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How can i make my phone "new" again?

I want to clear my phone. I will connect my phone to PC and i will delete EVERYTHING from sdcard (without pccompanion folder) then i will use flashtool with 2.3.4 .283 and root img.
Is it good method? Maybe i should leave more folders?

BeNeQ said:
I want to clear my phone. I will connect my phone to PC and i will delete EVERYTHING from sdcard (without pccompanion folder) then i will use flashtool with 2.3.4 .283 and root img.
Is it good method? Maybe i should leave more folders?
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Better use wotanserver. From there you can flash the generic firmware from the original region you're from.
Flashing with flashtool narrows you to the avaible ftf files. Most of them are generic UK...
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So i can flash with wotanclient but i want root my phone

BeNeQ said:
So i can flash with wotanclient but i want root my phone
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After flash you won't have root. But you can easily get root with the new one click method from the dev sector.
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all you have to is flash any tft coming wotan server or some people who posted
different kinds of fw singapore,uk..
and then zergrush for rooting after that clean the bloatware and your good to go..

Ok.
I will start from deleting everything without PCCompanion folder from sdcard. Then i will flash ftf from wotanserver, and for last i will use THIS rooting method.
Is it ok?

If you choose to flash via wotanserver the firmware is downloaded within the process. So you don't need an ftf file!
You pointed to the right thread for obtaining root access. Good luck! It isn't difficult...
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1 more question. What files shoul i leave on sdcard?

BeNeQ said:
1 more question. What files shoul i leave on sdcard?
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You can leave everything on it! There is no need deleting files...
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That's not true, if he wants to start clean, he would have to delete any files on his SD card that he didn't put there as well.
Android uses the SD to store a lot of system stuff and if you moved any Apps to your SD card, they would be in the .Android_Secure folder as well.

don't want to root (xperia arc s)

i have tried to root my phone but don't want

FW you are on ?
From my sexy LT15i

You need to enable USB Debuggin

y have enabled,my firmwire is 4.0.2.A.0.62

You cant root .62 yet
Flash .42 ftf IMG and then root or flash a pre-rooted .62
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Hello, I've got same problem. How can I flash my phone to have this proper soft? Is there any tutorial? Also will I lose all my settings, files, etc?

Dark Dancerr said:
Hello, I've got same problem. How can I flash my phone to have this proper soft? Is there any tutorial? Also will I lose all my settings, files, etc?
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You cant root .62
If youre on .42, rooting is easy ans you dont loose anyting. But flashing prerooted you will loose everything
From my sexy LT15i

Yeah, I know I can't root my phone now. That's why I'm asking how to change my soft to .42 and if I lose everything then.

same question i have

Dark Dancerr said:
Yeah, I know I can't root my phone now. That's why I'm asking how to change my soft to .42 and if I lose everything then.
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dogarustfn said:
same question i have
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You can downgrade with wotanserver (its free), and yes you loose everything, but you xan make some backups with pc companion
From my sexy LT15i

And the last questions. How to make backups? Will all installed apps be deleted?

Dark Dancerr said:
And the last questions. How to make backups? Will all installed apps be deleted?
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Connect your phone to pc companion and look at the thumbnail pics. One of them is backup. Never used it, but it makes backup of you contacts, messages, emails. But apps, you have to look your self, because idk
All custom apps will be deleted if you cant backup :-(
From my sexy LT15i

backups don't matter,justdowngrade the phone to 42,it's not free the wotanserver .

dogarustfn said:
backups don't matter,justdowngrade the phone to 42,it's not free the wotanserver .
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Yes it is for xperia arc
From my sexy LT15i

don't work,i press the button for 5 minutes and nothing happens,only blue light appears

It work:d,i press the wrong button now i'l flashing tool.42

downgrade ready,rooted ready

dogarustfn said:
downgrade ready,rooted ready
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is it rooted now? can you tell me what are your plans after rooting?

asderth8000 said:
is it rooted now? can you tell me what are your plans after rooting?
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i have removed some application from my telephone
here is a safe list to remove : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1326120

I'm failing to root my Arc S LT18i....
I did downgrade to 42 (tried few version described in Doom's post) but when I run runme.bat it repeating if lots of lines that it is read-only or directory can't be found. USB debugging is enabled and Unknown sources to. All win drivers installed (SE sa0102 ADB Interface Driver instaled in Control Panel). Arc S is debranded, bootlocked and not rooted.
Any suggestions? I'm proly missing something here...
Win7 x64 (tried on x86 to)
UPDATE: im instaling all stuff on VMware with WinXP so will all let you know what happens there
UPDATE2: same problem in WinXP to: No such file or directory; cannot open for write: Read-only file system...

My ZL bricked.. please help

it's been just two days since I got my new ZL
Cause: It happened when I changed 'build.prob' and saved via Root Explorer.
As soon as I saved the file, phone automatically rebooted and fell into boot loop.
I believe something is wrong with permission (for build.prob)
My ZL
does not have unlocked bootloader
thus , does not have recovery to fix permission.
ADM does not work since usb debugging was turned off
is rooted
is able to go into FASTBOOT but can't flash since it's not unlocked bootloader.
I believe it can be fixed by changing permission for 'build.prop' to 644
spent like 3 hours til 6 am here and no luck.
Is there is any method I can fix permission? recover or do factory reset?
I was following 'MUST DO' list for ZL. it happened when I tried to remove navibar.
Any comment will be appreciated.

first to get zl ftf file and using flashtool
flash over I think it will work

paullu said:
first to get zl ftf file and using flashtool
flash over I think it will work
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worked for me the same way...heads up!
uncheck "data" when flashing...keeps your files.

your bootloader does not have to be unlocked to flash stock files...
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The problem I had was the pc
I reinstalled ftf by laptop and flashtool worked nicely
Thanks everyone
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Run into same problem. So volume down+usb to PC when flash?
Thanks

Install flashtool on your pc and there is a 'driver' folder under 'flashtool'
Install the driver file select xperia z and flashtool driver.
Then launch flashtool and flash ftf file.
It will tell you how to enter flashmode.
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Unable to update Zips on my ZL

hey guys!! facing a weird problem here.. a few days back I saw the call record option on Z forum & I thought I'll give it a shot on my ZL. My phone is rooted with a locked bootloader & CWM installed. While replacing the files for call record function, as soon as I pasted it in the system folders, my phone hit a reboot. I then tried the zip file instead in CWM but it reboot ed again halfway while booting... I thought maybe the feature isn't compatible and that's why it would be rebooting like this.. But now I realise that I try to update anything then the phone behaves the same. As soon as I give RW permission to ES file explorer it reboots. The worst of all, I was trying to install the .253 OTA update & even that couldn't install and I guess it's for the same reason.. Also whenever my phone boots up, it shows the that the phone is updating.. I need to rectify this.. any inputs guys? please help!!
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no one can help on this????
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cool_sid007 said:
hey guys!! facing a weird problem here.. a few days back I saw the call record option on Z forum & I thought I'll give it a shot on my ZL. My phone is rooted with a locked bootloader & CWM installed. While replacing the files for call record function, as soon as I pasted it in the system folders, my phone hit a reboot. I then tried the zip file instead in CWM but it reboot ed again halfway while booting... I thought maybe the feature isn't compatible and that's why it would be rebooting like this.. But now I realise that I try to update anything then the phone behaves the same. As soon as I give RW permission to ES file explorer it reboots. The worst of all, I was trying to install the .253 OTA update & even that couldn't install and I guess it's for the same reason.. Also whenever my phone boots up, it shows the that the phone is updating.. I need to rectify this.. any inputs guys? please help!!
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Try repair feature in PC Companion but it may update ur phone to the latest build .253 rom (u may lost ur root). Maybe u can flash ftf file exclude kernel to maintain ur root.
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I think OTA will not work when custom recovery is installed cause the update needs to reboot to stock recovery, which is overwritten by cwm.

[XMS] [MANY FIRMWARES] Deodex & SUPERUSERMOD

DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible for you bricking your phone, applications stopping working on you phone or data wipes what may happen during the installs of these files. You are installing them at your own risk. Please make backups of the original files as I won't supply you with them.
Hi, I've deodexed the /system partition to the most recent update (at the time of writing), 15.4.A.1.9, of the Sony Xperia M SINGLE SIM.
The files have been taken from the C1904 ftf, but will work perfectly fine on the C1905 too. The deodexed files come in a neat .zip for if you have an unlocked bootloader, if you don't have an unlocked bootloader please refer to this guide on how to push the files to your device.
I have also modified the services.jar file to enable SUPERUSERMOD, just push the new file to your device and enjoy. You also need to be deodexed to use SUPERUSERMOD.
I will keep this thread updated if any new firmwares get released. Just check back after about a day and I should have them up for you.
15.4.A.0.23 Files:
Deodexed files
services.jar
15.4.A.1.9 Files:
Deodexed files
services.jar
15.4.A.1.10 Files:
Deodexed files
services.jar
I never actually stated how I made these files, for the deodexed files I used the Kamome tool (thanks for your tool @AndroPlus) and for the SUPERUSERMOD I followed the guide by @DavidMKD.

Thanks buddy!!!
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something wrong with this superusermod when i install it i lose full root access
i also had this exact same problem with the last 4.3 update

mindyabiznis said:
something wrong with this superusermod when i install it i lose full root access
i also had this exact same problem with the last 4.3 update
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Really? I haven't had a problem with SUPERUSERMOD. Can you tell me the exact steps you took to install it?

gamer649 said:
Really? I haven't had a problem with SUPERUSERMOD. Can you tell me the exact steps you took to install it?
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yeah sure, i have a hardlocked bootloader so i just pushed the services.jar file through adb but after i reboot i LOSE the ability to edit system files or mount/edit permissions using any root explorer.
ive fully deodexed following the guide using adb also.
im thinkin i should just deodex and leave out the superusermod as i actually have access to system files then

mindyabiznis said:
yeah sure, i have a hardlocked bootloader so i just pushed the services.jar file through adb but after i reboot i LOSE the ability to edit system files or mount/edit permissions using any root explorer.
ive fully deodexed following the guide using adb also.
im thinkin i should just deodex and leave out the superusermod as i actually have access to system files then
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Do you still have the superSU (or superuser) app installed? If so, can you connect to the computer and run the adb shell command followed by the SU command?

gamer649 said:
Do you still have the superSU (or superuser) app installed? If so, can you connect to the computer and run the adb shell command followed by the SU command?
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erm it seems to be working now... i have no idea why i had the problem, but ive just reflashed the latest firmware rooted, su-ed, busyboxed, fixed root, deodexed and then done the mod and it all seems to be working fine now
my phone has been an absolute nightmare though to be honest, problem after problem - locked bootloaders are a nightmare

Works as a charm
Gamer649, I flashed the zip and my phone is deoxed now
Thank you for your kindness bro :highfive::highfive:

CuriousPhysicist said:
Gamer649, I flashed the zip and my phone is deoxed now
Thank you for your kindness bro :highfive::highfive:
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How to deodxed? Should I flash the superuser mod and Deodxed in CWM?

syedafzal.shah said:
How to deodxed? Should I flash the superuser mod and Deodxed in CWM?
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gamer649 said:
The deodexed files come in a neat .zip for if you have an unlocked bootloader, if you don't have an unlocked bootloader please refer to this guide on how to push the files to your device.
I have also modified the services.jar file to enable SUPERUSERMOD, just push the new file to your device and enjoy. You also need to be deodexed to use SUPERUSERMOD.
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If you had referred to the OP you would have found that the deodexed .zip can be flashed in CWM whereas the SUPERUSERMOD has to be pushed manually.
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gamer649 said:
If you had referred to the OP you would have found that the deodexed .zip can be flashed in CWM whereas the SUPERUSERMOD has to be pushed manually.
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there is no service.jar on the zip

prejudyce said:
there is no service.jar on the zip
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Inside of the .zip there is a services.jar file. This file is the untouched version without SUPERUSERMOD enabled. The SUPERUSERMOD I have created is not in a .zip format and you will have to push it/copy it to your device manually.

Are you sure this zip for 15.4.A.1.9? im applying this patch and Sony PCC saying 15.4.A.0.23. Why? Anyone had this problem?

Hey, possible of you could make a whole system flashable from ftf? I don't have a computer to flash ftf much appreciated if you did

bassgitt said:
Are you sure this zip for 15.4.A.1.9? im applying this patch and Sony PCC saying 15.4.A.0.23. Why? Anyone had this problem?
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Yes, definitely for the 15.4.A.1.9 firmware. I downloaded the aforementioned firmware for the sole purpose of making these mods. I can only assume it is something in your build.prop why it is displaying like that. Try copying the original build.prop to your phone, setting the correct permissions and then rebooting.
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Hey, possible of you could make a whole system flashable from ftf? I don't have a computer to flash ftf much appreciated if you did
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If I can find one for an older firmware then I will. I don't wish to create one myself as I don't want to mess any of the coding up and have people bricking their phones.

gamer649 said:
Yes, definitely for the 15.4.A.1.9 firmware. I downloaded the aforementioned firmware for the sole purpose of making these mods. I can only assume it is something in your build.prop why it is displaying like that. Try copying the original build.prop to your phone, setting the correct permissions and then rebooting.
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İ think its Cwm thing i flash 15.4.A.1.9 and apply your patch with without cwm its successfully done. Thanks btw good job :good:

gamer649 said:
Yes, definitely for the 15.4.A.1.9 firmware. I downloaded the aforementioned firmware for the sole purpose of making these mods. I can only assume it is something in your build.prop why it is displaying like that. Try copying the original build.prop to your phone, setting the correct permissions and then rebooting.
If I can find one for an older firmware then I will. I don't wish to create one myself as I don't want to mess any of the coding up and have people bricking their phones.
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Okay thanks, I need the recent update that's all. If someone could extract just /system and uploaded as a zip I could make a meta inf folder and install it myself

Hi ...
Sorry for my english, but I'm Polish and I write using a translator.
I have a small problem: After replacing the services.jar file, grabbed my phone bootloop ... I tried different files - all the same ... What am I doing wrong?
Xperia M, 4.3 JB

googlownik said:
Hi ...
Sorry for my english, but I'm Polish and I write using a translator.
I have a small problem: After replacing the services.jar file, grabbed my phone bootloop ... I tried different files - all the same ... What am I doing wrong?
Xperia M, 4.3 JB
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Unfortunately this is common, have you tried pulling the battery and then restarting once it is put back in? Also, have you deodexed (or at least deleted the odex file to services.jar)? This is required, I suggest deodexing first and then replace the services.jar file.
Polish translation (used Google translate so forgive if it is inaccurate):
Niestety jest to powszechne, czy próbowałeś wyciągając baterię, a następnie ponowne uruchomienie po jego umieścić z powrotem w? Również, czy deodexed (lub przynajmniej usunięte pliki ODEX do services.jar)? Jest to konieczne, proponuję deodexing a potem zastąpić plik services.jar.

Próbowałem cały czas... Pełen root + deodex... Chciałem dodać sobie wygląd z Z2, jednak wersja, która działa (i nie potrzebuje superuser), jest niekompatybilna z Gravitybox... A do reszty potrzebuje superuser mod...
I tried all the time ... Full root + deodex ... I wanted to add the look of Z2, but the version that works (and does not need superuser), is incompatible with Gravitybox ... And the rest needs superuser mod ...