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[Q] Help my Arc unable to boot??

Ok I was running version .145 (rooted) with unlocked bootloader already. I am just trying to update my version to the latest one. So what I did, I download the stock .145 version and flash them using Flashtool. After flashing the phone booted just fine. After that, I go to update the software from the setting option. The phone downloaded the software and eventually install it. Since then I dont know why the phone is unable to reboot itself??? I have tried to re-flash again using the flash tool but still unable to boot my phone??? (seem to be flash ok, no error messages what so ever). Can anyone help me, how to boot my phone again?? or to make it work normal again?? Thank you.
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Ok, think I finally fixed it....thanks to the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
Seemed like I bricked my phone....thank god it work again...

Everytime bootloader is unlocked, OTA will brick the phone. That's a fact. Anyway at least you figured out the solution.

Hey..
Nice that you fixed it..
Please read the Namaste guide sticky in Genral forums for info on locked vs unlocked bootloader..
OTA update for any unlocked bootloader will end up with a bricked phone.. So instaed simply flash the latest ROM ftf and then flash a rooted img.. Check forums for threads on tutorials for this..

Question about the force update method

I currently have a HOX and its rooted with an unlocked boot loader however it has stock recovery can i use the force update method

Yes you only need stock rom,kernel and recovery.....
With force update method you mean the official update ?

MarcelHofs said:
Yes you only need stock rom,kernel and recovery.....
With force update method you mean the official update ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2009525
Here force update jellybean

cobby911 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2009525
Here force update jellybean
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I thought you ment the official update, this i have to study...New to me
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As far as i can tell its only for the cids who are mentioned above in the OP. Not everybody gets the ota the same time for a cid it goes in time, and this forces the update to be pushed to the phone.....

how to root D5503 14.5.A.0.242 firmware?

well after the release of the latest firmware comes the new expectation of rooting the device?
any successors?

for now,you can only flash over rooted 4.4.4

what i am asking is a more direct and preferably one step method...

xangoch said:
what i am asking is a more direct and preferably one step method...
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for Z3/Z3c there is giefroot but i don't know if this tool also works for our Z1c
I am also waiting for a working root method

have u try prf method?

Hiw can i flash over 4.4.4 without loose root? Via flashtool what adjustments are recommended there?

giefroot not vorking
kattzenfleisch said:
for Z3/Z3c there is giefroot but i don't know if this tool also works for our Z1c
I am also waiting for a working root method
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gives pie error...

Also I wait for a direct method...(Like EasyRootTool)
Now I'm on rooted 4.4.4 and wait for update to last firmware because I need root (Titanium Backup and so on)
So, I ask same of OP: please notify here when a root (tested) method work on 14.5 fw :fingers-crossed:

pdf 14.5
Has anyone tried pdf 14.5?

slsamg7112 said:
for now,you can only flash over rooted 4.4.4
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This means that I could flash via flashtool .242 firmware without loosing root?
And do u guys think that if I flash 4.4 kernel only (rooted) , and later I re-flash lollipop kernel will it works?

bongokongo said:
This means that I could flash via flashtool .242 firmware without loosing root?
And do u guys think that if I flash 4.4 kernel only (rooted) , and later I re-flash lollipop kernel will it works?
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i think you misunderstood what i said.check out my post and you'll understand what i mean
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...14-5-0-242-pre-rooted-xzdualrecovery-t3081109

bongokongo said:
This means that I could flash via flashtool .242 firmware without loosing root?
And do u guys think that if I flash 4.4 kernel only (rooted) , and later I re-flash lollipop kernel will it works?
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i think he means to install a prerooted .242 rom( which is available in the forum ) over a rooted [4.4.4 .157 installed] phone from from recovery

slsamg7112 said:
i think you misunderstood what i said.check out my post and you'll understand what i mean
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...14-5-0-242-pre-rooted-xzdualrecovery-t3081109
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This is the only way for now?
Mmmm...I understand...for the 4.4.4 latest firmware I have to do the same...but the phone sometimes stuck and reboot...
Now, with a major release, I have to do the same for have root..I think that I wait for a direct method or similar (tools or other)...
Thanks for the info.

xangoch said:
i think he means to install a prerooted .242 rom( which is available in the forum ) over a rooted [4.4.4 .157 installed] phone from from recovery
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yeah yeah... i mean flashing directing the preeroted .242 rom. i've already a flashed .157 rom and a dual recovery with a locked BL.
slsamg7112 said:
i think you misunderstood what i said.check out my post and you'll understand what i mean
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...14-5-0-242-pre-rooted-xzdualrecovery-t3081109
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so, i've just to follow the instruction in your post? sorry if i'm so timorous, but i don't want to have problems of bricks, anomalous reboots and so on....

DomusX10 said:
This is the only way for now?
Mmmm...I understand...for the 4.4.4 latest firmware I have to do the same...but the phone sometimes stuck and reboot...
Now, with a major release, I have to do the same for have root..I think that I wait for a direct method or similar (tools or other)...
Thanks for the info.
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yep,for now it's the only way to get root access on android 5.0(i think)
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bongokongo said:
yeah yeah... i mean flashing directing the preeroted .242 rom. i've already a flashed .157 rom and a dual recovery with a locked BL.
so, i've just to follow the instruction in your post? sorry if i'm so timorous, but i don't want to have problems of bricks, anomalous reboots and so on....
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well,if you follow the guide then you will almost have no chance to get bootloop etc.

slsamg7112 said:
yep,for now it's the only way to get root access on android 5.0(i think)
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well,if you follow the guide then you will almost have no chance to get bootloop etc.
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Thanks for everything guys. Always #1 cheers :good:

Am I too late for this method? I already updated to 5.02 and i lost root. Can I flash back to 4.4. and install dual recovery , or is this method only useable on 4.4?

slsamg7112 said:
yep,for now it's the only way to get root access on android 5.0(i think)
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well,if you follow the guide then you will almost have no chance to get bootloop etc.
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DomusX10 said:
This is the only way for now?
Mmmm...I understand...for the 4.4.4 latest firmware I have to do the same...but the phone sometimes stuck and reboot...
Now, with a major release, I have to do the same for have root..I think that I wait for a direct method or similar (tools or other)...
Thanks for the info.
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Check this out.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...ck-rooting-stock-lollipop-14-5-0-242-t3085888

Hi i followed all the steps as mentioned.... but after flashing restarting it is not going past Sony logo, not even the boot animation.
Please help

Hey there Just decided to share my experience. I have a D5503 and I flashed the 14.5.A.0.242 firmware. After this I decided to try to root the device,but since I had no TWRP or Clockwork it seems impossible to root. I lost my bootloader unlock too and no tool or method seems to be able to unlock it. I tried the official sony method,tried from flashtool and other similar programs but nothing seems to work (from cmd it comes up with and error message, some kind like "failed,cannot complete command or smth"). And yes,I've checked and my phone's bootloader CAN be unlocked. Any ideas what must be causing that or I just have to wait for a proper tool/method for root/BL unlocker ?

[Q] why can t i unlock bootloader

i believe i do everything right but after many tries i can t get my bootloader unlocked
bootloader status is allowed to unlock and all seem fine until in the last command i get this error message i attach below.i have done many tries in two PCs both running windows 10.what can cause this message?

broky said:
i believe i do everything right but after many tries i can t get my bootloader unlocked
bootloader status is allowed to unlock and all seem fine until in the last command i get this error message i attach below.i have done many tries in two PCs both running windows 10.what can cause this message?
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why dont you try to unlock it with flashtool? its easier and more chance to get it unlocked

bigsmoke9250 said:
why dont you try to unlock it with flashtool? its easier and more chance to get it unlocked
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i tried with flashtool also..nothing happened.
BTW i m on stock 4.4.4 ,should i flash 5.1.1 if might change something?
flashtool responds:command not suceed,device is already rooted
i ll try to update with PC companion and see what happens...
P.S. i performed backup TA when i was in 4.4.4.now i update to lollipop and gonna try unlock my bootloader should i take a different back up??

broky said:
i tried with flashtool also..nothing happened.
BTW i m on stock 4.4.4 ,should i flash 5.1.1 if might change something?
flashtool responds:command not suceed,device is already rooted
i ll try to update with PC companion and see what happens...
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bootloader on kitkat and lp is same i think(not sure) and if the flashtool says its rooted then try cyanogen's boot.img if it boots then means its unlocked
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is it the first time unlocking the bootloader of your z1c?

bigsmoke9250 said:
bootloader on kitkat and lp is same i think(not sure) and if the flashtool says its rooted then try cyanogen's boot.img if it boots then means its unlocked
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is it the first time unlocking the bootloader of your z1c?
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yes,is the first time in z1 compact,but have done it succesfully with other device before
need time to learn about CM boot img,cause i have no idea about it.
also i tried to flash a non stock kernel in my device and did not work,thanks for help m8
EDIT:done at last after updating with PC companion,straight away:good::laugh:
thanks for helping:good:

broky said:
yes,is the first time in z1 compact,but have done it succesfully with other device before
need time to learn about CM boot img,cause i have no idea about it.
also i tried to flash a non stock kernel in my device and did not work,thanks for help m8
EDIT:done at last after updating with PC companion,straight away:good::laugh:
thanks for helping:good:
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youre welcome!

Guide flash rom WW to ROG 2 CN 8/128

1. App unlock bootloader: https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/...SIGNED_UnlockTool_9.1.0.10_190702_fulldpi.apk
2.Rom: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1HxSqpE83FW1U_k8WxCfaTkMUEAbS2QH-
In folder, file boot.img patched to root, no bootloop and wifi working.
3. Minimal ADB: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569952951
Step:
S1. Unlock bootloader by app unlock
S2.
a. Install Minimal ADB, copy 21 file .img to C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot
b. Flash 21 file img in fastboot mode (power + volumeup) using usb type C side of ROG Phone):
Run cmd-here.exe, command:
fastboot flash ***.img (*** same with name 21 file img, do not rename file)
EX: fastboot flash system system.im
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
Boot in to recovery mode and wipe data/factory reset then reboot system!
Done.
Sorry for my poor English
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Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat - if this is real, awesome job.

Damnnn good..but i'm afraid to try it

Could u explan more
After this ww rom will be installed? What about upgrade?
I mean can i do future update once in convert to ww rom ?

A Video would be nice (not doubting that this simple guide doesn't work) but to proof that indeed this method works) someone please be kind to post a video.
also, does flashing this WW ROM deletes all personal data? or does it flash like an update retaining data?

wow!!
is it works??
and is it without root??

Will OTA updates work on this? Also, could you rewrite the guide some parts are a bit confusing

It works. No OTA from now on though, without a patched boot.img the phone will always go into a bootloop. Some people have reported dead camera after WWE conversion.

"Some people have reported dead camera after WWE conversion. "
Is there more infomation about this? forum link or screenshot?
Thanks.

inspiron2 said:
It works. No OTA from now on though, without a patched boot.img the phone will always go into a bootloop. Some people have reported dead camera after WWE conversion.
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In my tele, 2 member rp dead camera, they reflash rom CN then reflash WW, evething ok expect setting theme not working

Can someone state the major differences between the two roms?. I don't see the point of losing OTA and warranty unless you need the stock UI, other than that i don't see any advantages. By the way can someone confirm the call recording option is still there with the WW Rom.

Rashad83 said:
Can someone state the major differences between the two roms?. I don't see the point of losing OTA and warranty unless you need the stock UI, other than that i don't see any advantages. By the way can someone confirm the call recording option is still there with the WW Rom.
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Yes Please, I Would also like to know the major differences..
Just to evaluate whether losing OTA is worth going to WW Rom.

Hello Guys, I messed up as I did not unlock bootloader first before flashing it from fastboot. Now I have a bootloop. Can anyone help me how to reflash CN. I have a lock bootloader. Thank you very much.

Unlocking BL also voids the Widevine L1 DRM btw, proceed at your own risk.

Can anyone help me how to unlock the bootloader via fastboot since I cannot get in the software as I have a bootloop. I greatly appreciate it as I have been figuring out this for the past 5 hours. Thank you.

tzdu25 said:
Can anyone help me how to unlock the bootloader via fastboot since I cannot get in the software as I have a bootloop. I greatly appreciate it as I have been figuring out this for the past 5 hours. Thank you.
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You cannot unlock without the app. Hold the power and volume up key when the phone boots up until you enter the bootloader menu then using the volume keys navigate to recovery option from there just do a factory reset.

Hello Rashad83, I went to recovery and did a factory reset,but it still bootloop. I have a tencent ROG phone II model.
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tzdu25 said:
Hello Rashad83, I went to recovery and did a factory reset,but it still bootloop. I have a tencent ROG phone II model.
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What did you do to get the bootloop in the first place, if you don't mind me asking?

I tried fastboot flash vendor vendor.img then it says parse error due to lock state, then after that I rebooted it then it just bootloop.
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dungnghien said:
In my tele, 2 member rp dead camera, they reflash rom CN then reflash WW, evething ok expect setting theme not working
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How did they reflash ROM CN. I am stuck at bootloop with locked bootloader. I can only do fastboot. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

abunhyan said:
Could u explan more
After this ww rom will be installed? What about upgrade?
I mean can i do future update once in convert to ww rom ?
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just flash newer version ww firmware. Data will keep. a little bit inconvenience that no OTA. but you will always have root (use magisk manager patch the boot.img).