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[Resolved] Wich custom roms on Locked bootloader

Hi all,
I bought an Xperia T recently and I discover my locked bootloader when I rooted it.
Today since 2 weeks of testing my official .195 rooted rom I found that the phone is an energy eater.
So I tryed to find an upgrade of my phone with a custom rom and a custom kernel.
Obviously it's not possible, or I am not able to do it. When I'm flashing a new rom via CWM + flash CWM flashable and RebootFix no rom start.
So I would like to know which roms are flashable on a locked bootloader ?
Is there a list ? Which types of rom can I put to my phone ?
Regards,
N3o

N3oTraX said:
Hi all,
I bought an Xperia T recently and I discover my locked bootloader when I rooted it.
Today since 2 weeks of testing my official .195 rooted rom I found that the phone is an energy eater.
So I tryed to find an upgrade of my phone with a custom rom and a custom kernel.
Obviously it's not possible, or I am not able to do it. When I'm flashing a new rom via CWM + flash CWM flashable and RebootFix no rom start.
So I would like to know which roms are flashable on a locked bootloader ?
Is there a list ? Which types of rom can I put to my phone ?
Regards,
N3o
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You cannot use a custom kernel on a locked bootloader, so any rom that requires its own kernel you can not use (e.g CM, AOKP, PA etc)
There are a few roms you can use, one is mine and the other actually says in the thread title its for locked bootloaders. Its by hackitz. Look in the development thread.
As for a list, I currently have a list of all available roms for our devices in the all in one thread in the Q&A section, however, it does require a bit of reorganising and I am due to get round to it soon.
I will oranise it into
Device/LB or ULB/Version
Untill then I suggest you can try any stock based ROM. Follow the T/TX link in my signature to find mine.
EDIT, Now that I have ANSWERED your QUESTION, have a guess which section it should have been posted in

gregbradley said:
You cannot use a custom kernel on a locked bootloader, so any rom that requires its own kernel you can not use (e.g CM, AOKP, PA etc)
There are a few roms you can use, one is mine and the other actually says in the thread title its for locked bootloaders. Its by hackitz. Look in the development thread.
As for a list, I currently have a list of all available roms for our devices in the all in one thread in the Q&A section, however, it does require a bit of reorganising and I am due to get round to it soon.
I will oranise it into
Device/LB or ULB/Version
Untill then I suggest you can try any stock based ROM. Follow the T/TX link in my signature to find mine.
EDIT, Now that I have ANSWERED your QUESTION, have a guess which section it should have been posted in
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Thanks for your quick answer, I'm going to try your rom

N3oTraX said:
Thanks for your quick answer, I'm going to try your rom
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OK, but no need to say thanks on XDA, they have provided a very handy thanks button for that, so if you ever feel the need to express thanks to anyone for any reason on here, just hit their button.
If you have any issues with flashing my ROM just send me a PM.
Greg

Would this kernel function ? Advanced Stock Kernel V5 with Cwm. Init.d support and root package ?

N3oTraX said:
Would this kernel function ? Advanced Stock Kernel V5 with Cwm. Init.d support and root package ?
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Yes, but you can also use my kernel as well. Follow my signature link for it.

Need I flash CWM flashable & rebootfix after flashing your rom with your kernel ?

N3oTraX said:
Need I flash CWM flashable & rebootfix after flashing your rom with your kernel ?
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if you are on locked bootloader then yes
EDIT....D'oh
If you are on a locked bootloader then you cannot flash the custom kernels anyway, so no point trying. Just flash the ROM and CMW flashable and rebootfix.

Ok, all is alright after flashing your rom.
There is one thing a few disturbing... When I go to Album app a popup with memory unavailable appears...
After umount & mount (sd & ext_sd) under Recovery I still have the issue.
Any ideas ?
Edit : I currently trying this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070547, I give you feedback as soon as possible.

N3oTraX said:
Ok, all is alright after flashing your rom.
There is one thing a few disturbing... When I go to Album app a popup with memory unavailable appears...
After umount & mount (sd & ext_sd) under Recovery I still have the issue.
Any ideas ?
Edit : I currently trying this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070547, I give you feedback as soon as possible.
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take sd card out.
Backup it up on a pc
Return sd card to phone and format it in recovery
restore your backup

gregbradley said:
take sd card out.
Backup it up on a pc
Return sd card to phone and format it in recovery
restore your backup
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This take a long time
I backed up the internal memory and erased it.
External memory is in progress, waiting to format once the backup is finished.

Issue still here after backed up, formatting ext_sd & int_storage

N3oTraX said:
Issue still here after backed up, formatting ext_sd & int_storage
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OK, try deleting the internal memory from settings/storage
Backup first obviously

Only one small problem... Take a look at the screenshot... What's this greeen square ? 2g/3g logo ? H+ LOGO is ok. And how to center the clock ?
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app

N3oTraX said:
Only one small problem... Take a look at the screenshot... What's this greeen square ? 2g/3g logo ? H+ LOGO is ok. And how to center the clock ?
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app
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Hmm, Someone mentioned that ages ago in my rom thread, not sure what it is because I dont have it on my phone. Have a search in that thread. Which phone do you have? Try turning data on and off.
To centre the clock you need a new framework, you could look in the theme and app section for a new lockscreen, but I didnt bother to centre it as I dont mind it over on the right.

This is the 3g+ icon that is not correctly inserted (i think because france have 2g/3g/3g+ and H+ logos)
I try to get a correction or I change the lockscreen if I can't move the clock.
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app

gregbradley said:
if you are on locked bootloader then yes
EDIT....D'oh
If you are on a locked bootloader then you cannot flash the custom kernels anyway, so no point trying. Just flash the ROM and CMW flashable and rebootfix.
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I have been looking around here the last 2 days since I purchased a new white LT30p (9.1.A.0.489 firmware, 3.4.0 kernel, 6.0.1.2 CWM, locked bootloader). Great screen and Fast. I wanted to know if there are any roms that I could flash that have the CM/T-Mobile theme chooser. I don't want to unlock it due to it having to be done through Sony, so unless there is a rom I can flash with theme chooser or another way to unlock it,I guess I'll throw it on eBay, take loss and buy an unused white Arc S. Thanks.

[Q] Question about ROMs and warranty

Hello developers and xda members!
Some months/weeks ago I asked about rooting and warranty.I got some answers that if I unroot it or use SEUS I will not loose warranty.
This time is about roms and locked bootloaders.
If I install a CWM Recovery then flash a ROM do I void warranty?If yes is there anyway that I can make it so it's like I never flashed anything so the warranty will still last?
If yes what is the best rom I can install for LOCKED bootloader(I don't want to unlock it)?
I want a rom with good battery life + camera (I don't care if it's not 100% perfect but at least better than the stock one!)
Any answer would be helpful!
Thanks

UltraWelfare said:
Hello developers and xda members!
Some months/weeks ago I asked about rooting and warranty.I got some answers that if I unroot it or use SEUS I will not loose warranty.
This time is about roms and locked bootloaders.
If I install a CWM Recovery then flash a ROM do I void warranty?If yes is there anyway that I can make it so it's like I never flashed anything so the warranty will still last?
If yes what is the best rom I can install for LOCKED bootloader(I don't want to unlock it)?
I want a rom with good battery life + camera (I don't care if it's not 100% perfect but at least better than the stock one!)
Any answer would be helpful!
Thanks
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Search the forum. Many other topics just like yours.

Nanostray said:
Search the forum. Many other topics just like yours.
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Already searched but I can't find exact answer.I really don't want to loose my warranty!
Also I care for the exact model (Xperia SP) and not for others

UltraWelfare said:
Already searched but I can't find exact answer.I really don't want to loose my warranty!
Also I care for the exact model (Xperia SP) and not for others
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Even if you unlock your bootlader you wont loose your warranty (if that is the reason you are not doing it).Just make a backup of your DRM keys and the unlock code and keep it safe.

BlAckXpeRia said:
Even if you unlock your bootlader you wont loose your warranty (if that is the reason you are not doing it).Just make a backup of your DRM keys and the unlock code and keep it safe.
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I don't generally want to unlock bootloader.
Even if I don't unlock it and just install a rom(e.x Existenz) would I need to backup DRM keys?
Also can you give me a SAFE tutorial about backing them up?
I also asked about a good rom that has a good battery life and camera than the stock one.
What's your opinion about roms?What is the best based on your opinion?

UltraWelfare said:
I don't generally want to unlock bootloader.
Even if I don't unlock it and just install a rom(e.x Existenz) would I need to backup DRM keys?
Also can you give me a SAFE tutorial about backing them up?
I also asked about a good rom that has a good battery life and camera than the stock one.
What's your opinion about roms?What is the best based on your opinion?
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If you wont be unlocking the bootlooder, you dont need the backup.Here is the thread with anything needed to get started with your phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701644
I've never used the stock or other based on it (I use 4.3+ ROMs ), but other forum members say that Existenz is the best one out there.Currently, I am using the leaked 4.3,but it is for unlocked bootloaders.

BlAckXpeRia said:
If you wont be unlocking the bootlooder, you dont need the backup.Here is the thread with anything needed to get started with your phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701644
I've never used the stock or other based on it (I use 4.3+ ROMs ), but other forum members say that Existenz is the best one out there.Currently, I am using the leaked 4.3,but it is for unlocked bootloaders.
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Why would I need the list of things to scan with a NFC enabled phone?
Anyway so I will not void my warranty if i flash a custom rom and then "format" it with SEUS?
That's my point

UltraWelfare said:
Why would I need the list of things to scan with a NFC enabled phone?
Anyway so I will not void my warranty if i flash a custom rom and then "format" it with SEUS?
That's my point
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nope, SUS will just repair the phone, leaving no evidence of root or ROM

Nanostray said:
nope, SUS will just repair the phone, leaving no evidence of root or ROM
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OK Thanks nanostray (again because you also gave me answers for rooting my phone).
I will proceed installing Xperia ExistenZ rom and I hope I will not brick my phone!:fingers-crossed:
Thanks for any answer

UltraWelfare said:
Why would I need the list of things to scan with a NFC enabled phone?
Anyway so I will not void my warranty if i flash a custom rom and then "format" it with SEUS?
That's my point
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Oops..wrong link!Here s the right one : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354704
P.S. Im not sure but I think you will still have your warranty.Back in the days, when i had my xperia x8 and it got hardbricked, I lied to my operator that it got fully discharged and it never turned on again.The trick worked and it went to Sony with a custom ROM inside of it .Anyways..today i had to revert to stock, because the tutorial for the leaked 4.3 said so, but i encountered a problem - SUS said that my phone has modified software and it didn't complete the operation.I had to flash an .ftf image file with flashtool.But after all, It was successfull.

Ehm I got a question.At the install instructions of Existenz it says
Flash the rom.
Flash NUT reboot fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2317432
Flash 12.0.A.2.254 kernel only with flashtool (see FAQ).
As I see NUT reboot fix is for Xperia Z...Do I need to install this?Do I also need to install .254 kernel only again?At the FAQ it says about How to flash 6.2.B.1.96 Kernel with flashtool <- but this kernel is for Z...What happens?
Should I flash the rom then reboot my phone and OK?
Should I flash the rom then reboot my phone and existenz rom opens and then flash the NUT reboot fix?
Should I flash the rom then instantly install the NUT reboot fix?
Should I also install the kernel (12.0.A.254)?
I am kinda confused :/

UltraWelfare said:
OK Thanks nanostray (again because you also gave me answers for rooting my phone).
I will proceed installing Xperia ExistenZ rom and I hope I will not brick my phone!:fingers-crossed:
Thanks for any answer
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Always glad to help but remember, in case of unlocked BL, SUS will not work.
Aye, you got a thank button for that, mate
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UltraWelfare said:
Ehm I got a question.At the install instructions of Existenz it says
Flash the rom.
Flash NUT reboot fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2317432
Flash 12.0.A.2.254 kernel only with flashtool (see FAQ).
As I see NUT reboot fix is for Xperia Z...Do I need to install this?Do I also need to install .254 kernel only again?At the FAQ it says about How to flash 6.2.B.1.96 Kernel with flashtool <- but this kernel is for Z...What happens?
Should I flash the rom then reboot my phone and OK?
Should I flash the rom then reboot my phone and existenz rom opens and then flash the NUT reboot fix?
Should I flash the rom then instantly install the NUT reboot fix?
Should I also install the kernel (12.0.A.254)?
I am kinda confused :/
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1. Flash ROM
1.b Reboot phone
2. Use .bat from NUT (I used it after OTArootkeeper failed and I couldn't mount /system r/w)
3. Flash the kernel with Flashtool
Step 1b and 2 depend on what you prefer, flashing the fix or rebooting and let the computer do the fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317432
You can use NUT for the SP. About the kernel I'm not sure. I am on LB atm.
Hope this helps (except for the kernel of course)

Nanostray said:
Always glad to help but remember, in case of unlocked BL, SUS will not work.
Aye, you got a thank button for that, mate
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1. Flash ROM
1.b Reboot phone
2. Use .bat from NUT (I used it after OTArootkeeper failed and I couldn't mount /system r/w)
3. Flash the kernel with Flashtool
Step 1b and 2 depend on what you prefer, flashing the fix or rebooting and let the computer do the fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317432
You can use NUT for the SP. About the kernel I'm not sure. I am on LB atm.
Hope this helps (except for the kernel of course)
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Everything went fine without using NUT.If problems appear then I will use it!!
Thanks again

UltraWelfare said:
Everything went fine without using NUT.If problems appear then I will use it!!
Thanks again
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haha not every problem can be solved with NUT

Nanostray said:
haha not every problem can be solved with NUT
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Haha I know but there it might if it's related...You never know .
Thanks again the new rom made my phone smoother + faster and a lot better.
Now we wait for 4.3 .

UltraWelfare said:
Haha I know but there it might if it's related...You never know .
Thanks again the new rom made my phone smoother + faster and a lot better.
Now we wait for 4.3 .
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Well, I've no idea how much longer.. Should have been here in December..

[Q] Rooting and installing CM

Hi All,
I recently upgraded to the Z1 from my old S2 where I was running cyanogenmod nightlies. At first I was very happy with the phone but after upgrading the firmware to 4.3 I keep getting errors on all of my Wi-Fi networks where it says "Assosiaction Rejected" and thus without noticing I am using my mobile data instead.
So today I decided to root and install CM on it. Only thing is I can;t really find any good tutorials online on how to do so.
I will be following the instructions on Sony's page for rooting purposes, but after that I am lost.
So my questions are:
1. Where can I find a tutorial on flashing CWM or TWRP onto this device?
2. Will the CM versions under "honami" work for this phone? (C6903 with 4.3)
Apologies that I could not post any links to Sony and CM as i am a new user.
Some help will be greatly appreciated as the Wi-Fi issue is a big one for me.
Thanks,
Chris

1) Follow the instruction HERE and you will get your Recovery. Watch the Video Tutorial for Root, it explain well what to do.
2) To flash CM on your phone you have to Unlock Bootloader, if you do that you Warranty will be voided and I recommend to Backup TA first.
BTW, is not recommended to cross over from other Models the Roms, it can damage your phone.
But if you don't care about Warranty and the Risk, is up to you, flash it and see if it will work.

eclyptos said:
1) Follow the instruction HERE and you will get your Recovery. Watch the Video Tutorial for Root, it explain well what to do.
2) To flash CM on your phone you have to Unlock Bootloader, if you do that you Warranty will be voided and I recommend to Backup TA first.
BTW, is not recommended to cross over from other Models the Roms, it can damage your phone.
But if you don't care about Warranty and the Risk, is up to you, flash it and see if it will work.
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What do you mean by i should not cross over from other models? Is the Xperia C6903 not the sony honami, so the roms on CM under honami is correct for my phone?

clodewyks said:
What do you mean by i should not cross over from other models? Is the Xperia C6903 not the sony honami, so the roms on CM under honami is correct for my phone?
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Right, I think Honami is not the same model. It's like said flash FTF from C6906 on your C6903. It's always Xperia Z1 but the platform is different.

eclyptos said:
Right, I think Honami is not the same model.
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I think you are wrong. The code name of C6903 is honami. You can see it on the FreeXperia site here:
http://fxpblog.co/rhine-platform/sony-xperia-z1/

dyleks said:
I think you are wrong. The code name of C6903 is honami. You can see it on the FreeXperia site here:
http://fxpblog.co/rhine-platform/sony-xperia-z1/
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So where "Honami" come from?

eclyptos said:
So where "Honami" come from?
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I have no idea who is makeing this names but I am sure for 100% now.
I just got my Sony Xperia Z1 C6903
clodewyks said:
Hi All,
I recently upgraded to the Z1 from my old S2 where I was running cyanogenmod nightlies. At first I was very happy with the phone but after upgrading the firmware to 4.3 I keep getting errors on all of my Wi-Fi networks where it says "Assosiaction Rejected" and thus without noticing I am using my mobile data instead.
So today I decided to root and install CM on it. Only thing is I can;t really find any good tutorials online on how to do so.
I will be following the instructions on Sony's page for rooting purposes, but after that I am lost.
So my questions are:
1. Where can I find a tutorial on flashing CWM or TWRP onto this device?
2. Will the CM versions under "honami" work for this phone? (C6903 with 4.3)
Apologies that I could not post any links to Sony and CM as i am a new user.
Some help will be greatly appreciated as the Wi-Fi issue is a big one for me.
Thanks,
Chris
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I have just got my SXZ1 so I can share with you chow to manage it do get CM11 and how to do it correctly.
1. You have to make sure that you have right version of stock ROM to root it.
it is has to be: 14.1.G.1.534. If you have different please flash it by FlashTool like I had
the newest stock 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=3277&task=get
2. Now when you have right firmware version you have to root it, forexample by vRoot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45464115&postcount=2
3. When you are root'ed make copy of your TA to backup DRM keys:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
4. Now you can unlock bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440597
5. Now you have do download 2 files:
CM11: http://fxpblog.co/installation/cyanogenmod/cyanogenmod-11/
GAPPS for CM11:http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps
6. Copy both of this files to some microSD card and put it to your SXZ1
7. Flash back the .290 ROM forexample the globar version:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
8. Reboot to system to make sure your IMEI is still correct !
9. From CM11 zip file extract boot.img and flash it by FlashTool in fastboot mode
10. After proper flashing of boot.img during tyrning on your SXZ1 when you can see
diode in purple color keep pressing volume up button antil diode will change do orange.
Then you will enter CWM
11. Install from microSD card CM11 than GAPPS and make full wipa and cache wipe.
12. After configuration youcan go to updates and download the newest CM11 nightly
13. It is done
Now you can enjoy with your SXZ1 with the newest CM11 as I am

[Q] Xperia UI modifications help. [SOLVED]

Hi my name is John.
I had a account here before but it seems my account has been deleted.
when i had that account i had allot of info on how to install mods and such.
Now i have a new mobile Xperia V
I am wondering if some know where i can get a tutorial on how to flash my mobile and get mods in it.
I do not want to make my own mod just so u know so im wondering if there is a tutorial on it and if some knows a nice transparent look or something.
I really would like to get the bottom bar with transparent look and with pulsating lights on the icons like the back home and shortcut icons.
I hope some can tip me on some tutorials atleast but it would be even greater if some can say good UI styles to. I would be so thankful if some can help me. i really don't like the neutral look and lac of options in the stock versions..

- Root your phone
- Install Clockworkmod Recovery
- Install Xposed Installer
- Install Gravitybox and get more UI options you ever thought about
That will also help you to learn more about your device first. Afterwards you can still take your time and look around for some other mods that can be flashed or otherwise installed permanent.

Thanks.
peter-k said:
- Root your phone
- Install Clockworkmod Recovery
- Install Xposed Installer
- Install Gravitybox and get more UI options you ever thought about
That will also help you to learn more about your device first. Afterwards you can still take your time and look around for some other mods that can be flashed or otherwise installed permanent.
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Thanks for the info.. well then i have to search the forum then on how to do it anyways.
i have rooted my older mobile before i even unlocked to alla sim card operators.
I dont remeber at all thou how i did it. Only thing i know is that it took a long time to find all the info on how to do it..

Which ROM are you running?

Unresolved
peter-k said:
Which ROM are you running?
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I am not using any rom right now.
I have rooted my mobile and now im searching on info on how to install clockworkmod
thou i cant find out how.

I've searched the forum now on how to install clockworkmod and ive found 0 results on how to do it !
I've tested to trigger volume button to get in so i can install a rom but i cant get there it just shows a purple light for 3 sec and then continues to boot up !
So there's none here can help me ?

connect your phone to PC
enable USB debugging on the phone
unzipp the file attached
click on install.bat and follow the simple instructions
Well you must be using a ROM otherwise you could not root your phone. It is the stock ROM I assume. I hope 4.1.2.

peter-k said:
connect your phone to PC
enable USB debugging on the phone
unzipp the file attached
click on install.bat and follow the simple instructions
Well you must be using a ROM otherwise you could not root your phone. It is the stock ROM I assume. I hope 4.1.2.
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Well i have already come so far but now i cant seem to understand on how to get TWRP or CWM to use for installing roms..
I used a FTF firmware to get my mobile rooted..
That file u attached isent it for xperia t ???

LilleJohn said:
Well i have already come so far but now i cant seem to understand on how to get TWRP or CWM to use for installing roms..
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You need a ROM that can be flashed via Recovery in the first place. All ROM developers will tell you in their opening thread about the requirements. Some require flashtool, mostly those that work with unlocked bootloaders. Some require a Recovery, usually those that work with locked bootloaders (these work with unlocked BL, too).
I used a FTF firmware to get my mobile rooted..
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Don't know what you are talking about. I am not an expert, so I can not do absolutely anything.
That file u attached isent it for xperia t ???
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If followed the instructions you'd know what this is for.

peter-k said:
You need a ROM that can be flashed via Recovery in the first place. All ROM developers will tell you in their opening thread about the requirements. Some require flashtool, mostly those that work with unlocked bootloaders. Some require a Recovery, usually those that work with locked bootloaders (these work with unlocked BL, too).
Don't know what you are talking about. I am not an expert, so I can not do absolutely anything.
If followed the instructions you'd know what this is for.
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The file u attached is called CWM4XperiaT not CWM4XperiaV
and if you don't believe me that you can root with a FTF file then i can upload it so u can test yourself..
how i did it was used flashmod in flashtool and then sellected the ftf file called LT25i_9.1.A.0.490_Nordic.ftf
after that i flashed a kernel with Fastboot called LT25_SXV_Stok_Kernel_9.1.A.0.490_Dogsly.ftf
then i just used the tool root device in flashtool and then i got root..
now my problem is that i dont have any recovery like TWRP or CWM
ive done a new question thread asking for help on how to get it..

Install the CWM attached. Wow. Anyway, up to you.

[Q] noob question on rooting XSP

Hello everyone. I have probably the most typical question asked on these boards. I would like to root and install a custom ROM. I think anything custom will outperform the stock update I've got from Sony right now. First, my phone:
Sony Xperia SP
C5306
Android v4.3 running stock kernel
Build 0.266
With a locked bootloader
I have read a fair bit of Doomlord's info re: ROMs on LBs. (Thank you Doomlord!)
From what I understand the steps look something like this:
1 - obtain root - I think I should be able to root using Towelroot (Thank you Geohot!)
2- make backup of TA partition? - but I do not plan on unlocking my bootloader, thus this isn't required?
3- flash custom ROM using Flashtool.
Am I totally out in left field? There is soo much information! Can anyone here point me in the right direction for 0.266? I don't care about Bravia engine etc, I just want a smoother ROM.
Please be nice, as so many people have been on these boards!
Thank you from Canada!

See bro, I've seen many people say this that I'm a noob. And I've seen the same kind of thread number of times. Please search before you ask.
Just root it with towelroot and install supersu and busybox and recoveries simple. You won't lose be and other stuff

pranavthombare said:
See bro, I've seen many people say this that I'm a noob. And I've seen the same kind of thread number of times. Please search before you ask.
Just root it with towelroot and install supersu and busybox and recoveries simple. You won't lose be and other stuff
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Thank you for the reply. I will do a more thorough search. Question though - with a locked bootloader I would still be able to flash a custom ROM?

saddie22 said:
Thank you for the reply. I will do a more thorough search. Question though - with a locked bootloader I would still be able to flash a custom ROM?
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Yeah, you can. any problems, PM me

No need to sent a PM since the intel can help others too
to root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783885
to instal custom recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352920
to flash a ROM see the ROM Thread
~~ Regards
PS: Why dont you update to either 201/205/207?

mrjraider said:
No need to sent a PM since the intel can help others too
to root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783885
to instal custom recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352920
to flash a ROM see the ROM Thread
~~ Regards
PS: Why dont you update to either 201/205/207?
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Many thanks to both of you! I now have root, will install custom recovery, do a nandroid backup, and then flash a custom ROM. I just needed the proper steps, so thank you! Unfortunately I cannot upgrade the FW because my cell provider (Rogers in Canada) hasn't given the green light yet My phone has run really poorly since the latest upgrade, hence my quest to flash it.

One question, and it may be a stupid one, but do I need to install the Sony drivers for my phone? I have installed adb, SuperSU and busybox.. are Sony's drivers required? Is fastboot required? Because when I run the install.bat script and select the '1' option it loads the daemon but just sits there - my phone never asks me for SU access. What am I doing wrong, o wise ones?
EDIT: I figured it out and now have TWRP making a nandroid backup. Am very excited. Thanks everyone!