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[Q] Xperia S: from unlock bootloader to recovery to flashing ROM on MAC

Hi.
I'm trying to unlock my bootloader on Xperia S in order to flash CM11 ROM.
I followed this website: unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions and I'm stuck at #9.
Download and unzip this file. This is the standard android_winusb.inf-file, with a few lines of code added to enable Fastboot to support Sony and Sony Ericsson devices. Make sure you are running Google USB Driver package revision 4 or higher in your Android SDK. You can see current Google USB Driver package revision in the SDK Manager.
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As I'm using MAC, I don't have Google USB Driver and website doesn't mention anything for MAC users.
I can't fastboot my phone. :crying:
Please help.
Thanks.

eros101 said:
Hi.
I'm trying to unlock my bootloader on Xperia S in order to flash CM11 ROM.
I followed this website: unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions and I'm stuck at #9.
As I'm using MAC, I don't have Google USB Driver and website doesn't mention anything for MAC users.
I can't fastboot my phone. :crying:
Please help.
Thanks.
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Did you download android sdk? and in sdk manager did you download everything you need?

Pablosch23 said:
Did you download android sdk? and in sdk manager did you download everything you need?
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Yes, I managed to download android SDK and everything except the Google USB Driver, because it doesn't exist on MAC.
Anyway, I managed to solve my own problem using a FlashTool here: flashtool.net/download.php
Now my problem is solved. The bootloader is finally unlocked!! :victory:
My next problem: I would like to flash CM11 KitKat. Is there a step-by-step guide?
I found some threads in the development section on what to download etc etc, but it doesn't tell me how to install or run it.
I'm an absolute noob at this.

eros101 said:
Yes, I managed to download android SDK and everything except the Google USB Driver, because it doesn't exist on MAC.
Anyway, I managed to solve my own problem using a FlashTool here: flashtool.net/download.php
Now my problem is solved. The bootloader is finally unlocked!! :victory:
My next problem: I would like to flash CM11 KitKat. Is there a step-by-step guide?
I found some threads in the development section on what to download etc etc, but it doesn't tell me how to install or run it.
I'm an absolute noob in this.
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Install a recovery and wipe data, cache partition and dalvik cache, flash the ROM and then the google apps "gapps"

Pablosch23 said:
Install a recovery and wipe data, cache partition and dalvik cache, flash the ROM and then the google apps "gapps"
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Thanks for your reply.
I'm afraid that's a bit too advanced for me. Do you have a link to a step-by-step guide (preferably for MAC)?
Do I still need to install a recovery, since my phone data is already gone while unlocking the bootloader?
How do I flash the ROM on Xperia S? Is there a guide for this?
edit: I wanted to install this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2555243 but I don't know how. I downloaded the .zip file. What's next?

eros101 said:
Thanks for your reply.
I'm afraid that's a bit too advanced for me. Do you have a link to a step-by-step guide (preferably for MAC)?
Do I still need to install a recovery, since my phone data is already gone while unlocking the bootloader?
How do I flash the ROM on Xperia S? Is there a guide for this?
edit: I wanted to install this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2555243 but I don't know how. I downloaded the .zip file. What's next?
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Yes you need a recovery to flash the zip you downloaded, I've never used Mac to root/install recovery.., but here you have some guides that you can follow to install a recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2308493&highlight=unlocked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302393 good luck

Pablosch23 said:
Yes you need a recovery to flash the zip you downloaded, I've never used Mac to root/install recovery.., but here you have some guides that you can follow to install a recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2308493&highlight=unlocked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302393 good luck
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Thanks again for your reply. Please bear with me. I'm done with recovery using the RecoveryX Tool, and I managed to root my phone!! Yay!! :good:
Now, how do I flash the .zip file that I downloaded here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2555243
Do I use the FlashTool to flash this .zip?

another problem, I can't get into the recovery mode.
I tried rebooting the phone while pressing the volume button, also tried pressing the back key, and tried tapping the screen. Didn't work.
edit: I've read many sources that say wait until purple LED light blinks or wait until android logo shows etc etc, but my phone doesn't show any LED blinks at startup, nor does it have any android logo. Only the words Xperia and Sony appear.

eros101 said:
another problem, I can't get into the recovery mode.
I tried rebooting the phone while pressing the volume button, also tried pressing the back key, and tried tapping the screen. Didn't work.
edit: I've read many sources that say wait until purple LED light blinks or wait until android logo shows etc etc, but my phone doesn't show any LED blinks at startup, nor does it have any android logo. Only the words Xperia and Sony appear.
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Try reinstalling the recovery, don't know I would recommend you to use doomlord's guides bro U can't fail
To flash the rom, go to recovery / install zip/ install zip from sdcard0 , select and flash it , don't forget to do a factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik cache which is in advanced option in recovery

Pablosch23 said:
Try reinstalling the recovery, don't know I would recommend you to use doomlord's guides bro U can't fail
To flash the rom, go to recovery / install zip/ install zip from sdcard0 , select and flash it , don't forget to do a factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik cache which is in advanced option in recovery
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Mate, I'm stuck. For recovery, I refer to DoomLord http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1594828 and he said,
The recovery in integrated into the kernel! so when u flash the kernel it will contain the recovery!
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so a kernal is needed. I think he directed the downloads to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1557452
which he said,
[ how to install my kernel ] (v02 onwards) {NEW}
1. download the kernel package update.zip (it contain the updated wifi modules)
2. save the package update.zip to sdcard (on phone)
3. reboot phone and enter recovery
4. flash the kernel package update.zip
5. reboot phone and enjoy the kernel
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Step 3 says enter recovery. How do I enter recovery? Just paste the .zip file into the SDcard and it will work??

eros101 said:
Mate, I'm stuck. For recovery, I refer to DoomLord http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1594828 and he said,
so a kernal is needed. I think he directed the downloads to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1557452
which he said,
Step 3 says enter recovery. How do I enter recovery? Just paste the .zip file into the SDcard and it will work??
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You can't enter to recovery if you don't have one whoa, You need to install the kernel which contains the recovery via fastboot(you need fasboot binaries you can find them in Sdk/platform-tools). Give me your hangouts if you need more help

I managed to flash the kernel using the FlashTool, managed to get CM11 KitKat on my phone!! Yay! First time ever!! :good::good:
How do I restore the data I had before? I can't find the backup app.

please help..can't mount emmc

please help..tried flashing cwm,twrp,ctr nothing worked.just showing can't mount emmc,cache etc.i'm new here so experts please help.
Sent from my Q1010i using XDA

Deepak0980 said:
please help..tried flashing cwm,twrp,ctr nothing worked.just showing can't mount emmc,cache etc.i'm new here so experts please help.
Sent from my Q1010i using XDA
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Please explain in detail as what you are trying, and which tools u r trying so can guide u on that.

hello..
i'm trying to flash a custom recovery like cwm,ctr..but didn't work.always shows can't mount emmc,cache etc..
by sp flash tool even with flashify app.
running kk 4.4.2
rooted by king root
Sent from my Q1010i using XDA Free mobile app

Deepak0980 said:
hello..
i'm trying to flash a custom recovery like cwm,ctr..but didn't work.always shows can't mount emmc,cache etc..
by sp flash tool even with flashify app.
running kk 4.4.2
rooted by king root
Sent from my Q1010i using XDA Free mobile app
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Do u have Xolo Secure running, it has adb lock under settings. This adb lock will not allow to execute adb shell su on phone. Disable all functions of Xolo Secure and ADB Lock also. Your problem will be solved.
Best of Luck

no.i've disabled it.
can u tell me the simplest way to flash recovery ?
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I am also having a mounting error... When i give my file browser root access my sd card content vanishes... Only when i give it root access...
Problem only on kk not on jb

EMMC mount fixed
Deepak0980 said:
please help..tried flashing cwm,twrp,ctr nothing worked.just showing can't mount emmc,cache etc.i'm new here so experts please help.
Sent from my Q1010i using XDA
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i got the solution
u need to just download drivers n install on ur PC
i have attached drivers go download it
NOW..
enable android USB DEBUGGING..
SWITCH off UR phone
steps are same
1) Open SP FLASH TOOL.
2) Click on SCATTER-LOADING.
3) Select downloaded scatter file.
4) Click on recovery and select the downloaded recovery image.
5) Click on download button.
6) Connect your phone in switch off mode.
7) A GREEN CIRCLE will be displayed after 10-15 seconds.
if it does not work '' Disconnect USB pin frm mobile and reconnect it, it must work''
DURING the PROCESS ur DEVICE must be switched off
ENJOYYYY

same prob
Deepak0980 said:
please help..tried flashing cwm,twrp,ctr nothing worked.just showing can't mount emmc,cache etc.i'm new here so experts please help.
Sent from my Q1010i using XDA
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I too have same problem still no solution yet

I am not an expert but I think if you flash a rom with firmware+upgrade option in sp tools your emmc error may fix... as sometimes the partitions addresses doesn't match with the partition addresses written in recoveries...first you have to flash the stock rom and then custom recovery(for custom recovery follow techlovers reply).
PS: Do at your own risk and do with stock roms + stock recovery.. I am just giving a suggestion possibility of bricking of phone.

recovery problems
I have also same problem about that.

the twrp or clockworkmod doesn't work with kitkat preinstalled q1010i. If ur r installin new OS , try downloading the stock jellybean version and flash with sptools and after that try installing twrp or cwm. It will definitely work. Until now no one has made a kk compatibile twrp/cwm.

For Devices on with Kitkat ROM Preinstalled
Please check out the following link :
http://hiveinside.com/forums/index....tall-hive-s053-on-any-xolo-q1010i-device.438/

xolo q1010i hang on XOLO logo
Hello, I clear eMMC of my mobile. After that it hangs on XOLO logo. I tried to install ROM using SP tool. The process complete and it shows "Download OK" at the end but still when i start after process it hangs on XOLO logo. I tried to download different ROM but the situation remains same.
Am I missing some process that is needed after clear eMMC?
[email protected] said:
i got the solution
u need to just download drivers n install on ur PC
i have attached drivers go download it
Hello, I clear eMMC of my mobile. After that it hangs on XOLO logo. I tried to install ROM using SP tool. The process complete and it shows "Download OK" at the end but still when i start after process it hangs on XOLO logo. I tried to download different ROM but the situation remains same.
Am I missing some process that is needed after clear eMMC?
NOW..
enable USB DEBUGGING..
SWITCH off UR phone
steps are same
1) Open SP FLASH TOOL.
2) Click on SCATTER-LOADING.
3) Select downloaded scatter file.
4) Click on recovery and select the downloaded recovery image.
5) Click on download button.
6) Connect your phone in switch off mode.
7) A GREEN CIRCLE will be displayed after 10-15 seconds.
if it does not work '' Disconnect USB pin frm mobile and reconnect it, it must work''
DURING the PROCESS ur DEVICE must be switched off
ENJOYYYY
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DISCUSSION: YU Yureka CM 12(S) Lollipop Update

Current firmware: Android 5.0.2, Build LRX22G, Cyanogen OS version 12.0-YNG1TAS0W0
OTA: http://builds.cyngn.com/cyanogen-os...deeca328/cm-12.0-YNG1TAS0W0-tomato-signed.zip
Fastboot flashable image: http://builds.cyngn.com/cyanogen-os...cm-12.0-YNG1TAS0W0-tomato-signed-fastboot.zip
Boot Debuggable image: http://builds.cyngn.com/cyanogen-os...cm-12.0-YNG1TAS0W0-tomato-boot-debuggable.img
Use OTA for manually update from any official KitKat build; don't use fastboot flashable images on existing devices with KitKat bootloader - it will brick the device!
How to unbrick: http://forum.xda-developers.com/yureka/help/question-qualcomm-download-mode-k-t3068040 (Credit goes to @tirta.agung)

OTA downloaded.... Now going with flashboot...

Need Some Help
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anyone flashed it yet???
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Flashed it..initial boot will take a long time

blackyz said:
OTA downloaded.... Now going with flashboot...
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I tried fastboot method now my phone is not booting

anyone done it successfully? my DL is halfway so I need procedural help.

Phone not booting
sharan.nyn said:
I tried fastboot method now my phone is not booting
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I flashed with fastboot process successful but my phone not booting, nothing happening. i don't know what to do now no logo just dead.

I flashed it with TWRP.
Awsm CM12S.
Super smooth !

mralam92 said:
I flashed with fastboot process successful but my phone not booting, nothing happening. i don't know what to do now no logo just dead.
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Same here bro!
now following this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/yureka/help/question-qualcomm-download-mode-k-t3068040

sharan.nyn said:
Same here bro!
now following this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/yureka/help/question-qualcomm-download-mode-k-t3068040
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service centre help or not?

Posted cm12
Just installed the zip version of cm12 on yu. Could not wait for the official ota update. Updated zip using cwm recovery which I had installed while the phone was running on the cm11 kitkat 4.4.4 version.
I understand that since this is just a system update there is no need to change or revert back to the original recovery.
(just a doubt- is it necessary to revert back to original 4.4.4 system stock recovery in case we get the OTA or the OTA will take care of any Custom recovery and will install iteslf?)
Initial boot will take a long time due to the Android Runtime (ART) virtual machine which is the improvisation over the Dalvik Cache. So please be patient for all the 122 apps to get registered in by ART. I had tried the ART while on cm11 4.4.4 (despite of system warning that it might lead to crashes etc... ), even then it took a very long time......
Working absolutely fine. Initial experience is awesome. Will be observing it now for some time. Most other features are similar to the cm11. no more 3g detection errors. Got to explore more....
My first posting in XDA.
I owe a lot to this community from which I have taken a lot. I hope I will be able to give back even little that I have got to help others. :good::good:
By zip version i mean the version that can be installed using the phone recovery with out the need of a computer to push the system (i.e. the flashable version). I am not aware what the debuggable version means.

mralam92 said:
service centre help or not?
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Service center said they will pickup the device in 7-8 days

please tell me difference between OTA,Fastboot flashable image and Boot Debuggable image.And which one should I download to install.?

Titokhan said:
OTA: http://builds.cyngn.com/cyanogen-os...deeca328/cm-12.0-YNG1TAS0W0-tomato-signed.zip
Fastboot flashable image: http://builds.cyngn.com/cyanogen-os...cm-12.0-YNG1TAS0W0-tomato-signed-fastboot.zip
Boot Debuggable image: http://builds.cyngn.com/cyanogen-os...cm-12.0-YNG1TAS0W0-tomato-boot-debuggable.img
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Is the Android version 5.0.x or 5.1?
Has anyone encountered any bugs at all?
To flash through recovery, do I need the OTA version?

CM 12 update
guys plzzz help me as lollipop is out for yu...can i install ?? i have rooted my yu but i m still on stock rom i.e cm 11 and i have cwm ,can i flash the cm12 zip file using cwm ..

dont flash thru fastboot all who flashed it thru are having hard bricked devices

weshall said:
guys plzzz help me as lollipop is out for yu...can i install ?? i have rooted my yu but i m still on stock rom i.e cm 11 and i have cwm ,can i flash the cm12 zip file using cwm ..
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YES YOU CAN JUST FOLLOW THIS STEPS
1. Download official CM12s Ota(1st zip in the link).
2. Place the downloaded zip file in the ‘download’ folder on phone’s internal storage.
3. Boot Yureka into Stock Cyanogen recovery - To do so, power off the phone. Then press Volume Up + Volume Down and Power button simultaneously,Onec you boot into recovery do data/ factory reset.
4. Select ‘Apply Update’ > ‘choose from internal storage’ > /0 > Download > and select “cm-12.0-YNG1TAS0W0-tomato-signed.zip” file. The ROM will be flashed and you should be seeing the Android Bot
5. Once installation is over, go to main page and ‘wipe cache partition’
6. Then select Reboot system now
That’s it! Wait for a while as the device boots for the first time with all new and fresh Cyanogen OS 12.
IF you dont get anyhting just revert me back ,or pm will help you.:laugh:

Titokhan said:
Current firmware: Android 5.0.2, Build LRX22G, Cyanogen OS version 12.0-YNG1TAS0W0
OTA: http://builds.cyngn.com/cyanogen-os...deeca328/cm-12.0-YNG1TAS0W0-tomato-signed.zip
Fastboot flashable image: http://builds.cyngn.com/cyanogen-os...cm-12.0-YNG1TAS0W0-tomato-signed-fastboot.zip
Boot Debuggable image: http://builds.cyngn.com/cyanogen-os...cm-12.0-YNG1TAS0W0-tomato-boot-debuggable.img
Use OTA for manually update from any KitKat build; don't use fastboot flashable images on existing devices with KitKat bootloader - it'll brick the device!
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It just got updated if you flash it on kitkat bootloader, the device will get bricked
Many users have got their device bricked, the warning was too late I flashed it today at 1:50 AM

weshall said:
guys plzzz help me as lollipop is out for yu...can i install ?? i have rooted my yu but i m still on stock rom i.e cm 11 and i have cwm ,can i flash the cm12 zip file using cwm ..
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Hi, You can very well install the .....signed.zip using the CWM recovery as I did.
1. Install the .....signed.zip file and not the ....flashable.zip or the ....bootable.zip files. Only the .....SIGNED.ZIP file either on your phone memory or sdcard
2. Reboot into the recovery mode either by using the advanced reboot option or by pressing the volumeup+down button and power buttons simultaneously and releasing them once you see the Yu logo and phone vibrates.
2. Use the Factory reset command first and then wipe the Cache
3. Navigate to the Install zip and chose the .....SIGNED.zip from either your phone memory or the SD Card as CWM has the option to chose the zip file. and swipe to install it.
4. After successful installation navigate to reboot and swipe to allow the system to restart.
5. Intial boot takes a very long time saying Android is updating. This is because Lollipop uses Android Runtime (ART) by default and not Dalvik Cache as a virtual machine for all apps. So please be patient till all the 122 or so apks are updated by ART. Takes around 10-15minutes.
6. The usual fist time boot stuff.... and then...
7. Enjoy. CM12 it is sweet.
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id74em8 said:
Is the Android version 5.0.x or 5.1?
Has anyone encountered any bugs at all?
To flash through recovery, do I need the OTA version?
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It is android version 5.0.2
To flash through recovery (either CWM or TWRP) use the .....SIGNED.ZIP i.e. the first file in the list and NOT the .flashable.zip or the last one. Only the first one.
I installed the zip through CWM
The only bug I noticed was when you add the Powersaver option tile in the Notification drawer, when in the power saving mode, a notification showing the power save mode got invoked. When I used the same option after rebooting I am not getting it now..
Also all of a sudden a red boundary started to appear at the edges of the screen. So I though I had opted for the screen refresh notification in the Developer options but I had not. Still i could see the red rectangle when the screen refreshed. I had to reboot the system. Now fine.

Help Needed....Canvas A1 Recovery mode showing No command found please help....

hi,
I had rooted my Canvas A1, and unrooted it from the super Su, Now I don't have root access but when I tried to the OTA update it showed error,Am currently on LMY47V, Now i tried to use your method but when i reboot into recovery and select recovery mode its showing NO Command Found, can you please help me...
Thanks

I was having the exact same problem. I did the following and this worked for me.
1. Unlocked bootloader using Android one toolkit.
2. rooted again and installed twrp recovery, took full backup.
3. Flashed kitkat stock rom using sp flash tools.
4. Locked bootloader using Android One toolkit.
5. got the update notification right away. ~444 mb.
Successfully updated to Marshmallow.
Let me know if you need further help.

Dalekv7 said:
I was having the exact same problem. I did the following and this worked for me.
1. Unlocked bootloader using Android one toolkit.
2. rooted again and installed twrp recovery, took full backup.
3. Flashed kitkat stock rom using sp flash tools.
4. Locked bootloader using Android One toolkit.
5. got the update notification right away. ~444 mb.
Successfully updated to Marshmallow.
Let me know if you need further help.
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unlocking bootloader will wipe all the date right ??

shyamkrrish66166 said:
hi,
I had rooted my Canvas A1, and unrooted it from the super Su, Now I don't have root access but when I tried to the OTA update it showed error,Am currently on LMY47V, Now i tried to use your method but when i reboot into recovery and select recovery mode its showing NO Command Found, can you please help me...
Thanks
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STEP 1: DOWNLOAD the FLASH TOOL from this this link :LINK TO DOWNLOAD FILE
It is almost 30 MB in Size. And EXTRACT / UNZIP it to Desktop ( OR SOMEWHERE ) of your computer.
STEP 2: DOWNLOAD LOLLIPOP FLASH FILE
DOWNLOAD LINK FOR LOLLIPOP: HERE
After downloading this flash file EXTRACT / UNZIP it to Desktop ( OR SOMEWHERE ) on your computer.
STEP 3: NOW INSTALL DRIVERS:
YOU NEED TO BE ON WINDOWS 7 TO INSTALL DRIVERS (WINDOWS 8 DOESN'T SUPPORT THIS DRIVER / PHONE IS NOT DETECTED)
DOWNLOAD DRIVERS from this link : HERE
EXTRACT AND INSTALL THE DRIVERS : Next next next and finish If you see an security warning ( a red coloured pop up ) choose INSTALL IT ANYWAY
IT IS RECOMMENDED YOU TO RESTART YOUR PC.
STEP 4:
Now we have Extrated /unziped 2 files. One is FLASHTOOLS and other is FLASH FILE and Extracted it or unziped it to Desktop or Somewhere.
One of it having the name SP_Flash_Tool_exe_windows_v5.1424.00 or open both folders then one of it having the flashing tool. OPEN THE FOLDER NAMED SP_Flash_Tool_exe_windows_v5.1424.00
it contains an application named fashtool.exe OPEN IT
NOW THE APPLICATION IS ASKING FOR SCATTER LOADING FILE
its a txt file which is on the extracted flash file folder
BROWSE it by clicking Button named Scatter Loading
click OPEN
STEP 5:
HERE IN THE DROPDOWN BOX, IT SAYS DOWNLOAD ONLY, CLICK ON IT AND SELECT FIRMWARE UPDATE ONLY.
IF YOU SELECT FORMAT + DOWNLOAD, THEN YOU WILL LOOSE IMEI NUMBER.
NOW CLICK DOWNLOAD BUTTON ( GREEN ARROWED BUTTON NAMED DOWNLOAD )
IN CASE YOU LOOSE IMEI NUMBER, THEN REFER HERE
STEP 6:
Now SWITCH OFF your PHONE and REMOVE BATTERY
STEP 7:
CONNECT your PC via USB CABLE
wait for the driver Detection.
THE FLASHING PROCESS WILL START AUTOMATICALLY you can See the progress in progress bar which is on bottom of flashing tool Application.
WHEN IT IS FINISHED DISCONNECT USB AND RESTART YOUR PHONE.
NOW YOU WILL GET LOLLIPOP UPDATE IMEDIATELY.
:good::good:HIT THANKS IF HELPED!:good::good:

This is the screen I am getting when I enter recovery mode

Dalekv7 said:
I was having the exact same problem. I did the following and this worked for me.
1. Unlocked bootloader using Android one toolkit.
2. rooted again and installed twrp recovery, took full backup.
3. Flashed kitkat stock rom using sp flash tools.
4. Locked bootloader using Android One toolkit.
5. got the update notification right away. ~444 mb.
Successfully updated to Marshmallow.
Let me know if you need further help.
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this is the screen I am getting when I enter recovery mode

shyamkrrish66166 said:
This is the screen I am getting when I enter recovery mode
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After entering recovery mode, you will see a dead android bot. Below, you will see NO COMMAND
Here, hold down the power button and press the volume up button once. Then release both buttons.
Now, you are successfully in recovery mode.
:good::good:HIT THANKS IF HELPED:good::good:

shyamkrrish66166 said:
this is the screen I am getting when I enter recovery mode
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Just follow the method suggested by Raizen above. But there are two things I want to add:-
1. The drivers work successfully on windows 8 and 10. It's just that you have to turn off driver signature verification for a while. So don't worry if you have w8 or 10.
2. After flashing kitkat you will get a notification to update to Marshmallow and not lollipop.
P.s.- My opinion on Marshmallow- Everything's fine except the battery backup. I don't know if the issue has been resolved now. But I faced more than 30% drain overnight with location and WiFi off. I'm on CyanogenMod 12.1 now and I find it much better both in terms of battery backup and functionality.

Thanks guys. I will try it and let you know.

Dalekv7 said:
Just follow the method suggested by Raizen above. But there are two things I want to add:-
1. The drivers work successfully on windows 8 and 10. It's just that you have to turn off driver signature verification for a while. So don't worry if you have w8 or 10.
2. After flashing kitkat you will get a notification to update to Marshmallow and not lollipop.
P.s.- My opinion on Marshmallow- Everything's fine except the battery backup. I don't know if the issue has been resolved now. But I faced more than 30% drain overnight with location and WiFi off. I'm on CyanogenMod 12.1 now and I find it much better both in terms of battery backup and functionality.
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Thanks. .. I will try it and let you knw
Raizen12465 said:
After entering recovery mode, you will see a dead android bot. Below, you will see NO COMMAND
Here, hold down the power button and press the volume up button once. Then release both buttons.
Now, you are successfully in recovery mode.
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Raizen12465 said:
After entering recovery mode, you will see a dead android bot. Below, you will see NO COMMAND
Here, hold down the power button and press the volume up button once. Then release both buttons.
Now, you are successfully in recovery mode.
:good::good:HIT THANKS IF HELPED:good::good:
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Hi , one more doubt, I had rooted my phone ,later I unrooted it from the super su ,now I don't have root access, can I root it again in the normal way, I used kingoroot but it failed,
thanks

shyamkrrish66166 said:
Hi , one more doubt, I had rooted my phone ,later I unrooted it from the super su ,now I don't have root access, can I root it again in the normal way, I used kingoroot but it failed,
thanks
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You can use kingroot or android one toolkit to root your phone if you are running KITKAT or LOLLIPOP.
To root MARSHMALLOW, you need to follow the steps mentioned HERE
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I wanna tell u to use battery doctor to save ur battery with its new feature ''super optimize' , I m using it and only 8-10% drain out in one night with data on.
Sent from my Micromax AQ4501 using xda premium
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Dalekv7 said:
Just follow the method suggested by Raizen above. But there are two things I want to add:-
1. The drivers work successfully on windows 8 and 10. It's just that you have to turn off driver signature verification for a while. So don't worry if you have w8 or 10.
2. After flashing kitkat you will get a notification to update to Marshmallow and not lollipop.
P.s.- My opinion on Marshmallow- Everything's fine except the battery backup. I don't know if the issue has been resolved now. But I faced more than 30% drain overnight with location and WiFi off. I'm on CyanogenMod 12.1 now and I find it much better both in terms of battery backup and functionality.
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I wanna tell u to use battery doctor to save ur battery with its new feature ''super optimize' , I m using it and only 8-10% drain out in one night with data on.
Sent from my Micromax AQ4501 using xda premium

shyamkrrish66166 said:
Thanks. .. I will try it and let you knw
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Hi,
In marshmallow is there an option to use as card as the internal memory, so that we could install more apps ??

shyamkrrish66166 said:
hi,
I had rooted my Canvas A1, and unrooted it from the super Su, Now I don't have root access but when I tried to the OTA update it showed error,Am currently on LMY47V, Now i tried to use your method but when i reboot into recovery and select recovery mode its showing NO Command Found, can you please help me...
Thanks
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Hey man ...after showing no command
Press power+ vol up for 5 sec and release
U will be in recovery menu
Hit thanks

I'm trying to flash firmware in Karbonn Sparkle V (Android One) but it is not getting connected with computer. I installed the drivers manually in the computer but when i connect the device, the computer trying to install the device driver software again and getting failed. How to solve the problem?

yes this works
Raizen12465 said:
After entering recovery mode, you will see a dead android bot. Below, you will see NO COMMAND
Here, hold down the power button and press the volume up button once. Then release both buttons.
Now, you are successfully in recovery mode.
:good::good:HIT THANKS IF HELPED:good::good:
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This method works thanks!!!?

[Discussion]Acer Z220 Root, Recovery, TWRP, Rom

I happened to own a Acer Z220, I want to root it and get xposed framework for additional feature (a 3rd party rom is not expected at this stage:crying.
I find some good stuff from http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=674828, if someone speaks Russian, please ask if vm03 could update the twrp to the latest.
What I want is an updated version of TWRP.
ps: Since this unpopular phone has no excising Root+Recovery solution around, I decide to post what I have concluded so far.
-------------------------------------what I have concluded so far---------------------------------------------------------------
boot into recovery:
1st press and hold vol+ and power key
wait til vibret 2 times then release both key
and press vol - key wait 10 to 15sc
thanks trust4eve83
boot into fastboot
press and hold vol- and power key, wait 10 to 15sc
How to do a nand backup(without flashing a 3rd party recovery)
boot into fastboot
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot devices (make sure your device is there)
fastboot boot twrp.img (doing this also test if the 3rd party recovery will work for your device before you acturally flash it)
now you in twrp
Only working Root method:
I had tried many method, only KingRoot works.
Ps:
You might require a second try for a success root, and you "might" lost root access after restart.
How to flash a 3rd party recovery (after rooted)
$ su
# dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p25
assuming your recovery block is the same as mine, or try:
# dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
# reboot recovery
Ps:
Since I really dislike the root manager bundled with KingRoot, thus repeated some of the above steps to get clean system with TWRP+SuperSU.
----------------------------files to download-----------------------------------
USB drivers
usb drivers
or you can search for z220 here: http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/drivers
Kernel Source Code (Android 5.0 Lollipop) - 20150612
http://global-download.acer.com/GDF... Z220&Step3=Z220&OS=ALL&LC=en&BC=ACER&SC=PA_6
TWRP v2.8.1, 3rd party recovery
thanks to vm03 http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=674828&st=0#entry43636281
TWRP v3.0.2 port by commandervadeo:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxX4BigQAKE-a19ScXYwYzRxQjQ
Thanks to @commandervadeo
TWRP v2.8.1, stock recovery, stock boot download
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ddmzouhm2i39ge9/AACaDJ3WzbHw2x1Zx4VZZ-DAa?dl=0
------------------Stock ROM and Tools----------------------------------
Dead: all roms: http://vache-android.com/?dir=hubicAcer/Z220
If someone speaks French, ask acer-club.fr what's happening.
AAP_GEN1 & AAP_CUS4: https://drive.google.com/drive/fold...VuX3BRbEpMS05RcTJJNnkzZTZ2TjNIU2FBNG1zXzhENTg
EMEA_GEN1 & PA_CA (Canadian):
http://masterandroids.com/cara-flashing-acer-z220-via-fastboot-tested/
Everything z220 related was stolen from this post, but the tutorial was well written in Indonesian.

Dead Links.
Your dropbox link is dead. Please fix. Also, by chance do you have a system.img for the Z220? KingRoot modified my install-recovery.sh and now I cannot OTA update. TIA!

Does anyone have a link for the TWRP? I really need it right now.
--PokeAcer

does anyone have cwm or twrp acer z220

Root it by kingroot. Change it with SuperSU . ( google kingroot to SuperSU) . The one in used terminal emulator. Now u have SuperSU installed
For custom recovery, i can't help u . However , u can use flashfire to flash xposed framework. Download xposed framework , and flash the zip file ( exposed framework) with flashfire. Don't check auto mount , just proceed . After that , scroll down to everRoot option, and check all box inside it. After u done , flash. Last , install xposed installer. and voila!
My advice : don't use xposed framework if u don't know what you are doing . If something gone wrong , reflash ur Acer with a stock ROM ( u can get it from S4trio blog )
Keep in mind that flashfire only working with SuperSU.

The TWRP image is gone (404), does anyone else have a copy?

PokeAcer said:
The TWRP image is gone (404), does anyone else have a copy?
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dropbox link is fixed
dorissfirm99 said:
does anyone have cwm or twrp acer z220
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dropbox link is fixed
PokeAcer said:
Does anyone have a link for the TWRP? I really need it right now.
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dropbox link is fixed
glicious001 said:
Your dropbox link is dead. Please fix. Also, by chance do you have a system.img for the Z220? KingRoot modified my install-recovery.sh and now I cannot OTA update. TIA!
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dropbox link is fixed, did I not say to do a nand backup
nightmareside said:
Root it by kingroot. Change it with SuperSU . ( google kingroot to SuperSU) . The one in used terminal emulator. Now u have SuperSU installed
For custom recovery, i can't help u . However , u can use flashfire to flash xposed framework. Download xposed framework , and flash the zip file ( exposed framework) with flashfire. Don't check auto mount , just proceed . After that , scroll down to everRoot option, and check all box inside it. After u done , flash. Last , install xposed installer. and voila!
My advice : don't use xposed framework if u don't know what you are doing . If something gone wrong , reflash ur Acer with a stock ROM ( u can get it from S4trio blog )
Keep in mind that flashfire only working with SuperSU.
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there is a stock rom at S4trio blog? can't find it

Can u tell me step by step unlock bootloader and install twrp for my Acer Z220 via pc?

Stock ROM and Tools Acer Z220:
vache-android.***/?dir=hubicAcer/Z220
Change * to com
To flash via PC, select the Flash Image.
To flash via stock recovery, select SDs.

does anyone how to get the device to update? i've flashed the device complete stock, and it keeps having an error about partition size

commandervadeo said:
does anyone how to get the device to update? i've flashed the device complete stock, and it keeps having an error about partition size
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So that is a legit stock rom....did you flashed the Canada rom? Can you upload the error image?

inonosa said:
So that is a legit stock rom....did you flashed the Canada rom? Can you upload the error image?
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i reflashed it again, and it decided to work xd

what is the issue with us not being able to get a 3rd party rom? just wondering.

help me....
im adit build.prop and now stuck at acer logo(bootloop)

commandervadeo said:
what is the issue with us not being able to get a 3rd party rom? just wondering.
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I got this phone for a very cheap price....
So, small user group....
Iman Haziq said:
help me....
im adit build.prop and now stuck at acer logo(bootloop)
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assuming u did a nand backup, like I mentioned, then just restore the backup

inonosa said:
I got this phone for a very cheap price....
So, small user group....
assuming u did a nand backup, like I mentioned, then just restore the backup
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damn okay, ill try to port over cm12/cm13 if i can okay?!?!?

I almost gave up until I found the your thread ..... I boot to TWRP and after that I backup data and flash stock rom (zip file) and .Finally restore data and it work.Thank for TWRP custom recovery .....
Thanks alot...
Can give me thanks....?

working twrp 3.0!!!
Working twrp 3.0 port by me! I was able to install super su 2.79 with it! https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxX4BigQAKE-a19ScXYwYzRxQjQ *edit* was also able to flash it to my recovery partition!!!

failed to enter TRWP

weird,,,
coffemixer said:
failed to enter TRWP
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thats weird, it works for me. Like both versions of TWRP...