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Afraid of bricking my phone, what should I be concerned?

Hello there,
So recently Ive been doing lots of crazy/funny stuff with my phone like testing different ROM and boot images. I'm trying to do things as secure as possible, reading lots of threads before attempting things and trying to make sanity checks on procedures I read here on XDA. Despite of that, Im still unsecure about some principles:
For what I got, on the process of phone booting from power ON, it all starts at boot ROM. Boot ROM then calls the bootloader. At this point I have the first question: These custom boot images we use to upload to phone are the bootloader, right? So, considering we are not touching boot ROM (at least its what I supose as I never saw any reference on how to change boot ROM), if I use fastboot and upload a wrong or bad boot image I will be able to restore another boot image. I mean, theres no danger of definetely bricking my phone while playing with boot images as boot ROM remains untouched?
When I use flashtool to upload ftf images it will flash everything, including the bootloader, right? Again, if I use a wrong/bad ftf file the Boot ROM remains untouched, so no danger of definetely bricking my phone?
Im tempted to test some Cyanogem fork for Xperia M (among other stuff) but need/want to have this sort of questions sorted out first.
Should I post such newb questionsl ike this in here or in the development section of forum?
Any clues?
Thanks

Sorry to be of no help(mostly because I dislike theory and like practice), but changing the bootloader using flash isn't possible because, at least I, have flashed 4.3 without unlocking bootloader.
About what part of XDA this should go on, it's probably the general discussion of XDA.

DanDare_77 said:
Hello there,
So recently Ive been doing lots of crazy/funny stuff with my phone like testing different ROM and boot images. I'm trying to do things as secure as possible, reading lots of threads before attempting things and trying to make sanity checks on procedures I read here on XDA. Despite of that, Im still unsecure about some principles:
For what I got, on the process of phone booting from power ON, it all starts at boot ROM. Boot ROM then calls the bootloader. At this point I have the first question: These custom boot images we use to upload to phone are the bootloader, right? So, considering we are not touching boot ROM (at least its what I supose as I never saw any reference on how to change boot ROM), if I use fastboot and upload a wrong or bad boot image I will be able to restore another boot image. I mean, theres no danger of definetely bricking my phone while playing with boot images as boot ROM remains untouched?
When I use flashtool to upload ftf images it will flash everything, including the bootloader, right? Again, if I use a wrong/bad ftf file the Boot ROM remains untouched, so no danger of definetely bricking my phone?
Im tempted to test some Cyanogem fork for Xperia M (among other stuff) but need/want to have this sort of questions sorted out first.
Should I post such newb questionsl ike this in here or in the development section of forum?
Any clues?
Thanks
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if u mean kernel as boot img....and rom as boot rom...
then answer is...u will get hardbrick....
kernel is most important to run a device...it should have correct hardware files or else urs will be gone[more than 80% to end up on hardbrick...]...
and in boot rom[rom or system files] only libs,etc are important ...libs has ur hardware related files to make work correctly and etc has some permissions,bluetooth files,ur partition info,etc[all only for ur phones for hardware]...if u place other device libs,etc u may get hardbrick or hardware wont work as usual....app,fonts,framework can be placed from any but it wont let you boot unless u know how to port...

Change Splash Screen (Boot Logo, not Boot Animation)

So I recently unlocked my bootloader and have been having tons of fun installing custom ROMs, recoveries, and doing other fun stuff. Currently, I have a dual-boot situation with hsbadr's CM13 port and Dr. Ketan's ROM. I've changed the boot animation on CM to the default Marshmallow animation, and I'm enjoying it immensely.
The only problem I have with my phone at the moment is the splash screen: the image that shows up before the boot animation, saying something like "GALAXY NOTE 4 -- powered by Android." It's also got the "Custom" overlay on it. I absolutely hate this screen. It's ugly and I kind of want something of my own in its place.
I've researched on how to change the splash screen, learning that it's called the splash screen and not a bootlogo, but I can't seem to find any guides that work for me. There are some very old guides, with non-existent files, and there's a new guide for the Note 4 here, but it doesn't work. The 0p8 file isn't a tarball, and the 0p12 file recommended later in the thread is empty when extracted.
Is there a way to change that screen on the 910V? If so, how? I can't seem to find anything, but it's probably right in front of my face.
Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask this.

[BOOTLOGO][FLASHABLE] Updated Stock Boot Logo

It took quite a while to make this in both MS Paint and Paint 3D, but I've done it, I've gotten our old red and grey-white boot logo and updated it using the Moto G 2013 Logo from this thread [https://forum.xda-developers.com/dr...tlogo-moto-g-2013-lollipop-bootlogo-t3579563] as a base, and I have to say, it looks great.
I'm not all the way done, I think I might want to size down the "M" Logo in the center, and if I do end up resizing it I'll keep the original for the people who enjoy it as it was
EDIT: For people rocking .15 builds without TWRP, you can still flash the logo.bin file inside the zip using: [fastboot flash logo logo.bin]
I'll link and attach the file.
I'll also link a picture of my phone booting up with it as a preview.
Here's the MEGA link: https://mega.nz/#!hc1wUTzL!ubS4Yi_0-2qzsNS9b7QdjJ7AfP9LyUUHcm-arOpZo_s

Help- Problem in Rooting

This is my first time rooting an Android device and currently, I'm really stuck on this process and I would like to seek for help.
(this is the video link I followed the instructions from)
https://www.recovery-mode.com/root/...xy-a50-android-11-with-twrp-3-5-0-magisk.html (this is the scripted tutorial)
Currently I'm stuck on the 7th part where you have to instal a zip file from twrp recovery and I am not too sure how to download the file and how to install the file on my phone.
Could you guys help me solve this problem?
Thank you.

RAW Firmware Link [WW-17.0240.2105.90_M3.23.44.20]

Hey guys,
I'm still around and still using the phone. It has been super difficult to replace this.
Here's the link for the latest Raw - https://bit.ly/3gue9nK
If anyone figures out how to root this, Please let me know as mine doesn't boot with the patched boot image (Flashed over TWRP, Fastboot - or the new Kirisakura 3.2.2). As soon I flash the stock boot image back, It boots without an issue. Cant go for a full wipe as Im super lazy to format it and set it up again from scratch.
If anyone finds a way, Do let me know.
Thanks !
EDIT - Follow the New LINK
Raw Firmware (17.0240.2107.100) Links Here
Here you go folks, Enjoy ... CN_ZS660KL_17.0240.2107.100_M3.23.44.20-ASUS_1.1.232_Phone-user.raw.zip WW_ZS660KL_17.0240.2107.100_M3.23.44.20-ASUS_1.1.232_Phone-user.raw.zip
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JazonX said:
Hey guys,
I'm still around and still using the phone. It has been super difficult to replace this.
Here's the link for the latest Raw - https://bit.ly/3gue9nK
If anyone figures out how to root this, Please let me know as mine doesn't boot with the patched boot image (Flashed over TWRP, Fastboot - or the new Kirisakura 3.2.2). As soon I flash the stock boot image back, It boots without an issue. Cant go for a full wipe as Im super lazy to format it and set it up again from scratch.
If anyone finds a way, Do let me know.
Thanks !
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I used All In One Tools For Rooting

[TOOL][ROG2] TOOL ALL IN ONE (Drivers|TWRP|Factory Image|Stock Recovery)
This is the RogPhone 2's TOOL ALL IN ONE Discussion Thread more info and download go to the Original Thread TOOL ALL IN ONE ADVANCED OPTIONS FUNCTIONS Install Drivers Install Drivers Unlock Bootloader Lock Bootloader (use carefully)...
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RAW Link error. Can someone reupload?

Does the link still work? Please reupload it if possible

Refer here for the latest files
17.0240.2107.100

Thank you very much

Hi there, thank you for the share. I'm a bit new, so forgive me for the dumb question. Can I flash this raw if I am still on an early ww 16 version? I'm looking to go straight to android 10. If I can, do I just put my phone in fast boot and click the flashall CMD file? Because when I do that it seems like nothing happens. I have the cable in the side and the files in C drive (unzipped within the folder)