Hello, i have an Xperia Z1 C6906, and it has locked bootloader, but i rooted it and flashed dual Recovery. If i want to install a custom rom in recovery just like most of the devices is possible? or i have to use the flash tool on the pc?
I just want to install a AOSP rom, im sick of Sony UI.
alexmurr152 said:
Hello, i have an Xperia Z1 C6906, and it has locked bootloader, but i rooted it and flashed dual Recovery. If i want to install a custom rom in recovery just like most of the devices is possible? or i have to use the flash tool on the pc?
I just want to install a AOSP rom, im sick of Sony UI.
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If you want to flash an aosp rom, then you would have to unlock your bootloader and flash the rom through recovery
alexmurr152 said:
Hello, i have an Xperia Z1 C6906, and it has locked bootloader, but i rooted it and flashed dual Recovery. If i want to install a custom rom in recovery just like most of the devices is possible? or i have to use the flash tool on the pc?
I just want to install a AOSP rom, im sick of Sony UI.
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Yes you can install custom rom but need to be based on Sony firmware
For AOSP ROM you need to unlock the bootloader & flash it through recovery
Flashtool is to use for flashing stock ftf
Ben Ling said:
Yes you can install custom rom but need to be based on Sony firmware
For AOSP ROM you need to unlock the bootloader & flash it through recovery
Flashtool is to use for flashing stock ftf
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So there is no way to me for installing an AOSP rom? my Z1 is not allowed to unlock Bootloader
alexmurr152 said:
So there is no way to me for installing an AOSP rom? my Z1 is not allowed to unlock Bootloader
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No.
alexmurr152 said:
Hello, i have an Xperia Z1 C6906, and it has locked bootloader, but i rooted it and flashed dual Recovery. If i want to install a custom rom in recovery just like most of the devices is possible? or i have to use the flash tool on the pc?
I just want to install a AOSP rom, im sick of Sony UI.
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well u can still find another launcher for your z1 and use Xposed framework to modify a lot of things since u have rooted
custom rom like CM is a (slightly) more experimental stuff and are usually used by people with more experience in android.
not recommended for u at the moment bro (well u cant unlock anyway)
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hello I am an old Z user , but it got stolen 6month ago...
I just got a new one, I'm not a noob but I'm lost on what is the latest rom to install and the proper way to root it as I'm sure old methods aren't working anymore...
from what I roughly understood, you need to unlock the bootloader now?
if yes I would need help on that!
(I heard about some "framework" stuff to install as well)
thanks for helping !
dave_id said:
hello I am an old Z user , but it got stolen 6month ago...
I just got a new one, I'm not a noob but I'm lost on what is the latest rom to install and the proper way to root it as I'm sure old methods aren't working anymore...
from what I roughly understood, you need to unlock the bootloader now?
if yes I would need help on that!
(I heard about some "framework" stuff to install as well)
thanks for helping !
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latest ROM is 4.3 - build number 10.4.1.B.0.101
You only need an unlocked bootloader if you want custom ROMS such as CM, PAC etc with custom kernels. Cant flash custom kernels if on locked bootloader
Unlock bootloader - http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/tutorial-xperia-z-zl-bootloader-t2153261
To root you will need to be on a 4.2 ROM, once rooted you can install a recovery then you can install a rooted 4.3 ROM or custom ROM
Follow this method to root on stock rom - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472
(additional guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/guide-how-to-root-101-firmware-lb-t2656698)
Follow this method to gain recovery - http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/ub-lb-xzdualrecovery-xperia-z-qa-thread-t2477769
Should be ready to flash stuff
thanks a lot!!!
was lost into all the new infos...
so to install 4.3 - 10.4.1.B.0.101 no need to unlock, right?
(I only need the sony rom)
dave_id said:
thanks a lot!!!
was lost into all the new infos...
so to install 4.3 - 10.4.1.B.0.101 no need to unlock, right?
(I only need the sony rom)
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Correct, you do not need to unlock the bootloader if you are going to install the 4.3 - 10.4.1.B.0.101 ROM.
You can either do this on flashtool by flashing a 4.3 FTF or you can root and install recovery and flash a rom zip file
is it possible to root zr with 4.3 updates?
im on locked bootloader. should i unlocked my bootloader? if so, how?
please help me this is urgent. i need to root my zr asap to be able to restore my app data. really important
w1040 said:
is it possible to root zr with 4.3 updates?
im on locked bootloader. should i unlocked my bootloader? if so, how?
please help me this is urgent. i need to root my zr asap to be able to restore my app data. really important
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i don't recommend you to unlock bootloader as there's many steps to do which takes time.
so you will just need to downgrade to 4.2.2 firmware by flashing the ftf,then root it & install custom recovery,after that flash a pre-rooted 4.3 rom.
Ben Ling said:
i don't recommend you to unlock bootloader as there's many steps to do which takes time.
so you will just need to downgrade to 4.2.2 firmware by flashing the ftf,then root it & install custom recovery,after that flash a pre-rooted 4.3 rom.
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too late. i already unlocked my bootloader. but after i unlocked it, my phone on bootloop but i managed to enter cwm. the 'free xperia' and 'xperia' logo keeps coming out if i try to boot my phone. looks like im on a wrong firmware to unlock my bootloader.
now im downloading (C5502) 10.4.B.0.569 tft files and flash it via flashtool, then im gonna try to again if my phone will boot or not.
@Ben Ling
I am new this rooting to. And I want to install a custom rom on my Xperia ZR. How do I downgrade to the previous ROM? Do I just use the flash tool? Is it necessary to backup my TA partition during this process or can I do it when I am about to root the device?Thanks!
samavedam_vijay said:
@Ben Ling
I am new this rooting to. And I want to install a custom rom on my Xperia ZR. How do I downgrade to the previous ROM? Do I just use the flash tool? Is it necessary to backup my TA partition during this process or can I do it when I am about to root the device?Thanks!
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download the 4.2.2 ftf,flash it then root it & install recovery
then flash custom rom (only based on 4.3 & stock firmware)
Thank you
So basically these are the steps which I need to perform
1)Download and run flash tool
2)Download the correct ftf and flash it via flash tool
3)Root the phone using doomlord's vroot kit
4)Backup the TA partition
5)Unlock the bootloader
6)Install custom rom
Please confirm if these are the steps to be followed
Thanks!
If you only want root you dont need to unlock bootloader and backup TA.
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hans3103 said:
If you only want root you dont need to unlock bootloader and backup TA.
Sent from my C5503 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I live in India so would there be an India specific rom(Stock) for my phone?
@Ben Ling I rooted my zr by flashing 4.1.2 . I have also backed up the TA partition. Can you please suggest any good ROMS now? What should I choose stock based ROMS or AOSP roms like Carbon?
Also, If I want to come back to stock ROM(4.3) again what should I do?
Thanks!
samavedam_vijay said:
@Ben Ling I rooted my zr by flashing 4.1.2 . I have also backed up the TA partition. Can you please suggest any good ROMS now? What should I choose stock based ROMS or AOSP roms like Carbon?
Also, If I want to come back to stock ROM(4.3) again what should I do?
Thanks!
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if you want 4.4,then just try the carbon rom
for 4.3,try this.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726463
for back to stock,you will just need to backup your current 4.3 rom,then if you want to restore,just restore
but the backup will only restore by using the same recovery that you backup.
@Ben Ling Thankyou! One more question before I installed the 4.3 ROM which you mentioned, do I need to unclock the bootloader to install the ROM?
samavedam_vijay said:
@Ben Ling Thankyou! One more question before I installed the 4.3 ROM which you mentioned, do I need to unclock the bootloader to install the ROM?
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Hello.
I searched some but i could not find the answers so hopefully i can get them in this post.
Well what i was wondering about is: I have unlocked my bootloader the official way. Let´s say i wanna relock it again, flashing a stock kernel.sin and using flashtool to relock it.
What method is then used to Unlock it again if you would wanna do that ? And i dont want guesses here i want solid facts of what works and not.
/Jonas740
I just use FlashTool to unlock and relock after officially unlocking it the Sony way. I haven't experienced anything odd or harmful doing it this way. Seems to be nice and safe. Currently my Z1 is rooted, stock kernel, dual recovery installed and bootloader locked and it's working great!
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GR00VY GH0ULIE said:
I just use FlashTool to unlock and relock after officially unlocking it the Sony way. I haven't experienced anything odd or harmful doing it this way. Seems to be nice and safe. Currently my Z1 is rooted, stock kernel, dual recovery installed and bootloader locked and it's working great!
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Dual installer recovery ?
Im kinda newb but wont root go away if you apply stock kernel ? what kernel are you using. had a hard time finding stock ones. Unless you mean to just extract from a ftf file.
Jonas740 said:
Dual installer recovery ?
Im kinda newb but wont root go away if you apply stock kernel ? what kernel are you using. had a hard time finding stock ones. Unless you mean to just extract from a ftf file.
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On Locked Bootloader you can use Custom Roms with Stock Kernels as it is the only one kernel what you can use on Locked Bootlader.
Ye
eclyptos said:
On Locked Bootloader you can use Custom Roms with Stock Kernels as it is the only one kernel what you can use on Locked Bootlader.
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Ye but do you extract stock kernels from the ftf´s available or will it just wipe the kernel if you flash a ftf from the big ftf list ?
Before flashing JUST the kernel from the Global Generic FTF posted here I flashed (in recovery from ADV Stock Kernel) NUT's dual recovery for Z1 from here: http://nut.xperia-files.com/
Then after stock kernel flashed I relocked bootloader in FlashTool and still have access to recovery if I need it (say I lose root) and can always reflash Update SuperSU from recovery and booyah!! Root restored though I never lost root but if I do I can get it back super easy!!
Jonas740 said:
Ye but do you extract stock kernels from the ftf´s available or will it just wipe the kernel if you flash a ftf from the big ftf list ?
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I don't know what exactly you mean. If you want to keep your kernel you can flash any Stock FTF and exclude Kernel in Flashtool, that will wipe the system but the kernel will remain the one you have, it's called Dirty Installation.
If you have Custom Rom with Custom Kernel and you want, for example, relock your bootloader then with Flashtool flash the Stock Kernel only, how? Just use any Stock FTF, put it in Flashtool folder, select the FTF and exclude everything and leave just kernel clicked, it will flash just the Stock Kernel from the whole Stock FTF.
Done.
Well hello, I'm kinda new to Xperia Modding and I'm trying to install a custom rom on my phone.. I just have some questions first:
1. Is there any custom rom that allows me to send apps and else to my external SD Card?
2. My phone can't unlock the bootloader since I checked that and it says it can't.. can I still install roms that way?
3. I'm trying or I want to install the Evo9 Custom Rom .. and my phone specs are the following:
Model: C6943
Android Version 4.4.4
Baseband Version 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270054-51
Core Version: 3.4.0-perf-g0109737
Compilation Number: 14.4.A.0.108
What do I exactly have to do in order to install that custom ROM on my phone? since the tutorial for lockedbootloader phones is really confusing..
/!\ for locked bootload
If you come from 761 or before
- Flash the ROM by recovery
- Flash the Gapps
- Power off
- Flash by flashtool the good kernel (C6902/03/06/43) for your device 108ftf strippedkernel by Nut...
Reboot and enjoy
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What's 761 exactly? that number doens't say anything to me actually ._.
and the "flash by flashtool the good kernel" isnt' making sense to me since I assume I'm ignorant.. please could someone explain those things to me?
Thanks in advance.
1. Yes
2. Yes but only stock based roms
3. You have to get phone rooted and custom recovery installed
Head over this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/newroot-z1-t2807092
All info there.
BR?
TurokHunter47 said:
1. Yes
2. Yes but only stock based roms
3. You have to get phone rooted and custom recovery installed
Head over this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/newroot-z1-t2807092
All info there.
BR?
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My phone is rooted already and im about to install custom recovery..
Once i do so i gotta use flashtools to flash a new stock based rom?
.Spawn said:
My phone is rooted already and im about to install custom recovery..
Once i do so i gotta use flashtools to flash a new stock based rom?
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No, once you have the recovery you flash the custom rom from there
markuz85 said:
No, once you have the recovery you flash the custom rom from there
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I'm on .108.. do I need to reflash the kernel? or it stays untouched?
Does this work with any operator?
I have Xperia Z C6602 India Model and i want to install the miui custom rom. I dont know how to do it. I am using stock 4.4.4 unrooted.
Do i need to root the phone to install the rom? Do i require to Unlock The bootloader?
Please give me the steps how to perform this installation of custom rom.
mastermind247 said:
I have Xperia Z C6602 India Model and i want to install the miui custom rom. I dont know how to do it. I am using stock 4.4.4 unrooted.
Do i need to root the phone to install the rom? Do i require to Unlock The bootloader?
Please give me the steps how to perform this installation of custom rom.
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You have to unlock your bootloader... First.. in order to install custom rom.. Before unlocking must back up TA partition in order to keep DRM keys for future use to relock ur bootloader.. There are many thread out there...u can easily find how to do that...