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Original place (I don't understand the language):
http://se-cafe.net/forum/showthread.php?t=64038
XDA forum link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346190
Download link (version 1.8):
http://www.mediafire.com/?o224l3kfzlz45
Install:
- CWM for stock rom
- Apk
- BassBoost
- Mobile Bravia Engine
- more some feature
I tested it and working with xperia arc 2.3.4 (.42) fw!
I suggest you changed the title something like "cmw recovery on locked bl and more". I think many want recovery with but hesitant to unlock bootloader. Thanks for posting.
works perfect on rooted stock arc locked bootloader
sounds wonderful. I shall try on mine too
Can I install ROM now from the dev section in the forum?
can confirm that this does not work on the Xperia acro IS11S
so does this allow a recovery menu for devices with locked bootloaders, does that mean we can flash custom firmware on these devices. if not what are the benefits of locked bootloaders having a recovery menu
george1983c said:
so does this allow a recovery menu for devices with locked bootloaders, does that mean we can flash custom firmware on these devices. if not what are the benefits of locked bootloaders having a recovery menu
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Now we are able to make a full backup.
what happens if we flash the cyanogen .zip on locked bootloader?
mrloltime said:
what happens if we flash the cyanogen .zip on locked bootloader?
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Try it! lol
If we install CWM using this method, is there a way to remove it if we need to claim the phone on warranty or anything?
Also can more people confirm this definitely works with stock fw, locked bootloader
jtc42 said:
If we install CWM using this method, is there a way to remove it if we need to claim the phone on warranty or anything?
Also can more people confirm this definitely works with stock fw, locked bootloader
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i got rogers and its locked and it boots to recovery. I did a backup and it worked
m tempted to flash cm-7 or cm-9
mrloltime said:
i got rogers and its locked and it boots to recovery. I did a backup and it worked
m tempted to flash cm-7 or cm-9
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Are you sure that'll work? You still have a locked bootloader so custom ROMs probably still won't work. I think it more for backing up stock ROMs and installing mods etc.
ah ok i guessss your right....can we flash themes?
I have no idea. I'd like to know actually. Would make it a lot easier to test things that may cause a boot loop and be able to just flash back to stock without a full reset.
Sent from my LT15i
You can't upload the CM7 because CM7 need another Kernel. CM7 don't working with the stock kernel! If you make change kernel you need the unlocked bootloader phone.
I think that this works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325640
you are right,
Now we have to wait for developers to make some good rom whit stock kernel to, i'll love some miui rom
tomatos said:
You can't upload the CM7 because CM7 need another Kernel. CM7 don't working with the stock kernel! If you make change kernel you need the unlocked bootloader phone.
I think that this works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325640
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It says it requires an unlocked bootloader though....
jtc42 said:
It says it requires an unlocked bootloader though....
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Yes, but this is just a rom in ZIP file, just flash with CWM over the original stock rom. Test it if you have time!?
How about adding a (second) post / sticky in this Topic, with Roms, Tweaks etc. that work by CWM flashing... (locked bootloaders)
HELLO XDA :good:
I have a rooted, but bootlocked Xperia T.
I was just wondering, what fun things can I do with it?
I can't install CMW or anything, so isn't flashing things impossible?
Anything would be nice!
Lankan_1 said:
HELLO XDA :good:
I have a rooted, but bootlocked Xperia T.
I was just wondering, what fun things can I do with it?
I can't install CMW or anything, so isn't flashing things impossible?
Anything would be nice!
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you can install cmw on a rooted phone running 7.0.A.1.303 firmware, and you can flash that firmware with flashtool. Read the all in one thread from my signature.
Also, I must ask, why did you root if you didnt know what to do with it? You have just killed your warrenty for no reason..oh well.
What you can do with rooted and locked bootloader
Remove bloatware/debrand phone
Gain access to system partition
install cmw (In 303 Firmware)
Flash stock based roms like mine (Find in my signature) Its 195 based so you will be rooted and still have cmw and be on 7.0.A.3.195
gregbradley said:
you can install cmw on a rooted phone running 7.0.A.1.303 firmware, and you can flash that firmware with flashtool. Read the all in one thread from my signature.
Also, I must ask, why did you root if you didnt know what to do with it? You have just killed your warrenty for no reason..oh well.
What you can do with rooted and locked bootloader
Remove bloatware/debrand phone
Gain access to system partition
install cmw (In 303 Firmware)
Flash stock based roms like mine (Find in my signature) Its 195 based so you will be rooted and still have cmw and be on 7.0.A.3.195
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Rooted it for Titanium Backup.
Just checked, and I'm running 7.0.A.1.303 Could I flash CWM using flashtool?
Thanks!
Lankan_1 said:
Rooted it for **********/Titanium Backup.
Just checked, and I'm running 7.0.A.1.303 Could I flash CWM using flashtool?
Thanks!
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remove the reference to that warez please.
Ok, fair enough
Read the instructions in the thread for CMW for locked bootloaders. FInd a link to it in the all in one thread from my signature or just do a search
It is NOT flashed with flashtool...
And no need to say thanks, if you feel the need to say thanks, just press the button...thats what it is there for
Hi laddies, i managed to softbrick by installing a ROM my Z1 and later realized that there existed a recovery for the Z1 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2455959)
Which i then tried to install as an attempt to unbrick it but it proved to be unsucessful as it can't find the device it says
any clues or ideas to what i might need to do?
silinox said:
Hi laddies, i managed to softbrick by installing a ROM my Z1 and later realized that there existed a recovery for the Z1 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2455959)
Which i then tried to install as an attempt to unbrick it but it proved to be unsucessful as it can't find the device it says
any clues or ideas to what i might need to do?
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Which rom did you try and install?
Are you rooted?
Have you unlocked the bootloader?
gregbradley said:
Which rom did you try and install?
Are you rooted?
Have you unlocked the bootloader?
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ParanoiaROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2480584
I did root using VROOT
and i unlocked the bootloader using the official unlocker
also i backed up TA if that helps
silinox said:
ParanoiaROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2480584
I did root using VROOT
and i unlocked the bootloader using the official unlocker
also i backed up TA if that helps
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Install doomkernel and flash a stock based rom. Try the .257 one in the dev section.
No need to install recovery as doomkernel has it incorporated in it.
Use fastboot to install doomkernel
gregbradley said:
Install doomkernel and flash a stock based rom. Try the .257 one in the dev section.
No need to install recovery as doomkernel has it incorporated in it.
Use fastboot to install doomkernel
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Thanks alot for the help
Hello all,
With news that the Z3 and Z3 compact are starting to get Lollipop today I am sure a lot of people are going to be coming to the boards asking this exact question. So I wanted to start a thread that can help people find the answer quickly. (I'll update the OP as useful info comes in.)
I am currently on a D5803 running 4.4.4, with a locked bootloader and am rooted. I used This how-to to get where I am.
What is the best way to upgrade to Lollipop for me?
Is there a way to keep root? A pre-rooted FTF file?
Will all DRM features remain?
Will I need to reinstall anything? Recovery? Busy Box? SU?
Does this upgrade require a full wipe?
Thanks for any help
If anyone wants to check if their bootloader is locked:
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* . Then go to -> "Service Info" -> "Configuration". If there is:
Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes << this means that your Bootloader is Locked
Bootloader Unlocked - Yes << this means that your bootloader is unlocked
just wonder...
i definitly want to root my Z3C.
Should i root with KK 4.4 or wait for Lollipop(and root later) !?
TheTomcraft said:
just wonder...
i definitly want to root my Z3C.
Should i root with KK 4.4 or wait for Lollipop(and root later) !?
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You root on KK then you can update to Lollipop and keep root.
The problem seems to be getting recovery working, or keeping it working. Can anyone comment on whether they've tried the below:
1) Flash pre-rooted D5803_23.1.A.0.690_Customized_NCB rooted.zip containing Lollipop 5.0.2 in TWRP
2) Flash Z3C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.flashable.zip in TWRP
3) Flash UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip in TWRP
4) Flash the stock D5803_23.1.A.0.690_Baltic_Generic.ftf and exclude system (and data/cache from the wipe section to keep settings)?
In the other recovery threats NUT seems to think his recovery should still work?
Sean09 said:
The problem seems to be getting recovery working, or keeping it working. Can anyone comment on whether they've tried the below:
1) Flash pre-rooted D5803_23.1.A.0.690_Customized_NCB rooted.zip containing Lollipop 5.0.2 in TWRP
2) Flash Z3C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.flashable.zip in TWRP
3) Flash UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip in TWRP
4) Flash the stock D5803_23.1.A.0.690_Baltic_Generic.ftf and exclude system (and data/cache from the wipe section to keep settings)?
In the other recovery threats NUT seems to think his recovery should still work?
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Recovery isn't working, but I'm happy with just root for now, which works great.
I didn't flash the stock after SuperSU, don't see any reason to and works for me.
frason said:
Recovery isn't working, but I'm happy with just root for now, which works great.
I didn't flash the stock after SuperSU, don't see any reason to and works for me.
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could you please write what exactly you did to achieve this. Step by step guide would be awesome. Thanks!
gruev said:
could you please write what exactly you did to achieve this. Step by step guide would be awesome. Thanks!
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Flashed "D5803_23.1.A.0.690_Customized_NCB rooted.zip" in TWRP.
Without rebooting, flashed "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip" in TWRP.
Done, working root.
q.
frason said:
Flashed "D5803_23.1.A.0.690_Customized_NCB rooted.zip" in TWRP.
Without rebooting, flashed "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip" in TWRP.
Done, working root.
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Did you wipe? or flash over?
newbie2006 said:
Did you wipe? or flash over?
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I wiped it (had too much crap on the phone anyway, so worth it), restored what I wanted with Titanium Backup when done.
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I also tried with flashing lockeddualrecovery but recovery doesn't work. So need to wait for an update on that one I guess.
Any ideas about what could go bad if I don't wipe data?
Also, do you still have drm?
I succesfully flashed lolipop with this method without data wipe. I still have root and DRM keys. The only thing I lost was data of some app's with external data linked to SD card with Link2SD. And some root app's started to claim about busybox not installed properly. Besides that everything works like a charm
frason said:
Flashed "D5803_23.1.A.0.690_Customized_NCB rooted.zip" in TWRP.
Without rebooting, flashed "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip" in TWRP.
Done, working root.
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When you flash those do you have system read and write as well? Do we need to worry about the RICDefeat in doing all this for the upgrade? Is RICDefeat integrated into that?
1.Flash the tft of lollipop
2.Get the zip of XZDualRecovery 2.8.3 Advanced Stock Kernel from http://nut.xperia-files.com/ and supersu from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
3.Flash the boot.img in AndroPlusKernel with cable on flashtool
4.Reboot in recovery
5.Flash XZDualRecovery 2.8.3 Advanced Stock and supersu
6.Enjoy
Sorry，it should be with UB
about not working recovery
Dont know it thats issue, but I have same clue.
On KitKat after applying all steps to root 4.4.4 rom recovery was working until I changed busybox.
Oryginaly busybox was in version 1.20.2-jb - with that recovery was working.
I need some other tools and updated busbox to version 1.22.1 and recovery wasnt working (starting recovery end up with bootloop, but could start to system).
Returning back to recovery 1.20.2-jb fixed problem.
frason said:
Recovery isn't working, but I'm happy with just root for now, which works great.
I didn't flash the stock after SuperSU, don't see any reason to and works for me.
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Sean09 said:
The problem seems to be getting recovery working, or keeping it working. Can anyone comment on whether they've tried the below:
1) Flash pre-rooted D5803_23.1.A.0.690_Customized_NCB rooted.zip containing Lollipop 5.0.2 in TWRP
2) Flash Z3C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.flashable.zip in TWRP
3) Flash UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip in TWRP
4) Flash the stock D5803_23.1.A.0.690_Baltic_Generic.ftf and exclude system (and data/cache from the wipe section to keep settings)?
In the other recovery threats NUT seems to think his recovery should still work?
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I was hoping by adding step 4, it would be possible the encrypt device. Sadly it still creates a bootloop.
in my case I received the notification update via OTA, have Kit Kat with root if I update, will i lose root?
skaarax said:
in my case I received the notification update via OTA, have Kit Kat with root if I update, will i lose root?
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I want to know about this too.
And what is a safe process for us (locked bootloader, rooted 4.4) to upgrade to 5.02 or 5.1 in the future.
I heard that unlocking bootloader will causes the camera not working properly (at least the auto mode would be messed up)
Does TWRP requiring unlocking bootloader?
Thanks guys.
I'm resurrecting this thread as I've got the same question as previous posters and I've not been able to find an answer elsewhere on the forum.
Basically, I've got a phone with a Bootloader which can't be unlocked. I upgraded/rooted it last year. It's still on KitKat. Is there any way I can upgrade it to Lollipop or Marshmallow without going through the downgrade/flash pre-rooted ROM procedure, without losing root? In other words, can I make use of TWRP which I installed in order to flash the rooted ROM last time? If so, how? (I'm not keen on using KingRoot unless somebody can convince me that handing over my IMEI info is safe.)
Thanks in advance.
Just flash a pre-rooted 5.1 zip made with prf creator whilst still on root+recovery KK. That's how I updated my M2 from rooted 4.4.4 KK to rooted 5.1 lollipop whilst retaining my locked bootloader. No sure if it's working for mm yet though this way
hi , i have updated my phone to 14.5.A.0.242 and i want to know how to root it ?
i tried easyroot 12 but failed
kareem19 said:
hi , i have updated my phone to 14.5.A.0.242 and i want to know how to root it ?
i tried easyroot 12 but failed
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You have to downgrade to 4.4.4 and root then flash a pre-rooted lollipop rom using recovery.
Can't we just flash a 4.4.4 kernel that recovery, flash SuperSU and then reflash the 5.0.2 kernel? Cause I'm seriously lazy to go back to.4.4.4
LeParkour012 said:
Can't we just flash a 4.4.4 kernel that recovery, flash SuperSU and then reflash the 5.0.2 kernel? Cause I'm seriously lazy to go back to.4.4.4
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if you have unlocked bootloader , u can flash 4.4.4 kernel with recovery flash SuperSU in recovery and reflash 5.0.2 kernel i have done its working fine
did some one try to flash C690X_14.4.A.0.108_KernelOnly then root, then flash C690X_14.5.0.2_KernelOnly
Waledac said:
if you have unlocked bootloader , u can flash 4.4.4 kernel with recovery flash SuperSU in recovery and reflash 5.0.2 kernel i have done its working fine
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Do not do this ****. Flashing an android 4.4 kernel on android 5.0.2 system is the BEST WAY to brick your phone.
Remember, always flash KEBB (Kernel, Elabel, Bootbundle and Baseband), never kernel alone : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2574764
I recommand :
- Downgrade to Android 4.4.4
- Root and install XZDualRecovery
- Flash a pre-rooted Android 5.0.2 firmware
So I did this. Flashed 4.4.4 kernel with recovery. Flash SuperSU. Flash back 5.0.2 kernel from the ftf. Root doesn't seem to work. But it's there. Then I proceeded to use NUT's lockeddualrecovery installer using option 1 (rooted with SuperSU). It rebooted with root working. So yeah. That's how I rooted mt device
lelinuxien52 said:
Do not do this ****. Flashing an android 4.4 kernel on android 5.0.2 system is the BEST WAY to brick your phone.
Remember, always flash KEBB (Kernel, Elabel, Bootbundle and Baseband), never kernel alone : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2574764
I recommand :
- Downgrade to Android 4.4.4
- Root and install XZDualRecovery
- Flash a pre-rooted Android 5.0.2 firmware
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there might have been issues with 4.2.2 , 4.3 , but I dont think there is any issue in KitKat and Lollipop for just flashing Kernel of the same build the phone is running
and what about phones that have bootloader locked ? how can lollipop be rooted ?
lelinuxien52 said:
Do not do this ****. Flashing an android 4.4 kernel on android 5.0.2 system is the BEST WAY to brick your phone.
Remember, always flash KEBB (Kernel, Elabel, Bootbundle and Baseband), never kernel alone : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2574764
I recommand :
- Downgrade to Android 4.4.4
- Root and install XZDualRecovery
- Flash a pre-rooted Android 5.0.2 firmware
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Will i lose IMEI if i downgrade to 4.4.4?
I still have SuperSU from 4.4.4 since its on system apps... same as anti thief but cannot update or modify... towelroot was awesome ! i hope same sort of thing comes again ! im not downgrading ill just wait !
Ahx18 said:
Will i lose IMEI if i downgrade to 4.4.4?
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No. Your imei still there
Ahx18 said:
Will i lose IMEI if i downgrade to 4.4.4?
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Maybe you mean DRM keys.
IMEI is impossible (or almost) to lose on a Z1...
And then, no, you won't lose your DRM keys unless you unlock the bootloader.
i have rooted my z1 with the help of custom kernel. flashed ihackers kernel with recovery and installed supersu 2.46 zip in twrp and reflashed stock lollipop kernel. root works fine using titanium backup without any problem.
Ahx18 said:
Will i lose IMEI if i downgrade to 4.4.4?
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jbosko071 said:
and what about phones that have bootloader locked ? how can lollipop be rooted ?
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If you both have flashed ftf and you do not have root then first install dual recovery by selecting option 3 which will install dual recovery. Then you can flash super su zip.oh and don't forget to enable USB debugging.
Cheers
Sent from my C6902
Waledac said:
if you have unlocked bootloader , u can flash 4.4.4 kernel with recovery flash SuperSU in recovery and reflash 5.0.2 kernel i have done its working fine
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So, does it works with this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476498 Flash 4.4.4 kernel, flash this mod and reflash 5.0.2 kernel?
Nepstadion said:
So, does it works with this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476498 Flash 4.4.4 kernel, flash this mod and reflash 5.0.2 kernel?
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do you not see ? we both said we have locked bootloaders...
jbosko071 said:
do you not see ? we both said we have locked bootloaders...
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See post no 15
gauravbhakuni90 said:
See post no 15
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option 3 from where, is there any explanation ?
CappyT said:
Maybe you mean DRM keys.
IMEI is impossible (or almost) to lose on a Z1...
And then, no, you won't lose your DRM keys unless you unlock the bootloader.
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Yes i meant DRM keys*
My bootloader is unlocked, but i didn't lose them anyway
I went back to 4.4.4 then flashed a pre-rooted zip, now i have root access.