[SOLVED] Struggling to get into recovery - Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So my bootloader is unlocked and my device rooted, trouble is every recovery I flash doesn't want to boot. I'm on the three branded 257 firmware, is there anything I can use or do I need to upgrade to a newer one?
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@non4 said:
So my bootloader is unlocked and my device rooted, trouble is every recovery I flash doesn't want to boot. I'm on the three branded 257 firmware, is there anything I can use or do I need to upgrade to a newer one?
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try doomlord kernel... i think thats work well

danielhariri said:
try doomlord kernel... i think thats work well
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On any firmware? Cheers!
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Now running doomkernel as suggested
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Deodexed generic 10.3.A.0.423

hi, can anyone post the Deodexed generic 10.3.A.0.423 for Z?
Surprisingly, i cant find any deodexed for Z with LOCKED bootloader.
I can only find a rom for unlocked bootloaders.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344257
However, this may be of use to you - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2267184
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kingvortex said:
I can only find a rom for unlocked bootloaders.
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It states it's only for unlocked bootloaders but seeing as it's a zip I'd be tempted to just flash it.
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XperienceD said:
It states it's only for unlocked bootloaders but seeing as it's a zip I'd be tempted to just flash it.
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According to the rom thread, it contains DooMLoRD's Advance Stock Kernel v7 which is for unlocked bootloaders only (unless I'm missing something).
DooMLoRD's thread for the kernel - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2167381
So, if the above is true, flashing that rom to a device with a locked bootloader would result in a soft brick.
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kingvortex said:
According to the rom thread, it contains DooMLoRD's Advance Stock Kernel v7 which is for unlocked bootloaders only (unless I'm missing something).
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Ah yes, I didn't read it right. I guess until someone uploads one the easiest method is to try what's posted at the second link you've provided.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337433
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eryen said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337433
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That rom is not deodexed.
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t mobile rooting and unlocking

I maybe wrong from all the treads I have read. Is there a way to root and unlock bootloader on t mobile yet with latest firmware and updates
If you mean the C6606, then the bootloader is permanently locked. There is no method to bypass that.
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kingvortex said:
If you mean the C6606, then the bootloader is permanently locked. There is no method to bypass that.
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Yes thats the one im talking about.....bummer. that means no root either!?
Yes, you can root. If you're on a 4.2 firmware, then this should work - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
If you're on 4.3, then you will have to downgrade to root, then flash a prerooted rom.
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kingvortex said:
Yes, you can root. If you're on a 4.2 firmware, then this should work - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
If you're on 4.3, then you will have to downgrade to root, then flash a prerooted rom.
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cool thanks alot

[Q] pre rooted

Hello,
Is there a pre rooted UK generic unbranded rom to flash via flash tool on 10.4.b.0.569 (4.3)
Why a UK generic? There is no difference between UK, Italy,...
And if you flash an other pre rooted region you won't loose warranty
gripfly said:
Why a UK generic? There is no difference between UK, Italy,...
And if you flash an other pre rooted region you won't loose warranty
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so will it make any difference to the signal, I mean the network?
mattyxkrist said:
so will it make any difference to the signal, I mean the network?
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No.
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mattyxkrist said:
so will it make any difference to the signal, I mean the network?
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Nop... I use spanish version of in UK I have no issue what so ever. I would probably be concern if you are in USA , China and use EU firmware !
To actually answer the question, you won't find a prerooted stock rom in FTF format to flash with Flashtool.
Flashtool will only flash unmodified stock software in flashmode.
Here's a prerooted UK rom that can be flashed via recovery - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2590088
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kingvortex said:
To actually answer the question, you won't find a prerooted stock rom in FTF format to flash with Flashtool.
Flashtool will only flash unmodified stock software in flashmode.
Here's a prerooted UK rom that can be flashed via recovery - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2590088
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Thank you, so when I have finished this will I still be able to check for updates via pc companion, I don't mind if I can't actually install the updates but as long as I can check then I can flash back stock rom and update that way, can't I?
updates
To make myself clear lol can it still search for Software updates with recovery installed?
I once unlocked the bootloader with flashtool and noticed a software update on an internet page so I went on sony update service and it told me to connect in flashmode so I did then it said checking connected device then it said it can't update because the software has been modified, is this because of unlocked bootloader? I have relocked it and it could update I just wanted to know if it worked the same when recovery installed?
Yes, you should be able to check for software updates via the PC Companion. SUS gave that error because your bootloader was unlocked.
I cannot guarantee it though, as I rooted by unlocking my bootloader, therefore didn't use a prerooted rom.
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kingvortex said:
Yes, you should be able to check for software updates via the PC Companion. SUS gave that error because your bootloader was unlocked.
I cannot guarantee it though, as I rooted by unlocking my bootloader, therefore didn't use a prerooted rom.
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Okay Thank you,
yeye I have relocked it anyway and I could update so atleast I can check for updates thats what I wanted when 4.4 comes out I will just try to update it if I can't I guess I will have to revert to stock with recovery lol but atleast I can check
Thanks for your help
You're welcome.
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kingvortex said:
You're welcome.
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one last thing (sorry to be a pain lol) but i'm on three network and they are releasing 4g soon and they will give everyone a software update so will i be able to install that and will it loose root and recovery?
You shouldn't need a software update to use 4G. The C6603 supports it out of the box.
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kingvortex said:
You shouldn't need a software update to use 4G. The C6603 supports it out of the box.
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Ahh so when they release it, my phone should switch straight to it?
I assume so. They should just add it to your service at their end.
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kingvortex said:
I assume so. They should just add it to your service at their end.
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Okay cool thank you

Possibilityes for Pure Android 4.4 for LB

Hello all. I am wonder if i port CM11 to our XZ1 with Stock Sony Kernal. Would it still work or not boot up at all. I am trying to see if i can help somepeople with LB. As i can not unlock mine
Thanks
-JPH ~Connor~
You can try to flash CM11 excluding Kernel, leave Stock kernel intact, or flash CM11 excluding kernel and then flash Stock kernel from flashtool, and see if it boot up, but I doubt.
If it not, In this scenario, as you didn't flash custom kernel, just reflash stock Rom and you are fine again and you phone should boot.
It will not work
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gregbradley said:
It will not work
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Why won't it work. Is it based on the Framework
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JustPlayingHard said:
Why won't it work. Is it based on the Framework
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Its based on the kernel, which you cannot flash with a locked bootloader
gregbradley said:
Its based on the kernel, which you cannot flash with a locked bootloader
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I know that. But there must be something stopping it from booting
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JustPlayingHard said:
I know that. But there must be something stopping it from booting
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Yes, the bootloader will not boot an unsigned kernel.

no boot after flash XzKernel-24

Hi everyone,
I ready the post about this kernel XzKernel-24 but no found any about this bug, i proceeded to flash but after that my xz not boot, then i flash back the indian stock 4.4.2.
Anyone have an aswer?
Is your bootloader unlocked?
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kingvortex said:
Is your bootloader unlocked?
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Yes it is... custom kernel = BUL (at least with sony) :good:
jneka said:
Yes it is... custom kernel = BUL (at least with sony) :good:
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Yes, I know. That's why I asked. [emoji3]
How did you flash the kernel? Via fastboot or custom recovery?
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kingvortex said:
Yes, I know. That's why I asked. [emoji3]
How did you flash the kernel? Via fastboot or custom recovery?
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I used both methods, first tried with philz and not start to see that I used fastboot
After you flashed the kernel using fastboot, did you then boot into the included recovery and flash the entire zip? That's the usual procedure for flashing a custom kernel, as there are usually files needed for compatibility in the zip.
I just checked the kernel thread and it looks like v25 has been released, so perhaps try that also. ?
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Tnx
kingvortex said:
After you flashed the kernel using fastboot, did you then boot into the included recovery and flash the entire zip? That's the usual procedure for flashing a custom kernel, as there are usually files needed for compatibility in the zip.
I just checked the kernel thread and it looks like v25 has been released, so perhaps try that also. ?
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Tnx Dude this weekend i'm gonna try again
You're welcome. ?
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