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This thread is no longer continued. My T died a few weeks ago for second time in his life and there is no cheap repair. I see you in the LG G2 forums (current device)
CLOCKWORKMOD FOR XPERIA T/TL/TX/V v9
From v1 to v8: based on this, so most credits go to cray_Doze.
From v9 onwards: own development.
This is for:
Rooted phones
Locked/Unlocked bootloaders
Stock firmwares T/TL/TX/V (ICS & JB)
What is working:
Backup
Restore
External SD
Flash zip files
Mount/Unmount partitions
And so on, so apparently all (further testing and feedback will be appreciated)
What is NOT working:
Some users are reporting issues on latest v9 like error mounting both system partition and usb storage, formating external sd, and others. Take in account that CWM 6.0.4.6 is the latest version available for our devices, as many of you are requesting repeatedly. It comes from CM10.1, which is Android 4.3 while most of us are still on 4.1. So a lot of things are expected to not work. While Android 4.3 finally arrives for our devices and these issues are solved, if you're experiencing problems downgrade to v8 which is fully functional. Simple and clear.
Installing:
Installing CWM for the first time is as simple as:
Download CWM v4 installer for ICS if you are on Ice Cream Sandwich or CWM v9 installer for JB if you are on Jelly Bean, and unzip
Enable USB debugging and connect phone to your computer
Run install.bat/install.sh
Flashing CWM from itself (could be required after flash a rom) is as simple as:
Download CWM v4 flashable for ICS if you are on Ice Cream Sandwich or CWM v9 flashable for JB if you are on Jelly Bean, and copy to your phone
Flash the zip file from CWM
Older versions can be found here.
Entering CWM:
Disconnect usb cable and power off the phone
Power on the phone
When SONY logo appears:
On Xperia T/TL/TX press repeatedly (not holding) volume-down button until the phone vibrates
On Xperia V running ICS press repeatedly (not holding) volume-down button until the phone vibrates
On Xperia V running JB try one of these:
Press repeatedly (not holding) power button until the phone vibrates
Tap repeatedly the screen
Wait a few seconds and you will be on CWM
Navigating CWM:
Volume+ for up
Volume- for down
Power button for enter/ok
Unable to enter recovery?
Make sure you have granted superuser permissions to adb shell. Sometimes this occurs when running install.bat/install.sh for the first time, sometimes not. Best way is open a command terminal on your favourite operative system, enter "adb shell" and then enter "su". Your super user application will ask you for grant permissions, accept and retry running install.bat/install.sh.
Changelog:
v1: Modified sh script (removed some unnecessary commands, added validations with messages for install success/failed)
v2: Modified binary to display correct model information and versioning
v3: Tweaked chargemon script for JB kernels compatibility (many thanks to TiMiN8R for provide this solution)
v4: Reboot Fix self-integrated
v5: Tweaked chargemon script for Xperia V 9.1.A.1.140 firmware compatibility (many thanks to cray_Doze for provide this solution)
v6: Updated to CWM 6.0.3.0, solved wrong backup time
v7: Copy proper charger file for every supported Xperia model (installer version will ask for model whereas flashable version will try to determine it based on ro.semc.product.model build.prop property)
v8: Added install.sh script to allow installation from Linux environments (just applies to installer version, but flashable version also upgrades to do not embroil versioning)
v9: Updated to CWM 6.0.4.6
Bug reporting:
If you found a bug, or this CWM is not working for you, please send me a PM with:
A description of your problem
Which version of CWM you are
Which version of Android you are
Which model of Xperia you own
Dropbox links (or similar) to download the following log files (you must pull off from your phone just after reproduce the error):
/cache/chargemon/chargemon.log
/cache/recovery/last_log
If you help me, I will be able to help you. If your sole intention is to post something like "this doesn't work" or "please repair" and nothing more, your post will be ignored (at least by myself).
Last but not least, say that I just own the Xpertia T, not the TL/TX/V. That just means one thing: tracking and solving bugs on these are, as little, very difficult. Be patient and trust on hard work of developers.
Important notes:
Some users are experiencing problems entering CWM when they upgrade root's integrated busybox (1.20.0 version) to a mayor version (many thanks to istux for report this issue). Try reinstalling CWM to fix (many thanks to devilmaycry2020 to provide this solution).
If you come from ROM-integrated CWM, chances are that you do not have the proper charger file for your device model (it is copied on CWM installation, but no one has been performed due the integration nature). So if you are suffering automatic power on when charging, you must reinstall CWM.
Enjoy it!
Does it work after do that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32978279&postcount=2 on latest 7.0.A.3.195?
will link to the all in one thread
Pacjonek said:
Does it work after do that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32978279&postcount=2 on latest 7.0.A.3.195?
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At the moment you can't install CWM on FW195 with locked bootloader, but you can try this.
davidmarco said:
At the moment you can't install CWM on FW195 with locked bootloader, but you can try this.
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It works for me. After that everything works (root) but recovery disappears.
To make back recovery, just use install.bat again.
I have a .195, root and recovery on locked bootloaoder
Thanks guys!
would this work on a Xperia TL rooted running .303?
Thanks
bamer02 said:
would this work on a Xperia TL rooted running .303?
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It should, originally was developed for Xperia SX/GX and works in T like a charm, so I think both TL and TX are also candidates.
Please report if you try and works.
will do. ill try as soon as i get home. thanks.
davidmarco said:
Upgrade to Stock Firmware 7.0.A.3.195
Now that you have recovery, you can upgrade to FW195 as said here. After that, you need to install CWM again (don't worry, it will work even though you are in FW195 with locked bootloader; many thanks to Pacjonek for this info).
Enjoy it!
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After upgrading you need to flash this file in order to get the 7.0.A.3.195 stock kernel. People have reported bugs with extended standy mode causing bootloops with this method and a 303 kernel.
davidmarco said:
It should, originally was developed for Xperia SX/GX and works in T like a charm, so I think both TL and TX are also candidates.
Please report if you try and works.
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It works.
Now, which roms would work? I understand they need to be stock based roms. But, is there a way around it? I want to try the MIUI rom on the Xperia. by the way, i did not upgrade to .195. I am still on .303.
Yes there is a way around it,unlock your bootloaderand them you can flash custom kernels. With a locked bootloader you are limited to stock kernels and stock based ROMs
Sent from the future on my Star Trek communicator.
Sent from my LT30p using XDA premium.
davidmarco said:
It should, originally was developed for Xperia SX/GX and works in T like a charm, so I think both TL and TX are also candidates.
Please report if you try and works.
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Tried on TX (LT29i). It works!
But after installing recovery not apply OTA updates. It would be great to have the ability to remove recovery, for OTA update, as easy as installing.
dogsly said:
Tried on TX. It works!
But after installing recovery not OTA update. It would be great to have the ability to remove recovery for OTA update as easy as installing.
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I'm on latest 195 FW so I'm unable to confirm that issue, but install recovery is no more than push a bunch of files to the device. Tomorrow I will try the opposite, pushing back any overwritten file. In theory this should work.
If you want the latest firmware you can also try this and then install CWM (it worked for me).
Any confirmed attempt on a TL running 7.0.B.1.152?
Sent from my GT-P3110 using Tapatalk 2
davidmarco said:
I'm on latest 195 FW so I'm unable to confirm that issue, but install recovery is no more than push a bunch of files to the device. Tomorrow I will try the opposite, pushing back any overwritten file. In theory this should work.
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I wrote a little tool to remove CWM from our devices, it just deletes the stuff pushed by the installer and restores some original files. It can be downloaded from here.
It would be nice if someone could confirm that OTA update is working after remove CWM.
hkjr said:
Any confirmed attempt on a TL running 7.0.B.1.152?
Sent from my GT-P3110 using Tapatalk 2
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I tried on my TL with .152, but so far no go.
Sent from my LT30at using xda premium
HawaiianJohn said:
I tried on my TL with .152, but so far no go.
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Is the script outputting the message "CWM succesfully installed!" ?
Users of other Xperia devices have reported some combination of keystrokes working for them (when Sony logo is on screen), like press repeatedly vol+, hold vol-, tap screen multiple times... Have you tried some of these?
davidmarco said:
Is the script outputting the message "CWM succesfully installed!" ?
Users of other Xperia devices have reported some combination of keystrokes working for them (when Sony logo is on screen), like press repeatedly vol+, hold vol-, tap screen multiple times... Have you tried some of these?
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Yes, it gave a "CWM successfully installed", press any key to continue message.
I haven't tried any combinations of volume +/- or screen taps other than the instructions that we're provided... so I'll try some other combos and see if that works. However, one time I got the phone into "SAFE MODE". Kinda surprised me.
Sent from my LT30at using xda premium
for me,i start the phone, when i have the logo "Sony", I press the touch vol+ and when the phone vibrate, I release the touch et it's good ^^
but i have a problem with the restore, i make my restore and after i bootloop ? :/
Meelouw said:
for me,i start the phone, when i have the logo "Sony", I press the touch vol+ and when the phone vibrate, I release the touch et it's good ^^
but i have a problem with the restore, i make my restore and after i bootloop ? :/
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Wipe davlik cache and reboob.
I have searched everywhere in dozens of posts about using the CWM recovery and backup and tried several things with no luck.
What I have: sony xperia tl lt30at, rooted, locked bootloader, 4.1.2 JB, .120 build#
What I think I have: CWM Recovery
What I am trying to do: Install XperimenT Custom ROM or some ROM that will work with lt30at (I just want to make something work)
What's stopping me thus far: I can't Backup my Stock ROM and can't get into Recovery
So far i have successfully rooted my phone and I believe that I have installed a CWM-based recovery --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012738 I have the zip file to the ROM that I want to use but I can't/don't want to do anything until I create a Backup of my stock ROM. I tried to do this through ROM Manger but every time I try it only reboots my phone without saving the backup. I read that I could create a Backup in Recovery mode but I'm also having trouble getting there. This makes me believe that I don't have CWM installed but the code in CMD read that it was successfully installed and I have a folder for it.
My Questions: Am I doing something wrong? Have I left out a step? Is this impossible to do with a locked bootloader?
Thanks in advance!
Try rebooting the phone and pressing volume up repeatedly when you see the Sony logo. Don't bother with rom manager.
I take it you didn't read the all in one thread.... All the info you need is there
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
gregbradley said:
Try rebooting the phone and pressing volume up repeatedly when you see the Sony logo. Don't bother with rom manager.
I take it you didn't read the all in one thread.... All the info you need is there
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I've already tried that. It looks as if its trying to load into recovery but it just continues on to boot up.
techxxme said:
I've already tried that. It looks as if its trying to load into recovery but it just continues on to boot up.
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Well you have not installed recovery then.
Read the all in one thread, especially post 2 and 3, and see how to install recovery properly.
Hello. I did all the steps in DooMLoRD's post, but there is something wrong. The phone is freezing all the time and really slow. After this 1 message appears "System UI has stopped" and then it works better, but when i try to start a game... "(name of the game) has stopped". I ask other guys, but they dont have problens like that on this ROM.
Can you tell me why is that? Thanks in advance!
Did you wipe your phone before installing? Try to install the DooMLoRD's rooted kernel and do a wipe in Recovery. Then, install the ROM again.
lanluckez said:
Did you wipe your phone before installing? Try to install the DooMLoRD's rooted kernel and do a wipe in Recovery. Then, install the ROM again.
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Actually first i have installed the ROM and then kernel (is like that in the instructions)
Is it posible to have that problem if i unlocked the bootloader or root the phone wrong?
ArcS-un said:
Actually first i have installed the ROM and then kernel (is like that in the instructions)
Is it posible to have that problem if i unlocked the bootloader or root the phone wrong?
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As long as your bootloader is unlocked root is not important for flashing this ROM. And if you already managed to install custom kernel (for example for aosp based rom) then you successfully unlocked your bootloader. Maybe as the previous post said, try to install DooMLoRD's kernel (The old one) then reboot recovery, wipe, flash 4.3 zip and it should work
pec0ra said:
As long as your bootloader is unlocked root is not important for flashing this ROM. And if you already managed to install custom kernel (for example for aosp based rom) then you successfully unlocked your bootloader. Maybe as the previous post said, try to install DooMLoRD's kernel (The old one) then reboot recovery, wipe, flash 4.3 zip and it should work
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I have installed this one: SP-4.3_leak_256-DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel-v1 Is that the new one ?
I found this: SP-DooMKernel-v03 and SP-DooMKernel-v04
Is that the older kernels ? Because i try the kernel in the ZIP with the ROM and there is no recovery...
Guys....
Im trying to install leaked 4.3 but have issue
1.flashed .254 using flash tool
2.Rebooted
3.Flashed Advanced kernel via fastboot
4.Rebooted
but when i turn on the phone after that,it vibrates once and then there is no display.
so i flashed .254 stock kernal but that didnt fix the issue
As of now im on .254 stock ROM with bootloader locked again
Please explain me step by step process to get this done with 4.3 plzzz
Please note that my phone even though was c5302 always displayed as c5303 in PC companion but it isnt now.
sabertooth777 said:
Guys....
Im trying to install leaked 4.3 but have issue
1.flashed .254 using flash tool
2.Rebooted
3.Flashed Advanced kernel via fastboot
4.Rebooted
but when i turn on the phone after that,it vibrates once and then there is no display.
so i flashed .254 stock kernal but that didnt fix the issue
As of now im on .254 stock ROM with bootloader locked again
Please explain me step by step process to get this done with 4.3 plzzz
Please note that my phone even though was c5302 always displayed as c5303 in PC companion but it isnt now.
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Okay! Do it this way
Unlock ur Bootloader
Flash stock .254 ftf
Then root and install cwm by locked bootloader method
( by installing previous firmware kernel ftf, root by doomloard kit, install cwm of locked bootloader then flash ur latest. 254 kernel ftf)
Now just flash the 4.3 rom through Cwm without Wiping anything
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sabertooth777 said:
Guys....
Im trying to install leaked 4.3 but have issue
1.flashed .254 using flash tool
2.Rebooted
3.Flashed Advanced kernel via fastboot
4.Rebooted
but when i turn on the phone after that,it vibrates once and then there is no display.
so i flashed .254 stock kernal but that didnt fix the issue
As of now im on .254 stock ROM with bootloader locked again
Please explain me step by step process to get this done with 4.3 plzzz
Please note that my phone even though was c5302 always displayed as c5303 in PC companion but it isnt now.
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Of course, cause u havent flashed the rom yet! You only flash the kernel, not the rom.
Now do it exactly as you did before, but after flashing the kernel and rebooting, tap the volume uo button continuously until you boot into cwm. And then you can flash the rom through cwm.
Dont forget to copy the zip in your ext sdcard before flashing the kernel!
Cheers.
I don't have the Take Screenshot option in the power menu. Is that normal ? Is it disabled by default or something ?
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Hello. I did all the steps in DooMLoRD's post, but there is something wrong. The phone is freezing all the time and really slow. After this 1 message appears "System UI has stopped" and then it works better, but when i try to start a game... "(name of the game) has stopped". I ask other guys, but they dont have problens like that on this ROM.
Can you tell me why is that? Thanks in advance!
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Read. You clearly haven't read the thread by Doomlord, you should. "WHY WONT IT READDDDD"
Robin>Hood said:
Read. You clearly haven't read the thread by Doomlord, you should. "WHY WONT IT READDDDD"
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Did you notice that this is my POST with my PROBLEM ?
marsx1984 said:
I don't have the Take Screenshot option in the power menu. Is that normal ? Is it disabled by default or something ?
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YES its normal
even i dont have it
for taking screenshot press vol down and power button together
After unlocking the bootloader bravia engine 2 on albums did not work.only if there is a TA backup then you can recover DRM keys and make BE2 working again.
This mod is for them who has forgot to backup TA before unlock BL and desperated when remembering the real fact.
Now here is the way to revert to stock fully without DRM keys. :angel::angel:
Instruction
1) Flash 4.1.2 , 4.2.2, 4.3 stock FTF.
2) then flash the boot.img via flashtool.
3) root by flashing update su.
4) flash stock kernel.
5) reboot device.
6) install a root browser.
7) Delete Credential Manager Service.odex from System/app (do not delete Credential manager service.apk)
8) reflash boot.img
9) reboot to CWM
10) flash Bravia_Engine_no_DRM.
11) pull the battery out.wait 10seconds.
12) now relock bootloader.
13) switch on and cheers BE2 working again. :victory::victory:
14) unroot phone from SuperSU. :laugh:
You can also update your phone via Sony PC companion or from FOTA.Do not use SUS update.then you have to follow instuuctions again for BE2.
NOTE: Get a backup of your sms contacts and DATA stored in phone memory before installation
Please report back if it does not work.
All credits goes to 64yusuf
I just modify it for fully working and sony update working.
PLEASE HIT THANKS
Really,all for BE2?
Sent from my C5502 using Tapatalk
Would u plz give us download links of all necessary things like stock kernel in line 4, root browser in line 6, and how to pull out the battery of xperia z, for example.
Sent from my C6602 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Yes my friend all for BE2.After this everything will be all right.
Root browser
here is your Root Browser
as after this process i have unrooted..i am unable to see you screen shots of this process..
if you want i will send the the difference in quality screen shots..
please hit thanks button
Regarding Firmwear
Hey,
Will it be alright if i flash it with 4.3 firmware?. and do everything else as you have instructed. and also bcoz i have 4.3 and no idea where to get the version 4.1.2...
MY Phone got BrickED
My phone got briked using de 4.3 and doing de rest.. and suggestions?.. plz reply asap!
Yes Brother you can use it with android 4.3.
do every thing instructed.
You will get your bravia engine bak working.
:good::good::good:
subha7082 said:
Yes Brother you can use it with android 4.3.
do every thing instructed.
You will get your bravia engine bak working.
:good::good::good:
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Can we get the link to stock kernel. I cannot proceed with this until that is done. Thanks!!
gurinderhans said:
Can we get the link to stock kernel. I cannot proceed with this until that is done. Thanks!!
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For stock kernel you have to get the FTF of the version you want to flash (4.3 ftf is better).then exclude everything except kernel on flashtool.
this is the link to stock kernel.
if this help hit thanks.
Hey there subha7082 I did flash the stock kernel but after all that when I relocked the boot loader the phone wouldn't start. It would vibrate when I pressed the power power button like usual but the screen wouldn't turn on.I do not get step 8 where it says reflash the boot.img because we already flashed it and it didn't go away after flashing the kernel.
okay. i think you didnt use power off after flashing from cwm.you have pressed reboot to system and then pull out battery.
you have to do whole prossess again.
and this time after flashing directly pull out battery and put after 15 seconds or better to go advance>power off
then flash stock kernel
subha7082 said:
okay. i think you didnt use power off after flashing from cwm.you have pressed reboot to system and then pull out battery.
you have to do whole prossess again.
and this time after flashing directly pull out battery and put after 15 seconds or better to go advance>power off
then flash stock kernel
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Just did it yesterday and works! Stays even after a system update or a factory reset. Running 10.5.A.0.230 stock,
Thanks!!
II recovered the bravia engine 2 when upgraded to kitkat using update service and reinstalling the entire system '-'
tiago_deoliveira said:
II recovered the bravia engine 2 when upgraded to kitkat using update service and reinstalling the entire system '-'
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Yes this works! I am currently running stock kitkat as well
With bravia engine 2. I was also able to root using towelroot although you need to install SuperSU separately.
gurinderhans said:
Yes this works! I am currently running stock kitkat as well
With bravia engine 2. I was also able to root using towelroot although you need to install SuperSU separately.
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All brothers thank you.For your positive replies. If i can help you or you need my help on any other matter please pm me .I will do what i can.
what if i simply flash the BE .zip in Custom rom (AOSB).......will it work or not????
This is Working in Xperia SP C5303
:victory:This fix is Working for Xperia SP C5303 4.3 build 205................Very Very Thanks for the fix!!!....this fix helped a lot of ppl who have lost their TA Partition n DRM Keys.....they are also feeling happy abt this fix.......Again Thank u DEV!!!.....feeling satisfied after getting BE2 Back :good: work :victory: keep it up!!
Hi guys...is it going to bring noise removi g function to my camera? Thanks
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Does it work on kikat .292 Sony Zr .rooted
I´ve installed the new official Firmware for the xperia z1 the 14.4.A.0.108. The problem is that i´ve lost root and the Towelroot method is not working with this new update. What can i do? how can i root my phone with this new firmware? Thanks for the help guys. :good:
http://nut.xperia-files.com/?dlid=WjEtbG9ja2VkZHVhbHJlY292ZXJ5Mi43LjEzMi1CRVRBLmluc3RhbGxlci56aXA=
How This Work?
How This Work? I just have to run the install.bat with the phone connected to the PC? Thanks
i rooted using easy root tool v7. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900 then download NUTS dual recovery and install it, use option 1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 it took me less than 20 mins i would say. device was rooted, no problems.
Thanks
mahalkosijoy said:
i rooted using easy root tool v7. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900 then download NUTS dual recovery and install it, use option 1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 it took me less than 20 mins i would say. device was rooted, no problems.
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Thank You My Friend !!! It Works Perfect !!! I´m Root Again
One More Question
alvarez_jma said:
Thank You My Friend !!! It Works Perfect !!! I´m Root Again
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I Have one more question. What is dualrecovery ? & What can i do with that? Thansk Again
alvarez_jma said:
I Have one more question. What is dualrecovery ? & What can i do with that? Thansk Again
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dual recovery is the "recovery" for your device. you can wipe data, cache,dalvik and etc on in. and using it, you can make nandroid backups, flash mods, and other fun stuff. To access it, turn you phone off. Then turn it back on, be ready because it should flash a GREEN led light suddenly, once it lights up click either up or down volume until the color changes. Down volume = TWRP, Up volume = Philz touch I THINK. not sure with the up volume. i use TWRP for backups and mods and roms.
Thanks
mahalkosijoy said:
dual recovery is the "recovery" for your device. you can wipe data, cache,dalvik and etc on in. and using it, you can make nandroid backups, flash mods, and other fun stuff. To access it, turn you phone off. Then turn it back on, be ready because it should flash a GREEN led light suddenly, once it lights up click either up or down volume until the color changes. Down volume = TWRP, Up volume = Philz touch I THINK. not sure with the up volume. i use TWRP for backups and mods and roms.
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Thank You Man !!!
Root Z1. KitKat 4.4.X
Hello everybody!
I am a new member here and i would like to share how i root my Xperia Z1 (C6903) KitKat 4.4.4. Version 14.4.A.0.108 with
stock Firmware and locked bootloader.
So, i have tried to root my phone with different flashtools, installed drivers etc etc but no luck. Finally i came over this page;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/newroot-z1-t2807092
First: I disabled any antivirus, malwareprogram it can give a false viruswarning and remove the file. I extracted the program Newroot to my desktop (How to find the program see above link).
On the phone: I went to settings/about the phone, scrolled down to the bottom to: Version, tapped version several times (for me 7 times) and a popup comes up and say you are now a developer. Now i set the developer options to ON and enabled USB-debugging. As default i also have enabled installation from unknown resources and unchecked the box Verifying apps. (Settings/SecurityUnknown resources/Verifying apps).
Now, I connected my phone to the PC with the USB-cable. Started the program Newroot from desktop, in the popup of the program i see that option "Check this to root your phone" is set by default. Now i just hit proced button and the rooting started, kept an eye on my phone and the phone rebooted. That was all and i had rooted phone with the superuser app in the apps section! :victory:. For some users first root does not work properly. If not sure you have completely root, check root with: Check Root. You can find it on Google store here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avaranasoftware.checkroot
If there is any error-messages, or if it says that busybox is not installed, use the Newroot program again to Unroot the phone instead. After unroot use Newroot program again to Root your phone. After reboot check again with Check Root, now everything should be fine. and both superuser app and busybox should be installed.
Good luck!
Note: Above is only a description of how i successfully rooted my phone. So i don´t take any responsibility for any eventual problems for others who root their phone.
Huge thanks to munjeni for this awesome program! :highfive:
mahalkosijoy said:
dual recovery is the "recovery" for your device. you can wipe data, cache,dalvik and etc on in. and using it, you can make nandroid backups, flash mods, and other fun stuff. To access it, turn you phone off. Then turn it back on, be ready because it should flash a GREEN led light suddenly, once it lights up click either up or down volume until the color changes. Down volume = TWRP, Up volume = Philz touch I THINK. not sure with the up volume. i use TWRP for backups and mods and roms.
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In CWM Recovery: if i choose wipe data/factory reset, will it unroot the phone and apply factory settings, same state as before rooting the phone?
alvarez_jma said:
I´ve installed the new official Firmware for the xperia z1 the 14.4.A.0.108. The problem is that i´ve lost root and the Towelroot method is not working with this new update. What can i do? how can i root my phone with this new firmware? Thanks for the help guys. :good:
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http://techglen.com/2014/07/03/how-...xperia-z1-z1c-108-firmware-locked-bootloader/
By this link, you can have both DualRecovery and Rooted phone
Just needs locked BL
Have fun
It will not unroot the phone, but it will wipe all your user data
gregbradley said:
It will not unroot the phone, but it will wipe all your user data
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So if i unroot the phone first, and then access recovery mode and choose that option, will it be the same as factory reset and i can use warranty of the phone if needed?
marcooleo said:
So if i unroot the phone first, and then access recovery mode and choose that option, will it be the same as factory reset and i can use warranty of the phone if needed?
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If you unroot the phone you will lose recovery.
If you want to unroot the easiest way is just to flash a stock FTF using flashtool.
And rooting does not void the warranty, only unlocking the bootloader does that
gregbradley said:
If you unroot the phone you will lose recovery.
If you want to unroot the easiest way is just to flash a stock FTF using flashtool.
And rooting does not void the warranty, only unlocking the bootloader does that
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Aha ok i understand, thank you for this helpful response. Big thanks!
gregbradley said:
If you unroot the phone you will lose recovery.
If you want to unroot the easiest way is just to flash a stock FTF using flashtool.
And rooting does not void the warranty, only unlocking the bootloader does that
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Now a couple of days i used the Newroot tool. I have installed some utilities with functions that requires root. Root Manager app says i have the Clockworkmod and most functions in that program does not work, and Titanium backup pro complains that my CVM- Superuser program can cause some functions to work improperly, and i should update my binaries to SuperSU for the program to work properly.
I installed SuperSU and in recoverymode i got the question if i wanted to "install the untrusted SuperSU Zip and this can not be undone". I chose no because i was not sure what could happen so i reboot the phone and after that i was not rooted anymore, i checked with root checker and my programs that requires root did not function. So i rooted the phone again with Newroot and i got root again and all problems were gone, root access was granted to all programs that required root, except for root manager...
So i googled about Clockworkmod and that mod is rarely used for the Z1-model, most used for Samsung and HTC.
So i wonder if i backup all my data via PC-Companion, can i choose "repair the phone" and it will turn back the phone to it´s original state?
Or do i have to flash the phone myself with a stock rom? I have search for my stock rom everywhere and i cannot find it. But with PC-Companion is it possible to return the phone to it´s original state?
Force a repair with pccompanion to return your phone to factory state
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gregbradley said:
Force a repair with pccompanion to return your phone to factory state
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Successfully returned it to factory state. Pressed *#*#7378423#*#* and checked, and everything is exactly as it was when i was rooted, so i assume the Newroot prog did nothing to my phone except for rooting it and installed recovery?
Anyway, maybe i will root my phone again now when i know it is possible to turn it back to stock to get the benefits from root.
Huge thanks gregbradley you made my day! :good: :victory:
No worries.
Yes the newroot process only roots the phone, it does nothing to the bootloader
gregbradley said:
No worries.
Yes the newroot process only roots the phone, it does nothing to the bootloader
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I guess there will not pass many days before i root the phone again...