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Flash 3.0.1.a.0.145 -> 4.0.A.2.368 with Unlocked?

When my cousin bought his Arc he got an imported French version so we flashed Nordic 3.0.1.a.0.145 and got rid of all the french bloatware. Now I'm trying to update it to 4.0.A.2.368 but we cant use the official softwares from SonyEricsson to update. It simply says: "the phone contains modified software that cannot be updated".
The current state:
Version: Nordic 3.0.1.a.0.145
Bootloader: Unlocked by following instructions from SE's website.
Desired state:
Version: 4.0.A.2.368 (Nordic if there is any?)
Root is not required. Perfer to use official Rom or close to it.

Read the namaste guide, although if you don't need root you just needed the flashtool.
Sent from my Glowing Arc

XperienceD said:
Read the namaste guide, although if you don't need root you just needed the flashtool.
Sent from my Glowing Arc
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Thanks for replying. The bootloader has been unlocked. Do you happen to know if I have to relock it (there is a thread on how to do this) or can I skip this step and just flash directly?

radx said:
Thanks for replying. The bootloader has been unlocked. Do you happen to know if I have to relock it (there is a thread on how to do this) or can I skip this step and just flash directly?
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Just flash direct, but remember you won't be able to update OTA unless you relock first.

XperienceD said:
Just flash direct, but remember you won't be able to update OTA unless you relock first.
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Ok, thanks for confirming. Will give it a swing!

Rooting stock 6.1.A.2.55 with locked bootloader

I found out new method of rooting 6.1.A.55. For me this method was easier than rooting .50 with bin4ry method and instaling prerooted .55 with cwm.
As always: MAKE BACKUP of Your data
I`m not responsible for bricking Your XPX
Thanx to: Bin4ry for his rooting method
You will need:
newest flashtool
LT26i_6.1.A.2.50_1257-5499_WORLD.ftf from jvsykes
LT26i 6.1.A.2.55 SG Generic (1257-6921).ftf from xdafileserver.nl
attached zip
BASICS about phones by DooMLoRD There also are links to guides to flashtool
Method:
1. Flash (with flashtool) LT26i 6.1.A.2.55 SG Generic (1257-6921) (no need to wipe data)
2. Let it boot, turn on data debugging.
3. Flash LT26i_6.1.A.2.50_1257-5499_WORLD EXCLUDING system.sin. (how to use flashtool:
4. launch Root_XpS.bat (from my zip)
5. turn on your phone and connect it to PC
6. After second reboot completes check for supersu in app list. if is missing - redo from step 4.
7. Flash (with flashtool) LT26i 6.1.A.2.55 SG Generic (1257-6921).ftf EXCLUDING system.sin. (no need to wipe data)
8. enjoy

Thanks , and i hope that will be helpfull for the guys have Locked Bootloader.​

can you provide all the tools and flash file links

Sorta tempted to do this, but tbh .55 doesnt really seem to provide anything much new so I think I'll wait.

can i use .50 italian firmware right? anyone please can explain step by step? like turn off the phone...connect cable...etc

I`ve added links to my 1st post. I don`t think, that pasting whole guide from DooMLoRD`s post is necessary

Didn't work for me. It says it can't write files. Read only...

I will give it a try

chefnoob said:
Didn't work for me. It says it can't write files. Read only...
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same here, please fix that

Anyone confirm this working?

this method doesn't work for me either

Hi i just used the usual method for rooting
after i can update my phone OTA i flashed back
to 50 , root then update to 55 & still rooting
i hope it'll help

nuts70 said:
Hi i just used the usual method for rooting
after i can update my phone OTA i flashed back
to 50 , root then update to 55 & still rooting
i hope it'll help
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could you tell me which customization number you have? from /system/build.prop

Is it LT26i 1257-7770
Saudi Arabic all the lanuages
Found in S development very stable
Sent from my LT26i using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2

OTA is depending on my carrier, yes?
I changed customization to 1257-7770 on .50 and phone didn't find any update.

[FTF] Xperia ZL (C6506) 4.2.2 - 10.3.1.A.2.67 - Generic US

Here is the FTF for the C6506. Flashed it on my own ZL so I'm sure it works.
Part 1: http://d-h.st/CQG
Part 2: http://d-h.st/0J7
Enjoy!

Thanks

Crash338,
I just want to be clear on the steps for rooting with the files you provided:
open FlashTool and flash the part 1 file
now once flashing is done reboot device and connect to PC in usb debuggin mode
CLOSE FLASHTOOL <<< VVVIMP STEP
extract the file DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip to root directory on c:\
execute runme_ file corresponding to your OS on desktop PC, this will execute a SPECIAL version of easy rooting toolkit <<< VVVIMP STEP
after rooting is over the device will restart
you can verify if device is rooted by checking for SuperSU app (it is the newest version)
once thats done now power down device and open FlashTool again
now flash part 2 file
thats it after flashing is done just disconnect and power on device and enjoy rooted phone!

!!! Please don't flash part1 on its own !!!
(Probably can't, anyways, but don't try =p)
We flash .ftf files. The OP could not post the file directly, due to size limitations on the fileserver. Please download the 2 parts, then *decompress* using, for example, 7-Zip (www.7zip.org)
You will get 1 large .ftf file.
Then flash via flashtool, etc.
Cheers
Edit: typos

Thank you for clearing that up. Next question is what is the second file I flash? According to doomlord's "how to" you have to flash a second file
Edit: my problem was I was using wrong flashtool. I went to sony website and dl their flashtool which kept asking me to ul bl. Now I have a new question as I figured this out but still didn't get root. Did you flash the whole file or did you just check the kernal box during flashing. I checked the kernal only box and got no root. Was afraid of losing data

Hello,
The instructions from the thread below should be pretty self-explanatory.
link here
The idea: old kernel has exploit, but newer ones closed the exploit.
Fortunately, even on locked bootloader, can re-flash older kernel only.. get root.. then re-flash new kernel, and keep the root.
To be clear:
- flash full new ROM (which includes new, no exploit kernel)
- flash old kernel only
- get root
- re-flash new kernel only
(Note: my terminology may be off; the gist shoukd be ok)
Edit: typos, clarification

Thank you, I think I may have done it backwards and flashed all BUT the kernal. DOH!

Woah, didn't check the forum in a little while, thx for clearing up everything spamam1 :good:

Performed tonight and all is as it should be. Thanks for the help

anyone know where to find .423 kernal for 6506?

Optilicious said:
anyone know where to find .423 kernal for 6506?
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Here is the thread for the full 423 FTF.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332539
I'm assuming you are trying to root your phone so just unselect everything apart from the kernel when flashing.

[SS/DS]Upgrade/Restore/UnlockBL/Root(Tested on Dual)

Hello guys, I just want to share the steps on how my Xperia M[dual] is rooted and has its bootloader unlocked for about 2weeks dating to this post. I updated my XM to 4.3 and missed the benefits of a rooted android so I found a way to root it(During that time rooting on locked BL was still impossible).But upon searching methods and asking people on how to. I discovered a way on how to root my phone and unlock my bootloader and learned something that will make you feel confident on tinkering with your device.
So basically, Im not pertaining on rooting on this thread but upon reading the steps you might learn something that I also learned
This is for those Xperia M users who upgraded to 4.3 who wants to:
Downgrade to 4.1/4.2 and UnlockBootloader
Root their XM[Unlocked Bootloader][Dual]
Create Firmwares from their own country.
Also to create backups
First. let's assume you are in 4.3(locked bootloader)and doesnt know anything about FTF's and backups and willing to do anything just to install apps that requires root permissions. Just like me
Here are the steps.
1.Make your own 4.3 FTF file from SUS. The FTF from here is for your own country
Here's the guide on how to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/general/guide-how-make-ftf-stock-firmware-sus-t2075736​
2.Flash a FTF file with lower android version. You can search the appropriate FTF file for your device in Xperia M android development.
Here's the guide on how to:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697277​Step 3 will be focusing on unlocking your bootloader. You can read it (if you want to root) or just skip it (if you're only concerned on backups) and proceed to other steps
3.Root your phone while running in 4.2.2 android version and unlock your bootloader.
Search the forum on how to root 4.2.2/4.1 you need to be rooted to unlock your bootloader. Here's the guide for unlocking BL:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484622​Note: Don't install any kernel for now just stick to stock kernel to avoid issues because we will be upgrading back to 4.3. If you read step 1 you definitely have your own FTF backup :highfive:​
4.Flash the FTF file from step 1 and now youre back to 4.3 with UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER, TA-BACKUP, 4.2.2 &4.3 FIRMWARE :highfive:
5.Optional StepThis method is strictly for XM Dual users only, because the kernel in the link provided here is the stock kernel xm dual 4.3 with CWM integration. For XM single users just search you own stock kernel with CWM if you want CWM
Follow the last 2 steps provided here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51559161&postcount=30​
By now you have the knowledge on how to fix your own device. Example: If you got bootloop by flashing tweaks or kernels you can just flash your own FTF file to have a fresh start again. :victory:
Proof that I did this also. This is a private conversation of me and ansebovi
ansebovi said:
Tommienots said:
So ill summarize all you told me so i can proceed
my current phone version android 4.3
1. Make my own FTF file in this current version.
2. Flash FTF file with android os running 4.2.2
3. Root while in 4.2.2
4. Back up TA partition
5. Unlock Bootloader
6. Flash the ftf file from step 1
7. proceed with the steps in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51559161&postcount=30
upon completing these steps, am I rooted now running 4.3?
thats what i understood. correct me if im wrong.
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yep..:good:
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That's it have a good day
CREDITS:
ansebovi
Deadmask
shiromau
Bonoboo

There are already threads on all of these things. There is no need for this one
Sent from my C2004 using xda app-developers app

paper13579 said:
There are already threads on all of these things. There is no need for this one
Sent from my C2004 using xda app-developers app
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Im just sharing the method I used in rooting my phone. :angel:

how to root 10.4.1.B.0.101

hey guys,
does anybody know howto root 10.4.1.b.0.101 an xperia zl?

You need to go back to 4.2.2 and then use a method like this unfortunately:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51612704&postcount=12
I think it's also possible to do it without unlocking/relocking bootloader using NUT's method but I haven't seen it confirmed.

I can confirm you can do it without unlocking/relocking bootloader because that is exactly what I did.
I followed the steps in my post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52411661&postcount=23
One other step was to go to the external sd card and delete or rename xzdr.prop file and allow XZDualRecovery to recreate it by rebooting.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52436283&postcount=28

Bobomo said:
I can confirm you can do it without unlocking/relocking bootloader because that is exactly what I did.
I followed the steps in my post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52411661&postcount=23
One other step was to go to the external sd card and delete or rename xzdr.prop file and allow XZDualRecovery to recreate it by rebooting.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52436283&postcount=28
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Ye if someone would make a guide for this with working links that would be great

DoubleYouPee said:
Ye if someone would make a guide for this with working links that would be great
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You'll have to do some reading but here you go.
1. Use flashtool to return to stock 10.3.A.0.423
Go to flashtool.net (site is down right now, maybe you'll have to find it somewhere else)
Link to 423 FTF for 6506: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332539. If you're on a different model, you'll have to search the development forum for the right one.
2. Root using Doomlord's tool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332407
2a. (Backup TA just to be safe)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
3. Flash Nut's dual recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288118
4. Flash the ZIP file provided in this thread
5. Flash the stripped FTF using Flashtool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2722894