[Q] Switch to GB ROMs from ICS ROMs.. How?

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I am currently on a custom ICS ROM.. And I want to try some GB ROMs too.. So what should I do?
Should I first flash the GB's stock ROM? If yes, then with which kernel?

Xperia Neo V..
Unlocked Bootloader..
Xperia Pureness (Build 3).. by Thilnac

Originally Posted by iamdchosen1

I am currently on a custom ICS ROM.. And I want to try some GB ROMs too.. So what should I do?
Should I first flash the GB's stock ROM? If yes, then with which kernel?

Xperia Neo V..
Unlocked Bootloader..
Xperia Pureness (Build 3).. by Thilnac

Flash generic global .42 (comes with correct kernal) root it then OTA update to 62 install cwm then go from their do wat you want

But since I have an unlocked bootloader, do you think I would be able to update OTA?
Won't it brick the phone?

Sent from my MT11i using xda premium

mine brick while update through OTA.i have to relock BL with s1tool...

So what should I do?
Should I flash the 0.62 ftf file using flashtool directly and then root it with the Doomlord's kit?
Or any other suggestions???

Originally Posted by Raazax8

Flash generic global .42 (comes with correct kernal) root it then OTA update to 62 install cwm then go from their do wat you want

He's on unlocked bootloader, why messing with ota's..

@OP: if you wanna jump straight to some custom rom: flash .62 .ftf, and flash any custom kernel advised by rom creator.
Its same as you did with ics, first stock .ftf then kernel, then rom.

Hey man. If you previously were using the latest ICS Sony ROM before hopping to a custom ROM, then simply flash the kernel of that Custom GB ROM, wipe everything and flash as usual. You are good to go. There is no need to downgrade so long as you're on latest.

Sources: Experience

Originally Posted by Madfysh

He's on unlocked bootloader, why messing with ota's..

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I only tell it the way i know. mine is locked bootloader so i follow pandemics guide and that is rooting 42 OTA to 62 then install cwm.



thats only way i know n i am only trying to help someone with the little knowledge i do have :P)

Originally Posted by iamdchosen1

I am currently on a custom ICS ROM.. And I want to try some GB ROMs too.. So what should I do?
Should I first flash the GB's stock ROM? If yes, then with which kernel?

Xperia Neo V..
Unlocked Bootloader..
Xperia Pureness (Build 3).. by Thilnac

just flash gb .62 firmware & GB Kernel through flashtool

Flashtool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1351317
GB Firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1258723
Custom Rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1316394
Helpful thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1757256

Hit thanks to respective thread creater they are our real helper

Originally Posted by iamdchosen1

I am currently on a custom ICS ROM.. And I want to try some GB ROMs too.. So what should I do?
Should I first flash the GB's stock ROM? If yes, then with which kernel?

Xperia Neo V..
Unlocked Bootloader..
Xperia Pureness (Build 3).. by Thilnac

GB rom are good so if you want them simply flash the rom with cwm and flash the kernel using flashtool