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[Q] getting back to stock rom from cm7 xperia

hey guys new to this android development and was wondering how to go back to the stock se rom i was on i have unlocked bootloader and have root and am running cm7 any help ????

mileyxperia said:
hey guys new to this android development and was wondering how to go back to the stock se rom i was on i have unlocked bootloader and have root and am running cm7 any help ????
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Just flash the latest ftf file with flashtool. Check the Dev forum for latest stock ROMs. If it's a R800i, the ROMs you want are probably Hong Kong Generic 4.0.2.A.0.58 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1375678 or North America Generic 2.3.4 4.0.2.A.0.42 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1326459

do i need an image file to flash
thanks for the quick reply

mileyxperia said:
do i need an image file to flash
thanks for the quick reply
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Yes, that's the downloads in those threads linked. Bare in mind this will wipe your device, so you'll want to do a backup first if you want to save anything

Hey just to let everyone know this method works perfect although lost root ?

Locked Bootlader: What rom available?

Ok, i understand that ICS is just not good for gaming. I have a R800ì root LOCKED BOOTLOADER. Can i still do some flashinf roms, etc etc? I'm new in these things, but i think it's time for me to begin. If i want to keep my bootloader blocked, what can i flash? Is it possible to flash Xperia NXT 1.2 rom, DIxperia 2 rom, TrueAncestor rom, etc etc?
And most important. BEFORE i do anything, is there a way to back up everything EXACTLY as it was, so i can go back to my stock 2.3.4? Thank u for your time guys:good:

Hi, assuming you are rooted, yes you can install some rom that are compatible with locked loaders. The ones you mentioned are all compatible, provided you flash the specific fw that's indicated in each of those rom
You can do a nandroid backup to backup your current rom exactly like it is right now, with cwm. Just download x parts from the market
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk 2

drivenby said:
Hi, assuming you are rooted, yes you can install some rom that are compatible with locked loaders. The ones you mentioned are all compatible, provided you flash the specific fw that's indicated in each of those rom
You can do a nandroid backup to backup your current rom exactly like it is right now, with cwm. Just download x parts from the market
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk 2
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Thank you, exactly what i needed to hear. Another queations though. Since it 's my understanding that for those roms i also need to change differents firmware (i have stock. 42 now), i would like to know if a nandroid backup include my original firmware (.42).
Ansother thing: with a locked bootloader what i cannot do? Change kernels?

My favorite so far is Gin2JellyBean 1.8.1, i still have my bootloader locked, it has some bugs like weird looking home screen when it's in landscape mode but still very smooth and great looking :silly:

Dany XP said:
Thank you, exactly what i needed to hear. Another queations though. Since it 's my understanding that for those roms i also need to change differents firmware (i have stock. 42 now), i would like to know if a nandroid backup include my original firmware (.42).
Ansother thing: with a locked bootloader what i cannot do? Change kernels?
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Also, i see that sometimes for installaing a rom, changing kernerl is required. But can i change kernel with locked bootloaader?

With a LB hoy cannot install custom kernels, only flash official released ones. Some roms are also compatible With LB

paragroth said:
With a LB hoy cannot install custom kernels, only flash official released ones. Some roms are also compatible With LB
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Thanks. No kernels with LB. But what about firmwares? Can i install other firmwares? And an nandroid backups my firmware too?

Firmware = official release
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app

If a do a nandroid backup of a stock 2.3.4 Sony rom, will be inclueded the firmware too?

You cab try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1790615
Sorry for my bad English. It's not my native language.

Wait, sometimes i read a rom is "based on .64" or "u have to put baseband .42"....what does that mean?

Need to go back to Sony's stock ics

I'm selling my phone so i need to install everything back as it was(official ics 4.0.4 with .587 kernel) because stock rom doesn't have bugs.
I'm currently using Xperia Ultimate HD on advance stock kernel...
i need someone to write me the steps, and I will do them... many thanks!

Download Flashtool
Download the appropriate ftf (LT15i/LT18i)
Flash via flashtool
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1Fawwaz said:
i need someone to write me the steps, and I will do them... many thanks!
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Read the stickys and watch a video instead.

msc3169 said:
Download Flashtool
Download the appropriate ftf (LT15i/LT18i)
Flash via flashtool
sent via XPERIA™ Arc
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Thanks for the help...
What does the ftf file includes?
Does it also include stock kernel and baseband with the firmware? or do I have to install them manually?
**I'm currently on .72 baseband, do I have to change it?
Sent from my Xperia arc S using Xperia Z

1Fawwaz said:
Thanks for the help...
What does the ftf file includes?
Does it also include stock kernel and baseband with the firmware? or do I have to install them manually?
**I'm currently on .72 baseband, do I have to change it?
Sent from my Xperia arc S using Xperia Z
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It includes everything.... just flash!
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

I recommend you flash the GB rom, since it is fast. ICS is laggy. I don't think the buyer would be satisfied if it lagged

blakstar said:
I recommend you flash the GB rom, since it is fast. ICS is laggy. I don't think the buyer would be satisfied if it lagged
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I wouldn't be happy if it came with GB.
Sent from Myushi

XperienceD said:
I wouldn't be happy if it came with GB.
Sent from Myushi
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Yes but then when the buyer connects the phone to a pc, it will prompt him to install pc companion. Then it will prompt him to install ICS. So then, he will have a choice . But if it came with ICS and he didn't like it, it will be harder to downgrade to GB in that case. So better flash the stock GB

msc3169 said:
Download Flashtool
Download the appropriate ftf (LT15i/LT18i)
Flash via flashtool
sent via XPERIA™ Arc
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and don't forget to wipe all your data

I did everything... All done.. Thank you all guys
I installed this firmware: Official ICS update Arc&Arc-S 4.1.B.0.431
And then relocked bootloader...
But now I have notification: system update available 4.1.B.0.587 , should I update or not? I read somewhere on xda that users were reporting bricked phones after OTA updates... because of unlocked bootloader (they said).. And I don't want that next user to click on it and then have a bricked phone, and I can't just hide the notification... if they do factory rest , the notification will pop up...
so now is it ok to update or not? or if you can link me to 4.1.B.0.587 firmware to install it...

1Fawwaz said:
so now is it ok to update or not? or if you can link me to 4.1.B.0.587 firmware to install it...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35910775#post35910775

you relocked your boot loader right? if so is ok
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

tangosierra_ said:
you relocked your boot loader right? if so is ok
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
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Yes I relocked it, is it ok to update it now guys??
I relocked it using this method: [Tutorial] Relock bootloader!
As quoted from this method: "You still can't get DRM back. It's gone from the phone!"...

Would have been much simpler to just flash a stock 587 ftf.

XperienceD said:
Would have been much simpler to just flash a stock 587 ftf.
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Yes I know!! but I couldn't find it actually can you give me a link to that firmware? I would be very thankful to you...

1Fawwaz said:
Yes I know!! but I couldn't find it actually
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I have to wonder sometimes. Click, browse, find. http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=963

I just found these links: http://xperiadev.wordpress.com/flashing/xperia-ftf-firmwares/ :victory: :laugh:
firmware .587: http://www.mediafire.com/?a1sya49j9bee1a5
this other thing: http://uploaded.net/file/gsfx4w60
Do I have to flash them both? if so what is the order?

1Fawwaz said:
I just found these links:
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I post a link to the general section where you can find it on the first page below the stickys and you come back with links from another site. I'm unable to help People who continue to demonstrate they're incapable of helping themselves, so you'll have to wait for someone with more patience to help.

XperienceD said:
I post a link to the general section where you can find it on the first page below the stickys and you come back with links from another site.
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Sorry.. I didn't saw your reply there... I was surfing from phone's browser... Thank you.

1Fawwaz said:
firmware .587: http://www.mediafire.com/?a1sya49j9bee1a5
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Just flash that and report back.

How to root Xperia Ion Lt28h on 6.1.E.3.7 ??

Hi guys:
Just i want to know how to root xperia ion on 6.1.E.3.7 with unlocked bootloader , i tried to use the pre rooted kernel but it didn't work for some devices like what the developer of it.​

Get rooted with the GI Kernel....Download the .elf file then flash using flashtool...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2047456

wajahebat said:
Get rooted with the GI Kernel....Download the .elf file then flash using flashtool...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2047456
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That's what i had tryied but i didn't got root or CWM.​

The $niper said:
That's what i had tryied but i didn't got root or CWM.​
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Youre on Xperia Ion, rom 6.1.E.3.7 rite? If bootloader unlocked, just flashing the GI Kernel should work...
Have you tapped the sony logo during boot ?? Tap it as much as you can and see what happens...
Btw how do you flash it? Flashtool ?

wajahebat said:
Youre on Xperia Ion, rom 6.1.E.3.7 rite? If bootloader unlocked, just flashing the GI Kernel should work...
Have you tapped the sony logo during boot ?? Tap it as much as you can and see what happens...
Btw how do you flash it? Flashtool ?
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Yes i did that all but not working , and i asked that thread's typer and he said that this problem will happen on some xperias , you can see that thread in the last page.
So i want another way.​

The $niper said:
Yes i did that all but not working , and i asked that thread's typer and he said that this problem will happen on some xperias , you can see that thread in the last page.
So i want another way.​
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Then my idea is to root using Rooting Toolkit...Check below thread, post number three...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812168

wajahebat said:
Then my idea is to root using Rooting Toolkit...Check below thread, post number three...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812168
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Aha Bin4ry tool , i am using it for along time but it can't root this new version.
Now i am using a pre rooted rom , but i will still like to know how to root the stock one.​

If the stock GI kernel dont work for you...Try the OC kernel with root...Just try it as it will give root permission or not...
Or maybe you can try deodexed stock rom rooted....If still dont work, then just wait for the dev to make new way to gain root

wajahebat said:
If the stock GI kernel dont work for you...Try the OC kernel with root...Just try it as it will give root permission or not...
Or maybe you can try deodexed stock rom rooted....If still dont work, then just wait for the dev to make new way to gain root
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Thanks for help me , now i am using stock prerooted rom , i don't want OC krnel because i always use stock kernels.

The $niper said:
Thanks for help me , now i am using stock prerooted rom , i don't want OC krnel because i always use stock kernels.
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Nice, Deodexed ?

wajahebat said:
Nice, Deodexed ?
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It's stock but from the Deodexed thread , and it's working perfectly.​

did you get your pre-rooted stock rom from this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2055043 ?
if not would you please guide me to where you got it from ? is it working well and fast for you ?
a side question ... before you get a rooted rom did you face any problems with connecting to Wifi-networks while having middle eastern sim inserted?
thank you in advance .

The $niper said:
It's stock but from the Deodexed thread , and it's working perfectly.​
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Hi! I can't root or flash CWM on my Ion too. Can you post the link to the ROM you're using?

[Q] another noob question

hi everybody,i just bought a z1 compact and allow me some questions cause i m a little confused
1what is the best way to root it and stay with unlock bootloader?
2how can i install custom recovery?
thanks in advance.

Well first of on what firmware are you on? From what I know only v108 KK can be rooted without unlocking bootloader. As for custom recovery look for Nut's recovery for z1c here http://nut.xperia-files.com/

templeka said:
Well first of on what firmware are you on? From what I know only v108 KK can be rooted without unlocking bootloader. As for custom recovery look for Nut's recovery for z1c here http://nut.xperia-files.com/
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it was supposed to have the phone in my hands today,but it will arrrive tomorrow,
so i don t know the firmware(i only know that it will run android 4.3 out of the box)
but thanks for helping,i ll update probably tomorrow(if i don t manage rooting it continuing reading the forum)

broky said:
it was supposed to have the phone in my hands today,but it will arrrive tomorrow,
so i don t know the firmware(i only know that it will run android 4.3 out of the box)
but thanks for helping,i ll update probably tomorrow(if i don t manage rooting it continuing reading the forum)
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It will probably be on KitKat version. You can follow the guide from here to root KitKat and maintain root on Lollipop.

or use pc companion and update os. After root and install recovery new releases.

bkanatd said:
or use pc companion and update os. After root and install recovery new releases.
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but if i update OS will bring me in lollipop and from what i read here lollipop can not be rooted at the moment
my firmware is 14.4.A.0.157 ,android verson 4.4.4 and i did not suceed to root as posted above.
anyone knows another way?

broky said:
but if i update OS will bring me in lollipop and from what i read here lollipop can not be rooted at the moment
my firmware is 14.4.A.0.157 ,android verson 4.4.4 and i did not suceed to root as posted above.
anyone knows another way?
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don't rooted .157 ?
you flashed .108 kernel and use doomlord easyroot. After 157 kernel flashed. Root ok

ok,downloaded flashtool and installed drivers,now what to root?flash .108 and root?
and can any one point me to a link?
thanks

http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/root-14-4-0-157-lb-ubl-t2933298 This link.
if you don't find root and kernel files. I help you ok?

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bkanatd said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/root-14-4-0-157-lb-ubl-t2933298 This link.
if you don't find root and kernel files. I help you ok?
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yes,you do help me but i think the link is for Z1 noZ1 compact
EDIT:finally i did root,recovery,backed up TA files,thanks to all.
now i m going to flash this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...t/rom-d5503-14-5-0-242-customised-fr-t3099531
and if i suceed i want to jump in this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...velopment/rom-dstrikerz1-kai-rom-4-5-t2980761
do you thing i will have any problem?
and if someone can suggest a lollipop ,debloated stock rom for locked bootloader i appreciate.