Hi, I want to get rom RomAur v3.3 , so I do like in "HOW TO INSTALL" but when I backup TA after unlocking bootloader I can't install doom kernel, but when I backup Ta after install kernel get black screen. So when I have to backup TA?
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To late, you backup ta before you unlock the bootloader. Now you have permanently broken your camera.
Another lesson in reading before flashing
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gregbradley said:
To late, you backup ta before you unlock the bootloader. Now you have permanently broken your camera.
Another lesson in reading before flashing
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Sorry for my bad english - I didnt write it well enough. I mean I do Backup TA before unlock bootloader, and it works. When I get black screen and brick, I flash orginal rom and camera works. But I don't know when I should backup ta - after install custom rom or kernel?
You only need one backup, the one you made before unlocking the bootloader,.
If you mean when do you restore it, then you don't if you want to use the custom kernel as restoring the backup will relock your bootloader and mean your device wont boot if you have a custom kernel installed
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jxx17 said:
Sorry for my bad english - I didnt write it well enough. I mean I do Backup TA before unlock bootloader, and it works. When I get black screen and brick, I flash orginal rom and camera works. But I don't know when I should backup ta - after install custom rom or kernel?
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You backup before anything, so before unlocking. And you only unlock if you want to install a custom rom (AOSP or so) or kernel. You don't need to for flashing the FTF files or roms based on those. You restore if you want to actually use the camera, but then you can not install custom (AOSP or so) roms or kernels anymore.
"1 - Installed oficial firmware 14.1.G.1.534
2 - Root your device KingoApp root
3 - Backup TA
4 - Unlock bootloader - http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
At the moment, unlocking the Xperia Z1 boot loader will stop the camera functionality
5 - Copy rom to ext sdcard
6 - Install DooMLoRD kernel to get CWM recovery
7 - Enter to recovery
8 - Make sure to do a Wipe data/factory reset , Wipe cache / dalvik cache before installing ROM
9 - Install rom
10 - Reboot system"
When I do all these things, I need just to restore backup? And I'll have RomAur v3.3 and camera working?
No, firstly there is no need to unlock the bootloader to install that rom, and secondly unlocking the bootloader breaks the camera
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Okay Guys i know its asked all around but i did not have a clarity on this subject..so pls help me..
1.i backed up my ta partion with backup ta
2.followed guide to unlock bootloader
3.i recieved all the keys to my email.
4.if i unlock..i will lose drm keys but i can flash custom kernels.
5.now my question is..after flashing custom kernel on stock firmware..if i restored my ta partion..will my bootloader be in lock state or unlock state? and if this bootloader is locked..how to flash an updated kernel or some other stuff?
ps: is it possible to flash stock fw using the ftf files on custom kernel by excluding stock kernel from flash list?
As long as the kernel is stock based, yes. You can flash it.
And yes, you can exclude the kernel while flashing a FTF file.
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After you restored TA your bootloader will be locked, and your drm keys restored.
After your bootloader is locked again your phone will only accept stock kernel , so if you restore drm while on custom kernel your phone won't boot, and you will first have to flash a stock kernel/Rom using flashtool.
And yes, using flashtool you can flash stock firmware while excluding kernel.
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Ok here's what happened. I was using existenz rom and tried to flash cm 11 using steps i found here. however, im pretty sure something went wrong and my sp wont turn on anymore. the screen just lights up (pure black, just backlight) at first. then i managed to get to sony logo. i flashed stock .254 ftf via flashtool and wiped data. now i cant get past sony logo anymore. im trying to repair via update service and i dont know what will happen. pls help me
You have unlocked your bootloader before you installed Cm11?
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You have unlocked your bootloader before you installed Cm11?
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yes i did. it was successful. i just got problems when fast boot flashing boot.img, idk what happened -_- huhu really want my sp back
In recovery (if you can enter that) perform a wipe /system and flash again This should fix most bootup issues.
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In recovery (if you can enter that) perform a wipe /system and flash again This should fix most bootup issues.
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flash what? i entered recovery once, but i dont think i can now again -_-
Reflash the .zip from CM11.. Or restore any ftf with Flashtool
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Reflash the .zip from CM11.. Or restore any ftf with Flashtool
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im downloading stock .254 ftf now is it ok to flash it?
Yes via Flashtool.. After that you can (if you want) relock bootloader and restore TA partition to recieve the delayed update from Sony..
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Yes via Flashtool.. After that you can (if you want) relock bootloader and restore TA partition to recieve the delayed update from Sony..
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i think ill relock bootloader and just stay in existenz rom. good thing i backed up TA partition earlier this morning
Im all fine now. My sp's back by flashing stock ftf file then restoring DRM keys and restoring cwm backup. Thanks
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Hi,
I am using Sony xperia sp c5303, unlocked bootloader.
Everytime i try to flash a rom through cwm,it is auto switching to recovery again in every boot.
Only working when i am flashing ftf or flashing cm11 through cwm.
But non of sony stock zip is working. Please help me out. Hope my problem makes sense i wipe and erase Everytime data cache system dalvik but no luck.
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Wish I could help but it seemed it might will not help you. So here come suggestions.
My friend's XSP also faced this problem. But I fixed it easily by wiping the phone's system partition and re-flash the ROM.
TechnoSparks said:
Wish I could help but it seemed it might will not help you. So here come suggestions.
My friend's XSP also faced this problem. But I fixed it easily by wiping the phone's system partition and re-flash the ROM.
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I wiped more than i brush these days ty btw
amigo911 said:
I wiped more than i brush these days ty btw
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Lets use an another odd method that I once got something fixed with. Only if you choose to take your time.
First do a nandroid backup of your device. Then flash stock ROM and wipe everything via flashtool. Afterwards root it, and install a recovery. Then from that recovery restore your nandroid backup.
Things to note:
- Make sure integrity of your nandroid backup
- For safety backup your apps through Titanium Backup too
- If SP does not boot after restoring nandroid, flash the ROM zip again. This may have to do with the kernel.
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Lets use an another odd method that I once got something fixed with. Only if you choose to take your time.
First do a nandroid backup of your device. Then flash stock ROM and wipe everything via flashtool. Afterwards root it, and install a recovery. Then from that recovery restore your nandroid backup.
Things to note:
- Make sure integrity of your nandroid backup
- For safety backup your apps through Titanium Backup too
- If SP does not boot after restoring nandroid, flash the ROM zip again. This may have to do with the kernel.
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Alright honey, on it. Will let you know update ?
hi guys need you help. I guess I flashed Kernel wrong that's my phone now only vibrates when I press (long press) its powerbutton.
Details:
Phone C6903
Locked Bootloader
Flashed w/ TFT .108 Kernel
Flashed Trinity Vengeance RaptorX ROM
but when I flashed the F(X)TrinityUltimateK - then problem started ( I should have not flashed this one.. Argh!)... anyways, I was able to backup my ROM files to my /sdcard1 but the thing is I cannot boot the phone to Custom Recovery. Right now,I will just charge my phone for the meantime while waiting for your help and feedback.
Thanks for your help and recommended troubleshooting.
Revert everything to stock and start all over to get functional recovery. And from there you can do whatever you want.
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Revert everything to stock and start all over to get functional recovery. And from there you can do whatever you want.
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So you mean starting from flashing kernel through Flashtool - rooting - then installing customer recovery - restore my backup files - Am I getting the process right?
In your OP,you say that your bootloader is locked,thats the problem.a custom kernel isnt gonna boot if the bootloader is locked,u hav to unlock it
Flash the 108 ftf,then install a recovery and restore your backed up files
Thanks.... flashed firmare - root and installed customer recov - restore data.. whew... I though that I need to throw the phone and just buy a crappy touch phone.
So im currently rooted running cm11. I really dont like it and want to go back to stock. When I unlocked my bootloader I saved my TA partition rar file which I have stored on my pc. I am quite familiar using flashtool but not that much.
In other words I want to:
1) Lock my bootloader
2) Go back to stock sony firmware
Please help me thanks
p.s if it's worth staying rooted what rom should I install? cm11 is kinda rubbish...
Flashtool will relock your boot loader and reset to stock
My flashtools not display the button "relock" after clicking "BLU", how to proceed?
Here's my solution:
Relock your TA with TA Backup from the previously saved zip file. It doesn't matter what system you use under the procedure, but remember. If you use CM11 (or any non-stock based system) do not try to power on your phone before you flash the stock firmware with Flashtool. Otherwise you can soft brick the device, or if you lucky, you will get only bootloop. And two more thing: Before you start, charge your phone's battery to minimum 50 percent, and before you really start the backup, test it with "Restore dry-run" option. If it sucsess, you can do the trick. But if it fail, re-flash a stock KitKat based ROM, root it, and try this again. If it fails again, maybe your backup file is corrupted.
This method worked on my old SL, and on my Z too, so I hope it will be help to you too.
naaboula said:
So im currently rooted running cm11. I really dont like it and want to go back to stock. When I unlocked my bootloader I saved my TA partition rar file which I have stored on my pc. I am quite familiar using flashtool but not that much.
In other words I want to:
1) Lock my bootloader
2) Go back to stock sony firmware
Please help me thanks
p.s if it's worth staying rooted what rom should I install? cm11 is kinda rubbish...
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You don't need to relock bootloader to flash a stock based custom ROM. You can flash rajeevs purexz rom via recovery after wiping system and data partitions.
Locked bootloader is only needed for some Sony stuff like Bravia engine and stock Sony screen mirroring.
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