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hi,
lately i have been experimenting with my velocity, been trying to find some good roms, no such luck accept for a couple,
the on that is 98% working is the Elagancia rom,
the 2% not working is the wifi and sometimes bluetooth, as we all know this problem is because there is no MAC address assigned, apparently this is because the kernel version has been flashed to many times,
anyway other roms like dark raider, holics and some others have error boxes pop up on the screen nearly every second, and yep, this is very annoying,
So, can anyone help me out with this wifi problem?
Cheers,
Luke.
llamallama82 said:
hi,
lately i have been experimenting with my velocity, been trying to find some good roms, no such luck accept for a couple,
the on that is 98% working is the Elagancia rom,
the 2% not working is the wifi and sometimes bluetooth, as we all know this problem is because there is no MAC address assigned, apparently this is because the kernel version has been flashed to many times,
anyway other roms like dark raider, holics and some others have error boxes pop up on the screen nearly every second, and yep, this is very annoying,
So, can anyone help me out with this wifi problem?
Cheers,
Luke.
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Are you telling us that you flashed your kernel manually? Are you s-on?
Sorry for the late reply,
Yep the HTC is S-on
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Also I'm using TWRP as recovery
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Try to replace the WIFI module: /system/lib/modules/
Try this one, this is from my ROM, and if this one doesn't work, you can try to replace it my the one in the original ROM
***Replace the file extension .txt by .ko
patate331 said:
Try to replace the WIFI module: /system/lib/modules/
Try this one, this is from my ROM, and if this one doesn't work, you can try to replace it my the one in the original ROM
***Replace the file extension .txt by .ko
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Or try this. reflash your rom and reflash the boot.img provided. No need for wiping
bilibox said:
Or try this. reflash your rom and reflash the boot.img provided. No need for wiping
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That's an other solution. But I think I had the same problem with this ROM. So I replaced the wi-fi module and everything was okay.
Try those solutions and let us know.
patate331 said:
That's an other solution. But I think I had the same problem with this ROM. So I replaced the wi-fi module and everything was okay.
Try those solutions and let us know.
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Hey Patate331, how did you replace the entire wifi module?? i have the same issue..
This is my post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51786898
Please can you give me a hand??
Thanks.
nemesys1024 said:
Hey Patate331, how did you replace the entire wifi module?? i have the same issue..
This is my post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51786898
Please can you give me a hand??
Thanks.
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Yes, you can use Es Explorer.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop
Reboot after replacing
patate331 said:
Yes, you can use Es Explorer.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop
Reboot after replacing
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But you just replace the "file.ko" in /system/lib/modules ?? or did you do anything else?
nemesys1024 said:
But you just replace the "file.ko" in /system/lib/modules ?? or did you do anything else?
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Nothing else, as long as I can remember..
patate331 said:
Nothing else, as long as I can remember..
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Damn.. that doesn't work for me..
I have already try to push the files, flash de boot.img.. flash 4 rooms.. I cant get wifi/bluetooth to work.. i have "unknow " mac address.
Thanks anyways for your quick answer..
nemesys1024 said:
Damn.. that doesn't work for me..
I have already try to push the files, flash de boot.img.. flash 4 rooms.. I cant get wifi/bluetooth to work.. i have "unknow " mac address.
Thanks anyways for your quick answer..
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Normally, when wifi/bluetooth, etc. Don't work, it is cause you don't flash boot.img correctly.
Command: fastboot flash boot boot.img
If your boot.img is named differently then adjust the last part of the command
patate331 said:
Normally, when wifi/bluetooth, etc. Don't work, it is cause you don't flash boot.img correctly.
Command: fastboot flash boot boot.img
If your boot.img is named differently then adjust the last part of the command
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Yep, i know...
With each new rom I fastboot flash the proper boot. img inside the zip rom file but with no success .. anyway this method is used if you are S-ON, now I'm S-OFF.
Im installing CM11 again now, that it seems like it has own kernel..
I would like to know where are the configuration files in the linux/kernel so i can find where/what driver is looking for.. im googling but couldn't find anything yet.
nemesys1024 said:
Yep, i know...
With each new rom I fastboot flash the proper boot. img inside the zip rom file but with no success .. anyway this method is used if you are S-ON, now I'm S-OFF.
Im installing CM11 again now, that it seems like it has own kernel..
I would like to know where are the configuration files in the linux/kernel so i can find where/what driver is looking for.. im googling but couldn't find anything yet.
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I really think you have a hardware problem at this point
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rignfool said:
I really think you have a hardware problem at this point
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It could be possible, but how to be sure about it..
that is why I'm searching for TERM commands to find that..
Hi, I want to restore my HTC Desire C to stock rom, I have followed this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2220396 . Through this I am able to have the stock ROM back, but the Wifi is not working. So how can I restore this to work normally.
Any help is appreciated.
smartksr said:
Hi, I want to restore my HTC Desire C to stock rom, I have followed this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2220396 . Through this I am able to have the stock ROM back, but the Wifi is not working. So how can I restore this to work normally.
Any help is appreciated.
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Flash the stock boot.img file using fastboot
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uchihasparky said:
Flash the stock boot.img file using fastboot
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Thanks for letting me know the dependency of wifi on this. But where can I get the boot.img and how to flash it. I have seen it explaining on the thread I have given in the first post, but I didn't got where to get the boot.img and recovery.img and procedure on flashing.
smartksr said:
Thanks for letting me know the dependency of wifi on this. But where can I get the boot.img and how to flash it. I have seen it explaining on the thread I have given in the first post, but I didn't got where to get the boot.img and recovery.img and procedure on flashing.
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Umm...Don't flash stock boot.img
Flash Prometheus Kernel...Flash 767MHz first
And for flashing boot.img
assuming you have your fastboot driver installed, and the Android SDK.
Copy the boot.img the the tools folder of the android SDK, and them open the command windows and type this:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot wipe cache
fastboot reboot
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After it has flashed your WIFI will indeed work.
Or use this Script for Flashing if you don't wanna download Android SDK but even this requires Fastboot drivers
Fastboot drivers is what I have used while unlocking the boot loader right?
smartksr said:
Fastboot drivers is what I have used while unlocking the boot loader right?
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yes ....
If you will use the script check in that thread my 3rd or may be 4th post in which It tells you how to use Script and don't forget to Press thanks
LaKsHaY1997 said:
yes ....
If you will use the script check in that thread my 3rd or may be 4th post in which It tells you how to use Script and don't forget to Press thanks
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Thanks bro, I have flashed the kernal and the wifi was working already. I din't flashed the boot.img. BTW where can i get the boot.img file.
Kernel and boot.img are the same thing!
LaKsHaY1997 said:
Umm...Don't flash stock boot.img
Flash Prometheus Kernel...Flash 767MHz first
And for flashing boot.img
assuming you have your fastboot driver installed, and the Android SDK.
Copy the boot.img the the tools folder of the android SDK, and them open the command windows and type this:
After it has flashed your WIFI will indeed work.
Or use this Script for Flashing if you don't wanna download Android SDK but even this requires Fastboot drivers
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I would like to ask you to stop promoting nikhils work.
Its starting to poke my eyes with needles and im sure its not just me.
If he wants to restore the Stock settings it could be because he needs to turn it in for repairs.
You cant do that with promtheus kernel can you?
Also its "Fastboot erase cache" and its supposed to be the first step, not the second.
me4488 said:
I would like to ask you to stop promoting nikhils work.
Its starting to poke my eyes with needles and im sure its not just me.
If he wants to restore the Stock settings it could be because he needs to turn it in for repairs.
You cant do that with promtheus kernel can you?
Also its "Fastboot erase cache" and its supposed to be the first step, not the second.
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Look Bro I don't promote his Work....I just recommend....Besides thats the kernel we have on Sense
And yes he could've restored stock but his WiFi wasn't working cause the Stock kernel has some Checking thing which is disabled in his Kernel so WiFi works
I like your work too....I have 2 desire Cs one is completely Stock+Prometheus and other is rocking with CM10+Nope Kernel....
And about "fastboot erase cache" .......TYPO :/
You wanna Fight me over the internet...Whats the worst can you do? CAPS ME TO DEATH?
LaKsHaY1997 said:
Look Bro I don't promote his Work....I just recommend....Besides thats the kernel we have on Sense
And yes he could've restored stock but his WiFi wasn't working cause the Stock kernel has some Checking thing which is disabled in his Kernel so WiFi works
I like your work too....I have 2 desire Cs one is completely Stock+Prometheus and other is rocking with CM10+Nope Kernel....
And about "fastboot erase cache" .......TYPO :/
You wanna Fight me over the internet...Whats the worst can you do? CAPS ME TO DEATH?
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The stock kernel included in the post Russell has worked completely fine. My friend needed a Desire C restored to stock so i used that and there was absolutely no issue.
I originally created the kernel I have for two purposes: Learning, and personal satisfaction.
Then I decided that I should upload it just for fun, I never expected to get 300 thanks, I never expected anyone to even test it.
I'm glad I could make a product that you use on a daily basis and enjoy doing so.
To be honest you are the one that used capslock lol. My intention was not to fight but to state personal opinion and correct an error so we don't have to see another thread "[Q] Fastboot wipe cache isnt working.HELP!"
Chill out bro.
Help!
Im trying to use this tutorial to restore my HTC Desire C to stock but i keep getting, "This build is for development purposes only. Do not distribute outside of HTC without HTC's written permission. Failure to comply may lead to legal action." Its Unlocked, but i wanna know what could i possibly do to fix?
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Im trying to use this tutorial to restore my HTC Desire C to stock but i keep getting, "This build is for development purposes only. Do not distribute outside of HTC without HTC's written permission. Failure to comply may lead to legal action." Its Unlocked, but i wanna know what could i possibly do to fix?
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Relock bootloader
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LaKsHaY1997 said:
Umm...Don't flash stock boot.img
Flash Prometheus Kernel...Flash 767MHz first
And for flashing boot.img
assuming you have your fastboot driver installed, and the Android SDK.
Copy the boot.img the the tools folder of the android SDK, and them open the command windows and type this:
After it has flashed your WIFI will indeed work.
Or use this Script for Flashing if you don't wanna download Android SDK but even this requires Fastboot drivers
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I tried to flash boot.img but it did'nt work also the link for downloading the custom kernel is not available.Pls help...!!!
If you have restored Stock system you can restore stock boot...THEN relock bootloader if need be.
The red text is part of hboot which detects a non-stock boot.img
If you're relocking the bootloader I'd use an original Stock Rom and NOT a Deodexed Rom (just in case )
Bashing away at my HTC Desire C
Desire c stock india ROM v 2.0.720.3
Hi i am having Desire C golfu stock Asia_India_2.0.720.3 rom . After installation go to online update and update. OTA update will work and update to 2.0.720.9.
message me.:good:
Antagonist42 said:
If you have restored Stock system you can restore stock boot...THEN relock bootloader if need be.
The red text is part of hboot which detects a non-stock boot.img
If you're relocking the bootloader I'd use an original Stock Rom and NOT a Deodexed Rom (just in case )
Bashing away at my HTC Desire C
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Im modding my cousins device. HTC desire c cricket. I rooted and flashed stock boot.IMG. WiFi says connected yet its won't load anything that needs data. The device is not active with a plan. On trying to make it a mini tab for his kids. I've tried to flash gsm Roms with no luck. Just that red text. If I lock boot loader would these Roms or kernels work?
Won't work on Cricket as it's CDMA and not GSM, check the forums for an external link I posted for Cricket HTC Desire C
Bashing away at my HTC Desire C
Hi everyone,
Recently I tried to follow a post from xda dev on putting a new kernel on my HTC Desire C.
Although I followed all the steps I am now unable to get past the boot screen wit the htc logo.
I have tried a number of solutions to make it work but nothing so far, backup recovery failed, changing to another kernel failed.
I think that at this point it might be bricked, and all that I can see is the logo and a disclaimer message.
Does anyone has any idea if I could fix it, and what do I need to do?
Kind regards,
Florin
Edit: thanks to aashay960 for telling me how to fix this.
The solution was to reinstall kernel and rom (since I made a mess of it initially)
Current config : CyanogenMod 10 + N.O.P.E Kernel 875Mhz
sir_florin90 said:
Hi everyone,
Recently I tried to follow a post from xda dev on putting a new kernel on my HTC Desire C.
Although I followed all the steps I am now unable to get past the boot screen wit the htc logo.
I have tried a number of solutions to make it work but nothing so far, backup recovery failed, changing to another kernel failed.
I think that at this point it might be bricked, and all that I can see is the logo and a disclaimer message.
Does anyone has any idea if I could fix it, and what do I need to do?
Kind regards,
Florin
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Its not bricked. Tell me which kernel you are trying, with which rom? And try flashing a lower frequency kernel.
aashay960 said:
Its not bricked. Tell me which kernel you are trying, with which rom? And try flashing a lower frequency kernel.
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I tried the Prometheus Kernel for sense linked in your signature with the stock. I got to the HTC logo screen and it got stuck there. It might be that the method I used was wrong.
Would it be possible to use the ones you do? Cyanogem mode and the N.O.P.E Kernel?
Can I install them only with recovery? And is there and "xda approved" method of installing kernels and custom roms?
Thanks,
Florin
Flash a lower frequency Prometheus Sense Kernel from fastboot.
You cannot use nope for sense roms. Nope is for Jellybean roms only.
As of now we have two ways to flash a kernel on this device. One is fastboot, which I personally use. Second is the auto Boot.img flasher that you will find if you search..
For now, tell me what frequency you tried. And try a lower one.
aashay960 said:
Flash a lower frequency Prometheus Sense Kernel from fastboot.
You cannot use nope for sense roms. Nope is for Jellybean roms only.
As of now we have two ways to flash a kernel on this device. One is fastboot, which I personally use. Second is the auto Boot.img flasher that you will find if you search..
For now, tell me what frequency you tried. And try a lower one.
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Hi, I forgot to mention in the previous one that I initially used the 816 one, and then switched to the lower one 767.
Is it worth it to try a "clean install" as in a new configuration with a new kernel and rom?
No a wipe is not necessary.
Just make sure you do
Fastboot erase cache
Fastboot flash boot boot.img
Try an even lower one.
Now that your bootloader is unlocked. Why not try a custom rom?
aashay960 said:
No a wipe is not necessary.
Just make sure you do
Fastboot erase cache
Fastboot flash boot boot.img
Try an even lower one.
Now that your bootloader is unlocked. Why not try a custom rom?
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What rom do you have in mind? I was thinking about cyanogen
sir_florin90 said:
What rom do you have in mind? I was thinking about cyanogen
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Yeah that seems to be the most popular rom around. Been using it for a long time..
You can look at other options too. You can't really go wrong with any...
Just make sure to flash nope kernel with a jb rom.
aashay960 said:
Yeah that seems to be the most popular rom around. Been using it for a long time..
You can look at other options too. You can't really go wrong with any...
Just make sure to flash nope kernel with a jb rom.
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I have noticed: CyanogenMod 10 + N.O.P.E Kernel 875Mhz.
Is this for you desire C?
Yes that is..
aashay960 said:
Yes that is..
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Thanks man, the phone is back alive. I was feeling so bad when I realised it might be bricked. Thanks again :d
Pls delete.
wilberfish said:
Pls delete.
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Why would you ask a thread to be deleted without the consent of the OP
Sorry. My bad, I was referring to my post.
I seem to be having connection problems with the xda app resulting in posts when I thank people and only getting notification of successful posts when I am reading another thread!
Sorry for the confusion I caused.
wilberfish said:
Sorry. My bad, I was referring to my post.
I seem to be having connection problems with the xda app resulting in posts when I thank people and only getting notification of successful posts when I am reading another thread!
Sorry for the confusion I caused.
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Oh its ok, I didnt get what you said. Some tips if you want someone to disregard your post just put a "Deleted." or "[Deleted]" tag.
OK. Thanks.
Basically I'm working on something I got stuck at some point I need to make a kernel with CMW installed by default I really need help I don't want to quit what I'm doing because of this
And hopefully the " something " will be up soon if u helped me
Thanks
gassan hirra said:
Basically I'm working on something I got stuck at some point I need to make a kernel with CMW installed by default I really need help I don't want to quit what I'm doing because of this
And hopefully the " something " will be up soon if u helped me
Thanks
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I think it would be easier if you mentioned what you are working on, since "something" closes off any chance other's have of making suggestions.
Do you know how to decompile/recompile a Sony kernel?
Antiga Prime said:
I think it would be easier if you mentioned what you are working on, since "something" closes off any chance other's have of making suggestions.
Do you know how to decompile/recompile a Sony kernel?
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Basically I want to make a way to root the Xperia(s) devices which is running 4.3
And can u give me a tutorial link please ? Thanks
gassan hirra said:
Basically I want to make a way to root the Xperia(s) devices which is running 4.3
And can u give me a tutorial link please ? Thanks
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You mean you want to make a way for rooting Xperia devices with a locked bootloader? Or unlocked bootloader?
Edit:
About incorporating a recovery in your kernel, I have a general idea, but I wouldn't know about that (google it, I guess). About decompiling/recompiling a kernel, you could also probably find a better tutorial by searching through the forums or google, but if you have a linux environment (ubuntu, in my case) you can do this:
1.- Open a terminal and run (unless you already have 7zip installed):
Code:
sudo apt-get install p7zip-full
2.- Use this to decompile your kernel. You can also unpack/repack the ramdisk, which is where the recovery is held.
What I would do (and already did, just for kicks) is copy how another stock kernel with recovery is structured, only I used the recovery from an FXP kernel, and the RPM.bin and cmdline.txt from the previosly mentioned stock kernel to recompile.
I'm on KitKat right now, so I haven't tested it actually will boot, but it compiled fine. Maybe this helps you in whatever you're trying to do. As a reminder, this would only work on an unlocked bootloader.
Hi, I followed the guide to install CWM and it seemed to go fine, but when I power on the phone and tap the vol-down key nothing happens, I do get the vibrations as I'm doing it though. Is CWM really necessary to install a custom rom? Cos I might just skip it.
You can't flash a custom rom without cwm recovery.
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karthikys1 said:
You can't flash a custom rom without cwm recovery.
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O lol, I guess I need to solve this then. I thought I just used FlashTool to flash the rom and viola, rom is on.
Does anyone have any ideas what I might be able to try to figure out why CWM isn't working? Any way to see if CWM is actually on my phone? (Maybe it's just not there, rather then not working).
Edit: Rom Manager seems to think I have CWM installed, also I did a Nandroid Backup which seemed to be configured to use CWM so I don't know if it's there or not, or working or not
Which guide did you follow? And how did you make a Nandroid Backup?
I followed this guide.
I downloaded Nandroid Backup Root, it created the backup without rebooting the phone, so it never needed to boot into CWM.
Astralogic said:
I followed this guide.
I downloaded Nandroid Backup Root, it created the backup without rebooting the phone, so it never needed to boot into CWM.
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That's what I thought. The fact that it can create a backup doesn't mean it has a recovery installed, it doesn't use a recovery to create it. If the LED is lighting up at boot, and it is vibrating, and it doesn't get back in, I don't know what the problem would be. I'd try reinstalling CWM, and FYI, you should use V8; V9 has issues.
At the very least, if it really is installed, you should have a "recovery.tar" and "chargemon" file in /system/bin/.
Antiga Prime said:
That's what I thought. The fact that it can create a backup doesn't mean it has a recovery installed, it doesn't use a recovery to create it. If the LED is lighting up at boot, and it is vibrating, and it doesn't get back in, I don't know what the problem would be. I'd try reinstalling CWM, and FYI, you should use V8; V9 has issues.
At the very least, if it really is installed, you should have a "recovery.tar" and "chargemon" file in /system/bin/.
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I don't have those files so CWM is not installed. I can't find v8 of CWM for Xperia T but I found this file "CWM4XperiaT_v8i_JB.zip", is that it?
Astralogic said:
I don't have those files so CWM is not installed. I can't find v8 of CWM for Xperia T but I found this file "CWM4XperiaT_v8i_JB.zip", is that it?
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It clearly says "Xperia T" in the name of that file... yes, that's it. Now I'm wondering what you installed, if you didn't install that one, or V9.
Antiga Prime said:
It clearly says "Xperia T" in the name of that file... yes, that's it. Now I'm wondering what you installed, if you didn't install that one, or V9.
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V8 works perfectly, it's installed fine.
I am going to follow this guide to install cyanogenmod, do I need to obtain a bootloader unlock code? Or should I just skip right to installing the ROM?
Edit: Oops forgot the link: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_mint
Astralogic said:
V8 works perfectly, it's installed fine.
I am going to follow this guide to install cyanogenmod, do I need to obtain a bootloader unlock code? Or should I just skip right to installing the ROM?
Edit: Oops forgot the link: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_mint
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First of all, yes, you need an unlocked bootloader. You can't flash custom kernels on a locked bootloader. Secondly, I've never tried that tutorial (I have a TX), but I'm assuming it should work fine, but, personally I'd either go with FXP, or one of the OMNI builds here in XDA, since, as far as I know, developers here have more fixes than what I've seen on FXP and/or CM.
Also, there are a easier ways to flash your ROM, since you already have a custom ROM. I don't think it's necessary to have to fastboot the kernel first.
Edit: The Carbon ROM I'm on also has a T version. The reason I'm on this ROM (and previously OMNI) was because FXP/CM roms have/had a battery drain that was never fixed, something that was fixed here on XDA.
Antiga Prime said:
First of all, yes, you need an unlocked bootloader. You can't flash custom kernels on a locked bootloader. Secondly, I've never tried that tutorial (I have a TX), but I'm assuming it should work fine, but, personally I'd either go with FXP, or one of the OMNI builds here in XDA, since, as far as I know, developers here have more fixes than what I've seen on FXP and/or CM.
Also, there are a easier ways to flash your ROM, since you already have a custom ROM. I don't think it's necessary to have to fastboot the kernel first.
Edit: The Carbon ROM I'm on also has a T version. The reason I'm on this ROM (and previously OMNI) was because FXP/CM roms have/had a battery drain that was never fixed, something that was fixed here on XDA.
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There's a problem My bootloader is not unlockable... does this mean I've been wasting my time?
Edit: There is this guide, it makes no mention of unlocking the bootloader so it might work?
Astralogic said:
There's a problem My bootloader is not unlockable... does this mean I've been wasting my time?
Edit: There is this guide, it makes no mention of unlocking the bootloader so it might work?
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No, that tutorial won't work. Never follow a guide for flashing ROMs that wasn't meant for your phone. Your phone didn't even exist yet when that guide was written.
If you can't unlock your bootloader then there is no way you'll ever be able to flash a custom ROM, because, like I mentioned earlier, custom ROMs have custom kernels, and custom kernels need an unlocked bootloader.
I wouldn't consider it a waste, it's always useful to have a recovery installed; with it you can at the very least backup and restore, flash deodexed/zipaligned stock ROMs, such as this one, flash files, and even have access to ADB if your phone doesn't boot up, which can save you from having to wipe everything, etc., so not a complete waste of time.
Antiga Prime said:
No, that tutorial won't work. Never follow a guide for flashing ROMs that wasn't meant for your phone. Your phone didn't even exist yet when that guide was written.
If you can't unlock your bootloader then there is no way you'll ever be able to flash a custom ROM, because, like I mentioned earlier, custom ROMs have custom kernels, and custom kernels need an unlocked bootloader.
I wouldn't consider it a waste, it's always useful to have a recovery installed; with it you can at the very least backup and restore, flash deodexed/zipaligned stock ROMs, such as this one, flash files, and even have access to ADB if your phone doesn't boot up, which can save you from having to wipe everything, etc., so not a complete waste of time.
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Ok, well, I learned a bit in the process, and I still have an Xperia SP bootloader to unlock, then flash cyanogenmod, so I'm in a better position to handle that now, thanks for all the help guys.