First I unlocked bootloader with DoomLord method. Then did root. Then for same stupid reason I decided to relock it with flashtool for ZX beta2 and it didn't booted. It vibrates when i push the power button, but nothing appears on the display. Then I did the unlock and root procedure with fastboot on SDK and the phone responded to be connected and commands succeeded but nothing appeared on the display. Please anybody help. What I need to do? Fastboot seems to work. When i plug in to charge the red led does not stay on - it blinks
Can you flash a firmware with flashtools?
Do you have enough battery?
Sent from my C6602 using xda premium
I tried and get error - Cannot delete D:\Flashtool\ . \firmwares\prepared\system.sin
Cannot open bundle.Flash operation canceled
Opening device forR/W
Reading device information
Unable to read from phone after having opened it
trying to continue anyway
Start flashing
Processing loader
Checking header
Ending flash session
Error in processHeader : 6 : The handle is invalid
Error flashing aborted
Close flashtool. Then download and install EMMA (official Flash Tool for Xperia devices) from Sony (https://www.google.ch/#hl=de&safe=o...le+emma+download&oq=sony+mobile+emma+download) and reflash your device with it.
Pay close attention to the instructions on the download page as you need to copy a couple files around before it works.
You need to boot to bootloader mode to flash. This achieved by totally turning off the device and holding VolDown only (not power) while connecting it to your pc.
schaggo said:
Close flashtool. Then download and install EMMA (official Flash Tool for Xperia devices) from Sony (https://www.google.ch/#hl=de&safe=o...le+emma+download&oq=sony+mobile+emma+download) and reflash your device with it.
Pay close attention to the instructions on the download page as you need to copy a couple files around before it works.
You need to boot to bootloader mode to flash. This achieved by totally turning off the device and holding VolDown only (not power) while connecting it to your pc.
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I downloaded Emma but i cannot register. The say I have to receive an email
petetoto said:
I downloaded Emma but i cannot register. The say I have to receive an email
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Pay close attention to the instructions on the download page as you need to copy a couple files around before it works.
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Now I succeeded to connect phone to EMMA but it says locked phone. As I used relock option on Flashtool beta2 now how can i unlock it again? I tried DoomLord method and it gives me error write 'boot' failed. I did also the unlock process from Sony mobile provided and in the command window it says 'okay finished' but bootloader is stil locked
Excellent so far, helps narrowing down the problem.
EMMA only flashes unlocked devices, I figured you are unlocked so I recommended EMMA.
If you're locked, simply get Sony PC Companion and do a "repair" with it. Run PC Companion, boot up the phone, connect it, once PC Companion says connected click "Update firmware" or so. It should then say you're on latest firmware already and asks if you want to perform a "repair". Do so.
Just reread your post. Your device isn't booting, then of course the above doesn't work. You may try, I believe PCC also works with a device in flashmode.
However, you may also download SUS http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/ and try with that. Its the counterpart of EMMA for locked devices.
Shut down your device (hold VolUp and Power for about 15 seconds, the device should vibrate 3 times in a row). Start SUS, select XZ and when it tells you to, connect your device holding VolDown ONLY. It should then do it's thing.
petetoto said:
First I unlocked bootloader with DoomLord method. Then did root. Then for same stupid reason I decided to relock it with flashtool for ZX beta2 and it didn't booted. It vibrates when i push the power button, but nothing appears on the display. Then I did the unlock and root procedure with fastboot on SDK and the phone responded to be connected and commands succeeded but nothing appeared on the display. Please anybody help. What I need to do? Fastboot seems to work. When i plug in to charge the red led does not stay on - it blinks
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eek, precisely why i'm too scared to root my XZ.
I've never rooted before and am afraid i'll brick it!
AW: I just damaged my new XZ
samxool said:
eek, precisely why i'm too scared to root my XZ.
I've never rooted before and am afraid i'll brick it!
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The unlocking and rooting part is not that scary as long as you have no power outage
The problem here was the relocking of the bootloader, there is no known way for that, yet.
I got my phone back thanks to schaggo .
SUS preinstalled it which means that it had been properly locked with Flashtool beta2.
But then no way to unlock again as I tried both ways known here as EMMA asked me to do.
I've rooted my previous X10i and my chieneese tablet wm8650, installed custom ROMs many times
but when I saw the black screen on my brand new XZ I just freezed, couldn't make my brain working.
Now curious about the BE - is it lost with the first unlock or it's back now?
There were some demo videos and music which are gone now and maybe this means BE is no longer working.
I wonder if there's a way to port back BE as FeraVolt did for one of his ROMs
So is your phone locked now?
Aerys said:
So is your phone locked now?
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Locked! Stock! With all the Sim Blaaa in it! Just the ' BE - videos' are missing!
petetoto said:
Locked! Stock! With all the Sim Blaaa in it! Just the ' BE - videos' are missing!
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oh darling, I found the way of relocking after 3 weeks of desperate waiting! thank you! thank you! thank you!
so, why do you want to unlock it again since there is root and recovery for locked now?
any way, I'll try to relock my XZ as your instruction. thank you again and again...
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orc.x.lei said:
oh darling, I found the way of relocking after 3 weeks of desperate waiting! thank you! thank you! thank you!
so, why do you want to unlock it again since there is root and recovery for locked now?
any way, I'll try to relock my XZ as your instruction. thank you again and again...
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oh, could you tell me how you did relocking?...
orc.x.lei said:
oh darling, I found the way of relocking after 3 weeks of desperate waiting! thank you! thank you! thank you!
so, why do you want to unlock it again since there is root and recovery for locked now?
any way, I'll try to relock my XZ as your instruction. thank you again and again...
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oh, could you tell me how you did relocking?...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907
And carefully read the whole thread - if you relock you won't bring back Bravia Engine also you can wait untill all the bugs are fixed
AW: I just damaged my new XZ
petetoto said:
Now curious about the BE - is it lost with the first unlock or it's back now?
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Yes, its lost with the initial unlocking of the bootloader. Maybe it will be ported, maybe not, no way to know at this time.
I still miss an information: yours is locked now, ok, but could it be unlocked again (unlock allowed:yes vs. unlockballowed:no)?
orc.x.lei said:
so, why do you want to unlock it again since there is root and recovery for locked now?
oh, could you tell me how you did relocking?...
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He already lost BE, DRM and stuff, why limit one self to the less convenient dealing with locked bootloader when an unlocked device offers more flexibility and ease of flashing?
Flashtool for Z beta 2, replace x10thingblah.jar (search flashtool thread), hit relock button, reflash stock with PC Companion/SUS/Flashtool, done.
schaggo said:
Yes, its lost with the initial unlocking of the bootloader. Maybe it will be ported, maybe not, no way to know at this time.
I still miss an information: yours is locked now, ok, but could it be unlocked again (unlock allowed:yes vs. unlockballowed:no)?
He already lost BE, DRM and stuff, why limit one self to the less convenient dealing with locked bootloader when an unlocked device offers more flexibility and ease of flashing?
Flashtool for Z beta 2, replace x10thingblah.jar (search flashtool thread), hit relock button, reflash stock with PC Companion/SUS/Flashtool, done.
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I have rooting status : unknown
This was said to be a bug - already fixed I think
I haven't tried unlocking again because I'm not sure that yesterday's death of my phone is caused by the relocking
I'm gonna wait and stay on stock for a while to see if this phone works without any problems.
About the BE2 I really don't know what to think : I did some screenshot with XZ on/off and there's no difference.
Then did the same with X10i (FeraLab' s ROM with BE ported) and again didn't find a difference between all of the screenshots including XZ'
Maybe it doesn't work on your X10 either. On my Z, I can make out a difference, especially with the provided stock images, which are VERY colourful on purpose I suppose, to demonstrate the oversaturation of colours BE2 produces
But I may ask again:
1. you reflashed your phone with SUS or Flashtool
2. after the flash you did not root or try to unlock again
3. when checking now (fully stock) your unlock status is "unknown"?
I ask, because root with locked bootloaders also makes the status unknown.
ive got my phone stuck on the sony sign instaling a custom unlocked bootoader rom when my phone has locked boot loader any help atall
i had root and everything was working but after install it said to fix permissions when they were fixed i rebooted but its stuck on sony sign.
any help would be gratful.
do i need emma flash tool ? still waiting for the email so i can use it
schaggo said:
Maybe it doesn't work on your X10 either. On my Z, I can make out a difference, especially with the provided stock images, which are VERY colourful on purpose I suppose, to demonstrate the oversaturation of colours BE2 produces
But I may ask again:
1. you reflashed your phone with SUS or Flashtool
2. after the flash you did not root or try to unlock again
3. when checking now (fully stock) your unlock status is "unknown"?
I ask, because root with locked bootloaders also makes the status unknown.
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I tried many ways, including restoring everyting with PCC, fully original stock without root, without unlock, but it still says "unknown".
Again, unlock with flashtool 2beta, OK says "unlocked yes". and relock again, "unknown", and unlock again, "yes", switching freely...
Whatever I do, BE2 is dead, forever.
Somehow there is only one thing for now, with the fake relock "unknown", PCC or US or even OTA can accept device updating or restoring.
So to get BE2 back or get "locked" status, we'd wait for devolpers to work out something.
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schaggo said:
Maybe it doesn't work on your X10 either. On my Z, I can make out a difference, especially with the provided stock images, which are VERY colourful on purpose I suppose, to demonstrate the oversaturation of colours BE2 produces
But I may ask again:
1. you reflashed your phone with SUS or Flashtool
2. after the flash you did not root or try to unlock again
3. when checking now (fully stock) your unlock status is "unknown"?
I ask, because root with locked bootloaders also makes the status unknown.
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The Japanese devoloper way of locked root will make the status "unlock not allowed", whether device locked or unloced, which is just false information, don't worry.
Related
Is it possible to go back to stock firmware and relock the bootloader after unlocking it and installing a ROM?
I'm asking because of warranty purposes, and I didn't find a conclusive answer in the threads. Would flashing a stock
TFT relock the bootloader? Since I entered the IMEI on the Sony website, is it forever there?
Thanks!
AW: [Q] (Q) Relock bootloader?
Sebba513 said:
Is it possible to go back to stock firmware and relock the bootloader after unlocking it and installing a ROM?/
I'm asking because of warranty purposes, and I didn't find a conclusive answer in the threads. Would flashing a stock
TFT relock the bootloader? Since I entered the IMEI on the Sony website, is it forever there?
Thanks!
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At the moment, there is no known method of relocking the bootloader. Flashing a stock TFT won't change the bootloader status.
This question has been asked so many times
I believe Androxyde is making a relock FTF.
If you flash a stock firmware , the bootloader will remain locked.
Sony may or may not fix the phone for you if the bootloader is unlocked.
What about IMEI logging? Is it logged somewhere that I've previously unlocked the bootloader?
Sebba513 said:
What about IMEI logging? Is it logged somewhere that I've previously unlocked the bootloader?
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yes Sony will keep the log so unlocking is to lose warranty forever
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snowman77 said:
This question has been asked so many times
I believe Androxyde is making a relock FTF.
If you flash a stock firmware , the bootloader will remain locked.
Sony may or may not fix the phone for you if the bootloader is unlocked.
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Good news, thank you. I too am desperately waiting for relock every day.... Big regret for unlocking it... So I'll keep an eye on Androxyde developments.
The new flashtool beta can relock the bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907
Willyfxp said:
The new flashtool beta can relock the bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907
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Quoting from the thread you mentioned:
"PLEASE XPERIA Z OWNERS, DO NOT RELOCK YOUR PHONE WITH THIS TOOL. IT DOES NOT WORK FOR XPERIA Z"
Retxud said:
At the moment, there is no known method of relocking the bootloader. Flashing a stock TFT won't change the bootloader status.
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I did that already but not flawlessly.
I also couldn't unlock again with the known two methods.
Flashtool beta2 has a relock ftf file and I used it but the phone didn't start normally - I had to update with SUS
The bootloader was relocked EMMA confirmed also
OP do this:
Download the latest Flashtool
Install the Flashtool drivers
Connect phone in Flash-mode (power down + power)
Press the BLU button
Press the relock option
Put a stock .tft firmware in the Flashtool firmwares folder (this is required!!)
Flash the firmware (this is required!!)
Done
You will now have a locked stock xperia z
Aerys said:
OP do this:
Download the latest Flashtool
Install the Flashtool drivers
Connect phone in Flash-mode (power down + power)
Press the BLU button
Press the relock option
Put a stock .tft firmware in the Flashtool firmwares folder (this is required!!)
Flash the firmware (this is required!!)
Done
You will now have a locked stock xperia z
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Is it work [email protected]@ because many post said that relock Xperia Z is not working temporily
Aerys said:
OP do this:
Download the latest Flashtool
Install the Flashtool drivers
Connect phone in Flash-mode (power down + power)
Press the BLU button
Press the relock option
Put a stock .tft firmware in the Flashtool firmwares folder (this is required!!)
Flash the firmware (this is required!!)
Done
You will now have a locked stock xperia z
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Awesome! But if this doesn't recover the warranty, I don't see many reasons other than BE2 to relock the bootloader. I was just wondering if I could make it look like the phone has never been rooted/unlocked BL, but then Sony records the IMEI, so they can find out..
What are other people's reasons for relocking the bootloader?
Awesome work, btw!
orc.x.lei said:
Good news, thank you. I too am desperately waiting for relock every day.... Big regret for unlocking it... So I'll keep an eye on Androxyde developments.
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Why do you regret your unlock?
If you didn't want to flash a custom ROM, why did you unlock?
If you did flash a custom ROM, why do you regret it?
The ONLY thing you lost is Bravia Engine v2 and whilst you can already get v1 from an easy search in the forum, I'm sure eventually v2 will also be available as a mod.
About your warranty... It's a very well built phone with a lot of features aimed for durability, I see no reason for it just dying all of a sudden unless you use it very harshly and in that matter it would be a pain for you to get through warranty procedures anyway.
RaymondCh said:
Is it work [email protected]@ because many post said that relock Xperia Z is not working temporily
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Yes it works - tested by me
Hi, I unlocked the bootloader on my xperia t lt30p one time with intention to root it and install custom roms but never did as I nearly bricked it when putting a kernel on. I managed to put what I think is a stock kernel and rom back on, but I went to update it the other day and pc companion says that it could not complete the operation because the phone has been modified. I read somewhere that having the bootloader unlocked can cause this, so I wish to re lock it. Could anyone point me in the direction of a good tutorial to do so? Cheers...
Josh
josh1quattro said:
Hi, I unlocked the bootloader on my xperia t lt30p one time with intention to root it and install custom roms but never did as I nearly bricked it when putting a kernel on. I managed to put what I think is a stock kernel and rom back on, but I went to update it the other day and pc companion says that it could not complete the operation because the phone has been modified. I read somewhere that having the bootloader unlocked can cause this, so I wish to re lock it. Could anyone point me in the direction of a good tutorial to do so? Cheers...
Josh
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This thread has steps for relocking the bootloader - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092227, they were using a Xperia V so you'll need to use a different FTF file for your Xperia T- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1924221
josh1quattro said:
Hi, I unlocked the bootloader on my xperia t lt30p one time with intention to root it and install custom roms but never did as I nearly bricked it when putting a kernel on. I managed to put what I think is a stock kernel and rom back on, but I went to update it the other day and pc companion says that it could not complete the operation because the phone has been modified. I read somewhere that having the bootloader unlocked can cause this, so I wish to re lock it. Could anyone point me in the direction of a good tutorial to do so? Cheers...
Josh
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the link provided by our friend is quite good, that's where you have to head over
and about the tutorial, tha't so easy, just flash that FTF file via Flashtools
power off your phone, open flashtools, select flash logo, then FLASH MODE, then connect your phone as you are pressing down the VOLUME DOWN button, and let it do the rest
disconnect and enjoy your relocked bootloader
So I won't need to re flash the rom again? sorry. I'm a bit of a noob at phone modding. Pc's I can do. Not phones yet. Hahaha.
no, flash the relock ftf found in the dev section, and it just relocks your bootloader, your rom will stay the same
josh1quattro said:
So I won't need to re flash the rom again? sorry. I'm a bit of a noob at phone modding. Pc's I can do. Not phones yet. Hahaha.
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RElock won't affect you rom, BUT if you unlcok AGAIN, then at the very first start up of the phone when it is the first time after RE-UNlocking, it will have a factory reset
just wanted to let you know
but for now, NO, it won't touch your firmware
Just done it. Worked. Cheers guys,
josh1quattro said:
Just done it. Worked. Cheers guys,
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pressing Thank button is a better option, instead of saying "cheers", believe me
happy to see you made it, bro
Relocking Xperia T
BarneyJ said:
This thread has steps for relocking the bootloader - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092227, they were using a Xperia V so you'll need to use a different FTF file for your Xperia T- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1924221
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I want to relock ma Xperia T via EMMA Flashtool...I have downloaded the relock xperia t.ftf file...but i dont know how to drage and drop the file to Emma service list..plz help..ma device is near dead...
engrizhar said:
I want to relock ma Xperia T via EMMA Flashtool...I have downloaded the relock xperia t.ftf file...but i dont know how to drage and drop the file to Emma service list..plz help..ma device is near dead...
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Use flashtool
Hi so I found some easy way to unlock bootloader from xperiafirmware(DOT)com (not allowed to post link because new account at xda) because Sony's official instruction are not mac user friendly (for me anyway). So i tried them and it want smoothly until i realised that sdcard was not wiped. So I'm doubting whether it is unlocked. The instructions where:
4. how to unlock your bootloader
a) download and install latest Flashtool from here (mirrors Google Drive or Mega)
b) start Flashtool and click on BLU button on the top
c) turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button
d) click on get unlock key button, it will switch you to Sony Mobile website, here complete all boxes
e) copy IMEI form Flashtool to Sony Mobile site, than you will get unlock code to your mailbox
f) copy unlock key to Flashtool window and than click unlock
g) connect phone with holding volume up button when Flashtool shows pop up window
h) wait to unlock finish
I did this using the latest flashtool 0.9.13.0-mac. and the instructs where for Z1 C6903
RealiableCandy4 said:
Hi so I found some easy way to unlock bootloader from xperiafirmware(DOT)com (not allowed to post link because new account at xda) because Sony's official instruction are not mac user friendly (for me anyway). So i tried them and it want smoothly until i realised that sdcard was not wiped. So I'm doubting whether it is unlocked. The instructions where:
4. how to unlock your bootloader
a) download and install latest Flashtool from here (mirrors Google Drive or Mega)
b) start Flashtool and click on BLU button on the top
c) turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button
d) click on get unlock key button, it will switch you to Sony Mobile website, here complete all boxes
e) copy IMEI form Flashtool to Sony Mobile site, than you will get unlock code to your mailbox
f) copy unlock key to Flashtool window and than click unlock
g) connect phone with holding volume up button when Flashtool shows pop up window
h) wait to unlock finish
I did this using the latest flashtool 0.9.13.0-mac. and the instructs where for Z1 C6903
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Everything seems right, Why are you worried??
Unlocking bootloader shouldn't wipe SD card, you are not flashing or wiping data, you are just unlocking the bootloader.
Not all phones can be unlocked by the way. Mine can't be for instance, check in diagnostics.
EDIT
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* and goto service info / configuration
if the last line says
bootloader unlocked: Yes
Then its unlocked
if it says
bootloader unlocked allowed: Yes
then it is locked but you can unlock it
if it says
bootloader unlock allowed: No
then you cannot unlock it
It say Bootloader unlocked: yes
So I think it's unlocked thanks for the reply
Sent from my C6903 using xda app-developers app
RealiableCandy4 said:
It say Bootloader unlocked: yes
So I think it's unlocked thanks for the reply
Sent from my C6903 using xda app-developers app
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Prior to attempting to unlock, do what Greg wrote and as he wrote if it says no then youre stuffed by all accounts.
Which sucks so bad it's unreal.
I went ahead and tried anyway, just didn't work, would be good to see what the actual differences are between models, must be a way to migrate some stuff to get it to work, notice i wrote stuff as i have no idea what that stuff would be.
Hey guys,
i have a question is it so much better to unlock the BL because i know that i can get like normal Android developing roms like cm and i have less bloatware.But does it bring also much benchmark power and smoothness to phone ? or is it just for people wo try around roms and likes to Flash?.
best regards and wishes,
Nico
LiquidNitrogen1412 said:
Hey guys,
i have a question is it so much better to unlock the BL because i know that i can get like normal Android developing roms like cm and i have less bloatware.But does it bring also much benchmark power and smoothness to phone ? or is it just for people wo try around roms and likes to Flash?.
best regards and wishes,
Nico
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Potentially yes, I can't advise you to go for it, you will need to weigh up if it's right for you or not? Much more customisation vs possible loss of warranty, personally i'd do it but that's me.
You would have to decide for yourself.
well ok thanks ill think about it, probaly i will do it.I have an backup of my stock t-mobile brandet rom which i can flash back with flashtool , also have 3 Ta backups of .534 but that was not t-mobile brandet because need root and downgrade to do it.My benchscore in Antutu is about 33700 points sometimes i hit 35000 but not this often.
best regards,
Nico
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well ok thanks ill think about it, probaly i will do it.I have an backup of my stock t-mobile brandet rom which i can flash back with flashtool , also have 3 Ta backups of .534 but that was not t-mobile brandet because need root and downgrade to do it.My benchscore in Antutu is about 33700 points sometimes i hit 35000 but not this often.
best regards,
Nico
Just2Cause said:
Everything seems right, Why are you worried??
Unlocking bootloader shouldn't wipe SD card, you are not flashing or wiping data, you are just unlocking the bootloader.
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Because I though that any 2013 model gets wiped while unlocking bootloader. Also tried to flash Doomkernal using flashtool but failed, I think its Mac's fault I try another solution once I'm done I'll post a detailed mac guide mac guide on how to back-up TA, unlock bootloader and root 4.3 Z1 because I know its a pain for to root for mac users.
Hi,
This is my first post here. sorry if its a lame one but ive spent weeks of frustration trying to root my fone but its just not happening.
people say i cant but then i find other places that have ways to do it then i spend days trying to do it (actully getting closer and closer) but then the end result is i have no rooted fone! Mainly because i cant complete the processes that there telling me to do. for example unlocking bootloader :/ WHAT A PAIN!!! and its still not done lol.
my phone details are....
Sony xperia Z1
Android Version (Now) 4.3 (Cuz i was told i was able to unlock bootloader on this version (Was i wrong!))
Build number: 14.2.A.0.290 (Same again,Been updated in my process of trying to root i think)
Dont no what else you guys need to help but them things come up often.
Please can someone just relive my stress and tell me if i can root or not, i would be very gratefull. if i can root then could someone also point me in the right direction to how to do this... simply step by step instructions (Pretending i have a new fone and a new laptop, needing to download EVERYTHING from fresh)
Dont see why the process cant be easy like iphones been jailbreaking them for years but there just rubbish fones!
thanks for any help in advance.
l-_-M4r5h411-_-l said:
Hi,
This is my first post here. sorry if its a lame one but ive spent weeks of frustration trying to root my fone but its just not happening.
people say i cant but then i find other places that have ways to do it then i spend days trying to do it (actully getting closer and closer) but then the end result is i have no rooted fone! Mainly because i cant complete the processes that there telling me to do. for example unlocking bootloader :/ WHAT A PAIN!!! and its still not done lol.
my phone details are....
Sony xperia Z1
Android Version (Now) 4.3 (Cuz i was told i was able to unlock bootloader on this version (Was i wrong!))
Build number: 14.2.A.0.290 (Same again,Been updated in my process of trying to root i think)
Dont no what else you guys need to help but them things come up often.
Please can someone just relive my stress and tell me if i can root or not, i would be very gratefull. if i can root then could someone also point me in the right direction to how to do this... simply step by step instructions (Pretending i have a new fone and a new laptop, needing to download EVERYTHING from fresh)
Dont see why the process cant be easy like iphones been jailbreaking them for years but there just rubbish fones!
thanks for any help in advance.
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Hope this helps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
TagEHeuer said:
Hope this helps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
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Not really but thanks Mate.
This is the first ever guide i followed, got me nowhere though. No programs will root the Phone.
l-_-M4r5h411-_-l said:
Not really but thanks Mate.
This is the first ever guide i followed, got me nowhere though. No programs will root the Phone.
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You can root your Xperia Z1. I don't see why you're struggling so much. You need to downgrade to .534 to root your phone.
Download this: http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49042627&postcount=9
This is how you root...
Yes, you can root your phone with 4.3, without Unlock Bootlader.
Follow the instruction on Page 2, Post #16 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588331&page=2
If I helped click on thanks few times.
Right i appriciate the replies guys! i really do...
I will give them both ago tomorrow, as ive got work in 6 hours lol. But il let you no how i get on.
Do i have to unlock my bootloader for any features on a rooted device? I only really want to root to get rid of those horrid bloatware apps, not really sure what else you can do with a rooted device yet but i want to learn. Last time i rooted a device was in the HTC Desire Z days haha.
Ive spent hours trying to follow Sonys instructions to unlock bootloader but it doesnt work so im hoping i dont need to.
l-_-M4r5h411-_-l said:
Do i have to unlock my bootloader for any features on a rooted device?
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No. You don't have to. Unlock Bootlader is needed only to flash Custom Roms with Custom Kernels. With Locked Bootlader you still can flash Custom Roms with Stock kernels and get Root.
l-_-M4r5h411-_-l said:
I only really want to root to get rid of those horrid bloatware apps, not really sure what else you can do with a rooted device yet but i want to learn. Last time i rooted a device was in the HTC Desire Z days haha.
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If the bloatware on your phone is the main reason then you can flash via Flastool a Unbranded FTF Android 4.3 like I did, clean and smooth.
l-_-M4r5h411-_-l said:
Ive spent hours trying to follow Sonys instructions to unlock bootloader but it doesnt work so im hoping i dont need to.
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Type *#*#7378423#*#* on your phone and if there is Bootloader Unlock Allowed: NO you can't unlock your bootlader.
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No. You don't have to. Unlock Bootlader is needed only to flash Custom Roms with Custom Kernels. With Locked Bootlader you still can flash Custom Roms with Stock kernels and get Root.
If the bloatware on your phone is the main reason then you can flash via Flastool a Unbranded FTF Android 4.3 like I did, clean and smooth.
Type *#*#7378423#*#* on your phone and if there is Bootloader Unlock Allowed: NO you can't unlock your bootlader.
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Anyone got any ideas were MEGA downloads its files to on my computer? cant find it anywhere.
l-_-M4r5h411-_-l said:
Anyone got any ideas were MEGA downloads its files to on my computer? cant find it anywhere.
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I don't understand what you want?
Are you looking for FTFs? They are all here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
Please follow this link to root your Z1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2605521
mpmaheshbabu said:
Please follow this link to root your Z1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2605521
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So ive followed this link and when im going through the Unlock Bootloader process, I type that text " fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version"
and get a response of "Waiting for Device" or something like that. Same thing happened when i followed Sonys official tutorial to unlock bootloader. Thats the point i through my laptop to the floor.
Any Ideas? Sorry if im anoying you all.
l-_-M4r5h411-_-l said:
Any Ideas? Sorry if im anoying you all.
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I asking again, did you check if you can unlock your bootlader?
shall sansidp
eclyptos said:
I asking again, did you check if you can unlock your bootlader?
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Yes i did, and according to my fone, yes i can...
*Edit*
Rooting Status:
Bootloader unlock allowed:Yes
l-_-M4r5h411-_-l said:
Rooting Status:
Bootloader unlock allowed:Yes
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So you want to unlock your Bootlader but you have problem do that, right? Before that you should root your current FW and backup TA.
---------- Post added at 11:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:00 PM ----------
To unlock your bootloader you have to follow this instruction carefully http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
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PS. If you don't succeed you doing something wrong.
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So you want to unlock your Bootlader but you have problem do that, right? Before that you should root your current FW and backup TA.
---------- Post added at 11:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:00 PM ----------
To unlock your bootloader you have to follow this instruction carefully http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
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PS. If you don't succeed you doing something wrong.
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Back again, still with no root or unlocked bootloader. Bootloader i can unlock but it wont let me because it says "Waiting for Device" all the time. ive followed the Sony guide to unlocking bootloader untill the bit it tells me to plug the device in fastboot mode. then it says the comp will want to install some drivers... point the computer to the Google File/USB_Driver,
1. my comp doesnt even ask me to install drivers when plugged in.
2. when i point the phone to that file through "Device Manager" it says there isnt any drivers there. im guessing this is the reason why im getting the "Waiting for device" problem.
Anymore ideas?
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Back again, still with no root or unlocked bootloader. Bootloader i can unlock but it wont let me because it says "Waiting for Device" all the time. ive followed the Sony guide to unlocking bootloader untill the bit it tells me to plug the device in fastboot mode. then it says the comp will want to install some drivers... point the computer to the Google File/USB_Driver,
1. my comp doesnt even ask me to install drivers when plugged in.
2. when i point the phone to that file through "Device Manager" it says there isnt any drivers there. im guessing this is the reason why im getting the "Waiting for device" problem.
Anymore ideas?
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I have no idea, when I plug mine, windows always install the drivers and I am on Win 7 Ultimate.
This is more complicated that it should be and it's related to bootloader problems so I think this is the only one who can help you, the OP of this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440597
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I have no idea, when I plug mine, windows always install the drivers and I am on Win 7 Ultimate.
This is more complicated that it should be and it's related to bootloader problems so I think this is the only one who can help you, the OP of this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440597
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How do i check to see if i have successfully Unlocked my Bootloader? I think i may have done it using a completley different way that all the tutorials tell me too :/
Also... if i go to settings/reset/ and factory reset my device, which i do, do alot of the time, will i have to unlock bootloader again each time?
And if i ever get to root my device, then same for rooting?
Thanks again people for your patience
l-_-M4r5h411-_-l said:
How do i check to see if i have successfully Unlocked my Bootloader?
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Type *#*#7378423#*#* there have to be wrote Bootloader Unlocked instead of Bootlader Unlock Allowed.
l-_-M4r5h411-_-l said:
I think i may have done it using a completley different way that all the tutorials tell me too :/
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So why you don't follow the instructions?
l-_-M4r5h411-_-l said:
Also... if i go to settings/reset/ and factory reset my device, which i do, do alot of the time, will i have to unlock bootloader again each time?
And if i ever get to root my device, then same for rooting?
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I think you should carefully read well all the tutorials because you getting confused.
If you do a Factory Reset you just reset your phone to how it was at the beginning and this will wipe all your data. (Apps, Data exc..)
Factory Reser have nothing to do with Bootloader or Root.
If you Unlock Bootlader, you will unlock permanently until you will not decide to re-lock it.
If you Root your phone you Root permanently. The only way to lose root is to flash a stock FTF not rooted.
Click many Thankx for my patience!
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Type *#*#7378423#*#* there have to be wrote Bootloader Unlocked instead of Bootlader Unlock Allowed.
So why you don't follow the instructions?
I think you should carefully read well all the tutorials because you getting confused.
If you do a Factory Reset you just reset your phone to how it was at the beginning and this will wipe all your data. (Apps, Data exc..)
Factory Reser have nothing to do with Bootloader or Root.
If you Unlock Bootlader, you will unlock permanently until you will not decide to re-lock it.
If you Root your phone you Root permanently. The only way to lose root is to flash a stock FTF not rooted.
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Well that just answered my question... i just like to reset my fone every now and then for some reason but just dont want to go through this whole process again lol.
l-_-M4r5h411-_-l said:
have you got any idea on my other question? a way of Checking to see if i have actully unlocked it successfully or not? thanks.
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I told you, if your Bootloader is unlocked have to be on System Info, type on the phone keyboard *#*#7378423#*#* and check.
hi all,
i have recently aquired Sony Xperie SP C5303, and i now i'm lost since i never had android phone. all i used was various emulators for PC and stuff...
but now there is many stuff to be noisy about. and probably this has been answered many times but please, do me a favor and pretty please answer again if possible.
1. Phone is SIM locked (i'm working on getting unlock code from provider, since i have right to do so, after contract expires..which has)..but is there any way to unlock phone before i get the code? i'm wondering how technitians in local services do that. they ask about 30€ for unlocking device, and i doubt they have acces to provider's unlock code.
2. I tried to flash phone with custom firmware (using flashtool) but it failed on me even though i used right firmware, and phone bricked. however i managed to recover phone with sony PC companion and it now works same as when i got it. Firmware 12. 1. A. 1. 205, android version 4.3. i have no idea why it failed on me during flash. can it be cause phone is no rooted, and have no root support? (whill connect to this on 3.) do i have to root phone before flashing? i would really like to have root access.
3. i was unable to do hard reset of phone with power + volume down button. or any other trick didn't work. i couldn't not enter android recovery options. i followed instruction on how to root my phone on
Code:
developersonymobile(dotcom)/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
. i entered
Code:
*#*#7378423#*#*
to check if my device is unlockable, it says boot loader unlock allowed : No. Does this mean i won't be able to have root acces on my phone? or i still have to learn difference between terms or what they mean.
also is that really true what they warn about that there is no turning back after i root phone and all. won't just hard reseting phone or repair device with all defaults troubh pc sofware bring back and vipe everything back? how will than service know if phone has been rooted ever?
thank you in advance for all your answers.
"Bootloader unlock allowed : No" <= this means you can't use UBL ROMs or custom kernels.
You can always root and use LBL ROMs though. There are plenty of LBL ROMs out there to try.
You can always un-root your phone. And you can always repair your phone's OS by flashing the Stock ROM via flashtool. Doing so would remove root access as well, no one would know you ever rooted.
Root using towelroot.
Get recoveries by Dssmex.
Then flash LBL ROMs, mods, ports etc. that you want.
and Be careful when you flash anything,
Read the threads, don't try to flash any UBL ROM as it may brick your device.
First thank you for helping.
UBL is unlocked boot loader right? and L is locked. sorry to doubt your last tip but i need to double check was it typo or...? you said don't flash UBL. isnt that supposed to say don't flash LBL. or i have totally got this wrong. maybe i don't know what what's LBL and UBL.
but just to be safe? where can i find stock ROM? i tried official site, they don't let me download firmware manualy. only trough sony PC companion automatic repiar. Which is ok too i guess. else i can download sony flash tool callsed emma, but i cannot get login info since they need about 7 days to approve my registration.
so my first step is to root my phone. ok i will do that. i might do it manualy, not trough application though.
what about sim lock? after i root phone, is there sim unlock command or what? and do i need code...how do you unlock your phone to be able to use other SIM.
IrethTassartir said:
First thank you for helping.
UBL is unlocked boot loader right? and L is locked. sorry to doubt your last tip but i need to double check was it typo or...? you said don't flash UBL. isnt that supposed to say don't flash LBL. or i have totally got this wrong. maybe i don't know what what's LBL and UBL.
but just to be safe? where can i find stock ROM? i tried official site, they don't let me download firmware manualy. only trough sony PC companion automatic repiar. Which is ok too i guess. else i can download sony flash tool callsed emma, but i cannot get login info since they need about 7 days to approve my registration.
so my first step is to root my phone. ok i will do that. i might do it manualy, not trough application though.
what about sim lock? after i root phone, is there sim unlock command or what? and do i need code...how do you unlock your phone to be able to use other SIM.
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Welcome.
And no, I did mean "Don't flash UBL ROMs"
UBL = Unlocked Bootloader
LBL = Locked Bootloader
The ROMs that are made for Unlocked Bootloaders are UBL ROMs.
Unlocked Bootloader users can use both LBL and UBL ROMs.
But since your device's Bootloader cannot be unlocked, you can only use LBL ROMs.
It's written in almost all ROM threads if it's a LBL or an UBL ROM. But if it isn't specified, then be sure it's UBL. (Like all 5.1 ROMs are for UBL)
Download stock ftf from here.
Use Flashtool v0.9.18.5
and I can't say about the last one as I don't use a carrier locked device.
Try and see what happens.
thank you again for reply. you've been very helpfull with all info.
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Download stock ftf from (link deleted, i'm not allowed to post it)
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that is exactly from where i got it the first time. also same flashtool version. after i tried to use that firmware, my phone bricked.
even though it's stock ROM, probably cause my phone had locked bootloader (i finally found article on what is bootloader and i got it now).
but after this, i have used sony software to recover my phone and it works again.
now important stuff. so my device's bootloader cannot be unlocked. does that 100% means that i'm stuck with locked bootloader and no way of getting it unlocked.
even on sony offical site there is process tutorial how to unlock bootloader, and it says "if you device isn't listed, than you cannot unlock bootloader".
but it IS listed and I AM able to get the unlock code for it. now i'm confused. can i still do the process showed?
another confusing thing is where i read about bootloader, it says that for to be able to root i need to flash custom ROM, and to do that i need to unlock bootloader.
but you have provided link for "towelroot" which was able to get my phone root acces. is it different from rooting my phone manualy after unlocking bootloader. how did it manage to root it anyway? and with towelroot it still has bootloader locked. actually it says "boot loader unlock allowed: NO!". now begs the question does that mean, not allowed, but i can be unobidient one and still unlock it without clearance, or does it mean .."you're stuck with locked bootloader. deal with it!. if you try to unlock bootloader your phone will brick"!.
i think after i get answer to this, than it would be my last question for this topic
also again, thank you for answering all previous questions...and this one, hopefully
IrethTassartir said:
thank you again for reply. you've been very helpfull with all info.
that is exactly from where i got it the first time. also same flashtool version. after i tried to use that firmware, my phone bricked.
even though it's stock ROM, probably cause my phone had locked bootloader (i finally found article on what is bootloader and i got it now).
but after this, i have used sony software to recover my phone and it works again.
now important stuff. so my device's bootloader cannot be unlocked. does that 100% means that i'm stuck with locked bootloader and no way of getting it unlocked.
even on sony offical site there is process tutorial how to unlock bootloader, and it says "if you device isn't listed, than you cannot unlock bootloader".
but it IS listed and I AM able to get the unlock code for it. now i'm confused. can i still do the process showed?
another confusing thing is where i read about bootloader, it says that for to be able to root i need to flash custom ROM, and to do that i need to unlock bootloader.
but you have provided link for "towelroot" which was able to get my phone root acces. is it different from rooting my phone manualy after unlocking bootloader. how did it manage to root it anyway? and with towelroot it still has bootloader locked. actually it says "boot loader unlock allowed: NO!". now begs the question does that mean, not allowed, but i can be unobidient one and still unlock it without clearance, or does it mean .."you're stuck with locked bootloader. deal with it!. if you try to unlock bootloader your phone will brick"!.
i think after i get answer to this, than it would be my last question for this topic
also again, thank you for answering all previous questions...and this one, hopefully
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Did you install the drivers properly (Flashmode, fastboot, viskan common) ?
You need to disable driver signature verification before installing drivers if you're on Win 8/8.1/probably 10 too.
And flashtool should work perfectly in both LBL and UBL phones.
You said your service menu says, "Bootloader unlock allowed : No"
Even if you get a BL unlock code you can't unlock it coz it's not allowed.
And by messing with the bootloader or trying to flash UBL ROMs may permanently brick your phone.
And different phones have different rooting processses. Rooting our SP is easier than most other phones by TowelRoot.
And "Bootloader unlock allowed : No" is more like a "You're stuck with locked bootloader. deal with it!. If you try to unlock bootloader your phone will brick!".
And you can still use a lot of LBL ROMs, from 4.3 to 5.0. So don't worry Lol.
Welcome
i did install fastboot and drivers and everything acording to tutorial. i payed attention on par "pay attention to this. be sure to install drivers correctly, lol"
i'm using win 7 64bit sp1. i have disabled UAC. i'm alaways running as admin. as for flashtool. software works perfectly..it just fail flashing.
it goes to part where i need to unplug phone and plug in holding volume something button..it says on poppup. than i plug in phone and it starts flasshing..it goes up to 40% something percent. if finish few files but when it comes to system.(something) i forgot extension, it says failed. flasshing stopped. than after that i can't turn on phone again.
i couldn't untill i recovered via Sony PC companion. i did try to flash it several times with several roms. i think it's cause my provider messed with bootloader. they locked it together with sim. on official sony site. it says:
"Note! Even if your device is listed here, certain releases of the device model may not be supported due to operator restrictions. Please select your device on the Start tab to check if your particular device can be unlocked."
anyway, i even got my provider's firmware trough flashtool download system, got my provider's name and exact same firmware that was installed. it still failed on same file.
than after i recovered i didn't try to flash anymore. i don't even know what's the point, if i can have root access without it.
i'm not so keen on installing other android version, unless this one gives me problem. for that i need to unlcok phone first to be able to even use it or test it so far it's has been t urned off most of the time
IrethTassartir said:
i did install fastboot and drivers and everything acording to tutorial. i payed attention on par "pay attention to this. be sure to install drivers correctly, lol"
i'm using win 7 64bit sp1. i have disabled UAC. i'm alaways running as admin. as for flashtool. software works perfectly..it just fail flashing.
it goes to part where i need to unplug phone and plug in holding volume something button..it says on poppup. than i plug in phone and it starts flasshing..it goes up to 40% something percent. if finish few files but when it comes to system.(something) i forgot extension, it says failed. flasshing stopped. than after that i can't turn on phone again.
i couldn't untill i recovered via Sony PC companion. i did try to flash it several times with several roms. i think it's cause my provider messed with bootloader. they locked it together with sim. on official sony site. it says:
"Note! Even if your device is listed here, certain releases of the device model may not be supported due to operator restrictions. Please select your device on the Start tab to check if your particular device can be unlocked."
anyway, i even got my provider's firmware trough flashtool download system, got my provider's name and exact same firmware that was installed. it still failed on same file.
than after i recovered i didn't try to flash anymore. i don't even know what's the point, if i can have root access without it.
i'm not so keen on installing other android version, unless this one gives me problem. for that i need to unlcok phone first to be able to even use it or test it so far it's has been t urned off most of the time
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I see.. I'm not actually sure why Flashtool isn't working.
Anyways some good 4.4.4 LBL ROMs are 'CM11 by Bagyusz', 'Omni-X by NeildownX', PA etc.
Try them if you want.
Zenith said:
I see.. I'm not actually sure why Flashtool isn't working.
Anyways some good 4.4.4 LBL ROMs are 'CM11 by Bagyusz', 'Omni-X by NeildownX', PA etc.
Try them if you want.
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can i use flashtool to install CM11 by Bagyusz. on CM11 thread, under tutorial it says enter recovery mode..i can't do that. nothing happens when i power up+volume down ..or up..or any other combination. i installed clockwork mod, but i cannot install cwm recovery sincy my device is not listed. if i try to restart phone in recovery mode, nothing happens! it just restarts phone normaly!
IrethTassartir said:
can i use flashtool to install CM11 by Bagyusz. on CM11 thread, under tutorial it says enter recovery mode..i can't do that. nothing happens when i power up+volume down ..or up..or any other combination. i installed clockwork mod, but i cannot install cwm recovery sincy my device is not listed. if i try to restart phone in recovery mode, nothing happens! it just restarts phone normaly!
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I assume you're now on a rooted stock ROM.
Follow this to get recoveries.
Reboot, when you see the Blue LED burn, press vol down to enter TWRP recovery.
can i use cm-11-20150822-UNOFFICIAL with flashtool so i avoid installing recoveris or CWMP?
flashtool worked for me it just gave me an error during flashing one of the files....that might be cause i didn't know difference between LBL roms and UBL roms. maybe problem was incorrect rom type for my phone.
i tried to install recovery tools. and i had some problems...when i swhitched on phone there was no light showdown,,just red led...and after phone entered safe mode. but not in recovery menu.
i sure have no idea what to do...now everything is so strange.
to be honest i'm considering dropping this whole thig of and use stock rom as it is...
it would be cool if there would be automatic debloat application which will remove all bloatware...
or at least bloatware list of apps i can delete manually, without loosing important function on my phone. than i would not need custom rom!
IrethTassartir said:
can i use cm-11-20150822-UNOFFICIAL with flashtool so i avoid installing recoveris or CWMP?
flashtool worked for me it just gave me an error during flashing one of the files....that might be cause i didn't know difference between LBL roms and UBL roms. maybe problem was incorrect rom type for my phone.
i tried to install recovery tools. and i had some problems...when i swhitched on phone there was no light showdown,,just red led...and after phone entered safe mode. but not in recovery menu.
i sure have no idea what to do...now everything is so strange.
to be honest i'm considering dropping this whole thig of and use stock rom as it is...
it would be cool if there would be automatic debloat application which will remove all bloatware...
or at least bloatware list of apps i can delete manually, without loosing important function on my phone. than i would not need custom rom!
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If you're on CM11 by Bagyusz, Open Terminal Emulator and enter the following codes,
su
./system/bin/recovery.sh
^ it will give you access to recovery when you see the red LED while booting.
If you decide to go back to stock, you can freeze/remove these apps.
I made the list when I was on stock. Take a backup before removing them just to be safe.
thank you a lot! this has all been so helpful!
IrethTassartir said:
thank you a lot! this has all been so helpful!
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Welcome