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Hi i have bought a xperia prototype with 2.3 (just for experiments), and i want to flash the rom with a retrail SO..
But, i have downloaded so much drivers for the s1 Fast boot mode but no one works
someone can help me to found a suitable driver ? or any way to flash the rom?
Thanks in advantage
1. Download, Install and follow instructions. It will give you the drivers that you need.
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup.../detailed/updateservice/xperiaarc?cc=gb&lc=en
2. Download FlashTool
http://www.multiupload.com/7H4JT35B6G
3. Download retail firmware
http://www.multiupload.com/ETLCF3ISUO
4. [TUTORIAL] How To Flash a Firmware Using Flashtool On Xperia Arc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmmThXTWu74
oh thanks it worked perfectly !
but i don't know if is the firmware, when i do a soft reset android crashes and the marketplace stop working (don't download anything) ..
Oh ok I dont know why that is but if you want you can try and flash with a different firmware:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093523
OMG thanks !!
So a last question , there is a way to root this firmware? .. i just tried with ginger break but it stucks on "rooting, this may take a few minutes" ...
Personally I dont care about root so I have no idea, sorry.
I need help, if anyone could help me please do
I want to know how to root my Xperia Arc S 4.0.2.A.0.62 Step-by-step
iv been on the internet searching for like 3-4 hours, im so confused if anyone could tell me how to root the Xperia Arc S 4.0.2.A.0.62 (ARC S ANDROID VERSION 2.3.4) i would be bloody happy
Model Number - LT18i
Build - 4.0.2.A.0.62
Android Version - 2.3.4.
Please reply
Here you go, a guide of guides
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
If you spent those 3-4 hours on XDA instead of scouring the net, you'd be a much wiser person. LOL!
But frankly, you searched for so long but didn't find anything? Unbelievable! Perhaps you should brush up your googling skills. :-\
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
ImNineLIVES said:
I need help, if anyone could help me please do
I want to know how to root my Xperia Arc S 4.0.2.A.0.62 Step-by-step
iv been on the internet searching for like 3-4 hours, im so confused if anyone could tell me how to root the Xperia Arc S 4.0.2.A.0.62 (ARC S ANDROID VERSION 2.3.4) i would be bloody happy
Model Number - LT18i
Build - 4.0.2.A.0.62
Android Version - 2.3.4.
Please reply
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here you go check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560777 .
You have to do it this way as .62 isn't rootable if u don't go back to .42
my google skills are fine, but i got confused with the LT18i generic stuff and LT15i and all these tools and boot and there were no links on the tools and .ftf what ever they are i just need a step to step guide that will actually help me
shantusingh said:
here you go check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560777 .
You have to do it this way as .62 isn't rootable if u don't go back to .42
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may i just say that link you sent me has a different .ftf model number to myne, myne is LT18i that one is Lt15i and that guide says xperia arc not xperia arc S
sorry im noob, i dont mean to piss of any people
ImNineLIVES said:
my google skills are fine, but i got confused with the LT18i generic stuff and LT15i and all these tools and boot and there were no links on the tools and .ftf what ever they are i just need a step to step guide that will actually help me
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didn't i just gave you that?!
edit: its also for lt18i, i also use that not lt15i, nowhere is written its for lt15i
You have lock bootloader and you need root witdh Doomlord tutorijal.
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ImNineLIVES said:
may i just say that link you sent me has a different .ftf model number to myne, myne is LT18i that one is Lt15i and that guide says xperia arc not xperia arc S
sorry im noob, i dont mean to piss of any people
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see dude ill give u a step by step guide..
Download DRIVERS & Flastools from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188 (Under DRIVERS & SOFTWARES Title)
the easy but little long way....
1) back up contacts(click menu,click backup contacts, then click memory card) to sd and save the file(which will be in sd/system/PIM folder to pc)
2) copy/paste all images, videos, music, etc to pc .
3) download Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (2.3.4) (1254-2716) from here >> http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
4) download atleast flashtool Version 0.6.8.0 (google it or search threads)
5) download doomlord_v4_root-zergrush-busybox-su (for root) ( same google it or search threads)
6) open flashtools and drag Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (2.3.4) (1254-2716) ftf file in flashtools. A pop-up will come telling u same as i am telling u in 7th step .
7) switch off your phone, hold the “Back” key (key at the bottom left on your Arc s), and then connect the USB cable to your phone. Remember you’ve to hold the “Back” key while connecting the USB cable to phone.
Once the phone gets connected — Flashtool will automatically start the flashing process. (once the process starts u can unhold the back key)
Keep an eye on the Flashtool’s screen.
And once the process gets finished, disconnect your phone from PC and switch it ON.
Don’t freak if it takes longer to boot (that’s normal) as the phone has to build the cache again after flashing.
once you get .42 gingerbread, enable usb debugging and unknown sources from in phone settings, connect phone to pc via usb and run doomlord_v4_root-zergrush-busybox-su(runme batch file)
your phone might restart, disconnect from pc and then check you will have root.... then update your phone via wi-fi as u will recieve .62 update, once its updated first boot will take time. Then you will still have root in .62 firmware of gingerbread
Shew!!
shantusingh said:
see dude ill give u a step by step guide..
Download DRIVERS & Flastools from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188 (Under DRIVERS & SOFTWARES Title)
the easy but little long way....
1) back up contacts(click menu,click backup contacts, then click memory card) to sd and save the file(which will be in sd/system/PIM folder to pc)
2) copy/paste all images, videos, music, etc to pc .
3) download Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (2.3.4) (1254-2716) from here >> http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
4) download atleast flashtool Version 0.6.8.0 (google it or search threads)
5) download doomlord_v4_root-zergrush-busybox-su (for root) ( same google it or search threads)
6) open flashtools and drag Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (2.3.4) (1254-2716) ftf file in flashtools. A pop-up will come telling u same as i am telling u in 7th step .
7) switch off your phone, hold the “Back” key (key at the bottom left on your Arc s), and then connect the USB cable to your phone. Remember you’ve to hold the “Back” key while connecting the USB cable to phone.
Once the phone gets connected — Flashtool will automatically start the flashing process. (once the process starts u can unhold the back key)
Keep an eye on the Flashtool’s screen.
And once the process gets finished, disconnect your phone from PC and switch it ON.
Don’t freak if it takes longer to boot (that’s normal) as the phone has to build the cache again after flashing.
once you get .42 gingerbread, enable usb debugging and unknown sources from in phone settings, connect phone to pc via usb and run doomlord_v4_root-zergrush-busybox-su(runme batch file)
your phone might restart, disconnect from pc and then check you will have root.... then update your phone via wi-fi as u will recieve .62 update, once its updated first boot will take time. Then you will still have root in .62 firmware of gingerbread
Shew!!
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This didnt work after i had flashed the firmware you had told me to download my phone was on the same firmware and build i got the same flash tool
ImNineLIVES said:
This didnt work after i had flashed the firmware you had told me to download my phone was on the same firmware and build i got the same flash tool
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well it was to download first 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (2.3.4) (1254-2716) not .62, u have to root with my steps told being in .42 then update via wi-fi to .62 .......... (u will find .42 little down in the list on that website)
i told u in my steps on the earlier post that "once you get .42 gingerbread" then enable usb debugging and unknown sources from in phone settings, connect phone to pc via usb and run doomlord_v4_root-zergrush-busybox-su(runme batch file)
and so on ..... maybe you missed it, its ok if u didn't do it this way and instead downloaded the .62 ftf file
just do it this time correctly n it should work....
I have seen this question posted a dozen times today across several threads, thus, I decided to write a step-by-step, fool proof, noob-oriented simple guide; if somebody asks again please point him/her to this thread to avoid spamming the main discussion / development threads
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
How to update the Sony Xperia S
to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
NOTICE 1: This guide is for WINDOWS PC USERS, if you have a Mac I can't help you, but the process is very similar
NOTICE 2: It doesn't matter if your phone is rooted or not, bootloader unlocked or not, IT DOESN'T MATTER, this update has nothing to do with SIM unlock, bootloader lock / unlock, root, etc
NOTICE 3: This guide will update your Xperia S from ANY previous version to OFFICIAL SONY ICS ANDROID 4.0.4 and believe me: it is worth the update; HAT TIP TO SONY !!
NOTICE 4: The internal SD card contents will NOT be deleted but everything else inside your phone will be reseted to factory defaults because this is a major update, so do a backup if you want to keep call logs, SMS etc. I only backup my SMS and Whatsapp messages, google backed up everything else because I had the backup option activated in settings
NOTICE 5: Before asking, please read the questions and answers in the thread for many Frequently Asked Questions
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STEP 1:
Download the Flashtool
You will find the installers here: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
Go to the "installation" tab, download Flashtool installer v0.9.10.1 and run it
You will have a new folder on your PC: c:\Flashtool
STEP 2:
Download the ICS firmware update
You will find several download options here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1723610, just pick one and download it, then come back here
SOME NOTICES (I know you are gonna ask):
- I know it is "Generic Switzerland" (CH) but nevermind: it is plain Sony Generic and works fine for any region and has ALL the languages and keyboards
-The firmware is already prepared to be flashed via Flashtool in .FTF format. If the file you downloaded is .RAR then it is compressed ("zipped") and you need to EXTRACT the .FTF with WinRAR (if you don't have WinRAR download it from here: http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm)
STEP 3:
Let's update the phone!
- Copy the firmware FTF file to c:\Flashtool\Firmwares
- Go to c:\Flashtool\Drivers and run "Flashtool-drivers.exe" to install the proper drivers for Xperia S
- After installing the USB drivers reboot your PC
- Go to c:\Flashtool and run "FlashTool" (if you have Windows 64 bits, run "FlashTool64")
- Click the flash button (yes: the thunder icon up left)
- Select "Flahsmode" and click "OK"
- Select the "LT26 6.1.A.0.452" firmware and click "OK", DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING ELSE
- Flashtool will prepare the files for flashing, just be patient
- A Window will pop up asking you to connect the phone in "Flashmode" showing instructions for an old Xperia phone: ignore it, here is how the Xperia S enters "Flashmode":
- Turn off the phone
- Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN key
- Keep it pressed, connect the USB cable to your PC
- Release the Volume Down key when phone's GREEN LED lights up
- Flashtool will start flashing automatically, let it finish to 100%
- Disconnect the USB cable when Flashtool reaches 100% and indicates flashing has finished giving some extra info about activating debugging mode etc (don't care, that's optional)
- Turn on your phone (press and hold the Power button for some seconds)
- The first boot takes some minutes, don't worry let your phone prepare your Ice Cream Sandwich for you
- Have fun !! :highfive:
PS1: PLEASE REMEMBER TO SAY "THANKS" to Bin4ry (for the FTF firmware) and Androxyde (for the Flashtool)
PS2: And the usual disclaimer, of course: Follow the steps and be careful, I am not responsible if you brick your phone, burn your house or blow your PC by following this guide; I am just sharing what I did to update my own phone :angel: and it worked for me
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can you upload full system dump from phone? cause i extract from system.sin but 70% files are corrupt and can not used
mercury_beta said:
can you upload full system dump from phone? cause i extract from system.sin but 70% files are corrupt and can not used
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https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzBG...VaU0loVXM/edit
gtrab said:
I have seen this question posted a dozen times today across several threads, thus, I decided to write a step-by-step fool-proof noob-oriented simple guide; if a noob asks again please point him/her to this thread
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
How to update the Sony Xperia S to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
NOTICE 1: THIS IS FOR WINDOWS PC USERS, if you have a Mac I can't help you
NOTICE 2: It doesn't matter if your phone is rooted or not, bootloader unlocked or not, IT DOESN'T MATTER
STEP 1:
Download the Flashtool
You will fin the installers here: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
Go to the "installation" tab, download Flashtool installer v0.8.0.0 and run it
Then, download the v0.8.6.0 Update and run it
You will have a new folder on your PC: c:\flashtool\
STEP 2:
Download the ICS update firmware
You will find several download options here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1723610, just pick one and download it and come back here
SOME NOTICES (I know you are gonna ask):
- I know it is "Generic Switzerland" (CH) but nevermind: it is plain Sony Generic and works fine for any region and has ALL the languages and keyboards
-The firmware is already prepared to be flashed via Flashtool in .FTF format. If the file you downloaded is .RAR then it is compressed ("zipped") and you need to EXTRACT the .FTF with WinRAR (if you don't have WinRAR download it from here: http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm)
STEP 3:
Let's update the phone!
- Copy the firmware FTF file to c:\Flashtool\Firmwares
- Go to c:\Flashtool\Drivers and run Flashtool-drivers.exe to install the proper drivers
- Run Flashtool
- Click the flash button (the thunder icon)
- Select "Flahsmode" and click "OK"
- Select the "LT26 6.1.A.0.452" firmware and click "OK". DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING ELSE
- Flashtool will prepare the files for flashing. Be patient.
- A Window will pop up asking you to connect the phone in Flashmode with an old Xperia phone and instructions: ignore it, here is how our shiny new Xperia S enters "Flashmode":
- Turn your phone off
- Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN key
- Keep it pressed, connect the USB cable to your PC
- Phone will have green LED indicating it is in "Flashmode"
- Flashtool will start flashing, now you can release the volume key
- Flashtool takes a couple of minutes, let it finish to 100%
- Disconnect the USB cable
- Press the Power button to turn on your phone
- Thefirst boot takes a while, dn't worry
- Have fun !!
PS: PLEASE REMEMBER TO SAY "THANKS" to Bin4ry (the guy who uploaded the firmware) and Androxyde (the guy who gave us the Flashtool)
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First i want to say thank you!
Then Plz answer me some FAQ
- after flash how is the bootloader and rooting status, and simlock status?
- language keyboard including vietnammes?
- after flash could i use pccomparision nomal?
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
dynamic503 said:
First i want to say thank you!
Then Plz answer me some FAQ
- after flash how is the bootloader and rooting status, and simlock status?
- language keyboard including vietnammes?
- after flash could i use pccomparision nomal?
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
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1.- Nothing changes. This will only UPDATE the Android system, this will NOT SIM-unlock, unlock or relock bootloader, or root
2.- Yes: I sid ALL languages
3.- I don´t know (I never use it) but I guess yes you could (why not?)
We should take note of unchecking debugging mode in developments before using flashtool to upgrade if you do not want to meet several issues.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
Sorry for this noob question, but
If i have a hong kong version xperia s, after flashing this Switzerland version, will it stay the same as a hong kong phone? Or it will be forever a Switzerland version? If there will be any OTA in the future, which ota update should i be expecting by that time, thank you in advance
Sent from my Sony Tablet S using xda premium
Montague said:
Sorry for this noob question, but
If i have a hong kong version xperia s, after flashing this Switzerland version, will it stay the same as a hong kong phone? Or it will be forever a Switzerland version? If there will be any OTA in the future, which ota update should i be expecting by that time, thank you in advance
Sent from my Sony Tablet S using xda premium
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1.- it will have switzerland version software of course, and you will be expecting OTAs from this software version, but I wouldn't recommend it
2.- you can always change your software with flashtool
but if you want to use official ways (OTA or PC Companion) then better keep the original software or reflash the original software
With flashtool you can flash this software today and return to your original software tomorrow (should an OTA appears in your region), you can change as many times as you wish
gtrab said:
2.- you can always change your software with flashtool
but if you want to use official ways (OTA or PC Companion) then better keep the original software or reflash the original software
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Thank you
and for number 2, how can I keep the original software? Is there any ways to back up the software FTF file??
Montague said:
Thank you
and for number 2, how can I keep the original software? Is there any ways to back up the software FTF file??
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yes you can search for an already-made FTF of your software
or you can make your own with flashtool, search the forum for the how-to
gtrab said:
yes you can search for an already-made FTF of your software
or you can make your own with flashtool, search the forum for the how-to
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Much appreciated!
And my last final question is, will this wipe out all user data and the apps? I didnt really see anything about these on the first post(If i missed any I apologize)
will the OTA/PC Companion do the same
Montague said:
Much appreciated!
And my last final question is, will this wipe out all user data and the apps? I didnt really see anything about these on the first post(If i missed any I apologize)
will the OTA/PC Companion do the same
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Some users avoid wiping all user data but face issues afterwards
It ss always recommended to let the update wipe everything
PC Companion and OTA will wipe everything as well because that's the right way to make such a big update
I will add this to the guide tomorrow
PS: I use SMS backup and restore from google play to backup my SMS messages, and I backup my whatsapp messages from inside whatsapp (it has a backup option). Everything else (including settings, calls, apps, etc) is auto-restored by google
Few Questions
1)After i update to this 4.0.4 (Switzerland) can i update my phone when my country gets the 4.0.4 update again (Using sony update service software) or i have again download my country 4.0.4 and flash it again with flash tool
2)Will it Void warrenty
Now we need a noob step by step guide to bootloader unlocking and rooting a kernel for cpu overclocking
Ben36 said:
Now we need a noob step by step guide to bootloader unlocking and rooting a kernel for cpu overclocking
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ya even i need
i'll post my problem here too maybe who see this discussion can help me! my previous custom rom was Ka08 with doomkernel, and now with new ICS wifi doesn't work anymore! i tryed to reflash wifi stock module too provvided from doomkernel thread but nothing happend...still not work! i removed doomkernel and flashed the original kernel.sin inside the new ICS firmware as the guide said, but WIFI still not work! someone got same problem or there is a solution for this please?
Questions:
Flashing via flashtool will it voi warranty?
If I flash this, will I be able to update via PCC again or not?
Where can I find a GB world generic ftf file?
If I flash like this, without waiting for O2, will it void my warranty?
Great guide!
merci!
Merci a lot!
Hi,
i want to install Cyanogen on my Play, but i can't find a proper guide for the procedure. i found so many topics in this forum but i can't decide which one to follow
Like this:
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/SE_Xperia_Play
- http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Play_(GSM):_Full_Update_Guide
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833803
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1808289
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330336
I alredy rooted the device. Now i have to first unlock the boot and then install CWM before install CM9
Can you please help me find some topics with the procedure to do the rest of the operations.
Thanks
Deviling Master said:
Hi,
i want to install Cyanogen on my Play, but i can't find a proper guide for the procedure. i found so many topics in this forum but i can't decide which one to follow
Like this:
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/SE_Xperia_Play
- http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Play_(GSM):_Full_Update_Guide
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833803
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1808289
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330336
I alredy rooted the device. Now i have to first unlock the boot and then install CWM before install CM9
Can you please help me find some topics with the procedure to do the rest of the operations.
Thanks
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Go onto the Xperia Play section of the Cyanogenmod website and check the wiki link. It has all the information there.
Is your phone GSM or CDMA? Kinda important
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
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http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Play_(GSM):_Full_Update_Guide
Heres the link
Only follow this if your Play is a GSM model
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
Thank you for your reply. First thing then... how do i recognize if my phone is GSM or CDMA?
Attached to this post, the screenshot of Device Info. Are this informations useful?
Deviling Master said:
Thank you for your reply. First thing then... how do i recognize if my phone is GSM or CDMA?
Attached to this post, the screenshot of Device Info. Are this informations useful?
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R800i is GSM so that link will be ok for you
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
CTU_Loscombe said:
R800i is GSM so that link will be ok for you
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
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Perfect!
Ok... it's more or less like this:
First you need to know if your phone can unlock bootloader. To do this, you need to enter *#*#7378423#*#* in phone pad/caller. There is no need for send.
You will enter a menu, there you must use touch screen to select "Service Info" and then "Configuration". In "Rooting Status" you should see something like
Rooting Status:
Bootloader unlock Status: Yes
If it says "Yes" then you can unlock bootloader.
A thing to considerate when unlocking bootlocker is: if you unlock bootloader using EMEI service in Sony Webpage, you will loose your DRM and warranty. If you don't want to loose them, you must use test point to unlock bootloader, but understand something, once you unlock bootloader by test point there is NO way to relock it again. If you unlock it by EMAI service you can always relock it flashing a locked bootloader... wich by the way, has no sense at all, why will you lock a bootloader once you unlock it???
Once you unlock the bootloader you could do almost anything with your phone, you could flash custom kernels, flash radio bands, install custom roms, gain root access, etc.
Now, do you need a unlocked bootloader?, that will depends on wich custom rom you want to install. There some roms that doesn't need a unlocked bootloader to install them.
After you have unlocked bootloader you must gain root access with SuperOneClick. Download it, unzip it, put your PLAY in usb debug mode, conect phone, run app, click Root. It's that simple.
With root access now you must install CWM Recovery. There are 2 ways to do it. First way is installing "CWM_Installer-v5.apk" (attached below). You must send it by Bluetooth and install it. When you run it, it will download and install CWM Recovery. Using this way will allow you to enter recovery by pressing vol down key when "Sony Ericsson" title shows after reboot.
The second way to install it is flashing a custom kernel. This is by far the easiest way. I recommend "Advanced Stock (with Recovery)", you can always choose another later on. Right now you only need access to recovery. To enter recovey mode, you must press your back button a couple of times when "Sony Ericsson" title shows after reboot.
Once you have CWM Recovery, you MUST do a full backup. No matter what you do later with your PLAY, if you (for any reason) want to go back stock, with a full backup you can always go back.
Now you are ready to install a custom rom. Wich one install?, that's up to you and what are you gonna do with your PLAY or what do you need from a custom rom.
Xperia PLAY has one BIG problem with custom roms: only 3 or 4 provide full support for game controls and touchpads.
So, your main question right now is: I'm gonna play commercial games like Dead Trigger, or I'm gonna play emulators like Fpse?. If you are gonna emulator any custom rom will do, BUT, if you plan to play commercial games, then choose carefully what rom are you going to install.
I try first CM9 using FreeXperia 149 and I hate it, a bit slow, no tethering, no touchpad support. Then I try CM7.2 and it was as fast as it could be, but no touchpads in commercial games. So my choices went to Dixperia 2 or Xperia NXT LE. There was 2 more options, Cola Rom and Gamer 4 Rom, but I didn't try any of these.
Because you are asking for help on CM installation, I will refer only to this, but remember what I said about commercial games.
To install CM on your Xperia PLAY first you need to know if you have a CDMA or a GSM phone. To do such you need to turn off your phone and remove the battery cover. Then you must observe: can you insert a microSD card only?, if so, then you have a CDMA phone. On the contrary, if you can insert another card behind microSD card, then you must have a GSM phone. For reference, Xperia PLAY R800i, R800a, and R800at are all GSM phones, while Xperia PLAY R800x is only CDMA.
Knowing this, you must download CM according to your phone, this ones for GSM, and this ones for CDMA phones.
Optional, you can download Google apps for CM7 or CM9 from here.
You now need to open rom zip and extract boot.img. You need to flash this using fastboot.
Now put rom zip and Google apps zip on microSD card. Reboot in recovery mode. Inside CWM choose "wipe data/factory reset", then "wipe cache partition", and then in advanced options choose "Wipe Dalvik Cache". Then on main menu choose "install zip from sdcard", then "choose zip from sdcard", search for the zip you just download from CM webpage. Repeat steps to install Google Apps, and then reboot.
The very first time will take about 2-3 minutes to start.
Hope this helps.
Thank you very much for your complete answer
skyx26 said:
After you have unlocked bootloader you must gain root access with SuperOneClick. Download it, unzip it, put your PLAY in usb debug mode, conect phone, run app, click Root. It's that simple.
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I already rooted the phone using SuperOneClick without touching anything about the bootloader
skyx26 said:
Now you are ready to install a custom rom. Wich one install?, that's up to you and what are you gonna do with your PLAY or what do you need from a custom rom.
Xperia PLAY has one BIG problem with custom roms: only 3 or 4 provide full support for game controls and touchpads.
So, your main question right now is: I'm gonna play commercial games like Dead Trigger, or I'm gonna play emulators like Fpse?. If you are gonna emulator any custom rom will do, BUT, if you plan to play commercial games, then choose carefully what rom are you going to install.
I try first CM9 using FreeXperia 149 and I hate it, a bit slow, no tethering, no touchpad support. Then I try CM7.2 and it was as fast as it could be, but no touchpads in commercial games. So my choices went to Dixperia 2 or Xperia NXT LE. There was 2 more options, Cola Rom and Gamer 4 Rom, but I didn't try any of these.
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I'm not interested using the game controller, i'm using it only as normal smartphone
skyx26 said:
To install CM on your Xperia PLAY first you need to know if you have a CDMA or a GSM phone. To do such you need to turn off your phone and remove the battery cover. Then you must observe: can you insert a microSD card only?, if so, then you have a CDMA phone. On the contrary, if you can insert another card behind microSD card, then you must have a GSM phone. For reference, Xperia PLAY R800i, R800a, and R800at are all GSM phones, while Xperia PLAY R800x is only CDMA.
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In the previous post they told me i have a GSM version (R800i)
Deviling Master said:
I'm not interested using the game controller, i'm using it only as normal smartphone
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That's kind weird...why buying a gaming phone if you are not going to play with it???
Anyway, for a smartphone use I would choose CM7 without even thinking about it, but maybe you would want to try first Xperia NXT LE for maximum speed and space for apps.
Good luck with that.
skyx26 said:
That's kind weird...why buying a gaming phone if you are not going to play with it???
Anyway, for a smartphone use I would choose CM7 without even thinking about it, but maybe you would want to try first Xperia NXT LE for maximum speed and space for apps.
Good luck with that.
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I know, you're totally right. But i received the phone from my older brother after he bought a better model
Thank you for the support
Deviling Master said:
Hi,
i want to install Cyanogen on my Play, but i can't find a proper guide for the procedure. i found so many topics in this forum but i can't decide which one to follow
Like this:
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/SE_Xperia_Play
- http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Play_(GSM):_Full_Update_Guide
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833803
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1808289
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330336
I alredy rooted the device. Now i have to first unlock the boot and then install CWM before install CM9
Can you please help me find some topics with the procedure to do the rest of the operations.
Thanks
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Find out of your play is cdma of gsm
Then look for the correct Rom and install it
Xperia Gamer said:
Find out of your play is cdma of gsm
Then look for the correct Rom and install it
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According to previous posts, my device is GSM
Deviling Master said:
According to previous posts, my device is GSM
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It is GSM download zeus version. zeusc is CDMA which you are not.
Sent from my GT-I9300 On Official JB
wedgess said:
It is GSM download zeus version. zeusc is CDMA which you are not.
Sent from my GT-I9300 On Official JB
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Ok thank you. First i have to backup some things
Im going to downgrade my Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro MK16i from the latest Android 4.0.4 to shipped 2.3.4.
The reason is that with version 4.0.4 my phone slowed down terribly.
My phone is NOT rooted and version 4.0.4 has been uploaded/flashed with official Sony software: Sony PC Companion 2.1
As Sony provides no official way to downgrade Android I have searched here a few useful topics:
Firmwares for MK16i - shipped:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
Flashing procedure:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
As I am going to do that for the first time in my life and I have some doubts (I dont want to turn my phone into a brick) I want to ask for a few quiestion/advices:
1. just in case downgrade will fail, can I make some kind of backup of my current system and roll it back ?
2. there are no information at the Flashing Procedure about any assumption/requirements eg. "unlocking boot loader" or any other. My phone is not modified at all. Does this procedure still valid ?
3. my phone was bought in Switzerland and (unfortunately) keyboard key Z is switch with Y (possibly some other keys may be different than regular keyboard is). Please note: I use US-English settings instead.
I searched for shipped/default Android OS image (.ftf file). What I have found is:
- pro MK16_4.0.2.A.0.42_GenericDE
- MK16i_1234-7775_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic_Trade_Central_Europe
- MK16i_4.1.B.0.431_Baltic
Which one of these would be the most suitable ?
czezz said:
Im going to downgrade my Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro MK16i from the latest Android 4.0.4 to shipped 2.3.4.
The reason is that with version 4.0.4 my phone slowed down terribly.
My phone is NOT rooted and version 4.0.4 has been uploaded/flashed with official Sony software: Sony PC Companion 2.1
As Sony provides no official way to downgrade Android I have searched here a few useful topics:
Firmwares for MK16i - shipped:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
Flashing procedure:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
As I am going to do that for the first time in my life and I have some doubts (I dont want to turn my phone into a brick) I want to ask for a few quiestion/advices:
1. just in case downgrade will fail, can I make some kind of backup of my current system and roll it back ?
2. there are no information at the Flashing Procedure about any assumption/requirements eg. "unlocking boot loader" or any other. My phone is not modified at all. Does this procedure still valid ?
3. my phone was bought in Switzerland and (unfortunately) keyboard key Z is switch with Y (possibly some other keys may be different than regular keyboard is). Please note: I use US-English settings instead.
I searched for shipped/default Android OS image (.ftf file). What I have found is:
- pro MK16_4.0.2.A.0.42_GenericDE
- MK16i_1234-7775_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic_Trade_Central_Europe
- MK16i_4.1.B.0.431_Baltic
Which one of these would be the most suitable ?
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MK16i_4.1.B.0.431_Baltic is 4.0.4, not 2.3.4
I would recommend you to flash 0.62 firmware
- Download the firmware and paste it in Flashtool/firmwares
- Open Flashtool
- Connect the device in flashmode (i believe u have installed flashmode drivers. If not, they are in /Flashtool/drivers
- Press the scar button/flashmode/ and then select the firmware you downloaded. Press start. When finishes it will reboot. Now you are done
If u have any question, ask it, but read tutorials first.
Cheers, hope it helps.
Cm 10.1 (JB)
@czezz bro Y U NO try Jelly Bean cm10.1
Leave those crappy laggy GB & ICS and try cynogenmod ...these rom r fast and smooth with no lag
Hi,
thank you very much for your replies.
Assumptions:
1. For this point it is not clear to me will I be able to restore my phone to any working configuration in case flashing procedure fails ?
2. I assume there are no additional requirements. Simply follow the steps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
3. As luiseteyo suggested, I will use 0.62 firmware (I guess 0.62 = MK16i 4.0.2.A.0.62 (1251-0386) )
@shareupload:
thank you for suggestion.
First I will do a very basic operation - flashing with shipped/default firmware (Android OS image ?).
Afterwards, yes I will be interested to do some improvement to my phone. However for that I think I need to read some basic information just to be sure what am I doing and avoid turning my phone into a brick.
It doesnt work at all.
I have followed the instruction. FlashTool tels me that I need to install drivers while I have installed all drivers available in Flashtool\drivers
Please look at the print screen - it also shows that I have all drivers.
However, during procedure when I turn off the phone, unplug the cable, hold back button and then plug cable back again it tells me that I dont have drivers...
SO CONFUSING ((
Here is a print screen: imageshack.us/photo/my-images/163/wuds.png/?sa=0
Can anyone please advice what is wrong ???
My phone: SE MK16i
czezz said:
It doesnt work at all.
I have followed the instruction. FlashTool tels me that I need to install drivers while I have installed all drivers available in Flashtool\drivers
Please look at the print screen - it also shows that I have all drivers.
However, during procedure when I turn off the phone, unplug the cable, hold back button and then plug cable back again it tells me that I dont have drivers...
SO CONFUSING ((
Here is a print screen: imageshack.us/photo/my-images/163/wuds.png/?sa=0
Can anyone please advice what is wrong ???
My phone: SE MK16i
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What Windows are you using?
its Windows 7 Home Premium x64, SP1.
Does it matter ?
czezz said:
its Windows 7 Home Premium x64, SP1.
Does it matter ?
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I asked it, because I had some issues on Windows 8.
Did you install Flashmode drivers and the drivers specific to your device?
Someguyfromhell said:
I asked it, because I had some issues on Windows 8.
Did you install Flashmode drivers and the drivers specific to your device?
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Hey, as I have written I have installed all available in Flashtool\drivers. Though there is no specific driver for MK16 (why ???)
Additionally, I have installed latest PC Companion.
No luck ((
czezz said:
Hey, as I have written I have installed all available in Flashtool\drivers. Though there is no specific driver for MK16 (why ???)
Additionally, I have installed the latest PC Companion.
No luck ((
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I know it's an old thread. But, if anyone would face this situation then the solution is that:
1. You need to select(tick) the drivers of your specific model along with flash mode and fast boot(top 2 options) while installing the drivers.
2. When you see the driver selection screen then just hover your mouse over the available drivers to see/find the name of your particular phone and tick that.
3. Remember that there can be 2 or more drivers for the same phone in the selection menu. So, scroll through the entire list and select all the drivers that have your phone name on it.
Also, as of 2020, if you are having a 2011 series Sony Ericsson mobile. Then you need an older flashtool version(not the latest). For Eg 9.13 flashtool version worked for my Sony Erisson MK16i on Windows 8. But, the latest version had some driver & compatibility issues for older phones.