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Update Arc S to latest ICS stock ROM

Hi guys!
I have an Arc S (Lt18i) stuck on Gingerbread and I would like to have the latest stock ICS version, which I think is 4.0.4.
I understand I have to use a program called flashtool.
Will I be able to flash the ROM using flashtool if my phone isn't rooted and the bootloader is locked?
And could someone point me to a link to download the ROM?
Thank you very much.

ktix007 said:
Hi guys!
I have an Arc S (Lt18i) stuck on Gingerbread and I would like to have the latest stock ICS version, which I think is 4.0.4.
I understand I have to use a program called flashtool.
Will I be able to flash the ROM using flashtool if my phone isn't rooted and the bootloader is locked?
And could someone point me to a link to download the ROM?
Thank you very much.
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No you cant flash kernels whrn your bootloader is locked...
You must unlock & root your mobile 1st.
You can only flash firmware(ftf) files with above configuration...
Press thnx if I helped.
Sent from my ST18i

ktix007 said:
Hi guys!
I have an Arc S (Lt18i) stuck on Gingerbread and I would like to have the latest stock ICS version, which I think is 4.0.4.
I understand I have to use a program called flashtool.
Will I be able to flash the ROM using flashtool if my phone isn't rooted and the bootloader is locked?
And could someone point me to a link to download the ROM?
Thank you very much.
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Search around the forums, there are guides and links to the stuff you need.
Latest ICS ftf file:
https://hotfile.com/dl/167361348/43349db/LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf.html
skb6T9 said:
No you cant flash kernels whrn your bootloader is locked...
You must unlock & root your mobile 1st.
You can only flash firmware(ftf) files with above configuration...
Press thnx if I helped.
Sent from my ST18i
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Locked bootloader can flash stock kernel, you cannot flash custom kernel. Locked bootloader does not mean cannot flash kernel.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた

popthosegaskets said:
Search around the forums, there are guides and links to the stuff you need.
Latest ICS ftf file:
https://hotfile.com/dl/167361348/43349db/LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf.html
Locked bootloader can flash stock kernel, you cannot flash custom kernel. Locked bootloader does not mean cannot flash kernel.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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Already said that..
Stock kernels are always in ftf format...
Sent from my ST18i

popthosegaskets said:
Search around the forums, there are guides and links to the stuff you need.
Latest ICS ftf file:
https://hotfile.com/dl/167361348/43349db/LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf.html
Locked bootloader can flash stock kernel, you cannot flash custom kernel. Locked bootloader does not mean cannot flash kernel.
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Ok thank you very much! so I've looked and just to clarify:
I put this file in the "firmwares" folder in c:\flashtool,
press the lightning icon and choose Flashmode,
select Wipe User Data,Wipe Cache and No Final Verification Check
Will I loose all my apps? and if so, can I do it without wiping user data?

skb6T9 said:
Already said that..
Stock kernels are always in ftf format...
Sent from my ST18i
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Not necessarily...
ktix007 said:
Ok thank you very much! so I've looked and just to clarify:
I put this file in the "firmwares" folder in c:\flashtool,
press the lightning icon and choose Flashmode,
select Wipe User Data,Wipe Cache and No Final Verification Check
Will I loose all my apps? and if so, can I do it without wiping user data?
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Flashing via Flashtool will always wipe data. Unless you have a nandroid backup, it's not possible to keep apps and their data.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた

skb6T9 said:
No you cant flash kernels whrn your bootloader is locked...
You must unlock & root your mobile 1st.
You can only flash firmware(ftf) files with above configuration...
Press thnx if I helped.
Sent from my ST18i
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Wrong. Flashtool does not require unlock or root to flash stock firmware/kernel or any other part of the FTF file.
skb6T9 said:
Already said that..
Stock kernels are always in ftf format...
Sent from my ST18i
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popthosegaskets said:
Not necessarily...
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At the moment, stock kernels can only be installed via FTF file.

Someguyfromhell said:
Wrong. Flashtool does not require unlock or root to flash stock firmware/kernel or any other part of the FTF file.
At the moment, stock kernels can only be installed via FTF file.
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When did I say any thing about flashtool? :what:
Sent from my ST18i

(C6506) 4.4.2 - 10.5.A.0.230 - Generic US - Flashable ZIP and Stripped FTF (root)

Part 1: http://d-h.st/nqC
Part 2: http://d-h.st/ylJ
Enjoy

Thanks for posting. Just to be clear: not rooted, right?

Bobomo said:
Thanks for posting. Just to be clear: not rooted, right?
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This is the rooted version. I used the original FTF from @scifan here.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759110
... to create this stock image with root and recovery included.

Oh, awesome! You should probably add that to the title
Does this have the same issue as the .101 where the XZDR.prop file needs to be replaced in order to access recovery?

Bobomo said:
Oh, awesome! You should probably add that to the title
Does this have the same issue as the .101 where the XZDR.prop file needs to be replaced in order to access recovery?
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lol, It might, I deleted the files in that directory right before turning off my phone to access recovery and flash the new zip. Both recovery's are working great with 4.4.2

Downloading now!
Crash338 said:
lol, It might, I deleted the files in that directory right before turning off my phone to access recovery and flash the new zip. Both recovery's are working great with 4.4.2
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First of ... thanks Crash! You were really fast! I'm downloading right now
What directory do we need to delete the files from? I was not aware of the issue, though now I know why I couldn't access recovery on 101 :silly:

adolfovm said:
First of ... thanks Crash! You were really fast! I'm downloading right now
What directory do we need to delete the files from? I was not aware of the issue, though now I know why I couldn't access recovery on 101 :silly:
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In your SDCard, simply delete the files in the XZDualRecovery or rename the XZDR.prop. If you delete them, they get recreated anyway and fixes that problem you had with 101

Oh, how much I love you right now. Thanks a lot! Will report if I encounter any issue with your files, though I seriously doubt I will.

I'm on unlocked boot loader. Can I just flash the zip and then the ftf file? Thanks
Sent from my Xperia ZL using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

So I just flash these with the Twerp ?
Sent from my C6506 using xda app-developers app

BL or BU
Crash338 said:
Part 1: http://d-h.st/nqC
Part 2: http://d-h.st/ylJ
Enjoy
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This FTF works to UB and LB or just for UB. Any bugs, something special wich we need to know after flashing?

Optilicious said:
I'm on unlocked boot loader. Can I just flash the zip and then the ftf file? Thanks
Sent from my Xperia ZL using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Locked or unlocked BL isn't important with these files.
Just upload the ZIP to your SDCard and flash it in recovery, then power off your phone without rebooting and flash the stripped FTF with Flashtool and you're done.

Thank you guys!
But for those (like my self) who are not experts on this, could you please, provide a detailed (step by step) guide on how to flash it?
If I already flashed it to kitkat (not rooted), can I do it over this one?
Regards

Torres77an said:
So I just flash these with the Twerp ?
Sent from my C6506 using xda app-developers app
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Just upload the ZIP to your SDCard and flash it in recovery, then power off your phone without rebooting and flash the stripped FTF with Flashtool and you're done.
I flashed it with CWM but TWRP should also work without issues.

Prome7eo said:
This FTF works to UB and LB or just for UB. Any bugs, something special wich we need to know after flashing?
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My BL is locked, there are easier ways if you have an unlocked bootloader but this will work whether your BL is locked or unlocked. Ive been running it for a few hours now and no issues, root and dual recovery's are working.

kobolt99 said:
Thank you guys!
But for those (like my self) who are not experts on this, could you please, provide a detailed (step by step) guide on how to flash it?
If I already flashed it to kitkat (not rooted), can I do it over this one?
Regards
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If you already flashed 4.4.2 then you do not have root and therefore cannot flash these. You will need to flash back to an older 4.2.2 so you can root and then install recovery. Once you have recovery the steps are:
1 - upload the zip to your SDCard and flash it via recovery
2 - After flash is successful, turn off your phone without rebooting.
3 - Flash the stripped FTF file via FlashTool and boot your phone.
That's it

Crash338 said:
Locked or unlocked BL isn't important with these files.
Just upload the ZIP to your SDCard and flash it in recovery, then power off your phone without rebooting and flash the stripped FTF with Flashtool and you're done.
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Awesome, just wanted to make sure! Thanks!
Sent from my Xperia ZL using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Crash338 said:
If you already flashed 4.4.2 then you do not have root and therefore cannot flash these. You will need to flash back to an older 4.2.2 so you can root and then install recovery. Once you have recovery the steps are:
1 - upload the zip to your SDCard and flash it via recovery
2 - After flash is successful, turn off your phone without rebooting.
3 - Flash the stripped FTF file via FlashTool and boot your phone.
That's it
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I made this post with links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52606650&postcount=5
Just replace the files in the last steps with the file from this thread.
EDIT: Meant this for person Crash was responding to. I know Crash knows how to do this

Downloaded but before flashing it I tried to reinstall dualrecovery 2.7.94 but phone got stuck at sony logo... Will fix this first then flash the update...

Bobomo said:
I made this post with links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52606650&postcount=5
Just replace the files in the last steps with the file from this thread.
EDIT: Meant this for person Crash was responding to. I know Crash knows how to do this
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Nice how to thread! :highfive:

T2 Ultra D5303 & D5316 & D5322 4.4.3 Pre-rooted stock firmware

Hi all
Here i got pre-rooted stock firmware to get our D5303 and D5316 4.4.3 get root
but the D5316 has'nt been tested yet coz i don't own the device..
please feedback if you have any problem and if you are happy..
D5303: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-838sA5iRQxbVFpRjV5MmlOOWM/view?usp=sharing
D5316: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-838sA5iRQxZG02clZQZEtHek0/view?usp=sharing
D5322: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-838sA5iRQxeVJJbFpNOFpJeVk/view?usp=sharing
REQUIREMENT:
rooted stock rom
recovery​
How to:
first, your device must be on 4.4.2 or below to be able to root
second, root your device using tool in cross development section...try each one of them
thirdly, after the device rooted, install a recovery
then download the pre rooted firmware for your model and put them in sd card, and flash it trhough recovery..
remember to do a backup first
something that i can't figure out is we can't modify the system app, but if you want to have a sound mod, you can replace the mixer_paths.xml..
and maybe someone can help with that problem, but at last an app that requires root like greenify and xposed instaler will work...
thanks to @zxz0O0 for the tool to create this pre-rooted firmware and @[NUT] for his recovery to flash this flashable zip
Note:-to resolve the problem because of sony RIC, download SonyRICdefeat from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-sony-ric-killer-t2953141 and just extract and run the install.bat file...
-backup your system before flashing to keep your data safe

This is great sir but I think It would be better even easier for noob like me if you will provide us tutorial or maybe link of how to downgrade and root 4.4.2(confirmed to work) before going to 4.4.3..thanks in advance

titanium_gld said:
This is great sir but I think It would be better even easier for noob like me if you will provide us tutorial or maybe link of how to downgrade and root 4.4.2(confirmed to work) before going to 4.4.3..thanks in advance
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You just need to use flashtool to downgrade, and root with roottoolkit from the cross development section and then isntalling a recovery

is it really difficult just to hit the thanks button, hmm?

Note:to resolve the problem because of sony RIC said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-sony-ric-killer-t2953141[/URL] and just extract and run the install.bat file...
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Nice to hear its working for t2ultra... :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

gravtec said:
Nice to hear its working for t2ultra... :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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Yeah, even at first i try the original file it doesn't work...hahah

D5316 worked with TWRP.

MortaLPortaL said:
D5316 worked with TWRP.
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Good to hear..:thumbup:

Just picked up the D5316 could someone please point me to.the easiest way to root and install recovery?

How bout D5322 ?

how to flash your pre-rooted? full wipe? or no need to wipe anything? just flash?

black_shot099 said:
how to flash your pre-rooted? full wipe? or no need to wipe anything? just flash?
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Just flash it

not work
D5322 twrp

xmanganato77 said:
not work
D5322 twrp
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What error did you get on recovery?

Not error! Succesful in recovery but don't flash zip.

xmanganato77 said:
Not error! Succesful in recovery but don't flash zip.
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What do you mean by don't flash zip?

Chena_22 said:
What do you mean by don't flash zip?
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It might mean that flashing failed.
In my experience, installation of prerooted image for D5316 from CWM recovery does not go well. It aborts after "Verifying update package".
Something is missing.

Sucess
it´s working on 5306 Telcel Mexico
Tnx a Lot
:good::good::good::good:

For those on the D5316 variant does it show 4.4.2? What about the other variants? I thought this was a 4.4.3 based ROM? Just asking, not really a big deal!

jameswood24 said:
For those on the D5316 variant does it show 4.4.2? What about the other variants? I thought this was a 4.4.3 based ROM? Just asking, not really a big deal!
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It's 4.4.3 pre rooted stock rom, not 4.4.2

[UPDATE][ROM][C6902][.242] Official Stock L Customized India Pre-Rooted Zip and FTF

DISCLAIMER:
I am not responsible for bricked devices or any damage caused for your device.
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UPDATE
Created a Prerooted zip using Customized India FTF.
Download :
Pre-rooted zip: Pre-rooted Customized India zip
Note: There is no need of stripped FTF for customized India zip.
Instructions:
1. Copy the Zip to your external SD card.
2. Go to Recovery, Full wipe.
3. Flash the Zip and reboot. Note: it may take 5 to 7 minutes to boot into the system.
4. Done! you now have a rooted Lollipop with dual recovery.
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Download Official Stock FTF (Customized IN) :
Official Stock Customized India FTF - untouched
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I have created a Pre-rooted Zip using Generic LAM FTF and Stripped FTF.
Prerequisite :
Rooted KitKat with recovery installed.
Download :
Pre-rooted zip: https://mega.co.nz/#!3JRhnSZQ!86gRGenhLUJVM4sjW5nDjjoaHlwaSuvxdbOmVUwTr0U
Stripped FTF: https://mega.co.nz/#!HIQyyKyT!h1GYz700s2rPz8UmhQhibMyToR0eXZkAQqkHwHRUvaw
Pre-rooted zip (Google drive link) : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1MyAeBI7PaGREQ3NkRKNHYzSFk/view?usp=sharing
Instructions:
1. Copy the Zip to your external SD card.
2. Go to Recovery, Full wipe.
3. Flash the Zip and Power off the phone without booting into the system.
4. Open Flashtool and Connect your Phone to your computer, while pressing the Volume down button to go into flashmode. Flash the Stripped FTF using Flashtool.
5. Turn on the Phone and wait for it to complete boot. Note: it may take 5 to 7 minutes to boot into the system.
Happy Lollipop!
Screenshots:

Thankz

Download now

Booted and works so far. Restoring apps with tiatnium now and gonna see about setting everything else back up again. Thank you good sir.

Dood you are awesome...thanks for doing this

Could it be possibly to make an C6909 USA generic pre rooted? as I dont know another method to root actually lollipop
thanks in advanced

Can you make a kernel flashable ? Because I dont have pc now (

Can someone upload this to drive (google). Having troubles with Mega

Which region is LAM? Can I flash this in India or will I have issues?

noob_user_ said:
Can someone upload this to drive (google). Having troubles with Mega
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+1 The Stripped FTF downloaded just fine, but having problems with Pre-rooted zip

Request
Can OP post the Download in XDA server if possible as it supports Torrents coz my Download bandwidth is very low so.

jacker60 said:
Could it be possibly to make an C6909 USA generic pre rooted? as I dont know another method to root actually lollipop
thanks in advanced
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Sorry, I'm out of bandwidth. If you wish I can provide you the steps.
Which region is LAM? Can I flash this in India or will I have issues?
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LAM is Latin America and yes you can flash this for India, no issues. I'm from India and using it on my phone right now.
Can you make a kernel flashable ? Because I dont have pc now (
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Sorry, I don't how to
Can someone upload this to drive (google). Having troubles with Mega
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Can OP post the Download in XDA server if possible as it supports Torrents coz my Download bandwidth is very low so.
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Uploading now

Awesome!!!!!
session20 said:
Sorry, I'm out of bandwidth. If you wish I can provide you the steps.
LAM is Latin America and yes you can flash this for India, no issues. I'm from India and using it on my phone right now.
Sorry, I don't how to
Uploading now
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Thanks bro

Abhishek_DK said:
Thanks bro
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Just created a torrent, it says 100% seeding. Is it correct?

hello
i want to install this official stock firmware genric lam pre-rooted.i want to know how to install cwm/twrp recovery after flashing 14.5.A.0.242 Official Stock Lollipop Gerenic LAM Pre-Rooted Zip.can u please provide the procedure?
session20 said:
Just created a torrent, it says 100% seeding. Is it correct?
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hitesh1792 said:
i want to install this official stock firmware genric lam pre-rooted.i want to know how to install cwm/twrp recovery after flashing 14.5.A.0.242 Official Stock Lollipop Gerenic LAM Pre-Rooted Zip.can u please provide the procedure?
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You do not to install the recovery after flashing this, Recovery is pre-installed in the zip.
You just need to be on rooted KK with recovery and follow the instructions from the OP. After flashing, you will have pre-rooted LP firmware with dual recovery installed.

thanks man!
cool
session20 said:
You do not to install the recovery after flashing this, Recovery is pre-installed in the zip.
You just need to be on rooted KK with recovery and follow the instructions from the OP. After flashing, you will have pre-rooted LP firmware with dual recovery installed.
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What does the Stripped FTF do?
can i flash without doing the stripped ftf?

session20 said:
Just created a torrent, it says 100% seeding. Is it correct?
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Not sure bro.... Did you upload on XDA Server. Coz I don't Download Tab Enabled in the Thread

winningarrow said:
What does the Stripped FTF do?
can i flash without doing the stripped ftf?
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Those are the files which are not included in the Zip, Stripped FTF is important to flash after the Zip.
Abhishek_DK said:
Not sure bro.... Did you upload on XDA Server. Coz I don't Download Tab Enabled in the Thread
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Can you try downloading now using a torrent client. I used Utorrent application to create the torrent.

[Q] Rooting z1 compact stock lollipop

We all have gotten a sneak peek of Sony's lollipop update onto our beloved z1 compact. Through the many ways available I for instance used an ftf file. But they do not come pre-rooted like the zip file alternatives.
The only way to root ftf I am told is to flash a kernel pre-installed with a recovery then flash SuperSU zip. I have flashed like 3 different boot.imgs only to find no TWRP/Philz/cmw recovery.
Can anyone give me a WORKING kernel that will boot into a recovery? Would really appreciate this.
Found my solution
Edit: I just found a cm11 snapshot boot.img kernel, flashed it. Booted to recovery and flashed a pre-rooted rom zip. Easy as pie.
Thanks all.

Just flash KK firmware 108, root it, install recovery latest version, and afterwards flash any customised prerooted ROM of your choice.

kokkss said:
Just flash KK firmware 108, root it, install recovery latest version, and afterwards flash any customised prerooted ROM of your choice.
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This is too much work. Work that I have to do. It's the only way to root this ftf. damn it

It's up to you.

I've done it.
I made a pre-rooted ftf using PRF creator and compiling the SUPERSU v2.37 and Z1C locked dual recovery 2.8.12 from Nuts site.
You can use Xperifirm to download the the firmware, then use Flashtool to decrypt the fileset and create the FTF, then you're good to go.

Hello guys.Does this method works??Without unlocking the bootloader? http://techchomps.com/root-14-5-a-0-242-android-5-0-lollipop-on-sony-xperia-z1-compact/

kos25k said:
Hello guys.Does this method works??Without unlocking the bootloader? http://techchomps.com/root-14-5-a-0-242-android-5-0-lollipop-on-sony-xperia-z1-compact/
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Hello,
No don't work. With LB, you can't flash boot.img.

So i must unlock it right??Can anyone please send me the directions on how to unlock and root?

martin091 said:
I've done it.
I made a pre-rooted ftf using PRF creator and compiling the SUPERSU v2.37 and Z1C locked dual recovery 2.8.12 from Nuts site.
You can use Xperifirm to download the the firmware, then use Flashtool to decrypt the fileset and create the FTF, then you're good to go.
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Awesome, which version region did you use? Mind sharing?
I am almost running out of options

So after everything done can we restore TA partition and relock the bootloader?
Not sent by me!

bumjrah said:
Awesome, which version region did you use? Mind sharing?
I am almost running out of options
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I'm from the UK but I used the "Customized US" version. It works all the same, I've put together a UK one now but I'll need to wipe data before I can use it.
I'd share if I didn't have awful internet. The file is massive, unfortunately.
You'll find multiple threads on how to do different parts.
You need to create your pre-rooted firmware, then you'll need to download KK with Xperifirm (probably .108) and flash it with Flashtool.
Root KK using Easy Root Tool and install XZDualRecovery using the desktop client.
Once you're rooted with SuperSU/SuperUser and Recovery you can install the pre-rooted firmware (PRF) as a flashable zip within Recovery itself.
There's also work arounds for Xposed which you can find too, I've used them and it's all working as it should for now.
I also have a locked bootloader, so don't worry about unlocking it. I'll have a look around for the threads I used and post any I find.
---------- Post added at 08:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:24 AM ----------
Working Xposed work-around
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60298690&postcount=123?
FR pre-rooted firmware with extras (not sure on your region or if it'll work properly. Worth a try?)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/14-5-0-242customizedfrpre-t3083055
PRF Creator
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
Xperifirm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
Flashtool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335555
I'll leave you to find your own SuperSU or SuperUser zip, same with XZDualRecovery as they're frequently updated so you're better off finding the latest versions.

But how can you flash 108 if you are already on 242 and you have a locked bootloader? You must unlock it first...
Not sent by me!

BlackArtsInc said:
But how can you flash 108 if you are already on 242 and you have a locked bootloader? You must unlock it first...
Not sent by me!
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What I did is that I downgraded with Flashtool, rooted KK, and then flashed a prerooted rom through the recovery. No need to unlock the bootloader.

c6nsor9d said:
What I did is that I downgraded with Flashtool, rooted KK, and then flashed a prerooted rom through the recovery. No need to unlock the bootloader.
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How did you downgrade really?
You just flashed the 157 FTF in flashmode? It's doable?
Not sent by me!

BlackArtsInc said:
How did you downgrade really?
You just flashed the 157 FTF in flashmode? It's doable?
Not sent by me!
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OK, there seems to be some loss in translation somewhere. Hope this will clear up some stuff:
1. Flash KitKat (kernel, system, everything).
2. Root it.
3. Install recovery (here)
4. Since you don't want to make your own pre-rooted firmware, here. Click on 'Google Drive' for the zip, and FTF. You need both.
5. Put the zip in your SD card/internal.
6. Boot into recovery and clear all data (dalvik, system, data, everything).
7. Flash the zip. DO NOT REBOOT.
8. Shutdown and use Flashtool to flash the .ftf you downloaded. Check System and Baseband on the 'exclude' column.
9. Have fun!

@dazzerfong OK,first of all thanks for your answer. What I'm asking is how did you do the first step with locked bootloader.
Flashtool->Flashmode->KitKat 157 FTF->Then root it blah blah?
Are these steps correct or not? Im about to try today cos I really miss root on my phone.
If you are already on Lollipop and your bootloader is locked you can get root this way.
1.Download the correct KitKat (.157) ROM for your country/operator using Xperifim.
Convert it to FTF using Flashtool. (there are tutorials,search)
2.Flash the FTF you created using Flashtool's Flashmode. Include everything.
3.Root your KitKat (.157) using the forum's tutorials and also install [NUT]'s recovery.
4.Boot into recovery and flash your pre rooted ROM in flashable zip format.
(There are also tutorials on how to create this with Xperifim and PRF programs).
5.Enjoy rooted Lollipop with locked bootloader.
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BlackArtsInc said:
@dazzerfong OK,first of all thanks for your answer. What I'm asking is how did you do the first step with locked bootloader.
Flashtool->Flashmode->KitKat 157 FTF->Then root it blah blah?
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Yep! All done with locked bootloader (or, if you want, unlocked, but you're wasting your time if you're unlocked). So, first you flash the FTF of a KitKat ROM.
Rooting, use Towelroot or something. No idea why, but Towelroot refuses to play with my TWRP (recovery), so I used the old method.

@dazzerfong
One last question cos I just did all the steps but I couldnt reboot into Lollipop after flashing my pre rooted rom zip file.
6. Boot into recovery and clear all data (dalvik, system, data, everything).
7. Flash the zip. DO NOT REBOOT.
8. Shutdown and use Flashtool to flash the .ftf you downloaded.
Check System and Baseband on the 'exclude' column.
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On step 8 which FTF you mean exactly? I assume you mean the FTF from which you created
your pre rooted zip initially? In my case the Customized GR version?
N.

BlackArtsInc said:
@dazzerfong
One last question cos I just did all the steps but I couldnt reboot into Lollipop after flashing my pre rooted rom zip file.
On step 8 which FTF you mean exactly? I assume you mean the FTF from which you created
your pre rooted zip initially? In my case the Customized GR version?
N.
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You should have downloaded 2 things so far: the zip, and the FTF. That FTF is Lollipop stock: doesn't matter where it's from. Flash that in Flashtool, but remember to check 'System' and 'Baseband' in the 'Exclude' column.

BlackArtsInc said:
How did you downgrade really?
You just flashed the 157 FTF in flashmode? It's doable?
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Downgrade to .108 (with flashtool) in order to directly root the phone, whereas with .157, you'll have to flash an older kernel with flashtool in order to get root.
Once rooted, just get yourself a flashable prerooted firmware (zip file) and flash it from the recovery (after a wipe factory reset; wipe data; wipe cache; wipe Davilk Cache and Wipe System).