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Hey,
in latest firmware there is a update to S1Boot (to Version R10A21). I think most users who DONT USE PCC/SEUS will not have the update because Flashtool does not decrypt it correctly.
I packed it up into German Firmware, so if you are interested you can flash this Firmware and then just reflash ANY OTHER Firmware if you dont want to stay on German one. After S1Boot got updated it will stay updated no matter what Firmware you flash afterwards, becasue normally it is not included.
File can be downloaded here from my Firmware collection, directlink to Xperia T folder:
http://ul.to/f/2fvm79
Regards
Thanks for that. Do you know what's changed?
I just checked my version and it s R10A118
Sent from my Xperia T using XDA Premium
This is a small appreciation for all the effort you put in XPERIA devices.
Thank you Andreas,
Confirmation Number: 30X20729LD1118121
PS: I have some FTFs if you want me to upload them.
Check it out: http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-t-228936/
made by me
and here:
http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-tl-231457/
http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-tx-231469/
made by me
and this:
http://forum.android.com.pl/f562/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-s-231330/
http://forum.android.com.pl/f562/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-sl-226461/
made by me
http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
made by me
Hi Binary, Can I confirm that I can backup my current stock rom (7.0.A.3.195) using CWM recovery (advanced kernel v4), then flash this for S1 update, then (correct me if I am wrong please!) re-flash kernel and then restore rom via CWM: resulting in being back to my current rom but with S1 Boot update.
Also just check that I should use "Generic DE (S1Boot-Update).ftf" - is this the one you refer to in the OP.?
Thanks for your patience
I updated via PCCompanion and my boot is
R10A118
WHich "latest" version did you get the new boot from? And what is new in it?
Mine is R10A121 and it was flashed with Flashtool.
ludwikjonkisz said:
Check it out: http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-t-228936/
made by me
and here:
http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-tl-231457/
http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-tx-231469/
made by me
and this:
http://forum.android.com.pl/f562/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-s-231330/
http://forum.android.com.pl/f562/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-sl-226461/
made by me
http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
made by me
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You included S1Boot Update too ?
[email protected] said:
Hi Binary, Can I confirm that I can backup my current stock rom (7.0.A.3.195) using CWM recovery (advanced kernel v4), then flash this for S1 update, then (correct me if I am wrong please!) re-flash kernel and then restore rom via CWM: resulting in being back to my current rom but with S1 Boot update.
Also just check that I should use "Generic DE (S1Boot-Update).ftf" - is this the one you refer to in the OP.?
Thanks for your patience
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Yep should work
gregbradley said:
I updated via PCCompanion and my boot is
R10A118
WHich "latest" version did you get the new boot from? And what is new in it?
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It is included inside the SEUS files for the 195 Version, but "problem" is that we need to update Flashtool so that it decrypts the File correctly. For now we only added the "alternate" decryption for Loader, now S1Boot seems to be updated too Which is quite good, maybe they add features in future like button for recovery
smardu said:
Mine is R10A121 and it was flashed with Flashtool.
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Cool :good:
Regards
Seansmit17 said:
Thanks for that. Do you know what's changed?
I just checked my version and it s R10A118
Sent from my Xperia T using XDA Premium
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Really no idea
Halim2k said:
This is a small appreciation for all the effort you put in XPERIA devices.
Thank you Andreas,
Confirmation Number: 30X20729LD1118121
PS: I have some FTFs if you want me to upload them.
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Many many many many thanks Sure i would upload yours too if you like, but somehow i have to get them
Regards
Bin4ry said:
It is included inside the SEUS files for the 195 Version, but "problem" is that we need to update Flashtool so that it decrypts the File correctly.
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Stage, I flagged 195 via official method not flash tool, so why did I not have the update?
now S1Boot seems to be updated too Which is quite good, maybe they add features in future like button for recovery
Regards
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That's fantastic, really miss the option to reboot or reboot into recovery
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gregbradley said:
Stage, I flagged 195 via official method not flash tool, so why did I not have the update?
That's fantastic, really miss the option to reboot or reboot into recovery
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium
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If you got it from PCC i dont know why you did not get it. Hope you did not understood me wrong. It is NOT implemented yet. I just hope that they WILL update is later on, with this possibility to update the S1Boot it would be possible from technical way
Regards
Bin4ry said:
If you got it from PCC i dont know why you did not get it. Hope you did not understood me wrong. It is NOT implemented yet. I just hope that they WILL update is later on, with this possibility to update the S1Boot it would be possible from technical way
Regards
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Yes, I understand that, Can you check this firmware. Its the .ftf I made from my PCCompanion update. I dont know where to look to check the boot.
But i do get an update when i connect to pccompanion, allthough it gives me the same FW number, i thought that was strange but maybe its the new boot.
gregbradley said:
Yes, I understand that, Can you check this firmware. Its the .ftf I made from my PCCompanion update. I dont know where to look to check the boot.
But i do get an update when i connect to pccompanion, allthough it gives me the same FW number, i thought that was strange but maybe its the new boot.
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Do your PCC Files are 3 or 4 Files? If your firmware includes the S1Boot update then it should be 4 Files!!
IT CAN BE that the branding firmwares does NOT include the S1Boot update, maybe that is the reason
Regards
Bin4ry said:
Do your PCC Files are 3 or 4 Files? If your firmware includes the S1Boot update then it should be 4 Files!!
IT CAN BE that the branding firmwares does NOT include the S1Boot update, maybe that is the reason
Regards
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ok, I only used 3 largest files. The rest were all really small files. I will download again and make a new branded one...that way we will know if branded versions have the new boot.
I will get too it after I have eaten.
EDIT
Weird,
PCCompanion says my current version is 7.0.A.1.303, whilst my phone says I am on 7.0.A.3.195....lets see what happens
EDIT
Looks like i am getting 4 files, 3 downloaded already and still the big one to go....
gregbradley said:
ok, I only used 3 largest files. The rest were all really small files. I will download again and make a new branded one...that way we will know if branded versions have the new boot.
I will get too it after I have eaten.
EDIT
Weird,
PCCompanion says my current version is 7.0.A.1.303, whilst my phone says I am on 7.0.A.3.195....lets see what happens
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Hehe.
The S1Boot is a FILE_XXXXXXX file with approx 330kb. But as i said Flashtool cannot decrypt now, it needs manual decryption.
Regards
Bin4ry said:
Hehe.
The S1Boot is a FILE_XXXXXXX file with approx 330kb. But as i said Flashtool cannot decrypt now, it needs manual decryption.
Regards
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Check my second edit above, i do get that file now.
But guess what, (Like a noob) i forgot i cant use pccompanion anymore because of unlocked bootloader..D'oh
Anyway, any chance of instructions on how to manually decrypt it (Probably nothing simple) or if I send you the files can you incoorporate them into my .ftf so I can flash it?
I canthen also add a branded vodafobe version with the new boot to the ftf list.
Cheers
I need help to find out whish version S1Boot my lt30p has.
I tried to find the postet version numbers in the phone settings, I searched google, I installed SEUS .........
Nothing, I have no idea where you have the version numbers from.
harowa said:
I need help to find out whish version S1Boot my lt30p has.
I tried to find the postet version numbers in the phone settings, I searched google, I installed SEUS .........
Nothing, I have no idea where you have the version numbers from.
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goto your dial pad and dial
*#*#7378423#*#*
then goto
service info>software info>
S1 Boot version is the third line down
OK, tutorial for those who want to update to the latest S1 boot.
You can check your s1 boot version by doing this
goto your dial pad and dial
*#*#7378423#*#*
then goto
service info>software info>
S1 Boot version is the third line down
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Difficulty
Easy
Time taken
I did it in less than 10 minutes
1. Download one of the .ftf's from the OP that have the s1 boot update in title.
2. make a backup of your current rom
3. Download, install and set up flashtool. (Link in the all in one thread)
4. Drag and drop the .ftf into the open window of flashtool.
5. Tick all the boxes that say exclude except the one that says exclude uncategorized Check the attached image
6. Flash the .ftf following flashtool instructions
7. Reboot phone and check your s1 boot version, it should now be updated
8. Reboot into recovery and restore your backup.
9. You are now on the latest s1 boot with the same rom you had before.
EDIT
Alternative Method.
Flash this LT30_7.0.A.3.195_Generic DE (S1Boot-ONLY).ftf - 725.46 KB
(N.B. It is reported to relock your bootloader, just unlock it again if thats the case, info taken from this post)
I just removed all the unnecassary files from one of the .ftf's provided by Bin4ry
gregbradley said:
goto your dial pad and dial
#*#*7378423#*#*
then goto
service info>software info>
S1 Boot version is the third line down
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*#*#7378423#*#*
is what you mean.
Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone could bare with me and help me out with my little issue.
THE ISSUE:
I bought a locked (Vodafone) I9305 for my girlfriend, in hopes that I could then SIM-unlock it as easily as I did with my Galaxy S2;
I understand I need to root my phone before I do that, so...
THE QUESTION:
How do I backup my phone before rooting it, so that I can return it to the exact state it came out of the box?
Also, what's the safest method for rooting it?
And before you guys tell me, I did use the search function, but it only came up with some generic tutorials that don't really go into what I want to do.
Any help would be really appreciated!
PNGC said:
Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone could bare with me and help me out with my little issue.
THE ISSUE:
I bought a locked (Vodafone) I9305 for my girlfriend, in hopes that I could then SIM-unlock it as easily as I did with my Galaxy S2;
I understand I need to root my phone before I do that, so...
THE QUESTION:
How do I backup my phone before rooting it, so that I can return it to the exact state it came out of the box?
Also, what's the safest method for rooting it?
And before you guys tell me, I did use the search function, but it only came up with some generic tutorials that don't really go into what I want to do.
Any help would be really appreciated!
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To go back to stock use odin, and to search your firmware go to sammobile.com
As for rooting (im not sure), i think if u flash supersu.zip from supersu thread on stock recovery u will get root
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Try CF-Auto root for rooting (using odin) from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1959605,
easier and simplest way to root.
After rooting, just do a factory reset and your phone status will stay Normal/Official instead of Modified.
Please note that this is just root and no custom recovery is included
to get back to stock, use Odin too as the C4SCA mentioned above
there are multiple guides on rooting, backing up, and unlocking.
msri3here said:
Try CF-Auto root for rooting (using odin) from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1959605,
easier and simplest way to root.
After rooting, just do a factory reset and your phone status will stay Normal/Official instead of Modified.
Please note that this is just root and no custom recovery is included
to get back to stock, use Odin too as the C4SCA mentioned above
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Wait, what? Since when does doing a factory reset on an Android phone takes it back to the original firmware? I've had an HTC One X, and a custom firmware on it, and everytime I do a factory reset, it just deletes the files, it doesn't change the software at all. Am I missing something here? Is it different with the Galaxy S3 I9305?
Ok so, sorry for double posting, but I think I'm getting somewhere.
Since I only need root to unlock the phone, once I do root it (I figure I can use this guide?), I should FIRST unlock it and THEN reset the flash counter? And then, in case I need to return the phone back, I'll reset it to factory state (unrooted and locked)...how?
Just need help with this last question please!
PNGC said:
Wait, what? Since when does doing a factory reset on an Android phone takes it back to the original firmware? I've had an HTC One X, and a custom firmware on it, and everytime I do a factory reset, it just deletes the files, it doesn't change the software at all. Am I missing something here? Is it different with the Galaxy S3 I9305?
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Dude, I never said it will change the firmware, it will change the system status under settings --> About phone --> Status to Normal from Modified
This enables to get OTA updates even if the phone is rooted
To answer your last question, you just need to flash the stock firmware ( which is currently on your phone) again using odin
PNGC said:
Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone could bare with me and help me out with my little issue.
THE ISSUE:
I bought a locked (Vodafone) I9305 for my girlfriend, in hopes that I could then SIM-unlock it as easily as I did with my Galaxy S2;
I understand I need to root my phone before I do that, so...
THE QUESTION:
How do I backup my phone before rooting it, so that I can return it to the exact state it came out of the box?
Also, what's the safest method for rooting it?
And before you guys tell me, I did use the search function, but it only came up with some generic tutorials that don't really go into what I want to do.
Any help would be really appreciated!
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You're wrong as you don't have to root your phone to unlock it! Not i9305! Downgrade JB to 4.1.1 and follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34661189
djembey said:
You're wrong as you don't have to root your phone to unlock it! Not i9305! Downgrade JB to 4.1.1 and follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34661189
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Oh, I saw in your other post you said to flash 4.1.1 with Odin. Could you tell me where could I find the correct ROM for my phone model? I'm on Vodafone Portugal and baseband version (if it matters) is I9305XXBLL5.
PNGC said:
Could you tell me how to downgrade to 4.1.1? I'm on 4.1.2 at the moment, Vodafone Portugal.
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Download odin, install drivers (install kies for example), go to sammobile.com, search the firmware for your device (unzip the download file until u get a tar.md5 file), go to recovery mode, wipe data/factory reset, put the phone in download mode, plug to pc, terminate all tasks linked to kies (in task manager), open odin, click pda, select the tar.md5 file, hit start, wait
Dont touch any settings in odin or u may brick your phone
Ja agora clica em thanks por favor
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C4SCA said:
Download odin, install drivers (install kies for example), go to sammobile.com, search the firmware for your device (unzip the download file until u get a tar.md5 file), go to recovery mode, wipe data/factory reset, put the phone in download mode, plug to pc, terminate all tasks linked to kies (in task manager), open odin, click pda, select the tar.md5 file, hit start, wait
Dont touch any settings in odin or u may brick your phone
Ja agora clica em thanks por favor
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
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Already thanked, but could you help me out finding the firmware, though? I have no idea how to get the Portugal's Vodafone 4.1.1.
PNGC said:
Already thanked, but could you help me out finding the firmware, though? I have no idea how to get the Portugal's Vodafone 4.1.1.
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Here you go buddy: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9305&pcode=TCL#firmware
Tou tao feliz, vou receber o meu s3 lte amanha (supostamente)!!!!!!!! Haha
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
msri3here said:
Try CF-Auto root for rooting (using odin) from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1959605,
easier and simplest way to root.
After rooting, just do a factory reset and your phone status will stay Normal/Official instead of Modified.
Please note that this is just root and no custom recovery is included
to get back to stock, use Odin too as the C4SCA mentioned above
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Cwn I just ask.....mine is rooted and status says modified , I didnt do factory reset after. Do u have to do this?
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natthewife said:
Cwn I just ask.....mine is rooted and status says modified , I didnt do factory reset after. Do u have to do this?
Sent from my GT-P3110 using xda app-developers app
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Yeah, F.Reset required
:victory:
I unlocked bootloader of my device this morning. Backed up TA as mentioned in forums, Flashed Doomlord's kernel v9 but device won't boot. Says Process System is Not Responding.. I relocked bootloader restored TA, Restored Using SUS, Flashtool but no luck.
Then I flashed old firmware and booted the device but still one problem. IMEI, Baseband all gone..
Help me plz
SPECIAL THANKS TO Kiko_1272 THANKS A MILLION FOR YOUR SUPPORT..:highfive::laugh:
ALSO THANKS TO - gm007 & kgs1992:victory:
Try sus again.
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
gm007 said:
Try sus again.
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
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Which firmware shud i flash in order to run SUS? I flashed c6603 .253 sweden unbranded now SUS say no software available for your device?!
shysparrow said:
Which firmware shud i flash in order to run SUS? I flashed c6603 .253 sweden unbranded now SUS say no software available for your device?!
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Ignore this message and repair it anyway.
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
gm007 said:
Ignore this message and repair it anyway.
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
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I have very similar problem as you can see in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2350470
My SUS used to say you have the latest firmware and all you can do is click ok?
Which SUS do you recommend?
Kiko_1272 said:
I have very similar problem as you can see in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2350470
My SUS used to say you have the latest firmware and all you can do is click ok?
Which SUS do you recommend?
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What do you mean "Which SUS" ? THE SUS? http://software.sonymobile.com/update_service_setup
Find any 434 firmware(but not UK unbranded ) and flash it with flashtool than boot your phone,after that use sus(sony update service) sure it will find a new software.
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QualQuek said:
What do you mean "Which SUS" ? THE SUS? http://software.sonymobile.com/update_service_setup
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I thought the SUS Version may make a difference like how Flashtool has many versions but Thank you very much.
gm007 said:
Find any 434 firmware(but not UK unbranded ) and flash it with flashtool than boot your phone,after that use sus(sony update service) sure it will find a new software.
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
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I flashed .307 Belgium as it was one I already had. Everything was working well however I had no Baseband and therefore no Signal and the phone wouldn't recognise my SIM card.
I then used SUS to update it and I am back to the same boot-loop as before.
Any ideas? Maybe I need to fix Baseband before updating but have no clue how to do that?
Kiko_1272 said:
I flashed .307 Belgium as it was one I already had. Everything was working well however I had no Baseband and therefore no Signal and the phone wouldn't recognise my SIM card.
I then used SUS to update it and I am back to the same boot-loop as before.
Any ideas? Maybe I need to fix Baseband before updating but have no clue how to do that?
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I'm desperate to fix Baseband but donno how.. even google is not helping lol.. I restored TA ALL OK but still same prob. can't even see my IMEI # using dial pad or Service menu.. Menu Hangs when tapped on customization..
I donno where what went wrong duh!
shysparrow said:
I'm desperate to fix Baseband but donno how.. even google is not helping lol.. I restored TA ALL OK but still same prob. can't even see my IMEI # using dial pad or Service menu.. Menu Hangs when tapped on customization..
I donno where what went wrong duh!
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Hey bro I finally figured it out!! So after thinking about and wondering why baseband isn't working I realised it is because of missing IMEI.
Then I thought where would IMEI be stored; IN THE TA PARTITION!!
So what I did was:
1. Flash Belgium .307 with Flashtool.
2. Setup phone normally so that it is usable. Turn on USB Debugging and Unknown Sources.
3. Then get DoomLords Root Toolkit; Plug in phone normally while it is on and run the kit so that it Roots the phone.
4. After that restarts make sure you have Super SU and it is working.
5. Connect to Flashtool while the phone is on and it will automatically run through the phone and tell you all the details of the phone and Busybox and Root Access Allowed and stuff.
6. Once all is well and you know phone is Rooted and stuff; close Flashtool and open Backup TA.
7. Then simply Restore your TA partition.
8. Reboot and check your Baseband Version and IMEI number are present and correct.
9. All should be working now; Really hope it works out for you too!
I will be trying to update and see what that leads to.
If you need links to any of the above stuff let me know. Will be glad to help you out.
Great ..!! u managed to get the baseband and IMEI back?
shysparrow said:
Great ..!! u managed to get the baseband and IMEI back?
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I got everything back my friend. I also just updated to 4.2.2 with SUS and it works too!!
Are you going to try my steps?
Kiko_1272 said:
I got everything back my friend. I also just updated to 4.2.2 with SUS and it works too!!
Are you going to try my steps?
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Cool ... Gr8 :good:
Still downloading BE .307
By the way which ver of backupTA u hv used?
shysparrow said:
Cool ... Gr8 :good:
Still downloading BE .307
By the way which ver of backupTA u hv used?
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I have some old old version I guess but it is the only one that has never given me problems in backing up and restoring so long as my phone is rooted and busybox is installed. It has no version number or anything, its a really simple batch file.
I can pack it in a zip and sent it to you somehow if you need?
Kiko_1272 said:
I have some old old version I guess but it is the only one that has never given me problems in backing up and restoring so long as my phone is rooted and busybox is installed. It has no version number or anything, its a really simple batch file.
I can pack it in a zip and sent it to you somehow if you need?
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That would be kind of u, if u can upload it for me and post me the link. thanks a lot :highfive:
shysparrow said:
That would be kind of u, if u can upload it for me and post me the link. thanks a lot :highfive:
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Here you go:
https://www.box.com/s/3ka1rt9j99lp4s6ckhn9
Kiko_1272 said:
Here you go:
https://www.box.com/s/3ka1rt9j99lp4s6ckhn9
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Thank u so much. Now lemme c if i can get my investment back :fingers-crossed:
shysparrow said:
Thank u so much. Now lemme c if i can get my investment back :fingers-crossed:
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Haha, really hope it works out for you! :fingers-crossed:
Don't restore using some else's TA partition, it has to be the original one for you phone. Another user tried this and it totally bricked the phone.
I heard and see new version of Android For Sony V
now i have 4.1.2 build 9.1.A.1.140
i install Sony pc companion and try to update but i get your phone i up t date message !!
whats the problem ??
my phone is rooted
What's your customization number?
In your device, open the dialer and enter *#*#7378423#*#*, Service info, Software info
istux said:
What's your customization number?
In your device, open the dialer and enter *#*#7378423#*#*, Service info, Software info
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thanks for reply
Custumization Version : 1268-8838-R4l
i never update or Flash my phone from a day i buy it .
Arioman said:
thanks for reply
Custumization Version : 1268-8838-R4l
i never update or Flash my phone from a day i buy it .
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Well, according to Xperia Update Checker by Macmol, your device is Movistar Colombia and here is the problem, because it's still with 9.1.A.1.140 firmware.
Check by yourself with this tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608983
istux said:
Well, according to Xperia Update Checker by Macmol, your device is Movistar Colombia and here is the problem, because it's still with 9.1.A.1.140 firmware.
Check by yourself with this tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608983
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thanks . well i`m not Colombian , can i Flash 4.3 build 295 by Flash Tool ??
Arioman said:
thanks . well i`m not Colombian , can i Flash 4.3 build 295 by Flash Tool ??
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Sure you can
9.2.A.1.210 is better because it's the last.
If you flash with Flashtool you can't root, because there's not a direct method yet.
The only way to keep root, is flashing a pre-rooted 9.2.A.1.210 via recovery.
FTF files for Flashtool are in General section, instead ZIP files for recovery are in Development section.
Good luck
istux said:
Sure you can
9.2.A.1.210 is better because it's the last.
If you flash with Flashtool you can't root, because there's not a direct method yet.
The only way to keep root, is flashing a pre-rooted 9.2.A.1.210 via recovery.
FTF files for Flashtool are in General section, instead ZIP files for recovery are in Development section.
Good luck
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thanks so much my Friend.
i really need to have a root , i use a Kingo android root to root a 4.1.2 and it works well . i dont have recovery kernel .
can you guide me how can i Flash new Frimware without losing root ?
Arioman said:
thanks so much my Friend.
i really need to have a root , i use a Kingo android root to root a 4.1.2 and it works well . i dont have recovery kernel .
can you guide me how can i Flash new Frimware without losing root ?
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1) Install recovery
Download here: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23269279319202175
Take your phone, go to settings, developer options, turn on and select USB debugging.
Connect the phone to PC now.
Unpack CWM4XperiaT_v8i_JB.zip
Run install.bat/install.sh
Follow the instructions, remember that your device is V, keep an eye on the display of the phone and give root permission when asked.
After the end of the process, enter into recovery like this: turn off the phone and turn on.
Immediately, try one of this combination:
Press repeatedly (not holding) power button until the phone vibrates
OR
Tap repeatedly the screen
2) Once you're in recovery, make a BACKUP.
So if something will go wrong or simply if you want to go back to 4.1.2 because you don't like 4.3, you will be able to return to the present situation just resuming this backup.
3) Install .210
Remember that you will lose all your data and apps. Instead what is inside internal memory and SD card is SAFE (backup included)
Download and install Flashtool
Download THIS and move it into the directory C:/Flashtool/firmwares
Download .210 zip file HERE and copy it into the internal memory of your phone.
Turn off and go into recovery.
Make a wipe data/factory reset.
Then install zip from sd card, choose zip from sd card, select .210 zip file.
When it's done, select POWER OFF (be careful, DO NOT select reboot).
Open Flashtool, click on the lightning symbol ("flash device"), select "Flashmode" and click on "OK"
Now select LT25_9.2.A.1.210_1268-6904_FIX4.3 and click on "Flash"
Wait for a window to pop up
Now take your phone, push the volume-down button, keep pushing and connect to your PC
Once the flashing process has started, release the volume rocker as soon as possible
NEVER disconnect the USB cable until it's finished!!!
Turn on and enjoy! :good:
Remember to hit THANKS to steveboss HERE for creating .210 already rooted
istux said:
1) Install recovery
Remember to hit THANKS to steveboss HERE for creating .210 already rooted
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thanks so much for give all insturction about install and root it
one question i download LT25_9.2.A.1.210_Nordic.rar before from some other website , is LT25i.210_nor_deodex_root_philz_v1.zip most downloaded ? or i can use the official .210 ??
second whats exactly LT25_9.2.A.1.210_1268-6904_FIX4.3 doing ?
and last question , Do you think can i backup some apps like whatsup , wechat , line without problems or recomend to install of apps fresh after Flash ?
thanks so much
Arioman said:
thanks so much for give all insturction about install and root it
one question i download LT25_9.2.A.1.210_Nordic.rar before from some other website , is LT25i.210_nor_deodex_root_philz_v1.zip most downloaded ? or i can use the official .210 ??
second whats exactly LT25_9.2.A.1.210_1268-6904_FIX4.3 doing ?
and last question , Do you think can i backup some apps like whatsup , wechat , line without problems or recomend to install of apps fresh after Flash ?
thanks so much
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1) If you want to keep root you must download LT25i.210_nor_deodex_root_philz_v1.zip that I linked above, since it's already rooted.
2) When you flash zip via recovery you don't touch the old kernel. You flash only the new system. After that, you need to flash the new kernel, so you need Flashtool with LT25_9.2.A.1.210_1268-6904_FIX4.3
3) When you switch from an Android version to another, a full wipe is always recommended. A partial wiping could give strange behaviours.
Therefore it's better a fresh installation of the app and then (when possible) a resume of the backup offered by the app: for example I'm quite sure that Whatsapp has a backup option within its settings. Use THAT option if possible with any app. Right?
istux said:
1) If you want to keep root you must download LT25i.210_nor_deodex_root_philz_v1.zip that I linked above, since it's already rooted.
2) When you flash zip via recovery you don't touch the old kernel. You flash only the new system. After that, you need to flash the new kernel, so you need Flashtool with LT25_9.2.A.1.210_1268-6904_FIX4.3
3) When you switch from an Android version to another, a full wipe is always recommended. A partial wiping could give strange behaviours.
Therefore it's better a fresh installation of the app and then (when possible) a resume of the backup offered by the app: for example I'm quite sure that Whatsapp has a backup option within its settings. Use THAT option if possible with any app. Right?
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thanks again
about Full wipe , you mentioned only Data wipe and reset factory in Recovery . there are some another Wipe like system , delivik and ...
what about them ?
do i need to check or uncheck some options when i want to flash LT25_9.2.A.1.210_1268-6904_FIX4.3 with Flash Tool ??
Arioman said:
thanks again
about Full wipe , you mentioned only Data wipe and reset factory in Recovery . there are some another Wipe like system , delivik and ...
what about them ?
do i need to check or uncheck some options when i want to flash LT25_9.2.A.1.210_1268-6904_FIX4.3 with Flash Tool ??
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Wipe cache is already included into factory reset.
Wipe dalvik cache is not mandatory in this case... do it if you want
Anyway all wipes will be repeated by Flashtool, so don't worry about that.
In Flashtool you have to change NOTHING, since yours is a brand new installation. Just flash.
works with lock bootloader ?
istux said:
Wipe cache is already included into factory reset.
Wipe dalvik cache is not mandatory in this case... do it if you want
Anyway all wipes will be repeated by Flashtool, so don't worry about that.
In Flashtool you have to change NOTHING, since yours is a brand new installation. Just flash.
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so sorry for Ask another question . but i think it`s too important
My phone bootloader is Not unlocked !! is your way work with lock bootloader ??
i don`t know much about Bravia Engine but i think it`s better not loose it /
Arioman said:
so sorry for Ask another question . but i think it`s too important
My phone bootloader is Not unlocked !! is your way work with lock bootloader ??
i don`t know much about Bravia Engine but i think it`s better not loose it /
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LOL... I'm not so noob.
Yes my method is for locked bootloader.
Unlocked bootloaders have to flash another kind of kernel.
The kernel you're installing is the original one.
And no, you can't unlock an Xperia V through Flashtool. It's impossible at the moment.
The only way to unlock is getting a code through Sony site!!!
This rule is valid for all 2012 devices onwards.
You're too anxious
istux said:
LOL... I'm not so noob.
Yes my method is for locked bootloader.
Unlocked bootloaders have to flash another kind of kernel.
The kernel you're installing is the original one.
And no, you can't unlock an Xperia V through Flashtool. It's impossible at the moment.
The only way to unlock is getting a code through Sony site!!!
This rule is valid for all 2012 devices onwards.
You're too anxious
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thank you so much for this quick reply :fingers-crossed:
sorry for my bad english , well i don`t want to unlock bootloader at this time and i don't thought that FlashTool can Do this ...
i`m familiar to unlocking bootloader way and do this with my Arcs before
on some Forums i read that For rooting 4.3 Roms your phone must be unlocked bootloader , so i anxious about it`s possible that you forget about saying this cause i forget to say it in my posts ad only mentioned about my phone is rooted
anyway thanks so much , you explain everything for me like a real master and i`m going to update my firmware now
i get error : device not found , on run install.bat , but the root message come on phone and my phone reset ! why this happend ? i need driver ?
Arioman said:
thank you so much for this quick reply :fingers-crossed:
sorry for my bad english , well i don`t want to unlock bootloader at this time and i don't thought that FlashTool can Do this ...
i`m familiar to unlocking bootloader way and do this with my Arcs before
on some Forums i read that For rooting 4.3 Roms your phone must be unlocked bootloader , so i anxious about it`s possible that you forget about saying this cause i forget to say it in my posts ad only mentioned about my phone is rooted
anyway thanks so much , you explain everything for me like a real master and i`m going to update my firmware now
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Unlocking is mandatory for new Xperia that can't be rooted directly, because they are too new and they've been released with 4.3 or 4.4
We don't have this problem because we have 4.1.2 that is easy rootable, so we can install recovery and do everything we want
istux said:
Unlocking is mandatory for new Xperia that can't be rooted directly, because they are too new and they've been released with 4.3 or 4.4
We don't have this problem because we have 4.1.2 that is easy rootable, so we can install recovery and do everything we want
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i get error : device not found , on run install.bat , but the root message come on phone and my phone reset ! why this happend ? i need driver ?
i check device manager and no yellow unknown driver find , i also install Flash Tool Driver and enable usb Debugging
Use Windows 7 64Bit
also a safe mode text apear on Down left of my phone
here Screenshot
are you sure the device boatloader ot be unlocked ??
Arioman said:
are you sure the device boatloader ot be unlocked ??
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This is for locked. Stop asking. Don't worry.
I did this million times with locked bootloader.
During the process does your phone ask for root permission? Do you tap on yes?
istux said:
This is for locked. Stop asking. Don't worry.
I did this million times with locked bootloader.
During the process does your phone ask for root permission? Do you tap on yes?
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in first time yes , the root permission Comes and i tap on Grant
then the phone reset and the error device not found apear in install.bat cmd
i though maybe the driver not installed so i download and install Driver again , even i try http://adbdriver.com/upload/AdbDriverInstaller.exe and this tool show that my Driver is ok !!
hi everyone
i try to root my xperia v by instruction in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2654451
my rom was 9.2.A.1.210
after all done the kernel that i flash to phone was 9.2.A.1.199 according to instruction
now phone show update to 9.2.A.1.210 notification and when i instal that it show error cant update.
thanks
It's because your kernel is for 9.2.A.1.199 while your file system is 9.2.A.1.210, you can verify it in service info (*#*#7378423#*#*). Flash 9.2.A.1.199, root using that method, install android toolkit (scary alien, read carefully the instructions) to save your root, then update system through OTA or you can just try to find 9.2.A.1.210 kernel and flash it
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Or try to download 9.2.A.1.210 ftf, extract kernel.sin using winrar, and flash it
Thanks
thank you so much . extract 9.2.A.1.210 ftf worked for me
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kazemtnt said:
thank you so much . extract 9.2.A.1.210 ftf worked for me
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zadi terekundi go****ooo kazemtnt maroof...
deleted boot xperia V
I have a big problem, I accidentally deleted boot, now the phone does not respond to any command, I did unlock botloader
riff, jtag etc still no support for the Xperia V LT25i
is a chance to solve the problem?
apaxtc said:
I have a big problem, I accidentally deleted boot, now the phone does not respond to any command, I did unlock botloader
riff, jtag etc still no support for the Xperia V LT25i
is a chance to solve the problem?
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Did you try to flash stock ftf rom?
harrymason37 said:
Did you try to flash stock ftf rom?
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man no bootloader no kernel ... I wiped bootloader no imei , I wiped everything is empty
(I boot I deleted by mistake and was and confirmed that it is
Now the phone is simply the factory before it is put on software
Android software consists of basic boot .... BIOS ... ie .. and software kernel android
phone at the moment has no IMEI
if you ask me how I wiped boot you explain .... if you know your android sonyericsson know to flash custom rom should boot unlock code that gives til sony official site have a customrom in installation, but I forgot to I loked bootloaderu back at one point I put a card on the phone that was on another android and instead format the card in the phone settings I entered clockword Recover mode and there I selected to format the card .... problem was that I did not know what to select and have selected your phone, the bootloader unlock formatting went to hell in bios phone ......) sorry for english
No flashmode?
harrymason37 said:
No flashmode?
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no .... .... boot wipe ,deleted
apaxtc said:
no .... .... boot wipe ,deleted
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Then it's time to go to service center and play dumb hoping they will replace your phone. Good luck
harrymason37 said:
Then it's time to go to service center and play dumb hoping they will replace your phone. Good luck
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No need to play dumb. It is dumb playing with these things without knowing. Lets serve this as a warning.
And good luck from my side, too!
peter-k said:
No need to play dumb. It is dumb playing with these things without knowing. Lets serve this as a warning.
And good luck from my side, too!
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i drunk two beers and I was not careful what i do formatted .... now have to wait to show support for lt25i in jtag.riff
apaxtc said:
i drunk two beers and I was not careful what i do formatted .... now have to wait to show support for lt25i in jtag.riff
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Really no personal offence intended, we all can be dump sometimes. Just learn from it. Good luck!