I didnt backup before flashing, and now have false firmware, no sim signal, no wifi, battery heats as hell, and so on and so on...
I opened my Sony Xperia T LT30p- and found the original customization number and all that.
Its: "1266-6442 LT30p/Mobile Phone/Telekom.de DE (Germany)/Black"
So if anyone can help me to post here or a clue to find that firmware, he would be the God for me !
so please HELP..
Stock firmware can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2648320
[FTF] STOCK FIRMWARES for Xperia T,TL,V,TX
Sent from my LT30p using XDA Free mobile app
Mad Marty said:
Stock firmware can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2648320
[FTF] STOCK FIRMWARES for Xperia T,TL,V,TX
Sent from my LT30p using XDA Free mobile app
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Yeah thanks dude But my original firmware is not there :/
And i figured out, i cant flash any previos firmware versions, just the 4.3.
When i boot, the sony and xperia logo comes, and then that animation, and blocks there, and the phone restarts, and doing this all over again..
Just the 4.3, boots normal and all that, but i dont want that 4.3, want a previous version :/
bosnianboss9 said:
Yeah thanks dude But my original firmware is not there :/
And i figured out, i cant flash any previos firmware versions, just the 4.3.
When i boot, the sony and xperia logo comes, and then that animation, and blocks there, and the phone restarts, and doing this all over again..
Just the 4.3, boots normal and all that, but i dont want that 4.3, want a previous version :/
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This is quite strange
1) Locked or unlocked bootloader?
2) Have you ever flashed a custom kernel?
3) Have you ever flashed a custom rom?
4) What's your original firmware customization number? EDIT: I've just seen that's 1266-6442... is this your ORIGINAL firmware? Where do you live? In Germany?
5) Rooted? CWM?
istux said:
This is quite strange
1) Locked or unlocked bootloader?
2) Have you ever flashed a custom kernel?
3) Have you ever flashed a custom rom?
4) What's your original firmware customization number? EDIT: I've just seen that's 1266-6442... is this your ORIGINAL firmware? Where do you live? In Germany?
5) Rooted? CWM?
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I can have locked or unlocked, thats not the problem.
Custom kernel, roms, rooting CWM and so on, i never did that, just flashing with flashtool :S
and yeah 1266-6442 is the original customization number, and i live in belgium, but 20 minutes away from Germany.
bosnianboss9 said:
I can have locked or unlocked, thats not the problem.
Custom kernel, roms, rooting CWM and so on, i never did that, just flashing with flashtool :S
and yeah 1266-6442 is the original customization number, and i live in belgium, but 20 minutes away from Germany.
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Ok, yes, I know how it works...
I just asked about the bootloader status, because sometimes some people mess with bootloader, kernel, flash from recovery, flash with Flashtool... and so on... WITHOUT the understanding of what they're doing... and come here complaining... do you know what I mean?
OK, now, I know how to help you.
1)
There's a method to download and install the original firmware directly from Sony.
But you need to be rooted. So, are you rooted?
2)
Your customization number is wrong.
1266-6442 doesn't exist.
That's maybe the number of your model, but it's not related with the firmware.
The right number for Telekom Germany is 1265-9144
The customization number is inside your software and can be found pressing *#*#7378423#*#*, inside Service info --> Sofware info --> Customization Version.
Give me that number please, so I can understand what's the software working now on you device.
3)
You said "I didnt backup before flashing, and now have false firmware, no sim signal, no wifi, battery heats as hell, and so on and so on.."
Ok, please, explain better what you did.
Have you flashed what kind of rom? Via recovery?
istux said:
Ok, yes, I know how it works...
I just asked about the bootloader status, because sometimes some people mess with bootloader, kernel, flash from recovery, flash with Flashtool... and so on... WITHOUT the understanding of what they're doing... and come here complaining... do you know what I mean?
OK, now, I know how to help you.
1)
There's a method to download and install the original firmware directly from Sony.
But you need to be rooted. So, are you rooted?
2)
Your customization number is wrong.
1266-6442 doesn't exist.
That's maybe the number of your model, but it's not related with the firmware.
The right number for Telekom Germany is 1265-9144
The customization number is inside your software and can be found pressing *#*#7378423#*#*, inside Service info --> Sofware info --> Customization Version.
Give me that number please, so I can understand what's the software working now on you device.
3)
You said "I didnt backup before flashing, and now have false firmware, no sim signal, no wifi, battery heats as hell, and so on and so on.."
Ok, please, explain better what you did.
Have you flashed what kind of rom? Via recovery?
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Haha yeah i know what u mean, but thats not me
1) As i sad, i just did flashing firmware, whats easy, but rooting, roms, kernel and so on, i dont have a clue how to do this and WHAT it is at all :S
2)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145364&page=4, here i saw it the 1266-6442 telekom germany DE, and i thought thats it, but u may be sure right.
And i currently have 1265-1620_R1J, flashed it yesterday just so, its CE Region i thing, 4.3 version, build .295.
3)Yeah, i first had the original Firmware on my phone, had the 4.2.2 version, and then the official software came for my phone and the T-Mobile provider i think.
And then, the 4.3 is just S**t, as i sad it, just problems, and i just want the previous version, because it worked perfect.
so i just was flashing all the other firmwares, especially the 4.3, from all the other regions, i thought maybe they will work better, but nope.
And when i try to flash previous versions/firmware, it just comes to the animation, after the sony and xperia logo, and restarts over and over again :/
And no, no roms, or recovery, i didnt do anything of all that, just flashing firmware with flashtool.
P.S. Thanks for trying to help me dude !
bosnianboss9 said:
Haha yeah i know what u mean, but thats not me
1) As i sad, i just did flashing firmware, whats easy, but rooting, roms, kernel and so on, i dont have a clue how to do this and WHAT it is at all :S
2)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145364&page=4, here i saw it the 1266-6442 telekom germany DE, and i thought thats it, but u may be sure right.
And i currently have 1265-1620_R1J, flashed it yesterday just so, its CE Region i thing, 4.3 version, build .295.
3)Yeah, i first had the original Firmware on my phone, had the 4.2.2 version, and then the official software came for my phone and the T-Mobile provider i think.
And then, the 4.3 is just S**t, as i sad it, just problems, and i just want the previous version, because it worked perfect.
so i just was flashing all the other firmwares, especially the 4.3, from all the other regions, i thought maybe they will work better, but nope.
And when i try to flash previous versions/firmware, it just comes to the animation, after the sony and xperia logo, and restarts over and over again :/
And no, no roms, or recovery, i didnt do anything of all that, just flashing firmware with flashtool.
P.S. Thanks for trying to help me dude !
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im reading you post and i get more confused because two things its impossible your xperia t had 4.2.2 because we jump ditectly from 4.1.2 to 4.3 and you put one thread for tx what is really your phone xperia t or tx?
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quintas84 said:
im reading you post and i get more confused because two things its impossible your xperia t had 4.2.2 because we jump ditectly from 4.1.2 to 4.3 and you put one thread for tx what is really your phone xperia t or tx?
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Ouh sorry my bad, 4.1.2 it was, and yeah, i know of course what phone i have dude Sony Xperia T lt30p
bosnianboss9 said:
Haha yeah i know what u mean, but thats not me
1) As i sad, i just did flashing firmware, whats easy, but rooting, roms, kernel and so on, i dont have a clue how to do this and WHAT it is at all :S
2)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145364&page=4, here i saw it the 1266-6442 telekom germany DE, and i thought thats it, but u may be sure right.
And i currently have 1265-1620_R1J, flashed it yesterday just so, its CE Region i thing, 4.3 version, build .295.
3)Yeah, i first had the original Firmware on my phone, had the 4.2.2 version, and then the official software came for my phone and the T-Mobile provider i think.
And then, the 4.3 is just S**t, as i sad it, just problems, and i just want the previous version, because it worked perfect.
so i just was flashing all the other firmwares, especially the 4.3, from all the other regions, i thought maybe they will work better, but nope.
And when i try to flash previous versions/firmware, it just comes to the animation, after the sony and xperia logo, and restarts over and over again :/
And no, no roms, or recovery, i didnt do anything of all that, just flashing firmware with flashtool.
P.S. Thanks for trying to help me dude !
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Ok, now I've understood what's your situation.
It seems that when you flashed 4.1.2 firmwares, the process was not compete for some reason.
The list from which you get that number, is about all kind of xperia T... and is different from the firmware list.
The problem is that you lost your previous original number, maybe it was 1265-9144... and you can resume it only with root and a little bit of experience... and actually I'm not sure you would be able to handle this kind of hacking stuff.
Anyway I'm quite sure that 4.1.2 from CE is perfect for your needs.
Try this one with Flashtool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42393403&postcount=29
This firmware is perfect for any european country: I tested many times and is one of the best.
But before flashing, recharge your battery to the maximum. And be sure that the flashing process is complete and without errors.
Just try and let me know...
istux said:
Ok, now I've understood what's your situation.
It seems that when you flashed 4.1.2 firmwares, the process was not compete for some reason.
The list from which you get that number, is about all kind of xperia T... and is different from the firmware list.
The problem is that you lost your previous original number, maybe it was 1265-9144... and you can resume it only with root and a little bit of experience... and actually I'm not sure you would be able to handle this kind of hacking stuff.
Anyway I'm quite sure that 4.1.2 from CE is perfect for your needs.
Try this one with Flashtool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42393403&postcount=29
This firmware is perfect for any european country: I tested many times and is one of the best.
But before flashing, recharge your battery to the maximum. And be sure that the flashing process is complete and without errors.
Just try and let me know...
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Well Im downloading it now, in 5 minutes the download is done, and flash it then and i will report.
When it doesnt work, i must do that root or what u think should work.
With a bit of instructions and so on, i could do it, im a "Computer/Technic Freak" anyway
bosnianboss9 said:
Well Im downloading it now, in 5 minutes the download is done, and flash it then and i will report.
When it doesnt work, i must do that root or what u think should work.
With a bit of instructions and so on, i could do it, im a "Computer/Technic Freak" anyway
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Damn, didint work. I had 50 % Battery, thats not the problem, the flashing process went good without any errors, and again, it comes past sony and xperia logo, and then by the animation, it blocks and restarts and do it all again..
I think i must do that root and so on :/
bosnianboss9 said:
Damn, didint work. I had 50 % Battery, thats not the problem, the flashing process went good without any errors, and again, it comes past sony and xperia logo, and then by the animation, it blocks and restarts and do it all again..
I think i must do that root and so on :/
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This kind of issue is called "bootloop".
When it happens, try to push "power button" + "volume up" together.
The phone will turn off.
Turn on again and if there's bootloop again, repeat the procedure on and on and on.
Try many times...
istux said:
This kind of issue is called "bootloop".
When it happens, try to push "power button" + "volume up" together.
The phone will turn off.
Turn on again and if there's bootloop again, repeat the procedure on and on and on.
Try many times...
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Well i did it, many times, didnt help.. And tried the soft and hardreset at least, didnt work either.. But im asking, why does this bootloop dont appear by any 4.3 version ?
Can i check somehow, is my phone rooted ?
Well, the other method wirh rooting and so on, must be done i think..
bosnianboss9 said:
Well i did it, many times, didnt help.. And tried the soft and hardreset at least, didnt work either.. But im asking, why does this bootloop dont appear by any 4.3 version ?
Can i check somehow, is my phone rooted ?
Well, the other method wirh rooting and so on, must be done i think..
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I can't answer to the first question.
You are the first with this weird problem and I'm beginning to think that something is broken inside your phone.
Bootloops are usual when something is wrong with kernel or system, but if you say that flashing went good and this appears only with 4.1.2 , I really don't know why.
You are not rooted because you've never done before and anyway every time you format the system (flashing with Flashtool or via recovery) you lose root.
So you are not rooted for sure.
The problem now is becoming bigger, because there's no way to root a 4.3 firmware directly.
But... guess what? You have to root 4.1.2 before and then install a 4.3 already rooted. :crying:
The only way for you to root 4.3 directly is to unlock your bootloader, but this means that you lose warranty and DRM keys (that are needed to let work some functions like Bravia Engine).
Actually you could save your warranty and DRM keys with a special backup (called TA backup), but.... guess what? You need to be rooted!!!! :crying:
The second way is to try to install 4.0.4 ice cream and root it. It could work.
I give you this link https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B55PDGQqCzReV2dFSjFSNnlLLVk/preview?pli=1
It's 4.0.4 italian version...
Try this... and if it doesn't work, the only way is to unlock your bootloader losing warranty and drm keys, sorry...
istux said:
I can't answer to the first question.
You are the first with this weird problem and I'm beginning to think that something is broken inside your phone.
Bootloops are usual when something is wrong with kernel or system, but if you say that flashing went good and this appears only with 4.1.2 , I really don't know why.
You are not rooted because you've never done before and anyway every time you format the system (flashing with Flashtool or via recovery) you lose root.
So you are not rooted for sure.
The problem now is becoming bigger, because there's no way to root a 4.3 firmware directly.
But... guess what? You have to root 4.1.2 before and then install a 4.3 already rooted. :crying:
The only way for you to root 4.3 directly is to unlock your bootloader, but this means that you lose warranty and DRM keys (that are needed to let work some functions like Bravia Engine).
Actually you could save your warranty and DRM keys with a special backup (called TA backup), but.... guess what? You need to be rooted!!!! :crying:
The second way is to try to install 4.0.4 ice cream and root it. It could work.
I give you this link https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B55PDGQqCzReV2dFSjFSNnlLLVk/preview?pli=1
It's 4.0.4 italian version...
Try this... and if it doesn't work, the only way is to unlock your bootloader losing warranty and drm keys, sorry...
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Dude, i s*it on the warrany and so on, i just want my phone to get goind and work !
So i will unlock the bootloader, and what should i do next ?
bosnianboss9 said:
Dude, i s*it on the warrany and so on, i just want my phone to get goind and work !
So i will unlock the bootloader, and what should i do next ?
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LOL :cyclops: as you wish...
1) Flash 4.3 with Flashtool
2) Unlock your bootloader on Sony official site following all the instructions: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
3) Once it's unlocked, open Flashtool and re-flash 4.1.2 CE that I gave you and you tried before: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42393403&postcount=29
4) Don't turn on. Download Doomkernel here: http://d-h.st/4kK
Unpack the .elf file inside the zip
5) Open Flashtool. Connect the phone to PC keeping pushed the volume-up button. Now the phone is in fastboot mode. Click on the lightning symbol, select fastbootmode, select kernel to flash, select the .elf file extracted before, done.
6) Unplug the phone. Turn on and you will see the doomkernel logo... and now I hope that you finally enter into 4.1.2 firmware without bootloop.
7) To root: you need to copy this file http://download.chainfire.eu/396/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip to the internal memory.
Turn off. Turn on pushing volume-down repeatedly, now you enter into recovery, now install the supersu zip and reboot.
istux said:
LOL :cyclops: as you wish...
1) Flash 4.3 with Flashtool
2) Unlock your bootloader on Sony official site following all the instructions: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
3) Once it's unlocked, open Flashtool and re-flash 4.1.2 CE that I gave you and you tried before: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42393403&postcount=29
4) Don't turn on. Download Doomkernel here: http://d-h.st/4kK
Unpack the .elf file inside the zip
5) Open Flashtool. Connect the phone to PC keeping pushed the volume-up button. Now the phone is in fastboot mode. Click on the lightning symbol, select fastbootmode, select kernel to flash, select the .elf file extracted before, done.
6) Unplug the phone. Turn on and you will see the doomkernel logo... and now I hope that you finally enter into 4.1.2 firmware without bootloop.
7) To root: you need to copy this file http://download.chainfire.eu/396/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip to the internal memory.
Turn off. Turn on pushing volume-down repeatedly, now you enter into recovery, now install the supersu zip and reboot.
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DAAAAAMN ! -.- :/ DommKernel logo is there, xperia logo, animation, and blocks again, restarts all the time.. I'm really desperate...
Now you have 4.1.2 with the doomkernel and the root, which is the perfect combination to do anything on your device.
If it's working, you can leave the phone in this situation.
Instead if you really want to go back to the original firmware, go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334653
Follow the part A using this custom number 1265-9144 (t-mobile Germany). Remember you need root for this process!
Relock the bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1924221
Plug to Sony PC Companion and Sony will re-install your original firmware.
My advice is to leave the phone unlocked and rooted with CE firmware
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bosnianboss9 said:
DAAAAAMN ! -.- :/ DommKernel logo is there, xperia logo, animation, and blocks again, restarts all the time.. I'm really desperate...
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Damn.
Reflash 4.3 with Flashtool.
Download this Doomkernel: http://doomlord.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=VC1Eb29NS2VybmVsLXYwOQ==
Be aware: don't use the old doomkernel, but this one (v.09) that is specific for 4.3
Flash the elf file, as you did before.
Now you have doomkernel logo and you can enter into 4.3.
Now root it as I suggested in the previous posts (turn off, turn on pushing vol-down, flash suspersu zip, reboot).
Try.
istux said:
Now you have 4.1.2 with the doomkernel and the root, which is the perfect combination to do anything on your device.
If it's working, you can leave the phone in this situation.
Instead if you really want to go back to the original firmware, go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334653
Follow the part A using this custom number 1265-9144 (t-mobile Germany). Remember you need root for this process!
Relock the bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1924221
Plug to Sony PC Companion and Sony will re-install your original firmware.
My advice is to leave the phone unlocked and rooted with CE firmware
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Well dude im a bit confused now
The recovery mode is working too ( volume down pressing repeadetly", "Team recovery..." didnt catch up the rest of the name, but cant boot into the phone as i said.
Soo, what should i do now? You are my one and only HOPE !!
Hello, a couple of months ago I heard there was an update to 4.3 for my phone, i knew it would take awhile for my carrier (EE) to approve it, its been several months and i have gotten no update notification since, i done a bit of reading and found out a way to update to 4.3 manually but this requires 4.2.2, i've never heard of an update to 4.2.2 so i'm not sure if it will work, please answer with a way to update to 4.2.2 so i cant follow this guide or even better, a way to update to 4.3 altogether, thank you very much in advance :good:
Haroon786 said:
Hello, a couple of months ago I heard there was an update to 4.3 for my phone, i knew it would take awhile for my carrier (EE) to approve it, its been several months and i have gotten no update notification since, i done a bit of reading and found out a way to update to 4.3 manually but this requires 4.2.2, i've never heard of an update to 4.2.2 so i'm not sure if it will work, please answer with a way to update to 4.2.2 so i cant follow this guide or even better, a way to update to 4.3 altogether, thank you very much in advance :good:
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Download Flashtool, install the drivers for your phone, then get a stock 4.3 firmware file (will be a so-called ftf), uncheck "wipe data" in Flashtool, then put your phone in flashmode (vol down + power) and flash the file.
There are several guides on how to do this, all around the forums. :good:
But I dont know if I can recommend 4.3.. The UI is awesome, no question. But you will have much less free ram, which means more home redraws etc.
And 4.3 is still not free of bugs.
Make sure to read the threads in Xperia T/V forums about the 4.3 firmware before you decide to do this to your phone. (Reverting will most likely require a factory reset.)
EDIT: By the way, there is no official 4.2.2 version for our phones, so that might be a typo.
Sent from my Xperia V using Tapatalk.
WhiteNeo said:
Download Flashtool, install the drivers for your phone, then get a stock 4.3 firmware file (will be a so-called ftf), uncheck "wipe data" in Flashtool, then put your phone in flashmode (vol down + power) and flash the file.
There are several guides on how to do this, all around the forums. :good:
But I dont know if I can recommend 4.3.. The UI is awesome, no question. But you will have much less free ram, which means more home redraws etc.
And 4.3 is still not free of bugs.
Make sure to read the threads in Xperia T/V forums about the 4.3 firmware before you decide to do this to your phone. (Reverting will most likely require a factory reset.)
EDIT: By the way, there is no official 4.2.2 version for our phones, so that might be a typo.
Sent from my Xperia V using Tapatalk.
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Thanks for reply! I have tried all that and it just gets stuck at 'preparing files for flashing' nothing else, i dont know what to do D:
EDIT: I've waited a while and it told me to go into flashmode so i did and now something is happening, will update when done!
[SOLVED] Help with updating Xperia T on 4.1.2 to 4.3
Haroon786 said:
Thanks for reply! I have tried all that and it just gets stuck at 'preparing files for flashing' nothing else, i dont know what to do D:
EDIT: I've waited a while and it told me to go into flashmode so i did and now something is happening, will update when done!
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EDIT 2: Well after waiting for a while it finally worked, it started to update when i turned it on, couple mins late rit was working on 4.3! thank you for answering!!
Haroon786 said:
EDIT 2: Well after waiting for a while it finally worked, it started to update when i turned it on, couple mins late rit was working on 4.3! thank you for answering!!
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No problem! Glad you made it
Sent from my Xperia V using Tapatalk.
Hey guys. I was trying to install Cm10 on my sister's xperia T. I rooted it, installed recovery, wiped everything but after I flashed CM and clicked reboot, the phone is dead. I can't turn it on, I can't enter recovery mode, the PC isn't recognising it. If I push the on/off button it vibrates once but then nothing and if I push at the same time power on and volume up, it vibrates three times but then again nothing.
I know I forgot to do something while installing the ROM but please any piece of help might be extremely useful as I ended up with a dead phone and nothing I can do.
DarthFederer said:
Hey guys. I was trying to install Cm10 on my sister's xperia T. I rooted it, installed recovery, wiped everything but after I flashed CM and clicked reboot, the phone is dead. I can't turn it on, I can't enter recovery mode, the PC isn't recognising it. If I push the on/off button it vibrates once but then nothing and if I push at the same time power on and volume up, it vibrates three times but then again nothing.
I know I forgot to do something while installing the ROM but please any piece of help might be extremely useful as I ended up with a dead phone and nothing I can do.
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Did you unlock the phone's bootloader? Because custom roms like cyanogenmod require an unlocked bootloader for xperia phones. Also, try using the flashtool to revive your phone. This sounds pretty much like a soft brick. If I'm right, it's 100% guarandeed you can bring the phone back to life.
|>/\nte said:
Did you unlock the phone's bootloader? Because custom roms like cyanogenmod require an unlocked bootloader for xperia phones. Also, try using the flashtool to revive your phone. This sounds pretty much like a soft brick. If I'm right, it's 100% guarandeed you can bring the phone back to life.
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You mean Emma? It doesn't recognise it...
DarthFederer said:
You mean Emma? It doesn't recognise it...
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Who would use Emma when you've got Flashtool?
Also, you should really figure out if your bootloader is unlocked or not.
Antiga Prime said:
Who would use Emma when you've got Flashtool?
Also, you should really figure out if your bootloader is unlocked or not.
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While waiting for an answer I downloaded flashtool, found a suitable ROM to flash (from flashtool website), installed the device's drivers, entered flash mode but then Flashtool showed me this
DarthFederer said:
While waiting for an answer I downloaded flashtool, found a suitable ROM to flash (from flashtool website), installed the device's drivers, entered flash mode but then Flashtool showed me this
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Are there other errors above the ones seen there?
What ROM did you Flash? Maybe you could try with ones found here on XDA.
Also, when you start up the FlashMode process in Flashtools, is your phone already connected?
Antiga Prime said:
Are there other errors above the ones seen there?
What ROM did you Flash? Maybe you could try with ones found here on XDA.
Also, when you start up the FlashMode process in Flashtools, is your phone already connected?
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Yes it was a problem caused by the ROM I was trying to install. I found one with stock 4.0.4 and flashed it and finally it came back to life.
And in fact it is faster than when it was running 4.3.3
DarthFederer said:
Yes it was a problem caused by the ROM I was trying to install. I found one with stock 4.0.4 and flashed it and finally it came back to life.
And in fact it is faster than when it was running 4.3.3
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Guess what: if you don't like the 4.04, you can find official 4.3 firmware files in this site. There's a collection of these things. Just search for them.
|>/\nte said:
Guess what: if you don't like the 4.04, you can find official 4.3 firmware files in this site. There's a collection of these things. Just search for them.
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Thanks for the tip. In fact I'll make another effort to install CM and this time I'll make sure to follow every step properly. But comparing the two editions, I think 4.0 is smoother than 4.3.
So, a friend of mine has a Sony Xperia SP... Model C5303, Android 4.3, Build number 12.1.A.1.207.
I know I have to unlock it's bootloader in order to be able to put TWRP on it (and then custom ROM). But how do I do this? I looked around but found nothing (really, I might just be blind).
Thanks in advance to anyone who might be answering. Also, if I unlock the bootloader... Do I lose anything (like camera capabilities, I know that was a thing for the Xperia Z)...?
Formhault said:
So, a friend of mine has a Sony Xperia SP... Model C5303, Android 4.3, Build number 12.1.A.1.207.
I know I have to unlock it's bootloader in order to be able to put TWRP on it (and then custom ROM). But how do I do this? I looked around but found nothing (really, I might just be blind).
Thanks in advance to anyone who might be answering. Also, if I unlock the bootloader... Do I lose anything (like camera capabilities, I know that was a thing for the Xperia Z)...?
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welcome first
second : u first unlock it yeah then go to this
and then install it on ur freind's phone (via pc it's very simple and all is written there )
after u do this and have a working recovery u go to the recovery and flash the twrp from here and then u will have a fully working recovery capable of flashing even 6.0 ROMs ...but if u want a recovery that is only working with 5.0+ ROMs (it's very good and fast " it's the last twrp v3.0.0 !! " and flash it if u want to flash a lollipop ROM or higher ) check this out
all is here and i'm sure u won't need something else ,,,,enjoy ! :silly:
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welcome first[emoji14]
second : u first unlock it yeah then go to this
and then install it on ur freind's phone (via pc it's very simple and all is written there )
after u do this and have a working recovery u go to the recovery and flash the twrp from here and then u will have a fully working recovery capable of flashing even 6.0 ROMs ...but if u want a recovery that is only working with 5.0+ ROMs (it's very good and fast " it's the last twrp v3.0.0 !! " and flash it if u want to flash a lollipop ROM or higher ) check this out
all is here and i'm sure u won't need something else ,,,,enjoy ! :silly:
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Well thank you very much! I'm on my phone and looked around xda but haven't seen much... Maybe I was looking in the wrong place.
So 5.1.1 is better than 6.0 huh?
Formhault said:
Well thank you very much! I'm on my phone and looked around xda but haven't seen much... Maybe I was looking in the wrong place.
So 5.1.1 is better than 6.0 huh?
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6.0 is better in terms of everything
but in 6.0 the camera is broken (video recording does work but u can't capture images or take photos )
so if that is not a problem then u should flash 6.0
5.1.1 is fully functional and it's very smooth and good too (i'm on cm12.1) and it's very good and i have no problems with it at all ...all is fixed in 5.1.1 >>>for the best ROM u should go for cm12.1+adrian dc addons (or u can flash the latest unofficial build from here which have everything u need )
or flash the nighltly and flash with it the gestures package and the quickboot
flash- said:
6.0 is better in terms of everything
but in 6.0 the camera is broken (video recording does work but u can't capture images or take photos )
so if that is not a problem then u should flash 6.0
5.1.1 is fully functional and it's very smooth and good too (i'm on cm12.1) and it's very good and i have no problems with it at all ...all is fixed in 5.1.1 >>>for the best ROM u should go for cm12.1+adrian dc addons (or u can flash the latest unofficial build from here which have everything u need )
or flash the nighltly and flash with it the gestures package and the quickboot
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I see.
Yeah, I have Marshmallow on my Nexus 6 and I have a crazy bug with Contacts... I receive a message from number X, add it to Contacts, and there's a chance that next time I try to look for that contact, it doesn't exist. Say... I click on the contact right after I add it to my Contacts list, and try to Edit it. The number field would be empty, and seconds later I'd be brought back to the Contacts List with a toast notification saying "This contact doesn't exist".
Crazy, lol. Wasn't happening on Lollipop. Oh and battery isn't any better with Marshmallow - doubt Doze is working as intended, as long as you have apps like WhatsApp.
So yeah... I'll slap a Lollipop ROM on my friend's SP. Blow some new life on his 3 year old coffee grinder, lol.
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One more thing. Unlocking the bootloader doesn't break anything? Like I said in the original post, I remember the Xperia Z had a thing where if you unlocked its bootloader, the camera would go bonkers (wouldn't work lol).
Also... if this guy ever wants to go back to stock... Is there this posibility? I've seen there are stock .ftf files, not sure what's that about.
Thank you very much for assisting me
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I see.
Yeah, I have Marshmallow on my Nexus 6 and I have a crazy bug with Contacts... I receive a message from number X, add it to Contacts, and there's a chance that next time I try to look for that contact, it doesn't exist. Say... I click on the contact right after I add it to my Contacts list, and try to Edit it. The number field would be empty, and seconds later I'd be brought back to the Contacts List with a toast notification saying "This contact doesn't exist".
Crazy, lol. Wasn't happening on Lollipop. Oh and battery isn't any better with Marshmallow - doubt Doze is working as intended, as long as you have apps like WhatsApp.
So yeah... I'll slap a Lollipop ROM on my friend's SP. Blow some new life on his 3 year old coffee grinder, lol.
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One more thing. Unlocking the bootloader doesn't break anything? Like I said in the original post, I remember the Xperia Z had a thing where if you unlocked its bootloader, the camera would go bonkers (wouldn't work lol).
Also... if this guy ever wants to go back to stock... Is there this posibility? I've seen there are stock .ftf files, not sure what's that about.
Thank you very much for assisting me
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our 6.0 is very clean thanks to our great developer but since we have outdated libs of the camera that's the only problem we have and we hope to get it fixed
about the BL the unlocking will only effect the display (bravia-engine 2 will be disabled ) but anyway that won't work on custom ROMs at all ,,,so flashing lollipop will kill that anyway but it doesn't effect much cuz the display with HTS on lollipop is just fine and great
to get back u need to first backup the drm files (this is before the unlocking process !!) there is a program for it called TA backup ...search for it u will find it for sure cuz it's for all xperia devices
after u back that up keep it in safe place and flash whatever u want
whenever u want to get back to stock just flash a ftf ROM with flashtool (or there are some great stock ROM zips u can flash directly via twrp or cwm )
if u want to restore the bravia engine 2 just re-lock the boot-loader and restore the drm keys from the backup u took and boom ! everything get back to normal
and yes our phone is 3 years old but it's great one and we still not on legacy section thanks to it's community !!
good luck with all ! hope ur friend enjoy it
and all is here to help u
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our 6.0 is very clean thanks to our great developer but since we have outdated libs of the camera that's the only problem we have and we hope to get it fixed
about the BL the unlocking will only effect the display (bravia-engine 2 will be disabled ) but anyway that won't work on custom ROMs at all ,,,so flashing lollipop will kill that anyway but it doesn't effect much cuz the display with HTS on lollipop is just fine and great
to get back u need to first backup the drm files (this is before the unlocking process !!) there is a program for it called TA backup ...search for it u will find it for sure cuz it's for all xperia devices
after u back that up keep it in safe place and flash whatever u want
whenever u want to get back to stock just flash a ftf ROM with flashtool (or there are some great stock ROM zips u can flash directly via twrp or cwm )
if u want to restore the bravia engine 2 just re-lock the boot-loader and restore the drm keys from the backup u took and boom ! everything get back to normal
and yes our phone is 3 years old but it's great one and we still not on legacy section thanks to it's community !!
good luck with all ! hope ur friend enjoy it
and all is here to help u
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If I back up those DRM files, I suppose I can restore them after I flash a ftf ROM? To fully go back to stock, I mean...
Formhault said:
If I back up those DRM files, I suppose I can restore them after I flash a ftf ROM? To fully go back to stock, I mean...
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Yes, you can. And restoring DRM keys will re-lock your bootloader as well.
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Yes, you can. And restoring DRM keys will re-lock your bootloader as well.
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So... the restoring procedure is like this : flash .tft file, restore DRM keys?
Formhault said:
So... the restoring procedure is like this : flash .tft file, restore DRM keys?
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Yes