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[Q] Boot loop problem.

So i followed the guide to install the cynogenmod. What i get is that only when i plug my phone on charging mode it works fine until i take it out from charging mode it boot loops. any help?
followed this thread guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1600833
EDIT: if it will help. After boot loop for a few minutes, it just stuck on the fxp logo screen and the LED notofication shows purple colour. Btw, my phone is a xperia play r800i. Thanks in adavance for any assistance.

AthrunIJ said:
So i followed the guide to install the cynogenmod. What i get is that only when i plug my phone on charging mode it works fine until i take it out from charging mode it boot loops. any help?
followed this thread guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1600833
EDIT: if it will help. After boot loop for a few minutes, it just stuck on the fxp logo screen and the LED notofication shows purple colour. Btw, my phone is a xperia play r800i. Thanks in adavance for any assistance.
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Is it actually booting our are you just seeing the charging animation?
Is your bootloader unlocked?
Did you flash the latest kernel?
Have you tried using logcat to see what the problem is?
Sent from my R800x using Tapatalk 2

forgive as i'm new at this.
do i need to find a kernel for the fxp 7.2? or it has already in the cm7.2 itself?
i'm pretty sure i unlocked my bootloader as after i followed a guide. my phones data been wipe after unlocking the bootloader.
the thing is my phone can boot up to the homescreen after a few second it freezes then reboot and the cycle continues for a few minute then it jus stop in the fxp logo screen
as for logcat i have no idea what is that. Sry for my ignorance in this field and thank you for your reply.

AthrunIJ said:
forgive as i'm new at this.
do i need to find a kernel for the fxp 7.2? or it has already in the cm7.2 itself?
i'm pretty sure i unlocked my bootloader as after i followed a guide. my phones data been wipe after unlocking the bootloader.
the thing is my phone can boot up to the homescreen after a few second it freezes then reboot and the cycle continues for a few minute then it jus stop in the fxp logo screen
as for logcat i have no idea what is that. Sry for my ignorance in this field and thank you for your reply.
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The kernel is included in the zip file you downloaded, but it needs to be flashed separately via either fastboot or flashtool
Follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1249798 to set up adb/fastboot (just copied first link off Google)
My signature has a link on how to use logcat.
No worries about the ignorance mate, we all come here to learn.
Pax
Sent from my R800x using Tapatalk 2

basically, the boot image is the kernel itself that you need to flash on the computer using a command before going into cwm to install the cm7.2?
if so, i have done that.
if i use the cdma version of the xplay cause the boot loop? as mine is gsm?
EDIT : the post you gave me. i've read it but it is still so complicated. do i need to revert back to stock rom and try again to install cynogenmod? If so any suggestions?
EDIT: i think i screw up the part where i need to copy and paste all the stuff into the platform tools. izzit important in doing so? The android sdk thing.
EDIT: anything else in your opinion would cause this boot loop? likerenaming the rom and gapps?
EDIT: Been poking around the internet and found this, is it possible that my battery calibration is off and causes the boot loop?

paxChristos said:
No worries about the ignorance mate, we all come here to learn.
Pax
Sent from my R800x using Tapatalk 2
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True to that pax!!
AthrunIJ said:
basically, the boot image is the kernel itself that you need to flash on the computer using a command before going into cwm to install the cm7.2?
if so, i have done that.
if i use the cdma version of the xplay cause the boot loop? as mine is gsm?
EDIT : the post you gave me. i've read it but it is still so complicated. do i need to revert back to stock rom and try again to install cynogenmod? If so any suggestions?
EDIT: i think i screw up the part where i need to copy and paste all the stuff into the platform tools. izzit important in doing so? The android sdk thing.
EDIT: anything else in your opinion would cause this boot loop? likerenaming the rom and gapps?
EDIT: Been poking around the internet and found this, is it possible that my battery calibration is off and causes the boot loop?
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As for ur problem, just flash a stock .ftf via flashtool n let ur phone boot up like always. After ur phone boot up, just search for guide in doing all that BEFORE u try again. Make sense right... Hope u'll get it right next time. Gud luck.:thumbup:

AthrunIJ said:
basically, the boot image is the kernel itself that you need to flash on the computer using a command before going into cwm to install the cm7.2?
if so, i have done that.
if i use the cdma version of the xplay cause the boot loop? as mine is gsm?
EDIT : the post you gave me. i've read it but it is still so complicated. do i need to revert back to stock rom and try again to install cynogenmod? If so any suggestions?
EDIT: i think i screw up the part where i need to copy and paste all the stuff into the platform tools. izzit important in doing so? The android sdk thing.
EDIT: anything else in your opinion would cause this boot loop? likerenaming the rom and gapps?
EDIT: Been poking around the internet and found this, is it possible that my battery calibration is off and causes the boot loop?
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1) CDMA version will not cause bootloops, if i remember correctly, instead it'll justmake you loose baseband (the ability to use your phone as a phone)
2) Nope, instead (wasn't thinking, last night) click on my sig, the link that says "Link to my mediafire folder (R800x goodies) & click on SDK Tools & download the windows version (assuming you have windows.) Extract them to C:\android.
3) See above, it's the shortcut
4) Renaming the rom & gapps zip doesn't actually influence anything, i've renamed stuff all the time to make it easier. Did you wipe data & cache before installing the rom?
5) Nope, never heard of battery calibration being off & causing a bootloop.
Pax

paxChristos said:
1) CDMA version will not cause bootloops, if i remember correctly, instead it'll justmake you loose baseband (the ability to use your phone as a phone)
2) Nope, instead (wasn't thinking, last night) click on my sig, the link that says "Link to my mediafire folder (R800x goodies) & click on SDK Tools & download the windows version (assuming you have windows.) Extract them to C:\android.
3) See above, it's the shortcut
4) Renaming the rom & gapps zip doesn't actually influence anything, i've renamed stuff all the time to make it easier. Did you wipe data & cache before installing the rom?
5) Nope, never heard of battery calibration being off & causing a bootloop.
Pax
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My guess is, the kernel n wrong cm7.2.zip Mybe u should search the stickies section for flashing guide, unlocking bootloader, etc. Assuming this is ur 1st time flashing. Mybe u should try pax's rom n see if it boot correctly. But u not cdma right?? So my above suggestion is the way out. Go for it!!!

Thank you guys for your help. as for flashtool, i remember theres u need a tft file. so i remember there is a UK generic 4.somthing which i remember was my stock rom build number i think. i'm using r800i in malaysia does it work? and after that, do i need to download another 2.3.4 tft for that matter?

AthrunIJ said:
Thank you guys for your help. as for flashtool, i remember theres u need a tft file. so i remember there is a UK generic 4.somthing which i remember was my stock rom build number i think. i'm using r800i in malaysia does it work? and after that, do i need to download another 2.3.4 tft for that matter?
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Theres a .ftf collection on the dev section. Just pick any 1, download n flash via flashtool. That should get u to the begining again. After that do exercise caution in doing anything to ur phone. As we wont be held responsible if anything happens to ur phone. Hope thats clear enough for u. If u hav any other question please do a search for the answer 1st, as this problem may hav been ask before. Well, gud luck then.:thumbup:

no, i mean. do i need to download both 2.3.4 tft and 4.0.2.A.0.42 tft and flash both. And it say that it is UK generic, just to check whether i can use it as i'm from Malaysia.

AthrunIJ said:
no, i mean. do i need to download both 2.3.4 tft and 4.0.2.A.0.42 tft and flash both. And it say that it is UK generic, just to check whether i can use it as i'm from Malaysia.
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It dont matter!! Lol. There're both the same 2.3.4 android version. Just pick 1, download n flash via flashtool. Just so u know i'm using .58 enhance.ftf as it got 420mb internal mmry space. So u see as long as ur phone boot up perfectly, nothing else matter(Linkin Park)

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20151540
i got this little guide here, izzit still valid and before flashing the ftf files do i need to wipe data user cache etc? or just straight update driver and just flash the tft files?

AthrunIJ said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20151540
i got this little guide here, izzit still valid and before flashing the ftf files do i need to wipe data user cache etc? or just straight update driver and just flash the tft files?
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I'm sure its still valid as its a guide. Unless the title stated otherwise. Just update driver n makesure the data n cache check box is "tick". Then just flash away. I think its already explained in the guide. Just follow the guide. Gud luck n dont forget to thank "the guide" if it worked out for ya.

sry if i'm being annoying but err, after i download the flashtool. i went into the flashtool drivers and i install the fastboot , flashboot and sony xperia play drivers. izzit the correct way to install it as it is not stated in the guide in doing so?
EDIT: Theres is an application in the flashtool drivers folder saying drivers so i double click it it send me to an installation program so i tick the fastboot , flashboot and sony xperia play drivers and install them. izzit correct?

AthrunIJ said:
sry if i'm being annoying but err, after i download the flashtool. i went into the flashtool drivers and i install the fastboot , flashboot and sony xperia play drivers. izzit the correct way to install it as it is not stated in the guide in doing so?
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U'll find out once u plug-in ur phone. Just follow the guide n do what it tells ya. Do it from start to finish. After that just pm me with the result. N mybe u could at least hit thanks for anybody that has help in any way. Lol

i have attached a file. could you check whether it is allright and i've already click thanks to everybody that help me.

need guidance..pls help

Hii guys sorry for being such a noob .. but I am very confused here.. I am not able to install a custom Rom in my beloved xperia arc my phone just stuck on sony logo.. I tell u what i did.. first of all i rooted my phone by flashing rootable kernel then rooted my phone with doomlord
Method then I installed CWM..but the problem is no matter which custom ROM I install in my phone with CWM phone just stuck on sony logo
Plz tell what i did wrong..
P. S. My phone was on latest ver of ICS

vivekrules said:
Hii guys sorry for being such a noob .. but I am very confused here.. I am not able to install a custom Rom in my beloved xperia arc my phone just stuck on sony logo.. I tell u what i did.. first of all i rooted my phone by flashing rootable kernel then rooted my phone with doomlord
Method then I installed CWM..but the problem is no matter which custom ROM I install in my phone with CWM phone just stuck on sony logo
Plz tell what i did wrong..
P. S. My phone was on latest ver of ICS
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Unlocked bootloader, right?
Well... I started flashing with the FXP CM based roms. I suppose that this is exactly what you did, but since you didn't tell the steps you followed, I'm gonna write down how I did the first time:
With an FXP CM based rom (eg: FXP CM 10) , the steps, basically are:
- Extract the boot.img (own kernel of the FXP roms) of the .zip and put the .zip in the sdcard
- Flash the kernel in fastboot mode:
( fastboot -i 0xfce flash boot boot.img
fastboot -i 0xfce flash reboot
unplug the usb and start hiting volume controls to enter in CWM)
- Wipe data and cache
- Install the .zip (rom)
- Reboot and enjoy
Hope it works for you.

Aactually I am not. Able to flash kernel image with fastboot.. I mean with flashtool I am not Able to flash kernel image.. flashtool is showing error that my phone is not rooted.. but it actually is..
And suppose if i want to install ROM( jelly sandwich) can u tell me the procedure from the scratch, I ll really appreciate it.. coz I am trying for 2 days with negative result...

vivekrules said:
Aactually I am not. Able to flash kernel image with fastboot.. I mean with flashtool I am not Able to flash kernel image.. flashtool is showing error that my phone is not rooted.. but it actually is..
And suppose if i want to install ROM( jelly sandwich) can u tell me the procedure from the scratch, I ll really appreciate it.. coz I am trying for 2 days with negative result...
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I'm noob too, so unfortunately I can't help in the most effective way.
The only apparent difference between our phones (from what I understood from your post) is that I unlocked the bootloader. I read here in XDA that some roms just need this while others not.
"can u tell me the procedure from the scratch, I ll really appreciate it" - You mean unlock the BL?
It's easy, but may void the warranty... Go here: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
(Note: In my case I didn't install the sdk, but I just can't find the tutorial that I followed to unlock the BL... Anyway, the tutorial that I've used was in portuguese... Not much help for you I guess
Note2: In the middle of the process, you'll have to inform your IMEI in the sony website... Use just the first 14 digits).

There is enough information in the guides and stickys to help with most things, People just need to read it.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc

XperienceD said:
There is enough information in the guides and stickys to help with most things, People just need to read it.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
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+1
When I want to know sth, I search and then I will have more than I wanted.:angel:

1. unlock the boot loader
2. Download a custom kernel for your current version of android ie: GB/ICS i suggest DoomLord.
3.Put the kernel ( .img ) into the same folder as you have fastboot/adb
4. Power the phone into fastboot: Power down your phone. Press and hold the menu button then plug in your usb cable (the light on the side will be blue)
open a CMD window in the same folder as fastboot/adb and type the commant:
fastboot flash boot NAME OF FILE.img
push enter.
Once the install is complete (a couple of second) you will have root and custom recovery.
Make sure your phone version is rootable
There are guides available in the General section, I suggest you read them if this is your first root.
Good Luck.

Thanks guys I appreciate your help.. I ll try

Steps to take Stock -> Flashed firmware

I am kinda new to rooting and flashing so i am in need of some assistance.
My goal is to flash a new firmware on my xperia s and have it rooted.
I am not quite sure which steps i need to take in which order to do that. I would be very greatfull if someone could tell me the steps i have to take.
I will look for the guides here but i need to know what when to do.
I can unlock my bootloader, and i'm running a .55 version.

schpongo said:
I am kinda new to rooting and flashing so i am in need of some assistance.
My goal is to flash a new firmware on my xperia s and have it rooted.
I am not quite sure which steps i need to take in which order to do that. I would be very greatfull if someone could tell me the steps i have to take.
I will look for the guides here but i need to know what when to do.
I can unlock my bootloader, and i'm running a .55 version.
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First of all don't panic!
Grab any .55 firmware and install it with FlashTool, when installation is finished don't turn on the phone, disconnect it and hold Volume UP button so it boots in Fastboot mode, then in FlashTool click FLASH then select fastboot and press Flash Kernel > flash this one (Download) When it's over just turn on your device as normal and you will have .55 with Root & Recovery. Good Luck
BEFORE INSTALLING KERNEL UNRAR THE PACKAGE YOU NEED ONLY .elf File.
Just Select elite.elf when choosing kernel to flash.
Attached KERNEL is by RaymanFX.

Thank your for the quick answer.
Do i first need to unlock my bootloarder?
Which firmwares can i install with that kernel?

schpongo said:
Thank your for the quick answer.
Do i first need to unlock my bootloarder?
Which firmwares can i install with that kernel?
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Hello @schpongo,
I'd Certainly Help You Out.
First of AlL, What You Need Is
1. Unlocked Bootloader - http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
2. Rooted Device - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133063
3. Installing CWM Recovery. I prefer RecoverX - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773227
And As My Friend In Above Post Said. Do Not Panic. It Takes Patience. And lots of waiting time.
Till one process is complete do not try to unplug or close anything. Its easy when you do things very calmly.
Ok Now for Available ROMS - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1950706
If you require suggestions regarding flashing roms I'd advice you to start with TEAM FXP ROMS - Cyanogen Mod 10
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780338
Youtube Video Link How To - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O52IeX93Jek
Dont Forget To Press Thanks Button!

Thanks great answer I'l try my luck tomorrow.
It's late here and i want to be sure i don't make any mistakes in the process.
Again thank your for the fast and helpful answers.

schpongo said:
Thanks great answer I'l try my luck tomorrow.
It's late here and i want to be sure i don't make any mistakes in the process.
Again thank your for the fast and helpful answers.
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You are welcome! Please Go Through The Articles Carefully. It really Helps!!

I have completed steps 1 to 3 and would like to know how i would go about installing a new firmware.

schpongo said:
I have completed steps 1 to 3 and would like to know how i would go about installing a new firmware.
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Once You Have Done All The Three Steps.
Load The Firmware (Zip file) and Google Apps.
And Boot into Recovery ( Done by Pressing The Volume Up Button on Phone Switch on)
This Video Link Will Help You For Any Further Questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O52IeX93Jek

Thank you again for being so patient with me!

schpongo said:
Thank you again for being so patient with me!
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Have Fun Flashing! Take Care!

I followed the steps and i was kinda successful but only kind of.
It gets stuck when it comes to the cyanogen boot screen.
What do i do now i did a backup before using cwm but if i try to restore it says " Error while flashing boot image!".

Help
I need somebody
Help
not just anybody
Help
I Solved the Problem partly by using the flash tool to get back the stock os.

You can use the Flash tool to flash the boot.img file in the phone. It's really simple then manually doing it. I am on phone so can not provide you the link. Please use the search button on how to flash boot. Img using flash tool. Looping in boot is because the boot.img was not flashed properly. Use the flash tool to do it. I too had the same problem when I first flashed but soon found out the problem. Reply back if everything works..
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium

dwarkesh2492 said:
You can use the Flash tool to flash the boot.img file in the phone. It's really simple then manually doing it. I am on phone so can not provide you the link. Please use the search button on how to flash boot. Img using flash tool. Looping in boot is because the boot.img was not flashed properly. Use the flash tool to do it. I too had the same problem when I first flashed but soon found out the problem. Reply back if everything works..
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
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Thx for all the help I'm not quite sure what did the trick but I'm now running cm10

schpongo said:
Thx for all the help I'm not quite sure what did the trick but I'm now running cm10
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CM 10 is a really good Rom with Stable recovery.
You can even download other ROMS of Build NOZOMI - (Code Name For Xperia S) eg Slim Bean build 5 Nozomi JB 4.2.2
And directly flash it from CWM recovery.

dwarkesh2492 said:
CM 10 is a really good Rom with Stable recovery.
You can even download other ROMS of Build NOZOMI - (Code Name For Xperia S) eg Slim Bean build 5 Nozomi JB 4.2.2
And directly flash it from CWM recovery.
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Will i lose apps and settings?

schpongo said:
Will i lose apps and settings?
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Yes, Unfortunately For This Purpose There is A Need for a little knowledge of Titanium Back Up.
It Will Bring All Your Settings Messages And Apps Back Without Any Modifications. Or loosing it.
The Reason : Every Time You Flash A New Rom
You Always ,
1 Whip Cache Partition
2 Cache /data /sysytem
3 Dalvik Cache
This Removes All The Apps.

[Solved] Bootloop after booloader unlock

Hi everyone!
So after unlocking my bootloader following Sony's guide, I restarted the phone but it got stuck in the bootanimation. The good news is that I had flashed CWM, the bad news is that the phone still gets stuck on the boot animation even With the Official CyanogenMod 11...
I really don't know what I must do and I can't find something concrete about my problem.
The bootloader can be unlocked, I've tested (with the code) before attempting anything. I have also the 4.3 update and followed a guide. I did flash the boot.img via fastboot. That's it. And the Xperia M I'm owning is a C1905.
I hope you people can help me, thanks in advance !

This happened to me the other day. Just reflash the 4.3 with flashtool, it will fix the bootloop. After that you can do whatever you want. Here is a link to download the stuff you need:
http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/40-sony-xperia-m-c1905
Cheers

First of all use questions and troubleshooting section... I have to report the thread to be moved.
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Second of all you do not have any problem.
The point is that you unlocked the bootloader while you have a rooted modified rom, right?
So after unlocking it do a factory reset, and due to modified system partition you are stuck on boot screen.
The solution is very simple, use flash tool and flash android 4.3 tft.
Then start your phone and make sure it boot up at least one time on stock firmware before starting with cm11 flash procedures.
Good-luck.
Sent from my C2005 using XDA Free mobile app

Please post questions in the Q&A section
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didije said:
This happened to me the other day. Just reflash the 4.3 with flashtool, it will fix the bootloop. After that you can do whatever you want. Here is a link to download the stuff you need [...]
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Ohh thank you ! I've downloaded the *.tft and flashed it back, after a long flashing process, it worked. What's not cool is that it took too ling to boot and all that time I was very very stressed xD !
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The point is that you unlocked the bootloader while you have a rooted modified rom, right?
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Not really, I tried to unlock the bootloader with the stock ROM so I could root it, install CWM and install other ROMs, flasing back the *.tft fixed that, thanks for the advice ! Finally, I'm really sorry for posting in the wrong thread, I was a little bit stressed and struggling for help ^^' ...
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Thank you and sorry again .

easyed ay to root my xperia z1 compact

hi guys can someone advice me about rooting the phone
and how much time will it take i am a novice i did a phone and a tablet before but i think this phone
is more difficult am i right or wrong ?
what i read here i am a little scared to root him or do anythink that can harm de software
because i do so many stuff with my phone mm i need poweramp:crying:
thx

melchior39 said:
hi guys can someone advice me about rooting the phone
and how much time will it take i am a novice i did a phone and a tablet before but i think this phone
is more difficult am i right or wrong ?
what i read here i am a little scared to root him or do anythink that can harm de software
because i do so many stuff with my phone mm i need poweramp:crying:
thx
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I think the first question is: Do you have adb / fastboot / flashtool on your computer, with drivers for your phone? If so, rooting is probably not a big deal. If not, or if you're not familiar with them, you'll have to start there.

Thx for reply i asume you root your xperia
Is it easy? How much time you spend ?
I need divers but i found the info heren thans np i must only carefully wat i door bevatte
English is not my native you know wat i mean
grrr i need to install a New keyboard app

melchior39 said:
Thx for reply i asume you root your xperia
Is it easy? How much time you spend ?
I need divers but i found the info heren thans np i must only carefully wat i door bevatte
English is not my native you know wat i mean
grrr i need to install a New keyboard app
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If everything is ready, and bootloader unlocked, easiest way I've found is this :
- Download pre-rooted rom with recovery zip to sdcard
- Download CM boot img and TWRP recovery img to PC, (adb folder)
- Turn off phone and connect in fastboot mode, (make sure to check 'unknown sources and adb debugging on phone)
- Open command prompt, go to adb folder, flash boot img, flash recovery img
- Reboot to recovery and flash pre-rooted zip
Now you have root and recovery so even if you don't want that rom, you can download what you do want and flash it.
With locked bootloader you'll probably have to go a different route.

levone1 said:
If everything is ready, and bootloader unlocked, easiest way I've found is this :
- Download pre-rooted rom with recovery zip to sdcard
- Download CM boot img and TWRP recovery img to PC, (adb folder)
- Turn off phone and connect in fastboot mode, (make sure to check 'unknown sources and adb debugging on phone)
- Open command prompt, go to adb folder, flash boot img, flash recovery img
- Reboot to recovery and flash pre-rooted zip
Now you have root and recovery so even if you don't want that rom, you can download what you do want and flash it.
With locked bootloader you'll probably have to go a different route.
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hi thank you for helping me out:good:
i took the flashtool from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35910775#post35910775
where i find a pre-rooted rom and CM boot img and TWRP recovery img
and how i know my bootloader is locked soory i need to view the youtubes, but today i have a busy day so, i will do it tommorow.
today i trie to get the right files and howto use the software because its new software for me
lucky i am not to bad at pc but i know there are so many guys that now so much more the me:laugh:
i wish that in real live people share all their knowledge like they do on the net man i love my phone:silly: i dont want to brick it
but now we have the net thats cool too

melchior39 said:
hi thank you for helping me out:good:
i took the flashtool from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35910775#post35910775
where i find a pre-rooted rom and CM boot img and TWRP recovery img
and how i know my bootloader is locked soory i need to view the youtubes, but today i have a busy day so, i will do it tommorow.
today i trie to get the right files and howto use the software because its new software for me
lucky i am not to bad at pc but i know there are so many guys that now so much more the me:laugh:
i wish that in real live people share all their knowledge like they do on the net man i love my phone:silly: i dont want to brick it
but now we have the net thats cool too
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For boot img you can download a rom and pull the boot file out, or search some forums for one posted. I am happy to post one but not too familiar with the rules on that. If you have trouble, maybe I can. To see if bootloader is unlocked or unlockable, there's a hash code. Not sure what it is exactly, but easy to find with a search. If it is locked but unlockable, Sony has an official procedure. Just search for Sony Mobile unlock bootloader.

levone1 said:
For boot img you can download a rom and pull the boot file out, or search some forums for one posted. I am happy to post one but not too familiar with the rules on that. If you have trouble, maybe I can. To see if bootloader is unlocked or unlockable, there's a hash code. Not sure what it is exactly, but easy to find with a search. If it is locked but unlockable, Sony has an official procedure. Just search for Sony Mobile unlock bootloader.
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ok i will check the unlock bootloader
where and how i find the hash code then i can search
maybey you can help me with a boot file because i dunno wich file to take and how to extract it from a rom
i will try do this tommorow but i must read that thread i posted
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i dunno if the thread i posted has the pre-rooted rom with recovery zip to sdcard
and a CM boot img and TWRP recovery img
i will unlock the bootloader tommorow
now i am looking for this 3 files
and if your right i am good when i have those images
thx

What FW version do you have? I would suggest you do not unlock the bootloader. you lose some of the image processing features and other proprietary software. instead use NUT's tools: download the recovery and the tool for your model and FW version, and run it. it's easy and no problem.
EDIT: if that does'nt work, use xperifirm to download a firmware, PRF to root it, and flashtool to flash it to the phone. all quite straightforward, no BL-Unlock needed. there's a thread for every tool, and they all have a GUI.

Root without downgrading first?
EDIT: if that does'nt work, use xperifirm to download a firmware, PRF to root it, and flashtool to flash it to the phone. all quite straightforward, no BL-Unlock needed. there's a thread for every tool, and they all have a GUI.[/QUOTE]
Is it possible to flash a pre-rooted factory Sony rom without downgrading and rooting first?
(with locked bootloader)
dave

bigdfmartin said:
EDIT: if that does'nt work, use xperifirm to download a firmware, PRF to root it, and flashtool to flash it to the phone. all quite straightforward, no BL-Unlock needed. there's a thread for every tool, and they all have a GUI.
Is it possible to flash a pre-rooted factory Sony rom without downgrading and rooting first?
(with locked bootloader)
dave
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that's a definitive yes