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Can i install CWM with locked bootloader on Xperia ION

Hi everyone, i want to know if i can install CWM with locked bootloader? and how can i install it on XPERIA ION lt28at?
TY

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1830170
Yes you can

424aca said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1830170
Yes you can
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Oh sorry i cant ask there because i need to have 10 posts or more, i have one question, I have downloaded RECOVERY for XperiaIon v.4.zip and now, what have i to do with that zip? move in my phone or what? i dont understanddd
Ty if u know it haha

First you need Root access
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
if already done, download the
RECOVERY for XperiaIon v.4.zip
from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30149181#poststop
extract to computer
plug in device with device debugging
then run install.bat (should be in extracted folder)
wait for process to finish

424aca said:
First you need Root access
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
if already done, download the
RECOVERY for XperiaIon v.4.zip
from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30149181#poststop
extract to computer
plug in device with device debugging
then run install.bat (should be in extracted folder)
wait for process to finish
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Thank you bro, its working

I have a xperia ion lt28at with JB 4.1.2 frimware for LT28h installed on it by flashtool. i cannot unlock the bootloader as it cannot be. How can i install CWM on it. please step by step procedure.
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since bootloader is locked officially, so i cannot gain root access either. i tried this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
but it cannot root my phone either. please help.

[GUIDE][ROOT]Xperia ZL .244 fw using DoomLord Method

Root Xperia ZL with Latest .244fw
I Take no credit for this I have done zero development work
All credits to the great @DooMLoRD
This is a just a Guide telling how to implement his method
Requirement
Latest Flashtool https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8hAoiy5gSGVZU5zOHU4TFdJTkk/preview
latest Ftf file for fw .244
Ftf file for fw .423
Latest DoomLord Rootinf Kit v18 (no else would work in this case) http://www76.zippyshare.com/v/29480564/file.html
Make sure device is on latest .244 fw (If not then wait for the official update)
NOTE: We need complete file only to flash the Kernel.sin & Loader.sin
OR
Use the files provided by me which contain the required files only (easier method)
These kernel files are from C6502 if you have another device they might not work. In that case use the complete FTF files for your device and root using complete ftf method
Latest .244 file https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8hAoiy5gSGVcDI4di1YTnNYSkU/edit?pli=1
Older fw.423 file https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8hAoiy5gSGVbmtOY2lyMUc0OXM/edit?pli=1
How (Using complete ftf packages)
Flash only the kernel.sin & loader.sin from older .423ftf package using FlashTool
Uncheck all wipe options
Check all exclude option EXCEPT Exclude Kernel
Now flash this using flashtool
Reboot the device and make sure USB Debugging & Unknown Sources are allowed in settings
Now root using the latest DoomLord Kit v18 (No other version of kit will work)
Turn Off the Device and put in Flash Mode (Press Volume Down while attaching usb cable)
Now open the latest .244ftf package and repeat the check and uncheck process as earlier
Flash only the Kernel.sin & Loader.sin
Reboot the Device
Done !!
OR
How (Using given ftf files) EASIER WAY
These kernel files are from C6502 if you have another device they might not work. In that case use the complete FTF files for your device and root using complete ftf method
Flash the .423 kernel ftf package using FlashTool
Reboot the device and make sure USB Debugging & Unknown Sources are allowed in settings
Now root using the latest DoomLord Kit v18 (No other version of kit will work)
Turn Off the Device and put in Flash Mode (Press Volume Down while attaching usb cable)
Now open the latest .244kernel ftf package and flash it
Reboot the Device
Done !!
I take no responsibility for any kind of damage to your Phone
Do all this at your own risk
Thankyou @DooMLoRD for your great work

This is the 3rd post on the same thing (excluding Doomlord's original).

Thx so much, I was looking for this, I will do as soon as I get home ^_^

DarkGonz said:
Thx so much, I was looking for this, I will do as soon as I get home ^_^
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Welcome

Tested on my Xperia ZL (C6502) , working all great ^_^

its not workin on my phone....so weird

tasty_boy said:
its not workin on my phone....so weird
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Are you sure that you are doing all steps??

DarkGonz said:
Are you sure that you are doing all steps??
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thanks, it worked....ADB was not installed correctly

If use this method, will I still be able to get future sony updates without flashing?

JRBT24 said:
If use this method, will I still be able to get future sony updates without flashing?
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Yes, as long as you don't flash it

DarkGonz said:
Yes, as long as you don't flash it
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Well, I technically flashed the kernels. What shouldn't I have flashed? XD
Anyway, no going back now. At the very worst, I'll just have to flash tfts in the future; not that much of a hassle now that I discovered

Yes
JRBT24 said:
If use this method, will I still be able to get future sony updates without flashing?
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Definitely you will

Oh nevermind, I see it now.

Newbie here, I want to root my c6506 on .244, the link to the flashtool is dead. Will this guide work on my phone and where can I get the flashtool?
Thanks.
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OK, I think I found the flashtool on Sony's web site, when I connect to Emma it says my bootloader is locked. I have to unlock the bootloader in order to just root?

stevessvt said:
Newbie here, I want to root my c6506 on .244, the link to the flashtool is dead. Will this guide work on my phone and where can I get the flashtool?
Thanks.
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OK, I think I found the flashtool on Sony's web site, when I connect to Emma it says my bootloader is locked. I have to unlock the bootloader in order to just root?
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No, you can root having yout bootloader locked

OK, now where getting somewhere,....When I connect my phone to Emma, it says my bootloader is locked, and wont let me go any farther, I did it as Im supposed to, phone off, connect USB to phone while holding volume down. What am I missing?

Figured it out. I had the wrong flash tool.

Latest fw .2.67 is available
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457856
Phone is smooth and display flickering prob is resolved on my device
Soon going to try to root this newer fw

stevessvt said:
Newbie here, I want to root my c6506 on .244, the link to the flashtool is dead. Will this guide work on my phone and where can I get the flashtool?
Thanks.
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OK, I think I found the flashtool on Sony's web site, when I connect to Emma it says my bootloader is locked. I have to unlock the bootloader in order to just root?
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Link for flashtool has been updated

stevessvt said:
Figured it out. I had the wrong flash tool.
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Link for flashtool has been updated
Download the correct one now

[Q] why can t i unlock bootloader

i believe i do everything right but after many tries i can t get my bootloader unlocked
bootloader status is allowed to unlock and all seem fine until in the last command i get this error message i attach below.i have done many tries in two PCs both running windows 10.what can cause this message?

broky said:
i believe i do everything right but after many tries i can t get my bootloader unlocked
bootloader status is allowed to unlock and all seem fine until in the last command i get this error message i attach below.i have done many tries in two PCs both running windows 10.what can cause this message?
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why dont you try to unlock it with flashtool? its easier and more chance to get it unlocked

bigsmoke9250 said:
why dont you try to unlock it with flashtool? its easier and more chance to get it unlocked
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i tried with flashtool also..nothing happened.
BTW i m on stock 4.4.4 ,should i flash 5.1.1 if might change something?
flashtool responds:command not suceed,device is already rooted
i ll try to update with PC companion and see what happens...
P.S. i performed backup TA when i was in 4.4.4.now i update to lollipop and gonna try unlock my bootloader should i take a different back up??

broky said:
i tried with flashtool also..nothing happened.
BTW i m on stock 4.4.4 ,should i flash 5.1.1 if might change something?
flashtool responds:command not suceed,device is already rooted
i ll try to update with PC companion and see what happens...
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bootloader on kitkat and lp is same i think(not sure) and if the flashtool says its rooted then try cyanogen's boot.img if it boots then means its unlocked
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is it the first time unlocking the bootloader of your z1c?

bigsmoke9250 said:
bootloader on kitkat and lp is same i think(not sure) and if the flashtool says its rooted then try cyanogen's boot.img if it boots then means its unlocked
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is it the first time unlocking the bootloader of your z1c?
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yes,is the first time in z1 compact,but have done it succesfully with other device before
need time to learn about CM boot img,cause i have no idea about it.
also i tried to flash a non stock kernel in my device and did not work,thanks for help m8
EDIT:done at last after updating with PC companion,straight away:good::laugh:
thanks for helping:good:

broky said:
yes,is the first time in z1 compact,but have done it succesfully with other device before
need time to learn about CM boot img,cause i have no idea about it.
also i tried to flash a non stock kernel in my device and did not work,thanks for help m8
EDIT:done at last after updating with PC companion,straight away:good::laugh:
thanks for helping:good:
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youre welcome!

Can't boot into twrp and DRM keys

Hey, I followed this guide on my Z5P (cant copy the link, search it in google - twigstechtips blogspo sony z5-compact root without losing ta) until the last stage (not included) and everything succeed.
Now I have mm with root, so I tried to install RomAur, I copied the files (kernel and rom) to ex sd but I couldn't got access to TWRP I use adb command and power off the device and press plus/minus button but still without success.
Later I tried to flash with cmd the img file of the TWRP, the process succeed but still I couldn't get access to it.
Another question, I saved my DRM key, can I integrate it with Aur-Kernel-V3.0? cause I couldn't understand how I should do it on modified kernel.
Sorry for my English..

ordahari7 said:
Hey, I followed this guide on my Z5P (cant copy the link, search it in google - twigstechtips blogspo sony z5-compact root without losing ta) until the last stage (not included) and everything succeed.
Now I have mm with root, so I tried to install RomAur, I copied the files (kernel and rom) to ex sd but I couldn't got access to TWRP I use adb command and power off the device and press plus/minus button but still without success.
Later I tried to flash with cmd the img file of the TWRP, the process succeed but still I couldn't get access to it.
Another question, I saved my DRM key, can I integrate it with Aur-Kernel-V3.0? cause I couldn't understand how I should do it on modified kernel.
Sorry for my English..
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Do you have the z5 premium or the compact? You follow the guide for compact thats why im asking if you have the z5 premium follow. http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-...ck-root-xperia-z5-premium-sony-stock-t3335974
To get twrp

raven213 said:
Do you have the z5 premium or the compact? You follow the guide for compact thats why im asking if you have the z5 premium follow. http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-...ck-root-xperia-z5-premium-sony-stock-t3335974
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I have z5p, I follow the z5 compact guide but isn't the same? I use the z5p files and I do have a root and unlock bootloader just cant get in to twrp.

ordahari7 said:
I have z5p, I follow the z5 compact guide but isn't the same? I use the z5p files and I do have a root and unlock bootloader just cant get in to twrp.
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When you restard your phone does your led have like an amber color? I think thats the Color lol

raven213 said:
When you restard your phone does your led have like an amber color? I think thats the Color lol
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No I don't have it, If you mean the led that becoming red when there is not battery.

ordahari7 said:
No I don't have it
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Then fastboot the custom kernel and twrp for your phone from the link i send you

raven213 said:
Then fastboot the custom kernel and twrp for your phone from the link i send you
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Thank you I will try.

raven213 said:
Then fastboot the custom kernel and twrp for your phone from the link i send you
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Sorry for annoying you but what about my second question?

ordahari7 said:
Thank you I will try.
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Np
Which z5p do you have?
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ordahari7 said:
Sorry for annoying you but what about my second question?
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Im not sure about the second question sorry

raven213 said:
Np
Which z5p do you have?
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Im not sure about the second question sorry
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I have e6853
My second question is if I can restore the DRM keys in modified rom and kernel (romaur and aur kernel)?

ordahari7 said:
I have e6853
My second question is if I can restore the DRM keys in modified rom and kernel (romaur and aur kernel)?
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If you have the e6853 this is the recovery https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=52183
You have to download
And im not sure about the drm keys i didnt backup mines cuz i was stupid lol

raven213 said:
Np
Which z5p do you have?
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Im not sure about the second question sorry
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Still the same problem, again I followed the guide that you give me and still I cant see any led on starting so I cant boot into recovery..

ordahari7 said:
Still the same problem, again I followed the guide that you give me and still I cant see any led on starting so I cant boot into recovery..
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Did you fastboot the custom kernel for your z5p and then the twrp?
Sent from my E6853 using XDA-Developers mobile app

raven213 said:
Do you have the z5 premium or the compact? You follow the guide for compact thats why im asking if you have the z5 premium follow. http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-...ck-root-xperia-z5-premium-sony-stock-t3335974
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let me help you out as i have spend a few hours trying to solve this issue with my E6853.
1. DL Z5P_AndroPlusKernel_v4a.zip & twrp-2.8.7.0-E6853-20151122_material.img
(if your phone is a dual version,then DL the dual kernel and recovery.Pay attention to the model number,flashing a different one may brick your phone)
2. make sure you have ADB(fastboot) and all the relevant drivers installed(you can google them or find them in xda)
3.extract the kernel and you will get the image file.place them in the same folder as where you installed your adb (aka fastboot)
4. place your phone in fastboot mode.
5. using adb command,flash the kernel img and then the recovery img to your phone.
6.reboot and press vol up to enter into recovery.
i was not able to get twrp 3.02 working so i am using the old 2.8 version.if you can get the lastest one working,let me know how.

frostmore said:
let me help you out as i have spend a few hours trying to solve this issue with my E6853.
1. DL Z5P_AndroPlusKernel_v4a.zip & twrp-2.8.7.0-E6853-20151122_material.img
(if your phone is a dual version,then DL the dual kernel and recovery.Pay attention to the model number,flashing a different one may brick your phone)
2. make sure you have ADB(fastboot) and all the relevant drivers installed(you can google them or find them in xda)
3.extract the kernel and you will get the image file.place them in the same folder as where you installed your adb (aka fastboot)
4. place your phone in fastboot mode.
5. using adb command,flash the kernel img and then the recovery img to your phone.
6.reboot and press vol up to enter into recovery.
i was not able to get twrp 3.02 working so i am using the old 2.8 version.if you can get the lastest one working,let me know how.
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Hey,
Thank you very much for the explanation, but I figured it out and I am running twrp 3.02, I flashing the stock modified kernel [UB] [32.1.A.1.185] [E6833/E6853/E6883] [16-04-2016] by KbaB.BroS using the adb and it's works.
For my second question maybe you can help me, I saved my drm keys(MY TA FILE) and after I flash the stock modified kernel I flash romaur using recovery.
My question is now can I restore the my drm key?

ordahari7 said:
Hey,
Thank you very much for the explanation, but I figured it out and I am running twrp 3.02, I flashing the stock modified kernel [UB] [32.1.A.1.185] [E6833/E6853/E6883] [16-04-2016] by KbaB.BroS using the adb and it's works.
For my second question maybe you can help me, I saved my drm keys(MY TA FILE) and after I flash the stock modified kernel I flash romaur using recovery.
My question is now can I restore the my drm key?
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you can flash your TA keys by following this post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605).
basically you need to "convert" your TA.img to the .ftf file and then flash using flashtool.
e.g: flash_dk ta.img DK.ftf
the author of this program have already stated Flashing this file with flashtool will write your device key to an alternative unit, from where the drmfix library will pick it up. and Nevertheless be prepared for problems if the custom kernel does not match your Android version.
its pretty straightforward. if your kernel is using the same program i mentioned,then the drmfix should be included,therefore u just need to flash your own TA keys using flashtool and you shld be ok.
if memory serves me well, your fido keys shld be showing ok if the drmfix libaries picked up your own devices' TA keys instead of the fix.

frostmore said:
you can flash your TA keys by following this post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605).
basically you need to "convert" your TA.img to the .ftf file and then flash using flashtool.
e.g: flash_dk ta.img DK.ftf
the author of this program have already stated Flashing this file with flashtool will write your device key to an alternative unit, from where the drmfix library will pick it up. and Nevertheless be prepared for problems if the custom kernel does not match your Android version.
its pretty straightforward. if your kernel is using the same program i mentioned,then the drmfix should be included,therefore u just need to flash your own TA keys using flashtool and you shld be ok.
if memory serves me well, your fido keys shld be showing ok if the drmfix libaries picked up your own devices' TA keys instead of the fix.
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Sorry but I didnt understand what I should do in the guide.
How I convert my ta.img to .ftf?" what is the exact command I should run to flash it?
and what is the ido keys that shld be showing ok?

ordahari7 said:
Sorry but I didnt understand what I should do in the guide.
How I convert my ta.img to .ftf?" what is the exact command I should run to flash it?
and what is the ido keys that shld be showing ok?
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the adb (fastboot)command is flash_dk ta.img DK.ftf
(this does not flash anything to your phone while using fastboot,it will convert your ta.img file to .ftf file and you will need to use flashtool to flash it.)
fido keys is part of your TA backup.it will show up if you do a security check.
again, you need to read through the guide and the posts there.

How can i remove root without using Magisk ?

Hi guys,
I rooted my phone using the first method (flashing patched boot on A and B).
The problem is that magisk disappeared from my phone and i was wondering how can i remove root and have the original firmware again.
I am currently on the august patch.

You can check @BubuXP's reply here it might help you out.

Solved?

lb1331 said:
Solved?
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I flashed original boot img but OTA still doesn't apply.
The only solution might be to flash stock rom 9.4.0 (July) using MI flash tool but i'm afraid that It isn't possible to do it

Installed org boot with A/B?
Did u modify system partition? Like build.prop OR something?
If nothing works you must try using MI Flash tool with the stock ROM

lb1331 said:
Installed org boot with A/B?
Did u modify system partition? Like build.prop OR something?
If nothing works you must try using MI Flash tool with the stock ROM
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I flashed original boot img on both partition and the update failed...
Do you think flashing an older version 9.4 causes problems ?
Now i'm running on version 9.6

http://en.miui.com/getrom.php?r=354&m=yes&app=false
http://api.bbs.miui.com/url/MiFlash
You will lose all your data by doing this.
If you want to keep the data tell me

lb1331 said:
http://en.miui.com/getrom.php?r=354&m=yes&app=false
http://api.bbs.miui.com/url/MiFlash
You will lose all your data by doing this.
If you want to keep the data tell me
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I have downloads the files on the computer, now what do i do ?

lb1331 said:
http://en.miui.com/getrom.php?r=354&m=yes&app=false
http://api.bbs.miui.com/url/MiFlash
You will lose all your data by doing this.
If you want to keep the data tell me
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I would like to keep data

Connect the Phone to the pc via USB in the flash tool must say "refresh" once you click refresh must apear your device with de adb/fastboot id. Then click select, choose the folder you've downloadwd, then click flash. Now wait until the flash tool says "flashed".
After that your Phone must have stock ROM ready for OTA. If you want to keep magisk i'll recomend you to follow BubuXp guide to install magisk with proper support for OTA's
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fake__knv said:
You can check @BubuXP's reply here it might help you out.
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If u want to keep data use the guide in the link

lb1331 said:
Connect the Phone to the pc via USB in the flash tool must say "refresh" once you click refresh must apear your device with de adb/fastboot id. Then click select, choose the folder you've downloadwd, then click flash. Now wait until the flash tool says "flashed".
After that your Phone must have stock ROM ready for OTA. If you want to keep magisk i'll recomend you to follow BubuXp guide to install magisk with proper support for OTA's
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If u want to keep data use the guide in the link
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Thank you very much, i will do it tomorrow.
One lady question, i saw that the rom is 9.4 while my device is running 9.6.
Is this a problem ?

There's no problem it will flash everything a leave the device with stock ROM, i recomend you to use the first way, you will lose the data, but I think is better, anyway i think both methods will lock the bootloader, so anyway you will lose the data, make backup and If u need something tell me.
Good luck, LB

lb1331 said:
There's no problem it will flash everything a leave the device with stock ROM, i recomend you to use the first way, you will lose the data, but I think is better, anyway i think both methods will lock the bootloader, so anyway you will lose the data, make backup and If u need something tell me.
Good luck, LB
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Today i flashed system img instead of flashing stock rom and i finally installed OTA. )

=D