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[Q] Custom kernel and baseband issue

Hi. I am on GingerDX v024 now and i wanted to flash Alfs 8a kernel, and when I did, I stuck at infinite bootloop (Alfs logo>reset>alfs logo...and so on) I flashed then older 8 version, and even stock kernel but it didn't help. Only way to fix it was by flashing it back to stock 2.1 and again install GDX v024. So now there is a question: my baseband is 006, is it the problem that I'm stuck on bootloop after installing a kernel for this ROM? Thanks in advance!
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You surely need a newest baseband xxx015. You can update your baseband by PC companion.
Then reinstall the rom, full wipe then flash alfs.

Thanks for reply Can I do this via Flashtool (because Companion doesn't work)? And which .ftf file should I choose? And can I do this on current GDX v024 or flash it back to stock 2.1??

Yes, you can use FlashTool. Download the ftf file from here. Isn't necessary back to stock 2.1

So if I have E15i, then I should go for "E15i Baseband 015", right? I'd rather ask ten times, than crying after bricked phone
Sent from my X8 using Tapatalk

Yes, you're right

how to flash jb kernel .ftf by cwm ?

i am updating my phone to jellybean, and for this, i need to flash jb kernel, bt cwm has no any option to flash that kernel because kernel is in .ftf, and only zip file can be flashed. what should i do ?

You can't flash kernel from CWM. You have to do it with Flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=986697

Yep, do it via flashtool bro. Next time be sure to search please
Sent from my X8 using Tapatalk 2

Please....flash kernels using flashtool....
Sent from my E15a using xda premium

have you unlock your device ?
you don't understand about how to flash custom kernel...so its mean you don't understand about how to unlock bootloader.
Before flashing custom rom you must read "Requrement and Installation" carefully.

tkox.hell said:
i am updating my phone to jellybean, and for this, i need to flash jb kernel, bt cwm has no any option to flash that kernel because kernel is in .ftf, and only zip file can be flashed. what should i do ?
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frist unlock bootloader：( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1267273 )
second flash kernel with flashtool
third install ROM
DONE!

LT30a kernel

Looking for some help on creating a kernel for stock LT30a. Need to stop the bootloop issue when turning on extended battery mode.
Let me share where im at.
i used flashtool to extract the kernel.sin, this gives me the kernel.elf file.
I then used kernel tools to edit the ramdisk to change settings.
Now i complied the kernel elf. i guessed on this part. as in the dialog it ask's for:
also keep 'RPM.bin' and 'cmdline.txt' in input folder for Xperia 2012 Qualcomm Phones
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for this i renamed kernel.elf.rpm.bin to rpm.bin and then renamed kernel.elf.bootcmd to cmdline.txt. again not sure if this was the right thing to do. but doing this gave me no errors.
So i have the kernel elf and need to put it back into the kernel sin? i think. Because i see in the kernel update from greg's ftf file, it's kernel.sin (6mb).
This is where i get confused, let me explain.
in the rorgers ftf file is a kernel.sin (20mb) and that's what i used to extract in flashtool to get me the kernel.elf (6mb).
so i guess i need to convert the kernel.elf to kernel.sin and put it back in the ftf file?
I tried to rename kernel.elf to kernel.sin and put that back in the kernel update ftf file but it would not flash.
also the new kernel.sin is only 6mb, it's the same size as the one from greg's kernel ftf file.
If anyone is familiar with the processes i would be very grateful for any assistance.
Thanks

hackit said:
If anyone is familiar with the processes i would be very grateful for any assistance.
Thanks
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No need for that. If ts correctly formatted as kernel.elf and your compile worked correctly you will able to flash to the kernel.elf via fastboot.
Give it a try.
My stock kernel.sin files are completely stock, so I left them as .sin
However kernel kitchen cannot yet compile .sin kernels for 2012 devices.
Just leave it as .elf and flash it...

gregbradley said:
No need for that. If ts correctly formatted as kernel.elf and your compile worked correctly you will able to flash to the kernel.elf via fastboot.
Give it a try.
My stock kernel.sin files are completely stock, so I left them as .sin
However kernel kitchen cannot yet compile .sin kernels for 2012 devices.
Just leave it as .elf and flash it...
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Thanks Greg,
I didn't think i could flash in fastboot with a locked bootloader?

hackit said:
Thanks Greg,
I didn't think i could flash in fastboot with a locked bootloader?
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you cant.
But you wont be abe to flash any modified kernel anyway, even if its in .sin format.
locked bootloader=stock kernels only (And they have to be signed by sony)
EDIT
If you want a small ftf file for flashing the stock LT30a kernel just make a copy of the stock ftf for LT30a and delete all unnecassary files from it other than kernel.sin and anything needed to flash it...check inside my stock kernel ftf's to see what to leave in.

gregbradley said:
you cant.
But you wont be abe to flash any modified kernel anyway, even if its in .sin format.
locked bootloader=stock kernels only (And they have to be signed by sony)
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Hey Greg maybe im missing something else?
Let me explain.
I'm trying to fix the bootloop issue if you turn on extended battery mode with a locked bootloader.
So i have a stock kernel in an ftf file and flashed it to update the kernel. it worked but i lost root.
So i talked with championswimmer and he said i needed to edit the ramdisk and build prop to change ro.secure=1 to ro.secure=0.
so i did that and now i have kernel.elf file.
So what did you do too fix the bootloop issue if extended battery mode is selected?
P.S
i guess the main goal is to have the latest kernel, i also notcied that my manifest.mf file in the ftf file is different than yours.
there's a line that says cmd25: flase and in your ftf file to update the kernel for locked bootloaders says cmd25: true.
Is that something you changed?
Your help is much appreciated.

hackit said:
Hey Greg maybe im missing something else?
Let me explain.
I'm trying to fix the bootloop issue if you turn on extended battery mode with a locked bootloader.
So i have a stock kernel in an ftf file and flashed it to update the kernel. it worked but i lost root.
So i talked with championswimmer and he said i needed to edit the ramdisk and build prop to change ro.secure=1 to ro.secure=0.
so i did that and now i have kernel.elf file.
So what did you do too fix the bootloop issue if extended battery mode is selected?
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yes, he probably thought you had an unlocked bootloader. If you edit the kernel in anyway by decompiling it then you cannot recompile it with Sony's signature so you need an unlocked bootloader to flash it.
You need to downgrade to .303, root, install cmw for locked bootloader, flash a stock based .195 .zip then the cmw fix (from the cmw locked bootloader thread)
I think thats the process, but i cant be sure right now, I am pretty drunk as its my birthday today!
Anyway, one things for sure, with a locked bootloader you can only flash completely stock kernels...
PS, i think its this
After you have rooted and installed the cmw for locked bootloaders
•Enter recovery, factory reset and flash the ROM. Then flash the flashable version of CMW recovery for locked bootloaders before you reboot.
Then flash my stock .195 kernel http://d-h.st/ZvP in flashtool in fastboot mode to update to 195 kernel and stop the bootloop
Its all mentioned in my rom thread...

gregbradley said:
I think thats the process, but i cant be sure right now, I am pretty drunk as its my birthday today!
Anyway, one things for sure, with a locked bootloader you can only flash completely stock kernels...
Then flash my stock .195 kernel http://d-h.st/ZvP in flashtool in fastboot mode to update to 195 kernel and stop the bootloop
Its all mentioned in my rom thread...
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Thanks for the reply, happy birthday.
I have a locked bootloader so no fastboor mode for me.

You can flash completely stock kernels in fastboot with a locked boot loader!
That's the point, I linked a stock kernel that had Sony's signature do you can flash it. It's only modified kernels that need an unlocked bootloader.
If you are unsure about fastboot, use flashtool to flash it, but choose fastboot mode...it will work
Sent from my LT30p xda premium app.
How do I customise the signature on xda premium app?

Make your rom and flash it via CWM, flash the flashable CWM before you reboot (unless you packed it into your rom), flash the reboot fix as well (the one that fixes reboots when editing system files) again unless you packed it into your rom.
Turn the phone off then flash your stock kernel in flashtools. You can use your stock ftf just exlude everything except kernel and uncheck wipe data/cache and stuff. This will reflash the stock kernel but leave everything else alone. This has worked for me with my customized stock .195 and .223.

[Q] Need help installing stock kernel and firmware

I have X8 with 2.6.29.6- nAA -ics-04 kernel and MiniCM9-3.0.4-shakira installed.
Phone is turning off by itself and it's really slow so I would like to install stock rom.
I tried by PC Companion but it doesn't recognize device.
Can anyone help me with step by step instructions?
Can I just update with SEUS? I read somewhere that I should flash stock kernel first but I can't find how to.
I tried to search thread for this, but there's nothing for beginners.

Now I really NEED HELP PLEASE!
I copied Ginger DX rom on my SD card and install it, since thread said it runs with stock kernel and nAa kernel. (On other thread someone wrote that I need rom that supports both stock and nAa kernel for easier stock kernel install.)
Now my phone only shows Sony Ericsson start screen and that's it.I tried many threads for bricked phones but all links are broke and the ones I managed to download are not working.
So now I have W8 and X8 (E16&E15) Stock Kernel and X8i_2.1.1.A.0.6_Baseband_015, I also tried Xperia X8 (E15)_2.1 (2.1.1.A.0.6)_Greek (by Leajian) but all of them shows only Sony Ericsson start screen.
Also, when I connect to SEUS it says I already have latest software and I can't connect to PC Companion since I can't turn the phone on.
Please someone help me, I've been up with this all night and need my phone in the morning.

are you on stock kernel already? simply flash the stock ROM via flashtool. do NOT flash the kernel. then reboot. you need to have pcc installed too. and install the drivers in flashtool's /drivers folder.
edit: you need the stock rom .ftf file. not the baseband and kernel.
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xx015 baseband

Does anyone have the XX015 baseband flashable thru flashtool? I have found some but with dead links.
Moreover, i got stucked on nAa 14 animation, (unlocked bootloader, reflashed stock, reflashed naa kernel, etc but nothing worked)
I was thinking this was someting to do with the baseband since when i get backed to stock (flashed thru flashtool) its still xx006
Am I right? or any suggestion. im not familiar with the phone so i need some help. :fingers-crossed:

baseband
Blake Blader said:
Does anyone have the XX015 baseband flashable thru flashtool? I have found some but with dead links.
Moreover, i got stucked on nAa 14 animation, (unlocked bootloader, reflashed stock, reflashed naa kernel, etc but nothing worked)
I was thinking this was someting to do with the baseband since when i get backed to stock (flashed thru flashtool) its still xx006
Am I right? or any suggestion. im not familiar with the phone so i need some help. :fingers-crossed:
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Here is the baseband link : http://www.mediafire.com/download/672rcbcpxn1wq9g/E15i_X8i_2.1.1.A.0.6_Baseband_015.7z :good: