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[STOCK][ROOTED][7.0.A.3.195][Thats it][29/11/12]

Introducing
STOCK ROOTED 7.0.A.3.195
[LT30p][Unlocked and Locked Bootloaders]​
No claims, no nonsense, this is just a rom for people who want a stock rom as is from SONY except with root and want a trusted source.
I hesitate to call it development. [MOD's, if you think it should be moved, feel free] Its just something I did and thought I should share​Feedback is actively encouraged​
Features
Based on [STOCK FIRMWARE][LT30p][UK Generic][7.0.A.3.195]
Rooted
No superuser app is included, as superuser apps are not stock. You can download your choice of superuser.apk or SuperSU.apk from the market.
Full changelog in post 2, will be empty because thats it! It also means I have not added a super user app, because stock rom does not come with one and you have a choice of super user apps to download from the market. ​
Installation for Unlocked Bootloader
Make a backup- Always backup just in case you ****up
Flash my kernel from here or advanced stock kernel found here Credit lzyllp (This is to get Recovery and root. Also, the kernel has a lot of tweaks. Choose either T or TX depending on your phone.)
Enter recovery
Factory reset
Flash rom.
Installation for Locked Bootloader
Use flashtool to flash any generic 7.0.A.1.303 ftf.
Root using Bin4ry's method.
Install CMW for locked bootloaders
Enter recovery, factory reset and flash the ROM. Then flash the flashable version of CMW recovery for locked bootloaders before you reboot.
FIX FOR BOOTLOOP WITH EXTENDED BATTERY MODE. Flash this in flashtool to update your kernel to stock 7.0.A.3.195 Stock kernel
[All the tools and links can be found from the all in one thread here]
Optional Installation Step
If you are coming from a ROM with the same base you can advance restore you data partition in CMW to get all your apps back.​
Known Bugs and Fixes (If applicable)
Code:
[B][U]Bug[/U][/B]
Bootloop for those who are on a locked bootloader and enable extended battery mode.
[B][U]Version[/U][/B]
All
[B][U]Cause[/U][/B]
Using a 7.0.A.3.195 ROM with a 7.0.A.1.303 kernel.
[B][U]Fix[/U][/B]
Flash [URL="http://www.mediafire.com/?2b75t7dpk72z12h"]this[/URL] file in flashtool to update the kernel to 7.0.A.3.195
How to Report Bugs
Answer these questions.
1. Which version of the ROM did you download? Please provide the download link.
2. Are you on a locked or unlocked bootloader?
3. Which kernel are you on?
4. Have you flashed anything else, or is the bug coming from a CLEAN install of this ROM?
5. What are the symtpons of the bug?
6. How can I reproduce the bug?
7. Can you provide a logcat?
8. Any other comments that might help me or others to help you.​
Credits
Sony ​
Download
Here​
Disclaimer
As usual, I am not responsible for turning your beloved phone into a bookend, please read and educate yourself fully before attempting any mod on your phone. And if you drop it down the toilet it has nothing to do with me​

Changelog
Root

Screen shots
Look at your stock Xperia T screen.

wifi dont working...flash the LT30_7.0.A.3.195_kernel.ftf than device dont open appears sony logo than not open device...

It works. Redownload

Hi. I flash your rom and enter in home screens, but when i try flash kernel .195 with flashtool, semc flash device drivers don't install and flash not start. I install any drivers from folder drivers on flashtool, but same error. What drivers files are needed to flash this kernel?

Monipeev said:
Hi. I flash your rom and enter in home screens, but when i try flash kernel .195 with flashtool, semc flash device drivers don't install and flash not start. I install any drivers from folder drivers on flashtool, but same error. What drivers files are needed to flash this kernel?
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Have you unlocked the bootloader?
If not you will not ba bale to flash the custom kernel

gregbradley said:
Have you unlocked the bootloader?
If not you will not ba bale to flash the custom kernel
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I know, but in step to flash rom with locked bootloader, you say flash .195 kernel.
I remember in arc thread, when need to root em, we need downgrade kernel, root and after that, flash .587.
I am on locked bootloader. If this rom is with .195 kenel, i don't need flash another. I know this.

Monipeev said:
I know, but in step to flash rom with locked bootloader, you say flash .195 kernel.
I remember in arc thread, when need to root em, we need downgrade kernel, root and after that, flash .587.
I am on locked bootloader. If this rom is with .195 kenel, i don't need flash another. I know this.
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ok, i see. You are flashing a stock kernel. Then it should be an .ftf file .
Can you flash anything in flash tool? If so you should be bale to flash a stock kernel ftf.
Make sure you are doing it in flashmode

gregbradley said:
ok, i see. You are flashing a stock kernel. Then it should be an .ftf file .
Can you flash anything in flash tool? If so you should be bale to flash a stock kernel ftf.
Make sure you are doing it in flashmode
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Yes, i flash old .303 ftf with flashtool before 4-5 days.
I connect device in flashmode, green led light, but when window7 notify me to install flash driver and i confirm, windows don't install any flash driver.
PS. Need em i from this kernel or this kernel/.195/ install when i flash on your rom?

Monipeev said:
Yes, i flash old .303 ftf with flashtool before 4-5 days.
I connect device in flashmode, green led light, but when window7 notify me to install flash driver and i confirm, windows don't install any flash driver.
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goto the drivers folder in flashtool and run drivers.exe

gregbradley said:
goto the drivers folder in flashtool and run drivers.exe
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Exactly, i install it many times, but when i enter to flashmode, to waiting flash, windows try again install flashmode drivers, but my phone after 10-15s. disconnect and install windows flash drivers stoped.
This disconnected device from flashtools without installed the drivers.

Monipeev said:
Exactly, i install it many times, but when i enter to flashmode, to waiting flash, windows try again install flashmode drivers, but my phone after 10-15s. disconnect and install windows flash drivers stoped.
This disconnected device from flashtools without installed the drivers.
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post the log from flashtool please.

gregbradley said:
post the log from flashtool please.
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In time when flashtools say that my device connect in flashmode, windows tried install flash drivers.
But after that device disconnect from flashtool without windows install the drivers.
When i tried again, same result.
My usb debugging is on, but flashtool post, that is Off.
After that, device disconnected again.
I restart my computer, but same ......
02/027/2012 21:27:00 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
02/027/2012 21:27:00 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.9.0 built on 2012-11-13 22:53:30
02/027/2012 21:27:00 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
02/027/2012 21:27:05 - INFO - Device disconnected
02/027/2012 21:27:11 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
02/027/2012 21:27:55 - INFO - Device disconnected
02/028/2012 21:28:07 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
02/028/2012 21:28:07 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

Monipeev said:
In time when flashtools say that my device connect in flashmode, windows tried install flash drivers.
But after that device disconnect from flashtool without windows install the drivers.
When i tried again, same result.
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uninstall flashtool and reboot and reinstall.
Makesure you are in mtp mode not msc.
also, drop the ftf into the open window first, then wait for the prompt screen to prompt you to connect in flashmode.

gregbradley said:
uninstall flashtool and reboot and reinstall.
Makesure you are in mtp mode not msc.
also, drop the ftf into the open window first, then wait for the prompt screen to prompt you to connect in flashmode.
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Yes, i am sure that i am in mtp not in msc mod and it is by default after install the rom.
But ok, tomorrow i will reinstall flashtool and all drivers, and tried again.
For now i will stay with old kernel and will see that pc companion recognize my device to device that have new update.
But nevermind, tomorrow i tried fresh install of all and post here result.

Monipeev said:
Yes, i am sure that i am in mtp not in msc mod and it is by default after install the rom.
But ok, i will reinstall flashtool and all drivers, and tried again.
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yes, and actually try to flash something before you enter flashmode...drop the ftf file into flashtool then enter flashtool when it prompts you

gregbradley said:
yes, and actually try to flash something before you enter flashmode...drop the ftf file into flashtool then enter flashtool when it prompts you
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Ok, i will.....
I hope so, will be alright.

Hello Sir, I have a question regarding root.
Is it possible to make root this way:
(locked bootloader)
1) Latest firmware .195 (no root).
2) Flash down to .303 kernel+loader.sin with flashtool (from a ftf)
3) Make root with Bin4ary
4) Flash the .195 kernel+loader.sin with flashtools (from a ftf)
5) Ready?
I am new here on this forum, before I was Arc-boy.

datagubben said:
Hello Sir, I have a question regarding root.
Is it possible to make root this way:
(locked bootloader)
1) Latest firmware .195 (no root).
2) Flash down to .303 kernel+loader.sin with flashtool (from a ftf)
3) Make root with Bin4ary
4) Flash the .195 kernel+loader.sin with flashtools (from a ftf)
5) Ready?
I am new here on this forum, before I was Arc-boy.
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I dont think so, I think you need to flash the whole 303 firmware. There are plenty of guides in the general section and none of them involve just flashing the kernel.

Xperia SP bootloop

Hello everyone,
I need help with my Xperia SP as now it go into bootloop ( only showing Sony logo and reboot) continuously. I have unlocked the bootloader, I also flashed the auto-root kernel from Rachit, everything worked fine. After that, I tried to tweak the phone by playing with some line in build.prop then after that system gone into bootloop.
I had tried to use adb to copied back the backup build.prop file into /system folder, then inside CWM run wipe davik cache and fix permission. The system still running into bootloop.
I also downloaded the stock firmware ( PCT) for Xperia SP from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2267887, and flashed it to my phone using Flashtool but it hung and half way.
Any idea/help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you

tdth said:
Hello everyone,
I need help with my Xperia SP as now it go into bootloop ( only showing Sony logo and reboot) continuously. I have unlocked the bootloader, I also flashed the auto-root kernel from Rachit, everything worked fine. After that, I tried to tweak the phone by playing with some line in build.prop then after that system gone into bootloop.
I had tried to use adb to copied back the backup build.prop file into /system folder, then inside CWM run wipe davik cache and fix permission. The system still running into bootloop.
I also downloaded the stock firmware ( PCT) for Xperia SP from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2267887, and flashed it to my phone using Flashtool but it hung and half way.
Any idea/help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you
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What Your Phone Model C5302 or C5303
You Use FlashTool 0.9.10.1 or FlashTool Beta?

ElunChen said:
What Your Phone Model C5302 or C5303
You Use FlashTool 0.9.10.1 or FlashTool Beta?
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Thanks for quick reply, ElunChen, My phone model is C5303, and I use FlashTool 0.9.10.1

tdth said:
Thanks for quick reply, ElunChen, My phone model is C5303, and I use FlashTool 0.9.10.1
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Try to use flashtool version 6 beta

tdth said:
Thanks for quick reply, ElunChen, My phone model is C5303, and I use FlashTool 0.9.10.1
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If Phone Bricked By Edit Build.prop (System)
Flash Stock System Via Fastboot Mode
1. Extract Firmware FTF
2. Copy System.sin to Fastboot Folder
3. Type
Code:
fastboot flash system system.sin

ElunChen said:
If Phone Bricked By Edit Build.prop (System)
Flash Stock System Via Fastboot Mode
1. Extract Firmware FTF
2. Copy System.sin to Fastboot Folder
3. Type
Code:
fastboot flash system system.sin
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From what I know, fastboot cannot flash system.sin, must be system.img. What I did is extract system.sin from stock ftf, then use Sin editor from flashtool to dump it. After that I have system.ext4 file, I rename it to system.img and flash it through fastboot but got error file too large to send.
@Rajeev, Wll try out the beta flashtool, thanks for your suggestion

tdth said:
From what I know, fastboot cannot flash system.sin, must be system.img. What I did is extract system.sin from stock ftf, then use Sin editor from flashtool to dump it. After that I have system.ext4 file, I rename it to system.img and flash it through fastboot but got error file too large to send.
@Rajeev, Wll try out the beta flashtool, thanks for your suggestion
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Just try bro. Because its have the SP support...

tdth said:
From what I know, fastboot cannot flash system.sin, must be system.img. What I did is extract system.sin from stock ftf, then use Sin editor from flashtool to dump it. After that I have system.ext4 file, I rename it to system.img and flash it through fastboot but got error file too large to send.
@Rajeev, Wll try out the beta flashtool, thanks for your suggestion
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Sorry I Forgot!
FlashTool Have Sin Editor For Dump
If Have SETool Box I Think Can Fix
I Ever Bricked Xperia Z Flashed By Flash Still Stock On Logo
Flash By SETool 100% Worked

rajeevxperia said:
Just try bro. Because its have the SP support...
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Bro I tried FT beta6
1. In Flash mode:
After connected the phone to PC, after around 1 minute it will auto "log" out from flash mode and boot to system as per normal, and I cannot flash the FTF in this mode.
2. After that I try to flash the system.sin only in Fastboot mode ( strange, the phone will not auto "log" out from this mode) but I got below error
INFO - (FastBootToolBoxJob.java:208) - Selected system (system.img or system.sin): C:\Flashtool\system.sin
INFO - (FastBootToolBoxJob.java:209) - Flashing selected system
DEBUG - (ProcessBuilderWrapper.java:92) - sending 'system' (972969 KB)...
DEBUG - (ProcessBuilderWrapper.java:92) - FAILED (remote: Download size too large)
Any idea how to fix this?
@ElunChen: I don't have SETool, could you kindly share? Thanks

Don't flash it in fastboot mode lol. It is usually used to only flash the kernel.The phone auto logging out from flashmode is mostly due to the lack of drivers. Try reinstalling the drivers.
DON'T USE FASTBOOT
Sent from my ST25i using xda app-developers app

tdth said:
Bro I tried FT beta6
1. In Flash mode:
After connected the phone to PC, after around 1 minute it will auto "log" out from flash mode and boot to system as per normal, and I cannot flash the FTF in this mode.
2. After that I try to flash the system.sin only in Fastboot mode ( strange, the phone will not auto "log" out from this mode) but I got below error
INFO - (FastBootToolBoxJob.java:208) - Selected system (system.img or system.sin): C:\Flashtool\system.sin
INFO - (FastBootToolBoxJob.java:209) - Flashing selected system
DEBUG - (ProcessBuilderWrapper.java:92) - sending 'system' (972969 KB)...
DEBUG - (ProcessBuilderWrapper.java:92) - FAILED (remote: Download size too large)
Any idea how to fix this?
@ElunChen: I don't have SETool, could you kindly share? Thanks
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Go to C/flashtool/flashtool drivers and install all...
And for flashing ftf u must use flashmode. Not fastboot mode bro. Fastboot mode is only for Flashing kernels ..

rajeevxperia said:
Go to C/flashtool/flashtool drivers and install all...
And for flashing ftf u must use flashmode. Not fastboot mode bro. Fastboot mode is only for Flashing kernels ..
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Yes, bro, I did install all driver and try to flash the FTF in flash mode. But the problem is on the phone, it reboot itself ( I was totally sure it was off when I plug in the usb cable), thus I cannot flash the ftf in this mode. Any idea? Thanks

tdth said:
Yes, bro, I did install all driver and try to flash the FTF in flash mode. But the problem is on the phone, it reboot itself ( I was totally sure it was off when I plug in the usb cable), thus I cannot flash the ftf in this mode. Any idea? Thanks
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Tottaly different situation bro... Dont know what happened ? Strange... I will look for it.. Pls wait bro

rajeevxperia said:
Tottaly different situation bro... Dont know what happened ? Strange... I will look for it.. Pls wait bro
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Thanks bro, I think this must has something to do with flashing FTF using FlashTool 0.9.10.1 hung in halfway, somehow Flash mode is blocked in my phone at this moment. Right now I can only access CWM and Fastboot mode, since we can't do much in fastboot, can I try something in CWM, e.g. create a flashable update.zip to install ROM though CWM?

tdth said:
Thanks bro, I think this must has something to do with flashing FTF using FlashTool 0.9.10.1 hung in halfway, somehow Flash mode is blocked in my phone at this moment. Right now I can only access CWM and Fastboot mode, since we can't do much in fastboot, can I try something in CWM, e.g. create a flashable update.zip to install ROM though CWM?
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I think thats a better idea. U know how to create it. ?

rajeevxperia said:
I think thats a better idea. U know how to create it. ?
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No bro, could you kindly guide me? Thanks

tdth said:
No bro, could you kindly guide me? Thanks
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Sure bro.. Here is a easy guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183077
Just try it.. Its very simple

rajeevxperia said:
Sure bro.. Here is a easy guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183077
Just try it.. Its very simple
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Thanks bro, just tried it without success, may be the update script not compatible with Xperia SP, i'm asking on that thread how to make another one for SP. Thank you

tdth said:
Thanks bro, just tried it without success, may be the update script not compatible with Xperia SP, i'm asking on that thread how to make another one for SP. Thank you
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Welcome bro. Once you got the idea pls post it here for us.. It will be useful for others...
Edit : bro here is a better one. This one should work..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297614

rajeevxperia said:
Welcome bro. Once you got the idea pls post it here for us.. It will be useful for others...
Edit : bro here is a better one. This one should work..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297614
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Thanks bro, at least this has step by step which is easier to follow than the other thread, however I encounter this error at the last step when trying to sign the zip file
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* This is Xperia Auto Zip Signer Tool By:Mtakween *
*******************************************************************************
Please wait..
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: Java heap space
at java.util.Arrays.copyOf(Unknown Source)
at java.io.ByteArrayOutputStream.grow(Unknown Source)
at java.io.ByteArrayOutputStream.ensureCapacity(Unknown Source)
at java.io.ByteArrayOutputStream.write(Unknown Source)
at java.util.zip.DeflaterOutputStream.deflate(Unknown Source)
at java.util.zip.DeflaterOutputStream.write(Unknown Source)
at java.util.zip.ZipOutputStream.write(Unknown Source)
at com.android.signapk.SignApk.copyFiles(SignApk.java:405)
at com.android.signapk.SignApk.main(SignApk.java:473)
Completed... Pick up your Signed Zip from "Finished" folder
To Sign another Zip file, you need to rename the "Signed.zip"!! Enjoy
Press any key to continue . . .
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Any idea bro? Thank a lot!

[Xperia T][JB]Bootloader unlocked but cannot access CWM

Hi,
I was flashing XperimenT ROM with no changes to kernel.
Then I flashed firmware .141
Afterwards I installed CWM once again by pressing install.bat from my PC hard drive and cannot access it.
I pres VOL + and it simply shows SONY and then XPERIA...
Have no idea what to do.
Data from Flashtool:
14/052/2013 15:52:32 - INFO - Connected device : Sony Xperia T
14/052/2013 15:52:32 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
14/052/2013 15:52:32 - INFO - Android version : 4.1.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0-g5b052b2-00814-g976ab37 / Build number : 9.1.A.1.141
14/052/2013 15:52:32 - INFO - Device Status: ADB mode
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I have read about drivers installation via Flashtool... but where do I get them from? Then it's said do flash the kernel (do I have to?).
Regards,
Witek

flash this root package, then install cmw again.
RootPackage-gregbradley.zip - 1.75 MB
PS, why have you unlocked your bootloader if you do not want to install custom kernel? You have already lost your warrenty so you might as well install doomkernel and get it all in one package

gregbradley said:
flash this root package, then install cmw again.
RootPackage-gregbradley.zip - 1.75 MB
PS, why have you unlocked your bootloader if you do not want to install custom kernel? You have already lost your warrenty so you might as well install doomkernel and get it all in one package
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I wan't too install customs however need to read more about and find what I really need.
I flashed back to JB firmawre as it is told to have batter battery management (I still believe its true) and this is one of the things I really care.
Thanks for the file!
Regards,
Witek

gregbradley said:
flash this root package, then install cmw again.
RootPackage-gregbradley.zip - 1.75 MB
PS, why have you unlocked your bootloader if you do not want to install custom kernel? You have already lost your warrenty so you might as well install doomkernel and get it all in one package
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Haha. I don't know how! Simply CTRL + C and CTRL + V to my Device memory parent folder?

VitGryfny said:
Haha. I don't know how! Simply CTRL + C and CTRL + V to my Device memory parent folder?
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My mistake, you cant flash it until you have recovery.
My suggestion is to flash doomkernel in flashtool (Fastboot mode, extract the kernel.elf from the .zip, this will give you recovery) then flash doomkernel again in recovery using the .zip (This will sort out your wifi modules etc)
finally flash the root package I linked to earlier.
You will be fine after that
If you need any advice on how to do this read post 2 of the all in one thread (First thread in the Q&A section) for tutorials

Flashtool says device has to be rooted before I flash kernel.
I use "Select kernel to Flash" option.
The thing is when phone is powereded, Flashtool says it has root access allowed.
When I go to Fastboot is days differently.
Huh..
15/032/2013 13:32:36 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
15/032/2013 13:32:41 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): E:\T-DooMKernel-v07\kernel.elf
15/032/2013 13:32:41 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
15/032/2013 13:32:41 - INFO - sending 'boot' (13128 KB)...
15/032/2013 13:32:41 - INFO - FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
15/032/2013 13:32:41 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.000s
15/032/2013 13:32:41 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (13128 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.000s
15/032/2013 13:32:41 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
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Thanks for your help,
Witek

VitGryfny said:
Flashtool says device has to be rooted before I flash kernel.
I use "Select kernel to Flash" option.
The thing is when phone is powereded, Flashtool says it has root access allowed.
When I go to Fastboot is days differently.
Huh..
Thanks for your help,
Witek
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Then you have not unlocked your bootloader yet.
Fastboot root access means unlocked bootloader, not rooting your phone

gregbradley said:
Then you have not unlocked your bootloader yet.
Fastboot root access means unlocked bootloader, not rooting your phone
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I have unlocked bootloader using package from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1924221
The problem remains the same.
Can I maybe now try flashing your package?
Regards,
Witek

VitGryfny said:
I have unlocked bootloader using package from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1924221
The problem remains the same.
Can I maybe now try flashing your package?
Regards,
Witek
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No,
that package relocks your bootloader. It does not unlock it.
After flashing that you have a locked bootloader
You need to unlock your bootloader via the official sony website. That is the only way to do it.
Go here to find the instructions

The way was full of obstacles and I realised that there is still no good guide on the forum for NOOBs like me.
A lot of reading, hard work, endurance and will led me to flash gregbradley's package
I hope to install some ROM now.
Hope to get some suggestion from you guys.
Regards,
Witek

VitGryfny said:
The way was full of obstacles and I realised that there is still no good guide on the forum for NOOBs like me.
A lot of reading, hard work, endurance and will led me to flash gregbradley's package
I hope to install some ROM now.
Hope to get some suggestion from you guys.
Regards,
Witek
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That is the only way to do it, its the official way to do it from Sony.
But you are correct, if you cannot follow those instructions you need to read up first.
My suggestion is to read the first 3 posts in the very first thread in the Q&A section.

[Q] bootloop and cant get to recovery

[XPERIA T]
Yesterday I flashed a custom rom and since then it stucks in boot, I cant get to recovery either boot to bootloader. When I try to get it to rcovery, in the begging the blue led in on, but after a little while it reboots to sony's logo.
sorry for my bad english,
please help me,
thanks

mikewhiteoo said:
[XPERIA T]
Yesterday I flashed a custom rom and since then it stucks in boot, I cant get to recovery either boot to bootloader. When I try to get it to rcovery, in the begging the blue led in on, but after a little while it reboots to sony's logo.
sorry for my bad english,
please help me,
thanks
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Which rom did you try to flash?
Have you unlocked the bootloader?
My guess is that you have not unlocked and tried to flash CM (Or vice versa)
If you have not unlocked, then you can repair using pccompanion.
Or if you have (and also have not) unlocked you can flash a stock ftf in flashtool

gregbradley said:
Which rom did you try to flash?
Have you unlocked the bootloader?
My guess is that you have not unlocked and tried to flash CM (Or vice versa)
If you have not unlocked, then you can repair using pccompanion.
Or if you have (and also have not) unlocked you can flash a stock ftf in flashtool
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I have ulocked the boot loader. i had been in honami expirene v5 rom (it was working well), and then i flashed pac rom with some mods(pac rom also works great, other times).
My problem is that now i cant make anything because it can only go to mtp mode, not bootloader or fastboot mode

mikewhiteoo said:
I have ulocked the boot loader. i had been in honami expirene v5 rom (it was working well), and then i flashed pac rom with some mods(pac rom also works great, other times).
My problem is that now i cant make anything because it can only go to mtp mode, not bootloader or fastboot mode
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Pac rom requires a custom kernel
Flash a stock ftf in flashtool (Needs flashmode, phones should always be able to get into flashmode)
Then start again

gregbradley said:
Pac rom requires a custom kernel
Flash a stock ftf in flashtool (Needs flashmode, phones should always be able to get into flashmode)
Then start again
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Well,
I can get it to flash mode but cant flash the stock ftf. These are some lines from the flashtool:
25/056/2013 12:56:27 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/059/2013 12:59:56 - INFO - Selected LT30P / 9.1.A.1.141 / PL
25/059/2013 12:59:56 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
25/059/2013 12:59:57 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
25/059/2013 12:59:58 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
25/059/2013 12:59:58 - INFO - Start Flashing
25/059/2013 12:59:58 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
25/059/2013 12:59:58 - INFO - Checking header
25/059/2013 12:59:58 - INFO - Ending flash session
25/059/2013 12:59:58 - ERROR -
25/059/2013 12:59:58 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
25/059/2013 12:59:58 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
what can i do?

download another ftf and try that

gregbradley said:
download another ftf and try that
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i coppied the system.sin from ftf. file and pasted to C:\Flashtool\firmwares , replacing a file with the same name
thank you for you help !!!!!!

[FIX]Xperia V can't install kernel - phone not detected as LT25i in Recovery/Fastboot

THE PROBLEM:The phone isn't detected as Xperia V in CWM/Fastboot
Bootloader Status:
(bootloader) Unlock phone requested
FAILED (remote: Phone is already unlocked!)
finished. total time: 0.016s
When flashing a kernel:
creating boot image...
creating boot image - 10567680 bytes
downloading 'boot.img'...
(bootloader) USB download speed was 16384kB/s
OKAY [ 0.672s]
booting...
FAILED (remote: Wrong range:0x10008000-0x10a1b298. Ok:0x80208000 - 0x8dcfff)
finished. total time: 0.688s
The RED means that the Kernel you are trying to install isn't for your device(In this case Xperia V/LT25i/Tsubasa), but it in my case IT WAS the right kernel for the device.
Message I got when installing ROM:
This package is for device: LT25i, tsubasa; this device is MINT(Xperia T).
This was due to recovery was for Xperia T
THE FIX:
Back up your media if you didn't!
Before I started messing with ROOT, Unlocking Bootloader I made a backup of my TA keys(VERY IMPORTANT) using Backup-TA-9.11
The first thing you need to is(if you have a TA Backup) is download the official .FTF for your device and flash it using Flashtool app and Flash mode to restore your device completely to stock, after you did so. Recover you TA Backup(if you have one), THIS WILL RELOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER. After doing so repair your phone with PC Companion. So now you have your device as new.
IF YOU DON'T HAVE TA BACKUP
Download official .FTF for your device(Xperia only of course), flash it using Flashtool and then continue to the next step(YOU CAN'T repair you phone using PC Companion if your BL is unlocked)
It's recommended to remove everything from you INTERNAL STORAGE(format from Settings) and remove SD Card(if you have any).
Now you have to Unlock you Bootloader again by going to offical Sony Bootloader Unlock website, BUT don't unlock it using SDK Fastboot, UNLOCK IT using Flashtool BLU button.
After that restart your phone, set up everything again(Set Up guide) and transfer(in my case was CM11) your ROM to Internal Storage. After doing so download PhilZ Touch Recovery file = XT-lockeddualrecovery2.7.154-BETA.installer.zip (23.47MB) and follow the Instructions how to install the recovery.
After doing so comes the Kernel part (IMPORTANT!)
DO NOT FLASH USING FASTBOOT IN SDK(platform-tools)
Extract boot.img from the rom's .zip file(in my case cm-11-20141112-SNAPSHOT-M12-tsubasa.zip) to Desktop(or any place that fits you)
Turn off your phone and connect it to fastboot mode(Volume Up while plugging in the USB to the phone), click the Lightning bolt in Flashtool and select fastboot mode, after doing so click Flash Kernel and find the place where you placed it, in pop up menu select *.img and choose boot.img, you should get OKAY message if flashing went with no problems. Plug off the phone from the computer.
Turn it on and keep pressing Volume up until you get to recovery, you should be in PhilZ touch recovery, now go to wipe data/factory reset and select Clean for New ROM and tap OK. After this you should go to Install zip from sdcard0 and select your ROM zip, if everything is successful, then CONGRATS. You have successfully fixed this annoying problem and can install custom kernels and roms. CHEERS

Yes, there is a working kernel. Check my signature.

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I tried your kernel, tried all kernels, but it shows Sony logo and doesn't load anything else, tried with other custom recoveries every custom ROM gives me Status 7 even when I deleted assert lines. I don't know what the problem is, every Kernel and every ROM isn't working, I have unlocked bootloader, flashed the kernel using with fastboot and flashtool. It was strange that all kernels had Sony logos, i dont know if there is a problem with flashing. Every time i flashed a kernel an OKAY message popped up. And it's weird that all ROMs show Status 7 error. Anyone experienced this?

TodorSRB said:
Sorry mods & everyone but I had to ask it here since no one is looking at XV Q&A Section and I really need a quick answer, please dont move my thread until i get a solution
So I switched from my Xperia Neo to Xperia V few months ago, and I was used to having CWM with every kernel for every ROM on it so I didn't know here was different :/
I unlocked BL and decided to install CM11 on my Xperia since I'm sick of all the bugs 4.3 has. After that a phone was factory reset. So at that moment I powered off my device flashed boot.img(from CM11) and was hoping for the best(was following official CM instructions) so after I flashed it. BOOM Sony logo and then BOOM again..sadly nothing happens, I figured it is since kernel doesn't have CWM so I tried other kernels from other ROMs. but they dont have it either. I installed a Kernel for JB and tried flashing T-Wiz recovery and switching back to official CM11 kernel, but no luck, I don't have a stock ftf or a kernel so I cant return to stock, what should i do?
There is no kernel for Xperia V KitKat with recovery :crying::crying::crying:
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No matter what you want, the CROSS DEVICE FORUM is not any place for any questions.
Thread moved.

TodorSRB said:
I tried your kernel, tried all kernels, but it shows Sony logo and doesn't load anything else, tried with other custom recoveries every custom ROM gives me Status 7 even when I deleted assert lines. I don't know what the problem is, every Kernel and every ROM isn't working, I have unlocked bootloader, flashed the kernel using with fastboot and flashtool. It was strange that all kernels had Sony logos, i dont know if there is a problem with flashing. Every time i flashed a kernel an OKAY message popped up. And it's weird that all ROMs show Status 7 error. Anyone experienced this?
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Are you sure your bootloader is unlocked?

WhiteNeo said:
Are you sure your bootloader is unlocked?
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Yes, I'm sure. Tried unlocking it again, said the device is already unlocked.
(bootloader) Unlock phone requested
FAILED (remote: Phone is already unlocked!)
finished. total time: 0.016s
And now I get this error when I try to flash a kernel
creating boot image...
creating boot image - 10567680 bytes
downloading 'boot.img'...
(bootloader) USB download speed was 16384kB/s
OKAY [ 0.672s]
booting...
FAILED (remote: Wrong range:0x10008000-0x10a1b298. Ok:0x80208000 - 0x8dcfff)
finished. total time: 0.688s
AND I KNOW my device is Xperia V Tsubasa LT25i but kernel and even ROMs give me Status 7 that it isn't that device

TodorSRB said:
So I switched from my Xperia Neo to Xperia V few months ago, and I was used to having CWM with every kernel for every ROM on it so I didn't know here was different :/
I unlocked BL and decided to install CM11 on my Xperia since I'm sick of all the bugs 4.3 has. After that a phone was factory reset. So at that moment I powered off my device flashed boot.img(from CM11) and was hoping for the best(was following official CM instructions) so after I flashed it. BOOM Sony logo and then BOOM again..sadly nothing happens, I figured it is since kernel doesn't have CWM so I tried other kernels from other ROMs. but they dont have it either. I installed a Kernel for JB and tried flashing T-Wiz recovery and switching back to official CM11 kernel, but no luck, I don't have a stock ftf or a kernel so I cant return to stock, what should i do?
There is no kernel for Xperia V KitKat with recovery :crying::crying::crying:
The phone isn't detected as Xperia V in CWM/Fastboot
(bootloader) Unlock phone requested
FAILED (remote: Phone is already unlocked!)
finished. total time: 0.016s
And now I get this error when I try to flash a kernel
creating boot image...
creating boot image - 10567680 bytes
downloading 'boot.img'...
(bootloader) USB download speed was 16384kB/s
OKAY [ 0.672s]
booting...
FAILED (remote: Wrong range:0x10008000-0x10a1b298. Ok:0x80208000 - 0x8dcfff)
finished. total time: 0.688s
Message I get when installing ROM:
This package is for device: LT25i, tsubasa; this device is mint.
AND I KNOW my device is Xperia V Tsubasa LT25i but kernel and even ROMs give me Status 7 that it isn't that device
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To prevent status 7 try following thw guide in this link and press thanks if this helps you : http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-t-v/general/xperia-status-7-cwm-twrp-fix-t2942444

MNQ27 said:
To prevent status 7 try following thw guide in this link and press thanks if this helps you : http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-t-v/general/xperia-status-7-cwm-twrp-fix-t2942444
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The thing is kernel can't be flashed even through flashtool and as you can see the BL is unlocked

TodorSRB said:
I tried your kernel, tried all kernels, but it shows Sony logo and doesn't load anything else, tried with other custom recoveries every custom ROM gives me Status 7 even when I deleted assert lines. I don't know what the problem is, every Kernel and every ROM isn't working, I have unlocked bootloader, flashed the kernel using with fastboot and flashtool. It was strange that all kernels had Sony logos, i dont know if there is a problem with flashing. Every time i flashed a kernel an OKAY message popped up. And it's weird that all ROMs show Status 7 error. Anyone experienced this?
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when u flash a kernel and okay message pops up are u sure when you turn on your phone the first thing u do is open recovery and flash cm 11??

MNQ27 said:
when u flash a kernel and okay message pops up are u sure when you turn on your phone the first thing u do is open recovery and flash cm 11??
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I fixed it
I will write the steps now.

Gr8 What was the problem
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TodorSRB said:
I fixed it
I will write the steps now.
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Gr8 what was the problem!