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[Q] SE oficial bootloader unlocking?

interesting. i found this manual on SE web site. unlocking bootloader
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
anyone tried it?
thanks

Its for 2011 SE Xperia devices ( Arc, Play, Neo etc.).
Sent from my X8 using XDA App

well x8 is also xperia and i buy it this year (E15i stock)

You can use latest flashtool 0.51 for unlocking X8 bootloader.Just click unlock button in plugin menu. I have unlocked my w8 by manually selecting device as E15 (x8).You have to be on stock ROM for this to work.
Although I can flash custom kernels ,all stuck after displaying Logo.Inbuilt recovery is working.At last i have to re flash stock kernel . I think some modification required for X8 custom kernel for use in w8. Any one succeded in custom kernel in w8?

aji_s said:
You can use latest flashtool 0.51 for unlocking X8 bootloader.Just click unlock button in plugin menu. I have unlocked my w8 by manually selecting device as E15 (x8).You have to be on stock ROM for this to work.
Although I can flash custom kernels ,all stuck after displaying Logo.Inbuilt recovery is working.At last i have to re flash stock kernel . I think some modification required for X8 custom kernel for use in w8. Any one succeded in custom kernel in w8?
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ok so i need to perform restore from stock rom backup folder and tried to unlock. ok.
another think... when i update flash tool to 0.5.1... options in unlock menu is gone and yes i have to manualy select device with or withou update of flash tool. i will post results later when got home.
and another thing are there issues if i run flashtool on 64bit W7 or32bit W7? until now i got 2 different log uotputs.... anyway i think on 32 bit W7 flashtool make some more than on 64 bit W7

gferen said:
well x8 is also xperia and i buy it this year (E15i stock)
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You can buy it in 2016 but its still 2010 phone ( the year when its manufactured).
Sent from my X8 using XDA App

I unlock bootloader on GDX v19 without any problem to match with linux kernel..
then a few days I notice my phone no network anymore..
then I go back to stock kernel with flashin tool (instead SEUS), I got a same thing..( but when in stock rom I got "please insert sim card")..
I tried with SEUS ="your phone updated"...
finally I sent to the company who provide the warranty..
and yesterday I just found a thread how to solve "no network problem" in Q&A..
huhu..

OK so quick review
if i want to unlock boolloader:
-flash tool 0.5.0.... and drivers
-stock rom installed
-later install again custom rom
or did i miss something?
p.s. where to find stock rom? accidently i deleted my first backup from PC.
so stock rom is like custom roms in ZIP files and using xrecovery to put them back on ot some TFT file i read about.
thanks

dangerous
people have unlocked their bootloaders for x8 before but now it is very dangerous. if it goes wrong it can= full brick which = you need to send it off to sony ericsson to have it fixed. full brick is impossible to crack. if you have a different brick then you could possibly unbrick it. only unlock your bootloader if you alright if you phone screws up. but a good side on unlocking the bootloader is that we can flash custom kernels install new drivers ( i think we can do that when our phones rooted anyway. my phone is rooted and running gingerdx and i have installed cypress multitouch)
etc... if you plan on doing that then good luck and may the force be with you
-wilbso​
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gferen said:
well x8 is also xperia and i buy it this year (E15i stock)
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no the web page you have just supports the latest phones not our x8. thre is a thread here with how to unlock and lock bootloader

gferen said:
OK so quick review
if i want to unlock boolloader:
-flash tool 0.5.0.... and drivers
-stock rom installed
-later install again custom rom
or did i miss something?
p.s. where to find stock rom? accidently i deleted my first backup from PC.
so stock rom is like custom roms in ZIP files and using xrecovery to put them back on ot some TFT file i read about.
thanks
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PC companion ( edit: seus not available anymore so we us PC companion

How to get back to clean stock ROM?

Currently using RDX rom with nAn kernel. I want to go back to complete stock. Everything stock. How can I do it? When I connect my phone to my PC. SEUS detects my phone as x10?? Should I repair using it? Please help. Need to do it urgently....!!! I am using a SE W8. Not X8. I want my phone as it was

Flash stock kernel and then repair with seus......

virajt said:
Currently using RDX rom with nAn kernel. I want to go back to complete stock. Everything stock. How can I do it? When I connect my phone to my PC. SEUS detects my phone as x10?? Should I repair using it? Please help. Need to do it urgently....!!! I am using a SE W8. Not X8. I want my phone as it was
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use pcc dont wory about hi say you hawe x10 hi will say you hawe newest wersion but you may repair yours program just do this you dont need flash stock kernel first pcc will bring you back ful stock rom and kernel

And you should lock your bootloader.
When I bricked my phone and installed stock kernel&rom, bootloader was still unlocked

But PCC is showing that I have X10. Wont I get error to on my phone? I have w8!

virajt said:
But PCC is showing that I have X10. Wont I get error to on my phone? I have w8!
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Probably you will as it will try to install the wrong ROM and if it does u will brick ur phone. Ok so first you connect your phone without connecting your memory card. Go to PCC and click repair, and just skip the dialog boxes and then it will ask you for ur phone model, selct w8 and then follow the instructions...

"There is no software available for your phone yet. Please try again later"

try wotan
http://www.wotanserver.com/en

try again i was repair my x8 whit pcc and hi tels me to that i hawe x10 but after repair all was corect and i hawe x8 stock software again

Done! With the help of this thread!!

Just one problem. I have x8's stock installed. How can I get w8's stock?? There is just a little difference.. But still!

virajt said:
Just one problem. I have x8's stock installed. How can I get w8's stock?? There is just a little difference.. But still!
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You found the post I wrote about how to recover soft-bricks through Flashtool but you didn't find the W8 Stock ROM post on XDA?
Well, here it is ...
[ROM] Xperia™ W8 Stock ROM [17/05/2011]
Courtesy of Haka
Direct Link to the W8 Original Stock ROM Download (2.1.1.A.0.46)
The RAR seems to be a xRecovery backup. So simply extract the file and copy it onto your SD card under /sdcard/xrecovery/backup/W8.Bld46.17.05.2011
If you want it as a Flashtool FTF for future recovery purposes I'm afraid you have to create it yourself. Simply restore the backup through xRecovery and once that's done don't boot the device but connect it in Flash Mode to Flashtool and create a backup of the ROM. Feel free create a ZIP and put it up on Multiupload, or whatever File Hosting site, to share it with other W8 users (you know, a FTF would enable easy "soft brick" recovery through Flashtool in case none of the recoveries work anymore).

B.Jay said:
You found the post I wrote about how to recover soft-bricks through Flashtool but you didn't find the W8 Stock ROM post on XDA?
Well, here it is ...
[ROM] Xperia™ W8 Stock ROM [17/05/2011]
Courtesy of Haka
Direct Link to the W8 Original Stock ROM Download (2.1.1.A.0.46)
The RAR seems to be a xRecovery backup. So simply extract the file and copy it onto your SD card under /sdcard/xrecovery/backup/W8.Bld46.17.05.2011
If you want it as a Flashtool FTF for future recovery purposes I'm afraid you have to create it yourself. Simply restore the backup through xRecovery and once that's done don't boot the device but connect it in Flash Mode to Flashtool and create a backup of the ROM. Feel free create a ZIP and put it up on Multiupload, or whatever File Hosting site, to share it with other W8 users (you know, a FTF would enable easy "soft brick" recovery through Flashtool in case none of the recoveries work anymore).
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I wanted this. Found it over XDA. Search Tool. I mostly forget to use it. Lets see how it is. In download process now!

"There is no software available for your phone yet. Please try again later". I tried today and I still am getting this error!

Galaxy Note Big Problem

Guys i have a big problem. Every time i turn of my phone or try to put it on download mode or recovery mode it stucks in black screen and dont responding like it's been bricked. But when i remove the battery for 2 min and place it again it's opening normaly. Im in stock filmware and just rooted. Can u tell me why this is happening? Maybe i have to flash the official filmware again or somethink?

bagelismar said:
Guys i have a big problem. Every time i turn of my phone or try to put it on download mode or recovery mode it stucks in black screen and dont responding like it's been bricked. But when i remove the battery for 2 min and place it again it's opening normaly. Im in stock filmware and just rooted. Can u tell me why this is happening? Maybe i have to flash the official filmware again or somethink?
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Are you on stock kernel? If so then flash some safe kernel and try full wipe, if that too doesn't help, then flash stock firmware using pc odin.
I am assuming you are on ICS, as you didn't provide any info. You should have mentioned the method used for root and everything.

jeetu1981 said:
Are you on stock kernel? If so then flash some safe kernel and try full wipe, if that too doesn't help, then flash stock firmware using pc odin.
I am assuming you are on ICS, as you didn't provide any info. You should have mentioned the method used for root and everything.
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Sorry man your right. I used cursed4eva way that i found on a youtube video and im in ICS your right. All my broblems start when i wanted to flash a custom rom and with android recovery i tried to install AbyssNotekerne.zip from my external sd. Since i couldn't cause i was getting some kind of error i think somethink about licence i stop cause i didnt want to brick my phone and after this all problems began. So any help is welcome thank you

bagelismar said:
Sorry man your right. I used cursed4eva way that i found on a youtube video and im in ICS your right. All my broblems start when i wanted to flash a custom rom and with android recovery i tried to install AbyssNotekerne.zip from my external sd. Since i couldn't cause i was getting some kind of error i think somethink about licence i stop cause i didnt want to brick my phone and after this all problems began. So any help is welcome thank you
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Now i cant even get to download mode to use odin to flash GB rom. I tried flashing abyss kernel using srock ICS recovery and that's the main reason for current situation i think. Any help?

bagelismar said:
Now i cant even get to download mode to use odin to flash GB rom. I tried flashing abyss kernel using srock ICS recovery and that's the main reason for current situation i think. Any help?
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Take it to a samsung service center and ask them to reset the phone. Tell them its too slow after the latest update using kies. If there is a problem with the motherboard they will report back and replace under warranty.
Else they will install the OS completely new and you can start from scratch to root and install other custom roms.

Try using USB jig to go to download mode, try it first. Jig is not expensive.
Sent from my U1 using xda premium

heavenhated said:
Take it to a samsung service center and ask them to reset the phone. Tell them its too slow after the latest update using kies. If there is a problem with the motherboard they will report back and replace under warranty.
Else they will install the OS completely new and you can start from scratch to root and install other custom roms.
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Will my warranty be still active cause my phone is rooted...? Somehow my phone start up this morning but im afraid trying to flash somethink like GB official with odin or somethink like that cause i dont know if it will open again That means that my phone isn't bricked yet cause it's open now? Thanks a lot for help

jonpaslim said:
Try using USB jig to go to download mode, try it first. Jig is not expensive.
Sent from my U1 using xda premium
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because he tries the jig before it cost anything

bagelismar said:
Will my warranty be still active cause my phone is rooted...? Somehow my phone start up this morning but im afraid trying to flash somethink like GB official with odin or somethink like that cause i dont know if it will open again That means that my phone isn't bricked yet cause it's open now? Thanks a lot for help
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No it's not bricked. Yes you lose your warranty, but you can unroot your Note. Don't warry Note is so good phone, that you don't need warranty

notko said:
No it's not bricked. Yes you lose your warranty, but you can unroot your Note. Don't warry Note is so good phone, that you don't need warranty
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Then if it's not bricked why i need to remove the battery for 1 hour and wait an other 2 hours to finally open my phone after a simple turn off? Thats why i want the warranty so i can take the phone to samsung and fix this issue. And im afraid to unroot it cause when ever i try to put my phone on recovery mode its stucks and take for ever to open againm\

subscriber lock

hello.. my xperia x8 was originally subscriber locked and was unlocked by a technician (i ddnt know how and what he did) while being retained on stock and unrooted.
now the question is, will the unlock remain once i flash a custom rom such as ginger dx?
if not, how can i disable the subscriber lock?
thanks in advance for your replies..

Not at all....your bootloder remains unlocked always if it is done properly.
Sent from my E15i using xda app-developers app

thank you for replying.. i hav more questns tho..
youre saying that the subscriber lock is with the bootloader?
would you consider using x8 toolbox in rooting the phone as proper?

silenth2o said:
thank you for replying.. i hav more questns tho..
youre saying that the subscriber lock is with the bootloader?
would you consider using x8 toolbox in rooting the phone as proper?
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Yes....you probably have unlocked bootloader.....would you minfd to look under the battery for a date number?
turn off phone
take out battery
look at the BACK SIDE of PHONE(not battery)
find something like 11W30 or 10W30 or 12W30...
Write down the number
Why would you want to use toolbox??
PRESS THANKS if someone helped,don't just say thanks

its 11w35. good thing the techncian ddnt brick it.
i want to install a custom rom and root this thats why i might need the toolbox, am i right?

silenth2o said:
its 11w35. good thing the techncian ddnt brick it.
i want to install a custom rom and root this thats why i might need the toolbox, am i right?
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Didn't brick during unlock progress? Sooo lucky!!!
-you can install flash-tools app (latest may not support x8) & download a custom kernel then flash kernel ... (read guides)
Then flash roms from recovery
Sent for xda via tapatalk
# always wear your seat belt as it saved my life...:beer:
# sorry for English

silenth2o said:
its 11w35. good thing the techncian ddnt brick it.
i want to install a custom rom and root this thats why i might need the toolbox, am i right?
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can you ask your technician what method did he used to unlock it?
Don't install toolbox,download Flashtool
With Flashtool you can:
Root
Flash
Install apps
Clean
Install kernel
Install recovery
And for installing custom rom :
Root via flashtool
install recovery via flashtool
Put custom ROM .ZIP file on sd card
Flash custom kernel
go in recovery via phone(by pressing BACK button)
flash rom
tadaaa...you're done

what i remember is that the techncian used "credits" in unlocking but i'll ask him..
ok. flashtool it is.. im just concerned on losing the subscriber unlock and bricking the phone when installing custom kernels and roms..

silenth2o said:
what i remember is that the techncian used "credits" in unlocking but i'll ask him..
ok. flashtool it is.. im just concerned on losing the subscriber unlock and bricking the phone when installing custom kernels and roms..
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Don't be....everything is easy now when you have your bootlaoder unlocked,just follow instructions carefully and everything should go fine

could't hit the thanks button more than enough..
hello custom world!

[Q] Question about ROMs and warranty

Hello developers and xda members!
Some months/weeks ago I asked about rooting and warranty.I got some answers that if I unroot it or use SEUS I will not loose warranty.
This time is about roms and locked bootloaders.
If I install a CWM Recovery then flash a ROM do I void warranty?If yes is there anyway that I can make it so it's like I never flashed anything so the warranty will still last?
If yes what is the best rom I can install for LOCKED bootloader(I don't want to unlock it)?
I want a rom with good battery life + camera (I don't care if it's not 100% perfect but at least better than the stock one!)
Any answer would be helpful!
Thanks

UltraWelfare said:
Hello developers and xda members!
Some months/weeks ago I asked about rooting and warranty.I got some answers that if I unroot it or use SEUS I will not loose warranty.
This time is about roms and locked bootloaders.
If I install a CWM Recovery then flash a ROM do I void warranty?If yes is there anyway that I can make it so it's like I never flashed anything so the warranty will still last?
If yes what is the best rom I can install for LOCKED bootloader(I don't want to unlock it)?
I want a rom with good battery life + camera (I don't care if it's not 100% perfect but at least better than the stock one!)
Any answer would be helpful!
Thanks
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Search the forum. Many other topics just like yours.

Nanostray said:
Search the forum. Many other topics just like yours.
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Already searched but I can't find exact answer.I really don't want to loose my warranty!
Also I care for the exact model (Xperia SP) and not for others

UltraWelfare said:
Already searched but I can't find exact answer.I really don't want to loose my warranty!
Also I care for the exact model (Xperia SP) and not for others
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Even if you unlock your bootlader you wont loose your warranty (if that is the reason you are not doing it).Just make a backup of your DRM keys and the unlock code and keep it safe.

BlAckXpeRia said:
Even if you unlock your bootlader you wont loose your warranty (if that is the reason you are not doing it).Just make a backup of your DRM keys and the unlock code and keep it safe.
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I don't generally want to unlock bootloader.
Even if I don't unlock it and just install a rom(e.x Existenz) would I need to backup DRM keys?
Also can you give me a SAFE tutorial about backing them up?
I also asked about a good rom that has a good battery life and camera than the stock one.
What's your opinion about roms?What is the best based on your opinion?

UltraWelfare said:
I don't generally want to unlock bootloader.
Even if I don't unlock it and just install a rom(e.x Existenz) would I need to backup DRM keys?
Also can you give me a SAFE tutorial about backing them up?
I also asked about a good rom that has a good battery life and camera than the stock one.
What's your opinion about roms?What is the best based on your opinion?
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If you wont be unlocking the bootlooder, you dont need the backup.Here is the thread with anything needed to get started with your phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701644
I've never used the stock or other based on it (I use 4.3+ ROMs ), but other forum members say that Existenz is the best one out there.Currently, I am using the leaked 4.3,but it is for unlocked bootloaders.

BlAckXpeRia said:
If you wont be unlocking the bootlooder, you dont need the backup.Here is the thread with anything needed to get started with your phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701644
I've never used the stock or other based on it (I use 4.3+ ROMs ), but other forum members say that Existenz is the best one out there.Currently, I am using the leaked 4.3,but it is for unlocked bootloaders.
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Why would I need the list of things to scan with a NFC enabled phone?
Anyway so I will not void my warranty if i flash a custom rom and then "format" it with SEUS?
That's my point

UltraWelfare said:
Why would I need the list of things to scan with a NFC enabled phone?
Anyway so I will not void my warranty if i flash a custom rom and then "format" it with SEUS?
That's my point
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nope, SUS will just repair the phone, leaving no evidence of root or ROM

Nanostray said:
nope, SUS will just repair the phone, leaving no evidence of root or ROM
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OK Thanks nanostray (again because you also gave me answers for rooting my phone).
I will proceed installing Xperia ExistenZ rom and I hope I will not brick my phone!:fingers-crossed:
Thanks for any answer

UltraWelfare said:
Why would I need the list of things to scan with a NFC enabled phone?
Anyway so I will not void my warranty if i flash a custom rom and then "format" it with SEUS?
That's my point
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Oops..wrong link!Here s the right one : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354704
P.S. Im not sure but I think you will still have your warranty.Back in the days, when i had my xperia x8 and it got hardbricked, I lied to my operator that it got fully discharged and it never turned on again.The trick worked and it went to Sony with a custom ROM inside of it .Anyways..today i had to revert to stock, because the tutorial for the leaked 4.3 said so, but i encountered a problem - SUS said that my phone has modified software and it didn't complete the operation.I had to flash an .ftf image file with flashtool.But after all, It was successfull.

Ehm I got a question.At the install instructions of Existenz it says
Flash the rom.
Flash NUT reboot fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2317432
Flash 12.0.A.2.254 kernel only with flashtool (see FAQ).
As I see NUT reboot fix is for Xperia Z...Do I need to install this?Do I also need to install .254 kernel only again?At the FAQ it says about How to flash 6.2.B.1.96 Kernel with flashtool <- but this kernel is for Z...What happens?
Should I flash the rom then reboot my phone and OK?
Should I flash the rom then reboot my phone and existenz rom opens and then flash the NUT reboot fix?
Should I flash the rom then instantly install the NUT reboot fix?
Should I also install the kernel (12.0.A.254)?
I am kinda confused :/

UltraWelfare said:
OK Thanks nanostray (again because you also gave me answers for rooting my phone).
I will proceed installing Xperia ExistenZ rom and I hope I will not brick my phone!:fingers-crossed:
Thanks for any answer
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Always glad to help but remember, in case of unlocked BL, SUS will not work.
Aye, you got a thank button for that, mate
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UltraWelfare said:
Ehm I got a question.At the install instructions of Existenz it says
Flash the rom.
Flash NUT reboot fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2317432
Flash 12.0.A.2.254 kernel only with flashtool (see FAQ).
As I see NUT reboot fix is for Xperia Z...Do I need to install this?Do I also need to install .254 kernel only again?At the FAQ it says about How to flash 6.2.B.1.96 Kernel with flashtool <- but this kernel is for Z...What happens?
Should I flash the rom then reboot my phone and OK?
Should I flash the rom then reboot my phone and existenz rom opens and then flash the NUT reboot fix?
Should I flash the rom then instantly install the NUT reboot fix?
Should I also install the kernel (12.0.A.254)?
I am kinda confused :/
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1. Flash ROM
1.b Reboot phone
2. Use .bat from NUT (I used it after OTArootkeeper failed and I couldn't mount /system r/w)
3. Flash the kernel with Flashtool
Step 1b and 2 depend on what you prefer, flashing the fix or rebooting and let the computer do the fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317432
You can use NUT for the SP. About the kernel I'm not sure. I am on LB atm.
Hope this helps (except for the kernel of course)

Nanostray said:
Always glad to help but remember, in case of unlocked BL, SUS will not work.
Aye, you got a thank button for that, mate
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1. Flash ROM
1.b Reboot phone
2. Use .bat from NUT (I used it after OTArootkeeper failed and I couldn't mount /system r/w)
3. Flash the kernel with Flashtool
Step 1b and 2 depend on what you prefer, flashing the fix or rebooting and let the computer do the fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317432
You can use NUT for the SP. About the kernel I'm not sure. I am on LB atm.
Hope this helps (except for the kernel of course)
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Everything went fine without using NUT.If problems appear then I will use it!!
Thanks again

UltraWelfare said:
Everything went fine without using NUT.If problems appear then I will use it!!
Thanks again
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haha not every problem can be solved with NUT

Nanostray said:
haha not every problem can be solved with NUT
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Haha I know but there it might if it's related...You never know .
Thanks again the new rom made my phone smoother + faster and a lot better.
Now we wait for 4.3 .

UltraWelfare said:
Haha I know but there it might if it's related...You never know .
Thanks again the new rom made my phone smoother + faster and a lot better.
Now we wait for 4.3 .
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Well, I've no idea how much longer.. Should have been here in December..