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[Guide] How To Install / Flash Custom Roms Step by Step | Noobs Easy Way | Xperia S

Complete Beginners Guide To Flash Custom ROM on Xperia S | 2011 Devices
This Guide Is Made Easier To Understand The Basics To Install / Flash Custom ROM (Specifically On Xperia Phones). You will not need to go to any annoying links and go on reading lengthy descriptions everything required is provided here. :victory:
Everything is Step By Step.
Just Follow Them And Everything Will Work Fine
Now Lets Get Down To Business.
​
This Tutorial is Specially For
For Complete Beginners
For Newcomers to Android
For Those Who Want To Learn Flashing ROM Easy Way
People who did not had any encounters with Programming
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Thanks To All The Senior Developers For Providing Us The Knowledge In Developing Modding And Flashing And Amazing Guides Through Out XDA Forum. Without You People This Guide Would Not Have Been Complete
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This Guide Is Covered in Next 4 Posts With Every Step As Described Below.
NOTE : I Will Explain This Thread For Flashing Custom ROM Cyanogenmod 10 for Xperia S.
Link here---> https://sites.google.com/site/projectfreexperia/
You can download any Stable ROM The Procedure is Same For All.​
Step by Step Process Tree
Step 1. Rooting Xperia S​Step 2. Unlocking Bootloader​Step 3. Installing CWM Recovery​Step 4. Flashing A Custom ROM​Step 5. That's it! You will Have The Custom Rom Running.​
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Step 1 : Rooting Your Xperia S
Step 1 : Rooting Your Xperia S
This is done by Using A Root Tool Provided by Our Senior Developer @Bin4ry. Please Press His Thanks Button For Helping Out For The Amazing TooL!
Just Download The Tool By Clicking Here : Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v30
For Xperia S 2.55 Firmware look in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=39498268
But Don't Start Running The Tool Yet. Before That you need to Do A Couple Of Things, :angel:
Before Rooting What You Need?
1.) Install Your Phones Software Driver, ---> PC Companion Will Do The Job Just Connect The Phone And Check If It Detects!
2.) Activate USB Debugging, Setting ---> Developer Options
3.) Activate Unknown Sources, Setting ---> Security
4.) Connect Your Phone via USB
5.) Confirm That Your Device Is Connected Properly In Device Manager.
Only Then,
6.) Proceed With Rooting Tool Kit.
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How To Use It?
1.) Download Attached File.
2.) Extract it Using Winrar
3.) Double click the RunMe.bat and follow instructions!
Xperia phones with "older" firmware = Normal mode
Sony Tablet and similar = Special mode
Xperia phones with JB Firmare = Mode 3 (Goroh_kun mode)
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Complete Video Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EpkrCq1gfM
Just Follow The On Screen Instructions. (Its really easy like installing a game :laugh
After The Software Finishes Its Work! Your Phone Must BE Rooted By Now!

Step 2 : Unlocking Bootloader on Xperia S
Step 2 : Unlocking Bootloader on Xperia S
Procedure To Unlock Bootloader of Sony Xperia S LT26i :
1.) Installation of Fastboot USB Drivers (Xperia S)​2.) Unlocking Bootloader of Xperia S​
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Now, We Will Unlock The Bootloader,
Why to Unlock Bootloader?
1.) You can flash custom ROMs/Kernels
2.) You don't need to worry if the new firmware can be rooted or not as with unlocked bootloader u can always ROOT Your device
[ Before We Begin Unlocking Bootloader ]
Get the IMEI code for ur device: type *#06# in phone dialer to find it out, note only the digits (no dashes)
Make Sure The Fastboot Drivers Are Installed.
Make sure u have a windows PC with USB cable to connect the phone
Power down ur phone and keeping the Volume Up button pressed connect the USB cable to PC this will trigger FASTBOOT mode and windows
Will start driver installation, extract the above package and point the driver install to that location (usb_driver) folder
Once drivers are installed just disconnect cable and power on device.
[ How to Unlock ] (Official Way)
Video Link ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRH3pC7MhEA
For better understanding, I highly recommend you to watch the above video along with the instructions below:
1.) Download ‘Fastboot Drivers And Pacakges File For Xperia S’ file from → Here
2.) Extract the file you downloaded above on your PC. You’ll get the following three files:
drivers.zip
fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.zip
3.) Go to: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and read everything!
This will open a web page in your default browser. Scroll to the bottom of the Instructions on the page and you’ll see a link like “Continue”, click on it.
In the pop-up window click “Yes, I’m sure” and then in the next window click on both the checkboxes, and then click “I accept”.
4.) Now insert the details as per the instructions:
First 14 digits of your IMEI No. Do NOT enter the last digit (15th) in the box. To know your IMEI No. dial *#06# on your Xperia Arc.
Your Name
Your Email Address
Click Submit.
5.) You’ll get a KEY to unlock boot loader. Write it down somewhere you can remember, it will be used later.
6.) Switch off your phone.
7.) Now extract the “fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.zip” file you got in Step 2.2.
8.) Pick up your phone (it must be switched off) and hold the “Menu” button (the key at the bottom right of your phone), now while holding the “Menu” button connect your phone to your PC with an USB cable.
9.) Once connected — the LED light near the phone’s USB plug will turn blue. If it doesn’t — repeat the Step 8.
10.) Now to install the drivers do the following:
Extract the “drivers.zip” file you got in Step 2.1
Open “Device Manager” on your PC and look for “S1Boot Fastboot” under the head “Other devices”
Right-click on “S1Boot Fastboot” and select “Update Driver Software…”
Now select “Browse my computer for driver software” and select the folder where you’ve extracted all the three files you got in Step 2. Once done — click Ok.
Now click Next (Make sure you’ve ticked the “Include subfolders” checkbox).
If you see any Windows security warning box, don’t worry . Just select “Install this driver software anyway”
Wait for “Windows has successfully updated your driver software” message to appear on your screen. Now click Close.
11.) Open the “fastboot” folder from the file we extracted in Step 7.
12.) Now hold Shift and press mouse right click (Shift + Mouse Right Click) anywhere on the empty white space inside the “fastboot” folder. And then select “Open command window here” from the context menu.
13.) Now in the command prompt window type/paste the following:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version​
14.) It should return a value like “0.3”. This ensures that your device is correctly connected.
15.) Now type/paste the following line in the command prompt window:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY​
IMPORTANT! Replace the word “KEY” from the above line with the KEY that you received in Step 5. Then Hit Enter.
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16.) Now wait for the process to complete. Command prompt will show a “Finished” message when it will be completed.
17.)Once it’s done, disconnect the USB cable from your phone and switch it ON.
18.)Your phone’s boot loader should now be Unlocked.
(The above videos and some steps are for Xperia 2011 devices, but most the steps are same for Xperia S/P/U/Sola)
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Step 3 : Installing ClockWorkMod Recovery With RoceoverX
Step 3 : Installing ClockWorkMod Recovery With RoceoverX
We Will Install Recovery Using RecoverX Software.
Download The Software from Here ----> RecoverX v1.6.8.0
You just have to select your device and the recovery, click "Install" and RecoverX does the rest !!! It's that simple!!
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Step 4 : Flashing ROM
Step 4 : Flashing ROM
Assuming you have already downloaded your required file, let’s proceed.
ROM Flashing
1.) Copy Paste update on Phone
Copy update- copy update-xxx-xxx-xxx.zip coresponding to your device to sdcard
Copy GAPPS. Download Link [Here]
2.) Flash CM kernel
Set USB Debugging On from Settings - Developer Options.
Connect the phone to the PC.
Click 1 - Click the Lightning icon.
Select 2 - Select the Fastboot Mode.
Click 3 - Click Ok.
Click 4 - Select Reboot Into Fastboot Via Adb and wait for the phone to go into fastboot mode. (Blue led).
Click 5 - Select Reboot Into Fastboot Via Fastboot and wait for the phone to go into fastboot mode. (Blue led).
Click 6 and 7 - Select the boot.img (Extract The boot.img file from zip)
Click 8 - Reboot phone. After reboot, the phone will be in recovery mode.​
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3.) Boot into Recovery
While FXP logo is displayed (and lights are lit) press several times volume up to enter CWM (recovery)
4.) Flash ROM
To update main rom select
Install zip from sdcard
Choose zip from sdcard
Select your update (copied at step 2)
To flash gapps redo steps a-c and select gapps package
Use gapps version designed for your android version !!! Link ---> Here, Gapps
5.Wipe device
Whip Cache
Whip Dalvik Cache (Advanced Option)
Cache Partition
If after boot you experience ForceClose then is recomended to reboot to recovery and wipe device​
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6.) Partition format
7.) Reboot and Enjoy :victory:
Troubleshooting
If you experience a bootloop (phone constantly reboots and reboots on the boot screen) or a soft brick (powering on the phone shows an orange triangle with a phone and computer), don’t be afraid. XDA to the rescue!
For a bootloop:
Take out the battery.
Wait for 3 min.
Put the battery in. Do NOT power on the phone.
Keep pressing Volume Up + Home simultaneously and press the power button to turn on the device.
Once the phone shows the model number screen, leave the buttons.
Your phone will boot into recovery.
Select “Wipe data/ Factory reset”. (Volume Up for going up and Volume down to go down)
After the reset is done, select “Reboot system now”.
The phone will reboot and you should be all fine.
For a soft brick:
You probably flashed some faulty firmware or firmware not meant for your device.
The File You Downloaded Must Be Incomplete.
Download the correct firmware and flash again.

woa! really great thread!
thnx for this step by step tutorial.. this really will help me and other begginers here in xperia forum..

there's some mistake in your guide:
first, you can't root last xperia s rom version with Bin4ry root tool
it would be better to link the main thread which then will lead people to the right place
then, i think that instead of using recoverX to install CWM, it would be better to flash advanced stock kernel (and then TWRP if you like)
and you don't need to flash FXP kernel before flashing rom
last but not least... i think that this thread would be better sitting in general section (instead of the android development one)

mirhl said:
there's some mistake in your guide:
first, you can't root last xperia s rom version with Bin4ry root tool
it would be better to link the main thread which then will lead people to the right place
then, i think that instead of using recoverX to install CWM, it would be better to flash advanced stock kernel (and then TWRP if you like)
and you don't need to flash FXP kernel before flashing rom
last but not least... i think that this thread would be better sitting in general section (instead of the android development one)
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Thank You! I'd do the same..
And about the Last .55 Version I'd update the thread.
Next for the Advanced kernal.. Its true! but for beginners understanding CWM forms a very good base.
There were some issues with TWRP while providing null value in moving from CM10 to OPEN SEMC
So prefered CWM

[Guide] How To Install / Flash Custom Roms Step by Step | Noobs Easy Way | Xperia S

Complete Beginners Guide To Flash Custom ROM on Xperia S | 2011 Devices
This Guide Is Made Easier To Understand The Basics To Install / Flash Custom ROM (Specifically On Xperia Phones). You will not need to go to any annoying links and go on reading lengthy descriptions everything required is provided here. :victory:
Everything is Step By Step.
Just Follow Them And Everything Will Work Fine
Now Lets Get Down To Business.
​
This Tutorial is Specially For
For Complete Beginners
For Newcomers to Android
For Those Who Want To Learn Flashing ROM Easy Way
People who did not had any encounters with Programming
Click to expand...
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Thanks To All The Senior Developers For Providing Us The Knowledge In Developing Modding And Flashing And Amazing Guides Through Out XDA Forum. Without You People This Guide Would Not Have Been Complete
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This Guide Is Covered in Next 4 Posts With Every Step As Described Below.
NOTE : I Will Explain This Thread For Flashing Custom ROM Cyanogenmod 10 for Xperia S.
Link here---> https://sites.google.com/site/projectfreexperia/
You can download any Stable ROM The Procedure is Same For All.​
Step by Step Process Tree
Step 1. Rooting Xperia S​Step 2. Unlocking Bootloader​Step 3. Installing CWM Recovery​Step 4. Flashing A Custom ROM​Step 5. That's it! You will Have The Custom Rom Running.​
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Step 1 : Rooting Your Xperia S
Step 1 : Rooting Your Xperia S
This is done by Using A Root Tool Provided by Our Senior Developer @Bin4ry. Please Press His Thanks Button For Helping Out For The Amazing TooL!
Just Download The Tool By Clicking Here : Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v30
For Xperia S 2.55 Firmware look in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=39498268
But Don't Start Running The Tool Yet. Before That you need to Do A Couple Of Things, :angel:
Before Rooting What You Need?
1.) Install Your Phones Software Driver, ---> PC Companion Will Do The Job Just Connect The Phone And Check If It Detects!
2.) Activate USB Debugging, Setting ---> Developer Options
3.) Activate Unknown Sources, Setting ---> Security
4.) Connect Your Phone via USB
5.) Confirm That Your Device Is Connected Properly In Device Manager.
Only Then,
6.) Proceed With Rooting Tool Kit.
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How To Use It?
1.) Download Attached File.
2.) Extract it Using Winrar
3.) Double click the RunMe.bat and follow instructions!
Xperia phones with "older" firmware = Normal mode
Sony Tablet and similar = Special mode
Xperia phones with JB Firmare = Mode 3 (Goroh_kun mode)
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Complete Video Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EpkrCq1gfM
Just Follow The On Screen Instructions. (Its really easy like installing a game :laugh
After The Software Finishes Its Work! Your Phone Must BE Rooted By Now!

Step 2 : Unlocking Bootloader on Xperia S
Step 2 : Unlocking Bootloader on Xperia S
Procedure To Unlock Bootloader of Sony Xperia S LT26i :
1.) Installation of Fastboot USB Drivers (Xperia S)​2.) Unlocking Bootloader of Xperia S​
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Now, We Will Unlock The Bootloader,
Why to Unlock Bootloader?
1.) You can flash custom ROMs/Kernels
2.) You don't need to worry if the new firmware can be rooted or not as with unlocked bootloader u can always ROOT Your device
[ Before We Begin Unlocking Bootloader ]
Get the IMEI code for ur device: type *#06# in phone dialer to find it out, note only the digits (no dashes)
Make Sure The Fastboot Drivers Are Installed.
Make sure u have a windows PC with USB cable to connect the phone
Power down ur phone and keeping the Volume Up button pressed connect the USB cable to PC this will trigger FASTBOOT mode and windows
Will start driver installation, extract the above package and point the driver install to that location (usb_driver) folder
Once drivers are installed just disconnect cable and power on device.
[ How to Unlock ] (Official Way)
Video Link ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRH3pC7MhEA
For better understanding, I highly recommend you to watch the above video along with the instructions below:
1.) Download ‘Fastboot Drivers And Pacakges File For Xperia S’ file from → Here
2.) Extract the file you downloaded above on your PC. You’ll get the following three files:
drivers.zip
fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.zip
3.) Go to: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and read everything!
This will open a web page in your default browser. Scroll to the bottom of the Instructions on the page and you’ll see a link like “Continue”, click on it.
In the pop-up window click “Yes, I’m sure” and then in the next window click on both the checkboxes, and then click “I accept”.
4.) Now insert the details as per the instructions:
First 14 digits of your IMEI No. Do NOT enter the last digit (15th) in the box. To know your IMEI No. dial *#06# on your Xperia Arc.
Your Name
Your Email Address
Click Submit.
5.) You’ll get a KEY to unlock boot loader. Write it down somewhere you can remember, it will be used later.
6.) Switch off your phone.
7.) Now extract the “fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.zip” file you got in Step 2.2.
8.) Pick up your phone (it must be switched off) and hold the “Menu” button (the key at the bottom right of your phone), now while holding the “Menu” button connect your phone to your PC with an USB cable.
9.) Once connected — the LED light near the phone’s USB plug will turn blue. If it doesn’t — repeat the Step 8.
10.) Now to install the drivers do the following:
Extract the “drivers.zip” file you got in Step 2.1
Open “Device Manager” on your PC and look for “S1Boot Fastboot” under the head “Other devices”
Right-click on “S1Boot Fastboot” and select “Update Driver Software…”
Now select “Browse my computer for driver software” and select the folder where you’ve extracted all the three files you got in Step 2. Once done — click Ok.
Now click Next (Make sure you’ve ticked the “Include subfolders” checkbox).
If you see any Windows security warning box, don’t worry . Just select “Install this driver software anyway”
Wait for “Windows has successfully updated your driver software” message to appear on your screen. Now click Close.
11.) Open the “fastboot” folder from the file we extracted in Step 7.
12.) Now hold Shift and press mouse right click (Shift + Mouse Right Click) anywhere on the empty white space inside the “fastboot” folder. And then select “Open command window here” from the context menu.
13.) Now in the command prompt window type/paste the following:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version​
14.) It should return a value like “0.3”. This ensures that your device is correctly connected.
15.) Now type/paste the following line in the command prompt window:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY​
IMPORTANT! Replace the word “KEY” from the above line with the KEY that you received in Step 5. Then Hit Enter.
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16.) Now wait for the process to complete. Command prompt will show a “Finished” message when it will be completed.
17.)Once it’s done, disconnect the USB cable from your phone and switch it ON.
18.)Your phone’s boot loader should now be Unlocked.
(The above videos and some steps are for Xperia 2011 devices, but most the steps are same for Xperia S/P/U/Sola)
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Step 3 : Installing ClockWorkMod Recovery With RoceoverX
Step 3 : Installing ClockWorkMod Recovery With RoceoverX
We Will Install Recovery Using RecoverX Software.
Download The Software from Here ----> RecoverX v1.6.8.0
You just have to select your device and the recovery, click "Install" and RecoverX does the rest !!! It's that simple!!
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Step 4 : Flashing ROM
Step 4 : Flashing ROM
Assuming you have already downloaded your required file, let’s proceed.
ROM Flashing
1.) Copy Paste update on Phone
Copy update- copy update-xxx-xxx-xxx.zip coresponding to your device to sdcard
Copy GAPPS. Download Link [Here]
2.) Flash CM kernel
Set USB Debugging On from Settings - Developer Options.
Connect the phone to the PC.
Click 1 - Click the Lightning icon.
Select 2 - Select the Fastboot Mode.
Click 3 - Click Ok.
Click 4 - Select Reboot Into Fastboot Via Adb and wait for the phone to go into fastboot mode. (Blue led).
Click 5 - Select Reboot Into Fastboot Via Fastboot and wait for the phone to go into fastboot mode. (Blue led).
Click 6 and 7 - Select the boot.img (Extract The boot.img file from zip)
Click 8 - Reboot phone. After reboot, the phone will be in recovery mode.​
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3.) Boot into Recovery
While FXP logo is displayed (and lights are lit) press several times volume up to enter CWM (recovery)
4.) Flash ROM
To update main rom select
Install zip from sdcard
Choose zip from sdcard
Select your update (copied at step 2)
To flash gapps redo steps a-c and select gapps package
Use gapps version designed for your android version !!! Link ---> Here, Gapps
5.Wipe device
Whip Cache
Whip Dalvik Cache (Advanced Option)
Cache Partition
If after boot you experience ForceClose then is recomended to reboot to recovery and wipe device​
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6.) Partition format
7.) Reboot and Enjoy :victory:
Troubleshooting
If you experience a bootloop (phone constantly reboots and reboots on the boot screen) or a soft brick (powering on the phone shows an orange triangle with a phone and computer), don’t be afraid. XDA to the rescue!
For a bootloop:
Hold The Power Button And Volume Up Button
If You Hold For 3 Seconds = Soft Reset = 1 Viberation
If You Hold For 10 Seconds = Hard Reset = 3 Viberations***
Power on the Phone Again, Keep pressing Volume Up Button
Your phone will boot into recovery.
Select “Wipe data/ Factory reset”. (Volume Up for going up and Volume down to go down)
After the reset is done, select “Reboot system now”.
The phone will reboot and you should be all fine.
***Do Not Try Hard Reset Untill And Unless The Phone is Facing Major Problems,
For a soft brick:
You probably flashed some faulty firmware or firmware not meant for your device.
The File You Downloaded Must Be Incomplete.
Download the correct firmware and flash again.

Feedback And Corrections
Please Feel Free To Message Me About Any Dead Links Or Corrections​
Feedbacks Are Welcome!​​

Which is the best way to flash / install a custom ROM / gapps ? With Flashtool or through TWRP / CWM ?
I'm now on stock ROM, Xperia ZL. Do i have to wipe / factory reset / cache / Dalvik cache if i use TWRP ?
Every advice is welcome, thank you

xperia s 2013 jelly bean
I have a question for xperia s jellybean 4.1.2 , i already root it using some other easy method and i wanna know how to flash rom on to that , i have no idea how to flash a rom and i m scared if i try this something might happen so i m asking for help?:laugh:

I know its ment to be straight forward but I have become stuck...
In step 4 - "Click 6/7" when using the Xperia Flasher where do I find the boot.img i need to put on my phone?
Thanks
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chuckie987 said:
I know its ment to be straight forward but I have become stuck...
In step 4 - "Click 6/7" when using the Xperia Flasher where do I find the boot.img i need to put on my phone?
Thanks
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It would appear the ROM i downloaded didnt have a kernel.img but now i have a differant ROM and it has a boot.img so all good again!

Can i follow this method on xperia sl and also can i flash xperia s roms to xperia sl.....my boatloader is unlocked but phone isnt rooted so i guess i will skip unlock boatloader method.....which kernel should i flash for slimbean 4.3...it will be great help if someone answer these questions

Please Help
Hi, I searched a lot for the way to flash a custom rom on my Xperia S. But now halfway through, I've got a problem. My device says it does not allow to unlock bootloader, so does that mean that there is no way I can flash a custom rom on my phone? :crying:

mjk123 said:
Hi, I searched a lot for the way to flash a custom rom on my Xperia S. But now halfway through, I've got a problem. My device says it does not allow to unlock bootloader, so does that mean that there is no way I can flash a custom rom on my phone? :crying:
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You can use only Stock based ROM for locked bootloaders, not the unlocked bootloaders one.

This is very nice thread. For begginers like me in the rooting this.... loved it. i wast to ask a question
can we flash any zip file using flashtool or there are onle few specific files?

mr.sky10295 said:
This is very nice thread. For begginers like me in the rooting this.... loved it. i wast to ask a question
can we flash any zip file using flashtool or there are onle few specific files?
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You cannot flash .zip files using flashtool. You can flash only Firmwares or kernel files using flashtool.

Mirhawk said:
You cannot flash .zip files using flashtool. You can flash only Firmwares or kernel files using flashtool.
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ohh...then is there any other method to flash zips otherthan going into recovery?
i am asking because my recovery is not working. when i go into recovery, blank black screen comes up. and it gets stuck there. i waited for very long time to make sure that it is stuck

mr.sky10295 said:
ohh...then is there any other method to flash zips otherthan going into recovery?
i am asking because my recovery is not working. when i go into recovery, blank black screen comes up. and it gets stuck there. i waited for very long time to make sure that it is stuck
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Which recovery are You using? The 2.8.1.0? It doesn't work with Xperia S. Use the 2.8.0.1 version.

Mirhawk said:
Which recovery are You using? The 2.8.1.0? It doesn't work with Xperia S. Use the 2.8.0.1 version.
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Wait i will let you know the complete story.
so what happened is
first i was on CM11 for few mnths then switched to MIUIv5 for 1 month. everything was working fine
but when day before yesterday i flashed PA rom i am not able to access the recovery now (previously there was TWRP in my XS). now i can't flash any zip file
when i reboot to recovery it gets stuck on black blank screen. Even the recovery apps like twrp are not working. when i tried to install recovery through app, the app crashes.
As recovery is not working i cant even switch to other roms or any zip file.
i am totally stuck on this ROM
i asked this que on sony mobile group on FB (created by some sony fans), one of the member said "probably this is not ROM fault but the kernel fault. consider trying new kernel"

mr.sky10295 said:
Wait i will let you know the complete story.
so what happened is
first i was on CM11 for few mnths then switched to MIUIv5 for 1 month. everything was working fine
but when day before yesterday i flashed PA rom i am not able to access the recovery now (previously there was TWRP in my XS). now i can't flash any zip file
when i reboot to recovery it gets stuck on black blank screen. Even the recovery apps like twrp are not working. when i tried to install recovery through app, the app crashes.
As recovery is not working i cant even switch to other roms or any zip file.
i am totally stuck on this ROM
i asked this que on sony mobile group on FB (created by some sony fans), one of the member said "probably this is not ROM fault but the kernel fault. consider trying new kernel"
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If You are on Beta 6 of PA, it doesn't have twrp or cwm. Flash the twrp v2.8.0.1 by terminal emulator method.

Mirhawk said:
If You are on Beta 6 of PA, it doesn't have twrp or cwm. Flash the twrp v2.8.0.1 by terminal emulator method.
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i am on PA 4.6 BETA4
terminal emulator means the android app or PC's cmd?
PS: sorry giving you too much trouble by asking stupid questions. but i dont have much knowledge about this things deeply. so kindly bear me for some time.

mr.sky10295 said:
i am on PA 4.6 BETA4
terminal emulator means the android app or PC's cmd?
PS: sorry giving you too much trouble by asking stupid questions. but i dont have much knowledge about this things deeply. so kindly bear me for some time.
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Ah yes, even that one doesn't have recovery.
Unlocked bootloader is must.
You need an Android app. You can find the app here. Also, here is the page of the twrp.
What You need to do is, download the twrp from here. Rename it to fotakernel.img .
Then copy it to Your sdcard.
Then run the following commands on the terminal emulator app:
Code:
su
dd if=/sdcard/fotakernel.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
TWRP installed!

[Q] command not found

I tried installing( CWM-touch_i9082_chotu.tar.md5) and also (recovery_20120412_4.tar) in latest updated 4.2.2 but it's not working. .it says command not found please help me about that:crying::crying:

Can you explain in detail that how were you flashing these files???
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commond not found
adi160699 said:
Can you explain in detail that how were you flashing these files???
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m using window xp. for rooting i first copy superuser zip file on external sd card after that i done download mode by using volume down+ power button in my phone(after that i pull up button for continue ),after that i opened odin using as administrate after that i connect my phone to pc and it shows blue colour at up side and also shows comport 24 and after that i select pda and brows file 'CWM-touch_i9082_chotu.tar.md5'.
last it shows pass after that i remove phone and it automatically restart. after that i go to recovery mode for that i shut down my phone and press volume up + home + power at that time it shows command not found.plz help me...
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Watch "How to Root the Galaxy Grand (Safe and No Loss of Data) - Cursed4Eva.com" on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jm1ssFkEaN0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Watch this video and download the files from the video and follow all of those steps and let me know if it works!!!
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It worked for me
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patelomi said:
adi160699 said:
Can you explain in detail that how were you flashing these files???
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m using window xp. for rooting i first copy superuser zip file on external sd card after that i done download mode by using volume down+ power button in my phone(after that i pull up button for continue ),after that i opened odin using as administrate after that i connect my phone to pc and it shows blue colour at up side and also shows comport 24 and after that i select pda and brows file 'CWM-touch_i9082_chotu.tar.md5'.
last it shows pass after that i remove phone and it automatically restart. after that i go to recovery mode for that i shut down my phone and press volume up + home + power at that time it shows command not found.plz help me...
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Did it work????
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command not found
bro i used that video for rooting phone for guidance but still same problem,
i do that trick shown in video 2 or 3 times bt not able to root.. and shown same error command not found

patelomi said:
bro i used that video for rooting phone for guidance but still same problem,
i do that trick shown in video 2 or 3 times bt not able to root.. and shown same error command not found
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Try using the new 6.0.3.6 recovery, it's based on 4.2.2 bootloader so should work. The two you mentioned are both based on 4.1.2 bootloader
Thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2315529
EDIT : If it still doesn't work, uncheck the Auto Reboot option in Odin, and after you flash the tar file and it says "Pass". Take out the battery and boot into the recovery

So.. flash ur firmware again..via odin..then try to root again..
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stainless mersrsi
iceyhotguy said:
Try using the new 6.0.3.6 recovery, it's based on 4.2.2 bootloader so should work. The two you mentioned are both based on 4.1.2 bootloader
Thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2315529
EDIT : If it still doesn't work, uncheck the Auto Reboot option in Odin, and after you flash the tar file and it says "Pass". Take out the battery and boot into the recovery
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hey bro there is no (.tar) file found in attachment it found (recovery.img) how to use that????????

patelomi said:
hey bro there is no (.tar) file found in attachment it found (recovery.img) how to use that????????
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The original attachment on the thread is a tar file
Mohanshbhr said:
ClockworkMod Touch Recovery
Installation:
0. Go to Download Mode By Pressing (Volume Down +Home +Power) And Connect Your Phone To PC
1. Launch Odin v3.07
2. Browse Recovery File as PDA
3. Hit Start and Wait
4. After Installation Go To CWM By Pressing (Volume Up +Home +Power)
5. Make Sure That In Odin the Auto Reboot And F.Reset Time Checkboxes Are Selected, Uncheck The Re-Partition And Other Option
Download Link:
(Made with 4.2.2 Thailand Recovery Image, CWM Recovery Version 6.0.3.6)
Latest
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_SFFvHY6sAFRllBQTQ1RzY2am8/edit?usp=sharing
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The img file is in the flashable zip, that's for upgrading from an existing custom recovery

.img
iceyhotguy said:
The original attachment on the thread is a tar file
The img file is in the flashable zip, that's for upgrading from an existing custom recovery
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so im directly use that (4.2-THL-CWM-Touch-6.0.3.6-Baffin-Odin_3.tar) file for rooting via odin or first use that (.img) file guide me plz

patelomi said:
so im directly use that (4.2-THL-CWM-Touch-6.0.3.6-Baffin-Odin_3.tar) file for rooting via odin or first use that (.img) file guide me plz
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1. Go to Download Mode By Pressing (Volume Down +Home +Power) And Connect Your Phone To PC
2. Launch Odin v3.07
3. Make sure it shows one of COM port's as active, showing your phone is connected (check screenshot)
4. Select the Recovery File (4.2-THL-CWM-Touch-6.0.3.6-Baffin-Odin_3.tar) in PDA
5. De-select Auto reboot, keep the F. Reset Time selected (check screenshot)
6. Hit Start and Wait till the message says PASS!
7. Take your battery out, wait for 5 seconds. Put it back in and press Volume Up +Home +Power and hold till you see your phone's name on the screen. You will boot into recovery
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.tar file
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thnx bro
patelomi said:
so im directly use that (4.2-THL-CWM-Touch-6.0.3.6-Baffin-Odin_3.tar) file for rooting via odin or first use that (.img) file guide me plz
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iceyhotguy said:
1. Go to Download Mode By Pressing (Volume Down +Home +Power) And Connect Your Phone To PC
2. Launch Odin v3.07
3. Make sure it shows one of COM port's as active, showing your phone is connected (check screenshot)
4. Select the Recovery File (4.2-THL-CWM-Touch-6.0.3.6-Baffin-Odin_3.tar) in PDA
5. De-select Auto reboot, keep the F. Reset Time selected (check screenshot)
6. Hit Start and Wait till the message says PASS!
7. Take your battery out, wait for 5 seconds. Put it back in and press Volume Up +Home +Power and hold till you see your phone's name on the screen. You will boot into recovery
View attachment 2315190
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thnx v much bro....u grt osm to good

error
after rooting my phon as per ur guidance it rooted successfully but after that when I go to recovery mode its further shows "no command found". why this happan

patelomi said:
after rooting my phon as per ur guidance it rooted successfully but after that when I go to recovery mode its further shows "no command found". why this happan
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Oh crap, my bad.
The first time you are installing a custom recovery, after you have flashed recovery through Odin, boot into it(Vol Up+Home+Power).
Select "install zip", then "install zip from sdcard/exeternal sdcard" then select this zip file : View attachment Fix-Recovery.zip and select Yes
Reboot into the recovery, do the same thing and flash this zip file : View attachment UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.65.zip
First one is to fix the recovery and give it permissions (only has to be done when once, for your first custom recovery, others can be flashed over it)
Second one is to provide you with Root permissions inside the ROM (this one can be done over any ROM/firmware)

hey bro sorry but I m not properly understand that what u want to say.. did u mean that so now once again I root my phone ???? pleas explain me all things step by step that u explain like before post. pleas help me to fix that "command not found"

patelomi said:
hey bro sorry but I m not properly understand that what u want to say.. did u mean that so now once again I root my phone ???? pleas explain me all things step by step that u explain like before post. pleas help me to fix that "command not found"
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Do you have a custom recovery now or is it still the old Samsung one?
And have you used a CWM recovery before?
This is what CWM looks like :

iceyhotguy said:
Do you have a custom recovery now or is it still the old Samsung one?
And have you used a CWM recovery before?
This is what CWM looks like :
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tomorrow when I intall that ".tar" file at that time I found that u show in image but today there is another page like that samsung old page. and also that error command data not found

patelomi said:
tomorrow when I intall that ".tar" file at that time I found that u show in image but today there is another page like that samsung old page
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Ok do this again,
iceyhotguy said:
1. Go to Download Mode By Pressing (Volume Down +Home +Power) And Connect Your Phone To PC
2. Launch Odin v3.07
3. Make sure it shows one of COM port's as active, showing your phone is connected (check screenshot)
4. Select the Recovery File (4.2-THL-CWM-Touch-6.0.3.6-Baffin-Odin_3.tar) in PDA
5. De-select Auto reboot, keep the F. Reset Time selected (check screenshot)
6. Hit Start and Wait till the message says PASS!
7. Take your battery out, wait for 5 seconds. Put it back in and press Volume Up +Home +Power and hold till you see your phone's name on the screen. You will boot into recovery
View attachment 2315190
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After this, you will be in the CWM recovery like I showed you.
8. Download the two attachments View attachment 2319072 and View attachment 2319073 and place it internal memory of your phone
9. Boot in recovery (Volume Up + Home + Power)
10. Press "install zip", then press "choose zip from sd card". Scroll till you find Fix-Recovery.zip from attachments. Then "Yes".
11. Turn your phone off after it finishes installing. Boot back into recovery.
12. Press "install zip", then press "choose zip from sd card". Scroll till you find Update-SuperSU-1.65.zip from attachments. Then "Yes".
13. Press Back. Reboot your system now.
14. Enjoy your new rooted grand
Check these to learn more how to use CWM recovery
How to Flash :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43717133&postcount=3
What each CWM option does
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1587607

iceyhotguy said:
Ok do this again,
After this, you will be in the CWM recovery like I showed you.
8. Download the two attachments View attachment 2319072 and View attachment 2319073 and place it internal memory of your phone
9. Boot in recovery (Volume Up + Home + Power)
10. Press "install zip", then press "choose zip from sd card". Scroll till you find Fix-Recovery.zip from attachments. Then "Yes".
11. Turn your phone off after it finishes installing. Boot back into recovery.
12. Press "install zip", then press "choose zip from sd card". Scroll till you find Update-SuperSU-1.65.zip from attachments. Then "Yes".
13. Press Back. Reboot your system now.
14. Enjoy your new rooted grand
Check these to learn more how to use CWM recovery
How to Flash :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43717133&postcount=3
What each CWM option does
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1587607
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last one question bro why this two files place in internal memory of phone and what is the use of it
"Attachment2319072 and Attachment 2319073" ??????,

[Find7] [X9077] [X9076] Gummy TWRP 2.7.1.0 Based + Easy ROOT Method

Install Gummy TWRP 2.7.1.0 Based Recovery on Oppo Find 7 (X9077/X9076)
Warning: Note: No one but yourself is responsible for what you do to your device.
X9077 = Chinese TD-LTE support // X9076 = EU FDD-LTE or US FDD-LTE support
Requirements:
Download / unzip the file --> AndroidSDKSlim.zip
Download this file --> Gummy-TWRP-2.7.1.0-find7.img
Make sure you have a charged battery (50 % minimum)
How to install:
Connect your phone to your PC. You should see a window with the drivers in an application called 'setup.exe '.
Start the installation process and wait until it ends. then disconnect the phone from the PC.
Extract the contents of the file ' AndroidSDKSlim.zip ' on your desktop. You should have a folder named ' android-sdk-windows ' where there is another folder: 'platform-tools.'
In this folder, move the .img files you downloaded ( Gummy-TWRP-2.7.1.0-find7.img)
Turn off your mobile.
Restart your mobile in fastboot mode by pressing the High Volume + Power buttons until the appearance of the word ' Fastboot ' .
Connect your phone to your PC via the USB cable.
In platform-tools folder 'with your mouse, do' right click 'while holding down the 'Shift ' button, then select ' Open a command window here . '
In this window, type the following code to verify that your device is recognized.
Code:
fastboot devices
Then type the following command to install the TWRP :
Code:
fastboot flash recovery Gummy-TWRP-2.7.1.0-find7.img
Do not reboot your phone, but just flash the "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.01.zip " to gain root !
How to root :
Just download the attached file --> UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.01.zip
Copy/paste it on your memory phone
Reboot into recovery mode
Flash the file & next reboot your phone
Enjoy ! You're root !
Note: If don't work, try the " [11-07-2014 UPDATE Thread] How to get ROOT with ColorOS v1.2.3i on X9076/X9077/X9007/X9006 " section from this THREAD
Credits & Thanks
papi92
Team Gummy
Chainfire
dhacker29
EthanChen
Your feedback is welcome​ ​

Fantastic!
Great news!
Thanks for the instructions. Can anyone confirm if this works on the Find 7 X9076?

Just tested and it works great [Find 7 X9076].
Recovery and root access. Done!
Thank You. :good:

I can load the recovery, but as soon as I press Volume + or - within the recovery I have the following error message:
E:touch_calibrate: EVIOCGABS failed
From there on, if I initiate the touch screen UI by touching any part of the screen, I can no longer use Volume +/- and Power button combination properly. as soon as I use any of those button, it just automatically launch the first option that is on whatever the recovery menu is.
Am I the only one having this issue?

Thank you. This worked. (Find 7 X9076)
kingcedz said:
I can load the recovery, but as soon as I press Volume + or - within the recovery I have the following error message:
E:touch_calibrate: EVIOCGABS failed
From there on, if I initiate the touch screen UI by touching any part of the screen, I can no longer use Volume +/- and Power button combination properly. as soon as I use any of those button, it just automatically launch the first option that is on whatever the recovery menu is.
Am I the only one having this issue?
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Same here. Got the error, unsure if I had exactly the same problem as you.

binaryfalcon said:
Thank you. This worked. (Find 7 X9076)
Same here. Got the error, unsure if I had exactly the same problem as you.
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can you try use go into the recovery, use the touch screen on any of the option, then try volume+ or volume - or power button? when I do that, it just automatically press the 1st available option on the menu.

kingcedz said:
can you try use go into the recovery, use the touch screen on any of the option, then try volume+ or volume - or power button? when I do that, it just automatically press the 1st available option on the menu.
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Confirmed. Seems like I went through the same problem, since it selected reboot twice earlier.

binaryfalcon said:
Confirmed. Seems like I went through the same problem, since it selected reboot twice earlier.
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ok thanks, at least that is consistent between phones. Unfortunately i m not smart enough to do any fixings, hope this get highlighted and resolve in the future version of the recovery.

Yeah, it's still early though. Just glad it's working this well.

Hi,
Worked fine for me, thanks for the clear easy to follow guide. I noticed the error E:touch_calibrate: EVIOCGABS failed on the screen but all movements in the recovery seemed fine, I used physical keys first then tried the touch screen and that worked too.
At the end of the process it asks if you want to prevent the ROM from flashing the default recovery, I choose yes. Might be worth adding that for completeness as some people might be unsure.
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Just been back into the recovery to do a backup. Which ever button you press you get the error but all the buttons work fine. This sounds like a daft question but you are not getting the buttons back to front are you. On the Find 7 the volume buttons and power buttons are reversed to a lot of phones and it's easy to press power instead of volume.
Sorry if this is not the case. It's just it seems to respond to everything for me and that might explain why you were entering on the first option. Could you double check?

worked for me too

Works great on X9076, thanks OP!:good:

after that we must return to stock recovery if we want to update via ota?

No. I received an update yesterday when I reverted to.colorOS but kept the gummy recovery
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Worked on the X9077 too but it didn't recognise my exFAT formatted external card...
Also, like TWRP, it's half size.... Which proves it's not the size but how you use it that matters...:laugh:

ultramag69 said:
Worked on the X9077 too but it didn't recognise my exFAT formatted external card...
Also, like TWRP, it's half size.... Which proves it's not the size but how you use it that matters...:laugh:
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lol it's the true
Tks for your feedback . Try with another external sd card...

scumpicule said:
lol it's the true
Tks for your feedback . Try with another external sd card...
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I think it doesn't like exFAT, FAT32 seems to work ok but that seems silly to me to have a kickass hd screen and not use it with hd movies...

Stock Recovery
How can I backup my Stock recovery image before flashing this. Or is the Stock X9076 Recovery already available for download?
Can official Oppo Stock Roms (ColorOS 1.2.1i for example) be installed with this recovery?

Fasboot not working
which system did you use it?
- I tried to Windows 8.1 x64 with USB 3, and I could not find the find 7 (x9076). No detect the phone.
Do you have any idea, how I can use it?

gazsyka said:
which system did you use it?
- I tried to Windows 8.1 x64 with USB 3, and I could not find the find 7 (x9076). No detect the phone.
Do you have any idea, how I can use it?
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Use Win 8.1 64bit too.
Make sure you are going to fastboot on the phone by pressing up volume +power until Oppo logo appears, release power but keep holding up volume, you should see fastboot on the screen...
Using the ADB files, make sure you open the files until you can see the .exefiles, it helps to have the file you wish to flash in there too, and hold "shift" key down while right clicking on white space in the window. Choose "open command window here".
Connect the Find 7 to the PC & type "Fastboot Devices" in command propmt. You should get a serial number and device found or something, if you don't try a new cable or usb port...
Once the phone has been detected type "fastboot flash recovery "the file name of the recovery.img", to make it easy, the file needs to be in the ADB file and after you type the 1st letter of the file you want to flash, press "tab" it will autofill the filename (just make sure you have different names for the files).
Then you can follow the other instructions with Supersu to get root....

[Recovery] [UNOFFICIAL] TWRP 3.2.3-0 Mi Pad 3 (Cappu)

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Here is an updated version of TWRP for Mi Pad 3 (Codename: Cappu). This is the latest update based on TWRP v3.2.1-0 I used TWRP by Multirom and rakomancha's TWRP as base for a working device / twrp tree for our device. I have tested this version for some hours and discovered no errors - but tell me if you find some. If you are looking for a tree for your Mediatek MT8173 / MT8176 device you can use my one as base. You should also have a look at the twrp main-thread for all neccessary changes that need to be made.
DISCLAIMER
This image has only been successfully tested by me at this point.
Please exercise caution and care when attempting to flash anything to your device.
You are completely responsible for any possible issues or damages resultant from undertaking the following procedures.
That being said, this image and method should be safe.
Installation:
Method 1:
1. Open Settings -> About Phone -> tap 5-7 times on Miui Version to activate Developer Options.
2. Open Settings -> Advanced Settings -> Developer Options and activate USB-Debugging.
3. Turn your Tablet off.
4. Extract SP_Driver_V1524.zip on your Windows PC with (7zip) and install drivers.
5. Extract SP_Flash_Tool_exe_Windows_v5.1720.00.000.zip on your Windows PC with (7zip).
6. Download twrp-3.2.3-0-cappu-20180906.img and MT8173_Android_scatter.txt.
7. Open the folder SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1620_WinSP_Flash_Tool_exe_Windows_v5.1720.00.000 and run flash_tool.exe.
8. In SP Flash Tool open the file scatter (MT8173_Android_scatter.txt) with the yellow button on the right (Scatter-loading).
9. Uncheck all boxes, except "Recovery"
10. Press the green (DOWNLOAD) Button. After that plug your usb cable into Mi Pad 3 and wait until SP Flash Tool says FINISH!
11. TRWP was flashed successfully and is now ready to use. Turn the tablet off. Hold Volume(+) and Power Button until you see TWRP Menu.
Method 2:
1. Install Minimal ADB and Fastboot -> https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
2. Open Settings -> About Phone -> tap 5-7 times on Miui Version to activate Developer Options.
3. Open Settings -> Advanced Settings -> Developer Options and activate USB-Debugging.
4. Turn the tablet off. Hold Volume(-) and Power Button until you see Mi Bunny / Fastboot.
5. Plug your usb cable into your Mi Pad 3.
6. Open cmd window in Windows and browse to Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder.
7. Download twrp-3.2.3-0-cappu-20180906.img and copy to Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder.
8. Type in cmd window: fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.3-0-cappu-20180906.img. If successful, reboot and hold Volume(+) and Power Button until you see TWRP.
To get Root access, flash this Latest version of Magisk. You can find the downloads and a guide here.
Downloads:
twrp-3.2.3-0-cappu-20180306.img 2018-09-06 Update: TWRP 3.2.3-0
MT8173_Android_Scatter.txt
SP_Flash_Tool_exe_Windows_v5.1720.00.000.zip
SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1620_Linux_64bit.zip
SP_Driver_V1524.zip
TWRP Tree on Github: https://github.com/Goayandi/android_twrp_xiaomi_cappu

I can't touch display with this TWRP. How can I fix it?

Genie's said:
I can't touch display with this TWRP. How can I fix it?
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What ROM did you flash TWRP over?
Before flashing TWRP (via Method 2), I first flashed the China Stable ROM V9.2.2.0 found at en.miui.com. Touchscreen worked perfect for me

Genie's said:
I can't touch display with this TWRP. How can I fix it?
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As alfiean already said you should try to flash China Stable or Developer ROM before you flash TWRP. When I flashed an older version of TWRP on my new Mi Pad 3 I mentioned touch problems, too. After flashing China Dev Rom everything worked fine.

OK, I fixed the touch issue.
By the way, this recovery seems MTP not working.

Genie's said:
OK, I fixed the touch issue.
By the way, this recovery seems MTP not working.
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Oh, really? Seems like i forgot the flags for MTP. I'll include it in an updated version
Update: twrp-3.2.1-0-cappu-20180306.img - Fixed MTP and added some minor improvements.

Goayandi said:
Oh, really? Seems like i forgot the flags for MTP. I'll include it in an updated version
Update: twrp-3.2.1-0-cappu-20180306.img - Fixed MTP and added some minor improvements.
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Found a bug:
Unable to flash SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip with the following error:
Code:
- Finding boot image
--- Boot image: not found, aborting
Same for other SU versions.
But with twrp-3.1.0-cappu_b4.img (by multirom.me) I've flashed same SU package successfully without any errors.

Is encryption working?

This isn't working on LATEST MIUI 10 FOR Mi Pad 3. It shows 0 MB. Please help me. It was working. Then i flashed miui 10 and twrp for several times. it isnt working. @Goayandi
latest miui 10 for mi pad 3: http://en.miui.com/thread-3939343-1-1.html

Someone can upload new versions os this recovery

Sorry, I've been working on other projects the last weeks I haven't tried Miui10, yet. But I will have a look on it this weekend

Goayandi said:
Sorry, I've been working on other projects the last weeks I haven't tried Miui10, yet. But I will have a look on it this weekend
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Thx mate.

Goayandi said:
Sorry, I've been working on other projects the last weeks I haven't tried Miui10, yet. But I will have a look on it this weekend
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Have you time for take a look ¿?

Hoihoi, some news around ¿?

Nothing ¿?

Method 1:
1. Open Settings -> About Phone -> tap 5-7 times on Miui Version to activate Developer Options.
2. Open Settings -> Advanced Settings -> Developer Options and activate USB-Debugging.
3. Turn your Tablet off.
4. Extract SP_Driver_V1524.zip on your Windows PC with (7zip) and install drivers.
5. Extract SP_Flash_Tool_exe_Windows_v5.1720.00.000.zip on your Windows PC with (7zip).
6. Download twrp-3.2.3-0-cappu-20180906.img and MT8173_Android_scatter.txt.
7. Open the folder SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1620_WinSP_Flash_Tool_exe_Windows_v5.1720.00.000 and run flash_tool.exe.
8. In SP Flash Tool open the file scatter (MT8173_Android_scatter.txt) with the yellow button on the right (Scatter-loading).
9. Uncheck all boxes, except "Recovery"
10. Press the green (DOWNLOAD) Button. After that plug your usb cable into Mi Pad 3 and wait until SP Flash Tool says FINISH!
11. TRWP was flashed successfully and is now ready to use. Turn the tablet off. Hold Volume(+) and Power Button until you see TWRP Menu.
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At point number 8 of method one I detect this error: the "recovery" box cannot select it. The program does not allow me to select the box recovery.
My OS is Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit

Cannot swipe in TWRP recovery mode
Hi,
I have an issue with this image
twrp-3.2.1-0-cappu-20180306.img
androidfilehost fid=746010030569959472 ( I cannot post the link because I'm a new user)
I go in recovery mode but I'm not able to interact with the screen: a big white lock icon appears in the center and I'm not able to remove it, any idea?
I've also seen that there is an updated version here but there are NO mirrors available!!!
twrp-3.2.3-0-cappu-20180906.img
androidfilehost fid=1322778262903999335 ( I cannot post the link because I'm a new user)
Please, can you help me with this?
1) How can I unlock the screen ?
OR
2) Do you have a functioning link for the updated version?
Thanks!

I installed, teamwin. in my mipad 4 but is written in russian. isn´t it? It is complicate to use it in Russian.