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Hello everyone,
I am new to android family, as recently i bought an Xperia M, now i would like to ask a few questions and please bear with me since my English are not good enough.
My first objective was to immediately wipe that xperia OS and change it to stock like experience. [the closest i could find is CM11],
so after some searching i found out that in order to do that, i had to unlock the bootloader. But since the phone is new i also would like to not loose warranty, so i read i had to backup TA partitions Before even unlocking the bootloader, but in order to do this i have to root using an exploit. So please enlighten me:
1] wich rooting program should i use since i read many complains on many rooting programs
2]witch program should i use to backup the firmware before taking action [i do not care about photos and contacts]
3]if something goes wrong where do i download the official firmware of my divice to restore it back to normal? [similar to itunes that no matter what happens it restores your device back to normal]
(*) another question: after i root my phone and backup TA partitions, next step should be to unlock my bootloader [that means i only need to install a superuser.apk to gain root access again, right?] or just flash the cm11 and gapps and not worry about rooting?
Thanks in advance guys!
Querd said:
Hello everyone,
I am new to android family, as recently i bought an Xperia M, now i would like to ask a few questions and please bear with me since my English are not good enough.
My first objective was to immediately wipe that xperia OS and change it to stock like experience. [the closest i could find is CM11],
so after some searching i found out that in order to do that, i had to unlock the bootloader. But since the phone is new i also would like to not loose warranty, so i read i had to backup TA partitions Before even unlocking the bootloader, but in order to do this i have to root using an exploit. So please enlighten me:
1] wich rooting program should i use since i read many complains on many rooting programs
2]witch program should i use to backup the firmware before taking action [i do not care about photos and contacts]
3]if something goes wrong where do i download the official firmware of my divice to restore it back to normal? [similar to itunes that no matter what happens it restores your device back to normal]
(*) another question: after i root my phone and backup TA partitions, next step should be to unlock my bootloader [that means i only need to install a superuser.apk to gain root access again, right?] or just flash the cm11 and gapps and not worry about rooting?
Thanks in advance guys!
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ok, first of all you need to unlock your bootloader first, check in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46489205&postcount=1, after unlock bootloader and second if you want try to root and install custom recovery you can find in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51414331&postcount=1, this will install cwm recovery on your phone so you can access recovery mode on your phone that you can do backup for your current rom, and for stock rom you can find in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53315273&postcount=1. ok have fun with android ok
Nicklas Van Dam said:
ok, first of all you need to unlock your bootloader first, check in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46489205&postcount=1, after unlock bootloader and second if you want try to root and install custom recovery you can find in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51414331&postcount=1, this will install cwm recovery on your phone so you can access recovery mode on your phone that you can do backup for your current rom, and for stock rom you can find in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53315273&postcount=1. ok have fun with android ok
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thanks a lot my friend, but the main question has not been answered yet. before unlocking the bootloader i need to backup TA partition so i won't lose warranty, But in order to backup them i need root first! so i still dont know witch program of rooting should i trust because i have no experience. in other words i need to root using an exploit before actually unlock bootloader and root again
Querd said:
thanks a lot my friend, but the main question has not been answered yet. before unlocking the bootloader i need to backup TA partition so i won't lose warranty, But in order to backup them i need root first! so i still dont know witch program of rooting should i trust because i have no experience. in other words i need to root using an exploit before actually unlock bootloader and root again
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53565495, here you are Bro, try to find root in locked bootloader condition bro
hello again, i still got a problem, i try to install fastboot drivers for my xperia m device, and even though the installation finish with success, my computer does not recognize the device properly, [on device manager its yellow] btw i use windows xp
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Reflash twrp then wipe the cache and data partition then reboot.
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Did you try factory resetting from within settings on the tablet?
If you did that was your first mistake.
Twrp is now stuck in a loop trying to execute a script created for the stock recovery when you tried to reset from within settings.
You cannot factory reset from settings when you have a custom recovery installed. You have to do that from recovery itself.
No worries it's easily fixable, simply head over to sammobile or samsung-updates.com and download your firmware. Then boot into download mode and flash with odin.
After that you will be back to stock.
What was the point of that!?
In future anyone with a post count of less than 3 won't get advice from me.
You're going on my block list!
Overreaction much?
This is the OP by the way. I did that to have this thread deleted as I have solved the issue on my own. I eventually downloaded stock firmware and flashed. And yes, I did go to settings and tried to factory reset.
I figured I would edit posts and put "delete" for mods to delete the thread since it was solved and I no longer needed any help. And I'm on your block list for that? Really?
I do have a question if you even care to answer... Is there any way to root the device without TWRP? I don't want a custom recovery. Just the root. All I want is to be able to remove bloatware and able to use the "factory reset" from settings if wanted.
Kryar112 said:
Overreaction much?
This is the OP by the way. I did that to have this thread deleted as I have solved the issue on my own. I eventually downloaded stock firmware and flashed. And yes, I did go to settings and tried to factory reset.
I figured I would edit posts and put "delete" for mods to delete the thread since it was solved and I no longer needed any help. And I'm on your block list for that? Really?
I do have a question if you even care to answer... Is there any way to root the device without TWRP? I don't want a custom recovery. Just the root. All I want is to be able to remove bloatware and able to use the "factory reset" from settings if wanted.
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No its not an overreaction.
If everybody deleted their posts after getting the answer then nobody would benefit and those that help solve the problem would be wasting their time.
Its highly disrespectful to the forum and other members who try to help.
You have a very low post count and that is not the way to conduct yourself if you are a new member.
I suggest you have a peruse of the forum rules to understand what I'm talking about.
You have already broken 2 of them in the first few posts you've made.
I can't help with your question as you have left no info whatsoever as to what model you actually own.
Ok, I apologize. I didn't think it would be a waste of time if you had actually helped the OP, which you did.
By the way it's the OP, and for some reason I could not log into my other account. So I had to make another.
Anyway, what I want to do is root my tablet, but with no custom recovery. I just want to be able to remove a lot of bloatware and if I ever feel the need, reset the tablet like normal from settings menu. And also able to do software updates, OTA. If I can. Really all I want to do with root is just remove useless apps I will never use. Free up some space/save battery and such. Not much else.
So I own a Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5, model SM-T800, running Lollipop version 5.0.2. I rooted my tablet using a CF-autoroot + TWRP before. But is there any root file that is just the root that will work for my model/android version I am running? Thanks for your help thus far.
OK that's better, but just a word of warning, you've created 3 accounts. You can get banned for this. If you have problems with your accounts contact a moderator.
Anyway go to this link for just root.
With root you will lose ota. However it's no big deal as all updates are available at sammobile.
https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
Thanks for the reply... I know, I didn't mean to make another account. Sorry about that. If a admin can, they can delete the first two accounts since i no longer have access to them, and will be using this one as my main one.
Anyway I followed that link and I see the Odin flashable root for my device. Will it work for Android lollipop 5.0.2? I notice it says it's for android version 4.4.2.
When I first tried rooting, I found a root file and it didn't work. I had SU installed, but when I opened it it would ask to update binaries and then fail.
Warit1321 said:
Thanks for the reply... I know, I didn't mean to make another account. Sorry about that. If a admin can, they can delete the first two accounts since i no longer have access to them, and will be using this one as my main one.
Anyway I followed that link and I see the Odin flashable root for my device. Will it work for Android lollipop 5.0.2? I notice it says it's for android version 4.4.2.
When I first tried rooting, I found a root file and it didn't work. I had SU installed, but when I opened it it would ask to update binaries and then fail.
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It will work fine.
Yep, thank you it worked.
Another question, is there an easy way to unroot, then do software updates, then re-root? Or is that too much of a pain? I dunno if you can turn root off using SuperSU, or if you need to install firmware to get rid of the root.
Warit1321 said:
Yep, thank you it worked.
Another question, is there an easy way to unroot, then do software updates, then re-root? Or is that too much of a pain? I dunno if you can turn root off using SuperSU, or if you need to install firmware to get rid of the root.
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Well if you find your firmware for your device on SamMobile, flash with FLASHFIRE keeping root.
You may find you keep root and be able to ota , but you may have to factory reset first.
It worked for another member.
Hmm. If I did a factory reset, would all the bloatware apps I removed return? Or will they be gone for good?
Warit1321 said:
Hmm. If I did a factory reset, would all the bloatware apps I removed return? Or will they be gone for good?
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They will when you install the stock rom.
Ok thank you for your help. Much appreciated.
Hey guys, made a mistake and forgot to turn the unlock bootloader on before a flash to stock and now im stuck with a download mode that wont allow me to flash anything, i seriously need some help, please.
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and yes i am aware this is somewhat a duplicate thread but i cant find answers in any others. i have been looking for days
I have an old Sony Xperia M C1905 that I want to root/load a custom, cut-down ROM to free up space for the Apps that seem to be growing with every update. I am a NOOB (as you say) to installing custom F/W on my phone, BUT I am tech-savvy. What I need is access to a set of instructions/tools that I can use with my phone and PC combination. I realise that this is an old phone and you are trying to help, but for me it is frustrating when all the links to tools from the threads seem to be dead or don't work. Please can someone have a read and let me know a way to do this that has a set of working tools. Thanks
My PC is a MS Windows 10 laptop – If necessary, I could resurrect an old laptop and install Linux on it, if that is a simpler approach.
I have had a look at what is available and will probably load the ROM from:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m/orig-development/rom-slim6-marshmallow-t3418258
What I think I need to do (and have tried to start) is:
1. Root the phone.
2. Backup the current ROM.
3. Unlock the boot-loader.
4. Load the Slim6 ROM.
To do 1. I have tried two methods, the first recommended from the backup thread and a second found by searching.
i. Easy Rooting toolkit: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598 but the download link for DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v17_perf-event-exploit.zip. The Download site for this tool tells me (eventually) that the file has expired or has been deleted by the owner - so i can't get this tool. Any Ideas How to get this?
ii. Also tried: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529561 but for me, the cydia impactor tool does not see my phone or have any options. Yes, I have enabled - and allowed USB debug mode, before you ask. And yes the PC can see the phone so the connection is good.
To do 2. I am proposing to use the instructions from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598 Please confirm this is still valid.
iii. [Update] Also tried rooting by using this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457174 but this requires Framaroot 1.5.3, When I try and download this, the download site says: "The file link that you requested is not valid. Please contact link publisher or try to make a search."
Update 2. Managed to get a download of Framaroot, installed, but does not work for Xperia M with Android 4.3. Any idea of a way forward?
To do 3. I am proposing to use: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484622 Please confirm this thread is still valid - and the best approach.
To do 4. https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m/orig-development/rom-slim6-marshmallow-t3418258 - Please let me know if there is a more appropriate ROM to install to free up some space.
You can follow this link :
And for root, I think slim6 is pre rooted. Means in Developer options, select root for adb and apps.
What about backing up the current ROME?
Thanks for your reply, but to my understanding this just does 2. & 3. from my list. Most of the ROM installation guides say to take a backup of the current ROM so that you can restore the original system.
To do this I need to get root access with the current build. Is this now impossible?
Maybe I just need to bite the bullet and just not bother with the backup.
You should definitely take a backup.
This is because of the TA partition. As soon as you unlock the bootloader of your phone it will format the TA partition, so without the backup you won't be able to restore it which might be needed. Using a TA backup from another phone will NOT work.
So you are right about the steps, you need to root the phone, backup, unlock the boot loader and flash the new ROM. I didn't check all of the links you posted now, but if Framearoot is not working for you you might want to try out iovyroot. Also check that you downloaded the right tool to root for your Android version.
If it's still relevant and you need any additional help I'll post some instructions for you another day.
Thanks for the confirmation of the process.
Iovyroot is not a root method I have tried. I will Investigate tomorrow.
I will post back here when I have tried it.
I have tried a couple of versions of Framaroot, one recommended version for the phone, and the latest version I could find. Neither worked.
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Thanks for your reply, but to my understanding this just does 2. & 3. from my list. Most of the ROM installation guides say to take a backup of the current ROM so that you can restore the original system.
To do this I need to get root access with the current build. Is this now impossible?
Maybe I just need to bite the bullet and just not bother with the backup.
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You don't need to get root access to have a backup. Just unlock your bootloader and install cwm or twrp through fastboot and take backup with help of it. Now if you are on stock rom and you need root anyway, you can use towelroot. And then install supersu from playstore. OR flash superSU through cwm. In that case no need to install towelroot.
Is nidhoegg mistaken?
Please can you confirm that the TA partition will Be NOT be formatted when I unlock the boot loader?
Maninfrontofpc said:
Please can you confirm that the TA partition will Be NOT be formatted when I unlock the boot loader?
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Why are you so much worried about TA partition?
My understanding is that this contains various sets of system data including: S/W signatures for the Sony Apps (if I want to restore the Sony ROM to the phone); calibration data of the various devices on the phone - accelerometer etc. So surely, even if just for the calibration data, I would not want to lose this data even if I loaded a custom ROM - I have no way of re-calibrating the devices, so would need the factory acceptance calibration values.
Am I mistaken?
TA backup for our device isn't necessary. Actually I don't know anyone from xda taking TA backup. TA backup is for newer sony devices and z series devices. In those devices, somethings like sony camera wouldn't work if you lose drm keys. It's not the case with our mobile.
Are you saying that all the threads from when this was the current phone are wrong, and I don't need to backup this partition?
TA = Trim Area; as well as holding the DRM Keys/S/W signatures, my understanding is that at contains Trim data to adjust the various sensors on the phone to read accurately. I have been led to believe that these are written during the automated Factory Acceptance Testing to adjust for small differences in the components on the phone, and are unique to the device. Surely if I lose this data the sensors will not read accurately.
Is this wrong?
Build Number: Oxygen OS 11.IN11AA
Model IN2025
This is my first time messing around with this kind of stuff, so please bear that in mind when responding. I may not understand certain terminology, but I know how to follow instructions.
Trying to get access to Magisk root, I've watched tons of videos but had no success. Bricked my phone multiple times and had to use MSMDownloadTool to fix it.
Right now I have my device with an unlocked bootloader, and I tried downloading a OS11 OP8 img, patching it with Magisk, then fastboot flash boot'ing it from my PC. But no root... I also tried to get TWRP on my device with no luck. Can someone walk me through the exact steps with the correct files? I've been at this for like 6 hours and have gotten nowhere. I followed tutorials, but I cant find anyone with a OnePlus 8 Pro on OS 11. If I have to rollback, that's fine, I'll need some help there though.
Thank you! I'll respond ASAP to any questions for me if you need them.
HawksNestYT said:
Build Number: Oxygen OS 11.IN11AA
Model IN2025
This is my first time messing around with this kind of stuff, so please bear that in mind when responding. I may not understand certain terminology, but I know how to follow instructions.
Trying to get access to Magisk root, I've watched tons of videos but had no success. Bricked my phone multiple times and had to use MSMDownloadTool to fix it.
Right now I have my device with an unlocked bootloader, and I tried downloading a OS11 OP8 img, patching it with Magisk, then fastboot flash boot'ing it from my PC. But no root... I also tried to get TWRP on my device with no luck. Can someone walk me through the exact steps with the correct files? I've been at this for like 6 hours and have gotten nowhere. I followed tutorials, but I cant find anyone with a OnePlus 8 Pro on OS 11. If I have to rollback, that's fine, I'll need some help there though.
Thank you! I'll respond ASAP to any questions for me if you need them.
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First thing is first TWRP is not A11 compatible. Been mentioned lots . You may have already looked in the thread I will be posting, but people have followed it and have working root on A11. The fellow that started the thread is very helpful as well.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8-pro/how-to/root-uk-eu-patched-magisk-boot-img-t4175033
Download this version of magisk, make sure it has permission and you can patch a file, if not, then update it.
https://mega.nz/file/LU9U3aSC#EFJTOKaJ5CN4oXeAa2LzBBUIoY1wqejzi-VyUa3nQq8
Then follow these instructions, originally from my other thread here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...k-boot-img-t4175033/post83680733#post83680733
1. Obtain a patched boot img for your device variant preferably using payload dumper, copy this file to your fastboot folder on your computer
NOTE- If you did not obtain the boot.img from a firmware and patch it yourself, you will need to patch it again in magisk manager, to avoid a bootloop
2. Reboot your phone to fastboot and connect to your computer.
3. Boot the magisk img
fastboot boot magisk_patched (or name of your patched boot img
4. Reboot your phone, your phone should now boot and you should now be rooted but we need to make this permanent.
5. Open magisk manager and click install/update
6. Select Direct install (recommended)
7. Allow magisk to permanently root your device then click reboot.
If you need to obtain your own boot img then please open the top link and go through the payload dumper guide, then the patching guide, then the above.
Good morning and welcome to XDA! However we appreciate you creating an account for seeking assistance, please note that in a lot of cases you will already find answers readily available on our forum. In your case these are some of the threads that may provide them:
[GUIDE] How to Root OnePlus 8 Pro without TWRP
(ROOT) Android 11 / payload dumper / magisk_patched guides
[ROOT] Patched boot.img for Android 11 (Both OP8 and OP8P)
And likely more in the section you posted in: OnePlus 8 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion (also note that questions should be posted in Q&A)
I warmly invite you to read our Forum Rules. Among other things, it states:
1. Search before posting.
Use one of our search functions before posting or creating a new thread. Whether you have a question or just something new to share, it's very likely that someone has already asked that question or shared that news.
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Therefore I'm locking this thread but feel free to continue posting in one the threads mentioned above. Enjoy your stay on XDA!
Kind regards and stay safe
Timmy
PS. Here's another useful thread: [GUIDE] - XDA New User Guide - Getting started on XDA