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[Kernel][T/TX]Advanced Stock Kernel V5 with Cwm. Init.d support and root package

Enter recovery by press vol-up when led is purple and support init.d script.
V5：
Update T kernel to 7.0.A.3.223 base and TX kernel to 7.0.A.3.212 base.
Update CWM-recovery to 6.0.1.9.
Set short press camera button as back button.
V4：
Update T kernel to 7.0.A.3.195 base and TX kernel to 7.0.A.3.197 base.
V3：
Update CWM-recovery to 6.0.1.5.
Fix aroma color bug now,please add ini_set("force_colorspace","rgba"); to the aroma-config top.
Use latest aroma 2.5.6 for make touchscreen work.
Fix some bug in connect PC.
V2:
Update to latest FXP recovery files.
Now all function maybe work fine include backup and restore
V5 Download:
T:http://www.mediafire.com/?yxl2pwt6esqvw9e
TX:http://www.mediafire.com/?8s7f14x3s62qn6o
Root Package
http://www.mediafire.com/?c7bb1y1z5sl1j6d
V4 Download:
T:http://www.mediafire.com/?n4v89r2fvri2wlb
TX:http://www.mediafire.com/?kyl9rudy7l02h21
V3 Download:
T:http://www.mediafire.com/?06b5o5bvko4bimh
TX:http://www.mediafire.com/?hksfhdzbir3q5dv
Credits
FreeXperia

Boot and backup seems fine. I got a md5sum error on backup
Sent from my Xperia T

Does one need to install a ROM after installing this? I presume so, but want to make sure.

Nope, you don't have to

papped said:
Nope, you don't have to
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Have test zip flash function？I only have a TX.

Do we have a valid cwm rom zip anywhere?
Sent from my Xperia T

papped said:
Do we have a valid cwm rom zip anywhere?
Sent from my Xperia T
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See the topic.
flash test zip and see the about phone.

Flash test worked
Sent from my Xperia T

The kernel boot loops if you plug the power in while the phone is off. Keeps reaching the Sony logo then restarts
Sent from my Xperia T

thanks
can i use it on the japan ver (xperia gx) :laugh:

keiheep17 said:
can i use it on the japan ver (xperia gx) :laugh:
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I only have TX,you can try it.

Sorry to be "that guy" but how do I go about installing this?

trojan92 said:
Sorry to be "that guy" but how do I go about installing this?
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unlock bootloader first and flash it by fastboot use command flastboot flash boot Tkernel.elf

lzyllp said:
unlock bootloader first and flash it by fastboot use command flastboot flash boot Tkernel.elf
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Can't we use flashtool?
Sent from my GT-I9300 powered by CM10

mariotme said:
Can't we use flashtool?
Sent from my GT-I9300 powered by CM10
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don't know, haven't tried, but fastboot is really simple and fast, and you'll have to set it up to unlock bootloader anyway.
-fastboot devices
your phone is there
-fastboot flash boot .. or what you need
-fastboot reboot
and you'll have to use it only few times, after you install cm10 first time, back to normal routine
Sent from my Xperia T

tumult said:
don't know, haven't tried, but fastboot is really simple and fast, and you'll have to set it up to unlock bootloader anyway.
-fastboot devices
your phone is there
-fastboot flash boot .. or what you need
-fastboot reboot
and you'll have to use it only few times, after you install cm10 first time, back to normal routine
Sent from my Xperia T
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Thanks for the input.
I am not so familiar with fastboot etc will need to do some reading and checking out some how to guides
Sent from my GT-I9300 powered by CM10

mariotme said:
Thanks for the input.
I am not so familiar with fastboot etc will need to do some reading and checking out some how to guides
Sent from my GT-I9300 powered by CM10
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it is simple .. all guides on unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com and then after it is set, you will master it in no time.
or just ask .. sorry for offtopic.
Sent from my Xperia T

So does the recovery work properly? or are there some bugs?

after installing this my phone was recognize as unknown on my computer and USB storage doesn't work? I think my phone is crazy.

Nimche said:
after installing this my phone was recognize as unknown on my computer and USB storage doesn't work? I think my phone is crazy.
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Fixed in next version.for now go to settings-xperia rechoice connect mention

[Q] Phone stuck on boot screen Htc Desire C

So today i tried to install a custom rom on my htc and i think something went wrong but im not sure what
when i try to boot my htc it is stuck on a white screen that says "this build is for development purposes only Do not distribute outside of htc without htc's written permission failure to comply may lead to legal action"
WHAT TO DO ???
somebody help me plz

pati123 said:
So today i tried to install a custom rom on my htc and i think something went wrong but im not sure what
when i try to boot my htc it is stuck on a white screen that says "this build is for development purposes only Do not distribute outside of htc without htc's written permission failure to comply may lead to legal action"
WHAT TO DO ???
somebody help me plz
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You have to flash the kernel from fastboot.. Which ROM did you install?

aashay960 said:
You have to flash the kernel from fastboot.. Which ROM did you install?
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i used this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2220396
but wifi wasnt working so i tried this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352981
and now my phone is stuck here
:crying:
btw i havnt flashed the kernel do i have to

pati123 said:
i used this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2220396
but wifi wasnt working so i tried this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352981
and now my phone is stuck here
:crying:
btw i havnt flashed the kernel do i have to
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Did you do the "fastboot flash boot boot.img" step like it says in the thread? Anyways, the ROM that you are using now is based on Cyanogenmod10. We have two kernels for that. Look in the index thread (link in my signature) for the two kernels. You can choose anyone you like.
Once you download the kernel, place it in C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools of your PC.
Then switch off your phone, remove the battery, put it back in.
Then hold volume-down and power button till the phone starts.
Connect your phone to the PC. Now it should say "FASTBOOT USB" on the screen
Open command window in your PC and navigate to the folder where you have pasted the kernel file.
Then type "fastboot flash boot boot.img" without quotes (and assuming that the file is called boot.img)
Then type "fastboot erase cache" then "fastboot reboot"
Then wait for some time.. It should start.

aashay960 said:
Did you do the "fastboot flash boot boot.img" step like it says in the thread? Anyways, the ROM that you are using now is based on Cyanogenmod10. We have two kernels for that. Look in the index thread (link in my signature) for the two kernels. You can choose anyone you like.
Once you download the kernel, place it in C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools of your PC.
Then switch off your phone, remove the battery, put it back in.
Then hold volume-down and power button till the phone starts.
Connect your phone to the PC. Now it should say "FASTBOOT USB" on the screen
Open command window in your PC and navigate to the folder where you have pasted the kernel file.
Then type "fastboot flash boot boot.img" without quotes (and assuming that the file is called boot.img)
Then type "fastboot erase cache" then "fastboot reboot"
Then wait for some time.. It should start.
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i dont have this folder: C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools
so do i create one ???
btw no i didnt flash the kernel

pati123 said:
i dont have this folder: C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools
so do i create one ???
btw no i didnt flash the kernel
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NO NO.. You're supposed to have Android SDK installed. What guide did you follow?

aashay960 said:
NO NO.. You're supposed to have Android SDK installed. What guide did you follow?
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i followed loads of guides i unlocked the bootloader and then i installed cwm by munjeni using hasoon2000 all in one toolkit
would you be able to backup up your current system and send it to me so that i could restore it and hopefully my phone will work

The toolkit has an option to flash kernels. Follow the instructions there. And if you are using Darkbreed IV, use Prometheus or NOPE kernel

i just downloaded the nope kernel and i used the toolkit to flash a kernel but it says error: device not found what to do ??????

Ash, I think you need to erase the cache first.
Also Nope kernel doesn't work on sense roms.
Wipe the cache data and dalvik and try flashing the rom again with the correct kernel.
If it keeps getting stuck, try lower frequencies.

I mentioned the erase cache command in post #4. And he gave me a link for darkbreed so that's why I suggested nope or prometheus. The problem here is not wrong kernel. He hasn't flashed the kernel at all. It was clearly mentioned in Russell's thread. He hasn't even installed android sdk and judging from his last response, not even drivers.

pati123 said:
i just downloaded the nope kernel and i used the toolkit to flash a kernel but it says error: device not found what to do ??????
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OK now here's what you should do. There is a link for a guide/faq thread in my signature. In that thread, I have answered the question "how to flash a kernel".
There I have provided two links - one for a tool and one guide.
Go for the guide and not the tool. That guide will help you to set up your computer for flashing and it will also tell you how to flash kernels. That will definitely solve your problem.
For the future, do not just skip instructions. If you do not understand a particular instruction in a thread, ask before you move ahead. This problem could have been avoided if you had done so.
Now read the guide and the faq thread. And if you have any further questions, I will be happy to help you

me4488 said:
Ash, I think you need to erase the cache first.
Also Nope kernel doesn't work on sense roms.
Wipe the cache data and dalvik and try flashing the rom again with the correct kernel.
If it keeps getting stuck, try lower frequencies.
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i havent flashed the kernel at all and now its stuck like this
but im trying a different rom and i wonder will it work
btw i have wiped all 3
and what do you mean "try flashing the rom again with the correct kernel." i cant do it now as my phone wont boot at all

pati123 said:
i havent flashed the kernel at all and now its stuck like this
but im trying a different rom and i wonder will it work
btw i have wiped all 3
and what do you mean "try flashing the rom again with the correct kernel." i cant do it now as my phone wont boot at all
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Umm.. read my reply?

amm sorry 4 that i wasnt luking at yur nyways i havent skipped any steps
i already had some experience with with changing roms etc from galaxy ace but its bricked now

pati123 said:
amm sorry 4 that i wasnt luking at yur nyways i havent skipped any steps
i already had some experience with with changing roms etc from galaxy ace but its bricked now
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........................................................ (Frustration).............................................. Follow a FREAKING GUIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!! -_-
Sent from my HTC Desire C using xda app-developers app

uchihasparky said:
........................................................ (Frustration).............................................. Follow a FREAKING GUIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!! -_-
Sent from my HTC Desire C using xda app-developers app
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i did follow the giude

pati123 said:
i did follow the giude
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I'm gonna go all out on this and tell you that you are hopeless.
People explained to you nice and easy how to do it.
You did try and you did not follow the advice correctly, afterwards asking for more advice.
If you refuse to listen to people that are more experienced than you, you have no place here.
In case you want to change your mind look up some videos on how to flash a kernel and read which kernel goes for which rom.
Just in case you are completely oblivious, you flash a kernel by holding Vol- and the power button to go into fastboot.
Then you go to bootloader. Then you use ADB to flash it. Reboot. Done.
Doesnt ring bells? Go google it.

Can you please give a link to what guide you followed?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2220160
i did all the things ye told me to.
i finally i got it working now im running the nameless rom and its working fine

[Q] my xperia stuck at SONY logo screen

hey xda.
i wanted the new official 4.3 firmware on my xperia z 6603, so i wanted to try it out.. so i kinda ****ed it up.
after installing the firmware, it stuck at logo screen. so i booted up in recovery, and i see i options called " factory reset". so i thought it would reset the phone normally. but no, still stuck at logoscreen and cant boot up in recovery, my phone cant even be detected on my pc..
so i saw this topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2229250&page=2
disastor recovery, and i dont understand mutch of it.
hope u guys can help me out!!

..
no one wanna help?..

Help in order to boot
dannyb9293 said:
hey xda.
i wanted the new official 4.3 firmware on my xperia z 6603, so i wanted to try it out.. so i kinda ****ed it up.
after installing the firmware, it stuck at logo screen. so i booted up in recovery, and i see i options called " factory reset". so i thought it would reset the phone normally. but no, still stuck at logoscreen and cant boot up in recovery, my phone cant even be detected on my pc..
so i saw this topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...2229250&page=2
disastor recovery, and i dont understand mutch of it.
hope u guys can help me out!!
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dannyb9293 said:
no one wanna help?..
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Hope you'll understand these lines bro
I did the error too, try via flashtool to flash an older ftf of your choice for your phone in order to get it booting,
if it boots, refers to DooMlord's post > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
Flash his old kernel; boot, use his exploit to root, then flash his other kernel; boot,
install the dual recovery by Philz > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2452982
Then reffer to this page > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565850
Flash the flashable file via CMW but don't reboot, just power off and after that use flashtool to flash the stripped ftf.
Hope I helped
PS: Doing that I get stuck, once at Sony's logo, once during the Bootloader's loading.
But with what I wrote before you normally should be able to boot it
All the credits goes to the devs, not me!
(Hit the thanks button if I helped ^^)

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Oxydeme said:
Hope you'll understand these lines bro
I did the error too, try via flashtool to flash an older ftf of your choice for your phone in order to get it booting,
if it boots, refers to DooMlord's post > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
Flash his old kernel; boot, use his exploit to root, then flash his other kernel; boot,
install the dual recovery by Philz > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2452982
Then reffer to this page > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565850
Flash the flashable file via CMW but don't reboot, just power off and after that use flashtool to flash the stripped ftf.
Hope I helped
PS: Doing that I get stuck, once at Sony's logo, once during the Bootloader's loading.
But with what I wrote before you normally should be able to boot it
All the credits goes to the devs, not me!
(Hit the thanks button if I helped ^^)
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a older ftf? how do i download one, is there a video tut?

dannyb9293 said:
a older ftf? how do i download one, is there a video tut?
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Have you ever used Flashtool before bro? ^^'
An FTF file is a FlashToolFormat file, one of the most used file is the Android world
Just search a bit on the forum, I'm sure you will find some ^^
By older I ment some 10.3.1.A.0.244/2.67 firmwares ^^
I just can"t remember where I get 'em sorry bro :S
Example?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2458411&highlight=10+3+1+a+0+244

example?
Oxydeme said:
Have you ever used Flashtool before bro? ^^'
An FTF file is a FlashToolFormat file, one of the most used file is the Android world
Just search a bit on the forum, I'm sure you will find some ^^
By older I ment some 10.3.1.A.0.244/2.67 firmwares ^^
I just can"t remember where I get 'em sorry bro :S
Example?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2458411&highlight=10+3+1+a+0+244
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cant really use it. i cant copy it to the sd card. im running 10.3.1.A.2.67. like i said, my pc cant even detect my xperia z,

dannyb9293 said:
cant really use it. i cant copy it to the sd card. im running 10.3.1.A.2.67. like i said, my pc cant even detect my xperia z,
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Can you even put your device into flashmode?

nope
Oxydeme said:
Can you even put your device into flashmode?
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flashtool dosent detect my device.. how can i get it back to life?

dannyb9293 said:
flashtool dosent detect my device.. how can i get it back to life?
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Have you tried to flash on another computer?
I mean my first computer just didn't detected my phone once,
I decided to try to use my secondary computer and strangly it worked.
Do you even tried?

Hi, try and get it back on stock firmware...
read this thread..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275632
Good luck !!

dannyb9293 said:
flashtool dosent detect my device.. how can i get it back to life?
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Hi there sir, try re-installing the drivers found in the C:\flashtool\drivers :good:
(flash drivers)
(fastboot drivers)
(adb drivers)
Then restart your pc Sir hope your pc will detect your device now

totzkitotz said:
Hi there sir, try re-installing the drivers found in the C:\flashtool\drivers :good:
(flash drivers)
(fastboot drivers)
(adb drivers)
Then restart your pc Sir hope your pc will detect your device now
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Woops, didn't thinked to that option, hope it will help him :good:

Oxydeme said:
Woops, didn't thinked to that option, hope it will help him :good:
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just another option...hope it will...But I think he alteady did it ;D
sent from my black baby_Z

i wonder how he flash his phone, does it unlock it? or he just flash other stock kernel and use the cwm to flash custom rom...if we don't know how he do it first, then how we gonna help him? pls provide more specific detail on how you do it first and then we can help...

will try
Onmehedson said:
Hi, try and get it back on stock firmware...
read this thread..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275632
Good luck !!
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i will try follow the vid tut in the link, but my phone just keeps rebootin..

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davidtkf88 said:
i wonder how he flash his phone, does it unlock it? or he just flash other stock kernel and use the cwm to flash custom rom...if we don't know how he do it first, then how we gonna help him? pls provide more specific detail on how you do it first and then we can help...
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i am prettry new to this.. i try to follow this vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8EQmufr0lw
and using stock ftf

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totzkitotz said:
Hi there sir, try re-installing the drivers found in the C:\flashtool\drivers :good:
(flash drivers)
(fastboot drivers)
(adb drivers)
Then restart your pc Sir hope your pc will detect your device now
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c:flashtool\drivers there only was a exe file to install drivers to all sony phones, but i picked the flash drivers, that u said i should do when i try to install them i get "install error". i will try to reinstall download and install again..

dannyb9293 said:
c:flashtool\drivers there only was a exe file to install drivers to all sony phones, but i picked the flash drivers, that u said i should do when i try to install them i get "install error". i will try to reinstall download and install again..
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How come you get an "install error"...try it again sir...or make sure that your PC companion is exit in the tray..
see my SS...sorry for the poor english :laugh:

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totzkitotz said:
How come you get an "install error"...try it again sir...or make sure that your PC companion is exit in the tray..
see my SS...sorry for the poor english :laugh:
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sony companion is closed, but still it says "install failed"

Do you have tried SUS(Sony Update Service)?

Flashed Wrong ROM-Xperia V-Destroyed

Hey there! (sry for my bad english)
Yesterday i flashed a wrong costum rom on my xperia V with Costum Recovery of CWM.
So my Phone isnt working anymore.
Im able to get in flashmode.
I tried to flash the original Firmware on the phone but the flashtool says that USB-Debugging is off.
My handy has a locked Bootloader, got rooted and hast the Costum Recovery of CWM.
I tried to Flash the Costum Rom Cyanogemod Tsubasa Stable on it.
My Handy does nothing.. sometimes the LED is red and when its in flashmode it is green.
So please help me or give me tipps how i can repair my phone...
Greetings, Arrivelantos
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Locked Bootloader
Root
Costum Recovery CWM
Provider locked
Xperia V

Arrivelantos said:
Hey there! (sry for my bad english)
Yesterday i flashed a wrong costum rom on my xperia V with Costum Recovery of CWM.
So my Phone isnt working anymore.
Im able to get in flashmode.
I tried to flash the original Firmware on the phone but the flashtool says that USB-Debugging is off.
My handy has a locked Bootloader, got rooted and hast the Costum Recovery of CWM.
I tried to Flash the Costum Rom Cyanogemod Tsubasa Stable on it.
My Handy does nothing.. sometimes the LED is red and when its in flashmode it is green.
So please help me or give me tipps how i can repair my phone...
Greetings, Arrivelantos
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Locked Bootloader
Root
Costum Recovery CWM
Provider locked
Xperia V
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I guess you've hard bricked your device and it's possible that you can't recover it...... You should've read BEFORE you flashed that rom, it clearly states that it is for UNLOCKED bootloader ONLY!!!
Anyways, is it possible to get into the recovery? Or doesn't even the sony logo show up?
If you can't get into recovery, try to flash a stock kernel via flashtool, but idk though if that's possible at your phone anymore

Yep, i know it was stupid.
Im not possible to get into the recovery.
The Sony Logo doesnt show up, but when i try to turn it on, it vibrates,like it normal does.
Ive already written that when i try to flash a kernal it says debugging is off.
(See the Flashtool log)

Arrivelantos said:
Yep, i know it was stupid.
Im not possible to get into the recovery.
The Sony Logo doesnt show up, but when i try to turn it on, it vibrates,like it normal does.
Ive already written that when i try to flash a kernal it says debugging is off.
(See the Flashtool log)
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No you tried to flash the stock ftf file, I meant that you should try to flash the stock kernel. Simply extract it from the file, or search for it here on xda, I'm pretty sure it is somewhere

Which file?
And how do i flash stock kernal, please explain im really new in android.
Please give me some more advice

Try searching development forums, there are some ftf files that can be downloaded for you to try. Do not cross flash by the way, just a reminder, be sure its for your model.
Sent from my LT29i using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Arrivelantos said:
Which file?
And how do i flash stock kernal, please explain im really new in android.
Please give me some more advice
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Assuming that you are running windows.
1. Download android sdk to get fastboot and adb
2. Put your phone into the fastboot mode and install drivers. Your notification diod should be blue when connected to the PC.
3. Download stockkernel.zip from this post and extract it in the same folder as fastboot.exe is located.
4. Open command line in that folder.
5. Type: fastboot.exe flash boot kernel.sin.
6. Flash the ftf
This should fix it

Xperia Z1 Bricked

Hi guys I seriously need help. I bricked my Z1 c6903. I accidentally deleted the OS by wiping dalvik, system, etc,. Im sorry if this was already posted somewhere here. Im new to this. If someone would kindly help me or give me help in unbricking my device Id really appreciate it.
PS, Z1 was given to me already rooted. It has TWRP recovery, and I know that Im really stupid for tinkering with the advanced option. Im new to using custom recovery, rooting, etc.

jryandl said:
Hi guys I seriously need help. I bricked my Z1 c6903. I accidentally deleted the OS by wiping dalvik, system, etc,. Im sorry if this was already posted somewhere here. Im new to this. If someone would kindly help me or give me help in unbricking my device Id really appreciate it.
PS, Z1 was given to me already rooted. It has TWRP recovery, and I know that Im really stupid for tinkering with the advanced option. Im new to using custom recovery, rooting, etc.
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If you still have recovery , boot into recovery, mount usb and copy ROM from your PC.
Flash ROM and restart...
If you don't have recovery, use flashtool to flash ftf. (534) root it and then upgrade to 761 (latest firmware)
BTW, your device isn't bricked, there's missing system, that's all...
And yeah...that wasn't stupid at all...this things happens and, if you ask me- TWRP team should change that wipe options...
It's not well made...
First option should be only cache wipe and advanced should have format data and system option...
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk

funky0308 said:
If you still have recovery , boot into recovery, mount usb and copy ROM from your PC.
Flash ROM and restart...
If you don't have recovery, use flashtool to flash ftf. (534) root it and then upgrade to 761 (latest firmware)
BTW, your device isn't bricked, there's missing system, that's all...
And yeah...that wasn't stupid at all...this things happens and, if you ask me- TWRP team should change that wipe options...
It's not well made...
First option should be only cache wipe and advanced should have format data and system option...
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
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First of all, thanks for taking the time to reply.
I tried booting to recovery but it wont. Its stuck in the sony logo. I guess ill go with option 2(flashing ftf)
is it ok if I flash the ftf then NOT root it?
I found a guide how to flash an ftf file in this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428319
is this guide applicable for the z1 too?
Thank you

jryandl said:
First of all, thanks for taking the time to reply.
I tried booting to recovery but it wont. Its stuck in the sony logo. I guess ill go with option 2(flashing ftf)
is it ok if I flash the ftf then NOT root it?
I found a guide how to flash an ftf file in this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428319
is this guide applicable for the z1 too?
Thank you
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You are welcome mate
Yeap...
One thing is very important - use latest flashtool..and everything will be OK.
You'll be surprised how easy that is...
Flash firmware 534 (JB)
Turn device off, open flashtool and prepare 534 firmware, start flashing and connect device (holding vol down) connect device when flashtool ask for it, don't do that right away...
root it with binary method (just Google" binary root method xda") first link is what you need.
Install NUT recovery.
Restart to recovery, flash NUT 757, TURN DEVICE OFF!!!
And flash stripped ftf (that's kernel)
It's very important to turn device off, don't restart. (to flash stripped ftf)
I always practice to hit flashtool "start" button and wait for flashtool to ask for device, that's is the best way to be 100% sure your device won't leave flashmod
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funky0308 said:
You are welcome mate
Yeap...
One thing is very important - use latest flashtool..and everything will be OK.
You'll be surprised how easy that is...
Flash firmware 534 (JB)
Turn device off, open flashtool and prepare 534 firmware, start flashing and connect device (holding vol down) connect device when flashtool ask for it, don't do that right away...
root it with binary method (just Google" binary root method xda") first link is what you need.
Install NUT recovery.
Restart to recovery, flash NUT 757, TURN DEVICE OFF!!!
And flash stripped ftf (that's kernel)
It's very important to turn device off, don't restart. (to flash stripped ftf)
I always practice to hit flashtool "start" button and wait for flashtool to ask for device, that's is the best way to be 100% sure your device won't leave flashmod
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well the firmware that ill be using is 257 because its branded on a carrier here on my country(PH).
do I really need to root after flashing? I was hoping that root isnt required.
is it ok if I just flash the 257 and update it via OTA/pc companion?
thank you

jryandl said:
well the firmware that ill be using is 257 because its branded on a carrier here on my country(PH).
do I really need to root after flashing? I was hoping that root isnt required.
is it ok if I just flash the 257 and update it via OTA/pc companion?
thank you
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If you don't want to root device...just pick firmware you wanna use and flash using flashtool...
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funky0308 said:
If you don't want to root device...just pick firmware you wanna use and flash using flashtool...
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cool. thanks mate
so its ok to install the firmware then just update it to Kitkat using OTA/pc companion?
also, is it ok to flash the firmware without rooting it?
thank you for the help. I really appreciate it!

jryandl said:
cool. thanks mate
so its ok to install the firmware then just update it to Kitkat using OTA/pc companion?
also, is it ok to flash the firmware without rooting it?
thank you for the help. I really appreciate it!
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Well yeah...I just said that..
If you don't want to root then don't root it, just flash firmware.
I would flash latest firmware but if you are sure you'll get 757 or 761 OTA update then you can flash older firmware...
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funky0308 said:
Well yeah...I just said that..
If you don't want to root then don't root it, just flash firmware.
I would flash latest firmware but if you are sure you'll get 757 or 761 OTA update then you can flash older firmware...
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lol. just making sure.
thank you so much! ill do that now.

funky0308 said:
Well yeah...I just said that..
If you don't want to root then don't root it, just flash firmware.
I would flash latest firmware but if you are sure you'll get 757 or 761 OTA update then you can flash older firmware...
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come to think of it. it sounds easy. just download the ftf then flash using flashtool.
btw. will it cause any problems if the phone has a custom recovery(twrp)?
thank you

If you do not want root just use pccompanion and choose repair my phone when the options comes up.
1 step fix!

gregbradley said:
If you do not want root just use pccompanion and choose repair my phone when the options comes up.
1 step fix!
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Thanks for the reply
can pc companion read the phone even though the OS has been erased?

jryandl said:
come to think of it. it sounds easy. just download the ftf then flash using flashtool.
btw. will it cause any problems if the phone has a custom recovery(twrp)?
thank you
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Man, I asked you do you still have recovery and you said no?!?
Use recovery to flash stock based ROMs like NUT or iHackers, flashtool or pc companion to flash stock unrooted firmware.
It won'tbe a problem if you have twrp (recovery), it'll wipe everything...
We are talking for a two hours and you are asking same question over and over again...
I wanna help but come on....
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It doesn't have to
Turn the phone off, do not attach it to the PC
Run pccompanion, choose software update
When prompted choose the blue option to repair the phone, go through the instructions and attach phone in flashmode when prompted

funky0308 said:
Man, I asked you do you still have recovery and you said no?!?
Use recovery to flash stock based ROMs like NUT or iHackers, flashtool or pc companion to flash stock unrooted firmware.
It won'tbe a problem if you have twrp (recovery), it'll wipe everything...
We are talking for a two hours and you are asking same question over and over again...
I wanna help but come on....
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sorry. i told ya i was new to this so even the concepts im still kinda learning. anyway thanks.
what I meant there was the phone has/had a recovery before it got bricked. after it got bricked i couldnt boot into twrp...sooo... yeah im not sure if the phone still has recovery.

jryandl said:
sorry. i told ya i was new to this so even the concepts im still kinda learning. anyway thanks.
what I meant there was the phone has/had a recovery before it got bricked. after it got bricked i couldnt boot into twrp...sooo... yeah im not sure if the phone still has recovery.
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Yeah ...Ok
Just did what Greg said, it's easier...
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gregbradley said:
It doesn't have to
Turn the phone off, do not attach it to the PC
Run pccompanion, choose software update
When prompted choose the blue option to repair the phone, go through the instructions and attach phone in flashmode when prompted
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wow thats an easier method.lol will try that also before trying flashtool. thank you

thank you guys its fixed and alive now!