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Hi.
I'm trying to unlock my bootloader on Xperia S in order to flash CM11 ROM.
I followed this website: unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions and I'm stuck at #9.
Download and unzip this file. This is the standard android_winusb.inf-file, with a few lines of code added to enable Fastboot to support Sony and Sony Ericsson devices. Make sure you are running Google USB Driver package revision 4 or higher in your Android SDK. You can see current Google USB Driver package revision in the SDK Manager.
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As I'm using MAC, I don't have Google USB Driver and website doesn't mention anything for MAC users.
I can't fastboot my phone. :crying:
Please help.
Thanks.
eros101 said:
Hi.
I'm trying to unlock my bootloader on Xperia S in order to flash CM11 ROM.
I followed this website: unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions and I'm stuck at #9.
As I'm using MAC, I don't have Google USB Driver and website doesn't mention anything for MAC users.
I can't fastboot my phone. :crying:
Please help.
Thanks.
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Did you download android sdk? and in sdk manager did you download everything you need?
Pablosch23 said:
Did you download android sdk? and in sdk manager did you download everything you need?
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Yes, I managed to download android SDK and everything except the Google USB Driver, because it doesn't exist on MAC.
Anyway, I managed to solve my own problem using a FlashTool here: flashtool.net/download.php
Now my problem is solved. The bootloader is finally unlocked!! :victory:
My next problem: I would like to flash CM11 KitKat. Is there a step-by-step guide?
I found some threads in the development section on what to download etc etc, but it doesn't tell me how to install or run it.
I'm an absolute noob at this.
eros101 said:
Yes, I managed to download android SDK and everything except the Google USB Driver, because it doesn't exist on MAC.
Anyway, I managed to solve my own problem using a FlashTool here: flashtool.net/download.php
Now my problem is solved. The bootloader is finally unlocked!! :victory:
My next problem: I would like to flash CM11 KitKat. Is there a step-by-step guide?
I found some threads in the development section on what to download etc etc, but it doesn't tell me how to install or run it.
I'm an absolute noob in this.
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Install a recovery and wipe data, cache partition and dalvik cache, flash the ROM and then the google apps "gapps"
Pablosch23 said:
Install a recovery and wipe data, cache partition and dalvik cache, flash the ROM and then the google apps "gapps"
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Thanks for your reply.
I'm afraid that's a bit too advanced for me. Do you have a link to a step-by-step guide (preferably for MAC)?
Do I still need to install a recovery, since my phone data is already gone while unlocking the bootloader?
How do I flash the ROM on Xperia S? Is there a guide for this?
edit: I wanted to install this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2555243 but I don't know how. I downloaded the .zip file. What's next?
eros101 said:
Thanks for your reply.
I'm afraid that's a bit too advanced for me. Do you have a link to a step-by-step guide (preferably for MAC)?
Do I still need to install a recovery, since my phone data is already gone while unlocking the bootloader?
How do I flash the ROM on Xperia S? Is there a guide for this?
edit: I wanted to install this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2555243 but I don't know how. I downloaded the .zip file. What's next?
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Yes you need a recovery to flash the zip you downloaded, I've never used Mac to root/install recovery.., but here you have some guides that you can follow to install a recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2308493&highlight=unlocked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302393 good luck
Pablosch23 said:
Yes you need a recovery to flash the zip you downloaded, I've never used Mac to root/install recovery.., but here you have some guides that you can follow to install a recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2308493&highlight=unlocked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302393 good luck
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Thanks again for your reply. Please bear with me. I'm done with recovery using the RecoveryX Tool, and I managed to root my phone!! Yay!! :good:
Now, how do I flash the .zip file that I downloaded here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2555243
Do I use the FlashTool to flash this .zip?
another problem, I can't get into the recovery mode.
I tried rebooting the phone while pressing the volume button, also tried pressing the back key, and tried tapping the screen. Didn't work.
edit: I've read many sources that say wait until purple LED light blinks or wait until android logo shows etc etc, but my phone doesn't show any LED blinks at startup, nor does it have any android logo. Only the words Xperia and Sony appear.
eros101 said:
another problem, I can't get into the recovery mode.
I tried rebooting the phone while pressing the volume button, also tried pressing the back key, and tried tapping the screen. Didn't work.
edit: I've read many sources that say wait until purple LED light blinks or wait until android logo shows etc etc, but my phone doesn't show any LED blinks at startup, nor does it have any android logo. Only the words Xperia and Sony appear.
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Try reinstalling the recovery, don't know I would recommend you to use doomlord's guides bro U can't fail
To flash the rom, go to recovery / install zip/ install zip from sdcard0 , select and flash it , don't forget to do a factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik cache which is in advanced option in recovery
Pablosch23 said:
Try reinstalling the recovery, don't know I would recommend you to use doomlord's guides bro U can't fail
To flash the rom, go to recovery / install zip/ install zip from sdcard0 , select and flash it , don't forget to do a factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik cache which is in advanced option in recovery
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Mate, I'm stuck. For recovery, I refer to DoomLord http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1594828 and he said,
The recovery in integrated into the kernel! so when u flash the kernel it will contain the recovery!
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so a kernal is needed. I think he directed the downloads to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1557452
which he said,
[ how to install my kernel ] (v02 onwards) {NEW}
1. download the kernel package update.zip (it contain the updated wifi modules)
2. save the package update.zip to sdcard (on phone)
3. reboot phone and enter recovery
4. flash the kernel package update.zip
5. reboot phone and enjoy the kernel
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Step 3 says enter recovery. How do I enter recovery? Just paste the .zip file into the SDcard and it will work??
eros101 said:
Mate, I'm stuck. For recovery, I refer to DoomLord http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1594828 and he said,
so a kernal is needed. I think he directed the downloads to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1557452
which he said,
Step 3 says enter recovery. How do I enter recovery? Just paste the .zip file into the SDcard and it will work??
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You can't enter to recovery if you don't have one whoa, You need to install the kernel which contains the recovery via fastboot(you need fasboot binaries you can find them in Sdk/platform-tools). Give me your hangouts if you need more help
I managed to flash the kernel using the FlashTool, managed to get CM11 KitKat on my phone!! Yay! First time ever!! :good::good:
How do I restore the data I had before? I can't find the backup app.
Hi,
So first I tried to install a new ROM over my Android Revolution ROM, flashing boot.img via Flashify.
Now the wifi, service and bluetooth dont work anymore.
So I tried to install the new layout many times via TWRP install through Flashify but every time I try a NL ROM (like FlexOs or any NL Rom) via recovery, i get : "your recovery is using the new storage layout but the rom you're trying to install is not" even after wiping /data and /sdcard0
I dont have any computer so I have to flash boot.img via Flashify.
Thanks in advance for helping me.
kinder771 said:
Hi,
So first I tried to install a new ROM over my Android Revolution ROM, flashing boot.img via Flashify.
Now the wifi, service and bluetooth dont work anymore.
So I tried to install the new layout many times via TWRP install through Flashify but every time I try a NL ROM (like FlexOs or any NL Rom) via recovery, i get : "your recovery is using the new storage layout but the rom you're trying to install is not" even after wiping /data and /sdcard0
I dont have any computer so I have to flash boot.img via Flashify.
Thanks in advance for helping me.
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U dont have to flash the boot.img with flashify ...i had tried before to flash a recovery via flashify but it was not successful ...so you will have to try aroma kernel flasher to flash kernel/boot.img without the pc ...hers the link to it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2413561
Great im gonna try this and ill telly ou
Thanks for your answer
Ok so I tried the kernel app and Aroma but I got stuck on a bootloop and ended reinstalling the old ROM using OTG.
So tell me everything i have to do, i have the ROM and the boot.img, what do install/do and how ?
Thanks a lot.
kinder771 said:
Ok so I tried the kernel app and Aroma but I got stuck on a bootloop and ended reinstalling the old ROM using OTG.
So tell me everything i have to do, i have the ROM and the boot.img, what do install/do and how ?
Thanks a lot.
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1. go ahead and download the kexec kernel v10(old layout) if you are on old layout or the new layout one if you are on new layout
2. Download this Recovery App: AromaFM-KL Flasher(4.6)(ZeusKL v10+ only)
3.download arhd rom
4. go into fastboot anf flash the kexec kernel you download in step 1 via Fastboot flash boot Zeus.img(or the name of the kernel.img )
5.Boot into recovery (TWRP).
6. Now you install Aroma-KL.zip. When you do this aroma file manager opens in recovery.
7. In aroma file manager select the zip of your rom i.e arhd
8. Now after you select your zip in the previous step, aroma gives you a list of options. In this select install the zip.(let all the option which are selected as it is ...dont deselect any option)
9.exit aroma
10.reboot
Sorry but i'm stuck at step 4 asking to flash zeus.img via fastboot because i have no computer.
Is there a way to flash it through recovery or through the app ?
Thx
kinder771 said:
Sorry but i'm stuck at step 4 asking to flash zeus.img via fastboot because i have no computer.
Is there a way to flash it through recovery or through the app ?
Thx
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No . I dont think so..(dont even try ...as ur hox may get hard bricked)
arrange for a computer for only this time ..and once you have flashed that kernel...you wont need a computer henceforth both for flashing a rom or a kernel you can do it via the aromma kernel
Ok then Ill try to get one.
Still thanks for all your help.
kinder771 said:
Ok then Ill try to get one.
Still thanks for all your help.
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Dont say "thanks" hit the thanks button
You didn't tell me that : forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586472
I used my android tablet and it worked great !!
Thanks though for your help
kinder771 said:
You didn't tell me that : forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586472
I used my android tablet and it worked great !!
Thanks though for your help
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Even i didnt knew that...thnx for your help
Did u succeed in flashing the aroma kernel flasher??
Yeah the boot gets flashed but for the rom i get : archive does not contain android-info/product.txt
Any idea on that?
Is it possible to flash Aroma zip via fastboot ? Whats the command to use ?
Thanks
Done I finally succeeded in transferring files to the HOX.
I am using twrp new layout (twrp big) so I booted in recovery, went to Mount and selected only Data then I transferred files from my tablet using "adb push (local) (remote)" !
Hello,
I had the official firmware rooted and the bootloader unlocked and I tried to install those two rom (actually I did not understand what was the difference between both).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/development/rom-resurrection-remix-m-t3399960
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...-resurrection-remix-n-v5-8-0-oneplus-t3507292
After that, I was not able to uncrypt my phone from TWRP (read only, schema not recognised), so I uncrypted it with the toolkit (and totally wiped it).
Now I'm able to put zip files on my phone from my PC, to install rom and GAPPS, but when I reboot after that, it only boots on TWRP (or fastboot) but not on the rom I installed.
Please, could somebody help me? I'm not able to use my phone . Sorry for my English!
paul92 said:
Hello,
I had the official firmware rooted and the bootloader unlocked and I tried to install those two rom (actually I did not understand what was the difference between both).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/development/rom-resurrection-remix-m-t3399960
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...-resurrection-remix-n-v5-8-0-oneplus-t3507292
After that, I was not able to uncrypt my phone from TWRP (read only, schema not recognised), so I uncrypted it with the toolkit (and totally wiped it).
Now I'm able to put zip files on my phone from my PC, to install rom and GAPPS, but when I reboot after that, it only boots on TWRP (or fastboot) but not on the rom I installed.
Please, could somebody help me? I'm not able to use my phone . Sorry for my English!
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Which version of TWRP are you using?
Thank you for your answer. 3.0.2-1.
paul92 said:
Thank you for your answer. 3.0.2-1.
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See LS.xD's signature in the post above yours. You need that version of TWRP. It is by eng.stk . Search for it and flash it.
Thanks, finally it worked with TWRP 3.0.2-0.
Hi all, I've asked this question here ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/9-lite/help/how-update-project-treble-gsi-image-t3851002 ) also but am hoping this forum is more specific to my needs. I'll repeat the question here perhaps i'll have better luck with an answer !
there's a lot about installing gsi images on various phones that support project treble but i cannot find anything about how you update them. I installed OmniRom beta3, via fastboot, on my H9L and 3 days later they put out an update. The rom works fine and i set it up to my preference with magisk and it even shows up as Play certified, so all is good. However, with the update I prefer not to go through the whole magisk uninstall/install again. Anyone here knows how you would update an existing gsi images ? If I use fastboot to load the new update wouldn't that erase everything again, as stated on the openkirin.net installation instructions here ( https://openkirin.net/user_guide/openkirin-rom-installation-instructions/ ) ? or could i just fastboot the new beta3.1 over beta3 and just not do a factory reset as recommended ?
If a factory reset is essential everytime then this basically means we have to rebuild everything everytime there is an update ! I hope not.
Weird everyone writes about installation and no one thinks about updates ?
xzyk said:
Hi all, I've asked this question here ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/9-lite/help/how-update-project-treble-gsi-image-t3851002 ) also but am hoping this forum is more specific to my needs. I'll repeat the question here perhaps i'll have better luck with an answer !
there's a lot about installing gsi images on various phones that support project treble but i cannot find anything about how you update them. I installed OmniRom beta3, via fastboot, on my H9L and 3 days later they put out an update. The rom works fine and i set it up to my preference with magisk and it even shows up as Play certified, so all is good. However, with the update I prefer not to go through the whole magisk uninstall/install again. Anyone here knows how you would update an existing gsi images ? If I use fastboot to load the new update wouldn't that erase everything again, as stated on the openkirin.net installation instructions here ( https://openkirin.net/user_guide/openkirin-rom-installation-instructions/ ) ? or could i just fastboot the new beta3.1 over beta3 and just not do a factory reset as recommended ?
If a factory reset is essential everytime then this basically means we have to rebuild everything everytime there is an update ! I hope not.
Weird everyone writes about installation and no one thinks about updates ?
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Just reboot to recovery flash update wipe cache and dalvik if u want.reboot
marcukial said:
Just reboot to recovery flash update wipe cache and dalvik if u want.reboot
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How do you flash .img image through factory recovery ? If you read the openkirin instructions their gsi images are all in .img format and supported only when flashed through factory recovery. TWRP recovery is not an option for me as this phone is not well supported through it. Thanks anyway.
xzyk said:
How do you flash .img image through factory recovery ? If you read the openkirin instructions their gsi images are all in .img format and supported only when flashed through factory recovery. TWRP recovery is not an option for me as this phone is not well supported through it. Thanks anyway.
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Just do the same thing you did to flash the GSI in fastboot.
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
You don't need to do any wipes, but it's a good idea to wipe cache from the stock recovery after updating.
Hi,
i was looking for the same question to update the gsi files.
But how can I update the other files that Huawei provides, is this necessary with Trebe or do i need only update the system.img?
I tried this Tutorial 2, but there is everytime a factory reset.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10/how-to/guide-manual-updgrade-to-update-oreo-t3758286
regards
bacardi
help!
In my mi a2 lite after installing custom recovery i wipe dalvik.cache.system.data and try to flash custom rom,but it says zip file installation failed and error:1
my stock rom is deleted and i forgot to backup.
pls help me pls pls pls pls pls
download another custom rom , connect your phone on your pc (there is a file manager on twrp too) and transfert new roms. some need to flash twrp, gapps, magic too..
odjinan said:
download another custom rom , connect your phone on your pc (there is a file manager on twrp too) and transfert new roms. some need to flash twrp, gapps, magic too..
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I already try 3 custom rom but same problem.......
azwadishraq said:
help!
In my mi a2 lite after installing custom recovery i wipe dalvik.cache.system.data and try to flash custom rom,but it says zip file installation failed and error:1
my stock rom is deleted and i forgot to backup.
pls help me pls pls pls pls pls
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The same thing happened to me i solved with Offain's TWRP. Did you use that TWRP?
lanetfiravun said:
The same thing happened to me i solved with Offain's TWRP. Did you use that TWRP?
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I use the exact twrp for mi a2 lite(daisy)
All the precces were perfect but cant flash custom rom
azwadishraq said:
I use the exact twrp for mi a2 lite(daisy)
All the precces were perfect but cant flash custom rom
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Error 1 usually means wrong twrp or install package.
Could you copy/paste the name of the twrp version you're using and also rom, gapps version?
You should be using:
twrp-installer-daisy-3.2.3-0-offain.zip & img file(or higher)
Or the recovery released by TogoFire a couple of days ago.
Steps:
Boot twrp via adb (img file)
Format / wipe / flash custom rom / flash twrp (zip file) / change slot / reboot to recovery / flash gapps and magisk (optional) / reboot system.
andraslate said:
Error 1 usually means wrong twrp or install package.
Could you copy/paste the name of the twrp version you're using and also rom, gapps version?
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twrp-3.4.0-dees_troy-daisy.img
Rom link-https://download.pixelexperience.org/daisy
azwadishraq said:
twrp-3.4.0-dees_troy-daisy.img
Rom link-https://download.pixelexperience.org/daisy
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Dees_troy is the issue. Use the Offain version.
andraslate said:
Dees_troy is the issue. Use the Offain version.
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Thank you for helping me.May god bless you ?
azwadishraq said:
Thank you for helping me.May god bless you ?
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You're welcome, good luck.
oh the offain version??