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Sorry, I know this is the arc forum, but as there is no mk16 forum, I saw that usually people post pro development's in arc's forums.
I bought an used mk16 with the 4.0.1.a.0.283 firm, and the bootloader unlockable as explained in this link the SE website.
I installed Android SDK, JDK, PC companion, etc. I was unable to install the fastboot drivers until I found someones in SE website and now it seems to be OK (blue light if I connect the phone (turned off) to the computer while holding menu key)
After that, I configured my phone to enable USB debugging. Then I installed flashtool, and I tried to root the phone with it. It worked! (I didn't expect it to work, because I saw a few post with scripts, etc. to root the phone...)
So...
- Now I am with that firmware, rooted. Wich rootable firmware do you recommend me to flash to my phone? I always loved cyanogenmod, but I don't know if there is problems with the freexperia releases (like bad quality in camera picture, low volume, etc.)
- What is the baseband? I have one ending in 49.
- What are the requirements to install clockworkmod recovery? I love this recovery to do my nand backups, etc. Do i need to unlock bootloader to this? Is there any chance to lock again the bootloader? You know, for warranty things.
- Do you have ny list of what apks are secure to erase from /system/app? For example, I don need the moxier pro, let's golf, etc.
I suppose that those questions have been answered before, but without the mk16 forum, searching that info is quite impossible...
Thanks in advance.
Search keywords: mk16 mk16i bootloader flashtool wotan
khodos said:
Sorry, I know this is the arc forum, but as there is no mk16 forum, I saw that usually people post pro development's in arc's forums.
I bought an used mk16 with the 4.0.1.a.0.283 firm, and the bootloader unlockable as explained in this link the SE website.
I installed Android SDK, JDK, PC companion, etc. I was unable to install the fastboot drivers until I found someones in SE website and now it seems to be OK (blue light if I connect the phone (turned off) to the computer while holding menu key)
After that, I configured my phone to enable USB debugging. Then I installed flashtool, and I tried to root the phone with it. It worked! (I didn't expect it to work, because I saw a few post with scripts, etc. to root the phone...)
So...
- Now I am with that firmware, rooted. Wich rootable firmware do you recommend me to flash to my phone? I always loved cyanogenmod, but I don't know if there is problems with the freexperia releases (like bad quality in camera picture, low volume, etc.)
- What is the baseband? I have one ending in 49.
- What are the requirements to install clockworkmod recovery? I love this recovery to do my nand backups, etc. Do i need to unlock bootloader to this? Is there any chance to lock again the bootloader? You know, for warranty things.
- Do you have ny list of what apks are secure to erase from /system/app? For example, I don need the moxier pro, let's golf, etc.
I suppose that those questions have been answered before, but without the mk16 forum, searching that info is quite impossible...
Thanks in advance.
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Xperia Pro has a very few roms for now.The famous CM7 & CM9 are available for Xperia Pro.I guess,MIUI is also available(not sure).But,You must unlock your bootloader in order to install these roms.Rooted phone is not enough to install these roms.Atleast not yet. And rest assured,there is not drawback regarding camera and volume.Different users have different taste,many like it and many dont.But the fact is they are closely equal.
Basebands are well explained by a XDA member in the following post,please do take a look at it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1462360
For CWM, you only need a rooted phone.And the easiest way to install CWM on locked-bootloader Xperia 2011 device is by using this beautiful app from the following link.Go check it out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840
For relocking bootloader,i haven't come across any thread which claims to relock Xperia Pro's bootloader.But yes,relocking Xperia Arc's bootloader is poosible.You can give it a try but I'm not sure if it would work on Xperia Pro or not.Here is the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335&highlight=relock
Here again,we have a the list of system apks with their descriptions for Xperia Arc's firmware.I assume that the Xperia Pro Has Almost the same System Apks with it so the list for Xperia Arc would also imply for Xperia Pro as well.Here is the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1089470
PS: Welcome To XDA
Thank you very much for all that information and the wellcome.
I can execute commands like "fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version" or "fastboot.exe devices" while in fastboot mode, so I assume that's OK.
But in the SE website they are very insistent about voiding warranty depending of blablabla. My phone is an unlocked (SIM free) from fabric one. I understand it will void the warranty if the phone would be form Vodafone (for example), but not mine... Do you know anything about this?
Do you recommend me any official rom? maybe the .42 one?
Now I have clear everything about the baseband, thanks.
That CWM apps you linked say to me (downloades form market) that MK16i is not supported by the app
I will take a look at that APK list, but first I want to be able do a NAND backup before starting to remove apks
Thanks again.
khodos said:
Thank you very much for all that information and the wellcome.
I can execute commands like "fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version" or "fastboot.exe devices" while in fastboot mode, so I assume that's OK.
But in the SE website they are very insistent about voiding warranty depending of blablabla. My phone is an unlocked (SIM free) from fabric one. I understand it will void the warranty if the phone would be form Vodafone (for example), but not mine... Do you know anything about this?
Do you recommend me any official rom? maybe the .42 one?
Now I have clear everything about the baseband, thanks.
That CWM apps you linked say to me (downloades form market) that MK16i is not supported by the app
I will take a look at that APK list, but first I want to be able do a NAND backup before starting to remove apks
Thanks again.
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See, Unlocked phone means the phone is SIM free,i.e you can use any carrier SIM in your phone.But, Unlocked-Bootloader is a different thing.When you unlock bootloader,then you are free to flash any ROM which is compatible with your phone.Unlocking Bootloader voids warranty and that is what the SE website is trying to say.
I would recommend you to update your phone to the official .42 fimware version because it has many new features when compared to .283 ROM.Use SE update service or PC Companion for updating your phone.
And about cwm..try this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302037&highlight=cwm
Thx again
I know the diff between sim locked and bootloader looked. It's just that I don't understand why they let you unlock the bootloader, but don't keep the warranty...
I have unlocked the bootloader right now. Didn't know that it wipes all your configuration, apps, etc! At least, it's still rooted.
I have installed that CWM, and booted to it, but now I don't know what combination do I have to press to boot again into CWM XD Maybe is an image to boot just one time?
And about the ROM you recommend, PC Companion offers me the .62, not the .42. SE Update Service tells me that I have modified software (because of the rooting, I suppose) so it can't update my phone. Any idea?
Thanks again
khodos said:
Thx again
I know the diff between sim locked and bootloader looked. It's just that I don't understand why they let you unlock the bootloader, but don't keep the warranty...
I have unlocked the bootloader right now. Didn't know that it wipes all your configuration, apps, etc! At least, it's still rooted.
And about the ROM you recommend, PC Companion offers me the .62, not the .42. SE Update Service tells me that I have modified software (because of the rooting, I suppose) so it can't update my phone. Any idea?
Thanks again
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Now that you have unlocked-bootloader, then you must not use SE update service,niether PC Companion Update nor SE OTA updates !! If you do,then it will brick your phone.
The other option you have is to flash a firmware.For more details follow this link http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-pro-mk16/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
Thx!
I edited my previous post with this:
I have installed that CWM, and booted to it, but now I don't know what combination do I have to press to boot again into CWM XD Taking a look at the commands executed in the bat, maybe is an image to boot just one time?
Thanks about the wotan link. Really easy to flash. Now I'm in .42. Do you know where can I find the firmware changelogs?
I'll take a second look to flashtool, because I'm going to need it to flash the CM 7.2 and the baseband...
Thanks again.
khodos said:
Thx!
I edited my previous post with this:
I have installed that CWM, and booted to it, but now I don't know what combination do I have to press to boot again into CWM XD Taking a look at the commands executed in the bat, maybe is an image to boot just one time?
Thanks about the wotan link. Really easy to flash. Now I'm in .42. Do you know where can I find the firmware changelogs?
I'll take a second look to flashtool, because I'm going to need it to flash the CM 7.2 and the baseband...
Thanks again.
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Search in this forum and you can find the changelog
Have fun.
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QUESTION
AFTER OPENING THE BOOTLOADER
I CAN FLASH THE ROM AN OFFICIAL FTF?
PANCHOMATASANO said:
AFTER OPENING THE BOOTLOADER
I CAN FLASH THE ROM AN OFFICIAL FTF?
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Yea sure..
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khodos said:
Thx!
I edited my previous post with this:
I have installed that CWM, and booted to it, but now I don't know what combination do I have to press to boot again into CWM XD Taking a look at the commands executed in the bat, maybe is an image to boot just one time?
Thanks about the wotan link. Really easy to flash. Now I'm in .42. Do you know where can I find the firmware changelogs?
I'll take a second look to flashtool, because I'm going to need it to flash the CM 7.2 and the baseband...
Thanks again.
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Well if u wan a permantent CWM based recovery and u r using any stock or stock based ROM use this kernel.. flash it using fastboot..
http://www.mediafire.com/?m4f43973m3vxybs
PANCHOMATASANO said:
AFTER OPENING THE BOOTLOADER
I CAN FLASH THE ROM AN OFFICIAL FTF?
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If you just need to flash an official firmware, then there is no need to unlock the bootloader. I was advised not to unlock it when not necessary (for example to flash the phone with some custom ROM like CM). Because with locked bootloader you should not be able to brick the phone and you could be always able to save the situation using Sony PC Companion.
So if you need to flash an official firmware, you can do it without any unlocking via Wotanserver. The firmware flashing is free, just register there. The flashing is very easy - there is a graphic wizard which tells you what to do.
EDIT: Ooops, flashing FW using Wotanserver is no longer free - costs 2 EUR now. Few weeks ago I flashed my phone there for free...
Recently, Xperia Acro S was been removed from the Unlocking Bootloader list on the Official Sony site.
As maintaining a thread on Acro S section, some of my friends were unable to unlock their bootloader due to missing device in the list.
So, I Emailed Sony few weeks ago requesting them to re-list Acro S, and they said, they'll look at this. Now its been Re-listed.
I have even attached three screenshots for your conformation. So see it, Just check out below three links,
SS-01 || SS-02 || SS-03
For those who were waiting to unlock their phone, here's a good news for you all. Go ahead and get the unlock code from official Sony site providing them your IMEI.
1. To Get Unlock Code just click HERE!
2. Unlocking Bootloader step-by-step Guide, just click HERE!
Regards,
hitman-xda
As I said, I'll notify you after Acro S is re-listed, I'll mention you here; @bluvn || @sky202_how89 || @els_sand
Wow, Thanks for the surprise! U make my days!
sky202_how89 said:
Wow, Thanks for the surprise! U make my days!
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That sounds good
Hey but too bad is I totally brick my phone. Almost all of the solution found by google seems no used.
Out of surprise, it happened for most of the Xperia Phones who are heavy flashing with custom ROM.
Check out the thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-s/help/xperia-acro-s-sim-card-service-detect-t3200650
Now my XAS is becoming a powerful MP4 Player. What a desperate. ;( ;(
sky202_how89 said:
Hey but too bad is I totally brick my phone. Almost all of the solution found by google seems no used.
Out of surprise, it happened for most of the Xperia Phones who are heavy flashing with custom ROM.
Check out the thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-s/help/xperia-acro-s-sim-card-service-detect-t3200650
Now my XAS is becoming a powerful MP4 Player. What a desperate. ;( ;(
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Did you checked weather your Bootloader is unlocked? If not then check it.
Also try to repair your phone through PC companion.
Its a strange problem. Hearing it first time.
Did you followed exact procedure of the Guide that I linked?
I don't think it occurs due to heavy flashing of ROMs, because I have used every ROM available for the phone for almost 100 times. I usually change my ROM after a month.
hitman-xda said:
Did you checked weather your Bootloader is unlocked? If not then check it.
Also try to repair your phone through PC companion.
Its a strange problem. Hearing it first time.
Did you followed exact procedure of the Guide that I linked?
I don't think it occurs due to heavy flashing of ROMs, because I have used every ROM available for the phone for almost 100 times. I usually change my ROM after a month.
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The problem occurred when the user try to flash back to stock ROM from Custom ROM.
The Bootloader is unlocked.
Now the BL appear to be like this: Bootloader Unlock Allowed = No (*#*#7378423#*#*)
Enter fastboot fail (No fastboot detected), Only Flash is allowed.
To install CWM or TWRP required fastboot, so I can't do anything besides keep trying to flash wiith different version of stock FTF.
Solution I tried but failed:
- Fix using Sony PC Companion (PCC)
- Flash any version of stock ROM, inclusive of just flashed the "Baseband" only.
- Flash Acro-HD S0-03D ROM then flash back to stock ROM.
- *#*#4636#*#* -> Phone information -> Set preferred network type (any of the option & reboot)
- Settings -> More -> Mobile Networks -> Network Mode(any option & reboot)
- Settings -> More -> Mobile Networks -> Select providers (automatic or manual), it manage to detects the service providers but registered on the network failed.
- Insert other active SIM Card
I try to locate the Antenna Board but it seems like it was attached with the mainboard. Unlike Xperia Z, the Antenna Board is seperated.
I assume this problem occurred when the partition accidentally bricked by Flashtool? I did try to flash different version of Baseband, nothing seems work.
I need someone favors. Create a Pre-rooted Stock ROM(.ftf) with Recovery Accessed (CWM or TWRP).
I found somewhere from this forum stated that tried to install back any of the Custom ROM to fix the No Signal Issue which it appeared to be my last hope. Without Recovery(Required Fastboot to install), I couldn't install any custom ROM.
sky202_how89 said:
The problem occurred when the user try to flash back to stock ROM from Custom ROM.
The Bootloader is unlocked.
Now the BL appear to be like this: Bootloader Unlock Allowed = No (*#*#7378423#*#*)
Enter fastboot fail (No fastboot detected), Only Flash is allowed.
To install CWM or TWRP required fastboot, so I can't do anything besides keep trying to flash wiith different version of stock FTF.
Solution I tried but failed:
- Fix using Sony PC Companion (PCC)
- Flash any version of stock ROM, inclusive of just flashed the "Baseband" only.
- Flash Acro-HD S0-03D ROM then flash back to stock ROM.
- *#*#4636#*#* -> Phone information -> Set preferred network type (any of the option & reboot)
- Settings -> More -> Mobile Networks -> Network Mode(any option & reboot)
- Settings -> More -> Mobile Networks -> Select providers (automatic or manual), it manage to detects the service providers but registered on the network failed.
- Insert other active SIM Card
I try to locate the Antenna Board but it seems like it was attached with the mainboard. Unlike Xperia Z, the Antenna Board is seperated.
I assume this problem occurred when the partition accidentally bricked by Flashtool? I did try to flash different version of Baseband, nothing seems work.
I need someone favors. Create a Pre-rooted Stock ROM(.ftf) with Recovery Accessed (CWM or TWRP).
I found somewhere from this forum stated that tried to install back any of the Custom ROM to fix the No Signal Issue which it appeared to be my last hope. Without Recovery(Required Fastboot to install), I couldn't install any custom ROM.
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First of all let me clear that 'Unlocking Bootloader Allowed = No'
That means you cannot unlock it unless your coming to stock from other ROM.
Also Bootloader can be unlocked only once. So if your coming back to stock from custom, why did you tried to unlock your BL again?
Even if you flash stock ftf, you no need to unlock your BL again.
Secondly, don't try to flash other ROMs into your phone, you could mess up everything, even hard brick.
Your Fastboot mode isn't working, right? If so, then try to install fastboot drivers from flashtool driver pack. Maybe it could work.
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First of all let me clear that 'Unlocking Bootloader Allowed = No'
That means you cannot unlock it unless your coming to stock from other ROM.
Also Bootloader can be unlocked only once. So if your coming back to stock from custom, why did you tried to unlock your BL again?
Even if you flash stock ftf, you no need to unlock your BL again.
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I did not lock my BL, it just lock back by themselves. I still remember I unlock my BL with Sony Official way in 2013. After that, I did not touch that BL again. It's just after the recent flash which I did the same way like before(Custom to stock ROM), everything mess up.
Secondly, don't try to flash other ROMs into your phone, you could mess up everything, even hard brick.
Your Fastboot mode isn't working, right? If so, then try to install fastboot drivers from flashtool driver pack. Maybe it could work.
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I even format my pc which I thought it was my pc issue earlier. But ends up I realize it was something regarding to my BL. With BL Unlock Allowed: No, you cannot enter to your bootloader or fastboot.
This video is showing exactly my problem now:
Other thread that I discovered with same issue as I am:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432566
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/help/xperia-z-signal-drops-unable-to-connect-t2183045
My very last but not recommended solution is to change the motherboard. However, looking at the posting not only me having the issue and it mostly happened when users are flashing back from Custom ROMS to Stock ROMS.
Changing motherboard is like changing another phone, your feeling towards the phone changed.
sky202_how89 said:
I did not lock my BL, it just lock back by themselves. I still remember I unlock my BL with Sony Official way in 2013. After that, I did not touch that BL again. It's just after the recent flash which I did the same way like before(Custom to stock ROM), everything mess up.
I even format my pc which I thought it was my pc issue earlier. But ends up I realize it was something regarding to my BL. With BL Unlock Allowed: No, you cannot enter to your bootloader or fastboot.
This video is showing exactly my problem now:
Other thread that I discovered with same issue as I am:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432566
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/help/xperia-z-signal-drops-unable-to-connect-t2183045
My very last but not recommended solution is to change the motherboard. However, looking at the posting not only me having the issue and it mostly happened when users are flashing back from Custom ROMS to Stock ROMS.
Changing motherboard is like changing another phone, your feeling towards the phone changed.
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After flashing stock ftf, the BL status always shows 'Bootloader Unlock Allowed = No' but it is actually unlocked. So it does not get relock after flashing stock ftf.
It seems like a serious problem.
Maybe, flashing other ROM will help you a bit. For that Obviously your phone must enter into fastboot mode (which is not happening). In this case did you use 'dd' command for installing recovery? If not then you could try it. And I think you'll be succeeded to install recovery and further you can flash ROM.zip through recovery.
You just need to copy recovery.img into your internal memory and enter some command's using adb shell.
sky202_how89 said:
I did not lock my BL, it just lock back by themselves. I still remember I unlock my BL with Sony Official way in 2013. After that, I did not touch that BL again. It's just after the recent flash which I did the same way like before(Custom to stock ROM), everything mess up.
I even format my pc which I thought it was my pc issue earlier. But ends up I realize it was something regarding to my BL. With BL Unlock Allowed: No, you cannot enter to your bootloader or fastboot.
This video is showing exactly my problem now:
Other thread that I discovered with same issue as I am:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432566
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/help/xperia-z-signal-drops-unable-to-connect-t2183045
My very last but not recommended solution is to change the motherboard. However, looking at the posting not only me having the issue and it mostly happened when users are flashing back from Custom ROMS to Stock ROMS.
Changing motherboard is like changing another phone, your feeling towards the phone changed.
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You must have used a newer version of flashtool. This is causing similar issues for many people. The only solution for now seems going to Sony service center. There is another method too, flashing the TA backup, but I don''t know if it works or not.
hitman-xda said:
After flashing stock ftf, the BL status always shows 'Bootloader Unlock Allowed = No' but it is actually unlocked. So it does not get relock after flashing stock ftf.
It seems like a serious problem.
Maybe, flashing other ROM will help you a bit. For that Obviously your phone must enter into fastboot mode (which is not happening). In this case did you use 'dd' command for installing recovery? If not then you could try it. And I think you'll be succeeded to install recovery and further you can flash ROM.zip through recovery.
You just need to copy recovery.img into your internal memory and enter some command's using adb shell.
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I will try & let you know soonest. Kinda busy this few days.
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Mirhawk said:
You must have used a newer version of flashtool. This is causing similar issues for many people. The only solution for now seems going to Sony service center. There is another method too, flashing the TA backup, but I don''t know if it works or not.
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YES, I am flashing with NEWEST VERSION of Flashtool. After that, the result turned nagative.
Do you mean TA Partition? Do you have a backup copy of it?
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Latest UPDATE about the issue, PLEASE TAKE NOTE BECAUSE YOU'RE ABOUT TO BRICK YOUR PHONE JUST LIKE ME. THIS IS IMPORTANT!
@hitman-xda , Please pass this message around. Btw, How to quote the name?
If everyone here in this post flashed their phones with Flashtool 0.9.19.x version, then congrats my friends, we're all become owners of bricked phones with no network signal. Flashtool 0.9.19.x versions have sript error which replaces original Ta partition leading to unlocked bootloader to become locked and loss of network signal. If you're guys haven't backuped your Ta partition prior to bootloader unlocking then that's all.
Check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...68&postcount=4 and here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...postcount=2758
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...ice-detect-t3200650/post62904161#post62904161
sky202_how89 said:
YES, I am flashing with NEWEST VERSION of Flashtool. After that, the result turned nagative.
Do you mean TA Partition? Do you have a backup copy of it?
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Flashing with latest flashtool flashes a partition which renders modem of the phone useless. Yes, I mean the TA partition. Each phone's TA partition is unique, so if You flash mine or other person's TA partition, Your phone would not even boot.
This is toooooooooooooooooooooooooooo OVER! It means my phone is bricked forever.
It's their mistake but we have to bear it on our owns.
sky202_how89 said:
This is toooooooooooooooooooooooooooo OVER! It means my phone is bricked forever.
It's their mistake but we have to bear it on our owns.
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Did nothing worked?
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Did nothing worked?
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Yes, nothing worked because Flashtool just accidentally bricked our Sony in the whole world. A careless mistake destroy the phone.
In 0.9.18.X, simlock.ta is always excluded by default but a careless mistake on the version 0.9.19.(1234) (at that time), The Simlock.ta is included while flashing. Each phone TA has their own unique number. Besides changing the mianboard (the only solution right now), no ones manage to solve this issue.
I wonder how many Sony phone in the world has already been bricked by this Flashtool update.
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On 0.9.18.X, even if simlock is included, it is excluded from flashing
On 0.9.19.5 I did this way :
- simlock is excluded by default with a warning when including it (unticking button)
- When simlock is included, when flashing, a YES/NO box appears asking if you are absolutely sure you want to flash this unit.
- When creating bundles, simlock can be included (no risk with 0.9.18 as it is always ignored)
So if you have a TA backup, with 0.9.19.5 you can restore the 07DA unit (then reactivating the phone). Thing you cannot do with any previous release as 07DA unit is hardcoded_excluded.
I will publish another patch that will backup any TA unit that is about to be flashed. That way there will always be a solution to come back to the previous state.
simlock, if present, is always ignored in 0.9.18 release
simlock, if present is excluded by default with the ability to include it with a warning and a user query before flashing the unit
people who had issues are ones using ftf bundles created prior to 0.9.18 with simlock included. Never had issues on 0.9.18 as it is excluded by default, I forget to keep this exclusion on 0.9.19.[1234] and added a defautl exclusion on .5 with the ability to include it anyway.
But maybe it is not the right way ... I was asking myself when I did it. I want to give the ability to restore 07DA unit if ever a backup exists
The only way to recover from locked phones is to reactivate them in a service center or to restore the 07DA unit.
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sky202_how89 said:
Yes, nothing worked because Flashtool just accidentally bricked our Sony in the whole world. A careless mistake destroy the phone.
In 0.9.18.X, simlock.ta is always excluded by default but a careless mistake on the version 0.9.19.(1234) (at that time), The Simlock.ta is included while flashing. Each phone TA has their own unique number. Besides changing the mianboard (the only solution right now), no ones manage to solve this issue.
I wonder how many Sony phone in the world has already been bricked by this Flashtool update.
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Well, that is disappointing
Hard to believe, that Sony really did that serious change in its software.
hitman-xda said:
Well, that is disappointing
Hard to believe, that Sony really did that serious change in its software.
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At least you're out of trouble. I suggest you need to backup your TA Partition just in case.
Each TA is unique and cannot be transferred.
If your TA is used by 3rd party, they may face a Hard Brick & cannot be recovered anymore.
Well, this is an added Security by Sony. They are not stupid to "share" openly for free.
Now I'm realize.
sky202_how89 said:
At least you're out of trouble. I suggest you need to backup your TA Partition just in case.
Each TA is unique and cannot be transferred.
If your TA is used by 3rd party, they may face a Hard Brick & cannot be recovered anymore.
Well, this is an added Security by Sony. They are not stupid to "share" openly for free.
Now I'm realize.
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I can't do that. Coz I have already unlocked my bootloader months ago
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I can't do that. Coz I have already unlocked my bootloader months ago
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That's bad but still not too late. Your next Sony in future will be secured
I'm already ordered the replacement mainboard.
What kind of mainboard-Lock BL or Unlock BL, I do not know because it's not a new one.
Waiting for shipment.
How to unlock bootloader on Sony Xperia M5.
How to unlock bootloader
1.In http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/ choose Sony Xperia M2.
2.Submit Email
3.Submit IMEI
4.And unlock bootloader with intruction.
You get the code? Then we continue.
Download the latest version here or Flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
After installation, go the path C: \ Users \ username \ .flashTool \ registeredDevices here and create a folder with the code-name of your machine (you can find out if flashtool click on BLU and see where in the log are in line «Current device» for example, in line 09/045/2015 23:45:08 - INFO - Current device: C2104 - AB100C2DE3 - 1272-4136_R5B - 1269-5420_15.3.A.1.17 - WORLD-a_15.3.A.1.17 code machine will AB100C2DE3. Code which will write your name and location).
Later in this folder, create a text file and name it «ulcode» (without the quotes). Open, and in it write your unlock code, that you have on the site Sony. Save. Write code very carefully.
Now open flashtool and press the BLU. If everything is correct, in line you should write your code, pressing unlock. All should be ready to unlock.
Working on:E5633
I am not responsible for the broken device. Whatever you do, you do at your own risk
After unlocking bootloader will void the warranty
I forgot write. I get unlock code with my IMEI.
Interesting, I checked my Rooting Info as per the guide and it does say allowed.
I think giving Sony my IMEI will potentially void my warranty claims? Let me think about it.
ykphuah said:
Interesting, I checked my Rooting Info as per the guide and it does say allowed.
I think giving Sony my IMEI will potentially void my warranty claims? Let me think about it.
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I think, in service centre check bootloader. If bootloader not unlocked, warranty is valid.
This method is working also on M5 dual, 6533
But the next step should be how to gain the root =)
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ykphuah said:
Interesting, I checked my Rooting Info as per the guide and it does say allowed.
I think giving Sony my IMEI will potentially void my warranty claims? Let me think about it.
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Probably no.
You could reLock your device from flashtool simply, before visiting the service center.
vsm778 said:
This method is working also on M5 dual, 6533
But the next step should be how to gain the root =)
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Probably no.
You could reLock your device from flashtool simply, before visiting the service center.
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Maybe 5633 ?
DukeMcWood said:
Maybe 5633 ?
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yep, you're right, thanks
hello guys. when you unlock bootloader, can you than record 4k video in H.264 not H.265 and upload it to youtube?
vsm778 said:
This method is working also on M5 dual, 6533
Probably no.
You could reLock your device from flashtool simply, before visiting the service center.
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Yes, you can relock your bootloader with Flash Tool but your DRM keys are gone forever, proprietary Sony features won't work even after relocking...
Also, it's veeeeeery unlikely, but they may check if your DRM keys still exist in Sony Service Center, in case they don't find them they'll know you've unlocked your bootloader...
How about port TWRP or CWM on Xperia M5 ? If we port recovery, we can get root.
mbc07 said:
Yes, you can relock your bootloader with Flash Tool but your DRM keys are gone forever, proprietary Sony features won't work even after relocking...
Also, it's veeeeeery unlikely, but they may check if your DRM keys still exist in Sony Service Center, in case they don't find them they'll know you've unlocked your bootloader...
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I think there's a way to do it by backing up the TA partition. That's how Sony Xperia Z1 started. We root, unlock bootloader, backup TA and when we relock, we can actually restore the TA and DRM key
firdyRAY said:
I think there's a way to do it by backing up the TA partition. That's how Sony Xperia Z1 started. We root, unlock bootloader, backup TA and when we relock, we can actually restore the TA and DRM key
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Err, no. To preserve your DRM keys you need a way to root without unlocking the bootloader (e.g. using an exploit), then you make a backup of your TA partition which will contain your DRM keys. If you unlocked your bootloader without a taking a TA backup first, your DRM keys are gone forever, even if you root your device afterwards and make a backup of your TA partition you won't have any keys at all because they already were wiped when you unlocked the bootloader, this applies to any Sony device.
In other words, currently there's no way of unlocking M5 bootloader and keeping your DRM keys, the hope is Xperia Z5 series or other flagship devices, they draw attention of many developers and like what happened with Z2 and Z3, for example, locked bootloader users probably gonna start a bounty or some kind of incentive for a way to root the locked variant of those flagships, eventually they'll find an exploit that probably can be ported to other devices with less development activity, like Xperia M4/M5.
It's the cat-and-mouse game, new flagships are released, devs will research possible exploits to those new flagship devices and when one is found it's very likely to work with most devices released at the same time (and that probably are unpatched too). Also, in Sony devices, if you have root in one firmware version, you'll automatically have root in any new firmware too (using tools like PRFCreator or dd Flasher)...
(as record, towelroot, developed originally for Galaxy S5, could be used in a lot of Xperia devices from that time, and the Xperia Z3 exploit was successfully ported to Xperia E3 as well and could probably be used in similar devices released around the same time like Xperia C3 and others)
Thank you! What's the chance of the M5 properly supported by custom rom, like FreeXperia and CyanogenMod?
optionalmgrr.la said:
Thank you! What's the chance of the M5 properly supported by custom rom, like FreeXperia and CyanogenMod?
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I dont know. But, I want port flyme os from meizu devices.
camping here to get notified of root asap..
DukeMcWood said:
How to unlock bootloader on Sony Xperia M5.
How to unlock bootloader
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Hello Duke,
On Sonymobile page for M5 it is showing that it is due to update to Android 6.0 Marshmellow which is coming soon.
So what do you think? I heard root isnt possible on Android 6.0 , and if rooted they will make it hard for the users.
Is it going to be well? or Rooting is history?
p.s - When I asked a youtube user for the bootloader for M5, he said " root method has been out for months, it would be great if you can put Google to use. no offense". Is this true? whats going on?
thank you.
Ketansa said:
Hello Duke,
On Sonymobile page for M5 it is showing that it is due to update to Android 6.0 Marshmellow which is coming soon.
So what do you think? I heard root isnt possible on Android 6.0 , and if rooted they will make it hard for the users.
Is it going to be well? or Rooting is history?
p.s - When I asked a youtube user for the bootloader for M5, he said " root method has been out for months, it would be great if you can put Google to use. no offense". Is this true? whats going on?
thank you.
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I dont know about 6.0, because i dont have 6.0. In the near future i maybe port recovery. But i dont have original recovery.img from Xperia M5 for port.
mbc07 said:
Err, no. To preserve your DRM keys you need a way to root without unlocking the bootloader (e.g. using an exploit), then you make a backup of your TA partition which will contain your DRM keys. If you unlocked your bootloader without a taking a TA backup first, your DRM keys are gone forever, even if you root your device afterwards and make a backup of your TA partition you won't have any keys at all because they already were wiped when you unlocked the bootloader, this applies to any Sony device.
In other words, currently there's no way of unlocking M5 bootloader and keeping your DRM keys, the hope is Xperia Z5 series or other flagship devices, they draw attention of many developers and like what happened with Z2 and Z3, for example, locked bootloader users probably gonna start a bounty or some kind of incentive for a way to root the locked variant of those flagships, eventually they'll find an exploit that probably can be ported to other devices with less development activity, like Xperia M4/M5.
It's the cat-and-mouse game, new flagships are released, devs will research possible exploits to those new flagship devices and when one is found it's very likely to work with most devices released at the same time (and that probably are unpatched too). Also, in Sony devices, if you have root in one firmware version, you'll automatically have root in any new firmware too (using tools like PRFCreator or dd Flasher)...
(as record, towelroot, developed originally for Galaxy S5, could be used in a lot of Xperia devices from that time, and the Xperia Z3 exploit was successfully ported to Xperia E3 as well and could probably be used in similar devices released around the same time like Xperia C3 and others)
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That's very lengthy but good to know. Thank you!
Ketansa said:
Hello Duke,
On Sonymobile page for M5 it is showing that it is due to update to Android 6.0 Marshmellow which is coming soon.
So what do you think? I heard root isnt possible on Android 6.0 , and if rooted they will make it hard for the users.
Is it going to be well? or Rooting is history?
p.s - When I asked a youtube user for the bootloader for M5, he said " root method has been out for months, it would be great if you can put Google to use. no offense". Is this true? whats going on?
thank you.
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Well i personally don't trust any advice from any other source except for XDA just to be safe because we the internet have too many smart alecks who know nothing and try to act smart by being sarcastic. So i guess the safest thing to do is to check on XDA for root methods and go through the forum to see if it works for others
Ketansa said:
p.s - When I asked a youtube user for the bootloader for M5, he said " root method has been out for months, it would be great if you can put Google to use. no offense". Is this true? whats going on?
thank you.
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I don't think he have a rooted M5. Before we get root, we must unlock the bootloader first, and this is the part that is not done yet.
firdyRAY said:
That's very lengthy but good to know. Thank you!
Well i personally don't trust any advice from any other source except for XDA just to be safe because we the internet have too many smart alecks who know nothing and try to act smart by being sarcastic. So i guess the safest thing to do is to check on XDA for root methods and go through the forum to see if it works for others
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Hello Thank you,
Yes you are right, may be he is being Sarcastic or some kind of adware developer for corporates.
Looking in XDA forums.
I flash a sotck rom in xperia m5 and I didnt exclude the simlock file, in the processes says "warng: simlock.ta ignored", now the phone is asking me for a sim network unlock Pin, what i can do??
and flashing with flashtool worked???
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you can try flushing generic ftf,i'm not 100% sure that might help but if the flash tool is working you can try that,or try to use xperia companion " repair phone" option that might flash your old original firmware.if you SI/CDA code isn't changed
If your phone survived you should celebrate. Currently Flashtool is not compatible with Xperia M5 and there's a very high chance of getting your phone bricked in case you try to use Flashtool with it...
EDIT: just noticed a new version of Flashtool was released (0.9.20.0). Has anyone tried flashing Xperia M5 with it?
EDIT 2: I just tried and indeed it works! Make sure you're using Flashtool 0.9.20.0 or newer and answer yes when it asks if you would like to use the .fsc script (otherwise you may brick your device). In some cases you may get errors during flashing (like "processing of xxxx.sin ended with errors"), to fix that, use a lower value for the "Max USB buffer" setting (512K seems to work flawlessly)...
mbc07 said:
If your phone survived you should celebrate. Currently Flashtool is not compatible with Xperia M5 and there's a very high chance of getting your phone bricked in case you try to use Flashtool with it...
EDIT: just noticed a new version of Flashtool was released (0.9.20.0). Has anyone tried flashing Xperia M5 with it?
EDIT 2: I just tried and indeed it works! Make sure you're using Flashtool 0.9.20.0 or newer and answer yes when it asks if you would like to use the .fsc script (otherwise you may brick your device). In some cases you may get errors during flashing (like "processing of xxxx.sin ended with errors"), to fix that, use a lower value for the "Max USB buffer" setting (512K seems to work flawlessly)...
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I had an error flashing Xperia M5, don't ask for fsc and say boot.sin or something like that have an error. I disconnected my Xperia from the PC and I can't turn it back or put it in flashtool. What can I do now?. I have flashtool (0.9.20.0). and I have auto sync.
Sorry for my bad english.
If you didn't use the .fsc file when Flashtool asked and can't enter in Flash Mode anymore I'm afraid your device bricked and now only Service Center can help...
mbc07 said:
If you didn't use the .fsc file when Flashtool asked and can't enter in Flash Mode anymore I'm afraid your device bricked and now only Service Center can help...
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Flashtool don't asked for .fsc file, anyway I sent my Xperia to sat.
Now the question, Will I lose my warranty? I hope not.
Erodrigz2 said:
Flashtool don't asked for .fsc file, anyway I sent my Xperia to sat.
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Then you didn't sync your Flashtool devices database at least once before flashing. The bundling of a .fsc script for M5 was something done recently, you may need to trigger the devices sync manually, but that should be done before flashing, otherwise Flashtool won't ask if you want to use the .fsc script.
Erodrigz2 said:
Now the question, Will I lose my warranty? I hope not.
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If your bootloader was still locked, then no, your warranty is intact. If you have unlocked your bootloader, your mileage may vary, it depends of the Service Center policy. Mine, for example, I messed its boot partition while I was trying to get TWRP working with our device, I had to send it to Service Center (here in Brazil) and they still repaired it under warranty, even with the bootloader unlocked. But on the other hand I also heard of people who lost warranty because of the unlocked bootloader...
So bricking my device with flashtool won't void warranty?
Sent from my Xperia M5 E5603 using XDA-Developer premium
Hi Everyone,
I had successfully flash FTF on my M5, with different CDA from Hongkong to Philippines.
I had to do that since Hongkong variant which is certainly the phone variant with Shutdown &
other annoying issues. Hence Sony made it slow to update.
And luckily I succeed in flash B.46 then manually updated it to B.55.
Conclusion: if you had issues on delay updates. better change it with different variant.
PS. Better have backup of your data first.
pren22 said:
So bricking my device with flashtool won't void warranty?
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As long as your bootloader is locked, no, because even an official OTA has a minimal risk of bricking your device (e.g. if your battery dies during the update). Also, Flashtool uses the same protocol as the official Sony solutions (Xperia Companion/Update Service), so, it's almost impossible to discover if the device was flashed with an official solution or with Flashtool (even more now that it supports .fsc scripts)...
otsukaranz said:
I had to do that since Hongkong variant which is certainly the phone variant with Shutdown &
other annoying issues.
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That's placebo. The random shutdown issues are related to battery lock, which is a HW issue, so, a unit with the battery lock issue would still randomly shutdown no matter what firmware region/variant you flash to it.
mbc07 said:
That's placebo. The random shutdown issues are related to battery lock, which is a HW issue, so, a unit with the battery lock issue would still randomly shutdown no matter what firmware region/variant you flash to it.
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Yeah you're right, but based on the released date, on which case they release it first on Chinese market before the shutdown issue was known, Sony had the chance to recall the batches released for other markets, i.e. Philippines.
Anyway this was just a hypothesis and i was able to conclude, still the issue persist, but the performance goin better since before.
Cheers mate!
Can I use Flashtool to fix my softbricked M5 Dual? I am going to flash official loli pop rom
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mbc07 said:
If your phone survived you should celebrate. Currently Flashtool is not compatible with Xperia M5 and there's a very high chance of getting your phone bricked in case you try to use Flashtool with it...
EDIT: just noticed a new version of Flashtool was released (0.9.20.0). Has anyone tried flashing Xperia M5 with it?
EDIT 2: I just tried and indeed it works! Make sure you're using Flashtool 0.9.20.0 or newer and answer yes when it asks if you would like to use the .fsc script (otherwise you may brick your device). In some cases you may get errors during flashing (like "processing of xxxx.sin ended with errors"), to fix that, use a lower value for the "Max USB buffer" setting (512K seems to work flawlessly)...
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I am about to use Flashtool 0.9.22.3 to flash official loli pop rom to my softbricked Xperia M5. I saw some tutorials which guide to flash M5, but they do not mention about the .fsc script. Do I have to worry about it further more? Here is the link for a tutorial http://www.modifyandroid.com/stock-roms/sony/how-to-flash-stock-rom-for-sony-xperia-m5-dual-e5663/
And also, do I need to unlock the boot loader in order to use FlashTool?
vigamage said:
Can I use Flashtool to fix my softbricked M5 Dual? I am going to flash official loli pop rom
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I am about to use Flashtool 0.9.22.3 to flash official loli pop rom to my softbricked Xperia M5. I saw some tutorials which guide to flash M5, but they do not mention about the .fsc script. Do I have to worry about it further more? Here is the link for a tutorial http://www.modifyandroid.com/stock-roms/sony/how-to-flash-stock-rom-for-sony-xperia-m5-dual-e5663/
And also, do I need to unlock the boot loader in order to use FlashTool?
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Yes for fsc script, and no need to unlock the bootloader. Flashtool works on totally stock unrooted xperia devices
Sent from my Xperia XA using XDA Labs
aidy.lucas said:
Yes for fsc script, and no need to unlock the bootloader. Flashtool works on totally stock unrooted xperia devices
Sent from my Xperia XA using XDA Labs
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But what if it does not ask for that option? I saw some people complaining saying flashtool did not ask for fsc option
mbc07 said:
If your phone survived you should celebrate. Currently Flashtool is not compatible with Xperia M5 and there's a very high chance of getting your phone bricked in case you try to use Flashtool with it...
EDIT: just noticed a new version of Flashtool was released (0.9.20.0). Has anyone tried flashing Xperia M5 with it?
EDIT 2: I just tried and indeed it works! Make sure you're using Flashtool 0.9.20.0 or newer and answer yes when it asks if you would like to use the .fsc script (otherwise you may brick your device). In some cases you may get errors during flashing (like "processing of xxxx.sin ended with errors"), to fix that, use a lower value for the "Max USB buffer" setting (512K seems to work flawlessly)...
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So will flashing the rooted kernal for marshmallow work with this and a locked bootloader or nope?
Well latest 0.9.25.0 has left M5 (E56XX series) out for selection somehow.
Due program i wanted to run, did not worked , gonna flash back to 6.0.1, but after closing bootloader, unfortunately Sony has made a f-up trap with IMEI based bootloader unlocking - it saves data, and later , even if bootloader locked u get sorry bootloader has once unlocked, uräe not egible for updates or something similar.
Without M5 selection in list creating a FTF is impossible sort of.
Hey all,
Early days of course, but just wondering if any devs wanna post if they're intending on getting this device to bring some custom rom magic?
I'm on it <3 Just published my Treble GSI flashing Guide over here too
Miustone said:
I'm on it <3 Just published my Treble GSI flashing Guide over here too
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Ohh exciting! Thanks for getting getting in touch.
Just curious what your style of custom rom will be? Modified stock, pixel experience, Resurrection Remix style etc?
(UPDATE - just seen your GSI thread now - great work!)
Also you may not know this, but do you have an opinion on bootloader unlocking and camera features being lost? Apparently on older devices it was possible to backup the TA partition etc to avoid this, though indeed this may be unknown territory until we actually get the device (hopefully Thurs 18th June for me!)
cd993 said:
Ohh exciting! Thanks for getting getting in touch.
Just curious what your style of custom rom will be? Modified stock, pixel experience, Resurrection Remix style etc?
(UPDATE - just seen your GSI thread now - great work!)
Also you may not know this, but do you have an opinion on bootloader unlocking and camera features being lost? Apparently on older devices it was possible to backup the TA partition etc to avoid this, though indeed this may be unknown territory until we actually get the device (hopefully Thurs 18th June for me!)
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Glad You found it. There is more to come...
About the bootloader unlocks. No worries! Sony isnt using the old Camera tech anymore. Means your Pictures and Videos will be Just fine after unlocking. You can dump Your TA with NewFlasher from XDA which is also recommended for flashing new Xperias with Treble. The only Thing You will loose is the Creator Mode somehow (Don't know how it works on the Mark 2 but i haven't Seen or missed it in my Xperia 5 yet...). It are good Times for Xperia and custom ROM Fans. Hope we will get a great Community again after so many years with ugly DRM fixing and lost functionalities...
Hope You will enjoy Your Xperia :fingers-crossed:
BR
PS: Check Out My Xperia 1 & 5 Threads. MARS_SOM will also Support the new Mark 2 once i have a Tester...
Miustone said:
Glad You found it. There is more to come...
About the bootloader unlocks. No worries! Sony isnt using the old Camera tech anymore. Means your Pictures and Videos will be Just fine after unlocking. You can dump Your TA with NewFlasher from XDA which is also recommended for flashing new Xperias with Treble. The only Thing You will loose is the Creator Mode somehow (Don't know how it works on the Mark 2 but i haven't Seen or missed it in my Xperia 5 yet...). It are good Times for Xperia and custom ROM Fans. Hope we will get a great Community again after so many years with ugly DRM fixing and lost functionalities...
Hope You will enjoy Your Xperia :fingers-crossed:
BR
PS: Check Out My Xperia 1 & 5 Threads. MARS_SOM will also Support the new Mark 2 once i have a Tester...
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Ah this is fantastic news!
Ideally I'd love to root stock on day 1 of getting the device. Am I right in thinking that I should do the following:
1) Backup TA (what's the best way to do this?)
2) Unlock bootloader (via official Sony website)
3) extract boot img (via fastboot or download the latest stock rom? I'm new to xperia so unsure how it all goes for these devices!)
4) patch boot img with magisk
5) flash rooted boot img
Your help is greatly appreciated!
I for one will be active in the community and I suspect it'll grow rather popular!
Will check out the MARS_SOM....
cd993 said:
Ah this is fantastic news!
Ideally I'd love to root stock on day 1 of getting the device. Am I right in thinking that I should do the following:
1) Backup TA (what's the best way to do this?)
2) Unlock bootloader (via official Sony website)
3) extract boot img (via fastboot or download the latest stock rom? I'm new to xperia so unsure how it all goes for these devices!)
4) patch boot img with magisk
5) flash rooted boot img
Your help is greatly appreciated!
I for one will be active in the community and I suspect it'll grow rather popular!
Will check out the MARS_SOM....
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1) Download NewFlasher from XDA. It will ask You as first or second step to backup TA (Trim Area). Use the included Drivers if needed and awnser all other Prompts with y for yes to flash full firmwares. Do this before unlocking as first step... NewFlasher is for newer Devices so please don't use the old flashing tools...
2) Correct. It will also give You the needed fastboot base for the following steps
3) Download XperiFirm and UnSin from XDA (Same Guy called Igor Eisberg or so). He's a VIP for us...
Download the Correct Firmware for Your Device and extract the boot Sin File with UnSin by drag and drop on the UnSin.exe.
4)You will get an boot Img File which can be rooted with the Magisk Manager before You flash it. Keep Recovery, AVB and Encryption Option Boxes marked under advanced options for the patching...
5) Flash the Patched Boot Image with fastboot like "fastboot flash boot_a boot.img" and "fastboot flash boot_b boot.img" to flash Root to both A/B Slots (Since it's a Treble A/B Device with 2 Slots).
That will be it. After that can You install the MARS_SOM if You want to. I'm releasing BETA2 today and hope it works on the Mark 2 too :angel:
Miustone said:
1) Download NewFlasher from XDA. It will ask You as first or second step to backup TA (Trim Area). Use the included Drivers if needed and awnser all other Prompts with y for yes to flash full firmwares. Do this before unlocking as first step... NewFlasher is for newer Devices so please don't use the old flashing tools...
2) Correct. It will also give You the needed fastboot base for the following steps
3) Download XperiFirm and UnSin from XDA (Same Guy called Igor Eisberg or so). He's a VIP for us...
Download the Correct Firmware for Your Device and extract the boot Sin File with UnSin by drag and drop on the UnSin.exe.
4)You will get an boot Img File which can be rooted with the Magisk Manager before You flash it. Keep Recovery, AVB and Encryption Option Boxes marked under advanced options for the patching...
5) Flash the Patched Boot Image with fastboot like "fastboot flash boot_a boot.img" and "fastboot flash boot_b boot.img" to flash Root to both A/B Slots (Since it's a Treble A/B Device with 2 Slots).
That will be it. After that can You install the MARS_SOM if You want to. I'm releasing BETA2 today and hope it works on the Mark 2 too :angel:
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Great!
Regarding the TA backup, at what point would I restore that backup? As I really would wish to avoid such loss of any functionality (especially on day 1 haha) and so ideally I think I'll only go for this if/when it can be confirmed that unlocking the bootloader/restoring the TA backup has zero negative effects.
It'll be my intention, best case scenario, to root stock firmware (for theme, ad blocking etc), enjoy it for a short while to get a feel for the device, then play around with custom roms (plus gcam etc) ?
I'll be very keen to try out MARS_SOM, looks like you keep it all stock but with loads of extra tweaks for performance etc sounds great!
I already pre-ordered and can be a tester.. pre ordered the US version from Best buy.
daillcyruz said:
I already pre-ordered and can be a tester.. pre ordered the US version from Best buy.
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When is your estimated delivery date, July?
I'm UK O2 and hopefully it's arriving this coming Thursday 18th
Unsure if I'm brave enough to unlock straight away for the risk of losing some camera functionality/features, so I may wait to see if someone less concerned tries first..... Lol
daillcyruz said:
I already pre-ordered and can be a tester.. pre ordered the US version from Best buy.
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Would be an honor to Me! Contact me once You're unlocked :highfive:
cd993 said:
When is your estimated delivery date, July?
I'm UK O2 and hopefully it's arriving this coming Thursday 18th
Unsure if I'm brave enough to unlock straight away for the risk of losing some camera functionality/features, so I may wait to see if someone less concerned tries first..... Lol
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After some more Research does it looks like that SONY isn't using DRMs for the Cameras anymore at all, after many claims from Customers over the last Years. The only DRM stuff thats left was for Netflix and the Xperia Services. I haven't seen any Claims or Problems besides that... But let's see If the Xperia 1 II suprises us
Miustone said:
Would be an honor to Me! Contact me once You're unlocked :highfive:
After some more Research does it looks like that SONY isn't using DRMs for the Cameras anymore at all, after many claims from Customers over the last Years. The only DRM stuff thats left was for Netflix and the Xperia Services. I haven't seen any Claims or Problems besides that... But let's see If the Xperia 1 II suprises us
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Highly reassuring!
Out of curiosity at you please able to link me to this research? I'll give it a read.
Hopefully it'll be here this Thursday and so I'll enjoy stock for some time and then take the plunge to unlock!
cd993 said:
Highly reassuring!
Out of curiosity at you please able to link me to this research? I'll give it a read.
Hopefully it'll be here this Thursday and so I'll enjoy stock for some time and then take the plunge to unlock!
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Haven't all links here, but My Xperia 5 proofs and this may also be interesting:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-1/help/xperia-1-drm-keys-locking-bootloader-t4079715
There will be no difference once You locked the BL and after flashing Stock again. Your unlock Key will be unique so You May want to keep it on a Safe place in Case You want to unlock again. But Like said, everything works fine over here except for Xperia Services where You can't Login after unlocking...
Miustone said:
Haven't all links here, but My Xperia 5 proofs and this may also be interesting:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-1/help/xperia-1-drm-keys-locking-bootloader-t4079715
There will be no difference once You locked the BL and after flashing Stock again. Your unlock Key will be unique so You May want to keep it on a Safe place in Case You want to unlock again. But Like said, everything works fine over here except for Xperia Services where You can't Login after unlocking...
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Great stuff, thanks matey.
I reckon I'll run stock for a few days after getting it Thurs and mayyyybe I'll root over the weekend or after a week or so.
I'll keep in touch!
Thanks again
cd993 said:
Great stuff, thanks matey.
I reckon I'll run stock for a few days after getting it Thurs and mayyyybe I'll root over the weekend or after a week or so.
I'll keep in touch!
Thanks again
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Here You Go! https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-1/how-to/xperia-1-root-guide-t3938304/page16
Mate @Pandemic faced that the Repair after locking does the Trick. Missed to mentition that...
I will work on eXistenZ rom at some point.
If you don't know my rom, eXistenZ is stock with all best features from Havoc, Bliss, Pixel experience and Lineage ?
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I will work on eXistenZ rom at some point.
If you don't know my rom, eXistenZ is stock with all best features from Havoc, Bliss, Pixel experience and Lineage ?
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That's wicked, I would love that!!
Does anyone know if ROMs are vastly different for XQ-AT51 (global single sim version) and XQ-AT52 (global dual sim version)? I preordered while it was not know that it is gonna be a single sim only in EU, so I returned the bundle and am gonna order the dual sim from Wondamobile. Guess flashing custom ROMs made for AT51 won't do the trick?
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When is your estimated delivery date, July?
I'm UK O2 and hopefully it's arriving this coming Thursday 18th
Unsure if I'm brave enough to unlock straight away for the risk of losing some camera functionality/features, so I may wait to see if someone less concerned tries first..... Lol
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Well it did say 24 of July but I cancelled going to order from Amazon to get free headphones they say the same date also
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Does anyone know if ROMs are vastly different for XQ-AT51 (global single sim version) and XQ-AT52 (global dual sim version)? I preordered while it was not know that it is gonna be a single sim only in EU, so I returned the bundle and am gonna order the dual sim from Wondamobile. Guess flashing custom ROMs made for AT51 won't do the trick?
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Single or dual sim variant doesn't matter ?
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1) Download NewFlasher from XDA. It will ask You as first or second step to backup TA (Trim Area). Use the included Drivers if needed and awnser all other Prompts with y for yes to flash full firmwares. Do this before unlocking as first step... NewFlasher is for newer Devices so please don't use the old flashing tools...
2) Correct. It will also give You the needed fastboot base for the following steps
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Hi Miustone,
Maybe you know what I'm doing wrong. Every time I try to run newflasher.exe I get the error
Code:
No usb device with vid:0x0fce pid:0xb00b !
USB debugging is enabled.
OEM Unlocking is NOT toggled.
USB is set to File Transfer mode.
I cannot change the controlled by setting from "This device" to "Connected device."
I am using the USB C to USB C cable that came with the phone.
I tried every configuration possible with this cable (even though it shouldn't matter).
ADB is recognizing the phone.
I tried running it as admin.
I tried with the drivers that come with the phone.
I tried with the gordonGate drivers.
I tried with the manual drivers from Sony.
Any help will be greatly appreciate!
Thanks
Edit: added another item to the list