Hi, everyone. I believe these questions are not covered in this forum yet.
Is it possible to just flash kernel from FTF file?
Is it possible to convert or package kernel (IMG / ELF) file to FTF file?
If above 2 are possible, does that mean that kernel can be flashed from flashmode instead of Fastboot mode & thus eliminating the need to unlock bootloader?
Are the firmware & kernel of Xperia T / TX / TL / V interchangeable?
Is there any risk trying to flash other firmware or kernel or anything that is not compatible?
Is there any risk trying to flash kernel (IMG /ELF) file & custom ROM with locked bootloader?
Is flashing stock advanced kernel equivalent to flashing stock kernel?
I believe these questions are worthwhile to be added into the All In One thread as well.
Appreciate for the knowledgeable input from u all. Thx in advance! =)
SCC2002 said:
Hi, everyone. I believe these questions are not covered in this forum yet.
Is it possible to just flash kernel from FTF file?
Is it possible to convert or package kernel (IMG / ELF) file to FTF file?
If above 2 are possible, does that mean that kernel can be flashed from flashmode instead of Fastboot mode & thus eliminating the need to unlock bootloader?
Are the firmware & kernel of Xperia T / TX / TL / V interchangeable?
Is there any risk trying to flash other firmware or kernel or anything that is not compatible?
Is there any risk trying to flash kernel (IMG /ELF) file & custom ROM with locked bootloader?
Is flashing stock advanced kernel equivalent to flashing stock kernel?
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These questions have been answered
1) yes, stock only
2) No
3) No, to flash custom kernel you need fastboot, hence you need unlocked bootloader
4) No, but you can try and see
5) There is always a risk when you flash something to your phone.
6) No risk, because without an unlocked bootloader it wont work*
7) No, Stock advanced kernel is a custom kernel based on stock with cmw and a few other things incorpprated, whilst stock kernels are stock kernels.
EDIT
* from number 6) you may soft brick the phone, but just flash a stock based rom back and it will work again. The problem will be with flashing a rom that needs a custom kernel that our phone will not support because you have a locked bootloader.
SCC2002 said:
I believe these questions are worthwhile to be added into the All In One thread as well.
Appreciate for the knowledgeable input from u all. Thx in advance! =)
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Why didnt you ask in that thread then? I have spent the time to add them to the FAQ there...
gregbradley said:
These questions have been answered
1) yes, stock only
2) No
3) No, to flash custom kernel you need fastboot, hence you need unlocked bootloader
4) No, but you can try and see
5) There is always a risk when you flash something to your phone.
6) No risk, because without an unlocked bootloader it wont work*
7) No, Stock advanced kernel is a custom kernel based on stock with cmw and a few other things incorpprated, whilst stock kernels are stock kernels.
EDIT
* from number 6) you may soft brick the phone, but just flash a stock based rom back and it will work again. The problem will be with flashing a rom that needs a custom kernel that our phone will not support because you have a locked bootloader.
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Thank u so much for ur answers. Sorry for didn't manage to find them. =)
1 - 4. My questions arose are bcoz that in order to root firmware later than 7.0.A.3.195 needs to downgrade to 7.0.A.1.303. However, I'm owning a Xperia TX, which having the firmware of 7.0.A.3.197 & the earliest firmware I found for Xperia TX is 7.0.A.1.307. That's why I am not sure whether Xperia T's 7.0.A.1.303 firmware works on Xperia TX.
5. Well, what I mean is additional risk from usual flashing. =)
7. If that's the case, does installing CWM recovery with the phone rooted but locked bootloader resulting in a custom kernel?
Why didnt you ask in that thread then? I have spent the time to add them to the FAQ there...
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Well, I was thinking that these questions are better asked on a separate thread then. Anyway, thx a lot for compiling the All In One thread. It's very useful. More details can be added though. =)
SCC2002 said:
Thank u so much for ur answers. Sorry for didn't manage to find them. =)
1 - 4. My questions arose are bcoz that in order to root firmware later than 7.0.A.3.195 needs to downgrade to 7.0.A.1.303. However, I'm owning a Xperia TX, which having the firmware of 7.0.A.3.197 & the earliest firmware I found for Xperia TX is 7.0.A.1.307. That's why I am not sure whether Xperia T's 7.0.A.1.303 firmware works on Xperia TX.
5. Well, what I mean is additional risk from usual flashing. =)
7. If that's the case, does installing CWM recovery with the phone rooted but locked bootloader resulting in a custom kernel?
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1-4) The 303 and 307 firmware are basically the same FW. 303 for the T and 307 for the TX. also 195 is for the T and 197 is for the TX.
5) If you flash something that is not compatable then you can either get various results ranging from no apparent bugs, to slightly buggy formware, to soft bricks or inthe worst case a hard bricked phone.
7) No, installing recovery is seperate to having a custom kernel with recovery incorported within it.
gregbradley said:
1-4) The 303 and 307 firmware are basically the same FW. 303 for the T and 307 for the TX. also 195 is for the T and 197 is for the TX.
5) If you flash something that is not compatable then you can either get various results ranging from no apparent bugs, to slightly buggy formware, to soft bricks or inthe worst case a hard bricked phone.
7) No, installing recovery is seperate to having a custom kernel with recovery incorported within it.
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5. Hard-brick. Does that mean the phone is irrecoverable any more? In what case would result in this condition?
Oh yea, another question. In this case, downgrading the firmware is required to root the phone. So, does downgrading the kernel only, but not the firmware possible to give the same effect?
SCC2002 said:
5. Hard-brick. Does that mean the phone is irrecoverable any more? In what case would result in this condition?
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Hard brick means your phone is properly FUBAR'd
SCC2002 said:
Oh yea, another question. In this case, downgrading the firmware is required to root the phone. So, does downgrading the kernel only, but not the firmware possible to give the same effect?
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Maybe, try it and see. But i think a whole flash of the firmware is needed.
SCC2002 said:
Oh yea, another question. In this case, downgrading the firmware is required to root the phone. So, does downgrading the kernel only, but not the firmware possible to give the same effect?
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I had read that for some other devices (I think Xperia P) flashing just the old kernel, then rooting then flashing the new kernel works to keep root without flashing system folder or anything else. Give it a try, worse case you just flash again full ftf and start over.
gregbradley said:
Hard brick means your phone is properly FUBAR'd
Maybe, try it and see. But i think a whole flash of the firmware is needed.
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Spectre51 said:
I had read that for some other devices (I think Xperia P) flashing just the old kernel, then rooting then flashing the new kernel works to keep root without flashing system folder or anything else. Give it a try, worse case you just flash again full ftf and start over.
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Happy New Year, guys! Thx for the answer. I've tried just flashing the kernel. Doesn't work. Succeeded rooting after flashing the whole firmware. =)
Anyway, now I'm stuck in the process of upgrading the firmware. I can't seem to find a stock ROM for Xperia TX (LT29i) 7.0.A.3.197 firmware. I just gone through all the hard ways to create a stock ROM myself & successfully flashed it. Perhaps bcuz of the improper build, my WiFi can't be turned on & there might be other problems coming up later.
Now I am also worrying that would it cause any prob to my phone. I followed this guide to create the ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1931189
& I took the META-INF folder from this custom ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040989
Plz kindly help that if there's any resource to the stock ROM or any way to fix this, as well as have a look if there is any side effect from flashing that ROM. Many thanks! ><
Wifi not working is because you have to copy and rename the /system/lib/modules/prima/prima_wlan.ko file to just /system/lib/modules/wlan.ko
I use this for making my own versions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
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Wifi not working is because you have to copy and rename the /system/lib/modules/prima/prima_wlan.ko file to just /system/lib/modules/wlan.ko
I use this for making my own versions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
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Really? That's all? There's no other side effect from the way that I built the ROM? Am I building ROM with a proper way?
Do I've to keep the original file at the original location? Why is it that we need to modify this, just wondering?
Btw, I heard that there's a prob with MAC address with this method from another forumer. Is this true?
SCC2002 said:
Really? That's all? There's no other side effect from the way that I built the ROM? Am I building ROM with a proper way?
Do I've to keep the original file at the original location? Why is it that we need to modify this, just wondering?
Btw, I heard that there's a prob with MAC address with this method from another forumer. Is this true?
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I kept the other file in the original location. Not sure about any Mac address issue. Worked fine for my device. Not sure about the way you use to build the rom. I just use the android kitchen since its pretty quick and easy.
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Hi Guys,
I have read a lot of the threads but I cant seem to find the right one, perhaps there is a guide that I cant find?
Anyway, I have an xperia Z on stock I unlocked the bootloader a few months ago without problem but I never got round to flashing a rom, now there seems to be a lot more to choose from I would like to flash, but theres a few things that are slightly confusing me.
1: Can I just flash any rom because I have an unlocked bootloader?
2: if yes to question 1, could someone please point me to a guide.
3: do I need to root to be able to flash a rom?
4: if yes to question 3, please could someone point me to a guide
5: Do I just need to use flash tool to flash a custom rom?
6: if yes to question 5 please can someone point me to a guide? (I found a guide in the general forum, but it only refers to flashing a stock rom, abd I am interested in custom roms)
7: Am I miising something completely?
sorry for all the questions, I have previously flashed roms on HTC and Samsung phones but this sony seems a little different.
I would greatly appreciate any advice you can offer.
Thanks
1. Yes (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153167)
3. Yes (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2154310)
You can also use (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2186423)
5. Flashtool is used for flashing only stock roms and kernels (custom kernels (Unlocked BL) or stock (Locked BL), You should use recovery to install custom roms (link in 1)
7. Yes you are - the kernel. Hope you would be moving to CM or AOSP, in such cases you should flash their respective kernel before flashing the rom. Refer to link 1. The kernels will be provided by themselves and you can also use flashtool to do the same!
Hit THANKS if I helped!
futurama said:
Hi Guys,
I have read a lot of the threads but I cant seem to find the right one, perhaps there is a guide that I cant find?
Anyway, I have an xperia Z on stock I unlocked the bootloader a few months ago without problem but I never got round to flashing a rom, now there seems to be a lot more to choose from I would like to flash, but theres a few things that are slightly confusing me.
1: Can I just flash any rom because I have an unlocked bootloader?
2: if yes to question 1, could someone please point me to a guide.
3: do I need to root to be able to flash a rom?
4: if yes to question 3, please could someone point me to a guide
5: Do I just need to use flash tool to flash a custom rom?
6: if yes to question 5 please can someone point me to a guide? (I found a guide in the general forum, but it only refers to flashing a stock rom, abd I am interested in custom roms)
7: Am I miising something completely?
sorry for all the questions, I have previously flashed roms on HTC and Samsung phones but this sony seems a little different.
I would greatly appreciate any advice you can offer.
Thanks
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Guides are usually in stickys, so I don't know why People have problems finding them or need us to point them out.
futurama said:
Hi Guys,
I have read a lot of the threads but I cant seem to find the right one, perhaps there is a guide that I cant find?
Anyway, I have an xperia Z on stock I unlocked the bootloader a few months ago without problem but I never got round to flashing a rom, now there seems to be a lot more to choose from I would like to flash, but theres a few things that are slightly confusing me.
1: Can I just flash any rom because I have an unlocked bootloader?
2: if yes to question 1, could someone please point me to a guide.
3: do I need to root to be able to flash a rom?
4: if yes to question 3, please could someone point me to a guide
5: Do I just need to use flash tool to flash a custom rom?
6: if yes to question 5 please can someone point me to a guide? (I found a guide in the general forum, but it only refers to flashing a stock rom, abd I am interested in custom roms)
7: Am I miising something completely?
sorry for all the questions, I have previously flashed roms on HTC and Samsung phones but this sony seems a little different.
I would greatly appreciate any advice you can offer.
Thanks
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Comeon..... Go to dev thread all instructions are very exhaustive and if u have a unlocked bootloader why to worry..... Flash any rom u will be fine... U will find all instructions clearly laid down
Unlocking your bootloader allows you to use the likes of cm 10 and as op also it i is then very easy to install roms, if you ever have to recover with flashtool ftf then after completing you just flash dooms kernel and then there you have cwm, rooting is very easy doom lord created a self rooting zip which you flash in cwm. No more flash ftf, root, install cwm. Also you are able to factory test / wipe cache in cwm because dooms kernel will just rebuild files needed
a lot of custom roms are already prerooted I think there are 2 which isn't, 1 is zeroinfintitys
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Hi!
this is my first sony mobile phone, i'm comming from an hd2.
hd2: flashing was easy: copied a rom (.zip) to the sdcard, and then flashing it via cwm. you're done.
xZ: in the title of the rom-threads there's always something like [253] or [307], and i think "ok, it's a rom with a firmware version .253 or .307". but reading the threads i'll notice that once you flashed the rom, you also have to flash a firmware or a kernel afterwards.
so aren't the roms for the xperia z complete roms? why do you have to flash a firmware afterwards? i'm really confused...can someone please explain?
thanks & have a nice day
See the stickys, ROMs and firmware is the same thing.
From me to you.
XperienceD said:
See the stickys, ROMs and firmware is the same thing.
From me to you.
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thanks for your reply.
i've read the stickies.
but i'm still confused. thread title says "[bla][UB][253][bla] Best ROM in the World!!!!", and then inside the thread it says something like "when coming from a stock .434 rom, flash the 'best_rom_253.zip' via recovery, and then flash a new 253 firmware and a kernel of your choice to get the benefits from the 253 version."
that's confusing me. if firmware and rom means the same, why is there still a need to flash a firmware and/or kernel after flashing the rom?
hebbe said:
thanks for your reply.
i've read the stickies.
but i'm still confused. thread title says "[bla][UB][253][bla] Best ROM in the World!!!!", and then inside the thread it says something like "when coming from a stock .434 rom, flash the 'best_rom_253.zip' via recovery, and then flash a new 253 firmware and a kernel of your choice to get the benefits from the 253 version."
that's confusing me. if firmware and rom means the same, why is there still a need to flash a firmware and/or kernel after flashing the rom?
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You're not reading properly, you may need to be using a specific ROM in the first place to use a mod or ROM. Users generally confuse themselves.
From me to you.
XperienceD said:
You're not reading properly, you may need to be using a specific ROM in the first place to use a mod or ROM. Users generally confuse themselves.
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i know that sometimes in order to flash a .253 you have to flash a stock .434 right before (and maybe root), but that has nothing to do with my question.
hebbe said:
i know that sometimes in order to flash a .253 you have to flash a stock .434 right before
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Only if you have a locked bootloader and want to keep root would you do that.
From me to you.
Hey Guys, I just switched over to this phone from the S3, and before that from the Samsung Vibrant, so I'm no stranger to flashing, recoveries and (hopefully) following instructions.
I have the C6603 with locked bootloader.
Rooted using doomlords' easy rooting
Put on recovery "cwm-locked XZ v4"
Reboot into recovery, wipe factory reset, and flash "RomAur v8.0 AROMA" using all the appropriate settings.
Reboot recovery, and and I boot loop around the Sony screen. I've had to use flashtool 5 times in a row to go back to stock, and for some reason can't load this specific ROM. MD5 on the .zip's check out. Tried a different ROM as well, and this last time phone wouldn't even turn on. Is there a crucial step I'm missing somewhere?
I transferred a couple more ROMs ot the external SD card, but I'm unsuccessful in flashing any ROM successfully. Either bootloop or screen showing nothing.
Use Twrp instead
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Tried TWRP as well... still the same thing.
Have tried using TWRP as well as Clockwork, and still either softbrick, or bootloop around Sony screen.
Have tried EXCELSUS_Z_v4
monXdifiedZ
avatar nightly
and Android 4.3
and RomAUR, and havn't gotten past the Sony symbol with any of them.
I have gone back to stock to "C6603_10.1.A.1.434_UK unbranded" about 10 times now... Thoughts?
If you are flashing the newer roms you need to update to an newer kernel bootloader first ..
The stock you are flashing is older ...
If you don't have the newer kernel you will appear to have soft bricked ..
Most of the rom threads state that you need to be on a "compatible" base first.
Xperia Z (C6603) 10.3.1.A.0.244 - Generic - Central Europe
but you may have to downgrade your kernel to a 243 version to flash , then restore the 244 kernel , to be able to maintain root ..
There are several guides for this ..
Watcher64 said:
If you are flashing the newer roms you need to update to an newer kernel bootloader first ..
The stock you are flashing is older ...
If you don't have the newer kernel you will appear to have soft bricked ..
Most of the rom threads state that you need to be on a "compatible" base first.
Xperia Z (C6603) 10.3.1.A.0.244 - Generic - Central Europe
but you may have to downgrade your kernel to a 243 version to flash , then restore the 244 kernel , to be able to maintain root ..
There are several guides for this ..
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Thank you! That was it. Before kernels were usually packaged with the ROM's, is the reason they are not with the xperiaZ, because some phones have locked/unlocked bootloader? So different kernal/rom combos?
bobo89 said:
Thank you! That was it. Before kernels were usually packaged with the ROM's, is the reason they are not with the xperiaZ, because some phones have locked/unlocked bootloader? So different kernal/rom combos?
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It's just the way it is with SE/Sony Phones.
XperienceD said:
It's just the way it is with SE/Sony Phones.
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They are locked by default. Even more, if tour Phone is carrier branded, only Sony can unlock it.
Even in that case, most probably they Will not unlock it
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Hi, Oxydeme in here,
Today I'm writting cause I flashed the Gnome rom via CMW on an XperiaZ with Unlocked Bootloader.
The rom is working fine but I just couldn't keep my recovery and I just can't get it back.
This rom is not what I wanted, I just wanted to try it out, but now the rom is boring,
My phone isn't recognized anymore via FT and can't proceed to a PCC update as the flashmode isn't recognised correctly..
I even tryed to flash an other rom via Flashtool in flashmode but can't flash anything unfortunately,
The fact is that I can't flash any CMW recovery or TWR on the Kernel of this rom (that replaced the DooMKernel -and I just don't really know why)
Is there any Recovery for this Kernel?
(The Kernel that replaced DoomKernel is:
3.4.9-gd3b6d0c-00010-gd6a906d-dirty
[email protected] #2
Sat Jul 27 10:39:30 CEST 2013)
Can someone help me?
Thanks in advance,
Oxydeme
EDIT: As I'm new in the Xperia Z threads (before I used to be in X8 threads but not so active)
Can someone teach me how to build from a Sony(tm) firmware?
Extract boot.img from any cm rom( pac, vanir, 4.3 / 4.4 ) then use fastboot method to flash boot.img to phone.
then after flashing, boot the phone str8 up to recovery mode and do your stuff there.
i was a victim too.
Thanks bro but I used after thinking a bit - why the flash wouldn't work on another computer? -
an other solution,
As I couldn't do anything with my first PC, I decided to try to flash on another computer (On Win8
this time the first one was on Win7) and I don't really know why but when I tried on the second one,
it worked so I flashed a generic ftf in order to get stock rom and then, could do every stuffs again,
whithout problem (Rooting, CMW, and then install another Kernel and I'll see for a custom Rom)
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Do we have to flash a recovery on every new rom?
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How can we know if X-Rom will work with Y-Kernel? (Compatibility question )
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Anyway, thanks a lot
Cheers, Oxydeme.
Oxydeme said:
Thanks bro but I used after thinking a bit - why the flash wouldn't work on another computer? -
an other solution,
As I couldn't do anything with my first PC, I decided to try to flash on another computer (On Win8
this time the first one was on Win7) and I don't really know why but when I tried on the second one,
it worked so I flashed a generic ftf in order to get stock rom and then, could do every stuffs again,
whithout problem (Rooting, CMW, and then install another Kernel and I'll see for a custom Rom)
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Do we have to flash a recovery on every new rom?
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How can we know if X-Rom will work with Y-Kernel? (Compatibility question )
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Anyway, thanks a lot
Cheers, Oxydeme.
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If the rom includes a boot.img with recovery in it. You would already have recovery with the rom. Some rom comes with dual recovery like existenz rom. And for stock based rom, you can either use stock kernel, doom kernel or xzkernel Zk. For cm/aosp, you can use stock cm kernel or meow kernel.
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joejoe23 said:
If the rom includes a boot.img with recovery in it. You would already have recovery with the rom. Some rom comes with dual recovery like existenz rom. And for stock based rom, you can either use stock kernel, doom kernel or xzkernel Zk. For cm/aosp, you can use stock cm kernel or meow kernel.
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So in order to know I just would have to extract the files in order to check? Is that right?
Oxydeme said:
So in order to know I just would have to extract the files in order to check? Is that right?
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You don't need to extract it, just double click on the .zip file will able you to see the files inside
Post here if you want to specifically ask if Y-kernel can be flashed on X-Rom if you have doubt, i'll try my best to help you.
xIceCream said:
You don't need to extract it, just double click on the .zip file will able you to see the files inside
Post here if you want to specifically ask if Y-kernel can be flashed on X-Rom if you have doubt, i'll try my best to help you.
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Thanks for the help
Want an anecdot? I bricked my Xperia Z twice today, once when flahsing a rom - stuck at sony logo...- second time was a false manip I just needed to power off the device insteed of rebooting it (what I forget) -then this time, stuck at BL- the method I did the first time I got an error, works in any case
So everytime I get stuck somewhere, I change my computer and flash something x)
Hi Everybody, If someone pass through this thread, can someone learn me how to edit a rom?
As I previously was not so active in x8 threads, I want to be active in Xperia Z threads, so I want to start something ^^
I'm gonna ask NUT if I can edit his realeased Sony(TM) rom in order to make something interesting, but I just don't know how to,
So, my question is as firstly mentioned on this post,
Can someone learn me how to mod in Android?
Cheers,
Oxydeme
Oxydeme said:
Hi Everybody, If someone pass through this thread, can someone learn me how to edit a rom?
As I previously was not so active in x8 threads, I want to be active in Xperia Z threads, so I want to start something ^^
I'm gonna ask NUT if I can edit his realeased Sony(TM) rom in order to make something interesting, but I just don't know how to,
So, my question is as firstly mentioned on this post,
Can someone learn me how to mod in Android?
Cheers,
Oxydeme
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psst, use the search button man. Don't get flamed by others in future.
here's the link to help you.
Its written by NUT, all credits to him. and yea, ask his permission as a base for your ROM that you're making/editing.
xIceCream said:
psst, use the search button man. Don't get flamed by others in future.
here's the link to help you.
Its written by NUT, all credits to him. and yea, ask his permission as a base for your ROM that you're making/editing.
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Thanks bro! Unfortunately Nut hasn't answered yet :$
I am new to rooting and stuff.
So recently I bought Sony Xperia SP C502 .
The current firmware version is 12.1.A.1.205 .
I want to root my phone and install eXistenZ 4.0.0( rom based on stock rom )
My bootloader is locked.
Bootloader unlock is allowed.I don't want to unlock the bootloader.
Is it possible to root and install the rom without unlocking the bootloader ?
Will rooting and installing the rom automatically unlock it ?
please help I am a noob.
Existenz is for unlocked and locked bootloader
TsunaH said:
Existenz is for unlocked and locked bootloader
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So installing it won't unlock my bootloader ?
Because i don't want to lose DRM keys and BE2.
See bro
Root it using app called towel root
Install super su not from play store
Install busybox installer from playstore
Install a custom recovery
And flash it
You won't be unlocking your bootloader
You can flash it on locked bootloader too.Flashing this rom won't unlock your bootloader
Existenz Ultra 4.0.0 - Awesome Rom
Existenz Ultra 4.0.0 is really awesome rom with all good features which covered honami as well as sony features.
Battery is good, and most of all AR effect which comes with the rom is the most enjoyable feature ever experienced.
But if this rom will be having good audio mod like Viper4Android.. viz. coz i have observed sound is a little bit less than stock. sorry for my bad english.
ROM Rocks......:good:
Steps for Switching Rom
I am currently using Cm11 on sony xperia sp, I have a unlocked BL and root access.
I would like to switch to a new custom rom now like XperianZe. I tried also, and in the process i bricked and also had a bootloop.
Can anyone please explain the detailed steps to do a fresh install to a new custom rom like XperianZe.
sanusunnyk said:
I am currently using Cm11 on sony xperia sp, I have a unlocked BL and root access.
I would like to switch to a new custom rom now like XperianZe. I tried also, and in the process i bricked and also had a bootloop.
Can anyone please explain the detailed steps to do a fresh install to a new custom rom like XperianZe.
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Just follow the mentioned instructions in the respective thread. And as for Xperianz as you mentioned, you have to read this post.
Based on the post, it seemed the installation is straight forward. What makes you have a bootloop? Did you flashed the kernel mentioned in the thread via fastboot?
TechnoSparks said:
Just follow the mentioned instructions in the respective thread. And as for Xperianz as you mentioned, you have to read this post.
Based on the post, it seemed the installation is straight forward. What makes you have a bootloop? Did you flashed the kernel mentioned in the thread via fastboot?
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yes, you guessed correct. i tried flashing the kernel. And the phone didn't start at all.. not even power up.
Later i read a post in XDA, in which it was described that i should do a hard rest by pushing the hole button at back and then try to boot.
Tats when i got boot-loop. I again flashed the custom kernel (DooMLoRD) and did installed CM11 again using CM recovery. Then the phone booted cm 11.
I followed this link and tried doing so. which resulted in phone not powering up and then boot-loop.
So now if i install Xperianz ROM following instruction in this link, it should be working properly correct?
Am sorry if am asking dump questions. Now am a bit scared to try to switch to this cutom ROM as i may end up bricking the phone again. The thing is I really don't want to mess it up again.
I am new to rooting n playing around with custom ROM. CM11 was my first try and was a success in first go.
Thank you for helping me.
sanusunnyk said:
yes, you guessed correct. i tried flashing the kernel. And the phone didn't start at all.. not even power up.
Later i read a post in XDA, in which it was described that i should do a hard rest by pushing the hole button at back and then try to boot.
Tats when i got boot-loop. I again flashed the custom kernel (DooMLoRD) and did installed CM11 again using CM recovery.
But now am a bit scared to try to switch to this cutom ROM as i may end up bricking the phone again. That's why i asked if anyone could give me detailed steps on how to do so.
I am new to rooting n playing around with custom ROM. CM11 was my first try and was a success in first go.
Thank you replying
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I am concerned about how you flashed the kernel. How did you flash the kernel provided in the thread? Did you use adb or FlashTool?
If you want to try any other you can use Existenz as it require only the stock kernel.
TechnoSparks said:
I am concerned about how you flashed the kernel. How did you flash the kernel provided in the thread? Did you use adb or FlashTool?
If you want to try any other you can use Existenz as it require only the stock kernel.
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I used FLashtool to flash the kernal.
If my understanding is correct, As of now i am not on stock kernal. When instaling CM11, I flashed the kernal of DoomLord for getting CM 6. recovery.
If this is the case should i flash the stock kernal first and then give a try for Existenz?
sanusunnyk said:
I used FLashtool to flash the kernal.
If my understanding is correct, As of now i am not on stock kernal. When instaling CM11, I flashed the kernal of DoomLord for getting CM 6. recovery.
If this is the case should i flash the stock kernal first and then give a try for Existenz?
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Well Existenze require most Sony things out of the box, so you'll first need to have Stock ROM in place before flashing it's ZIP. I've dug through the Xperianze thread for you and seemed like your problem is not to be found in the thread. If you really want to try out Xperianze, you might want to flash the kernel via fastboot using adb, rather than Flashtool.
TechnoSparks said:
Well Existenze require most Sony things out of the box, so you'll first need to have Stock ROM in place before flashing it's ZIP. I've dug through the Xperianze thread for you and seemed like your problem is not to be found in the thread. If you really want to try out Xperianze, you might want to flash the kernel via fastboot using adb, rather than Flashtool.
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Thanks a lot.
I will try it out. and let you.
Again Thanks a lot for your help.