Hey guys! So I just had my first Xperia phone-rooting experience, after ditching my old Galaxy Ace for an Xperia SL,
and I thought I'd share my experience on how to root your Xperia S or SL, and install CWM on it.
I bricked it TWICE since I didn't find good tutorials, so I thought I'd help out newcomers.
The following steps were followed on a Windows Machine, on a "virgin" Xperia SL whilst on the latest stock 4.1.2 build (6.2.B.1.96).
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INGREDIENTS (what you need):
Flashtool. They say it is recommended to use one version before the latest (i.e. right now the latest is 0.9.13.0, so you should use 0.9.12.0).
However, the one that worked for me was 0.9.11.0. You can get the very latest here (official Flashtool website), 0.9.12.0 here (uploaded.net), or you can get the one I used here (mediafire). NOTE: The latest version (0.9.16.0) might fix the Windows 8+ recognition issue stated below. Try that version first.
The stock 6.2.B.0.211 kernel.
DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit v18.
The stock 6.2.B.1.96 kernel.
DooMLoRD's CWM6 Installer or LEDelete's RecoverX.
An Xperia S/SL with stock JB 6.2.B.1.96 and USB Debugging Mode enabled.
Android SDK.(optional, in case you want to install TWRP recovery)
A computer.
Patience.
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DISCLAIMER:
I am not responsible for whatever happens to your phone. Whatever does happen to your phone is your fault, since you decided to be a daredevil and try this out.
Therefore I am not to be accused of any damage (temporary or permanent) done to your phone. I will try to be as helpful as possible, should you get lost or break your XS/SL.
I bricked my phone in my first try, and fixed it, so I think I can help you.
STEPS
Ok, now that the warning is over, let's go ahead and root the hell out of that Xperia.
I am assuming you have already installed Flashtool, and that you know what it does. If you have any doubts about it, you can Google that information or ask me on this thread.
Also, this tutorial tells you how to do this on unlocked bootloader. Sony has a nice page on how to unlock it, in case it is.
The instructions are here, including how to check if your phone has or not an unlocked bootloader.
Basically, a locked bootloader means you can't flash custom kernels on your phone (hence not allowing you to flash CWM, for example).
First of all, you need to make sure whether you're on Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1. This is very important, because it can save you hours of useless efforts to get your PC to recognize your device.
Apparently, both Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 struggle at identifying the right drivers for your phone in order for you to flash anything using Flashtool. If you're on Windows 7, head on to step 3.
If you're on a Windows 8/8.1, and you have no trouble with Flashtool (it recognizes your phone right away), then you can go to step 3 as well.
IF YOU'RE ON W8/W8.1, and your phone isn't recognized, check if you're using USB 3.0 ports, this might be the reason.
If you're on Windows 8/8.1 and Flashtool doesn't recognize your phone, then you might be in trouble; go to step 2.
FOR XSL USERS: it is very likely your phone is not recognized right away, but Flashtool might also show you a list with all the Xperia devices for you to choose your model from. Choose Xperia S, you'll be fine.
Windows 8/8.1 introduced an issue with drivers and that's why your Xperia phone might not get recognized in Flashtool as soon as you plug it in. If this is the case, try this:
Go to C:\Flashtool (or wherever you have installed it), and run the .exe inside the drivers folder. This should start an installer that will extract the desired drivers onto your system.
You must check your phone's drivers along with the Flashboot and Fastboot drivers(the last two in the list).
If the installation of the drivers finished successfully, then go to step 3. Otherwise, you must "Disable Driver Signature Enforcement" on your Windows 8/8.1 PC.
This will let you install unsigned drivers on your computer. Once you're done with Step 9 in that tutorial, try to install the drivers on C:\Flashtool\drivers once again.
This time, you should be greeted with this message:
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
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"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"
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Click on "Install this driver software anyway" as many times as prompted (three times, in my case).
When this driver installation is done, a window will tell you the installation is finished and a list with the drivers that were successfully installed will be shown.
All of the selected drivers should have a green check on their left.
Should this window still show you red crosses and fail to install the drivers, I'm afraid you might be screwed, unless you can find a Windows 7 PC.
So you have no problems with your drivers? Great! This means you can root your phone right away.
The method I use is the same explained here, but I'll explain it with more detail, as the one there assumes you know a lot about flashing.
The method DooMLoRD uses is flashing an older kernel first (6.2.B.0.211), because his toolkit doesn't support the latest 6.2.B.1.96 kernel. This is called downgrading you kernel. This will wipe all your applications and settings, just like a factory reset. Your SD data will remain intact.
So, what you need to do is download the files on the "Ingredients" SECTION (and install the Android SDK), and then:
Open Flashtool. Verify your phone has been detected by Flashtool. If it hasn't, install a different version of Flashtool while your phone is connected. Then click on the lightning icon on the top left.
Select Flashmode, because we're going to select the kernel files to flash (to turn on your cell phone on flash mode, turn it off, and once it's off plug it in to your computer while holding down the VOLUME DOWN key, a green LED will flash. If it's blue, you're in fastboot mode and you held down the VOLUME UP key instead).
Change the source folder to wherever you downloaded the stock 6.2.B.0.211 and 6.2.B.1.96 kernels.
Make sure the highlighted on is the .211 kernel, and click on flash. This should start the kernel downgrade and restart your phone once it's done.
When your phone has booted, disconnect your phone and close Flashtool (this is very important).
Great! Now your phone has the old .211 kernel and can be rooted. Extract DooMLoRD's Easy Toolkit to your C drive.
Run the "runme_file" that corresponds to your OS. MAKE SURE YOU RUN THE RIGHT ONE. Since this tutorial is for Windows PCs, the file you should run is the .bat.
This will open a console window with a set of instructions. Once you've read them and your device is plugged in (it must be on), press enter. The toolkit will go on from then. You must not worry when it says something about daemons and outdated servers.
Your device will restart as soon as it's done. You can check if it really is rooted by opening the apps drawer and verifying the SuperSU app is there.
Remember, you just downgraded your phone's kernel, so some of the old stock apps will come back up. You can uninstall them, but I recommend you do this later on (I'll tell you when).
Now your phone is rooted.
NOTE: The app drawer takes a while to fully load the first time after the root, so give it some time and you should see the SuperSU app. Don't rush things and assume it isn't there.
I did that and rooted it twice, thinking it had failed. That was such a waste of time :silly:.
Now that your phone is rooted, you can go and flash the newest stock kernel. Follow steps 3.1. to 3.5., but flash kernel 6.2.B.1.96.
Now your phone is rooted and on the latest stock kernel! Feel free to uninstall those useless stock apps that appeared back on your app drawer.
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CWM INSTALLATION STEPS
This should be relatively easy now. Your phone is now rooted, and you will now flash CWM Recovery on your phone. For this, I found a quick installer by DooMLoRD.
Just extract it anywhere, run it (cwm-install-en.bat, press Enter 3 times and it will start) while your phone is connected via USB, and you should be just fine.
I had to use this method, since I used RecoverX and it did not work.
You know CWM was flashed correctly when you shut down your phone, turn it on and your see the LED turns on BLUE when the Sony logo comes up.
When it does, press the Volume Up button and the LED should turn GREEN for a couple of seconds, then boot into Recovery.
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TWRP INSTALLATION STEPS
You might also want to install TWRP instead of CWM, because RaymanFX's ROMs recommend this, or because you come from a different phone and you had TWRP on it.
If you want to install one of RaymanFX's ROMs, I recommend you get the img.boot file from the ROM (extract the install .zip file and look for it) and flash it as a new Recovery. This will get you TWRP.
If you just want to flash it, you can try out the TWRP Manager app from the Play Store. This is pretty straightforward.
Also, you can try flashing the boot image on TWRP's website using fastboot (this is why you need the Android SDK). The instructions are there, just make sure you have the .elf image file in the same folder as the Android adb.exe and the fastboot.exe files, and run the command they tell you to use while your phone is connected.
Just make sure you have Busybox installed.
I strongly recommend you do a NAND Backup with your newly installed CWM Recovery.
In order to flash any custom ROM, the instructions are different, but they all follow a pattern. If you're in rooted stock, Factory reset your phone and Wipe the Dalvik cache.
If you're in a custom ROM and you're flashing an update to that ROM (say, from Beta 2 to Beta 3), you can do a dirty install on top of it (no wipes), or Wipe Dalvik and normal cache before doing so.
These instructions may vary between ROMs, however.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to post here. I hope this was helpful enough for everyone!
This is all DooMLoRD's work and I'm only saying how you could use it. I do not own any of the downloadable files I have posted here.
DooMLoRD's Dev-Host
Thanx dude.
Dr. NAC said:
Thanx dude.
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Did it help? Any feedback that might help me improve this tutorial?
Good job bro
Sent from my Xperia S using xda premium
I have tried RecoverX to install recovery. The installation is finished but cannot boot into the CWM.
hm9408 said:
For this, I found a quick installer by DooMLoRD. Just extract it anywhere, run it (cwm-install-en.bat, press Enter 3 times and it will start) while your phone is connected via USB, and you should be just fine. I had to use this method, since I used RecoverX and it did not work. You know CWM was flashed correctly when you shut down your phone, turn it on and your see the LED turns on BLUE when the Sony logo comes up. When it does, press the Volume Up button and the LED should turn GREEN for a couple of seconds, then boot into Recovery.
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timespace7 said:
I have tried RecoverX to install recovery. The installation is finished but cannot boot into the CWM.
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Might as well try DooMLoRD's installer.
I have windows 8.1 and i have successfully installed the drivers but my PC still doesn't recognize my phone. Every time i try to enter the fast boot, the led turn blue, my windows sais that the device is not recognized and the led turns off and my phone starts charging...any ideas how to fix this? I try to make the fastboot work to unlock the bootloader.
PS: I have windwos 8.1
PPS: Never mind i figured it out...i just used the fix for USB3.
catalin1122 said:
I have windows 8.1 and i have successfully installed the drivers but my PC still doesn't recognize my phone. Every time i try to enter the fast boot, the led turn blue, my windows sais that the device is not recognized and the led turns off and my phone starts charging...any ideas how to fix this? I try to make the fastboot work to unlock the bootloader.
PS: I have windwos 8.1
PPS: Never mind i figured it out...i just used the fix for USB3.
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I will note this on the tutorial. I had forgotten how picky W8 is with USB 3.0 ports, too.
Anything else I should add to this tutorial, by the way?
Don't forget to click on that thanks button
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So coming from this :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1658568&page=38
Thread i decided to create a new one to collect and focus all necessary informations for the procedure of flashing and rooting the Motorola Defy Mini XT 320.
Credits for Rooting Guide and files goe's to leos0 and i thank him very much for giving us (me) the freedom to root this Phone.
Also many thanks to coder011 he extracted the recovery.img from defy mini which is necessary for rooting :highfive:
Table of Contents:
Do i have Fastboot or not?
How to flash Firmware?
How to gain Root access?
Which Firmwareverisions have Fastboot Mode?
How to flash only older Bootloader to get Fastboot without changing Firmware?
At first, you have to know if your Phone have Fastboot or not.
The easyest Way to find out, is to boot the Phone in Recovery or (if it can) in Fastboot Mode.
Power off the Phone
Power on by pressing both Volume Buttons and the Power Button at once and hold them for 5-10 seconds
if then a screen comes up, you can see if you have Fastboot
look at the pictures below to compare
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
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"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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If you see this, then you are a happy one, because your phone has fastboot. You can directly go to the rooting procedure below. :good:
If you get this screen, you have to decide if you want to risk an flash of different SBF Firmware file as described in the next Part of Guide.
Your Phone has no Fastboot. :crying:
Due to some questions in this Thread i want to make clear, what is necessary to do all this strange stuff.
rocker55555 said:
I read the guide. The only mention of installing drivers is in the flashing guide and that guide is for users who didn't have fastboot on their phone.
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For anyone who needs it more clear.
For everything that is more than using the Phone as USB Mass Storage, you need to install the Drivers.
What the PC doesn't know, he cannot deal with it.
Drivers are (nearly in everything you do) absolutely mandatory.
And if anything doesn't work on a computer, the first thing you be asked is "Have you installed the drivers?".
Defy Drivers:
http://www.motorola.com/consumers/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2cff07f8ef573210VgnVCM1000008806b00aRCRD
Install the Drivers and connect your Phone with USB Debugging enabled or bootet in Fastboot Mode (Power up with holding Volume + and - Buttons for 5-10 seconds).
If the Drivers are installed correct your Phone was shown in device Manager like this:
For flashing other Firmware your Phone must connected as Flashing device.
Power it up with Volume - and Camera Button pressed. You see then an Black screen with some white Text.
Connect Phone and let Drivers install.
If your Phone is connected correct it will be schown in Device Manager like this:
Only after you have installed all drivers and your Phone is recognized by your PC as shown above, you will be able to work with ADB or RSD-Lite.
At first, my Guide to flash your Phone with different ROM if your ROM didn't have Fastboot.
Flashing Guide:
And you have to download RSD Lite:
http://www.chip.de/downloads/RSD-Lite_49139659.html
Defy Drivers:
http://www.motorola.com/consumers/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2cff07f8ef573210VgnVCM1000008806b00aRCRD
Install Drivers and RSD-Lite.
Start RSD Lite and load SBF File.
Then shut down the Phone and Boot up by holding Camera + Volume- (down) and Power Buttons.
If you done right, you see an black screen with white Text, telling you the Device is in flashing mode.
Connect Phone to PC and let Drivers install (after that RSD Lite shows an "Connected" Message in App.
Click on "Start" in RSD-Lite
Flash begins and you see a lot of Message Lines for everey Flash Step.
At the End of the Process Phone reboots.
Now you cann deconnect and close RSD Lite, ignoring the Message that it is still in Progress.
BUT NOT BEFORE THE PHONE REBOOTS!!
Sometime there is an Error and the Flash fails at first try.
You have then to pull the Accu and to repeat flash Procedure.
Warning!!!
You can brick your Phone!!
In some cases the Phone loses IMEI and Connection to SIM and is broken!!
If you do this, you do it at your own risk!
To prevent this and/or to recover your IMEI and unlocked SIM follow this Guide:
[Important] Backup and Restore Defy Mini IMEI and NV Data
Additional Hint.......
If you can't find an ROM of your native carrier which is rootable, search for a ROM of an Carrier from your Continent which supports eventually your Language and Carrier.
E.g. i found Brazil ROM which is rootable but have no German Input and Language. So i testet some European ROM's and found one from Spain which is rootable and have native German Support and APN in it.
So now i don't need to test further because all works great and have German Phone UI.
The ROM i use at the Moment:
http://hotfile.com/dl/184330128/2d4ce8b/TNBST_4_0A.1F.0ERPS_flex_WE_Orange_Spain.zip.html
(you have to register before you can download, ZIP Password is "mod2xtreme.com" but be aware, that the Site is sometimes down)
And feel free to donate to the Board for their excellent Service to offer us this ROM's. :good:
If you have an ROM with Fastboot, follow this Guide to Root (Original Post from leos0 here):
Important!!
Some prerequisits:
Download and extract the View attachment root_xt320.zip to the Root of your Harddisc. Best place is C: so it has to be in
Code:
C:\root_xt320
.
If you place it in any other place, adjust the Path variables from next advices to your needs.
Open Command prompt on PC.
Type in
Code:
cd C:\root_xt320
and hit Enter
Now you are in correct folder to do the next steps
Okey, so, rooting You have to download this : ( it contains fastboot adb recovery.img and update.zip [ I think it is the right one, becourse
i was applying a few of them at one time to save my time xd ] )
0. Copy update.zip to /sdcard/
1. You need to boot into fastboot (NOT RECOVERY, F A S T B O O T ). You can use:
a)
Code:
adb reboot-bootloader
or
b)turn off the phone, then hold POWER+VOL UP+VOL DOWN for 5-10 sec.
2. Now you need to use fastboot. use:
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
3.Now CWM TOUCH will boot. There is small problem, it doesn't look as it should, some options are somewhere else etc.
But it works! In normal CWM Recovery i was unable to choose any option, but there everything "works" And you should use
keys on your phone ( POWER to execute, vol. keys to move ), not screen to choose things ( it crashed once when i was using screen )
4. Install zip from sd..(second option)-->choose zip from sdc..)--> ...choose...--> Yes - Install --> Reboot --> back
For commands in [.code] marker you need to use cmd. I hope it will work for you guys You are doing everything on your own so if something dont work its not my fault.
If you want to repost it somewhere, please, just write who invented it You should also thanks coder011 becourse he extracted the recovery.img from defy mini which was very helpful
Enjoy
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Download of Files for Root
So now i have one Wish.
Please can anyone who have found an ROM which is rootable/ed and have no SIM-Lock post the FW Version and SBF Name here so we get an complete List of useful ROM Versions.
I will try to update it several times.
View attachment root_xt320.zip
Rootable Firmware List
TNBST_4_0A.1F.0ERPS_flex_WE_Orange_Spain (the one i use at the Moment)
TNBST_4_07.1D.08RPS_flex_LATAM_Claro_Latam
TNBST_4_0A.1D.22RPS_flex_WE_RTIT
TNBST_4_07.26.11RPD_flex_LATAM_RTL_Brazil
TNBST_4_0A.1F.10RPS_flex_WE_Retail_CEE
Some additional "special" Procedures to have mor Options
Option to flash only older Bootloader with Fastboot enabled without changing your current Firmware and have the Option to root after that.
Some "special" Method posted by Alin Razvan, member of droiddevelopers forum.
Let me explain how i got this working a good sbf flash with a lower bootloader version.
First step you are about to do, is downloading a compatible sbf version that you like !
2nd step flash it with RSD Lite 5.7
3rd step after flashing it go into recovery menu by pressing both volume keys + - and power up .
4th step -> Clean Cache -> Clean User Data , after cleaning select reboot
5th step Let it reboot normally , set it up , connection etc , google account and so on .
6th step Download TNBST_4_0A.1F.0ERPS_flex_WE_Orange_Spain.sbf
Power off the phone , remove battery , pres camera button + volume down+power insert usb (if doesn't power up attach battery but only for a second than remove it) , now you should be in boot mode .
Open RSD Lite 5.7 select the TNBST_4_0A.1F.0ERPS_flex_WE_Orange_Spain sbf file and (read bellow).
Here comes the tricky part !!!
Be carefull and fast otherwise you got to flash again your favorite sbf ,and follow the upper steps again !
Before pressing start button take your phone on your right hand , grab with your left hand the usb cable because you are about to pull it back quickly after you see
Flashing Modem (mdm) or something like i reallly don't remember how the text really was but what you need to do is let it flash some reboot files it takes up 3 seconds after pressing start button to flash those files so you got to be fast boot ) i know it sounds awkward but this **** really works !
After removing usb cable your phone will instantly shut down because it doesn't have the battery on , i did it without battery because i wanted the phone to shut down instant !
So the next step is to power up the phone by pressing both volume buttons + - and power up button , now you should see fastboot menu YaY!
After that, you can switch to the rooting Procedure as described above.
afadel wrote in Post #14:
afadel said:
Alin's method consists of loading an older bootloader version. In theory you don't even have to flash an SBF if the one you're using (original or already flashed) is working for you (meaning no simlock). You just go from step 6 onwards.
You put the phone in flash mode by holding camera+vol down and powering the phone. You should see a screen with the following:
MBM Flash-mode.
TinBoost
version: 06.0a --> (versions may vary)
Bootloader USB Init SECURE BOOT ENABLED
Now you have to use an SBF with an old version of bootloader. I don't know up to which version the bootloader has fastboot, but I used the SBF TNBST_4_07.1D.20RPS_flex_LATAM_VIVO. This one has fastboot.
So, you open RSD Lite and use this SBF. When you click start first it will update (in this case downgrade) the bootloader version. It will run some stuff and then you will see the same screen from above again (but now with different version - 01.0a if you use the SBF I mentioned) and it will start the flashing process. That's when you have to unplug the battery or USB cable to stop the flashing. All you wanted was to install the bootloader.
After that you just have to follow the procedures as if your phone had fastboot since the beginnig! That was a very smart move by Alin.
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I have tested Alin's Method today.
My biggest Problem was, that my Phone is not able to Power on only with USB Cable connected. I also have to insert Accu (very loose) and to pull Cable and shake out the Accu the same time immediately as the Message of "Modem flashing" (or something like this) comes up on Screen.
I now have newest German ROM ( TNBST_4_0A.21.0CRPS_flex_WE_RTDACH ) with Bootloader (Fastboot enabled) from Spanish ( TNBST_4_0A.1F.0ERPS_flex_WE_Orange_Spain ) ROM and rooted.
Great thing.
Big thanks to Alin and afadel for this!!
Moved to General
TNBST_4_0A.1D.22RPS_flex_WE_RTIT
This is the ROM my phone came with (Italian retail), it has fastboot and it's not sim locked.
http://www.droidevelopers.com/f412/14395-defy-mini-root-success-yes-works-2.html#post59544
Bro add this to first post, it's how i did it.
Sh0m1 said:
http://www.droidevelopers.com/f412/14395-defy-mini-root-success-yes-works-2.html#post59544
Bro add this to first post, it's how i did it.
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Sorry Guy, have you read the above Guide?
This is exactely what i wrote.
But without all the Pull of Accu and USB and, and, and...
Because it is simply not necessary.
Flashing is much mor simple. Just two steps.
And why should anyone flash two times?
First with an SBF of his Wish. And then (by completely overwriting this Firmware in the Phone) with the one you posted?
And exactely this is also the one i used and wroted in my Guide.
But a lot of Asian and Latam Users cannot use this because it is not containig their Languages.
So this is why i asked anyone who have rooted his Phone to write here with which SBF he does it.
No bro, you do not flash 2 times.
First time you flash some sim unlocked firmware that works for you, than you flash the one with bootloader, but not the whole firmware, just modem stuff, and then you cancel the flashing by disconnecting the phone so you still have YOUR old firmware, but now it has new firmware's bootloader.
I hope i made it more clear now.
Sh0m1 said:
No bro, you do not flash 2 times.
First time you flash some sim unlocked firmware that works for you, than you flash the one with bootloader, but not the whole firmware, just modem stuff, and then you cancel the flashing by disconnecting the phone so you still have YOUR old firmware, but now it has new firmware's bootloader.
I hope i made it more clear now.
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OK.
My fault.
I'm to tired to read conscious. Last 8 days in job was to busy.
Will give it a try.
But i am not sure if i will do it really, because i am very satisfied with my current state. I have installed the TNBST_4_0A.1F.0ERPS_flex_WE_Orange_Spain.sbf by flashing it completely and have set up Link2SD and all works like a charm with constantly mor than 120mb free internal Memory also after installing a lot of Apps. :highfive:
But.
If you agree, i will include your advice in "my" (not really mine, have only made a summary) Guide.
Sure, just write that the original creator of that method is Alin Razvan, member of droiddevelopers forum.
Sh0m1 said:
Sure, just write that the original creator of that method is Alin Razvan, member of droiddevelopers forum.
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Done :good:
Thank's
Great guide i must say, thank you for the effort and i hope this will attract some devs to start making roms for mini
Can't download the firmware with that link, i think the link is wrong...
Just to be sure, the firmware you gave the link is that Brazil no simlock you said?
Alin's method consists of loading an older bootloader version. In theory you don't even have to flash an SBF if the one you're using (original or already flashed) is working for you (meaning no simlock). You just go from step 6 onwards.
You put the phone in flash mode by holding camera+vol down and powering the phone. You should see a screen with the following:
MBM Flash-mode.
TinBoost
version: 06.0a --> (versions may vary)
Bootloader USB Init SECURE BOOT ENABLED
Now you have to use an SBF with an old version of bootloader. I don't know up to which version the bootloader has fastboot, but I used the SBF TNBST_4_07.1D.20RPS_flex_LATAM_VIVO. This one has fastboot.
So, you open RSD Lite and use this SBF. When you click start first it will update (in this case downgrade) the bootloader version. It will run some stuff and then you will see the same screen from above again (but now with different version - 01.0a if you use the SBF I mentioned) and it will start the flashing process. That's when you have to unplug the battery or USB cable to stop the flashing. All you wanted was to install the bootloader.
After that you just have to follow the procedures as if your phone had fastboot since the beginnig! That was a very smart move by Alin.
BlueSpyBR said:
Can't download the firmware with that link, i think the link is wrong...
Just to be sure, the firmware you gave the link is that Brazil no simlock you said?
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Corrected the Link.
ROM is:
TNBST_4_0A.1F.0ERPS_flex_WE_Orange_Spain
afadel said:
Alin's method consists of loading an older bootloader version. In theory you don't even have to flash an SBF if the one you're using (original or already flashed) is working for you (meaning no simlock). You just go from step 6 onwards.
You put the phone in flash mode by holding camera+vol down and powering the phone. You should see a screen with the following:
MBM Flash-mode.
TinBoost
version: 06.0a --> (versions may vary)
Bootloader USB Init SECURE BOOT ENABLED
Now you have to use an SBF with an old version of bootloader. I don't know up to which version the bootloader has fastboot, but I used the SBF TNBST_4_07.1D.20RPS_flex_LATAM_VIVO. This one has fastboot.
So, you open RSD Lite and use this SBF. When you click start first it will update (in this case downgrade) the bootloader version. It will run some stuff and then you will see the same screen from above again (but now with different version - 01.0a if you use the SBF I mentioned) and it will start the flashing process. That's when you have to unplug the battery or USB cable to stop the flashing. All you wanted was to install the bootloader.
After that you just have to follow the procedures as if your phone had fastboot since the beginnig! That was a very smart move by Alin.
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Thank's for this variant.
Included in guide at Starting Page.
Why you didn't include my name? I'm the one who extracted recovery.img that was very helpfull.
coder011 said:
Why you didn't include my name? I'm the one who extracted recovery.img that was very helpfull.
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Sorry.
My fault.
Didn't recognized it.
Please forgive me.
Don't want to do any harm. And never done liek it was my work.
Which Text do you want to put (where) in the Gude to show which work you have done?
pbruck said:
Sorry.
My fault.
Didn't recognized it.
Please forgive me.
Don't want to do any harm. And never done liek it was my work.
Which Text do you want to put (where) in the Gude to show which work you have done?
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At this part
Credits for Rooting Guide and files goe's to leos0 and i thank him very much for giving us (me) the freedom to root this Phone
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@pbruck and @coder011
Thank you to work on this and make it possible.
I have a Defy mini dual chip XT321 and tried to root by flashing Claro Latam firmware on it but I didn't have success. Can you help me on this?
When I flashed Claro firmware phone worked normally and it has got fastboot =D
I've made all steps you described but after power up phone was no rooted.
I'll really apreciate if you help me!
Congrats for the initiative!
Hi there,
This may seem like a daft question but i have just rooted my Note 2 using Odin and i went ahead and installed CWM from the play store.
However, i don't seem to have the option of making a backup of my current ROM.
All it gives me is (in blue)
reboot system now
apply update from ADB
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache.
This worked on my HTC One X, am i doing something wrong? My Note 2 was purchased as SIM free from phones4u.
I'm on android version 4.1.2, baseband version N7100XXDLK7, BUILD NO. JZO54K.N7100XXDMB2., MODEL NO. GT-N7100.
Could my bootloader still be locked? Is this causing the issue?
Any help would be much appreciated!
Just flash CWM/TWRP recovery.
Here is one of it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028103
Loading default android recovery even though TWRP successfully installed
Hi,
I am not sure if I should've started a separate thread for this, please move this if this has to be a separate thread but I've mentioned below why I am posting here.
My phone Galaxy note 2 International version GSM is rooted and I installed TWRP through Goomanager and I got a message stating that "Recovery was successfully installed". After this I shut down the phone and pressed Volume up + Home + Power to go into recovery mode and it still goes into the Android default recovery mode. I tried installing it again and still faced the same issue.
Since I was having a problem, I thought I will install TWRP through Odim 3.7. So, I connect PC to my phone and downloaded the openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.1-n7100.img.tar.md5 and opened Odim in administrator mode and clicked on PDA >> Start. Within a second I got an error stating "odin downloader has stopped working". I went to task manager and shut down Samsung KIES and tried again but still got the same error.
Next, I tried using the Samsung Note 2 Toolkit. Before I installed TWRP through option 5 in the toolkit, I wanted to Rename Recovery Restore files (if present) as suggested by the toolkit. When I chose this option, I get an error stating adbd cannot run as root in production builds. When I googled this error, it went to a post which said that the bootloader needs to be unlocked.
But then the previous post says that I need TWRP for unlocking the bootloader and I'm doing all this to first of all install TWRP.
Apart from this, as additional Info, when I open ROM Manager - Under Recovery Setup - Current Recovery is Team Win Recovery Project. When I choose to reboot in Recovery mode from the application, it goes to the Android System Recovery. No matter what I do, TWRP recovery just does not seem to open up.
I'm pretty clueless now as to what other options I have or if I have messed up somewhere
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you
its already unlocked :good:
all u need costume recovery ( TWRP or CWM )
TWRP is far better IMO
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1938733
yahyoh said:
its already unlocked :good:
all u need costume recovery ( TWRP or CWM )
TWRP is far better IMO
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1938733
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Hi yahyoh -
The problem as I've described in my post is that I am unable to go into TWRP Recovery mode, I've installed the scripts using goomanager several times but when I shut down the phone and press volume up + Home + Power, it goes to Android Recovery mode and not the TWRP Recovery mode.
gr8one said:
Hi yahyoh -
The problem as I've described in my post is that I am unable to go into TWRP Recovery mode, I've installed the scripts using goomanager several times but when I shut down the phone and press volume up + Home + Power, it goes to Android Recovery mode and not the TWRP Recovery mode.
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ok forgot goomanager it never worked for me
just download the tar version open odin put it in PDA put ur note 2 in download mode and connect it to ur pc wait for the blue color to show on ID:COM and press start
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( and make sure kies is fully closed )
Tried that
yahyoh said:
ok forgot goomanager it never worked for me
just download the tar version open odin put it in PDA put ur note 2 in download mode and connect it to ur pc wait for the blue color to show on ID:COM and press start
( and make sure kies is fully closed )
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Yahyoh,
Thank you for your response but if you see my original post, I have mentioned that I had already tried Odin 3.7 and put my phone in download mode and got the blue color showing ID: COM but when I pressed start, Odin gave an error stating odin downloader has stopped working and the only dialog box was to close. So, once I press START, I get a error message in a second and have to shut down. I did make sure that I have the correct tar version as I downloaded from TWRP's website directly for N7100. I did make sure that Kies was also closed.
After this I tried using Toolkit and that didn't help as well. Kinda going crazy why such a simple thing is getting to become a irritating problem, been sitting on this for the past 4 hours.
try to run odin as administrator
ran odin as administrator
yahyoh said:
try to run odin as administrator
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Yes. I did run odin as administrator all the time.
try on another PC ? try to download odin again ? try another cable ?
yahyoh said:
try on another PC ? try to download odin again ? try another cable ?
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I have tried downloading odin 4 or 5 times. The cable I have is brand new samsung cable. Right now, I dont have another pc but might have to go to a friends and try if that helps. I do have a mac but not sure if there is mac version of odin. I'm attaching a picture of what I see when I press volume up + home+power.
abhijitdroid said:
Hi,
1. Check that USB drivers are properly installed.
2. Your USB cable is proper and allows you to charge your phone as well as copy data from your PC.
3. Change USB port and try again. (This has worked in my case)
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Usb drivers are installed properly. PC reads the phone as soon as itd connected. Tried three different usb ports that is available in my laptop. The phone does get charged when it's connected and I'm able to transfer data. Only thing left to try is a different pc.
Since ur already rooted, y not flash via mobile odin app? Untar to internal storage and rename the twrp image to recovery.img (btw theres a newer v2.5.0.2) and let mobile odin look for it.
Or u can dump the image directly to ur recovery partition using terminal apps:
Code:
su;
dd if=/storage/sdcard0/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p9 bs=4096;
sleep 5;
reboot;
Nazar78 said:
Since ur already rooted, y not flash via mobile odin app? Untar to internal storage and rename the twrp image to recovery.img (btw theres a newer v2.5.0.2) and let mobile odin look for it.
Or u can dump the image directly to ur recovery partition using terminal apps:
Code:
su;
dd if=/storage/sdcard0/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p9 bs=4096;
sleep 5;
reboot;
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Hi Nazar78,
Mobile odin app is not free, it needs to be purchased. I already have the twrp image in the internal storage and was looking around if there was a free version of mobile odin app somewhere but couldn't find it.
I do not know how to use terminal apps and not familiar with the commands etc. So didn't wanna try that and mess it up. As a temporary solution I have installed CWM latest version using Rom manager but TWRP would be much better as it seems to be more user friendly.
If you could tell me how to enter this terminal apps page, I will probably follow the codes you have given and see if that helps.
Thanks
just install Android Terminal : https://play.google.com/store/apps/...251bGwsMSwxLDEsImphY2twYWwuYW5kcm9pZHRlcm0iXQ..
then type via keyboard what @Nazar78 wrote in the terminal
Just download any free terminal emulator app from play store and enter those commands per line each.
Btw u mentioned previously about adbd can't run on prod builds, its because the adbd binary in ur rom is stock, u need a patched one. Look for app called adbd insecure by CF. Or any custom builds should do the trick...
To flash recovery, tou need not to have paid version of mobile odin
Wait updating this post with link
Edit : here is mobile odin lite
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899
Download attached mobile odin lite from post 1
Then download flasher kernel from post 7
(download 5.0 versiin) and install
Then open mobile odin Select recovery tab, point to recovery file (tar/img) and flash
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Thank you
Thanks Nazar78, Yahoyoh and Ketan, It's about 1:30am now, so I'm gonna shut down now and try these tomorrow. WIll get back with updates. Appreciate.
Also if you have installed EMET, a Microsoft software to stop security exploits, disable it.
It's cause me issues in the past.
I've also seen reports of people not having odin running properly when the kies process runs in the background. This was always the case when flashing with the Galaxy s, and might be a rare occurance with the note 2 too.
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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 SStep 2. Unlocking BootloaderStep 3. Installing CWM RecoveryStep 4. Flashing A Custom ROMStep 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!
The same method mentioned by DooMLoRD here at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417672 holds true for [FTF][LT26ii]New firmware Xperia SL[ 6.2.B.1.96 ] Generic World + ME
THESE METHODS WORKS FOR BOTH LOCKED & UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS
Either you can flash the Xperia S kernels mentioned in DooMLoRD's post or you can choose kernels made exclusively for Xperia SL (LT26ii)
I have followed the later path and used stock kernels extracted from signed ftf ROMs.
Method 1 (Easier)
1- Download these three files:
(1) LT26ii_6.2.B.0.211_XperiaSL_KernelOnly.ftf - 6.36 MB
(2) LT26ii_6.2.B.1.96_XperiaSL_KernelOnly.ftf - 6.33 MB
(3) DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip - 2.96 MB
2- Download [FTF][LT26ii]New firmware Xperia SL[ 6.2.B.1.96 ] Generic World + ME and flash your phone by putting it in flashmode by pressing VOLUME DOWN KEY while plugging in to your PC via USB cable(Optional if you didn't have already flashed latest stock firmware).
3- Open Flashtool and flash LT26ii_6.2.B.0.211_XperiaSL_KernelOnly.ftf - 6.36 MB the same way you would flash a stock ROM by putting your device in flashmode (but this time it's only the kernel).
4- Disconnect from PC, reboot and turn on USB debugging mode and install from Unknown Source.
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5- Close Flashtool and Root your device with DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.
6- After automatic restart you should be able to see SuperSU app installed on your phone.
7- Open Flashtool and put your device in flashmode then flash original LT26ii_6.2.B.1.96_XperiaSL_KernelOnly.ftf - 6.33 MB.
8- Reboot!!! Your device is now rooted.
Method 2
1- Instead of using XperiaS_LT26i_6.2.B.0.211_KernelOnly.ftf - 6.36 MB , download stock .211 kernelLT26ii_6.2.B.0.211_kernel.sin - 6.74 MB
2- Instead of XperiaS_LT26i_6.2.B.1.96_KernelOnly.ftf - 6.33 MB, use this stock .96 kernel LT26ii_Xperia_ SL_6.2.B.1.96_kernel.sin - 6.71 MB
3- Download DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip - 2.96 MB
4- Download the Minimal ADB and Fastboot Tools.
5- Put the both stock kernels in the same folder of ADB and Fastboot Tools.
6- Press Shift+Right Click inside this folder and choose Open command window here.
7- Shutdown your device.
8- Put XSL in fastboot mode by pressing Volume UP key while connecting the USB cable to your powered off Xperia SL (Blue LED is the sign that your device is connected to your PC in fastboot mode).
9- Run this command in command prompt
Code:
fastboot flash boot "LT26ii_6.2.B.0.211_kernel.sin"
10- Disconnect the device after successful finish and POWER ON.
11- Root with the same method mentioned in DooMLoRD's thread using DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.
12- At this point you will need to re-flash .96 stock kernel.
13- Shutdown your device again.
14- Put Xperia SL in fastboot mode.
15- Run this command in command prompt
Code:
fastboot flash boot "LT26ii_Xperia_ SL_6.2.B.1.96_kernel.sin"
16- Disconnect the device after successful finish and POWER ON.
17- Your device is now rooted.
It said: "FAILED! The Device must be rooted first!"
Please show me how to solve this!
nemocapt said:
It said: "FAILED! The Device must be rooted first!"
Please show me how to solve this!
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What said FAILED! The Device must be rooted first!"? I performed all the above mentioned steps on the stock ROM. Be sure to turn on the USB Debugging ON and Install from Unknown Sources.
AncientLord said:
What said FAILED! The Device must be rooted first!"? I performed all the above mentioned steps on the stock ROM. Be sure to turn on the USB Debugging ON and Install from Unknown Sources.
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Sorry, because the flashtool did not recognize my X SL though I have installed the latest version flashtool. Does anyone have the same problem??
Who can tell me how to do now, please!
installed by the method 1 and it worked 100%, Root and CWM
nemocapt said:
Sorry, because the flashtool did not recognize my X SL though I have installed the latest version flashtool. Does anyone have the same problem??
Who can tell me how to do now, please!
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You have to manually locate your phone model. And remember it will fall under Sony Xperia S (LT26).
Next thing you will have to do is click Flash Device button (The lightning button).
AncientLord said:
You have to manually locate your phone model. And remember it will fall under Sony Xperia S (LT26).
Next thing you will have to do is click Flash Device button (The lightning button).
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Thank you so much for your help! ^^ Wish you best things!
nemocapt said:
Thank you so much for your help! ^^ Wish you best things!
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Much appreciated mate. Thank you very much.
bernardo415 said:
installed by the method 1 and it worked 100%, Root and CWM
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So,,,, if i use the method 1, cwm recovery will be auto installed, isnt it?
Just want to make sure
sent from my White Billabong Satsuma
dhallbhoo said:
So,,,, if i use the method 1, cwm recovery will be auto installed, isnt it?
Just want to make sure
sent from my White Billabong Satsuma
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Regardless of the method, you will only get root access. You can always get CWM through flashing custom kernel.
AncientLord said:
Regardless of the method, you will only get root access. You can always get CWM through flashing custom kernel.
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How about cwm? Can i use from doomlord? As i know, thats for XS
Sent from my LT26w using xda premium
dhallbhoo said:
How about cwm? Can i use from doomlord? As i know, thats for XS
Sent from my LT26w using xda premium
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Yup sure. You can use from DooMLoRD. As far as I can tell (please correct me if I am wrong) that XS and XSL share the identical kernel.
Does flashing erase the phone data?
SonyXperiaS said:
Does flashing erase the phone data?
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No, flashing kernel will not erase phone data. However, flashing stock full ROM will definitely erase your phone data (The builtin SD card is not touched). You are advised to take backup before trying anything.
I am having issue using both the methods. Emma doesn't work on locked bootloader and neither fastboot. Am I missing something?
EDIT: I run on Windows 8 and all of my ports are USB 3.0. I remembered I ran something to make it compatible in order for me to update via PC Companion - perhaps I am missing a compatible fastboot driver?
EDIT: Got it worked. I am silly, thinking that flashtool is the Emma provided by Sony, but instead the flashtool here means the one by bin4ry and androxyde.
SonyXperiaS said:
Does flashing erase the phone data?
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tanjinjack said:
I am having issue using both the methods. Emma doesn't work on locked bootloader and neither fastboot. Am I missing something?
EDIT: I run on Windows 8 and all of my ports are USB 3.0. I remembered I ran something to make it compatible in order for me to update via PC Companion - perhaps I am missing a compatible fastboot driver?
EDIT: Got it worked. I am silly, thinking that flashtool is the Emma provided by Sony, but instead the flashtool here means the one by bin4ry and androxyde.
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Emma was never meant in the first place.
Got a stupid problem. When I connect my SXS (power + vol down), green led light comes up, flash tool says "Connected device with USB debugging mode off" (obviously it's turned on), and it comes back after ca. 10-20 secs to charging mode. I can't even start flash, because I'm doing everything slowly (to don't destroy my phone ), so when I'm ready to press flash it change back to normal charging. Adb drivers from few sources installed (device manager indicate properly), pcc, SUS installed.
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Got a stupid problem. When I connect my SXS (power + vol down), green led light comes up, flash tool says "Connected device with USB debugging mode off" (obviously it's turned on), and it comes back after ca. 10-20 secs to charging mode. I can't even start flash, because I'm doing everything slowly (to don't destroy my phone ), so when I'm ready to press flash it change back to normal charging. Adb drivers from few sources installed (device manager indicate properly), pcc, SUS installed.
Tap Tap Tapatalk - Sony Xperia S [4.1.2]
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OK, you are adopting the wrong methodology.
First turn on the USB debugging in normal stock rom.
Then turn your device off and wait for 30 seconds after powering off.
Afterwards just press the volume down key (not the power key) and connect your micro USB cable (that is of-course connected to your PC).
This will put your device in flash mode.
Cheers.
Thanks! works great! just rooted two of my friend's phones
link downlod error
Please give me the correct link download..because the link from dev-host doesn't work
Hi All,
I am Locked Bootloader and using this rom 757(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2688933), and now want to upgrade to 4.4.4 (108) and need to root, how can I upgrade?
Thanks.
Maybe by reading the first sentence in the first post in that thread (the one in those giant letters).
Iruwen said:
Maybe by reading the first sentence in the first post in that thread (the one in those giant letters).
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using Easy Root Tool? but where can I get the flashable zip for 108?
sorry I am new in Sony.
kwchan98 said:
using Easy Root Tool? but where can I get the flashable zip for 108?
sorry I am new in Sony.
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It's all in this stickied thread. The first section "Quick Step Update Guide...".
kwchan98 said:
Hi All,
I am Locked Bootloader and using this rom 757(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2688933), and now want to upgrade to 4.4.4 (108) and need to root, how can I upgrade?
Thanks.
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I can help you. I just did it a couple of hours ago and the step actually is quite easy but since it takes many steps, it might spend you one to two hours to learn if you aren't knowledgeable about flashing stuffs. I was on unlocked bootloader with .757 rooted but that should be no different at all if you don't flash custom kernel(I didn't do that too because currently no .108 custom kernel for us).
1. Be sure to backup your whole existing rom in recovery first and copy it to your computer
2. Use Titanium backup to backup all user apps and app data and copy it to your computer
3. Make sure your contact list in phone book is backed up by Google. If you aren't sure about that, remove your account in PlayStore and setup it again. You will see it asks you permission to backup contact list to Google via Internet in last step(default is yes).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830
4. Install the latest ver of Sony pc companion in your windows and reboot. It will install the correct z1c driver into your system. Make sure you used a good quality usb cable because if not, that can cause serious problem during flashing firmware and brick your phone in worse case. You can also try to install Xperia driver set in the link above if your windows just can't install Sony pc companion successfully but I think PCC should be better.
5. http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/stock-rom-xperia-z1c-d5503-14-4-0-108-t2801269
I used the rom in this thread. But I was having problem to download it with firefox, everytime it was stopped during in the middle progress, it might be conflicted with some of my add-on. At last, I use Chrome to download it and completely no problem at all.
6. http://www.xperiadownload.cz/index.php/xperiadownload/file/193-flashtool-6-2014
Download the latest flashtool from here and put the D5503_14.4.A.0.108_Generic_UK_1279-4053.ftf under /firmwares
7. Enable USB debugging mode and allow install app from unknown sources in your phone. When you first time to enable usb debugging and connected the phone to windows, there will be a screen to ask you accept and remember on your phone screen. Please immediately to click it.
8. Run flashtool(FlashTool for 32bit win, FlashTool64 for 64bit win). Click on the first icon(power icon) and select flash mode. It will open up a windows to let you select .ftf, pick the Generic_UK_1279-4053. Uncheck the DATA if you want to keep the existing system settings and apps and apps data. But it would be very easy to cause problem like battery draining and unstable after updated because the system settings in .757 and .108 is different. I would highly recommend you clean the DATA here and restore the apps and apps data from Titanium backup later. Please note that you have to quit PC Companion before you run flashtool, otherwise they may have chance to conflict.
9. http://www.theandroidsoul.com/sony-xperia-z-flash-mode/
Follow the guide here to enter flash mode. First power off your phone, second unplug the usb cable out of the phone, third press and remember to keep holding down the volume down key then connect the usb cable to your phone again. After a few seconds, my windows7 showed installing device driver at the right corner and wait it for a couple of mins it will be done and tell you flash drive installed. I still keep hold on the volume down at this moment but I'm not sure if it really needed. The guide in the link said there will be a Green LED light on xperia z but my z1c just didn't show me any LED light.
10. I remember the flashtool was aborted because I was unpluged the usb cable out(though I reconnected it later on). I was once again selected the .ftf and this time it immediately detected my phone was in flash mode and started to flash the firmware to my phone. I released the volume down key at this time. Remember to close all software in your windows, don't listen music or play games please, don't do anything and don't let any people near your computer now(if your computer health is bad and always easy to hang, you should give up now until fixed the problem or buy a new computer). If your windows is unstable and got blue screen, your phone will brick. Just wait it to finish, not too long, I think 10 to 15mins.
11. Your should flashed .108 successfully now and unplug the usb cable, press on the Power to let the phone boot into OS.
12. Repeat step seven again.
13. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
Use the EasyRoot tool v11 here and run it in windows. After rooted then reboot first and go to playstore to install SuperSU(by Chainfire ver) and reboot again. Please note that sometimes EasyRoot tool v11 will get stuck during in the middle processing for some unknown reason, don't worry, just press Ctrl-C to cancel it and run it again.
14. https://www.sendspace.com/file/2tflfc
http://nut.xperia-files.com/
I've used Z1C-lockeddualrecovery2.7.150-BETA.installer.zip and please download it from the sendspace link above and run it in windows(it also worked perfectly on my unlocked z1c). In the command prompt window, select "1" - SuperSU and it will install custom recovery to your z1c. It will also install a NDR Utils app and you can select which recovery(cwm or twrp) you want to use in that app, default is TWRP. Please note that there are some new ver of Z1C-lockeddualrecovery but some may buggy and I don't have time to test them all.
Now you've done but if you want to deodex the rom to play more tweaking stuffs/mods. There are more steps to do.
15. http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre7-downloads-1880261.html
Install the latest ver of Java runtime for windows and reboot.
16. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2713329
Use kamome tool v6a and run it in windows. Follow this steps: 1>2>3>5>4>6 and at last, copy the deodex_install.zip to your phone storage. Reboot into recovery and flash the deodex_install.zip, clean cache and dalvik cache then reboot. Please note that I think kamome tool v6a will also install a SuperUser into your phone which conflict with SuperSU. Don't worry, click on SuperSU and it will tell you SuperUser detected and ask you to uninstall it and click Yes.
17. Restore all apps and apps data from Titanium backup but if you are originally come from an odexed rom, don't restore those odex apps into a deodexed system, you have to install all of them via PlayStore manually first then only restore the app data in Titanium backup thereafter.
You have finished pretty much all things now. It will take you many steps to go but all are easy work.
TheEndHK said:
I can help you. I just did it a couple of hours ago and the step actually is quite easy but since it takes many steps, it might spend you one to two hours to learn if you aren't knowledgeable about flashing stuffs. I was on unlocked bootloader with .757 rooted but that should be no different at all if you don't flash custom kernel(I didn't do that too because currently no .108 custom kernel for us).
1. Be sure to backup your whole existing rom in recovery first and copy it to your computer
2. Use Titanium backup to backup all user apps and app data and copy it to your computer
3. Make sure your contact list in phone book is backed up by Google. If you aren't sure about that, remove your account in PlayStore and setup it again. You will see it asks you permission to backup contact list to Google via Internet in last step(default is yes).
4. Install the latest ver of Sony pc companion in your windows and reboot. It will install the correct z1c driver into your system. Make sure you used a good quality usb cable because if not, that can cause serious problem during flashing firmware and brick your phone in worse case.
5. http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/stock-rom-xperia-z1c-d5503-14-4-0-108-t2801269
I used the rom in this thread. But I was having problem to download it with firefox, everytime it was stopped during in the middle progress, it might be conflicted with some of my add-on. At last, I use IE11 to download it and completely no problem at all.
6. http://www.xperiadownload.cz/index.php/xperiadownload/file/193-flashtool-6-2014
Download the latest flashtool from here and put the D5503_14.4.A.0.108_Generic_UK_1279-4053.ftf under /firmwares
7. Enable USB debugging mode and allow install app from unknown sources in your phone. When you first time to enable usb debugging and connected the phone to windows, there will be a screen to ask you accept and remember on your phone screen. Please immediately to click it.
8. Run flashtool(FlashTool for 32bit win, FlashTool64 for 64bit win). Click on the first icon(power icon) and select flash mode. It will open up a windows to let you select .ftf, pick the Generic_UK_1279-4053. Uncheck the DATA if you want to keep the existing system settings and apps and apps data. But it would be very easy to cause problem like battery draining and unstable after updated because the system settings in .757 and .108 is different. I would highly recommend you clean the DATA here and restore the apps and apps data from Titanium backup later.
9. http://www.theandroidsoul.com/sony-xperia-z-flash-mode/
Follow the guide here to enter flash mode. First power off your phone, second unplug the usb cable out of the phone, third press and remember to keep holding down the volume down key then connect the usb cable to your phone again. After a few seconds, my windows7 showed installing device driver at the right corner and wait it for a couple of mins it will be done and tell you flash drive installed. I still keep hold on the volume down at this moment but I'm not sure if it really needed. The guide in the link said there will be a Green LED light on xperia z but my z1c just didn't show me any LED light.
10. I remember the flashtool was aborted because I was unpluged the usb cable out(though I reconnected it later on). I was once again selected the .ftf and this time it immediately detected my phone was in flash mode and started to flash the firmware to my phone. I released the volume down key at this time. Remember to close all software in your windows, don't listen music or play games please, don't do anything and don't let any people near your computer now(if your computer health is bad and always easy to hang, you should give up now until fixed the problem or buy a new computer). If your windows is unstable and got blue screen, your phone will brick. Just wait it to finish, not too long, I think 10 to 15mins.
11. Your should flashed .108 successfully now and the phone rebooted into OS.
12. Repeat step seven again.
13. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
Use the EasyRoot tool v11 here and run it in windows. After rooted then reboot first and go to playstore to install SuperSU(by Chainfire ver) and reboot again. Please note that sometimes EasyRoot tool v11 will get stuck during in the middle processing for some unknown reason, don't worry, just press Ctrl-C to cancel it and run it again.
14. http://nut.xperia-files.com/
Download the Z1C-lockeddualrecovery2.7.150-BETA.installer.zip and run it in windows(it also worked perfectly on my unlocked z1c). In the command prompt window, select "1" - SuperSU and it will install custom recovery to your z1c. It will also install a NDR Utils app and you can select which recovery(cwm or twrp) you want to use in that app, default is TWRP. Please note that 2.7.151-BETA is out but the TWRP in that ver is extremely buggy, not sure about cwm.
Now you've done but if you want to deodex the rom to play more tweaking stuffs/mods. There are more steps to do.
15. http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre7-downloads-1880261.html
Install the latest ver of Java runtime for windows and reboot.
16. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2713329
Use kamome tool v6a and run it in windows. Follow this steps: 1>2>3>5>4>6 and at last, copy the deodex_install.zip to your phone storage. Reboot into recovery and flash the deodex_install.zip, clean cache and dalvik cache then reboot. Please note that I think kamome tool v6a will also install a SuperUser into your phone which conflict with SuperSU. Don't worry, click on SuperSU and it will tell you SuperUser detected and ask you to uninstall it and click Yes.
17. Restore all apps and apps data from Titanium backup and setup PlayStore to get back phone list. But if you are originally come from an odexed rom, don't restore those odex apps into a deodexed system, you have to install all of them via PlayStore manually first then only restore the app data in Titanium backup thereafter.
You have finished pretty much all things now. It will take you many steps to go but all are easy work.
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Thanks. It's great and work, now I am restoring apps by titanium backup. Thank you so much.
Is there any way to simple update a previous rom version on an already rooted bootloader locked z1 compact device?
After root process in your guide, may I have reinstall dual recovery anyway? May I keep my previous recovery or it has been deleted by the flashtool?
Many thanks
Rose
There are several ways to update firmware (OTA, Sony PC Companion, Flashtool, Recovery). When doing a firmware update you will normally lose recovery on locked bootloader. You can however easily reinstall it.
rose_canter said:
Is there any way to simple update a previous rom version on an already rooted bootloader locked z1 compact device?
After root process in your guide, may I have reinstall dual recovery anyway? May I keep my previous recovery or it has been deleted by the flashtool?
Many thanks
Rose
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Please give us more details. Which rom and what ver?
The problem is that some older ver recovery may not working in new rom, you will need updates. Flashtool usually will destroy custom recovery.