Namaste !
I want to flash my Xperia SL via flashtool with pre rooted 6.2.B.0.211 ROM.
I already unlocked my bootloader and i am currently at 6.2.B.0.200 FW.
My problem is i didn't get .ftf file of that latest rooted ROM, I just get .zip file. Actually what is the major difference betwen .ftf and .zip extension?
How can i convert that zip file to ftf?
Thanks in advance !
pracas said:
Namaste !
I want to flash my Xperia SL via flashtool with pre rooted 6.2.B.0.211 ROM.
I already unlocked my bootloader and i am currently at 6.2.B.0.200 FW.
My problem is i didn't get .ftf file of that latest rooted ROM, I just get .zip file. Actually what is the major difference betwen .ftf and .zip extension?
How can i convert that zip file to ftf?
Thanks in advance !
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Bro the FTF is available - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42471761&postcount=907
And as for your question, it is not possible to convert a zip to ftf but ftf to zip is definitely possible.
abcdjdj said:
Bro the FTF is available - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42471761&postcount=907
And as for your question, it is not possible to convert a zip to ftf but ftf to zip is definitely possible.
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I got ftf at here http://goo.im/devs/DooMLoRD/xperia_s/LT26i_6.2.B.0.211.ftf
Is this pre-rooted or not?
thanks in advance !
pracas said:
I got ftf at here http://goo.im/devs/DooMLoRD/xperia_s/LT26i_6.2.B.0.211.ftf
Is this pre-rooted or not?
thanks in advance !
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No, FTF files can never be pre-rooted. But as you have an unlocked bootloader, rooting should never be a problem for you at all. Follow these steps to get root on .200-
1. Download and flash the FTF.
2. Download and flash a custom kernel for JB like DoomKernel [highly recommended kernel:angel::angel:]
3. Download this zip file - http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1772586&d=1362200612
4. Flash it in recovery and enjoy your rooted JB phone
doomkernel with recovery ??
abcdjdj said:
No, FTF files can never be pre-rooted. But as you have an unlocked bootloader, rooting should never be a problem for you at all. Follow these steps to get root on .200-
1. Download and flash the FTF.
2. Download and flash a custom kernel for JB like DoomKernel [highly recommended kernel:angel::angel:]
3. Download this zip file - http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1772586&d=1362200612
4. Flash it in recovery and enjoy your rooted JB phone
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when i flash DoomKernel via flashtool, then can i go on recovery mode easily?
thanks in advance !
pracas said:
when i flash DoomKernel via flashtool, then can i go on recovery mode easily?
thanks in advance !
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Yes. When you see that cool DoomKernel logo, keep on pressing the volume up button to go into CWM. If you want to go into TWRP, then keep on pressing the camera button.
successfully flashed and now rooted !
abcdjdj said:
Yes. When you see that cool DoomKernel logo, keep on pressing the volume up button to go into CWM. If you want to go into TWRP, then keep on pressing the camera button.
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Flashed kernel and the zip file and now rooted also.
thank you so much !
have nice time !
Help Needed
pracas said:
Flashed kernel and the zip file and now rooted also.
thank you so much !
have nice time !
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All I have is unlocked bootloader with 211 installed(via flash tool).
Could you please help me rooting my Xperia S?
I am stuck installing Doomkernel.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash boot kernel.elf
< waiting for device >
sending 'boot' (11028 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.016s
What should I do now?
Regards,
Chandru.
chandru155 said:
All I have is unlocked bootloader with 211 installed(via flash tool).
Could you please help me rooting my Xperia S?
I am stuck installing Doomkernel.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash boot kernel.elf
< waiting for device >
sending 'boot' (11028 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.016s
What should I do now?
Regards,
Chandru.
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You have not unlocked your bootloader properly. Do one thing, dial this number in your phonepad - *#*#7378423#*#* and then go to Service info---> Configuration and check the Rooting status.
If it says "Bootloader unlock allowed : YES" then you have not unlocked your bootloader properly. If it says "Bootloader unlocked : YES" then it is unlocked.
Thanks.
abcdjdj said:
You have not unlocked your bootloader properly. Do one thing, dial this number in your phonepad - *#*#7378423#*#* and then go to Service info---> Configuration and check the Rooting status.
If it says "Bootloader unlock allowed : YES" then you have not unlocked your bootloader properly. If it says "Bootloader unlocked : YES" then it is unlocked.
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Unlocked bootloader, installed Doomlord's advanced kernel and rooted my Xperia S. Thanks.
Regards,
Chandru.
Related
AM New to this root world...
Am having this file : Xperia S Stock Firmware 6.1.A.2.55 Deodex Flashable Zip Root by tosa.th
and having flash tool 0.9.9.0 latest version but i do no how to flash this firmware its rooted firmware...
am having Unlock boot loader key also...
pls give me step by step procedure....
Just flash ka or ads kernel and ur will get the root
U don't have to flash a whole ROM to get root.
Sent from my Xperia S using xda app-developers app
Just flash Advanced Stock Kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729280
Welcome to the forum. Your thread has been moved as all question threads belong here in Q&A not General. Please post in the correct sections going forward.
Thanks
AvRS
hush66 said:
Just flash Advanced Stock Kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729280
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Hi I have to unlock my bootloader.Can I flash advanced stock kernel through flashtool on 6.1.A.2.55.Do I have to flash firmware again.What are the drm keys
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RISHI RAJ said:
Hi I have to unlock my bootloader.Can I flash advanced stock kernel through flashtool on 6.1.A.2.55.Do I have to flash firmware again.What are the drm keys
for this flash does i need .ftf file or how can any 1 pls help me list of things i need to flash
does i need androidsdk if s pls tell
can any i help me in image tutorial
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masksan23 said:
RISHI RAJ said:
Hi I have to unlock my bootloader.Can I flash advanced stock kernel through flashtool on 6.1.A.2.55.Do I have to flash firmware again.What are the drm keys
for this flash does i need .ftf file or how can any 1 pls help me list of things i need to flash
does i need androidsdk if s pls tell
can any i help me in image tutorial
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No image tutorial. Plain text.
DRM keys are Digital Rights Management keys. You will lose these when you unlock your bootloader. TrackID and some other (not really important) Sony apps won't work.
So, first, go to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and download the tools needed.
There you have all the steps needed to unlock bootloader.
After you've unlocked bootloader head down to the CWM thread and download the flashable file. You have the instructions at the thread.
Flash CWM and the phone will boot in CWM mode now. Remember to put the ROM you want to flash on sdcard, or put kernel.sin file so you can boot back in the system.
Download the Root.zip flashable file for cwm (you'll find it in most of the root threads), and put it in the root of storage.
Then flash the CWM through fastboot, and the phone will boot in CWM recovery.
Navigate to "Install zip from sdcard -> Choose zip from sdcard -> "root.zip" (use the volume buttons to navigate and power to select).
Select Yes and your phone will be rooted.
If you want, you can download a kernel like Advanced ICS which will autoroot your phone when you flash it.
If you don't flash another kernel, then power off the device and boot into fastboot mode, and flash kernel.sin.
Your phone will boot into the system and will be rooted
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Persephone echnetr
Have you tried the Bin4ry method for rooting! This will keep your BL locked but roots your phone!
I have unlocked my boot loader.
I checked by typing *#*#7324...#*#*
Service info - configuration - in last line
It says bootloader unlocked : yes
Is it correct...
Give me correct link for download. which is best to flash+rooting file that u think...
Pls I downloaded flashable zip file by deodex...
Pls help... In future jellybean is going to come I want to use that also
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
masksan23 said:
I have unlocked my boot loader.
I checked by typing *#*#7324...#*#*
Service info - configuration - in last line
It says bootloader unlocked : yes
Is it correct...
Give me correct link for download. which is best to flash+rooting file that u think...
Pls I downloaded flashable zip file by deodex...
Pls help... In future jellybean is going to come I want to use that also
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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That's not how you unlock bootloader, that's how you check if your bootloader is unlockable. Head over to Bootloader Unlock thread and unlock your bootloader, then flash a CWM recovery through fastboot, and flash a kernel which will root your device.
There is Jelly Bean for our device, AOKP, CM10, PA etc etc.. Use the search button!
akkiannu said:
Have you tried the Bin4ry method for rooting! This will keep your BL locked but roots your phone!
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.55 is not rootable with the Bin4ry method...
ONLY FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS... Hi Guys... Here's a simple new method to root the new Xperia S LT26i Firmware [6.1.a.2.55] inspired actually by an easy way to root SGS II... and i don't know why nobody has mentioned it yet...
all the credit of course goes to its respective owners...
First of all you'll need the Following...
1- {Recovery} FreeXperia - Xperia S from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1596285&highlight=mirror
2- SuperSU Update zip from here http://download.chainfire.eu/310/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.04.zip
Now all you need to do is...
1- copy the Supersu zip to your device
2- flash the recovery via fastboot and apply the zip
3- flash back the kernel.sin extracted from the Rom's .ftf you want to root... and it's all done your Rom is ROOTED...
Good luck...
AW: [Guide] Easy Way To Root Xperia S 6.1.a.2.55
Hi,
Very good Guide you wrote there, but if got something that's easier here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133063
...sent from my awesome Galaxy Note...
very nice... an automated way to do the same job for noobs.. good effort
AW: [Guide] Easy Way To Root Xperia S 6.1.a.2.55
Bash said:
very nice... an automated way to do the same job for noobs.. good effort
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Mhm.
Some people can't handle fastboot...
...sent from my awesome Galaxy Note...
Yeah, other noobs sometimes cant use cmd.exe/command prompt
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
Bash said:
Now all you need to do is...
1- copy the Supersu zip to your device
2- flash the recovery via fastboot and apply the zip
3- flash back the kernel.sin extracted from the Rom's .ftf you want to root... and it's all done your Rom is ROOTED...
Good luck...
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hi well when i try to flash by cmd or flash tool it always says "FAILED <remote: The Device must be rooted first>"
z3balawi said:
hi well when i try to flash by cmd or flash tool it always says "FAILED <remote: The Device must be rooted first>"
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Is your device bootloder unlocked. If not you cant access fast boot.
Sent from my Xperia S using xda app-developers app
z3balawi said:
hi well when i try to flash by cmd or flash tool it always says "FAILED <remote: The Device must be rooted first>"
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as Li-polymers said that error means that your device isn't Bootloader unlocked... u need to unlock your bootloader here http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ before try to flash custom kernel...
Hey,
I just upgraded my Acro S firmware by Sony PC Companion to the newest JB 6.2.B.0.211. I liked the ROM, WORLD version, and I wanted to root. But at the same time, I didn't want to have to download and install the pre-rooted ROM.
I kept looking everywhere for a way to make it happen but nothing, until it happened!
I installed this kernel first:
Stock JB 6.2.B.0.211 Kernel with CWM + TWRP recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2309117
Then I tapped the screen many times to access the TWRP recovery. I did a backup for my current ROM and I choose to reboot the system. On my way out, a message appeared telling me that my device isn't rooted and if I'd liked to root it and install SuperSU, and I went for it.
The system booted up and I found a new app called "Install SuperSU"
Follow3e the instructions and my Acro S JB is fully rooted!
Hope that works for you guys.
I assume that this is for unlocked BL?
I got this error message:
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.010s
Don't know what to do next....
d0littl3 said:
Hey,
I installed this kernel first:
Stock JB 6.2.B.0.211 Kernel with CWM + TWRP recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2309117
Hope that works for you guys.
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tino926 said:
I got this error message:
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.010s
Don't know what to do next....
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unlock your bootloader
hey thanks for the info... BTW which file did u flash in the recovery?
guyderam said:
hey thanks for the info... BTW which file did u flash in the recovery?
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I was trying to flash a new rom.
Btw, bootloader has to be unlocked. I'm trying to find something for locked bootloaders.
d0littl3 said:
I was trying to flash a new rom.
Btw, bootloader has to be unlocked. I'm trying to find something for locked bootloaders.
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Locked bootloader can't flash custom kernel (which included root and recovery) so you have to flash prerooted ROM, have no other ways at this time.
Sent from my LT26w
ngonchan said:
Locked bootloader can't flash custom kernel (which included root and recovery) so you have to flash prerooted ROM, have no other ways at this time.
Sent from my LT26w
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Yes, there is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42676864&postcount=21
but you should have .200 not .211, but DoomLord is working on a method for .211
d0littl3 said:
I was trying to flash a new rom.
Btw, bootloader has to be unlocked. I'm trying to find something for locked bootloaders.
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Thanks... But i meant which kernel file did u flash? the .elf from cobrato? Fastboot method?
Dude it worked perfectly well... Awesome... Thanks a bunch mate..
Easiest root ever.. hehe
d0littl3 said:
Hey,
I just upgraded my Acro S firmware by Sony PC Companion to the newest JB 6.2.B.0.211. I liked the ROM, WORLD version, and I wanted to root. But at the same time, I didn't want to have to download and install the pre-rooted ROM.
I kept looking everywhere for a way to make it happen but nothing, until it happened!
I installed this kernel first:
Stock JB 6.2.B.0.211 Kernel with CWM + TWRP recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2309117
Then I tapped the screen many times to access the TWRP recovery. I did a backup for my current ROM and I choose to reboot the system. On my way out, a message appeared telling me that my device isn't rooted and if I'd liked to root it and install SuperSU, and I went for it.
The system booted up and I found a new app called "Install SuperSU"
Follow3e the instructions and my Acro S JB is fully rooted!
Hope that works for you guys.
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Edit your thread dude. .this is for UNLOCK BOOTLOADER only. .
Hi friends,
I was using aroma ROM on my xperia arc S unlocked bootloader, when i'm trying to install Atomic JB via CWM I forgot to flash the kernal. As a result my phone is in bootloop, I'm trying to flash the kernal of Atomic JB using flashboot or qucikIMG i'm getting the below error. Please any one help me out of this issue.
Flashing, please wait...
sending 'boot' (8864 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: -0.000s
Done. Please check log for errors
ghilli619 said:
Hi friends,
I was using aroma ROM on my xperia arc S unlocked bootloader, when i'm trying to install Atomic JB via CWM I forgot to flash the kernal. As a result my phone is in bootloop, I'm trying to flash the kernal of Atomic JB using flashboot or qucikIMG i'm getting the below error. Please any one help me out of this issue.
Flashing, please wait...
sending 'boot' (8864 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: -0.000s
Done. Please check log for errors
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According to the log, your bootloader is not unlocked. Try to unlock it again. Which method did you use the first time?
ghilli619 said:
Hi friends,
I was using aroma ROM on my xperia arc S unlocked bootloader, when i'm trying to install Atomic JB via CWM I forgot to flash the kernal. As a result my phone is in bootloop, I'm trying to flash the kernal of Atomic JB using flashboot or qucikIMG i'm getting the below error. Please any one help me out of this issue.
Flashing, please wait...
sending 'boot' (8864 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: -0.000s
Done. Please check log for errors
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Well did u flash stock?
And then install it the correct way?
Sent from my LT18i
Someguyfromhell said:
According to the log, your bootloader is not unlocked. Try to unlock it again. Which method did you use the first time?
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It was already unlocked bootloader since the beginning, I used Aroma ROM first, then i used Atomic Jb. I never unlocked the boot loader since it is already unlocked.
Is it the reason of the rom it got locked. If yes, how do i unlock it bcos i'm able to do fastboot and fastmode only
Sahaab said:
Well did u flash stock?
And then install it the correct way?
Sent from my LT18i
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No friend, I'm a noob. Pls guide me how to do it, I changed two custome rom and the last one which i didnt flash kernal, Flash stock means will it go to Gingerbread??
ghilli619 said:
No friend, I'm a noob. Pls guide me how to do it, I changed two custome rom and the last one which i didnt flash kernal, Flash stock means will it go to Gingerbread??
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Jst flash stock gingerbread or ics
I am sure u can find ftf files in the general section
Flash them the phone shud boot and then follow the instructions for the rom
Sent from my LT18i
ghilli619 said:
No friend, I'm a noob. Pls guide me how to do it, I changed two custome rom and the last one which i didnt flash kernal, Flash stock means will it go to Gingerbread??
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Atomic JB? Where did you got Atomic JB?
ghilli619 said:
It was already unlocked bootloader since the beginning, I used Aroma ROM first, then i used Atomic Jb. I never unlocked the boot loader since it is already unlocked.
Is it the reason of the rom it got locked. If yes, how do i unlock it bcos i'm able to do fastboot and fastmode only
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No, your boatloader is locked... How did you think that it's unlocked if yourself didn't unlock it...
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using xda app-developers app
Issue resolved
Thanks friend,
I have unloked the bootloader using instruction given by Sony, Then i flash the IMG kernel with QuickIMG now its working fine. I really appreciate your help guys, Thanks once again
i tried rooting the new firmware and it was a success, i now have root and dual recovery installed on stock 4.3
here's the other link i posted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48805157#post48805157
here's how. (my device is locked BL)
LINKS UPDATED!! (recovery)
1.Backed up my TA Partition
2.Flashed the official .569 ftf using flashtool
3.Unlocked my ZL's bootloader
4.Flash this kernel to get recovery (thanks Minthun46) http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=700#downloads extract the boot.img and flash it using fastboot or flashtool (fastboot mode)
5.Flash Supersu fix zip and dual recovery (thanks NUT) SUPERSU fix.zip http://nut.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=U3VwZXJTVV9maXg=
recovery that i used http://nut.xperia-files.com (download the latest flashable zip for ZL)
6.Re flash .569 ftf exclude everything except kernel and fotakernel.
7.Restore TA Backup.
FOR UNLOCKED BL
just follow step 2, 4, 5, and 6
VOILA!!! device is now rooted and has working recovery
PS
Will only work for ZL that can be bootloader unlock.
Hit thanks if it helps you.
Don't put Locked BL in the title, you only managed to root because your phone was unlockable. Putting Locked BL in the title states that your bootloader can also be locked for this method to work, and but unless your ZL can be bootloader unlocked, this method cannot be used for locked BL
fcb13 said:
Don't put Locked BL in the title, you only managed to root because your phone was unlockable. Putting Locked BL in the title states that your bootloader can also be locked for this method to work, and but unless your ZL can be bootloader unlocked, this method cannot be used for locked BL
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Yeah i forgot that some bl are unlockable thanks for bringing that up.
Did it updated baseband?
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ryanrudolf said:
Did it updated baseband?
Sent from my C6503 using Tapatalk
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baseband is .51 not sure if thats new from the leaked one.
I flash ZL-lockeddualrecovery2.7.60-BETA.zip , no CWM , no TWRP and got bootloop
can you post correct package ?
Soheil_rf said:
I flash ZL-lockeddualrecovery2.7.60-BETA.zip , no CWM , no TWRP and got bootloop
can you post correct package ?
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this is the recovery i used http://nut.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=WkwtbG9ja2VkZHVhbHJlY292ZXJ5Mi43LjQzLUJFVEE=
if you still get bootloop just root it and install recovery using your pc. use nut's dual recovery for lockedbootloader for windows.
dyepnoodle said:
this is the recovery i used http://nut.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=WkwtbG9ja2VkZHVhbHJlY292ZXJ5Mi43LjQzLUJFVEE=
if you still get bootloop just root it and install recovery using your pc. use nut's dual recovery for lockedbootloader for windows.
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Thanks mate , I root it again and relock bootloader with TA
root is enough
dyepnoodle said:
i tried rooting the new firmware and it was a success, i now have root and dual recovery installed on stock 4.3
4.Flash this kernel to get recovery (thanks Minthun46) http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2450565 extract the boot.img and flash it using fastboot or flashtool (fastboot mode)
5.Flash Supersu fix zip and dual recovery (thanks NUT) http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2567266
recovery that i used http://nut.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=WkwtbG9ja2VkZHVhbHJlY292ZXJ5Mi43LjQzLUJFVEE
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Both links are 404 Could you please share?
Anyway, since I am at linux, I've made mu TA backup using Flashtool (RAW Backup). is this alrigh to restore?
Thx,
Kernel and SuperSU link that you gave are invalid. "404 Page Not Found". Can you share it again?
renzzoman said:
Kernel and SuperSU link that you gave are invalid. "404 Page Not Found". Can you share it again?
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Link updated pls check OP. Kernel, SuperSU fix and Dual recovery link added
dyepnoodle said:
Link updated pls check OP. Kernel, SuperSU fix and Dual recovery link added
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Ok, thanks:good:
will these step factory reset the device or will it keep all my apps/settings?
Is the purpose of relocking the device is to keep bravia engine?
CowMix said:
will these step factory reset the device or will it keep all my apps/settings?
Is the purpose of relocking the device is to keep bravia engine?
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It will reset your device if u put a check on wipe apps log on flashtool. I recommend a clean install to avoid problems.
Yes i relocked it to regain BE2 for photos
I already updated my phone to 4.3 version, but I'm really missing the root, so, my question is, can i make a rollback to 4.2 version using the flhashtool without any problem?
Ty
CHaPoCA said:
I already updated my phone to 4.3 version, but I'm really missing the root, so, my question is, can i make a rollback to 4.2 version using the flhashtool without any problem?
Ty
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yes, no problem
Att Gustavo RD78
Another question. I want only root and stock kernel, so, in the step 6 what i have to do? Or I'll got the stock kernel following his steps?
CHaPoCA said:
Another question. I want only root and stock kernel, so, in the step 6 what i have to do? Or I'll got the stock kernel following his steps?
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if you follow the whole steps, youll have root and stock kernel.
Thanks guys for all your help. My device is now with 4.3 version and rooted! XD
CHaPoCA said:
Thanks guys for all your help. My device is now with 4.3 version and rooted! XD
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glad to help.