[Q]FTF Kernel for Mini Pro

[fermon]

Hi everyone, i just want to know if there are a software to convert img kernels to ftf kernels or if ftf kernels for Xperia mini pro exist, this question is because if so then we could flash any rom regardless bootloader status on our device and everyone with locked bootloader would enjoy benefits of O.C and Cool Custom ROMS just like xperia play does with its ftf kernels.
Thank you in advance.:fingers-crossed:

 

[TheScriptKitty]

Hi everyone, i just want to know if there are a software to convert img kernels to ftf kernels or if ftf kernels for Xperia mini pro exist, this question is because if so then we could flash any rom regardless bootloader status on our device and everyone with locked bootloader would enjoy benefits of O.C and Cool Custom ROMS just like xperia play does with its ftf kernels.
Thank you in advance.:fingers-crossed:

You got it all wrong. The only way to Flash a Custom Kernel is to Unlock your Bootloader first. The reason I converted .img files into .ftf files is so that people that unlocked their Bootloader via the Test Point Method and had "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No" would be able to flash Custom Kernels, because in this scenario they would not get access to Fast boot Mode but will be able to flash Unofficial Firmware via FlashTool.

I do not have the Xperia Mini Pro, so if anyone wants to test a FTF kernel for it here it is:
[SK17][Kernel][FTF]nAa-3.4.45-V03[JB]

 

[fermon]

You got it all wrong. The only way to Flash a Custom Kernel is to Unlock your Bootloader first. The reason I converted .img files into .ftf files is so that people that unlocked their Bootloader via the Test Point Method and had "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No" would be able to flash Custom Kernels, because in this scenario they would not get access to Fast boot Mode but will be able to flash Unofficial Firmware via FlashTool.

I do not have the Xperia Mini Pro, so if anyone wants to test a FTF kernel for it here it is:
[SK17][Kernel][FTF]nAa-3.4.45-V03[JB]

did you convert it or did you find it somewhere, if you convert it would you tell me how you did it?, and thank you for your work converting img to ftf for xperia because thanks to you i'm using Xperia Play Z by Mark, i tried to convert his kernel but it does not work to me (it gave me bootloop) but with his kernel converted by you i finally did it.

 

[TheScriptKitty]

did you convert it or did you find it somewhere, if you convert it would you tell me how you did it?, and thank you for your work converting img to ftf for xperia because thanks to you i'm using Xperia Play Z by Mark, i tried to convert his kernel but it does not work to me (it gave me bootloop) but with his kernel converted by you i finally did it.

I Converted it. I used the same method that's for the Xperia Play. That is why i want some one to test if it works.

EDIT:
I'll just reply here and not your PM

 

[fermon]

I tried it today and it does not work, :crying: for one moment i thought it will flash but no, i was excited with the idea to have custom kernel in locked BL sk17.
Thankyou anyway.

 

[TheScriptKitty]

I tried it today and it does not work, :crying: for one moment i thought it will flash but no, i was excited with the idea to have custom kernel in locked BL sk17.
Thankyou anyway.

@fermon

I don't think you understand the purpose of Kernels converted to FTF files. First of all Unlocking the Bootloader on any phone isn't exactlly the ability to use Fast Boot Mode but the ability to flash Unofficial Kernels(Custom Kernels),independently of being it done either with Fast Boot Mode or Flash Mode. So by Unlocking the Bootloader of a Xperia Play(Using the Test Point Method) with "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No" you get the ability to Flash Unofficial Kernels(Custom Kernel) but not the ability to use Fast Boot Mode, and so the need of Flashing a Custom Kernel via another method arises and that's where Converting Kernels into FTF files and Flashing them via Flash Mode comes into place.

Now, I am not a Developer nor an Expert in hardware, but in theory this method should at list work on all 2011 Xperia Phones. If you would be willing to try this on your Xperia Mini Pro and it ended up working. This could help a lot of people(with "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No") not only the Xperia Mini Pro but all the 2011 Xperia Phones.
So if you want to help, try Unlocking your Bootloader using the Test Point Method. I also want to say that this could be risky since it only has been tested on the Xperia Play.

 

[fermon]

@fermon

I don't think you understand the purpose of Kernels converted to FTF files. First of all Unlocking the Bootloader on any phone isn't exactlly the ability to use Fast Boot Mode but the ability to flash Unofficial Kernels(Custom Kernels),independently of being it done either with Fast Boot Mode or Flash Mode. So by Unlocking the Bootloader of a Xperia Play(Using the Test Point Method) with "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No" you get the ability to Flash Unofficial Kernels(Custom Kernel) but not the ability to use Fast Boot Mode, and so the need of Flashing a Custom Kernel via another method arises and that's where Converting Kernels into FTF files and Flashing them via Flash Mode comes into place.

Now, I am not a Developer nor an Expert in hardware, but in theory this method should at list work on all 2011 Xperia Phones. If you would be willing to try this on your Xperia Mini Pro and it ended up working. This could help a lot of people(with "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No") not only the Xperia Mini Pro but all the 2011 Xperia Phones.
So if you want to help, try Unlocking your Bootloader using the Test Point Method. I also want to say that this could be risky since it only has been tested on the Xperia Play.

I tried it doing test point before flash it in flashmode with flashtool, you know, first test point->patch semcboot->flash ftf with flashtool in flashmode. I saw in a post a method to "be able to use" fastboot on sk17, since is my mother in law's phone this method is not suitable, so i'll try with your ftf but not in near future, maybe when i get one sk17 just for me. Talvez en las chacharas.

 

[lebigmac]

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