O2 don't seem to be releasing 4.3 anytime soon so wondering can I flash some generic on without root and not affect my phone in anyway?
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I think you should exclude babeband from flashing, just to be sure.
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Can anyone provide a step by step guide on doing this?
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I git my Z1 from O2 UK and flashed it straight to generic UK firmware and I've never had any issues.
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I got my Z1 from O2 UK and flashed it straight to unbranded UK firmware and I've never had any issues.
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kingchristy123 said:
Can anyone provide a step by step guide on doing this?
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Download your ftf
download flashtool
install drivers from c:\flashtool\drivers
Run flashtool
choose flash icon
choose flashmode
browse to where you saved the ftf file
attach phone in flashmode when prompted
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I have a question!
Does anyone know how to root I9305 on Mac using heimdall?
Cheers!
Buy/build a windows or Linux PC. Don't support such a company.
However I will support using a Samsung device:
You can root it on the device using Mobile Odin
It costs a good $3
It's a bit hard to meaninglessly fork out $3 for no reason so here is a version to let you trial it - https://www.dropbox.com/s/4z1639ztv7vgu17/Mobile ODIN Pro 3.45.apk
Make sure to check 'Unknown sources' in the security settings before trying to install it
I DO NOT support piracy and do not have a single piece of pirated content on my device so if you like it BUY IT
Did not know that odin worked on the phone! Can you explain how to do it? Although I rather do it in heimdall
Magik_Breezy said:
Buy/build a windows or Linux PC. Don't support such a company.
However I will support using a Samsung device:
You can root it on the device using Mobile Odin
It costs a good $3
It's a bit hard to meaninglessly fork out $3 for no reason so here is a version to let you trial it - https://www.dropbox.com/s/4z1639ztv7vgu17/Mobile ODIN Pro 3.45.apk
Make sure to check 'Unknown sources' in the security settings before trying to install it
I DO NOT support piracy and do not have a single piece of pirated content on my device so if you like it BUY IT
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I wasn't aware that MobileOdin worked on non-rooted devices ?
To install Odin either get it off the Play Store or off the link provided above then just click it and follow the prompts
Then tick all (like in the photo) then just press 'Flash firmware'.
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I wasn't aware that MobileOdin worked on non-rooted devices ?
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It doesn't but if you use exonysabuse to gain root access you can use it
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ABorgh said:
It doesn't but if you use exonysabuse to gain root access you can use it
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That's great but your question was how to get root access and i don't understand how you can get root access using MobileOdin if your device isn't rooted in the first place.
Oh sorry! My bad! I meant installing clockworkmod after root!
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Sorry wasn't aware that Mobile Odin required root
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Try ROM Manager? That allows you to install ClockWork Recovery from the device
Sorry I am 100% against anything Apple
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Magik_Breezy said:
Sorry wasn't aware that Mobile Odin required root
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Try ROM Manager? That allows you to install ClockWork Recovery from the device
Sorry I am 100% against anything Apple
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Rom manager says it doesn't support I9305 only I9300. Safe to Flash anyway?
I underst you! I need it for work though!
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Wait why not just flash cwm on with mobile Odin?
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Magik_Breezy said:
Wait why not just flash cwm on with mobile Odin?
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Good Idea! The problem is that I am not so good with mobile Odin so I do not know how to flash it and What file to flash
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Download cwm on your device (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943317)
Then select Open file... and select the the zip file; scroll down and press 'Flash firmware'.
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Download cwm on your device (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943317)
Then select Open file... and select the the zip file; scroll down and press 'Flash firmware'.
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Did it and it worked flawlessly! Thanks a bunch!
Second question, I read that you are suppose to back up your Imie number. Why and does a nandroid backup do the trick?
Your IMEI is your phone's radio's unique identifier and it is often used by your service provider
Unfortunately it cannot be backed up with a simple nandroid backup
Follow this guide to backup your IMEI (only has to be done the once)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1946915
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Magik_Breezy said:
Your IMEI is your phone's radio's unique identifier and it is often used by your service provider
Unfortunately it cannot be backed up with a simple nandroid backup
Follow this guide to backup your IMEI (only has to be done the once)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1946915
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Thanks man you are the best
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Is there any method to root with the .145 firmware? I have been trying and haven't found one that works. If not dots anyone have a. 141 ftf?
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cjna said:
Is there any method to root with the .145 firmware? I have been trying and haven't found one that works. If not dots anyone have a. 141 ftf?
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No,
to find the 141 FW look in the all in one thread in the q and a section
Hello friends,
I was searching for Rooting my Xperia SP 4.3 Jelly bean by doomlord's method but i found it that user are having issue after using doomlord's kernel so i am thinking after rooting my Xperis SP i will restore back the original kernel. But i have issue how do i backup original kernel before proceeding to all this method ?
Please help.
Thanks
You must have root for it or if you had downloaded the 4.3 ftf you must uncheck everything but kernel when flashing
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Or i can upload one for you
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Thanks for your support. But i have C5302 Model. and yours is C5303 so i think stock kernel might be different. I need stock kernel of C5302 4.3 android.
Thanks
You can download the 4.3 ftf for C5302, there are tons of them in general section, i think thats the only way.
Cheers
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I flashed the knoxraid 5.1 rom coming from jellybean by drakey exactly like it said and now the phone will not boot past the samsung custom screen and for some reason i might not have flashed the rom (maybe?). I know i did it correctly in odin but thinking back i might have added the file for the rom in safestrap but didnt flash it .i can go into recovery and download mode and see custom screen but thats it . Please help a dumbass out . Ive searched for 4 hrs and stiil got nothing.
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Did you flash the MLG AP, and BL?
You will also need to flash the CP for the modem.
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You have to flash them I ODIN btw.
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I followed the directions exactly made sure the odin window looked like the picture said it should look. I honestly think that i added the rom file in safe strap and was reading and working at the same time and i forgot to flash the actual rom i kept hitting back to get to download and didnt execute the flash but im not sure cause everthing else i know i did it corectly cause i checked it 3 times . Guess thats why it said go slow and take your time.
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While that is possible, there are also other reasons for failure.
We're you trying to flash in stock slot or a different slot. Always flash in stock slot with KitKat ROMs
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Basically.. If you forgot to flash the ROM... One of 2 things would happen, exactly what you are saying or it would boot the stock ROM.
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Restore back to mj5 and try again, is what I would do.
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How do i restore it back ? I have the factory romm backup on my sd card . I dont know how and where to start.
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There is a restore to MJ5 tutorial in the general section.
If you want to restore your backup, you will need to use Odin to flash the MJ5 AP and BL and then use SS to restore. After that you should be good to go and try again.
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Oh you will also have to flash the CP as well. It is the modem.
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Can you give me the link to the tutorial ive searched everywhere .
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shane1981 said:
Can you give me the link to the tutorial ive searched everywhere .
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It is right on the first page of the general section. Even a google search puts it as the first entry in the search results.
You are not searching everywhere.
shane1981 said:
Can you give me the link to the tutorial ive searched everywhere .
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715
I guess i would need to be able to save those files to my sd card from the computer using some kind of card reader/writer?thanks for your help .
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graydiggy said:
There is a restore to MJ5 tutorial in the general section.
If you want to restore your backup, you will need to use Odin to flash the MJ5 AP and BL and then use SS to restore. After that you should be good to go and try again.
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Oh you will also have to flash the CP as well. It is the modem.
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Worked for me to go to a different rom, also. Coming from Knoxraid 5.1 with SS. I took out my sd card, did a factory reset on stock rom slot. Flashed Alliance rom, it finished but failed due to E: unable to mount /systemorig'. Put my sd card back in, booted to download mode in SS, Flashed the MJ5 AP and BL in odin. Left auto reboot on and it passed and rebooted straight into my Alliance rom. Lost all my personal data but if your looking at bricked phone you don't care.
After updating to kitkat, the update center doesn't show any app update (Walkman, movies nor Album).
Does anyone experienced this?
How to solve it?
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algnerd said:
After updating to kitkat, the update center doesn't show any app update (Walkman, movies nor Album).
Does anyone experienced this?
How to solve it?
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You can't solve that because that's not bug, you can wait for Sony to bring new app updates or find new versions of apps here on forum and update it manually.
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algnerd said:
After updating to kitkat, the update center doesn't show any app update (Walkman, movies nor Album).
Does anyone experienced this?
How to solve it?
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Same here.
Is your bootloader unlocked ? ?
My phone's bootloader is unlocked and I thought ? maybe it's because of an unlocked ? bootloader on 4.4 that you won't receive OTA, anymore.
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neoxx3m said:
You can't solve that because that's not bug, you can wait for Sony to bring new app updates or find new versions of apps here on forum and update it manually.
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Do you mean to say SONY hasn't released any OTA update for applications for those that are on Kitkat, yet?
My nephew received OTA update for WALKMAN and I didn't but he's on 4.3, yet.
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Same here.
Is your bootloader unlocked ? ?
My phone's bootloader is unlocked and I thought ? maybe it's because of an unlocked ? bootloader on 4.4 that you won't receive OTA, anymore.
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Do you mean to say SONY hasn't released any OTA update for applications for those that are on Kitkat, yet?
My nephew received OTA update for WALKMAN and I didn't but he's on 4.3, yet.
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KK update is not the same like one on JB 4.3, so we must wait or flash it manually like I explained ib post above.
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Okay. Flashing the Walkman app (.7) ain't a good idea
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I've started to receive updates on Kitkat now.
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algnerd said:
After updating to kitkat, the update center doesn't show any app update (Walkman, movies nor Album).
Does anyone experienced this?
How to solve it?
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There is nothing wrong with that .. I am not sure if your bootloader is unlocked you willl be getting the OTA updates.. My Bootloader is locked and i did get the updates for Walkman and album as well..
I am on Official 4.4.2 with Locked bootloader (Unrooted)
I think they're fixing it I did get album update to day
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