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Can please someone confirm this will work?
1. Downgrade to JB 4.2.2 14.1.G.1.534
2. Install locked dualrecovery 2.7.97 BETA
3. Flash KK 4.4.0 14.3.A.0.681
4. Flash with CWM superSU
I am asking because I read somewhere the following method:
1. Flash KK 4.4.0
2. Unlock bootloader
3. Install CWM thru a very complicated procedure that requires fastboot
4. Flash with CWM supeSU
Now, my question is: since I could install dualrecovery for unlocked bootloader, to avoid ulocking bootloader, why not downgrade, flash dualrecovery, upgrade and flash su?
Can please someone confirm this will work?
1. Downgrade to JB 4.2.2 14.1.G.1.534 (and root it)
1.2 (Backup TA Partition !Important, for the future)
2. Install locked dualrecovery 2.7.97 BETA
3. Flash KK 4.4.0 14.3.A.0.681 (via recovery)
4. Flash with CWM superSU
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this is OK,
Killer2k8 said:
Can please someone confirm this will work?
1. Downgrade to JB 4.2.2 14.1.G.1.534 (and root it)
1.2 (Backup TA Partition !Important, for the future)
2. Install locked dualrecovery 2.7.97 BETA
3. Flash KK 4.4.0 14.3.A.0.681 (via recovery)
4. Flash with CWM superSU
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this is OK,
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cool thanks...
wht point 1.2? Is this necessary for what? I am not going to unlock bootloader
thegios said:
cool thanks...
wht point 1.2? Is this necessary for what? I am not going to unlock bootloader
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If you're not going to unlock your bootloader then do not do it. you can also backit up when you're running kitkat with root.
But what's the harm? )
Killer2k8 said:
If you're not going to unlock your bootloader then do not do it. you can also backit up when you're running kitkat with root.
But what's the harm? )
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ok hold on a sec, I did not read carefulyy...
you are saying I need to downgrade and root, then flash dual recovery, upgrade and flash su
I thought I could avoid rooting after downgrading, cos I cannot download from anywhere any tool to root 14.1.G.1.534
thegios said:
ok hold on a sec, I did not read carefulyy...
you are saying I need to downgrade and root, then flash dual recovery, upgrade and flash su
I thought I could avoid rooting after downgrading, cos I cannot download from anywhere any tool to root 14.1.G.1.534
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1.downgrade to .534 via flashtool
2.root it using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328 (vroot / root360)
3.install recovery, reboot to recovery wipe everything
4.flash kk zip file via recovery and then the stripped ftf file via flashtool
5. you have a rooted kitkat
more info here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443
Killer2k8 said:
1.downgrade to .534 via flashtool
2.root it using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328 (vroot / root360)
3.install recovery, reboot to recovery wipe everything
4.flash kk zip file via recovery and then the stripped ftf file via flashtool
5. you have a rooted kitkat
more info here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443
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I cannot download vroot and root360, websites are not working
thegios said:
I cannot download vroot and root360, websites are not working
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Use Bin4ry method, it's more safe.
eclyptos said:
Use Bin4ry method, it's more safe.
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I was hoping it would be less complicated...
I still do not understand why I have to root after downgrading...
After all, all I need is a custom recovery to flash superSU, and according to the guide all I need to install a dual recovery is. 534, no need to root it or to unlock it, according to the guide.
So if I do not want to unlock device and I do not care backing up TA, the following should suffice
1. Downgrade to. 534 with flashtool
2. Install dual recovery for unlocked phones
3. Upgrade to kitkat with flashtool using an official ftf
4. Flash superSU with cwm
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I was hoping it would be less complicated...
I still do not understand why I have to root after downgrading...
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Because you need root to install recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51318613
The post here is what I did straight from Kitkat. No downgrade necessary.
After doomlord kernel install, just install su.zip using recovery
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silverfox013 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51318613
The post here is what I did straight from Kitkat. No downgrade necessary.
After doomlord kernel install, just install su.zip using recovery
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I understand this requires an unlocked bootloader
thegios said:
I understand this requires an unlocked bootloader
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the problem is that I do not want to unlock bootloader...
it seems it is an endless loop: either you unlock the bootloader if you do not want to downgrade, or you downgrade first if you do not want to unlock
thegios said:
the problem is that I do not want to unlock bootloader...
it seems it is an endless loop: either you unlock the bootloader if you do not want to downgrade, or you downgrade first if you do not want to unlock
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the easiest way imo is to just unlock the bootloader.
flash the kitkat ftf via flashtool as linked below
unlock the bootloader via sonys website http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
flash doomlords kernel + recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632808
via flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
FLASH SUPERSU via cwm http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
done simple no need for screwing around downgrading ect ect
thegios said:
the problem is that I do not want to unlock bootloader...
it seems it is an endless loop: either you unlock the bootloader if you do not want to downgrade, or you downgrade first if you do not want to unlock
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Just try it, you seem to be wanting extremely specific instructions and questioning everything you are told. Please try following them them asking for help as you go along, you never know, it might just work for you....
There is no need to unlock the bootloader if you downgrade, root, install recovery and flash a pre rooted rom. Please tell me which step of these instructions say "unlock the boot loader"
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gregbradley said:
Just try it, you seem to be wanting extremely specific instructions and questioning everything you are told. Please try following them them asking for help as you go along, you never know, it might just work for you....
There is no need to unlock the bootloader if you downgrade, root, install recovery and flash a pre rooted rom. Please tell me which step of these instructions say "unlock the boot loader"
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didnt say u mentioned to u lock... I simply said that I wanted to avoid it, but it seems there is no way out
Yes there is, you do not need to unlock the bootloader to root...
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MON5TER said:
the easiest way imo is to just unlock the bootloader.
flash the kitkat ftf via flashtool as linked below
unlock the bootloader via sonys website http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
flash doomlords kernel + recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632808
via flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
FLASH SUPERSU via cwm http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
done simple no need for screwing around downgrading ect ect
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I guess u r rite.. so I am gonna unlock: do I loose any sony feature? (audio plus, x reality, ...)
Also, since I do not have a custom recovery, I guess I will have to flash the kernel via fastboot, whi h will give me the ustom recovery, then flash superSU with the recovery
What do I need flashtool for?
gregbradley said:
Yes there is, you do not need to unlock the bootloader to root...
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I know I know... all I wanted to say is: eithef I stay on KK and unlo k the bootloader to root, or I do not unlock but have to downgrade etc.
Unlocking at this point seems easier, safer and faster, as I will keep my current rom which works fine
I will do a backup with sony toll and restore afterwards
But once you downgrade, root and install recovery you just flash a pre rooted 4.4 rom... The one from NUT is made from a stock ftf file with the relevant root files added to it. I don't see the issue.
As for unlocking, read the information on the sony website about it. You have to unlock using that site anyway. You will lose warranty and drm keys. However, to be able to lock again you need to back up your TA partition otherwise you lose the drm keys forever. Now to do that you must have root, so you are going to have to downgrade and root anyway
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Just got my brand new Z1 (C6903), SIM and bootloader unlocked (SI 1276-0471.2), and have booted it for the first time. It is running 14.1.G.1.518, shows 1 system OTA system update available to 14.2.A.0.290 and a number of OTA app updates available.
I'd like to root, install custom recovery (preferably dual) and back up the phones original state including TA partition, then move on to updating to a 4.4 Kitkat build, probably stock as I will leave the bootloader locked for the moment.
Despite having worked on (rooted etc.) 2x Xperia SPs, I have read through the many Z1 rooting threads and ultimate guides and I have no idea where to start. Most rooting threads start with downgrading, which I shouldn't need to do, there are usually multiple methods for each firmware version and most don't seem to root the currently installed ROM (especially the newer firmware versions), they require a ftf file (of unknown SI number) flashed over the current ROM. There doesn't seem to be a way to retain a firmware version with the correct SI number for my phone.
I think I read that Bin4ry's rooting method is the best for this firmware. Is that right? The dual recovery seems as though it could be problematic, will it be overwritten when I update or flash an ftf file? Once I root the original .518 firmware etc. what do I do next to get to rooted Kitkat (.757)? Is it possible to get a rooted 4.4 stock ROM with the same SI number? Should I actually be bother with such details?
I could really use some clear advice on the best way to proceed.
This is what you need to get to a 4.4.2 or 4.4.3 ROM with Root. For 4.4.4 look further down the post. This is for locked bootloaders.
Code:
For unlocked bootloaders on ANY FW just flash a custom kernel of your choice suitable for the FW you are on then install chainfires SuperSU either from the play store or from his website in a flashable zip (Google it)
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
No need to root, no need to unlock the bootloader, hence also no need to back up the TA partition.
At the end of the process you will be on KitKat and rooted.
Here is @shem2409 brand new video showing you step by step how to root and install the newest recovery on bootloader locked Sony Xperia Z1 Android 4.4 based on [NUT]'s guide:
For 4.4.4 just update to 4.4.4 via PCCompanion or flashtool and then look at this
http://prntscr.com/3zl4vx
or this
http://prntscr.com/4009mp
gregbradley said:
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
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Many Thanks for the swift response, thats about as clear as it gets. But I did notice most ROM's install instructions say to root 534 before installing recovery and most require a kernel only ftf to be flashed after flashing ROM. Should I follow the ROM's install instructions?
Just for my own knowledge, there is a Generic UK 534 firmware ftf listed but not with the same SI number as mine. Should I worry about never being able to return the phone to full "just-out-of-the-box" condition?
If you do not install dual recovery then you will have to root the 534 firmware
Installing dual recovery on 534 roots the firmware at the same time
You can flash any 534 FTF as long as its for your model of phone (C6902/3/6 etc), the SI number does not matter
As my instructions said at each step you will find files and instructions in the relevant threads, please follow them.
i upgraded it to .757, then installed doomkernel and flashed supersu.zip...thats my rooting method on qct based devices ^^
AgroCPU said:
i upgraded it to .757, then installed doomkernel and flashed supersu.zip...thats my rooting method on qct based devices ^^
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On unlocked bootloader that's the best way, but for those that choose to not unlock, or cannot unlock then they need the above method
gregbradley said:
On unlocked bootloader that's the best way, but for those that choose to not unlock, or cannot unlock then they need the above method
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Jep...^^
gregbradley said:
If you do not install dual recovery then you will have to root the 534 firmware
Installing dual recovery on 534 roots the firmware at the same time
You can flash any 534 FTF as long as its for your model of phone (C6902/3/6 etc), the SI number does not matter
As my instructions said at each step you will find files and instructions in the relevant threads, please follow them.
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Thanks again, that dual recovery is a godsend. Much like yourself. Couldn't find any details on what Wipe and Exclude options to set in flashtool for the 534 flash. Seems logical to exclude TA but I don't know.
I have read some stuff about losing IMEI when flashing with flashtool but that seems to occur when downgrading.
gregbradley said:
This is what you need to get to a 4.4 ROM with Root.
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
No need to root, no need to unlock the bootloader, hence also no need to back up the TA partition.
At the end of the process you will be on KitKat and rooted.
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Hi,
I flashed the FTF file ending in 534 but now my phone is just continuously rebooting, is this normal? How long does it take?
Thanks
jplempka said:
Hi,
I flashed the FTF file ending in 534 but now my phone is just continuously rebooting, is this normal? How long does it take?
Thanks
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It shouldn't bootloop
Make sure you picked the right 534 file
it should be the same one for your phone
i.e. c6902 or c6903 or c6906
Just flash another one
gregbradley said:
It shouldn't bootloop
Make sure you picked the right 534 file
it should be the same one for your phone
i.e. c6902 or c6903 or c6906
Just flash another one
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Sorry. The other thread can be deleted. I definately picked the right 534 file. I'm trying again, Thanks.
---------- Post added at 10:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:45 AM ----------
:good::good::good:
I'm now on step 2. If I'm not mistaken, I just have the phone plugged in with a USB cable and then run the install batch file?
yes
Hi,
I'm having some difficulty on flashing 0.757 using TWRP. I select the file and press flash but my phone just reboots.
Any ideas?
jplempka said:
Hi,
I'm having some difficulty on flashing 0.757 using TWRP. I select the file and press flash but my phone just reboots.
Any ideas?
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use CMW, press volume up on reboot to enter it
gregbradley said:
use CMW, press volume up on reboot to enter it
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Sorry, I'm completely new at this. What's CMW and where do I get it?
You already have it if (It may be called philz on your phone)
Just reboot and press volume up instead of volume down to go into Philz/CMW recovery
Thanks gregbradley. Your advice was spot on. Especially big thanks for explaining everything so well, it made it easy. Have installed Xposed and set about tweaking 757. Its looking real good.
c6943
gregbradley said:
This is what you need to get to a 4.4 ROM with Root.
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
No need to root, no need to unlock the bootloader, hence also no need to back up the TA partition.
At the end of the process you will be on KitKat and rooted.
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I have the version C6943, what FTF i install, ??no have ftf ending 534 for C6943, Please help , Thanks!
gregbradley said:
This is what you need to get to a 4.4 ROM with Root.
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
No need to root, no need to unlock the bootloader, hence also no need to back up the TA partition.
At the end of the process you will be on KitKat and rooted.
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I want to install rom aur 8.0
after downgrading to .534 and installing Dual recovery by window installation method -->>I have to flash the rom -->> but in thread section it says again install recovery- why??
when i see XZDR cros development thread it says flash some fix zip
So as per instruction after installing pre rooted firmware---
1. I have to flash dual recovery fix flashable zip
2. I have to flash dual recovery zip
3. install kernel baseband c6902 ---- HOW TO INSTALL KERNEL BY FLASHTOOL???
4.reboot
please help.
gregbradley said:
This is what you need to get to a 4.4 ROM with Root.
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
No need to root, no need to unlock the bootloader, hence also no need to back up the TA partition.
At the end of the process you will be on KitKat and rooted.
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Sorry to quote the whole thing..
1. U say flash any FTF - Any FTF or Stripped FTF of the same device model will do?
2. If i flash Generic FTF then I wont be having Root and Recovery then How am i gonna install Dual Recovery?
Also i know its not related but can u suggest me.. My phone is unable to focus.. I was on AOSP ROMs from so long.. Now i flashed NUT Stock ROM 757 via Recovery and Everything is smooth and good except the Camera is not Focussing..
I read somewhere that if Running Camera Problems then downgrade to 534 and do the whole process and then Come to 757.. Is it true?
Also we need a Good Tutorial for Coming to AOSP from STOCK and Vise versa with proper links and Support can u do it? Because i have seen People who come to AOSP from Stock run into different types of problems, mostly the solution is Downgrading and Doing the whole process.. I know u have the knowledge to do that what say?
Hi,
So I am relatively new to the rooting process, and I have been trying lots of different methods with no avail. I have a Sony Xperia Z, Jellybean 4.3 and I am having trouble rooting it. At the momment, I am trying to unlock the boot loader using the SONY provided instructions, but I am not really sure if that will help me or not. In any case, I am stuck on step 15 (i can't provide the link...under ten posts ). When I type the command in to the CMD prompt, here is what it says "error: invaild id 'OxOfce'"
I hope you can help me! Thanks!
Hassan_AUS said:
Hi,
So I am relatively new to the rooting process, and I have been trying lots of different methods with no avail. I have a Sony Xperia Z, Jellybean 4.3 and I am having trouble rooting it. At the momment, I am trying to unlock the boot loader using the SONY provided instructions, but I am not really sure if that will help me or not. In any case, I am stuck on step 15 (i can't provide the link...under ten posts ). When I type the command in to the CMD prompt, here is what it says "error: invaild id 'OxOfce'"
I hope you can help me! Thanks!
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Can you give the name of the guide you're using? from the Sony website?
You might receive more help in the xperia z forum
Make sure you backup your TA keys before you unlock bootloader, so you can restore to complete stock if you ever need to.
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SamGold said:
Can you give the name of the guide you're using? from the Sony website?
You might receive more help in the xperia z forum
Make sure you backup your TA keys before you unlock bootloader, so you can restore to complete stock if you ever need to.
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Alright, I just finished unlocking the bootloader, what do I do next to root my device? I have jellybean 4.3 btw, thanks
Hassan_AUS said:
Alright, I just finished unlocking the bootloader, what do I do next to root my device? I have jellybean 4.3 btw, thanks
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Flash DooMLoRD's advanced stock kernel via fastboot (instructions in the thread), boot into recovery, then flash the latest SuperSU zip.
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kingvortex said:
Flash DooMLoRD's advanced stock kernel via fastboot (instructions in the thread), boot into recovery, then flash the latest SuperSU zip.
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Don't I have to install a custom recovery thing first? Before being able to follow instructions on Doomlord's post?
Hassan_AUS said:
Don't I have to install a custom recovery thing first? Before being able to follow instructions on Doomlord's post?
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You will see that I said to flash the kernel via fastboot. The kernel includes a custom recovery that you can access after flashing it via fastboot. There are instructions on flashing via fastboot in DooMLoRD's thread.
If you intend to keep the advanced stock kernel, you should then flash the complete kernel package using the included recovery, then flash the SuperSU zip that I linked to.
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Thanks guys! My device has been successfully rooted! Thanks!
So I got my Z1 yesterday, was on 4.4.2 stock unrooted. I unlocked the bootloader using Sony's official website and fastboot, then I went on destroying the phone by flashing Philz touch recovery.img through fastboot.
And since then the phone has been bricked, I can only enter Fastboot through the blue led, while Flash mode doesn't show up any LED light and my PC sees the phone when on flashmode as n "S1 device with a parameter error".
I've tried all drivers, none worked, and the flashtool keeps suggesting I should update my drivers when connecting the phone on flash mode:
02/042/2014 22:42:11 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
02/042/2014 22:42:30 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
02/042/2014 22:42:30 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
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Is there any way I can recover from this through fastboot instead of the flashtool? I can still flash system.img and recovery.img through fastboot. I'd really appreciate any help right now.
Abu-7abash said:
So I got my Z1 yesterday, was on 4.4.2 stock unrooted. I unlocked the bootloader using Sony's official website and fastboot, then I went on destroying the phone by flashing Philz touch recovery.img through fastboot.
And since then the phone has been bricked, I can only enter Fastboot through the blue led, while Flash mode doesn't show up any LED light and my PC sees the phone when on flashmode as n "S1 device with a parameter error".
I've tried all drivers, none worked, and the flashtool keeps suggesting I should update my drivers when connecting the phone on flash mode:
Is there any way I can recover from this through fastboot instead of the flashtool? I can still flash system.img and recovery.img through fastboot. I'd really appreciate any help right now.
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Xperia phones do not have a recovery partition to flash recovery to via fastboot.
If you can enter fastboot, then flash a stock kernel.elf with flashtool (In fastboot mode).
Then you can use flashtool to relock your boot (I imagine you have not even taken a TA backup and you are new to xperia devices, your post suggests so)
then you should be able to use pccompanion to repair, or flashtool to flash a FTF
However, by flashing a recovery image you may have bricked the phone. try what I have said, if it does not work get back in touch. (Do you have access to jtag and setool?)
gregbradley said:
Xperia phones do not have a recovery partition to flash recovery to via fastboot.
If you can enter fastboot, then flash a stock kernel.elf with flashtool (In fastboot mode).
Then you can use flashtool to relock your boot (I imagine you have not even taken a TA backup and you are new to xperia devices, your post suggests so)
then you should be able to use pccompanion to repair, or flashtool to flash a FTF
However, by flashing a recovery image you may have bricked the phone. try what I have said, if it does not work get back in touch. (Do you have access to jtag and setool?)
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Can you link me to the files you suggested I try? There seems to be a truckload of them laying around the forum.
Also, yes, I am new to xperia phones. Didnt think they were this complicated to flash but I shouldnt have played with fastboot anyway. And no, sadly I dont have a jtag. Never needed one before.
Thanks for the help btw, I greatly appreciate this.
i dont think you have 100% installed the drivers, on windows 7 upwards you need to disable driver signature to allow any unsigned drivers to be installed
Look in the mega collection thread in the general section for a 442 ftf file. The kernel.elf will be in it
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gregbradley said:
Look in the mega collection thread in the general section for a 442 ftf file. The kernel.elf will be in it
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Alright, but how do I extract it from the TFT file?
gregbradley said:
Look in the mega collection thread in the general section for a 442 ftf file. The kernel.elf will be in it
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C6903_14.3.A.0.757_Global 1277-2880.ftf
Is this 4.4.2?
Ok here is an update; after messing with fastboot for so long and a couple of kernel flashes, I managed to boot the phone But now its stuck on the Sony logo.
A sign of hope though lies with the fact that I managed to enter recovery mode and found CWM hanging there. So now Im probably going to try ADB push a rom file to the SD and try to flash it through recovery instead.
@gregbradley
Sounds good. The reason forth hang at the sony logo will be that you have wiped the system partition. Flashing a rom based on the kernel you have will enable the phone to boot
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gregbradley said:
Sounds good. The reason forth hang at the sony logo will be that you have wiped the system partition. Flashing a rom based on the kernel you have will enable the phone to boot
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Would flashing a custom rom zip from the CWM recovery, fix the bootloop? Or could it also be a baseband/firmware issue too?
Im not really familiar with Sony's bootloader unlock process, does it allow kernel flash from recovery or only through fastboot ala Htc style?
Abu-7abash said:
Would flashing a custom rom zip from the CWM recovery, fix the bootloop? Or could it also be a baseband/firmware issue too?
Im not really familiar with Sony's bootloader unlock process, does it allow kernel flash from recovery or only through fastboot ala Htc style?
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first flash original stock rom, than root your phone and install dualrecovery... and if u relock your bootloader unlock it again... don't try custom rom before this steps
Abu-7abash said:
Would flashing a custom rom zip from the CWM recovery, fix the bootloop? Or could it also be a baseband/firmware issue too?
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Yes, as long as the .zip contains a kernel, or id based on the same kernel you have installed now
Im not really familiar with Sony's bootloader unlock process, does it allow kernel flash from recovery or only through fastboot ala Htc style?
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Yes, if you have an unlocked bootloader
gregbradley said:
Yes, as long as the .zip contains a kernel, or id based on the same kernel you have installed nowYes, if you have an unlocked bootloader
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Alright thanks, gonna give it a go once im home. And yes, I already unlocked the bootloader through Sony's website and fastboot before this happened.
Vuja1 said:
first flash original stock rom, than root your phone and install dualrecovery... and if u relock your bootloader unlock it again... don't try custom rom before this steps
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It already has the dual recovery on it but for some reason its stuck in a bootloop.
Abu-7abash said:
It already has the dual recovery on it but for some reason its stuck in a bootloop.
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do u have any rom on it or u just have bootloop? i u can't access to rom, u need with flashtool to flash stock rom, when u do that u loose your root and lose your dualrecovery... u need to root it again and install dualrecovery
second is
if u can access to rom instal ndr utility and reboot in clockwork mod recovery...
third option si to install via fastboot advanced doomloader kernel which has clockwork mod and has root... after that to flash custom rom but stock version of custom rom
Any of you guys know of a Stock rooted 4.4.4 rom that comes with the stock kernel in a flashable zip? I have looked everywhere for one but I cant find any.
@gregbradley @Vuja1
Abu-7abash said:
Any of you guys know of a Stock rooted 4.4.4 rom that comes with the stock kernel in a flashable zip? I have looked everywhere for one but I cant find any.
@gregbradley @Vuja1
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2761614
try this one
Vuja1 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2761614
try this one
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Already did, not really what Im looking for. I want the stock rom but only rooted and in a flashable zip, can't believe there aint any around.
Abu-7abash said:
Already did, not really what Im looking for. I want the stock rom but only rooted and in a flashable zip, can't believe there aint any around.
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I can think of at least 3 in the development section off the top of my head...
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I can think of at least 3 in the development section off the top of my head...
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You can? Link me Greg..link me
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..
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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
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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?
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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..
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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
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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..
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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