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Hi,
I would like to update the my Sony Ericsson W8. Can some one help me how to update and what are the necessary software do i need to download??I am completely new for this process.
Model Number :E16i(Sony Ericsson W8)
Firmware version:2.1-update 1
kernal version :2.6.29 [email protected] # 1
I have another doubt. if we were failed in the process of update, shall we get back our old Android 2.1. Please help me.???????
Regards,
Prasad.tyson
i thnk u cant update dat w8....its hardwre supprts upto or only 2.1.....i too searched evrywhr n dsappointd..........actuali i think so.....hopng 4 ny hackng tips....
It's possible I see a few rom on the x8 developers section, look there!
Be Happy...........!
prasad.tyson said:
Hi,
I would like to update the my Sony Ericsson W8. Can some one help me how to update and what are the necessary software do i need to download??I am completely new for this process.
Model Number :E16i(Sony Ericsson W8)
Firmware version:2.1-update 1
kernal version :2.6.29 [email protected] # 1
I have another doubt. if we were failed in the process of update, shall we get back our old Android 2.1. Please help me.???????
Regards,
Prasad.tyson
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You can get it.... Quickly & simply......!
Checkout on YOUTUBE for complete process...
OR
Do The Following...................!!
Download These File First :
*Super One Click
*Xrecovery
*Root Explorer
*GingerDX v21 ROM (From Xda or Elswhere)
Just Follow This Step
Step 1: Root your W8
- download and unzip SuperOneClickv1.9.1-ShortFuse to PC Desktop
- connect W8 to PC (Do not mount)
- on your phone [goto] [setting] [applications] select [unknown sources]
- on your phone [goto] [setting] [applications] [development] select [usb debugging]
- Launch SuperOneClick, click [Root]
- If it ask something about Busy Box just click Yes
- you will see - [not successful - is your phone software higher than 2.0?]
- click [yes] and then [success] & [test su] message
(this last part might not appear the same as It's written here, so just use your common sense to get through)
If you are successful in ROOTING your phone - SuperUser app will be installed to your W8.
If you are not successful:-
(a) check your PC [devices] [usb] to see if your phone is recognized by your PC (troubleshoot PC driver problem)
(b) [usb debugging] in your W8 phone settings enabled?
Then [Launch] [SuperOneClick] and try again.
Install any File Manager from Android Market, such as Astro File Manager.
Step 2: Mount W8 (to access SD Card)
- copy [Root.Explorer.v2.16.apk] to root of SD Card
- using PC create folder [xRecovery] and unzip xRecovery0.1.rar
- put the 3 files into the xRecovery folder you've created
- copy the xRecovery folder to root of SD Card
Step 3: UnMount W8 from PC
Step 4: Launch [Astro File Manager] Install [Root Explorer v2.16.apk]
Step 5:
- Launch [Root Explorer]
- scroll down to /sdcard [click to access]
- scroll down to xRecovery folder [click to access]
- Select each of the 3 files (one by one) [click & hold] [copy]
- [click] parent folder (twice)
- scroll down to [click to access] [system]
- [click to access] [bin] and [click] [Mount R/W] (R/W as in Read/Write)
- press [paste] button
Now your Phone should be rooted and ready to install your Android 2.3.7
Step 1: Make a backup copy of your Android Eclair 2.1 using xRecovery
- check that your phone's SD Card has at least 650MB of free space
[SD card free space is to hold both your phone original backup ROM and the 2.3 ROM]
- shutdown your W8 and wait 5 seconds and then [reboot] your phone.
- when you see the words [Sony Ericsson] on the phone screen, start pressing the back button on your phone multiple times and you will enter the xRecovery Menu.
- select [backup and restore] [backup] from the menu
NOTE:
- This will create a backup file in your SD Card [SD/xRecovery/backup]
- After you have completed the backup using xRecovery, it will return to the menu screen.
- Now choose [reboot] - your W8 phone should restart
Step 2: Download GingerXperia ROM (something you probably already did with the links above)
- [mount] your W8 and copy this file [GingerDX.zip] into SD card
- [unmount] and shutdown your W8
Step 3: Installing the 2.3.7 ROM on your W8
- [boot] W8
- when you see the words [Sony Ericsson] on the phone screen, start pressing the back button on your phone multiple times and you will enter the xRecovery Menu.
- [select] [factory reset (full wipe)]
- scroll down and hit [install custom zip]
- select [GingerDX.zip] from your SD card & hit [yes]
- xRecovery will start to install the 2.3.7 ROM on your phone.
- when it is done, xRecovey will go back to the startup menu
- [click] [reboot]
If you are stuck in the GingerDX startup screen for more than 5 minutes, just try restart the phone and It should be fine. Took me 2 restarts before the new ROM took action.
RESTORING THE Official Android Eclair 2.1.1 ROM
- [shutdown] wait 5 seconds [reboot] W8
- when you see the words [Sony Ericsson] on the phone screen, start pressing the back button on your phone multiple times and you will enter the xRecovery Menu.
- [select] [factory reset (full wipe)]
- scroll down and hit [backup/restore] [restore]
- you should see your original 2.1 backup ROM
- [select] [2011-10-xx.xx.xx.xx.ROM] [restore] [it should look something like 2011-05-06.21.01.23]
- xRecovery will start to install the original 2.1.1 ROM [the ROM you've backed up in Step 1] from your phone's SD Card.
- when it is done xRecovey will go back to the startup menu
- [click] [reboot]
May Your Problem Get Solved.................!
Please Press Thanks If I helped u..............
update SE w8 from 2.1.1 to gdx 2.3.7 v21 b
Hi All,
thanks for self explanatory work instruction on how to upgarde SE w8 from 2.1.1 to gdx 2.3.7 v21 b.
however i hv found after successful installation of gdx 2.3.7 v21 b.
wifi is not working.
when ticking wifi tab...it is hang on scanning phase.
i m unable to view & add my wifi networks.
can some1 help here.
thanks
Wifi Prob.....??
bosky_itsme said:
Hi All,
thanks for self explanatory work instruction on how to upgarde SE w8 from 2.1.1 to gdx 2.3.7 v21 b.
however i hv found after successful installation of gdx 2.3.7 v21 b.
wifi is not working.
when ticking wifi tab...it is hang on scanning phase.
i m unable to view & add my wifi networks.
can some1 help here.
thanks
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Install Kuyadroid or PrimeHD, or Just Latest Version of GingerDX V029....... All r Great..........!!!
I myself used them...........
And Please Press Thanks If I helped u.............. :highfive:
Can't get into recovery mode
Hello, I use a W8 E16i myself. I've rooted properly and I've copied Xrecovery files to the bin folder. Still I can't get into recovery mode. I keep pressing the back button after rebooting my phone, still it boots normally and doesn't go into recovery. help would be appreciated
Thanks
NO man, try rooting again, if u fail go to stock rom root again it will work, ! Read the manual twice before u proceed
Just Chill....
666shanx said:
Hello, I use a W8 E16i myself. I've rooted properly and I've copied Xrecovery files to the bin folder. Still I can't get into recovery mode. I keep pressing the back button after rebooting my phone, still it boots normally and doesn't go into recovery. help would be appreciated
Thanks
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First Read Completely........!!!!!!
Man i think u should go for new...........
I mean install Sony update service............
Install the custom ROM using this & root your device properly....
Use Flash tool or x8toolbox(i prefer this ) for rooting & installing recovery.......
(Or Try To install just xrecovery once..... May it Work)
else :silly:
Just check the directory properly were u have pasted xrecovery files...(Remember There Are Two Bin Folders)
Replace Them.....(But It Can Hang Ur Phone & U May Have To Follow Upper Steps).
Click THANKS If I HELPED.....!!!!!
Hey Thanks a lot Raj Rohit. I took your advice and used x8toolbox. Everything working now. Thanks a lot dude. I've clicked your thanks button
Hey I did install the GingerDx rom but now i can't seem to access data settings. even if i click Data Enabled, I don't seem to access the net. Please help. I could access data when i installed Gingerxperia but i get a lot of crashed when playing 3D games so decided to switch to GingerDx. But now i cant access net. Please help
Edit: Never mind. Found the answer on another website. Thanks anyways
It's Common
666shanx said:
Hey I did install the GingerDx rom but now i can't seem to access data settings. even if i click Data Enabled, I don't seem to access the net. Please help. I could access data when i installed Gingerxperia but i get a lot of crashed when playing 3D games so decided to switch to GingerDx. But now i cant access net. Please help
Edit: Never mind. Found the answer on another website. Thanks anyways
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Man Check For Latest Rom.
Old Roms Have Bugs.
If U r not sure what to use go for kuyadroid.
I have used it.....!!!!
Its Smooth & great.
Other wise fill the kernal & other requirements properly for GDX.
After u solve this i will tell u a trick to run all games for X8/W8... so keep smiling !!:laugh:
i tried kuyadroid 2.3.175, Ginger Dx, GingerXperia v21, FroyoPro and I'm currently using honeyfroyo. 3d games seem to crash in ALL of them. Dead Space crashed on reloading saved games on all custom roms and has no problem running on Stock 2.1 ROM.
It's Secret........!!
666shanx said:
i tried kuyadroid 2.3.175, Ginger Dx, GingerXperia v21, FroyoPro and I'm currently using honeyfroyo. 3d games seem to crash in ALL of them. Dead Space crashed on reloading saved games on all custom roms and has no problem running on Stock 2.1 ROM.
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Ya it's true...
I worked a bit hard to solve it.....
I won't Think u will get such solution anywhere.....
What u have to do is to copy this file( http://www.mediafire.com/?jzeu7yki6wliusa ) to Bin (it will ask to replace).
(Use Rootexplorer.... Goto: system>>bin[paste])
Enjoy After reboot....!!!!
Work on all Ginger Bread Rom
Hit Thanks If Ur Games Worked......!!!!!!!
i am using Sony Ericsson W8
was tryin to install Gingr DX i have completed the root.....but i am not getting the xrcovery menu wen m startin the phn...m fed up of pressing the back button but still facing the same problem....
i can not restore my 2.1 eclare
Raj Rohit said:
You can get it.... Quickly & simply......!
Checkout on YOUTUBE for complete process...
OR
Do The Following...................!!
Download These File First :
*Super One Click
*Xrecovery
*Root Explorer
*GingerDX v21 ROM (From Xda or Elswhere)
Just Follow This Step
Step 1: Root your W8
- download and unzip SuperOneClickv1.9.1-ShortFuse to PC Desktop
- connect W8 to PC (Do not mount)
- on your phone [goto] [setting] [applications] select [unknown sources]
- on your phone [goto] [setting] [applications] [development] select [usb debugging]
- Launch SuperOneClick, click [Root]
- If it ask something about Busy Box just click Yes
- you will see - [not successful - is your phone software higher than 2.0?]
- click [yes] and then [success] & [test su] message
(this last part might not appear the same as It's written here, so just use your common sense to get through)
If you are successful in ROOTING your phone - SuperUser app will be installed to your W8.
If you are not successful:-
(a) check your PC [devices] [usb] to see if your phone is recognized by your PC (troubleshoot PC driver problem)
(b) [usb debugging] in your W8 phone settings enabled?
Then [Launch] [SuperOneClick] and try again.
Install any File Manager from Android Market, such as Astro File Manager.
Step 2: Mount W8 (to access SD Card)
- copy [Root.Explorer.v2.16.apk] to root of SD Card
- using PC create folder [xRecovery] and unzip xRecovery0.1.rar
- put the 3 files into the xRecovery folder you've created
- copy the xRecovery folder to root of SD Card
Step 3: UnMount W8 from PC
Step 4: Launch [Astro File Manager] Install [Root Explorer v2.16.apk]
Step 5:
- Launch [Root Explorer]
- scroll down to /sdcard [click to access]
- scroll down to xRecovery folder [click to access]
- Select each of the 3 files (one by one) [click & hold] [copy]
- [click] parent folder (twice)
- scroll down to [click to access] [system]
- [click to access] [bin] and [click] [Mount R/W] (R/W as in Read/Write)
- press [paste] button
Now your Phone should be rooted and ready to install your Android 2.3.7
Step 1: Make a backup copy of your Android Eclair 2.1 using xRecovery
- check that your phone's SD Card has at least 650MB of free space
[SD card free space is to hold both your phone original backup ROM and the 2.3 ROM]
- shutdown your W8 and wait 5 seconds and then [reboot] your phone.
- when you see the words [Sony Ericsson] on the phone screen, start pressing the back button on your phone multiple times and you will enter the xRecovery Menu.
- select [backup and restore] [backup] from the menu
NOTE:
- This will create a backup file in your SD Card [SD/xRecovery/backup]
- After you have completed the backup using xRecovery, it will return to the menu screen.
- Now choose [reboot] - your W8 phone should restart
Step 2: Download GingerXperia ROM (something you probably already did with the links above)
- [mount] your W8 and copy this file [GingerDX.zip] into SD card
- [unmount] and shutdown your W8
Step 3: Installing the 2.3.7 ROM on your W8
- [boot] W8
- when you see the words [Sony Ericsson] on the phone screen, start pressing the back button on your phone multiple times and you will enter the xRecovery Menu.
- [select] [factory reset (full wipe)]
- scroll down and hit [install custom zip]
- select [GingerDX.zip] from your SD card & hit [yes]
- xRecovery will start to install the 2.3.7 ROM on your phone.
- when it is done, xRecovey will go back to the startup menu
- [click] [reboot]
If you are stuck in the GingerDX startup screen for more than 5 minutes, just try restart the phone and It should be fine. Took me 2 restarts before the new ROM took action.
RESTORING THE Official Android Eclair 2.1.1 ROM
- [shutdown] wait 5 seconds [reboot] W8
- when you see the words [Sony Ericsson] on the phone screen, start pressing the back button on your phone multiple times and you will enter the xRecovery Menu.
- [select] [factory reset (full wipe)]
- scroll down and hit [backup/restore] [restore]
- you should see your original 2.1 backup ROM
- [select] [2011-10-xx.xx.xx.xx.ROM] [restore] [it should look something like 2011-05-06.21.01.23]
- xRecovery will start to install the original 2.1.1 ROM [the ROM you've backed up in Step 1] from your phone's SD Card.
- when it is done xRecovey will go back to the startup menu
- [click] [reboot]
May Your Problem Get Solved.................!
Please Press Thanks If I helped u..............
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sir.. help me... i cannot restore my 2.1 eclare..i made a back up before i install custom zip but when i try to restore it it says no file in there but when i look into my root explorer there are 4 files in there: cache.img, data.img, nandroid.md5, system.img. help pls as soon as possible thankyu
not starting phone w8 after update
i m using sony e16i w8...
i m update my phone elit2.1 to gindexDX successfully but the problem is that my phone is not started after rebooting
it stuck in appear starting the gingerDX screen..
i remove battery also and start phone again but nothing happen..
and also not going back into recovery mode after pressing back button
what should i do can u help me plz to solve this problem..
plz rply me fast m waiting for your guidance.
Hi,
I made a step by step tutorial
for the new ones in this forum
for our LG O3D
Post if I had forgotten something
so here we go:
ROOT:
THIS WORKS ONLY ON FROYO AND GINGERBREAD V21A
THERE IS ANOTHER WAY I WILL ADD SOON
At first, before you can do anything special
is to root your phone.
You will need.
Froyo/V21A:
SuperOneClick
Gingerbread:
Megatron
LG USB Drivers
Froyo:
Video (it isn't my video!!!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5biS7DYqtLQ
Text:
1. Install the driver (it isn't shown in the video!)
2. Enable USB-Debugging on your phone (Settings-->Applications-->Development-->Activate USB Debugging)
3. Unzip the SuperOneClick package and run the exe as Admin
(Maybe you have to disable your Virus Scanner)
4. Connect your phone to the computer (No USB-HUB!)
5. Wait till the computer has installed the drivers.
6. Press Root in the SOC-Tool
7. Your phone will reboot between the root progress.
8. You have Succesfully rooted your Phone,
and you can now use apps witch requires root!
Gingerbread
Text:
1. Install LG ADB drivers
2. Put the device in USB debugging mode
3. Connect via USB
4. Extract the zip file
5. and execute run "run.bat”.
Credits go to Dan Rosenberg
INSTALL CWM-RECOVERY
Before you can install a ROM you need CWM-Recovery.
Video (It is my video):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BChCSyPEfd0&feature=youtu.be
Text:
1. Install the free app Rom Manager from the Play Store
2. Start the app.
3. Press Flash CWM
4. Select the LG Optimus 3D (No Other devices from LG!!!)
5. An window will be opened witch
asks you if you want to give Rom Manager
Superuser rights, give it.
6. Wait till the progress bar is full.
7. You have no CWM-Recovery
BACKUP
If you want to install a new ROM all apps
will be lost so you'll need to backup them
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hbz8-HkH0Lg&feature=youtu.be
Text:
1. Download the free app Titanium Backup
from the PlayStore.
2. Open the app and give it SU-rights.
3 Follow the video because I can't say
it in english
INSTALL NEW ROM:
Here in the forum are many
ROMS you can try...
1. Download a rom from the Forum. (Dont rename or unpack it!!!)
2. Put it on your Phone.
3. Open Rom Manager
4. Select Reboot to recovery.
5. The Phone will rebbot and you'll see an menu.
You can move with the volume kays and
select with the search button and go back
with the back button.
6. IMPORTANT!!!!:
Go to Backup and Restore
Select Backup and wait till it is ready.
7. go to the main menu with the back button.
8. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset
9. Select Wipe Cache
10. Go to the install zip menu
11. Press install zip
12. Select your zip.
13. Reboot your phone when it is ready
14. Your done !
----I have not much time now so there will be only videos----
----Post if text is needed a reply----
RESTORE APPS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHB5-9zoqNU&feature=youtu.be
If you want to restore faster you need the permium version
or the second way to restore apps
RESTORE APPS
This method is faster than the free version
of Titanium Backup but there could be problems
like force closing apps or annoying stuff like this
1. Boot into recovery with Rom Manager or
shut down the phone and press volume down +
3d + power (sometimes a little bit tricky)
2. Go to backup and restore and select advanced
restore.
3. Select the backup with the apps you want to restore.
4. Select restore data.
5. Reboot
INSTALL NEW KERNEL/OVERCLOCKING
1. Download a Kernel from the Forum (Titan Kernel is great!!!)
2. Boot into reckovery
3. !!!Make a Backup!!!
4. Select install zip
5. Select the zip
6. Reboot
After that you can take a look on this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1592110
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More things will be added soon!!!
If there are any questions you can post it
here. I will not answer on PMs or E-Mails!!!
You can post requests too.
Changelog
Changelog 05.01.2012
added Gingerbread root.
problem restoring
Hi ive recently ran into problems with my O3d and i need to do a recovery on it. I had rom manager on it and i backed up everything before it went wrong but now all my apps and games and stuff has gone including rom manager!!! Ive also tried the volume down and power button but i cant seem to access the restore part of it only wipe data/factory reset. I know all my stuff is still on my memory card though which makes it the more frustrating lol. Is there anything that can help me with this or is it a case of I just have to start again??? Any help would be grateful. Cheers
taffy2502 said:
Hi ive recently ran into problems with my O3d and i need to do a recovery on it. I had rom manager on it and i backed up everything before it went wrong but now all my apps and games and stuff has gone including rom manager!!! Ive also tried the volume down and power button but i cant seem to access the restore part of it only wipe data/factory reset. I know all my stuff is still on my memory card though which makes it the more frustrating lol. Is there anything that can help me with this or is it a case of I just have to start again??? Any help would be grateful. Cheers
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You could install a new rom using kdz method then root it then install clockwork recovery then enter clockwork recovery and restore
Hello...
Nice guide you have. Overlaps with manbearpig's somewhat, but you have the video tutorials
For flashing CWM, I recommend using this instead. Prevents the common problem where ROM Manager shows LG Optimus 2x rather than Optimus 3D and the user flashes it anyway, bricking/bootlooping the phone.
You have only included installation of custom roms, You may add installation of stock roms by kdz method. first do this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473781&highlight=kdz then http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1287236 and get kdz from here http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=2
thanks for the posts I will add this tomorror or in a few hours because I am now online with my phone and it is to much to write
Stunningkun said:
You could install a new rom using kdz method then root it then install clockwork recovery then enter clockwork recovery and restore
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Nope tried that method and still the same??? I spoke to someone from lg and they said theres a method of doing it through my googlemail account but I'd have to send the handset off??? Any ideas?
so u r on a stock rom which is rooted and you dont seem to be able install cwm and by pressing volume down and power you are entering default android recovery...right
have you tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1482713 for installing clockworkrecovery?
Hi,
I am using rooted nexus s (gsm version) i9023 ics 4.0.4 build IMM76D SCLD versions in India and i am trying to manually update my nexus s to the latest jellybean os but whenever i try to flash the update file name : 9ZGgDXDi.zip(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1736645) i get the following error :
"apply_patch_check "/system/lib/libGLESv1_CM.so" .......installation aborted status 7"
Can someone please help me? I wasted my entire day searching for a solution but did not find anything which can help me.:crying::crying::crying:
I got this error, too, when I tried to do it manually.
Interestingly, when the OTA came, it gave me the same error. Anyone have any ideas?
By the way, turning off script asserts and signature verification in clockworkmod didn't help. Which seems odd, to me.
yeahhhhhh found the way finally updated to jelly bean
Hey, flobin
Yeahhhhhhh i finally updated my nexus s to jelly bean 4.1.1 . After some self study i found that the error i because i had installed Chainsfire 3d which was causing problem. So here's the solution
1. Go to the Chainsfire 3D app
2. Use the option inside the app to uninstall the driver and reboot
Now your phone is restarted
3. Then Go to System Settings
4. Applications
5. Search for Chainsfire3d
6. Clear Cache and Data (do not skip the this step)
7. Uninstall the application
8. Delete all the libs on your SD card
That's it you have solved the problem
Now to manually update the phone put the 9ZGgDXDi.zip and follow the below mentioned steps :
1. Rename the zip file to "update.zip".
2. Now restart your phone in recovery mode.
3. If you are using an rooted device with custoom recovery please toggle off the signature verification and script asserts.
4. Now from the recovery menu go to the option of update from sd card
5. Select the update.zip file placed on your SD card
6. After the completion of the process reboot the system.
7. That's it, now wait for few minutes and now when phone restarts your phone is now working on jelly bean. Enjoy....:laugh::laugh::laugh:
Hm. I don't have Chainsfire 3D though. Maybe it's another app!
Edit: this seems to have helped: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29213951&postcount=3212
Great news for all those guys waiting for CM10.1 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beam ROM for your smartphone Xperia T, as the CM10.1 custom ROM for Xperia T has been released officially by the team of CyanogenMod. By this new and improved custom CM10.1 ROM you can enjoy all the features of Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean along with the custom tweaks. Earlier we saw Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beam based ROM CM10 for Xperia T, and now ROM CM10.1 is the improved custom. The smartphone launched back in 2012 with Android 4.0.4 ICS out of the box. With the help this guide you will learn how to install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beam based custom ROM 10.1 for Xperia T smartphone. You can easily end up with successful installation of custom ROM 10.1 with the tips, instructions and step wise procedure providedto you in this guide. As a advise please make a back up of your data before installing CM 10.1 on Xperia T.
File Required to Download
CM 10.1 ROM 4.2.2 Jelly Beam ROM for Xperia T. [FILE NAME: cm-10.1-20130415-NIGHTLY-mint.zip]
Reminder
We are using ClockworkMod Recovery over here as most of the users have it. But this may also work with other similar recoveries like TWRP Recovery.
While installing please follow each and every step very carefully, as failing to do this may result to brick your device.
Please check all the pre-requisites before installing, mentioned below.
If Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean based custom ROM CM10.1 ROM does’nt work on your Xperia T, the way you want to. Then for that case it is suggested to make backup of your Nandroid. This would result to be very helpful.
Neither Sony nor Google has released it. This is the custom firmware.
Perform wipe cache partition and wipe dalvik cache few more times before rebooting, in case you stuck on boot or experiencing boot loop.
Please wait for minimum 5 min after first boot, so that meanwhile ROM can settle everything for you.
Warning
Don’t try this tutorial in any other Android device except Xperia T. This tutorial is strictly for Xperia T.
Check your device’s model number in: Settings >> About phone. Try this guide on your own risk. We
would not be responsible for any damage caused due to instruction given in this tutorial guide. Well to
minimize the risk, follow all the instructions as it is which are mentioned in the procedure. Though, after
following the procedure carefully, it is unlike that your device will be damaged.
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Important
After completing the things mentioned below you will be ready to follow the step by step guide to install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean based CM10.1 ROM custom firmware on Xperia T.
Please make a check that the battery power of your device is at least 80%, else if the device turn in the mid of installation then it may result in the device hard brick.
Make sure that USB Driver is already installed in your PC for Xperia T.
For transferring the file between your PC and smartphone, make sure that USB
Debugging is enabled. Else the transferring of files won’t be possible.
Check that your device is rooted and must have installed ClockworkMod Recovery.
Pre Requisites
Now before you start the installation of Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean based CM10.1 ROM custom firmware on Xperia T, make a backup of following things, so in case you happen to loose any data you can recover it with ease.
SMS & Call Log- Use SMS, MMS & Call Log Entries Backup & Restore App.
Contacts & Settings- Use Android default backup options.
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to Internal/External SD card.
APN and MMS Settings – Follow the following path“Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”.
WhatsApp Messenger – Manually Backup WhatsApp Messenger Data.
Steps To Install
Establish a connection between your PC and your smartphone with the help of USB cable.
Now copy all the downloaded files to the SD card of your mobile. CAUTION: You have to copy the files, don’t extract any of them.
Remove the USB and disconnect your phone and PC.
Now switch off your phone.
Boot into recovery mode. For this, reboot phone and press Volume Down button few times while booting. At the time of recovery Volume buttons are used to scroll and Power button are used to select.
In case you are afraid or not sure that this new ROM will work properly in your phone, then make a Nandroid backup of your current existing ROM. This may also help in the cases you want to go back to your old ROM. For performing the backup, select Backup and Restore, then on the next screen, select Backup again. Once the process backup is complete, move back to the main recovery menu.
In next step, you have to perform the data wiping task. For this, click wipe data/factory reset.
Now the next screen appears, click Yes on this screen just to confirm your action. Once the wipe is complete, move back to main menu of ClockworkMod Recovery. Now click wipe cache partition, once the process of wiping is done perform Dalvik cache wiping. For this, under the advance option click Wipe Dalvik Cache.
Now to begin the installation of ROM, first select install zip and then choose zip from SD card.
Now locate the downloaded files that you copied in the SD card [FILE NAME: cm-10.1-20130415- NIGHTLY-mint.zip]. Select it by pressing Power button. Now the next screen appears, click Yes on this screen just to confirm your installation action.
After the process of ROM installation finishes. Its time to install the Google apps package. For this also repeat the previous step, first select install zip and then choose zip from SD card. Now locate the second downloaded file from SD card [FILE NAME: gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip].
Select it by pressing Power button. Now the next screen appears, click Yes on this screen just to confirm your installation action.
Once the installation process is complete, move back to the main recovery menu. Now its time to reboot the phone. For this, select reboot system now and boot up into customized Android
4.2.2 Jelly Bean ROM CM10.1. This process of first boot up is going to take some time. So wait for this process to complete.
Now this was the final step. After this, new ROM is now installed in your phone.
In case you want to return to your previous ROM. Boot into recovery, select backup and restore.
Now form the list provided select your previous ROM and continue restoring it.
Hi,
I'm new to this forum and a beginner to learn about android devices. I have a Gionee E3 android device (Asian version - English) with Android 4.2.1 on it. Unfortunately I have forgot the pattern lock and to make matter worse the following problems are also included -
1) No root - the device is not rooted
2) No USB Debugging
3) No custom recovery (I guess, only (stock recovery), Android system Recovery is displayed when tried pressing volume + and power key combination )
4) No wi-fi or mobile data could be enabled as the lock won't allow even to slide the screen from the top to get quick access to these things.
5) Windows Xp on my pc
I have tried the following -
1) ADB method to delete the gesture.key, but as the device is not rooted, failed with this attempt with several errors.
2) Tried from Cygwin, but the SU command gave error - -bash: su: command not found
3) Tried Aroma file manager zip file from Android system recovery ----> apply update from SD card, returned error - Installation aborted. Tried to resolve by fixing the updater script file through Notepad++ with different versions of Aromafm but nothing works.
4) Tried with several pattern cracking software zip files through Android system recovery ----> apply update from SD card, still getting error - Installation aborted.
Kindly help me to recover my data intact.
Don't want to root the device and there may be the risk of wiping the data off.
I have also tried to backup from Android system recovery ----> backup user data and 300 MB of data has been backup on SD card. Does this include SMS and phone contacts too with whatsapp data also?
Thanks in advance and sorry for long description, just wanted to make sure you guys know all the things I have tried. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Sam
sam_h said:
Hi,
I'm new to this forum and a beginner to learn about android devices. I have a Gionee E3 android device (Asian version - English) with Android 4.2.1 on it. Unfortunately I have forgot the pattern lock and to make matter worse the following problems are also included -
1) No root - the device is not rooted
2) No USB Debugging
3) No custom recovery (I guess, only (stock recovery), Android system Recovery is displayed when tried pressing volume + and power key combination )
4) No wi-fi or mobile data could be enabled as the lock won't allow even to slide the screen from the top to get quick access to these things.
5) Windows Xp on my pc
I have tried the following -
1) ADB method to delete the gesture.key, but as the device is not rooted, failed with this attempt with several errors.
2) Tried from Cygwin, but the SU command gave error - -bash: su: command not found
3) Tried Aroma file manager zip file from Android system recovery ----> apply update from SD card, returned error - Installation aborted. Tried to resolve by fixing the updater script file through Notepad++ with different versions of Aromafm but nothing works.
4) Tried with several pattern cracking software zip files through Android system recovery ----> apply update from SD card, still getting error - Installation aborted.
Kindly help me to recover my data intact.
Don't want to root the device and there may be the risk of wiping the data off.
I have also tried to backup from Android system recovery ----> backup user data and 300 MB of data has been backup on SD card. Does this include SMS and phone contacts too with whatsapp data also?
Thanks in advance and sorry for long description, just wanted to make sure you guys know all the things I have tried. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Sam
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Hello,
Try posting your query here Android Q&A with all relevant details, the experts there maybe able to assist you.
-Vatsal
Hello Vatsal,
Thanks for your reply. I have moved it to the appropriate place.
And yes, I like your Iron Man.:good: