Phone Details:
- Xperia Z (T-Mobile) C6606
- Firmware or Build 10.1.1.B.0.166
I was able unbrick my phone and hope the method I used is helpful to others.
****Here's what happened.....******
Got the phone from T-Mobile had a lot of useless apps. Tried to root the phone all kinds of ways. Connected the phone to PC and opened up Flashtool. Flashtool did not detect the phone. I had to go into USB debugging and uncheck it off and check it back on, phone was detected and it says Root Access Allowed.
Installed Dual Recovery.. and installed the rom from zip. Rom instructions as follow:
Requirements: (Click on link below to get them)
1. Root - You probably don't really need this since this ROM itself also include stable and proper root package but most locked bootloader phones require root access to install recovery.
2. CWM/TWRP Recovery support - This is the real requirements. If you can access Recovery to flash this ROM, the rest should be working fine like root/busybox. Sadly you'll need either root or get custom kernel with recovery so you can forget root and be done with.
Instructions did not say install a different firmware, so I am thinking I can use my original firmware since the rom was based on a stock rom.
After installation of custom zip, cleared dalvik cache and reboot the phone. The phone bricked on me. All it did was cycle through the sony xperia boot screen and restart over and over again. I couldn't even get back to recovery(pressing vol. down on reboot) to restore my back up of my previous rom.
*****How I unbricked my phone*****
Remembered back in the day when I was flashing roms for on my previous xperia... I use Sony Companion Suite to restore my phone back to factory. Luckily it worked for my Xperia Z and now I am back with the stock rom.
Link for xperia Z tmobile repair.
sonymobile.com/us/software/phones/xperia-z-tmobile
Link for other phones.
sonymobile.com/us/software/phones/
Hope others find this post helpful.
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Hi,
I'm currently running stock 4.3 (12.1.A.0.266). My phone is ROOTED, but have LOCKED BOOTLOADER. I have
My question is simple: will I lose root? Or any apps/data/sms/etc for that matter?
I just don't want to do all the stuff all over again. 12.1.A.0.266 is buggy but still is tolerable. >.>
wakoko79 said:
Hi,
I'm currently running stock 4.3 (12.1.A.0.266). My phone is ROOTED, but have LOCKED BOOTLOADER. I have
My question is simple: will I lose root? Or any apps/data/sms/etc for that matter?
I just don't want to do all the stuff all over again. 12.1.A.0.266 is buggy but still is tolerable. >.>
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Yes, you'll lose root if you update via OTA or flashing stock.
However, I think OTA does not wipe data, so you'll probably have your data. Do back them up just in case (can't remember since it's been a while since I last update via OTA ).
If you want rooted .201, install either of these roms:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2704312
(v1.1 looks and works like 201)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658043
(v2 is a much "improved" version of the above)
I have installed the first one and loved it.
A few days ago I installed the second one and loved it even more.
Whatever you do, do a nandroid backup of your .266 (and preferably, add titanium backup of your apps and data/sms/contacts)
my mobile vibrating only after reboot!!!!!
My mobile was a rooted onewith .266 verson and i was trying to put the new rom and screwup!! ias you told i installe i downloaded the new rom v2 and super user,and dual recovery files... i ectracted from sd card all as you tol one by one ...while reboot...i saw sony logo and vibrating freequently only...not opening....!!!!!!!!!!! i tried to reset..same thing.....screwed up?!!!!!
headache59 said:
Yes, you'll lose root if you update via OTA or flashing stock.
However, I think OTA does not wipe data, so you'll probably have your data. Do back them up just in case (can't remember since it's been a while since I last update via OTA ).
If you want rooted .201, install either of these roms:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2704312
(v1.1 looks and works like 201)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658043
(v2 is a much "improved" version of the above)
I have installed the first one and loved it.
A few days ago I installed the second one and loved it even more.
Whatever you do, do a nandroid backup of your .266 (and preferably, add titanium backup of your apps and data/sms/contacts)
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Yup - screwed up somewhere in the process but no worries.
The process is almost the same way you got your .266 root.
To get new root and recoveries:
a. Flashtool - choose .257, then follow prompt to hook in your usb cable while pressing the Vol-down button
b. Once complete, close flashtool, unplug your device and reboot device
c. Once loaded and past the minor set up, turn on usb debugging and check "unknown sources" (all under settings)
d. Assuming you have all adb drivers installed (through flashtool installation), hook up your device to the PC and install Doomlord's exploit V18 and recoveries
Install new root 201
Boot into recoveries and flash the said .201 rom+SU+recovery (all zip files) using TWRP. Make sure you wipe cache/dalvik cache/data first. After flashing the zip files, select reboot from TWRP, and let the phone run a bit as it sets itself up (android and sony) during the booting process.
Note:
Ultimate purexsp V2.1 zip is simply an update file (not the full rom) - don't flash this one yet.
Somewhere within the thread you'll find the V2 full rom <663MB in size (as seen in my ext SD card). Flash this one and ignore the other versions
Edit:
Here it is:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51733368&postcount=423
stucked on SONY cant open...!!!
Again >> i tried to flash with XperiaSP_C530X_12.0.A.1.257_KernelOnly.ftf file but same thing..after flashing when iam switching on..its stuck on the SONY.... not moving foeward.!!!!!!! give me solution...if its open i can do somthing...
one more can i flash directly with your v2?V2 full rom <663MB or i will flash first with v1 then v2? plz clerify..
headache59 said:
Yup - screwed up somewhere in the process but no worries.
The process is almost the same way you got your .266 root.
To get new root and recoveries:
a. Flashtool - choose .257, then follow prompt to hook in your usb cable while pressing the Vol-down button
b. Once complete, close flashtool, unplug your device and reboot device
c. Once loaded and past the minor set up, turn on usb debugging and check "unknown sources" (all under settings)
d. Assuming you have all adb drivers installed (through flashtool installation), hook up your device to the PC and install Doomlord's exploit V18 and recoveries
Install new root 201
Boot into recoveries and flash the said .201 rom+SU+recovery (all zip files) using TWRP. Make sure you wipe cache/dalvik cache/data first. After flashing the zip files, select reboot from TWRP, and let the phone run a bit as it sets itself up (android and sony) during the booting process.
Note:
Ultimate purexsp V2.1 zip is simply an update file (not the full rom) - don't flash this one yet.
Somewhere within the thread you'll find the V2 full rom <663MB in size (as seen in my ext SD card). Flash this one and ignore the other versions
Edit:
Here it is:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51733368&postcount=423
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Thanks!!! done
Finally its done..!!!!!! i dont know wht i did..finally everythings allright..!!!:victory::victory::victory::victory::victory::victory::highfive::highfive::highfive:
babugd said:
Again >> i tried to flash with XperiaSP_C530X_12.0.A.1.257_KernelOnly.ftf file but same thing..after flashing when iam switching on..its stuck on the SONY.... not moving foeward.!!!!!!! give me solution...if its open i can do somthing...
one more can i flash directly with your v2?V2 full rom <663MB or i will flash first with v1 then v2? plz clerify..
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Congratz and enjoy the new fantastic rooted rom!
k so this is what happened i hve a sony xperia z1 c6902 that is on 14.4.A.0.108 rooted through this thread- http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/stock-update-to-14-4-0-108-t2802266
i hve an unlocked bootloader
after that i tried installing a rom - http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/rom-aicp-5-0-kk-4-4-4r2-unofficial-t2819206
so as the thread mentioned in its instructions
How to flash:
ROM has GAPPS, custom dpi & xposed persistance in between dirty flashes
Make sure you are either on any KitKat ROM (CM11, etc) or on 4.4.2 Sony based ROM and NOT on 4.3 (or older) Sony based ROM
Download the latest build
Download Gapps
Take a nandroid backup
Recommended - Full wipe and factory reset
Flash ROM using any recovery
Flash Gapps
Reboot.
Enjoy!
since i did the full wipe using TWRP by check marking everything under advance wipe ive been stuck at the sony logo
i tried re-flashing the C6902_14.4.A.0.108_Stripped.ftf file through flashtool by connecting the device in flashmode (volume down + power) flash tool seems to do it fine i'll attach a screenshot below but im still stuck at the sony logo
i cannot access my TWRP or CWM recovery as when i press the vol down button nothing happens
please help me and i'll be eternally grateful
Thank You all!
That rom requires an unlocked bootloader. Have you unlocked the bootloader? I bet not.
Did you notice in the instructions of flashing that rom that you should take a nandroid backup?
OK then, flash a stock FTF, re-root and install recovery and then restore your backup.
If you did not take a backup, you just need to flash a stock FTF, re-root, install the ROM of your choice and set it back up again
http://prntscr.com/47n9ra
Bottom of the OP, its always worth reading...
gregbradley said:
That rom requires an unlocked bootloader. Have you unlocked the bootloader? I bet not.
Did you notice in the instructions of flashing that rom that you should take a nandroid backup?
OK then, flash a stock FTF, re-root and install recovery and then restore your backup.
If you did not take a backup, you just need to flash a stock FTF, re-root, install the ROM of your choice and set it back up again
http://prntscr.com/47n9ra
Bottom of the OP, its always worth reading...
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thank you for replying so quickly sir i do hve an unlocked bootloader nd did do a nandroid back up but the back up was stored in the internal storage as i dint hve an sd card at that time but as u knw the internal storage was wiped so now no bck up...i messed up pretty bad huh
im downloading the stock C6902_14.4.A.0.108_Generic IN.ftf and will follow ur instructions there on thank you
EDIT
ok so i put the phone in flash mode (vol down + insert cable) copied the ftf files to firmware went flash tool presses the lighting sign selected flash mode selected the firmware and pressed flash disconnected usb and did reboot and still stuck at sony logo
still no luck
EDIT 2 :
ok so i fixed this i went into flashtool and flashed C6902_14.1.G.2.257_Commercial&Journalist_1277-1348_R1A after that i know i should have first rooted but decided not to mess with my ph. anymore so then flashed the C6902_14.4.A.0.108_Generic IN now even tho i hve an unlocked bootloader my phone unrooted then i ate cookies and milk and went to play football
thanks gregbradley
samrulz7 said:
ok so i put the phone in flash mode (vol down + insert cable) copied the ftf files to firmware went flash tool presses the lighting sign selected flash mode selected the firmware and pressed flash disconnected usb and did reboot and still stuck at sony logo
still no luck
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Do not connect the phone until it prompts you to do so.
gregbradley said:
Do not connect the phone until it prompts you to do so.
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I had problem with update to 14.4.A.0.108 by NUT, with flashing ftf - when done as should be: connect when asked, flashtool threw error and had no imei and no cell radio. Then I done like so: start flashtool, conneted phone in flashmode, then hit lighting button and started flashing process - no error.
So in my case I hed to do oppsite for what you say, don't know if this is 0.9.16.1 issue or anything else but it worked for me.
Hi there,
I've got a problem with my Z1. I am with 14.4.0.157 stock ROM, and locked BL.
I rooted it (working), then added Dual Recovery (working).
Then I tried to install DStriker ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/rom-dstrikerz1-kai-rom-1-0-t2928666).
With TWRP, at the end of Aroma installer, I unticked 'reboot now' then bim, black screen, nothing possible to do, nothing worked : stucked at black screen. I pushed hard power off button, then at reboot : stuck at Sony logo.
I searched this forum and found how to make it back : I went to flashtool then reflashed stock, all was working again.
I made all the root and recovery operations. All was working. Then I tried with CWM Recovery. After install/reboot (as asked in the installation instructions) : stuck at Sony logo.
So I made (once again) all modifications to flash stock/root/recovery. So I tried another custom ROM : iHAckers one (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2716182). Aroma working well, install OK then reboot : STUCK again at Sony Logo !
In conclusion : only stock ROMs seem to work on my phone (or the ones flashed with Flashtool), I can root and install Recovery, install ROMs from recovery too, but impossible to boot on these new ROMs.
Searching for a solution to install a new custom ROM.
Any help ?
I guess I found something :
- I changed the Dual recoveyr script with the last one (I thought I already had) : I used the last one from http://nut.xperia-files.com/
- I loaded and rooted before with 14.4.A.0.108 stock version.
I don't know which one solved the problem. I guess it is the recovery script, but I will do more tests, I believe it can help someone...
I will keep you up-to-date.
i've had the same problem. The solution i found is that i should start the operation from stock 14.1.G.1.534. whenever i used another stock version, phone got stuck at sony logo.
1G1_2 said:
i've had the same problem. The solution i found is that i should start the operation from stock 14.1.G.1.534. whenever i used another stock version, phone got stuck at sony logo.
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I think Xperia Z1 is against newer stock firmwares when we want to update.
So till I installed iHackers with the method I explained above (other stock firmware), I've never met the problem again.
I then flashed to Dstriker and no problem. I think there was something wrong when coming from stock/rooted/dual recovery/locked BL 14.4.A.0.157...
Best regards and happy new year all.
EDIT: I managed to flash stockrom via flashtool, I didn't do anything different so I can't really help others with the same problems, I just kept trying.
But I can tell you the root of all the mess I did: Neowave ROM requires unlocked bootloader, which I didn't had. I'm still curious why it messes up everything and not only /boot
and /system, but I'm glad that everything works again.
So I managed to (hopefully soft)brick my phone again when flashing new rom. (from Omega to Neowave)
What I did:
-flashed new recovery (Philz Touch recovery)
-wiped /system
-flashed new rom, gapps minimal, aosp calendar sync addon and supersu update (all without rebooting)
-then I rebooted the phone, screen was black, no LED, only a vibrate at the beginning.
-PC detects it as SEMC flash drive, the phone automatically disconnects and then reconnects again after ~1min
-Repair with Sony Companion didn't work, it just said that there is no software for my phone
-adb devices said there are no devices
-I can't enter recovery or fastboot, only fastboot worked twice but I disconnected the phone because the Sony Companion said so
Additional info:
-rooted
-locked bootloader
What should I do now?
I wanted a new clean rom because the old one was so damn laggy and had many problems and high battery drain, and I'm going on a vacation
in 2 day so I'm in a hurry. I don't have a 2nd phone because this is already my 2nd (lost my LG G2 2 weeks ago..)
I hope u understand my struggle and take your time to help me, thanks in advance)
NO surrender
Tazmaniiac said:
EDIT: I managed to flash stockrom via flashtool, I didn't do anything different so I can't really help others with the same problems, I just kept trying.
But I can tell you the root of all the mess I did: Neowave ROM requires unlocked bootloader, which I didn't had. I'm still curious why it messes up everything and not only /boot
and /system, but I'm glad that everything works again.
So I managed to (hopefully soft)brick my phone again when flashing new rom. (from Omega to Neowave)
What I did:
-flashed new recovery (Philz Touch recovery)
-wiped /system
-flashed new rom, gapps minimal, aosp calendar sync addon and supersu update (all without rebooting)
-then I rebooted the phone, screen was black, no LED, only a vibrate at the beginning.
-PC detects it as SEMC flash drive, the phone automatically disconnects and then reconnects again after ~1min
-Repair with Sony Companion didn't work, it just said that there is no software for my phone
-adb devices said there are no devices
-I can't enter recovery or fastboot, only fastboot worked twice but I disconnected the phone because the Sony Companion said so
Additional info:
-rooted
-locked bootloader
What should I do now?
I wanted a new clean rom because the old one was so damn laggy and had many problems and high battery drain, and I'm going on a vacation
in 2 day so I'm in a hurry. I don't have a 2nd phone because this is already my 2nd (lost my LG G2 2 weeks ago..)
I hope u understand my struggle and take your time to help me, thanks in advance)
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When a mistake is always better to return to the " factory " ROM before trying again . I recommend using flashtool . through fastboot , put his boot.img and then a flash the stock rom
I have a TX, roms and testing step that you like . but if the PC recognizes there is hope.
I'm using the google translator . : P
Tazmaniiac said:
EDIT: I managed to flash stockrom via flashtool, I didn't do anything different so I can't really help others with the same problems, I just kept trying.
But I can tell you the root of all the mess I did: Neowave ROM requires unlocked bootloader, which I didn't had. I'm still curious why it messes up everything and not only /boot
and /system, but I'm glad that everything works again.
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You need to flash a stock ftf.
Keep us updated on how far.
sublinker said:
You need to flash a stock ftf.
Keep us updated on how far.
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With flashing stockrom I meant flashing stock ftf, sorry for that.
My Z3compact is in continuous lopp after I installed theme from here.
I slready have rooted my phone by this method
Since after booting after the theme installation phone is in continuous loop.
TWRP was accessible and I did all sorts of wipes: dalvik cacche, cache, internal memory and everything but still same. Now I even lost twrp as well and my phone is booting like hell and hell heated up as its battery isnt removable.
USB debugging is also disabled.
I want my phone back to normal.
How to repair it?? Can I directly flash a new firmware via FLASHTOOLS???
PLZ PLZ hlep me...
You have to push volume UP and power buttons to turn it off, and yes, you can install firmware via flashtool. Just download a stock .ftf and flash it!
search for the right version firmware (D5803 or D5833) from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/list-stock-firmwares-d5803-d5833-t2906706 , download it and follow instructions on how to flash it
Thanks a lot guys.
When I rooted my phone following THIS thread in step 27 to 33 I created a pre-rooted fw, so can I flash that directly or only stock will work?
I'm ok with any as far as my phone functions properly.
nri_tech1183 said:
Thanks a lot guys.
When I rooted my phone following THIS thread in step 27 to 33 I created a pre-rooted fw, so can I flash that directly or only stock will work?
I'm ok with any as far as my phone functions properly.
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If you don't have access to a recovery anymore (TWRP, Philz or CWM), you must flash via flashtool. You have to flash a .ftf file not a .zip. I think you can also use the option "repair" in the PC companion tool.
I flash default firmware using flashtools and phone was back on track.
Within trwp what I did was erased system as well hence may be phone lost the whole OS.
Now I rooted again and back as ever.
Thanks all of you for prompt help.