[FIRMWARE][4.0.A.2.368][Mini Pro][SK17i][MANGO] Official Firmware + ROOT solution

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ok guys this is a FLASHTOOL compatible firmware package for
stock SE FW:4.0.A.2.368
android OS version: 2.3.3
device: Xperia Mini Pro
Model no: SK17i
Model code: Mango


[ screenshot ]




THANKS TO Jozinek FOR PROVIDING FILES & UPLOADING FINAL FTF AND TESTING IT ON HIS DEVICE

THANKS TO Linkinsoldier & mondeo79 FOR YOUR KIND DONATION

[ download link ]

SK17i_4.0.A.2.368_GENERIC_(1244-7088).ftf

mirrors:
megaupload
deposit files
hotfile
uploading.com
FileSonic


[ how to use FlashTool ]

FLASHTOOL GUIDE - HOW TO for n00bies
this was posted in X10 section but is even relevant for Arc/Play/Neo users


[ rooting instructions ]

check post #2


For users having trouble with hardware keyboard layout getting changed go here: [Mini Pro][SK17] Hardware Keyboard FIX


Detailed/Step-by-step instructions as posted by droxperia

[ rooting instructions ]

before u proceed... make sure that u have read this:
[How-To] Safely test custom kernels / custom ROMs and get back to stock SE 2.3 ROM (we are interested only in custom boot.img section)
AT LEAST TWICE!


How to use FastBoot:

[Newbie Guide] adb/fastboot/bootloader/android 101


[ requirements ]

• phone is on stock firmware: 4.0.A.2.368
• bootloader is unlocked
• boot.img from this post
• fastboot files
• SuperOneClick PC app (i recommend SuperOneClickv1.7-ShortFuse) OR Flashtool

[ how to root ur Xperia Mini Pro ]

1. make sure u are on stock firmware: 4.0.A.2.368
   
   
2. download the boot.img provided below and save it in same folder as fastboot.exe
   
   
3. power down phone
   
   
4. connect phone in fastboot mode (connect device via USB cable to PC)
   
   
5. flash the boot.img using:
   
   

   fastboot flash boot boot.img

6. verify that u get [ OK ] at end of flashing
   
   
7. disconnect USB cable
   
   
8. power on phone
   
   
9. when the OS boots up make sure that "Unknown sources" & "USB Debugging" is enabled
   
   
10. connect device via USB cable to PC
    
    
11. start SuperOneClick app on PC, click on Root (OR u can even start FLASHTOOL and then click ROOT)
    
    
12. device might reboot
    
    
13. when u get back in android OS, check app drawer u will see Superuser app
    
    
14. congrats ur device is now ROOTED

[ download link ]

Mini Pro FW 4.0.A.2.368 insecure kernel ( mirror )
[ MD5HASH: 6ec4ef71e16f4925b95afbdb82440e81 ]
(this is based on stock kernel only ramdisk is changed)

Eeeh, what is this stuff all about? Mini Pro and kernel, both seems to be in the wrong section but forgive me for my ignorance?

I want Root of my Arc and running .368 with xLoud and stuff on a locked bootloader.

Originally Posted by datagubben

Eeeh, what is this stuff all about? Mini Pro and kernel, both seems to be in the wrong section but forgive me for my ignorance?

I want Root of my Arc and running .368 with xLoud and stuff on a locked bootloader.

dude cant u read the very first line in the first post?

Originally Posted by DooMLoRD

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since there is no separate device subforum i am posting this here as the device share same kernel sources as other Xperia 2011 devices (also the chipset is the same Qualcomm MSM8255)
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regarding ur other problem ask in the relevant threads.. this thread is for Xperia Mini Pro users ONLY

im stuck at fastboot flash boot boot.img
it keep give warning waiting for devices

instead im passing through to unlock bootloader sucessfully, what happen?

Originally Posted by vincent_smoox

im stuck at fastboot flash boot boot.img
it keep give warning waiting for devices

instead im passing through to unlock bootloader sucessfully, what happen?

are u sure ur bootloader is unlocked?

also did the blue LED come up? that indicates fastboot mode

Attention: Xperia mini (ST15i) and Xperia mini pro (SK17i) – please do not unlock these phones. There is an issue with flashing the original kernel via Fastboot.

How about this?

Originally Posted by Caxkop

How about this?

from where is that quote? source link

Originally Posted by DooMLoRD

are u sure ur bootloader is unlocked?

also did the blue LED come up? that indicates fastboot mode

Im sure, even when im checked with fastboot devices its show nothing respons
LED blue is up

i unlocked bootloader is from fastboot too right?, thats going well, and its strange to stuck on injecting boot.img

Im checked too in service menu, theres says unlock bootloader: yes

Originally Posted by Caxkop

How about this?

Originally Posted by DooMLoRD

from where is that quote? source link

Thats from http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/
See first line there

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