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[FTF]Xperia V LT25i_9.0.1.D.0.10_Nordic

For first time i have made ftf file after updating my V
ftf is tested
dropbox link: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17658154/LT25i_9.0.1.D.0.10_Nordic.ftf
ftp link: funiewski.dyndns.org
login: xda member pass: ftf nordic
championswimmers unsecure kernel is working with this firmware

I'll ask our users to check your file. Thanks for your work.
How did you get loader.sin?

dogsly said:
I'll ask our users to check your file. Thanks for your work.
How did you get loader.sin?
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extract from .ftf file with winrar or similar

funiewski said:
extract from .ftf file with winrar or similar
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Thank you, I know that.
The question was about how exactly did you get this file. After all, it is unique to SXV, and different from SXTX & SXT.

dogsly said:
Thank you, I know that.
The question was about how exactly did you get this file. After all, it is unique to SXV, and different from SXTX & SXT.
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i extracted it from 9.0.D.0.484-INTL-GENERIC and integrated it in relock bootloader ftf for xperia 2012 devices, change extension to sin and you have it

So is it good to flash or??

funiewski said:
ftp: funiewski.dyndns.org
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mirror: http://yadi.sk/d/lY9O3OjV1DZkG
*** My addition to Flashtool v0.9.9.0: To properly identify the device as a LT25 copy the folder LT25 from the attached archive into Flashtool at \Flashtool\devices.
Download: View attachment LT25.rar

dogsly
So its good then?

Rechargelegend said:
dogsly
So its good then?
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now i have flashed it working wp

funiewski said:
now i have flashed it working wp
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Flashed it to and its working great.
Thanks!

im sorry, but how do i flash this? I`ve just bought my first sony today..
I`ve installed championswimmer`s unsecure kernel.. so i couldnt update this with pc companion obviously..
though i cant get busybox or su installed due to some adb issues..

buljo said:
im sorry, but how do i flash this? I`ve just bought my first sony today..
I`ve installed championswimmer`s unsecure kernel.. so i couldnt update this with pc companion obviously..
though i cant get busybox or su installed due to some adb issues..
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download flashtool, look in post seven in this thread and follow instructions, download this ftf, put ftf in flashtool firmware folder, use flashtool to flash it,try re install drivers, you can find those in flashtool driver folder, try to flash unsecure kernel and than su and busybox following instructions in kernel thread

But i already flashed unsecured kernel do I have to do it again after flashing this update?
I had some problems installing fastboot drivers, bit found a workaround here on xda. No matter what I do I can't get dba shell to work.really want to be fully rooted..
Thanks for your reply.

buljo said:
But i already flashed unsecured kernel do I have to do it again after flashing this update?
I had some problems installing fastboot drivers, bit found a workaround here on xda. No matter what I do I can't get dba shell to work.really want to be fully rooted..
Thanks for your reply.
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yes usually you must flash kernel again, kernel in ftf is not unsecured, it must be replaced, unsecured=root

Holy sh.. So with each update we have to flash kernel and phone is fully reset yet again?!
Sent from my LT25i using xda premium

buljo said:
Holy sh.. So with each update we have to flash kernel and phone is fully reset yet again?!
Sent from my LT25i using xda premium
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no, for now you can relock your bootloader and upgrade with pc companion, your data will be untouched, later there will be custom roms, when you have root you can always backup your data and apps with titanium and than restore, for now there is no recovery for v but it will be, in recovery you can make nandroid backup of whole system, what you need now is root and than titanium backup

but if i relock bootloader (how do i do that btw?) and upgrade using pc companion. then the kernel would be replaced and i would have to flash the unsecure kernel to obtain root? hence the phone will be fully reset again.

buljo said:
but if i relock bootloader (how do i do that btw?) and upgrade using pc companion. then the kernel would be replaced and i would have to flash the unsecure kernel to obtain root? hence the phone will be fully reset again.
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you got it wrong, flashing kernel does not reset you phone, normal update through pc companion does not it either,for relock: relock ftf attached, you need:
1 change extension from zip to ftf
2 earlier in this thread #5 is attached loader.sin for V, you need to change extension from zip to sin
3 replace loader.sin inside relock.ftf with the one for V
4 flash with flashtool
Thank Bin4ry for relock ftf

funiewski said:
you got it wrong, flashing kernel does not reset you phone, normal update through pc companion does not it either,for relock: relock ftf attached, you need:
1 change extension from zip to ftf
2 earlier in this thread #5 is attached loader.sin for V, you need to change extension from zip to sin
3 replace loader.sin inside relock.ftf with the one for V
4 flash with flashtool
Thank Bin4ry for relock ftf
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post #7 is also good?

LT25i_Relock_bootloader_dogsly_test.ftf
Create Flashtool version 0.9.9.0
Not tested (I have no SXV) I had already made ​​the files for relock bootloader SXP, SXU, SX Ion, and they worked.

Best rooting method for unlocked bootloader?

Before I post this post, I did my homework. I searched on several posts posts on Kernels and rooting methods. But they make me bit confused what I should do and what I should do in future firmwares.
Main reason I unlocked bootloader is to keep root whatever firmware I through into my phone.
Since I am on 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware, What's best and safest way to root my phone (without losing root in future firmwares or easily can regain root)?
There are many methods and I am sure new users and unlock-loaders might find this useful.
PS: Installing recovery is worth for this
Thanks very much!

binku said:
Before I post this post, I did my homework. I searched on several posts posts on Kernels and rooting methods. But they make me bit confused what I should do and what I should do in future firmwares.
Main reason I unlocked bootloader is to keep root whatever firmware I through into my phone.
Since I am on 10.1.1.A.1.307 firmware, What's best and safest way to root my phone (without losing root in future firmwares or easily can regain root)?
There are many methods and I am sure new users and unlock-loaders might find this useful.
Thanks very much!
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Flashing prerooted boot.img via fastboot?

DrKrFfXx said:
Flashing prerooted boot.img via fastboot?
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May you give me a link how to do that? Thanks!

binku said:
May you give me a link how to do that? Thanks!
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I didn't rely on a specific thread or guide to follow. Mostly lots of Google, lots of XDA searching etc.
A summary would be something like this, if memory serves right:
- Unlock the bootloader
- Download and install latest Flashtool here
- Install the drivers included on Flashtool under "/flashtool/drivers" directory.
- Select device specific drivers, plus flashmode drivers, and fastboot drivers.
- Download a prerooted kernel compatible with your rom version, preferably one with an included recovery
- Extract the boot.img file from the zip if needed
- Execute Flashtool, click on the thunder symbol
- Turn off your phone, and plug the USB cable while holding volume up
- Select Fastboot mode
- On the right of the new window there is an option called Select kernel to flash, click it and locate the boot.img file
- With all of this done, you now should have a rooted device, plus a recovery.
Corrections are welcome, as I said before, I hope I remember every step.

DrKrFfXx said:
I didn't rely on a specific thread or guide to follow. Mostly lots of Google, lots of XDA searching etc.
A summary would be something like this, if memory serves right:
- Unlock the bootloader
- Download and install latest Flashtool here
- Install the drivers included on Flashtool under "/flashtool/drivers" directory.
- Select device specific drivers, plus flashmode drivers, and fastboot drivers.
- Download a prerooted kernel compatible with your rom version, preferably one with an included recovery
- Extract the boot.img file from the zip if needed
- Execute Flashtool, click on the thunder symbol
- Turn off your phone, and plug the USB cable while holding volume up
- Select Fastboot mode
- On the right of the new window there is an option called Select kernel to flash, click it and locate the boot.img file
- With all of this done, you now should have a rooted device, plus a recovery.
Corrections are welcome, as I said before, I hope I remember every step.
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Why make it so hard for him?
Just download this file and put it on your internal/external storage:
SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2
http://d-h.st/M10
And then flash it through recovery (CWM etc)

Flash doomlord kernel via fastboot, then root in recovery.
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shoey63 said:
Flash doomlord kernel via fastboot, then root in recovery.
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
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Doom kernel is already pre-rooted.
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium

Yes, sorry I'm thinking of his "Advanced Stock kernel", which gives the option to root in recovery.
@ OP what do you mean "future firmwares"? OTA or custom ROMs?
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Root Guide For 4.2.2

All credit goes to @zhuhang. I have no contribution to it.
Original thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45344021
This method will help you gain root access on the latest .67 4.2.2 update that Sony recently pushed out.
Disclaimer:
- This requires a PC.
- No CWM needed.
- This installs a Chinese root manager rather than superuser or superSU. But I will teach you how to replace it below.
Instruction:
1. Download the rooting application. (This app can root many other devices )
VRoot_1.6.0.3690
http://www.mediafire.com/download/v3...3690_Setup.exe
2. Install the app. This is a Chinese app so I will guide you. Below is a step by step screenshot attached guide.
3. Start VROOT and root now!
4. Now we need to install SuperSU from play store to replace the Chinese root manager called 授权管理 1.0.4.
5. Go to play store and install SuperSU.
6. Start SuperSU and you will be asked for permission by 授权管理 1.0.4, choose 允许(means allow). (Should be the right side option.)
7. SuperSU will prompt to install SU binary, go ahead with OK and it will display successful.
8. Now, freeze 授权管理 1.0.4 in titanium backup, just in case you need it again.
Note: If you uninstall straight away from app manager, you need to make sure SuperSU updated the binary.
9. Re-run SuperSU to make sure everything is alright. You will be prompt again to install SU binary, just do what it asked.
10. After that, you are rooted with SuperSU and 授权管理 1.0.4 will not be there anymore.
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djpeesh said:
Can someone upload an ftf with just the kernel.sin and bootloader.sin for the C5503? I tried creating one using C5502 kernel and i got stuck in a boot loop. luckily my battery was just at about 10% and so I quickly flashed back the 4.2.2 Kernel of the 5503 and all is well.
Once we get the kernel only ftf, can test and create guide for rooting 5503 on 4.2.2
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Tried with the C5503 kernel. Same boot loop. I think we'll have to find an alternate root method, as unlike the Z, the ZR doesnt have .234 firmware [that is also 4.2]
Experimenting with the Z firmware. Wish me luck

Why not flash only kernel from the previous firmware? Isn't working?
UPD. I see - not work

djpeesh said:
Tried with the C5503 kernel. Same boot loop. I think we'll have to find an alternate root method, as unlike the Z, the ZR doesnt have .234 firmware [that is also 4.2]
Experimenting with the Z firmware. Wish me luck
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I have rooted mine already (ie. Android 4.2.2). You have to unlock your bootloader for this method to work.

akash4357 said:
I have rooted mine already (ie. Android 4.2.2). You have to unlock your bootloader for this method to work.
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Can you say more about your 4.2.2 rooting method?

itandy said:
Can you say more about your 4.2.2 rooting method?
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Firstly you need to unlock your bootloader. Google that, its easy. OR you can do it through flashtools (not tested).
Enable USB Debugging and unknown sources option on your phone before proceeding.
Download Flashtool, Open it. Flash the the kernel of an old firmware of Xperia ZR which was rootable.
Reboot your Xperia ZR after flashing. Connect to PC in USB Debugging mode.
Do not forget to close FLASHTOOL.
Extract the downloaded “DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip” file and run the “runme_win” file.
Follow onscreen instructions to root Xperia ZR and once it is rooted, device will reboot. Verify that you are rooted, run SuperSU app.
Now switch off your Xperia ZR. OPEN FLASHTOOL.
Now you need to flash the true kernel of Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware of Xperia ZR.
After flashing, disconnect the phone from PC, reboot it and your Xperia ZR is now rooted
Official Thread

akash4357 said:
Firstly you need to unlock your bootloader. Google that, its easy. OR you can do it through flashtools (not tested).
Enable USB Debugging and unknown sources option on your phone before proceeding.
Download Flashtool, Open it. Flash the the kernel of an old firmware of Xperia ZR which was rootable.
Reboot your Xperia ZR after flashing. Connect to PC in USB Debugging mode.
Do not forget to close FLASHTOOL.
Extract the downloaded “DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip” file and run the “runme_win” file.
Follow onscreen instructions to root Xperia ZR and once it is rooted, device will reboot. Verify that you are rooted, run SuperSU app.
Now switch off your Xperia ZR. OPEN FLASHTOOL.
Now you need to flash the true kernel of Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware of Xperia ZR.
After flashing, disconnect the phone from PC, reboot it and your Xperia ZR is now rooted
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So basically you're doing:
Use FlashTool to flash the 4.2.2 FTF
Downgrade the kernel by using FlashTool back to 4.1.2
Run the DoomLord rooting kit
Flash back 4.2.2 kernel using FlashTool
To flash the kernel you need an unlocked bootloader. What I don't understand is how to flash the kernel only? I found the kernel.sin inside the FTF file. Can I just delete other .sin file and flash the remaining FTF file?
Sorry if my questions are noob.

itandy said:
So basically you're doing:
Use FlashTool to flash the 4.2.2 FTF
Downgrade the kernel by using FlashTool back to 4.1.2
Run the DoomLord rooting kit
Flash back 4.2.2 kernel using FlashTool
To flash the kernel you need an unlocked bootloader. What I don't understand is how to flash the kernel only? I found the kernel.sin inside the FTF file. Can I just delete other .sin file and flash the remaining FTF file?
Sorry if my questions are noob.
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You need to keep the kernel.sin and bootloader.sin in the ftf and delete the rest. Also don't delete the META-INF file.
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akash4357 said:
You need to keep the kernel.sin and bootloader.sin in the ftf and delete the rest. Also don't delete the META-INF file.
Official thread
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The problem is the bootloader? I thought doom's thread said that this was for locked and unlocked bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader will lead to a lot of people avoiding the root method.
Sent from my C5503 using Tapatalk 2

djpeesh said:
The problem is the bootloader? I thought doom's thread said that this was for locked and unlocked bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader will lead to a lot of people avoiding the root method.
Sent from my C5503 using Tapatalk 2
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So is an unlocked bootloader NEEDED for this method to work for ZR? I thought DoomLord said it works for both.

akash4357 said:
You need to keep the kernel.sin and bootloader.sin in the ftf and delete the rest. Also don't delete the META-INF file.
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Have you managed to root through this method?

djpeesh said:
Have you managed to root through this method?
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I did manage to root it, but then the phone suddenly restarts. Now I am stuck with bootloops. Strange as I managed to install Superuser from the Play Store.
Edit. I recommend not trying to root using this method. Wait till theres a definitive rooting method.

djpeesh said:
Have you managed to root through this method?
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I see you got bootloop from the other thread. Did you manage to fix it?

Bump.

itandy said:
I see you got bootloop from the other thread. Did you manage to fix it?
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Yes. I fixed the bootloop issue. Need any help with the bootloop?
If you've got a bootloop, pull the battery asap as once it dies, you won't be able to flash ftf and the device will be bricked.
To fix bootloop [and still not get root access]
1. Open the 4.2.2 ftf file in flashtool.
2. Exclude everything [tick in the exclude box] except the kernel, and untick everything in the wipe box [data, applog]
3. Flash the kernel by pressing the volume down button while plugging in USB cable [DONT PRESS POWER BUTTON AFTER BATTERY PULL AS OTHERWISE YOU'LL GO BACK INTO BOOTLOOP]
4. After it flashes [should take a couple of seconds], reboot and you should be back to normal
I REPEAT PULL THE BATTERY IF IN A BOOTLOOP OR YOU'LL LAND UP WITH ANOTHER PAPERWEIGHT

djpeesh said:
Yes. I fixed the bootloop issue. Need any help with the bootloop?
If you've got a bootloop, pull the battery asap as once it dies, you won't be able to flash ftf and the device will be bricked.
To fix bootloop [and still not get root access]
1. Open the 4.2.2 ftf file in flashtool.
2. Exclude everything [tick in the exclude box] except the kernel, and untick everything in the wipe box [data, applog]
3. Flash the kernel by pressing the volume down button while plugging in USB cable [DONT PRESS POWER BUTTON AFTER BATTERY PULL AS OTHERWISE YOU'LL GO BACK INTO BOOTLOOP]
4. After it flashes [should take a couple of seconds], reboot and you should be back to normal
I REPEAT PULL THE BATTERY IF IN A BOOTLOOP OR YOU'LL LAND UP WITH ANOTHER PAPERWEIGHT
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I just learned a lesson! Thanks!
So again you're not successful in rooting 4.2.2 using the kernel switching method?

i think the kernel switching fix will not work on ZR.. we don't have a rootable 4.2 kernel
i think the 423 kernel is 4.2

djpeesh said:
Yes. I fixed the bootloop issue. Need any help with the bootloop?
If you've got a bootloop, pull the battery asap as once it dies, you won't be able to flash ftf and the device will be bricked.
To fix bootloop [and still not get root access]
1. Open the 4.2.2 ftf file in flashtool.
2. Exclude everything [tick in the exclude box] except the kernel, and untick everything in the wipe box [data, applog]
3. Flash the kernel by pressing the volume down button while plugging in USB cable [DONT PRESS POWER BUTTON AFTER BATTERY PULL AS OTHERWISE YOU'LL GO BACK INTO BOOTLOOP]
4. After it flashes [should take a couple of seconds], reboot and you should be back to normal
I REPEAT PULL THE BATTERY IF IN A BOOTLOOP OR YOU'LL LAND UP WITH ANOTHER PAPERWEIGHT
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I am trying to get 4.2.2, but after flashing the system rom on step 4, I got into a boot loop. I can't seem to use flashtool to recover, Please help! I can't even get to recovery
EDIT: Now I am going somewhere I think, but I don't know if this is serious, I get this from flashmode now
ERROR - Error in processHeader : 1 : Incorrect function.
ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
EDIT: I think I bricked my device =(

grim_ripper said:
I am trying to get 4.2.2, but after flashing the system rom on step 4, I got into a boot loop. I can't seem to use flashtool to recover, Please help! I can't even get to recovery
EDIT: Now I am going somewhere I think, but I don't know if this is serious, I get this from flashmode now
ERROR - Error in processHeader : 1 : Incorrect function.
ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
EDIT: I think I bricked my device =(
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It happened to me also, but it's possible to recover from it.
Install PC Companion on your PC.
Go to Support Zone.
First option -> Update phone / tablet software.
You will see a underlined link that says "repair phone / tablet"
Just follow the instructions.
You will need your phone to have at least 50% battery level. Take out the battery, insert again, and connect your phone to your PC via USB while pressing the Volume + button. You will hear a sound coming from your PC meaning it's been connected.
Sony PC Companion then will flash your phone with the latest firmware. It takes a while and you need to have internet connection, but it works.
As you flashed the Russian system rom, the firmware installed in your phone by Sony PC companion will be the Russian Android 4.2.2. No problem with this as it includes all the languages.
Do this as soon as possible as you need your battery charged and you can't charge the battery in your phone while in the bootloop state.
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I'm not sure what we did wrong to be stuck in a bootloop, but after my ZR being reflashed by Sony PC Companion I just flashed the Nordic 4.2.2 ROM and my phone remains unrooted until there is a easier method to get root

grim_ripper said:
I am trying to get 4.2.2, but after flashing the system rom on step 4, I got into a boot loop. I can't seem to use flashtool to recover, Please help! I can't even get to recovery
EDIT: Now I am going somewhere I think, but I don't know if this is serious, I get this from flashmode now
ERROR - Error in processHeader : 1 : Incorrect function.
ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
EDIT: I think I bricked my device =(
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In fact you should read the other thread for a workable root method for 4.2.2. This thread is very old and AFAIK this method doesn't work.

rookie mistake please help

all,
i have a xperia z1, i unlocked the bootloader and then foolishly wanted to relock it. however i did not read the very clearly stated must use stock kernel.
I was using stock firmware and thought this would be ok. im not really too sure what happened.
but my problem now is my phone wont boot!!
how can i restore it now?? i have flashtool and minimul adb and fastboot.
thanks in advance for any help

I have just been instructed that this phone is now locked according to flash tool (EMMA)
i have tried unlocking again with my old unlock code but this doesnt work :crying:
iwinchimp said:
all,
i have a xperia z1, i unlocked the bootloader and then foolishly wanted to relock it. however i did not read the very clearly stated must use stock kernel.
I was using stock firmware and thought this would be ok. im not really too sure what happened.
but my problem now is my phone wont boot!!
how can i restore it now?? i have flashtool and minimul adb and fastboot.
thanks in advance for any help
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if you can get into flash mode just flash a clean fw using flashtools, preferebly .534 so you can root...

thanks for the advice, im downloading .534 now so ill let you know how i get on.
shteren said:
if you can get into flash mode just flash a clean fw using flashtools, preferebly .534 so you can root...
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so, i just tried flashing the fw and this is the screen i got, any ideas??

well your phone can be detected by pc. you can try to redownload the firmware or repair via pc companion.

iwinchimp said:
so, i just tried flashing the fw and this is the screen i got, any ideas??
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Go to c:\flashtool\firmwares\ and delete "prepared" folder. - That's only firmware files prepared every time for flashing.
Restart your PC and open flashtool (right click and open it as administrator.
Make sure you have at least 1Gb of free space on your disk where's flashtool is located.
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk

SUCCESS!!
funky0308 said:
Go to c:\flashtool\firmwares\ and delete "prepared" folder. - That's only firmware files prepared every time for flashing.
Restart your PC and open flashtool (right click and open it as administrator.
Make sure you have at least 1Gb of free space on your disk where's flashtool is located.
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk
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ok so i deleted the file, i was able to flash it so its now back up and running. just need to re flash my old firware again, thanks for everyones help!

iwinchimp said:
ok so i deleted the file, i was able to flash it so its now back up and running. just need to re flash my old firware again, thanks for everyones help!
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Sure...that's why we are all here - to help each other.
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Xperia Z1 Bricked

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

thank you guys its fixed and alive now!