[SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Miro, Tipo (Dual) and J[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), and J[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]This a short list of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. Do not use this as a general help thread.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Q1: Why isn't Flashtool working?[/SIZE]If you are getting an error message about the header of your ftf, then you will need to copy loader.sin into your ftf file before flashing. Make sure that the drivers for your device are loaded and that you wait for Flashtool to ask you to connect your device. Your device should be in msc mode and USB debugging needs to be on. There is a thread dedicated to issues with flashing here.
[SIZE=+1]Q2: How do I root my device?[/SIZE]Rooting is usually done by applying an exploit or sometimes it can be done with Flashtool. Rooting can be a little bit confusing because not every version of Firmware is vulnerable to the same exploits, so some rooting strategies require changing the Firmware as part of the rooting process. It is probably best to consult one of the rooting guides for your device. For example: here or here
[SIZE=+1]Q3: How do I unlock the bootloader?[/SIZE]Unlocking the bootloader is essential if you want to use custom kernels. After unlocking the bootloader you will have to use Flashtool to update your device because PC Companion and SUS won't recognize your device, unless you relock your bootloader. You can use either the Official Sony Unlocking method or SE Tool to unlock your bootloader. See the guide here
[SIZE=+1]Q4: Will --fill in the blank-- work on the Dual?[/SIZE]If it doesn't explicity say that it works on the Dual, it probably doesn't. Make sure to read the OP carefully and have a recovery strategy in place, for example a recent nandroid back up, just in case.
[SIZE=+1]Q5: What is the best ROM or kernel?[/SIZE]This is probably NOT a good question to be asking. Asking this question will most likely get you made fun of, and since it is against the rules, your thread or post will most likely be deleted. The best ROM or kernel will depend on how you use your device and what you are hoping to get out of it. So, only you can answer this question, have a little bit of fun testing different ROMs and kernels and then pick the set up that works the best for you.
[SIZE=+1]Q6: Where is everybody? Why am I so alone?[/SIZE]lol, don't worry, sometimes it takes a little bit of time before Development of a device takes off. It is already clear that this is going to be a vibrant place for Development.
[SIZE=+1]Q7: Where can I get more information? What if I don't see my question here?[/SIZE]The search functions in xda are pretty powerful and they will help you find what you are looking for. They can usually be found at the top of all the forums and the "Search this Forum" box usually does a good job narrowing your search down. There is a good index/all-in-one guide in the Development section: here and a "Help for any topic" thread here Make use of them!
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Re: Frequently Asked Questions
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Re: Frequently Asked Questions
This one, too.
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Tipo kernel flash
Thnking about buying an xperia tipo,
just wantd to know whether i can flash kernel from the phone itself in tipo? (does it have a dedicated recovery partition?)
thanks in advance.
mnishamk said:
Thnking about buying an xperia tipo,
just wantd to know whether i can flash kernel from the phone itself in tipo? (does it have a dedicated recovery partition?)
thanks in advance.
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No, all xperia phones have no recovery partitions, but it's easy to enter flashmode and fastboot mode, and using flashtool software on pc, you can fastboot kernel, flash roms etc.
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do i need to unlock my bootloader before flashing stock rom through flashtool.
i am on .27 firmware and i wanna downgrade it to .22 so do i need to unlock my bootloader to install it through flashtool.
shubhamanand141 said:
i am on .27 firmware and i wanna downgrade it to .22 so do i need to unlock my bootloader to install it through flashtool.
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No.
Sent from my ST27i
Hey.
I bought TIPO DUAL have two SIM card put into it the next time the phone will restart.
Please Please Help
Guys please help me.... I'm using Xperia J Jelly Bean.... I dont know what the trouble on my phone.... After off the phone and on agin my phone can not scan my media.... I'm flash again withhout flashtool but not helping.... :crying:I really do not know what should I do to music and pictures on my hp can be normal again....
Please help me.....
Sorry for my bad english....
So I'm on Vengeance 1.40 Stock JB and I can't enter into recovery 'cuz after pressing volume buttons no led is glowing up.
androidnerd2 said:
So I'm on Vengeance 1.40 Stock JB and I can't enter into recovery 'cuz after pressing volume buttons no led is glowing up.
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was it working previously??
did u format /system?
what actually happened?
Hi,
I'm an Xperia tipo dual user, with current build number 11.0.A.6.5 updated using Sony PC companion. I just want to ask, does the tipo dual have physical RAM of 512 MB? That's what I thought before, because when I checked my Ram it only has a total of 404MB, wheres the other 100+MB? I'm very disappointed.pls.help. :|
Hi
how can i install CWM on XPERIA E / Edual?
hiii guys i tried to flash cm10 n then flah z fusion but after installing it stuck z fusion animation wat i do tel me
Question re custom Roms for xperia J
@ mods: If my query is not at the right place, kindly move it to it's appropriate location.
I am thinking of buying a xperia J in India. Are there any custom Roms which have call recording enabled for this particular phone? I have tried to use the search feature on Xda prior to posting this query and have also tried a google search for xda and freexperia but have not found any pointed answers.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me resolve this query.
Regards
I'm stupid
Hi!
First of, im not that bright as you will see:
What i've done on my miro is, well i had cwm and the gimlo custom rom, everything worked nice except my sound (it worked for a couple of days and then just stopped), as I wasn't sure if it was a hardware problem i tried to reflash the rom, and here comes the problem.
As I booted into cwm I did a system format so I can properly re-flash the rom, and as gitsy as I am i just pressed reboot phone now instead of flashing the rom first.
Now I can't get to recovery and I can't get it past the sony logo on boot. How do I fix this problem?
EDIT: Fixed! I got it to flashmode (plug in and hold the vol-) and flashed the original firmware via flashtool! Will keep the post if someone has the same problem. Feel free to ask a question or two if you need help from me ..aand not to forget, my sound works again!
priyam667 said:
hiii guys i tried to flash cm10 n then flah z fusion but after installing it stuck z fusion animation wat i do tel me
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r u able to enter into recovery?
if not try to flash stock ftf from flashtools
I lost by loudspeaker in calls when installed Cyanogen mod. Is there any app for fixing this ? Thanks
Phone: Xperia Miro
Kernel: Vengance
Mod: Cyanogen mod 10 FXP220
iiigeorgievi said:
I lost by loudspeaker in calls when installed Cyanogen mod. Is there any app for fixing this ? Thanks
Phone: Xperia Miro
Kernel: Vengance
Mod: Cyanogen mod 10 FXP220
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you use vengeance with cm10 ? I thought it was for ics....anyways thats a bug which is still not fixed
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Is there a clockwork rom for tipo dual with gsm support yet? Last time i flashed it had no gsm support (fxp222).
Or where can i find such info?
Hey guys,i m new to ths site and this stuff. I using galaxy s4 GT-i9505 running stock kitkat 4.4.2 .i am on TWRP recovery..i m trying to flash android L on my phone.it is google play edition [unofficial] ....there are 2 files in the folder, 1. JFLTE-GPE-20150105.zip 2. JFLTE-GPE-20150105.zip.md5 .i know i have to get into recovery [TWRP] then i got no ideo what to do ...HOPE SOME ONE CAN HELP ME i am new so i want to learn this stuff...
Hi,
Learning as much as you can, before doing anything you aren't familiar with is always a great idea in this hobby. ?
Here's an index thread for your device, with links to many guides and tutorials,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2339341
Here is a frequently asked questions thread for your device,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2419762
And about Knox... Very important..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470635
And if you still need help now, or in the future... Here's a dedicated help thread for your device,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192886
Good luck!
Thx for the reply..one more thing, I have backed up nandroid...from my TWRP if somthing goes wrong while flashing or I dont like the new rom..is it posible to get back to stock touchwiz (wich I have backedup using twrp)with the restore functionality in twrp? Plz dont give me a link to reffer...d thx a lot for answer
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It should restore. But if there's anything special to know.... That's why I suggested asking further questions on the help thread dedicated to your device in my last link.
And giving links is actually what we do on Assist. ?
Lol I m new got no idea how to use the app as well on desktop.thx I will ask questions over there d thx again
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Good luck! ?
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I accidentally happen to wipe system using CWM while fooling around my miro !
now i cant even get back into CWM....
All i can get is a sony logo n thats all !
tried Emma(foolish new flashtool)...but doesn't detect my miro !
Any help would be greatly praised !
as i have read many threads regarding a soft brick but none seem to help as older flashtools doesnot support miro and newer does not detect !
pls hellpppppp !
I was on stock fw n kernel xx.x.5.5
Also was rooted using one click method somewhere on XDA !
GUYS PLEASE HELP !! I unlocked my bootloader using fast boot and It showed success then when I turned on my phone it was stuck on xperia waves . Then I read it on many of the threads to flash the stock rom using flash tool to repair the problem but the flash tool showing
04/033/2015 14:33:37 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia M (C1905). FW release : 15.4.A.1.9. Customization : CE
04/033/2015 14:33:37 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
04/033/2015 14:33:37 - ERROR - invalid LOC header (bad signature)
04/033/2015 14:33:37 - INFO - Cannot open bundle. Flash operation canceled
im not getting what to do please help me revive my phone .
Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. Try asking here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m They are the experts on your device. Also see this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484622
Dit it by myslef .. Still thanks.
jd1639 said:
Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. Try asking here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m They are the experts on your device. Also see this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484622
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Thanks but solved it by flashing rom from other source and keeping in mind of my model that was C1904 and the loc header vanished.
Great! Glad you got it fixed. I'll close this thread.
I have concluded all the stock image files . just unzip the
Rar file and you will find a file called readme.txt . everything is present in that to unbrick your device.
All are lollipop files . you will directly get into lollipop firmware.
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(Include the "h" letter in front of that link and download it . because XDA is not allowing me to post links .
Because I am new to XDA . I am 100% guaranteed that this will help you to unbrick your device .
Best way to unbrick your device .
help me to unbrick my infocus m350
dude link dead!!!!
help me m not getting into fastboot mode and any recovery mode just black screen keeping off and on :crying::crying:
I think u should not switch on the phone for flashing your firmware .
Greeting,
This is not the correct section to post this.
Please re-post elsewhere (device specific section or the XDA General section.)
Thread closed.
Thanks,
Sloth