Is it possible to modify the Stock FTF (like to remove the ATT junk) without root? I mean before installation of the FTF. and is it possible to make a updated sin file, after the sin file had been extracted, to add to the FTF?
popfan said:
Is it possible to modify the Stock FTF (like to remove the ATT junk) without root? I mean before installation of the FTF. and is it possible to make a updated sin file, after the sin file had been extracted, to add to the FTF?
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Yes and no. Right now we are having issues mounting the converted system.sin file image which prevents us from removing or adding files to the system partition. The goal was to edit the system.img to add the required root files and allow you to just flash it (unlocked bootloader only) but thus far no luck. Sony seems to have changed something with the firmware for the ion and ICS for the Xperia S that is causing us problems.
As far as editing the system file then putting it back into an FTF I haven't tried that before, always just flashed the image instead. Once we get past the mounting of the image issue we can move forward. If you really want the bloatware gone I suggest flashing the Generic International ftf and unchecking wipe data.
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Hey guys, I was just wondering if there was an ftf file for an ics rom. If there was, someone with a locked bootloader could flash it and get ics right?
Potato13 said:
Hey guys, I was just wondering if there was an ftf file for an ics rom. If there was, someone with a locked bootloader could flash it and get ics right?
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Not at the moment no there isn't
agraceful said:
Not at the moment no there isn't
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That, and if you don't know yet, Sony Ericsson just released the ICS Beta officially for the Xperia Play just a few hours ago. It's only for GSM, but I'm not sure if Sony will release a CDMA version, but an ftf for locked boot loaders, we might just be running into the same dead end as before.
Here's what I know about the ftf files though.
An FTF is like a zip file, they contain a BUNCH of SIN files and a META-INF folder, which I belive are the YAFFS partitions, as system.sin would be the /system/ directory in the phone. There is also a kernel.sin file in there, but SIN2IMG won't convert it. ICS needs a different kernel to run, and the only thing Unlocking the boot loader does is allowing access to flashing those special IMG files, because the boot partition is basically hidden or locked under that boot loader. I think FlashTool flashes that kernel.sin file from inside the ftf, according to what I see in the log, but say converting/injecting DoomKernel into the sin file from the ftf, then repacking that ftf file with the modified kernel.sin, that might not even work, mainly because the modified kernel isn't signed.
Selim873 said:
That, and if you don't know yet, Sony Ericsson just released the ICS Beta officially for the Xperia Play just a few hours ago. It's only for GSM, but I'm not sure if Sony will release a CDMA version, but an ftf for locked boot loaders, we might just be running into the same dead end as before.
Here's what I know about the ftf files though.
An FTF is like a zip file, they contain a BUNCH of SIN files and a META-INF folder, which I belive are the YAFFS partitions, as system.sin would be the /system/ directory in the phone. There is also a kernel.sin file in there, but SIN2IMG won't convert it. ICS needs a different kernel to run, and the only thing Unlocking the boot loader does is allowing access to flashing those special IMG files, because the boot partition is basically hidden or locked under that boot loader. I think FlashTool flashes that kernel.sin file from inside the ftf, according to what I see in the log, but say converting/injecting DoomKernel into the sin file from the ftf, then repacking that ftf file with the modified kernel.sin, that might not even work, mainly because the modified kernel isn't signed.
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Yes, I do know and it's not an ftf file...nor is it for use of a locked bootloader..so again. THERE ISN'T ONE. I already run ics on my r800x so I don't really care about some bloated beta from sony.
Selim873 said:
That, and if you don't know yet, Sony Ericsson just released the ICS Beta officially for the Xperia Play just a few hours ago. It's only for GSM, but I'm not sure if Sony will release a CDMA version, but an ftf for locked boot loaders, we might just be running into the same dead end as before.
Here's what I know about the ftf files though.
An FTF is like a zip file, they contain a BUNCH of SIN files and a META-INF folder, which I belive are the YAFFS partitions, as system.sin would be the /system/ directory in the phone. There is also a kernel.sin file in there, but SIN2IMG won't convert it. ICS needs a different kernel to run, and the only thing Unlocking the boot loader does is allowing access to flashing those special IMG files, because the boot partition is basically hidden or locked under that boot loader. I think FlashTool flashes that kernel.sin file from inside the ftf, according to what I see in the log, but say converting/injecting DoomKernel into the sin file from the ftf, then repacking that ftf file with the modified kernel.sin, that might not even work, mainly because the modified kernel isn't signed.
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However, you could flash a R800i ftf, then patch the libs to CDMA via CWM. And then you have a ICS ROM for locked bootloaders.
Hi
Is there anyway to make .sin file from the system folder and put it into a ftf file and flash it through flash mod?
If we could did it we could flash custom Roms like stock...
And a lot of good things too...
Unfortunately, no. You can only make a ftf file for stock firmware.
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poria1999 said:
Hi
Is there anyway to make .sin file from the system folder and put it into a ftf file and flash it through flash mod?
If we could did it we could flash custom Roms like stock...
And a lot of good things too...
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There ia a tricks to make a ftf file but they are not signed by sony and hence not flashable on locked bootloaders
I dont know about unlocked
Also it makes it from a persons own system folder already in phone
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Sahaab said:
There ia a tricks to make a ftf file but they are not signed by sony and hence not flashable on locked bootloaders
I dont know about unlocked
Also it makes it from a persons own system folder already in phone
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No. Ftf file must be signed or it cannot be flashed via flashtool. Locked or unlocked bootloader determines whether you can flash custom kernel our not.
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popthosegaskets said:
No. Ftf file must be signed or it cannot be flashed via flashtool. Locked or unlocked bootloader determines whether you can flash custom kernel our not.
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They can be signed
Jst imagine what I am thinking and tell me if it will work or not
To extract .sin files from an ftf first we change its extension to .zip first or open it with a app like winrar, so basically its a zip file
We can change its extension, sign it using a zipsigner and change ita extension back to .ftf and Bam! Its signes
But not by Sony
Does it need to be signes by Sony to flash??
Maybe someone can try this? But to try I recommend only flashing system or data or cache, not kernel or anything
So exclude kernel or just remove the kernel.sin all together
I got a locked bootloader so sorry cant
But do u catch my drift here?
Think like a mad scientist
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I tried that last time with a SIN file, couldn't open it in WinZip.
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I tried that last time with a SIN file, couldn't open it in WinZip.
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Not a sin file
A ftf
Sin cannot be opened with WinZip
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Sahaab said:
There ia a tricks to make a ftf file but they are not signed by sony and hence not flashable on locked bootloaders
I dont know about unlocked
Also it makes it from a persons own system folder already in phone
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Hi
If we don't extract ftf file and just drag new sin file (system.sin) and replace it , that is signed by Sony yet(remember if we do s.th like this with an update.zip(replace just the same file that already exist with new file with same name)it is flashable yet...
So if we don't extract ftf file the sign signature will not change...
So we can flash it...
Just help me to make .Sin file...
unfortunately the ones that can create sin files are Sony
sin is an signed img file , signed with se certificat and we dont have that certificate
img file is an yaffs2 image
Here is the FTF for the C6506. Flashed it on my own ZL so I'm sure it works.
Part 1: http://d-h.st/CQG
Part 2: http://d-h.st/0J7
Enjoy!
Thanks
Crash338,
I just want to be clear on the steps for rooting with the files you provided:
open FlashTool and flash the part 1 file
now once flashing is done reboot device and connect to PC in usb debuggin mode
CLOSE FLASHTOOL <<< VVVIMP STEP
extract the file DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip to root directory on c:\
execute runme_ file corresponding to your OS on desktop PC, this will execute a SPECIAL version of easy rooting toolkit <<< VVVIMP STEP
after rooting is over the device will restart
you can verify if device is rooted by checking for SuperSU app (it is the newest version)
once thats done now power down device and open FlashTool again
now flash part 2 file
thats it after flashing is done just disconnect and power on device and enjoy rooted phone!
!!! Please don't flash part1 on its own !!!
(Probably can't, anyways, but don't try =p)
We flash .ftf files. The OP could not post the file directly, due to size limitations on the fileserver. Please download the 2 parts, then *decompress* using, for example, 7-Zip (www.7zip.org)
You will get 1 large .ftf file.
Then flash via flashtool, etc.
Cheers
Edit: typos
Thank you for clearing that up. Next question is what is the second file I flash? According to doomlord's "how to" you have to flash a second file
Edit: my problem was I was using wrong flashtool. I went to sony website and dl their flashtool which kept asking me to ul bl. Now I have a new question as I figured this out but still didn't get root. Did you flash the whole file or did you just check the kernal box during flashing. I checked the kernal only box and got no root. Was afraid of losing data
Hello,
The instructions from the thread below should be pretty self-explanatory.
link here
The idea: old kernel has exploit, but newer ones closed the exploit.
Fortunately, even on locked bootloader, can re-flash older kernel only.. get root.. then re-flash new kernel, and keep the root.
To be clear:
- flash full new ROM (which includes new, no exploit kernel)
- flash old kernel only
- get root
- re-flash new kernel only
(Note: my terminology may be off; the gist shoukd be ok)
Edit: typos, clarification
Thank you, I think I may have done it backwards and flashed all BUT the kernal. DOH!
Woah, didn't check the forum in a little while, thx for clearing up everything spamam1 :good:
Performed tonight and all is as it should be. Thanks for the help
anyone know where to find .423 kernal for 6506?
Optilicious said:
anyone know where to find .423 kernal for 6506?
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Here is the thread for the full 423 FTF.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332539
I'm assuming you are trying to root your phone so just unselect everything apart from the kernel when flashing.
Hello. I had my Xperia S rooted with kingroot and I had also installed Lucky Patcher to block ads in the apps. My cousin was playing with my phone and when I got it back I found that many apps are misbehaving. I simply unrooted my fone and made a hard reset. When my fone rebooted Igound that many apps like fFacebook and fm radio are missing. Please help me to restore my phone.
Thanks
Tahir Mir said:
Hello. I had my Xperia S rooted with kingroot and I had also installed Lucky Patcher to block ads in the apps. My cousin was playing with my phone and when I got it back I found that many apps are misbehaving. I simply unrooted my fone and made a hard reset. When my fone rebooted Igound that many apps like fFacebook and fm radio are missing. Please help me to restore my phone.
Thanks
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You can find a good stock based ROM and flash it from the recovery.
just flash .96 firmware ftf file through flashtool......
Please provide me the links where I can get the original firmware.
try this...http://d-h.st/e0a... or...this....https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-Eeawe_SEpJc0MwRkpxZlFEcnc/edit
hope this helps..
Mohit. I have downloaded this file but when I paste it into flashtool's firmware folder, it doesn't recognize the file. It is a zip file and when I unzip it, I get a lot of files with .sin extension. Please suggest me what to do. I have installed every driver, put my fone into usb debugging. Allowed unknown sources, boot loader unlocked, almost every thing is done but in the flash mode when I klik on flashmode, I get a pop up where I have to select the firmware, but the zip file or its extracts are not shown there.
The flashtool is asking for ftf files and I dont hav any ftf file
Tahir Mir said:
The flashtool is asking for ftf files and I dont hav any ftf file
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Tahir,
the link post by Mohit contains the required ftf file.Download the file correctly.
Tahir Mir said:
The flashtool is asking for ftf files and I dont hav any ftf file
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Hi tahir,
just change .zip extension and rename it as .ftf extension....
I messed up my boot partition on "A" slot where the stock ROM is still installed and now I cannot boot it, but I want to test if some issues persist with stock android.
perennial said:
I messed up my boot partition on "A" slot where the stock ROM is still installed and now I cannot boot it, but I want to test if some issues persist with stock android.
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I've done it with Flashtool. You can download ftf with xperifirm, then copy kernel sin file somewhere and use sin editor function in Flashtool to dump it into img., (or just flash the firmware, checking every box in the 'exclude' section except for the boot files).
levone1 said:
I've done it with Flashtool. You can download ftf with xperifirm, then copy kernel sin file somewhere and use sin editor function in Flashtool to dump it into img.
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That doesn't work. Flashtool says "sin version not yet supported".
levone1 said:
(or just flash the firmware, checking every box in the 'exclude' section except for the boot files).
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That didn't work for me either, the phone did not boot. I had to flash the whole stock firmware.
Try to fix it with Xperia Companion
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