Hi all,
As mentioned, I'm kinda new to flashing roms on phones, I just did it on a tablet I have a while ago. The warranty on my Z1C ran out, was bored with the stock rom, so I decided to install cyanogenmod on it, im running the 12.1 nightly build now after some tinkering to get ADB and drivers working. I just used this tutorial to guide me through.
Now for now I'm all ok with this rom, but I was actually looking for a little more battery life maybe, like this rom claims.
How would I go about trying out different roms? I see I might need a different recovery tool that the Cmod one. How would I go about that and what do you suggest?
Should I root my device? And how and why?
If a specific rom requires me to run a lower android version than I have (5.1.1 currently) how would I go about downgrading it? And why is this needed? I am installing a brand new rom,right?
My questions are kinda basic, I know that. Was hoping someone would like to guide me into the world of xperia Z1C roms. I really tried google and these forums to find my answers, but I can't really find explanations. Before I start going nuts, I'd like to know WHY I do things, and not just what I need to do to get it working.
I know linux basics etc, I just have a hard time understanding the concept and why things work as they do.
Edit: nevermind, found some resources in the forum finally
ptrcksc said:
Hi all,
As mentioned, I'm kinda new to flashing roms on phones, I just did it on a tablet I have a while ago. The warranty on my Z1C ran out, was bored with the stock rom, so I decided to install cyanogenmod on it, im running the 12.1 nightly build now after some tinkering to get ADB and drivers working. I just used this tutorial to guide me through.
Now for now I'm all ok with this rom, but I was actually looking for a little more battery life maybe, like this rom claims.
How would I go about trying out different roms? I see I might need a different recovery tool that the Cmod one. How would I go about that and what do you suggest?
Should I root my device? And how and why?
If a specific rom requires me to run a lower android version than I have (5.1.1 currently) how would I go about downgrading it? And why is this needed? I am installing a brand new rom,right?
My questions are kinda basic, I know that. Was hoping someone would like to guide me into the world of xperia Z1C roms. I really tried google and these forums to find my answers, but I can't really find explanations. Before I start going nuts, I'd like to know WHY I do things, and not just what I need to do to get it working.
I know linux basics etc, I just have a hard time understanding the concept and why things work as they do.
Edit: nevermind, found some resources in the forum finally
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Definitely a big subject for one question. Best starting place would be real recovery. If you're BL is unlocked and you have real recovery, most things are pretty simple. To check if you have it, turn phone off, and hold power and volume down until vibrate, then release. You'll either enter recovery or see a dead android with an exclamation mark.
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Definitely a big subject for one question. Best starting place would be real recovery. If you're BL is unlocked and you have real recovery, most things are pretty simple. To check if you have it, turn phone off, and hold power and volume down until vibrate, then release. You'll either enter recovery or see a dead android with an exclamation mark.
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Am I doing something wrong? I have an unlocked bootloader already, removed CM12.1 and went back to the last stock release using the sony flashtool. I tried the tutorial on sony's website (im not allowed to post links) yet), but the flashtool doesn't give me the "update TA" option for step 2.
If I try it now it just shows the sony logo, black screen, sony logo again and it goes into it's normal boot.
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Am I doing something wrong? I have an unlocked bootloader already, removed CM12.1 and went back to the last stock release using the sony flashtool. I tried the tutorial on sony's website (im not allowed to post links) yet), but the flashtool doesn't give me the "update TA" option for step 2.
If I try it now it just shows the sony logo, black screen, sony logo again and it goes into it's normal boot.
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Double check your technique - make sure phone is off, press power and volume down together and hold. I have found with some ROMs that I need to hold volume down a little longer after vibration. If still not working, I guess ta is not updated. Not sure why it's not showing in Emma. It's been a while since I've done it, but I think I remember it being a drop-down menu of 'available options' or something like that.
BTW- it's still possible to mod/flash with old style recovery, but you need to be ready to reflash recovery with each different ROM.
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Double check your technique - make sure phone is off, press power and volume down together and hold. I have found with some ROMs that I need to hold volume down a little longer after vibration. If still not working, I guess ta is not updated. Not sure why it's not showing in Emma. It's been a while since I've done it, but I think I remember it being a drop-down menu of 'available options' or something like that.
BTW- it's still possible to mod/flash with old style recovery, but you need to be ready to reflash recovery with each different ROM.
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Hmm, no it really doesn't do anything, just keeps on showing the sony logo twice. Guess CM12.1 flashes the kernel? I would expect reloading stock firmware would install the sony bootloader, guess it didnt.
I'm not too familiar with root access on phone, but it seems like CM12.1 has some weird tricks, maybe it wiped the TA partition? Guess I'm kinda f*'d then as far as the stock bootloader goes.
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Hmm, no it really doesn't do anything, just keeps on showing the sony logo twice. Guess CM12.1 flashes the kernel? I would expect reloading stock firmware would install the sony bootloader, guess it didnt.
I'm not too familiar with root access on phone, but it seems like CM12.1 has some weird tricks, maybe it wiped the TA partition? Guess I'm kinda f*'d then as far as the stock bootloader goes.
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Flashing the fw from Sony probably did update the ta. I personally did it separately, but I've read that latest official fw flash has it included. I guess it might be a root issue, or an incompatible recovery. Try this - power off, and connect to PC in fastboot mode, (hold volume up while connecting and release when you see blue led). Download this recovery img - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66401233&postcount=12 and copy it to fastboot/adb folder. Then open a cmd prompt, switch to adb directory, and use fastboot command 'fastboot flash recovery [name of recovery file].IMG'. Then disconnect and try to enter recovery.
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Hmm, no it really doesn't do anything, just keeps on showing the sony logo twice. Guess CM12.1 flashes the kernel? I would expect reloading stock firmware would install the sony bootloader, guess it didnt.
I'm not too familiar with root access on phone, but it seems like CM12.1 has some weird tricks, maybe it wiped the TA partition? Guess I'm kinda f*'d then as far as the stock bootloader goes.
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Download and flash latest TWRP recovery for your device.. And also download a kernel for the rom/firmware you're gonna be using..
TWRP recovery is (in my opinion) the best custom recovery for Xperia devices..
Make sure your bootloader is and can be unlocked (if you havent already checked or done it)..
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Flash tool has an option to backup your TA keys in the drop down menu/options..
Besides that...
Since I havent read the start of the thread..
Could you briefly explain what it is you're trying to accomplish with your device?? That way I can help you by getting straight to the point and help you fix your device as fast as possible ,.
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Download and flash latest TWRP recovery for your device.. And also download a kernel for the rom/firmware you're gonna be using..
TWRP recovery is (in my opinion) the best custom recovery for Xperia devices..
Make sure your bootloader is and can be unlocked (if you havent already checked or done it)..
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Flash tool has an option to backup your TA keys in the drop down menu/options..
Besides that...
Since I havent read the start of the thread..
Could you briefly explain what it is you're trying to accomplish with your device?? That way I can help you by getting straight to the point and help you fix your device as fast as possible ,.
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Well what I try to accomplish is pretty generic; flashing another ROM that I like. The goal of my thread is to try and understand why I do things. There is a ton of tutorials, but I can't find any that explain why you do things. I can flash a custom recovery, kernel and ROM by just following a tutorial. What I don't really understand yet is the relationship between the 3. Like how does my recovery influence the ROM I'm using? To me it seems like it's nothing more than just tool that run separately from the ROM itself.
BTW with flash tool you don't mean Sony's own tool right? You mean the one from flashtool.net
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Well what I try to accomplish is pretty generic; flashing another ROM that I like. The goal of my thread is to try and understand why I do things. There is a ton of tutorials, but I can't find any that explain why you do things. I can flash a custom recovery, kernel and ROM by just following a tutorial. What I don't really understand yet is the relationship between the 3. Like how does my recovery influence the ROM I'm using? To me it seems like it's nothing more than just tool that run separately from the ROM itself.
BTW with flash tool you don't mean Sony's own tool right? You mean the one from flashtool.net
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The custom recovery is a tool that allows you to, flash zips, and other roms to your device.. The kernel is what drives the hardware on the device and sets power options for the battery and system.. Etc..
In other words.. A custom recovery is necessary to flash custom roms.
And i mean through the flashtool program you can back it up. Well, it worked for me
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So, hey guys, i've used this site a lot in the past, but now i need some help / advice, so i've registered. The following isn't going to be pretty but i'll explain it as best as i can.... infact, i can paste the email i sent to Sony asking for advice, it was this morning, i don't know if they operate or care
Hello people at Sony, my stupid head appears to have bricked my Xperia Arc S Android phone, it was still under warranty until i decided to unlock the bootloader, then i was having trouble restoring it back to stock android, this resulted in me trying to lock the bootloader. But alas, nothing now happens except a lonely green light flashing every so often, if i hold down menu, a blue light appears, which is charming, but then it dissipates and im left lonely again. With just a bricked phone and little dignity.
What are my options, by rules, it's void of warranty, can it be fixed? Can i pay for it to be fixed? Will my Natwest Insurance cover it on the grounds of Accidental damage (My stupidity) and Breakdown due to electrical fault, that being, no electrical softwareness is been transitorized.
I decided to go custom due to the wait for the Xperia update for my phone, out of the 273 S-I variant versions of the Arc S, 246 have gotten the update, but not mine, months had gone by, day turned to night, night turned to day, and i got desperate, i decided to root... for the first time. (And now last)
What i did learn, apart from technology will rise up and defeat us all, is JellyBean works very well to some degree on this phone, HOWEVER, the lack of Flash player caused bad results when playing content, im not sure what piece of code on the JellyBean CM10/Paranoid Android release was rendering it, but if you can get past the lack of flash for this and render images in its mobile bravia engineness then it will work a treat, and i mean it, it really did run well, obviously it was customness, but i digress...
Can anything be done? I do so love my Arc S, and just so you know, if it can't be repaired and I have to change phones, it will still wear the brand logo... Sony Ericsson... and if its your newer phones, that lack Eric's Son, i shall scribe his name proudly across the top with a sharp implement with pride. (With the care of an Adult, or someone equally minded)
Thank you lovely people over at Sony.
Stuart Herrington
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So, basically it doesnt boot, apart from it does vibrate with button holds and the LED flashes. I tried flashing it with flashtool and stock ROM, but flashtool came back saying it needed unknown sources and debugging mode activated, which makes me think, it could be salvagable and not bricked, however how can i change those settings if i can't get into the phone itself, is there a bypass?
On a side note, i can Hold Menu, plug the phone into my computer and it goes into blue light mode, i cant remember the term for this
but its what i was using for flashboot, you reckon i could flashboot out of this? I was trying so many different methods to try and custom rom my phone that everything got confusing, which was best to use etc, and on another note the phone never booted when i tried to relock it, so im unaware if it finished, it didnt boot at all, and this is the point im at now.
Fortunately i picked up a Xperia U for £135, second hand, actually cheaper than my Arc S second hand, crazy really, but you can see why with the size difference and a couple of small spec differences.
Any help would be appreciated. This isn't obviously the best situation but i'm wondering if anyone has encountered this stupid mistake i've cast upon myself XD
Thanks in advance.
Wait...
I've checked the fastboot status of my phone using Flashtools, and it says my phone needs to be rooted first... hmmm it was rooted, maybe it got undone with the bootloader thing, i guess i can try but i can't access the phone to debugg or allow unknown sources.
Hi Stu15,
The fact that you can boot holding down the menu button is good.
You can probably flash a custom kernel onto your phone this way using the following command.
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
If you have a rom that you want to use, then it usually comes with a custom kernel (called boot.img most of the time) inside the rom's zip file.
Most custom kernels have CWM recovery built-in, and here's the trick to enter recovery -
After you turn on the phone, wait for the hardware keys to light up.
Just in case you miss this, the coloured led will light up purple at the same time
When this happens, press (and release) the "volume down" button once or twice.
Then you should see CWM recovery in a few seconds.
So what you do is copy the rom to your sd card (just plug the card into your computer to do this).
Then flash the custom kernel that came with the rom.
Then boot into CWM and flash the rom (you should clear the cache and the dalvik cache before flashing the rom).
If you don't have a preferred rom, then have a look at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
It has lotd of helpful links, near the bottom of the 1st post are a few roms you can try.
I hope that you come right.
Take care,
Hotfingers
Thanks for the info, ive tried this and apparently my phone isnt rooted anymore, it must've locked itself why i tried to undo the rom install, my recovery wasnt working so i was left with little choice. I can try and root the phone but i dont think it will be possible without accessing debugging mode, which is in the phone.. doh
im going to try adb commands to try and work something, then insurance claim. woop :/ lol
[EDIT] IM BACK, im in lol, i managed to find the command to unlock the bootloader, so now im back into CWM, the problem is the recovery doesnt work, so im reinstalling the original package, go into the phone, usb debugging and unknown sources, then i will flash it with stock ROM, should work. best work, i dont know why i did this in the first place... guess i had to learn XD
stu15 said:
Thanks for the info, ive tried this and apparently my phone isnt rooted anymore, it must've locked itself why i tried to undo the rom install, my recovery wasnt working so i was left with little choice. I can try and root the phone but i dont think it will be possible without accessing debugging mode, which is in the phone.. doh
im going to try adb commands to try and work something, then insurance claim. woop :/ lol
[EDIT] IM BACK, im in lol, i managed to find the command to unlock the bootloader, so now im back into CWM, the problem is the recovery doesnt work, so im reinstalling the original package, go into the phone, usb debugging and unknown sources, then i will flash it with stock ROM, should work. best work, i dont know why i did this in the first place... guess i had to learn XD
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cool, well done. :good:
Well, after a series of rooting and trying to get CWM recovery on my Xperia ZL and getting SuperSU I decided it was time to update to CM 10.1.0 RC5 Odin I didn't unlock my bootloader cause I don't know how, to my knowledge of a video I saw online if your phone says that you cannot unlock your bootloader than you can't. So I just thought it was okay to install CM 10.1.0 and did so, now my phone is stuck in infinite reboot without any sort of logo and just stuck at a black screen. I was wondering if any of you guys can help me solve this :\ thanks!
alainmona said:
Well, after a series of rooting and trying to get CWM recovery on my Xperia ZL and getting SuperSU I decided it was time to update to CM 10.1.0 RC5 Odin I didn't unlock my bootloader cause I don't know how, to my knowledge of a video I saw online if your phone says that you cannot unlock your bootloader than you can't. So I just thought it was okay to install CM 10.1.0 and did so, now my phone is stuck in infinite reboot without any sort of logo and just stuck at a black screen. I was wondering if any of you guys can help me solve this :\ thanks!
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If you can still access CWM Recovery you can try to restore a backup of your old system. Otherwise you will have to flash an FTF using Flashtools.
(You can find the FTF that belongs to your phone here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2094).
If it is your first time using Flashtools you can search here in xda for guides, there are many that explain how to flash a FTF
And, as I said in another post before, every rom that needs to flash a Kernel (CM10.1, PAC, ReVolt, etc) you must have an unlocked bootloader unless it's tagged as a stock based rom.
xkeita said:
If you can still access CWM Recovery you can try to restore a backup of your old system. Otherwise you will have to flash an FTF using Flashtools.
(You can find the FTF that belongs to your phone here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2094).
If it is your first time using Flashtools you can search here in xda for guides, there are many that explain how to flash a FTF
And, as I said in another post before, every rom that needs to flash a Kernel (CM10.1, PAC, ReVolt, etc) you must have an unlocked bootloader unless it's tagged as a stock based rom.
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I love you so much man, thanks a lot. I'm going to try out a couple of methods to at least restore the phone to 4.1.2. Do you have any advice on how to unlock the bootloader or any roms that doesn't require an unlocked bootloader?
Edit: By the way, I can't access CWM I wish I could, but I tried pressing the hard OFF button on the back of the phone and I tried pressing every button as well, it doesn't connect to my laptop or computer at all. Any way I can connect it to reset it?
alainmona said:
I love you so much man, thanks a lot. I'm going to try out a couple of methods to at least restore the phone to 4.1.2. Do you have any advice on how to unlock the bootloader or any roms that doesn't require an unlocked bootloader?
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Actually all Stock Roms (Found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2094) don't require an unlocked bootloader, but if you want to unlock it so you can install Custom Roms (Found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2095) that are not Stock based here is a very nice Tutorial about how to do the Unlock Bootloader procedure: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
alainmona said:
Edit: By the way, I can't access CWM I wish I could, but I tried pressing the hard OFF button on the back of the phone and I tried pressing every button as well, it doesn't connect to my laptop or computer at all. Any way I can connect it to reset it?
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It doesn't matter, Flashtool will work with the phone in any condition
xkeita said:
Actually all Stock Roms (Found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2094) don't require an unlocked bootloader, but if you want to unlock it so you can install Custom Roms (Found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2095) that are not Stock based here is a very nice Tutorial about how to do the Unlock Bootloader procedure: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
It doesn't matter, Flashtool will work with the phone in any condition
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You are the boss man, thanks a bunch I was so worried about my phone. I just got it and was about to unlock it for a company that's super cheaper than all the other phone companies. I'm currently flashbooting it so I can restore it. I will take a peak at the bootloader unlocking procedure and I'm going to thank you again for your help.
Edit: My phone is being recognized in Flashmode only and randomly disconnects and reconnects. I hope I can flash it when the .zip is done downloading. I'll keep you posted.
Edit 2: I'm stuck on FlashTools "Reading Device Information" :\ now I'm stuck at 7% of Flashing Data and it hasn't moved
alainmona said:
You are the boss man, thanks a bunch I was so worried about my phone. I just got it and was about to unlock it for a company that's super cheaper than all the other phone companies. I'm currently flashbooting it so I can restore it. I will take a peak at the bootloader unlocking procedure and I'm going to thank you again for your help.
Edit: My phone is being recognized in Flashmode only and randomly disconnects and reconnects. I hope I can flash it when the .zip is done downloading. I'll keep you posted.
Edit 2: I'm stuck on FlashTools "Reading Device Information" :\ now I'm stuck at 7% of Flashing Data and it hasn't moved
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Are you flashing a whole .FTF? (The one for my model is about 700+MB)
xkeita said:
Are you flashing a whole .FTF? (The one for my model is about 700+MB)
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I have the Xperia ZL C6506 I'm using this method(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2299092) for my model and it keeps getting stuck at 7% instantly, I don't understand cause I follow his procedure and it won't flash properly still.
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I have the Xperia ZL C6506 I'm using this method(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2299092) for my model and it keeps getting stuck at 7% instantly, I don't understand cause I follow his procedure and it won't flash properly still.
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I would recommend you to flash this FTF first because you need to recover your android system first so you can move files in and out, install recoveries, etc. After doing so you can continue with that rom
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I would recommend you to flash this FTF first because you need to recover your android system first so you can move files in and out, install recoveries, etc. After doing so you can continue with that rom
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Thank you so much man, I appreciate your help man! I'm going to try this then repost in a bit.
Edit: I ended up finishing the download, now when I try flashing my phone, it just disconnects randomly as well it started flashing but it's stuck at 0% :\ I'll give it some time but if it doesn't move I don't know what else to do
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Thank you so much man, I appreciate your help man! I'm going to try this then repost in a bit.
Edit: I ended up finishing the download, now when I try flashing my phone, it just disconnects randomly as well it started flashing but it's stuck at 0% :\ I'll give it some time but if it doesn't move I don't know what else to do
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Do a hard reset on it (using the button on the back), don't turn it on and follow the Flashtools flashing process
1.- Open Flashtools
2.- Flash mode > Flashmode > Select the FTF you just downloaded (The one of 700+MB) > Flash
3.- Connect your Phone if Flash mode (It will start flashing).
4.- Boot your phone and you're ready to go.
When selecting the FTF just select it and leave everything as it is and make sure that you have installed the drivers for flashing (
They are where found you installed Flashtools
In a folder called Drivers, open the .exe and Install these:
- Fastboot drivers
- Flashmode drivers
- Xperia Z and SO-02E drivers
If stills doesn't works I can't help any far as that, but I would suggest you that If you are able try to flash it on another computer (It might sound silly but It could actually work ), also make sure that you're running the latest Flashtool which is v0.9.11.0 and can be found here: http://androxyde.github.io/
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Do a hard reset on it (using the button on the back), don't turn it on and follow the Flashtools flashing process
1.- Open Flashtools
2.- Flash mode > Flashmode > Select the FTF you just downloaded (The one of 700+MB) > Flash
3.- Connect your Phone if Flash mode (It will start flashing).
4.- Boot your phone and you're ready to go.
When selecting the FTF just select it and leave everything as it is and make sure that you have installed the drivers for flashing (
They are where found you installed Flashtools
In a folder called Drivers, open the .exe and Install these:
- Fastboot drivers
- Flashmode drivers
- Xperia Z and SO-02E drivers
If stills doesn't works I can't help any far as that, but I would suggest you that If you are able try to flash it on another computer (It might sound silly but It could actually work ), also make sure that you're running the latest Flashtool which is v0.9.11.0 and can be found here: http://androxyde.github.io/
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Alright perfect, thanks again for all the help! I'm going to try the flash and I'll be back to hopefully say it worked !
I finished flashing it, once I did it told me to unplug my phone and turn it on. It still hasn't turned on but the light has started actually flashing and staying on now compared to before. Hmmmm...
Edit: Nevermind I got it, thank you so much!!! I'm so happy!
close please mods :3
alainmona said:
Alright perfect, thanks again for all the help! I'm going to try the flash and I'll be back to hopefully say it worked !
I finished flashing it, once I did it told me to unplug my phone and turn it on. It still hasn't turned on but the light has started actually flashing and staying on now compared to before. Hmmmm...
Edit: Nevermind I got it, thank you so much!!! I'm so happy!
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No problem! Keep that .FTF if something like that happens again It might be a life savior.
Thread Solved, mod please close.
Hi everyone,
I really like my arc s and I don't want to change it if it does not fail. However, I decided try new ROMS just to make my device a bit different with improved performance.
I checked several of threads and read them carefully. I have already finished these steps (I hope I managed to do properly) :good:
=unlocked boot loader
=rooted with a software called eroot
=installed ClockWorkMod Recovery 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2
As much I understand everything is ready.
So I have downloaded a 4.2 JB custom ROM. I put the zip files to my SD card and also extracted boot.img file to my desktop. By using Flashtool, I flashed it. After that, I rebooted the device to enter CWM mod to be able to load the ROM and googleapps. However, I only get BLACK screen everytime. (I press volume down and power button) .
I followed 3-4 different techniques and different kernels and roms but everytime the result is black unresponsive secreen, I only get small vibration and than black screen forever. Thankfully, I manage to save the device but loading LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2184).ftf with flashtool flash mode. However, I really want a shiny 4.2 in my mobile .
By the way, about my phone : android 4.0.4 kernel 2.6.32.9-perf
I don't know what I am doing wrong with flashing kernel...
Please share your experiences...
Regards
Onur
Hi again,
Seriously guys, I really need advanced help here. I spent 2 days for it, result is nothing.
onurbas said:
Seriously guys, I really need advanced help here. I spent 2 days for it, result is nothing.
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The way to enter cwm is not voldown+power. its power on phone first, then repeatedly press the voldown button until cwm popped up
TakuyaZ said:
The way to enter cwm is not voldown+power. its power on phone first, then repeatedly press the voldown button until cwm popped up
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Hello mate, thnks for the suggestion. Believe me I have already tried it with many other combinations including pressing all buttons at the same time
What is the kernel logo that pops up, are you sure the kernel flashed correctly
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At least I have identified the problem, I guess
At first I didn't consider that as a problem but I think the reason of this kernel flashing problem is an issue about internal memory of the device. While flashing the kernel with flashtool, an error occurs "1 bad blocks encountered" (check the attachment pls), I did a quick search on the forum as well as Mr Google however the outcome is a bit devastating unfortunately. I think it is impossible to solve the problem. Still, I will be really appreciated if someone shares his/her solution for this problem.
Otherwise, I m kindly asking for ROM suggestions to upgrde my arc s (4.0.4 with kernel 2.6.32.9) without flashing a custom kernel.
Many thanks...
Did you use the latest version of Flashtool?
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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Did you use the latest version of Flashtool?
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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I think it is up to date one, Flsahtool 0.9.13.0 .
tangosierra_ said:
What is the kernel logo that pops up, are you sure the kernel flashed correctly
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Unfortunately, I cant see any logos. I think I follow the correct method but as I said due to bad blocks, flashtool can't install the kernel properly :/
onurbas said:
Unfortunately, I cant see any logos. I think I follow the correct method but as I said due to bad blocks, flashtool can't install the kernel properly :/
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Use fastboot.exe and see if it works for you.
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popthosegaskets said:
Use fastboot.exe and see if it works for you.
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I have already this was as well, gives exactly same error :crying:
Im Sorry guys to bother you but i need to root/flash custom roms and modify some stuff in my sister's galaxy w and i dont know anything about samsung system because im using sony since i was born and the system in sony was that i have to unlock bootloader then root then flash kernel then flash custom rom and if something goes wrong i hold the volume up and go into fastboot mode and get everything back to normal
So please if anyone can help me on how to root and flash and what are the right steps and if i got into a bootloop or something how can i get the phone back to stock
thanks in advance
aliiahmed.20 said:
Im Sorry guys to bother you but i need to root/flash custom roms and modify some stuff in my sister's galaxy w and i dont know anything about samsung system because im using sony since i was born and the system in sony was that i have to unlock bootloader then root then flash kernel then flash custom rom and if something goes wrong i hold the volume up and go into fastboot mode and get everything back to normal
So please if anyone can help me on how to root and flash and what are the right steps and if i got into a bootloop or something how can i get the phone back to stock
thanks in advance
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Search before you ask any questions, by the way here is a link for the tread on how to root the phone : HERE
You dont have to unlock bootloader for the samsung phones, you just press the button and pray for the phone to work after that
Hope you got your answer here, Enjoy
Click the link below to go to my A to Z beginners guide.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1941028
it tells you EVERYTHING you need to know about rooting, recovery and custom ROMs..... all in one place.....
Sent from my Infected KitKat bar.....
MayB4ck said:
Search before you ask any questions, by the way here is a link for the tread on how to root the phone : HERE
You dont have to unlock bootloader for the samsung phones, you just press the button and pray for the phone to work after that
Hope you got your answer here, Enjoy
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Yea thanks for the info but if anything go wrong or i get into a bootloop or a software brick how to fix the phone ?
(in sony i use flashtool to reflash the stock software even if the phone doesnt have a rom/kernel/recovery the flash mode will work)
aliiahmed.20 said:
Yea thanks for the info but if anything go wrong or i get into a bootloop or a software brick how to fix the phone ?
(in sony i use flashtool to reflash the stock software even if the phone doesnt have a rom/kernel/recovery the flash mode will work)
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Odin is the Samsung equivalent of Sony's Flashtool. CWM is another lifesaver as it has wipe options built in that can help to get a phone to boot. CWM remains installed even if the main OS is removed........
Sent from my Infected KitKat bar.....
keithross39 said:
Odin is the Samsung equivalent of Sony's Flashtool. CWM is another lifesaver as it has wipe options built in that can help to get a phone to boot. CWM remains installed even if the main OS is removed........
Sent from my Infected KitKat bar.....
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Yeah I have used sony phone for a while and i have broken it (Hard bricked) when unlocking the bootloader, then I picked up a galaxy w and I am still in love with it, Its a single core but it can do miracles. I have soft bricked my phone many times, I sometimes delete the ROM i put on the sd card to have room for the kernel and other tweaks so i use Odin to just return the stock OS and then get a new ROM and flash it inside. There is not much risk and you cant go wrong with the phone. I fixed mine many times and i know how many frustration you get when doing such thing. I remember the first time when i bricked my phone by installing kernel for another android version, and then i booted up to CWM and wiped data/cache and flashed a new rom. Because of the long booting time i thought that its over, i broke my phone, but after sitting there for 10 mins. it finally booted up. Damn i was so happy then, i rooted my phone and installed a new rom for first time :victory:
MayB4ck said:
Yeah I have used sony phone for a while and i have broken it (Hard bricked) when unlocking the bootloader, then I picked up a galaxy w and I am still in love with it, Its a single core but it can do miracles. I have soft bricked my phone many times, I sometimes delete the ROM i put on the sd card to have room for the kernel and other tweaks so i use Odin to just return the stock OS and then get a new ROM and flash it inside. There is not much risk and you cant go wrong with the phone. I fixed mine many times and i know how many frustration you get when doing such thing. I remember the first time when i bricked my phone by installing kernel for another android version, and then i booted up to CWM and wiped data/cache and flashed a new rom. Because of the long booting time i thought that its over, i broke my phone, but after sitting there for 10 mins. it finally booted up. Damn i was so happy then, i rooted my phone and installed a new rom for first time :victory:
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So can you give me a small guide on how to use Odin ?
You don't NEED to use Odin. The link I provided gives you easy to understand information about how to root, CWM and flash cusROMs 'in phone'......
It's how I did it, and it really is very easy to do/follow.......
Sent from my Infected KitKat bar.....
Hey people, got this cute little phone from my wife, was delighted initially because it seemed like custom rom haven and it really is cute little piece of functional white plastic (I meant, it was), but didn't last a day in my "new to Xperia" overconfident hands.
Anyway, I couldn't find any page that was foolproof and really explaining all the details step by step, so it kindaaa seeeems that I forgot the "unlock bootloader" part. I did several unsuccessful attempts at flashing official last version TWRP via terminal emulator and recommended app (can't remember name) - both seemed to do the work but couldn't boot into recovery, just regular reset. Then I tried Rushr app and flashed that TWRP image I had on SD card. I ran Reboot to recovery option - the thing just turned off. Now, what happens is that it vibrates for a second if I hold power button, but no go from there. If I connect it to PC blue light is on and PC says something like SP1FastBoot device connected or something like that.
So the big question is, is this soft or hard brick? What should poor bastard do in any case?
EDIT: Now I realized I get blue indicator light ONLY if I hold volume up before connecting to pc. If not, nothing lights. If I hold volume DOWN, I initially got "SEMC flash device connected", something like that.
your phone is completely alright, just install flashtool,its drives unlock the bootloader(there will be an option) and install recovery, after that flash a rom or stock backup
Thanks a lot, that's great news So in order to minimize risk of such noob mistakes I made (although still not sure what went wrong), I can use Flashtool for all my custom rom needs? Also, where can I download it, the links I found on XDA are dead, and googling brings out Sony's flashtool Emma. I really have no idea if it's the same thing or not, but from description it sounds like a tool for flashing stock roms, not customs. I need to be sure this time
EDIT: On XDA page dealing with TWRP installation: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m/orig-development/recovery-twrp-xpe it is specifically mentioned NOT to use Flashtool for flashing TWRP. Now it all gets confusing What does it mean, better chose CWM recovery or what?
ojas12345 said:
your phone is completely alright, just install flashtool,its drives unlock the bootloader(there will be an option) and install recovery, after that flash a rom or stock backup
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Would you by any chance have some specific recommendations regarding recovery and rom combination? I prefer CM, but for instance, they say new CM 13 is for specific version of firmware (4.x, not sure which), and since my device is bricked, I have no way of checking what I have. Is there some combination of recovery/rom that's basically fool/brick proof? I found Flashtool, but I have to put roms in its folder, it doesn't come with or doesn't download firmwares from server or anything right?
I'm running in circles here, I'm stuck with Flashtool, and flashing Fota TWRP via Flashtool isn't recommended so... you see my problem
EDIT: I tried to unlock bootloader via Flashtool, I got middle finger: 08/042/2016 21:42:25 - INFO - Your phone bootloader cannot be officially unlocked
What does it mean? Am I doomed with stock firmware (even if I knew how to recover it) with "no custom roms" diet forever, or is there some "unofficial" solution?
C64Ever said:
EDIT: I tried to unlock bootloader via Flashtool, I got middle finger: 08/042/2016 21:42:25 - INFO - Your phone bootloader cannot be officially unlocked
What does it mean? Am I doomed with stock firmware (even if I knew how to recover it) with "no custom roms" diet forever, or is there some "unofficial" solution?
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I have tried it with my device and i unlocked my bootloader successfully , just bootloop once , donno why is this happening with you maybe flashtool cannot recognise properly so try reinstalling the drivers from the flashtool folder!
ojas12345 said:
I have tried it with my device and i unlocked my bootloader successfully , just bootloop once , donno why is this happening with you maybe flashtool cannot recognise properly so try reinstalling the drivers from the flashtool folder!
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There's nothing in .flashtool folder or subfolders, just a basic empty tree Seems Flashtool is a no go in my case, I think I'll try Sony's PC Companion, I think it's intended to recover stuck rom. And it requires 5 gigs of space on hard disk, so I guess it comes with everything already in the package
Fixed! Sony's Xperia tool is nothing short of miracle. Did the whole job, completely recovered device. Good job, Sony!