[XPERIA X1 ROM Development] gtrab:
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THE XPERIA X1 (KOVSKY) LIBRARY​

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THIS POST: I - Tutorials & learning resources, II - Flashing tools & utilities, III - Transmitter radio ROMs

POST 2: IV - Custom "cooked" OS ROMs from xda-devs members

POST 3: V - Stock Sony Ericsson full ROMs version R3A

POST 4: VI - Stock Sony Ericsson full ROMs previous version R2A, VII - Stock Sony Ericsson ROMs previouss version R1A

POST 5: VIII - My small contributions to the xda-devs community, IX - More apps & downloads, including home-breed apps from xda-devs members

INTRODUCTION & FAQ

- This free encyclopedia is intended to provide the required basic skills and tools for new users to start flashing/modding, but XDA-developers is a developing devoted site, not a support hotline

- There's no "easy way" or "universal guide" to learn how to flash SPLs, RADIOs or ROMs (ROM = firmware = operating system "OS") A lot of READING, SEARCHING and LEARNING is required before asking/posting new threads demanding previously answered questions

- This library is NOT related in any way to Sony Ericsson; no tech support for SEUS here

- Flashing ROMs has NOTHING TO DO with CID or SIM-unlock... wrong place to ask about that

- Questions like "which ROM shuold I flash" or "what's the better one" have no answer; it depends on your own requirements/preferences; read every "cooker"s (ROM builder) thread to learn what's included into each custom ROM and decide for yourself

- Most files here are zipped with WinRAR to save space and faster download

- If you still want to do it yourself, welcome! All you need to know is here; enjoy and happy flashing for those who are willing to read and learn :)

- Post or PM me to report dead links or if you have contributions

I - TUTORIALS & LEARNING RESOURCES​

- "Flash" = copy a file into the device read-only memory (ROM)

- Types of ROMs: SPL roms, firmware ROMs & transmitter RADIO roms. Original stock ROMs often include all three

- All ROMs are flashed with *.nbh extension. Some stock ROMs come as *.image and must be renamed to *.nbh first

- Ways to flash: from a PC using the proper "ROM Update Utility" (RUU) listed below or from a microSD card inside the phone

- Notice there are 3 different RUUs depending on what you want to flash to the phone from your PC

- ROM or RADIO files must be renamed accordingly: "RUU_signed.nbh" to flash from PC using RUU, or "KOVSimg.nbh" to flash directly from microSD

- Flashing SPLs or RADIOs is fast (a couple of minutes) and will not delete any info or software. Flashing ROMs takes more time and resets the device, erasing everything to its original state as if it were the first time you turn it on

- HOW TO FLASH ROMS TUTORIAL by Phenx - A "must read" to start learning

- HOW TO FLASH OLINEX HARD-SPL by Olinex - This special SPL replaces stock SPL, enabling phone to receive non-original (cooked, rebuilt, other language) ROMs or RADIOs. Flash this special SPL first !! and avoid being the proud owner of an expensive brick :D

- MICRO SD METHOD TUTORIAL by jackleung - An alternative, safer method to flash ROMs or RADIOs without a PC

- HOW TO BACKUP/DUMP YOUR ROM TUTORIAL by Angelusz - In case you want to go back and your original ROM is not available for download

- HOW TO IMPORT TRANSMITTER RADIOS FROM OTHER DEVICES TUTORIAL - If the bunch of radios compiled here are not enough & you want to test some more from other HTC devices

- XDA-WIKI - Lots of knowledge about flashing and cooking. Go here if you get RUU errors

- Moderator Announcement by tnyynt - A "must read" before posting/starting a new thread, should you still have questions

- RADIOs FAQ thread by J-Pro Concise, brief but informative post: learn the basics at a glance. Recommended

II - FLASHING TOOLS & UTILITIES​

- Hard-SPL Update Utility (RUU) for X1 with instructions & Olinex Hard-SPL included - App to flash SPLs from PC

- Stock SPL 0.72 - In case you want go back for any reason

- RADIO Update Utility (RUU) for X1 with instructions - App to flash RADIOs from PC

- ROM Update Utility (RUU) for X1 with instructions - App to flash ROMs from PC

- The Kovsky Kitchen - Apps ("kitchen") to cook ROMs, for "Xperianced" users

- XVI32 Hex-editor - Small, easy Hex-editing tool, for "Xperianced" users

III - TRANSMITTER RADIOS​

XPERIA X1 RADIOS

- Radio 0.93.25.02 - prototype

- Radio 1.06.25.29

- Radio 1.10.25.18

- Radio 1.11.25.71

- Radio 1.11.25.76

- Radio 1.14.25.55 Thanks to fulgore69, go to this thread for the password, Mirror here thanks to gongoscho

RADIOS FROM OTHER HTC DEVICES Hex-edited, adapted and tested on a security-unlocked Xperia X1

- FUZE Radio 1.02.25.27

- DIAMOND Radio 1.09.25.23

- BLACKSTONE Radio 1.08.25.23

- BLACKSTONE Radio 1.10.25.25

- RAPHAEL Radio 1.01.25.16

- RAPHAEL Radio 1.02.25.32

- RAPHAEL Radio 1.08.25.20M1

- RAPHAEL Radio 1.02.25.28

- RAPHAEL Radio 1.11.25.01 - Tested: It may not update the "Radio Version" on a security-locked Xperia but flashes OK

- RAPHAEL Radio 1.12.25.19 - Thanks to fulgore69

- BLACKSTONE Radio 1.13.25.24 - Thanks to eboy44

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