here's a quick and very easy guide on how to install CWM on Xperia 2012 line ups.
just download the CWM install file
SO-03D / Acro S here
Xperia S here (big props to PuriketsuAngel)
unzip folder
connect phone normally via USB to your PC
go to unzipped folder, execute install.bat
that's it, CWM installed.
to go to recovery mode - just restart device (turn off, turn on) and while on the SE logo, simply tap the screen of your phone several times.
up and down volume keys will serve as your directional keys, camera button will serve as "select/ok" key.
and yep, back and home buttons work within the CWM environment.
note: when you choose to restart/reboot system now while on CWM screen, phone will turn off.(it does on mine). just restart normally - like pressing on the power button to turn it on.
Device must be rooted. we got a tut on how to root your device even on locked BL here
N O T E
This is a work around if restoring from previous back up is giving you error.
Back up :
Before doing a NAND back up - please do a manual reset of your device - no additional Apps must be installed. Also clear/delete any left over folders from your SD card.
Restart device then tap screen several times - once in CWM - clear cache/dalvik cache.
Then and only here would you do a back up for your ROM.
Restore :
Before doing a restore - please do a manual reset of your device - turn device off, hold vol-up and power button at the same time until you get 3 vibrates.
Now you can do restore.
if this CWM version is still giving you errors : please provide a detailed account of the error message, a logcat will be appreciated.
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this thread is no longer supported.
for a better Recovery feature and support, kindly visit this thread:
thanks to LeDelete
Good to hear. But I will wait for someone to confirm this. Kinda scared (I had another device, and modded it a lot, but I'm quite noob to XS yet)
nothing to be scared about. the guide is fairly easy to follow and no special key combination required. the process just installs CWM on your recovery partition.
tommyrumbler said:
nothing to be scared about. the guide is fairly easy to follow and no special key combination required. the process just installs CWM on your recovery partition.
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Ok. I think I will do it. But you will buy me another one if this one bricks (JK... )
EDIT: It was easier than i thought. Thanks, it works
EDIT 2: Home and back buttons work
so, with this now we can install modded roms?
waiflih said:
so, with this now we can install modded roms?
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If they use stock kernel, yes.
Good point... let's hope someone find a way to unlock the BL or start making cool roms for stock kernel
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Som questions regarding this:
- If we reflash the firmware, we lose cwm?
if not, I know we lose root, but with cwm can we root again?
PS: somehow now I have a backup I feel safer xD
waiflih said:
Good point... let's hope someone find a way to unlock the BL or start making cool roms for stock kernel
EDIT:
Som questions regarding this:
- If we reflash the firmware, we lose cwm?
if not, I know we lose root, but with cwm can we root again?
PS: somehow now I have a backup I feel safer xD
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You can unlock your bootloader if your device allows it.
Yes exelent job , thx you :good:
Works great. Already did a back up and restore. Thanks
Felimenta97 said:
You can unlock your bootloader if your device allows it.
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If I could unlock my bootloader I would flash a custom kernel with recovery, but here I am
what's the difference with our current cwm ? Sorry if i didn't regconize something important here
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NIIICCCEEEE
thanks!
waiflih said:
- If we reflash the firmware, we lose cwm?
if not, I know we lose root, but with cwm can we root again?
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someone answer this question please..
big_bug said:
NIIICCCEEEE
thanks!
someone answer this question please..
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yep, if reflash fw via flashtool, you'll lose root and absolutely root it again
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Thanks a lot works very good
Is this working in ICS 4.0.4 rooted or works only with GB rooted ?
It works nice, thanks for your work!
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pradeep19922 said:
Is this working in ICS 4.0.4 rooted or works only with GB rooted ?
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In ICS 4.0.4 rooted !
is it possible to flash FXP128- CM9.0 - FreeXperia Project using the CWM (My bootloader status is locked )
Nope need ul bootloader. Can only flash stock and stock based roms
It's finally here! Nice job!:good:
No more painful re-flash after corrupting something important:laugh:
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Hey,
I want ics on my Play, because Sony doesn't release a offical ics Update, only a beta.
So i decide to flash CM9 which has Android 4.
But my question is, which Kernel and where Do i Download the right cm For my r800i.
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how did u unlock bootloader without loosing drm rights?
In this video, you see the location of the testpoint.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFhjmtyyy6E
Then you must follow this guide and you have an unlocked bootloader, but still the drm rights
http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
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So I will use this CM9 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447542
How to flash it? I have DooMKernel and the Stock ROM with Android 2.3.4.
And after flashing this mod I will use the stock Home launcher.
download
1- cm9 fxp123 build http://fiberupload.com/0csywsb21t5k/FXP123-update-cm-9.0.0-RC0-zeus-UNOFFICIAL-signed.zip
2- google apps http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
step 1 - copy cm9 & gapps to sdcard
step 2 - flash new kernel
ON PHONE - put phone in fastboot mode (power off then press search key and plug usb cable) and phone LED will light BLUE
ON PC - run "fastboot flash boot boot.img" in cmd
you can find the boot.img in the cm9 zip file
step 3 - when phone is booting press volume key several times to enter recovery
step 4 - wipe data/cache & install cm9, gapps and reboot
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OR you can follow this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1600833
I just found a thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1508017
I can install a Dualboot kernel.
But how does it works? I must install this kernel. But ICS requires a different kernel as GB.
And my expansion was to install CM9 on SD partition and GB on NAND.
Will it work? When yes how to install it correctly?
GoldenRazz said:
In this video, you see the location of the testpoint.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFhjmtyyy6E
Then you must follow this guide and you have an unlocked bootloader, but still the drm rights
http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
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So I will use this CM9 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447542
How to flash it? I have DooMKernel and the Stock ROM with Android 2.3.4.
And after flashing this mod I will use the stock Home launcher.
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If i use test point method will i be able to re lock in case of emergencies?
Yes, I saw a file that you must flash, to relock the BL again.
But I don't know where the file is.
But in normal case, nothing bad happens.
RealMcoy said:
If i use test point method will i be able to re lock in case of emergencies?
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NO you can't http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
Blagus said:
Update:
If you unlocked your phone with SEtool/Omnius - any testpoint unlock solution - YOU CAN NOT RELOCK BOOTLOADER! IT'S PATCHED SO IT APPEARS LOCKED TO SE, BUT ACCEPTS UNSIGNED IMAGES VIA FASTBOOT! SO STOP ASKING ABOUT IT, AND STOP TRYING.
Enjoy
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"any testpoint unlock solution"
And now back to my problem.
Is it possible to dual boot ICS and GB?
GoldenRazz said:
And now back to my problem.
Is it possible to dual boot ICS and GB?
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mmmm i don't know i had never try the dualboot kernel
ask KeiranFTW he mad the dualboot kernel sorry
Probably, but do you think you really need it?
And for the guide on CM9: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1600833 ^^
Yes, because the OS on the NAND is my first OS which I use normally.
And the partition with ICS is then my experimental OS.
That's how I will do this.
No, you can't. Consider reading the thread for answers next time.
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so srry for bothering u all but its best i use Sony's method?
and what are the consequences of there method..... is it that i'll lose my DRM keys??
what are the consequences of losing them????
can someone explain it to me or show me a link that does plz
you can't dualboot 2 different android versions because ICS and GB require different ramdisks
Oh man not again... I've lost my previous phone (TG-01) in the same way. My phone was working just fine until I decided to flash the turbo kernel (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1817548). By following the directions in the link (http://www.xperiagamer.com/Beginners-Guides/how-to-use-fastboot.html), I've done all of the steps mentioned but then the problems started. When I first opened the device after flashing the kernel, all I saw was just a black screen. Approximately two minutes later the battery indicator and clock showed up on the top right of the screen. With some search in Google, I've found the post below:
MissionImprobable said:
Did you wipe data, cache, and then format and remount system before applying the new zip?
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So I've tried to follow these steps too but looks like I'm failed. Now I can't flash another kernel because the PC doesn't detect my phone after the "waiting for device" prompt in the fastboot. Before trying something again I thought asking for help in the forums is a good idea. So please, please help me. I'm very upset now and I won't get any better without fixing this problem. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Did you flash the recovery on xperia gamer site?If you did this it is only a recovery not a kernal.You should have flashed a kernal with recovery built in like the turbo kernal which as recovery built in.According to xperiargamer gamer link you need to to connect through flashtool to get into the recovery.I would look in flashtool to try to boot into recovery or flash another kernal with recovery built in then flash a new rom.But obviously flashtool needs to recognise your phone :fingers-crossed:
That's the problem. Before I messed with the settings it had no problems with detecting my device. I guess I screwed up something.
Also just noticed I CAN get incoming calls but I can't answer them. So the phone is actually working, then? What should I do now?
What rom are you on?Can you get in fastboot mode with phone?(holding search while connecting to pc.) is the phone partially working?
tallman43 said:
What rom are you on?Can you get in fastboot mode with phone?(holding search while connecting to pc.) is the phone partially working?
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When I first flashed the kernel I was on stock 2.3.4, but immediately after the flashing I switched to X Dark ICS. Yes, I can use the fastboot mode, but fastboot does not recognize it while SEUS does. Weird...,
I can enter the boot menu with no problems at all.
Xdark ICS is not compatible with turbo kernel.Only certain roms work they are listed on CosmicDan site.Also when you say you can get into boot menu do you mean via the phone?
tallman43 said:
Xdark ICS is not compatible with turbo kernel.Only certain roms work they are listed on CosmicDan site.Also when you say you can get into boot menu do you mean via the phone?
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Yes, I can enter and browse the boot menu by opening the phone while tapping back and volume up keys. Now trying on a different computer, will post the results.
No use. Damn.
PLEASE HELP ME BEFORE I GO NUTS.
Confused by what you mean boot menu! Do you mean recovery? Also if this is turbo recovery just install a compatible rom via install zip option,there are links to them on CosmicDans site.Download one place on sdcard and flash with turbo recovery :fingers-crossed:
Re: Need urgent help! Device stucked on black screen...
Boot menu?? Recovery?? Cant u just flash a stock firmware via flashtool using flashmode?? If the boot menu you were talking about is recovery u should be able to enter fastboot/flashmode. Regarding the un-recognize problem did u try updating the driver?? Does flashtool even detect your phone??
Sorry for the lot of Q. Just want to get a clear view of your situation.
Regards,
Sdojoin
sdojoin said:
Boot menu?? Recovery?? Cant u just flash a stock firmware via flashtool using flashmode?? If the boot menu you were talking about is recovery u should be able to enter fastboot/flashmode. Regarding the un-recognize problem did u try updating the driver?? Does flashtool even detect your phone??
Sorry for the lot of Q. Just want to get a clear view of your situation.
Regards,
Sdojoin
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Flashtool not recognizing is phone
tallman43 said:
Confused by what you mean boot menu! Do you mean recovery? Also if this is turbo recovery just install a compatible rom via install zip option,there are links to them on CosmicDans site.Download one place on sdcard and flash with turbo recovery :fingers-crossed:
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I guess so... Sorry, I'm totally new to the Android. I'll try that. Thanks again my friend.
sdojoin said:
Boot menu?? Recovery?? Cant u just flash a stock firmware via flashtool using flashmode?? If the boot menu you were talking about is recovery u should be able to enter fastboot/flashmode. Regarding the un-recognize problem did u try updating the driver?? Does flashtool even detect your phone??
Sorry for the lot of Q. Just want to get a clear view of your situation.
Regards,
Sdojoin
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No need to apologize, you are right, I should have mentioned these.
Flashtool? I don't think it's Flashtool. It's something in the fastboot folder with the command prompt thing. Shift+Right Click if I remember it correctly.
Trying the Flashtool now, I'll keep you updated. Thanks for the reply.
Re: Need urgent help! Device stucked on black screen...
No probs. This is what we do.
Regards,
Sdojoin
Guess what?.I've flashed version 4.0.2.A.0.42 (UK Generic) with Flashtool. And now my phone is back again! HAHAHAHAHA I'M FRICKING HAPPY!!! THANK YOU GUYS. Ehm... Really, I thank you both. You two have a good day.
By the way, what should I do now? I was thinking about installing some Custom ROMs but I'm too scared to do it after these. Now the phone's running on 2.3.3. Is my rooted/bootloader unlocked status gone?
Congrats. Flashtool is a perfect fail sav. As for root, just use flashtool to root it. BL stays unlock once u've unlocked it. It locks when u decide to lock it. Everythings there man.
Regards,
Sdojoin
El Diablo said:
Guess what?.I've flashed version 4.0.2.A.0.42 (UK Generic) with Flashtool. And now my phone is back again! HAHAHAHAHA I'M FRICKING HAPPY!!! THANK YOU GUYS. Ehm... Really, I thank you both. You two have a good day.
By the way, what should I do now? I was thinking about installing some Custom ROMs but I'm too scared to do it after these. Now the phone's running on 2.3.3. Is my rooted/bootloader unlocked status gone?
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Glad to hear don't let one mistake put you off do a lot of reading and take your time,also no its not locked that's a different process and why would you want to lock it again and stop all the fun lol.
tallman43 said:
Glad to hear don't let one mistake put you off do a lot of reading and take your time,also no its not locked that's a different process and why would you want to lock it again and stop all the fun lol.
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Thank you so much for your time guys.
Did you actually install a Rom
@OP or did you just flash the turbo kernel? @everyone else If you flash a new kernel would that necessarily delete your ROM or would you still be able to boot to a stock rom?
Hello Guys,
Thanks to the djrbliss and the root http://cleanimport.xda/index.php?threads/2252248/ , I dumped the system files from the AT&T version and am uploading the original files so that someone can make a Pre-Rooted , Custom Rom , Recovery , etc . Let me know if the dump is full and enough or if i need to do something more.
Kernel_ramdisk_unpacked (boot -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p20) : http://www.sendspace.com/file/o0iklo
Stock_Recovery (recovery -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p21 ) : http://www.sendspace.com/file/pgwjed
Hidden.img (hidden -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p27 ) : http://www.sendspace.com/file/reg61v
System partition backup : Attached is the torrent, tried uploading the system image file to a file hosting site but couldn't, hence the torrent.
The factoryfs is 2.7GB , and will upload it soon.
[size=+3]Warning:
Please[size=+5] do not DIRECTLY flash these files[/size] , as they haven't been tested and may not be fully operational.
At this point, since there are no custom recoveries or stock images available, it may not be possible to repair your device should you accidentally break it. Please be aware of this before performing any modifications to your phone.
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Thanks
THANKS!
Working on recovery now...
zedomax said:
THANKS!
Working on recovery now...
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When our devices are locked - does rooting them essentially unlock them? or is there some other step that is required? Same question for flashing a custom recovery - how or does - this effect the locked booterloader thing -
I tried doing a GOOGlE search to see if I could figure it ouit on my own and wasnt quite sure so - I thought I would ask - at the risk of looking like a dummy
thoughts?
mocsab said:
When our devices are locked - does rooting them essentially unlock them? or is there some other step that is required? Same question for flashing a custom recovery - how or does - this effect the locked booterloader thing -
I tried doing a GOOGlE search to see if I could figure it ouit on my own and wasnt quite sure so - I thought I would ask - at the risk of looking like a dummy
thoughts?
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yes it does...but if you install a custom ROM then it will have all the customizations which make the phone run faster and better than stock and other stuff which we cannot have with a stock rom.
custom recovery adds a step of protection by which you can install/backup roms and other stuff. and you can only install a custom recovery and rom if you have an unlocked bootloader.
How will you override the bootloader lock ?
lowspeed said:
How will you override the bootloader lock ?
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Am not sure that's why i posted them here
lowspeed said:
How will you override the bootloader lock ?
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Exactly why I am stumped atm, there's write protection on bootloader, I wonder if AT&T is the only S4 with this??? Can anyone confirm who has another S4 like i9505?
if the root method works, then you should be able to flash the recovery and custom kernel as long as the bootloader does not do signature checks (which some people have claimed to be true, will see). You will not be able to use ODIN,
but shouldn't matter.
Did it the "root" work for anyone else? I remember the kernel config allow full permissive root access, so we should be golden..
mohan_kr said:
if the root method works, then you should be able to flash the recovery and custom kernel as long as the bootloader does not do signature checks (which some people have claimed to be true, will see). You will not be able to use ODIN,
but shouldn't matter.
Did it the "root" work for anyone else? I remember the kernel config allow full permissive root access, so we should be golden..
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Yes , the root worked for everyone who tried. From browsing the thread , i seen that it worked for AT&T and SPRINT SG4's so someone should be able to make a custom kernel soon enough
Dare{D}evil said:
Yes , the root worked for everyone who tried. From browsing the thread , i seen that it worked for AT&T and SPRINT SG4's so someone should be able to make a custom kernel soon enough
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cool..will pick up the device then..time to make some kernel and ROM..hopefully the source should be out soon..sammy is pretty good about that..
Dare{D}evil said:
yes it does...but if you install a custom ROM then it will have all the customizations which make the phone run faster and better than stock and other stuff which we cannot have with a stock rom.
custom recovery adds a step of protection by which you can install/backup roms and other stuff. and you can only install a custom recovery and rom if you have an unlocked bootloader.
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THanks - I apprecaite the info
2.7GB...damn gurl dat bloat
Just another reminder to those still newly getting their S4's, remember the bootloader IS STILL LOCKED and your are pretty much stuck if anything happens to your phone while Rooted :/
Best bet just wait for the bootloader unlock, if you can't wait then I guess it sucks to be you XD
I don't even think it's gonna take long for the bootloader to get unlocked and I'm also willing to bet that someone from Samsung will probably end up releasing something helpful.
Dare{D}evil said:
Hello Guys,
Thanks to the djrbliss and the root http://cleanimport.xda/index.php?threads/2252248/ , I dumped the system files from the AT&T version and am uploading the original files so that someone can make a Pre-Rooted , Custom Rom , Recovery , etc . Let me know if the dump is full and enough or if i need to do something more.
Kernel_ramdisk_unpacked (boot -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p20) : http://www.sendspace.com/file/o0iklo
Stock_Recovery (recovery -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p21 ) : http://www.sendspace.com/file/pgwjed
Hidden.img (hidden -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p27 ) : http://www.sendspace.com/file/reg61v
The factoryfs is 2.7GB , and will upload it soon.
Warning:
Please do not DIRECTLY flash these files , as they haven't been tested and may not be fully operational.
At this point, since there are no custom recoveries or stock images available, it may not be possible to repair your device should you accidentally break it. Please be aware of this before performing any modifications to your phone.
Thanks
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do you happen to have a backup that can be flashed as an update or zip file mine wont boot tried to install google wallet like some others on here and didnt work
will this work in odin?
animeware said:
will this work in odin?
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No
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2
Rooting this device was such a breeze! And being able to do it the day after it arrived in the mail was just awesome. Thanks for the dump. I have been freezing the bloatware with Titanium Backup, didn't want to begin stripping things until a recovery was available and I could do a backup of the stock rom. I was surprised to see that I could also freeze most of the bloat through the built in Application Manager (selecting an app then tapping Disable) even before I rooted the phone.
ericos123 said:
do you happen to have a backup that can be flashed as an update or zip file mine wont boot tried to install google wallet like some others on here and didnt work
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sorry nope not until we have a workable recovery..
Dare{D}evil said:
sorry nope not until we have a workable recovery..
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thanks, any idea how long this stuff generally takes?
ericos123 said:
thanks, any idea how long this stuff generally takes?
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first the dev's need to find and unlock the bootloader, we cannot say how much long that will take because it depends on the dev's and the device, i can say about 20 days to a month and after which the recovery can be done, which will be soon if we get the bootloader unlocked , then the custom roms will come out...
I am kinda new to rooting and flashing so i am in need of some assistance.
My goal is to flash a new firmware on my xperia s and have it rooted.
I am not quite sure which steps i need to take in which order to do that. I would be very greatfull if someone could tell me the steps i have to take.
I will look for the guides here but i need to know what when to do.
I can unlock my bootloader, and i'm running a .55 version.
schpongo said:
I am kinda new to rooting and flashing so i am in need of some assistance.
My goal is to flash a new firmware on my xperia s and have it rooted.
I am not quite sure which steps i need to take in which order to do that. I would be very greatfull if someone could tell me the steps i have to take.
I will look for the guides here but i need to know what when to do.
I can unlock my bootloader, and i'm running a .55 version.
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First of all don't panic!
Grab any .55 firmware and install it with FlashTool, when installation is finished don't turn on the phone, disconnect it and hold Volume UP button so it boots in Fastboot mode, then in FlashTool click FLASH then select fastboot and press Flash Kernel > flash this one (Download) When it's over just turn on your device as normal and you will have .55 with Root & Recovery. Good Luck
BEFORE INSTALLING KERNEL UNRAR THE PACKAGE YOU NEED ONLY .elf File.
Just Select elite.elf when choosing kernel to flash.
Attached KERNEL is by RaymanFX.
Thank your for the quick answer.
Do i first need to unlock my bootloarder?
Which firmwares can i install with that kernel?
schpongo said:
Thank your for the quick answer.
Do i first need to unlock my bootloarder?
Which firmwares can i install with that kernel?
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Hello @schpongo,
I'd Certainly Help You Out.
First of AlL, What You Need Is
1. Unlocked Bootloader - http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
2. Rooted Device - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133063
3. Installing CWM Recovery. I prefer RecoverX - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773227
And As My Friend In Above Post Said. Do Not Panic. It Takes Patience. And lots of waiting time.
Till one process is complete do not try to unplug or close anything. Its easy when you do things very calmly.
Ok Now for Available ROMS - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1950706
If you require suggestions regarding flashing roms I'd advice you to start with TEAM FXP ROMS - Cyanogen Mod 10
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780338
Youtube Video Link How To - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O52IeX93Jek
Dont Forget To Press Thanks Button!
Thanks great answer I'l try my luck tomorrow.
It's late here and i want to be sure i don't make any mistakes in the process.
Again thank your for the fast and helpful answers.
schpongo said:
Thanks great answer I'l try my luck tomorrow.
It's late here and i want to be sure i don't make any mistakes in the process.
Again thank your for the fast and helpful answers.
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You are welcome! Please Go Through The Articles Carefully. It really Helps!!
I have completed steps 1 to 3 and would like to know how i would go about installing a new firmware.
schpongo said:
I have completed steps 1 to 3 and would like to know how i would go about installing a new firmware.
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Once You Have Done All The Three Steps.
Load The Firmware (Zip file) and Google Apps.
And Boot into Recovery ( Done by Pressing The Volume Up Button on Phone Switch on)
This Video Link Will Help You For Any Further Questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O52IeX93Jek
Thank you again for being so patient with me!
schpongo said:
Thank you again for being so patient with me!
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Have Fun Flashing! Take Care!
I followed the steps and i was kinda successful but only kind of.
It gets stuck when it comes to the cyanogen boot screen.
What do i do now i did a backup before using cwm but if i try to restore it says " Error while flashing boot image!".
Help
I need somebody
Help
not just anybody
Help
I Solved the Problem partly by using the flash tool to get back the stock os.
You can use the Flash tool to flash the boot.img file in the phone. It's really simple then manually doing it. I am on phone so can not provide you the link. Please use the search button on how to flash boot. Img using flash tool. Looping in boot is because the boot.img was not flashed properly. Use the flash tool to do it. I too had the same problem when I first flashed but soon found out the problem. Reply back if everything works..
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dwarkesh2492 said:
You can use the Flash tool to flash the boot.img file in the phone. It's really simple then manually doing it. I am on phone so can not provide you the link. Please use the search button on how to flash boot. Img using flash tool. Looping in boot is because the boot.img was not flashed properly. Use the flash tool to do it. I too had the same problem when I first flashed but soon found out the problem. Reply back if everything works..
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Thx for all the help I'm not quite sure what did the trick but I'm now running cm10
schpongo said:
Thx for all the help I'm not quite sure what did the trick but I'm now running cm10
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CM 10 is a really good Rom with Stable recovery.
You can even download other ROMS of Build NOZOMI - (Code Name For Xperia S) eg Slim Bean build 5 Nozomi JB 4.2.2
And directly flash it from CWM recovery.
dwarkesh2492 said:
CM 10 is a really good Rom with Stable recovery.
You can even download other ROMS of Build NOZOMI - (Code Name For Xperia S) eg Slim Bean build 5 Nozomi JB 4.2.2
And directly flash it from CWM recovery.
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Will i lose apps and settings?
schpongo said:
Will i lose apps and settings?
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Yes, Unfortunately For This Purpose There is A Need for a little knowledge of Titanium Back Up.
It Will Bring All Your Settings Messages And Apps Back Without Any Modifications. Or loosing it.
The Reason : Every Time You Flash A New Rom
You Always ,
1 Whip Cache Partition
2 Cache /data /sysytem
3 Dalvik Cache
This Removes All The Apps.
Using this method, you don't have to flash .230 kernels or use towel root.
For Unlocked bootloader only.
for unlocking any xperia device bootloader, check this link.
Requirements
Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde
C650x Superuser Mod
Advanced stock kernel for KK 10.5.1.A.0.283
Install all necessary drivers for xperia zl like flashtool drivers and adb drivers.
Steps
Open "Sony mobile Flasher by Androxyde".
Connect the device to the system using fastboot mode. For this, turn off the device and connect it to the system using USB cable while pressing the volume up button.
Now in "Sony Mobile Flasher", click the flash button on the top left corner and select fastboot mode.
Now click "Select kernal to flash" button.
Next, browse for the "Advance_stock_kernel_for_KK_10.5.A.0.283" image file. For getting the image file, you need to extract the zip file you have downloaded.
And now click OK. The flashing will be finished in seconds.
Now you have a custom recovery for the Xperia ZL.
Next, copy the "C6506_10.5.1.A.0.283_Superuser_Mod.zip" into your Xperia ZL and reboot the device to recovery.
In recovery, Select the "Install" option and find the "C6506_10.5.1.A.0.283_Superuser_Mod.zip" file and flash it.
Now reboot your device, And you are rooted!
For "Sony Mobile Flasher" screenshots, Check this link.
If any problem occurs, ask me in the comment section.
If this post was helpful, don't forget to click the 'Thanks' button.
sachinmtk said:
Using this method, you don't have to flash .230 kernels or use towel root.
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Yes, as long as you keep one important thing in mind: this method is for unlocked BL only. Downgrading a kernel works for both locked and unlocked BL.
I have Xperia ZL C6502...will the superuser zip work...as in the file name it is mentioned c6506...so i was worrying whether it won't brick my device...plzz reply soon..
amborish16 said:
I have Xperia ZL C6502...will the superuser zip work...as in the file name it is mentioned c6506...so i was worrying whether it won't brick my device...plzz reply soon..
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The above method works perfectly for all the xperia ZL models(C6502,C6503,C6506) with an unlocked bootloader. I personally tried it, so don't worry at all.
xperia zl c6506 4.4.4 10.5.1.a.0.292
anyway to root my model.
locked bootloader
Hello, anyone know how I get de image file, mentioned in the steps?
I using 7zip for extract but I don´t know how get.
thank you
charitha19 said:
anyway to root my model.
locked bootloader
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For locked bootloader, Consider the following method by kingvortex.
[GUIDE] How to root 10.5.1.A.0.283 / 10.5.1.A.0.292 [Locked Bootloader]
sabbadini said:
Hello, anyone know how I get de image file, mentioned in the steps?
I using 7zip for extract but I don´t know how get.
thank you
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It's very simple to get the boot.img file from the .zip file. Just right click the file named "Advanced_stock kernel_for_KK_10.5.1.A.0.283.zip", and select the following option "7 - zip -> Extract here". Now you can find your .img file in the extracted location.
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It's very simple to get the boot.img file from the .zip file. Just right click the file named "Advanced_stock kernel_for_KK_10.5.1.A.0.283.zip", and select the following option "7 - zip -> Extract here". Now you can find your .img file in the extracted location.
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Thank you for reply, but I still have some troubles.
How I reboot to recovery, if my rom manager not recognize my permissions and I can´t install a super user mod.
sorry for not understand or not do the right.
thank you
sabbadini said:
Thank you for reply, but I still have some troubles.
How I reboot to recovery, if my rom manager not recognize my permissions and I can´t install a super user mod.
sorry for not understand or not do the right.
thank you
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For rebooting your xperia device to recovery, First turn off the device, and then turn it on while repeatedly pressing the Volume up button until the recovery mode appears. I'm not sure about what kind of permissions you are talking about. Feel free to ask any doubts.
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sachinmtk said:
For rebooting your xperia device to recovery, First turn off the device, and then turn it on while repeatedly pressing the Volume up button until the recovery mode appears. I'm not sure about what kind of permissions you are talking about. Feel free to ask any doubts.
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Sorry for my insistence. I do what you say, but my device don´t open de recovery mode. I don´t know if I do sometinhg wrong. In my fhashtool appers this step when I make the flashboot with the boot.img archive. When I turn off and after turn on with pressing Volume UP my Xperia run normally, like just pressed only power button.
thank you for time and patience!
sabbadini said:
Sorry for my insistence. I do what you say, but my device don´t open de recovery mode. I don´t know if I do sometinhg wrong. In my fhashtool appers this step when I make the flashboot with the boot.img archive. When I turn off and after turn on with pressing Volume UP my Xperia run normally, like just pressed only power button.
thank you for time and patience!
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Follow this link. It might help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYPronQ21w8
sachinmtk said:
Follow this link. It might help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYPronQ21w8
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Sorry, but I`m not understand anything, because, for install Busybox, or clockwordmod I need to be rooted my device, but for root I need to be recovery?! last year I rooted my other phone, Xperia S and I not have this complication. So. Let´s see.
I make the flashtool steps, now for recovery I need to have intall de clockwordmod, but for recover or for appears the blue light I need to do like the link you send. Right, for make that steps I need to be rooted.
sorry I´m can´t understand. It is not verry complicated system, but I don´t know where or why I can´t.
thank you for time and patience...
You are great guys.
sabbadini said:
Sorry, but I`m not understand anything, because, for install Busybox, or clockwordmod I need to be rooted my device, but for root I need to be recovery?! last year I rooted my other phone, Xperia S and I not have this complication. So. Let´s see.
I make the flashtool steps, now for recovery I need to have intall de clockwordmod, but for recover or for appears the blue light I need to do like the link you send. Right, for make that steps I need to be rooted.
sorry I´m can´t understand. It is not verry complicated system, but I don´t know where or why I can´t.
thank you for time and patience...
You are great guys.
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For having a custom recovery mode, your phone doesn't need to be rooted. For Recovery, flash the
"Advance_stock_kernel_for_KK_10.5.A.0.283" image file given in the main thread. Using "Flash tool by Androxyde" (Check main thread).
The screenshots for installation are given in main thread. After installing the recovery, Proceed with the rooting process.
If you can't follow the above method, try this method.
does this method work with build number 10.5.1.A.0.292?
abdullah.darwish said:
does this method works with build number 10.5.1.A.0.292?
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I haven't tested it on .292 kernal yet. But i hope it'll work. Please let me know if its working.
very usefull and great thanks
i want to try it but can i use the same files you provided in the post? i mean the same "Advance_stock_kernel_for_KK_10.5.A.0.283" and the same "c650x superuser mod" or what?
sachinmtk said:
I haven't tested it on .292 kernal yet. But i hope it'll work. Please let me know if its working.
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Tested. Still working with .292 build. But you need a .292 kernel instead
could you please give me a link to download the 292. kernal
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sachinmtk said:
I haven't tested it on .292 kernal yet. But i hope it'll work. Please let me know if its working.
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Zerelth said:
Tested. Still working with .292 build. But you need a .292 kernel instead
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could you please give me a link to download the 292. kernal