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CM7.1 Questions (Of the Freexperia variety) Updated

I'm getting ready to install CM 7.1 onto my xperia play, and I have a few questions.
1: KERNEL! What do I need, is stock fine? What runs best?
2: Will somebody link me to the FreeXperia Project page for the Play? I can't find it, and I don't want to accidentally install the wrong one. I got it.
3: Anything in particular I should keep in mind while doing this?
4: Um.... Any information I should know about, but haven't asked about? (please keep it about CM xD)
FXP said:
CDMA ONLY
DOWNLOAD
CDMA 3.0.E.2.89 VERISON - URL WAS HERE <---- Is this the Kernel?
CDMA FXP044 - URL WAS HERE <---- This is the ROM, Right?
please don't mirror (we want to have download conunt)
HOWTO
to flash cm7 rom you have to take 3 steps (after unpacking the 7z archive)
step 1 - copy update.zip to sdcard
step 2 - flash new kernel (always use the kernel provided in CM7 / it is incompatible with stock ROM)
ON PC - run fastboot flash boot boot.img (an black window will open and will stay open untill kernel is flashed)
ON PHONE - put phone in fastboot mode (power off then press lower right key and plug usb cable) and phone LED will light BLUE
step 3 - when phone is booting (first 5 seconds) press volume key several times to enter recovery and choose apply update from sdcard <---- Recovery is part of the ROM, correct?
WARNING - if you used another rom (stock or custom) you have to wipe data or device will not boot<---- Huh???
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OP:
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I'm a bit cautious about what I'm doing with my phone, so I was wondering what all I need to do. I have CDMA Xperia Play with 2.3.2 stock. I've rooted as well.
Now for my questions:
1: Will I need Superuser?
2: If I need a fully functioning phone, will it be better to keep stock?
3: Is there a "for dummies" guide on installing?
4: What all will I need? I have fastboot working and everything, so what else?
5: Any information that you find absolutely CRUCIAL that I have not asked about?
Thanks for your time.

If you're trying to install cyangenmod go here.
http://www.cyanogenmod.com/
there u will see devices,
click ur device, then their will also be a wikisite on how to install it. ;D

lofike said:
If you're trying to install cyangenmod go here.
http://www.cyanogenmod.com/
there u will see devices,
click ur device, then their will also be a wikisite on how to install it. ;D
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The official CM7 is not available for the play. I was talking about the FreexperiaProject distro.

Yes it is. Official support from 7.1 release. Bit buggy but most things work.
Sent from my R800i using XDA App

blindingshadow said:
Yes it is. Official support from 7.1 release. Bit buggy but most things work.
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
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ok. I was still talking about the freexperia distro.

1) No you wont need SU.
2) cm7.1 is fully functional so don't worry..
3) There is no need for a dummies guide there are like 3 steps.
4) Download the CM7.1 package, Flash the boot image from fastboot, boot into recovery, (Tap down after powering on). and flash the rom.zip. done!
5) No
*Edit* sorry steps are for GSM play I didnt read the OP correctly, I don't know about the CDMA CM

What if my phone won't allow me to fastboot? Is there no other way to install it?

juxtapose519 said:
What if my phone won't allow me to fastboot? Is there no other way to install it?
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no^^

To get your phone to fastboot, use Bin4ry's guide to unlock the bootloader (I THINK!) that's what I remember doing to get mine to be able to fastboot. Don't take my word for it though, ask a different, more experienced person.

Updated. Please help me out

[Q] Only Sony Logo appears

Hallo,
I wanted to install a enhanced stock rom and because there where so many useless directory and data on my phone I asked in the Roms thread if it is possible to Clean my phone from all this stuff so the new Rom could be on a clean phone without any previouse stuff.
The guy in this thread told me to format /sdard /system and /data and I did it. Therefore the copy of the new rom was erassed to. I wanted to reboot the phone to copy the new rom on it and then install it with CWM.
When I press Power and Vol+ the phone restarts but I cant cet into cwm
What can I do?

domiankrey said:
Hallo,
I wanted to install a enhanced stock rom and because there where so many useless directory and data on my phone I asked in the Roms thread if it is possible to Clean my phone from all this stuff so the new Rom could be on a clean phone without any previouse stuff.
The guy in this thread told me to format /sdard /system and /data and I did it. Therefore the copy of the new rom was erassed to. I wanted to reboot the phone to copy the new rom on it and then install it with CWM.
When I press Power and Vol+ the phone restarts but I cant cet into cwm
What can I do?
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flash it with stock rom via flashtool

electrash said:
flash it with stock rom via flashtool
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The tool (Emma) does not find my connected phone (since it wont boot up and only the logo appears)

domiankrey said:
The tool (Emma) does not find my connected phone (since it wont boot up and only the logo appears)
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Forget about EMMA. Use Flashtool, but you must have the know how on flashing a ROM through flash mode. There are forums from where you can learn.

skywalkerdroid said:
Forget about EMMA. Use Flashtool, but you must have the know how on flashing a ROM through flash mode. There are forums from where you can learn.
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I googled flashtool and Emma was the first several hits.
Could you give me the link to the tool and the Tutorial?

Here it is :http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1350585408000

[Q] z1 comact stuck

i try to root me z1 compact (i have unlocked the bootloader) but i forget to save th superuser zip into sd card....i wwant in fastboot mode and i didn t innstall the zip.........and now i am stuck on fastboot mode...and i haven t do backup..what can i do ?plz help

Could you use an external SD card reader and plug to your PC to copy the file you need? then reinsert into your phone.

how?
mkhairym said:
Could you use an external SD card reader and plug to your PC to copy the file you need? then reinsert into your phone.[/QUOTE
man i copy the supersu in the sd card but when i choose zip i press update superSU and it writes ......done
and when i prees reboot system now it gets me into recovery mode again
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thanos kary said:
mkhairym said:
Could you use an external SD card reader and plug to your PC to copy the file you need? then reinsert into your phone.[/QUOTE
man i copy the supersu in the sd card but when i choose zip i press update superSU and it writes ......done
and when i prees reboot system now it gets me into recovery mode again
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well a bit more info would help, like on what rom you were on, and what steps you followed? At least you're able to boot into recovery, which lets you flash other roms since you've unlocked the BL
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listen
darkmystel said:
thanos kary said:
well a bit more info would help, like on what rom you were on, and what steps you followed? At least you're able to boot into recovery, which lets you flash other roms since you've unlocked the BL
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listen ...i haven t done buckup and i haven t flash my rom......my phone can get in to the recovery mode ONLY....can i get out from the recovery mode ?:crying:
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Well if you have access to your recovery you should be able to mount your SD card there and then connect it to your PC. From there you can transfer a zip file to your phone and flash it.

I don't see anything mentioned about which custom recovery he flashed.
Could this be a stock recovery that he is in? (that may not allow mounting etc.)

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LaZiODROID said:
I don't see anything mentioned about which custom recovery he flashed.
Could this be a stock recovery that he is in? (that may not allow mounting etc.)[/QUOTE
i have done this....... and then what? i have 4.4.4 android
This is a CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.4.6 Touch Recovery for Xperia Z1 Compact!
Credits and special thanks to Koush and everyone else involved in Cyanogenmod project!
[ info ]
This Recovery is built from CWM 6.0.4.6 sources!
I dont have this device with me and I dont intend to buy one... my friend wanted root on his phone so I created this to help him out...
all the testing was done remotely on users devices...
[ PROOF ]
[ credits / special thanks ]
Koush - for the brilliant work & coding on CWM recovery
CyanogenMod and FreeXperia Team (especially jerpelea) for too many things *
special thanks to @swedan for helping out with testing and risking his devices for the sake of development!!! and NO, his phone was NOT damaged during testing
ME for creating this for u guys!
[ Requirements ]
Bootloader unlocked
working fastboot
STOCK ROM FW:
4.4.2
14.3.A.0.757 - v04
14.3.A.0.681 - v03
4.3
14.2.A.1.142 - v02
14.2.A.1.114 - v01
or ROMS BASED ON THAT FIRMWARE
[ features ]
standard CWM recovery 6.0.4.6 - TOUCH RECOVERY!
kernel is insecure (ro.secure=0)
adb debugging is enabled by default in OS
TIP: if u are experiencing very slow backup in CWM do this
[ WARNING ]
for flashing this kernel you WILL NEED TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER! Check this thread for more info (same steps as Xperia Z1 are used for Xperia Z1 Compact)
UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER WITHOUT TA BACKUP WILL LEAD TO IRREVERSIBLE LOSS OF DRM KEYS!!!
AND YES CAMERA STILL WORKS AFTER UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER!!!
[ known issues ]
adb is not working in recovery (can be fixed later)
[ how to flash this kernel ] (via fastboot)
download the kernel image
save the boot.img to the folder containing fastboot binary
flash the boot.img using fastboot:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
reboot from fastboot
Code:
fastboot reboot
the device should now start booting
enjoy!
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darkmystel said:
thanos kary said:
well a bit more info would help, like on what rom you were on, and what steps you followed? At least you're able to boot into recovery, which lets you flash other roms since you've unlocked the BL
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yes i get into recovery and then what i must do?
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thanos kary said:
darkmystel said:
yes i get into recovery and then what i must do?
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I think a little more studying should have been done before flashing things. Now that we know you can get into CWM Recovery, you can flash a custom ROM. Note that doing so will involve wiping your data/cache/system - so whatever apps you were using on your phone will be gone (along with the data for each app, like your preferences etc.)
And since your bootloader is unlocked, you can flash pretty much any ROM you like because the unlocked bootloader allows custom kernels to be flashed.
As an example, you can flash SlimKat. It is a custom ROM with a custom kernel. The page is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700456. You can find the download links in post #3. There will be a ZIP file for the ROM, and then optionally, another ZIP for the Google Apps (aka GAPPS), which would allow you to sign in to your Google account, use Play Store, etc. SlimKat offers 3 gapps (which I will link here because the GAPPS link on that thread seems to take me to a login page): They have mini, normal, and full. Take your pick..
http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/downloads/dlsearch/viewcategory/1150-addons4-4
Once you've downloaded them, copy the Slimkat ZIP to your external SD card. Also copy the GAPPS zip that you chose (if you wanted that).
Put the external card back into the phone and power it up, and get back into recovery like you did earlier. In recovery, before flashing the zips, you should do your wipes (this is where it wipes your apps/data/system). But as a precaution, maybe go into "install zip from sdcard", navigate through your external card to make sure the ZIP files are available to you.
I think that most ROM install zips take care of these wipes for you, but it's a good habit to get into when flashing custom ROMs.
You're going to:
1) Wipe data/factory reset (this will wipe the data and cache)
2) Go into Advanced and wipe Dalvik cache
3) Go into Mounts and Storage and format /system
Once that's done, you're going to go to "install zip from sdcard", choose your external card, and choose the SlimKat ZIP. That will flash the ROM and kernel. Once that's done, you're going to do one more flash - which is the GAPPS zip (if you decided that you wanted it).
Once that flash is done, you should be able to just reboot and the phone will start to boot into the new ROM. Note that on first boot, it will take some time - so you may be staring at the boot animation for a few minutes.
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root?
LaZiODROID said:
thanos kary said:
I think a little more studying should have been done before flashing things. Now that we know you can get into CWM Recovery, you can flash a custom ROM. Note that doing so will involve wiping your data/cache/system - so whatever apps you were using on your phone will be gone (along with the data for each app, like your preferences etc.)
And since your bootloader is unlocked, you can flash pretty much any ROM you like because the unlocked bootloader allows custom kernels to be flashed.
As an example, you can flash SlimKat. It is a custom ROM with a custom kernel. The page is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700456. You can find the download links in post #3. There will be a ZIP file for the ROM, and then optionally, another ZIP for the Google Apps (aka GAPPS), which would allow you to sign in to your Google account, use Play Store, etc. SlimKat offers 3 gapps (which I will link here because the GAPPS link on that thread seems to take me to a login page): They have mini, normal, and full. Take your pick..
http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/downloads/dlsearch/viewcategory/1150-addons4-4
Once you've downloaded them, copy the Slimkat ZIP to your external SD card. Also copy the GAPPS zip that you chose (if you wanted that).
Put the external card back into the phone and power it up, and get back into recovery like you did earlier. In recovery, before flashing the zips, you should do your wipes (this is where it wipes your apps/data/system). But as a precaution, maybe go into "install zip from sdcard", navigate through your external card to make sure the ZIP files are available to you.
I think that most ROM install zips take care of these wipes for you, but it's a good habit to get into when flashing custom ROMs.
You're going to:
1) Wipe data/factory reset (this will wipe the data and cache)
2) Go into Advanced and wipe Dalvik cache
3) Go into Mounts and Storage and format /system
Once that's done, you're going to go to "install zip from sdcard", choose your external card, and choose the SlimKat ZIP. That will flash the ROM and kernel. Once that's done, you're going to do one more flash - which is the GAPPS zip (if you decided that you wanted it).
Once that flash is done, you should be able to just reboot and the phone will start to boot into the new ROM. Note that on first boot, it will take some time - so you may be staring at the boot animation for a few minutes.
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man i haven t done root yet.....i have 4.4.4 android can you give instructios? and slimkat it is not support my z1 compact
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thanos kary said:
man i haven t done root yet.....i have 4.4.4 android can you give instructios? and slimkat it is not support my z1 compact
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When you say you want to root, it means that you want to root the current system that you are on. But from what you have described in this thread, you are currently having a problem with your phone, where it does not boot normally into the system/ROM. You boot straight into Clockworkmod Recovery, every time. Correct? If this is correct, then rooting your current ROM probably won't help your situation (because you are not able to boot normally into the system).
Slimkat is a ROM that has root access included. I believe that pretty much any custom rom has root included. I'm not sure what you mean when you say that slimkat does not support your Z1 compact. You should be able to flash Slimkat to your Z1 Compact. The link from my previous post points to the Slimkat thread, which is in the Z1 Compact Original Android Development forum, so it is made for Z1 Compact.
That said, you don't need to choose Slimkat - I provided that just as an example of a custom rom that has a custom kernel included. Look through the Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development forum for custom roms that use custom kernels. Most of those roms have the custom kernel included in their ZIP. Whichever custom rom you choose, make sure to READ the original post (and other posts if necessary) to get the information you need on how to install it, or to find out what files you will need for that ROM (as some roms have add-ons and stuff you may find interesting).
There are also ROMs that are stock-based. Those can be found in the Xperia Z1 Compact Android Development forum. These roms also have root included, and are built to run on the standard stock Sony kernel. Some of them may be based on a specific stock Sony kernel version, so pay attention to that.
If you want to start over, and flash a pure stock Sony ROM to your phone (also known as an FTF), you can do that at any time by downloading an appropriate FTF for your phone, and flashing it by loading the FTF with FlashTool. It will then ask you to put your phone into FlashMode (which is done by making sure the phone is OFF, then holding the VolDown button, and connecting the USB cable while still holding the VolDown button. Once the flash begins, you can let go of the VolDown button) But !! Please note that if you haven't used FlashTool before, you will need to install some drivers. They are included with FlashTool, in a folder called Drivers. You would choose the driver specific to your phone, plus the FlashMode driver, plus the Fastboot driver. If you are using Windows8, you will have to do some extra work to get those drivers to install correctly. It involves booting Win8 into a mode where Driver Signature Enforcement is disabled, then installing the drivers found in the drivers folder of FlashTool. You can easily find out how to do that by searching online.
Hope this helps... don't make any risky flashing moves if you aren't certain about them - just keep reading and searching and you will eventually find the answers you need.

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LaZiODROID said:
When you say you want to root, it means that you want to root the current system that you are on. But from what you have described in this thread, you are currently having a problem with your phone, where it does not boot normally into the system/ROM. You boot straight into Clockworkmod Recovery, every time. Correct? If this is correct, then rooting your current ROM probably won't help your situation (because you are not able to boot normally into the system).
Slimkat is a ROM that has root access included. I believe that pretty much any custom rom has root included. I'm not sure what you mean when you say that slimkat does not support your Z1 compact. You should be able to flash Slimkat to your Z1 Compact. The link from my previous post points to the Slimkat thread, which is in the Z1 Compact Original Android Development forum, so it is made for Z1 Compact.
That said, you don't need to choose Slimkat - I provided that just as an example of a custom rom that has a custom kernel included. Look through the Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development forum for custom roms that use custom kernels. Most of those roms have the custom kernel included in their ZIP. Whichever custom rom you choose, make sure to READ the original post (and other posts if necessary) to get the information you need on how to install it, or to find out what files you will need for that ROM (as some roms have add-ons and stuff you may find interesting).
There are also ROMs that are stock-based. Those can be found in the Xperia Z1 Compact Android Development forum. These roms also have root included, and are built to run on the standard stock Sony kernel. Some of them may be based on a specific stock Sony kernel version, so pay attention to that.
If you want to start over, and flash a pure stock Sony ROM to your phone (also known as an FTF), you can do that at any time by downloading an appropriate FTF for your phone, and flashing it by loading the FTF with FlashTool. It will then ask you to put your phone into FlashMode (which is done by making sure the phone is OFF, then holding the VolDown button, and connecting the USB cable while still holding the VolDown button. Once the flash begins, you can let go of the VolDown button) But !! Please note that if you haven't used FlashTool before, you will need to install some drivers. They are included with FlashTool, in a folder called Drivers. You would choose the driver specific to your phone, plus the FlashMode driver, plus the Fastboot driver. If you are using Windows8, you will have to do some extra work to get those drivers to install correctly. It involves booting Win8 into a mode where Driver Signature Enforcement is disabled, then installing the drivers found in the drivers folder of FlashTool. You can easily find out how to do that by searching online.
Hope this helps... don't make any risky flashing moves if you aren't certain about them - just keep reading and searching and you will eventually find the answers you need.
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ooooohhh man i love you ,....it works with slimkat....thank you ...thank you...but i don t like this rom ..tell me if you know......how to get back to the officil from sony?
and if you can give a guide to root 4.4 android z1c

thanos kary said:
ooooohhh man i love you ,....it works with slimkat....thank you ...thank you...but i don t like this rom ..tell me if you know......how to get back to the officil from sony?
and if you can give a guide to root 4.4 android z1c
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You could try to flash Kitslim (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2743177)
It is a slightly optimized rom based on the original Sony stock rom.
I use it and ist awesome. You have the stock feeling with this.

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Schlengge said:
You could try to flash Kitslim (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2743177)
It is a slightly optimized rom based on the original Sony stock rom.
I use it and ist awesome. You have the stock feeling with this.
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i will flash this rom...but first i want to go in official rom and then i will root the rom

how to root?
thanos kary said:
i will flash this rom...but first i want to go in official rom and then i will root the rom
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can anyone tell me how to root....i can not root with easy towel root

[Q] Newbie Help Needed! Z1C - Internal Data Recovery

Hi,
Up until this time yesterday I thought I was relatively tech savy... Unfortunately the last 24 hours have proved otherwise!
I received the notification from Sony PC Companion to update to Lollipop, and without thinking about backing up 4 months worth of pictures / videos of my baby son, went ahead...
Unfortunately the update failed, and I was left with a phone in bootloop mode... and the only solution I found was to use Sony PC Companion to 'repair' it (which installed Lollipop), unaware that this would wipe the internal memory including all of said baby photos / videos. I haven't dared tell my wife yet, and have been up all night trying to find a way to recover the data....
Totally unfamiliar with the concept of bootloaders, rooting, etc... I investigated some recovery software options, assuming they would work in the same way as normal hard drives. It would appear that is the case, but in order to access the internal memory I've opened up (ie. confused) my brain with the more technical side of the Android OS. I've tried and failed to root the phone, as that seems to be the fundamental requirement of the various data recovery programs.
Enough of the summary, here are a few basic questions...
1. Can I root the Z1C in its current state? It's running Lollipop, bootloader unlocked (as far as I'm aware), USB debugging mode enabled, etc... If so, and I understand this is a basic question for this forum, but can someone please explain how? I've tried numerous tutorials and am totally lost...
2. If I can't root the phone as is, am I right to assume I need to downgrade the OS to KitKat or similar? Again, can someone please explain, step by step what is required...
3. Is there a simpler way to recover the internal data, or am I at least in the right ball park?
I really appreciate any help you guys can offer...
Thanks,
Tim

You can try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...-5-0-242-r3d-customized-ru-1279-3901-t3081309 , others have succeeded, i for some reason didn´t. But yes, go back to .107, root and then install pre-rooted Lollipop.

1. Can I root the Z1C in its current state? It's running Lollipop, bootloader unlocked (as far as I'm aware), USB debugging mode enabled, etc... If so, and I understand this is a basic question for this forum, but can someone please explain how? I've tried numerous tutorials and am totally lost...
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With unlocked bootloader u can always root any rom. Just install your favourite Stock ROM. I recommend a FTF File that you can flash with flashtool.
Then flash the FTF / ROM and after that, the Kernel with CWM Recovery like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2620794
--> Working Kernel for KitKat 4.44 also for Lollipop 5.02:
Advance Stock Kernel with Recovery v04 (FW:14.3.A.0.757}
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Now download the latest SuperSU ZIP form here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 and copy that to your SD card.
Finally restart your phone, press vol down when LED appears at bootup and flash SuperSu ZIP. --> now you are rooted.
You can also flash the latest dual recovery ZIP, if you want to return to original Stock Kernel:
To get the original Kernel of your Stock ROM back, use flashtool, select again the FTF file and uncheck all "Wipe settings" and also exclude all "flash settings" except the "KERNEL". Flash it and you are done.
3. Is there a simpler way to recover the internal data, or am I at least in the right ball park?
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Be aware of installing anything on your internal storage.
You can try to recover your files using this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.defianttech.diskdigger&hl=de

nataS555 said:
You can try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...-5-0-242-r3d-customized-ru-1279-3901-t3081309 , others have succeeded, i for some reason didn´t. But yes, go back to .107, root and then install pre-rooted Lollipop.
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Thanks for the advice and link. To be honest, even the instructions on that thread are beyond me at the moment... I know it's very basic for you guys, but can you please explain these steps in more detail:
- wipe system, data, cache, davik (all)
- flash this zip
What are the different FTF options listed below the main instructions? Firmware, Kernel Only and Without System?
Thanks,
Tim

aikon96 said:
With unlocked bootloader u can always root any rom. Just install your favourite Stock ROM. I recommend a FTF File that you can flash with flashtool.
Then flash the FTF / ROM and after that, the Kernel with CWM Recovery like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2620794
--> Working Kernel for KitKat 4.44 also for Lollipop 5.02:
Now download the latest SuperSU ZIP form here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 and copy that to your SD card.
Finally restart your phone, press vol down when LED appears at bootup and flash SuperSu ZIP. --> now you are rooted.
You can also flash the latest dual recovery ZIP, if you want to return to original Stock Kernel:
To get the original Kernel of your Stock ROM back, use flashtool, select again the FTF file and uncheck all "Wipe settings" and also exclude all "flash settings" except the "KERNEL". Flash it and you are done.
Be aware of installing anything on your internal storage.
You can try to recover your files using this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.defianttech.diskdigger&hl=de
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Thanks for breaking it down for me! Really appreciate the time and effort. Will give this a whirl after work today.
Tim

[Q] I would like to use Cyanogenmod 12.1 on Xperia M, but how?

Hi guys
I'm very new to flashing phones, so please baby steps
I'm trying to flash the Cyanogenmod 12.1 to an elderly Xperia M.
I've tried asking for assistance on CM's page, but so far no luck, I hope somebody here is more helpfull.
I've downloaded the zip file, unzipped it and uploaded boot.img to it, but when it reboots, it just shows the Sony logo, and a blue led, but nothing else.
If I shut it down by removing the battery, start it up and press the volume rocker it boots up in Cyanogemnod recovery, but not cwm recovery.
Can somebody tell me what I'm doing wrong? I'm trying to follow the CM article regarding this specific CM build.

fribse said:
Hi guys
I'm very new to flashing phones, so please baby steps
I'm trying to flash the Cyanogenmod 12.1 to an elderly Xperia M.
I've tried asking for assistance on CM's page, but so far no luck, I hope somebody here is more helpfull.
I've downloaded the zip file, unzipped it and uploaded boot.img to it, but when it reboots, it just shows the Sony logo, and a blue led, but nothing else.
If I shut it down by removing the battery, start it up and press the volume rocker it boots up in Cyanogemnod recovery, but not cwm recovery.
Can somebody tell me what I'm doing wrong? I'm trying to follow the CM article regarding this specific CM build.
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After flashing the boot.img with your Flashtool (I guess?), did you flash the ROM? I mean the CM12.1 ROM zip?

AndyPhoenix9879 said:
After flashing the boot.img with your Flashtool (I guess?), did you flash the ROM? I mean the CM12.1 ROM zip?
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Hi Andy
Thankyou for your assistance.
I've tried following the wiki guide, so I've downloaded the CM12.1, unzipped it, and used 'fastboot' to copy it into the phone, and then reboot it (as it is explained in the wiki article wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_nicki
I don't have a Flashtool installed, should I use another method for updating?

fribse said:
Hi Andy
Thankyou for your assistance.
I've tried following the wiki guide, so I've downloaded the CM12.1, unzipped it, and used 'fastboot' to copy it into the phone, and then reboot it (as it is explained in the wiki article wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_nicki
I don't have a Flashtool installed, should I use another method for updating?
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Best to use Flashtool, it's much safer and the information and guidelines are already prepared in xda. So any doubts could be resolved rather quickly if any. Anyway goodluck and happy flashing!

Do you habe unlocked Bootloader?
Sent from my C1904 using XDA Free mobile app

AndyPhoenix9879 said:
Best to use Flashtool, it's much safer and the information and guidelines are already prepared in xda. So any doubts could be resolved rather quickly if any. Anyway goodluck and happy flashing!
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Thanks, can you tell me where I can find the right flash tool, and where I can read more about how to do this?

fribse said:
Thanks, can you tell me where I can find the right flash tool, and where I can read more about how to do this?
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Flashtool: http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
Tutorial(Basics): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697277
Happy flashing and all the best @fribse

AndyPhoenix9879 said:
Flashtool: http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
Tutorial(Basics): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697277
Happy flashing and all the best @fribse
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Hi Andy
Ok, after finally getting it downloaded via the torrent, and actually getting the right file instead of a bunch of adware from the download links, I've tried starting it.
It says I'm not in USB debugging mode.
But to enable that I have to get into the phone, and it's currently not booting.
The flashboot refers to a 'back' button, but I don't have a physical back button on the C1905, what on earth do I do?

Ahaaa, part success, it needed charging. So after having it charged, and then connected to the phone, I've been able to flash a 'GLOBAL' firmware to the phone.
It now starts up as it should in the global firmware, and as soon as PC Companion saw it, it told me there is an update.
So that's great. Now I'm going to try with the Cyanogenmod again But I guess I have to find a '.ftf' version of it?

fribse said:
Ahaaa, part success, it needed charging. So after having it charged, and then connected to the phone, I've been able to flash a 'GLOBAL' firmware to the phone.
It now starts up as it should in the global firmware, and as soon as PC Companion saw it, it told me there is an update.
So that's great. Now I'm going to try with the Cyanogenmod again But I guess I have to find a '.ftf' version of it?
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Ok, so right now, you are using stock FW and unlocked bootloader?
Step 1. Prepare files.
You will need the CM zip, Google Apps Zip, and a signed CWM Zip. Where do you find a signed CWM Zip? Look at Step 2.
Step 2.Sign the CWM zip from here, with the tool from here.
Step 3. Put the 3 Zip files on your SD card. Also, extract the boot.img and keep it somewhere easily accessible.
Step 4. I'll assume you have installed the nicki drivers for flashtool. Launch flashtool. The click the lightning bolt icon and select fastboot. With your xperia m sitched off, hold the VOL_UP key and connect USB cable. You should get a blue LED. Flash the boot.img as kernel.
Step 5. Select reboot into system. When a magenta LED shows, press a volume button. You should have booted to CM recovery. Browse to install ZIP, and flash the signed CWM zip.
Step 6. Power the phone off and repeat step 5. You should boot into CWM. Take a full backup of your phone first. Then wipe cache and data. Finally, flash CM zip and google apps zip.
Step 7. Wipe cache and reboot the phone.
Step 8. Sit back chillax, first boot will seem to take ages. Only after about 20 mins should you be concerned.
ENJOY CM12.1
Just to let you know, apps will take up more memory on Lollipop than other earlier versions. This is normal.

That worked perfectly, thankyou very much.
I now have a CM12.1 Xperia M, very nice

theperson333 said:
Ok, so right now, you are using stock FW and unlocked bootloader?
Step 1. Prepare files.
You will need the CM zip, Google Apps Zip, and a signed CWM Zip. Where do you find a signed CWM Zip? Look at Step 2.
Step 2.Sign the CWM zip from here, with the tool from here.
Step 3. Put the 3 Zip files on your SD card. Also, extract the boot.img and keep it somewhere easily accessible.
Step 4. I'll assume you have installed the nicki drivers for flashtool. Launch flashtool. The click the lightning bolt icon and select fastboot. With your xperia m sitched off, hold the VOL_UP key and connect USB cable. You should get a blue LED. Flash the boot.img as kernel.
Step 5. Select reboot into system. When a magenta LED shows, press a volume button. You should have booted to CM recovery. Browse to install ZIP, and flash the signed CWM zip.
Step 6. Power the phone off and repeat step 5. You should boot into CWM. Take a full backup of your phone first. Then wipe cache and data. Finally, flash CM zip and google apps zip.
Step 7. Wipe cache and reboot the phone.
Step 8. Sit back chillax, first boot will seem to take ages. Only after about 20 mins should you be concerned.
ENJOY CM12.1
Just to let you know, apps will take up more memory on Lollipop than other earlier versions. This is normal.
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Hey, I am new to android. I tried your tutorial and millions of others to put CM 1.2 on my Sony Xperia M, but I had no luck at all. I am always getting errors like "Unable to mount /data" "e: format_volume failed to mount data/, formatting instead" "failed to mount dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/userdata". I don't know what I am doing wrong. The first tutorial I followed was the one at the official wiki from the Cyanogenmod, and I got those errors. I didn't have a backup, but I managed to flash a stock rom I downloaded on the internet. Can you help me? I've been awake for 20hours trying to solve this but I always get the same error
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theperson333 said:
Ok, so right now, you are using stock FW and unlocked bootloader?
Step 1. Prepare files.
You will need the CM zip, Google Apps Zip, and a signed CWM Zip. Where do you find a signed CWM Zip? Look at Step 2.
Step 2.Sign the CWM zip from here, with the tool from here.
Step 3. Put the 3 Zip files on your SD card. Also, extract the boot.img and keep it somewhere easily accessible.
Step 4. I'll assume you have installed the nicki drivers for flashtool. Launch flashtool. The click the lightning bolt icon and select fastboot. With your xperia m sitched off, hold the VOL_UP key and connect USB cable. You should get a blue LED. Flash the boot.img as kernel.
Step 5. Select reboot into system. When a magenta LED shows, press a volume button. You should have booted to CM recovery. Browse to install ZIP, and flash the signed CWM zip.
Step 6. Power the phone off and repeat step 5. You should boot into CWM. Take a full backup of your phone first. Then wipe cache and data. Finally, flash CM zip and google apps zip.
Step 7. Wipe cache and reboot the phone.
Step 8. Sit back chillax, first boot will seem to take ages. Only after about 20 mins should you be concerned.
ENJOY CM12.1
Just to let you know, apps will take up more memory on Lollipop than other earlier versions. This is normal.
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By the way. I can access the Recovery mod, and I have a 512mb external card to put the files, I already tried the sideload method and put the zip files into the card as you said. But no luck. And another point, I wasn't able to apply the step 5, so I flashed the CWM staight, and I had errors when I tried to install both CM 1.2 and Gapps. I would be more than thankful if you helped me.

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Hey, I am new to android. I tried your tutorial and millions of others to put CM 1.2 on my Sony Xperia M, but I had no luck at all. I am always getting errors like "Unable to mount /data" "e: format_volume failed to mount data/, formatting instead" "failed to mount dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/userdata". I don't know what I am doing wrong. The first tutorial I followed was the one at the official wiki from the Cyanogenmod, and I got those errors. I didn't have a backup, but I managed to flash a stock rom I downloaded on the internet. Can you help me? I've been awake for 20hours trying to solve this but I always get the same error
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By the way. I can access the Recovery mod, and I have a 512mb external card to put the files, I already tried the sideload method and put the zip files into the card as you said. But no luck. And another point, I wasn't able to apply the step 5, so I flashed the CWM staight, and I had errors when I tried to install both CM 1.2 and Gapps. I would be more than thankful if you helped me.
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Just to check, did you install stock at least once after BL unlock? It is required to fix the data partition. Flash the stock ftf and let it boot. Then proceed with the instructions I provided.
Please remember that YOU, and only YOU are responsible for your actions. These instructions are provided "as is , with all faults".

theperson333 said:
Just to check, did you install stock at least once after BL unlock? It is required to fix the data partition. Flash the stock ftf and let it boot. Then proceed with the instructions I provided.
Please remember that YOU, and only YOU are responsible for your actions. These instructions are provided "as is , with all faults".
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Not sure what I did but I managed to work, I guess it was checking the reset customization on Flashtool. Thank you for your help!

Does the 'Full backup' from 6 include absolutely everything I could possibly need to go back to the exact same state my phone is currently in? In other words, is it like a copy of everything that I could possibly change or mess up on my phone? I always thought nandroid backup did that, but now I just read that doesn't backup the kernel for example.
And I'm assuming this 'full backup' can be done using flashtool, right?
Thanks