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help I keep getting soft brick

Hi im a tmobile user and have a locked bootloader I rooted and installed a.custom recovery
on my phone but every time I install a custom Rom I get soft brick I've done this three times
I've followed the direction but still the same thing I have no idea what else to do

Okay so first, download ftf and flash it using Flashtool. Then you can go back to pure stock:thumbup:

konpakuyomu said:
Okay so first, download ftf and flash it using Flashtool. Then you can go back to pure stock:thumbup:
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Thanks for the response yes I've done that already 're rooted installed the recovery app downloaded the Rom refreshed it and again soft brick I did this three times

Ah, what app?

konpakuyomu said:
Ah, what app?
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The recovery app for locked bootloaders it installs the twerp recovery

Did you try dual recovery?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606

konpakuyomu said:
Did you try dual recovery?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
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Thanks I'll try that

Hope it's gonna be success

konpakuyomu said:
Hope it's gonna be success
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Ok I am not an expert but first thing is if u are flashing a custom kernel then your bootloader must be unlocked.Since you have a locked bootloader so u have to flash recovery for locked bootloaders only else ur phone will not boot.Also being on a locked bootloader, u cannot flash roms like aosp(cm,aokp,pac etc.) U can only flash stock based roms which don't require u to flash custom kernels.

r1punjay said:
Ok I am not an expert but first thing is if u are flashing a custom kernel then your bootloader must be unlocked.Since you have a locked bootloader so u have to flash recovery for locked bootloaders only else ur phone will not boot.Also being on a locked bootloader, u cannot flash roms like aosp(cm,aokp,pac etc.) U can only flash stock based roms which don't require u to flash custom kernels.
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Oh I didn't think about that possibility... I thought he was just trying to flash stock based ROMs.

konpakuyomu said:
Oh I didn't think about that possibility... I thought he was just trying to flash stock based ROMs.
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He didnt mention that.So maybe he was trying to flash custom kernel without unlocking bootloader.
I m sure it will help

konpakuyomu said:
Did you try dual recovery?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
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Ok thanks for the help

[Q] Flash stock ftf on rooted rom

hello guys. my rom build numbers 10.3.1.a.244 rooted and i want to flash 10.3.A.0.423. is there any problem for flash it?

human.n74 said:
hello guys. my rom build numbers 10.3.1.a.244 rooted and i want to flash 10.3.A.0.423. is there any problem for flash it?
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Why you wanna downgrade?
Anyway, before any downgrade process, be sure to wipe all data.

If you don't wipe data you will have problems with nfc firmware causing in a bootloop
Sent from my Xperia Z using XDA Premium 4 mobile app.

DrKrFfXx said:
Why you wanna downgrade?
Anyway, before any downgrade process, be sure to wipe all data.
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If i want to di it i must wipe with flashtools or cmw?

human.n74 said:
If i want to di it i must wipe with flashtools or cmw?
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Either way is fine.

DrKrFfXx said:
Either way is fine.
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if i unlock boot loader can i re lock it easily?

human.n74 said:
if i unlock boot loader can i re lock it easily?
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Yes, there is a flashable zip to unlock the bootloader somewhere in the development section.

DrKrFfXx said:
Yes, there is a flashable zip to unlock the bootloader somewhere in the development section.
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relock is easy too? after flash official rom my devise in no root right?

human.n74 said:
relock is easy too? after flash official rom my devise in no root right?
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Yes. Easy.
Nope, no root.

cm-10.1.3

im disappointed to tell you that it doesn't run at all it sticks the device in flash mode lucky i was able to flash the firmware back to its original state

marcUKpsn said:
im disappointed to tell you that it doesn't run at all it sticks the device in flash mode lucky i was able to flash the firmware back to its original state
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Did you do a full wipe, format the system in recovery, im using cm 10.1.3 rc2 and it works perfectly

tuzmaster_v2 said:
Did you do a full wipe, format the system in recovery, im using cm 10.1.3 rc2 and it works perfectly
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no i did not but i didnt want to full wipe my device are you using an xperia t

marcUKpsn said:
im disappointed to tell you that it doesn't run at all it sticks the device in flash mode lucky i was able to flash the firmware back to its original state
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This was the first ROM I flashed on my T and as far as I can remember it ran perfectly. Which ROM were you coming from? Unless you're flashing a nightly then you should do a full wipe, especially if you're going from ROMs where there will be major changes.

Well you should have man, it is recommended to avoid most issues

marcUKpsn said:
im disappointed to tell you that it doesn't run at all it sticks the device in flash mode lucky i was able to flash the firmware back to its original state
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Are you sure you unlocked the bootloader? The symptoms you describe are similar to a bootloop with the wrong kernel

gregbradley said:
Are you sure you unlocked the bootloader? The symptoms you describe are similar to a bootloop with the wrong kernel
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actually no my bootloader was not unlocked does anyone have an ftf off an xperia t bootloader

marcUKpsn said:
actually no my bootloader was not unlocked does anyone have an ftf off an xperia t bootloader
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err no,
You need to do this
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
Please note the warning about your warranty
Also, please read post 2 of the all in one thread to learn about the basics in rooting/recovery/flashing/bootloader unlocking

gregbradley said:
err no,
You need to do this
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
Please note the warning about your warranty
Also, please read post 2 of the all in one thread to learn about the basics in rooting/recovery/flashing/bootloader unlocking
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How did you put it into fastboot mode
Sent from my LT30p using Tapatalk

marcUKpsn said:
How did you put it into fastboot mode
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please read post 2 of the all in one thread, all these FAQ's are in there/

Root Your Z1 Now [4.3[[Unlock Bootloader]

Here is the tip to root your Z1 (4.3) with the easy method. You Z1 must Unlock the Bootloader.
Please Copy All Your Zip Files To SD Card for Flash it with Recovery
Download SuperSU from Here
1.Unlock Bootloader by using Fastboot Command [If You Cannot Do It Then Stop Here]
2.Flash DoomKernel V3 (You can download from Here)
Command :
fastboot flash boot Z1-DooMKernel-v03.img
After flash the DoomKernel V3 please command :
fastboot reboot
It will go to Recovery Mode
Press Volume Up for CWM and Volume Down for TWRP
Flash all your Zip Files including SuperSu-v1.86.zip and then turn offf
3. Flash Your 14.2.A.0.290 Kernel by Using Flashtool (Kernel Only)
Where is Kernel? It's in your Firmware
After finish reboot your phone and enjoy the rooted.
Anything wrong please correct me. And I am welcome for all questions.
Brian Ly Mataba

Yes, seems to easy. You skipped few processes like how instal recovery to install kernel.

eclyptos said:
Yes, seems to easy. You skipped few processes like how instal recovery to install kernel.
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Just flash the Doomkernel it will come with Recovery ^_^

Brianlymtb said:
Just flash the Doomkernel it will come with Recovery ^_^
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Via flashtool in flashmode?

no, in flashtool with fastboot mode
or use fastboot and command window
fastboot flash boot "insert kernel name here"

gregbradley said:
no, in flashtool with fastboot mode
or use fastboot and command window
fastboot flash boot "insert kernel name here"
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Cheers Man, this is confirmed full root without problems on mouting/unmouting?

Brianlymtb said:
Here is the tip to root your Z1 (4.3) with the easy method. You Z1 must Unlock the Bootloader.
Please Copy All Your Zip Files To SD Card for Flash it with Recovery
Download SuperSU from Here
1.Unlock Bootloader by using Fastboot Command [If You Cannot Do It Then Stop Here]
2.Flash DoomKernel V3 (You can download from Here)
Command :
fastboot flash boot Z1-DooMKernel-v03.img
After flash the DoomKernel V3 please command :
fastboot reboot
It will go to Recovery Mode
Press Volume Up for CWM and Volume Down for TWRP
Flash all your Zip Files including SuperSu-v1.86.zip and then turn offf
3. Flash Your 14.2.A.0.290 Kernel by Using Flashtool (Kernel Only)
Where is Kernel? It's in your Firmware
After finish reboot your phone and enjoy the rooted.
Anything wrong please correct me. And I am welcome for all questions.
Brian Ly Mataba
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did you try relocking your bootloader afterwards? can we do that and keep the root?
i did so on my xperia ZR, only problem is phone usually goes into bootloop after relocking of the bootloader, but i made a nandroid backup before the relocking, and after relocking just flashed some rootable fw installed recovery and flashed the nandroid i made before.

eclyptos said:
Cheers Man, this is confirmed full root without problems on mouting/unmouting?
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Yes and no...
You'll have read/write in recovery but only read in OS.
So basically, you'll have fully working root but you'll have to flash MODs or system APKs from recovery.
That shouldn't be problem...
This is (at the moment) best way to root your 4.3 OS
Sent from my Z1

If you have unlocked the bootloader and flashed one of the modified stock kernels from here then you have full root, and can write to system. I have done it several times today.

Kernel issue?
Ok, I followed this to the best of my knowledge but when I tried to flash the kernel.sin it kept giving an error that it's not a boot image... so I flashed the kernel from firmware in flashmode (by using the ftf but excluding everything besides kernel). Root apps work fine to my knowledge now, but am I supposed to be missing recovery now? I've tried installing busybox with no luck and can't get into recovery to install the zip. I'm guessing I did something wrong flashing the kernel in flashmode instead of fastboot. Can you give me advice? Thanks.
Edit: Got it with above post, thanks.

I want to try this now but do i need to back-up my TA before doing this?.using unbranded ftf

gaboh24 said:
I want to try this now but do i need to back-up my TA before doing this?.using unbranded ftf
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You should backup TA and DRM keys but if you are on 4.3 you can't because you need root. You have to downgrade to 4.2.2, root the system, backup everything, update again and follow the steps.

eclyptos said:
You should backup TA and DRM keys but if you are on 4.3 you can't because you need root. You have to downgrade to 4.2.2, root the system, backup everything, update again and follow the steps.
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thanks mate! is your z1 already rooted now?

gaboh24 said:
thanks mate! is your z1 already rooted now?
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I got so amazing battery life so I'm scared to flash it again because from my experience when someting working very well you should not messing up with that. I will follow the steps to root this way only if I will had the opportunity to backup my TA and DRM keys, just in case something go wrong, without have to downgrade to 4.2.2. I do not want to downgrade at all so still undecided what do. I probably will wait and enjoy my phone this holidays and see if in few week coming up something new.
Anyway I still don't know well why I should backup my TA and DRM keys if with 4.3 everything working fine.

eclyptos said:
I got so amazing battery life so I'm scared to flash it again because from my experience when someting working very well you should not messing up with that. I will follow the steps to root this way only if I will had the opportunity to backup my TA and DRM keys, just in case something go wrong, without have to downgrade to 4.2.2. I do not want to downgrade at all so still undecided what do. I probably will wait and enjoy my phone this holidays and see if in few week coming up something new.
Anyway I still don't know well why I should backup my TA and DRM keys if with 4.3 everything working fine.
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hahahahaha! I see! me too still undecided in this..you have a point and maybe I'll just wait more days because I can smell the upcoming stable root for 4.3.. BTW ecplyptos about 20MP and 8MP in iauto, the one that we are talking yesterday, remember?. for me it's not important if our ftf is default in 8MP superior auto..do you have any idea why vodafone ftf superior auto is default in 20MP?.geez!

My phone says no bootloader unlock allowed on service menu.
Question:
Can I still unlock it or no?
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albertobom said:
My phone says no bootloader unlock allowed on service menu.
Question:
Can I still unlock it or no?
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how did that happen?...

albertobom said:
My phone says no bootloader unlock allowed on service menu.
Question:
Can I still unlock it or no?
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No. There is no way.

I'm on Vodafone ES contract... I belive it's locked by the company by default, no?
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eclyptos said:
No. There is no way.
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So no custom firmware for me?
But can I root it? Cause on the previous firmware I could.
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk

gaboh24 said:
BTW eclyptos about 20MP and 8MP in iauto, the one that we are talking yesterday, remember?. for me it's not important if our ftf is default in 8MP superior auto..do you have any idea why vodafone ftf superior auto is default in 20MP?.geez!
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20mpx in iAuto seem to be worse than expected, this was said from users with that FTF. I also don't care about that but I don't like restricted devices at all and even if the pictures are not good as they should be I will like anyway to have that option, switch between 20 and 8. We don't know yet why Vodafone has that but to me is just a marketing move to be interested more on they stuff.
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albertobom said:
I'm on Vodafone ES contract... I belive it's locked by the company by default, no?
So no custom firmware for me?
But can I root it? Cause on the previous firmware I could.
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Nobody know who locked the phones, Vodafone or Sony, and why, can be for FTF compatibility, restrictions or something else.
Anyway with Locked Bootloader you can install custom rooms, you can install stock kernels, you can root your phone if it's on Android 4.2.2 but on 4.3 the rooting for Locked BL still in developing so you have to wait. The only thing which you can't install on your phone with locked BL is custom kernels. That's all.
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gaboh24 said:
how did that happen?...
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Is not happen, it's was just lock from factory. Happen rarely after updates but I think is not the case.

[STOCK FIRMWARE] Xperia T 9.2.A.0.295 FTF Android 4.3|Direct Link♫

Here it is...
http://www.filemup.com/2xctsemqdgq5.html
Enjoy and don't forget Click Thanx
Tnx 2:
@Jamal_RS
@dzadzev

Mirror:
http://uplod.ir/4gn7jliany2e/Xperia_T_(LT30P)_9.2.A.0.295_Vodafone_UK.ftf.htm

How can i root it?

Is this the firmware without brand? Where did you get this? (Just asking.)

isko95 said:
Is this the firmware without brand? Where did you get this? (Just asking.)
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No, Xperia T (LT30P)_9.2.A.0.295_Vodafone UK.ftf

thanx
how can i install this on my xperia T stock unlocked ( Orange Romania ) ?

specione said:
how can i install this on my xperia T stock unlocked ( Orange Romania ) ?
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with flashtool

Piospi said:
with flashtool
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do i need anything else ? or just this file?

specione said:
do i need anything else ? or just this file?
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File with software and flashtool

Again... how can I root it?

randymess said:
Again... how can I root it?
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This is not possible at the moment, you have to wait.

I'm working on getting it rooted as we speak, i'll update you on my progress, shouldn't be hard.

Okay it's a long winded approach to get rooted, but i guess it will have to do for the time being... Until a new updated rooting tool is available.
Okay here goes, you will need these things:
SuperSU Install zip
Doomkernel v08 kernel.elf file
Stock Sony 4.3 kernel, attached to this post.
A brain and common sense.
Lets go then, first install the stock android 4.3 FTF....
Once this is done disconnect your phone, put it into fastboot mode and install the Doomkernel. Now upon boot, go into recovery, and install the SuperSU zip normally.
Once this is done, power off your phone (Holding down the power and volume up)
Go into Fastboot mode again, and install the provided stock Sony 4.3 Kernel.
Unplug your phone, boot it, and there you go, rooted stock android 4.3.
If you have any questions ask, no question is too stupid, or PM me and i'll help you best I can.

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I'm not sure - this method is for phones with unlocked bootloader?

Is there any way we can install this ftp file on the Xt using the windows 8.1?
Thank you