Hi guys,
I need help on how to choose and flash the best custom rom that will be best for my Xperia z 4.4.4 kitkat without encountering any future problems. I'm rooted but my bootloader is locked..
Unlock Bootloader First
Hey ,
I suggest you to unlock your bootloader first by using sony Flashtool . This is a great Software , it automates everything , all you have to do is download the flashtool and connect your phone in flashmode and unlock your bootloader in just 1 click.
Then, Install CWM recovery , Search XDA for CWM for your phone i am sure you"ll find it and then flash that .img file
Then , copy your desired custom ROM into yuor internal/sdcard and flash using CWM
Flashtool: http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
search for your phone in the supported devices if it is one of the supported device then flash using this software or else download this
Flashtool by Androxyde : http://www.xperiafirmware.com/compo...2-uncategorised/30-androxyde-xperia-flashtool
Custom Roms (STABLE) : https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=yuga&type=stable
Other Custom ROms : http://www.idroidspace.com/best-custom-roms-for-sony-xperia-z/
That's it!!! good day
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i have new arc s
LT18i
4.0.2.A.0.62
GB 2.3.4
I will unlock bootloader with official sony bootloader unlock web site after that the device will be blank plz tell me where to start ???
after searching in xda i figure out that i must flash new kernel and i found pretty custom kernels and rom SO i must install CWM to flash the kernel and the rom
how i install CWM if my device is blank
barakaz said:
i have new arc s
LT18i
4.0.2.A.0.62
GB 2.3.4
I will unlock bootloader with official sony bootloader unlock web site after that the device will be blank plz tell me where to start ???
after searching in xda i figure out that i must flash new kernel and i found pretty custom kernels and rom SO i must install CWM to flash the kernel and the rom
how i install CWM if my device is blank
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what device blank means what..??
CWM is for flashing ROMs. You don't install it, once you've unlocked your bootloader and downloaded your sdk's etc, set up fastboot on your PC to boot custom kernels which contain cwm.
Your phone won't be blank, just user data(not sdcard)will be wiped. Follow the instructions on the SE site, or here.
sinkster said:
CWM is for flashing ROMs. You don't install it, once you've unlocked your bootloader and downloaded your sdk's etc, set up fastboot on your PC to boot custom kernels which contain cwm.
Your phone won't be blank, just user data(not sdcard)will be wiped. Follow the instructions on the SE site, or here.
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thank you
you completed the missing part
How to install latest Recovery?
Hi guys. I have just one simply question. I just unlock my bootloader at my ARC S with installed latest Android 4.0.3 4.1.A.0.562. My question is:
How can I install CWM Recovery on it?? I'm asking because all of these tips were written for Android in version 2.3 and I don't want to brick my phone during using wrong guide.
If it's not a problem redirect me to proper Guide and tools.
Thanks
Like I mentioned, CWM isn't installed, as such. No matter what version of android you're running, if you've unlocked the bootloader then, using fastboot, you can boot a kernel that contains CWM.
okay i just got my xperia arc s last few days and its perfomance wasnt really good sometimes laggy im on ics 4.0.4 build number 4.1.B.0.587 okay, now i wanna install a cyanogen mod based custom rom i dont know how to.. whats with the fast boot or bootloader.. help me anyone
If you want to install custom rom, you have to unlock bootloader and root the mobile.
Unlocking bootloader will void the warranty.
Steps to be followed to install custom ROM.
Warning - It clears all the user data (msgs, contacts, etc.,). Please take backup.
1. Unlock Bootlaoder.
2. Root mobile.
3. Download fastboot and flashtool and install flashtool.
4. Install requires baseband using flashtool.
5. Download cyanogen mod.
6. Flash the kernel using fastboot.
7. Flash the ROM using CWM.
If anything goes wrong you should download the Generic ROM (.ftf) and flash the ROM using flashtool.
Search in this ROM for each step. Then you will get all the details.
Hit "Thanks" if anyone helped you. :good:
Xperia Arc LT15i
Rooted/Bootloader Unlocked
JellyBean - FXP137/CM10
hi, farely new to sony ..i am currently rooted/stock rom
ive had experience with htc before so just have a couple of doubts
i am about to unlock my bootloader install cwm etc
now, if i am on unlocked bootloader and cwm obv i cant install an official update via PCC but can i if i have UB and stock recovery
and if that is not possible then does relocking do the trick ?
one last one ..
flashing sony ftf file for my specific model regardless of the custom rom/kernel/recovery i am on works ?
thanks in advance
demonicjas said:
hi, farely new to sony ..i am currently rooted/stock rom
ive had experience with htc before so just have a couple of doubts
i am about to unlock my bootloader install cwm etc
now, if i am on unlocked bootloader and cwm obv i cant install an official update via PCC but can i if i have UB and stock recovery
and if that is not possible then does relocking do the trick ?
one last one ..
flashing sony ftf file for my specific model regardless of the custom rom/kernel/recovery i am on works ?
thanks in advance
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for the official update via pcc question it will inform you there is and update but you will not be able to install the official firmware through pcc even if UB and stock you can only update flashtool ftf file or with cwm flashable zip
yes you can relock your bootloader with flashtool to update the official way.
yes it will work especially if you are stuck in bootloop or brick as long as you can boot into flash or fastboot it
sirsmokey said:
for the official update via pcc question it will inform you there is and update but you will not be able to install the official firmware through pcc even if UB and stock you can only update flashtool ftf file or with cwm flashable zip
yes you can relock your bootloader with flashtool to update the official way.
yes it will work especially if you are stuck in bootloop or brick as long as you can boot into flash or fastboot it
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thanks for clearing my doubt
Dear All
I have a problem with my Xperia Play that I have tried to search all over xda and the internet, but somehow cannot find a solution. I am a newbie but have done very basic stuff with a few Xperia phones before - rooting, unlocking bootloader, installing CWM, and installing a custom rom or an official rom that is not yet released in my country. I have never encountered any out of the ordinary situations and usually just followed tutorials and got my way around until now. Your help will be greatly appreciated with this slightly complex (for me) case!
I have a Xperia Play r800a that had Android 2.3.3 which was purchased in USA through AT&T and officially unlocked after obtaining the code from the AT&T support team. When I moved to India however, the phone did not get a signal all the time. I'm no expert, but somehow, I managed to root it, unlock the bootloader, and flash an official Sony Ericsson stock R800i 2.3.4 firmware on it - build 4.0.2.A.62. All was well.
Now, I would like to flash CyanogenMod 9 on it which wasn't available at the earlier time for Xperia Play phones. First step I thought would be to root the phone, but since it is .62 build, I have tried various methods but just cannot get it to happen! I did unlock the bootloader anyway using fastboot and the instructions on the Sony website (however I think the bootloader was already unlocked so nothing changed). Now I don't know whether to treat my phone as a r800a or r800i, and have run out of ideas for how to root it to install CWM recovery to be able to flash the cyanogenmod 9 firmware on it, or if there is any other way that I can do this.
When I search on xda or on google, I find situations that are close to mine but am not sure if I can follow the same methods or partially follow steps from 2-3 different tutorials, because of the r800a/i confusion...
I know this sounds very noob but please help! Thank you!!
Incase it helps my phone shows the following info -
Model number: R800i
Android version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: 8x55A-AAABQMAZM-23028D-64
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9-perf
[email protected] #1
Build number: 4.0.2.A.0.62
Just flash a custom kernel...flash superuser...then u are rooted..
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
For rooting .62 firmware use eroot
But that is only for rooting stock firmware and have nothing to do with flashing CM.
To be able to flash CM, you need to flash kernel that is compatible with CM and have recovery in it. On xperia models, kernel and recovery is on same partition, so nowdays when we say "custom kernel" it means custom kernel + recovery.
Now, since you have unlocked bootloader, there is no problem for you to flash custom kernel.
Just download flashtool, install drivers for fastboot and flash mode from flashtool folder and start flashtool
For flashing kernel, all you have to do is choose fastboot mode (power off, hold search button and connect phone to pc) in flashtool (lighting icon), choose kernel (img) file from pc and it will be flashed
Some r800a model don't have fastboot mode after unlocking bootloader but you can still flash custom kernel in flash mode (power of phone, hold back button and connect to pc), choose flash mode from flashtool and select kernel in ftf format
Done! Now unplug phone, start and when it vibrate keep pressing volume up/down/back button (button is specific to each kernel - read in kernel thread which one)
Best place to start searching (CM) roms and kernels is at Xperia Play Index - ROM'S, FIRMWARE, KERNEL'S, GUIDE'S, THEMES, MOD'S
and if you are having trouble with fastboot mode, kernels in ftf format can be found at [Depository]FTF Kernels
Also, check Cyanlabs ROM Kitchen & Windows Helper Application thread, maybe that one is best for you (it doesn't use flashtool, and have automated process of flashing kernels/roms)
Wow...didn't know that was all I had to do...thank you decualion77, and thanks Bakisha for the steps!
Also, I will check out Cyanlabs it looks pretty cool
You have both solved my problem that I just couldn't figure out, thanks again!
Hi,
I'm new to rooting and flashing custom ROMs, so any help will be greatly appreciated
I'm using an orange xperia lt15i, that I've decided to root and on which I want to run CyanogenMod 9.1
Here's what I've come up with :
flashing a generic ftf to debrand my phone, in orded to unlock the bootloader
install recovery
unlock boot loader
flash CM
The catch is, flashtool (0.9.16.1) can't read any of the ftf files I put in the firmware directory..any idea ?
Did I get the steps in the right order, is there any way to achieve this at all ?
Thanks
Deathtiny said:
Hi,
I'm new to rooting and flashing custom ROMs, so any help will be greatly appreciated
I'm using an orange xperia lt15i, that I've decided to root and on which I want to run CyanogenMod 9.1
Here's what I've come up with :
flashing a generic ftf to debrand my phone, in orded to unlock the bootloader
install recovery
unlock boot loader
flash CM
The catch is, flashtool (0.9.16.1) can't read any of the ftf files I put in the firmware directory..any idea ?
Did I get the steps in the right order, is there any way to achieve this at all ?
Thanks
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maybe file is wrong download here a new one. this works 100% LINK
also use normal flashtool not 64bit.
install drives from flastool install dir/drivers for your phone
install android sdk (just leave all like it is & press install)
now to the process:
flashing a generic ftf to debrand my phone, in orded to unlock the bootloader i dont think this is need. on sony bl unlock site theres mentioned how to get in service menu & look if bootloader unlock allowed: yes or no. if yes just proceed. any way, CM requires flashng stock ics ftf b4 so do it after unlock...
install recovery no need if you flash CM's kernel later it was recovery built in (all custom)
unlock boot loader
flash cm kernel via fastboot
flash CM dont forget gapps! (google apps)
bejunk said:
maybe file is wrong download here a new one. this works 100%
also use normal flashtool not 64bit.
install drives from flastool install dir/drivers for your phone
install android sdk (just leave all like it is & press install)
now to the process:
flashing a generic ftf to debrand my phone, in orded to unlock the bootloader i dont think this is need. on sony bl unlock site theres mentioned how to get in service menu & look if bootloader unlock allowed: yes or no. if yes just proceed. any way, CM requires flashng stock ics ftf b4 so do it after unlock...
install recovery no need if you flash CM's kernel later it was recovery built in (all custom)
unlock boot loader
flash cm kernel via fastboot
flash CM dont forget gapps! (google apps)
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Ok so I rechecked service info and status says no, eventhough I remenbered differently and got an unlocking code from sony..
Anyway, guess the best I can do is now limited to rooting...
Thanks
Deathtiny said:
Ok so I rechecked service info and status says no, eventhough I remenbered differently and got an unlocking code from sony..
Anyway, guess the best I can do is now limited to rooting...
Thanks
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there are several methods of unlocking the bootloader such as testpoint...but its not that easy for newbe...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737846
look at this maybe it helps