Can I root z1 on kitkat??anyone can help me?
Yes,
First, ask QUESTIONS in the Question and answer section.
Now, read the several guides in the general and/or development section on how to root.
In brief
Either, unlock your bootloader and flash an insecure kernel
or
flash stock 4.2, root, install recovery and flash a prerooted 4.4 rom.
Alll instructions are in their relevant threads so I will not reproduce them here.
Eigth time and counting I have written this today
Anyone can explain why there is not an straight forward method to root Z1 directly on kitKat and we need to downgrade to do it ?
SrMoure said:
Anyone can explain why there is not an straight forward method to root Z1 directly on kitKat and we need to downgrade to do it ?
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Because sony has patched the known exploits and made it hard for the devs to find any expoit.
avveMeetU said:
Can I root z1 on kitkat??anyone can help me?
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Best way to do is it to downgrade to 534 using flashtool, grab the FTF file needed from the mega collection thread.
Use vroot to root the device, install a custom recovery, flash the rom that you want to install (Monx, ihacker, romaur) then don't reboot, but re-enter flashmode and flash everything (without wipe) from an FTF of the same base, do not flash TA and System.
Reboot and youre done.
I wrote a more in depth tutorial which can be found in this thread, second post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709585
dladz said:
Best way to do is it to downgrade to 534 using flashtool, grab the FTF file needed from the mega collection thread.
Use vroot to root the device, install a custom recovery, flash the rom that you want to install (Monx, ihacker, romaur) then don't reboot, but re-enter flashmode and flash everything (without wipe) from an FTF of the same base, do not flash TA and System.
Reboot and youre done.
I wrote a more in depth tutorial which can be found in this thread, second post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709585
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No that's not the best way
1) Vroot sends your IMEI number to china for no known reason. They have been asked to change this but gave no response to XDA about it.
2) The point of downgrading to a .534 FTF is that you can install recovery without rooting first. So install dualrecovery, then flash SuperSU.zip from chainfire, then flash a 4.4 rom of your choice.
avveMeetU said:
Can I root z1 on kitkat??anyone can help me?
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It's real easy to relock the bootloader using Flashtool, so don't sweat unlocking it to root.
KarimSalloum said:
It's real easy to relock the bootloader using Flashtool, so don't sweat unlocking it to root.
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But how do you backup your TA that way.
You need to root first then backup TA. Relocking with flashtool does not restore your TA.
Once you have your backup then that is always possible, but not for a first time root.
gregbradley said:
No that's not the best way
1) Vroot sends your IMEI number to china for no known reason. They have been asked to change this but gave no response to XDA about it.
2) The point of downgrading to a .534 FTF is that you can install recovery without rooting first. So install dualrecovery, then flash SuperSU.zip from chainfire, then flash a 4.4 rom of your choice.
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I didn't know you could do it that way, the way that i've mentioned is what was written on all the tutorials that i've seen so i'm literally going from what other people have said, including monx.
The IMEI thing is a bit creepy but I wasn't aware of that either.
another one bricked...sigh how to fix?
Hey all,
Successfully unlocked my c9603 with latest kitkat and installed cwm 6 with these instructions
How to Install CWM 6 Recovery on Xperia Z1:
Download Doomlord’s Advanced Stock Kernel with CWM Recovery
Copy the downloaded.zip file to your phone’s sd card.
Extract the downloaded .zip folder on your PC, you will get a Boot.img file.
Place the extracted Boot.img file in the Minimal ADB & Fastboot folder that you created using our ADB & Fastboot Quick Setup Guide.
If you are using Android ADB & Fastboot full package, you can place the downloaded Recovery.img file in the Fastboot folder or in the Platform-tools folder.
Open the folder where you placed the Boot.img file. E.g Minimal ADB & Fastbootor Fastboot or Platform Tools.
Press and hold the shift key and right click on an empty area within the folder, and click on “Open Command Window Here”.
Turn off your Xperia Z1 completely.
Now press the Volume Up Key and while keeping it pressed plug in the USB cable.
You should see a blue light in the notification light of your phone, that means your device is now connected in Fastboot mode.
Now type the following command: Fastboot Flash boot Boot.img
Hit Enter and it will quickly flash CWM 6.0.4.6 recovery in your Xperia Z1
Once recovery is flashed, now issue this command “Fastboot Reboot”
Your device will reboot now, as soon as you see the Sony logo, and the pink LED, press Volume Up key to enter recovery.
Congrats! You should now see the custom recovery.
Once in CWM recovery, flash the zip file you copied to your phone in step 2. To do so, select “install zip > choose zip from sd card > doomlord advanced stock kernel.zip > yes” and flash it.
Once flashed the zip file, reboot your device.
That’s all.
ok so I did all of the with success now when I turn my phone on I get what I think is a bootloop mode...it gives me the sony logo and the pink led to boot in cwm then re loops over and over.
I can get into cwm but thats it.
So how do I go about fixing my bricked phone now? Kinda need it lol
appreciated guys
WOW, I misread that...
If you flash doomkernel you already have recovery.
Please link to where you found those instructions, they seem way out of date.
and have you unlocked your bootloader?
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gregbradley said:
WOW, I misread that...
If you flash doomkernel you already have recovery.
Please link to where you found those instructions, they seem way out of date.
and have you unlocked your bootloader?
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http://techbeasts.com/2014/02/19/in...ng-latest-14-2-a-1-136-firmware-how-to-guide/
thats the link I used.
and yes I unlocked the bootloader via adb and fastboot using this guide
http://techbeasts.com/2013/12/18/how-to-unlock-bootloader-of-sony-xperia-devices-guide/
and I think I just maybe spotted my mistake, I probably should hvae used this link instead but due to sleep deprivation I didnt
http://techbeasts.com/2014/03/20/install-cwm-6-recovery-xperia-z1-android-4-4-2-kitkat-681/
anyway I went ahead and download that boot.img file, renamed it copied it across and tried to flash and I get this error
error: cannot load 'boot.img': No error
antiskeptic said:
http://techbeasts.com/2014/02/19/in...ng-latest-14-2-a-1-136-firmware-how-to-guide/
thats the link I used.
and yes I unlocked the bootloader via adb and fastboot using this guide
http://techbeasts.com/2013/12/18/how-to-unlock-bootloader-of-sony-xperia-devices-guide/
and I think I just maybe spotted my mistake, I probably should hvae used this link instead but due to sleep deprivation I didnt
http://techbeasts.com/2014/03/20/install-cwm-6-recovery-xperia-z1-android-4-4-2-kitkat-681/
anyway I went ahead and download that boot.img file, renamed it copied it across and tried to flash and I get this error
error: cannot load 'boot.img': No error
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Those non xda guides are crap...
If you have unlocked your bootloader (Did you make a TA backup first?) then just flash doomkernel
Doomkernel has recovery in it.
Once you have done that you are rooted and have recovery
gregbradley said:
Those non xda guides are crap...
If you have unlocked your bootloader (Did you make a TA backup first?) then just flash doomkernel
Doomkernel has recovery in it.
Once you have done that you are rooted and have recovery
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No, I didnt back up the ta as I didnt have root in the first place.
I have doom kernal installed and can access cwm.
It is stuck in bootloop mode...how do I just get my phone to boot normally for now instead of bootlooping?
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i just tried all of this from xda university, still no luck at all, still boot looping
If you flash a new (base)rom on your device it may not automatically wipe your dalvik-cache, This means your old dalvik-cache will be used for the new system files which would result in a bootloop, to fix this problem:
1. Start your phone in CWM Recovery
2. Go to Advanced
3. Choose “Wipe dalvik-cache”
4. Now go to “Mounts & Storage”
5. Choose “Wipe /cache”
6. Reboot your phone
Note: by wiping “/cache” and “dalvik-cache” you make sure it’s completely deleted, some roms use /data and some use /cache for the dalvik-cache
If the problems still exists after doing that, you could try to wipe your /data partition. before you do that first make a backup of your phone (in it’s current bootlooping state)
1. Start your phone in CWM Recovery
2. Now go to “Backup & Restore”
3. Choose “backup” (it may also be called “backup to internal/external sdcard)
When that’s done you are free to wipe /data, you can achieve this by doing:
1. Now go to “Mounts & Storage”
2. Choose “Wipe /data”
3. Choose “Wipe /cache”
4. Reboot your phone
If the rom still doesn’t boot correctly it’s probably the rom which isn’t working, contact the rom creator then and try an other rom for the meanwhile.
antiskeptic said:
No, I didnt back up the ta as I didnt have root in the first place.
I have doom kernal installed and can access cwm.
It is stuck in bootloop mode...how do I just get my phone to boot normally for now instead of bootlooping?
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i just tried all of this from xda university, still no luck at all, still boot looping
If you flash a new (base)rom on your device it may not automatically wipe your dalvik-cache, This means your old dalvik-cache will be used for the new system files which would result in a bootloop, to fix this problem:
1. Start your phone in CWM Recovery
2. Go to Advanced
3. Choose “Wipe dalvik-cache”
4. Now go to “Mounts & Storage”
5. Choose “Wipe /cache”
6. Reboot your phone
Note: by wiping “/cache” and “dalvik-cache” you make sure it’s completely deleted, some roms use /data and some use /cache for the dalvik-cache
If the problems still exists after doing that, you could try to wipe your /data partition. before you do that first make a backup of your phone (in it’s current bootlooping state)
1. Start your phone in CWM Recovery
2. Now go to “Backup & Restore”
3. Choose “backup” (it may also be called “backup to internal/external sdcard)
When that’s done you are free to wipe /data, you can achieve this by doing:
1. Now go to “Mounts & Storage”
2. Choose “Wipe /data”
3. Choose “Wipe /cache”
4. Reboot your phone
If the rom still doesn’t boot correctly it’s probably the rom which isn’t working, contact the rom creator then and try an other rom for the meanwhile.
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Ok, flash SuperSU.zip from chainfires website (Google it)
Then flash a new rom of your choice.
gregbradley said:
Ok, flash SuperSU.zip from chainfires website (Google it)
Then flash a new rom of your choice.
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Cool, ill get onto that. Ive noticed a cpl of roms floating around xda. Any suggestions on a good one or run with the
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687275&page=8
option?
lol....might as well pick a good rom since i have stuffed my stock one.
I still will achieve my root! haha
thanks for the help so far, its always appreciated!
You do not need root to flash that.
Its a stock FTF, just flash it in flash tool
gregbradley said:
You do not need root to flash that.
Its a stock FTF, just flash it in flash tool
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sorry I wasnt saying do i need root for this? i know i currently dont have root and can flash ftf anyway.
what i was saying was, once i have my phone back up, I will achieve root status on it...
so if I am correct flash the phone with supersu from sdcard via cwm6 then flash
[FTF] Xperia Z1 C6903 14.3.A.0.681 Commercial&Journalist
which I am downloading from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687275
My phone should boot up now with root access, but I am only trying to fix it currently.
Cant see why I wouldnt have a working phone with root following these steps?
thanks , ill keep posting updates, might even help someone else in the process
But why are you insistent on backing up a system that is in bootloop? Why would you ever want to restore a bootlooping system?
I would just do a fresh system install and forget about backing up a non working system
Just flash the FTF of your choice, then the appropriate DooMKerneL version.
Then you are rooted and have CMW installed. 2 easy steps, I really don't understand your need to backup first, especially when your phone is bootlooping.
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antiskeptic said:
then flash
[FTF] Xperia Z1 C6903 14.3.A.0.681 Commercial&Journalist
which I am downloading from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687275
My phone should boot up now with root access,
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No, once you flash a FTF you lose root. You will need to reflash the appropriate DooMKerneL again
but I am only trying to fix it currently.
Cant see why I wouldnt have a working phone with root following these steps?
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Because once you flash a FTF you lose root
thanks , ill keep posting updates, might even help someone else in the process
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gregbradley said:
But why are you insistent on backing up a system that is in bootloop? Why would you ever want to restore a bootlooping system?
I would just do a fresh system install and forget about backing up a non working system
Just flash the FTF of your choice, then the appropriate DooMKerneL version.
Then you are rooted and have CMW installed. 2 easy steps, I really don't understand your need to backup first, especially when your phone is bootlooping.
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No, once you flash a FTF you lose root. You will need to reflash the appropriate DooMKerneL again Because once you flash a FTF you lose root
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im not trying to backup the bootloop, i just want to fix my phone. I did not realise you were saying fresh install then start from scratch with the root process.
So I will flash the NEW ftf to my phone. Once phone is working I will flash doomlord kernel and supersu. thanks for the help. do you happen to know a link for the correct instructions for this, so I get it right this time.
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Instructions for obtaining the rights to the .244. This method seems to work for many and has been confirmed over at a private forum.
If you already have downloaded 10.3.1.A.0.244,
1. Flash 10.1.1.A.1.310 with all Wipes using flashtools (All data will be erased.)
2. Obtain Root using the toolkit.
3. Flash this Recovery to your device.
4. Download the System only Rom and put it on the sd-card.
5. Go into Recovery (when the press "Volume up" when the blue LED lights up)
6. Search for the previously downloaded System only Rom file and flash it in CWM recovery.
7. Boot into flash mode (when booting from USB-connected cable to press "Volume down")
8. Flash 10.3.1.A.0.244 through FlashTool without system (tick the box Exclude) / / After loading you will have the new firmware./ /
9. Flash Recovery again.
10. Download the latest version SuperSU (at the bottom of the link to the zip file), add this file to the sd-card.
11. Go into Recovery, flash the archive SuperSU / / After loading you will have the new firmware with the normal working Root privileges./ /
thanks for the info.
can you please put screen shot tutorials or video tutorials for this?
i'm newbie @ flashing and rooting.
don't know where can i find recovery for xperia zr.
akash4357 said:
Instructions for obtaining the rights to the .244. This method seems to work for many and has been confirmed over at a private forum.
If you already have downloaded 10.3.1.A.0.244,
1. Flash 10.1.1.A.1.310 with all Wipes using flashtools (All data will be erased.)
2. Obtain Root using the toolkit.
3. Flash Recovery.
4. Download and put it on the sd-card.
5. Go into Recovery (when the press "Volume up" when the blue LED lights up)
6. Search for the previously downloaded file.
7. Boot into flash mode (when booting from USB-connected cable to press "Volume down")
8. Flash 10.3.1.A.0.244 through FlashTool without system (tick the box Exclude) / / After loading you will have the new firmware./ /
9. Flash Recovery again.
10. Download the latest version SuperSU (at the bottom of the link to the zip file), add this file to the sd-card.
11. Go into Recovery, flash the archive SuperSU / / After loading you will have the new firmware with the normal working Root privileges./ /
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So are you now using this rooted 4.2.2? No more bootloop?
I haven't tried it yet as I'm out right now. But people at the other forum say that it's working and they have root access.
Sent from my C5503 using Tapatalk 2
akash4357 said:
I haven't tried it yet as I'm out right now. But people at the other forum say that it's working and they have root access.
Sent from my C5503 using Tapatalk 2
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with locked or unlocked bootloader?
i'm wating unlocked one.
@akash4357 Which recovery would that be?
Thanks akash4357, appreciate your efforts however I have a couple questions though.
akash4357 said:
If you already have downloaded 10.3.1.A.0.244,
1. Flash 10.1.1.A.1.310 with all Wipes using flashtools (All data will be erased.)
2. Obtain Root using the toolkit.
3. Flash Recovery.
4. Download and put it on the sd-card.
5. Go into Recovery (when the press "Volume up" when the blue LED lights up)
6. Search for the previously downloaded file.
7. Boot into flash mode (when booting from USB-connected cable to press "Volume down")
8. Flash 10.3.1.A.0.244 through FlashTool without system (tick the box Exclude) / / After loading you will have the new firmware./ /
9. Flash Recovery again.
10. Download the latest version SuperSU (at the bottom of the link to the zip file), add this file to the sd-card.
11. Go into Recovery, flash the archive SuperSU / / After loading you will have the new firmware with the normal working Root privileges./ /
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6. when you wrote "search for the previously downloaded file", do you mean I should install the .zip file from SD card?
9. How can you flash the recovery if you will not have root access? Or recovery can still be installed with out root?
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Noonski said:
@akash4357 Which recovery would that be?
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Here you go Boss, this is the one i am using, just made a thread about it. Not sure which Recovery is being used in the instructions on this thread however.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44361947#post44361947
WOW
akash4357 said:
Instructions for obtaining the rights to the .244. This method seems to work for many and has been confirmed over at a private forum.
If you already have downloaded 10.3.1.A.0.244,
1. Flash 10.1.1.A.1.310 with all Wipes using flashtools (All data will be erased.)
2. Obtain Root using the toolkit.
3. Flash Recovery.
4. Download and put it on the sd-card.
5. Go into Recovery (when the press "Volume up" when the blue LED lights up)
6. Search for the previously downloaded file.
7. Boot into flash mode (when booting from USB-connected cable to press "Volume down")
8. Flash 10.3.1.A.0.244 through FlashTool without system (tick the box Exclude) / / After loading you will have the new firmware./ /
9. Flash Recovery again.
10. Download the latest version SuperSU (at the bottom of the link to the zip file), add this file to the sd-card.
11. Go into Recovery, flash the archive SuperSU / / After loading you will have the new firmware with the normal working Root privileges./ /
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well... it was a real pain in the a** but it worked!
gmengass said:
Thanks akash4357, appreciate your efforts however I have a couple questions though.
6. when you wrote "search for the previously downloaded file", do you mean I should install the .zip file from SD card?
9. How can you flash the recovery if you will not have root access? Or recovery can still be installed with out root?
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Here you go Boss, this is the one i am using, just made a thread about it. Not sure which Recovery is being used in the instructions on this thread however.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44361947#post44361947
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for number 6, he means to flash the file you have downloaded on step 4. for number 9, you already have root access on that point given that you have followed all preceding instructions. The file you flashed on step 6 is the pre-rooted system partition of the 244 firmware, that is why on step 8 he indicated that you should not include flashing of the system part.
offtopic: now that there is a root method for xperia ZR, I will be buying it in the coming weeks. =))
Now it all seems to work fine so far. But what still hold me back is the pre-rooted zip file with the system partition from an unknown source. I always run custom ROM on my Android phones but usually they're from the developer directly. Flashing zip files downloaded from these Russian websites seem a bit risky. Anyone knows more about the source of it?
itandy said:
Now it all seems to work fine so far. But what still hold me back is the pre-rooted zip file with the system partition from an unknown source. I always run custom ROM on my Android phones but usually they're from the developer directly. Flashing zip files downloaded from these Russian websites seem a bit risky. Anyone knows more about the source of it?
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It's a very trusted private forum. Why would i post something from somewhere that I don't trust?
Moreover Root on 4.2.2 is now active!!
itandy said:
So are you now using this rooted 4.2.2? No more bootloop?
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Yes no more bootloops! Rooted and everything is fine :good:
akash4357 said:
It's a very trusted private forum. Why would i post something from somewhere that I don't trust?
Moreover Root on 4.2.2 is now active!!
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Seems like I'm also going to flash it soon. Thanks! :laugh:
I can confirm the method working.
@akash4357 I took the liberty of adding a few more links and words to your description.
I also don't get the reboots I had on the .310 rom with SuperSU while deleting System apps using Titanium Backup.
request :/
can you guys make a flashable rooted zip of the 4.2.2 firmware please? i was deleting some bloatware and looks like i did something wrong and got a bootloop for some reason. Now i had to wipe data and everything, even the internal storage was formatted when wiping data!!! Reinstall the firmware and lost root, so ill have to do it all over again for the love of god, please!:crying:
zytres said:
can you guys make a flashable rooted zip of the 4.2.2 firmware please? i was deleting some bloatware and looks like i did something wrong and got a bootloop for some reason. Now i had to wipe data and everything, even the internal storage was formatted when wiping data!!! Reinstall the firmware and lost root, so ill have to do it all over again for the love of god, please!:crying:
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The file zr244-system-supersu.zip is already a flashable zip of system partition with busybox, su and Superuser.apk. So you might find your missing files there or flash it for the whole system partition.
also..
itandy said:
The file zr244-system-supersu.zip is already a flashable zip of system partition with busybox, su and Superuser.apk. So you might find your missing files there or flash it for the whole system partition.
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Also i forgot to mention that i was unable to enter recovery. It turned on the green led and i tried with both volume up and volume down and it didnt work several times.
Noonski said:
I can confirm the method working.
@akash4357 I took the liberty of adding a few more links and words to your description.
I also don't get the reboots I had on the .310 rom with SuperSU while deleting System apps using Titanium Backup.
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Thanks for the edit! You saved me some time.
Are you by any chance planning any ROM development for the ZR?
Just followed the instructions and upgraded to 4.2.2 with root. Data is preserved and so far everything seems fine. Finally see lockscreen widgets again!
is anyone able to get into recovery? pressing up or down during the green light doesnt do anything. the only way i can access recovery is to reflash it every time.
This is the first time I root/flash my Xperia ZR from .101. This post is to document how I rooted my phone and the problems I encountered.
Tools I used:
Helium - App Sync and Backup
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup
Flashtool (Windows Installer)
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
Backup TA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
DooMLoRD Easy-Rooting-Toolkit v17
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472
XZDualRecovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
ROM/files used:
[Stock ROM][LB&UB][4.3] Rooted, Deodexed & Zipaligned Stock 10.4.1.B.0.101
by IJskonijn22
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2713073
C5503_10.1.1.A.1.310_GLOBAL-LTE.ftf: which can be downloaded from the above thread
C5503_10.4.1.B.0.101_Generic NL.ftf: which can be downloaded from the above thread
Idea:
1. Downgrade to .310
2. Root it
3. Install Recovery
4. Flash rooted .101 ROM
Steps:
1. Backup all the data in the Internal Storage
2. Backup apps data using Helium - App Sync and Backup
3. Install all Flashtool and driver
Flashtool comes with drivers installer. I checked "Flashmode Drivers", "Fastboot Drivers", and "Common drivers Lagan, Fusion3 board"
4. Enable USB Debugging
5. Use Flashtool and Flashmode to downgrade to .310
When asked to hold "back buttom" and connect the USB cable, hold volumn down instead.
6. After booting into .310, enable USB Debugging Mode and UNKNOWN SOURCES
7. Make sure you close Flashtool in your PC
8. Run runme_win.bat in DooMLoRD Easy-Rooting-Toolkit v17 and root the device
9. (Optional) After rooting, backup the TA in case you need to unlock the device in the future.
10. Run install.bat and install XZDualRecovery
11. Copy the ROM zip file to the SD card and flash it using Recovery
12. Swith Off the device
13. Use Flashtool to flash C5503_10.4.1.B.0.101_Generic NL.ftf, CHECK exclude system
14. Boot and after 1-2 minutes, reboot the phone
15. Restore apps data
16. DONE
Advice:
1. Take some screenshots for the homescreen before everthing, so you can put the apps icons back to where they were after rooting the phone
2. Check MD5 checksum of the files downloaded
3. Make sure the battery of the PC and phone are enough
4. Download everything before you start
5. Have fun
Some problems I encountered:
Problem with MTP/MSC USB Mode:
MTP mode seems cannot be used with Flashtool. For .101, you can find them in Setting->Xperia->USB Connection.
Using DooMLoRD Easy-Rooting-Toolkit v17, got stuck at *daemon started successfully*:
1. Make sure ADB driver is installed
2. Make sure no other adb.exe process is on
3. Make sure USB Debugging Mode and UNKNOWN SOURCES are enabled
4. Try Restart PC
5. Try uninstall drivers and install again
Hello,
for all fellow ZR users: you do not need to downgrade your ROM version to root it.
here is a simple way, you will only need Flashtool, Cyanogenmod kernel, SuperSu zip and original .230 ROM kernel
1 Backup TA, link provided in first post (this is optional but highly RECOMMENDED)
2 Unlock Bootloader, you will need flashtool and code from Sony
3 Download SuperSu and place it somewhere on your device
4 Flash boot.img from CyanogenMod 10.2.1 (unzip and flash only boot.img using fastboot mode - USB in holding vol+ while device is powered off)
5 Boot into recovery (power on, hold Vol+), choose "install zip from SD card", find where u placed SuperSu zip, install it and power off the device, do not do anything more
6 Connect device in flashmode (USB in holding vol- while device powered off) and flash the kernel form your 10.5.A.0.230 ROM (or any .230 ftf for that matter, for ex. this). Flash ONLY kernel, uncheck everything else.
Original instructions for previous versions of ZR firmware are here courtesy of NeoJeo
drZeT said:
Hello,
for all fellow ZR users: you do not need to downgrade your ROM version to root it.
here is a simple way, you will only need Flashtool, Cyanogenmod kernel, SuperSu zip and original .230 ROM kernel
1 Backup TA, link provided in first post (this is optional but highly RECOMMENDED)
2 Unlock Bootloader, you will need flashtool and code from Sony
3 Download SuperSu and place it somewhere on your device
4 Flash boot.img from CyanogenMod 10.2.1 (unzip and flash only boot.img using fastboot mode - USB in holding vol+ while device is powered off)
5 Boot into recovery (power on, hold Vol+), choose "install zip from SD card", find where u placed SuperSu zip, install it and power off the device, do not do anything more
6 Connect device in flashmode (USB in holding vol- while device powered off) and flash the kernel form your 10.5.A.0.230 ROM (or any .230 ftf for that matter, for ex. this). Flash ONLY kernel, uncheck everything else.
Original instructions for previous versions of ZR firmware are here courtesy of NeoJeo
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And if you dont have a ta backup you still need to downgrade to gain root.
If you dont you will lose the drm keys and bravia.
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Mario.D said:
And if you dont have a ta backup you still need to downgrade to gain root.
If you dont you will lose the drm keys and bravia.
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This is a way to root a ZR which includes unlocking the bootloader, it is clearly stated. Unlocking your bootloader is supported by manufacturer since it is Sony who provides you with a key. So I suppose it is no more unsafe than any other operation with the device, although yes it voids your warranty. That's why making TA backup is recommended, one can relock the bootloader easily with it.
If one's priority is safe play, do not proceed with flashing and rooting in the first place.
sijav said:
well that's interesting that you had restored your TA without downgrade. I couldn't.
alright I just translated with google, did you mean: derogate = void? cumbersome = bloated? and lengthy = too many steps? please correct me if I'm wrong my English is not good.
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Derogate means belittle, make something appear less than it is. This is what you've done on Thibou's thread and here. It also means not being able to discuss thing in civilized manner, swearing and insults.
Cumbersome means inconvenient or too complex.
Lengthy means taking more time than one would expect
sijav said:
oh and I don't give a **** for your thinking too if you don't like it, you're free to report me to moderators.
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This is exactly what I have done.
drZeT said:
Derogate means belittle, make something appear less than it is. This is what you've done on Thibou's thread and here. It also means not being able to discuss thing in civilized manner, swearing and insults.
Cumbersome means inconvenient or too complex.
Lengthy means taking more time than one would expect
This is exactly what I have done.
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thanks for full translation of those words
This method works with prerooted 4.4 too.
If you want to backup your TA, root is required. And if you are in 4.3/4.4 already, you need to downgrade to root your device tho.
Hi , Everyone is saying one different method. Please give one method. That we will follow. I am really confused by seeing different methods. Don't understand a bit
Hi guys, today I am going to share this simple tutorial on how to root without unlocking bootloader of sprout.. Many people asked me how to do so I am here to create a simple tut for everyone..
Requirements
1. Any custom recovery for sprout (I prefer philz http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...e-general/sprout-philz-touch-v6-57-9-t2887574 )
2. Fastboot files (google for minimal fastboot) and fastboot drivers
3. Supersu update zip (http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu)
Proceedure
1. Install fastboot drivers and fastboot files..
2. Rename the custom recovery as "recovery.img"
3. Place the recovery.img within fastboot directory (where the fastboot.exe located)
4. Put supersu.zip in root of your phone's sd card
5. Connect your android one device to pc using usb cable in fastboot mode (switch off phn and press power+vol up and then select fastboot)
6. Use the following fastboot command
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
This command will not flash the recovery, it will just let your phone boot into recovery and it will work on locked bootloader
7. You will get the recovery menu then. Install the previously downloader supersu.zip from external sd card using the recovery menu.
8. Congratulation, You have successfully rooted your android one device without unlocking bootloader...:good:
Here is a video guide created by @thesaurabh7777, u can check it..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxlowF80deY&list=UUAWTixiBL7GqKAZB5OLAwDA
Credit
1. @varun.chitre15 for custom recovery
2. @Chainfire for supersu.zip
thanks
Thank you. Just what i wanted.
Anyone tried? And how to unroot if needed ?
UPDATE : I tried. It works and works like charm. I have created CWM backup of my stock ROM, rooted device and installed xposed also.
You can always unroot from settings in SuperSu - Which essentially removes itself and su binaries.
coolkoushik07 said:
Hi guys, today I am going to share this simple tutorial on how to root without unlocking bootloader of sprout.. Many people asked me how to do so I am here to create a simple tut for everyone..
Requirements
1. Any custom recovery for sprout (I prefer philz http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/android-one-general/sprout-philz-touch-v6-57-9-t2887574 )
2. Fastboot files (google for minimal fastboot) and fastboot drivers
3. Supersu update zip (http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu)
Proceedure
1. Install fastboot drivers and fastboot files..
2. Rename the custom recovery as "recovery.img"
3. Place the recovery.img within fastboot directory (where the fastboot.exe located)
4. Put supersu.zip in root of your phone's sd card
5. Connect your android one device to pc using usb cable in fastboot mode (switch off phn and press power+vol up and then select fastboot)
6. Use the following fastboot command
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
This command will not flash the recovery, it will just let your phone boot into recovery and it will work on locked bootloader
7. You will get the recovery menu then. Install the previously downloader supersu.zip from external sd card using the recovery menu.
8. Congratulation, You have successfully rooted your android one device without unlocking bootloader...:good:
Credit
1. @varun.chitre15 for custom recovery
2. @Chainfire for supersu.zip
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This method applicable for moto G??
after rooting using this methord can i install cwm recovery without unlocking the bootloader? i want to backup my rom
austinpinto said:
after rooting using this methord can i install cwm recovery without unlocking the bootloader? i want to backup my rom
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U can but u need flashable zip of recovery.. And u can backup and restore ur rom by booting into custom recovery too..
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact
coolkoushik07 said:
U can but u need flashable zip of recovery.. And u can backup and restore ur rom by booting into custom recovery too..
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact
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can i boot into custom recovery and backup my entire rom without root or unlocking the bootloader?
austinpinto said:
can i boot into custom recovery and backup my entire rom without root or unlocking the bootloader?
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Yes u can
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact
archies20 said:
This method applicable for moto G??
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Please dont quote whole op...
And no, it will not work in moto..
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successfully rooted but how to check weather boot loader is locked r unlocked,with root can i get ota update(if the provide any in the near future )r else should i have do any thing to lock bootloader... thank you bro for the tut...:good::good:
how to unroot?
Can the device be unrooted by simple using the option in SuperSU to receive OTA update?
mknits said:
Can the device be unrooted by simple using the option in SuperSU to receive OTA update?
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Yes and ota update depends on what modification u have done to ur phn while being rooted..
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact
coolkoushik07 said:
Yes and ota update depends on what modification u have done to ur phn while being rooted..
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact
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Hi, if I root my device this way, just to backup some apps via TB, and not modify the system any other way, are you sure just unrooting will be enough to safely apply the Kitkat to Lollipop OTA?
I've read about this new "verified boot" thing in Lollipop, which essentially means if you modify system partition in any way, even if just to add the SU app/binaries, the OTA will fail (where it obviously didn't use to, before lollipop). I'm not sure if this verified boot thing will apply to the OTA for Kitkat to Lollipop too, or just updates From Lollipop to future versions.
(AP did an article just a couple of weeks back, check it out here: http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...e-means-update-will-fail-system-modified-way/ )
I have made a backup of Stock ROM before rooting it,so when LOLLIPOP arrives and in case i have changes some system files, i can simply restore the stoock ROM to recieve the updates right???
Rahil S said:
I have made a backup of Stock ROM before rooting it,so when LOLLIPOP arrives and in case i have changes some system files, i can simply restore the stoock ROM to recieve the updates right???
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Yes u can.. In fact I also did the same..
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact
coolkoushik07 said:
Yes u can.. In fact I also did the same..
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact
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Thanks.
And even if i unlock bootloader, flashing the stock rom back with lock the bootloader again right or do i need to do it manually???
Rahil S said:
Thanks.
And even if i unlock bootloader, flashing the stock rom back with lock the bootloader again right or do i need to do it manually???
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If u unlock bootloader, u have to lock bootloader manually after flashing stock rom..
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coolkoushik07 said:
If u unlock bootloader, u have to lock bootloader manually after flashing stock rom..
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact
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I have not unlocked bootloader just rooted it. Now do i need to flash stock rom back or removing supersu will make it stock?? I have only used SuperSu and link2sd app. Will be very helpfull if you can guide me. Thanks
Rahil S said:
I have not unlocked bootloader just rooted it. Now do i need to flash stock rom back or removing supersu will make it stock?? I have only used SuperSu and link2sd app. Will be very helpfull if you can guide me. Thanks
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Yes it will
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Nice
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Good work
Hi All,
I see a lot of people asking for stock stuff for the HTC One Mini 2, please find them here:
Stock RUUs - https://forum.xda-developers.com/one-mini-2/general/htc-one-mini-2-official-ruu-t3425930
BOOT IMAGE
Signed Boot Image : boot_signed.img for booting problems (FOR INTERNATIONAL/EUROPEAN DEVICES ONLY)
PROCESS
Enter bootloader and then enter fastboot and type the command :
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot_signed.img
fastboot reboot bootloader
Nandroid Backup for restoring to stock, I have used this, working fine (Can be restored through TWRP): https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347818782 (FOR INTERNAITIONAL/EUROPEAN DEVICES ONLY)
Stock Firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001615234
Stock Recovery: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347822267 (Newer)
Stock Recovery: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001615233
Original Page (German): http://www.handy-faq.de/forum/htc-one-mini-2-firmwaresammlung-ruus-otas-backups-t309020/
LINKS WERE WORKING WHEN I POSTED THEM, DOWNLOAD AT THE EARLIEST AS MAY BE THEY WONT WORK WHEN YOU NEED THEM, SO JUST DOWNLOAD AND KEEP.
STEPS TO RESTORE NANDROID BACKUP THROUGH TWRP:
- REBOOT AND ENTER TWRP, PERFORM A BACKUP (THIS WILL CREATE A TWRP BACK UP FOLDER WITH DEVICE SERIAL NUMBER IN THE SD CARD)
- DOWNLOAD AND EXTRACT THE NANDROID BACK UP FILE
- PLACE THE EXTRACTED FILES IN TO THE TWRP>BACKUP<DEVICE SERIAL NUMBER> FOLDER IN THE SD CARD
- RESTART THE DEVICE AND ENTER TWRP, CHOOSE RESTORE
- LOCATE THE FOLDER COPIED IN THE ROOT OF THE SDCARD
- SWIPE TO RESTORE
- FOR SOME REASON THE NANDROID BACKUP DOES NOT CONTAIN CALCULATOR, FLASH LIGHT WHICH CAN BE DOWNLOADED HERE: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/htc-corporation/
THANK YOU
I cant install
Bear Grylls said:
I cant install
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What is the exact problem you are facing when flashing the stock file. PLEASE EXPLAIN FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDNG.
ELSE YOU CAN TRY THE BELOW.
NB: I AM ASSUMING THINGS AND GIVING THIS INFORMATION, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT HAPPENS AS I DONT KNOW THE EXACT PROBLEM YOU ARE FACING.
Make sure device is 100% battery.
1st try this:
1-Download this file: [ https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_1zjuazXSqbQ0p6NWtvRk9OMzA/edit?pli=1 ] and install in Windows (Run as Administrator).
2-Open Command window and type:
Code:
cd c:\adb
3-now on your device use Vol keys to choose and power key to select, and choose FASTBOOT
4-now download the attached file boot_signed.rar (extract the file in C:\adb folder)
5-type in the command window:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot_signed.img
5-type in the command window:
Code:
fastboot erase cache
6-type in command window:
Code:
fastboot reboot
IF THIS DID NOT WORK, THEN TRY THIS:
Download this [ https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934555508 ] file and rename it to 0P8BIMG.zip and place it into the SD card (MMC Card), restart the device and let it boot into the HBoot menu.
Reboot device from the boot mode, if the device automatically reboot into the boot menu then it will start flashing the file automatically.
Good Luck, let me know how it went.
Try and let me know.
this is excellent, all in one place...
However, please forgive my ignorance in recovery/backup terminology (I hope it is not just me) but I get confused by the use of 'Nandroid' backup, Stock Rom, and .zip and .img files for flashing.
I have successfully used TWRP to flash the NostromoPop ROM, but have not been successful with any other .zip file supposedly a Stock ROM.
I have been hoping that somebody could put a rooted Stock ROM so that I can try it as a way to get around the KitKat blocks on writing to the SD card for some of my autosync apps.
Am I making any sense?
Many thanks if you can help
soundrediscovery said:
this is excellent, all in one place...
However, please forgive my ignorance in recovery/backup terminology (I hope it is not just me) but I get confused by the use of 'Nandroid' backup, Stock Rom, and .zip and .img files for flashing.
I have successfully used TWRP to flash the NostromoPop ROM, but have not been successful with any other .zip file supposedly a Stock ROM.
I have been hoping that somebody could put a rooted Stock ROM so that I can try it as a way to get around the KitKat blocks on writing to the SD card for some of my autosync apps.
Am I making any sense?
Many thanks if you can help
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Hi,
As I understand you cannot flash a stock ROM with customer Recovery, as far as I know you need stock Recovery to flash a stock ROM, I remember trying stock ROM on TWRP but it failed, could be due to some other reason, I read somewhere it has something to do with file signatures.
As for SD write fix, you need to have root access other than that there is no fix for it, rooting with SuperUser Binary... I myself did want to try it now that I am back on stock but then I am greedy for Marshmallow (if they could fix that Loud Speaker issue) I am all in for Android M, I tried to get in touch with people on the Cyanogen Forums but no luck as I have not yet received verification email, tried so many times, no luck and as it seems there is no Marshmallow development on HTC One Mini 2....
I will wait and see how it goes...
If I am correct you can keep stock ROM and flash SU Binary and get root access and then install https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix to get it done with, it ought to work, haven't tried myself...
The recovery image you gave seems a little broken, but the backup worked...thought I recommend a factory reset unless you want the system language to be weird...
hanro50 said:
The recovery image you gave seems a little broken, but the backup worked...thought I recommend a factory reset unless you want the system language to be weird...
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Which recovery image have you used, I have flashed the newer version successfully, yes the backup worked and has non-English language as default.
The command:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery_name.img
fastboot erase cache
If you could elaborate a "little broken"
I maneged to reflash twrp from android, ok these is what happened, I flash it as a recovery image with twrp, when I reboot into recovery later then it just showed a picture of my phone with a red triangle icon in it, after a while my phone resets...and goes back to booting from the main installed os...
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The name of the file is M8_MINI_UL_Stock_Recovery_2.19.401.2.img
I don't remember if I taped New or old
hanro50 said:
I maneged to reflash twrp from android, ok these is what happened, I flash it as a recovery image with twrp, when I reboot into recovery later then it just showed a picture of my phone with a red triangle icon in it, after a while my phone resets...and goes back to booting from the main installed os...
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The name of the file is M8_MINI_UL_Stock_Recovery_2.19.401.2.img
I don't remember if I taped New or old
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Hi,
I believe you flashed a recovery with another recovery, which I think is not the right way, the right way is to use the command to overwrite TWRP with stock recovery.
hanro50 said:
I maneged to reflash twrp from android, ok these is what happened, I flash it as a recovery image with twrp, when I reboot into recovery later then it just showed a picture of my phone with a red triangle icon in it, after a while my phone resets...and goes back to booting from the main installed os...
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The name of the file is M8_MINI_UL_Stock_Recovery_2.19.401.2.img
I don't remember if I taped New or old
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HI,
Just wanted to know if you are having any issues with low audio after restoring Android backup from TWRP, I feel my audio is way too low and cant be heard just if I am outside my room..
I didn't have any audio problems, it could just be you being used to cm's 3rd party BoomSound replacement
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Well that would exsplain why some elements of the stock recovery remained after I reflashed twrp with a app on my phone, e.g. it fixed the image I get when I hook my device up to power when it is turned off...before that it would just boot me into a unusable twrp homepage
The stock RUU file is corrupt! (tried 5 times now)
Where can I get a A stock flash or a ROM that is NOT ROOTED please?
I tried the 0P8BIMG.zip on SD card method and that did not work either.
Also, I thought the RUU file is meant to be an executable not a zip file. I'm confused...
niblettr said:
The stock RUU file is corrupt! (tried 5 times now)
Where can I get a A stock flash or a ROM that is NOT ROOTED please?
I tried the 0P8BIMG.zip on SD card method and that did not work either.
Also, I thought the RUU file is meant to be an executable not a zip file. I'm confused...
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I doubt its corrupted, which OS are you running currently ?, when I tried it, it failed due to the installed stock ROM being newer than the one being installed and since I have S-ON I cant downgrade it...
You can Nandroid Restore the stock backup, I have personally tried and it works....
Another way to do it is to have the Nandroid Restore and then use Sunshine to S-OFF (as sunshine only works on stock or near-stock ROMs) and then flash with 0P8BIMG.zip, it should work then, just a thought...
Hi, thanks for these links & info. Just about to give this a go. But, what does boot_signed.img do?
pavsid said:
Hi, thanks for these links & info. Just about to give this a go. But, what does boot_signed.img do?
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Its a signed boot file, meaning it flashes successfully should the device fail to boot or stuck on boot or in other words if the device does not boot and remains on HTC, this flashing this should solve your problem.
Hi all I have been directed here from another thread as I am looking to place a stock rom on my htc one mini 2 without bloatware, I have unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP but the stock rom remains the same all I want is to install a rom via TWRP if at all possible. Is the 1gig one ok for that or will i need to completely put the stock recovery back on and the phone is unlocked to all networks if that makes any different
Thank in advance
The Watergod said:
Hi all I have been directed here from another thread as I am looking to place a stock rom on my htc one mini 2 without bloatware, I have unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP but the stock rom remains the same all I want is to install a rom via TWRP if at all possible. Is the 1gig one ok for that or will i need to completely put the stock recovery back on and the phone is unlocked to all networks if that makes any different
Thank in advance
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Hi,
Its not possible to flash stock rom via TWRP, plus you need to have S-Off.
The only way to go complete stock is to restore Nandroid Backup and then flash stock recovery.
TryllZ said:
Hi,
Its not possible to flash stock rom via TWRP, plus you need to have S-Off.
The only way to go complete stock is to restore Nandroid Backup and then flash stock recovery.
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so is this the nandroid back up of a stock rom that I can use with the latest update for use with twrp and when I mean stock rom I mean a rom that has not been majorly altered to class it as a custom rom. I.e still has sense and no additional apps added
Again Thanks in advance
The Watergod said:
so is this the nandroid back up of a stock rom that I can use with the latest update for use with twrp and when I mean stock rom I mean a rom that has not been majorly altered to class it as a custom rom. I.e still has sense and no additional apps added
Again Thanks in advance
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Hi,
Yes you will have to restore the Nandroid Backup, this backup is completely of a stock ROM, no edition, however it does not have some apps like the Calculator, Flash etc for some reason.
However I found the missing apps from here: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/htc-corporation/
TryllZ said:
Hi,
Yes you will have to restore the Nandroid Backup, this backup is completely of a stock ROM, no edition, however it does not have some apps like the Calculator, Flash etc for some reason.
However I found the missing apps from here: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/htc-corporation/
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Excellent much appreciated for this right, so I need to first copy the nandroid backup to my Phones root and run TWRP and restore using the downloaded nandroid yes?
if yes could I please have the steps to put the stock recovery on with ADB commands as I really don't want to brick my phone (Yes I know you take no resposibilty etc) just happier to have as least the correct file names and adb commands.
And last I just copy the new stock RUU to my phone and install?
You help is as always greatly appreciated as no one seems to be ddoing anything anymore for this phone
Hi guys, is the first time i try to install another room on my Xperia Z, i followed step by step all the requeriments
-I unlocked the bootloader
-I rooted my phone
-Install Recovery. I downloaded the TWRP App on Play Store. I select my device (Xperia Z) and i choose the last file to flash (twrp-3.0.2.0-yuga.img). I press "Flash To Recovery" and it says Flash Failed, so i can turn on my phone on the Recovery Mode..
There's another way to install the recovery? I'm a little bit worried because i heard about "Bricked Phone" and i don't wanna do something that could bring me to that.
PD: After i unlock the bootloader and root the phone, i downloader the TWRP App, and i think this could be important. The first time i open this App i have the Option to "Backup Existing Recovery". And i never installed a Recovery and in addition, when i unlocked the bootloader, all the information was deleted (yes i knew this) but TWRP gave me the option to backup and existing recovery.
Maybe if now i reset all data to zero and install again TWRP app could work?
PD2: First time i did it i don't read if the Recovery was installed. I was following instructions and tryied to reboot to enter recovery (turn off button + volume down) but it didn't work. So i once again did the same process and it said Flash Failed. Seems maybe i already have the recovery installed but for some reason i can enter
Seems i already have installed the Recovery with the TWRP Official App. The problem is that the first time i installed i didn't read the message that said if it was all ok or no. Seems was all Ok. But when i tried to enter into the Recovery Mode i coudn't (Turn On + Volumen Down Button). So again i installed the Recovery but this time it said "Flash Failed"
If i install XZDualrecovery assuming for a moment that i have already installed a recovery, could be any problem?
I m also facing problem in flashing from twrp.
Each time I m unble to flash.
As msg is showing flash failed.
@ MrDubsstep @Yuvraj aryan
hi,
both of you, did you already unlock the bootloader and after that root the phone?
TWRP app from playstore need root permission to be able install the recovery..
Thanks I will unlock boot loader and then try to flash custom recovery.
Yuvraj aryan said:
Thanks I will unlock boot loader and then try to flash custom recovery.
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dummytest97 said:
@ MrDubsstep @Yuvraj aryan
hi,
both of you, did you already unlock the bootloader and after that root the phone?
TWRP app from playstore need root permission to be able install the recovery..
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Yes i did it but my problem is already fixed.
First i unlocked the bootloader, then i rooted with Kingroot app. I installed TWRP Official App but this didn't work for me. So i installed the XZDualrecovery. After that i tried to install the ROM but again failed with another error. So after i installed the XZDualrecovery i installed TWRP 3.1.0 and then the ROM, and is done.
You can see the Chippa post, people helped me there
MrDubsstep said:
Yes i did it but my problem is already fixed.
First i unlocked the bootloader, then i rooted with Kingroot app. I installed TWRP Official App but this didn't work for me. So i installed the XZDualrecovery. After that i tried to install the ROM but again failed with another error. So after i installed the XZDualrecovery i installed TWRP 3.1.0 and then the ROM, and is done.
You can see the Chippa post, people helped me there
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Congratz for you,,now you can use custom rom...
but not like me..still having trouble with custom rom...always stuck at logo animation..i just can use stock rom for now..
my xperia z bootloader already unlocked..i have been trying your method too ,,install dualrecovery and the TWRP 3.1.0 and then the custom rom but still stuck at logo animation...i dont know where i miss..T_T
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@MrDubsstep
hi,
may i ask,how long you must wait for the custom rom to boot for the 1st time?
and did you flash the gapps too after flash custom rom?
dummytest97 said:
Congratz for you,,now you can use custom rom...
but not like me..still having trouble with custom rom...always stuck at logo animation..i just can use stock rom for now..
my xperia z bootloader already unlocked..i have been trying your method too ,,install dualrecovery and the TWRP 3.1.0 and then the custom rom but still stuck at logo animation...i dont know where i miss..T_T
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@MrDubsstep
hi,
may i ask,how long you must wait for the custom rom to boot for the 1st time?
and did you flash the gapps too after flash custom rom?
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I'm gonna explain you all the method for you to know and if somebody has any problem.
First of all, if you did something and was wrong, go to flash your phone here: https://developer.sonymobile.com/open-devices/flash-tool/use-the-flash-tool-for-xperia-devices/. This restart your phone, quit root and recovery.
1- Unlock your phone here: https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/
2- Download and install Kingroot App, root and then download Check root App if all is okay.
3- Download the XZDualrecovery here: http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZ...g21jd24hub9so04tqn9vc50&randomizer=_oupgp8psh and follow the instructions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NteAd_MzsPI
4- Once recovery is installed, reboot, enter the recovery and Press Wipe and select Data, Cache and Dalvik Cache. Maybe system but i don't know.
5-Install the ROM and without reboot install the Gapps. First time maybe it could 10-15 minutes or less to restart with the new ROM, just wait.
Hope it worked for you!
MrDubsstep said:
I'm gonna explain you all the method for you to know and if somebody has any problem.
First of all, if you did something and was wrong, go to flash your phone here: https://developer.sonymobile.com/open-devices/flash-tool/use-the-flash-tool-for-xperia-devices/. This restart your phone, quit root and recovery.
1- Unlock your phone here: https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/
2- Download and install Kingroot App, root and then download Check root App if all is okay.
3- Download the XZDualrecovery here: http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZ...g21jd24hub9so04tqn9vc50&randomizer=_oupgp8psh and follow the instructions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NteAd_MzsPI
4- Once recovery is installed, reboot, enter the recovery and Press Wipe and select Data, Cache and Dalvik Cache. Maybe system but i don't know.
5-Install the ROM and without reboot install the Gapps. First time maybe it could 10-15 minutes or less to restart with the new ROM, just wait.
Hope it worked for you!
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my xperia z already unlocked...so i just go straight flash using flashtool from sony link or i need to relock the bootloader 1st?
or the flashtool from sony will relock the bootloader too when flash?
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1 more question,
when you install the the xz dual recovery what stock rom you use? kitkat or lollipop 5.1.1?
and when you install TWRP 3.1.0 it ask to flash at boot or fota kernel,which one you choose?
dummytest97 said:
when you install the the xz dual recovery what stock rom you use? kitkat or lollipop 5.1.1?
and when you install TWRP 3.1.0 it ask to flash at boot or fota kernel,which one you choose?
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Dual recovery will work in both Stock KitKat and Stock Lollipop rom.
The very first install should be from KitKat ofcourse, because in KitKat
its the most easy to root, and root is require for install dual recovery.
The recovery must be installed in fota partition if you read instructions
on twrp homepage.
Its hard to try help people when they partly ignore
and do their own experiments ..
franticfreddy said:
Dual recovery will work in both Stock KitKat and Stock Lollipop rom.
The very first install should be from KitKat ofcourse, because in KitKat
its the most easy to root, and root is require for install dual recovery.
The recovery must be installed in fota partition if you read instructions
on twrp homepage.
Its hard to try help people when they partly ignore
and do their own experiments ..
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Nice point you have there..:victory:at least I will not doing wrong step again..thank you @franticfreddy
dummytest97 said:
my xperia z already unlocked...so i just go straight flash using flashtool from sony link or i need to relock the bootloader 1st?
or the flashtool from sony will relock the bootloader too when flash?
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1 more question,
when you install the the xz dual recovery what stock rom you use? kitkat or lollipop 5.1.1?
and when you install TWRP 3.1.0 it ask to flash at boot or fota kernel,which one you choose?
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No, no matter if you flash or not, if you unlock the bootloader is gonna be unlocked even if you flash. If you did something and was wrong, in my opinion you should flash and start again.
And the rom i used was lollipop 5.1.1. I didn't see what you say about kernel or boot, maybe i did it wrong but i'm good now with the ROM.
I forgot to mention that after installing dualrecovery you install TWRP 3.1 but i see you know it