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I have installed the CM10 of Cyanogenmod but I did not thought I would ever say this; I would like to go back to a stock Sony ROM. I miss the keyboard, the wifi-on-location, the Album app of Sony and more.
Is it possible to flash back to a stock Sony ROM and if yes, how do I do this? I think it would be simple since I have recovery installed of course. And, I live in the Netherlands, which shall I pick to restore?
I have tried with PC Companion but this says I cannot update it anymore. Probably because of the boot.img of CM10?
Thanks in advance!!!
Olaf
olafd72 said:
I have installed the CM10 of Cyanogenmod but I did not thought I would ever say this; I would like to go back to a stock Sony ROM. I miss the keyboard, the wifi-on-location, the Album app of Sony and more.
Is it possible to flash back to a stock Sony ROM and if yes, how do I do this? I think it would be simple since I have recovery installed of course. And, I live in the Netherlands, which shall I pick to restore?
I have tried with PC Companion but this says I cannot update it anymore. Probably because of the boot.img of CM10?
Thanks in advance!!!
Olaf
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Just flash a stock FTF from your region. Or restore the backup you made before flashing cm10 (You did make a backup didnt you!)
Or flash any stock based kernel for your device and any stock based rom.
gregbradley said:
Just flash a stock FTF from your region. Or restore the backup you made before flashing cm10 (You did make a backup didnt you!)
Or flash any stock based kernel for your device and any stock based rom.
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No I did not make a backup.... I thought PC Companion would just work fine for restoring. I will flash a FTF. Does it need to be a ROM from my region. And can I do so without flashing a kernel first?
Sh*t I feel stupid now....
olafd72 said:
No I did not make a backup.... I thought PC Companion would just work fine for restoring. I will flash a FTF. Does it need to be a ROM from my region. And can I do so without flashing a kernel first?
Sh*t I feel stupid now....
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No, you can pick any ftf for your phone, but one for your region will be best. No you dont need a kernel as that will be included inthe ftf.
You wont be able to use PCCOmpanion anymore as you have unlocked the bootloader.
gregbradley said:
No, you can pick any ftf for your phone, but one for your region will be best. No you dont need a kernel as that will be included inthe ftf.
You wont be able to use PCCOmpanion anymore as you have unlocked the bootloader.
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Thanks for all your help. I have downloaded the LT30p_7.0.A.3.195_Vodafone.ftf and placed in my Firmwares folder. When I start the flashtool, the source folder is correct, but the FTF is not displayed. How is this possible?
Don't worry, it is there. That dialogue box just confirms the folder, when you click ok the ftf's that are in that filler are displayed in flashtool
Or you can just drag and drop it into the open window of flashtool.
You will not be able to update from PC companion again because you have unlocked your bootloader
Sent from my LT30p xda premium app.
How do I customise the signature on xda premium app?
gregbradley said:
Don't worry, it is there. That dialogue box just confirms the folder, when you click ok the ftf's that are in that filler are displayed in flashtool
Or you can just drag and drop it into the open window of flashtool.
You will not be able to update from PC companion again because you have unlocked your bootloader
Sent from my LT30p xda premium app.
How do I customise the signature on xda premium app?
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The earlier mentioned FTF was not working, now flashing LT30p_7.0.A.3.195_Vodafone..... :silly:
Thanks again for your help!!!! It seems to be working again! Am I now getting the latest updates of Sony/Google again?
Strange, with my X10 and all other phones, I hated the Sony firmware. Now I actually missed it and think the default is fine for me! Great job Sony?! :laugh::good:
olafd72 said:
Thanks again for your help!!!! It seems to be working again! Am I now getting the latest updates of Sony/Google again?
Strange, with my X10 and all other phones, I hated the Sony firmware. Now I actually missed it and think the default is fine for me! Great job Sony?! :laugh::good:
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Wanna trade your T with mine which is not unlockable? hahaha
Am I now getting the latest updates of Sony/Google
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No. Unlocked bootleggers won't receive official updates. However you will still be able to download the files then create your own ftf with the help of the instructions in the ask in one thread.
If not, then people will upload updated ftf's that you can flash
And no need to say thanks, just hit the button if you feel the need to thank someone
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How do I customise the signature on xda premium app?
Guys, Like an idiot i thought it would be a good idea to format my system. Well, now no OS is detected. But i have a backup with TWRP. What will i do..? Do i have to flash all those backups..? Or do you have any recommendation for the change of ROM..?please help me and help me choose a nice and good ROM. TIA. God Bless!:crying:
viejay21 said:
Guys, Like an idiot i thought it would be a good idea to format my system. Well, now no OS is detected. But i have a backup with TWRP. What will i do..? Do i have to flash all those backups..? Or do you have any recommendation for the change of ROM..?please help me and help me choose a nice and good ROM. TIA. God Bless!:crying:
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Flash firmware by odin
DaRkRhiNe said:
Flash firmware by odin
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How about flashing my backup via TWRP..?can it restore my phone..?please help me step by step.
viejay21 said:
How about flashing my backup via TWRP..?can it restore my phone..?please help me step by step.
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Yea you can restore the backup if u have via TWrp
DaRkRhiNe said:
Yea you can restore the backup if u have via TWrp
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Thanks. Im restoring it now, i hope it will work. Anyway, do u have any recommendation what's the nice ROM that i can use..?
viejay21 said:
Thanks. Im restoring it now, i hope it will work. Anyway, do u have any recommendation what's the nice ROM that i can use..?
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Omni is the fast and snappy but lacks customization
If you want customization you can try AOKP or Cm10.2
It restores my phone like you said via TWRP,but why is that there's an error popping out? "Unfortunately, the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped"?
Help pls..
viejay21 said:
It restores my phone like you said via TWRP,but why is that there's an error popping out? "Unfortunately, the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped"?
Help pls..
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Wipe cache and dalwik cache and try
DaRkRhiNe said:
Wipe cache and dalwik cache and try
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i did a factory reset and clear dalvic and cached but still didnot work. any recommendation?
viejay21 said:
i did a factory reset and clear dalvic and cached but still didnot work. any recommendation?
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What ROM have you restored? Stock 4.1.2?
Inviato dal mio GT-I9070
Tesla-MADAL93 said:
What ROM have you restored? Stock 4.1.2?
Inviato dal mio GT-I9070
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Yes sir Stock JB 4.12.can you help me please..?or should i customize my ROM so i can maximize its usage..?please help. God Bless
viejay21 said:
Yes sir Stock JB 4.12.can you help me please..?or should i customize my ROM so i can maximize its usage..?please help. God Bless
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Try factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik cache. If the problem still persist, flash back stock rom with odin. After you have a fully working phone, then you can start looking for other rom. Now, you need to get your phone fully working again. Stop worrying about other custom rom. That can come later.
arffrhn said:
Try factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik cache. If the problem still persist, flash back stock rom with odin. After you have a fully working phone, then you can start looking for other rom. Now, you need to get your phone fully working again. Stop worrying about other custom rom. That can come later.
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Thanks for your reply, i just flash my TWRP backup (Stock JB4.1.2) but somethings poping-up, "com.google.process.gapps has stopped" why is that..? i do a factory reset how many times and flash the GAPPS 4.1.2 but still same prob, so i decided to flash a Custom ROM (OmniROM 4.3 build 12-19-13 and GAPPS 4.3) and it solve my problem, but i have something important issue, my contacts in my SIM are gone, or should i say i cannot view them since i flash OmniROM..other says that i need to go back to stock ROM and sync it to google and flash again OmniROM. is there other hustle free way to view those contact of mine..?i also notice that theres no "Sim Menu" application on these OmniROM 4.3. It makes me wonder that, thats the reason why i cant view my contacts..?is it possible..?please help. Thank You. God Bless.
viejay21 said:
Thanks for your reply, i just flash my TWRP backup (Stock JB4.1.2) but somethings poping-up, "com.google.process.gapps has stopped" why is that..? i do a factory reset how many times and flash the GAPPS 4.1.2 but still same prob, so i decided to flash a Custom ROM (OmniROM 4.3 build 12-19-13 and GAPPS 4.3) and it solve my problem, but i have something important issue, my contacts in my SIM are gone, or should i say i cannot view them since i flash OmniROM..other says that i need to go back to stock ROM and sync it to google and flash again OmniROM. is there other hustle free way to view those contact of mine..?i also notice that theres no "Sim Menu" application on these OmniROM 4.3. It makes me wonder that, thats the reason why i cant view my contacts..?is it possible..?please help. Thank You. God Bless.
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No, Omni does not see sim contact. You should export it in phone app before. You can flash stock JB now again and I suggest you to connect your contacts to google account.
viejay21 said:
Thanks for your reply, i just flash my TWRP backup (Stock JB4.1.2) but somethings poping-up, "com.google.process.gapps has stopped" why is that..? i do a factory reset how many times and flash the GAPPS 4.1.2 but still same prob, so i decided to flash a Custom ROM (OmniROM 4.3 build 12-19-13 and GAPPS 4.3) and it solve my problem, but i have something important issue, my contacts in my SIM are gone, or should i say i cannot view them since i flash OmniROM..other says that i need to go back to stock ROM and sync it to google and flash again OmniROM. is there other hustle free way to view those contact of mine..?i also notice that theres no "Sim Menu" application on these OmniROM 4.3. It makes me wonder that, thats the reason why i cant view my contacts..?is it possible..?please help. Thank You. God Bless.
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This too, I have answered it in the thread you had created. Btw it is as shut_down said that is the only way.
shut_down said:
No, Omni does not see sim contact. You should export it in phone app before. You can flash stock JB now again and I suggest you to connect your contacts to google account.
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Oh.so Omni doesnt see sim contact?how about other custom ROM?what are those custom ROM that can see sim contact? So i should have again my backup in stock and the gapps 4.1.2 to be flash so i can sync my contacts?correct me if im wrong.
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viejay21 said:
Oh.so Omni doesnt see sim contact?how about other custom ROM?what are those custom ROM that can see sim contact? So i should have again my backup in stock and the gapps 4.1.2 to be flash so i can sync my contacts?correct me if im wrong.
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I think all stock based ROMs see sim contacts. I am not sure about CMs. You can do that. But you can import contacts from sim to phone on stock, then export it in file - after that import in Omni. You have import/export option when you open dialer.
viejay21 said:
Oh.so Omni doesnt see sim contact?how about other custom ROM?what are those custom ROM that can see sim contact? So i should have again my backup in stock and the gapps 4.1.2 to be flash so i can sync my contacts?correct me if im wrong.
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Just flash stock firmware using odin. You don't need to flash gapps if you flash stock. Then you can export your contacts to external sd (it will be saved as a .vcf file). Or you can sync your contacts to google. It will be automatically restored after you logged in on Omni ir any other rom. But I suggest you do both. Just in case.
arffrhn said:
Just flash stock firmware using odin. You don't need to flash gapps if you flash stock. Then you can export your contacts to external sd (it will be saved as a .vcf file). Or you can sync your contacts to google. It will be automatically restored after you logged in on Omni ir any other rom. But I suggest you do both. Just in case.
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Where will i found my stock firmware..?and how will i know if its the right firmware for my phone..? My bandbase is I9070XXLQE and my phone is made from taiwan..where can i find the right firmware?
here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014516
or
here
http://www.samfirmware.com/
viejay21 said:
Where will i found my stock firmware..?and how will i know if its the right firmware for my phone..? My bandbase is I9070XXLQE and my phone is made from taiwan..where can i find the right firmware?
here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014516
or
here
http://www.samfirmware.com/
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301861
Read this.
For that user only Hong Kong FW works with sim card. But that firmware somehow stuck you on it - you can't install any other after...
FTF for build 109. Tested and working on my tablet...
Untouched FTF:
Part 1: http://d-h.st/upk
Part 2: http://d-h.st/I7I
Flashable and Stripped FTF for Root:
Part 1: http://d-h.st/W5j
Part 2: http://d-h.st/0eI
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Which customization is this? I suppose VMo US_CA_PR (1273-3867)?
Apollo89 said:
Which customization is this? I suppose VMo US_CA_PR (1273-3867)?
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Customization version:
1273-3867_R1C
Active Customization:
1273-3751_R1C
Thanks. Works great.
Exactly what I was looking for. Just flash over existing 4.3 and keep existing apps and data.
Crash338 said:
FTF for build 109. Tested and working on my tablet...
Part 1: http://d-h.st/upk
Part 2: http://d-h.st/I7I
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What about root? loose it?
Marv42 said:
What about root? loose it?
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This is the untouched Sony FTF so if you flash with this, it will give you latest build by wiping your phone so root is lost. I created the zip file and stripped FTF for this firmware but didn't upload it. Let me know if you want it, Ill try uploading again... last time dev host was being a bit** about it.
Crash338 said:
This is the untouched Sony FTF so if you flash with this, it will give you latest build by wiping your phone so root is lost. I created the zip file and stripped FTF for this firmware but didn't upload it. Let me know if you want it, Ill try uploading again... last time dev host was being a bit** about it.
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Yes, I want. It will be very nice, if you can upload it.
Simpy flashing with the Falshingtool and uncheck the wipes?
Thank you very much
Marv42 said:
Yes, I want. It will be very nice, if you can upload it.
Simpy flashing with the Falshingtool and uncheck the wipes?
Thank you ver much
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No, on 4.3 it doesn't work like that.
1 - You need to flash back to 4.1.2 or 4.2.2 firmware with flashtool, 1 that will let you root your tablet with a 1 click root method from DoomLord.
2 - Install Recovery once rooted
3 - Upload the zip file to your SDCard and flash the zip from CWM or TWRP
4 - Power Off WITHOUT rebooting
5 - Flash with Flashtool the the stripped FTF
Boot and you will be rooted on the latest firmware.
Its the same way as in this thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588442 )except you will be using the latest files/firmware.
I'll upload the files later for whoever wants them ... getting off work in a few hours.
adielee said:
Thanks. Works great.
Exactly what I was looking for. Just flash over existing 4.3 and keep existing apps and data.
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Did you previously have root and simply updated or just update without root without wiping?
Crash338 said:
No, on 4.3 it doesn't work like that.
1 - You need to flash back to 4.1.2 or 4.2.2 firmware with flashtool, 1 that will let you root your tablet with a 1 click root method from DoomLord.
2 - Install Recovery once rooted
3 - Upload the zip file to your SDCard and flash the zip from CWM or TWRP
4 - Power Off WITHOUT rebooting
5 - Flash with Flashtool the the stripped FTF
Boot and you will be rooted on the latest firmware.
Its the same way as in this thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588442 )except you will be using the latest files/firmware.
I'll upload the files later for whoever wants them ... getting off work in a few hours.
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my device was rooted, I start the update from step 3. without any wipe. Update works and its still rooted.
Thankx
Crash338 said:
Did you previously have root and simply updated or just update without root without wiping?
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Previously had root and kept root after update.
Just follow these steps:
1) copy zip to SDcard
2) go into recovery and install zip (without wiping anything)
3) turn off phone
4) flash kernel via flashtool
done.
adielee said:
Previously had root and kept root after update.
Just follow these steps:
1) copy zip to SDcard
2) go into recovery and install zip (without wiping anything)
3) turn off phone
4) flash kernel via flashtool
done.
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Good to know, thanks!
Waiting for the 4.4 version (Rooted) :good:
Two quick questions... One why is there a part one and two??? Doesn't flash tool only let you select one zip.
Second if I'm fully stock I can still flash with flash tool no root needed.???
May sound stupid but I was told ftf files can be flashed without root via flashtool
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David111jr said:
Two quick questions... One why is there a part one and two??? Doesn't flash tool only let you select one zip.
Second if I'm fully stock I can still flash with flash tool no root needed.???
May sound stupid but I was told ftf files can be flashed without root via flashtool
Sent from my SGP312 using Tapatalk
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The package (FTF stripped and Zip for Root) is splited in two parts. Just download both parts, and decompress them with 7Zip, WinRar etc
Jonfensu said:
Waiting for the 4.4 version (Rooted) :good:
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I created the ZIP and Stripped FTF 4.4 yesterday for my Xperia ZL phone. Has it also been released for the tablet?
I don't have PCC installed on the laptop I'm currently on...
Crash338 said:
I created the ZIP and Stripped FTF 4.4 yesterday for my Xperia ZL phone. Has it also been released for the tablet?
I don't have PCC installed on the laptop I'm currently on...
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root and pcc update is possible only for lte version . for stock 4.4 update and flashable zip for wifi version you have to wait
ryany67 said:
root and pcc update is possible only for lte version . for stock 4.4 update and flashable zip for wifi version you have to wait
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Gotcha, thanks
Thanks and question
Crash338 said:
FTF for build 109. Tested and working on my tablet...
Untouched FTF:
Part 1: http://d-h.st/upk
Part 2: http://d-h.st/I7I
Flashable and Stripped FTF for Root:
Part 1: http://d-h.st/W5j
Part 2: http://d-h.st/0eI
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First of all thanks for the FTF.
My question is if it would work with an SGP312 from México?
My intention it´s to downgrade from 4.4.4 to 4.3
lalo_a13 said:
My question is if it would work with an SGP312 from México?
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99% that it will work.
Downloading now...
For at&t or international version?
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6783 said:
For at&t or international version?
Sent from my GT-I9295 using xda premium
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Well it does indeed say AT&T here
AT&T changelog blog here
Thanks for the heads up. Now waiting for rooted version..
can't get the update ...
im rooted on ML2 its matters ? (i use xposed to do a change from custom to offical)
its says :
DIM initialization not ready check network or sim card
sagi232123 said:
can't get the update ...
im rooted on ML2 its matters ? (i use xposed to do a change from custom to offical)
its says :
DIM initialization not ready check network or sim card
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You'll have to uninstall your root apps, then flash under ODIN the official stock firmware, download from here
I first deactivate my modules under Xposed framework, then uninstall them, then I defrost all apps in TiBU, then I use the prepare for full unroot in SuperSU and then I uninstall the root apps. Finally I do a full wipe of SD (back your stuff up of course) and reset the phone, then I turn it off and flash the stock fw.
jkeuclid said:
You'll have to uninstall your root apps, then flash under ODIN the official stock firmware, download from here
I first deactivate my modules under Xposed framework, then uninstall them, then I defrost all apps in TiBU, then I use the prepare for full unroot in SuperSU and then I uninstall the root apps. Finally I do a full wipe of SD (back your stuff up of course) and reset the phone, then I turn it off and flash the stock fw.
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Or you can flash only the stock fw .. its deletes all
sagi232123 said:
Or you can flash only the stock fw .. its deletes all
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Probably but I just double cover myself this way
I rooted from here and hopefully sooner we'll have root for KK than it was for JB
jkeuclid said:
You'll have to uninstall your root apps, then flash under ODIN the official stock firmware, download from here
I first deactivate my modules under Xposed framework, then uninstall them, then I defrost all apps in TiBU, then I use the prepare for full unroot in SuperSU and then I uninstall the root apps. Finally I do a full wipe of SD (back your stuff up of course) and reset the phone, then I turn it off and flash the stock fw.
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jkeuclid said:
Probably but I just double cover myself this way
I rooted from here and hopefully sooner we'll have root for KK than it was for JB
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Your rooted 4.3? or 4.4 ?
sagi232123 said:
Your rooted 4.3? or 4.4 ?
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4.3 ML2 from the link I gave...
currently updating to KK, 40% done...
jkeuclid said:
4.3 ML2 from the link I gave...
currently updating to KK, 40% done...
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So you can root and update? ..
now i do full unrooted and when i click software update its do nothing..
need to back to stock fw?
Edit:Still same problem after back to stock ... what i need to do ?!
Any one knows what about the international version??
Some one can please upload the cfg file ? :'(
sagi232123 said:
So you can root and update? ..
now i do full unrooted and when i click software update its do nothing..
need to back to stock fw?
Edit:Still same problem after back to stock ... what i need to do ?!
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Try turning it off and back on, do another full reset, repeat and then flash stock fw once again...
I managed to successfully update to KK from having rooted my SGS4A SGH-i537 JB 4.3 with Sunderwear's method, flashing with ODIN 3.09 back to stock from the official FW here, downloaded from here [I537UCUBML2 (includes all files).7z]
jkeuclid said:
Try turning it off and back on, do another full reset, repeat and then flash stock fw once again...
I managed to successfully update to KK from having rooted my SGS4A SGH-i537 JB 4.3 with Sunderwear's method, flashing with ODIN 3.09 back to stock from the official FW here, downloaded from here [I537UCUBML2 (includes all files).7z]
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what is your carrier ? at&t ?
sagi232123 said:
what is your carrier ? at&t ?
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Yes AT&T Galaxy S4 Active SGH-i537
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Yes AT&T Galaxy S4 Active SGH-i537
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i dont have the at&t sim card its matter ?
still the fking same problem ,tired of trying everything..
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Yeah I left my sim card in, wiped my SD card with the reset etc. Now, did you do the uninstall "prepare for full unroot" option in SuperSU, generally doing what I did to double cover myself? I'm thinking, though this may be a tedious way of doing it but make sure you're all reset to stock as you may be, then do a full reset including the formatting the SD card, then do a re-root, then unroot as I do and try that.
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Yeah I left my sim card in, wiped my SD card with the reset etc. Now, did you do the uninstall "prepare for full unroot" option in SuperSU, generally doing what I did to double cover myself? I'm thinking, though this may be a tedious way of doing it but make sure you're all reset to stock as you may be, then do a full reset including the formatting the SD card, then do a re-root, then unroot as I do and try that.
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i did all these things , before i flash stock i did full unroot too , and flashed stock try to do that again and still nothing , after that i wipe everything again still nothing .. DM Init..
Hello,
I have installed a 4.3 stock-rom with root (10.4.1.B.0.101) on my C6603.
Now I want to update to 4.4.2 (10.5.A.0.230), but it doesn't work!
I can not install the original rom from Sony, OTA doesn't work and via companion it tells me I have a other software installed and upgrade is not possible!
Can anyone help me with this? Where can I get the original 4.4.2 rom to install?
Is there a way to upgrade and keep the root?
Best regards
AstonV12
astonv12 said:
Hello,
I have installed a 4.3 stock-rom with root (10.4.1.B.0.101) on my C6603.
Now I want to update to 4.4.2 (10.5.A.0.230), but it doesn't work!
I can not install the original rom from Sony, OTA doesn't work and via companion it tells me I have a other software installed and upgrade is not possible!
Can anyone help me with this? Where can I get the original 4.4.2 rom to install?
Is there a way to upgrade and keep the root?
Best regards
AstonV12
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Tool : http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
FTF file http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/ftf-10-5-0-230-c6602-c6603-journalist-t2759636 select anyone of them
Backup your data
Install flashtool and after that go to the place you installed and then to drivers folder and ru the installer and select xperia z and fastboot and flashmod drivers and while the install you will get another window just select install anyway
Move the downloaded FTF file to frimwares folder in install place of the tool
Run flashtool
Click the lighning icon
Select flashmode and ok
Select the file in the list
Wait little time and when you see window says waiting for flashmode:
Turn the phone off
Hold vol- button
Connect the phone and when the window go away release the button
Wait few minuteS
After finish unplug the phone and turn it on
Enjoy
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Thanks a lot for the quick feedback, but now I have some more questions:
I have Clockworkmod 6.0.4.6 installed, is there a way to flash it via this recovery?
And is there also a german/austrian rom-version available, or is it the same with the US version?
Actually I wanted to upgrade it according to the description from doomlord here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-6-root-xperia-t2167381 since I'm already familar with the process, but all what is missing there is the stock rom... so would it also work if I use the rom from your description and flash it via the recovery?
And will I always loose my settings and data with the update or is there a way without loosing it?
Thanks again for your support,
best regards
aston
astonv12 said:
Thanks a lot for the quick feedback, but now I have some more questions:
I have Clockworkmod 6.0.4.6 installed, is there a way to flash it via this recovery?
And is there also a german/austrian rom-version available, or is it the same with the US version?
Actually I wanted to upgrade it according to the description from doomlord here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-6-root-xperia-t2167381 since I'm already familar with the process, but all what is missing there is the stock rom... so would it also work if I use the rom from your description and flash it via the recovery?
And will I always loose my settings and data with the update or is there a way without loosing it?
Thanks again for your support,
best regards
aston
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Sorry but i didnt got wha you mean
Can you be more clear please?
Xperia™ Z (C6602) with Tapatalk
androidfreak70 said:
Sorry but i didnt got wha you mean
Can you be more clear please?
Xperia™ Z (C6602) with Tapatalk
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Okay, actually there are two questions from my side:
1. Is ist possible upgrade my existing rooted Android 4.3 to a rooted 4.4.2 without loosing my settings and data on the phone?
2. Can I achieve this by updating the stock rom and then the kernel according to the description of doomlord?
=> If yes, where can I get a german version of the Android 4.4.2 (stock rom) and how can I install it (keep point 1 in mind)?
I hope this makes my question more clear, thanks for your help again!
astonv12 said:
Okay, actually there are two questions from my side:
1. Is ist possible upgrade my existing rooted Android 4.3 to a rooted 4.4.2 without loosing my settings and data on the phone?
2. Can I achieve this by updating the stock rom and then the kernel according to the description of doomlord?
=> If yes, where can I get a german version of the Android 4.4.2 (stock rom) and how can I install it (keep point 1 in mind)?
I hope this makes my question more clear, thanks for your help again!
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When you flash using flashtool uncheck data wipe.
For German firmware go here
androidtweaker1 said:
When you flash using flashtool uncheck data wipe.
For German firmware go here
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Okay, so that means I:
1. Flash stock Rom from your link via flashtool
and
2. Flash doomlord-kernel via recovery
and then I should have the the 4.4.2 rooted, did I understand that correct?
astonv12 said:
Okay, so that means I:
1. Flash stock Rom from your link via flashtool
and
2. Flash doomlord-kernel via recovery
and then I should have the the 4.4.2 rooted, did I understand that correct?
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when you flash stock rom you will loose custom recovery most probably.
Flash doom kernel using fastboot
use towelroot to root in case you loose root
androidtweaker1 said:
when you flash stock rom you will loose custom recovery most probably.
Flash doom kernel using fastboot
use towelroot to root in case you loose root
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Thank you all for your support, I now made it!
Short summary for all who have the same problem like I had:
1. I installed the stock-rom via flashtool according first feedback from androidfreak70 in this thread and unchecked all "wipe" boxes in flashtool for that all data and settings are kept.
(Additional info: if you want to use the stock-rom supplied via sony companion, and you can like me not install it due to previous rooted ROM, follow this thread.)
As androidtweaker1 mentioned, custom recovery and root was lost, but all other data/settings are kept.
Therfore I then
2. Installed Towelroot according to this description and there we go, everything works perfect!
So thank you once again,
best regards
Aston
astonv12 said:
Thank you all for your support, I now made it!
Short summary for all who have the same problem like I had:
1. I installed the stock-rom via flashtool according first feedback from androidfreak70 in this thread and unchecked all "wipe" boxes in flashtool for that all data and settings are kept.
(Additional info: if you want to use the stock-rom supplied via sony companion, and you can like me not install it due to previous rooted ROM, follow this thread.)
As androidtweaker1 mentioned, custom recovery and root was lost, but all other data/settings are kept.
Therfore I then
2. Installed Towelroot according to this description and there we go, everything works perfect!
So thank you once again,
best regards
Aston
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:good: