Sorry for the very noob question but i can't make everything work.
I've 2.0.1 and I'd like to install http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=964223
what have i to do? the various tutorials haven't helped me
Siso93 said:
Sorry for the very noob question but i can't make everything work.
I've 2.0.1 and I'd like to install http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=964223
what have i to do? the various tutorials haven't helped me
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firstly,have u rooted and already had xrecovery installed?
I've 2.0.1 so i think I've to upgrade to 2.1.1 but on 2.0.1 I've app2sd, jit, xrecovery and obviously root so once upgraded I would root and install xrecovery without problems, the problem is what have i got to do after?
yes you have to upgrade first as in the thread mentioned the rom will only work with 2.1.1 and baseband 15..after upgrade install rooted and xrecovery installed,download the rom (which is update.zip file) dont extrated it..just placed the update.zip file inside your sd card..dont placed it inside any folder,just placed it in ur sd..then reboot..and press back button several time until xrecovery appear..i suggest u to make backup first ,choose backup at xrecovery option for later used (if something goes wrong you can always restore back)..and would be better have backup all things in ur sd (for later used also )then go back to the main screen of the xrecovery..choose install update.zip..then if everything goes fine it will reboot and u have to go to xrecovery back by pressing back button several time and choose factory reset as mentioned in the minicm thread then reboot again..here you go..good luck, remember to always backup ur data before messing around
If You already have 2.1.1 and have it rooted and got xRecovery installed than :
1.Download MiniCM Rom
2.Put the update.zip in the SD card (just drag it onto SD card)
3.Turn off phone and wait 5 seconds
4.Turn on phone and when Sony Ericsson sign appears start tapping "Back(arrow)" button until xRecovery shows (You should make a backup before you install that in every case to be able to resume the state before the installation --> In xRecovery Backup/Restore section)
5.Now install the ROM . In xRecovery go to "Install update.zip from SD card" than "Yes - Install /sdcard/update.zip" and the ROM will start installing
6.Select "Factory Reset" in xRecovery
7.Select "Reboot Phone" in xRecovery (first boot takes about 1~5min)
8.Enjoy new ROM
I think I`m explained quite clearly
+1 Case..its clearly explained good luck Siso.
THANKS i'll do it tomorrow but, if I upgrade now via pccompanion will I have automatically the .15 build? or Have I got to install some other patches?
Siso93 said:
THANKS i'll do it tomorrow but, if I upgrade now via pccompanion will I have automatically the .15 build? or Have I got to install some other patches?
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yes..pc companion will upgrade both build rom and baseband if not mistaken you will get build no 2.1.1.A.0.6 with baseband .15..
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can anyone tell me how to install 2.2.1 MiniCM-1.0.0-RC1 CM-6.1.3 for x8 rom and the fixes?
thanks in advance..=D
edit: i already root and install x recovery..what should i do next?
anmiman said:
can anyone tell me how to install 2.2.1 MiniCM-1.0.0-RC1 CM-6.1.3 for x8 rom and the fixes?
thanks in advance..=D
edit: i already root and install x recovery..what should i do next?
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There is instructions in the originalpost. But when you have downloaded the file from multiupload and unpacked it, copy the update.zip file to the root of the sdcard.
Reboot into Xrecovery and choose install update.zip from SD card. Select the update.zip and press the middle button on your phone.
Well... this is how i installed mine.. i was a noob too.. lol a scared noob..
You do know how to get into xrecovery right? if yes then do the following
Download the Minicm file.. (update_2.zip) copy it to your SD card... DONT EXTRACT!
now on xrecovery
scroll down to Install Custom ZIP
choose from sd card
choose the file whatever u downloaded.. and hit the menu button.. let it install.. when done do a factory reset and the reboot phone..
your done..
click thanks!
JasoX said:
There is instructions in the originalpost. But when you have downloaded the file from multiupload and unpacked it, copy the update.zip file to the root of the sdcard.
Reboot into Xrecovery and choose install update.zip from SD card. Select the update.zip and press the middle button on your phone.
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ohh...and how to install the fixes then?..
can anyone tell me how to flash RC1 Fixes + Speed Fixes using xrecovery?
anmiman said:
ohh...and how to install the fixes then?..
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Flash in Xrecovery, but use option: Install custom zip
okk...thanks for the help..
It is simple...
Download all the filles you need.
Xrecovery install files on your phone.
It install from default the update.zip on yours card root, but it has an option for custum files (it let you browse your card to chooze zip file)
So you have to install rom and then fixes...
Put all files on your card root (if rom zip and fixes zip have the same name, rename the fixes zip)
Ok, boot in xrecovery (restart phone and tap back key untill xrecovery come up, befor sony animation) , buck up first everything. (it has a buck up option, browse there and click buck up, navigate with volume keys, enter with home key, go back with back key)
Then click install update zip or install custum zip(...browse to file) , this will install the rom file.
After that reboot phone and if you manage to get on the rom then installation would be sussesful, it take some time to boot the first time. If your phone only reboot continius then boot on xrecovery and restore your back up.
Then if rom installed sussesfull, boot on xrecovery and install fixes (from costum zip or from update zip), reboot your phone and again if you manage to get on rom install was sussesful or if your phone reboot continius then restore buck up from xrecovery.
I am not responcible for what ever you do on your phone.
From this prosess your hardware sould not be harmed, so phone can be fixed what ever hapends.
Cool down and make your options, the worst case senario: you lose some data and make an update to your phone from pc suite.
DarkThanos said:
It is simple...
Download all the filles you need.
Xrecovery install files on your phone.
It install from default the update.zip on yours card root, but it has an option for custum files (it let you browse your card to chooze zip file)
So you have to install rom and then fixes...
Put all files on your card root (if rom zip and fixes zip have the same name, rename the fixes zip)
Ok, boot in xrecovery (restart phone and tap back key untill xrecovery come up, befor sony animation) , buck up first everything. (it has a buck up option, browse there and click buck up, navigate with volume keys, enter with home key, go back with back key)
Then click install update zip or install custum zip(...browse to file) , this will install the rom file.
After that reboot phone and if you manage to get on the rom then installation would be sussesful, it take some time to boot the first time. If your phone only reboot continius then boot on xrecovery and restore your back up.
Then if rom installed sussesfull, boot on xrecovery and install fixes (from costum zip or from update zip), reboot your phone and again if you manage to get on rom install was sussesful or if your phone reboot continius then restore buck up from xrecovery.
I am not responcible for what ever you do on your phone.
From this prosess your hardware sould not be harmed, so phone can be fixed what ever hapends.
Cool down and make your options, the worst case senario: you lose some data and make an update to your phone from pc suite.
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heyy thanks dude..already install it..and loving it..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075518&page=6
i cant post directly into the thread.
sorry if i missed it but i am unsure how i should install these files??
do i use xrecovery?
Yes you should use xrecovery
install the Rom and flash it with xrecovery , if the Rom file you downloaded is. Zip (not . Rar) go to xrecovry install custom zip and chose the file. Zip if the file. Rar unrar it and put it in backup file in xrecovery and then go to xrecovery menu select backup and restore choose restore, select the file you have put it there, when finish reboot the phone
Hope I helped
proud owner of sexperia X8
i have not been able to get Xrecovey to work so i was hoping there is another way.
i am going to try reinstalling my phone and try from scratch.
genghisk said:
i have not been able to get Xrecovey to work so i was hoping there is another way.
i am going to try reinstalling my phone and try from scratch.
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I guess there is no way that you can install custom ROM without xrecovery, I hope my guess are rigth
Anyway, you can get xrecovery from here.. if you don't have one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881614
and this video will probably can help you also
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPV6Ue5a0Ww&feature=relmfu
ok so the reinstall fixed the problems,
xrecovery installed with out issue.
i put on racht's FLoyo ROM, which works well so far.
Hello, I did this:
YouTube:
/watch?v=Euafsq5KkCU
Within the xRecovery menu, I did:
- A backup of existing OS
- Wipe of all user data
- Flash GingerDX 2.3.7.
- Reboot
It worked! For the first time, there was root access. Later on, when the system was still up, Titanium Backup didn't recognize root status, although I have granted it earlier.
So I tried to reboot and then I was stuck in a boot-loop. Rien ne va plus.
It feels like that SuperOneClick gives root only temporarily. Later on I find it out that can depend on the Baseband:
"If you are stuck in a boot loop it's because you have got an old baseband xxx006"
(androidforums.com/x8-all-things-root/391956-rom-v017-upgrade-gingerdx-2-3-doixanh.html)
So I used the linked Baseband flash tool (X10flasher.jar), it did his job, and then there appeared "Reboot, set up Debug mode etc."
But how I should do that? Turn on and pressing the back button momentarily doesn't work as well (like there was no root / xRecovery installed). I cannot do anything!
Is there a tool and command like "runindos.bat" that was also for the HTC Hero? Some time ago, this helped me with my HTC Hero because I could enter Recovery menu, but now I'm having a X8 to do that procedure.
I think your best solution would be to restore Stock 2.1 through PCC (PC Companion) or SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service).
Once you're back on the stock ROM verify you're running on baseband 015 (Menu Key in the Home Screen -> Settings -> About Phone - in German: Menü Taste im Home Screen -> Einstellungen -> Über das Telefon)
You're looking for "Baseband Version" ... the LAST three digits are supposed to read 015. If they DO read 015 you're running on the required baseband, if they are reading 006 you need to update.
EDIT: If everything's working again: root your phone, install ClockWorkMod Recovery, copy the ZIP of GingerDX onto your SD card, reboot into CWM, flash GDX v017, Full Wipe, reboot.
B.Jay said:
EDIT: If everything's working again: root your phone, install ClockWorkMod Recovery, copy the ZIP of GingerDX onto your SD card, reboot into CWM, flash GDX v017, Full Wipe, reboot.
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During the CWM installation within the app I have to choose a device. There's everything except of Sony Ericsson devices...
You must install CWM manually, not through Rom Manager. Search in Android Development for some info.
mhl690 said:
During the CWM installation within the app I have to choose a device. There's everything except of Sony Ericsson devices...
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Yap, you can't install CWM through ROM Manager on the X8 ...
Either use X8 Toolbox or search the forums for "Dual Recovery Mini Pro" (if memory serves me right); should work on the X8 as well. Edit: ClockworkMod Recovery 3.2.0.0 ported by nobodyAtall <-- That's what I had in mind
Thinking about your initial post for a moment ...
Any chance you caused the boot-looping by flashing GDX v017 through xRecovery (wrong way!) instead of through CWM (right way!)?
Hello,
I've an Huawei u8800 and i think I will install an unofficial ROM. Now I have the last (Beta?) Huawei GB ROM and i will try the dzo ICS ROM..
I've never done it before. Could someone help with a step by step solution (I don't want to loose contacts or messages and other apps data. I have titanium backup but last time I've upgrade the official ROM I had problems restoring system data)
I am worried about IMEI and WiFi Mac address loss reported problems too ..
Thanks!
kickban said:
Hello,
I've an Huawei u8800 and i think I will install an unofficial ROM. Now I have the last (Beta?) Huawei GB ROM and i will try the dzo ICS ROM..
I've never done it before. Could someone help with a step by step solution (I don't want to loose contacts or messages and other apps data. I have titanium backup but last time I've upgrade the official ROM I had problems restoring system data)
I am worried about IMEI and WiFi Mac address loss reported problems too ..
Thanks!
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Check "Root, Install ClockworkMod + Remove Bundled Apps from Official 2.3.5 by That-guy" link in my signature. It has guide to install clockworkmod, which you will use to install roms.
The only way (I think) is to backup those infos with titanium. I do not recommend it, because it might cause force closes in ICS if you restore them. After making backups and putting ICS zip to sdcard, reboot to recovery. You do this by booting phone while holding volume +.
Choose backup & restore and backup in there. Then do factory reset and then go advanced -> wipe dalvik
After it choose: install zip from sdcard and choose zip from sdcard from there.
Now navigate to ICS .zip file and choose it. Now choose reboot to system. It should start loading ICS now.
Just one question: i'm with elite .32. Do i need to downgrade to froyo before the instalation of the official beta update?
Sent from my u8800 using XDA App
pandamaluko said:
Just one question: i'm with elite .32. Do i need to downgrade to froyo before the instalation of the official beta update?
Sent from my u8800 using XDA App
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This is a bit like topic hijack. You dont have to. It is recommended by huawei to do so, but im dont think it matters. If you have time and official 2.2 files somewhere, just do install it. It wont hurt.
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julle131 said:
Check "Root, Install ClockworkMod + Remove Bundled Apps from Official 2.3.5 by That-guy" link in my signature. It has guide to install clockworkmod, which you will use to install roms.
The only way (I think) is to backup those infos with titanium. I do not recommend it, because it might cause force closes in ICS if you restore them. After making backups and putting ICS zip to sdcard, reboot to recovery. You do this by booting phone while holding volume +.
Choose backup & restore and backup in there. Then do factory reset and then go advanced -> wipe dalvik
After it choose: install zip from sdcard and choose zip from sdcard from there.
Now navigate to ICS .zip file and choose it. Now choose reboot to system. It should start loading ICS now.
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i installed the CWM version from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377390
but some posts below i see a recovery img from dzo.. what should i use? and this version from the first post create backups with IMEI info?
edit.. i guess first post has last recovery.img version..
second question still is a concern
kickban said:
i installed the CWM version from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377390
but some posts below i see a recovery img from dzo.. what should i use? and this version from the first post create backups with IMEI info?
edit.. i guess first post has last recovery.img version..
second question still is a concern
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It doesn't create a backup of imei. I have a link to full phone backup in my signature too. it requires a linux pc and unlocked bootloader. You can check is your unlocked by booting to pinkscreen and plugging the phone to pc. If pc can use phones memory, bootloader is unlocked. If it's not, there is a link (again) in my signature. Its called "[TUT] Get back our PINK screen!"
julle131 said:
It doesn't create a backup of imei. I have a link to full phone backup in my signature too. it requires a linux pc and unlocked bootloader. You can check is your unlocked by booting to pinkscreen and plugging the phone to pc. If pc can use phones memory, bootloader is unlocked. If it's not, there is a link (again) in my signature. Its called "[TUT] Get back our PINK screen!"
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i saw a thread where with a command it's possible to recover the imei
dunno if it works though
i've already installed CWM.. i am gaining courage to proceed to next step (rom install)
thanks for your help!
Hi all!
This is my first post and I am new to rooting so I will not know as much advanced techniques/terms so please be patient.
I decided to root my phone to install a custom ROM (Thats what everyone wants, right?), more specifically to get a newer version of Android. I found the Aurora ROM by Dzo and I flashed 2.04 and it seems very fluid and fast. I didn't upgrade from the official 2.3 because I couldn't find the files. I'm really liking the ICS environment.
My first question is: How do I find/install a baseband? I want to use this as my daily ROM and I can't do much without signal.
Second, My battery indicator is not working and how do I fix this?
Thirdly, When I put the device to sleep for about 5 secs or more it will not wake up and reboots. Is this fixed with a later patch?
And lastly, What upgrade pattern should I use to get up to 5.0? (e.g. 2.04-2.5-2.6 etc or jump straight to a version and go from there)
Thanks in advance
First of All,you must install official gingerbread for install ICS.
Your problems (battery and baseband) are causing by old amss.bin (baseband) and old bootloader.
First,install official gingerbread with code name V100R001C00B518G001. If you install this version,you must not do root for install Aurora ICS.
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?lws54xxb3lcm7di
If you install it,You must install CWM 5.0.2.8 or CWM 5.0.2.7 or CWM 6.0.2.8 or CWM 5.5.0.4 or TWRP Recovery. My prefence is install CWM 6.0.2.8
Here is 6.0.2.8;
http://code.google.com/p/forumber-projects-for-u8800/downloads/detail?name=recovery-clockwork-6.0.2.8-2.6.35.7-u8800.img&can=2&q=
1.Download the recovery
2.Remove SD Card and delete dload folder in phone's internal memory (if exists).
3.Power on the device while pushing volume up and down buttons.
4.If the pink screen appears,connect the phone to PC and wait for detect the phone
5.Rename downloaded img file to recovery.img and copy it to image folder in mass storage in Pink Screen
6. Download latest Aurora 5.0 and update 20 and copy those files to your sd card.
7. Power On the phone while pressing volume up button.
8. Backup the system to your sd card
9. Do "Wipe data/factory set"
10.Install Aurora 5.0,then install update 20
11.Reboot the system. And that's it! Enjoy the ICS
Just one question, Do I install gingerbread without the device rooted? and do I have to wipe my phone?
TheRichboy247 said:
Just one question, Do I install gingerbread without the device rooted? and do I have to wipe my phone?
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You can install offical gingerbread on rooted ROM. You don't need to wipe because the system will do wipe automaticly
No. You do not have to wipe. But you can if you want.
To install official gingerbread, you can install it over a rooted or a non rooted device. It doesn't matter because when you install gingerbread. The device will automatically be un rooted. You would have to root your device again after installing official gingerbread.
The easiest way to root gingerbread is to use SuperOneClick. Here is a tutorial for rooting your gingerbread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420728
In the link above, just do the steps under 'Rooting the U8800 with SuperOneClick v2.3.3' and 'Installing ClockworkMod 5.5.0.4 on your U8800'.
I hope I helped. Good Luck and have fun rooting!
When I try to flash the Gingerbread ROM, It says Installation aborted. Why is this?
I am using CWM 5.5.0.4
That's not right...
TheRichboy247 said:
When I try to flash the Gingerbread ROM, It says Installation aborted. Why is this?
I am using CWM 5.5.0.4
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You do not flash official firmware with CWM.
You must extract the file that you have downloaded.
After extracting it, keep going into the extracted files until you find a folder called 'dload'.
Copy this dload folder to the root of sdcard.
Now, power on your phone by pressing and holding down the power + volume up + volume down buttons all together.
The phone will automatically start installing the official android 2.3
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If you don't understand anything then you are welcome to ask me about it. I will explain it to you.
Good Luck!
rqmok said:
You do not flash official firmware with CWM.
You must extract the file that you have downloaded.
After extracting it, keep going into the extracted files until you find a folder called 'dload'.
Copy this dload folder to the root of sdcard.
Now, power on your phone by pressing and holding down the power + volume up + volume down buttons all together.
The phone will automatically start installing the official android 2.3
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If you don't understand anything then you are welcome to ask me about it. I will explain it to you.
Good Luck!
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Lol, I just massively derped. ANyways, I installed it but it won't go past the boot animation. What should I do from here?
TheRichboy247 said:
Lol, I just massively derped. ANyways, I installed it but it won't go past the boot animation. What should I do from here?
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You don't need to pass boot animation. Do this;
1.Download the recovery
2.Remove SD Card and delete dload folder in phone's internal memory (if exists).
3.Power on the device while pushing volume up and down buttons.
4.If the pink screen appears,connect the phone to PC and wait for detect the phone
5.Rename downloaded img file to recovery.img and copy it to image folder in mass storage in Pink Screen
6. Download latest Aurora 5.0 and update 20 and copy those files to your sd card.
7. Power On the phone while pressing volume up button.
8. Backup the system to your sd card
9. Do "Wipe data/factory set"
10.Install Aurora 5.0,then install update 20
11.Reboot the system.
Thank you guys so much, i am happily running Aurora ICS with no problems so far. If i have any other issues i will post to this thread or elsewhere. Thanks again!
TheRichboy247 said:
Thank you guys so much, i am happily running Aurora ICS with no problems so far. If i have any other issues i will post to this thread or elsewhere. Thanks again!
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Good Job. I hope you don't run into any kind of problem