[Resolved] Wich custom roms on Locked bootloader - Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V

Hi all,
I bought an Xperia T recently and I discover my locked bootloader when I rooted it.
Today since 2 weeks of testing my official .195 rooted rom I found that the phone is an energy eater.
So I tryed to find an upgrade of my phone with a custom rom and a custom kernel.
Obviously it's not possible, or I am not able to do it. When I'm flashing a new rom via CWM + flash CWM flashable and RebootFix no rom start.
So I would like to know which roms are flashable on a locked bootloader ?
Is there a list ? Which types of rom can I put to my phone ?
Regards,
N3o

N3oTraX said:
Hi all,
I bought an Xperia T recently and I discover my locked bootloader when I rooted it.
Today since 2 weeks of testing my official .195 rooted rom I found that the phone is an energy eater.
So I tryed to find an upgrade of my phone with a custom rom and a custom kernel.
Obviously it's not possible, or I am not able to do it. When I'm flashing a new rom via CWM + flash CWM flashable and RebootFix no rom start.
So I would like to know which roms are flashable on a locked bootloader ?
Is there a list ? Which types of rom can I put to my phone ?
Regards,
N3o
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You cannot use a custom kernel on a locked bootloader, so any rom that requires its own kernel you can not use (e.g CM, AOKP, PA etc)
There are a few roms you can use, one is mine and the other actually says in the thread title its for locked bootloaders. Its by hackitz. Look in the development thread.
As for a list, I currently have a list of all available roms for our devices in the all in one thread in the Q&A section, however, it does require a bit of reorganising and I am due to get round to it soon.
I will oranise it into
Device/LB or ULB/Version
Untill then I suggest you can try any stock based ROM. Follow the T/TX link in my signature to find mine.
EDIT, Now that I have ANSWERED your QUESTION, have a guess which section it should have been posted in

gregbradley said:
You cannot use a custom kernel on a locked bootloader, so any rom that requires its own kernel you can not use (e.g CM, AOKP, PA etc)
There are a few roms you can use, one is mine and the other actually says in the thread title its for locked bootloaders. Its by hackitz. Look in the development thread.
As for a list, I currently have a list of all available roms for our devices in the all in one thread in the Q&A section, however, it does require a bit of reorganising and I am due to get round to it soon.
I will oranise it into
Device/LB or ULB/Version
Untill then I suggest you can try any stock based ROM. Follow the T/TX link in my signature to find mine.
EDIT, Now that I have ANSWERED your QUESTION, have a guess which section it should have been posted in
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Thanks for your quick answer, I'm going to try your rom

N3oTraX said:
Thanks for your quick answer, I'm going to try your rom
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OK, but no need to say thanks on XDA, they have provided a very handy thanks button for that, so if you ever feel the need to express thanks to anyone for any reason on here, just hit their button.
If you have any issues with flashing my ROM just send me a PM.
Greg

Would this kernel function ? Advanced Stock Kernel V5 with Cwm. Init.d support and root package ?

N3oTraX said:
Would this kernel function ? Advanced Stock Kernel V5 with Cwm. Init.d support and root package ?
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Yes, but you can also use my kernel as well. Follow my signature link for it.

Need I flash CWM flashable & rebootfix after flashing your rom with your kernel ?

N3oTraX said:
Need I flash CWM flashable & rebootfix after flashing your rom with your kernel ?
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if you are on locked bootloader then yes
EDIT....D'oh
If you are on a locked bootloader then you cannot flash the custom kernels anyway, so no point trying. Just flash the ROM and CMW flashable and rebootfix.

Ok, all is alright after flashing your rom.
There is one thing a few disturbing... When I go to Album app a popup with memory unavailable appears...
After umount & mount (sd & ext_sd) under Recovery I still have the issue.
Any ideas ?
Edit : I currently trying this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070547, I give you feedback as soon as possible.

N3oTraX said:
Ok, all is alright after flashing your rom.
There is one thing a few disturbing... When I go to Album app a popup with memory unavailable appears...
After umount & mount (sd & ext_sd) under Recovery I still have the issue.
Any ideas ?
Edit : I currently trying this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070547, I give you feedback as soon as possible.
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take sd card out.
Backup it up on a pc
Return sd card to phone and format it in recovery
restore your backup

gregbradley said:
take sd card out.
Backup it up on a pc
Return sd card to phone and format it in recovery
restore your backup
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This take a long time
I backed up the internal memory and erased it.
External memory is in progress, waiting to format once the backup is finished.

Issue still here after backed up, formatting ext_sd & int_storage

N3oTraX said:
Issue still here after backed up, formatting ext_sd & int_storage
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OK, try deleting the internal memory from settings/storage
Backup first obviously

Only one small problem... Take a look at the screenshot... What's this greeen square ? 2g/3g logo ? H+ LOGO is ok. And how to center the clock ?
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app

N3oTraX said:
Only one small problem... Take a look at the screenshot... What's this greeen square ? 2g/3g logo ? H+ LOGO is ok. And how to center the clock ?
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app
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Hmm, Someone mentioned that ages ago in my rom thread, not sure what it is because I dont have it on my phone. Have a search in that thread. Which phone do you have? Try turning data on and off.
To centre the clock you need a new framework, you could look in the theme and app section for a new lockscreen, but I didnt bother to centre it as I dont mind it over on the right.

This is the 3g+ icon that is not correctly inserted (i think because france have 2g/3g/3g+ and H+ logos)
I try to get a correction or I change the lockscreen if I can't move the clock.
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app

gregbradley said:
if you are on locked bootloader then yes
EDIT....D'oh
If you are on a locked bootloader then you cannot flash the custom kernels anyway, so no point trying. Just flash the ROM and CMW flashable and rebootfix.
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I have been looking around here the last 2 days since I purchased a new white LT30p (9.1.A.0.489 firmware, 3.4.0 kernel, 6.0.1.2 CWM, locked bootloader). Great screen and Fast. I wanted to know if there are any roms that I could flash that have the CM/T-Mobile theme chooser. I don't want to unlock it due to it having to be done through Sony, so unless there is a rom I can flash with theme chooser or another way to unlock it,I guess I'll throw it on eBay, take loss and buy an unused white Arc S. Thanks.

Related

Stock 2.3.4 version pre rooted with uc-kernal pre configured

For those who like stock rom with 2.3 update .. this update is for u nd from now onwrds its not using uc kernels its jst the basic official rom with root access and blot ware removed
its pre rooted and very well tested and also its a backup file of clockwork mod recovery
there is no fancy thing don its official spice csl 2.3.4 version ... by installing this update may also solve ur warranty issue (becoz did for me) and since here in our country India the service attendant dont mind seeing super use.apk installed on the system since its now available on market so there is no worry u can take this phone to the service center anytime by flashing this recovery file ...
only work after flashing this rom and taking to the service center is to flash back the stock recovery image bt keep in mind my words AFTER FLASHING
How to do it
first u need clockwork mod recovery
then
all u need is to jst download the .zip file
extract it to ur pc
plug in ur phone to usb
mount sd card
look for the folder named as clockworkmod open it
look for folder named as backup
go into it and copy paste here the extracted files
now jst go to the recovery mod and then simply restore the backup and then after restoring is complete jst do a full data wipe full format the disk and i read somewhere that someone asked for document to go or something similar named app which came with the stock rom .. so its now there too i didnt removed it
link Stock 2.3.4 Pre rooted
reserve for future
also suggestions are welcome
To install these updates all u need is to jst put these files to root of ur sd card and then u need to flash it through recovery menu
PLZZ NOTE THAT THIS IS A UNTESTED VERSION SO BEWARE WHILE TRYING
i can not try it myself as my phone is out for service for 7 days if no one tried i will do it on my own when i get it replaced
I am downloading it now. soon i will tell more about it to you guys.
i hope will not brick my device.
kshitij_bhatt said:
reserve for future
also suggestions are welcome
To install these updates all u need is to jst put these files to root of ur sd card and then u need to flash it through recovery menu
PLZZ NOTE THAT THIS IS A UNTESTED VERSION SO BEWARE WHILE TRYING
i can not try it myself as my phone is out for service for 7 days if no one tried i will do it on my own when i get it replaced
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hi
assuming u mean flash it via CWM or do u mean stock recovery
i have flashed this rom. after that i started the phone, the first problem i got is the lock screen is not allowed me to go in, what ever you i do. then i reast all my data but then also it is not working, so i returned back to rc2
^hey thanx for trying... i too was supposing that lock screen might not work .. did u noticed any changes with the icons ..??
and @haree by flashing via recovery means via recovery .. this might should work with both cwm and stock rom
kshitij_bhatt said:
^hey thanx for trying... i too was supposing that lock screen might not work .. did u noticed any changes with the icons ..??
and @haree by flashing via recovery means via recovery .. this might should work with both cwm and stock rom
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Currently, we can not flash/install any update.zip using stock recovery. As I have mentioned before in some thread, for our device update zip signed using all available (test) keys returns error for signature verification in stock recovery.
okk i didn't read that anywhere bt i thought signed ziped could be flashed through stock rom and as for now don't flash this rom becoz lock screen is stucked new one will use that same old stock one
yashwantsingh said:
i have flashed this rom. after that i started the phone, the first problem i got is the lock screen is not allowed me to go in, what ever you i do. then i reast all my data but then also it is not working, so i returned back to rc2
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The reason behind this (I guess) is that our devices have a lot many hidden settings and apk in /cda partition (/dev/block/mmcblk0p9) and many of the apps from /system/app are symlinked (shortcut) to that partition.
Lockscreen settings are also stored there, which tells device which app to open when a particular gesture detected.
And while creating custom ROM we do not mount this partition or may be their communication does not retain. I have never tried mounting /cda/ in any custom ROM that I have cooked myself. (I forgot ), but I used to delete such links.
This is a list of apk that I used to remove, (using Spice Mi410 as base ROM)
AndroidNeroSync-release.apk
bbm_msger_v2_0_r20.apk
ChsHandWritePack.apk
ChsPack.apk
DownloadFlashPlayer.apk
dxtg-foxconn-vwr-pdf_3.001.868.apk
dy_bbstore_my&id_r6.apk
dy_CSLFunClub_my&id_v1_8_r9.apk
FaceBook_hdpi.apk
FacebookSync_Home3_hdpi.apk
FacebookSync_Home3_hdpi.odex
FacebookWidget_Home2_GB_hdpi.apk
FihScreenLock_GB_hdpi.apk
FlickrSync_Home3_hdpi.apk
FlickrSync_Home3_hdpi.odex
FoxconnDLNA_Phone.apk
IndonesianPack.apk
MalaysianPack.apk
MapKing0908.apk
Muvee_Editor_Eclair_1.1.2_Commtiva.apk
TouchPal.apk (You will need to add another keyboard after removing this.)
UI-Android2.0-SCSL-1.2.2.7.apk
ya i too didnt mounted that ... i didnt even noticed that those blot wares are in cda portion... haaww all my work got wasted lol hmm lets do some more work we have plenty of time lol
ok for next update i will consider it too ...
i did deleted these . files from the system/app for this rom
\/
AndroidNeroSync-release.apk
bbm_msger_v2_0_r20.apk
ChsHandWritePack.apk
ChsPack.apk
DownloadFlashPlayer.apk
dxtg-foxconn-vwr-pdf_3.001.868.apk
dy_bbstore_my&id_r6.apk
dy_CSLFunClub_my&id_v1_8_r9.apk
FaceBook_hdpi.apk
MapKing0908.apk
Muvee_Editor_Eclair_1.1.2_Commtiva.apk
TouchPal.apk (ADDED Gingerbread keybord insteed)
now i searching over for mounting /cda and remove blot wares from there
Napstar said:
The reason behind this (I guess) is that our devices have a lot many hidden settings and apk in /cda partition (/dev/block/mmcblk0p9) and many of the apps from /system/app are symlinked (shortcut) to that partition.
Lockscreen settings are also stored there, which tells device which app to open when a particular gesture detected.
And while creating custom ROM we do not mount this partition or may be their communication does not retain. I have never tried mounting /cda/ in any custom ROM that I have cooked myself. (I forgot ), but I used to delete such links.
This is a list of apk that I used to remove, (using Spice Mi410 as base ROM)
AndroidNeroSync-release.apk
bbm_msger_v2_0_r20.apk
ChsHandWritePack.apk
ChsPack.apk
DownloadFlashPlayer.apk
dxtg-foxconn-vwr-pdf_3.001.868.apk
dy_bbstore_my&id_r6.apk
dy_CSLFunClub_my&id_v1_8_r9.apk
FaceBook_hdpi.apk
FacebookSync_Home3_hdpi.apk
FacebookSync_Home3_hdpi.odex
FacebookWidget_Home2_GB_hdpi.apk
FihScreenLock_GB_hdpi.apk
FlickrSync_Home3_hdpi.apk
FlickrSync_Home3_hdpi.odex
FoxconnDLNA_Phone.apk
IndonesianPack.apk
MalaysianPack.apk
MapKing0908.apk
Muvee_Editor_Eclair_1.1.2_Commtiva.apk
TouchPal.apk (You will need to add another keyboard after removing this.)
UI-Android2.0-SCSL-1.2.2.7.apk
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hi
sorry if this is off topic but i have rooted my 2.3.4 have removed most of the above is it ok to remove this too : FoxconnDLNA_Phone.apk
kshitij_bhatt said:
^hey thanx for trying... i too was supposing that lock screen might not work .. did u noticed any changes with the icons ..??
and @haree by flashing via recovery means via recovery .. this might should work with both cwm and stock rom
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i only see change in lock icon
haree said:
hi
sorry if this is off topic but i have rooted my 2.3.4 have removed most of the above is it ok to remove this too : FoxconnDLNA_Phone.apk
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Yes
This apk (I guess) helps in media sharing over wifi to any other computer/device.
So should not affect the normal functionality.
Napstar said:
Currently, we can not flash/install any update.zip using stock recovery. As I have mentioned before in some thread, for our device update zip signed using all available (test) keys returns error for signature verification in stock recovery.
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actually i have the releasekey for FIH device, but i can't share that.
and i think Clockworkmod is more cool than stock recovery..
Sent from my FIH-FB0
tj_style said:
actually i have the releasekey for FIH device, but i can't share that.
and i think Clockworkmod is more cool than stock recovery..
Sent from my FIH-FB0
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okk no problem bt seriously ur work with miui and cyanogen mod dude hats offf...
update the link its working now
okk here is a very quick bug fix... the stock lock screen had not been removed from this update so as for now if u update over any rc update or other custom rom you might not be able to unlock (Except by doing an invisible slide lol)
so dont update it over rc updates or cm or miui this is ment to be updated over stock rom ... rc updates support will be added in very next update...
bt will not support over cm and miui as i dont know much about these roms
Any reviews/screenshots for this ROM yet?
whyzee said:
Any reviews/screenshots for this ROM yet?
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not yet becoz usb not working sorry and its not stable too...
Please remove set CPU app or ask permission from the Dev or it will be considered as warez
Swyped from my MI 410 using XDA App
mysteriousboy87 said:
Please remove set CPU app or ask permission from the Dev or it will be considered as warez
Swyped from my MI 410 using XDA App
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thanx and yaa its a warez sorry i was unaware of the fact at that time bt its now removed

Flashing roms questions LB

So i swapped this phone for my HTC One with a buddy of mine, and he had this 4.2.2 rom installed on it. He kind of told me what i needed in order to flash a rom. He said I need TFT and the rom file.
Well last night he was able to help me install TWRP recover with an XDA app that is floating around, he then told me that I can simply flash a locked bootloader from there, no Gapps or anything else needed.
So I did that, but now my wifi is not working and my Google account is not syncing, and I have no option to have it synced. So i asked the rom thread and was told that now i need to flash a certain kernel in order for my wifi to work again.
Coming from a regular flash and ready phone this seems like a headache to do each time i flash a rom. Last night i had made up my mind that i was going back to the HTC or possibly the S4. But now this phone is growing on me, i actually am starting to like it a lot!
My question is this, is there any rom out there that i can flash that will have everything working out of the box or do i ALWAYS need this TFt tool thing in order for my phone to work properly?
Please dont flame me and reply only if you can help me.
First, your friend might has done something wrong with your phone, although the TWRP seems working fine.
Second, figure out what your friend has done, in detail. So you know exactly the steps.
Third, look for a thread titled like "Xperia Z resources thread ... " learn everything from it so you can get basic knowledge about your XZ. Then analyze your problem based on the information of what your friend has done to your phone. In this step, you should have figured out what's wrong quickly and do something about it.
Answer for your question : flash stock firmware. Look for. 244 ftf file. Stock firmware always have everything working.
Sent from my C6602 using xda app-developers app
fakhreza said:
First, your friend might has done something wrong with your phone, although the TWRP seems working fine.
Second, figure out what your friend has done, in detail. So you know exactly the steps.
Third, look for a thread titled like "Xperia Z resources thread ... " learn everything from it so you can get basic knowledge about your XZ. Then analyze your problem based on the information of what your friend has done to your phone. In this step, you should have figured out what's wrong quickly and do something about it.
Answer for your question : flash stock firmware. Look for. 244 ftf file. Stock firmware always have everything working.
Sent from my C6602 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks for the quick reply bro, can I flash this through TWRP or what do you recommend? I know that TWRP is working properly, but from what I reading i will always need some tft file ...I just want my phone to work like it should. Is there a ROM that you recommend? I am currently on monxDified.
I recommend a clean flash using flashtool and then flash your desired ROM. Monxdified is quite awesome. To get rid of all your problems, I recommend a clean install of your favorite ROM and kernel. Are you willing to do that? Because it will take some time to finish.
Sent from my C6602 using xda app-developers app
fakhreza said:
I recommend a clean flash using flashtool and then flash your desired ROM. Monxdified is quite awesome. To get rid of all your problems, I recommend a clean install of your favorite ROM and kernel. Are you willing to do that? Because it will take some time to finish.
Sent from my C6602 using xda app-developers app
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Yes I am willing to, so download the rom zip, and .244 kernel and flash the rom first then the kernel through tft correct?
By the way where can I get that kernel? I have been looking for it...
Hi, I suggest you read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38122227, then you'll be able to choose any ROM you like.
teddymild said:
Hi, I suggest you read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38122227, then you'll be able to choose any ROM you like.
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Thanks bud i read throuhg this now and located what I needed...kinda. I am told that I need kernel 244, and that i need tft to do this, yet in this guid it indicates that I can use recovery method to flash a kernel..
CUSTOM KERNELS ARE SPECIFIC TO ROMs...
you cant use stock kernel on CM ROM and you cant use CM kernel on stock ROM....
there are two ways to flash custom kernel
first download the kernel file... if it is a boot.img then use Method 1 (fastboot mode) or if its a update.zip file then use Method 2 (recovery)
See how this is confusing .....so is there such a thing as a 244 kernel zip file?
Jess813 said:
He said I need TFT and the rom file.
Well last night he was able to help me install TWRP recover with an XDA app that is floating around, he then told me that I can simply flash a locked bootloader from there
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Hi.
First of all it's an .ftf file you need not TFT, and did he say the bootloader is unlocked or that you can do it if you want? You can flash certain ROMs on a locked bootloader but not all, so I would clarify if it is or it isn't. Flash a full stock ftf for now and go from there, it will be better off in the long run.
XperienceD said:
Hi.
First of all it's an .ftf file you need not TFT, and did he say the bootloader is unlocked or that you can do it if you want? You can flash certain ROMs on a locked bootloader but not all, so I would clarify if it is or it isn't. Flash a full stock ftf for now and go from there, it will be better off in the long run.
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Its deff a locked bootloader, its the T-Mobile US version.

[Q Help] Flash ROM's on Z1?

Hey to all XDA Users, I hope you are in good spirit today!
I am back again!
When I was flashing my HTC HD2 everyday I was close to a Professor now I upgraded to Xperia Z1 and I am stupid again as F...!
The Z1 I think is an awesome device but I am really disappointed for many reasons.
I can't select Governors and Frequences for low consumption of energy.
I can't put data folders on External microSD and use the internal Storage for Apps ONLY. (I am already out of storage).
I can't use many app because the OS is not rooted.
I don't have many Option in Settings to improve the Phone.
It's slow.
Drain Battery.
...ecx....
So like any Android Phone the best way to make it fly is to flash some good ROM.
How?
I was reading in the forum about some tricks to put the phone in some condition to flash the available roms but I really will be glad if someone can explain to me all the process to How flash the Rom.
I know is a stupid question but flash the Z1 is not even close to what I was doing with my old friend HD2 and I want to be sure to do all well.
Thanx in advance.
You should post this in the QA section, anyway, root your device first - install recoveries - download preferred rom - push to SD card - Reboot to recoveries - wipe system, cache and dalvik cache - Flash ROM. You should be fine
Sent by voldermort's nose
Thraxzzz said:
You should post this in the QA section
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Right. Sorry. It can be moved.
Thraxzzz said:
anyway,root your device first - install recoveries - download preferred rom - push to SD card - Reboot to recoveries - wipe system, cache and dalvik cache - Flash ROM
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before that I heard about UNLOCK BOOTLOADER, I heard also this trick have some issues like the camera will stop working. If after that I flash some rom the camera will working again?
Can you help me and send me the right links for:
Unlock Bootloader,
Root the device on Z1,
Recovery for Xperia Z1
I got many threads with recoveries, what it means recovery for 518 & 526. Where I have to look on my device to know the right recovery?
bootloader link?
Er no, you do not have to unlock the boot loader to root Xperia devices.
Please just read the several threads that are in the general section and the one in this section to find out how to get root on the latest firmware version
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
gregbradley said:
Er no, you do not have to unlock the boot loader to root Xperia devices.
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I know, if I want just to root my Xperia, but root my device will not improve much my device so I want to flash a ROM and few ROM's have to have the Bootloader Unlocked.
gregbradley said:
Please just read the several threads that are in the general section and the one in this section to find out how to get root on the latest firmware version
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I do but in this way I will be able to flash any ROM?
eclyptos said:
Right. Sorry. It can be moved.
before that I heard about UNLOCK BOOTLOADER, I heard also this trick have some issues like the camera will stop working. If after that I flash some rom the camera will working again?
Can you help me and send me the right links for:
Unlock Bootloader,
Root the device on Z1,
Recovery for Xperia Z1
I got many threads with recoveries, what it means recovery for 518 & 526. Where I have to look on my device to know the right recovery?
bootloader link?
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eclyptos said:
I know, if I want just to root my Xperia, but root my device will not improve much my device so I want to flash a ROM and few ROM's have to have the Bootloader Unlocked.
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In the above post of your you did not mention flashing roms, just rooting and installing recovery.
ALl stock based roms do not require an unlocked bootloader, and with those there is a lot you can do
I do but in this way I will be able to flash any ROM?
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If you unlock the bootloader you can flash any rom
Download and install Flashtool from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45495831&postcount=3
(Drivers are also in this package in folder drivers)
Download the rootable ROM from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46158848&postcount=1
For rooting read this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46979098&postcount=1
Download recovery from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45149758&postcount=1
And install it like describe in thread.
But, the most imortant thread for you as a new XPERIA user is doomlords thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440565
The best kernels you ca use are from doomlord. But so far I can see he did not make a kernel for the latest firmware version. In the past (on my xperia S) you where able to chage Governors and Frequences. But wait for this a while. Unlocking bootloader is needed only if you use non stock based ROMs like CM, AOSP and so on. It's your choice what you want. There is no generelly answer for any ROM and situation, it depends only to your own needs.
gregbradley said:
In the above post of your you did not mention flashing roms, just rooting and installing recovery.
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Sorry, I was answering to the method posted by Thraxzzz, that metod is good for Stock Roms?
gregbradley said:
ALL stock based roms do not require an unlocked bootloader, and with those there is a lot you can do
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I saw many Modified Stock Roms in Xperia Z1 Original Android Development section, can I flash them without unlock bootloader?
gregbradley said:
If you unlock the bootloader you can flash any rom
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I think I will wait until the problem with the camera will be solved. Lose 20mpx for fun is not a good idea.
schickel said:
The best kernels you ca use are from doomlord. But so far I can see he did not make a kernel for the latest firmware version. In the past (on my xperia S) you where able to chage Governors and Frequences. But wait for this a while. Unlocking bootloader is needed only if you use non stock based ROMs like CM, AOSP and so on. It's your choice what you want. There is no generelly answer for any ROM and situation, it depends only to your own needs.
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Awesome, Thanx Man for send me in the right direction, now I can start from something.
You Right, I was looking to flash some nice CM, AOSP Rom but I have to unlock the bootloader and I heard about camera issue, like I told to gregbradley I probably will wait until the problem will be solved and for now I will try some rooted stock rom.
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[Q] Xperia UI modifications help. [SOLVED]

Hi my name is John.
I had a account here before but it seems my account has been deleted.
when i had that account i had allot of info on how to install mods and such.
Now i have a new mobile Xperia V
I am wondering if some know where i can get a tutorial on how to flash my mobile and get mods in it.
I do not want to make my own mod just so u know so im wondering if there is a tutorial on it and if some knows a nice transparent look or something.
I really would like to get the bottom bar with transparent look and with pulsating lights on the icons like the back home and shortcut icons.
I hope some can tip me on some tutorials atleast but it would be even greater if some can say good UI styles to. I would be so thankful if some can help me. i really don't like the neutral look and lac of options in the stock versions..
- Root your phone
- Install Clockworkmod Recovery
- Install Xposed Installer
- Install Gravitybox and get more UI options you ever thought about
That will also help you to learn more about your device first. Afterwards you can still take your time and look around for some other mods that can be flashed or otherwise installed permanent.
Thanks.
peter-k said:
- Root your phone
- Install Clockworkmod Recovery
- Install Xposed Installer
- Install Gravitybox and get more UI options you ever thought about
That will also help you to learn more about your device first. Afterwards you can still take your time and look around for some other mods that can be flashed or otherwise installed permanent.
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Thanks for the info.. well then i have to search the forum then on how to do it anyways.
i have rooted my older mobile before i even unlocked to alla sim card operators.
I dont remeber at all thou how i did it. Only thing i know is that it took a long time to find all the info on how to do it..
Which ROM are you running?
Unresolved
peter-k said:
Which ROM are you running?
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I am not using any rom right now.
I have rooted my mobile and now im searching on info on how to install clockworkmod
thou i cant find out how.
I've searched the forum now on how to install clockworkmod and ive found 0 results on how to do it !
I've tested to trigger volume button to get in so i can install a rom but i cant get there it just shows a purple light for 3 sec and then continues to boot up !
So there's none here can help me ?
connect your phone to PC
enable USB debugging on the phone
unzipp the file attached
click on install.bat and follow the simple instructions
Well you must be using a ROM otherwise you could not root your phone. It is the stock ROM I assume. I hope 4.1.2.
peter-k said:
connect your phone to PC
enable USB debugging on the phone
unzipp the file attached
click on install.bat and follow the simple instructions
Well you must be using a ROM otherwise you could not root your phone. It is the stock ROM I assume. I hope 4.1.2.
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Well i have already come so far but now i cant seem to understand on how to get TWRP or CWM to use for installing roms..
I used a FTF firmware to get my mobile rooted..
That file u attached isent it for xperia t ???
LilleJohn said:
Well i have already come so far but now i cant seem to understand on how to get TWRP or CWM to use for installing roms..
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You need a ROM that can be flashed via Recovery in the first place. All ROM developers will tell you in their opening thread about the requirements. Some require flashtool, mostly those that work with unlocked bootloaders. Some require a Recovery, usually those that work with locked bootloaders (these work with unlocked BL, too).
I used a FTF firmware to get my mobile rooted..
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Don't know what you are talking about. I am not an expert, so I can not do absolutely anything.
That file u attached isent it for xperia t ???
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If followed the instructions you'd know what this is for.
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You need a ROM that can be flashed via Recovery in the first place. All ROM developers will tell you in their opening thread about the requirements. Some require flashtool, mostly those that work with unlocked bootloaders. Some require a Recovery, usually those that work with locked bootloaders (these work with unlocked BL, too).
Don't know what you are talking about. I am not an expert, so I can not do absolutely anything.
If followed the instructions you'd know what this is for.
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The file u attached is called CWM4XperiaT not CWM4XperiaV
and if you don't believe me that you can root with a FTF file then i can upload it so u can test yourself..
how i did it was used flashmod in flashtool and then sellected the ftf file called LT25i_9.1.A.0.490_Nordic.ftf
after that i flashed a kernel with Fastboot called LT25_SXV_Stok_Kernel_9.1.A.0.490_Dogsly.ftf
then i just used the tool root device in flashtool and then i got root..
now my problem is that i dont have any recovery like TWRP or CWM
ive done a new question thread asking for help on how to get it..
Install the CWM attached. Wow. Anyway, up to you.

[Q] Unable to install MIUI V5 Stock based..

Unable to install MIUI v5 by sijav.
I am LB with 4.2.2(ROOTED) and XZDUALRECOVERY
I am getting boot-loop.
Followed the instructions perfectly as per said.
NOT A NEWBIE!
Same to me…my phone(c5502) also unable to flash the rom…following all the instruction and even redownload the file also no luck…(ps:my xperia arc s or xperia v just one flash than done)but still u can try the MIUI apps called "Miui Express",just feel like using miui rom.This apps include launcher, contact, message, phone, lockscreen even themes too~
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Joncat24 said:
Same to me…my phone(c5502) also unable to flash the rom…following all the instruction and even redownload the file also no luck…(ps:my xperia arc s or xperia v just one flash than done)but still u can try the MIUI apps called "Miui Express",just feel like using miui rom.This apps include launcher, contact, message, phone, lockscreen even themes too~
Sent from my C5502 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Thanks for reply. Can you post on sijav's thread? I am not able to post there because I joined here recently!
Daedroza said:
Thanks for reply. Can you post on sijav's thread? I am not able to post there because I joined here recently!
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what?
you're getting bootloop? @Daedroza and @Joncat24 what version did you flashed?
I have got feedback that this works, I also my self flashed with every possible options!
ALSO did you come from 4.2.2? if not wait I'm making a package ftf for you guys to flash and it will works
instruction in main thread updated.
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what?
you're getting bootloop? @Daedroza and @Joncat24 what version did you flashed?
I have got feedback that this works, I also my self flashed with every possible options!
ALSO did you come from 4.2.2? if not wait I'm making a package ftf for you guys to flash and it will works
instruction in main thread updated.
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Yup...downgrade to 4.2.2, root and also install recovery.Both 4.6.6 and 4.5.23...i'm even go to ur Miui forum to redownload the file but still same get bootloop wont boot...4.5.23 english and multi language also tried...if I select full wipe (in aroma),install till 40% than black out...(bootloop).The new 4.6.6, successfull install (if I select full wipe in aroma option, it happen same as 4.5.23)but the rom can't get root permission...showing system ui fc and the network operators showing wrong networking...if I reselect the network operators it show correct operators but the name just won't show the correct one that I had selected...
Ps:both before installing the rom i'm already full wipe the phone by myself coz if I select full wipe in aroma option it will cause bootloop...
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sijav said:
what?
you're getting bootloop? @Daedroza and @Joncat24 what version did you flashed?
I have got feedback that this works, I also my self flashed with every possible options!
ALSO did you come from 4.2.2? if not wait I'm making a package ftf for you guys to flash and it will works
instruction in main thread updated.
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Thanks for reply sijav.
I used 4.2.2 customised INDIA as base rom. I installed root then recovery. I flashed your 4.6.6 MIUI file. Did clean wipe in Aroma installer also. After the process ended the phone booted with sony logo then MIUI logo and then restarted again(bootloop)
***I will try this again in next 24 hours And will post the results here. Thanks for your work
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If I'm not mistaken, if you're on locked bootloader you should first format system through recovery then install miui rom, it was the same way in locked Arc S
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@sijav also if you are uploading your own 4.2.2 ftf can you please upload it on google drive?
It would be a great relief if you could upload all your further builds on google drive and share it here. Gives more 2mb/s speed so we could tell you instantaneously the build is flawless or not.
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Daedroza said:
@sijav also if you are uploading your own 4.2.2 ftf can you please upload it on google drive?
It would be a great relief if you could upload all your further builds on google drive and share it here. Gives more 2mb/s speed so we could tell you instantaneously the build is flawless or not.
Sent from my C5502 using XDA Free mobile app
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hi, @Joncat24 this is really strange! both things, network wrong? I'm not sure! everything is working here, system ui fc? you don't have root access? can you give me logcat? else I can't do anything because everything is working with me and I'm not sure about your problems so please give me logcat.
System will format on aroma before installing so you no need to do that!
alright here's my theory: I'm assuming that you all have tried with philz touch recovery, maybe the philz touch recovery is not good! (as you can't flash latest cm with it!!) please use ClockWorkMod (the vanilla recovery) from NDR Utils app and give me the results. it should work after that!
oh and forget everything about 4.2.2! I can't get access to my old 4.2.2 ftf file anymore! sorry I can't upload anything... and about uploading in google drive, well google drive has banned my whole account many times because many users have downloaded huge files. So I'm trying not to put anything on google drive. also my upload speed is less than 14 kbps so I'm not just posting things on net without testing it with every aspect myself! (As I hate to spend more than 1 day to upload it again) so even if you tell me that my build is broken even if I fixed it it makes me 2 days in avarage to upload both eng and multi rom into servers.
sijav said:
hi, @Joncat24 this is really strange! both things, network wrong? I'm not sure! everything is working here, system ui fc? you don't have root access? can you give me logcat? else I can't do anything because everything is working with me and I'm not sure about your problems so please give me logcat.
System will format on aroma before installing so you no need to do that!
alright here's my theory: I'm assuming that you all have tried with philz touch recovery, maybe the philz touch recovery is not good! (as you can't flash latest cm with it!!) please use ClockWorkMod (the vanilla recovery) from NDR Utils app and give me the results. it should work after that!
oh and forget everything about 4.2.2! I can't get access to my old 4.2.2 ftf file anymore! sorry I can't upload anything... and about uploading in google drive, well google drive has banned my whole account many times because many users have downloaded huge files. So I'm trying not to put anything on google drive. also my upload speed is less than 14 kbps so I'm not just posting things on net without testing it with every aspect myself! (As I hate to spend more than 1 day to upload it again) so even if you tell me that my build is broken even if I fixed it it makes me 2 days in avarage to upload both eng and multi rom into servers.
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No problem. Going to try this with Vanilla CWM. If any one wants Google Drive FTF links I shall upload it for them.
Will post the result in three hours thanks sijav.
BTW which version of recovery? 6.0.4.5 right?
Result.
Result :
Flashed fresh 4.2.2 Customized India FTF. Installed SuperSU ROOT. Flashed XZDUALRECOVERY. Selected 6.0.48 CWM-Based recovery as told.
Selected the zip to be flashed. Selected Full Wipe in AROMA!
Installation started > Stopped at 1% > Device restarted and stopped at SONY LOGO.
I am on locked boot loader and I think that's what the problem is!
- NEW
Used PhilzTouch Recovery > INSTALL Complete.
I clean wiped then clicked on INSTALL NEW ROM, which again clean data, cache. Seems to work with one bug "ALL CHECK POINTS REACHED". It is not going from my Notifications menu!
Daedroza said:
Result :
Flashed fresh 4.2.2 Customized India FTF. Installed SuperSU ROOT. Flashed XZDUALRECOVERY. Selected 6.0.48 CWM-Based recovery as told.
Selected the zip to be flashed. Selected Full Wipe in AROMA!
Installation started > Stopped at 1% > Device restarted and stopped at SONY LOGO.
I am on locked boot loader and I think that's what the problem is!
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EXACT same results. I fear though that if i unlock my bootloader and MIUI fails again, PCC won't be able to rescue me with firmware repair! :crying:
C5502 with root (TowelRoot method), XZdualRecovery, stock 4.3 (waiting to go back down to 4.2.2 INDIA release again). Any hints on how to fix this? Am really interested in trying MIUI, but if Xperia ZL roms work perfectly, then i'd like to try one of those...if there's one as interesting as MIUI
Did you try to format system partition?
Adiyel said:
EXACT same results. I fear though that if i unlock my bootloader and MIUI fails again, PCC won't be able to rescue me with firmware repair! :crying:
C5502 with root (TowelRoot method), XZdualRecovery, stock 4.3 (waiting to go back down to 4.2.2 INDIA release again). Any hints on how to fix this? Am really interested in trying MIUI, but if Xperia ZL roms work perfectly, then i'd like to try one of those...if there's one as interesting as MIUI
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Yes. Use PhilZ, don't select Everything Wipe in Aroma and try installing.
If possible try installing twice! mine worked at second instance!
PROBLEM IS WITH RECOVERY AND NOT MIUI!
Daedroza said:
Yes. Use PhilZ, don't select Everything Wipe in Aroma and try installing.
If possible try installing twice! mine worked at second instance!
PROBLEM IS WITH RECOVERY AND NOT MIUI!
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damn! you were right,
formating data partition seems not a good idea in philz recovery!!
I'm gonna remove wipe in aroma and let users do it for next release OR find a way to remove things from data manually
thanks a lot for letting me know about this one.
have fun guys
Finally
sijav said:
hi, @Joncat24 this is really strange! both things, network wrong? I'm not sure! everything is working here, system ui fc? you don't have root access? can you give me logcat? else I can't do anything because everything is working with me and I'm not sure about your problems so please give me logcat.
System will format on aroma before installing so you no need to do that!
alright here's my theory: I'm assuming that you all have tried with philz touch recovery, maybe the philz touch recovery is not good! (as you can't flash latest cm with it!!) please use ClockWorkMod (the vanilla recovery) from NDR Utils app and give me the results.
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YES!!! Finally...finally i had successful to flash Miui on my Xperia ZR!!:good:Actually i was already want to give up...but lucky i did give up... I just try not to use Philz Touch recovery...it works!! U are right...is the recovery problem...but my Xperia V was successful install the rom by using Philz Touch recovery...thats strange... I just use ClockWorkMod to flash and before flash the rom, i just wipe cacheand format system and it works...even i had mentioned before that all the problem all gone~~ :good::laugh: thanks~

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