Hi I'm guna sell me wife phone and I need to revert back to stock os as I've rooted recovery installed n custom from
Is there a ruu I can run ?????
Use flashtool to flash stock rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072025
Thanks I'm way ahead of u after goin threw the guide I worked it out downing the file needed to revert back to stock?
daddyspud said:
Thanks I'm way ahead of u after goin threw the guide I worked it out downing the file needed to revert back to stock?
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In HTC devices, they have their RUU (Rom Update Utility) for reverting to stock. The RUU is a single exe file which restores the phone to stock firmware. In Sony, we have the firmwares in the form of FTF (Flash Tool File) files which require a software called Flashtool by Androxyde to flash the FTF file to your phone. Also, flashing of FTF files is done in download mode (volume down and a green led) and not in fastboot (blue led). Hope this helps.
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Hi all,
I rooted my XP (using zergrush) and removed some bloatware. Now my headset speaker is giving me issues and I want to unroot in case I have to send it back to Verizon. The problem is that the stock ROM files all seem to be hosted on MultiUpload.com - which is down. I found a system.img file, but I don't know how to use that. I have CWM installed so I could restore a stock backup and then unroot, or I could use FlashTool with an FTF file.
Does anyone know where I can get either a backup file or an FTF file for 2.3.3 for the r800x? Or a simple way to use the system.img file?
Thanks!
Well, R800x doesn't have a stock rom for 2.3.4 actually, only UK roms do. Pretty sure system.img can only be flashed via fastboot but I could be wrong
Thanks for the correction, Jacklebott - I should have known that because the file I was trying to download from MultiUpload was 2.3.3...
Fastboot is where you have to download the SDK and set up drivers and such, right? If so, I was hoping there was an easier solution, but I can work on that if I have no other choice...
Well, fastboot needs an unlocked phone, so if you only have root it's not gonna work. Not sure if you can flash system.img as a backup file via recovery when locked though, could be worth a shot
swordsman74 said:
Thanks for the correction, Jacklebott - I should have known that because the file I was trying to download from MultiUpload was 2.3.3...
Fastboot is where you have to download the SDK and set up drivers and such, right? If so, I was hoping there was an easier solution, but I can work on that if I have no other choice...
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To fix your R800x, you will need to Return to Stock:
1. Download Flashtool from here: Flashtool. This gets installed to C:\Flashtool.
2. Download the stock ROM ftf from here: R800x 2.3.3 Full 3.0.1.E.0.88 FTF. (This is on MediaFire, not MultiUpload.) You will need to unzip that file to the C:\Flashtool\firmwares folder.
Then just follow the instructions for Flashtool found here and you'll be back to stock in no time. As long as your PC recognizes your phone when you plug it into the USB cable, you shouldn't need anything else.
You can can find this and more useful information in my guide found at the top of the Q&A section here [GUIDE] R800x owners - You got Custom ROM questions? I've got Answers!
Please be sure to READ AND FOLLOW the instructions provided on each of those threads. I bear absolutely NO RESPONSIBILITY if you do something to damage your phone.
netizenmt, you, sir, are a god among men...
Many thanks!! I made a few missteps but I was able to get it back to stock pretty easily with those files and your instructions. At least now if it keeps messing up, I can send it back to Verizon to be replaced...
Thanks again!!
I can't seem to get a firm answer from anyone. How do I get back to completely stock? I have an arc s (lt18a), unlocked, running a custom rom. I want to get back to stock and relocked.
Thanks.
You should do a search but since I'm feeling good today, I'll give you a few pointers.
Pre-requisites:
FlashTool (link)
Stock firmware (4.0.2.A.0.62) (link)
Relock bootloader ftf (link)
Steps:
Download (Installation tab on website) and extract FlashTool.
Install drivers located at \FlashTool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe.
Copy stock firmware and relock bootloader ftf in \FlashTool\firmwares\.
Start up FlashTool.
Click the lightning icon.
Choose reloack bootloader and flash (follow the onscreen instructions).
When it's done, do the same with stock firmware.
Disconnect cable and start up phone.
Enjoy stock.
brian85 said:
I can't seem to get a firm answer from anyone. How do I get back to completely stock? I have an arc s (lt18a), unlocked, running a custom rom. I want to get back to stock and relocked.
Thanks.
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Thanks, link doesn't work for the stock rom. Any other places I can download?
Stuck on sony ericsson logo....
Nevermind, just took a while.
Anyone have a link to the latest LT18a firmware that I can flash in flashtool? Mine is an LT18a, not LT18i. I understand they work the same, but I'm going to sell the phone so I don't want them to question why is says LT18i.
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Firmwares: http://jp1.ca/androidstuff
Hello Guys !
I wanna try some custom ROM so before doing that want to backup my Kernel & ROM. If anything gone wrong so I can revert back to original ROM.
My Cell details:
Xperia Arc S
LT18i
Android Version 2.3.4
Baseband Version -64
Build number
4.0.2.a.0.62
Locked bootloader
& unrooted.
Please someone guide me....
Thanks in advance...
If your bootloader's locked then you can't back up. You can only reload(repair)it from PC companion.
sinkster©
Thanks sinkster !
Ok done unlocked bootloader.
Then advice the further steps...
XPERIA CWM AUTO INSTALLER
download this app and install CWM recovery on ur phone...
Then reboot ur phone into recovery mode...
TO DO THIS, LONG PRESS BACK BUTTON WHILE THE PHONE RE-BOOTS
(OR)
KEEP TAPPING VOLUME DOWN BUTTON...
After it boots into recovery, go to BACKUP & RESTORE and Select Backup...
This will create a NANDROID BACKUP on your phone exactly as it is...including apps n contacts n all other data..
you can find it in SDCARD/Clockworkmod/Backup/
Good day...
If you wanted to take a backup without installing CWM you can use fastboot to boot (not flash) a kernel that has CWM built in.
thanks amulbaby
I will try and get back here with comment ...
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I tried that steps but it will works only on rooted phone ..., can not enter in to recovery mode by pressing any key, it normally boots up and appear home ...
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If you wanted to take a backup without installing CWM you can use fastboot to boot (not flash) a kernel that has CWM built in.
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How to do so... any guide links pls .. .
ShresthasR said:
thanks amulbaby
I will try and get back here with comment ...
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I tried that steps but it will works only on rooted phone ..., can not enter in to recovery mode by pressing any key, it normally boots up and appear home ...
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Why don't you root it with flashtool then?
But for that u wud have to downgrade to .42, with flashtool before rooting
Hey I am also wondering about this. I have lt15i flashed with Official .562, locked bootloader and CWM installed via flashtool.
Which ICS roms will work with official .562 and locked bootloader? I have been searching all morning but not a lot of updates regarding this since the official .562 release.
djsneak1 said:
Hey I am also wondering about this. I have lt15i flashed with Official .562, locked bootloader and CWM installed via flashtool.
Which ICS roms will work with official .562 and locked bootloader? I have been searching all morning but not a lot of updates regarding this since the official .562 release.
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PROBABLY THIS ..... NOT SURE ....
T.E.A.M. Stock Rom for 2011 Xperia devices
amulbaby said:
Why don't you root it with flashtool then?
But for that u wud have to downgrade to .42, with flashtool before rooting
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Here is the point I was looking for these alternative . . .
I have STOCK ROM with 4.0.2.a.0.62, actually I want to backup these stuff, I read about that downgrading via flashtool and root, if I flashed via flashtool that STOCK ROM will wipe...
Anyway here what I did to make a copy of my stock firmware & upgraded to ICS firmware & rooted.
Repaired my phone using Sony update service to download and backup STOCK firmware
Flashed with flashtool official firmware LT18i 4.1.A.0.562 NCB Icecream Sandwich Official
First you need to download a kernel that has cwm built in, I would search for recoveryARC.IMG then you also need fastboot from the SDK.
All you would do is connect your phone I'm fastboot then run in a command prompt fastboot boot recoveryARC.IMG. Your phone would then boot using that kernel and you can enter cwm by pressing the vol down several times. This process wouldn't flash your kernel only load it temporarily.
I would try and find a guide about them but I'm on my phone.
Sorry just noticed you've already done it, congrats enjoy ics.
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
smartarse93 said:
First you need to download a kernel that has cwm built in, I would search for recoveryARC.IMG then you also need fastboot from the SDK.
All you would do is connect your phone I'm fastboot then run in a command prompt fastboot boot recoveryARC.IMG. Your phone would then boot using that kernel and you can enter cwm by pressing the vol down several times. This process wouldn't flash your kernel only load it temporarily.
I would try and find a guide about them but I'm on my phone.
Sorry just noticed you've already done it, congrats enjoy ics.
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
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Thanks bro ...
I already upgraded, anyway I want to know the process, you mentioned here this process wouldn't flash kernel only load it temporarily, I am confused...
Could you describe in details .. ? Actual what happens if we flash recovery img...
Well you can use fastboot to install the kernel which overwrites the previous one, or you can use it boot the kernel which just sends the kernel to the phone which the boots and temporarily uses the kernel. However when the phone next shuts down it will return to normal use.
If you flash a kernel it writes the .IMG to the boot partition. So if I wanted to use a kernel that stayed between reboots I would use 'fastboot flash boot kernelname.IMG'
However if I was running stock I could use recoveryARC.IMG with cwm, and do fastboot boot recoveryARC.IMG then run update.zip as normal. Then all you have to do is reboot, you'll be back to stock but the update would still be installed.
Sorry if it's not cleat, the best I could do on my phone.
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
Please elaborate on backing up STOCK ROM
ShresthasR said:
Here is the point I was looking for these alternative . . .
I have STOCK ROM with 4.0.2.a.0.62, actually I want to backup these stuff, I read about that downgrading via flashtool and root, if I flashed via flashtool that STOCK ROM will wipe...
Anyway here what I did to make a copy of my stock firmware & upgraded to ICS firmware & rooted.
Repaired my phone using Sony update service to download and backup STOCK firmware
Flashed with flashtool official firmware LT18i 4.1.A.0.562 NCB Icecream Sandwich Official
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Can you please give me details on you did this? It is precisely what I want to do (ie. Backup the stock carrier rom on my Xperia Arc before flashinging an old ROM in order to root it).
Did you use the "repair" option from "Sony PC Companion 2.1>Support Zone>Phone software update>repair phone"?
Or did you use the software from here: http: // w ww(dot)sonymobile(dot)com/gb/tools/update-service/
Can you please tell me the whole procedure on how you did the backup of the STOCK ROM? Thanks!
King of Procrastinators said:
Can you please give me details on you did this? It is precisely what I want to do (ie. Backup the stock carrier rom on my Xperia Arc before flashinging an old ROM in order to root it).
Did you use the "repair" option from "Sony PC Companion 2.1>Support Zone>Phone software update>repair phone"?
Or did you use the software from here: http: // w ww(dot)sonymobile(dot)com/gb/tools/update-service/
Can you please tell me the whole procedure on how you did the backup of the STOCK ROM? Thanks!
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Actually what I did just followed this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
At this thread just follow the video tutorial under section
"How to backup your carrier firmware using Update Service"
Youtube link: http://youtu.be/bB77gWRUI_A
Thanks XperienceD for nice guide
just want to ask, does CWM backup also backups the kernel or firmware?
and how do i restore stock kernel with or without using ODIN?
how do i go on flashing custom firmware? i really do need explanation especially for the .img file that i have been seeing guys.
please help me out because i really want to learn more about software and stuff.
thank you very much and god bless you guys.
ROM backup OK; How to take backup of Kernel
I am using Sony Xperia Ray ST18i
used it for a year with stock kernel and ROM
rooted it long ago, but was afraid of custom ROMs
last month I unlocked bootloader, flashed ROM and custom ROM (beanstalk 4.3.075), enjoying it but obviously not so stable like stock
Now if I wish to move back to my stock kernel and ROM
what steps are required.
I suppose
1. flash the stock kernel
2. restore from backed up ROM (I do have nandroid backup of stock ROM)
but how to achieve the step 1, as I learnt nandroid backup doesn't backs up ROM.
My collegue is having same phone still on stock, Can I use his phone somehow to extract kernel. I searched and found a zip to be used through CWM which backs up kernel it was meant for some samsung phone I tried but failed.
Thanks in advance.
Do I need to supply some more information to get help?
Backup stock ROM
I used this backup guide, but dont know if it will work for you http://helpadude.com/how-to-backup-your-android-rom/
If it does plz give thanks
I have problems with the phones USB port and I have to send it to warranty. I'd like to install a stock rom, but I can't use these RUU exe things I've been reading about here in the forums.
Is there a way to install a official rom just like custom roms are installed? Just flashing from a zip? I don't have any old nandroids remaining anymore :/
Thanks in advance!
You could flash a stock ROM, but your phone will still have an unlocked or modified bootloader, so the warranty people will know you messed with it. You need a RUU and/or AAHK to revert completely to stock.
I believe there are pd8img's out there that you can flash via bootloader just like you would flash a radio. It should revert you back to stock.
xxkid123 said:
I believe there are pd8img's out there that you can flash via bootloader just like you would flash a radio. It should revert you back to stock.
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Do you mean these: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054304 files?
ILD3O said:
I have problems with the phones USB port and I have to send it to warranty. I'd like to install a stock rom, but I can't use these RUU exe things I've been reading about here in the forums.
Is there a way to install a official rom just like custom roms are installed? Just flashing from a zip? I don't have any old nandroids remaining anymore :/
Thanks in advance!
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1. Just put the PD98IMG.zip in the SD card. Don't put it in some folder!
2. Hold VolDown and Power to boot into bootloader.
3. Wait a minute and the phone will ask you to flash this image.
4. Navigate to Yes with the volume buttons and press Power to select
5. The flash should begin and when it's done - you're done. You can now reboot!
*I'm not sure if this method will work for all modded HBOOTs but you can try.
This zip is for 3.12.405.1 WWE
Link to download the file: d-h.st/Ex2
You can also hit the thanks button. I don't know what i'm winning but thanks if you do it
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You are in the wrong forum
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Hi!
I sincerely didn't thought that there would be an official 5.1.1 rom. So there it is. In the meanwhile I switched to CM but the performance and specially of the camera is not to live with.
I officially unlocked the bootloader and installed twrp.
How can I install the stock rom 14.6.A.0.368 (5.1.1) and keep root. Or how can I get it back afterwards?
Thanks!!!
Flash stock fw with Flashtool, then flash this via fastboot - http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...root-init-d-support-recovery-busybox-t3202799
Once you have root and recovery, there's a couple of other nice kernels you can flash via recovery.
(Since you have recovery already, you could just flash a prf, but it seems like some people have trouble with them. I haven't tried myself)
by Flashtool you mean the companion app?
No, this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php ??
That's it. Download the tool, install, find the drivers exe file in the 'drivers' folder, (in Flashtool app folder that is created on install), and install drivers. Then you need an 'ftf' firmware file, which you can find plenty of in this forum. I can link you one if you want. Download the ftf, put it in 'firmware' folder, open Flashtool, and flash in flash mode.
I'm gonna try this, since it seems to be just one flash action:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...ock-14-6-0-368-customized-lollipop-5-t3200948
thanks for your help!! I found this rom, gonna try it first:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/stock-14-6-0-368-customized-lollipop-5-t3200948
OK. That's one of the prf I wrote about. Theoretically it should be fine, but I've read about some problems people have had. It definitely won't hurt to try...