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Help to unbrick my xperia SL

This is the chronology.
1. unlocked my phone Done
2. Root Done
3. Install CMW done
Then after i'm install the CMW i try to make NAND backup but before i make it i read CMW tutorial, it said wipe dalvik cache but i press wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partion then i press backup.
after i restart my phone just boot loop on xperia.
can i fix it?
Please i'm really need the help

if you can still get into recovery just reflash the rom, if not use flashtool to reflash a rom

iain26 said:
if you can still get into recovery just reflash the rom, if not use flashtool to reflash a rom
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What he said, you wiped your rom, just reflash it from CWM or use flashtool.

How
i make a wrong step.
May i know how can i flash a rom from my CMW coz my NAND backup it's said MD5 sum error,
If i'm using flashtool how to use it?

Now i'm starting download LT26i_6.1.A.2.55 can i using this room on my xperia SL?

ladybugs said:
i make a wrong step.
May i know how can i flash a rom from my CMW coz my NAND backup it's said MD5 sum error,
If i'm using flashtool how to use it?
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I think you save the file in your firmware folder of Flashtool (if it's XDA Flashtool).
Then, plug in your Xperia SL (when off) to the usb charger, holding down -- entering flashmode.
Select the lightning icon, choose flashmode. Then select from the dropdown folder, the file.
Next, make sure you selct wipe cache, wipe data, and apps log... then deselect all else, except
for "No final verification". It should work then.
Open Flashtool first, and then plug it in. Make sure you are using a compatible rom, I am pretty sure the only difference between the SL and S (Lt26i) is the processor.
Cheers, MC.

Thanks
Thanks you for helping me, Problem solved

ladybugs said:
Thanks you for helping me, Problem solved
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Did you flash an Xperia S ROM to your Xperia SL? I am asking since I also own an SL and couldn't find any stock firmware here in XDA specifically for the SL for reverting to stock purposes ...
Thanks!

qtlestat said:
Did you flash an Xperia S ROM to your Xperia SL? I am asking since I also own an SL and couldn't find any stock firmware here in XDA specifically for the SL for reverting to stock purposes ...
Thanks!
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Hey man, I bricked my SL, its getting bootloop with PINK LED. Plz provide me stock ROM.
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[Q] Bit if help & advise please - custom rom

OK to start. Yes I have searched and read more info in the last 5 days than. I have done in the last year !!
I've literally spent about 10 hours reading / testing so far
Sorry for the war and peace below but if I explain everything so far it may help answer some of the initial questions that are normally asked
Here is what I have, what I wan't to achieve and what I've tried so far and the results.
I have a "Basic" arc (Not pro or "S" or anything like that). - LT15i. Latest version of andriod it will take via the official channels is 2.3.4
Build 4.0.2.A.0.62 (I Think).
I want to put on a custom rom and jazz things up a bit
Searching for good stable roms etc, several polls / posts point to "Xperia Ultimate HD" so thats what I'm trying 1st.
Looks to be on 4.1 of ICS (Seems a bit of a big jump from 2.3. (Can my arc handle that)
OK Here's what's happened so far
Tried to root the phone (flashtool, then loads of other ways) finally found out that build ......62 has a Kernal that can not be rooted, so I flashed .....42 with a rootable Kernal and then the zergrush rooting exploit worked.
Next I tried to unlock the bootloader, did the "*#*#7378423#*#" (Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status) check which was blank, thus shouldn't be unloackable, but I'm kinda stubborn and tried it anyway. Flashtool reported that it worked and now the status says unlocked !!
So I installed X-parts and flashed the zip file exactly as its says in the instructions to flash the rom, leaving all the default options as they are unless I specifically had to choose something, like i.e. which phone is this for (Chose ARC), when finished I re-booted and it now just gets stuck in a loop, getting to the Sony logo screen and re-booting. None of the support searches seem to fix / address my particular issue
I've managed to re-flash back to the stock version and tried the above method a couple of times.
Note: I'm a little more comfortable flashing FTF files via flashtool, but can use recovery software and flash from a zip on SD if required
Q: Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?
Q: Does this ROM work on the Std Arc or is it for the "S" (LT18)
Q: Any other roms you advise I should try. Want something stable but with a little bit more Jazz than the outdated version I'm on now.
Q: Any advise on best way to backup my current phone & config. (Solved - figured how to do a backup in CWM)
I don't mind flashing a backup if something goes wrong / doesn't work when applying a new rom, but at present i'm having to flash a stock image and re-do my contacts, play account etc etc.
Thanks for taking time to read this, any replies / suggestions greatly appreciated

Did you do factory reset, cache partition, user and system clear and battery stats reset?
Sent from my LT15i using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 12:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:48 AM ----------
You can also backup anything you've done through clockwork mod.
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boyob32 said:
Did you do factory reset, cache partition, user and system clear and battery stats reset?
Sent from my LT15i using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 12:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:48 AM ----------
You can also backup anything you've done through clockwork mod.
Sent from my LT15i using xda app-developers app
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Yep, done all the usual resets / clears
N.b thanks for the hint on CWM backup. I'd just figured that bit out also

If your bootloader is unlocked you don't need X-Parts, and wiping data will remove it from the system.
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I've managed to get this installed
Not sure which of the following worked (suspect it was the latter)
1 installed stock ICS rom 1st
2 When installing the HD ROM, I chose the 2nd option in the launcher install menu (GX)
Although I have a CWM backup, I would like to know if there is a way to make an FTF file based on my current phone config so I can image this via flash tool in the event of a non booting phone?

LMHudson said:
Although I have a CWM backup, I would like to know if there is a way to make an FTF file based on my current phone config so I can image this via flash tool in the event of a non booting phone?
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No. CWM is the best.
Sent from Myushi

LMHudson said:
I've managed to get this installed
Not sure which of the following worked (suspect it was the latter)
1 installed stock ICS rom 1st
2 When installing the HD ROM, I chose the 2nd option in the launcher install menu (GX)
Although I have a CWM backup, I would like to know if there is a way to make an FTF file based on my current phone config so I can image this via flash tool in the event of a non booting phone?
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A CWM backup is enough. But if you're still interested in creating a FTF:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075736
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[Q] Can I keep my Apps after Flashing 4.3

I have a Sony Xperia M Dual C 2005 with Android JB 4.2.2 Full root ,
I read the post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709911 and would like to do the upgrade but I need to keep all the apps I downloaded .
Is it possible ?
I made a backup using built-in backup and restore app.

Well this is what i did, i used root browser or any other root compatible file managers. I opened /data/app. I coppied all the apks there and pasted them onto my external sd card. Then i upgraded my android to 4.3 and rooted again. I got the root browser again and went to my external sd card where i put all the apks. You then click on each apk and install it, the process doesn't take long. And it works very well.
Hope this helped
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Thanks but
Nice Idea
but what about the backup and restore did anyone try it ??
also what about Link2SD
I have installed a lot of programs in my second partition. Are they going to be deleted completely or I must delete them before flashing or what should I do ?

solonxpl said:
I have a Sony Xperia M Dual C 2005 with Android JB 4.2.2 Full root ,
I read the post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709911 and would like to do the upgrade but I need to keep all the apps I downloaded .
Is it possible ?
I made a backup using built-in backup and restore app.
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If you are flashing with flashtool, I think you can just keep the data and apps that are there, however, bugs are possible.

Which flash tool
Which flash tool do you mean is it sony emma or this http://www.flashtool.net/index.php ?

solonxpl said:
I have a Sony Xperia M Dual C 2005 with Android JB 4.2.2 Full root ,
I read the post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709911 and would like to do the upgrade but I need to keep all the apps I downloaded .
Is it possible ?
I made a backup using built-in backup and restore app.
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After running the script, you'll need to flash the entire FTF of 4.3 excluding system. In that step you can also untick "wipe data", that way you'll have all your app data in 4.3 with root without needing backup

solonxpl said:
Which flash tool do you mean is it sony emma or this http://www.flashtool.net/index.php ?
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It's Flashtool from flashtool.net, here is the tutorial for flashing if you need one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697277

download Titanium Backup and backup your apps

Thank you all folks for your precious answers.
I did upgrade my system to 4.3 without removing my apps and this is how I did it
1- I used the ftf of 4.3 and as told when flashing I didn't choose to wipe data
2- When flashing using windows 8.1 update 1 64 bit I TOTALLY FAILED TO INSTALL DRIVERS , so I installed the flashtool on another machine running the 32 bit only and drivers were installed normally.
3- I did the flashing and during the driver installation my device started up ( I still don't know why , I did PANIC as the guide of mbc07 told not to start the device or else there will be bootloop) , I just stopped the device by removing battery then continued the flashing operation.
4- After the flash I took a long time to start and it upgraded and optimized my apps ( later I found out it was only apps at my internal memory )
5- APP2SD WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND MY 2ND (FAT) PARTITION , I tried many times to recreate or configure it to see it but in vain , Hence I un installed it and reinstalled it and THERE IT WAS MY 2ND PARTITION .
6- After rebooting all linked apps were there but ALL FAILED TO START ( ALL CRASHED) , hence I tried to reinstall all linked apps using LINK2SD ( my saviour )
And now I have a normally functioning 4.3 Sony Xperia M DUAL C2005 with full root , a 2nd partition and lots of apps
Thank you XDA FORUM YOU ROCK

Completly Format System Memory...

Hi
Is Superwipe the best / safest tool to use on my Z1 Compact for complete system clean before re-flash? Just want to be sure as want all those left over system folders and rubbish gone, but have never wiped a partition before!
Ive also found a link for Superwipe but not sure if its latest one so if anyone has latest one then appreciated.
Regards
CJH.

cjh-75 said:
Hi
Is Superwipe the best / safest tool to use on my Z1 Compact for complete system clean before re-flash? Just want to be sure as want all those left over system folders and rubbish gone, but have never wiped a partition before!
Ive also found a link for Superwipe but not sure if its latest one so if anyone has latest one then appreciated.
Regards
CJH.
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What's wrong with using flashtool and selecting 'wipe' on all partitions (except TA)?

Didgesteve said:
What's wrong with using flashtool and selecting 'wipe' on all partitions (except TA)?
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I'm still learning all this stuff so thanks for the info, I'll try that instead as it sounds easier than running a script that Im not really sure what it does!
So Flashtool will wipe all partitions and get rid of all previous program folders and pretty much everything safely? Cheers.

Excacly flashtool will wipe everything include your data etc

mosespl said:
Excacly flashtool will wipe everything include your data etc
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Great thanks, so I can do the format partition in Flashtool then just flash my Rom as normal?

When you run flashtool you will need to choose rom firstly and secondly you will see options about formating and exclude what excacly you want to flash

cjh-75 said:
Great thanks, so I can do the format partition in Flashtool then just flash my Rom as normal?
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Flashtool is best used for putting a stock rom onto your phone, although it has other uses. When it's finished the phone is completely clean, wiped, no data.
You will then have to put an account on the phone, root it, put dual recovery on it, or a custom rom, or do nothing
Remember the TA partition contains your DRM keys, do not wipe this or certain Sony stock functions will stop working. This is indicated in the flashtool by the letters TA, so do not tick this box when wiping the phone.
To find the rom for you service provider/area use then you should head over to IaguCool' s thread on Xperia Firmware Downloader & Checker. Follow the instructuions there. You will need a copy of Flashtool and it'd be good to read the thread on 'how to' as all the instructions are there, rather than jump to the last page and ask, which is what everybody does.

Didgesteve said:
Flashtool is best used for putting a stock rom onto your phone, although it has other uses. When it's finished the phone is completely clean, wiped, no data.
You will then have to put an account on the phone, root it, put dual recovery on it, or a custom rom, or do nothing
Remember the TA partition contains your DRM keys, do not wipe this or certain Sony stock functions will stop working. This is indicated in the flashtool by the letters TA, so do not tick this box when wiping the phone.
To find the rom for you service provider/area use then you should head over to IaguCool' s thread on Xperia Firmware Downloader & Checker. Follow the instructuions there. You will need a copy of Flashtool and it'd be good to read the thread on 'how to' as all the instructions are there, rather than jump to the last page and ask, which is what everybody does.
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Thank you, I have previously rooted the phone and installed a stock rom a few weeks ago and probably wiped the TA partition via flashtool being a newbie although not 100% sure! Is there anything specific I would notice if I had wiped TA?
Im now running CM11 but just notice theres a lot of junk folders still and its not running smooth as it should so wanted to wipe again completely. I'll follow the process again and be sure to untick TA although maybe too late, Ive prob lost my warranty by losing the keys but sometimes its the only way to learn by just going for it but hopefully its no big deal.
Thanks again for your help.

cjh-75 said:
Thank you, I have previously rooted the phone and installed a stock rom a few weeks ago and probably wiped the TA partition via flashtool being a newbie although not 100% sure! Is there anything specific I would notice if I had wiped TA?
Im now running CM11 but just notice theres a lot of junk folders still and its not running smooth as it should so wanted to wipe again completely. I'll follow the process again and be sure to untick TA although maybe too late, Ive prob lost my warranty by losing the keys but sometimes its the only way to learn by just going for it but hopefully its no big deal.
Thanks again for your help.
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To be honest it's not an issue, there are only half a dozen apps at most and if you are to believe jimRnor on his DRM FUNTION RESTORATION FOR UB thread, you can get them working again anyway.

Thanks, so when I flash my CM11 rom after a wipe and stock rom flash via flashtool, it will completely overwrite the stock rom correct?

cjh-75 said:
Thanks, so when I flash my CM11 rom after a wipe and stock rom flash via flashtool, it will completely overwrite the stock rom correct?
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yes, all data, all folders

[D5503]Prerooted Customized IN 14.6.A.1.236 Flashable Zip for Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Hello mates, Here is
D5503_Customized IN_1281-0184_14.6.A.1.236_R3D Prerooted Flashable Zip for Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Locked Bootloader
Made by PRFCreator_v1.3
You need only rooted phone and TWRP
For Root Xperia Z1C : https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/root-xperia-z1-lollipop-5-1-1-build-14-t3246373
Or you can any well known and safe method for rooting. I have use kingroot 4.5.2.apk, after root I installed Z1C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.26.
For Dual Recovery : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647480
In this creation you will get Stock Sony Rom 5.1.1.{ rooted with SuperSu (2.46) and Z1C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.26 }
How to Install:
1. Download file
2. Copy this zip in your sd card or internal memory( In recovery you can change default storage )
3. Boot to recovery (Use TWRP)
4. Wipe data,Cache and Dalwik Cache
5. install flashable-prerooted-signed.zip
6. Reboot to System
I have flashed on Stock Sony 14.6.A.1.236 in my Xperia Z1 Compact and tested everything is working good. There isn’t any problem in this rom. After installation this rom we can remove System apps, Ringtones etc… which are we don’t use.
In this rom I didn’t added Xposed. So you can install later.I have installed xposed-v84-sdk22-arm after flash rom.
Download Link : https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2DnyFUiK93lZW1ncXlLd19JSDg
MD5: 3137f4b552a991d8cb8936749b772528
Download Link for Prerooted Zip with Xposed and SU 2.79 : https://1drv.ms/u/s!AqRWEkw4JbcJhBZESlNAZ2S-H0gJ
MD5: a36e3db078d8f8c0b0cca46f675f3259

how to install
How to install including md5?

jmcatamora said:
How to install including md5?
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How to Install:
1. Download file
2. Copy this zip in your sd card or internal memory( In recovery you can change default storage )
3. Boot to recovery (Use TWRP)
4. Wipe data,Cache and Dalwik Cache
5. install flashable-prerooted-signed.zip
6. Reboot to System
There is no need to including md5, it is for checking purpose is your downloaded file is corrupted or not.

thank you
Can you help me . How to install xpose .??plz show me the download file xposed-v84-sdk22-arm and the framework.

jmcatamora said:
Can you help me . How to install xpose .??plz show me the download file xposed-v84-sdk22-arm and the framework.
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Thanks to rovo89 for xposed support .
This is the link for download xposed framework
http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk22/arm/
Detailed instructions for installation go to this link
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811

Thanks a ton for this! Worked awesome!
Since I went from stock 5.0.2 -> 5.1.1 ... I tried not wiping data and it seems everything still works fine! My apps, settings and data are all there =) ... so far w/o bugs.
I installed cyberian 7.1 camera(primary reason for my attempt at the upgrade) ... and seems to be working 100% w/o issue =)

GenTarkin said:
Thanks a ton for this! Worked awesome!
Since I went from stock 5.0.2 -> 5.1.1 ... I tried not wiping data and it seems everything still works fine! My apps, settings and data are all there =) ... so far w/o bugs.
I installed cyberian 7.1 camera(primary reason for my attempt at the upgrade) ... and seems to be working 100% w/o issue =)
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Happy to know it is working on without wiping data.

PARESH AHAR said:
Happy to know it is working on without wiping data.
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An update, its still working amazingly bug free!!! (w/o data wipe)
Also, *I think* battery life has much improved ... but that may be because I wiped cache and also turned off Stamina mode after reading it sucks battery life rather than help it lol!
I did run into some battery level quirkiness within the first few days of install, but hoping it was just some learning curve the OS had to do w/ battery ... time will tell =)
I do have a question tho, just noticed you state the bootloader/recovery is "locked"? Does this overwrite my previous "unlocked" state and its relocked now? Or does an unlocked state persist? Thanks

GenTarkin said:
I do have a question tho, just noticed you state the bootloader/recovery is "locked"? Does this overwrite my previous "unlocked" state and its relocked now? Or does an unlocked state persist? Thanks
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No,this doesn't overwrite your unlocked bootloader. your unlocked state is persist.You can check by dialing *#*#7378423#*#* /Service info/Configuration/Rooting status:

Sad update, seems my phone has fallen victim to the "LP upgrade & damaged battery" coincidence =( ... I know its not a fault of ur ROM. Phone works fine from 100% to 50% then a 50% it rapidly drops to 1% and shuts off =/
That being said, ordered a replacement battery kit + back door + NFC tag. Hopefully normal battery functionality will be restored after its replaced =)
Seems to be a widespread problem =/ Its weird because I had LP 5.0.2 on it previously.

Battery replacement went well, back to full expected usage time!

blank screen after sony logo what should i do i have an unlock bootloader TWRP 3.0.2 on FotaKernel

nhicko95 said:
blank screen after sony logo what should i do i have an unlock bootloader TWRP 3.0.2 on FotaKernel
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Bro I have tried locked bootloader. But I think GenTarkin installed on unlocked bootloader successful. First you should flash stock.ftf and after go further as first post.

Dirty flash I love you dirty flash blahblahblah
Thanks for this, just what I needed without the hasle as Gen said I just flashed over the rom I was using (mx 8.5), wiped dalvik and that other thing but kept data and now my phones overheating has stopped, installed xposed and my tweaks reinstalled themselves... Because of the dirty flash some of the apps needed updating but apart from that its ask good... Nice one

Update Zip
Zip is updated with Xposed and SU 2.79
Download Link : https://1drv.ms/u/s!AqRWEkw4JbcJhBZESlNAZ2S-H0gJ

Is there an Arabic language?

azoga said:
Is there an Arabic language?
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Stock languages

There is a problem with Facebook and Messenger app (normal, not lite versions). When my girlfriend is trying to run these apps the screen just is just blinking (black&white) every 0,5 of sec. and nothing else is happening. Reinstalling those apps does not solve the problem.

watchoutbehindyou said:
There is a problem with Facebook and Messenger app (normal, not lite versions). When my girlfriend is trying to run these apps the screen just is just blinking (black&white) every 0,5 of sec. and nothing else is happening. Reinstalling those apps does not solve the problem.
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You need to install an older version of facebook.

14.3.b.0.310
Can i flash this rom from stock rom 14.3.b.0.310?