Hi,
I unlocked the bootloader, flashed CWM into it. I backed up everything through CWM recovery.
However somehow the stock rom/kernel/etc don't work with this set-up. I just have "free xperia" logo until the universe will implode.
Therefore I installed cyanogenmod and it works. But I don't have the Xperia pkgs and since I own a lot of stuff from sony..those apps are usefull.
Question 1: Can I use CWM recovery with the stock sony rom?
Question 2: I just downloaded the ftf (700MB file), how can I restore everything? If I fastboot everything inside the package will it also correct the boot problem?
Question 3: Can I install sony pkgs as a 3rd party zip like google-apps?
Thanks for the help!!
Yes, you can use stock kernel with recovery.
But, since you are unlocked, you can install DoomKernel, its based on stock , it has a recovery and root included, and it is compatible with stock roms. Install it via fastboot, then you can flash a stock ftf excluding the kernel so you don't lose custom kernel.
DrKrFfXx said:
Yes, you can use stock kernel with recovery.
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You mean in CWM menus? and install the .ftf?
forevertheuni said:
You mean in CWM menus? and install the .ftf?
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CWM can't flash ftf, for that you need Flashtool.
CWM can only flash flasheable zips.
If you want to keep stock rom with a working cwm recovery you have choice using advanced stock kernel or doomkernel both have a recovery working normally. If you don't want to overclock/underclock and tweak stuff choose advanced it is the stock kernel with a recovery with nothing more.
Flash ftf and then fastboot the kernel you choose, or vice versa fastboot and then flash ftf and exclude kernel in flashtool.
edit : read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153167
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currently stuck on AllianceROM, with TWRP installed flashed the fonts mod and stuck on N7000 logo, tried to install zip, but twrp being just totally useless and unable to let me scroll down the menu properly just swipe down and down and automatically selected a fold. and I'm totally done with this rom and twrp find my way out... do i just flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901191 from there? and reboot into recovery and flash the rom i want?
Flash a stock GB ROM via PC Odin and root & install CWM on it.(See Dr.Ketan's thread for details).
Then do whatever you want.
Alliance is using safe kernel. Just follow the flash instructions of the new rom OP. That would be, I guess: Do all wipes -> flash rom -> enjoy.
Abagnale said:
Alliance is using safe kernel. Just follow the flash instructions of the new rom OP. That would be, I guess: Do all wipes -> flash rom -> enjoy.
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Yeah, but it'll be better if he gets rid of TWRP first lest he do something wrong....
whitepandaaa said:
currently stuck on AllianceROM, with TWRP installed flashed the fonts mod and stuck on N7000 logo, tried to install zip, but twrp being just totally useless and unable to let me scroll down the menu properly just swipe down and down and automatically selected a fold. and I'm totally done with this rom and twrp find my way out... do i just flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901191 from there? and reboot into recovery and flash the rom i want?
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as far as i know CWM zip is not flashable in TWRP, and it is a pain to use, so only way to flash via odin back to stock? i remember it used to be able to flash CWM on its OTA but its no longer available
Hi all
I have CM 10.2 and CWM recovery installed on my Z. Now I'm going to sell it and would like to "revert" to the stock ROM.
I realized that the Flash Tool by Bin4ry and Androxyde only works with stock, locked bootloaders so I cannot install original ROMs the "normal" way.
I assume I need to find a stock ROM image zipped in a format that is compatible with CWM recovery, and flash from there?
Thanks for all help
nope it should work with any Rom just download the ftf you want and flash it it would work with any Sony Device either Locked or Unlocked
My device is GT-N7000, using N7000ZSLR1 Android 4.1.2 stock ROM （Build number：JZO54K.N7000ZSLR1）, used Chinese one key root app to root but unrooted to go to stock recovery to flash the newest Philz recovery (because Odin v3.09 failed to flash it), but fail like below screenshots:
I wonder why, I downloaded from the official platform (https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/n7000/), and my internet is good so there should be no corrupted files. All stuffs are stock now, so I dunno why.
(Additional info: If I flash "PhilZ-cwm6-XXLTA-ATL-5.15.0.tar.md5" using Odin, it works, but I want to use the latest Philz recovery, plus, the recovery will switch back to stock one after usage, that means after I press "reboot system now" in Philz recovery XXLTA-ATL-5.15.0, and power off and go to recovery mode again, it's the stock one. Dot't say something like "Oh flash this one then").
If you are on a stock 4.1.2 rom there is no way you can update to a newer recovery using philz. As he stopped updating the old kernels. You may try some other custom kernel.
The advanced Cwm edition will not work using odin or recovery. So leave that alone.
The XXLTA you flashed is a right path but it should not revert to stock recovery. There is zip version of that file. Flash it through the stock recovery.
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If you are on a stock 4.1.2 rom there is no way you can update to a newer recovery using philz. As he stopped updating the old kernels. You may try some other custom kernel.
The advanced Cwm edition will not work using odin or recovery. So leave that alone.
The XXLTA you flashed is a right path but it should not revert to stock recovery. There is zip version of that file. Flash it through the stock recovery.
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Which custom kernal you recommend, and is stable then?
And which 'Old" Philz kernal is the "newest" to my ROM? I mean the newest in the old kernal, if you get what I mean.
Vulturon said:
Which custom kernal you recommend, and is stable then?
And which 'Old" Philz kernal is the "newest" to my ROM? I mean the newest in the old kernal, if you get what I mean.
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The XXLTA you flashed seems to be the latest from Philz list of recoveries for TW 4.1.2 kernels for now.. You may check forest's kernel.. I think it has an updated recovery.
Hi People,
I'm new here and I do have a problem over, as the title says, my Xperia Z (C6603) won't boot up anymore.
Yesterday I unlocked my bootloader, I also rooted my phone and installed Cyanogenmod 12 afterwards using TWRP, this was working perfect and stable.
Today I found out my phone wasn't rooted at all after I installed Cyanogenmod 12. So I wanted to start over again using this way (http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-how-to-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872873).
So what I've basically done, I installed Xperiaz_10.5.A.0.230_kernel_only.ftf over the CM12 mod, after this my phone doesn't want to boot anymore, getting stuck at the the 'Sony' logo.
Tried to do TWRP -> Factory reset, but it didn't work.
Should I install a full .zip stock rom again instead of the FTF file to restore my old rom?
Kind regards,
xChillz
My root guide and the files provided there are for rooting the 2 stock roms in the thread title only.
You cannot flash a stock kernel onto a custom rom. This is why your device isn't booting.
You can get your device booting in a couple of ways:
1. Extract the boot.img from the Cyanogenmod rom zip and flash it using fastboot. This should allow you to boot into your CM12 rom again.
2. Flash a stock FTF. This will bring your phone back to complete stock. How to package and flash stock roms in FTF format
Sent from my C6603
kingvortex said:
My root guide and the files provided there are for rooting the 2 stock roms in the thread title only.
You cannot flash a stock kernel onto a custom rom. This is why your device isn't booting.
You can get your device booting in a couple of ways:
1. Extract the boot.img from the Cyanogenmod rom zip and flash it using fastboot. This should allow you to boot into your CM12 rom again.
2. Flash a stock FTF. This will bring your phone back to complete stock. How to package and flash stock roms in FTF format
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Thanks for the quick reply!
Could you tell me where I can get a 10.5.A.0.230 stock FTF or can I just Google it?
xChillz.
Thanks bro,
Installed the 10.5.A.0.230 stock FTF, then I installed CM12 and it works!
xChillz
I need to flash Tangerine Kernel Or DooMLoRD Kernal.. one time i test. but my all data erased. i want flash one of kernal without data losing.. Please Can you Help Me ?
Stock 12.1.A.1.205
JellyBean 4.3
C5303
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I need to flash Tangerine Kernel Or DooMLoRD Kernal.. one time i test. but my all data erased. i want flash one of kernal without data losing.. Please Can you Help Me ?
Stock 12.1.A.1.205
JellyBean 4.3
C5303
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Tangerine only works for Lollipop roms so don't even try it or you be stuck in a bootloop, Doom kernel I think it's too old, try Williams Kernel 9.1, best one for 4.3 roms. Did you unlock your bootloader?
HUEguy said:
Tangerine only works for Lollipop roms so don't even try it or you be stuck in a bootloop, Doom kernel I think it's too old, try Williams Kernel 9.1, best one for 4.3 roms. Did you unlock your bootloader?
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Stock 12.1.A.1.205 / C5303 / JellyBean 4.3 / Bootloader Unlocked / Rooted
Can I Flash Williams Kernel 9.1 Without Any data losing (auto wipe data\chache) or bootloop error ??
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Stock 12.1.A.1.205 / C5303 / JellyBean 4.3 / Bootloader Unlocked / Rooted
Can I Flash Williams Kernel 9.1 Without Any data losing (auto wipe data\chache) or bootloop error ??
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Flashing a kernel doesn't auto wipe data. Since you're completely stock right now, I am guessing you'll be flashing the kernel via fastboot so you should be fine. As for boot loop errors, the kernel's meant for stock based roms so it shouldn't be a problem. I remember using it with Existenz. Worse case scenario, you'll have to reflash the kernel part from the stock firmware with Flashtool if things go wrong. Alternatively you could take a backup of your kernel via Rashr since you're already rooted.
Speaking of Rashr, you could use it to flash a recovery in your Fota partition which doesn't go away unless and until you remove it using stock firmware. This means that no matter which kernel or rom you flash, you'll always have a working recovery to get yourself out of trouble. You can take a complete nandroid backup of your system before even trying Williams kernel and in the off chance your phone is stuck in a bootloop, you can just restore your nandroid backup and you'll be back to stock.
If you're still worried about your data, just get Titanium backup and make a backup before you proceed. I have switched over a dozen roms in the past few months only because of it. Imagine setting up 30-40 apps every time you migrate to a different rom
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Flashing a kernel doesn't auto wipe data. Since you're completely stock right now, I am guessing you'll be flashing the kernel via fastboot so you should be fine. As for boot loop errors, the kernel's meant for stock based roms so it shouldn't be a problem. I remember using it with Existenz. Worse case scenario, you'll have to reflash the kernel part from the stock firmware with Flashtool if things go wrong. Alternatively you could take a backup of your kernel via Rashr since you're already rooted.
Speaking of Rashr, you could use it to flash a recovery in your Fota partition which doesn't go away unless and until you remove it using stock firmware. This means that no matter which kernel or rom you flash, you'll always have a working recovery to get yourself out of trouble. You can take a complete nandroid backup of your system before even trying Williams kernel and in the off chance your phone is stuck in a bootloop, you can just restore your nandroid backup and you'll be back to stock.
If you're still worried about your data, just get Titanium backup and make a backup before you proceed. I have switched over a dozen roms in the past few months only because of it. Imagine setting up 30-40 apps every time you migrate to a different rom
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Thanks For Details And i need to know, How to flash recovery & kernal ?
Kernal Can speedup my XSP ?
KoRTaN said:
Thanks For Details And i need to know, How to flash recovery & kernal ?
Kernal Can speedup my XSP ?
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If I am not mistaken, SP like most older Xperia phones (not sure about the new ones) does not have a stock recovery nor does it have a recovery partition. The recovery is part of the kernel (the boot.img file or the .elf file). So when you flash a kernel, you are flashing the recovery along with it. This is why people flash a recovery in the Fota kernel partition since its a separate partition and is not overwritten while flashing other roms or kernels. A recovery flashed in the fota partition becomes your primary and only visible recovery irrespective of how many recoveries came bundled with the kernel you flashed. The only way to remove it is by flashing stock firmware or to be more specific, the fota kernel from the stock firmware. If you need it, you can find it here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59908442
Now since your phone's already unlocked and rooted, go grab Rashr from the playstore and use it to flash the latest Twrp from here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61698751
This way you will have a permanent recovery which you can use to take a nandroid backup before you try new roms or kernels and restore it if things go wrong.
Your other option is to flash the kernel via fastboot but remember if you flash another rom, the existing kernel will be overwritten by the kernel that came with the rom. It becomes really cumbersome when you are trying different roms. Another reason to flash a recovery in the Fota partition.
As for a new kernel speeding things up, yeah it helps. The first link is also the main thread for Tangerine kernel which has CPU overclocking and governor options and a bunch of other tweaks to improve performance but its only for LP roms. If you wanna stay stock, you can try the Williams kernel. Doesn't have as many features as the Tangerine kernel but more than the stock kernel. If you know which tweaks to make, I am sure you can gain a performance boost from either.