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[Guide] How To Install / Flash Custom Roms Step by Step | Noobs Easy Way | Xperia S

Complete Beginners Guide To Flash Custom ROM on Xperia S | 2011 Devices
This Guide Is Made Easier To Understand The Basics To Install / Flash Custom ROM (Specifically On Xperia Phones). You will not need to go to any annoying links and go on reading lengthy descriptions everything required is provided here. :victory:
Everything is Step By Step.
Just Follow Them And Everything Will Work Fine
Now Lets Get Down To Business.
​
This Tutorial is Specially For
For Complete Beginners
For Newcomers to Android
For Those Who Want To Learn Flashing ROM Easy Way
People who did not had any encounters with Programming
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Thanks To All The Senior Developers For Providing Us The Knowledge In Developing Modding And Flashing And Amazing Guides Through Out XDA Forum. Without You People This Guide Would Not Have Been Complete
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This Guide Is Covered in Next 4 Posts With Every Step As Described Below.
NOTE : I Will Explain This Thread For Flashing Custom ROM Cyanogenmod 10 for Xperia S.
Link here---> https://sites.google.com/site/projectfreexperia/
You can download any Stable ROM The Procedure is Same For All.​
Step by Step Process Tree
Step 1. Rooting Xperia S​Step 2. Unlocking Bootloader​Step 3. Installing CWM Recovery​Step 4. Flashing A Custom ROM​Step 5. That's it! You will Have The Custom Rom Running.​
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Step 1 : Rooting Your Xperia S
Step 1 : Rooting Your Xperia S
This is done by Using A Root Tool Provided by Our Senior Developer @Bin4ry. Please Press His Thanks Button For Helping Out For The Amazing TooL!
Just Download The Tool By Clicking Here : Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v30
For Xperia S 2.55 Firmware look in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=39498268
But Don't Start Running The Tool Yet. Before That you need to Do A Couple Of Things, :angel:
Before Rooting What You Need?
1.) Install Your Phones Software Driver, ---> PC Companion Will Do The Job Just Connect The Phone And Check If It Detects!
2.) Activate USB Debugging, Setting ---> Developer Options
3.) Activate Unknown Sources, Setting ---> Security
4.) Connect Your Phone via USB
5.) Confirm That Your Device Is Connected Properly In Device Manager.
Only Then,
6.) Proceed With Rooting Tool Kit.
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How To Use It?
1.) Download Attached File.
2.) Extract it Using Winrar
3.) Double click the RunMe.bat and follow instructions!
Xperia phones with "older" firmware = Normal mode
Sony Tablet and similar = Special mode
Xperia phones with JB Firmare = Mode 3 (Goroh_kun mode)
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Complete Video Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EpkrCq1gfM
Just Follow The On Screen Instructions. (Its really easy like installing a game :laugh
After The Software Finishes Its Work! Your Phone Must BE Rooted By Now!

Step 2 : Unlocking Bootloader on Xperia S
Step 2 : Unlocking Bootloader on Xperia S
Procedure To Unlock Bootloader of Sony Xperia S LT26i :
1.) Installation of Fastboot USB Drivers (Xperia S)​2.) Unlocking Bootloader of Xperia S​
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Now, We Will Unlock The Bootloader,
Why to Unlock Bootloader?
1.) You can flash custom ROMs/Kernels
2.) You don't need to worry if the new firmware can be rooted or not as with unlocked bootloader u can always ROOT Your device
[ Before We Begin Unlocking Bootloader ]
Get the IMEI code for ur device: type *#06# in phone dialer to find it out, note only the digits (no dashes)
Make Sure The Fastboot Drivers Are Installed.
Make sure u have a windows PC with USB cable to connect the phone
Power down ur phone and keeping the Volume Up button pressed connect the USB cable to PC this will trigger FASTBOOT mode and windows
Will start driver installation, extract the above package and point the driver install to that location (usb_driver) folder
Once drivers are installed just disconnect cable and power on device.
[ How to Unlock ] (Official Way)
Video Link ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRH3pC7MhEA
For better understanding, I highly recommend you to watch the above video along with the instructions below:
1.) Download ‘Fastboot Drivers And Pacakges File For Xperia S’ file from → Here
2.) Extract the file you downloaded above on your PC. You’ll get the following three files:
drivers.zip
fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.zip
3.) Go to: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and read everything!
This will open a web page in your default browser. Scroll to the bottom of the Instructions on the page and you’ll see a link like “Continue”, click on it.
In the pop-up window click “Yes, I’m sure” and then in the next window click on both the checkboxes, and then click “I accept”.
4.) Now insert the details as per the instructions:
First 14 digits of your IMEI No. Do NOT enter the last digit (15th) in the box. To know your IMEI No. dial *#06# on your Xperia Arc.
Your Name
Your Email Address
Click Submit.
5.) You’ll get a KEY to unlock boot loader. Write it down somewhere you can remember, it will be used later.
6.) Switch off your phone.
7.) Now extract the “fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.zip” file you got in Step 2.2.
8.) Pick up your phone (it must be switched off) and hold the “Menu” button (the key at the bottom right of your phone), now while holding the “Menu” button connect your phone to your PC with an USB cable.
9.) Once connected — the LED light near the phone’s USB plug will turn blue. If it doesn’t — repeat the Step 8.
10.) Now to install the drivers do the following:
Extract the “drivers.zip” file you got in Step 2.1
Open “Device Manager” on your PC and look for “S1Boot Fastboot” under the head “Other devices”
Right-click on “S1Boot Fastboot” and select “Update Driver Software…”
Now select “Browse my computer for driver software” and select the folder where you’ve extracted all the three files you got in Step 2. Once done — click Ok.
Now click Next (Make sure you’ve ticked the “Include subfolders” checkbox).
If you see any Windows security warning box, don’t worry . Just select “Install this driver software anyway”
Wait for “Windows has successfully updated your driver software” message to appear on your screen. Now click Close.
11.) Open the “fastboot” folder from the file we extracted in Step 7.
12.) Now hold Shift and press mouse right click (Shift + Mouse Right Click) anywhere on the empty white space inside the “fastboot” folder. And then select “Open command window here” from the context menu.
13.) Now in the command prompt window type/paste the following:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version​
14.) It should return a value like “0.3”. This ensures that your device is correctly connected.
15.) Now type/paste the following line in the command prompt window:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY​
IMPORTANT! Replace the word “KEY” from the above line with the KEY that you received in Step 5. Then Hit Enter.
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16.) Now wait for the process to complete. Command prompt will show a “Finished” message when it will be completed.
17.)Once it’s done, disconnect the USB cable from your phone and switch it ON.
18.)Your phone’s boot loader should now be Unlocked.
(The above videos and some steps are for Xperia 2011 devices, but most the steps are same for Xperia S/P/U/Sola)
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Step 3 : Installing ClockWorkMod Recovery With RoceoverX
Step 3 : Installing ClockWorkMod Recovery With RoceoverX
We Will Install Recovery Using RecoverX Software.
Download The Software from Here ----> RecoverX v1.6.8.0
You just have to select your device and the recovery, click "Install" and RecoverX does the rest !!! It's that simple!!
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Step 4 : Flashing ROM
Step 4 : Flashing ROM
Assuming you have already downloaded your required file, let’s proceed.
ROM Flashing
1.) Copy Paste update on Phone
Copy update- copy update-xxx-xxx-xxx.zip coresponding to your device to sdcard
Copy GAPPS. Download Link [Here]
2.) Flash CM kernel
Set USB Debugging On from Settings - Developer Options.
Connect the phone to the PC.
Click 1 - Click the Lightning icon.
Select 2 - Select the Fastboot Mode.
Click 3 - Click Ok.
Click 4 - Select Reboot Into Fastboot Via Adb and wait for the phone to go into fastboot mode. (Blue led).
Click 5 - Select Reboot Into Fastboot Via Fastboot and wait for the phone to go into fastboot mode. (Blue led).
Click 6 and 7 - Select the boot.img (Extract The boot.img file from zip)
Click 8 - Reboot phone. After reboot, the phone will be in recovery mode.​
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3.) Boot into Recovery
While FXP logo is displayed (and lights are lit) press several times volume up to enter CWM (recovery)
4.) Flash ROM
To update main rom select
Install zip from sdcard
Choose zip from sdcard
Select your update (copied at step 2)
To flash gapps redo steps a-c and select gapps package
Use gapps version designed for your android version !!! Link ---> Here, Gapps
5.Wipe device
Whip Cache
Whip Dalvik Cache (Advanced Option)
Cache Partition
If after boot you experience ForceClose then is recomended to reboot to recovery and wipe device​
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6.) Partition format
7.) Reboot and Enjoy :victory:
Troubleshooting
If you experience a bootloop (phone constantly reboots and reboots on the boot screen) or a soft brick (powering on the phone shows an orange triangle with a phone and computer), don’t be afraid. XDA to the rescue!
For a bootloop:
Take out the battery.
Wait for 3 min.
Put the battery in. Do NOT power on the phone.
Keep pressing Volume Up + Home simultaneously and press the power button to turn on the device.
Once the phone shows the model number screen, leave the buttons.
Your phone will boot into recovery.
Select “Wipe data/ Factory reset”. (Volume Up for going up and Volume down to go down)
After the reset is done, select “Reboot system now”.
The phone will reboot and you should be all fine.
For a soft brick:
You probably flashed some faulty firmware or firmware not meant for your device.
The File You Downloaded Must Be Incomplete.
Download the correct firmware and flash again.

woa! really great thread!
thnx for this step by step tutorial.. this really will help me and other begginers here in xperia forum..

there's some mistake in your guide:
first, you can't root last xperia s rom version with Bin4ry root tool
it would be better to link the main thread which then will lead people to the right place
then, i think that instead of using recoverX to install CWM, it would be better to flash advanced stock kernel (and then TWRP if you like)
and you don't need to flash FXP kernel before flashing rom
last but not least... i think that this thread would be better sitting in general section (instead of the android development one)

mirhl said:
there's some mistake in your guide:
first, you can't root last xperia s rom version with Bin4ry root tool
it would be better to link the main thread which then will lead people to the right place
then, i think that instead of using recoverX to install CWM, it would be better to flash advanced stock kernel (and then TWRP if you like)
and you don't need to flash FXP kernel before flashing rom
last but not least... i think that this thread would be better sitting in general section (instead of the android development one)
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Thank You! I'd do the same..
And about the Last .55 Version I'd update the thread.
Next for the Advanced kernal.. Its true! but for beginners understanding CWM forms a very good base.
There were some issues with TWRP while providing null value in moving from CM10 to OPEN SEMC
So prefered CWM

[Guide] How To Install / Flash Custom Roms Step by Step | Noobs Easy Way | Xperia S

Complete Beginners Guide To Flash Custom ROM on Xperia S | 2011 Devices
This Guide Is Made Easier To Understand The Basics To Install / Flash Custom ROM (Specifically On Xperia Phones). You will not need to go to any annoying links and go on reading lengthy descriptions everything required is provided here. :victory:
Everything is Step By Step.
Just Follow Them And Everything Will Work Fine
Now Lets Get Down To Business.
​
This Tutorial is Specially For
For Complete Beginners
For Newcomers to Android
For Those Who Want To Learn Flashing ROM Easy Way
People who did not had any encounters with Programming
Click to expand...
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Thanks To All The Senior Developers For Providing Us The Knowledge In Developing Modding And Flashing And Amazing Guides Through Out XDA Forum. Without You People This Guide Would Not Have Been Complete
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This Guide Is Covered in Next 4 Posts With Every Step As Described Below.
NOTE : I Will Explain This Thread For Flashing Custom ROM Cyanogenmod 10 for Xperia S.
Link here---> https://sites.google.com/site/projectfreexperia/
You can download any Stable ROM The Procedure is Same For All.​
Step by Step Process Tree
Step 1. Rooting Xperia S​Step 2. Unlocking Bootloader​Step 3. Installing CWM Recovery​Step 4. Flashing A Custom ROM​Step 5. That's it! You will Have The Custom Rom Running.​
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Step 1 : Rooting Your Xperia S
Step 1 : Rooting Your Xperia S
This is done by Using A Root Tool Provided by Our Senior Developer @Bin4ry. Please Press His Thanks Button For Helping Out For The Amazing TooL!
Just Download The Tool By Clicking Here : Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v30
For Xperia S 2.55 Firmware look in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=39498268
But Don't Start Running The Tool Yet. Before That you need to Do A Couple Of Things, :angel:
Before Rooting What You Need?
1.) Install Your Phones Software Driver, ---> PC Companion Will Do The Job Just Connect The Phone And Check If It Detects!
2.) Activate USB Debugging, Setting ---> Developer Options
3.) Activate Unknown Sources, Setting ---> Security
4.) Connect Your Phone via USB
5.) Confirm That Your Device Is Connected Properly In Device Manager.
Only Then,
6.) Proceed With Rooting Tool Kit.
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How To Use It?
1.) Download Attached File.
2.) Extract it Using Winrar
3.) Double click the RunMe.bat and follow instructions!
Xperia phones with "older" firmware = Normal mode
Sony Tablet and similar = Special mode
Xperia phones with JB Firmare = Mode 3 (Goroh_kun mode)
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Complete Video Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EpkrCq1gfM
Just Follow The On Screen Instructions. (Its really easy like installing a game :laugh
After The Software Finishes Its Work! Your Phone Must BE Rooted By Now!

Step 2 : Unlocking Bootloader on Xperia S
Step 2 : Unlocking Bootloader on Xperia S
Procedure To Unlock Bootloader of Sony Xperia S LT26i :
1.) Installation of Fastboot USB Drivers (Xperia S)​2.) Unlocking Bootloader of Xperia S​
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Now, We Will Unlock The Bootloader,
Why to Unlock Bootloader?
1.) You can flash custom ROMs/Kernels
2.) You don't need to worry if the new firmware can be rooted or not as with unlocked bootloader u can always ROOT Your device
[ Before We Begin Unlocking Bootloader ]
Get the IMEI code for ur device: type *#06# in phone dialer to find it out, note only the digits (no dashes)
Make Sure The Fastboot Drivers Are Installed.
Make sure u have a windows PC with USB cable to connect the phone
Power down ur phone and keeping the Volume Up button pressed connect the USB cable to PC this will trigger FASTBOOT mode and windows
Will start driver installation, extract the above package and point the driver install to that location (usb_driver) folder
Once drivers are installed just disconnect cable and power on device.
[ How to Unlock ] (Official Way)
Video Link ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRH3pC7MhEA
For better understanding, I highly recommend you to watch the above video along with the instructions below:
1.) Download ‘Fastboot Drivers And Pacakges File For Xperia S’ file from → Here
2.) Extract the file you downloaded above on your PC. You’ll get the following three files:
drivers.zip
fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.zip
3.) Go to: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and read everything!
This will open a web page in your default browser. Scroll to the bottom of the Instructions on the page and you’ll see a link like “Continue”, click on it.
In the pop-up window click “Yes, I’m sure” and then in the next window click on both the checkboxes, and then click “I accept”.
4.) Now insert the details as per the instructions:
First 14 digits of your IMEI No. Do NOT enter the last digit (15th) in the box. To know your IMEI No. dial *#06# on your Xperia Arc.
Your Name
Your Email Address
Click Submit.
5.) You’ll get a KEY to unlock boot loader. Write it down somewhere you can remember, it will be used later.
6.) Switch off your phone.
7.) Now extract the “fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.zip” file you got in Step 2.2.
8.) Pick up your phone (it must be switched off) and hold the “Menu” button (the key at the bottom right of your phone), now while holding the “Menu” button connect your phone to your PC with an USB cable.
9.) Once connected — the LED light near the phone’s USB plug will turn blue. If it doesn’t — repeat the Step 8.
10.) Now to install the drivers do the following:
Extract the “drivers.zip” file you got in Step 2.1
Open “Device Manager” on your PC and look for “S1Boot Fastboot” under the head “Other devices”
Right-click on “S1Boot Fastboot” and select “Update Driver Software…”
Now select “Browse my computer for driver software” and select the folder where you’ve extracted all the three files you got in Step 2. Once done — click Ok.
Now click Next (Make sure you’ve ticked the “Include subfolders” checkbox).
If you see any Windows security warning box, don’t worry . Just select “Install this driver software anyway”
Wait for “Windows has successfully updated your driver software” message to appear on your screen. Now click Close.
11.) Open the “fastboot” folder from the file we extracted in Step 7.
12.) Now hold Shift and press mouse right click (Shift + Mouse Right Click) anywhere on the empty white space inside the “fastboot” folder. And then select “Open command window here” from the context menu.
13.) Now in the command prompt window type/paste the following:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version​
14.) It should return a value like “0.3”. This ensures that your device is correctly connected.
15.) Now type/paste the following line in the command prompt window:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY​
IMPORTANT! Replace the word “KEY” from the above line with the KEY that you received in Step 5. Then Hit Enter.
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16.) Now wait for the process to complete. Command prompt will show a “Finished” message when it will be completed.
17.)Once it’s done, disconnect the USB cable from your phone and switch it ON.
18.)Your phone’s boot loader should now be Unlocked.
(The above videos and some steps are for Xperia 2011 devices, but most the steps are same for Xperia S/P/U/Sola)
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Step 3 : Installing ClockWorkMod Recovery With RoceoverX
Step 3 : Installing ClockWorkMod Recovery With RoceoverX
We Will Install Recovery Using RecoverX Software.
Download The Software from Here ----> RecoverX v1.6.8.0
You just have to select your device and the recovery, click "Install" and RecoverX does the rest !!! It's that simple!!
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Step 4 : Flashing ROM
Step 4 : Flashing ROM
Assuming you have already downloaded your required file, let’s proceed.
ROM Flashing
1.) Copy Paste update on Phone
Copy update- copy update-xxx-xxx-xxx.zip coresponding to your device to sdcard
Copy GAPPS. Download Link [Here]
2.) Flash CM kernel
Set USB Debugging On from Settings - Developer Options.
Connect the phone to the PC.
Click 1 - Click the Lightning icon.
Select 2 - Select the Fastboot Mode.
Click 3 - Click Ok.
Click 4 - Select Reboot Into Fastboot Via Adb and wait for the phone to go into fastboot mode. (Blue led).
Click 5 - Select Reboot Into Fastboot Via Fastboot and wait for the phone to go into fastboot mode. (Blue led).
Click 6 and 7 - Select the boot.img (Extract The boot.img file from zip)
Click 8 - Reboot phone. After reboot, the phone will be in recovery mode.​
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3.) Boot into Recovery
While FXP logo is displayed (and lights are lit) press several times volume up to enter CWM (recovery)
4.) Flash ROM
To update main rom select
Install zip from sdcard
Choose zip from sdcard
Select your update (copied at step 2)
To flash gapps redo steps a-c and select gapps package
Use gapps version designed for your android version !!! Link ---> Here, Gapps
5.Wipe device
Whip Cache
Whip Dalvik Cache (Advanced Option)
Cache Partition
If after boot you experience ForceClose then is recomended to reboot to recovery and wipe device​
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6.) Partition format
7.) Reboot and Enjoy :victory:
Troubleshooting
If you experience a bootloop (phone constantly reboots and reboots on the boot screen) or a soft brick (powering on the phone shows an orange triangle with a phone and computer), don’t be afraid. XDA to the rescue!
For a bootloop:
Hold The Power Button And Volume Up Button
If You Hold For 3 Seconds = Soft Reset = 1 Viberation
If You Hold For 10 Seconds = Hard Reset = 3 Viberations***
Power on the Phone Again, Keep pressing Volume Up Button
Your phone will boot into recovery.
Select “Wipe data/ Factory reset”. (Volume Up for going up and Volume down to go down)
After the reset is done, select “Reboot system now”.
The phone will reboot and you should be all fine.
***Do Not Try Hard Reset Untill And Unless The Phone is Facing Major Problems,
For a soft brick:
You probably flashed some faulty firmware or firmware not meant for your device.
The File You Downloaded Must Be Incomplete.
Download the correct firmware and flash again.

Feedback And Corrections
Please Feel Free To Message Me About Any Dead Links Or Corrections​
Feedbacks Are Welcome!​​

Which is the best way to flash / install a custom ROM / gapps ? With Flashtool or through TWRP / CWM ?
I'm now on stock ROM, Xperia ZL. Do i have to wipe / factory reset / cache / Dalvik cache if i use TWRP ?
Every advice is welcome, thank you

xperia s 2013 jelly bean
I have a question for xperia s jellybean 4.1.2 , i already root it using some other easy method and i wanna know how to flash rom on to that , i have no idea how to flash a rom and i m scared if i try this something might happen so i m asking for help?:laugh:

I know its ment to be straight forward but I have become stuck...
In step 4 - "Click 6/7" when using the Xperia Flasher where do I find the boot.img i need to put on my phone?
Thanks
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chuckie987 said:
I know its ment to be straight forward but I have become stuck...
In step 4 - "Click 6/7" when using the Xperia Flasher where do I find the boot.img i need to put on my phone?
Thanks
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It would appear the ROM i downloaded didnt have a kernel.img but now i have a differant ROM and it has a boot.img so all good again!

Can i follow this method on xperia sl and also can i flash xperia s roms to xperia sl.....my boatloader is unlocked but phone isnt rooted so i guess i will skip unlock boatloader method.....which kernel should i flash for slimbean 4.3...it will be great help if someone answer these questions

Please Help
Hi, I searched a lot for the way to flash a custom rom on my Xperia S. But now halfway through, I've got a problem. My device says it does not allow to unlock bootloader, so does that mean that there is no way I can flash a custom rom on my phone? :crying:

mjk123 said:
Hi, I searched a lot for the way to flash a custom rom on my Xperia S. But now halfway through, I've got a problem. My device says it does not allow to unlock bootloader, so does that mean that there is no way I can flash a custom rom on my phone? :crying:
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You can use only Stock based ROM for locked bootloaders, not the unlocked bootloaders one.

This is very nice thread. For begginers like me in the rooting this.... loved it. i wast to ask a question
can we flash any zip file using flashtool or there are onle few specific files?

mr.sky10295 said:
This is very nice thread. For begginers like me in the rooting this.... loved it. i wast to ask a question
can we flash any zip file using flashtool or there are onle few specific files?
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You cannot flash .zip files using flashtool. You can flash only Firmwares or kernel files using flashtool.

Mirhawk said:
You cannot flash .zip files using flashtool. You can flash only Firmwares or kernel files using flashtool.
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ohh...then is there any other method to flash zips otherthan going into recovery?
i am asking because my recovery is not working. when i go into recovery, blank black screen comes up. and it gets stuck there. i waited for very long time to make sure that it is stuck

mr.sky10295 said:
ohh...then is there any other method to flash zips otherthan going into recovery?
i am asking because my recovery is not working. when i go into recovery, blank black screen comes up. and it gets stuck there. i waited for very long time to make sure that it is stuck
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Which recovery are You using? The 2.8.1.0? It doesn't work with Xperia S. Use the 2.8.0.1 version.

Mirhawk said:
Which recovery are You using? The 2.8.1.0? It doesn't work with Xperia S. Use the 2.8.0.1 version.
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Wait i will let you know the complete story.
so what happened is
first i was on CM11 for few mnths then switched to MIUIv5 for 1 month. everything was working fine
but when day before yesterday i flashed PA rom i am not able to access the recovery now (previously there was TWRP in my XS). now i can't flash any zip file
when i reboot to recovery it gets stuck on black blank screen. Even the recovery apps like twrp are not working. when i tried to install recovery through app, the app crashes.
As recovery is not working i cant even switch to other roms or any zip file.
i am totally stuck on this ROM
i asked this que on sony mobile group on FB (created by some sony fans), one of the member said "probably this is not ROM fault but the kernel fault. consider trying new kernel"

mr.sky10295 said:
Wait i will let you know the complete story.
so what happened is
first i was on CM11 for few mnths then switched to MIUIv5 for 1 month. everything was working fine
but when day before yesterday i flashed PA rom i am not able to access the recovery now (previously there was TWRP in my XS). now i can't flash any zip file
when i reboot to recovery it gets stuck on black blank screen. Even the recovery apps like twrp are not working. when i tried to install recovery through app, the app crashes.
As recovery is not working i cant even switch to other roms or any zip file.
i am totally stuck on this ROM
i asked this que on sony mobile group on FB (created by some sony fans), one of the member said "probably this is not ROM fault but the kernel fault. consider trying new kernel"
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If You are on Beta 6 of PA, it doesn't have twrp or cwm. Flash the twrp v2.8.0.1 by terminal emulator method.

Mirhawk said:
If You are on Beta 6 of PA, it doesn't have twrp or cwm. Flash the twrp v2.8.0.1 by terminal emulator method.
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i am on PA 4.6 BETA4
terminal emulator means the android app or PC's cmd?
PS: sorry giving you too much trouble by asking stupid questions. but i dont have much knowledge about this things deeply. so kindly bear me for some time.

mr.sky10295 said:
i am on PA 4.6 BETA4
terminal emulator means the android app or PC's cmd?
PS: sorry giving you too much trouble by asking stupid questions. but i dont have much knowledge about this things deeply. so kindly bear me for some time.
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Ah yes, even that one doesn't have recovery.
Unlocked bootloader is must.
You need an Android app. You can find the app here. Also, here is the page of the twrp.
What You need to do is, download the twrp from here. Rename it to fotakernel.img .
Then copy it to Your sdcard.
Then run the following commands on the terminal emulator app:
Code:
su
dd if=/sdcard/fotakernel.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
TWRP installed!

[GUIDE] How to Unbrick Your Galaxy Y S5360 WITH/OUT Computer

UnBricking your galaxy Y With/out Computer !!
Hey All, This is Protox 109 Bringing out a new Guide to Unbrick you Galaxy Y !
This is a Safe and reliable method which wont harm your devices further, But all you try out is your own responsibility !
And also a no computer usage method has been added .
Supposedly you have flashed a ROM such as Neoxblack with a custom kernel and are unable install any other Rom because of the kernel, or maybe you are getting the Problem after flashing " UID's are inconsistent " then this method is the answer for your problems
So lets get started !
METHOD 1 :- USING ODIN ON YOUR PC
You will need :
Your Mobile
Odin for PC ( v3.1 - Download Here )
Odin Flashable Packages ( Get Here, Thanxx to Doky )
A computer running on windows xp, vista, win7 or win8 with proper USB driver installed to connect your phone to computer ( Here Download )
Time and Brains (Some lack both )
Installation Guide :
1.Download the required file Odin3 AND Stock Rom.zip and place in a folder on your desktop.
2.Now extract both with any file extractor.--Odin3-v1.85.zip and the stock rom zip(file which contains the stock rom i.e 2.3.6 )
3.Now turn off your Galaxy Y {Remove the battery for 5-10 seconds and insert it back}
4.Go to Download Mode by Pressing Volume down + Home + Power for 5-10 sec to boot in Download Mode
5.Now you entered in Download mode select continue by pressing Volume up button.
6.Now attach/connect your phone to computer via USB cable.
7.Now on your computer open Odin3 v1.85.exe
After that extract Stock Rom file after unzipping you will get three files PDA_S5360_DDLK2.tar, MODEM_S5360_DDLK2.tar & CSC_S5360_DDLK2.tar
8.Now in File[download] section of ODIN Browse the 3 tar files accordingly-
--PDA = PDA_S5360.tar.md5
--PHONE = MODEM_S5360.tar.md5
--CSC = CSC_S5360.tar.md5
9.PIT and BOOTLOADER files not required - leave it blank.
Leave all other fields and check boxes default as shown in picture below.
{
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"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",
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"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
10.Now make sure you are getting yellow box in ID:COM (this means that your device is now connected and detected by odin)
11.Now clik on start.
And let be ODIN do its work and wait till you see PASS in green colour it mean the flashing process is complete successfully. Samsung Galaxy Y will auto reboot and you shall be Done .
METHOD 2 :- USING NO COMPUTER
You will need :
Your Mobile
Odin Flashable Packages ( Get Here, Thanxx to Doky )
ROM with Custom kernel
Time and Brains (Some lack both )
Installation Guide :
1.Download The ODIN flashable Packages from the given Link above
2.You will find 3 files after extracting the zip package
3.You will only need the PDA_S5360.tar.md5
4.Rename it by removing the .md5 extension
5.Now open PDA_S5360.tar using winRAR
6.You will find a Boot.img in the .tar file
7.Copy it to the folder containing the ROM with a custom kernel ( Like Neoxblack )
8.Delete the boot.img from the ROM and replace it with the extracted one from the PDA file
9.Now Download The CREED ROM 3.5 ( LINK )
10.Copy the Modified Neoxblack Rom and Creed Rom to your galaxy Y's SDCARD
11.Now first flash Neoxblack ROM after which Flash CREED 3.5 ROM
12.Reboot and wait
VOILA AND YOUR DEVICE HAS BEEN REVIVED FROM A BRICK
And never Screw Up your DEVICE like this again
Press the Thanxx Button

lol.. this is nonsense.. you cant revive your sgy using your phone if you got bricked.. bricked phones cant enter recovery mode, so how can they flash a rom..

Firstly this thread should have been in general section.
Secondly there are a hell lot of guides of unbricking.
Thirdly the second method can work only if you have a boot loop coz if bricked the phone can enter only download mode it cannot enter recovery mode. Even to fix a boot loop there is no need of doing so many steps.
||""Playing Asphalt™ 8 Airborne on my sgy. LoLz.
Joke of the year. Gameloft devs will die if they hear this. ""||

Impossible to enter in recovery mode. bootloop can't do anything except download mode..

mohsen01 said:
Impossible to enter in recovery mode. bootloop can't do anything except download mode..
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flash stock rom via odin - see
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2568853

Usb doesnt recognize my phone... So how can i use odin ...i ve installed all the drivers ....
Sent from my Q3000 using xda premium

Request - HELP !
Hello
Would you mind helping me with following step ?
....
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11.Now first flash Neoxblack ROM after which Flash CREED 3.5 ROM
12.Reboot and wait
**** When I copy those files on my SDcard and turn my phone on , what should I do ? my phone stick on Samsung boot logo and it does not have also boot menu ! (Volume up+Home+ on/off key). It works with just ODIN menu (volume down + Home + on/off key) But unfortunately I tried lots of odin version and USB drivers but my pc does not recognize my phone !!
Please help me to flash my phone without using pc
Thanks

mahdigh242 said:
Hello
Would you mind helping me with following step ?
....
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11.Now first flash Neoxblack ROM after which Flash CREED 3.5 ROM
12.Reboot and wait
**** When I copy those files on my SDcard and turn my phone on , what should I do ? my phone stick on Samsung boot logo and it does not have also boot menu ! (Volume up+Home+ on/off key). It works with just ODIN menu (volume down + Home + on/off key) But unfortunately I tried lots of odin version and USB drivers but my pc does not recognize my phone !!
Please help me to flash my phone without using pc
Thanks
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if you cannot enter recovery mode its impossible without a pc - you must flash stock rom via odin
remove any usb drivers you have and follow the steps on my firmware thread - if your pc doesnt recognise your phones its either
1- you havent installed the usb drivers correctly
2- you are using front usb ports on a pc instead of rear ones
3- you havent pushed vol up after connecting the usb cable in download mode
4- faulty usb cable
5-faulty usb port
6-user error
this guide is also not very helpful as you dont need to do all them steps as some people have already explained in the thread
firmware thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2568853

Hard Bricked................
dude my phone is hard bricked it is not giving any respond can anyone plz give me the debrick.img for galaxy y gts5360 :crying:
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GMU1010 said:
dude my phone is hard bricked it is not giving any respond can anyone plz give me the debrick.img for galaxy y gts5360 :crying:
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Your phone is only hard bricked if you can't enter download mode
If you can't enter download mode you will either need to JTAG flash or replace the motherboard and JTAG flash - a JTAG costs about £200 (UK pounds) so pointless buying one so take to repair shop - however might as well buy a new phone
If you can get into download mode then just flash stock rom via Odin - see my firmware thread at top of dev section or link in signature

It works, Finally my phone revive for long time. yipee

[ask]
protox 109 said:
UnBricking your galaxy Y With/out Computer !!
Hey All, This is Protox 109 Bringing out a new Guide to Unbrick you Galaxy Y !
This is a Safe and reliable method which wont harm your devices further, But all you try out is your own responsibility !
And also a no computer usage method has been added .
Supposedly you have flashed a ROM such as Neoxblack with a custom kernel and are unable install any other Rom because of the kernel, or maybe you are getting the Problem after flashing " UID's are inconsistent " then this method is the answer for your problems
So lets get started !
METHOD 1 :- USING ODIN ON YOUR PC
You will need :
Your Mobile
Odin for PC ( v3.1 - Download Here )
Odin Flashable Packages ( Get Here, Thanxx to Doky )
A computer running on windows xp, vista, win7 or win8 with proper USB driver installed to connect your phone to computer ( Here Download )
Time and Brains (Some lack both )
Installation Guide :
1.Download the required file Odin3 AND Stock Rom.zip and place in a folder on your desktop.
2.Now extract both with any file extractor.--Odin3-v1.85.zip and the stock rom zip(file which contains the stock rom i.e 2.3.6 )
3.Now turn off your Galaxy Y {Remove the battery for 5-10 seconds and insert it back}
4.Go to Download Mode by Pressing Volume down + Home + Power for 5-10 sec to boot in Download Mode
5.Now you entered in Download mode select continue by pressing Volume up button.
6.Now attach/connect your phone to computer via USB cable.
7.Now on your computer open Odin3 v1.85.exe
After that extract Stock Rom file after unzipping you will get three files PDA_S5360_DDLK2.tar, MODEM_S5360_DDLK2.tar & CSC_S5360_DDLK2.tar
8.Now in File[download] section of ODIN Browse the 3 tar files accordingly-
--PDA = PDA_S5360.tar.md5
--PHONE = MODEM_S5360.tar.md5
--CSC = CSC_S5360.tar.md5
9.PIT and BOOTLOADER files not required - leave it blank.
Leave all other fields and check boxes default as shown in picture below.
10.Now make sure you are getting yellow box in ID:COM (this means that your device is now connected and detected by odin)
11.Now clik on start.
And let be ODIN do its work and wait till you see PASS in green colour it mean the flashing process is complete successfully. Samsung Galaxy Y will auto reboot and you shall be Done .
METHOD 2 :- USING NO COMPUTER
You will need :
Your Mobile
Odin Flashable Packages ( Get Here, Thanxx to Doky )
ROM with Custom kernel
Time and Brains (Some lack both )
Installation Guide :
1.Download The ODIN flashable Packages from the given Link above
2.You will find 3 files after extracting the zip package
3.You will only need the PDA_S5360.tar.md5
4.Rename it by removing the .md5 extension
5.Now open PDA_S5360.tar using winRAR
6.You will find a Boot.img in the .tar file
7.Copy it to the folder containing the ROM with a custom kernel ( Like Neoxblack )
8.Delete the boot.img from the ROM and replace it with the extracted one from the PDA file
9.Now Download The CREED ROM 3.5 ( LINK )
10.Copy the Modified Neoxblack Rom and Creed Rom to your galaxy Y's SDCARD
11.Now first flash Neoxblack ROM after which Flash CREED 3.5 ROM
12.Reboot and wait
VOILA AND YOUR DEVICE HAS BEEN REVIVED FROM A BRICK
And never Screw Up your DEVICE like this again
Press the Thanxx Button
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sir what if odin didnt detect my device?

help
you know because I lost my 3g network in my samsung galaxy and after flashing ???

[GUIDE]Unbrick honor6X. (No boot. No fastboot. No Recovery. No bootloader code)

NOTE:
this method is only for Honor6X and GR5-2017 Devices.
I am not responsable for any other damage:
**losing serial number,imei, or any other problem.**
this one will force to unlock bootloader code and FRP,and all your data will be erased.
it will help you to debrand to other regions easily.
************************************************************
you need at first this files:
-HL2BLNTMBD001051*
-HONOROEMINFO
-DRIVER HANDSET*
-IMAGE DOWNLOADER*
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1-Preparing files:
-exrtract all files below?
-then install driver :
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-once installed open IDT and follow the steps :
-then browse in folder HL2BLNTMBD001051 and select :
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2-In the side of the phone :
-you have to open your phone to work on the motherboard :
-you need an object to touch the testpoints of the motherboard (Everything who's metallic can serve you)
-make sur that you press testpoints, then hold and put usb cable in the same time:
-[if phone turn on, turn it off and make sur that you contact between testpoints]
-you will see in the computer Your device is detected as(Huawei USB COM1.0)
if not, reinstall driver and reboot the computer.
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3-Runnig the work :
-now click on (play) button in IDT. [ you will see that the progression has started].
-once progression finished,go to the next step(4)
-if it fail..don't panic.
just flash SYSTEM.img manually with fastboot (system.img he is in fastbootimage folder).
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4-finishing:
-now your phone start working as factory mode,
reboot fastboot and flash any oeminfo file given or of your choice.
-once again done.
the last thing to do is update your firmware with eRecovery or by dload method (launching software upgrade app)
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Done :good: say thanks?

player615 said:
NOTE:
this method is only for Honor6X and GR5-2017 Devices.
I am not responsable for any other damage:
**losing serial number.or any other problem.**
this one will force to unlock bootloader code and FRP,and all your data will be erased.
it will help you to debrand to other regions easily.
************************************************************
you need at first this files:
-HL2BLNTMBD001051*
-HONOROEMINFO
-DRIVER HANDSET*
-IMAGE DOWNLOADER*
----------------------
1-Preparing files:
-exrtract all Zipped files below.
-then install driver :
-once installed open IDT and follow the steps :
-then browse in folder HL2BLNTMBD001051 and select :
----------------------
2-In the side of the phone :
-you have to open your phone to work on the motherboard :
-you need an object to touch the testpoints of the motherboard (Everything who's metallic can serve you)
-make sur that you press testpoints, then hold and put usb cable in the same time:
-[if phone turn on, turn it off and make sur that you contact between testpoints]
-you will see in the computer Your device is detected as(Huawei USB COM1.0) if not, reinstall driver and reboot the computer.
----------------------
3-Runnig the work :
-now click on (play)button in IDT.[ you will see that the progression has started].
-once progression finished,go to the next step(4)
-if it fail..don't panic.just flash SYSTEM.img manually with fastboot(system.img he is in fastbootimage folder)
----------------------
4-finishing:
-now your phone start working as factory mode, reboot fastboot and flash any oeminfo file given or of your choice.
-once again done.the last thing to do is update your firmware with eRecovery or by dload method (launching software upgrade app)
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Done :good:
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Excellent guide. It will help a lot if people who are no longer under warranty (majority of us) and Don't mind Opening their phones. Great work. ???

Mannan Qamar said:
Excellent guide. It will help a lot if people who are no longer under warranty (majority of us) and Don't mind Opening their phones. Great work.
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Thank you bro,?

player615 said:
NOTE:
this method is only for Honor6X and GR5-2017 Devices.
I am not responsable for any other damage:
**losing serial number.or any other problem.**
this one will force to unlock bootloader code and FRP,and all your data will be erased.
it will help you to debrand to other regions easily.
************************************************************
you need at first this files:
-HL2BLNTMBD001051*
-HONOROEMINFO
-DRIVER HANDSET*
-IMAGE DOWNLOADER*
----------------------
1-Preparing files:
-exrtract all Zipped files below.
-then install driver :
-once installed open IDT and follow the steps :
-then browse in folder HL2BLNTMBD001051 and select :
----------------------
2-In the side of the phone :
-you have to open your phone to work on the motherboard :
-you need an object to touch the testpoints of the motherboard (Everything who's metallic can serve you)
-make sur that you press testpoints, then hold and put usb cable in the same time:
-[if phone turn on, turn it off and make sur that you contact between testpoints]
-you will see in the computer Your device is detected as(Huawei USB COM1.0) if not, reinstall driver and reboot the computer.
----------------------
3-Runnig the work :
-now click on (play)button in IDT.[ you will see that the progression has started].
-once progression finished,go to the next step(4)
-if it fail..don't panic.just flash SYSTEM.img manually with fastboot(system.img he is in fastbootimage folder)
----------------------
4-finishing:
-now your phone start working as factory mode, reboot fastboot and flash any oeminfo file given or of your choice.
-once again done.the last thing to do is update your firmware with eRecovery or by dload method (launching software upgrade app)
----------------------
Done :good:
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Thanks brother

Diego Intriago said:
Thanks brother
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You are welcome?

WOW
thanks lot dear you give new life of my phone that was dead over a year. its really works
:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:

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mirzafaisal said:
thanks lot dear you give new life of my phone that was dead over a year. its really works
:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
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Your welcome?

Thank you very muchhhhh. I wait 14 month to fix this. I love youu.

It will unlock bootloader?

Mohit0033 said:
It will unlock bootloader?
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yes

i need you help
Hi, I do the steps but when it reboots, it goes into fastboot mode or downloaded in step 3, what can I do? How do I install system manually?

thanks phone back to work again
BUT HOW TO WRITE OEMINFO FROM FASTBOOT

iguana22 said:
Hi, I do the steps but when it reboots, it goes into fastboot mode or downloaded in step 3, what can I do? How do I install system manually?
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Flash it with fastboot i puted in guide the location of this partition..

ahwak said:
thanks phone back to work again
BUT HOW TO WRITE OEMINFO FROM FASTBOOT
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Like others commands recovery or boot... Just change the name of partition that you want to flash
Fastboot flash oeminfo ....

player615 said:
Flash it with fastboot i puted in guide the location of this partition..
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if I flash the system that is in the folder fasbootimage with adb it says it completes but it re-enters dowload mode when it restarts my cell phone is an honor 6x bln l21 what can I do?

iguana22 said:
if I flash the system that is in the folder fasbootimage with adb it says it completes but it re-enters dowload mode when it restarts my cell phone is an honor 6x bln l21 what can I do?
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Repeat flash steps then flash system and do factory reset

player615 said:
Repeat flash steps then flash system and do factory reset
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hello I did all the steps again and at the end factory reset and it stays again in fastboot can I install the app from the edl mode?

iguana22 said:
hello I did all the steps again and at the end factory reset and it stays again in fastboot can I install the app from the edl mode?
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If you can boot erecovery just update with Otg or use sdcard, system partition don't needed at all...

player615 said:
If you can boot erecovery just update with Otg or use sdcard, system partition don't needed at all...
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I can not enter the Erecovery mode Just enter the recovery mode with the USB cable connected to the PC and the button upwards will restart continuously maybe that's why? and arrives at 5 the update by sd when I press the 3 buttons and fail

player615 said:
If you can boot erecovery just update with Otg or use sdcard, system partition don't needed at all...
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could install the twrp and then install some rom or custom rom? which one could I use?

GUIDE: How to unbrick your Zenfone 6 (ZS630KL)

Hello.
This guide will help you unbrick your device in case your devices hangs as it boots, and always boots into fastboot mode and recovery is unavailable and the like.
Note: Unlocked bootloader is not required to do any of the actions described in this guide.
Disclaimer: I'm in no way responsible for the actions you perform and whatever happens to your device due to these actions. Proceed at your own risk.
Prerequisites:
Service firmware. Can be downloaded here. It's an older build, but it will do the trick and it's the only one I could find freely available at the time of writing. Only for WW SKU
Zip for your desired build. Can be found here.
- Note: For this guide, my desired build will be WW-17.1810.1910.63, which is a special case, as you will need to flash in the following order: Service Firmware -> WW-16.1220.1909.194 -> WW-17.1810.1910.63. In other cases, unless noted otherwise in a description of the build on the ASUS website, Service Firmware -> Desired build will suffice.
Platform tools of Android SDK. Latest package can be downloaded from: Windows | Linux. Somewhat optional but good to have.
Step 1 - Preparing the environment
This is not required but for the sake of simplicity and keeping everything in one place, create a folder and name it whatever you like, for example ASUS or Unbrick
Create a sub-folder inside the folder you've created in the previous step, call it service_firmware, download and unzip service firmware into this folder
Download files for the desired builds from the above link. For this specific case, WW-16.1220.1909.194 and WW-17.1810.1910.63.
3.a If you have microSD card, transfer zip file for the desired build into its root and insert the card into the phone.
3.b. If you do not have a microSD card, download and unzip platform tools mentioned in the prerequisites as you will need adb to flash firmware/s via sideload
Step 2 - Flashing service firmware
Connect your phone via USB
Enter fastboot mode via one of the methods:
1.1. Turn off your device, then turn it on while holding down the power and volume up buttons at the same time. Release the power button when it powers up (keep holding the volume up button)
1.2. If you have platform tools, you can do adb reboot fastboot
Open CMD (windows) | Terminal (unix)
CD into the folder with service firmware from item #2 from the step above.
Make sure your phone is detected by typing fastboot devices
Ensure battery is at least 20% charged. Aside from normal means, it's possible to check the battery charge via fastboot oem get-batcap.
Sample output: (bootloader) bat cap = 35, which means that the battery is 35% charged.
IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE CONTINUING:
By default, flashing with one of the scripts wipes your userdata, in other words, it performs a factory reset.
It is possible to avoid userdata wipe (although not encouraged) but keep in mind, unless you flash your current build after flashing service firmware, your phone will not boot up.
If you absolutely would like to preserve your userdata, even if for the sake of backing it up before doing a factory reset, you have to edit the flashall script in the following way:
Windows: Open flashall.cmd in your favorite text editor, go to line #298 and change it from fastboot -w to REM fastboot -wand save the changes.
Unix: Open flashall.sh in your favorite text editor, go to line #275 and change it from $fastbootcmd -w to #$fastbootcmd -w and save the changes.
Once again, this is not encouraged as it can potentially cause issues later on. You've been warned.
Run the script
1. 1. Windows: In the CMD you opened earlier, type flashall.cmd
1. 2. Unix: In the Terminal you opened earlier, type ./flashall.sh
Note: An obvious note, do not disconnect your device from your PC while flashall script is running. Your device will reboot a few times during the execution.
Once script outputs format logdump... and the phone reboots, service firmware will be flashed.
Step 3 - Upgrade to your desired build
Enter Recovery mode via one of the following methods:
1.1. If your phone is turned on and USB debugging is enabled, use command adb reboot recovery
1.2. While in fastboot mode, navigate to Recovery Mode using Volume Up/Down buttons and select with a single press of a Power button
1.3. While in fastboot mode, issue one of the following commands : fastboot reboot recovery or fastboot oem reboot-recovery
Once in Recovery Mode, you have 2 ways to proceed:
A: Update from SD card
A.1. Select Apply update from SD card option
A.2. Navigate your SD card and select UL-ASUS_I01WD-ASUS-16.1220.1909.194-1.1.1-user.zip
A.3. Confirm your choice with a single press of the Power button
A.4. Once you're back to the menu of Recovery Mode, reboot by selecting Reboot system now and enter Recovery Mode once again via any of the above methods
A.5. Select Apply update from SD card option again
A.6. Navigate your SD card and select UL-ASUS_I01WD-ASUS-17.1810.1910.63-1.1.1-user.zip
A.7. Confirm your choice with a single press of the Power button
A.8. Once you're back to the menu of Recovery Mode, select Reboot system now
B: Update through ADB Sideload
B.1. Select Apply update from ADB option
B.2. In your CMD/ Terminal, issue command adb sideload "UL-ASUS_I01WD-ASUS-16.1220.1909.194-1.1.1-user.zip"
B.3. Once you're back to the menu of Recovery Mode, reboot by selecting Reboot system now and enter Recovery Mode once again via any of the above methods
B.4. Select Apply update from ADB again
B.5. In your CMD/ Terminal, issue command adb sideload "UL-ASUS_I01WD-ASUS-17.1810.1910.63-1.1.1-user.zip"
B.6. Once you're back to the menu of Recovery Mode, select Reboot system now
Note: Like I've mentioned earlier, these steps are specifically for build WW-17.1810.1910.63. If your target build does not require another build for an update, you can skip steps A.4 to A.7 or B3 to B5
That's pretty much it. If you followed the steps above correctly, you should once again have a running phone with your desired build of firmware.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask.
Cheers.

Hello i've a question (sorry for my bad English). This morning my phone was bricked (red message logo), and with this tuto i remove this logo and i found my original recovery.
But when i want to install firmware from recovery with SDcard option, i've a message no SDcard found and impossible to install firmware. (even after several tries)...
If i reboot my phone i have android logo bootloop...
Can you help me???
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GStfEgZFpb66JRaAmjeYOKmyn9d8WcPz/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FSRZfI1vNAyDQDZaLDGrHyiC-lImsYhr/view?usp=sharing
Thank you and Happy New Year...

Thanks for the link to that service firmware!

_Kuroi_ said:
This guide will help you unbrick your device in case your devices hangs as it boots, and always boots into fastboot mode and recovery is unavailable and the like.
Cheers.
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Thanks a lot mate, you made my day!
Please, one question: can you tell me, if both slots (A & B) are flashed by this method?

Thanks!
Thank you so much!
I've wanted to go back to stock for so long, but I haven't been able to find a stock ROM. I've even contacted ASUS support and they couldn't even get it! Thank you so much for the download and for the guide, you've made my week. I'll be smiling every time I use my phone thanks to you!

Great guide. I have a soft bricked device after flashing Lineage 16.0 recovery. Have a boot loop and can't get to recovery. I realise the mistake was flashing the recovery as should have just booted it.
Has anyone else had success with this on a Zenfone 6?

For those who need it; managed to resolve by downloading the stock firmware from Asus, extracting the boot.img and flashing it. Back working.
Didn't try the guide but this is quicker in this scenario if you have flashed a custom recovery to the boot partition. There is no separate recovery partition so this soft bricked the device, overwriting boot with recovery (I followed the guide here for LineageOS which is ill advised) . Should be booting the recovery rather than flashing, or booting into stock recovery and using the installer zip for your custom recovery.
Steps to recover:
1. Download stock firmware from Asus - make sure you use the same firmware version installed on the device or you may find it will boot but some hardware such as WiFi or others may not work.
2. Extract the archive and then you need to extract the boot.img from payload.bin - see this article and use the payload dumper
3. Flash your boot.img with fastboot flash boot boot.img
4. Reboot
Device should restart and boot up. Now to see why TWRP and LineageOS custom recoveries won't boot.

Hi, I followed your tutorial down to the letter, but when trying to install the ROM from stock recovery, I'm getting this error
"Eackage is for product ASUS_I01WD but expected WW_I01WD
Installation aborted"
Any fix? I'm trying to flash the latest Android 10 rom, but no luck.

This worked for me, but I'm still in CSC FastBoot Mode and when Android boots, I'm asked to insert a previous pin, which nothing works. Any advice?

kenturky said:
Hi, I followed your tutorial down to the letter, but when trying to install the ROM from stock recovery, I'm getting this error
"Eackage is for product ASUS_I01WD but expected WW_I01WD
Installation aborted"
Any fix? I'm trying to flash the latest Android 10 rom, but no luck.
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hey, did you manage to fix this? i'm having the exact same problem

sapientsaxonsaboo said:
1. Download stock firmware from Asus - make sure you use the same firmware version installed on the device or you may find it will boot but some hardware such as WiFi or others may not work.
2. Extract the archive and then you need to extract the boot.img from payload.bin - see this article and use the payload dumper
3. Flash your boot.img with fastboot flash boot boot.img
4. Reboot
Device should restart and boot up. Now to see why TWRP and LineageOS custom recoveries won't boot.
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I tried to install latest firmware from
https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone-6-ZS630KL/HelpDesk_BIOS/
everything goes fine but it shows till this moment:
fastboot flash boot_b boot.img
Sending 'boot_b' (98304 KB) OKAY [ 2.295s]
Writing 'boot_b' FAILED (remote: 'Flashing is not allowed for non-official image')
any suggestions ?

kenturky said:
Hi, I followed your tutorial down to the letter, but when trying to install the ROM from stock recovery, I'm getting this error
"Eackage is for product ASUS_I01WD but expected WW_I01WD
Installation aborted"
Any fix? I'm trying to flash the latest Android 10 rom, but no luck.
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Taylor Moon said:
hey, did you manage to fix this? i'm having the exact same problem
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Try flashing latest image of Android 9 and then flash Android 10

Can somebody please help me with my problem?
So I was able to get my hands on a new 8gb/512gb matte black version of this. Was setting up the phone, updated to Android 10 first before transfering sms, call logs and updating apps. Went to turn off the phone to insert my SIM card and now the phone won't turn on. It vibrates every time I press the power button but then nothing. Currently it's connected to the supplied charger with the LED light lit red. It was already charging while I was using it, had about 70% battery before I switched it off. I've tried volume down + power button for 10 seconds, LED light turns off and it vibrates, and it keeps vibrating every 10 seconds when it's connected to the charger (doesn't keep vibrating when it's not connected). Can feel the area between the fingerprint reader and camera pretty hot during this. Volume up + power doesn't work either. Any ideas?
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Also, the phone gets detected when I connect it to my laptop but I can't do an "adb reboot" or "adb reboot fastboot" as it says the "error: device is not found."
I left it on charge overnight and the LED changed from red to green too.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

CVonV said:
Can somebody please help me with my problem?
Also, the phone gets detected when I connect it to my laptop but I can't do an "adb reboot" or "adb reboot fastboot" as it says the "error: device is not found."
I left it on charge overnight and the LED changed from red to green too.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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When you connect it to your laptop, go to device manager and check what it is detected as.

_Kuroi_ said:
When you connect it to your laptop, go to device manager and check what it is detected as.
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I can't seem to find any listing that would correspond to the phone under the Ports section :/

CVonV said:
I can't seem to find any listing that would correspond to the phone under the Ports section :/
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Maybe upload a screenshot of the devices listing?

_Kuroi_ said:
Maybe upload a screenshot of the devices listing?
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I thought it would've been listed in the Ports section but it's right at the top under "Android Device" as "Android ADB Interface". I believe I have the correct Qualcomm drivers installed.
Attached screenie also shows device not found when I try an "adb reboot" in command prompt.
{
"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"
}

Hmm, I half expected it to be listed as QDLoader 9008, but then it would be under serial ports.
Try fastboot commands instead of adb and also try holding power + vol down for 10-15 seconds

Great guide @_Kuroi_ , I will be trying it out soon. The service rom you are using is pretty old. So I grabbed the last P update service firmware (WW-16.1220.1909.194) and the latest Q build I could get currently (WW-17.1810.2002.133). I have a subscription to one of the paid firmware sites for reasons like this. This way people have more options and it will simplify most people's updating because they can go from the new P service rom to any Q ota. Q firmware doesn't really make sense until it's not being updated anymore but it's here just in case someone finds it useful. If there is some incompatibility in the future or something that requires a newer update I will grab it then. If there isn't I will grab the last firmware once Q is stopped being updated.
WW-16.1220.1909.194
Here
WW-17.1810.2002.133
Here
WW-17.1810.2009.176
Here
Feel free to update your guide to incorporate these all I ask is a credit in the OP for providing it.

After running ./flashall.sh I get the following output:
Done.
target reported max download size of 805306368 bytes
File system type is raw !!!
Erase successful, but not automatically formatting.
File system type raw not supported.
Erasing 'userdata'...
OKAY ( 0.266s)
Sending 'userdata' (1888 KB)...
OKAY ( 0.067s)
Writing 'userdata'...
OKAY ( 0.003s)
Erasing 'metadata'...
OKAY ( 0.027s)
Finished. Total time: 0.799s
Rebooting...
(I changed square brackets to round brackets in the output because otherwise it wouldnt let me post this comment because of bbcode)
I don't seem to have a recovery partition by the end of it and "adb devices" doesn't show me anything.
Does anyone know what might have gone wrong?