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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

Urgent help required. CWM problem, phone dead.

Hello everyone,
I wanted to root a Sony Ericcson Xperia Arc S and install CWM (ClockworkMod Recovery) on it and later a custom ROM. I’m a noob at this stuff. I did root the phone and it was working fine. The problem started when I tried installing CWM in fastboot mode with instructions from a random site and the instructions were of Sony Xperia S. I was stupid to follow the instructions. I thought that the method might be the same for both the phones.
Here is the link.
I’ll also post the instructions I followed.
How to Install ClockworkMod Recovery on Sony Xperia S
1. Use the computer for downloading the CWM file from here.
2. Then, on the same computer download fastboot from here.
3. Extract fastboot on C:\ drive.
4. Then, copy the downloaded “ecovery-nozomi.img” file to the Fastboot folder from your computer.
5. Now you must connect the phone in fastboot mode with the computer.
6. In order to do so you must plug the USB cord to the PC, then on your phone press and hold the Volume Up button and while doing this connect the USB cable to your Xperia S.
7. Up next, on the PC click on “Start -> Accessories -> on Command prompt right click -> Run as administrator”.
8. The command prompt window will now be displayed.
9. Now, enter the following commands (press enter after each one): “cd c:\Fastboot” and “fastboot flash boot recovery-nozomi.img”.
10. CWM will now be flashed.
11. In the end the “finished / OKAY” message should be displayed.
12. In command prompt enter “fastboot reboot”.
13. Your handset should now reboot into ClockworkMod recovery.
14. Remove the USB cord and disconnect the Xperia S from the computer.
That was all; your Sony Xperia S can now be updated with a custom ROM firmware as the ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) has just been installed into its system. Run the tool and see which its options are. You will use most of it when you will apply the mentioned update so get used with the same. Remember that you have on Android.gs how to guides from which you can learn how to flash a custom or beta ROM like CM 9 on your Xperia S so don’t hesitate and follow the same.
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Now when I press the power button, there is a vibration boot the screen doesn’t light up anymore. It stays black. The phone only starts up in fastboot mode when connected with a PC. I need to urgently solve this problem as the phone isn’t mine.
No matter what I try, the phone won’t boot, no recovery menu, no nothing. Just a vibration and then it turns off. Please don’t tell me to find it myself or look through other threads. I did look and didn’t came up with anything.
I’ll also post the picture. Please have a look at it.
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Ask me any question about the phone and I’ll try my best to reply as soon as possible. Also how do I install CWM now? Is there anyway to reverse the process via fastboot mode? :| Will the phone work? Any sort of help would be highly appreciated.
Regards.

with flashtool flash the original firmware or try to use PC companion to repair the phone.
To install CWM simply download from te market the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5wdnkuQ1dNaW5zdGFsZXIiXQ..

Hi there,
OK, try not to panic - it sounds like things are not a total loss.
First thing you can try is to unplug the phone, and pull out the battery.
Then put the battery in after a few seconds, and try to start the phone again.
Maybe the phone will start up nicely again.
If the phone starts up again, then have a look at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
(it shows all about rooting and flashing roms and kernels). Look for the section "Fastboot & Custom ROMS".
See if that can help you get to the next step with the setting up the phone like you want it.
There is another good thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
(it is a kind of reference that links to different places that can help you).
At worst you can pick a stock rom (one with a .ftf extansion) and then flash it with "flashtool".
This will definitely recover the phone, but it will probably lose data.
Between those two threads you should come right.
Good luck

flashtool flash back to stock .42 ftf always revive my arc s whenever it stuck at sony screen, never fail me unlike my galaxy tablet 7.7

Downloads of CWM gave me the same problem, use adb fastboot bootloader reboot and flash the appropriate version of TWRP. Find the links off xda to direct download from team win, don't download from 3rd party sites. Corrupted IMG's gave me a bit of headache when I started. It was fixed when I gave up on cwm & switched to twrp.
Sent from my HTC One XL using xda app-developers app

@deniel @Hotfingers @bruce16878 The phone is dead. When I press the power button it would vibrate and then nothing. No display. So I have to take out the battery. I tried PC Companion just now but it won't work. It can't detect the phone. The phone is only starting on fastboot mode. It won't even charge normally. Orange LED doesn't switch on. So I'm downloading the stock firmware and will try to install it with flashtool.
I hope this works. I did take out the battery many times and tried to start it but it won't. I'll update as soon as the download of the stock firmware is done. Thanks for the replies. Hope this works.

Comrade General said:
@deniel @Hotfingers @bruce16878 The phone is dead. When I press the power button it would vibrate and then nothing. No display. So I have to take out the battery. I tried PC Companion just now but it won't work. It can't detect the phone. The phone is only starting on fastboot mode. It won't even charge normally. Orange LED doesn't switch on. So I'm downloading the stock firmware and will try to install it with flashtool.
I hope this works. I did take out the battery many times and tried to start it but it won't. I'll update as soon as the download of the stock firmware is done. Thanks for the replies. Hope this works.
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Don't attempt to power on the arc s when it's stuck, the outcome will always be the same, flash stock ftf via flashtool is the route to revive the arc s. Always works for me which is why I can enjoy flashing alot of custom rom on my arc than on my 7.7

bruce16878 said:
Don't attempt to power on the arc s when it's stuck, the outcome will always be the same, flash stock ftf via flashtool is the route to revive the arc s. Always works for me which is why I can enjoy flashing alot of custom rom on my arc than on my 7.7
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Trying to find the drivers for s1boot download, Windows 7, 64-bit. I'll update when I find them.

Comrade General said:
Trying to find the drivers for s1boot download, Windows 7, 64-bit. I'll update when I find them.
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Maybe you just flashed a bad kernel, or one that isn't made for your device.
EDIT: Dude you flashed an Xperia s kernel with cwm. Get a kernel for your arc s. ics or gb specific

deniel said:
with flashtool flash the original firmware or try to use PC companion to repair the phone.
To install CWM simply download from te market the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5wdnkuQ1dNaW5zdGFsZXIiXQ..
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Hotfingers said:
Hi there,
OK, try not to panic - it sounds like things are not a total loss.
First thing you can try is to unplug the phone, and pull out the battery.
Then put the battery in after a few seconds, and try to start the phone again.
Maybe the phone will start up nicely again.
If the phone starts up again, then have a look at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
(it shows all about rooting and flashing roms and kernels). Look for the section "Fastboot & Custom ROMS".
See if that can help you get to the next step with the setting up the phone like you want it.
There is another good thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
(it is a kind of reference that links to different places that can help you).
At worst you can pick a stock rom (one with a .ftf extansion) and then flash it with "flashtool".
This will definitely recover the phone, but it will probably lose data.
Between those two threads you should come right.
Good luck
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bruce16878 said:
flashtool flash back to stock .42 ftf always revive my arc s whenever it stuck at sony screen, never fail me unlike my galaxy tablet 7.7
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Wobzy said:
Downloads of CWM gave me the same problem, use adb fastboot bootloader reboot and flash the appropriate version of TWRP. Find the links off xda to direct download from team win, don't download from 3rd party sites. Corrupted IMG's gave me a bit of headache when I started. It was fixed when I gave up on cwm & switched to twrp.
Sent from my HTC One XL using xda app-developers app
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bruce16878 said:
Don't attempt to power on the arc s when it's stuck, the outcome will always be the same, flash stock ftf via flashtool is the route to revive the arc s. Always works for me which is why I can enjoy flashing alot of custom rom on my arc than on my 7.7
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Comrade General said:
Trying to find the drivers for s1boot download, Windows 7, 64-bit. I'll update when I find them.
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Phone started! It booted up and is working normally. Am so happy. LOL. Many thanks guys.
Now can you people please ttell me how to install CWM? Some proper instructions, exact links to those threads. I did go through this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
1) Now I need to install CWM. I use it on my HTC and works great. I need instructions on how to install it. Please suggest a link.
2) I need to install a kernal. Want to overclock the phone to 1.6 Ghz. Your suggeestions or recommendations?
3) Have to install a good custom ROM with minimum bugs. I already have downloaded MIUI but can't install it since I don't know how to install CWM.
4) Is there anyway to reduce the consumption of the battery? I did reduce the brightness of the screen and some other measures but it doesn't make a great difference.
5) Any other tweaks you people recommend?
Again many thanks guys.

Flash a custom kernel or use pvyparts cwm installer for locked boot loaders.

Comrade General said:
Phone started! It booted up and is working normally. Am so happy. LOL. Many thanks guys.
Now can you people please ttell me how to install CWM? Some proper instructions, exact links to those threads. I did go through this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
1) Now I need to install CWM. I use it on my HTC and works great. I need instructions on how to install it. Please suggest a link.
2) I need to install a kernal. Want to overclock the phone to 1.6 Ghz. Your suggeestions or recommendations?
3) Have to install a good custom ROM with minimum bugs. I already have downloaded MIUI but can't install it since I don't know how to install CWM.
4) Is there anyway to reduce the consumption of the battery? I did reduce the brightness of the screen and some other measures but it doesn't make a great difference.
5) Any other tweaks you people recommend?
Again many thanks guys.
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For the XPERIA phones the best way to get CWM is to install a custom kernel.
Then to get into CWM you reboot the phone,
as the phone boots, you press (and release) "volume down" (just after the led light shines purple).
Most roms come with a custom kernel that uses this trick.
If not, then this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188 has a whole list of kernels that work with stock-based roms.
Enjoy - It's amazing how the right rom makes all the difference to this phone.

emwno said:
Maybe you just flashed a bad kernel, or one that isn't made for your device.
EDIT: Dude you flashed an Xperia s kernel with cwm. Get a kernel for your arc s. ics or gb specific
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Problem solved. Now I need some specific instructions about how to install CWM. I can't risk bricking it again. Also
1) Now I need to install CWM. I need instructions on how to install it. Please suggest/give a link.
2) I need to install a kernal. Want to overclock the phone to 1.6 Ghz. Your suggeestions or recommendations?
3) Have to install a good custom ROM with minimum bugs. I already have downloaded MIUI but can't install it since I don't know how to install CWM.
4) Is there anyway to reduce the consumption of the battery? I did reduce the brightness of the screen and some other measures but it doesn't make a great difference.
5) Any other tweaks you people recommend?

Comrade General said:
Problem solved. Now I need some specific instructions about how to install CWM. I can't risk bricking it again. Also
1) Now I need to install CWM. I need instructions on how to install it. Please suggest/give a link.
2) I need to install a kernal. Want to overclock the phone to 1.6 Ghz. Your suggeestions or recommendations?
3) Have to install a good custom ROM with minimum bugs. I already have downloaded MIUI but can't install it since I don't know how to install CWM.
4) Is there anyway to reduce the consumption of the battery? I did reduce the brightness of the screen and some other measures but it doesn't make a great difference.
5) Any other tweaks you people recommend?
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Check this out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207
1. Download rom.
2.extract boot.img from zip
3.flash boot.img using flash tool or cmd which ever you prefer.
4.boot into cwm (note ways of getting into EM are different then your hoc phone)
5. Flash rom from sd card
6.reboot
7. Happy flashing!

Comrade General said:
Problem solved. Now I need some specific instructions about how to install CWM. I can't risk bricking it again. Also
1) Now I need to install CWM. I need instructions on how to install it. Please suggest/give a link.
2) I need to install a kernal. Want to overclock the phone to 1.6 Ghz. Your suggeestions or recommendations?
3) Have to install a good custom ROM with minimum bugs. I already have downloaded MIUI but can't install it since I don't know how to install CWM.
4) Is there anyway to reduce the consumption of the battery? I did reduce the brightness of the screen and some other measures but it doesn't make a great difference.
5) Any other tweaks you people recommend?
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1)install x-part(the app i linked u before) if u want just cwm on your kernel(even stock if im not wrong)
2)try lot of kernel and choose the one u prefer: XArc, Lupus, Saga, ArcKnight ecc
3)Jellysandwich
4)reduce screen, turn off sync and nothing else. For better battery performance is better Stock kernel
5)custom roms have good tweaks

emwno said:
Flash a custom kernel or use pvyparts cwm installer for locked boot loaders.
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Bootloader is unlocked. Installed pvyparts. It says that root required for CWM installation.

[Q] [ARC S] getting bootloop after successfull install of "ultimate hd 4.0"

hi
this is the first time i am trying to install a custom rom. after reading a lot i never tried to actualy modify my arc s, but today was the day!
i tried with this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207
now i have some specific questions to find out why i am getting a bootloop (screen gets black and shows "SONY" over and over again).
right now i am on stock rom and kernel again: model: LT18i / android 4.0.4 / kernel 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1 / build 4.1.B.0.587
i followed the how-to in the thread in every step besides one: "For Locked Bootloaders: Root your phone using this tutorial, than install CWM using this app" i did not use the linked tutorial because at first i just wanted root and found this "one click" method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219711
this method worked for me and i already was able to use superuser. having a working superuser app i decided to go on with the tutorial and used x-parts to install CWM.
after that i did everything like in the how-to, going through the aroma installer, successfully installed the rom, reboot through the recovery menu -> bootloop.
after many hours and tries i decided to open a thread and hope that someone can help me to solve my problem.
thanks!
EDIT: about the bootloader. on my device it says "bootloader unlock allowed: yes" and the number that is mentioned here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2375463 for me is 12W20
can i unlock the bootloader or not? i am realy confused with everything right now...

genesis86 said:
EDIT: about the bootloader. on my device it says "bootloader unlock allowed: yes" and the number that is mentioned here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2375463 for me is 12W20
can i unlock the bootloader or not? i am realy confused with everything right now...
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Yes, you can still unlock the bootloader, by using the official method at unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com.

thanks for your reply. in the roms thread it says that it can be installed with locked bootloader.
i have root and superuser works. next i used this: (imagine a link to google play x-parts :laugh to install cwm and then i continued with the how-to as it says:
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Place ROM on SD-Card
Back up user apps and data. (Various apps available, search Google Play. This is a popular one)
Power off phone.
Boot to CWM (Keep pressing the Volume Down key after the Sony logo appears)
Wipe Data/Factory Reset
Mounts and Storage --> Format /System
Advanced > Wipe Battery Stats
Install zip from SD card > Choose Xperia Ultimate HD
Follow on screen instructions on AROMA.
After Complete Installation untick "reboot" and select reboot in CWM
any idea why i get a bootloop after installing the rom? oh...and i still don't get it how to start my phone directly in cwm recovery. i tried to push or hold different buttons. right now i saw the recovery menu only because i chose to reboot to recovery in the x-parts app. sorry, if similar questions have been already asked, but i don't get it
EDIT: is the kernel and/or stock rom a problem maybe? can i install the custom rom starting from: model: LT18i / android 4.0.4 / kernel 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1 / build 4.1.B.0.587?

Did you flash this? I never tried install any kernel or ROM on locked bootloader, so my phone is unlocked. I read this tutorial and i succesfully installed this ROM on my ARC without bootloop. BTW i using LuPuS v16 kernel, not vengeance...

genesis86 said:
thanks for your reply. in the roms thread it says that it can be installed with locked bootloader.
i have root and superuser works. next i used this: (imagine a link to google play x-parts :laugh to install cwm and then i continued with the how-to as it says:
...
Place ROM on SD-Card
Back up user apps and data. (Various apps available, search Google Play. This is a popular one)
Power off phone.
Boot to CWM (Keep pressing the Volume Down key after the Sony logo appears)
Wipe Data/Factory Reset
Mounts and Storage --> Format /System
Advanced > Wipe Battery Stats
Install zip from SD card > Choose Xperia Ultimate HD
Follow on screen instructions on AROMA.
After Complete Installation untick "reboot" and select reboot in CWM
any idea why i get a bootloop after installing the rom? oh...and i still don't get it how to start my phone directly in cwm recovery. i tried to push or hold different buttons. right now i saw the recovery menu only because i chose to reboot to recovery in the x-parts app. sorry, if similar questions have been already asked, but i don't get it
EDIT: is the kernel and/or stock rom a problem maybe? can i install the custom rom starting from: model: LT18i / android 4.0.4 / kernel 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1 / build 4.1.B.0.587?
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Flash stock again
Root
And try again
Do a full wipe i.e wipe data, battery stats, and system then flash again, plz pick right options in aroma like locked bootloader, and then untick reboot in aroma and reboot thru CWM
Sent from my LT18i

HUD 4.0 boot loop on xperia arc s
Hi,
I have same problem, when I upgrade my xperia arc s from UHD 3.0.2 to 4.0 I get boot loop.
I have locked boot loader and UHD3.0.2 installs fine and don't get any boot loop. I tried both option upgrade and complete install for UHD 4.0 but no luck.
Any one can help me out?
thanks

imcupid said:
Hi,
I have same problem, when I upgrade my xperia arc s from UHD 3.0.2 to 4.0 I get boot loop.
I have locked boot loader and UHD3.0.2 installs fine and don't get any boot loop. I tried both option upgrade and complete install for UHD 4.0 but no luck.
Any one can help me out?
thanks
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Tried full wipe? Which phone, kernel? If ARC or ARC S, try flash .ftf file, kernel and try install UHD 4.0. Look my previous post in this thread.

Sahaab said:
Flash stock again
Root
And try again
Do a full wipe i.e wipe data, battery stats, and system then flash again, plz pick right options in aroma like locked bootloader, and then untick reboot in aroma and reboot thru CWM
Sent from my LT18i
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thanks for trying to help. after doing the same thing over and over again i decided to try a different rom and it works. i just wiped everything you need to wipe for installing a new rom and i am now on jelly dream 4.5 and the kernel from the step by step tutorial (Kernel_Vengeance_Ayame.zip).
offtopic: i could not find a support thread for jelly dream and i can't post in the mainthread. is there a q&a thread for this rom or should i open a new topic?

Kepta Duona said:
Tried full wipe? Which phone, kernel? If ARC or ARC S, try flash .ftf file, kernel and try install UHD 4.0. Look my previous post in this thread.
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thanks for the tft file, I flashed that one and after install UHD 4.0. It worked fine.
thanks for helping me out.

Hiii
You can use the Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 [Thanks to Androxyde :good:]
There are things in this application. Include: Root device, Bootloader Unlock, Flash kernel and Flash ROM.
By fastboot mode in Flashtool you can install any kernel and after turn on your device using CWM and install any ROM.
In here you can find many ROMs and Kernels [Thanks to Xerxin :good:]

[HOW TO][GUIDE] Flashing 4.3 Roms

This Thread is a W.i.p...
Please PM me for any changes that needs to be made here. Or anything you can think of or any info that needs to be added ...
This tutorial for only those user, who recently updated their device with the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean I317UCUBMK6 firmware. Cf-Auto-root is one of the easiest and fastest way to root Samsung devices, it does nothing but install and enable SuperSU on your system, so apps can gain root access. Rooting has lots of benefits, after rooting your device you can install lots free rooted app on your device, install Custom ROMS etc.
---WARNING!!!!---
Your warranty is void if you follow the given instructions in this guide!!!!!
SOME SMALL REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED!!!!
Please Read about what your doing to your device if your new at this!!!!!
Make sure you understand how Android works.
Knowledge of basic flashing rules is something good to know!!
Using Custom Rom's, Recoveries, Odin, Etc..
Reading/Searching is your friend when doing anything to your device...
Before following the below Mention guide, It’s always recommended to follow the requirements to stay safe.
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1. BACKUP YOUR ANDROID DATA
Make a Full Backup of your Android Apps, SMS, Contacts, Call Logs, Bookmarks. This one is one of the most important step that you have to follow, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps. For help on Backup and Restore check out the below mention guides.
[Guide] Backing up your data basics. Go >>[HERE]<<
Titanium Backup
Titanium Backup is the most powerful backup tool on Android, and then some.
Rom Toolbox
ROM Toolbox is THE MUST HAVE APP for every root user. Get ROM Toolbox Pro to unlock all the features!
2. INSTALL GALAXY NOTE 2 DRIVERS
You need these drivers to connect your device with the computer to follow this guide. Without these USB drivers you can’t connect your device to the PC, first download and install these drivers on your system.
[DOWNLOAD ANDROID USB DRIVERS]
3. ENABLE USB DEBUGGING MODE
Now you need to enable USB debugging mode. Without enabling USB debugging mode on your device you can’t start the root, Custom ROM or Unlock process.
HOW TO ENABLE USB DEBUGGING MODE ON ANDROID DEVICES
Enable-USB-Debugging
Go to setting, General tab, Developers Options.
(If no developers options visible. Then go to About Device, then scroll down to Build number and click it 7-times to have the developer options come up)
4. CHARGE YOU ANDROID
If your device switched off during this process, it could damage or brick the device. Make sure that your Android battery is full charge or near about 50-70% battery level.
How To Update Galaxy i317 via Kies
Make sure you have stable internet connection on your computer.
Now download and install>>[Samsung Kies]<<on your computer.
Turn on your device (if it off) and then connect it to computer with USB cable.
Run Samsung Kies and wait for it to detect your device.
You should see a New Firmware Upgrade is available at Samsung Kies home screen.
Press the Firmware Upgrade button to proceed.
Follow on screen instruction and soon you will see your device running upgrade and reboot automatically. Once done, you can disconnect your device from computer.
Again! If you see “This is the latest firmware” in Samsung Kies, then your device yet to receive the latest update on Kies. Its good time to go for manual update instruction that located below.
Part:1
ROOT GALAXY NOTE 2 AT&T SGH-I317 RUNNING ON ANDROID 4.3
Step 1. Download the Cf-Auto-Root Package for Galaxy Note 2 >>[HERE]<< and extract the folder on your desktop and you will get the CF-Auto-Root-t0lteatt-t0lteatt-samsungsghi317.tar.md5 file.
Step 2. Download the ODIN flash tool >>[HERE]<< and extract the folder on your desktop. You need this tool to flash the root package on your device.
Step 3. Now turn off you device and wait for few seconds. Then boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 4. Now your Note is in download mode, Connect your device to the PC with USB cable.
Step 5. Launch Odin on the computer and the ID: COM box of your ODIN Screen will turn to light blue with the COM port number. This means your device is connected successfully with the app.
Step 6. In Odin, click the PDA button and select the CF-Auto-Root-t0lteatt-t0lteatt-samsungsghi317.tar.md5 file (Same File that you extracted on your desktop on Step 1)
ODIN Screen
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Next, ensure that the check boxes “Auto Reboot”, “F. Reset Time” and “PDA” are the only check boxes checked and the rest are not. And Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked on the ODIN application
Step 7. Click start and wait for some time to run the root process.
Once the process is finished on your device you will see the a PASS message with green background on the ODIN application
Now you can disconnect your device from the computer and your device is rooted now....
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Part:2
Now for flashing a New Custom Rom Steps
If you have done the above^^^^^^^ steps and you've successfully Rooted . Then proceed to Step 1
1. First make sure you have a custom [>>[Recovery]<<] installed.
You can find the Recovery files here:
http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/t0lteatt/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.img.tar Flash this via Odin
http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/t0lteatt/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.zip
2. Then choose your Rom of choice to install.
For those looking for stock 4.3 pre-rooted firmware go>>[HERE]<< Thanks to Zen Arcade
For All Custom Roms look >>[HERE]<< and also >>[HERE]<< for the Original Development Section.
3. After choosing your Rom. You can reboot into recovery now.
Recovery Instructions Below
a. Wipe your system= Factory Data Reset
b. (Goto Advance) Wipe your cache/dalvik, Data, System, Internal 3x
c. Wipe Internal storage for a clean install. [BACK UP your stuff you want before wiping Internal!!!!!]
d. Locate Rom file on your ext SD card, flash Rom, let it finish. Should be about 5 minutes or less.
After you reboot let the Rom settle for about 5-10 minutes minimum. Before setting up your device.[Google Account]
Fix Boot Loop Issue On i317.
If your Note2 is stuck at booting animation for more than 10 minutes after Step 7 Part1 then follow below instructions:
Go to recovery mode. To do so, press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together.
Now perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode wipe cache/dalvik one last time before reboot.
Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.
That’s it! Let us know about your latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean experience.
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To downgrade 4.3 I317UCUBMJ4 bootloader...( ATT only for now)
Thanx to @Seanscreams
Go here for instructions and >>[LINK]<<
For some FAQ answers go >>[HERE]<<
Thank you this^^^^^^Zen Arcade
Donations
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Mine.....
Here is theOne Click Odin File...
Please Note The above^^^^^^ file does include Knox security!!!
Its the original Leak 4.3 firmware
Instructions for using the above file.
Follow Part 1 from above. Steps 3-5
Step 3. Now turn off you device and wait for few seconds. Then boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 4. Now your Note is in download mode, Connect your device to the PC with USB cable.
Step 5. Launch Odin File above on the computer and the ID: COM box of your ODIN Screen will turn to light blue with the COM port number. This means your device is connected successfully with the app.
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Then hit start Odin will do it's thing, and then you'll have the 4.3 Bootloader.

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And 1 more just in case...

Well done.
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mindmajick said:
Well done.
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Thanx man appreciate it!

Wrong Thread, please ignore me
Geeve

mindmajick said:
Well done.
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Awesome! This should end some of the questions that are.......um......repeated? maybe? Nice work!

dmxinc said:
Awesome! This should end some of the questions that are.......um......repeated? maybe? Nice work!
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Nah.. lol. But now I can yell at people and tell them they haven't searched hard enough
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geeve420 said:
Thank you so much for this!! I was wondering just today if this was possible yet. It is nice to see it all in one place!
So does triangle away work to clear the binary? I know knox is undoable as of now, but wondering about the other counters.
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Thanx:thumbup:
As far as the triangle away working, I actually haven't ran it in awhile. Flashing much all the time.
But last time I used it, was on my TMO GN2 after I Odin back to stock.
But I'm getting ready to clean out my phone soon. So I'll test it and see if it works...

Looks great - nice job!
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Thanx bro...:thumbup:
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Nice guide bro well done ?
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Thanks for the great step by step! I have one question just for clarification before proceeding on my wifes phone. Can I flash any rom or am I stuck with only 4.3 based roms? My wife absolutely hates all changes in the stock 4.3 update and wants back to the 4.1 she was on before.

scottyb0721 said:
Thanks for the great step by step! I have one question just for clarification before proceeding on my wifes phone. Can I flash any rom or am I stuck with only 4.3 based roms? My wife absolutely hates all changes in the stock 4.3 update and wants back to the 4.1 she was on before.
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same question. plus if i do this, would it change my knox status?

scottyb0721 said:
Thanks for the great step by step! I have one question just for clarification before proceeding on my wifes phone. Can I flash any rom or am I stuck with only 4.3 based roms? My wife absolutely hates all changes in the stock 4.3 update and wants back to the 4.1 she was on before.
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Any rom.
xuanphucn said:
same question. plus if i do this, would it change my knox status?
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It won't reset it to 0x0 if that's what you are asking.
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mindmajick said:
Any rom.
It won't reset it to 0x0 if that's what you are asking.
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my knox status is 0x0. would it still remain 0x0 if I do this?

xuanphucn said:
my knox status is 0x0. would it still remain 0x0 if I do this?
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If you root or install custom recovery or do practically anything (if you are on stock 4.3)... Knox will be tripped. No takebacks.
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mindmajick said:
If you root or install custom recovery or do practically anything (if you are on stock 4.3)... Knox will be tripped. No takebacks.
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thats unfortunate

[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