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Hello everyone,
if you can understand me it's very difficult digging out pro questions on the arc questions forum. Also some questions are pro specific so cannot be answered by people who are not pro users(me thinks). So please ask all pro related questions here.
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A Requst to everyone.. Please read the questions below before posting.. If you have questions any other than this then please ask otherwise dont crowd up the thread unnecessarily..
Q] How do I unlock my bootloader..?
A] Check this out.. This is the official way to unlock the bootloader
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
Q] How do I root my device..?
A] Well there are many ways to get root access on your device.. You can try installing some custom ROMs or you can root the official firmware too. If you want to root the official firmware there are two ways..
1) For locked bootloaders
Make sure you are on firmware .58 or lower.. Firmware .62 cant be rooted with DoomLords root exploit or OneSuperClick.. Then use the DooMLord's root exploit to root your device..
You can get the .42/.58 firmware here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
You can get the DooMLord's root exploit here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
2) For unlocked bootloaders
Best way I would suggest to use a custom ROM but if you want to stick to the stock firmware there is a stock based kernel with root access and recovery. Flash it via flashtool.
You can get the kernel here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
Q] Which kernel or ROM should I use..?
A] This all depends upon you and what type of user you are. You can try flashing different kernels and ROMs and use them for a while(1-2 days) and then decide which ROM suites your use. You can get the list of all the ROMs and kernels on ameer1234567890's thread. If you are too lazy to search it here it is - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
Q] I'm on a SIM locked device and can't unlock my bootloader the official way but I would like to try all these ROMs available what should I do..?
A] Contact Alejandrissimo or Jinx they do it for a small fee.
Q] I see a custom ROM there for the Neo/V and as the pro and Neo/V have almost the same hardware can I flash it on my Pro..?
A] NO.. NEVER DO IT.. Maybe the pro and the Neo/V seem to be same but the hardware and the drivers on both the divices are different.. Dont try to cross flash any of the ROMS or the kernels you might end up losing your device..
More questions to be added soon..
Regards.
Request to the mods. Please add MK16a also on the topic
It might also be a good idea if the OP for this thread could also maintain an index of all other Q&As on Xperia Pro (like is done on Xperia Pro development master thread).
paul5425 said:
It might also be a good idea if the OP for this thread could also maintain an index of all other Q&As on Xperia Pro (like is done on Xperia Pro development master thread).
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I shall be adding it soon!
ameer1234567890 said:
I shall be adding it soon!
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Im doing it soon. You take care about the development.
now.i.feel said:
Im doing it soon. You take care about the development.
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Oh sorry! I got confused! This is a great effort. Let me know if you need a hand, buddy!
ameer1234567890 said:
Oh sorry! I got confused! This is a great effort. Let me know if you need a hand, buddy!
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Yea sure
I don't know how to flash CWM onto my Xperia Pro.
My phone is rooted.
I don't know how to enter fastboot either.
Any help would be nice.
Thanks!
So i would appreciate it if you included these two questions in ur FAQ in ur original post:
1. how to enter fastboot
2. how to install cwm.
convolution said:
I don't know how to flash CWM onto my Xperia Pro.
My phone is rooted.
I don't know how to enter fastboot either.
Any help would be nice.
Thanks!
So i would appreciate it if you included these two questions in ur FAQ in ur original post:
1. how to enter fastboot
2. how to install cwm.
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To enter fastboot you need to get your bootloader unlocked you can get it done by visiting the official bootloader unlock site..
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
After unlocking the bootloader you can get CWM recovery by flashing the kernel posted here depending upon the firmware you use..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25823739&postcount=1
Guys what is the difference between the OFFICIAL CM7 and the one made by FXP ie UNOFFIAL..?
I've used em both for about a month each and couldnt find any differences
What are the exact hardware driver detais for iyokan..?
Whay is the default LCD density for xperia pro
Can I use any kernel with any ROM, including the stock vanilla ROM?
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How do you install fastboot when your bootloader is unlocked?
convolution said:
Can I use any kernel with any ROM, including the stock vanilla ROM?
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No you can't. You need to use the recommended kernel by the op every time. And the stock ROM in case of Sony is not vanilla.
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How do you install fastboot when your bootloader is unlocked?
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Really sorry but you can't. Using fast boot requires an unlocked bootloader.
Sent from my Xperia Pro using XDA
Ok so if I want to unlock my bootloader via unofficial method I gotta pay ??
Sent from my MK16a using XDA
shahkam said:
Ok so if I want to unlock my bootloader via unofficial method I gotta pay ??
Sent from my MK16a using XDA
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Ya. If u want it unlocked via unofficial method you gotta pay.
Sent from my Xperia Pro using XDA
Hi,
where can I find the most newest Baseband and how do I update it?
Is any Baseband "sufficient" for any Rom or are there specifics I need to know about?
Schronk said:
Hi,
where can I find the most newest Baseband and how do I update it?
Is any Baseband "sufficient" for any Rom or are there specifics I need to know about?
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Use the baseband recommended by the author of the OP.. i would personally recommend baseband 64.. it gives a better battery life than others.. you can find baseband 64 in the fxp op..
Sent from my Xperia Pro using XDA
Difference between FXP and CM
I just don't find an answer to that, perhaps i'm not clever enough, but i've seen the question a couple of times but i never found an answer.
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now i found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604170
in the last post there is the conclusion
CM9 is firmware, is a source
FXP is a team which assembles firmware for Xperia phones from cm9 sources making it workable on our smartphones.
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this could only be true for CM9 but not for CM7, because when i look at http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=iyokan there are nightly builds for CM7 and here http://uploaded.to/folder/i4fex9 you can see that they are almost equal by size..
and the changelog for FXP says most of the time only "latest cm 7.2 fixes"..and since i've seen many posts where people said they used the CM7 nightly for their Pro and it was the same as FXP i don't get whats the difference between these two.
Since i did not find any CM9 builds it could be that the conclusion is true for CM9...but since there is no repository for the device at freexperias github i don't think they make changes to the source by themself, just compile it so its CM9 compiled by "Team FXP" if i get it right
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iKevinShah said:
After recovering the phone (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1666078)
i now want to flash cm9 by fxp
do i have to flash baseband 62 (http://uploaded.to/folder/yrqfhn)?
then root
then flash kernel
then update.zip via CWM
Is this correct ?
currently on older baseband (NON ROOT)
Please guide x_x
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Yes bro... flash the latest baseband.. but u dont need to root your phone.. but an unlocked bootloader is required.. and flash the kernel then install zip via CWM
Sent from my Xperia Pro using XDA
Hello, I can't change kernel due to locked bootloader so I'm looking for a good Rom from here compatible with stock kernel
which is the most stable, clean, battery friendly and tweaked Rom ?? What do you suggest?
thank you very much!
Locked
A locked bootloader means no flashing at all, not only the kernel can't be changed, the whole system can't be changed - as I know.
No! you are wrong mate, I can flash firmwares, recovery, roms....there is no problem, what I cant change is the kernel. So only a few roms are compatible with locked bootloader
I have seen a few ones, for example, dualcore, XTXperience 3, KKspeed...
thank you anyway
I personally use XTX, as I find it the best one.
However, I think it is against the rules to create threads asking for which ROM is the best.
"What really matters in this world, anyway?"
Against the rules? If that's true I'm sorry, I didn't know!
Well just want some opinions... Thank you for your response anyway . Any more?
Javi22 said:
Against the rules? If that's true I'm sorry, I didn't know!
Well just want some opinions... Thank you for your response anyway . Any more?
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Not necessarily against the rules, but its something to avoid a huge load of threads being created only for that.
I will create a thread only for that, later.
"What really matters in this world, anyway?"
I prefer stock rom. I cant see any disadvantage of it.
Underclocked to 972MHz runs lagfree.
Hi,
I'm new here and can only imagine how many time seniors seen that sentence... But I've got huge problems with basic stuff.
For instance:
I've found this lockscreen and don't understand how to install it - http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2148339
Tried using this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2144464
Doesn't work
I'm on a rooted LT18i stock ICS.
I'd really appreciate some help.
Cheers
mihoo1983 said:
Hi,
I'm new here and can only imagine how many time seniors seen that sentence... But I've got huge problems with basic stuff.
For instance:
I've found this lockscreen and don't understand how to install it - http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2148339
Tried using this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2144464
Doesn't work
I'm on a rooted LT18i stock ICS.
I'd really appreciate some help.
Cheers
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havent you considered flashing a custom ROM ? it's easy and extends the performance of your device as well as it gives the device a nicer look
Omessy7 said:
havent you considered flashing a custom ROM ? it's easy and extends the performance of your device as well as it gives the device a nicer look
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Would do it gladly but:
"bootloader unlock allowed: no"
As far as I read I need to sim unlock it with pin test I think. So as for now I can't do nothing... Unless U know other way around it
mihoo1983 said:
Would do it gladly but:
"bootloader unlock allowed: no"
As far as I read I need to sim unlock it with pin test I think. So as for now I can't do nothing... Unless U know other way around it
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Most stock-based custom ROMs work with locked bootloaders too.
Someguyfromhell said:
Most stock-based custom ROMs work with locked bootloaders too.
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I wasn't aware of that. Cheers.
Will try to install some custom ROM now
Someguyfromhell said:
Most stock-based custom ROMs work with locked bootloaders too.
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Just to be on the safe side. This is custom based ROM right? - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207
Thanks
mihoo1983 said:
Just to be on the safe side. This is custom based ROM right? - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207
Thanks
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Well did it anyway. Someguyfromhell BIG THANK YOU again mate. Nice one. System is flying:good:
Can anyone tell me what is the best ROM to use?
I can't decide which one to flash.
If possible can you also please give me the link of that thread coz honestly I don't know how to flash a custom ROM yet hehe.
Please send me some guide.
TIA.
Godbless!
thirdempire said:
Can anyone tell me what is the best ROM to use?
I can't decide which one to flash.
If possible can you also please give me the link of that thread coz honestly I don't know how to flash a custom ROM yet hehe.
Please send me some guide.
TIA.
Godbless!
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No best rom.just pick one which you like and flash it.you can easily find it.take your time to do a research and read OP carefully.
Good luck.
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thirdempire said:
Can anyone tell me what is the best ROM to use?
I can't decide which one to flash.
If possible can you also please give me the link of that thread coz honestly I don't know how to flash a custom ROM yet hehe.
Please send me some guide.
TIA.
Godbless!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2525341 (no need to run CMD as admin)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54035750&postcount=25529
For 4.2 ROMs use Philz Touch 5.15.9, for 4.4 ROMs use latest Philz Touch 6.* or latest CWM or TWRP 2.7.1.0.
And which is best? Try all and make your own decision. Like 99% members here Grab attached fastboot files.
lesmil said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2525341 (no need to run CMD as admin)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54035750&postcount=25529
For 4.2 ROMs use Philz Touch 5.15.9, for 4.4 ROMs use latest Philz Touch 6.* or latest CWM or TWRP 2.7.1.0.
And which is best? Try all and make your own decision. Like 99% members here Grab attached fastboot files.
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What? Are you read the OP? He ask wich custom rom to install not how to flash recovery or ROM. And if you read the rules you will see comparison in XDA is forbidden
Or you could just tell him your best rom in your opinion...
What? Are you read the OP? He ask wich custom rom to install not how to flash recovery or ROM. And if you read the rules you will see comparison in XDA is forbidden
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And have you read his entire post? He doesn't know how to flash ROM. And if he doesn't know how to flash a ROM do you think he knows how (and which) recovery to flash? And to comparison: did I compare any ROM?. A perfectly know it's forbiden here. And everybody like something else, so no point of comparing them...
lesmil said:
And have you read his entire post? He doesn't know how to flash ROM. And if he doesn't know how to flash a ROM do you think he knows how (and which) recovery to flash? And to comparison: did I compare any ROM?. A perfectly know it's forbiden here. And everybody like something else, so no point of comparing them...
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ok agree. but it is easy to find guide instead of asking. It will be good the members first to search for guide and if something is not clear to ask
Thant said:
ok agree. but it is easy to find guide instead of asking. It will be good the members first to search for guide and if something is not clear to ask
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You are right!
'Reading is a gift'
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk
thanks guys
sorry if i ask a guide thread. true its best to search first but unfortunately i dont have that much of time coz of work .
Hello dev team i have a request from you. please give us full details before posting any guide as we are new to this and don't know what effect it will take to our device.
for example
forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/android-one-general/kernel-thunderzap-1-0-one-kernel-to-t2890180
we new users don't know what is this and what effect it will take on our device and also by doing this will we get latest updates from google..
so lease be specific and let us know in detail..
its an humble request as i am not a noob but new to the kernels and oem sections,.....
some detail question below which is really disturbing me
1) is this requires root and cwm
2) also will i get latest update from google after flashing this.....
3) will i get latest update from google after rooting and flashing cwm
AND
4) WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MY STOCK ROM AND THIS KERNEL FLASH ZIP
PLEASE DO LET ME KNW I AM NEW TO THIS AND REALLY INTERESTED IN DOING THIS
Thank you
ruhez said:
Hello dev team i have a request from you. please give us full details before posting any guide as we are new to this and don't know what effect it will take to our device.
for example
forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/android-one-general/kernel-thunderzap-1-0-one-kernel-to-t2890180
we new users don't know what is this and what effect it will take on our device and also by doing this will we get latest updates from google..
so lease be specific and let us know in detail..
its an humble request as i am not a noob but new to the kernels and oem sections,.....
some detail question below which is really disturbing me
1) is this requires root and cwm
2) also will i get latest update from google after flashing this.....
3) will i get latest update from google after rooting and flashing cwm
AND
4) WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MY STOCK ROM AND THIS KERNEL FLASH ZIP
PLEASE DO LET ME KNW I AM NEW TO THIS AND REALLY INTERESTED IN DOING THIS
Thank you
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first off there are tons on tutorials on xda ! and even if you dont find answers theres google ! i mean no offense ! the developers have better things to do than explain ! so help yourself on xda !
thanks
syedhmed said:
first off there are tons on tutorials on xda ! and even if you dont find answers theres google ! i mean no offense ! the developers have better things to do than explain ! so help yourself on xda !
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thanks for ur reply bro....