* Flash X1 without PC - Micro SD Method *

jackleung · Nov 14, 2008

This is useful if you load a bad image and cannot make an activesync connection for RUU flashing method.
This method works for any 6.1 and 6.5, and even radio rom.

*** Some Kingston brand may have problem to use SD method, no solution other than use RUU method ***

0. Make sure x1 is hard-spl first
1. Make sure yr micro-sd is formatted w/ fat-32
2. rename the image file (normally "ruu_signed.nbh") to Kovsimg.nbh, copy that to the micro-sd, and put that it yr X1
3. Make sure X1 is disconnect to your PC to avoid goes to serial mode (AC power source is OK)
4. Bring x1 to boot-loader mode by turning off the x1 completely. Hold the "volume down" button on the right, and hold the power on button until you see the tri-color screen.
5. Then follow the on-screen instruction

xmoo · Nov 14, 2008

Thx, always using this system.

tnyynt · Nov 17, 2008

Sticky

Sticked this one!

Edit By Badwolve1: Unstickyed due to lack of posting, but reference in the X1 Thread (Here)

inuka · Nov 19, 2008

I am newbie in Windows Mobile system.
Please somebody tell me, what is SPL, and hard spL?

xmoo · Nov 19, 2008

inuka said:
I am newbie in Windows Mobile system.
Please somebody tell me, what is SPL, and hard spL?

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=SPL Questions?
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HardSPL

hysf · Nov 21, 2008

I used this method on my X1 but it keep saying " no image files " then go to serial , any solutions? thx

songao · Nov 21, 2008

hysf said:
I used this method on my X1 but it keep saying " no image files " then go to serial , any solutions? thx

I've got the same proplem. Any suggestion?

Thanks!

hysf · Nov 21, 2008

I've got it working now, just d/l all the files here and follow the instructions

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2906948

Cheers!

jsbutran · Nov 21, 2008

jackleung said:
This is useful if you load a bad image and cannot make an activesync connection for RUU flashing method.

0. Make sure x1 is hard-spl first
1. Make sure yr micro-sd is formatted w/ fat-32
2. rename the image file (normally "ruu_signed.nbh") to Kovsimg.nbh, copy that to the micro-sd, and put that it yr X1
3. Bring x1 to boot-loader mode by turning off the x1 completely. Hold the "volume down" button on the right, and hold the power on button until you see the tri-color screen.
4. Then follow the on-screen instruction

How do you format the micro-sd, can we use the card slot provided in laptops, becoause no adapter comes with the set

xmoo · Nov 23, 2008

songao said:
I've got the same proplem. Any suggestion?

Thanks!

This could be a problem with you're ROM language.

My xperia was english, so had no problem. 2 Dutch xperia's had this problem.
Just flashed SPL first, then flashed the english rom. And now the sd card method works on the 2 dutch xperia's.

nugift · Nov 24, 2008

hysf said:
I used this method on my X1 but it keep saying " no image files " then go to serial , any solutions? thx

xmoo said:
This could be a problem with you're ROM language.

My xperia was english, so had no problem. 2 Dutch xperia's had this problem.
Just flashed SPL first, then flashed the english rom. And now the sd card method works on the 2 dutch xperia's.

I also got the same problem when using the rom from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2392404&postcount=1 but the flash of microSD method ran pretty well with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=431218&page=6

spr33 · Dec 9, 2008

Does the device automatically reboot after it's installed? I just used this method and the device currently says:

'KOVSIMG.nbh - OK
OS - OK

Update Complete
UPDATE SUCESS'

It hasn't done anything since.

guru_fordy · Dec 9, 2008

spr33 you take the battery out, put it back in and switch on

blackax · Dec 10, 2008

I'm having a few problems, I have the HardSPL installed but when i load the rom image on the sd card and reboot the bootloader shows a message of "no image found". Is there something im doing wrong? The sd card is formatted to fat32 and it only has the images on it

n4v1n · Dec 11, 2008

blackax said:
I'm having a few problems, I have the HardSPL installed but when i load the rom image on the sd card and reboot the bootloader shows a message of "no image found". Is there something im doing wrong? The sd card is formatted to fat32 and it only has the images on it

I was having the same problem as you, I tried everything finally I just used the kovsky RUU and used the pc update tool with it. it worked great. just make sure you take your sd card out before you do it or it will keep trying to search the card and say no image.

damiankca · Dec 30, 2008

Problem X1 rom chang on english

I can't change rom on my X1 i have formated card on FAT32 my file name is ruu_signed.nbh i chnge the name on "Kovsimg.nbh" my device is set to tri color bar and on the screen i have Loading... and nothing else
can you help me ????

Ctrl+A · Jan 1, 2009

It works, I'm free and thank you

After weeks and weeks aof reading, reading, reading, making copious notes so that I had the process sorted from start to finish, I decided to bite the bullet tonight, yes, New Years Eve (well it is my new X1 after all

).
OliNex Hard SPL worked a charm, then during the micro SD method, the dreaded "no image file" message appears. RATS!
Numerous FAT32 processes, different ROMS and still the same message.
Tried the cable version using RUU and viola, I now sport the fantastic Touch IT v2.2 and NO VODAFONE

I would like to thank the more senior members for their cutting comments to witless noobs that made me read, search and read again.
Also to itje for his great ROM - have only just had a cursory scan so far as only just finihsed synch, and running like a dream. Donation certainly coming your way!

HAPPY NEW YEAR ONE AND ALL at XDA Developers from a very happy revitalised X1 owner!

Ctrl+A · Jan 3, 2009

ROM replacement

Moved original message to correct thread ...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=445818&page=42

Has anyone more of an idea why the SD card method is causing so many to come up with the "No image file" message" ?
The USB version works for me, just would like to know the reason for error message - in case need to use it one day

gtrab · Jan 8, 2009

BIG QUESTION:

Why some people can't flash from microSD card ??

I had the same issue
After a lot of trial and error, testing and testing, I arrived to this conclusion:

IMPOSSIBLE TO FLASH WITH microSD METHOD
(Nothing happens, "serial" message or "No image found" message popped up)

a) When I used an incorrect format (other than FAT32) on any brand card
b) With two Kingston cards

properly formatted

I have successfuly flashed my X1 with unbranded cards and sandisk cards,
but after many attempts and format variants I NEVER achieved a successful flashing with kingston cards

Interesting...

epeter71 · Jan 11, 2009

Hi guys! i tried 2 flash my x1 ending in f***d up device.
I did the following:
1) running the hard_spl. The flashing started and at about 50% it stopped went back to the stripes screen telling me file not found...serial....all the things you guys described in the forum.
2) I created a card with a Kovsimg.nbh and restarted the device. Result was the same: File not found!!! but i did all like in the tutorial.
3) I tried again with hard_spl: First I got an Error 282 then 262. The device changes from stripes to grey screen the bar shows 0% ......thats all.

any suggestions??????????????????

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