yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] doctor_droid:
May b its locked to particular number (which I have never heard of before) or

The other 3 sim may b out of service

And half the moment I was having difficulty to sort out who purchased who gave what are they in relations :D
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlbinoCookie:
I just recently rooting my mytouch 4g and everything was working great, i had made a backup of my files using my recovery root before i was rooted. I re installed the app to my phone and tried recovery its was all working great but, it was installing my apps until it hit a game where the phone crashed and i was unable to do anything but take out the battery. I tried restarting and i got 3 androids skating. I got into hboot and tried recovery mode, and factory reset, neither worked. I got the pd15img.zip and tried to load it. i got fail-pu. I realize this was said in the general Q&A and it was said that my phone is truly bricked. What are my options to recovery my phone or fix it in any shape or form? I saw somewhere there was a jtag fix but i'm not sure if i send them my phone or if they send me a kit or something to fix it myself and, i want a trust worthy fix and not send it to someone who will screw it up(even more...). I've gone through two of these phones and really beginning to hate it. :mad:
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] estallings15:
You have truly bad luck. Your eMMC is toast. There is no true fix, short of replacing the board.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlbinoCookie:
So would my best option be to just buy a new phone?
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] estallings15:
Yeah... :(

I'm sorry.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlbinoCookie:
Ok, well thanks for the reply. :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] theballinboy1:
Hello guys i am new to this i just brought a note 2 from verizon and i would like to unlock it and use it for tmobile and att .is that possible and how ? thank you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] prerav31:
I would also like to know this
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tfly212:
By default the Verizon Note 2 is SIM unlocked for voice and text, but not data. For data you need to get the details from this thread (or flash Beans ROM as the mod is included). http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2044449&highlight=apn
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hondateg91:
To keep a long story short I was going to update my rom to something new. I wiped /system forgetting the rom was on there and thought I was screwed so I tried using ODIN to just restore back to 4.0.2. It failed and now can't get into recovery, download, or bootloader mode. It's stuck on the yellow triangle screen.

I have tried several methods trying to get it back and different files in ODIN, but they all fail at the same point. Most methods require fastboot for them to work which is no good for me. Is there anything I can try to get my phone working again? Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hondateg91:
All I had to do was use the newest ODIN 3.07 and everything passed. Then it stuck at the 4.0.2 boot animation so I used WUG's toolkit to flash 4.1.1 and everything is back to normal.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] crashpsycho:
Hey guys a lot of are into customization and what not however I need some help on trying to customize the new jellybean keyboard so it looks green and black with glow however when I'm trying to edit the XML files I'm using notepad ++ but all I get is null and symbols no lettering or hex number can somebody help me out and through me a frickin bone here
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Looking for lock screen icons for hellybean 4.2.1 rom... Using zipthemer if possible. Some I've found work but a lot don't.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] n2d551:
Here's more than a few http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=27416213
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmason37:
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[LG Thrill 4G] aviationmech406:
Only thing my phone will show is the lg boot then go to a black screen but the buttons light up still, it was rooted with cyan mod the stable version, but i went to bring it back to stock and now i have nothing, i try CWM recovery but it is missing some cache files or something of that sort, could use some help bringing this phone back to life, ive tried a few paths with no luck, thank you!
[LG Thrill 4G] capnmorgan80:
have you tried reinstalling your stock kdz file

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http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1448803 this could help

Or this one http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1491870
[LG Thrill 4G] HoboWithCurry:
Solution

I have a solution for you. You need to reinstall clockworkmod recovery. Download a .img of clockworkmod recovery from somewhere. Then use the omap4boot-for_optimus-v1.17b tool to put it into fastboot. Google for the file, can probably find on xda. Then move the .img file into the folder the fastboot launcher is in and type

fastboot flash recovery ***Your .img name here***.img

fastboot reboot

NOTE: YOU NEED TO SETUP YOUR CMD TO RUN FASTBOOT COMMANDS. GOOGLE A TUTORIAL :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dewanshu93:
FLASHTOOL

Flashtool using guide​

Download flashtool from official flashtool website

Install it on your PC using onscreen instructions.It will create a folder "Flashtool" in your drive(C\Flastool)

Now go to C\Flastool\drivers\flastool-drivers.exe and click on it and install it after marking/checking "xperia p,xperia u,xperia sola drivers" which is below there on the list

Restart your PC

Flashing STOCK firmwares:

Note: Make sure you have USB debugging on. If not goto setting>developer options> and check USB debugging on

Download the flashtool firmware file (.ftf) from Xperia P android Development Section and place it in C:/Flashtool/firmware

Open flashtool from PC.

Click on the "flash" icon of the flashtool which is on the left side of the iconic tab(below the 'file' option-it's like a lightning sign).a window will be opened Mode Selector.Check "FlashMode" and press "ok" button.

Now select your firmware like "LT22i_6.1.1.B.1.75_Generic" in my case

Uncheck wipe data if you dont want to delete your apps and data and press ok

If you want fresh install then dont uncheck wipe data and press ok

After that flashtool will prepare files for flashing and then you will be prompted to connect phone in flashmode.

Power off the phone and wait for 5 secs

Connect phone to PC using USB cable while pressing volume down button (-) (Make sure you dont release Volume down button until flashtool starts flashing)

Flashtool will start flashing firmware it may take some time.

After flashing flashtool will prompt you to disconnect you phone. Discconet it and power on your phone (It may take some time for the first boot).

Enjoy
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dewanshu93:
Credits to:

Androxyde for flashtool

Bin4ry for Rooting tool

atis112 for Working CWM recovery for locked bootloader

neectron for Index of ROMs, Kernels

naruto20007 for Rooting method (6.1.1.B.54)

kangi26 for giving permissions to start the thread
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dewanshu93:
Reserved again
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dewanshu93:
Reserved last
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] CosmicDance:
Really useful guide... I had to struggle a lot on getting information for my Xperia inspite of having an android phone before.... Sony phones are a bit different
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] WiMARSHANA:
thank you very much...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] joaovsjf:
Need Help

Switch Off Your Device & Connect It To The Computer Using USB Cable While Enabling Fast Boot Mode (Press & Hold Volume Up Button To Trigger Fastboot Mode). Windows Will Start Driver Installation As soon As You’ll Connect Your Device To The Computer While Keeping It In Fastboot Mode.

When I get that part I get into fastboot, there is about 5 seconds and then immediately goes out, someone help me please:confused:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] CosmicDance:
Did you install the fastboot, flashmode and xperia drivers from the drivers folder in the flashtool installation location?

If yes, then make sure you release the volume up key as soon as the led glows blue.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] bflmpsvz:
Hello I'm stock rom 6.1.1.B.1.54 locked bootloader having some things unclear about this:

1. Can I flash custom ROMs wth locked bootloader? If not, what happens if I try to? Do I brickwall my phone? Is it recoverable?

2. Can I still flash other stock ROM (for example .75) with locked bootloader?

3. What's the difference between flashing custom ROM via CWM and via Flashtool?

4. Do I always before flashing new ROM have to clear data? Do this wipe all installed apps and settings?

5. If flashing new rom wipes everything, will I be able to restore all apps&settings from full Titanium backup?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dewanshu93:
Sorry for late reply :angel:

1. It depends upon the ROM you flashing.. Some ROMS need custom kernel i.e bootloader unlocked and some can run on stock kernel.. So check the ROM requirements before you flash it... If u flash ROM that requires unlocked bootloader and you flash it on locked bootloader you will end in a bootloop

2. Stock ROMS (stock based ROMS) can be flashed on locked bootloader

3.Flashtool will flash Orignal firmware (Stock firmware from sony) i.e ftf file... And through CWM you can flash ROMS i.e *.zip files

4. Yes it is recommended to clear data (it will delete all apps and settings)... But also check ROM installation procedure some may not require to clear data. If you are flashing stock firmware (ftf file) using flashtool you can uncheck wipe data to preserve you data.

5. Yes you can use titanium backup to backup and restore apps anytime on any ROM or firmware :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] bflmpsvz:
Great, thanks for explaining
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ZN6:
Re: Can someone help

Deleted.

Sent from LT22i via Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Rajeev:
Congrats

This was a great thread started by you brother. Keep it up.. All the wishes. And congrats for the promotion as a Recognized Contributor in XDA...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] whalesplaho:
how can i get System Folder from FTF file.... i try to use Flashtool but cant go forward, i used SIN Editor to Dump Data for system.sin but it only create .ext4 file, no .unyaffs. so am stuck cant go further. pleaseany help!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dewanshu93:
Then i guess you have successfully installed fastboot drivers :good:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dewanshu93:
Use some ext explorer software to open ext4 file :silly:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] whalesplaho:
dnt know any brov... would appreciate yur help please!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] liquidfood:
Everytime when i try to use the flashtool i get that it can't find the drivers. I've tried in on 2 computers reinstalled flashtool and the drivers. I hope someone got a fix for this...

EDIT:

Took a quick screenshot
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dewanshu93:
Go to C:/Flashtool/Drivers and install drivers for Xperia P as well as flashmode drivers (second last option)... It should work :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] liquidfood:
Oke thanks will try it right now!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] liquidfood:
Hey i've flashed my phone with the .559 file. But when i go into about phone it is still .54. Then i tried to just ran runme.bat and ofcourse it didn't work. So is there something i'm missing or?

Here is a screenshot of it:

I don't know why it says "For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings" because i have checked both of them.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] whalesplaho:
which FTF file did yhu flashed & did yhu tick/untick anything & also what was tha result of tha log?

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Please reply my previous post [#20]... am counting on yhu brov!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dewanshu93:
I guess you have flashed .599 kernel that is why your build no is same (.54)... And Root from binary must work... Try the latest one ;)

If u have superSU app on phone installed that means you get Root...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dewanshu93:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/androidicsjbext/
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] whalesplaho:
working perfectly brov, can now view tha folders!!!

thanks...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Darkuso:
I need a little help here, i have hours trying to root the xperia p of my gf, the problem is with the flashtool drivers, i have tried maybe everything, opening flashtool as admin, reinstalling, trying another usb ports, installing drivers on safe mode (windows 7), installing drivers with the phone on, without phone. I have installed the adb drivers for nexus 4 in this pc and i dont know if that could be the problem.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] liquidfood:
Have you tried a other computer? That is what worked for me.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] shinydesert:
Thanks...this is extremely helpful. :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] florindl:
Guys, i need your help!

I am sorry if i am posting in the wrong place!

I followed the exact steps as shown in the first post for rooting my XP. But after I pressed restore "Root-me" (after using Root with restore by Bin4ry), my phone went crazy.

It starts up, boots, but it doesn't respond to commands anymore. All i can see is the status bar and when i press different places on the touchscreen, trying to open something, it shows some broken screens after some time.

I mention that i had to follow the second method of gaining root. Please help!

Edit: solved! sorry again if i posted in the wrong place!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Waledac:
can someone tell me in brief about kernels please?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dewanshu93:
Android kernel is a Linux Kernel...

Kernels may support in build recoveries (like CWM), supports OC, and many features etc. (like better battery and memory management)...

There are different kernels available for Xperia P both for Stock Official ROM and Cyanogenmods ROMs also..

You can flash a kernel using flashtool same as u flash a firmware file (ftf)...

But keep in mind before flashing a custom kernel (not stock kernel) your bootloader must be unlocked

You can find different Xperia P kernels on Development Section or on this thread
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] DrDeville:
A simple thanks.

Hi, I just wanna say thank you dewanshu93 for this very useful guide that helped me root and unlock my bootloader.

But I wanna point out that I got into a lot of trouble trying to unlock my bootloader as after opening Command Prompt and setting the location To ‘fastboot’ Folder, it's mentioned to connect the device enabling flash mode, which I kept on trying with no luck,. after 2 hours of disappointment, thought I would give it a try with fast boot mode and guess what the value returned with 0.5. :D And yeah, so I continued and got my phone unlocked. I have done it right, right? :confused:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Max0702:
Extremely helpful (and simple) guide, just rooted my phone. Thanks! :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] suneet mehta:
restore

do i need to wipe anything before or after for recovering?!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] kudaj316:
Is there a way to make a flashable zip stock firmware?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dewanshu93:
Recovering from a Backup in CWM??

Not necessary ;)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] wolverine_p99:
I have just had the root access. Many many thanks bro. But I can not change the driver location in my windows 7. Plz, help me.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] awkXda:
Alright, this is weird and i must say I'm at loss here.

I've had the other errors that people stated, first my phone wouldn't be recognised in flashmode, I had problems flashing the 559, and then weird stuff happens when I'm launching the bin4ry .bat.

Basically, the phone isn't recognised by flashtools as being in USB debugging mode, even though it's definitely set that way, and so is 'allow other sources'.

I'm assuming the flashing went ok because PC companion comes up asking me to update.

Now the .bat doesn't do anything if flashtools isn't open, but when I do open it, it goes on as if my phone had been detected. I choose install SuperSu, and it does its thing even though I do not get any prompt on the phone with Restore, and if I just close and open flashtools again, it says everything has worked, but I don't have root, and no superuser app in my drawer. Also all through the code in the command prompt, there is a bunch of ' error: device not found' all the way through.

I honestly have reinstalled the drivers a million times, tried plugging and unplugging the phone so many times I'm worried the USB is wearing off. I don't know what to do!

Thanks for your help, anyone.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dewanshu93:
Strange!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

but for some changing the PC does the trick :angel:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] wolverine_p99:
I can not change the command prompt location in my windows7. Lot of people here with unlocked bootloader. Plz help me someone.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dewanshu93:
Its easy just search google...

Hint: to go to a particular drive eg C drive use (C: )

to go to a location on c drive use (cd C:/"location address")
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] awkXda:
So, I fixed my problem, thought I'd report back...

It appears installing the drivers through the flashtool exe wasn't enough, I had to install Sony PC Companion and go to update phone, and connect the phone in flash mode and the PC companion installed the flashmode drivers again, except this time it worked.

Before I did that, I tried running the rooting script and the backup rootme thing appeared, and I launched it but the files weren't copied properly and so it screwed up my framework, and I had to blindlly touch the screen to enter my pin code and go to my app drawer again so maybe make sure to put your phone in airplane mode before starting this to make things easier...

I ended up reflashing a different version of 559 with the system files and everything, did it all again and it finally worked, and was able to reflash .54 after that without issues.

The flashing the first time was almost instant and that should have been a bad sign, so look out for that before you run the root script.

Enjoying a rooted Xperia P now though! :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] doubletakeit:
Hi,

I already root and installed CWM recovery without unlocking bootloader.

Is it safe to unlock bootloader now? Some people say that I have to unlock bootloader before rooting.

I'm using 6.1.1.B.1.54

Thanks
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dewanshu93:
You can unlock BL at any time but unlocking BL voids your warranty and DRM keys are lost forever...

Noo now there is no need of unlocking BL if you have rooted and installed CWM unlock BL only if you want to flash custom kernels and ROMS
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] doubletakeit:
Thank you :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] deciocavallo:
i have a problem with Usb Mass Storage from CWM.

Windows 7 says that not recognize the device MTP.

I have tried on 2 pc, same problem.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nemesisexsp:
Try to check and then uncheck the USB Debugging (Under Developer Options).
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] deciocavallo:
nothing here the error in windows 7
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nemesisexsp:
Have you installed the drivers (Flashtoll drivers fold)?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] deciocavallo:
Yes drivers installed. I have using flashtool many times :P
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] FahmiFitu:
hey,

i have xperia p with build number 6.1.1.B.1.54 ICS .. and i followed this method http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2107775 to root my phone .. after i connected my phone to flashtool and tried to flash a different build number .. it says DEVICE DISCONNECTED .. now the phone won't turn on! i tried to flash another zip with my same old build number .. same thing happened .. what is the prob ?

plz help me ... thnks

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hey,

i have xperia p with build number 6.1.1.B.1.54 ICS .. and i followed this method to root my phone .. after i connected my phone to flashtool and tried to flash a different build number .. it says DEVICE DISCONNECTED .. now the phone won't turn on! i tried to flash another zip with my same old build number .. same thing happened .. what is the prob ?

01/018/2013 15:18:25 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 2 : The system cannot find the file specified.

01/018/2013 15:18:25 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

plz help me ... thnks
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] assault79:
pls

please help I want to root 6.2.A.0.400
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Arafeh94:
JB??

when do you add a root method for JB ???
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Waledac:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2249077

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2256889

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2250101

These three methods are available now , choose what suits u the best :p
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ash5618:
if we unlocked bootloader and we use flashtool to flast stock fw.

after that will my bootloader will be unlocked?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] daniel040:
yes sir . when you unlock your bootloader, it would always be locked unless if you RElock it . its not like root where you have to reroot when you flash back to stock
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mojoniedi:
wow thanks

thanks for the guide >>> I just had this sony phone its my first and I am addicted ot flash custom ROMS on my galaxy... but things are donr deffernt here ... so really thanks:good:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] daniel040:
no problem :fingers-crossed: have fun!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] tupanceski:
yes

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http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41912527#post41912527
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mojoniedi:
waw cool thread

I am a samsung mobile phones user for a while now.

this is a whole new thing to me ... I am an addict for custom roms so I appreciate the effort we all do and thanks mate

:cowboy:

and just to make sure.... I saw that there are custom roms that doesnt require unlocked bootloader.

so if I flashed CWM and root my phone if any thing happened I can reinstall stock recovery+unroot right? and I wont lose my warranty
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Moriarty82:
Yup. U can just flash the stock JB FTF from flashtool and return to pure stock unroot...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] djomla43:
[MENTION=4264637]dewanshu93[/MENTION] just a suggestion,add http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2335992 to OP,worket on 6.2.a.1.100 fw.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dewanshu93:
Thanks ill add now
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] rajasekaran2050:
Sony AOSP installation

Hi Bro,

can you please help me how to install Sony AOSP in Xperia P? I wan to use stock android and please help me how to install it. Also please tell installing it will create any problem in phone? Will all features like camera, FM, Wifi, bluetooth,etc will be available..

Thanks in advance..
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mierdaseca:
Is it possible to have CWM on Locked Bootloader Jelly Bean Xperia P ?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Waledac:
Yes here is the thread link - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2020895
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] jackxperiap:
[MENTION=4264637]dewanshu93[/MENTION]

if i do a nandroid backup where the files will be saved, like which folder ?? so that i can copy those to my pc to save more space in my device !!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Moriarty82:
sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/"Folder with date and time of backup"

Im doubtful if you could directly copy the backup folder.

You could pull it in a tar format.... :good:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] jackxperiap:
thanks bro !! will check it out soon .. :good:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] eismaus:
I like this guide, its a good starting point for new Xperia P users.

While i read the info, that whit unlooking the bootloader you loose DRM, i missed the info that it is possible to make a backup of this.

I was happy to read a thread about this backup before, but not because i searched for it.

If someone could insert this info to the first posts, more people could find it. Thanks.