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PhilZ Touch & CWM & TWRP
*** For Locked and Unlocked BOOTLOADERS! ***
Welcome to the Xperia Tablet Z Questions & Answers thread!
I proudly present you the first and only DUAL RECOVERY for locked boot loaders on our lovely Xperia phones!
If you have an unlocked bootloader and chose to keep the STOCK Sony kernel, you can also use this MOD.
Currently supported XPERIA models:
These are also links to the device specific Q&A threads.
Xperia Z: SO-02E, C6602, C6603, C6606, C6616
Xperia ZL: C6502, C6503, C6506
Xperia Tablet Z: SO-03E, SGP311, SGP312, SGP321, SGP351
Xperia Z Ultra: C6802, C6806, C6833, C6843
Xperia Z1: C6902, C6903, C6906, C6943, C6916
Xperia Z1 Compact: D5502, D5503, D5506
Xperia Z2: D6502, D6503, D6506, D6543, D6563
Xperia Tablet Z2: SGP511, SGP512, SGP521, SGP551, SGP561
Xperia ZR: C5602, C5603, C5606
Xperia T, TX, TL and V: LT30p, LT29, LT30at, LT25i
Xperia S: LT26i
Xperia SP: C5302, C5303
Xperia T2 Ultra: D5303, D5322
Xperia Z3: D6603, D6633, D6643, D6653, D6616
Xperia Z3 Compact: D5803, D5833
Xperia Tablet Z3 Compact: SGP621, SGP641, SGP651
To follow development, be sure to check the DevDB thread!
INSTALLER: How to install using the installer:
Make sure you have USB debugging turned ON.
download TabZ-lockeddualrecovery[VERSION]-RELEASE.installer.zip from http://nut.xperia-files.com
Windows:
unpack at C: or somewhere you will remember!
navigate to the resulting directory and look for install.bat, double click it to run;
Linux:
unpack in your home folder with 'unzip TabZ-lockeddualrecovery[VERSION]-RELEASE.installer.zip'
navigate to the resulting directory and 'chmod +x install.sh', then execute it, follow instructions.
Your phone WILL reboot when installation has completed and it will go into the default recovery for the first boot.
Reboot to system from recovery to allow the installer to clean up after installation (it is safe to skip this step).
Enjoy DUAL RECOVERY!
How to install or update using a previously installed (XZDualRecovery) recovery:
Create a backup of /system/bin/chargemon and keep it somewhere safe, then just flash TabZ-lockeddualrecovery[VERSION]-RELEASE.flashable.zip from http://nut.xperia-files.com using CWM or TWRP.
How to remove:
Delete the following files:
/system/bin/recovery.twrp.cpio.lzma (or .tar)
/system/bin/recovery.cwm.cpio.lzma (or .tar)
/system/bin/recovery.philz.cpio.lzma
/system/bin/charger
/system/bin/dualrecovery.sh
/system/bin/mr
Rename /system/bin/mr.stock to /system/bin/mr to restore stock functionality, then inside /system/bin/ rename chargemon.stock to chargemon check its permissions (should be 755 or otherwise visible as -rwxr-x-r-x). Done!
When installing custom ROMs:
Be sure to flash TabZ-lockeddualrecovery[VERSION]-RELEASE.flashable.zip from http://nut.xperia-files.com after installing the ROM and before you reboot, this way you will not lose recovery!
How to use:
At boot, once you feel the phone vibrate and while you see the green led burn:
- press VOL-UP for PhilZ Touch;
- press VOL-DOWN for TWRP.
To enter Vanilla CWM, you will need to use the (free) NDRUtils app from the Play store
2.x Features:
When you have a SDCard1 and the XZDualRecovery is able to use it, you can put a file called 'donotrun' inside the XZDualRecovery log folder to make XZDualRecovery escape following boot attempts.
If you find yourself in a bootloop situation, take out your SDCard1 and put that file in the directory if it exists using a PC. Reboot your phone with Power+Vol-UP and you will be able to boot your phone as if there was no recovery there!
XZDualRecovery will signal the escape or any reason why it would not be able to continue normal operation with a 2 second burn of your LED in the color RED. A reason would be a broken /cache and no SDCard1 or a busybox in /system/xbin which does not support the lzcat command. If you see that, check /tmp/XZDualRecovery for a logfile there, it will tell you why.
XZDualRecovery will try to use your SDCard1 for logging and functionality, if it has been formatted with ext2/4, FAT16/32 or exFAT. NTFS is currently unsupported.
XZDualRecovery now prevents the RIC service from starting up, this means when running XZDualRecovery the Remount-Reboot fix is no longer needed.
Defaults:
The default on first boot with the boot-to-recovery flag set by any recovery is PhilZ Touch Recovery.
Init.d support is disabled by default, set dr.enable.initd to true to enable it.
Insecure ramdisk support is disabled by default, set dr.insecure.ramdisk to true to enable it, set to 'power' to boot it by pressing the power button at boot.
Error reporting:
Please, when reporting errors or problems:
Put up a notice in this thread providing the package name you used to install or update;
Include ROM name and/or FW version numbers;
Include what SU apk you are using (SuperUser or SuperSU)
Send me the contents of all the log files from right after a failed boot attempt or a link to an archive containing these logs by PM (that's including the .old rotation logs!). If you have no website or online location to store the logs, PM me for an email address to send them to.
Logs can be found inside:
/cache/recovery
/tmp/XZDualRecovery
/storage/sdcard1/XZDualRecovery
/cache/XZDualRecovery (if the previous exists, this one will not!)
NOTE: I need them ALL!
I really need them to troubleshoot what failed and what worked OK. Thank you!
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Special Thanks:
@DooMLoRD for all his excellent work on our much loved Sony phones!
The Team Win developers for TWRP
The ClockWorkMod developers for CWM
@alexocean for his awesome job testing almost all FW releases and the discovery of SuperSU causing problems for the installation of this recovery!
@RoberM for testing
@surdu_petru for testing and handy pointers
@Androxyde for allowing to use his linux and mac adb binaries.
@lancebukkake for finding the TWRP 'fix' to use exFAT formatted sdcards!
@delewer for the final fix for TWRP and its use of exFAT formatted sdcards
@DevShaft for some code help on the windows installer (the menu!)
@Androxyde again, but now for his bash code/script suggestions... oh boy this guy is a genius! :highfive:
@Tamirwig and @shoey63 for their excellent job at testing early BETA's (Xperia Z)
@gregbradley for his extensive testing on the Xperia Z1
Well, enjoy! :fingers-crossed:
The origins of this XZDualRecovery package are in the packages done by:
Krabappel2548, Cpasjuste and DooMLoRD
Thank you for your excellent work guys! :victory:
[Locked Bootloader]CWM recovery 6.0.2.8 for locked bootloaders v4[25-03] by Krabappel2548
[APP/RECOVERY] TWRP 2.4.3.0 for lockled bootloaders installer by Cpasjuste
[KERNEL][Z] DooMKernel {JB}(v06)[20130414] by DooMLoRD
Your thanks (and donations) should (also) go out to them, they deserve it! :highfive:
Is there also support for the SGP311 and SGP312?
Hondaracer said:
Is there also support for the SGP311 and SGP312?
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Probably yes, but i can not say yes for 100%. Just install 2.5 BETA and see, it will most probably work.
@[NUT] I wish I could, but I made a pre-order for the SGP312 (black non-LTE 32GB) on May 15 but there's still no stock of this tablet in the Netherlands...
Hondaracer said:
@[NUT] I wish I could, but I made a pre-order for the SGP312 (black non-LTE 32GB) on May 15 but there's still no stock of this tablet in the Netherlands...
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Heh... well, someone else will probably test it for you
the tablet must be rooted before i use that tool?
gerzii said:
the tablet must be rooted before i use that tool?
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Yes sir, it must be rooted. It needs root to be installed.
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[NUT] said:
Yes sir, it must be rooted. It needs root to be installed.
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ok
and with this tool i can install a custrom room, although my bootloader is locked?
gerzii said:
ok
and with this tool i can install a custrom room, although my bootloader is locked?
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As long as the ROM chef says it needs to be flashed using CWM or TWRP, yes
That would be any STOCK based ROM for your model.
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[NUT] said:
As long as the ROM chef says it needs to be flashed using CWM or TWRP, yes
That would be any STOCK based ROM for your model.
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Hei and thanx alot
So with this cwm installed on my 311 rooted z, i'll be able to flash aokp or cm10.1 roms from cwm? And Even be able to have dualboot?
Woow this is excatly what i miss!!
But but I Will be First to flash on 311 and not sure on what happens IF it ends in bootloop or not booting at all?
And how do i(we) revert things Again?
Plz advise
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As long as the ROM chef says it needs to be flashed using CWM or TWRP, yes
That would be any STOCK based ROM for your model.
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i will ask CM and will give u the answer
spoonymoon said:
Hei and thanx alot
So with this cwm installed on my 311 rooted z, i'll be able to flash aokp or cm10.1 roms from cwm? And Even be able to have dualboot?
Woow this is excatly what i miss!!
But but I Will be First to flash on 311 and not sure on what happens IF it ends in bootloop or not booting at all?
And how do i(we) revert things Again?
Plz advise
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You can only flash ROM's that do NOT require a custom kernel on a locked bootloader.
The XZDualRecovery does NOT offer dualboot, only dual recovery, it means you can use either TWRP or CWM to flash, backup and restore your tablet.
If you ever try to flash a new ROM, you create a backup using either recovery first. In case of a bootloop you can then restore your tablet using either a FTF combined with FLASHTOOL or use SUS to restore it to working order. Then you can root it again and install XZDualRecovery to be able to restore your backup.
Just as a friendly pointer: it's wise to have an external sdcard when flashing ROM's as in case of emergency, the SUS (for sure) or FLASHTOOL (if your not carefull) restores both wipe your internal storage, and if you stored your backups there, they will be gone.
Be sure to keep a backup of your internal storage contents on your pc/Mac... Just as a precaution.
All the above is to be read with the following in mind: BETTER SAFE THEN SORRY!
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Confirmed. It worked on my SGP311. I did a CWM backup without a glitch. Still have to try to restore.
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If I get a bootloop, how come I can't just go into cwm recovery and restore a nandroid backup? Why having to do ftf and flashtool, reroot, reinstall recovery, then restore backup?
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nyknight77 said:
If I get a bootloop, how come I can't just go into cwm recovery and restore a nandroid backup? Why having to do ftf and flashtool, reroot, reinstall recovery, then restore backup?
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You might be able to boot to recovery in case of a bootloop, but if that's not possible that might be your only solution. It all depends on where during boot the loop occurs.
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[NUT] said:
As long as the ROM chef says it needs to be flashed using CWM or TWRP, yes
That would be any STOCK based ROM for your model.
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the resolution of TWRP is not correct, can be used at Xperia tablet z
takumibox said:
the resolution of TWRP is not correct, can be used at Xperia tablet z
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Heh, it doesn't orientate itself in the right way... I'll see what I can do about that...
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This doesn't and will never work for installing CM, AOSP and similar ROMS right? Maybe you should include a big disclaimer in your first post about this.
Still nice work!
Itcouldbeyou said:
This doesn't and will never work for installing CM, AOSP and similar ROMS right? Maybe you should include a big disclaimer in your first post about this.
Still nice work!
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Never is a big word
If you unlock your bootloader using FLASHTOOL after creating a backup of the TA partition it might just be helpful enough to flash whatever you want TWRP and CWM are able to flash a kernel, just not a custom one on a locked bootloader.
Doing so will result in a soft-bricked device with the risk of having to wipe everything on your device.
But no, a CM, AOSP or AOKP ROM implies a custom kernel, that will never work on a locked bootloader, but that should already be communicated by the respective ROM builders, but from my perspective at least: that is something outside the scope of this thread...
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Root for Unlocked Bootloaders ONLY
you can flash any FTF of Official JellyBean FW 9.1.A.0.489...
1) download SuperSU and place the file on SDCARD
2) download latest TWRP for JB and flash it using fastboot
3) boot into recovery and flash SuperSU update.zip
4) reboot device
You might also want to install busybox... Just go to market and download busybox installer (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox) and after downloading app select /system/xbin/ as location to install busybox...
enjoy Root!
Strange.. When I tried to uninstall some system apps, one of them uninstalled, then the others failed, and now I can't do anything that requires root, almost like I'm no longer rooted...
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Root for Unlocked Bootloaders ONLY
you can flash any FTF of Official JellyBean FW 9.1.A.0.489...
1) download SuperSU and place the file on SDCARD
2) download my advanced stock kernel and flash it using fastboot
3) boot into recovery and flash SuperSU update.zip
4) reboot device
now u can flash the kernel.sin from the FTF either using flashtool or using fastboot
You might also want to install busybox... Just go to market and download busybox installer (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox) and after downloading app select /system/xbin/ as location to install busybox...
enjoy Root!
DooMLoRD said:
dont use the SuperUser app by ChainsDD... i was running into some issues using it... thats why posted link for SuperSU....
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I used your link and followed instructions, I'll do it again and see if things work this time.
EDIT: No, still not working.
Stock KERNEL 9.1.A.0.489:
kernel.sin
or
LT30 Xperia_T_stock_KERNEL_9.1.A.0.489_dogsly.ftf - for Flashtool
xL3thalTuRdZz said:
I used your link and followed instructions, I'll do it again and see if things work this time.
EDIT: No, still not working.
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Working fine for me mate... Using Root Explorer, Titanum Backup, Busybox installer...
Oh wait have u installed busybox? If not download app from market then install it at /system/xbin/
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Got no issues with superuser by chainsdd. Working like a charm here.
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DooMLoRD said:
Oh wait have u installed busybox? If not download app from market then install it at /system/xbin/
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Installed, still not working.
I have definitely done everything correctly, I have tried both SuperSU and Superuser, busybox installed to /system/xbin/
I guess I could try a different ftf, although I highly doubt it would help.
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This method works fine for me. Thanks!
xL3thalTuRdZz said:
Installed, still not working.
I have definitely done everything correctly, I have tried both SuperSU and Superuser, busybox installed to /system/xbin/
I guess I could try a different ftf, although I highly doubt it would help.
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Maybe a silly question, but you did wipe data when you updated right?
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Downloaded a different ftf and that one worked, must have been a faulty download...
EDIT: Nope, I tested by uninstalling one app, when I tried to uninstall others it failed again.
I had total success with this method, how every I have also had a reboot :/
Not sure what caused it and couldn't get at my pc to get hold of any kind of log.
Might just try a pure stock unrooted jb for a while and wait to see if problem is reproduced or reported by other users.
Otherwise, great work Doom, look forward to your feature packed DoomKernel once your exams are dusted!!(best of luck btw)
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crazymister said:
Maybe a silly question, but you did wipe data when you updated right?
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Yep.
I ve got big problem. After flashing your kernel when i'm trying to boot the phone it shows white triangle and blue bar under the triangle. Phone wont boot. Im on unlocked bootloader. exactly what ive done:
- flash 4.1.2 europe via flashtool with full wipe
-flash your kernel with recovery
-enter recovery- it shows "cant mount system, cache data etc
-reboot
-before sony logo -> white triangle and under triangle blue bar
- again flash 4.1.2 europe via flashtool with full wipe
-before sony logo -> white triangle and under triangle blue bar..
So, what now i can do to boot my phone?
please help
Is it possible to have CWM with stock kernel?
Flash back stock kernel. There are no working custom kernels yet as far as I know
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That'll get rid of CWM. There is no way to have CWM with the kernel provided by Sony. What doom has done is included CWM in essentially what is his version of the stock kernel.
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Wifi not working:crying:
dzupert said:
Wifi not working:crying:
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You have to flash the original kernel to make wi fi work.
Yes you right, but if you flash kelner.sin not working recovery...
Hi !
Here's an application to install and uninstall TWRP 2.4.3.0 recovery on locked bootloaders Xperia Z. It's stable on my Xperia Z, but i highly suspect some partition (system) problems with Xperia ZL phones.
This application will install TWRP recovery ramdisk to system as "recovery.tar", but you can provide your own recovery (ramdisk) by placing it to "/sdcard/XZRecovery.tar". This way this application could be compatible with other recovery or devices.
TWRP recovery ported to Xperia Z by krabappel2548 !
If you don't know which file to use, download XZRecovery-1.0.apk, install it and run it.
The recovery will get lost each time you flash a rom or wipe system partition.
XZRecovery.apk
Install, uninstall and reboot to recovery from your Android device
twrp-2.4.3.0-xz-locked.zip
Install recovery from windows (ADB)
twrp-2.4.3.0-xz-locked-recovery.zip
Install recovery from recovery
Cpasjuste said:
Hi !
Here's twrp recovery for locked bootloaders. It's working in the same way as cwm for locked bootloaders if you tried it.
See krabappel2548 thread for installation and such: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187363
Thanks for reading
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Great work, hope it works fine, i will give it a try
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zakwak said:
Great work, hope it works fine, i will give it a try
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At least it work fine here
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Here, too, if you make a full recovery before flashing erasing lost?
Ok , boot into recovery with no problems !!! Thank's !
Great!!!
Does backup & recovery works? I hope it's not as slow as CWM for locked bl. WIll play around with it later.
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barbik said:
Here, too, if you make a full recovery before flashing erasing lost?
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Yes, but I may do something to prevent that if I find the time.
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zanndoth said:
Great!!!
Does backup & recovery works? I hope it's not as slow as CWM for locked bl. WIll play around with it later.
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Didn't try a backup but zip flash, mount and utility are. let me know
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Backup worked: 558 seconds.
Hi,
i did update the first post with a recovery zip that can be installed from recovery. So you should be able to flash any (stock based) rom from recovery, including wiping system, then install this file to get recovery back (well before exiting recovery of course or you'll loose it).
Re: [RECOVERY] TWRP 2.4.3.0 for lockled bootloaders
Cpasjuste said:
Hi,
i did update the first post with a recovery zip that can be installed from recovery. So you should be able to flash any (stock based) rom from recovery, including wiping system, then install this file to get recovery back (well before exiting recovery of course or you'll loose it).
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Good work, I suppose you used my TWRP recovery?
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Good work, I suppose you used my TWRP recovery?
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I used stock doomlord recovery fs Edit: Hum i'm saying crap, it's for cwm, so yes it use your rootfs! By the way, did you compile it yourslef? if so i could directly add chargemon flashing in the recovery sources each time a wipe is done on system. Else i will not bother downloading sources and configuring all that
In fact, like i first thought, we should be able to use any initramfs.
So and for your phone, any news ?!
simply, working perfect... thanks, i prefer TWRP to CWM
Untill now, i havent find any king of problems
Thanks a lot
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I used stock doomlord recovery fs Edit: Hum i'm saying crap, it's for cwm, so yes it use your rootfs! By the way, did you compile it yourslef? if so i could directly add chargemon flashing in the recovery sources each time a wipe is done on system. Else i will not bother downloading sources and configuring all that
In fact, like i first thought, we should be able to use any initramfs.
So and for your phone, any news ?!
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I compiled TWRP completely myself yes my patched sources for XZ are on github as wel as the modified device configuration files.
I need ti sent my phone back to the online store on monday, then I'll normally get a replacement for free
krabappel2548 said:
I need ti sent my phone back to the online store on monday, then I'll normally get a replacement for free
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Wow, good News, im happy for you
Sorry krabappel2548
I not clear to me the story of warranty ..
if you have unlocked the bootloader you sent to Sony your IMEI, you should not have lost the Warranty in this way? I do not understand this
Do you lose the warranty or not sending them the IMEI?
Can you help me understand?
Thanks
i might of missed but was the keyboard toggle (letters/numbers) fixed because i still cant toggle
reboots when using root explorer
after installing cwm, phone reboots everytime when i access root explorer or any program that can edit/explore system files. Any fix?
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Do you have an xperia ZL ?
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Guys, Please, im new of Sony device, i come from so many Samsung device, I'd like to Enjoy my device, root and flash cooked rom, but i need before to know this:
I not clear to me the story of warranty ..
if i have unlocked the bootloader i sent to Sony my IMEI, i should not have lost the Warranty in this way? I do not understand this
I lose forever the warranty or not sending them the IMEI?
Can someone help me understand?
Please, Thanks
finoqq84 said:
after installing cwm, phone reboots everytime when i access root explorer or any program that can edit/explore system files. Any fix?
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same here
I recently uodated my xperia z C6603 to 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware and i lost root, how can i root it again? any answears please? inform me i am desperate
samakos said:
I recently uodated my xperia z C6603 to 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware and i lost root, how can i root it again? any answears please? inform me i am desperate
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Unlocked or locked bootloader?
If you are unlocked, here's the easiest way.
1. Download Advance Stock Kernel with Recovery v05 (FW: 10.1.1.A.1.253) (NEW) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2167381
2. Download SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38154110&postcount=2
3. Copy SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip to your SD card.
4. unzip Advance Stock Kernel with Recovery v05 (FW: 10.1.1.A.1.253) (NEW), and extract boot.img.
5. use fastboot to push boot.img (Which contains CWM).
6. Reboot into recovery, and flash SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip from SD card.
You've got root.
i think its locked mate, i had it rooted at 434 version and now that i putted 253 version via flashing it erases root and i think that it locked bootloader, i dont know /;
Check this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2279661
its already 253 man i cant to anything without rooting it ;x
samakos said:
its already 253 man i cant to anything without rooting it ;x
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Try this instead:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282415
*Follow the steps exactly and you will get back root with recovery. Not sure whether you have recovery in the first place as you didn't state.
No have any recoveries, just simple phone with the new firm
Xperia Z
Guess you need to downgrade first and ensure you have root, recovery before moving to the instructions which I have passed you earlier on.
Flash with .434 ftf, root and install dual recovery for locked bootloader. Goto CWRP recovery (volume down) and wipe only system install either of the available already rooted zip. dont wipe cache/dalvik cache. reboot. install supersu from play store and uninstall previously installed superuser app. thats it!
Root from stock Rom will be here soon just wait. If someone wants to root they have to downgrade and update again using a different Rom if u do that won't the phone be unbranded then meaning future ota or pcc Won't work or am I being daft ,
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It will be able to root for my firmware regularly? soon? Should I wait? Anyone knows? Or only way is to downgrade?
Xperia Z
samakos said:
It will be able to root for my firmware regularly? soon? Should I wait? Anyone knows? Or only way is to downgrade?
Xperia Z
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Will be here soon, there's always a way to root just needs a dev to find it
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Thanks a lot, I will.just w8 thrn, ty mate
Xperia Z
stewartk said:
Root from stock Rom will be here soon just wait. If someone wants to root they have to downgrade and update again using a different Rom if u do that won't the phone be unbranded then meaning future ota or pcc Won't work or am I being daft ,
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If need be, keep a copy of the branded/carrier FTF on your computer that you can flash back to if you need anything to do with warranty, easy. For now, Global unbranded seems to be the way.
Xperia Z 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware how can i root it?
Hello I have a Xperia Z C6603 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware how can i root it if it is locked?
bharat4ever said:
Unlocked or locked bootloader?
If you are unlocked, here's the easiest way.
1. Download Advance Stock Kernel with Recovery v05 (FW: 10.1.1.A.1.253) (NEW) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2167381
2. Download SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38154110&postcount=2
3. Copy SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip to your SD card.
4. unzip Advance Stock Kernel with Recovery v05 (FW: 10.1.1.A.1.253) (NEW), and extract boot.img.
5. use fastboot to push boot.img (Which contains CWM).
6. Reboot into recovery, and flash SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip from SD card.
You've got root.
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How can I check if my bl is unlocked?
Xperia Z
samakos said:
How can I check if my bl is unlocked?
Xperia Z
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Enter *#*#7378423#*#* in the dialler, then look in 'Service Info' -> Configuration.
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Bottloader unlock allowed : yes,
Xperia Z
So is unlocked? Or I can unlock it?
Xperia Z
TI1 said:
Hello I have a Xperia Z C6603 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware how can i root it if it is locked?
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Do I lost my programs when I do it this way?
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TI1 said:
Hello I have a Xperia Z C6603 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware how can i root it if it is locked?
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bharat4ever said:
Unlocked or locked bootloader?
If you are unlocked, here's the easiest way.
1. Download Advance Stock Kernel with Recovery v05 (FW: 10.1.1.A.1.253) (NEW) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2167381
2. Download SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38154110&postcount=2
3. Copy SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip to your SD card.
4. unzip Advance Stock Kernel with Recovery v05 (FW: 10.1.1.A.1.253) (NEW), and extract boot.img.
5. use fastboot to push boot.img (Which contains CWM).
6. Reboot into recovery, and flash SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip from SD card.
You've got root.
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Do I lost my programs when I do it this way?
[STOCK][C6602&C6603][4.2.2] Update to 10.3.1.A.0.244 [Rooted & XZDualRecovery][LB/UB]
Requirements:
Flashtool by @Androxyde
XZDualRecovery 2.5 RELEASE or newer.
Current FW version: 10.3.A.0.423, maybe others too, let me know!
Special features:
Superuser integrated in system, FULL root, no reboots when remounting /system RW!
XZDualRecovery 2.7 BETA (CWM ADVANCED 6.0.3.4 & TWRP 2.6.0.0) pre-installed;
Tailored FTF to minimize the chance of accidental system wiping!
No need to clear caches!
@shem2409 created a nice youtube video guide to assist you in your work, be sure to check this post for it! Thanks m8!
The C6603 ROM is based on the FTF provided by @NetSkill in this thread. Thanks dude
The C6602 ROM is based on the FTF provided by @alfiabraham in this thread. Thanks dude
In the following guide I suggest you use an external SDCard but that's just good practice, you can use your internal storage or even an USB OTG storage device in TWRP if you like to install, that's no problem!... If you are modding and the likes, best is to have an external sdcard, just for safeties sake.
C6602: How to update to 10.3.1.A.0.244:
For C6602: Download C6602GI.flashable.244.zip (Bittorrent: 741MB) and C6602_10.3.1.A.0.244_GenericI-stripped.ftf (15MB), save it somewhere you remember;
Put 'C6602GI.flashable.244.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Put 'C6602_10.3.1.A.0.244_GenericI-stripped.ftf' inside the Flashtool/firmwares folder;
Create a backup of your phone in CWM or TWRP and don't forget to backup the contents of 'SDCard0';
Flash 'C6602GI.flashable.244.zip' in TWRP, do not reboot but go back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off;
Flash everything in 'C6602_10.3.1.A.0.244_GenericI-stripped.ftf';
Reboot to system without clearing (dalvik-/)cache.
C6603: How to update to 10.3.1.A.0.244:
For C6603: Download C6603CE.flashable.244.zip (Bittorrent: 688MB) and C6603_10.3.1.A.0.244_GenericCE-stripped.ftf (15MB), save it somewhere you remember;
Put 'C6603CE.flashable.244.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Put 'C6603_10.3.1.A.0.244_GenericCE-stripped.ftf' inside the Flashtool/firmwares folder;
Create a backup of your phone in CWM or TWRP and don't forget to backup the contents of 'SDCard0';
Flash 'C6603CE.flashable.244.zip' in TWRP, do not reboot but go back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off;
Flash everything in 'C6603_10.3.1.A.0.244_GenericCE-stripped.ftf';
Reboot to system without clearing (dalvik-/)cache.
The first boot will be considerably slower and after a long wait at the boot animation you will see Android optimizing the apps on your phone.
I have done this myself along side @Tamirwig, using this method and we have not found any problem yet, again! :fingers-crossed:
NOTE: You will eventually/inevitably get the triangle screen again after doing this update (typically after you shut down your phone to reboot it without an actual reboot command), you will have to sit this one out it seems, it keeps coming back until it's done...
DO NOT INTERRUPT IT, LET IT RUN AND DO IT'S THING! you have been warned!
Enjoy! :laugh:
Known XZDualRecovery Issues:
Busybox Updater/Installer: If you have XZDualRecovery installed, un-install any Busybox updating app/tool as most if not all of them will install a version of busybox which does not support the lzma compression applets XZDualRecovery depends on. The version installed together with XZDualRecovery is very stable and I have yet to hear anyone complain about it's stability.
How to report errors:
Please, before shouting out "It doesn't work!!1!" or "I lost root!" or even "My phone reboots when remounting /system RW!!" try the following:
Restore a /system ONLY using any means you are familiar with so you can try again.
Root it using [Z][ROOT] DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit.
Install XZDualRecovery and then try to update again using TWRP. This time you can skip the FTF as it has already done it's job.
If it still fails something from there on: LOGS!!.
NOTE: The important ones can be found in /cache/recovery and in /tmp/XZDualRecovery, pack them up and send them to me.
Thank you
Works great! Thanks.
Flashing everything and not only baseband?
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Just flash it (The stripped ftf) as is, you don't need to exclude anything or mess with the flashing settings.
This is awesome stuff! Can I flash this on my 6602? I have the XZ Dual recovery already installed with a C6603 stock rom.
carlsbad28 said:
This is awesome stuff! Can I flash this on my 6602? I have the XZ Dual recovery already installed with a C6603 stock rom.
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you can, just don't expect LTE to magically work all of a sudden
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you can, just don't expect LTE to magically work all of a sudden
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Lol! Yes, of course! Downloading now!
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you can, just don't expect LTE to magically work all of a sudden
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ja deodexei this build but I have error when installing the system to move files deodex
anyone know why it reboots to mount rw
Thank you.
Just making sure this won't delete any of my current data, files, etc? I've made a backup of them already on cwm but just making sure
Currently using excelsus ROM by zero
Xperia Z Vanilla
bootloop here
Coming from monxdified Honami 01-03 rom.
Is this newer than.... 423??
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Yes, .244 is newer than .423
just flashed the stock .244 yesterday.
I had a dual recovery before (somewhen...).... but i guess thats gone now ? (even flashed a few doom kernels between)
If i just flash this in CWM will it work ? Or is it essential to install Dual recovery before ?
P.S could you please consider using a different hoster for your .torrent files ? i use my NAS as external download station. Instead of just using the link Copy&Paste i had to wait 10sec, download the .torrent file and configure the download manually.
Or just a direct link to the .torrent file wihout waiting time, that would be awesome.
Flashed this successfully following instructions on the OP on my C6602.
One thing I noticed though, after flashing the zip, I went back to Menu in TWRP then tapped on Reboot. A prompt came up saying Root permissions are lost and a swipe to fix was shown. I did not attempt to fix and proceeded to next instruction and flashed through Flashboot.
Thanks for this update and guide @[NUT] Amazing piece of work.
EDIT: BTW, after the phone booted, I did not lose any data. Just an FYI. Oh, I still haven't seen that Triangle you mentioned in the OP. Hope it doesn't pop up.
carlsbad28 said:
Flashed this successfully following instructions on the OP on my C6602.
One thing I noticed though, after flashing the zip, I went back to Menu in TWRP then tapped on Reboot. A prompt came up saying Root permissions are lost and a swipe to fix was shown. I did not attempt to fix and proceeded to next instruction and flashed through Flashboot.
Thanks for this update and guide @[NUT] Amazing piece of work.
EDIT: BTW, after the phone booted, I did not lose any data. Just an FYI. Oh, I still haven't seen that Triangle you mentioned in the OP. Hope it doesn't pop up.
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try rebooting after first boot
Thanks [NUT] I have updated my Z and I didn't even have to use titanium backup to restore anything, this is by far the easiest update I have ever done :good:
juanmaasecas said:
bootloop here
Coming from monxdified Honami 01-03 rom.
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Same here, doesn't work for me I'm afraid...
is there any exploit to root an already updated version via pc-companion.
i have run the DooMLoRD-easy-rootkit_v18 and is not working (linux / windows)
BeetoCarvalho said:
ja deodexei this build but I have error when installing the system to move files deodex
anyone know why it reboots to mount rw
Thank you.
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If you look at /tmp in a file manager app there should be 2 files there: killedric and remountedrootfs . If they are not there then the RIC service is probably active... can you check that for me?
dreamville said:
Just making sure this won't delete any of my current data, files, etc? I've made a backup of them already on cwm but just making sure
Currently using excelsus ROM by zero
Xperia Z Vanilla
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Nope, the backup is in case something fails... but you should not lose anything if it all works as planned.
juanmaasecas said:
bootloop here
Coming from monxdified Honami 01-03 rom.
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To migrate from a custom rom to stock is asking for problems sir... sorry but if you really want to use this ROM, make sure you have app backups and do a factory reset.
Haldi4803 said:
just flashed the stock .244 yesterday.
I had a dual recovery before (somewhen...).... but i guess thats gone now ? (even flashed a few doom kernels between)
If i just flash this in CWM will it work ? Or is it essential to install Dual recovery before ?
P.S could you please consider using a different hoster for your .torrent files ? i use my NAS as external download station. Instead of just using the link Copy&Paste i had to wait 10sec, download the .torrent file and configure the download manually.
Or just a direct link to the .torrent file wihout waiting time, that would be awesome.
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You will be faster off when not using this package but rooting it with the workaround by DooMLoRD and installing the current XZDualRecovery....
For you and people like you i will add a direct link to the file on the download screen.
carlsbad28 said:
Flashed this successfully following instructions on the OP on my C6602.
One thing I noticed though, after flashing the zip, I went back to Menu in TWRP then tapped on Reboot. A prompt came up saying Root permissions are lost and a swipe to fix was shown. I did not attempt to fix and proceeded to next instruction and flashed through Flashboot.
Thanks for this update and guide @[NUT] Amazing piece of work.
EDIT: BTW, after the phone booted, I did not lose any data. Just an FYI. Oh, I still haven't seen that Triangle you mentioned in the OP. Hope it doesn't pop up.
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TWRP expects a certain permission on the su executable... which is basically the same as with my packages. Even DooMLoRD sets the same... i was going to report a bug on that to Team Win about that soon... it's annoying. Root works fine either way.
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try rebooting after first boot
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Shutting down is more the trigger...
dazjp71 said:
Thanks [NUT] I have updated my Z and I didn't even have to use titanium backup to restore anything, this is by far the easiest update I have ever done :good:
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You're welcome, here to please
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Nope, the backup is in case something fails... but you should not lose anything if it all works as planned.
To migrate from a custom rom to stock is asking for problems sir... sorry but if you really want to use this ROM, make sure you have app backups and do a factory reset.
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Hmmm but I'm on excelsus by zero ROM....would that cause an issue if updated like you said to the other person in the above quote?
Xperia Z Vanilla
How to flash a 4.4 rom without the use of rooting and only using unlocked boot loader. I don't want to downgrade my device and I don't want root at this stage just want to run a 4.4 rom that is very similar to the current sony stuff, I am happy to do a clean install if necessary. I am sorry if this has been asked before, I could not find this doing a search before posting.
Please don't spam this posts about what is best and worst only want something very simple and easy to install and not something in development as when kk is available for my device I will be flashing that.
Thank you in advance
Easy, download latest Cyanogen Mod. Zip, extract the boot.img from the zip (this is the kernel) and pit zip on your phone/sd card
Open a Fastboot Cmd prompt on your pc, type "Fastboot flash boot boot.img" then after its that's done type "Fastboot reboot"
When the led turns on press vol up to enter recovery and wipe data/factory reset (you need to going from stock to Cm/AOSP, flash the Cyanogen mod zip, reboot and enjoy.
Find the all things you need to know thread from doomlord for more info on setting up and using fastboot
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Also rereading your thread, all the 4.4 roms are based on AOSP so your desire for them to be like current Sony offerings just isn't gonna happen. The closest thing to 4.4 Sony is eXistenZ v 6.6 in the android development section. It has alot of the features and apps from the Xperia Z2 4.4 ported over though it is actually a 4.3 rom. It's the closest you can get to Sony 4.4 until an official kitkat update drops
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macshanemike said:
How to flash a 4.4 rom without the use of rooting and only using unlocked boot loader. I don't want to downgrade my device and I don't want root at this stage just want to run a 4.4 rom that is very similar to the current sony stuff, I am happy to do a clean install if necessary. I am sorry if this has been asked before, I could not find this doing a search before posting.
Please don't spam this posts about what is best and worst only want something very simple and easy to install and not something in development as when kk is available for my device I will be flashing that.
Thank you in advance
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Actually you have an Q&A forum for this kinda threads :silly:
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Easy, download latest Cyanogen Mod. Zip, extract the boot.img from the zip (this is the kernel) and pit zip on your phone/sd card
Open a Fastboot Cmd prompt on your pc, type "Fastboot flash boot boot.img" then after its that's done type "Fastboot reboot"
When the led turns on press vol up to enter recovery and wipe data/factory reset (you need to going from stock to Cm/AOSP, flash the Cyanogen mod zip, reboot and enjoy.
Find the all things you need to know thread from doomlord for more info on setting up and using fastboot
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Also rereading your thread, all the 4.4 roms are based on AOSP so your desire for them to be like current Sony offerings just isn't gonna happen. The closest thing to 4.4 Sony is eXistenZ v 6.6 in the android development section. It has alot of the features and apps from the Xperia Z2 4.4 ported over though it is actually a 4.3 rom. It's the closest you can get to Sony 4.4 until an official kitkat update drops
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Is the second rom easy to flash or is root required?
since you have unlocked bootloader already, could you explain why you want to do it without root?
I am pretty sure your phone needs root access to be able to replace the system files.
The only 4.4 you can flash is cyanogenmod, which is different to sony one.
if you want something similar to sony 4.4, you can flash existenz rom, it is still based on 4.3, but functions very similarly to 4.4 from the Z2.
You cannot flash a 4.4 rom and not have root - the custom kernel required for the role s have root access inbuilt. So no, you don't need to root your phone yourself, flashing the kernel from the rom via your unlocked boatloader will automatically root it.
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DreadPirateDan said:
You cannot flash a 4.4 rom and not have root - the custom kernel required for the role s have root access inbuilt. So no, you don't need to root your phone yourself, flashing the kernel from the rom via your unlocked boatloader will automatically root it.
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No it wont root device even if kernel is insecure and all
We need su binary and app to administer it
And that can be done from recoveries
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I have tried to enter recovery mode in the past but have not managed to do so, with the z is there a particular way to do it? The phone just boots up as normal when I try
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I have tried to enter recovery mode in the past but have not managed to do so, with the z is there a particular way to do it? The phone just boots up as normal when I try
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Have you actually flashed a custom recovery? If so, the thread for the recovery will tell you how to enter it. You usually press one of the volume keys when the phone is booting.
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kingvortex said:
Have you actually flashed a custom recovery? If so, the thread for the recovery will tell you how to enter it. You usually press one of the volume keys when the phone is booting.
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What I am referring to is the boot options menu, I know how to flash my phone if for eg I was to flash a standard ftf
macshanemike said:
What I am referring to is the boot options menu, I know how to flash my phone if for eg I was to flash a standard ftf
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I'm not sure you do know. I assume your previous device was a Motorola. Xperia devices don't have a boot options menu.
If you want to enter recovery mode, you need to actually flash a custom recovery first.
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