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I read an article long ago which has the capability to root all android devices . It uses a flaw that is in the android itself. It seems even backup and restore app of sony uses this method
So this s the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
I dont know if it works but devs can try it out
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pjgowtham said:
I read an article long ago which has the capability to root all android devices . It uses a flaw that is in the android itself. It seems even backup and restore app of sony uses this method
So this s the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
I dont know if it works but devs can try it out
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doesn't work with the latest firmware
it is not working with the latest firmware 10.1.1A.1.253.
I have tried
If we update OTA we don't lose root right?
Download OTA rootkeeper...use Protect root..that should keep your root after you update
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Sadman Khan said:
Download OTA rootkeeper...use Protect root..that should keep your root after you update
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With every OTA update my root was still there, I'm just asking for the specific update, if something changed and we lose root..
reptile64 said:
With every OTA update my root was still there, I'm just asking for the specific update, if something changed and we lose root..
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I have tried, OTA cannot update the new firware, can only use PCC to update the new fireware.
I can confirm Voodoo OTA RootKeeper cannot help protect root when u are updating using PCC.
I have Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and i update from PCC and my root is lost.....
Flashben said:
I have tried, OTA cannot update the new firware, can only use PCC to update the new fireware.
I can confirm Voodoo OTA RootKeeper cannot help protect root when u are updating using PCC.
I have Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and i update from PCC and my root is lost.....
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What about the root methods that used to work with older firmwares? Are they still working? Anyone tried?
reptile64 said:
With every OTA update my root was still there, I'm just asking for the specific update, if something changed and we lose root..
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Well i didnt know sorry!
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reptile64 said:
What about the root methods that used to work with older firmwares? Are they still working? Anyone tried?
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I have tried bin4ry's method and it is confirmed by many users it is not working....
I have also tried motochpper and it is not working too.
But i know that if u unloack bootloader, you are still able to root.. but i just dont want to unlock my BL just yet....
Might need to confirm but I remember that on the arc to root you had to downgrade the kernel, root then re flash updated ed kernel
Needs to be confirmed first
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My suggestion to preserve root is simple
Download the update.(just d update from the existing firmware)
Creating a .zip file
Modding it so that we don't lose root
Flash that zip through cwm so that we can enjoy updates widout losing root or trying to find new ways of rooting new firmware..
Maddhouse said:
Might need to confirm but I remember that on the arc to root you had to downgrade the kernel, root then re flash updated ed kernel
Needs to be confirmed first
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I try this and work, first i flash Stock Kernel with CWM , then i flash root from recovery and than back Stock Kernel from .tft file.
pjgowtham said:
My suggestion to preserve root is simple
Download the update.(just d update from the existing firmware)
Creating a .zip file
Modding it so that we don't lose root
Flash that zip through cwm so that we can enjoy updates widout losing root or trying to find new ways of rooting new firmware..
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I woul also go with this solution approach..
1. For getting the FTF Files: http://mytechencounters.wordpress.c...eate-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
2. Then creating a Flashable Zip File: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183077
3. Preroot it..But how to do that?
I am looking for a easier way I didnt install CWM on my XZ...
unliess it is really no other ways, i will have unlock my BL but i will still wait
Blagoja said:
I try this and work, first i flash Stock Kernel with CWM , then i flash root from recovery and than back Stock Kernel from .tft file.
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Madhouse was talking about Locked Bootloader phones, everybody knows how to root any firmware with an unlocked bootloader.
In the Xperia ARC, the procedure was to flash the newest firmware (not-rootable), then flash a previous kernel only (rootable) with flashtool, turn on phone, root it using any exploit available, turn it off, and flash the newest kernel alone with flashtool. Phone rooted and in the latest version.
I don't know, but maybe this method could work as this new firmware is still based on Android 4.1 just like the previous one, so the older, exploiteable, kernel should be able to boot the new firmware.
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Madhouse was talking about Locked Bootloader phones, everybody knows how to root any firmware with an unlocked bootloader.
In the Xperia ARC, the procedure was to flash the newest firmware (not-rootable), then flash a previous kernel only (rootable) with flashtool, turn on phone, root it using any exploit available, turn it off, and flash the newest kernel alone with flashtool. Phone rooted and in the latest version.
I don't know, but maybe this method could work as this new firmware is still based on Android 4.1 just like the previous one, so the older, exploiteable, kernel should be able to boot the new firmware.
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I already root my phone with this method , just flash old kernel with CWM_Recovery , reboot in recovery , flash root SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip , reboot in flash mode and then flash stock Kernel from 10.1.1.A.1.253 .
Blagoja said:
I already root my phone with this method , just flash old kernel with CWM_Recovery , reboot in recovery , flash root SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip , reboot in flash mode and then flash stock Kernel from 10.1.1.A.1.253 .
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AGAIN, this is only possible on unlocked bootloaders. With locked bootloaders, once you update to 10.1.1.A.1.253, you loose root and recovery, so there is no way to do what you are saying. Once updated to .253, the only way to change kernel is via flashtool.
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RoberM said:
AGAIN, this is only possible on unlocked bootloaders. With locked bootloaders, once you update to 10.1.1.A.1.253, you loose root and recovery, so there is no way to do what you are saying. Once updated to .253, the only way to change kernel is via flashtool.
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Yes, this is only possible on unlocked bootloader.
Blagoja said:
I already root my phone with this method , just flash old kernel with CWM_Recovery , reboot in recovery , flash root SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip , reboot in flash mode and then flash stock Kernel from 10.1.1.A.1.253 .
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Wasnt sure of this, now I am, thanks!
there is solution for ROOT my 4.3 firmware already flashed, without return to .534 ??
Yes, flash pre rooted fw.
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gioiellino said:
there is solution for ROOT my 4.3 firmware already flashed, without return to .534 ??
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I went back to 1.534 from 4.3 and lost my IMEI ;/ and ability to connect to mobile network.
paniczklos said:
I went back to 1.534 from 4.3 and lost my IMEI ;/ and ability to connect to mobile network.
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BIG PROBLEM !! so we can wait for one update app as kingo, vroot to root 4.3.
or a pre rooted firmware ftf.
BOOTLOADER: now that isnt a problem unloock it, is possible root the firmware unlocking bootloader and install a recovery ??
gioiellino said:
BIG PROBLEM !! so we can wait for one update app as kingo, vroot to root 4.3.
or a pre rooted firmware ftf.
BOOTLOADER: now that isnt a problem unloock it, is possible root the firmware unlocking bootloader and install a recovery ??
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Problem is when you unlock bootloader all data is whiped, and without root you cant make a backup like with titanium backup, so even if they find a root for unlocked bootloader you will loose all data...
So the best would be if they could find a root with locked bootloader, then you could backup all stuff then unlock bootloader
mackann said:
Problem is when you unlock bootloader all data is whiped, and without root you cant make a backup like with titanium backup, so even if they find a root for unlocked bootloader you will loose all data...
So the best would be if they could find a root with locked bootloader, then you could backup all stuff then unlock bootloader
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what happen if i flash this "C6903_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf" over my 4.3 ????
source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
gioiellino said:
what happen if i flash this "C6903_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf" over my 4.3 ????
source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
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Nothing that would gain you root access.
The only ways to get root are:
* Preserving root from older installations.
* Install recovery and flash SuperSU zip (requires unlocked BL).
* Find an exploit for Android 4.3 that allows you to gain a root shell.
* Flash a custom FTF, not sure if that's possible on a locked BL.
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* Flash a custom FTF, not sure if that's possible on a locked BL.
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It isn't, the FTF that gain root access have a kernel.sin with ro.secure=0 instead of ro.secure=1
Because the kernel has been changed it needs an unlocked bootloader to flash.
Its basically the same as installing a custom kernel.
gregbradley said:
It isn't, the FTF that gain root access have a kernel.sin with ro.secure=0 instead of ro.secure=1
Because the kernel has been changed it needs an unlocked bootloader to flash.
Its basically the same as installing a custom kernel.
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Ok, so I have rooted 1.534, what to do to update to 4.3 and keep the root ? (without using OTA - because I've lost my IMEI ;p)
paniczklos said:
Ok, so I have rooted 1.534, what to do to update to 4.3 and keep the root ? (without using OTA - because I've lost my IMEI ;p)
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You will have to wait, there is no perfect solution yet that allows system to be mounted.
It is being worked on, don't worry
I'm running iHackers rom with an unlocked bootloader, lost IMEI but not really a big deal. Willing to be a guinea pig if needed.
How can I root my xz 4.3? (give me easy way)
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1. Unlock your bootloader.
2. Flash DooMLoRD's advanced stock kernel.
3. Flash a superuser zip.
There is currently no way to root with a locked bootloader.
Also, questions belong in the q&a section, not general.
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Downgrade to .67 , and root
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There is no way to root Straight from 4.3 yet..
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NetSkill said:
There is no way to root Straight from 4.3 yet..
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what about "survival mode" of superSU? can it hold the root permission from .67 to this new one?
Survival mode?.. Did u mean Ota keeper? Or how its called..
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NetSkill said:
Survival mode?.. Did u mean Ota keeper? Or how its called..
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well, in superSU menu, its name is survival mode...which says it will try to keep root permission EVEN in ota. so I guess it's not ONLY for ota.
It won't help when flashing with Flashtool as /system is wiped, so the backup the survival mode makes is wiped also. I've tried before.
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kingvortex said:
It won't help when flashing with Flashtool as /system is wiped, so the backup the survival mode makes is wiped also. I've tried before.
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thanks for info. So, it looks like I have no choice but unlocking the bootloader...
oh wait, what about pre-rooted stock roms that are available in xda? is there any available for this new firmware?
arash74 said:
thanks for info. So, it looks like I have no choice but unlocking the bootloader...
oh wait, what about pre-rooted stock roms that are available in xda? is there any available for this new firmware?
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Yes here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583333
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565850
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arash74 said:
thanks for info. So, it looks like I have no choice but unlocking the bootloader...
oh wait, what about pre-rooted stock roms that are available in xda? is there any available for this new firmware?
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I'm using 4.3 with locked bootloader. Do not miss lead people.
You just need a rooted device with recovery option.
There are at least two topic for this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583333
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565850
eryen said:
I'm using 4.3 with locked bootloader. Do not miss lead people.
You just need a rooted device with recovery option.
There are at least two topic for this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583333
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565850
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Nobody is misleading anybody. There is no way to root with a locked bootloader after you have already flashed 4.3.
Flashing a prerooted rom from a previous, already rooted rom with recovery is a different matter and is not what the original question in the OP is asking.
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Unlocking bootloader means, wipe all user data, that means more and more trouble to configure al settings and applications.
Just root your older firmware, install dual recovery, and install stock cwm firmware as mentioned in other topics.
Thats all, you have proper rooted and updated versions.
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eryen said:
Unlocking bootloader means, wipe all user data, that means more and more trouble to configure al settings and applications.
Just root your older firmware, install dual recovery, and install stock cwm firmware as mentioned in other topics.
Thats all, you have proper rooted and updated versions.
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The OP is obviously on 4.3 already.
Downgrading to an older firmware usually requires that you wipe /data anyway.
The OP didn't ask how to upgrade and keep root. They asked how to root 4.3, therefore my original post is currently the only correct answer to the question in the first post.
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So, lets make a conclusion here.
1- if you have already upgraded to 4.3 you have 2 choices; unlock bootloader and use doomlord kernel, OR downgrade to 4.2.2 and go to part 2.
2- if you have not upgraded to 4.3 yet, you can use a pre-rooted stock 4.3 rom (link of them can be found in this thread) and flash it using recovery and flashtool.
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If you haven't upgraded, there's a third option. Backing up of the TA partition, flashing new firmware either from ftf, Seus or PCC and then unlocking bootloader, temporarily flashing custom kernel, rooting, flashing stock kernel again and relocking bootloader via TA partition restore.
Takes more time, but its the cleanest way to have 4.3 with root I think.
silencer51 said:
If you haven't upgraded, there's a third option. Backing up of the TA partition, flashing new firmware either from ftf, Seus or PCC and then unlocking bootloader, temporarily flashing custom kernel, rooting, flashing stock kernel again and relocking bootloader via TA partition restore.
Takes more time, but its the cleanest way to have 4.3 with root I think.
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Or you can wait for OTA release and turn on survival mode of superSU. As SuperSU says, it's NOT guaranteed that root permission will be kept. But if you have patience to wait for OTA release, it worth trying.
NetSkill said:
Yes here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583333
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565850
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He was after a pre-rooted rom but you sent him links to roms that need root to install.
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Installing any pre rooted rom requires a recovery which means the user has to have had a rooted device in the first place with a recovery installed. Even if root is lost and a recovery exists a pre rooted rom can be flashed. The links provided above are perfectly fine.
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You have 2 options
A . stay away from boot loader (0 Risk):
1- backup your SD data & All SD contents to your computer ( I Think it is not that hard)
2-Flash 4.2.2 with flash tool
3-Root on locked boot loader follow instructions here
4- Install Dual Recovery follow HERE
5- Install 4.3 Pre-rooted from here
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Option B.(not recommended if you have not enough experience )
1-Back TA (boot loader ) Here
2-Unlock boot loader Here
3- Root using this method HERE
4-Flash 4.3 pure stock Kernel (Kernel only )
5- Restore your TA (lock boot loader again with all benefits )
Hi All Friends i hope all r u ok .... i want to update software but first i need too know when i update my cell software so i can ROOT it to easy way....
There is no easy way to root the 4.3 unless you have unlocked bootloader.
If you still have locked bootloader them you will need to downgrade to 4.1 root and install recovery then install purestock v2 then via flashtools flash the .266 kernel.
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Alternatively, same procedure for existenz rom
zolaisugly said:
There is no easy way to root the 4.3 unless you have unlocked bootloader.
If you still have locked bootloader them you will need to downgrade to 4.1 root and install recovery then install purestock v2 then via flashtools flash the .266 kernel.
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no my Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes so now my cell want to downgrade or not ?
Is there any way already to root. 201 firmware after updating? Thanks
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Yes there is
Unlock bootloader
Flash Doomkernel
Flash SuperSufix via recovery
Reboot
You'll have root now.
Flash .201 kernel again
Lock bootloader
Enjoy your Rooted stock ROM with all the benefits of Locked bootloader without downgrading to .257 and flashing new ROM.
Rushaan™ said:
Yes there is
Unlock bootloader
Flash Doomkernel
Flash SuperSufix via recovery
Reboot
You'll have root now.
Flash .201 kernel again
Lock bootloader
Enjoy your Rooted stock ROM with all the benefits of Locked bootloader without downgrading to .257 and flashing new ROM.
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Did you try it on new firmware?
silveraero said:
Did you try it on new firmware?
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If you have Unlocked Boot Loader you can root ANY FW
If you don't... I recommend Unlock it :laugh:
and if you wanna keep warranty do backup of TA partition first
freedom74 said:
If you have Unlocked Boot Loader you can root ANY FW
If you don't... I recommend Unlock it :laugh:
and if you wanna keep warranty do backup of TA partition first
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Ya ya, I know all these thing, I unlocked and relocked bootloader on 266 to root my phone with TA backup. Just wanna ask if you tried this on this new 201 firmware.
yeah it works i tested but i dont have 201 kernel can someone post a link plz as when i flashed doom kernal it broke wifi so i need 201 kernel thanks
ireaper4592 said:
yeah it works i tested but i dont have 201 kernel can someone post a link plz as when i flashed doom kernal it broke wifi so i need 201 kernel thanks
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http://www.mediafire.com/download/a...e.com/download/aobkz4owf59dk61/kernel.201.ftf
freedom74 said:
If you have Unlocked Boot Loader you can root ANY FW
If you don't... I recommend Unlock it :laugh:
and if you wanna keep warranty do backup of TA partition first
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What about for those of us that can't unlock bootloader?
Yeah. I wish doomlord released easy rooting kit. He doesnt care about SP anymore, unfortunately
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.201 Root
silveraero said:
Did you try it on new firmware?
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A friend of mine did
it worked
Worked for me
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thehritzinator said:
What about for those of us that can't unlock bootloader?
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There are a few pre-rooted .201 firmware floating in the development section. Need to have recovery to 'install'
Thx worked
Rushaan™ said:
Yes there is
Unlock bootloader
Flash Doomkernel
Flash SuperSufix via recovery
Reboot
You'll have root now.
Flash .201 kernel again
Lock bootloader
Enjoy your Rooted stock ROM with all the benefits of Locked bootloader without downgrading to .257 and flashing new ROM.
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Hi. Could you please put this into a noob friendly quick guide?
aRc. said:
Hi. Could you please put this into a noob friendly quick guide?
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Look at the root. 266 thread for unlocked bootloader..
It's exactly the same, the only difference is u have to flash the. 201 kernel again after finish rooting to experience improvements in the update..
Just a few questions please help. To keep our phone's warranty, we need to back up first the TA partition before unlocking right? I read and watched tutorials on how to back up but it needs a rooted phone so i search again on how to root, but unfortunately it requires unlock bootloader. Am i right guys? I'm using .201 all are stock and locked bl. Help guyrg.
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Use .256 Leak Advance Kernel
s1llhoute said:
Look at the root. 266 thread for unlocked bootloader..
It's exactly the same, the only difference is u have to flash the. 201 kernel again after finish rooting to experience improvements in the update..
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I have .201 kernel.ftf not the .elf. Does that matter?
aRc. said:
I have .201 kernel.ftf not the .elf. Does that matter?
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.ftf extension means u have to flash it through flashmode,. elf extension through fastboot mode..
Stock kernel always in. ftf extension..
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no......... you can flash both using flashtool. For ftf use flashmode and for elf use fastboot