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[Q] do i need to root my x8 to get 2.3 ?

does my x8 needs to get rooted in order to get 2.3 or later update?

wrooney10 said:
does my x8 needs to get rooted in order to get 2.3 or later update?
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Ofcourse
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wrooney10 said:
does my x8 needs to get rooted in order to get 2.3 or later update?
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Yes, you will need to root you X8, Intall a custom recorvey, then Flash a rom!
I recommend Gingerdx 22 (New one is not as good as before...)
I'm new to XDA!
Please click the "thanks" button if i helped!

crazyforandroid said:
Yes, you will need to root you X8, Intall a custom recorvey, then Flash a rom!
I recommend Gingerdx 22 (New one is not as good as before...)
I'm new to XDA!
Please click the "thanks" button if i helped!
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+1

yes... you can't install a custom ROM without rooting your phone... try using linuxperia for stock kernel...

Actually u can without , flash kernel , recovery , then ROM . But u need unlocked bootloader.
Sent from my X8 using XDA

CosminAdriaan said:
Actually u can without , flash kernel , recovery , then ROM . But u need unlocked bootloader.
Sent from my X8 using XDA
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You need root privileges to unlock Bootloader. It says it on the unlocker cmd file. "Getting root rights" or something similar.
Actually, you need to root to do pretty much everything here on XDA.

wrooney10 said:
does my x8 needs to get rooted in order to get 2.3 or later update?
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mikel_0004 said:
yes... you can't install a custom ROM without rooting your phone... try using linuxperia for stock kernel...
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CosminAdriaan said:
Actually u can without , flash kernel , recovery , then ROM . But u need unlocked bootloader.
Sent from my X8 using XDA
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LOL
my stomach hurts guys!!!
epic thread!

damir87 said:
LOL
my stomach hurts guys!!!
epic thread!
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+100
Mine stomach too

[Q] Problem Flashing new ROM's after restoring Eclair (URGENT HELP NEEDED)

Update : Solved
EXTREMELY URGENT HELP NEEDED
Hi guyz
I returned to stock eclair using the files in B.jay's cloud share but now i can't flash new roms .... (it stucks in CUSTOM kernel logo)... i thought this maybe because of relocking bootloader so i tried to unlock it using CMD files but it said : process is not permitted. and exited./
SO NOW WHAT SHOULD I DO TO UNLOCK IT AGAIN OR ANY OTHER WAYS?

Try updaten ur fone via update service an start over .use flashtools to unlock bootloader . Guess it will help u.

faraz_fireboy said:
EXTREMELY URGENT HELP NEEDED
Hi guyz
I returned to stock eclair using the files in B.jay's cloud share but now i can't flash new roms .... (it stucks in CUSTOM kernel logo)... i thought this maybe because of relocking bootloader so i tried to unlock it using CMD files but it said : process is not permitted. and exited./
SO NOW WHAT SHOULD I DO TO UNLOCK IT AGAIN OR ANY OTHER WAYS?
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Reflash stock rom and kernel.
Root your phone.
Unlock the BL on your phone.
Flash a custom rom and kernel if needed.
FULL WIPE and wipe cache and dalvik cache then reboot.
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Ok Let me see
....

Unlocked the Bootloader (I think...) edit: I checked and it is unlocked
but still it sticks in ALFS Logo...
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what now?

faraz_fireboy said:
Unlocked the Bootloader (I think...) edit: I checked and it is unlocked
but still it sticks in ALFS Logo...
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what now?
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Have you flashed an Alfs compatible rom, then full wiped and wiped cache and dalvik cache?
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Come on... i nearly do these everyday...i had just forgot to root the phone...
everything is right..look URself:
flashed Alfs v8a using flashtool and then flashed Gingerzaraki v4 using CWM...
Also tired with MiniCM7 2.2.1 ....
???

edit:
faraz_fireboy said:
Come on... i nearly do these everyday...i had just forgot to root the phone...
everything is right..look URself:
flashed Alfs v8a using flashtool and then flashed Gingerzaraki v4 using CWM...
Also tired with MiniCM7 2.2.1 ....
???
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seems its solved..so nevermind

stamatis16 said:
edit:
seems its solved..so nevermind
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No....I just said that to mention I'm not a noob (and also not a Pro developer)...
but it still sticks in kernel Logo
i also tried it with nAa kernel and same thing again...

faraz_fireboy said:
Come on... i nearly do these everyday...i had just forgot to root the phone...
everything is right..look URself:
flashed Alfs v8a using flashtool and then flashed Gingerzaraki v4 using CWM...
Also tired with MiniCM7 2.2.1 ....
???
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Try with nAa ics kernel and MiniCM9. Does your baseband end in 015? Oh and reflash stock with PC Companion or SEUS first before retrying the steps.
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X8_Shakira_E15i_2.1.1.A.0.6_generic.ftf
I used this file to restore Eclair...and also PCC showed a update notify but i couldn't update it because of an update failure...
phone boots up in stock ROM ...
but i have not checked the baseband.
EDIT: O O.My baseband no. is:
M76XX-TSNSJOLYM-53404006
How should i change this since i can't use PCC Update?

faraz_fireboy said:
No....I just said that to mention I'm not a noob (and also not a Pro developer)...
but it still sticks in kernel Logo
i also tried it with nAa kernel and same thing again...
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i thought it was because you forgot to root
fix it with pccompanion and do all the things again
edit:just saw your post, you can flash it with flash tool i think, i will search it..give me some min..
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that must be it(from b jays folder):http://www.mediafire.com/?wspdg0zvidsxd93

guys first i should say a thanks and i will hit thanks in each of ur posts here...
another Q: can i just flash baseband-015 using flashtool? because i just found the file....
and about forgetting : it's all B.jay's fault

Get the baseband .ftf and then flash it via Flashtool then retry my steps.
Edit: yes you can flash it via Flashtool
Sent from my E15i using Tapatalk 2

stamatis16 said:
that must be it(from b jays folder):http://www.mediafire.com/?wspdg0zvidsxd93
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i gave you the link..

OK guys everything is normal now...
Thanks so much for your helps...
and i should never forget to check things first....
thanks again and thanks buttons already pressed..!

No problem. Glad to be of any help .
Sent from my E15i using Tapatalk 2

SpyderX said:
No problem. Glad to be of any help .
Sent from my E15i using Tapatalk 2
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same!!glad i helped you!

use SEUS this will help u.. Go to this address download it
sony-ericsson-update-service.en.uptodown.com

Bootloader unlock on 11W44 ??

Hello everyone
I have an Xperia W8 (X8) which has a manufacture date of 11W44. All I wanted that I wanted to unlock bootloader so that I could install the nAa kernel and then install the ICS rom.
But the guides say that my mfd. date should be before 11W29 :crying:
What should I do? I checked many forums and threads but nothing is matching my problem.
Please help!
THERE IS A SCREENSHOT OF THE "About Phone" OPTION IN SETTINGS
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Phone info.
Xperia W8 11W44 (rooted)
Bootloader: most probably locked (idk actually)
ROM: kuyaDROID
Kernel: Stock (because my bootloader is locked )

There is some paid method. Please search

bandarigoda123 said:
There is some paid method. Please search
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I don't want to pay for unlocking bootloader....actually i just want to get rid of my "stock kernel" problem.
is there any ICS rom for my stock kernel

tdhawan1 said:
I don't want to pay for unlocking bootloader....actually i just want to get rid of my "stock kernel" problem.
is there any ICS rom for my stock kernel
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No ics for stock kernel. The only way is to pay for it. Or, risk it. I guess it's safe to say you have 90+% chance of hard brick if you try. Not worth it
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Yes, we have an ics for stock. But its laggy and buggy.
Though there are many time for stock kernel

bandarigoda123 said:
Yes, we have an ics for stock. But its laggy and buggy.
Though there are many time for stock kernel
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Oh yeah. Sorry about that. It's very laggy. But i give credit to devstaff for his work. He did an amazing job.
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Isn't Shin#7 by dzolcp for stock kernel?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551522
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bumenoo said:
Isn't Shin#7 by dzolcp for stock kernel?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551522
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It's for naa kernel, isn't it?
Edit: there is a link for stock. Any bugs?
Err...in the changelog it says it's cm7. :what:
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oh boy....please read stickies ! If is below 11w29 you can unlock , but if its after no one can help you , not even a developer.
Sent from my X8 using xda app-developers app

Mockingbird said:
oh boy....please read stickies ! If is below 11w29 you can unlock , but if its after no one can help you , not even a developer.
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I read those stickies but its 11W44 i m sure its behind the battery....

Is ur handset under warranty?
Officially corp via W8

I want ICS or kernel change
If there is any paid method then pls suggest me those or if i could do it myself or ask the Sony Ericsson repair guys to do it for me?

Yes it is
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Is ur handset under warranty?
Officially corp via W8
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Yes, it is...not even a year of buying it has been passed...purchased on Feb 2012

thanks men, this thread- discussion is helpfull for me =)

[Q] i couldnt flash kernel

i have x8 phone which is 11w34 and i install a new rom (stock). the issue is i cant flash kerrnel using flash tool...plx some one tell me cure for this????

faxel said:
i have x8 phone which is 11w34 and i install a new rom (stock). the issue is i cant flash kerrnel using flash tool...plx some one tell me cure for this????
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you have 11w34 you can't do it so give up from unlocking
and wrong section you should post in Q/A

IAmNice said:
No fotax! He CANT do it! Think you forgot the t. Dont unlock bootloader op! You will brick your phone.
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OMG I FORGOT TO PUT ' T
SORRY omgomgomgomg i hope he didnt try to unlock

[Q] Dont Start ! Help Please!

Hi all ,
today i unlocked my bootloader and it was succesful...
But after the ul ,i started to flash nAa-JB Kernel ... succesful too.
But at the first start after the kernelflash it dont show me anything... LCD works but no Logo or something else.
Any Solution ?

Download flashtools
Install drivers
Make your phone off
Now hold back key and connect usb cable.
When led be on start flashing stok rom.
Now flash stock kernel .ftf with flashtool.
Sent from my WT19i using Tapatalk 2

Thanks for the fast answer
iam doing now Stock kernel Flash
But if its finished is the BL locked or unlocked ?

ProSafe38 said:
Thanks for the fast answer
iam doing now Stock kernel Flash
But if its finished is the BL locked or unlocked ?
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U r welcome
Bl will stay unlock.
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Ok but what i have done wrong ?
I followed a Tutorial from xda but it dont worked ?
Can you help me ?

ProSafe38 said:
Ok but what i have done wrong ?
I followed a Tutorial from xda but it dont worked ?
Can you help me ?
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Which tutorial?
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Here but
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836117

No. This is for custom kernels...
Found some thing for stock kernels.
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I want flash custom Kernel..
I have now working Stock kernel and BL unlocked...

ProSafe38 said:
I want flash custom Kernel..
I have now working Stock kernel and BL unlocked...
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Stokck kernrls work perfect on unlocked bl...
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I want flash nAa Kernel!!
But how to do without failure?!

First you flash a stock ftf kernel with flashtools.. After you can change it using fast boot
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ProSafe38 said:
Hi all ,
today i unlocked my bootloader and it was succesful...
But after the ul ,i started to flash nAa-JB Kernel ... succesful too.
But at the first start after the kernelflash it dont show me anything... LCD works but no Logo or something else.
Any Solution ?
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LCD turns on, but still showing black screen, yea?
Simply just plug your charger and then after 20 seconds turn the phone ON!
if not working, flash nAa kernel again
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ProSafe38 said:
I want flash nAa Kernel!!
But how to do without failure?!
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Have you tried re-downloading the kernel and flash it?