Hello, I installed cynogen mod custom rom on xperia mini pro, but forgot to take backup or original ROM. Now since sony has official released update for xperia mini pro, I want to go back to original updates. Anyone has idea, from where I can download/install original firmware, doesnt matter andoi.
XPERIA FIRMWARE DETAILS
Model: Sony Xperia X10 mini pro (U20)
Firmware version: 2.1.1.A.0.6
Region: Greece (Generic)
Android version: 2.1
DOWNLOAD
File downloads (single/multiple): Single
Download location: Use the 'Download Now' button above.
If you have a problem downloading the file(s) then try usingUnrestricted.li or Rapid8.
Some firmware files may be zipped. Please use either WinRARor7-Zip to extract. If a firmware file has been divided into multiple parts, use either program to combine into a single file.
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Note: We have not personally vetted every firmware (FTF) file due to lack of resources. The files on offer come from various sources, but we are confident each is as described.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Disclaimer: Please read the following instructions thoroughly before attempting to flash your phone. Xperia Blog absolves itself from any responsibility should something go wrong. Please proceed with caution and at your own risk.
Note: This tutorial does not require you to root your handset nor does it require you to unlock your bootloader. FLASHING YOUR HANDSET DOES NOT VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
PREPARATION
1) Download and install Flashtool on your PC from here.
If you own the Xperia Z or Xperia ZL then please download the Flashtool Beta from here (Linux / Mac)
2) Enable 'USB debugging' on your handset:
- Android ICS/JB: Settings > Developer options
- Android Gingerbread: Settings > Applications > Development
3) Enable ‘Unknown sources’ on your handset:
- Android ICS/JB: Settings > Security
- Android Gingerbread: Settings > Applications
FLASHTOOL GUIDE
1) Install drivers for your Xperia handset
The very first step is to make sure that your PC has all of the necessary drivers installed for your Sony Xperia. The best way to do this is to install PC Companion or Sony Update Service (SUS).
Make sure you connect your Xperia to the PC before starting the process to download the necessary USB and ADB drivers. If you have any problems you will find the necessary drivers once you have installed Flashtool in the following location: ‘C:Flashtooldrivers’.
2) Download the firmware from the above 'Download Now' button
The firmware will either be in the form of a zip file or a FTF file. If it is a zip file please extract to reveal the FTF file.
3) Place firmware in correct location on your PC
Place the FTF file in the C:Flashtoolfirmwares folder.
4) Launch Flashtool
Open the Flashtool application on your PC.
Click on the lightning bolt symbol. Select Flashmode and click OK.
5) Select firmware
Select the firmware that you have downloaded in the left column. If you do not want to do a clean install ensure 'Data' is not ticked. Press the 'Flash' button.
Note: For the Xperia Z, internal storage and data storage are in the same partition. Therefore wiping data will erase everything including media. As a precaution, we recommend backing up all content.
6 ) Connect your Xperia to the PC
Once you press the Flash button, you will see that Flashtool is 'Preparing files for flashing'.
When you see the prompt below you need to connect your Xperia handset to the PC. Turn your phone off. Press and hold the volume down button (or back button for older phones with hardware buttons on the front face) while plugging the USB cable into your Xperia.
7) Flashing process will start
The flashing process should now start.
Once you see the “Flashing finished” message in Flashtool, remove your handset from the PC and restart it (this may take a few minutes so don’t panic).
8) Your Xperia firmware should now be updated
Congratulations, your Sony Xperia should now be running new firmware!
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro is quite a good Android smartphone that has been liked by many people. This device is known for its good performance and its cute form factor.
And, to give this cute phone some love, the very able team working on CyanogenMod ROMs just recently released CyanogenMod 7.2 (based on Android 2.3.7) for the Xperia Mini Pro. This latest ROM will offer new enhancements that will make the Xperia Mini Pro better when it comes to performance.
So, if you own an Xperia Mini Pro and would like to further enhance its capabilities, you can definitely check out this ROM. We have the step by step guide below if you want to indulge.
Caution
Read all the steps in the guide first before you do anything with your device. This will allow you to anticipate what will happen next during the course of the installation.
This process will entail rooting the device. And in turn, this will void the warranty of the device.
This guide is solely intended to work with the Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro. Do not attempt to try this with other devices.
Requirements
- A Windows PC with access to the Internet.
- You need 7-Zip installed in your PC. Download the installer from here.
- The Android SDK needs to be installed so you can use fastboot.
- The USB data cable of the device.
- You need to backup all your data.
- You need to unlock the bootloader of your device. You can find the steps here.
- You need to root the device to gain superuser access.
- The device needs to be fully charged.
Instructions
- Download the CyanogenMod 7.2 package for the Xperia Mini Pro from here.
- Extract the downloaded file using 7-Zip.
- Enable USB Debugging on the device by going to Settings > Applications > Development.
- Connect the device via the USB data cable to your PC.
- Copy the Google Apps installer file and the CyanogenMod update file (both are among the extracted files) into the root directory of the device’s SD card.
- Look for the location of fastboot.exe. It will usually be placed under platform-tools or tools folder of the Android SDK installation folder on your PC.
- Copy boot.img, which you can get from the extracted files, into the folder where fastboot.exe is located.
- Disconnect the phone from the PC and turn the phone off.
- Press and hold down the Search button on the device and while doing so, connect the device to the PC again.
- Open the folder where fastboot.exe is located.
- Do a Shift + Right-click and on the menu that appears, choose “Open command window here”.
- On the terminal or the command window type “fastboot -i 0xfce flash boot boot.img” (without the double quotes) and then press Enter.
- Type “fastboot -i 0xfce reboot” without the double quotes and then press Enter.
- The device will reboot and while rebooting you need to hold down the Volume Up and Volume Down key together to access ClockworkMod Recovery.
- Backup the existing ROM by going to “Backup and Restore” option from the menu.
- Do a full wipe by selecting “Wipe data / factory reset”.
- Clear system cache by doing “Wipe Cache Partition”.
- To install the ROM go to “Install zip from sdcard”. Select “Choose zip from sdcard” option. Choose the CyanogenMod update file and confirm that you want to flash it. Repeat this step for the Google Apps file.
- After the installation process, go back to the main menu and select “Reboot system now”.
With the new Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread (CyanogenMod 7.2) installed in your device, you can now enjoy the new enhancements in your Xperia Mini Pro. Congratulations!
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