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Hello all,
I've got an unbranded international (taiwan) HOX.
Today I was notified that I got an update availabe for my device - finally JB!
So I let it download and install, but when it turns off to install (in CWM) it automatically I've got an error that says
PHP:
"E: unknown volume for path [file path]"
"E: Can't mount [file path]"
"Installation aborted."
So I tried to install the file from the zip manually (in CWM) but I got these errors:
PHP:
"E: failed to verify whole-file signature"
"E: signature verification failed"
"Installation aborted."
Also tried to put it in another folder and install manually, but no luck, and even re-download it. (Delete, let it download the update again and install).
Another friend who's got the same phone as mine (we bought it at the same store) did get to install the update successfully.
Any thoughts? I'll go ahead and say that my phone has CWM and is rooted. my friend's phone is clean in that matter, no modifications.
noodlez04 said:
Hello all,
I've got an unbranded international (taiwan) HOX.
Today I was notified that I got an update availabe for my device - finally JB!
So I let it download and install, but when it turns off to install (in CWM) it automatically I've got an error that says
PHP:
"E: unknown volume for path [file path]"
"E: Can't mount [file path]"
"Installation aborted."
So I tried to install the file from the zip manually (in CWM) but I got these errors:
PHP:
"E: failed to verify whole-file signature"
"E: signature verification failed"
"Installation aborted."
Also tried to put it in another folder and install manually, but no luck, and even re-download it. (Delete, let it download the update again and install).
Another friend who's got the same phone as mine (we bought it at the same store) did get to install the update successfully.
Any thoughts? I'll go ahead and say that my phone has CWM and is rooted. my friend's phone is clean in that matter, no modifications.
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You need to go back to stock in everything to get that update ... It needs stock recovery and locked bootloader ...
chaun1308 said:
You need to go back to stock in everything to get that update ... It needs stock recovery and locked bootloader ...
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Could you please refer me to a guide that will help me do that?
and from my understanding, If I'll go back to stock, and update, I'll have to unlock the bootloader again. Last time I did that I had to delete everything on my phone (I guess this will happen when I revert the root and bootloader unlocking too), so got any good way to backup all the app data and everything I need?
Thanks.
noodlez04 said:
Could you please refer me to a guide that will help me do that?
and from my understanding, If I'll go back to stock, and update, I'll have to unlock the bootloader again. Last time I did that I had to delete everything on my phone (I guess this will happen when I revert the root and bootloader unlocking too), so got any good way to backup all the app data and everything I need?
Thanks.
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Correction . You will have to relock the bootloader again . And since you've rootedd your phone , use Titanium Backup or MyBackup .
This video will guide you to complete stock .
Relocking bootloader is not necessary for OTA updates, but you need stock recovery.
You have to find a stock recovery and then flash it via Fastboot.
Tutorials over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832891
Agree with webpatrick
you only need stock recovery to install OTA updates, just find your original rom(or extract from ruu) and flash it in bootloader fastboot flash recovery path_to_recovery_signed.img
not sure if it requires locking the bootloader or not, after that you can reinstall CWM the way you did before and make a backup.
There are 2 options
1:
Flash the non-rooted stock rom with stock boot.img and stock recovery. Bootloader can stay UNLOCKED.
2:
Flash the right RUU, only LOCKING the bootloader is needed. The ruu will flash the stock recovery and boot.img.
Just to be clear
Verstuurd van mijn HTC One X
Need some clearing up here:
1. Can my phone stay rooted? if not - how do I remove SuperSU? tried to remove it from ES by removing the SU file and the app from system/app but that didn't work. - EDIT: Managed to remove root from my device using HTC Quick Root, though it says I need to install secure boot.img to entirely remove root.
2. I tried to flash a recovery file I found in a guide, but the recovery doesn't really work...when I try to access the recovery I got the error screen (the one with the red triangle and exclamation mark), so can someone refer me to a working recovery? attached my software information.
3. Do I need to relock my bootloader or not?
Thanks alot guys, I'm pretty much of a newbie in this whole business
Okay let me lay it down for you.. Pretty simple.. This process doesn't need you to relock the bootloader. (Even if you had to using the other process you would be adding a couple of minutes more in unlocking bootloader)
method1:
1- First things first get your RUU depending upon the version you are at. I haven't had a look at your picture. but just make sure that your region is correct and that the version you possess is either the same version or higher.
2- You need to flash the recovery as that is what will update the recovery and the ROM. so as mentioned above you can just go into fastboot and then flash recovery using the RUU.
method 2:
just relock te bootloader by going into fastboot and typing "fastboot oem lock".
Once that is done you can just run RUU and it will update everything for you. Once complete just unlock bootloader and then flash CWM.. thats it
zainalabididn.syed said:
Okay let me lay it down for you.. Pretty simple.. This process doesn't need you to relock the bootloader. (Even if you had to using the other process you would be adding a couple of minutes more in unlocking bootloader)
method1:
1- First things first get your RUU depending upon the version you are at. I haven't had a look at your picture. but just make sure that your region is correct and that the version you possess is either the same version or higher.
2- You need to flash the recovery as that is what will update the recovery and the ROM. so as mentioned above you can just go into fastboot and then flash recovery using the RUU.
method 2:
just relock te bootloader by going into fastboot and typing "fastboot oem lock".
Once that is done you can just run RUU and it will update everything for you. Once complete just unlock bootloader and then flash CWM.. thats it
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now I've got a few problems with that:
first of all, my version is 2.18 and there is no RUU for that version for my HTC (which is TWM-TW) yet. and I don't wanna go back to stock ROM, it is the one I have. I just want to set my phone straight so it can get the OTA JB update.
The problem I think I've got now is that my recovery is malfunctioning. I think I don't have the right recovery, since when I try to go into recovery mode I get the red triangle and exclamation mark.
When I tried to install the update, it downloaded it, went into recovery, started doing the process (the green bar was progressing) and then out of the blue - error screen (red triangle and exclamation mark)...
Any ideas?
I always have this problem when i try to update even if i go back to the stock recovery.The problem is that you installed something that modified you'r system (in my case i've installed using CWM the Google Now and some other stuff on it) and now the phone can't update because something is "messed up" in the system.You now have to restore and old backup in CWM,preferably one that doesn't have any mods in it.The recovery is good,otherwise it wouldn't work at all.
jeyml said:
I always have this problem when i try to update even if i go back to the stock recovery.The problem is that you installed something that modified you'r system (in my case i've installed using CWM the Google Now and some other stuff on it) and now the phone can't update because something is "messed up" in the system.You now have to restore and old backup in CWM,preferably one that doesn't have any mods in it.The recovery is good,otherwise it wouldn't work at all.
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Well, I rooted my phone and installed CWM. so I did the unroot (as far as I know) and got the stock recovery, so what else could it be? :S
No,you didn't understand,this is not about the stock recovery.This is about the fact that you probably installed something (using CWM) that rewrited some files in the /system or other folders that this update depend on.Because those folders are modified the update doesn't recognize those apps and can't continue.That is what i am saying.Install the CWM again,search for any nandroid backups that you have on it and install the oldest one.I usualy make a nandroid backup everytime i update my phone because until the next update i keep installing stuff that messes up my ROM and in cases like yours i just apply the backup i've taken and voila,the update works.Also there is one app that messes up you'r system,it is called BusyBox,and if you install that app and want to make an update,the update will fail (red triangle) because of that app.
If you don't have any nandroid backups the only solution is to install the RUU.
jeyml said:
No,you didn't understand,this is not about the stock recovery.This is about the fact that you probably installed something (using CWM) that rewrited some files in the /system or other folders that this update depend on.Because those folders are modified the update doesn't recognize those apps and can't continue.That is what i am saying.Install the CWM again,search for any nandroid backups that you have on it and install the oldest one.I usualy make a nandroid backup everytime i update my phone because until the next update i keep installing stuff that messes up my ROM and in cases like yours i just apply the backup i've taken and voila,the update works.Also there is one app that messes up you'r system,it is called BusyBox,and if you install that app and want to make an update,the update will fail (red triangle) because of that app.
If you don't have any nandroid backups the only solution is to install the RUU.
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Thanks for making it all clear I'll check if I've got a backup from when I formatted my phone (does root affect this process?)
And from what I understand, I can only install RUU that is the same as my phone's version or higher. right now I got 2.18, the TWM-TW version of the phone. know by any chance if there is an RUU for it?
The root should not affect the backup/restore proces as far as i know.Yes,the RUU must be the same as phone version or higher.Honestly i don't know any RUU for that,try searching for the new JB RUU.
EDIT:
Check you'r CID and download one of the stock nandroid backups here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975140
Thanks for the nandroid, It will be my last resort if restoring a clean image won't help
and about the root - I meant if it's supposed to interfere with the update.
Thanks.
So let me get this straight. You don't have the RUU for your version at all?? and what recovery is installed right now???
No problem,if there are any other problems just ask.
@zainalabididn - I made a recovery image when i first rooted the phone (not when I first got it), but it still won't let me update over it - maybe because of the root. the recovery I'm using right now is CWM 5.8.4
@jeyml - I tried to install the nandroid in the link you gave me, but it wouldn't let me flash the hboot on my device, so after flashing the boot and nandroid it just went into loops of trying to start up, getting stuck and rebooting. got any idea why that happens? (notice: I don't have S-off, if that's what causing the problem)
Hey guys!
My Xperia Arc S is kinda new - 1 month old.
I was on Xperia Ultimade HD Rom for a while and wanted to install another rom, so i did via CWM Recovery.
All fine.
I wanted to restart my phone but it got stock in Sony Logo.
Because my bootloader cant be unlocked i rooted with kernel downgrade and CWM is not there after flashing due to the wipe.
So i flashed stock .tft with Flashtool and phone booted again.
Now when I'm trying to flash anything my phone gets always stuck in Sony Logo (even when i try Eagleboy's mode without wiping!).
Anyway: I'd like to install a custom rom.
Does anyone how to fix this?
Bootloader: Locked
Phone: LT18i
Rooted: yes
... and I have the 4.0.1.B.0.587 firmware installed right now.
Thanks in advance!
Phone Flashing problem
That's the only problem with locked bootloader's:crying:When you install some stock custom roms you have to wipe system to do a clean install which by default wipes cwm because it is installed in system for locked bootloader's.So if you have a problem with a install you have to flash another .ftf because you wiped cwm recovery.
When I first had arc I had a locked bootloader and it was a pain if something went wrong while flashinghaving to flash again etc! etc! It just got to stage where I had enough and took the plunge and unlocked the bootloader.:good:
I'm afraid it's one of those things you have to live with unless you unlock your bootloader:crying: ( I know you said you can't )there are quite a few stock roms that work but like I said if anything goes wrong you have to flash .ftf again.Probably a case of just trying each one Jader's rom alway's seemed to boot nice:good:
tallman43 said:
That's the only problem with locked bootloader's:crying:When you install some stock custom roms you have to wipe system to do a clean install which by default wipes cwm because it is installed in system for locked bootloader's.So if you have a problem with a install you have to flash another .ftf because you wiped cwm recovery.
When I first had arc I had a locked bootloader and it was a pain if something went wrong while flashinghaving to flash again etc! etc! It just got to stage where I had enough and took the plunge and unlocked the bootloader.:good:
I'm afraid it's one of those things you have to live with unless you unlock your bootloader:crying: ( I know you said you can't )there are quite a few stock roms that work but like I said if anything goes wrong you have to flash .ftf again.Probably a case of just trying each one Jader's rom alway's seemed to boot nice:good:
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Hi, thanks for your answer
I tried to install 3 different roms till now - i wiped everything.
Then: Boot till sony-logo - I have to flash another tft with flashtool, Root again, and this takes time and is quite annoying.
I came from Samsung Galaxy S there wasn't the problem with the "bootloader" which is really annoying.
So: What should i do now?
I mean my CWM is not persistent and till now no rom worked.
Galaxy3User said:
Hi, thanks for your answer
I tried to install 3 different roms till now - i wiped everything.
Then: Boot till sony-logo - I have to flash another tft with flashtool, Root again, and this takes time and is quite annoying.
I came from Samsung Galaxy S there wasn't the problem with the "bootloader" which is really annoying.
So: What should i do now?
I mean my CWM is not persistent and till now no rom worked.
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Hi totally agree it is frustrating!:crying: When you install some of these custom rom's they use Aroma installer are you unticking the reboot option in aroma installer and rebooting from cwm?Because you need to reboot that way (you seem to be doing everything right )
(1) Boot to cwm
(2) Wipe cache/Data/Advanced Dalvik cache
(3) Mounts & Storage format data/cache/system (NOTHING ELSE!)
(4) Install .zip on Sd card
(5) Choose options Aroma Installer
(6) Untick reboot option
(7) Reboot from cwm
tallman43 said:
Hi totally agree it is frustrating!:crying: When you install some of these custom rom's they use Aroma installer are you unticking the reboot option in aroma installer and rebooting from cwm?Because you need to reboot that way (you seem to be doing everything right )
(1) Boot to cwm
(2) Wipe cache/Data/Advanced Dalvik cache
(3) Mounts & Storage format data/cache/system (NOTHING ELSE!)
(4) Install .zip on Sd card
(5) Choose options Aroma Installer
(6) Untick reboot option
(7) Reboot from cwm
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Yes i know , but thats what i did !
Wiped & formatting these settings and unticking reboot in aroma.
But it still doesn't work
Galaxy3User said:
Yes i know , but thats what i did !
Wiped & formatting these settings and unticking reboot in aroma.
But it still doesn't work
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:crying:Like I said you seem to be doing everything rightHave you tried this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1994135 it's a two part installation but if I remember right this one seemed to install ok:good:
tallman43 said:
:crying:Like I said you seem to be doing everything rightHave you tried this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1994135 it's a two part installation but if I remember right this one seemed to install ok:good:
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Haha i know. Thats why it seems strange for me too. But i need a custom rom and normally i would need a different kernel too.
But thats not possible. Sadly.
So nobody knows what i could change?
Galaxy3User said:
Haha i know. Thats why it seems strange for me too. But i need a custom rom and normally i would need a different kernel too.
But thats not possible. Sadly.
So nobody knows what i could change?
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Only other thing you could try is changing your base firmware/ftf I notice you are using .587 base ftf try changing to another one, although Some of the custom roms recommend that firmware
Maybe someone else as any ideas
Απ: Flashing problem
If you accidentally formatted system then you removed the cwm. Try flashing the official ftf, install x-parts and redo everything without wiping system partition.
The other choice is to unlock your bootloader and you'll never face this problem again. I voided my warranty less a month after taking my phone, I knew that any problem will come up I could fix it myself
Sent from my Xperia Arc
Retrosid said:
If you accidentally formatted system then you removed the cwm. Try flashing the official ftf, install x-parts and redo everything without wiping system partition.
The other choice is to unlock your bootloader and you'll never face this problem again. I voided my warranty less a month after taking my phone, I knew that any problem will come up I could fix it myself
Sent from my Xperia Arc
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Yep sure - but my CWM is gone when i wipe data. And I tried this: I flashed stock .ftf and installed xparts, then flashed a ROM without wipe - but doesn't boot and I cant access CWM again :/
And as I said i can't unlock my bootloader.
.. But the strange thing is just:
I even get bootloop when I install EAGLEBOYYS MOD (!) without WIPING anything! (just the recommended for sure)
That should not happen.
Why can't you unlock bootloader? Doing that would solve most of the problems you are facing. You don't have to downgrade to re root. Flash the stock kernel, install a new recovery then try again.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
If I go in service menu it says: Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No !
If I flash stock .ftf root is gone (?) -- RootChecker says that root is gone too.
Galaxy3User said:
Yep sure - but my CWM is gone when i wipe data. And I tried this: I flashed stock .ftf and installed xparts, then flashed a ROM without wipe - but doesn't boot and I cant access CWM again :/
And as I said i can't unlock my bootloader.
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Galaxy3User said:
If I go in service menu it says: Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No !
If I flash stock .ftf root is gone (?) -- RootChecker says that root is gone too.
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First of all - this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
I advice you to take step by step STRICTLY.
Or you can try to root with the FlashTool but I'm not sure if it will work with locked BL.
After that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955248
And for additional info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955248
TopperBG said:
First of all - this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
I advice you to take step by step STRICTLY.
Or you can try to root with the FlashTool but I'm not sure if it will work with locked BL.
After that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955248
And for additional info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955248
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Thats how i rooted my Arc S!
Thats the only method that is working with locked BL.
And well, i took all the steps mentioned in the second topic you posted..
If you can't get it to work (stuck on Sony logo), then flash this in flash tool and then root again and do it one more time.
It´s ICS and kernel for Arc S but works fine on regular Arc. I use it myself on my Arc.
http://www.mediafire.com/?r0anos8emtx4iiy password is MMAS (If asked for)
Good luck and have fun with your superfast Arc with Ultimate HD™ ROM 2.0.
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And this download link doesnt work :/
Galaxy3User said:
Thats how i rooted my Arc S!
Thats the only method that is working with locked BL.
And well, i took all the steps mentioned in the second topic you posted..
And this download link doesnt work :/
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Here it is:
https://www.box.com/s/yu3dbp760kkyw7osoo41
https://www.box.com/s/9prbhnvkmyrglyoyl20j
TopperBG said:
Here it is:
https://www.box.com/s/yu3dbp760kkyw7osoo41
https://www.box.com/s/9prbhnvkmyrglyoyl20j
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I flashed these files already after i got stuck at SONY logo but doesnt help..
Galaxy3User said:
I flashed these files already after i got stuck at SONY logo but doesnt help..
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What does mean "doesnt help" ?
What are you trying to do and dont work, what is messages, what happens, did you have newest version of FlashTool, did you have installed ADB drivers, what's the error ?
TopperBG said:
What does mean "doesnt help" ?
What are you trying to do and dont work, what is messages, what happens,
did you have newest version of FlashTool, did you have installed ADB drivers,
what's the error ?
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I mean when i flash this .ftf and reroot and install CWM all works fine.
But when I try to flash any ROM and doing all wipes etc. correctly it still gets stuck at SONY logo!
I have newest version of flashtool and ADB drivers installed. In flashtool there is no error.
Galaxy3User said:
I mean when i flash this .ftf and reroot and install CWM all works fine.
But when I try to flash any ROM and doing all wipes etc. correctly it still gets stuck at SONY logo!
I have newest version of flashtool and ADB drivers installed. In flashtool there is no error.
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Which ROM are you trying to flash?
Is that ROM for locked BL ?
Hi Everyone,
I wanted to install custom recovery in my Sony Xperia S L26ii , So rooted it a week ago. It is rooted for sure., I installed titanium backup and backed up everything. Yesterday I did unlock my bootloader so that I can install a custom recovery and custom rom. I followed the procedure of official way of unlocking bootloader by getting the key and unlocked it using fastboot command.
Till This everything works fine.I could boot into my device.
I flashed Twrp recovery adb fastboot. After this I wanted to backup my Stock rom. While I try to perform backup i got an error "unable to mount data" and it was unsucessfull.
I tried to reboot the system and shocked that it is stuck in boot loop now. I am seeing the word "Sony " and again it is rebooting,
I tried whatever I can by browsing internet. It seems I cannot use pc companion since I unlocked bootloader and installed custom recovery.
i tried to download tft file from somewhere and tried to flash through flashtools and got an error "ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors."
Dont know what to do. Any help would be highly appreciated. All I could access is TWRP recovery . currently I powered off the phone.
Please help me in the right direction.
Regards,
Suresh
ssuresh005 said:
Hi Everyone,
I wanted to install custom recovery in my Sony Xperia S L26ii , So rooted it a week ago. It is rooted for sure., I installed titanium backup and backed up everything. Yesterday I did unlock my bootloader so that I can install a custom recovery and custom rom. I followed the procedure of official way of unlocking bootloader by getting the key and unlocked it using fastboot command.
Till This everything works fine.I could boot into my device.
I flashed Twrp recovery adb fastboot. After this I wanted to backup my Stock rom. While I try to perform backup i got an error "unable to mount data" and it was unsucessfull.
I tried to reboot the system and shocked that it is stuck in boot loop now. I am seeing the word "Sony " and again it is rebooting,
I tried whatever I can by browsing internet. It seems I cannot use pc companion since I unlocked bootloader and installed custom recovery.
i tried to download tft file from somewhere and tried to flash through flashtools and got an error "ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors."
Dont know what to do. Any help would be highly appreciated. All I could access is TWRP recovery . currently I powered off the phone.
Please help me in the right direction.
Regards,
Suresh
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It is the "ftf" file, not "tft". Try Flashing the stock ftf file immediately again after You get the error, it will work. You get the error first time.
Mirhawk said:
It is the "ftf" file, not "tft". Try Flashing the stock ftf file immediately again after You get the error, it will work. You get the error first time.
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Thank you bro for replying and correcting me. Yes ftf file. I am downloading stock ftf from XDA forum (thanks for the member) and Will try to flash it (by pressing volume down and connecting usb cable to it) and will let you know.
Im just wondering , yesterday when I saw the phone in bootloop , I paniked and try to perform factory reset couple of times . Though it did not help in anyway. Will it disable usb debugging? If so is there any way we can reenable it from recovery or any other way?
-Suresh
ssuresh005 said:
Thank you bro for replying and correcting me. Yes ftf file. I am downloading stock ftf from XDA forum (thanks for the member) and Will try to flash it (by pressing volume down and connecting usb cable to it) and will let you know.
Im just wondering , yesterday when I saw the phone in bootloop , I paniked and try to perform factory reset couple of times . Though it did not help in anyway. Will it disable usb debugging? If so is there any way we can reenable it from recovery or any other way?
-Suresh
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Nah it won't affect You while flashing the ftf file. You can always flash the ftf file using flashtool by fastboot, no matter what.
Mirhawk said:
Nah it won't affect You while flashing the ftf file. You can always flash the ftf file using flashtool by fastboot, no matter what.
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Bro, You are great. That worked. It did revoked my root and locked bootloader though. But that is fine. I could do root and unlock the bootloader again..
A quick question. It all happened when I flashed TWRP recovery in this phone using this link (http://techglen.com/2014/02/12/install-twrp-custom-recovery-on-xperia-s-lt26i-nozomi/2/). I have already flashed TWRP in another HTC but it never caused this issue.
Is there any issue in installing TWRP in xperia sl ?
Should I use only CWM recovery?
If i can use Twrp , is there any good way/post or steps you recommend.?
Many Thanks again:good:
-Suresh
ssuresh005 said:
Bro, You are great. That worked. It did revoked my root and locked bootloader though. But that is fine. I could do root and unlock the bootloader again..
A quick question. It all happened when I flashed TWRP recovery in this phone using this link (http://techglen.com/2014/02/12/install-twrp-custom-recovery-on-xperia-s-lt26i-nozomi/2/). I have already flashed TWRP in another HTC but it never caused this issue.
Is there any issue in installing TWRP in xperia sl ?
Should I use only CWM recovery?
If i can use Twrp , is there any good way/post or steps you recommend.?
Many Thanks again:good:
-Suresh
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Weird. It should not lock Your bootloader, since locking bootloader has different procedure. Anyways, TWRP works fine with Xperia SL. Even My phone is a SL and I always use twrp. Which version where You using of twrp? Use this version. And flash it using the command by connecting Your phone in fastboot mode:
Code:
fastboot flash boot openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.1-LT26i.img
Mirhawk said:
Weird. It should not lock Your bootloader, since locking bootloader has different procedure. Anyways, TWRP works fine with Xperia SL. Even My phone is a SL and I always use twrp. Which version where You using of twrp? Use this version. And flash it using the command by connecting Your phone in fastboot mode:
Code:
fastboot flash boot openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.1-LT26i.img
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Bro. I flashed this recovery and now after reboot phone is going to recovery only. I manually tried to reboot it to bootloader and it is getting to TWRP recovery only. I tried to flash a Kitkat rom which was in my internal memory as zip file it failed with error " error executing updater binary in zip" did google search on it and got to know to overcome this error I had to be on TWRP 2.8.0.1 but we are already in that code, I dont know why I was still getting that error.
So I used the ftf file again to flash . I followed the forum "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28305266&postcount=3" to get the ftf file. I could see there are ftf for ginger bread and ICS , but I could only flash Ginger bread since I am getting error when I flash ICS ftf. not sure why.
Now having stock Ginger Bread rom rooted and bootloader unlocked.
I am happy that you brought me this far. It Would be great if you could guide me to proceed further to install any custom recovery and any custom rom of Jelly bean and higher. :good:
- Suresh
I also wanted to try something before you come online . so flashed the custom recovery which you have provided and flashed cyanogenmod 9 latest nightly and current status is
Rooted, bootloader unlocked, installed custom recovery(TWRP){with your wonderful assistance} , flashed cyanogenmod 9 nightly(ICS)
All I need now is a jelly bean rom or KITKAT rom (preferable )
ssuresh005 said:
All I need now is a jelly bean rom or KITKAT rom (preferable )
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My Bad, that procedure installs a Kernel, and since it was not compatible with the ROM You were using, it only booted to the twrp. Copy the file to Your internal sdcard and use these following commands on Terminal Emulator app from playstore:
Code:
su
dd if=/sdcard/fotakernel.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
where fotakernel.img is the name of Your .img file.
It was weird that You go that error while flashing a Kitkat ROM. Which ROM were You trying to flash? If You wan to flash a Kitkat ROM, then follow the procedure here, no matter which Android version You are on, no need to do anything else.
Hi all, I hope you can help me with my problem. Today I decided to modify the toggles on my Xperia S, wich is on latest stock Jellybean with DoomKernel, with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072757 but then, too late because I had already flashed the .zip package, I realised that it was for ICS stock. Luckily I have a twrp backup, but when I try to restore it I get stuck (also if the blue bar keeps on going) on "Formatting system using make-ext4fs" and then it turns off automatically, but nothing about a successful restore appears. I know I can flash the stock image using Emma, I did it before, but since I won't access to a strong wi-fi connection till the end of the holidays, I would prefer to avoid that and use my twrp working backup. Thanks in advance to you all.
Best regards
Alessandro
Super98:) said:
Hi all, I hope you can help me with my problem. Today I decided to modify the toggles on my Xperia S, wich is on latest stock Jellybean with DoomKernel, with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072757 but then, too late because I had already flashed the .zip package, I realised that it was for ICS stock. Luckily I have a twrp backup, but when I try to restore it I get stuck (also if the blue bar keeps on going) on "Formatting system using make-ext4fs" and then it turns off automatically, but nothing about a successful restore appears. I know I can flash the stock image using Emma, I did it before, but since I won't access to a strong wi-fi connection till the end of the holidays, I would prefer to avoid that and use my twrp working backup. Thanks in advance to you all.
Best regards
Alessandro
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The mod You used was for Sony Xperia Ion, not Sony Xperia S. So You messed up on many levels. Do following instructions only if You have Sony Xperia S.
It seems Your TWRP has run into some troubles. For it, We need to remove TWRP entirely, from kernel and fotakernel and install it again.
Download the DoomKernel from here. Also download this carbon kernel file. Then connect Your phone in fastboot mode, and run the following command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot DoomKernel.elf
This will remover any TWRP installed, Then without disconnecting Your phone, run the following command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot_carbon_3-11-14.img
. This will install the TWRP on Yor phone and You will be able to restore Your TWRP backup then.
Mirhawk said:
The mod You used was for Sony Xperia Ion, not Sony Xperia S. So You messed up on many levels. Do following instructions only if You have Sony Xperia S.
It seems Your TWRP has run into some troubles. For it, We need to remove TWRP entirely, from kernel and fotakernel and install it again.
Download the DoomKernel from ... Then connect Your phone in fastboot mode, and run the following command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot DoomKernel.elf
This will remover any TWRP installed, Then without disconnecting Your phone, run the following command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot_carbon_3-11-14.img
. This will install the TWRP on Yor phone and You will be able to restore Your TWRP backup then.
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Ok I followed all the steps, now my phone is booting with the sony logo and a purple led, what do I have to do to trigger the recovery?
Thank you very much
EDIT: Don't worry, I understood, now I'm restoring, I hope all will be ok and I will post results ASAP, thank you very much again. After that will I be able to flash again Doomkernel? Since its twrp has some problems, can I update it? Or should I only use cmw?
Super98:) said:
Ok I followed all the steps, now my phone is booting with the sony logo and a purple led, what do I have to do to trigger the recovery?
Thank you very much
EDIT: Don't worry, I understood, now I'm restoring, I hope all will be ok and I will post results ASAP, thank you very much again. After that will I be able to flash again Doomkernel? Since its twrp has some problems, can I update it? Or should I only use cmw?
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All went ok, thank you very much
Super98:) said:
Ok I followed all the steps, now my phone is booting with the sony logo and a purple led, what do I have to do to trigger the recovery?
Thank you very much
EDIT: Don't worry, I understood, now I'm restoring, I hope all will be ok and I will post results ASAP, thank you very much again. After that will I be able to flash again Doomkernel? Since its twrp has some problems, can I update it? Or should I only use cmw?
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Super98:) said:
All went ok, thank you very much
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After You restore Your backup, if You had taken backup with DoomKernel earlier in Your TWRP backup, then Your DoomKernel willbe restored. Yo don't need to flash it again. Use TWRP version 2.8.0.1 only, the further updates do not work on Our phone. If You want got cwm and want TWRP again, follow the procedure here.
Mirhawk said:
After You restore Your backup, if You had taken backup with DoomKernel earlier in Your TWRP backup, then Your DoomKernel willbe restored. Yo don't need to flash it again. Use TWRP version 2.8.0.1 only, the further updates do not work on Our phone. If You want got cwm and want TWRP again, follow the procedure here.
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DoomKernel has already twrp installed, does the procedure you linked update it? Can I use it or do I have to uninstall the twrp inside DoomKernel before?
Thank you very much again.
Super98:) said:
DoomKernel has already twrp installed, does the procedure you linked update it? Can I use it or do I have to uninstall the twrp inside DoomKernel before?
Thank you very much again.
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If You already have a TWRP and it performs normally,then I wouldn't recommend changing it. And if Your TWRP version is 2.8.0.1, the You have the latest TWRP. Btw, which DoomKernel are You using? DoomKernel usually has cwm.
I have got v6 doomkernel for xperia s, it carries both cmw and twrp, but the latter didn't work when I tried to restore a backup, do you remember? So I was wondering if I should update it...
Thanks again
Super98:) said:
I have got v6 doomkernel for xperia s, it carries both cmw and twrp, but the latter didn't work when I tried to restore a backup, do you remember? So I was wondering if I should update it...
Thanks again
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Ah yes, forgot that it has TWRP too. You can try updating by the method I mentioned earlier, but do keep the DoomKernel and backup in handy if anything goes wrong. Also, You will loose CWM by updating TWRP.
Q&A for [RECOVERY][nozomi] TWRP 2.8.5.0 touch recovery [2015-02-12]
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locked bootloader
m1st3r1 said:
for cwm, there is cwm (and twrp also) for locked bootloader, but it cant flash any kernel (due to locked bootloader). in summary you stuck with stock kernel (that can only be flashed with flashtool or similar tools (if any ) with locked bootloader.
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Sorry, I'm a bit beginner...
Does this mean that
1. if I use the procedure on page http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/144 in section Download - Stock Kernel:
2. then I can install any ROMs? For example this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-s/s-development/rom-naosprom-xperia-s-t2958516
?
Mickey8881 said:
Sorry, I'm a bit beginner...
Does this mean that
1. if I use the procedure on page http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/144 in section Download - Stock Kernel:
2. then I can install any ROMs? For example this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-s/s-development/rom-naosprom-xperia-s-t2958516
?
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Flashing TWRP would require unlocked bootloader. First unlock Your bootloader, then follow the procedure from here.
From Your other post, it turns out You cannot unlock bootloader, so You can flash only sock based ROM's which work on Stock kernel.
Why is there no version 2.8.6.0 for Xperia S?
Hello guys,
I'm just download and install TWRP manager from google play and i'm trying to install the recovery. I'm choosing device name as LT26i but no recovery file is detected.
If i choose device name as "nozomi" i can find everything but my original device name is LT26i.
What to do? Are you suggest to try with nozomi and install the recovery?
Captainlag said:
Hello guys,
I'm just download and install TWRP manager from google play and i'm trying to install the recovery. I'm choosing device name as LT26i but no recovery file is detected.
If i choose device name as "nozomi" i can find everything but my original device name is LT26i.
What to do? Are you suggest to try with nozomi and install the recovery?
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Nozomi is the code name for LT26i/LT26ii, so You can use it with no problems.
Unable to recovery
I can't flash any recovery file !!!
While I'm trying to install it returns this:
Something is wrong
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Flashing recovery was
unsuccessful.Either you already
have this recovery installed or
another error has occured.Would
you like to attempt rebooting to
recovery now?
NO YES
Captainlag said:
I can't flash any recovery file !!!
While I'm trying to install it returns this:
Something is wrong
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Flashing recovery was
unsuccessful.Either you already
have this recovery installed or
another error has occured.Would
you like to attempt rebooting to
recovery now?
NO YES
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Which method are You following? Try the method from here.
Thank you for your help Mirhawk, but it doesn't work
Captainlag said:
Thank you for your help Mirhawk, but it doesn't work
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What error are You getting?
Mirhawk said:
What error are You getting?
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There is no error but I'm trying to reboot in recovery mode and it's immpossible
Captainlag said:
There is no error but I'm trying to reboot in recovery mode and it's immpossible
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Hope You are pressing volume up button 2-3 times when Sony appears while booting the phone. Also, what ROM are You on?
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Hope You are pressing volume up button 2-3 times when Sony appears while booting the phone. Also, what ROM are You on?
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Of course I'm pressing volume up button 2-3 times ....
My phone is on 6.2.B.1.96 stock with unlocked bootloader
Captainlag said:
Of course I'm pressing volume up button 2-3 times ....
My phone is on 6.2.B.1.96 stock with unlocked bootloader
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I just wanted to clarify the first point since I have come across some people who didn't follow correct procedure. Glad You are doing it properly.
Ah yes, that is the problem. This method doesn't work on stock firmwares. Use the method from here to get recovery.
Mirhawk said:
I just wanted to clarify the first point since I have come across some people who didn't follow correct procedure. Glad You are doing it properly.
Ah yes, that is the problem. This method doesn't work on stock firmwares. Use the method from here to get recovery.
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I suppose that i have to follow "method 2", right?
And what to do with the .zip file?
Captainlag said:
I suppose that i have to follow "method 2", right?
And what to do with the .zip file?
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Method 1. You need recovery for method 2. If You have unlocked bootloader, You can simply flash the DoomKernel too. You can find it here. Use the blue "Download Now" button, and the file has .elf extension. You can flash it via flashtool, it consists of CWM and TWRP and works with stock ROM.
@Mirhawk: Many many thanks !!! :victory:
Finally , I have recovery with Doomkernel.
Thanks a lot and keep moding
I think I messed up my S
Hi
Trying to root my S and install nAOSProm I followed the instructions in the main thread. I successfully unlocked the bootloader and got the device rooted (SuperSU installed and updated in play store), but when attempting to use the TWRP manager to install TWRP I just got an error message that it wasn't successful. I then did this as I read earlier in this thread: fastboot flash boot 2.8.4.1.img. When I started the phone, it immediately boots into the TWRP but I can't get anywhere from there. Impossible to continue to the OS. When I connect it to the computer I just get an exclamation point in the device manager and I can't seem to find the correct drivers (I've installed the FlashTool Xperia Driver Pack). The phone worked perfectly in windows in both normal mode and fastboot previously. Since the phone doesn't have an external memory card, and since I can't transfer any files to it from Windows, I'm stuck in TWRP.
Is it bricked or can I get out of here?
nielsen81 said:
Hi
Trying to root my S and install nAOSProm I followed the instructions in the main thread. I successfully unlocked the bootloader and got the device rooted (SuperSU installed and updated in play store), but when attempting to use the TWRP manager to install TWRP I just got an error message that it wasn't successful. I then did this as I read earlier in this thread: fastboot flash boot 2.8.4.1.img. When I started the phone, it immediately boots into the TWRP but I can't get anywhere from there. Impossible to continue to the OS. When I connect it to the computer I just get an exclamation point in the device manager and I can't seem to find the correct drivers (I've installed the FlashTool Xperia Driver Pack). The phone worked perfectly in windows in both normal mode and fastboot previously. Since the phone doesn't have an external memory card, and since I can't transfer any files to it from Windows, I'm stuck in TWRP.
Is it bricked or can I get out of here?
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Flash stock firmware ftf using flash mode in flashtool and then follow the instructions from here.
Or else:
Boot Your phone into recovery. Connect it to PC. Right click on the device in Device Manager, select update drivers, "browse my computer", then "let me pick from list" then select the driver similar to "Sony a0109 ADB drivers" (number may vary). Then You will be able connect to phone via adb. Then use following command to push the ROM and gapps to the phone internal memory:
Code:
adb push ROM.zip /sdcard/
adb push gapps.zip /sdcard/
This will copy the the ROM and gapps to phone which You can flash via recovery easily then.
worked perfectly! thanks for your time and help, much appreciated!