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[Tutorial][ION] Flashing Firmware and Rooting (Updated 15/11/2012)

[FONT=Albany, Arial]Flashing latest firmware (upgrading & updating) and rooting[/FONT]
For Sony Xperia ION LT28 Series – Locked and Unlocked Boot loaders.
THIS TUTORIAL IS IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR ROOTING ICS 6.1.E.3.7 LT28i and LT28h FIRMWARES.
To root these firmwares:
1. Follow Spectre's thread for Pre-rooted firmwares
OR
2. My thread for flashing stock kernel with root. (unlocked boot loaders only)
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This guide is for everyone who wishes to flash the latest ION firmware and then proceed on to root it.
Though this guide is for Xperia ION, but I suppose, this is quite universal and applicable to all Xperia Phones.
Read carefully and understand clearly the process before starting the actual process of flashing. When in doubt, ask your queries in this forum and wait for it to get answered.
The Xperia ION Lt28 exists in 4 variants.
AT&T version with LTE. ( Lt28at )
Rogers Version with LTE. ( Lt28rogers )
International Version with LTE. ( Lt28i )
Version without LTE. ( Lt28h )
Getting Ready
There a a few very essential things that need to be sorted out before you could flash a firmware. I am listing them below.
Connecting the phone to the PC and making it recognize the phone.
(Windows only):
When you connect the phone to the PC for the first time, the phone will prompt you to install the PC Companion S/w on your pc. Go ahead and Install it. In addition to this, essential drivers required for connectivity will also be installed. In windows , both MTP and MSC modes of connectivity work. MTP mode allows access to both Internal and External SD card. MSC mode will allow access of only the External SD card.
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(Linux Only):
It is a little tricky in the case of linux to achieve connectivity. The following are the steps you need to follow:
1. Open Command Window, “ terminal” in case of Gnome base Linux and “konsole” in the case of KDE based Linux. It should be easily accessable through menu.
2. Inside the Command Window type “ sudo gedit /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules” if you are using Gnome or “sudo kwrite /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules” for KDE.
3. Add the below lines into the file and save it.
#Sony Ericsson
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="0fce", MODE="0666"
4. Execute the following command from command window:
chmod a+r /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules
5. Restart Linux now.
6. Connect the phone to the PC, open Command Window and type “ lsusb” without the quotes and press Enter. You should see an output, and you should see a line with the following:
ID 0fce:6177 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
7. If you don't see it, then you have made a mistake in the previous steps. Retrace the steps again to see that they are correct.
8. Open the phone, go to settings and select Xperia Settings and then select connectivity. Select USB Connection mode as “ Mass Storage Mode (MSC)”. The MTP mode does not work in linux. The support is not yet available.
9. Now when you connect the phone to the Pc it will mount the external_sd card automatically.
The above steps just ensures that the Phone is recognized by the PC and
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Download and Install flashtool and Drivers:
Download flashtool:
Link1 ( http://androxyde.github.com/)
Link 2 Linux ( http://www.sendspace.com/file/0pz8ru)
Link3 Windows ( http://www.mediafire.com/?9d64a4twrqd3w7y)
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Install Drivers:
( Windows Only) After installing Flashtool, navigate into the flashtool folder and go into drivers folder. Double click on the Flashtool-drivers.exe to install the drivers. Restart the computer. This step is not required for Linux Users.
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Download and Install Android Sdk. (Not Mandatory)
Downloading Android Sdk:
Android Sdk can be downloaded from here. ( http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html)
Click on the “SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS” to check that you sysytem meets the minimum requirement.
The downloads are under “SDK Tools Only” section.
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Setting up Android Sdk:
( Windows Only) Installing in Windows is as simple as clicking in the downloaded exe. After installing, start the Sdk Manager. In windows it can be accessed from the start menu. Select Tools Checkbox and then Install Button. Wait for the installation to complete.
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Set up the PATH environment variable to access adb:
( Windows 7)
Select Computer from the Start menu
Choose System Properties from the context menu
Click Advanced system settings > Advanced tab
Click on Environment Variables, under System Variables, find PATH, and click on it.
At the end add the path to android-sdk tools and platform-tools folder.
(Windows XP)
Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Advanced
Click on Environment Variables, under System Variables, find PATH, and click on it.
At the end add the path to android-sdk tools and platform-tools folder.
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Setting up Android Sdk:
(Linux Only)
Right click on the downloaded .tgz file and extract it. Probably, it will create a folder “android-sdk-linux”. Copy the folder to root of your home. Open the file manager and navigate to the android-sdk-linux/tools folder and click on android script to execute it.
It will start the Android Sdk Manager. Select Tools Checkbox and then Install Button. Wait for the installation to complete.
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Set up the PATH environment variable to access adb:
(Linux Only)
Now to set up the PATH environment variable to access adb. For this you need to edit the .bashrc file to setup the path so that adb can be accessed by just typing the command.
Open the command window and type “gedit ~/.bashrc” or “kwrite ~/.bashrc” and add the following lines and save it.
export PATH=${PATH}:~/android-sdk-linux/tools
export PATH=${PATH}:~/android-sdk-linux/platform-tools
Restart the PC.
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Proceed to POST#2 for FLASHING Steps.

Flashing and Rooting ICS on any Xperia ION
Flashing Firmware:
Now comes the easiest part.
So if you have completed the steps from post#1, then you are ready to flash the firmwares. It does not matter if your ION is on Gingerbread or Ice Cream Sandwich, the process of flashing remains the same. Flashing firmwares does not require Bootloader's to be Unlocked.
First and foremost you need to downlod the latest firmware for your Phone. So you head over to this site.
Firmware Links ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752345 )
After downloading the firmware, follow the Screen shot attachments with the steps below:
1. Start flashtool and click the lightening icon.
2 .Select Flash Mode.
3 .Select firmware to flash.
4. Click OK to start flash.
5. When the screen 5 pop's up, power down the phone. Press power + volume down button simultaneously. If the green led lights up, then the phone is in flash mode.
Flashtool will start flashing automatically. Once it is done flashing, it will show a message that the phone is disconnected.
Now detach the usb cable from the phone and press the power button to start the phone.
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Proceed to POST#3 for ROOTING Steps

Rooting:
FOR LOCKED BOOT LOADERS
As per the developer of this method, it works only on ICS and JB.
To root the phone, first you need to download the rooting kit from here.
( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31545627#post31545627 )
At the time of writing, the latest version available is Version 15. ( http://ul.to/h44f6vni )
This is known to work well with Ion.
Also there is Version 13 which works well for me. ( http://www.mediafire.com/?1q4nt6b63ooaf1s )
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This method of rooting requires the Backup & Restore utility to be installed on the phone. If it is not available by default, on your phone, download it from here. ( https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByrrmqPijqISWElSQjV1aWVkMVk/edit?pli=1 ) and install it as a normal app.
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Now on the phone, got to settings/developer options for ICS and enable USB debugging. Without this your phone will not be recognized by adb and you won't be able to root your phone.
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Unzip the downloaded rooting kit to the place of your choice.
(Windows only) Connect the phone to the pc. Now navigate to the folder which contains the unzipped contents of the rooting kit. Click on the RunMe.bat. Now follow the instructions.
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(Linux Only) I don't know if the Linux script in the latest version works or not. But it works in the the Version 13, which i have attached to this post. Open the terminal window and navigate to the folder where you have unzipped the rooting kit. Now type the following command and follow the instructions.
chmod +x runme.sh
sudo ./runme.sh
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FOR UNLOCKED BOOT LOADERDS
Flash the stock kernel with Root + Cwm + Init.d support.
Download this kernel.elf and flash it using flashtool.
The Download links and Instructions are on the OP of THIS post.
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LINKS
Here is Captainkrtek's ADB GUIDE
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very well put together guide. thx

now need root instructions for ICS

vladvertigo said:
now need root instructions for ICS
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Rooting method of Xperia S works on our phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992

This should go in a sticky as installing ice with LTE too many threads and right now.
Sent from my LT28at using xda premium

Updated Post 2 with rooting method for ICS.

I used this to root before you posted it but it slowed ICS down to point out was almost unusable. Any thoughts on why? Did I screw something up maybe?
Sent from my LT28h using xda premium

Recon Freak said:
I used this to root before you posted it but it slowed ICS down to point out was almost unusable. Any thoughts on why? Did I screw something up maybe?
Sent from my LT28h using xda premium
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I followed the above instructions as it is. I had pre-rooted gingerbread.
ICS is pretty fast, not as fast as Gb, but no lags either.
May be some problem with the ICS Rom zip. Try downloading it again. None have reported this problem.

I'm running it now and it flies. But as soon as I root it happens. I tried it twice from stock ATT and generic .111.
Sent from my LT28h using xda premium

Am I reading wrong? But I currently have ICS. So do I need to like re flash gingerbread then go back to ICS?
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ion

wolf0491 said:
Am I reading wrong? But I currently have ICS. So do I need to like re flash gingerbread then go back to ICS?
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ion
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I think You will need to. Both the batch files need to be executed, to be able to get root.

ganeshbiyer said:
I think You will need to. Both the batch files need to be executed, to be able to get root.
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That's just annoying haha. I'll wait
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ion

So I want to make sure I have this straight!
I have a stock ATT Ion 2.3.7
3. Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
4. Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
5. Run Step 1.bat
6. Install Ice Cream Sandwich without wiping anything.
(wipe data, wipe cache and wipe apps log are not selected).
Once flashing is done, start the phone manually. It does not reboot automatically.
7. Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
8. Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
9. Run step 2.bat
And this will give me ROOTED ICS 4.0.4 with locked bootloader?
Then what do I flash to get my LTE radio back? Just the Stock ATT baseband?
Sorry for the noobish question, my Ion is less than a week old and I havent picked insurance through best buy yet so I don't want to brick before I insure it

vpllover said:
So I want to make sure I have this straight!
I have a stock ATT Ion 2.3.7
3. Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
4. Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
5. Run Step 1.bat
6. Install Ice Cream Sandwich without wiping anything.
(wipe data, wipe cache and wipe apps log are not selected).
Once flashing is done, start the phone manually. It does not reboot automatically.
7. Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
8. Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
9. Run step 2.bat
And this will give me ROOTED ICS 4.0.4 with locked bootloader?
Then what do I flash to get my LTE radio back? Just the Stock ATT baseband?
Sorry for the noobish question, my Ion is less than a week old and I havent picked insurance through best buy yet so I don't want to brick before I insure it
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Download the stock GB AT&T, when flash de-select all wipes. Checked everything esle below that Except baseband.
Sent from my LT28h using Tapatalk 2

Thanks for the guide. I had to do it solo, You might want to add in to guide for the noobs how to get into flash mode.

Where is the att ftf files located? Just in case something goes wrong
Sent from my LT28at using XDA Premium App

erichall82 said:
Where is the att ftf files located? Just in case something goes wrong
Sent from my LT28at using XDA Premium App
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Firmwares are stickied at the top of the ion General forum.

ganeshbiyer said:
Rooting method of Xperia S works on our phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992
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FYI - this does have CWM in it, but because it was designed for the Xperia S it doesn't work completely. If someone would be so kind to redesign the CWM in that file for us that would be awesome!

[Recovery] CWM Recovery v5.5.0.4 (Fixed) For Micromax A90

How to install clockworkmod recovery:
Edit: Fixed install zip from sdcard bug
Method 1: Needs root
The first method is preferable for those who have root access on their Micromax A90. Those who do not have a rooted device should follow Method 2 instead.
1. Download cwmr_v5.5.0.4 (fixed).zip and unzip/extract it. After extracting move both the files to the root directory of your SD card.
2. Install mu7577.apk and run it. After that give the program root permissions if asked and tap Recovery Update.
3. Select recovery.img from SD card then tap the ok button.
4. Now you can reboot to recovery.
Congrats!
Method 2: SP Flash Tool method, root not required
1. Download MTK6575 Drivers.zip and unzip/extract on your Windows PC, just run InstallDriver.exe to install drivers.
2. Download cwmr_v5.5.0.4 (fixed) + scatter.zip and SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1220.02_FOR_S101A.zip , unzip/extract them.
3. Now open extracted SP Flash Tool folder and run Flash_tool.exe
4. Click on "Scatter-loading" button which is on the right side below Downloading Agent. A new window will open. Browse to the extracted cwmr_v5.5.0.4 (fixed) + scatter folder and select MT6575_Android_scatter_emmc.txt file.
5. Flash tool will populate the Map file on the application window. You will see multiple entries. Uncheck all entries except for RECOVERY.
6. Now click on "Download". Warning message will occur, but ignore that and click Yes.
7. You will see in the status bar below "Searching", now connect your phone (without battery inserted) via the USB cable.
8. Wait for the process to finish and then you will get a window showing green circle.
Congrats You have flashed CWMR!
Note: If you get any error in SP Flash Tool, then recheck your MTK drivers installation or manually install them through device manager.
Booting into CWM recovery is the same as in the stock recovery. Switch on the phone with "Volume Up" and "Power" button Pressed. The Phone will boot into CWM!
I have also attached the the Stock Recovery.zip.

dear brother are you tested it ! please post some screenshot here with A90.

BHARDIK said:
dear brother are you tested it ! please post some screenshot here with A90.
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Yes bro I have tested it!
I will post the screenshots soon

please also post here STOCK ROM full firmware , because if we failed then we need to restore i try custom recovery maybe 10 times always failed then need to go service center for restore. if you add stock firmware then we no need to worry about any experiment.

Presently I also don't have the stock rom or stock dump of micromax a90, I am currently running a self modded rom.
Follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981107 to make a dump/backup of rom
Sent from my A90 using xda app-developers app

i have ROMDUMP back up , take backup using terminal emulator type onandroid and he done , but no boot and recovery image on this back up.
but i dont know how to restore it using sp flash tool ?

BHARDIK said:
i have ROMDUMP back up , take backup using terminal emulator type onandroid and he done , but no boot and recovery image on this back up.
but i dont know how to restore it using sp flash tool ?
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bro follow my guide to dump the rom, by that guide you will get the complete dump i.e all flash files such as boot.img, recovery.img, system.img, mbr.img, logo.img, etc and there i have also written the complete procedure to restore the dump using sp flash tool
Sent from my A90 using xda app-developers app

THANX
The guide is great....CMW installed in minutes...thanx a lot...waiting for custom rom

airjordanthehacker said:
bro follow my guide to dump the rom, by that guide you will get the complete dump i.e all flash files such as boot.img, recovery.img, system.img, mbr.img, logo.img, etc and there i have also written the complete procedure to restore the dump using sp flash tool
Sent from my A90 using xda app-developers app
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in your method when i try to add script in GS_Script.apk select file but no any file saw there
and second question is this method is working for Micromax A90s MTK6577 devices also ?

BHARDIK said:
in your method when i try to add script in GS_Script.apk select file but no any file saw there
and second question is this method is working for Micromax A90s MTK6577 devices also ?
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extract BackupTool_*.zip to the root of your sd card after that only you will be able to see the script in load script option.
and i have not tested this script on mtk6577 but it should work for it.
Sent from my A90 using xda app-developers app

hey guys here is micromax FTP server site here u find all micromax android mobile stock ROM all the version of realesed + original flasher and imei writing tolls for MTK 65166 TO MTK6577 ! is it good for you guys ?
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user id = mxlive [ in small latter ]
password = [email protected] [ M capital its not (O) its (0) zero ]
best way to use this !
you need Firefox browser for this, in Google chrome its not working !
just copy past this given id and password if you not understand !
and then use Internet Download Manager for downloading anything ! for better downloading speed !

Is there any Jellybean custom ROM for the A90?

No Abhi Still no sign of any ! Custom ROM ! for A90 and A90s both just have CWM !!!!

BHARDIK said:
hey guys here is micromax FTP server site here u find all micromax android mobile stock ROM all the version of realesed + original flasher and imei writing tolls for MTK 65166 TO MTK6577 ! is it good for you guys ?
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user id = mxlive [ in small latter ]
password = [email protected] [ M capital its not (O) its (0) zero ]
best way to use this !
you need Firefox browser for this, in Google chrome its not working !
just copy past this given id and password if you not understand !
and then use Internet Download Manager for downloading anything ! for better downloading speed !
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thanks!

BHARDIK said:
No Abhi Still no sign of any ! Custom ROM ! for A90 and A90s both just have CWM !!!!
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Has anyone tried flashing ROMs of similar devices like Karbonn A18?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

provide URL please
Please provide URL Please?

Micromax Stock Rom & Flasher site FTP or otherwise please!
Can anyone post or tell me where I can get Micromax Stock Rom & Flasher from their site or otherwise please? I'd like to reflash to stock state instead of just removing CWM.

airjordanthehacker said:
extract BackupTool_*.zip to the root of your sd card after that only you will be able to see the script in load script option.
and i have not tested this script on mtk6577 but it should work for it.
Sent from my A90 using xda app-developers app
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Hi, it woks with NGM Legend ? (mtk 6575 phone)

Still no sign of any custom ROM?
Anyway, which device has a similar config as the A90. I'll try flashing it's custom ROM.

Custom Rom ICS 4.0.6
Dear All,
See my thread here for Custom Rom
My mobile is - NXG Phablet.
Its specifications match to A90.
Check - ics 4.0.6 custom rom in my thread and download.
but use your A90 ics 'boot.img'.. means, replace your 'boot.img' in the downloaded file and rezip and flash through CWM recovery.
after boot it will come in Russian language. (because it is for Star N8000 - russian forum). so change language to english in settings. also , default launcher is SPB shell - Russian version. so install another launcher and use.
Rom is very good.
check here in CUSTOM ICS area.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32932373
Happy Testing.

[Q] Flashtool can't find 42.ftf file

As the title says, my flashtool (0.9.10.1) isn't able to find the "R800i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic.ftf" file. Of course I installed the needed drivers.
Once I was able to downgrade to .42 but that was a long while ago.
I tried already these things:
Reinstall Flashtool
Install on another partition
Search for another ftf file (it's everywhere the same)
Viewed ****tons of manuals/videos
Does anyone knows what I could do?

Try using this tool. .42 firmware is available through this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40443742
Thanks to ozzmanj1 for posting about it
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda app-developers app

same issue here and the link that appears as a solution does no work on my case

gaizka71 said:
same issue here and the link that appears as a solution does no work on my case
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That link is for unlocked bootloader, and you are probably on locked bootloader.
Just us PC Companion to flash stock firmware.
Or find find out why flashtool can't flash stock firmware. Possible reasons - solutions
-not in flash mode - power off phone, while keeping pressed back buton plug usb to PC
-bad download - redownload
-bad file - download from other source
-Flashtool can't read path of downloaded file (special letters in directory's path) - place file in C:/ or D;/
-unknow errors - start flashtool with admin rights
-phone not recognized - bad drivers, use drivers from flashtool folder

Solution
I had the same problem, where only 4.0.2.A.0.42 Global would not show up in the Flashtool ftf list. Version 0.62 or 0.42 CN would show up fine.
I used the firmware from this page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477440
Using an older version of Flashtool (flashtool 0.6.9.1) resolved the problem for me (http://www.4shared.com/file/-rYqPPug/flashtool-0691-windows.html).
You could file a bugreport with the Flashtool developers.

marcovtwout said:
I had the same problem, where only 4.0.2.A.0.42 Global would not show up in the Flashtool ftf list. Version 0.62 or 0.42 CN would show up fine.
I used the firmware from this page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477440
Using an older version of Flashtool (flashtool 0.6.9.1) resolved the problem for me (http://www.4shared.com/file/-rYqPPug/flashtool-0691-windows.html).
You could file a bugreport with the Flashtool developers.
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Thanks a lot man! perfect solution.

i have an alcatel pop d3 and i am trying to restore it using sp flashtool
but when i load my scatter file only boot img and recovery img is found help please

I installed flashtool 0.9.22.3 and everything is ok but it doesn't show up the ftf file to flash it is in the .flashtool>firmware folder plz help me

zabitkha said:
I installed flashtool 0.9.22.3 and everything is ok but it doesn't show up the ftf file to flash it is in the .flashtool>firmware folder plz help me
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Same her tng Flash Kernal On My X8 An It Wont Show The File At All :crying:

zabitkha said:
I installed flashtool 0.9.22.3 and everything is ok but it doesn't show up the ftf file to flash it is in the .flashtool>firmware folder plz help me
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john_cena163 said:
Same her tng Flash Kernal On My X8 An It Wont Show The File At All :crying:
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I solved the problem by manually let the FlashTool sync the devices databases from Github
1 - Connect to the internet
2- From FlashTool > Devices > Device Sync > Manual Sync
3- after it's done syncing close FlashTool and open it again..
4- it should say loaded ninety something devices (in my case 94)
5- choose flash > flashmode and choose a folder that contains any correct FTF (not corrupted FTF file) whatever the names of the files are..
you should now have your device(s) listed in the Firmwares box with the FTF files after expanding the device name..
Have a good flashing

Dr.TheMaster said:
I solved the problem by manually let the FlashTool sync the devices databases from Github
1 - Connect to the internet
2- From FlashTool > Devices > Device Sync > Manual Sync
3- after it's done syncing close FlashTool and open it again..
4- it should say loaded ninety something devices (in my case 94)
5- choose flash > flashmode and choose a folder that contains any correct FTF (not corrupted FTF file) whatever the names of the files are..
you should now have your device(s) listed in the Firmwares box with the FTF files after expanding the device name..
Have a good flashing
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Had the same problem. Confirmed this works. Thanks!

how to create a ftf file on your own for xperia m

the file below is an official android jellybean 4.3 firmware ftf file ...
you can use it to flash xperia m dual c2004 to stock firmware
use this torrent file to download direct ftf file
GENERIC INDIAN VERSION
ok sorry for inconvinience ...
lets try this... download the firmware from the given link and in that proceed as follow
step1: install xperifirm and open it
step2: after opening the xperifirm application select the option DEVICES from top
step3: now click on check updates .. a pop up opens in that select ur model (example : for xperia m dual click on xperia m dual ) now select ur phone model no i.e c2004 or c2005
step:4 now select the latest indian version i.e it will be written in as customized IN double click it
step5: now it will start to download firmware file for ur devices
AFTER DOWNLOADING THE FILE CLOSE IT AND DOWNLOAD FLASHTOOL (better go for version 0.9.18.6)
now its time to create a ftf file
step1: open flashtool and in that select tools
step2: In tools go to bundles when you click on bundles u will see an option called create click it
step3: A pop up opens now select the folder file where you have downloaded firmware
step4: Now after selecting source folder now double click on device box select the phone model and model number
step5: enter branding as you wish or else just type in Customized IN and version as 15.5.A.1.5
AFTER REPEATING ABOVE STEPS YOU WILL SEE A LIST OF FILES IN FOLDER LIST SECTION . NOW SELECT ALL FILES IN THAT SECTION AND CLICK ON RIGHT ARROW SYMBOL(->)
when you click on '->' symbol some files will gets transferred to firmware content section
step6: now finally click on create ... DONE your ftf file is ready
Now you can flash your device from flashtool

Thanks.... been looking for it

Error while downloading firmware
hemanthvarma said:
the file below is an official android jellybean 4.3 firmware ftf file ...
you can use it to flash xperia m dual c2004 to stock firmware
use this torrent file to download direct ftf file
GENERIC INDIAN VERSION
ok sorry for inconvinience ...
lets try this... download the firmware from the given link and in that proceed as follow
step1: install xperifirm and open it
step2: after opening the xperifirm application select the option DEVICES from top
step3: now click on check updates .. a pop up opens in that select ur model (example : for xperia m dual click on xperia m dual ) now select ur phone model no i.e c2004 or c2005
step:4 now select the latest indian version i.e it will be written in as customized IN double click it
step5: now it will start to download firmware file for ur devices
AFTER DOWNLOADING THE FILE CLOSE IT AND DOWNLOAD FLASHTOOL (better go for version 0.9.18.6)
now its time to create a ftf file
step1: open flashtool and in that select tools
step2: In tools go to bundles when you click on bundles u will see an option called create click it
step3: A pop up opens now select the folder file where you have downloaded firmware
step4: Now after selecting source folder now double click on device box select the phone model and model number
step5: enter branding as you wish or else just type in Customized IN and version as 15.5.A.1.5
AFTER REPEATING ABOVE STEPS YOU WILL SEE A LIST OF FILES IN FOLDER LIST SECTION . NOW SELECT ALL FILES IN THAT SECTION AND CLICK ON RIGHT ARROW SYMBOL(->)
when you click on '->' symbol some files will gets transferred to firmware content section
step6: now finally click on create ... DONE your ftf file is ready
Now you can flash your device from flashtool
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Hey man, I encountered problem while downloading file from xperifirm. can you please help me with this? I tried to download z5 firmware to see if there is any problem with c2004 file but irrespective of device the problem remained same. I used xperifirm 5.0.0 and 4.9.1 but same problem

hhjadeja007 said:
Hey man, I encountered problem while downloading file from xperifirm. can you please help me with this? I tried to download z5 firmware to see if there is any problem with c2004 file but irrespective of device the problem remained same. I used xperifirm 5.0.0 and 4.9.1 but same problem
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Follow this youtube video

hemanthvarma said:
Follow this youtube video
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Found the solution. Updated my .Net framework and downloaded files successfully.

The easiest way to root xperia T2 ultra dual { 5.0.2 & 5.1.1 } {.472 & .182}

well friends, its my first post here on xda.
Eventually I found the easiest way to root D5322 (.472 lollipop 5.0.2 firmware)
and
that is
just run kingroot (I tried english version)
kinguser works like a charm
no need to have superuser or superSU
every app that requires root, works as smooth as butter
like busybox force2SD and all.
I attached the english version of kingroot with this post
those who had rooted their (.470) phone with kingroot and repented later , can also try..
well..
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and if you want to get rid of kinguser that had gotten installed after rooting with kingroot
here is a trick..
I am attaching a zip (thanks to @edwuard )
download that zip
put it in internal memory
extarct that zip in internal memory
now you will get a folder named mrw in your internal memory
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install terminal emulator from market
write the following commands
su
(now grant superuser access)
$ will change in to #
now write the second command
sh /sdcard/mrw/root.sh
(there is space after sh . You can copy this command from here and paste to terminal emulator)
after some sequences in terminal emulator..it will launch SuperSU
and ofcourse remove kinguser
update the binary of superSU
verify root with root checker
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that's it !!
Sequel: Rooting D5322 (Android 5.1.1) :
Well it's for those who have a rooted phone (any previous version) [/COLOR]
Download the ftf file of latest firmware 19.4.A.0.182
Download latest version or V 0.8 of prf creator
Download SuperSU.zip
Now put the prf creator somewhere in your PC (let's say on desktop) extract it there.
Add ftf file and superSU.zip in prf creator
Mark all the boxes on right side of prf creator window
Hit create. In 15-20 minutes you will get a zip file named "flashable" in prf folder
Copy this flashable zip and put it in root of SD card of your phone.
Now reboot your phone in recovery
Follow in sequence :
Wipe>Advanced wipe >select cache,dalvik,system,data, internal memory >swipe to wipe>go back to recovery home>tap install>select external sd card >select that flashable zip>swipe to flash>wipe dalvik>reboot to system.
To install recovery:
Download latest nut's xzdr installer zip
Put it somewhere in your computer
Extract it, you will get a folder of same name
Connect your phone to pc in USB debugging mode
Open the extracted folder
Double click the windows installer batch file
Grant superuser access on your phone's screen
Follow the instructions on terminal
(press 1 on your pc as you have SuperSU in your phone)
After successful instalation of recovery, your phone will reboot into recovery.
Reboot the phone into system
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Now you have a rooted 5.1.1 D5322 with latest Dual recovery.

Thanks alot it's so easy way and it work with me
So easy way

Kinguser Not going off
And i am not able to update to 19.3.A.0.472 stuck on 19.3.A.0.470
I have uploaded the Attachment for it...
plzzzz help

read threads before post
there is already a thread for the same and ask dev before sharing his work
XDA rules

excellent.. 5 stars
awesome... working great

aniket553 said:
And i am not able to update to 19.3.A.0.472 stuck on 19.3.A.0.470
I have uploaded the Attachment for it...
plzzzz help
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1st I had same problem..
Stucked on . 470
Then I relocked bootloader
Then flashed .472
Then tried above method
Working like charm
Sent from my D5322 using XDA mobile app

Bro did I need to unlock my bootloader to follow this prosiser

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Zx9. said:
Bro did I need to unlock my bootloader to follow this prosiser
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No.. You don't need to unlock the bootloader

I'm really interested on following your instructions on how to root this, but first... Will this trick also work on the LTE version?
Sent from my D5303 using XDA Free mobile app

rituraj_singh said:
No.. You don't need to unlock the bootloader
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Thnx bro ur guide is really easy I successfully rooted my phone yeppy??

kyu0911 said:
I'm really interested on following your instructions on how to root this, but first... Will this trick also work on the LTE version?
Sent from my D5303 using XDA Free mobile app
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Well.. I don't have D5303, so I haven't tried it on that. You may try.

Zx9. said:
Thnx bro ur guide is really easy I successfully rooted my phone yeppy??
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That was something I had eventually found..I just shared..

aniket553 said:
And i am not able to update to 19.3.A.0.472 stuck on 19.3.A.0.470
I have uploaded the Attachment for it...
plzzzz help
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copy the command below
sh /sdcard/mrw/root.sh
paste it to terminal emulator after "su" command

Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for sharing. I can now transfer some of my apps to ext sd card. I can now install more games. Though it can't be changed to supersu using the script and the file you've provided due to unable to update binary, foldermount is working perfectly with kingroot. By the way, I'm using the LTE version D5303 with lollipop .472 and it's now rooted.

Great

Hey can anyone tell how to backup ta partition(dmr keys) on t2 ultra dual d5322 i want to unlock my bootloader.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598 use Backup Ta from above link. To backup ta partition

everything working great with this method...
can anyone succeeded installing Xposed properly, working?

rrd84 said:
everything working great with this method...
can anyone succeeded installing Xposed properly, working?
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The Xposed is not working in our unit, the installation makes the device has bootloops.