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[Guide] How To Install / Flash Custom Roms Step by Step | Noobs Easy Way | Xperia S

Complete Beginners Guide To Flash Custom ROM on Xperia S | 2011 Devices
This Guide Is Made Easier To Understand The Basics To Install / Flash Custom ROM (Specifically On Xperia Phones). You will not need to go to any annoying links and go on reading lengthy descriptions everything required is provided here. :victory:
Everything is Step By Step.
Just Follow Them And Everything Will Work Fine
Now Lets Get Down To Business.
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This Tutorial is Specially For
For Complete Beginners
For Newcomers to Android
For Those Who Want To Learn Flashing ROM Easy Way
People who did not had any encounters with Programming
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Thanks To All The Senior Developers For Providing Us The Knowledge In Developing Modding And Flashing And Amazing Guides Through Out XDA Forum. Without You People This Guide Would Not Have Been Complete
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This Guide Is Covered in Next 4 Posts With Every Step As Described Below.
NOTE : I Will Explain This Thread For Flashing Custom ROM Cyanogenmod 10 for Xperia S.
Link here---> https://sites.google.com/site/projectfreexperia/
You can download any Stable ROM The Procedure is Same For All.​
Step by Step Process Tree
Step 1. Rooting Xperia S​Step 2. Unlocking Bootloader​Step 3. Installing CWM Recovery​Step 4. Flashing A Custom ROM​Step 5. That's it! You will Have The Custom Rom Running.​
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Step 1 : Rooting Your Xperia S
Step 1 : Rooting Your Xperia S
This is done by Using A Root Tool Provided by Our Senior Developer @Bin4ry. Please Press His Thanks Button For Helping Out For The Amazing TooL!
Just Download The Tool By Clicking Here : Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v30
For Xperia S 2.55 Firmware look in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=39498268
But Don't Start Running The Tool Yet. Before That you need to Do A Couple Of Things, :angel:
Before Rooting What You Need?
1.) Install Your Phones Software Driver, ---> PC Companion Will Do The Job Just Connect The Phone And Check If It Detects!
2.) Activate USB Debugging, Setting ---> Developer Options
3.) Activate Unknown Sources, Setting ---> Security
4.) Connect Your Phone via USB
5.) Confirm That Your Device Is Connected Properly In Device Manager.
Only Then,
6.) Proceed With Rooting Tool Kit.
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How To Use It?
1.) Download Attached File.
2.) Extract it Using Winrar
3.) Double click the RunMe.bat and follow instructions!
Xperia phones with "older" firmware = Normal mode
Sony Tablet and similar = Special mode
Xperia phones with JB Firmare = Mode 3 (Goroh_kun mode)
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Complete Video Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EpkrCq1gfM
Just Follow The On Screen Instructions. (Its really easy like installing a game :laugh
After The Software Finishes Its Work! Your Phone Must BE Rooted By Now!

Step 2 : Unlocking Bootloader on Xperia S
Step 2 : Unlocking Bootloader on Xperia S
Procedure To Unlock Bootloader of Sony Xperia S LT26i :
1.) Installation of Fastboot USB Drivers (Xperia S)​2.) Unlocking Bootloader of Xperia S​
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Now, We Will Unlock The Bootloader,
Why to Unlock Bootloader?
1.) You can flash custom ROMs/Kernels
2.) You don't need to worry if the new firmware can be rooted or not as with unlocked bootloader u can always ROOT Your device
[ Before We Begin Unlocking Bootloader ]
Get the IMEI code for ur device: type *#06# in phone dialer to find it out, note only the digits (no dashes)
Make Sure The Fastboot Drivers Are Installed.
Make sure u have a windows PC with USB cable to connect the phone
Power down ur phone and keeping the Volume Up button pressed connect the USB cable to PC this will trigger FASTBOOT mode and windows
Will start driver installation, extract the above package and point the driver install to that location (usb_driver) folder
Once drivers are installed just disconnect cable and power on device.
[ How to Unlock ] (Official Way)
Video Link ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRH3pC7MhEA
For better understanding, I highly recommend you to watch the above video along with the instructions below:
1.) Download ‘Fastboot Drivers And Pacakges File For Xperia S’ file from → Here
2.) Extract the file you downloaded above on your PC. You’ll get the following three files:
drivers.zip
fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.zip
3.) Go to: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and read everything!
This will open a web page in your default browser. Scroll to the bottom of the Instructions on the page and you’ll see a link like “Continue”, click on it.
In the pop-up window click “Yes, I’m sure” and then in the next window click on both the checkboxes, and then click “I accept”.
4.) Now insert the details as per the instructions:
First 14 digits of your IMEI No. Do NOT enter the last digit (15th) in the box. To know your IMEI No. dial *#06# on your Xperia Arc.
Your Name
Your Email Address
Click Submit.
5.) You’ll get a KEY to unlock boot loader. Write it down somewhere you can remember, it will be used later.
6.) Switch off your phone.
7.) Now extract the “fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.zip” file you got in Step 2.2.
8.) Pick up your phone (it must be switched off) and hold the “Menu” button (the key at the bottom right of your phone), now while holding the “Menu” button connect your phone to your PC with an USB cable.
9.) Once connected — the LED light near the phone’s USB plug will turn blue. If it doesn’t — repeat the Step 8.
10.) Now to install the drivers do the following:
Extract the “drivers.zip” file you got in Step 2.1
Open “Device Manager” on your PC and look for “S1Boot Fastboot” under the head “Other devices”
Right-click on “S1Boot Fastboot” and select “Update Driver Software…”
Now select “Browse my computer for driver software” and select the folder where you’ve extracted all the three files you got in Step 2. Once done — click Ok.
Now click Next (Make sure you’ve ticked the “Include subfolders” checkbox).
If you see any Windows security warning box, don’t worry . Just select “Install this driver software anyway”
Wait for “Windows has successfully updated your driver software” message to appear on your screen. Now click Close.
11.) Open the “fastboot” folder from the file we extracted in Step 7.
12.) Now hold Shift and press mouse right click (Shift + Mouse Right Click) anywhere on the empty white space inside the “fastboot” folder. And then select “Open command window here” from the context menu.
13.) Now in the command prompt window type/paste the following:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version​
14.) It should return a value like “0.3”. This ensures that your device is correctly connected.
15.) Now type/paste the following line in the command prompt window:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY​
IMPORTANT! Replace the word “KEY” from the above line with the KEY that you received in Step 5. Then Hit Enter.
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16.) Now wait for the process to complete. Command prompt will show a “Finished” message when it will be completed.
17.)Once it’s done, disconnect the USB cable from your phone and switch it ON.
18.)Your phone’s boot loader should now be Unlocked.
(The above videos and some steps are for Xperia 2011 devices, but most the steps are same for Xperia S/P/U/Sola)
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Step 3 : Installing ClockWorkMod Recovery With RoceoverX
Step 3 : Installing ClockWorkMod Recovery With RoceoverX
We Will Install Recovery Using RecoverX Software.
Download The Software from Here ----> RecoverX v1.6.8.0
You just have to select your device and the recovery, click "Install" and RecoverX does the rest !!! It's that simple!!
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Step 4 : Flashing ROM
Step 4 : Flashing ROM
Assuming you have already downloaded your required file, let’s proceed.
ROM Flashing
1.) Copy Paste update on Phone
Copy update- copy update-xxx-xxx-xxx.zip coresponding to your device to sdcard
Copy GAPPS. Download Link [Here]
2.) Flash CM kernel
Set USB Debugging On from Settings - Developer Options.
Connect the phone to the PC.
Click 1 - Click the Lightning icon.
Select 2 - Select the Fastboot Mode.
Click 3 - Click Ok.
Click 4 - Select Reboot Into Fastboot Via Adb and wait for the phone to go into fastboot mode. (Blue led).
Click 5 - Select Reboot Into Fastboot Via Fastboot and wait for the phone to go into fastboot mode. (Blue led).
Click 6 and 7 - Select the boot.img (Extract The boot.img file from zip)
Click 8 - Reboot phone. After reboot, the phone will be in recovery mode.​
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3.) Boot into Recovery
While FXP logo is displayed (and lights are lit) press several times volume up to enter CWM (recovery)
4.) Flash ROM
To update main rom select
Install zip from sdcard
Choose zip from sdcard
Select your update (copied at step 2)
To flash gapps redo steps a-c and select gapps package
Use gapps version designed for your android version !!! Link ---> Here, Gapps
5.Wipe device
Whip Cache
Whip Dalvik Cache (Advanced Option)
Cache Partition
If after boot you experience ForceClose then is recomended to reboot to recovery and wipe device​
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6.) Partition format
7.) Reboot and Enjoy :victory:
Troubleshooting
If you experience a bootloop (phone constantly reboots and reboots on the boot screen) or a soft brick (powering on the phone shows an orange triangle with a phone and computer), don’t be afraid. XDA to the rescue!
For a bootloop:
Hold The Power Button And Volume Up Button
If You Hold For 3 Seconds = Soft Reset = 1 Viberation
If You Hold For 10 Seconds = Hard Reset = 3 Viberations***
Power on the Phone Again, Keep pressing Volume Up Button
Your phone will boot into recovery.
Select “Wipe data/ Factory reset”. (Volume Up for going up and Volume down to go down)
After the reset is done, select “Reboot system now”.
The phone will reboot and you should be all fine.
***Do Not Try Hard Reset Untill And Unless The Phone is Facing Major Problems,
For a soft brick:
You probably flashed some faulty firmware or firmware not meant for your device.
The File You Downloaded Must Be Incomplete.
Download the correct firmware and flash again.

Feedback And Corrections
Please Feel Free To Message Me About Any Dead Links Or Corrections​
Feedbacks Are Welcome!​​

Which is the best way to flash / install a custom ROM / gapps ? With Flashtool or through TWRP / CWM ?
I'm now on stock ROM, Xperia ZL. Do i have to wipe / factory reset / cache / Dalvik cache if i use TWRP ?
Every advice is welcome, thank you

xperia s 2013 jelly bean
I have a question for xperia s jellybean 4.1.2 , i already root it using some other easy method and i wanna know how to flash rom on to that , i have no idea how to flash a rom and i m scared if i try this something might happen so i m asking for help?:laugh:

I know its ment to be straight forward but I have become stuck...
In step 4 - "Click 6/7" when using the Xperia Flasher where do I find the boot.img i need to put on my phone?
Thanks
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chuckie987 said:
I know its ment to be straight forward but I have become stuck...
In step 4 - "Click 6/7" when using the Xperia Flasher where do I find the boot.img i need to put on my phone?
Thanks
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It would appear the ROM i downloaded didnt have a kernel.img but now i have a differant ROM and it has a boot.img so all good again!

Can i follow this method on xperia sl and also can i flash xperia s roms to xperia sl.....my boatloader is unlocked but phone isnt rooted so i guess i will skip unlock boatloader method.....which kernel should i flash for slimbean 4.3...it will be great help if someone answer these questions

Please Help
Hi, I searched a lot for the way to flash a custom rom on my Xperia S. But now halfway through, I've got a problem. My device says it does not allow to unlock bootloader, so does that mean that there is no way I can flash a custom rom on my phone? :crying:

mjk123 said:
Hi, I searched a lot for the way to flash a custom rom on my Xperia S. But now halfway through, I've got a problem. My device says it does not allow to unlock bootloader, so does that mean that there is no way I can flash a custom rom on my phone? :crying:
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You can use only Stock based ROM for locked bootloaders, not the unlocked bootloaders one.

This is very nice thread. For begginers like me in the rooting this.... loved it. i wast to ask a question
can we flash any zip file using flashtool or there are onle few specific files?

mr.sky10295 said:
This is very nice thread. For begginers like me in the rooting this.... loved it. i wast to ask a question
can we flash any zip file using flashtool or there are onle few specific files?
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You cannot flash .zip files using flashtool. You can flash only Firmwares or kernel files using flashtool.

Mirhawk said:
You cannot flash .zip files using flashtool. You can flash only Firmwares or kernel files using flashtool.
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ohh...then is there any other method to flash zips otherthan going into recovery?
i am asking because my recovery is not working. when i go into recovery, blank black screen comes up. and it gets stuck there. i waited for very long time to make sure that it is stuck

mr.sky10295 said:
ohh...then is there any other method to flash zips otherthan going into recovery?
i am asking because my recovery is not working. when i go into recovery, blank black screen comes up. and it gets stuck there. i waited for very long time to make sure that it is stuck
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Which recovery are You using? The 2.8.1.0? It doesn't work with Xperia S. Use the 2.8.0.1 version.

Mirhawk said:
Which recovery are You using? The 2.8.1.0? It doesn't work with Xperia S. Use the 2.8.0.1 version.
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Wait i will let you know the complete story.
so what happened is
first i was on CM11 for few mnths then switched to MIUIv5 for 1 month. everything was working fine
but when day before yesterday i flashed PA rom i am not able to access the recovery now (previously there was TWRP in my XS). now i can't flash any zip file
when i reboot to recovery it gets stuck on black blank screen. Even the recovery apps like twrp are not working. when i tried to install recovery through app, the app crashes.
As recovery is not working i cant even switch to other roms or any zip file.
i am totally stuck on this ROM
i asked this que on sony mobile group on FB (created by some sony fans), one of the member said "probably this is not ROM fault but the kernel fault. consider trying new kernel"

mr.sky10295 said:
Wait i will let you know the complete story.
so what happened is
first i was on CM11 for few mnths then switched to MIUIv5 for 1 month. everything was working fine
but when day before yesterday i flashed PA rom i am not able to access the recovery now (previously there was TWRP in my XS). now i can't flash any zip file
when i reboot to recovery it gets stuck on black blank screen. Even the recovery apps like twrp are not working. when i tried to install recovery through app, the app crashes.
As recovery is not working i cant even switch to other roms or any zip file.
i am totally stuck on this ROM
i asked this que on sony mobile group on FB (created by some sony fans), one of the member said "probably this is not ROM fault but the kernel fault. consider trying new kernel"
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If You are on Beta 6 of PA, it doesn't have twrp or cwm. Flash the twrp v2.8.0.1 by terminal emulator method.

Mirhawk said:
If You are on Beta 6 of PA, it doesn't have twrp or cwm. Flash the twrp v2.8.0.1 by terminal emulator method.
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i am on PA 4.6 BETA4
terminal emulator means the android app or PC's cmd?
PS: sorry giving you too much trouble by asking stupid questions. but i dont have much knowledge about this things deeply. so kindly bear me for some time.

mr.sky10295 said:
i am on PA 4.6 BETA4
terminal emulator means the android app or PC's cmd?
PS: sorry giving you too much trouble by asking stupid questions. but i dont have much knowledge about this things deeply. so kindly bear me for some time.
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Ah yes, even that one doesn't have recovery.
Unlocked bootloader is must.
You need an Android app. You can find the app here. Also, here is the page of the twrp.
What You need to do is, download the twrp from here. Rename it to fotakernel.img .
Then copy it to Your sdcard.
Then run the following commands on the terminal emulator app:
Code:
su
dd if=/sdcard/fotakernel.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
TWRP installed!

[Guide] [XAS] [UPDATED] Xperia Unlocking BL, flashing ROMs/kernels BPaul's 5.1.1

This is a guide for XPERIA ACRO S (other xperia users can also refer needed information)
[Below procedure looks lendy, but you'll just need max 30 minutes if you have every downloaded file.]
I make this guide for noobs as there weren't such guide (even for my first time of flashing ROM I didn't get any such guide, so I decided to make one)
This Guide is especially for flashing BPaul's 5.1.1 ROMs (B3||B2||B1)
To Flash Different Versions Of BPaul's ROM follow Respective Guide:
Beta1 threads POST #13
Beta2 same thread
Beta3 threads POST #40
So here I'm giving detail process to install Bpaul's 5.1.1 with every links needed.
we are going to take below steps;
1. unlocking Bootloader
2. flashing kernel with recoveries
3. backing up stock ROM
4. installing BPaul's 5.1.1
Special Thanks;
@BPaul (for awesome ROM)
@cobrato (for stock kernel)
@jajb (for gapps)
NOTE: I'AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DAMAGED YOUR PHONE BY CROSS FLASHING OTHER ROMS,KERNELS ETC. BELOW PROCESS IS SUCCESSFULLY CARRIED ON XPERIA ACRO S. AS NOOBS CAN MAKE MANY MISTAKES, I'AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR DAMAGE.
-DO AT YOUR OWN RISK-
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-Here we START-
Note: Before Unlocking Bootloader, I suggest you to Backup your TA Partition. (Trim Area) IF in future something goes wrong with network signal related issues or bootloader issue, you could restore this backup. TA Partition can be backed-up ONLY before unlocking bootloader. To backup TA follow this "Guide" and after you could below steps. Also your phone needs to be Rooted to backup TA, if your phone isn't rooted, follow this "Guide"
*_UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER_*
(unlocking bootloader will erase everything on your phone, i suggest you to take backup of your data)
First check weather you can unlock your bootloader. To do so type *#*#7378423#*#* in dialer and find bootloader unlocked status.
IF bootloader unlock allowed = YES (you can unlock)
IF bootloader unlock allowed = NO (you can't unlock)
IF bootloader unlocked = YES (already unlocked)
Then you need to take unlocking code from official Sony website (link below)
LINK1 Unlocking Bootloader
after clicking on above link, on the page just scroll down
1.select your device
2.provide your IMEI
3.you'll get unlock code (save it properly)
Next you need to download minimal adb and fastboot (link below)
LINK1 Miniamal ADB and Fastboot
install it to your computer.
Now we have to connect phone in fastboot mode, follow below steps
1.Turn on usb debugging mode.
(setting > developer option > usb debugging)
2.Turn Off your Xperia Acro S
3.Press and Hold volume up button and then connect usb to computer.
(If you see Blue LED of phone, then everything is going right)
(Let your computer install essential fastboot drivers)
[If blue LED disappears after some seconds and phone starts charging, that means your PC isn't installing fastboot drivers. In such situation REFER Q&A thread POST #4 ]
Now open minimal adb and fastboot (we installed previously)
Type below command
-fastboot devices
-fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x(your unlock code without this brackets)
-fastboot reboot
DONE
(Now you have successfully unlocked your bootloader)
[ To check that if you have succeeded in unlocking bootloader type *#*#7378423#*#* in dialer and find bootloader unlock status.
ALSO you'll notice that your phone is factory resetted]
*_FLASHING KERNEL WITH RECOVERY'S_*
As you have STOCK ROM, you need to flash STOCK KERNEL with recoveries (link below)
LINK1 Stock Kernel
-The above kernel cantain CWM as well as TWRP
After opening above link, download respective kernel
Save the above downloaded kernel to fastboot folder on your computer.
-Get into fastboot mode and connect to computer.
(Press and Hold volume up button and then connect usb to computer).
Now open minimal adb and fastboot (we installed previosly)
Type below command
-fastboot devices
-fastboot flash boot kernel_62B196_acroS.elf
-fastboot reboot
DONE
(Now you have successfully flashed kernel with recovery)
*_BACKINGUP STOCK ROM_*
As you have successfully flashed kernel with recoverys, its easy to take a full backup of your system.
To enter into recovery follow below steps
1.To get into CWM reboot your phone, press volume up key for few times when the magenta LED appears.
(To navigate use volume buttons, for selecting use power button)
2.To get into TWRP reboot your phone and tap the screen for few times when the magenta LED appears.
3.Select Backup.
(let the process finish)
I SUGGEST TO TAKE BACKUP FROM BOTH RECOVERY'S
DONE
(Now you have successfully Backed-up your ROM)
Flashing BPaul's Beta2 ROM works ONLY IF YOUR PHONE HAS Beta1 ROM installed. If you don't have Beta1 installed, first of all install it. . If your phone has Beta 1, ignore this and carry on.
*_FLASHING ROM BPaul's 5.1.1_Beta 2 over Beta 1*
For Flashing This ROM your phone (Xperia Acro S) needs to be rooted if your not rooted, follow this "Guide" Also USB Debugging in developers option should be enabled.
A] Download ROM BPaul's 5.1.1 Beta 2 (link below)
LINK1 BPaul's B2
C] Download below minimal GApps for 5.1.1 and copy it to your sdcard/ext_sdcard(link below)
LINK1 GApps for 5.1.1
1.Download fota kernel with cwm recovery (link below)
LINK1 Fota Kernel
2.Copy above downloaded kernel + rom to internal storage of your phone
3.Open minimal adb and fastboot
Type below command;
-adb shell
-su
(confirm popup su request from your phone)
-dd if=/sdcard/hikari-fota_CWM.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
Now you need to enter into recovery. To do so, restart your phone in recovery mode.
1.Wipe system + factory reset
2.Install zip from sdcard/ext_sdcard
(select beta-hikari...... rom)
3.Wipe cache + dalvic cache
4.Again install zip from sdcard/ext_sdcard
(select 5.1.1 gapps)
5.Again wipe cache+ dalvic cache
6.Reboot
For the first time it can take a looooong time to boot up. So just don't worry.
DONE
(You have successfully installed BPaul's 5.1.1)
OPTIONAL:
For rooting this ROM, just download SuperSU, save it to your phone and install it manually with recovery. (link below)
LINK1 SuperSU
If you found above post easy and helpful, you could donate/buy me a cup of COFFEE or even a BEER!
(I'll be there for you as a online support any time), just click HERE!
(You need to have a PayPal account, If you don't have, then click HERE and just create one individual account, it's simple)
Regards,
hitman-xda

Very good tutorial. Thank you.

BPaul said:
Very good tutorial. Thank you.
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Its because of you BPaul, thanx for making an awesome ROM and still caring for acro s

I can't open CWM after flash system.img
Please help

dzi-benk said:
I can't open CWM after flash system.img
Please help
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Did you copied the recovery into internal memory and typed the command successfully??

hitman-xda said:
Did you copied the recovery into internal memory and typed the command successfully??
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Yes, I have copied recovery (CWM.img and TWRP.img) and always fail in the process command, what should i do ?

dzi-benk said:
Yes, I have copied recovery (CWM.img and TWRP.img) and always fail in the process command, what should i do ?
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You just need to copy one of them.
Do not keep it in any folder and correctly write the command or just copy and paste.
Let me know if you fail again.
And post a picture of the error.
PS: Make sure you write cwm command if you copied cwm recovery and twrp command for twrp recovery.
Regards,
hitman-xda

hitman-xda said:
You just need to copy one of them.
Do not keep it in any folder and correctly write the command or just copy and paste.
Let me know if you fail again.
And post a picture of the error.
PS: Make sure you write cwm command if you copied cwm recovery and twrp command for twrp recovery.
Regards,
hitman-xda
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dzi-benk said:
This :
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Copy twrp into your internal memory and DO NO WRITE the command which is marked into below picture.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzKXheD4UND6NjdDOGpVcTY2WDA/edit?usp=docslist_api
Regards,
hitman-xda

hitman-xda said:
Copy twrp into your internal memory and DO NO WRITE the command which is marked into below picture.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzKXheD4UND6NjdDOGpVcTY2WDA/edit?usp=docslist_api
Regards,
hitman-xda
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Wow, thanks bro finally i can try lolipop for my Acro S
How about to root? I install SuperSU from app store and when i want to update it's so loong and failed

dzi-benk said:
Wow, thanks bro finally i can try lolipop for my Acro S
How about to root? I install SuperSU from app store and when i want to update it's so loong and failed
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Did you followed every step of the Guide? (you must be)
The last step of the Guide is about rooting 5.1
Just installing superSU from play store doesn't root your phone.
BTW You could just press thumbs up button, instead writing thanks
Regards,
hitman-xda

hitman-xda said:
You could just press thumbs up button, instead writing thanks
Just installing superSU from play store doesn't root your phone.
Are you on stock ROM? OR lollipop? OR any other.
Regards,
hitman-xda
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Finally, i'm download from Here and push from CWM it's work Once more thanks for your help. Nice to meet you
Regards,
dzi-benk

BPaul's Beta1 Flashing Guide
(As B2 version is flashable over B1, i created this guide for newer users who are facing ERROR7)
The process is little bit different compaired to B2 flashing process.
--PHONE NEEDS TO BE ROOTED AND USB DEBUGGING ENABLED.--
*_Downloads_*
1. ROM http://d-h.st/yt2G
2. Kernel http://d-h.st/nJXM
3. Flashtool (install it) http://d-h.st/Kb8
(After installing, goto installation folder and then drivers, install it. Select xperia acro s, fastboot driver while installing)
4. Min ADB and Fastboot (install it) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1S0LCuXCnnmOWhnUk1ZWVdQakE/view?pli=1
5. SuperSU http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
*_FLASHING B1_*
1. UNZIP downloaded ROM to a folder. (You'll see 2imgs and 2recoverys)
2. Copy TWRP to your internal memory of phone.
3. Now open Min ADB and Fastboot and type below command.
-adb shell
-su
-dd if=/sdcard/twrp.img
of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
4. Open Flashtoool.
5. Click flash button.
6. Select fastboot mode .
7. Remove USB, Reboot phone to fastboot mode. (Power off phone, push vol up key and connect USB )
--FOLLOW BELOW STEPS CAREFULLY--
8. Setect SYSTEM to flash and open system.img from the extracted folder. (wait minimum 6 mins)
9. Select Kernel to flash and open downloaded kernel boot_07_05_15.img (wait for a min)
10. Reboot device into system.
DONE!
Your phone will take a long time to boot up for the first time, so just dont worry.
Also for Flashing Beta2 version your phone needs to be rooted. For that copy downloaded SuperSU to your phone and install it manually through your recovery.
NOW YOU CAN FLASH B2 VERSION WITHOUT ANY ERROR.
Regards,
hitman-xda

hitman-xda said:
BPaul's Beta1 Flashing Guide
(As B2 version is flashable over B1, i created this guide for newer users who are facing ERROR7)
The process is little bit different compaired to B2 flashing process.
--PHONE NEEDS TO BE ROOTED AND USB DEBUGGING ENABLED.--
*_Downloads_*
1. ROM http://d-h.st/yt2G
2. Kernel http://d-h.st/nJXM
3. Flashtool (install it) http://d-h.st/Kb8
(After installing, goto installation folder and then drivers, install it. Select xperia acro s, fastboot driver while installing)
4. Min ADB and Fastboot (install it) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1S0LCuXCnnmOWhnUk1ZWVdQakE/view?pli=1
5. SuperSU http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
*_FLASHING B1_*
1. UNZIP downloaded ROM to a folder. (You'll see 2imgs and 2recoverys)
2. Copy TWRP to your internal memory of phone.
3. Now open Min ADB and Fastboot and type below command.
-adb shell
-su
-dd if=/sdcard/twrp.img
of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
4. Open Flashtoool.
5. Click flash button.
6. Select fastboot mode .
7. Remove USB, Reboot phone to fastboot mode. (Power off phone, push vol up key and connect USB )
--FOLLOW BELOW STEPS CAREFULLY--
8. Setect SYSTEM to flash and open system.img from the extracted folder. (wait minimum 6 mins)
9. Select Kernel to flash and open downloaded kernel boot_07_05_15.img (wait for a min)
10. Reboot device into system.
DONE!
Your phone will take a long time to boot up for the first time, so just dont worry.
Also for Flashing Beta2 version your phone needs to be rooted. For that copy downloaded SuperSU to your phone and install it manually through your recovery.
NOW YOU CAN FLASH B2 VERSION WITHOUT ANY ERROR.
Regards,
hitman-xda
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Is it true that I have to root the phone (JB) with DooMLorDs kit.

PhantomSuppressor said:
Is it true that I have to root the phone (JB) with DooMLorDs kit.
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There are many ways available for rooting Acro S.
For Me, 'towelroot' was the easiest way to root my phone. After that, you can manually download SuperSU app from play store.
Even You can try it
http://towelroot.com/
Regards,
hitman-xda

hitman-xda said:
There are many ways available for rooting Acro S.
For Me, 'towelroot' was the easiest way to root my phone. After that, you can manually download SuperSU app from play store.
Even You can try it
http://towelroot.com/
Regards,
hitman-xda
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WOW! thanks
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hitman-xda said:
BPaul's Beta1 Flashing Guide
(As B2 version is flashable over B1, i created this guide for newer users who are facing ERROR7)
The process is little bit different compaired to B2 flashing process.
--PHONE NEEDS TO BE ROOTED AND USB DEBUGGING ENABLED.--
*_Downloads_*
1. ROM http://d-h.st/yt2G
2. Kernel http://d-h.st/nJXM
3. Flashtool (install it) http://d-h.st/Kb8
(After installing, goto installation folder and then drivers, install it. Select xperia acro s, fastboot driver while installing)
4. Min ADB and Fastboot (install it) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1S0LCuXCnnmOWhnUk1ZWVdQakE/view?pli=1
5. SuperSU http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
*_FLASHING B1_*
1. UNZIP downloaded ROM to a folder. (You'll see 2imgs and 2recoverys)
2. Copy TWRP to your internal memory of phone.
3. Now open Min ADB and Fastboot and type below command.
-adb shell
-su
-dd if=/sdcard/twrp.img
of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
4. Open Flashtoool.
5. Click flash button.
6. Select fastboot mode .
7. Remove USB, Reboot phone to fastboot mode. (Power off phone, push vol up key and connect USB )
--FOLLOW BELOW STEPS CAREFULLY--
8. Setect SYSTEM to flash and open system.img from the extracted folder. (wait minimum 6 mins)
9. Select Kernel to flash and open downloaded kernel boot_07_05_15.img (wait for a min)
10. Reboot device into system.
DONE!
Your phone will take a long time to boot up for the first time, so just dont worry.
Also for Flashing Beta2 version your phone needs to be rooted. For that copy downloaded SuperSU to your phone and install it manually through your recovery.
NOW YOU CAN FLASH B2 VERSION WITHOUT ANY ERROR.
Regards,
hitman-xda
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When I type: dd if=/sdcard/twrp.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
it says that there's no such file or directory even though I copied twrp.img to my phone?

PhantomSuppressor said:
WOW! thanks
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When I type: dd if=/sdcard/twrp.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
it says that there's no such file or directory even though I copied twrp.img to my phone?
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Did you rooted your phone?
Was towelroot successful?
And do not place twrp.img in any folder. Just in internal memory.

hitman-xda said:
Did you rooted your phone?
Was towelroot successful?
And do not place twrp.img in any folder. Just in internal memory.
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Yes it was successful and I did place the twrp.img in internal memory

PhantomSuppressor said:
Yes it was successful and I did place the twrp.img in internal memory
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Try connecting USB to another port.
If still it dosent work, try restarting phone.

hitman-xda said:
Try connecting USB to another port.
If still it dosent work, try restarting phone.
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Still nothing, after trying both of those

Stock A500KL ZenFone 5 LTE

After looking everywhere I finally found a stock recovery for the ZenFone 5 LTE A500KL. Attached is the Stock Recovery and TWRP Recovery. Feel free to download as needed. I've uploaded them to my 4Shared Account. I'll keep the files there until 4Shared is shut down..
http://www.4shared.com/file/4DLKDZCDce/ZenFone5LTEStock.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/N-ds8kivce/ZenFone5LTETWRP.html

dont know how to thank u mate
solved my problem invaild boot image by flashing boot and ur stock recovery and became able to revive my set

Need Help
Shady_Tawfik said:
dont know how to thank u mate
solved my problem invaild boot image by flashing boot and ur stock recovery and became able to revive my set
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Would you mind to tell me how you did that??
Regards.
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@TabascoTX, Is there any stock boot image for A500KL too??
Could you help me provide the stock boot??

urgent help needed
i got my zenfone 5 lte bricked due to firmware update, couldn't fix in any way, i can go to CSC screen only but not the SD download since it gives me invalid boot image and can't go through.
just downloaded the above given stock and flashed it, it worked, but i still have the same invalid boot image error, i tried most of boot images but still the same.
any help please ?

arimbi26 said:
Would you mind to tell me how you did that??
Regards.
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@TabascoTX, Is there any stock boot image for A500KL too??
Could you help me provide the stock boot??
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adb in C drive
cmd
cd c:/adb (or other localization for adb)
adb devices
fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img
dats it !
in wrong rec u have mess like this 'its not boot image etc.'

TabascoTX said:
After looking everywhere I finally found a stock recovery for the ZenFone 5 LTE A500KL. l[/url]
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Hello.
What flash tool you use to flash the recovery from PC to A500KL?
Trimis de pe al meu Nexus 7 folosind Tapatalk

​what version this twrp

I want lollipop for intex cloud n ips
please share the link

Thanks this worked for my A500KL!
Thank you! I had my zenfone 5 A500KL bricked for almost half a year.
This is what i did
in windows 10 --->
cmd
c:/adb
adb devices
fastboot flash recovery recoveryname(in my case it was ZenFone5LTEStock.img "From this thread" )
Then I got a message in cmd. It said Waiting for phone.
So I pressed down power + volume up. The phone was detected by my PC and the command finally ran.
Next I pressed down power + volume up again and the recovery mode menu finally showed up again!
From there just wiped cache, wiped system, install rom from sd.
Thanks everyone!!!
GeloXD said:
adb in C drive
cmd
cd c:/adb (or other localization for adb)
adb devices
fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img
dats it !
in wrong rec u have mess like this 'its not boot image etc.'
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I would kiss you right now if i could (and im no gay.)
I was missing this and worked my *** off the last 2 weeks trying to fix the recovery.. I found this and it worked like a charm in 5 minutes bang. Phone on and working.
God bless you my friend!

anyone have stock recovery A500KL WW.12.4.5.58 ? My Recovery was bricked at Invalid Boot image

benaleobayu said:
anyone have stock recovery A500KL WW.12.4.5.58 ? My Recovery was bricked at Invalid Boot image
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This should work for you. I'm running stock with the same Firmware version. Sorry it's taken me so long to jump back into this tread. Was using a Moto for a while. I like this phone so much more, but with all the stock Asus crap you can barely have any apps. Going to re-root and get rid of some of the bloatware.

dont know how to use cmd
GeloXD said:
adb in C drive
cmd
cd c:/adb (or other localization for adb)
adb devices
fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img
dats it !
in wrong rec u have mess like this 'its not boot image etc.'
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please help me. i dont know how to use it step by step

1. download adb
Code:
https://androiddatahost.com/wp-content/uploads/minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.4.2.zip
2. unpack it any place, i suggest you to move it to c/adb is quick and the best way.
3. in keyboard press windows key + r, type cmd, than press enter
4. in black cmd window you must type 'cd c:\adb'
#tips# if other disk like D first 'D:' than cd D:\adb or cd adb (or just paste your path to folder)
5. type adb devices to see : 1) correct adb work ? 2) drivers for phone work correct if not u need drivers
5b. In phone go to developer mode and select 'debug usg'
#tip# developer mode turn on if 7 times touch build version in information section.
5c. If connected click in phone 'yes' and remember connect debuggin with pc.
6. if after type adb devices you have somethink like this :
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
7. if good like this type 'fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img
#question# recovery file where ? - recovery.img paste to main adb folder
8. just wait for pass and dats it :] u have custom recovery
Drivers link
Code:
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE500CL/ASUS_Android_USB_drivers_for_Windows_20150212.zip
Check work, or search here
Code:
https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone_5_A500CG/HelpDesk_Download/

Anyone here who can help to unbrick my ASUS Zenfone 5 LTE ( A500KL ). Its stuck in invalid boot image. If i press power + Volume up it goes to the CSC mode. Fastboot commands working there but only limited. If anyone can help I can give access by remote session using teamviewer. Please contact me ASAP. Appreciate your help.
Whatsapp me - 0094776010191

Hola ¿alguien me podria ayudar? mi telefono no pasa del csc mode y queda en error: invalid boot image, que puedo hacer ?

My HTC Desire HD still can fix?

Is it my phone still can flash? :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
my gold card gone. my recovery gone. cant go to debug mode because my phone even can't open.
i can only come to this side.
is it still can fix?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

If you can get to fastboot, you should be able to flash a recovery like twrp and then flash a rom and you are good.

ethanchow said:
If you can get to fastboot, you should be able to flash a recovery like twrp and then flash a rom and you are good.
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do you have any guideline to teach me to do that?

ethanchow said:
If you can get to fastboot, you should be able to flash a recovery like twrp and then flash a rom and you are good.
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or can u give me ur fb or twitter or whatsapp? so that i can direct contact u..

Terry Chin said:
or can u give me ur fb or twitter or whatsapp? so that i can direct contact u..
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I don't use any of them, just PM me
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Terry Chin said:
do you have any guideline to teach me to do that?
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1. install fastboot and adb if you don't already have.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
2. download twrp for your desire hd:
https://twrp.me/devices/htcdesirehd.html
3. select fastboot at the bootloader screen.
plug in and install drivers if necessary.
4. open terminal/cmd prompt
Code:
fastboot flash recovery C:/Users/your username/Downloads/twrp-2.6.3.0-ace.img
If you DLed the recovery img to somewhere else, then include that path.
You will be in twrp and be able to flash a rom.

ethanchow said:
I don't use any of them, just PM me
---------- Post added at 07:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:37 PM ----------
1. install fastboot and adb if you don't already have.
2. download twrp for your desire hd:
https://twrp.me/devices/htcdesirehd.html
3. select fastboot at the bootloader screen.
plug in and install drivers if necessary.
4. open terminal/cmd prompt
Code:
fastboot flash recovery C:/Users/your username/Downloads/twrp-2.6.3.0-ace.img
If you DLed the recovery img to somewhere else, then include that path.
You will be in twrp and be able to flash a rom.
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i done until here, then what i should do?

Terry Chin said:
i done until here, then what i should do?
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Then boot into bootloader by holding volume down and power, and select recovery by using volume down key and power to select. From there, you can insert a sd card with a rom and flash it.
EDIT- I noticed you are still S-ON which means you have to go on your pc and extract the boot.img from the rom you use and
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Also, here is a pretty stable rom, just DL the latest version here
https://dl.opendesireproject.org/cm-11-unofficial-ace/releases/
instructions and credit to devs here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2533007

ethanchow said:
Then boot into bootloader by holding volume down and power, and select recovery by using volume down key and power to select. From there, you can insert a sd card with a rom and flash it.
EDIT- I noticed you are still S-ON which means you have to go on your pc and extract the boot.img from the rom you use and
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
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actually i dont have any rom to install, can u give me a normal rom to install? or this one also can?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47431373#post47431373
i saw this rom is the most ppl reply "thanks" inside the post.
thanks
and my memory card still not a gold card, is it also can use?

Terry Chin said:
actually i dont have any rom to install, can u give me a normal rom to install? or this one also can?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47431373#post47431373
i saw this rom is the most ppl reply "thanks" inside the post.
thanks
and my memory card still not a gold card, is it also can use?
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I don't think you need a goldcard to flash a rom.
This one is a good choice just DL the latest version here
https://dl.opendesireproject.org/cm-...-ace/releases/
instructions and credit to devs here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2533007

ethanchow said:
I don't think you need a goldcard to flash a rom.
This one is a good choice just DL the latest version here
https://dl.opendesireproject.org/cm-...-ace/releases/
instructions and credit to devs here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2533007
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i think the link has some problem, because when i click inside show 404,
can u give me the link again?
i get the link is https://dl.opendesireproject.org/cm-...-ace/releases/ and http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2533007

Terry Chin said:
i think the link has some problem, because when i click inside show 404,
can u give me the link again?
i get the link is https://dl.opendesireproject.org/cm-...-ace/releases/ and http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2533007
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ahhh, sorry my bad
https://dl.opendesireproject.org/cm-11-unofficial-ace/releases/
instructions and credit to devs here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2533007

ethanchow said:
ahhh, sorry my bad
https://dl.opendesireproject.org/cm-11-unofficial-ace/releases/
instructions and credit to devs here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2533007
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is it any different with this 2 file?
i need to download this 2 or i can choose either one?
cm-11-20141115-UNOFFICIAL-M12-ace.zip
196M 15-Nov-2014 19:44
cm-11-20141115-UNOFFICIAL-M12-ace.zip.md5sum
151 15-Nov-2014 19:44

Terry Chin said:
is it any different with this 2 file?
i need to download this 2 or i can choose either one?
cm-11-20141115-UNOFFICIAL-M12-ace.zip
196M 15-Nov-2014 19:44
cm-11-20141115-UNOFFICIAL-M12-ace.zip.md5sum
151 15-Nov-2014 19:44
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download the zip. the md5sum files are for if you want to check the integrity of the file, which is mostly unnecessary, as this file has no bootloaders, you can easily recover from a failed flash.

ethanchow said:
download the zip. the md5sum files are for if you want to check the integrity of the file, which is mostly unnecessary, as this file has no bootloaders, you can easily recover from a failed flash.
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seems like the file i need to wait 1hour + to download, last time i alr download that rom i show u just now,tiktak.
can i just put inside my sd card and flash it?
and then i need to use the update method or use the install method inside the 2nd link u send me just now?
thanks

Terry Chin said:
seems like the file i need to wait 1hour + to download, last time i alr download that rom i show u just now,tiktak.
can i just put inside my sd card and flash it?
and then i need to use the update method or use the install method inside the 2nd link u send me just now?
thanks
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Yes, use the install method in the 2nd link. Basically, turn off your phone, put the sdcard with the rom on it into it. Boot into recovery select wipe, and confirm it. go back home and select install and select the zip, confirm it. go back home and select reboot then bootloader.
extract the boot.img in the zip to your user folder(C:/Users/Username/)
Plug into computer and
Code:
fastboot flash boot.img

ethanchow said:
Yes, use the install method in the 2nd link. Basically, turn off your phone, put the sdcard with the rom on it into it. Boot into recovery select wipe, and confirm it. go back home and select install and select the zip, confirm it. go back home and select reboot then bootloader.
extract the boot.img in the zip to your user folder(C:/Users/Username/)
Plug into computer and
Code:
fastboot flash boot.img
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the last step, in the terminal/cmd show waiting for device, now my device in the bootloader screen
what i need to click? recovery? factpry reset?
thanks

BlackView BV9600 Pro + LineageOS?

Hi! Could you please explain if this ROM will be compatible with my smartphone? I'm not sure, I don't found it on the list on LineageOS website.

Well, someone need to compile it for our bv9600 - i also would appreciate it, but i don't have thoose skills...

Also, lenovo vibe c2

i am not even not able to root my device (blackview bv9600 pro) i don't think that you will be able to have any lineage rom also...
have anyone success to root this device?

giannhs_n said:
i am not even not able to root my device (blackview bv9600 pro) i don't think that you will be able to have any lineage rom also...
have anyone success to root this device?
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jup, runs root - magisk

AMDFenics said:
jup, runs root - magisk
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can you explain how did you get root? or give me a guide, all the internet guides i tried failed!
thanks

giannhs_n said:
can you explain how did you get root? or give me a guide, all the internet guides i tried failed!
thanks
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simply follow this guide -> LINK
- allow OEM unlock in the dev-settings (hit 5 times build number to see)
- allow usb debugging
- reboot to fastboot
- send "fastboot devices" command
- send "fastboot oem unlock" -> acknowledge
- send "fastboot flashing unlock" -> acknowledge
- flash the twrp image "fastboot flash recovery name_of_the_image.img"
- reboot into twrp by power of the device
- after that press vol+ up and power button (if i remember correct.. ) to get into twrp
- now u need a sd-card (micro) put no verity opt encrypt on it and magisk
- Backup all partitions u find.
- format data partition to get the size
- install magisk
- install no verity opt...
reboot
BV9600 should be rooted. Took me serveral times to get it working, because u need directly after "Flashing unlock command" to get the twrp stuff done.
Credits
The TWRP.img comes from www.unofficialtwrp.com
The encryption disabler comes from @Zackptg5 all credits to him. THANKS -> his site LINK
Enjoy

AMDFenics said:
simply follow this guide -> LINK
- allow OEM unlock in the dev-settings (hit 5 times build number to see)
- allow usb debugging
- reboot to fastboot
- send "fastboot devices" command
- send "fastboot oem unlock" -> acknowledge
- send "fastboot flashing unlock" -> acknowledge
- flash the twrp image "fastboot flash recovery name_of_the_image.img"
- reboot into twrp by power of the device
- after that press vol+ up and power button (if i remember correct.. ) to get into twrp
- now u need a sd-card (micro) put no verity opt encrypt on it and magisk
- Backup all partitions u find.
- format data partition to get the size
- install magisk
- install no verity opt...
reboot
BV9600 should be rooted. Took me serveral times to get it working, because u need directly after "Flashing unlock command" to get the twrp stuff done.
Credits
The TWRP.img comes from www.unofficialtwrp.com
The encryption disabler comes from @Zackptg5 all credits to him. THANKS -> his site LINK
Enjoy
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thanks for the detailed information,
can you also tell me your frimewire version also because i am not available to boot on recovery!
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

giannhs_n said:
thanks for the detailed information,
can you also tell me your frimewire version also because i am not available to boot on recovery!
View attachment 4705498
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exact same version.
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First u need to go to fastboot mode, to unlock "OEM UNLOCK"
This is easy via adb
-> reboot fastboot
Did u install the correct driver? (ADB driver) is ur device listed?

i tried repacking it myself but with no luck so far, also tried various treble GSI, all booting on my BV9600Pro and basically working but mobile data and phone are broken so that's not an option for now

I don’t understand why unblock the bootloader at all if everything is installed on the MTK platform using the SP Flash Tool !?
Why these dances with adb and fastboot? if a everything is done much easier ...
You do not install the factory software using adb ? not ?? so why can't TWRP be installed and installed using the SP Flash Tool!? Why complicate things?

Root with sp Flash tool
Hi please Anyone could explain this procedure with Sp Flash Tool and post it?

serg2327 said:
I don’t understand why unblock the bootloader at all if everything is installed on the MTK platform using the SP Flash Tool !?
Why these dances with adb and fastboot? if a everything is done much easier ...
You do not install the factory software using adb ? not ?? so why can't TWRP be installed and installed using the SP Flash Tool!? Why complicate things?
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Because the vendor (Blackview) locks the bootloader (like any other brand does) and does not allow installing any other recovery without it.!?

AMDFenics said:
Because the vendor (Blackview) locks the bootloader (like any other brand does) and does not allow installing any other recovery without it.!?
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Is this a statement or a question? Sorry, I do not know English and I use a translator ..
II repeat once again, in order to install TWRP you do not need to unlock the bootloader!
it installs without problems using the SP Flash Tool
and this is not an assumption but a statement!
My first copy of the smartphone received TWRP. It was on my copy that all the first tests of TWRP and ROOT were conducted.

serg2327 said:
Is this a statement or a question? Sorry, I do not know English and I use a translator ..
II repeat once again, in order to install TWRP you do not need to unlock the bootloader!
it installs without problems using the SP Flash Tool
and this is not an assumption but a statement!
My first copy of the smartphone received TWRP. It was on my copy that all the first tests of TWRP and ROOT were conducted.
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I'm glad to hear that it works that way to you. But that doesn't worked for me. So i wrote the way i took, to root. Let the others choose, wich way works for them. :fingers-crossed::good:

I am using another MTK device and SP FlashTool is great it lets you recover from any software brick. So I will advice people to use this method.
I am planning on buying bv9600 pro and having twrp ported and root is a good start to custom roms.
The touch driver issue on twrp should be easily solved with the good kernel module for the twrp. And official twrp support would be nice.
Subscribed to the thread will see where it goes.

hi guys, can you share a clean system twrp backup of bv9600? because my USB is damaged and i can not use sp flash tool to clean restore. thanks!

Hi, i try to root my bv9600 pro, but all i end up is on reboot the system restores to factory no TWRP or anything on it. I connected it to MTKdroidtools and it complains about a file /system/recovery-from-boot.p which restores recovery and obviously after it the system too.
Thanks for any help
edit: LOL nevermind, working fine now, don't know what was going wrong, in a last try just downloaded the latest stable magisk again. Thanks AMDFenics for the howto
Just one thing, can i get rid of this 5 sec. warning that the mobile is unlocked?

dark-wulf said:
Hi, i try to root my bv9600 pro, but all i end up is on reboot the system restores to factory no TWRP or anything on it. I connected it to MTKdroidtools and it complains about a file /system/recovery-from-boot.p which restores recovery and obviously after it the system too.
Thanks for any help
edit: LOL nevermind, working fine now, don't know what was going wrong, in a last try just downloaded the latest stable magisk again. Thanks AMDFenics for the howto
Just one thing, can i get rid of this 5 sec. warning that the mobile is unlocked?
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Maybe there is a way, but i don't know him. It is a common way for many manufacturer, to say, "here u did something you are not supposed too"

https://www.mediafire.com/file/0j0bx6cb0cb58f5/BV9600Pro_30042019_full.zip/file
Latest Firmware (04.2019) Clean SP Flash tool Backup