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Hello, at start I apologize for my poor english, but I hope, that you'll understand what's the matter.
First I prepared to install new rom on my Xperia - I've rooted phone and installed CWM. After that I've launched CWM, then I've erased whole phone's memory - cache, system, data and dalvik. When I want to install rom from .zip file i get info, that file is bad. Next I've tried to launch mass storage mode to copy rom one more time and CWM was unable to open ums lunfile. When I've rebooted phone only thing I saw was Sony logo. Now I'm stucked at it. Phone have locked bootloader, so I can't launch fastboot mode. Adb can't find any connected devices. What can I do now?
Best redgards,
Kacper W.
Obi343 said:
Hello, at start I apologize for my poor english, but I hope, that you'll understand what's the matter.
First I prepared to install new rom on my Xperia - I've rooted phone and installed CWM. After that I've launched CWM, then I've erased whole phone's memory - cache, system, data and dalvik. When I want to install rom from .zip file i get info, that file is bad. Next I've tried to launch mass storage mode to copy rom one more time and CWM was unable to open ums lunfile. When I've rebooted phone only thing I saw was Sony logo. Now I'm stucked at it. Phone have locked bootloader, so I can't launch fastboot mode. Adb can't find any connected devices. What can I do now?
Best redgards,
Kacper W.
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Just flash stock ftf through flashtool using flashmode & everything will be fine.
Press Thanks
Sent from my Xperia S using xda premium
RISHI RAJ said:
Just flash stock ftf through flashtool using flashmode & everything will be fine.
Press Thanks
Sent from my Xperia S using xda premium
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Uncheck wipe data and wipe app log before flashing so u won't lose any data.
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
Thank you for responds. I totally forgot about possibility of flashing stock rom via flashtool, it solved my problem.
Best redgards,
Kacper W.
Help Please.
hello, I have a Xperia S and I flash it with turborom +, but now it is stuck in the sony logo and I do not know how to do it back to normal, I tried the seus but it returns me a message that the device contains software modified and will not fix it.
any help will be appreciated.
lecoy1 said:
hello, I have a Xperia S and I flash it with turborom +, but now it is stuck in the sony logo and I do not know how to do it back to normal, I tried the seus but it returns me a message that the device contains software modified and will not fix it.
any help will be appreciated.
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Use flashtool and flash a stock ftf.
You must have unlocked your bootloader and hence seus gives that error.
abcdjdj said:
Use flashtool and flash a stock ftf.
You must have unlocked your bootloader and hence seus gives that error.
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yes, I unlocked it, I made a flash with a stock 2.3.7 rom, but I want the ics but I can not find a cwm for this rom.
lecoy1 said:
yes, I unlocked it, I made a flash with a stock 2.3.7 rom, but I want the ics but I can not find a cwm for this rom.
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Okay, so here is what you must do :-
1. Download stock ics ftf from here - http://ni.0a0.in/files/3432_kznsa/LT26i_6.1.A.2.55_SG Generic (1257-6921).zip
2. Extract the zip to get the ftf file.
3. Flash it with flashtool
4. Flash this custom kernel - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729280
5. Then go and check out any custom roms that you like
All (most) custom kernels have CWM in them. As you have unlocked your bootloader, you can flash a custom kernel and get CWM. Also, each time you wipe /system nothing will happen to CWM. CWM remains intact
Good luck!
thanks
abcdjdj said:
Okay, so here is what you must do :-
1. Download stock ics ftf from here - http://ni.0a0.in/files/3432_kznsa/LT26i_6.1.A.2.55_SG Generic (1257-6921).zip
2. Extract the zip to get the ftf file.
3. Flash it with flashtool
4. Flash this custom kernel - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729280
5. Then go and check out any custom roms that you like
All (most) custom kernels have CWM in them. As you have unlocked your bootloader, you can flash a custom kernel and get CWM. Also, each time you wipe /system nothing will happen to CWM. CWM remains intact
Good luck!
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Thank you, you saved my life (I have this xperia only two weeks)
the procedure worked very well, I'm testing some roms like turborom, CM9 and others.:laugh:
Thanks again, I knew I could count on the staff of XDA.:highfive:
sorry for my english is not my native language.
Hey guys!
My Xperia Arc S is kinda new - 1 month old.
I was on Xperia Ultimade HD Rom for a while and wanted to install another rom, so i did via CWM Recovery.
All fine.
I wanted to restart my phone but it got stock in Sony Logo.
Because my bootloader cant be unlocked i rooted with kernel downgrade and CWM is not there after flashing due to the wipe.
So i flashed stock .tft with Flashtool and phone booted again.
Now when I'm trying to flash anything my phone gets always stuck in Sony Logo (even when i try Eagleboy's mode without wiping!).
Anyway: I'd like to install a custom rom.
Does anyone how to fix this?
Bootloader: Locked
Phone: LT18i
Rooted: yes
... and I have the 4.0.1.B.0.587 firmware installed right now.
Thanks in advance!
Phone Flashing problem
That's the only problem with locked bootloader's:crying:When you install some stock custom roms you have to wipe system to do a clean install which by default wipes cwm because it is installed in system for locked bootloader's.So if you have a problem with a install you have to flash another .ftf because you wiped cwm recovery.
When I first had arc I had a locked bootloader and it was a pain if something went wrong while flashinghaving to flash again etc! etc! It just got to stage where I had enough and took the plunge and unlocked the bootloader.:good:
I'm afraid it's one of those things you have to live with unless you unlock your bootloader:crying: ( I know you said you can't )there are quite a few stock roms that work but like I said if anything goes wrong you have to flash .ftf again.Probably a case of just trying each one Jader's rom alway's seemed to boot nice:good:
tallman43 said:
That's the only problem with locked bootloader's:crying:When you install some stock custom roms you have to wipe system to do a clean install which by default wipes cwm because it is installed in system for locked bootloader's.So if you have a problem with a install you have to flash another .ftf because you wiped cwm recovery.
When I first had arc I had a locked bootloader and it was a pain if something went wrong while flashinghaving to flash again etc! etc! It just got to stage where I had enough and took the plunge and unlocked the bootloader.:good:
I'm afraid it's one of those things you have to live with unless you unlock your bootloader:crying: ( I know you said you can't )there are quite a few stock roms that work but like I said if anything goes wrong you have to flash .ftf again.Probably a case of just trying each one Jader's rom alway's seemed to boot nice:good:
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Hi, thanks for your answer
I tried to install 3 different roms till now - i wiped everything.
Then: Boot till sony-logo - I have to flash another tft with flashtool, Root again, and this takes time and is quite annoying.
I came from Samsung Galaxy S there wasn't the problem with the "bootloader" which is really annoying.
So: What should i do now?
I mean my CWM is not persistent and till now no rom worked.
Galaxy3User said:
Hi, thanks for your answer
I tried to install 3 different roms till now - i wiped everything.
Then: Boot till sony-logo - I have to flash another tft with flashtool, Root again, and this takes time and is quite annoying.
I came from Samsung Galaxy S there wasn't the problem with the "bootloader" which is really annoying.
So: What should i do now?
I mean my CWM is not persistent and till now no rom worked.
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Hi totally agree it is frustrating!:crying: When you install some of these custom rom's they use Aroma installer are you unticking the reboot option in aroma installer and rebooting from cwm?Because you need to reboot that way (you seem to be doing everything right )
(1) Boot to cwm
(2) Wipe cache/Data/Advanced Dalvik cache
(3) Mounts & Storage format data/cache/system (NOTHING ELSE!)
(4) Install .zip on Sd card
(5) Choose options Aroma Installer
(6) Untick reboot option
(7) Reboot from cwm
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Hi totally agree it is frustrating!:crying: When you install some of these custom rom's they use Aroma installer are you unticking the reboot option in aroma installer and rebooting from cwm?Because you need to reboot that way (you seem to be doing everything right )
(1) Boot to cwm
(2) Wipe cache/Data/Advanced Dalvik cache
(3) Mounts & Storage format data/cache/system (NOTHING ELSE!)
(4) Install .zip on Sd card
(5) Choose options Aroma Installer
(6) Untick reboot option
(7) Reboot from cwm
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Yes i know , but thats what i did !
Wiped & formatting these settings and unticking reboot in aroma.
But it still doesn't work
Galaxy3User said:
Yes i know , but thats what i did !
Wiped & formatting these settings and unticking reboot in aroma.
But it still doesn't work
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:crying:Like I said you seem to be doing everything rightHave you tried this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1994135 it's a two part installation but if I remember right this one seemed to install ok:good:
tallman43 said:
:crying:Like I said you seem to be doing everything rightHave you tried this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1994135 it's a two part installation but if I remember right this one seemed to install ok:good:
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Haha i know. Thats why it seems strange for me too. But i need a custom rom and normally i would need a different kernel too.
But thats not possible. Sadly.
So nobody knows what i could change?
Galaxy3User said:
Haha i know. Thats why it seems strange for me too. But i need a custom rom and normally i would need a different kernel too.
But thats not possible. Sadly.
So nobody knows what i could change?
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Only other thing you could try is changing your base firmware/ftf I notice you are using .587 base ftf try changing to another one, although Some of the custom roms recommend that firmware
Maybe someone else as any ideas
Απ: Flashing problem
If you accidentally formatted system then you removed the cwm. Try flashing the official ftf, install x-parts and redo everything without wiping system partition.
The other choice is to unlock your bootloader and you'll never face this problem again. I voided my warranty less a month after taking my phone, I knew that any problem will come up I could fix it myself
Sent from my Xperia Arc
Retrosid said:
If you accidentally formatted system then you removed the cwm. Try flashing the official ftf, install x-parts and redo everything without wiping system partition.
The other choice is to unlock your bootloader and you'll never face this problem again. I voided my warranty less a month after taking my phone, I knew that any problem will come up I could fix it myself
Sent from my Xperia Arc
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Yep sure - but my CWM is gone when i wipe data. And I tried this: I flashed stock .ftf and installed xparts, then flashed a ROM without wipe - but doesn't boot and I cant access CWM again :/
And as I said i can't unlock my bootloader.
.. But the strange thing is just:
I even get bootloop when I install EAGLEBOYYS MOD (!) without WIPING anything! (just the recommended for sure)
That should not happen.
Why can't you unlock bootloader? Doing that would solve most of the problems you are facing. You don't have to downgrade to re root. Flash the stock kernel, install a new recovery then try again.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
If I go in service menu it says: Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No !
If I flash stock .ftf root is gone (?) -- RootChecker says that root is gone too.
Galaxy3User said:
Yep sure - but my CWM is gone when i wipe data. And I tried this: I flashed stock .ftf and installed xparts, then flashed a ROM without wipe - but doesn't boot and I cant access CWM again :/
And as I said i can't unlock my bootloader.
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Galaxy3User said:
If I go in service menu it says: Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No !
If I flash stock .ftf root is gone (?) -- RootChecker says that root is gone too.
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First of all - this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
I advice you to take step by step STRICTLY.
Or you can try to root with the FlashTool but I'm not sure if it will work with locked BL.
After that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955248
And for additional info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955248
TopperBG said:
First of all - this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
I advice you to take step by step STRICTLY.
Or you can try to root with the FlashTool but I'm not sure if it will work with locked BL.
After that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955248
And for additional info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955248
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Thats how i rooted my Arc S!
Thats the only method that is working with locked BL.
And well, i took all the steps mentioned in the second topic you posted..
If you can't get it to work (stuck on Sony logo), then flash this in flash tool and then root again and do it one more time.
It´s ICS and kernel for Arc S but works fine on regular Arc. I use it myself on my Arc.
http://www.mediafire.com/?r0anos8emtx4iiy password is MMAS (If asked for)
Good luck and have fun with your superfast Arc with Ultimate HD™ ROM 2.0.
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And this download link doesnt work :/
Galaxy3User said:
Thats how i rooted my Arc S!
Thats the only method that is working with locked BL.
And well, i took all the steps mentioned in the second topic you posted..
And this download link doesnt work :/
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Here it is:
https://www.box.com/s/yu3dbp760kkyw7osoo41
https://www.box.com/s/9prbhnvkmyrglyoyl20j
TopperBG said:
Here it is:
https://www.box.com/s/yu3dbp760kkyw7osoo41
https://www.box.com/s/9prbhnvkmyrglyoyl20j
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I flashed these files already after i got stuck at SONY logo but doesnt help..
Galaxy3User said:
I flashed these files already after i got stuck at SONY logo but doesnt help..
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What does mean "doesnt help" ?
What are you trying to do and dont work, what is messages, what happens, did you have newest version of FlashTool, did you have installed ADB drivers, what's the error ?
TopperBG said:
What does mean "doesnt help" ?
What are you trying to do and dont work, what is messages, what happens,
did you have newest version of FlashTool, did you have installed ADB drivers,
what's the error ?
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I mean when i flash this .ftf and reroot and install CWM all works fine.
But when I try to flash any ROM and doing all wipes etc. correctly it still gets stuck at SONY logo!
I have newest version of flashtool and ADB drivers installed. In flashtool there is no error.
Galaxy3User said:
I mean when i flash this .ftf and reroot and install CWM all works fine.
But when I try to flash any ROM and doing all wipes etc. correctly it still gets stuck at SONY logo!
I have newest version of flashtool and ADB drivers installed. In flashtool there is no error.
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Which ROM are you trying to flash?
Is that ROM for locked BL ?
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
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
Hello, i have a big problem with installing custom roms on Z1C. I have new z1 with unlocked bootloader. I have flashed a few different TWRP. I don't remember how many, but when im choosing rom to install from TWRP its restarting and there is nothing done ;/ My firmware right now is 14.4.A.0.157. In twrp logs are only "full se linux support is present"
yaroszek said:
Hello, i have a big problem with installing custom roms on Z1C. I have new z1 with unlocked bootloader. I have flashed a few different TWRP. I don't remember how many, but when im choosing rom to install from TWRP its restarting and there is nothing done ;/ My firmware right now is 14.4.A.0.157. In twrp logs are only "full se linux support is present"
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Did you full wipe, (system data and caches)? Coming from KK, I'd say its a good idea.
Yes i've installed many custom roms in many devices Lg l9, l5, Samsung device,s and xperia J without problems here i cant even flash supersu through recovery. I want to install RR5.1.1. can wipe partitions mount them in TWRP but cant install;/
Update: i cant go into fastboot and download mode. When plugging usb with vol + or - red led is blinking and thats all;/
yaroszek said:
Yes i've installed many custom roms in many devices Lg l9, l5, Samsung device,s and xperia J without problems here i cant even flash supersu through recovery. I want to install RR5.1.1. can wipe partitions mount them in TWRP but cant install;/
Update: i cant go into fastboot and download mode. When plugging usb with vol + or - red led is blinking and thats all;/
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Strange - maybe incompatible recovery issue. Try one of the links here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65996596&postcount=6 Also, do you have updated Sony bootloader with real recovery, or are you using old recovery?
I tried both recoverys from yours links. On both same problem. As I said before, right now i cant even connect my phone to PC through flash mode or fastboot
yaroszek said:
I tried both recoverys from yours links. On both same problem. As I said before, right now i cant even connect my phone to PC through flash mode or fastboot
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Sounds like a Flashtool/PC companion repair job...
Ok, but Flashtool doesn't recognize phone. I can't power on my phone.
Ok, I will write here what I've done to install custom roms maybe someone will tell me what i've missed or done wrong:
1. root from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
2. backup TA http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642081
3. unlock bootloader from official sony site
4. flashed recovery TWRP 2.8 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/fota-twrp-recovery-amami-t2909719 with boot from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56176856&postcount=17
Recovery reboots when i'm trying to flash new rom
5. flashed TWRP3.0 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/fota-twrp-3-0-0-0-amami-t3310794 same reboots when flashing
6 flashed boot from official CM site http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=amami and tried flash clean CM12.1
No succes i don't renember what error i had.
My goal is to flash RRemix5.1.1 any help will be appreciated
yaroszek said:
Ok, I will write here what I've done to install custom roms maybe someone will tell me what i've missed or done wrong:
1. root from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
2. backup TA http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642081
3. unlock bootloader from official sony site
4. flashed recovery TWRP 2.8 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/fota-twrp-recovery-amami-t2909719 with boot from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56176856&postcount=17
Recovery reboots when i'm trying to flash new rom
5. flashed TWRP3.0 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/fota-twrp-3-0-0-0-amami-t3310794 same reboots when flashing
6 flashed boot from official CM site http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=amami and tried flash clean CM12.1
No succes i don't renember what error i had.
My goal is to flash RRemix5.1.1 any help will be appreciated
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I'm surprised that neither flash mode nor fastboot works anymore just because you flashed some recovery and boot imgs. Usually you have to do something more drastic to cause that. However, if you really can't getbinto flash mode or fastboot, and you can't boot anything, then that petty much eliminates your normal procedures. Possibly there's been hardware damage. Try Sony PC Companion, and choose repair phone option.