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installing custom rom on e16i w8

guys pls help me, i try to install gingerxperiav12 with [META-INF,System,validate] inside the zip file it wont work i keep getting this message "this baseband is not compatible with this ROM update to baseband: M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015"
but i have the same baseband
then i try to install XGin_5.0 and extracted it then XGin_5.0 folder comes and i put the folder inside xrecovery>backup in sdcard and XGin installed on my phone!
pls guys tell me why those roms with [META-INF,System,validate] inside the zip wont install? but the rom like XGin5.0 with 1 folder name XGin5.0 inside the zip can install

Jdionisio said:
guys pls help me, i try to install gingerxperiav12 with [META-INF,System,validate] inside the zip file it wont work i keep getting this message "this baseband is not compatible with this ROM update to baseband: M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015"
but i have the same baseband
then i try to install XGin_5.0 and extracted it then XGin_5.0 folder comes and i put the folder inside xrecovery>backup in sdcard and XGin installed on my phone!
pls guys tell me why those roms with [META-INF,System,validate] inside the zip wont install? but the rom like XGin5.0 with 1 folder name XGin5.0 inside the zip can install
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ok click here for a baseband collection. it might help you even though your baseband is xxx015 or higher. if you think you dont need to upgrade to another form of baseband then try booting into xrecovery and do a full wipe/factory reset.
hope it helped and i await any reply

wilbso said:
ok click here for a baseband collection. it might help you even though your baseband is xxx015 or higher. if you think you dont need to upgrade to another form of baseband then try booting into xrecovery and do a full wipe/factory reset.
hope it helped and i await any reply
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hi sir i have xxx015 baseband so i think i dont need to update it, and i already did fullwipe/factory reset and still got the problem

Hello there,
As wilbso mentioned,you definitely need to upgrade your baseband, I think its matter of e15i, e16i compatibility, or theres certain slightly diff between within this 2 baseband, as I guess, both kernel is actually slghtly diff(w8 is made to play music longer-it did even with custom rom).. I got w8 and my gf is using x8.. I can see some diff..
Correct me if Im f**** wrong
Anyway bro, grab a flashtool, flash the x8(15i) baseband and you are ready to go!(since most rom are base on 15i and not very flexy excpt for gingerdx)
I did this, works flawlessly! xD

ok thank you for ur reply! im currently using XGin_5.0 android version 2.3.4 but the camera apps are bug, my baseband version M76XX-T5NCJOLYM-53404015 i already did the pc companion to update it by the way can you please guide me how to flash,thanks in advance!

i need help asap please

right i have unlocked the bootloader and put on custom recovery but now i aint even had the chance to put on custom android and the usb wont reconise the sd card when plugged into the pc plus my camera dont work and now my market dont work help me out please i didnt think putting a custom recovery or unlocking the bootloader result in faulty cam etc . but sayng tht everything was working fine until i put the custom recovery onto the play

What recovery ( kernel ) did you flash and which version of Sony software are you on
Sent from my LT15i using XDA App

IF i were you I would FTF new firmware
and re-try
you probably made an mistake

hiya
Thanks for the reply yes I did do something wrong I've installed it fine now but the cam don't work everything else do. Is there a fix for this It says I've got a update but when I click on it my phone ain't. Listed

hiya heres whats on my system at the mo mate . kernel version 2.6.32.9fxp [email protected]#6. android version 2.3.7 mod version cyanogenmod 7.1.0.2 . build number 3.0.1.a.0.145 hope this helps mate as ive got it working but my cam dont work. and ive got a rom upgrade but everytime i click it its asking me for the model of the phone but my model aint in the list what do i do

2.3.6 vito

Hi guys
I flashed the brazil vito rom, and know ive got stuck.
Is there at moment a way to downgrade this version?
Or is there a other rom i may could flash with my 2.3.6 vito.
Couse ratail is not woking. By the way someone know why?
Im sorry about may bad english...

"Couse ratail is not woking. "
This is so much general - please specify your problem in more details - are you getting any error message or how the phone behave?
"Is there at moment a way to downgrade this version?"
Take a look at here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497263
"Or is there a other rom i may could flash with my 2.3.6 vito."
Yes. All custom ROMs, that works with GB - tezet's CM9, Endless7's CM7, Argen2Stone, MS2Ginger... in fact all roms, except MIUI and stock froyo (but you can downgrade now and use these too)

Actually, it's not possible yet, the Vivo ROM (I'm guessing Vito was a typo) can't be rooted and, right now, it's not possible to install any custom ROMs or downgrade.

Can't he just flash SBF of another GB ROM, which is rootable? (UK/Brazilian/China etc.)

Anonymous_ said:
Can't he just flash SBF of another GB ROM, which is rootable? (UK/Brazilian/China etc.)
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No, the Vivo ROM has v4 BL, and the other GB official ROMs have v3 BL. I'm not sure why it doesn't work, but nobody in the forum reported success in rooting / downgrading (or even changing to another official GB) from Vivo and Personal ROMs.

Okay thanks for the fast answers i thought, too that this is because of the new rom.
So the ratail 2.3.6 has no v4bl, too so i cant flash the sbf, too?
So its normal, that i cant flash any other sbf? Or are their other roms with v4bl?
And do you think there will be found a way to root/downgrade this version, or is it impossible?

fegerman said:
Okay thanks for the fast answers i thought, too that this is because of the new rom.
So the ratail 2.3.6 has no v4bl, too so i cant flash the sbf, too?
So its normal, that i cant flash any other sbf? Or are their other roms with v4bl?
And do you think there will be found a way to root/downgrade this version, or is it impossible?
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Yes, the 2.3.6 has v3 BL, unfortunately you're stuck in the Vivo rom for now. If you try to apply a different SBF, your phone won't boot, and you'll have to reaply Vivo rom to use the phone. For now, you can't change ROMs either.
All we have now is hope that it'll be possible to root and downgrade this version, I'm sure a solution will appear sometime, we just have to wait.

Are there any news? Do someone know?

Someone know where i can find some informatian?

Unfortunately, there's nothing new yet... All we need is hope.

Are there any news about this issues?

Can any expert help me about my note!!

hi [email protected]!!
i have N7000 default firmware version is N7000UBKK1 İTS 2.3.6 i want to upgrade it to ICS but when i try with kies it says ur device not support update via kies.so can anybody advice me step by step how can i upgrade my set without any problem.(also ics version have to contain turkish language)
thx in advance..

Just use Odin dude, there may not be an official update to ICS for your region yet.
But you can use Odin to update your device using one of the ROMs from other regions. Just depends on whether they have your language or not included in the ROM.
Also I'd aside you use a custom kernel, you will have to use an app called triangle away afterwards but it's safer than using the current official kernels that could potentially brick your device.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

but 1 month ago i face the same problem on a galaxy s2 i try it with odin flashing was well but after i test the phone i see some problems like not detecting sim card , some menus missing , also no restart menu when hold power button.also im afraid about when i downgrade the s2 back to 2.3.6 it doesnt work too well some times shut down automaticlly after this progress.so i need the best ways to upgrade my note without any problem.
B.R

I suggest you leave it as it is for now ,for two reasons:
1.flashing is normally dangerous and could brick your phone ,you need to read and learn your way around a safe flash .
2.stock ICS for the note is buggy and could brick your phone if you preform a wipe/factory reset on it ,this would mean that you need a safe custom kernel to render it safely ,thus making the operation that much more difficult for you to do.

hi first thx 4 your anwser ,but i dont have problem about flashing etc im not a new bie (im also moderator on gsm hosting) just show me steps ang give me the best files for my device
B.R

or just tell me how can i make able to update my phone via kies

Unknown® said:
hi first thx 4 your anwser ,but i dont have problem about flashing etc im not a new bie (im also moderator on gsm hosting) just show me steps ang give me the best files for my device
B.R
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I assumed from your post count ,and your way of asking that you are a noob, sorry if I'm mistaken.
anyway if you want to flash ICS ,then I suggest :
1.flash cm9 as it is safe and fully functional (aside from sammy apps)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1627854
2.flash a stock ICS ROM using mobile odin ,and replacing the kernel with either Franco r6 ,or Speedmod
these two kernels are assumed safe ,so you should have no problems.
good luck

Any way to go back from the last update?

After updating my phone I have lots of problems with it, even after factory reset.
Is there any way to go back to the firmware that was before the OTA firmware that was released yesterday?

Sure you can .. download the flash tool and the FTF of you choice and ... happy flashing.

Sure, download latest flashtool and do a full flash of 4.3 firmware.
But before that, try this.
Download this 4.4.2 ftf (others i didnt tested, probably them are also ok) and make a full flash.
Maybe you will be surprised with results.

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Sure, download latest flashtool and do a full flash of 4.3 firmware.
But before that, try this.
Download this 4.4.2 ftf (others i didnt tested, probably them are also ok) and make a full flash.
Maybe you will be surprised with results.
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Thank you. I will give it a try.
The main problem after the update is the my phone is out of signal most of the time. Before the update this were never a problem.

Do I need root or is it just straight forward using flashtool?

Flashtool works with rooted, unrooted, and locked/unlocked bootloaders phones.
Just make sure to use latest version flashtool (9.0.15 i think).
And (somebody correct me if im wrong) if yours bootloader is locked and you want to stay like that, then its a goid idea to exclude TA partition from flashing.

poolmaker said:
Flashtool works with rooted, unrooted, and locked/unlocked bootloaders phones.
Just make sure to use latest version flashtool (9.0.15 i think).
And (somebody correct me if im wrong) if yours bootloader is locked and you want to stay like that, then its a goid idea to exclude TA partition from flashing.
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Sorry for all my questions. I have never used flashtool before, this is my first sony phone so it is new to me.
I start my phone in download mode?
Choose flash i flashtool?
Then what, any option here that should be ticked besides the TA option?

Utilize the stickies. - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291

after updating to kitkat i have a lot of bugs:
i would like to come back as soon as possible to 4.3!!!
1) how can i do that without losing anything?
2) which is the last firmware before kitkat? (i'm italian with a ITA PHONE).
3) Were can i download the firmware?

phantomEVO said:
after updating to kitkat i have a lot of bugs:
i would like to come back as soon as possible to 4.3!!!
1) how can i do that without losing anything?
2) which is the last firmware before kitkat? (i'm italian with a ITA PHONE).
3) Were can i download the firmware?
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1. No root solution.
Bekap apps with Helium (tried bekap from 4.3 and restore to 4.4.2 should be ok oposite direction) or with stock Sony app Back up & Restore (didnt tested).
Root solution
Bekap with Titanium backup
Bekap pictures, music etc to PC.
2. and 3.
FTF Central Europe firmware 14.2.A.1.114

poolmaker said:
1. No root solution.
Bekap apps with Helium (tried bekap from 4.3 and restore to 4.4.2 should be ok oposite direction) or with stock Sony app Back up & Restore (didnt tested).
Root solution
Bekap with Titanium backup
Bekap pictures, music etc to PC.
2. and 3.
FTF Central Europe firmware 14.2.A.1.114
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My phone it's stock not rooted. is it impossible to reflash without losing anything? why when you upgrade the firmware you don't lose anything?
p.s firmware " .114"? i know there is firmware .142!
other thing: flashing this firmware, will i have future updates??

phantomEVO said:
My phone it's stock not rooted. is it impossible to reflash without losing anything? why when you upgrade the firmware you don't lose anything?
p.s firmware " .114"? i know there is firmware .142!
other thing: flashing this firmware, will i have future updates??
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You want downgrade?
Full flash then restore of backup.
What updates?
You dont want KitKat right?
.114 is best Jelly Bean firmware

I don't think so. 142 is the best.

Not for me.

Sorry to hijack but I have a few similar questions that I've tried searching for but can't quite find definite answers.
I have a new Xperia Compact from O2. O2 branded (splash screen & a few apps), unlocked (via eBay code) and unrooted. I'm not worried about backing up because the handset is still fresh with not much on it. I do not wish to root because certain apps I require will no longer work. This is my first Sony handset in years so I'm hoping one of you more experienced folk can help me.
1. Can I download any generic ROM from here and install it using Flashtool?
2. Will it remove the O2 branding permanently?
3. Will I be able to receive OTA updates in the future or will I have consigned myself to using flashtool for every update?
Thank you in advance.

megamack said:
Sorry to hijack but I have a few similar questions that I've tried searching for but can't quite find definite answers.
I have a new Xperia Compact from O2. O2 branded (splash screen & a few apps), unlocked (via eBay code) and unrooted. I'm not worried about backing up because the handset is still fresh with not much on it. I do not wish to root because certain apps I require will no longer work. This is my first Sony handset in years so I'm hoping one of you more experienced folk can help me.
1. Can I download any generic ROM from here and install it using Flashtool?
2. Will it remove the O2 branding permanently?
3. Will I be able to receive OTA updates in the future or will I have consigned myself to using flashtool for every update?
Thank you in advance.
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Yes, you can flash JB or the new KitKat but I recommend keeping the phone on JB because the update for KK has bugs, like battery loss, sound stuttering and many more
Download the latest flashtool, it's very easy to use even as a "new player", check wipe for all and it should do the trick.
As far as the O2 apps, I believe they will be removed with a fresh flash of a new firmware if you do a complete wipe and OTA will work as long as you don't unlock bootloader, at least for sony firmware.