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Steps to take Stock -> Flashed firmware

I am kinda new to rooting and flashing so i am in need of some assistance.
My goal is to flash a new firmware on my xperia s and have it rooted.
I am not quite sure which steps i need to take in which order to do that. I would be very greatfull if someone could tell me the steps i have to take.
I will look for the guides here but i need to know what when to do.
I can unlock my bootloader, and i'm running a .55 version.

schpongo said:
I am kinda new to rooting and flashing so i am in need of some assistance.
My goal is to flash a new firmware on my xperia s and have it rooted.
I am not quite sure which steps i need to take in which order to do that. I would be very greatfull if someone could tell me the steps i have to take.
I will look for the guides here but i need to know what when to do.
I can unlock my bootloader, and i'm running a .55 version.
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First of all don't panic!
Grab any .55 firmware and install it with FlashTool, when installation is finished don't turn on the phone, disconnect it and hold Volume UP button so it boots in Fastboot mode, then in FlashTool click FLASH then select fastboot and press Flash Kernel > flash this one (Download) When it's over just turn on your device as normal and you will have .55 with Root & Recovery. Good Luck
BEFORE INSTALLING KERNEL UNRAR THE PACKAGE YOU NEED ONLY .elf File.
Just Select elite.elf when choosing kernel to flash.
Attached KERNEL is by RaymanFX.

Thank your for the quick answer.
Do i first need to unlock my bootloarder?
Which firmwares can i install with that kernel?

schpongo said:
Thank your for the quick answer.
Do i first need to unlock my bootloarder?
Which firmwares can i install with that kernel?
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Hello @schpongo,
I'd Certainly Help You Out.
First of AlL, What You Need Is
1. Unlocked Bootloader - http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
2. Rooted Device - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133063
3. Installing CWM Recovery. I prefer RecoverX - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773227
And As My Friend In Above Post Said. Do Not Panic. It Takes Patience. And lots of waiting time.
Till one process is complete do not try to unplug or close anything. Its easy when you do things very calmly.
Ok Now for Available ROMS - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1950706
If you require suggestions regarding flashing roms I'd advice you to start with TEAM FXP ROMS - Cyanogen Mod 10
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780338
Youtube Video Link How To - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O52IeX93Jek
Dont Forget To Press Thanks Button!

Thanks great answer I'l try my luck tomorrow.
It's late here and i want to be sure i don't make any mistakes in the process.
Again thank your for the fast and helpful answers.

schpongo said:
Thanks great answer I'l try my luck tomorrow.
It's late here and i want to be sure i don't make any mistakes in the process.
Again thank your for the fast and helpful answers.
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You are welcome! Please Go Through The Articles Carefully. It really Helps!!

I have completed steps 1 to 3 and would like to know how i would go about installing a new firmware.

schpongo said:
I have completed steps 1 to 3 and would like to know how i would go about installing a new firmware.
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Once You Have Done All The Three Steps.
Load The Firmware (Zip file) and Google Apps.
And Boot into Recovery ( Done by Pressing The Volume Up Button on Phone Switch on)
This Video Link Will Help You For Any Further Questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O52IeX93Jek

Thank you again for being so patient with me!

schpongo said:
Thank you again for being so patient with me!
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Have Fun Flashing! Take Care!

I followed the steps and i was kinda successful but only kind of.
It gets stuck when it comes to the cyanogen boot screen.
What do i do now i did a backup before using cwm but if i try to restore it says " Error while flashing boot image!".

Help
I need somebody
Help
not just anybody
Help
I Solved the Problem partly by using the flash tool to get back the stock os.

You can use the Flash tool to flash the boot.img file in the phone. It's really simple then manually doing it. I am on phone so can not provide you the link. Please use the search button on how to flash boot. Img using flash tool. Looping in boot is because the boot.img was not flashed properly. Use the flash tool to do it. I too had the same problem when I first flashed but soon found out the problem. Reply back if everything works..
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium

dwarkesh2492 said:
You can use the Flash tool to flash the boot.img file in the phone. It's really simple then manually doing it. I am on phone so can not provide you the link. Please use the search button on how to flash boot. Img using flash tool. Looping in boot is because the boot.img was not flashed properly. Use the flash tool to do it. I too had the same problem when I first flashed but soon found out the problem. Reply back if everything works..
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
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Thx for all the help I'm not quite sure what did the trick but I'm now running cm10

schpongo said:
Thx for all the help I'm not quite sure what did the trick but I'm now running cm10
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CM 10 is a really good Rom with Stable recovery.
You can even download other ROMS of Build NOZOMI - (Code Name For Xperia S) eg Slim Bean build 5 Nozomi JB 4.2.2
And directly flash it from CWM recovery.

dwarkesh2492 said:
CM 10 is a really good Rom with Stable recovery.
You can even download other ROMS of Build NOZOMI - (Code Name For Xperia S) eg Slim Bean build 5 Nozomi JB 4.2.2
And directly flash it from CWM recovery.
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Will i lose apps and settings?

schpongo said:
Will i lose apps and settings?
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Yes, Unfortunately For This Purpose There is A Need for a little knowledge of Titanium Back Up.
It Will Bring All Your Settings Messages And Apps Back Without Any Modifications. Or loosing it.
The Reason : Every Time You Flash A New Rom
You Always ,
1 Whip Cache Partition
2 Cache /data /sysytem
3 Dalvik Cache
This Removes All The Apps.

new rom , how to root for galaxy tab 3 t210R

Hi guys
Today i buy a galaxy tab 3 sm-T210R
1 - how to root it?
2 - the stock firmware is 4.1.2 , what is the latest stock firmware for it?pls give me a link.
3 - does this device support simcard?
4 - one of my friend told me that it is locked.what that it means?how to know that it is lock or unlock?how to unlock it?
Thanks

muiacir said:
Hi guys
Today i buy a galaxy tab 3 sm-T210R
1 - how to root it?
2 - the stock firmware is 4.1.2 , what is the latest stock firmware for it?pls give me a link.
3 - does this device support simcard?
4 - one of my friend told me that it is locked.what that it means?how to know that it is lock or unlock?how to unlock it?
Thanks
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1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2437219
2. You have the latest firmware - http://www.samsungis.com/Firmwares/SM-T210R.html.
3. No, the device does not support a simcard.
4. The device is WiFi only and is not locked. Phones in the US are locked to specific carriers. To unlock the phone means to allow the phone to work on any carrier.

Brian D said:
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2437219
2. You have the latest firmware - http://www.samsungis.com/Firmwares/SM-T210R.html.
3. No, the device does not support a simcard.
4. The device is WiFi only and is not locked. Phones in the US are locked to specific carriers. To unlock the phone means to allow the phone to work on any carrier.
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The topic for tw recovery and another topic for cwm recovery did not work and i still have the stock recovery.
Is there another way to root the device with no installung the pre-rooted firmware? I want the stock firmware

muiacir said:
The topic for tw recovery and another topic for cwm recovery did not work and i still have the stock recovery.
Is there another way to root the device with no installung the pre-rooted firmware? I want the stock firmware
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The recovery and root works, you must unchecked the auto reboot by odin, after flashing boot manuly with the 3 combo keys into the revovery andflash the xxxroot.zip.

muiacir said:
The topic for tw recovery and another topic for cwm recovery did not work and i still have the stock recovery.
Is there another way to root the device with no installung the pre-rooted firmware? I want the stock firmware
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All of my posted recoveries work fine. You didn't follow the directions close enough. Make sure you flash the universal root.zip once you get the recovery working. If not, it will re-install the stock recovery automatically.

Please explain how you are trying to add TWRP or CWM to your device. Do not leave out any details. This what we can see if you are missing a step. It should be a very simple process if the steps are followed correctly (as mentioned above). So please explain how you are doing it and what tools you are using.
Thanks

Brian D said:
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2437219
2. You have the latest firmware - http://www.samsungis.com/Firmwares/SM-T210R.html.
3. No, the device does not support a simcard.
4. The device is WiFi only and is not locked. Phones in the US are locked to specific carriers. To unlock the phone means to allow the phone to work on any carrier.
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gr8nole said:
All of my posted recoveries work fine. You didn't follow the directions close enough. Make sure you flash the universal root.zip once you get the recovery working. If not, it will re-install the stock recovery automatically.
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Brian D said:
Please explain how you are trying to add TWRP or CWM to your device. Do not leave out any details. This what we can see if you are missing a step. It should be a very simple process if the steps are followed correctly (as mentioned above). So please explain how you are doing it and what tools you are using.
Thanks
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Thanks guys
1 - i go into download mode
2 - i open the odin v3.07(in win 8 that all the usb drivers were installed)
3 - then i connect the device to the computer via cable
4 - in the odin , the device added succesfully.
5 - i add the .tar file into pda and then uncheck the auto-reboot and f-partition
6 - i press start and it succesfully insralled(the odein said res ok and a green color upright said pass)
7 - i fo not go to the os , i directlly pres home and lower volme and power and directlly go to the recovery but still the recovery is stock recovery

muiacir said:
Thanks guys
1 - i go into download mode
2 - i open the odin v3.07(in win 8 that all the usb drivers were installed)
3 - then i connect the device to the computer via cable
4 - in the odin , the device added succesfully.
5 - i add the .tar file into pda and then uncheck the auto-reboot and f-partition
6 - i press start and it succesfully insralled(the odein said res ok and a green color upright said pass)
7 - i fo not go to the os , i directlly pres home and lower volme and power and directlly go to the recovery but still the recovery is stock recovery
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I think step 7 is where you might be going wrong. Again, I THINK, I could be mistaken. But I would say start the tablet in normal mode before attempting to go into recovery. After the tablet starts, go ahead and shut it down. Then try and go into recovery mode.
Also, did you start Odin as an administrator? It sounds like you are OK in that regard as you got it going and loading. But if you are still having problems then try executing Odin as administrator.
Which .tar file are you loading? Is it one of the recovery files such as TWRP or CWM?
The only other thing might be the version of recovery you are trying to load. Make sure it works with your tab and firmware. I am sure you have already checked that, but just in case you forgot.

Brian D said:
I think step 7 is where you might be going wrong. Again, I THINK, I could be mistaken. But I would say start the tablet in normal mode before attempting to go into recovery. After the tablet starts, go ahead and shut it down. Then try and go into recovery mode.
Also, did you start Odin as an administrator? It sounds like you are OK in that regard as you got it going and loading. But if you are still having problems then try executing Odin as administrator.
Which .tar file are you loading? Is it one of the recovery files such as TWRP or CWM?
The only other thing might be the version of recovery you are trying to load. Make sure it works with your tab and firmware. I am sure you have already checked that, but just in case you forgot.
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Ok i will test that(going to recovery after going to os)
What version should i use? I tested both of the tw and cwm

muiacir said:
Ok i will test that(going to recovery after going to os)
What version should i use? I tested both of the tw and cwm
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In your number 7, you should be holding volume up to get into recovery. When you see the Tab 3 logo, release the power button but continue holding home and volume up until you get into recovery.
Sent from my SCH-I605

gr8nole said:
In your number 7, you should be holding volume up to get into recovery. When you see the Tab 3 logo, release the power button but continue holding home and volume up until you get into recovery.
Sent from my SCH-I605
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My fault ..... i mean volume up but still stock recovery

muiacir said:
My fault ..... i mean volume up but still stock recovery
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I'm not sure wath you are doing wrong.
Here are a link to a vid from Tomsgt , " How to install TWRP and root", when you are following the step you can root you Tab.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=BDShwBHRjUE

[Q] Unlocking bootloader

Hi everyone, I have an Xperia Acro S and recently I wanted to unlock my bootloader to get acces installing custom ROMs, now I've a question about unlocking the bootloader, I have read/seen many tutorials/videos where explain the official way to unlock the bootloader, in all of them say that I need to provide the IMEI to the Sony web, so I can get an unlock code; the IMEI has 15 digits, but I've seen only first 14 digits it's needed, today I used the entire 15 digits, got an unlocked code, but I don't know if I'm in the right way, or I need to ask for another code using just the first 14 digits.
I hope anyone could help me.
Thanks in advance.

Strik3_rAm said:
Hi everyone, I have an Xperia Acro S and recently I wanted to unlock my bootloader to get acces installing custom ROMs, now I've a question about unlocking the bootloader, I have read/seen many tutorials/videos where explain the official way to unlock the bootloader, in all of them say that I need to provide the IMEI to the Sony web, so I can get an unlock code; the IMEI has 15 digits, but I've seen only first 14 digits it's needed, today I used the entire 15 digits, got an unlocked code, but I don't know if I'm in the right way, or I need to ask for another code using just the first 14 digits.
I hope anyone could help me.
Thanks in advance.
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Nah You are doing right, only first 14 digits are shown online since it is not safe to publish own imei on internet. Since You received an unlock code, it is safe to assume that You are going the correct way.

Mirhawk said:
Nah You are doing right, only first 14 digits are shown online since it is not safe to publish own imei on internet. Since You received an unlock code, it is safe to assume that You are going the correct way.
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So, you're telling me that It's ok I provided the entire 15 digits to the web, and got an unlock code, so I can continue the procedure and unlock my bootloader? This just scare me, because I don't want to make unusable my device. Thanks for your reply.

Strik3_rAm said:
So, you're telling me that It's ok I provided the entire 15 digits to the web, and got an unlock code, so I can continue the procedure and unlock my bootloader? This just scare me, because I don't want to make unusable my device. Thanks for your reply.
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Yes, as long as You provide it on the Sony website, it is safe to do the procedure. And don't worry, it won't make Your device un usable.

Mirhawk said:
Yes, as long as You provide it on the Sony website, it is safe to do the procedure. And don't worry, it won't make Your device un usable.
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Sir, can you please help me with this... I wanted to get this ROM for my Xperia Acro S http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2790532, I just don't want to make it wrong, the instrucctions in the thread shows a Samsung S2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDQ_ER0mU9Y, can I use the same instructions and flash it to my Acro S? I already have unlocked my bootloader, and I'm on 4.1.2 - 6.2.B.1.96, and CMW-based Recovery v6.0.3.0.
Thanks for the reply.

Strik3_rAm said:
Sir, can you please help me with this... I wanted to get this ROM for my Xperia Acro S http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2790532, I just don't want to make it wrong, the instrucctions in the thread shows a Samsung S2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDQ_ER0mU9Y, can I use the same instructions and flash it to my Acro S? I already have unlocked my bootloader, and I'm on 4.1.2 - 6.2.B.1.96, and CMW-based Recovery v6.0.3.0.
Thanks for the reply.
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1-Put the rom on sdcard
2-Flash boot.img (inside zip) with fastboot
3-Boot into recovery and wipe system, data, cache and dalvik
4-Install the rom then gapps
5-Reboot

Strik3_rAm said:
Sir, can you please help me with this... I wanted to get this ROM for my Xperia Acro S http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2790532, I just don't want to make it wrong, the instrucctions in the thread shows a Samsung S2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDQ_ER0mU9Y, can I use the same instructions and flash it to my Acro S? I already have unlocked my bootloader, and I'm on 4.1.2 - 6.2.B.1.96, and CMW-based Recovery v6.0.3.0.
Thanks for the reply.
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darknessmc said:
1-Put the rom on sdcard
2-Flash boot.img (inside zip) with fastboot
3-Boot into recovery and wipe system, data, cache and dalvik
4-Install the rom then gapps
5-Reboot
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Do as per the instructions given by darknessmc, just an addition that clean only cache and dalvik immediately after You flash the ROM.

Thank you both, I finally got what I wanted, finally got a ROM on my device, actually was very scary, because the TWRP was in chinesse, I've got a hearthattack when I saw the symbols. :S:S:S
But Google translator and another guides helped me out. :good:

Hi guys, I've a question, if I want to install ahother ROM, do I just follow the steps you gave me before? I mean, that step when I need to enter in fastboot mode and flash the boot.img. Thanks @Mirhawk @darknessmc

Strik3_rAm said:
Hi guys, I've a question, if I want to install ahother ROM, do I just follow the steps you gave me before? I mean, that step when I need to enter in fastboot mode and flash the boot.img. Thanks @Mirhawk @darknessmc
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Yes, if it is a Kitkat based ROM.

@Mirhawk
Hello, how have you been? Mr. I have another question about all this, flashing with FLASHTOOL is the same as flashing with the recovery? If i want to flash a new ROM and in its instructions says I need to flash it using the flashtool, do I just follow your previous steps or I need to install the flashtool? thanks

Strik3_rAm said:
@Mirhawk
Hello, how have you been? Mr. I have another question about all this, flashing with FLASHTOOL is the same as flashing with the recovery? If i want to flash a new ROM and in its instructions says I need to flash it using the flashtool, do I just follow your previous steps or I need to install the flashtool? thanks
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Hello, If you flashing a stock rom you use flashtool but if it's a custom rom your phone has to be rooted. Please follow the steps to root and etc.
"If you come from a stock Sony firmware image please flash this kernel before via fastboot:
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Attention: your bootloader need to be unlocked to flash a custom rom like SlimBean.....a good step by step tutorial you find here:
http://androidlegend.com/how-to-unlo...peria-s-lt26i/
after that you can go ahead with the next steps below
1. Download:
(Kernel or if the rom has a boot.img file that will work)
2. Turn your phone off and hold the volume up button and plug in your USB connection and wait till the LED is getting blue
3. Terminal command to flash:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
4. Reboot your phone and wait till your LED turns violett....in this moment push the volume up button and you have access to your custom recovery
5. Connect your phone with USB and push the downloaded roms and gapps to your phone now with the terminal command:
adb push <filename> /sdcard/
6. Wipe data/cache/dalvic, format system, flash the rom and the gapps and you are finished "
The end. Good luck Please have you custom ready on hand. Download SMS backup app to backup your sms's, root not need for this. Your apps should download on it's own after a few minutes when the phone is on and working.
Happy modding.

Strik3_rAm said:
@Mirhawk
Hello, how have you been? Mr. I have another question about all this, flashing with FLASHTOOL is the same as flashing with the recovery? If i want to flash a new ROM and in its instructions says I need to flash it using the flashtool, do I just follow your previous steps or I need to install the flashtool? thanks
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No, flashing with flashtool and recovery is different.
Flashtool : You can only flash stock firmware(the .ftf files) or kernel (.img , .elf etc) using flashtool.
Recovery : The recovery is used to flash the ROM and kernel's in zip format, they cannot flash .ftf files. Also they can't flash files if they are not in zip.
If You are going to use a stock based ROM(i.e. JB ROM's) then some Developers need You to flash the Stock firmware(ftf file) first and then flash their ROM. So You flash the stock firmware(ftf) via flashtool and then flash the ROM after installing a recovery.
If You are going to flash a Kitkat ROM, then simply follow the earlier steps.

samsung i747 help

Good afternoon . sorry for my english writing an interpreter because of Belarus.
The problem, in my i747 screen does not respond to touch, after the installation cm13, all done correctly and according to the instructions, and after flashing when the phone beeps, the same does not go in recovery in odin mode. And now I do not know him Thu wasps do.

Flash the stock rom using Odin. You have i747 or i747m? You can confirm the model in Odin mode.

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Tegra56 said:
Good afternoon . sorry for my english writing an interpreter because of Belarus.
The problem, in my i747 screen does not respond to touch, after the installation cm13, all done correctly and according to the instructions, and after flashing when the phone beeps, the same does not go in recovery in odin mode. And now I do not know him Thu wasps do.
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@Tegra56
You may have to provide some more information about your device before we can start to identify the problem:
1. Have you checked the md5sum on the ROM you are using? (To make sure you did not get a bad download)
2. Is you device rooted?
3. What is your Bootloader/Modem Version #? [Settings-About Phone-Baseband Version: ( I747UCUFNJ2- this is the latest)]
4. Have you installed a custom recovery?(TWRP; CWM; Phil's Touch)
If you can provide this information I will try to assist with the problem.
edit: If you can't get into your settings follow @audit13 instructions in Post#2 and we will proceed from there.

audit13 said:
Flash the stock rom using Odin. You have i747 or i747m? You can confirm the model in Odin mode.
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he does not go in odin mod

CoperaN said:
@Tegra56
You may have to provide some more information about your device before we can start to identify the problem:
1. Have you checked the md5sum on the ROM you are using? (To make sure you did not get a bad download)
2. Is you device rooted?
3. What is your Bootloader/Modem Version #? [Settings-About Phone-Baseband Version: ( I747UCUFNJ2- this is the latest)]
4. Have you installed a custom recovery?(TWRP; CWM; Phil's Touch)
If you can provide this information I will try to assist with the problem.
edit: If you can't get into your settings follow @audit13 instructions in Post#2 and we will proceed from there.
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1 Firmware has been checked md5
2 firmware has rights root
3 This I can not say. as the phone will not turn on, it was i747
4 Was installed TWRP

Did you install cm13 for the d2att? Sounds like the incorrect ROM may have been flashed to the phone.

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Tegra56 said:
1 Firmware has been checked md5
2 firmware has rights root
3 This I can not say. as the phone will not turn on, it was i747
4 Was installed TWRP
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Ok @Tegra56
I noticed in your reply to @audit13 that you cannot get into Odin. But does the phone get into stock recovery mode?
Did you make a backup (with TWRP) of the ROM you used before flashing cm13 ? fingers-crossed
If you did, try restoring this backup first.

audit13 said:
Did you install cm13 for the d2att? Sounds like the incorrect ROM may have been flashed to the phone.
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Yes, I downloaded it for cm13 for the d2att

CoperaN said:
Ok @Tegra56
I noticed in your reply to @audit13 that you cannot get into Odin. But does the phone get into stock recovery mode?
Did you make a backup (with TWRP) of the ROM you used before flashing cm13 ? fingers-crossed
If you did, try restoring this backup first.
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unfortunately I did not make a copy

It may not help but have you tried using a USB jig to force the phone into download mode?
http://www.xda-developers.com/need-a-samsung-usb-jig-build-your-own/

Tegra56 said:
unfortunately I did not make a copy
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Ok, Here is where the fun begins!!... First we must know what your bootloader/modem # is right now. This is very Important.
Based on the information you have provided thus far, it seems to me that your firmware was out of date when you flashed the custom ROM. My suggestion to you, would be to do a clean install (Wipe) of this ROM: http://d-h.st/sV2 You can Read More about it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390147 It's a Custom KitKat ROM, just so you can boot into something, the recommended gapps for this ROM have been discontinued, but you can try "Open Gapps" Choose the 4.4 -Nano Package: http://opengapps.org/
If you were running KitKat 4.4.2 chances are, you might be updated to at least I747UCUEMJB in which case they are 3 incremental firmware updates left for your device. However updating firmware should only be done using Odin so we must try the above alternative first and then work on getting Odin to work with your device. Good Luck.
edit: I just noticed you said the phone won't turn on!!....
If you have TWRP installed then you will have to hold down the "Volume up" , "Power" and "Home" buttons, release the power button(Keep holding the other two) once you feel the device vibrate, when you see the android logo you may release the other two, TWRP recovery should boot.

audit13 said:
It may not help but have you tried using a USB jig to force the phone into download mode?
http://www.xda-developers.com/need-a-samsung-usb-jig-build-your-own/
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No, I do not even know if such a method, after the holidays try

[UPDATED] Unlock bootloader of Meizu M5c and install TWRP

I am not responsible for any brick.
I tested this guide myself and decided to share it.
Make a backup before this guide because you will lose your data!
The unlock method has been updated and now you can unlock the bootloader more easily without the risk of bricking after an OTA and without changing the bootloader.
Now you can safely unlock the bootloader using mtkclient.
Link: https://github.com/bkerler/mtkclient
TWRP can be installed via mtkclient or manually from rooted Android.
TWRP Download link: https://github.com/XRedCubeX/twrp_meizu_m5c/releases
IF you unlocked the bootloader with the old method you can follow these steps:
1) Download the attached package.
2) Download OTA zip from flyme, link: http://www.flymeos.com/firmwarelist?modelId=70&type=1
3) Download the latest version of SP Flash Tool.
4) Download MTKClient and follow the instructions to install it.
5) Power off the phone and keep unplugged it from PC.
6) Open SP Flash Tool, select the downloaded package and select all partitions, then press the download button, don't plug phone for now.
7) Boot to recovery with vol +, plug the phone on PC, depending on recovery, TWRP or stock, use adb sideload or put update.zip in internal memory and install the zip.
8) Let the phone reboot or reboot it manually.
9) Now start the flash from SP Flash tool automatically, let it finish.
10) After the flash, unplug the phone and reboot into recovery.
11) Paste the update.zip in the phone and flash it.
12) After reboot, let your phone reboot into android and power off.
13) You can follow the guide to unlock bootloader with mtkclient.
FAQ:
A) But will I lose the data with this guide?
Yes.
Make sure to back up your data in any case!
B) But this guide is a bit different than usual, where is "fastboot oem unlock"? Or "fastboot flashing unlock"?
Meizu has not implemented an unlock command and in this case to unlock the bootloader we have to use a tool that makes us change the unlock status.
C) Are there Custom ROMs?
There is only one custom ROM for this device, the Lineage OS 14 but I advise against using it because it has a bit of a bug but I haven't had more time to work on it yet.
D) But wasn't the guide different?
It has been updated with a better method with more advantages.
E) My device is in Hard Brick! How can I solve?
There are various types of Hard Brick and it depends from situation to situation.
F) I have installed Lineage OS 14 but I am not satisfied, I want to go back to Flyme!
Flash update.zip from official website.
G) Can I relock the bootloader?
From MTKClient readme:
for relocking use:
python mtk da seccfg lock
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H) TWRP? I am interested in Device Tree, where is the link?
Here: https://github.com/XRedCubeX/twrp_meizu_m5c
I) I have a Meizu A5 (Chinese M5c) will it work on it?
I can't assure you anything but it could work, the only way to be sure is to test on a Meizu A5.
J) Can I flash twrp from fastboot?
Fastboot refuses to flash partitions, strangely, I don't know if downgrade or anything changes the situation but for now I was able to flash it with mtkclient.

I can remove the FlameOs from the Meizu M5c and install a custom rom. So far I haven't found any rom for this device?

Mortaux said:
I can remove the FlameOs from the Meizu M5c and install a custom rom. So far I haven't found any rom for this device?
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Im working on a Lineage OS 14 for this device.

I tried the procedure and it failed. Apparently it just formatted it but couldn't finish the process, returned an error. Then I tried to reinstall the stock ROM and it generated the error S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL (0x7D4) & 2004). Now my phone is off and I can't turn it on anymore.
I tried this method but it didn't work:
HOW TO FIX FLASH TOOLS ERROR S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL (0x7D4) & 2004) FOR MTK PHONES
HOW TO FIX FLASH TOOLS ERROR S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL (0x7D4) & 2004) FOR MTK PHONES FIX FOR SP FLASH TOOLS ERROR S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL (0x7D4) AND (2004) Follow the following steps: 1. Get SP flash tools (Latest version) 2. Download your...
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I know it's my responsibility, but I don't know what else to do. Could someone please help me?

thiagosousa777 said:
I tried the procedure and it failed. Apparently it just formatted it but couldn't finish the process, returned an error. Then I tried to reinstall the stock ROM and it generated the error S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL (0x7D4) & 2004). Now my phone is off and I can't turn it on anymore.
I tried this method but it didn't work:
HOW TO FIX FLASH TOOLS ERROR S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL (0x7D4) & 2004) FOR MTK PHONES
HOW TO FIX FLASH TOOLS ERROR S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL (0x7D4) & 2004) FOR MTK PHONES FIX FOR SP FLASH TOOLS ERROR S_BROM_DOWNLOAD_DA_FAIL (0x7D4) AND (2004) Follow the following steps: 1. Get SP flash tools (Latest version) 2. Download your...
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I know it's my responsibility, but I don't know what else to do. Could someone please help me?
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You unplugged the device while it was formatting, consequently it no longer has the bootloader, that error means that the device needs an authorization file that unfortunately only meizu has, shortly if I can try to release a tool to unbrick it in cases similar to these

XRed_CubeX said:
You unplugged the device while it was formatting, consequently it no longer has the bootloader, that error means that the device needs an authorization file that unfortunately only meizu has, shortly if I can try to release a tool to unbrick it in cases similar to these
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It's a shame .. I hope you can really release this tool, so I can revive my phone. Thank you.

You can make a video on youtube showing the procedure on the Meizu M5c. Installing Twrp and LineageOs 14? Just to make sure it works

Mortaux said:
You can make a video on youtube showing the procedure on the Meizu M5c. Installing Twrp and LineageOs 14? Just to make sure it works
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For now I can't make the video because I can't release the Lineage because I'm fixing some bugs and I want to do some checks before releasing it publicly

thiagosousa777 said:
It's a shame .. I hope you can really release this tool, so I can revive my phone. Thank you.
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Ok i found a working guide, tried on my M5c and it works:
Search on YouTube: flash mtk without da ,
You will find a video called, just exactly as I write here: "How to flash MTK secure boot devices without a custom DA" and follow the video tutorial for unbrick your device.
P.S:Obviously when the guide ends you flash the ROM from SP flash tool as you normally would

XRed_CubeX said:
Ok i found a working guide, tried on my M5c and it works:
Search on YouTube: flash mtk without da ,
You will find a video called, just exactly as I write here: "How to flash MTK secure boot devices without a custom DA" and follow the video tutorial for unbrick your device.
P.S:Obviously when the guide ends you flash the ROM from SP flash tool as you normally would
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I'll try that, thanks a lot!

thiagosousa777 said:
I'll try that, thanks a lot!
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Did you finally manage to fix the device?
Were you able to get on with the guide?

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Did you finally manage to fix the device?
Were you able to get on with the guide?
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I haven't had time to do it yet. When I have time I will follow the tutorial and tell you if it worked.

thiagosousa777 said:
I haven't had time to do it yet. When I have time I will follow the tutorial and tell you if it worked.
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Ok good luck

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Ok good luck
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XRed_CubeX, I followed the tutorial from start to finish. I used the SP Flash Tool to install the M5c stock ROM, the ROM was flashed 100%, but after disconnecting the USB cable the phone did not turn on.

thiagosousa777 said:
XRed_CubeX, I followed the tutorial from start to finish. I used the SP Flash Tool to install the M5c stock ROM, the ROM was flashed 100%, but after disconnecting the USB cable the phone did not turn on.
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Have you flashed the Stock ROM or the Engineering ROM? I remind you that even if you have flashed the eng rom only once previously, you can no longer return to the flyme bootloader so use the normal stock ROM but you will have to flash the Engineering rom

XRed_CubeX said:
Have you flashed the Stock ROM or the Engineering ROM? I remind you that even if you have flashed the eng rom only once previously, you can no longer return to the flyme bootloader so use the normal stock ROM but you will have to flash the Engineering rom
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Well, I flashed the stock ROM a second time, using the Firmware Upgrade option, and it worked. My phone turned on and I'm in the initial setup screen.
By the way, this Engineering ROM is the ROM you shared above? Do you think it is stable enough to be used? Maybe another day I'll install it, with care to not do anything wrong again

thiagosousa777 said:
Well, I flashed the stock ROM a second time, using the Firmware Upgrade option, and it worked. My phone turned on and I'm in the initial setup screen.
By the way, this Engineering ROM is the ROM you shared above? Do you think it is stable enough to be used? Maybe another day I'll install it, with care to not do anything wrong again
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Yes, the ROM in this thread is ROM engineering, about the stability I can't tell you why I haven't tested it, the main purpose FOR ME was to get the bootloader unlock with this ROM, if you want to switch to ROM engineering you CAN install the flyme after installed the Engineering ROM but you must always modify the OTA zip so that some partitions do not flash but if you are interested I will talk about it in more detail and maybe I will give you a hand to flash flyme safely on bootloader engineering

XRed_CubeX said:
Yes, the ROM in this thread is ROM engineering, about the stability I can't tell you why I haven't tested it, the main purpose FOR ME was to get the bootloader unlock with this ROM, if you want to switch to ROM engineering you CAN install the flyme after installed the Engineering ROM but you must always modify the OTA zip so that some partitions do not flash but if you are interested I will talk about it in more detail and maybe I will give you a hand to flash flyme safely on bootloader engineering
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Actually, the ROM I installed with SP Flash Tools was not the update.zip from the official Flyme OS website. I downloaded the stock rom from needrom.
I have done this several times before.
But now, strangely I can no longer update to the latest version. The version I'm running is Flyme 6.0.2.0G. I tried to download the update.zip file and install it manually by clicking on it, and it appeared "corrupted file". I also tried to use the Update application and "network error" appeared. But everything else is working perfectly.

XRed_CubeX said:
if you are interested I will talk about it in more detail and maybe I will give you a hand to flash flyme safely on bootloader engineering
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I would like to know how to install the latest version of Flyme OS via TWRP. If you can tell how to do this..
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can't release the Lineage because I'm fixing some bugs and I want to do some checks before releasing it publicly
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Are you working on a custom Lineage OS ROM for this device? I'm interested, when you can publish it.. Do you have a prediction of when you will be able to release that ROM?

thiagosousa777 said:
I would like to know how to install the latest version of Flyme OS via TWRP. If you can tell how to do this..
Are you working on a custom Lineage OS ROM for this device? I'm interested, when you can publish it.. Do you have a prediction of when you will be able to release that ROM?
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Ok, I'll explain in detail how it works: In the guide you will have read that you cannot return to the flyme using the stock rom or an unmodified OTA. This is a tip because once you flash the Engineering ROM, the engineering bootloader (which is essential for unlocking) will also be flashed, but the problem is that if you flash the stock bootloader (the flyme one, the one you surely have when you get the phone), the device for a reason unknown to me, probably the Engineering ROM modifies something in the device (?) and then goes into brick if you try to return to the flyme bootloader. To flash an OTA flyme on TWRP, you must first have some precautions: you must take the OTA on your computer (or a file explorer capable of editing zip files) and remove the following files: lk.bin preloader.bin (it will have a name longer but you still have to remove that) and tz.bin / trustzone.bin. Done like this, now the OTA becomes safe to install, you install it from TWRP, at the end of the flash it will give you an error but it is because it does not find the files we have removed but we can safely ignore it because it will have successfully installed the flyme on the device.
Regarding lineage: I'm still working on it a bit and gradually I'm discovering bugs. I already warn you that the camera will not work in the Lineage, I have tried in every way to try to make it work but it does not want to go, I have asked for help everywhere but no one has been able to answer so I do not know what to do, for the rest I want to keep a little longer the ROM under test to fix the remaining bugs