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[SOLVED]How to convert system.sin to system.img?

Been looking around and I cannot get info(or I may have missed it) on how to convert system.sin to system.img.
The reason I want the system.img is I'd like to try deodexing my own JB(HKversion) stock rom.
how can I manage it in dsixda's kitchen, it says I need a system.img or either one of the following:
The format for each ROM must be one of the following:
- system.img + optional boot.img/lib.img (e.g. stock ROM or Nandroid)
- ZIP file for a custom ROM (e.g. update.zip)
- ZIP file containing *.img (e.g. stock rom.zip)
- ZIP file containing shipped ROM in SYSTEM + BOOT folder format
- Working folder made with this kitchen (e.g. WORKING_old_rom)
What I've already done so far was pulled out the system.sin from an FTF and made it system.ext4 in flashtool. And I also have extracted all the system files but I don't know how to go from here LoL.
Thanks in advance for any inputs guys.

Rycon33 said:
Been looking around and I cannot get info(or I may have missed it) on how to convert system.sin to system.img.
The reason I want the system.img is I'd like to try deodexing my own JB(HKversion) stock rom.
how can I manage it in dsixda's kitchen, it says I need a system.img or either one of the following:
The format for each ROM must be one of the following:
- system.img + optional boot.img/lib.img (e.g. stock ROM or Nandroid)
- ZIP file for a custom ROM (e.g. update.zip)
- ZIP file containing *.img (e.g. stock rom.zip)
- ZIP file containing shipped ROM in SYSTEM + BOOT folder format
- Working folder made with this kitchen (e.g. WORKING_old_rom)
What I've already done so far was pulled out the system.sin from an FTF and made it system.ext4 in flashtool. And I also have extracted all the system files but I don't know how to go from here LoL.
Thanks in advance for any inputs guys.
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Just rename it.
That works if you want to use system.sin in dsixdas kitchen to make your own rom.
The instructions say to rename system.sin to system.img
PS, in fact you can just use system.sin, check in the first post for supported devices, it tlks about what to do for sony phones

gregbradley said:
Just rename it.
That works if you want to use system.sin in dsixdas kitchen to make your own rom.
The instructions say to rename system.sin to system.img
PS, in fact you can just use system.sin, check in the first post for supported devices, it tlks about what to do for sony phones
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- If using stock FTF for kitchen:
1) Unzip FTF file, extract the system.sin
2) Dump system image from system.sin w/ Flashtool
(Advanced-> SIN Editor)
3) Rename dumped file to system.img
mate, I tried renaming it and put it on "original_update" folder but still the file cannot be detected I still cannot create a working folder and says
CREATE WORKING FOLDER FOR ROM
==============================
Ensure there is at least one ROM under the 'original_update' folder!
Select an option:
s - Show supported formats
x - Abort, don't create working folder
Or press Enter to continue
?
I also tried renaming the flashtool's dumped data(system.ext4) to system.img but still to no avail.
Any other way aside from system.img thing?

Rycon33 said:
- If using stock FTF for kitchen:
1) Unzip FTF file, extract the system.sin
2) Dump system image from system.sin w/ Flashtool
(Advanced-> SIN Editor)
3) Rename dumped file to system.img
mate, I tried renaming it and put it on "original_update" folder but still the file cannot be detected I still cannot create a working folder and says
CREATE WORKING FOLDER FOR ROM
==============================
Ensure there is at least one ROM under the 'original_update' folder!
Select an option:
s - Show supported formats
x - Abort, don't create working folder
Or press Enter to continue
?
I also tried renaming the flashtool's dumped data(system.ext4) to system.img but still to no avail.
Any other way aside from system.img thing?
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wait, let me boot into linux and I will check

gregbradley said:
wait, let me boot into linux and I will check
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mate, btw I'm only using cygwin in win7 if that matters on my issue

Rycon33 said:
mate, btw I'm only using cygwin in win7 if that matters on my issue
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No, it doesnt matter, I did it with that setup, but its much easier with a ubuntu dual boot.
What you did should work.
Extract system.sin
Dump it with flash tool to get system.ext4, rename to system.img and put in original input folder.
then choose create working folder....
try it again,

gregbradley said:
No, it doesnt matter, I did it with that setup, but its much easier with a ubuntu dual boot.
What you did should work.
Extract system.sin
Dump it with flash tool to get system.ext4, rename to system.img and put in original input folder.
then choose create working folder....
try it again,
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thanks mate, after I re-do the dump-data in flashtool, now system.img(renamed from system.ext4) can be detected
got another question again, just to confirm what's the API level? is it 16 for Android 4.1.2? coz I only see 4.1.1 for level 16

Rycon33 said:
thanks mate, after I re-do the dump-data in flashtool, now system.img(renamed from system.ext4) can be detected
got another question again, just to confirm what's the API level? is it 16 for Android 4.1.2? coz I only see 4.1.1 for level 16
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if you have the latest version of everything it should be OK.
Just give it a go and see...
I used the same setup I have for my latest release as I did for my original ICS release, so the api level should be OK
EDIT
I do love your sig pic, where did you get it from? Or did you make it yourself?

gregbradley said:
if you have the latest version of everything it should be OK.
Just give it a go and see...
I used the same setup I have for my latest release as I did for my original ICS release, so the api level should be OK
EDIT
I do love your sig pic, where did you get it from? Or did you make it yourself?
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with regards to my sig banner, i got it from one of the post from G+ last time, here's a copy of the actual file -> https://dl.dropbox.com/u/28587036/Android/Android_Evolution.jpg
ok I used 16, another question , what will I do to the one file that was never deodexed? it is the playstationcertified.odex
Could not deodex the following (you can try to deodex these files again):
playstationcertified.odex
A summary of the deodexing has been logged in deodex_040813_020606.log
71 *.odex files remain in system/app
1 *.odex files remain in system/framework

Rycon33 said:
with regards to my sig banner, i got it from one of the post from G+ last time, here's a copy of the actual file -> https://dl.dropbox.com/u/28587036/Android/Android_Evolution.jpg
ok I used 16, another question , what will I do to the one file that was never deodexed? it is the playstationcertified.odex
Could not deodex the following (you can try to deodex these files again):
playstationcertified.odex
A summary of the deodexing has been logged in deodex_040813_020606.log
71 *.odex files remain in system/app
1 *.odex files remain in system/framework
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I have always just left it in for my releases, but seeing as I dont use it, i have personally deleted both the file and the odex file.
I think its the same for all stock based roms...there will be some aditional sony security on that file as it enables you to download sony play station games so the kitchen is not set up to integrate the odex file into the original one.

gregbradley said:
I have always just left it in for my releases, but seeing as I dont use it, i have personally deleted both the file and the odex file.
I think its the same for all stock based roms...there will be some aditional sony security on that file as it enables you to download sony play station games so the kitchen is not set up to integrate the odex file into the original one.
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oh ok.
mate, apologies for many questions, this is my first try so I'm still confuse of many things
so after I de-odexed, what's next?
> ADVANCED OPTIONS
11 - De-odex files in your ROM
12 - Tools for boot image (unpack/re-pack/etc.)
13 - Add /data/app functionality
14 - Add /etc/init.d scripts support (busybox run-parts)
15 - Unpack data.img
16 - Sign APK or ZIP file(s)
17 - Convert update-script or updater-script
18 - Plugin scripts
99 - Build ROM from working folder
0 - BACK TO MAIN MENU
basically I only want a deodexed ROM and the CWM and root retained

Rycon33 said:
oh ok.
mate, apologies for many questions, this is my first try so I'm still confuse of many things
so after I de-odexed, what's next?
> ADVANCED OPTIONS
11 - De-odex files in your ROM
12 - Tools for boot image (unpack/re-pack/etc.)
13 - Add /data/app functionality
14 - Add /etc/init.d scripts support (busybox run-parts)
15 - Unpack data.img
16 - Sign APK or ZIP file(s)
17 - Convert update-script or updater-script
18 - Plugin scripts
99 - Build ROM from working folder
0 - BACK TO MAIN MENU
basically I only want a deodexed ROM and the CWM and root retained
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What do you want to do?
You cant do (12) use championshipswimmers kernel kitchen for that.
But i do suggest adding 14, and rooting it (thats in the main menu)
also, zipalign apks...but it will ask you to do that when you compile it
Other than that its up to you. Just try some different options out and see what you think...thats the best way to learn, if you see my releases, the first two versions were not released because I was learning and playing around with it
Make sure though that you dont use the updater script it produces, its wrong for our phones.
"Borrow" one from a working ROM in our dev section, just ask permission first.

Rycon33 said:
thanks mate, after I re-do the dump-data in flashtool, now system.img(renamed from system.ext4) can be detected
got another question again, just to confirm what's the API level? is it 16 for Android 4.1.2? coz I only see 4.1.1 for level 16
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For android 4.1.2 api must be set @16 othervise it wont boot
Sent from my LT29i using xda app-developers app

gregbradley said:
What do you want to do?
You cant do (12) use championshipswimmers kernel kitchen for that.
But i do suggest adding 14, and rooting it (thats in the main menu)
also, zipalign apks...but it will ask you to do that when you compile it
Other than that its up to you. Just try some different options out and see what you think...thats the best way to learn, if you see my releases, the first two versions were not released because I was learning and playing around with it
Make sure though that you dont use the updater script it produces, its wrong for our phones.
"Borrow" one from a working ROM in our dev section, just ask permission first.
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asterix005 said:
For android 4.1.2 api must be set @16 othervise it wont boot
Sent from my LT29i using xda app-developers app
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ok mates, thank you very much, I managed to de-odexed my stock ROM:good:

This is what I did. Using flashtool, I dumped my system.sin file to get a ext4 file. Then I open it with ext4 reader and extracted the contents. I then placed it in a folder called 'system' and proceed with the android kitchen.
Humans have evolved to be smarter, but there's one thing we can't get rid off. It's human stupidity.

If you still want to deodex playstationcertified.odex rename it to com.playstation.playstationcertified.odex.
That did the trick for me in earlier firmware versions.
Sent from my phone using XDA Premium

i try many times but it's all show this
CREATE WORKING FOLDER FOR ROM
==============================
Ensure there is at least one ROM under the 'original_update' folder!
Select an option:
s - Show supported formats
x - Abort, don't create working folder
Or press Enter to continue
any idea or should i press enter to continue?
i try with system.img from xperia TX rom 1.67

lucky92 said:
i try many times but it's all show this
CREATE WORKING FOLDER FOR ROM
==============================
Ensure there is at least one ROM under the 'original_update' folder!
Select an option:
s - Show supported formats
x - Abort, don't create working folder
Or press Enter to continue
any idea or should i press enter to continue?
i try with system.img from xperia TX rom 1.67
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why don't you press it an see?
anyway, have you used flashtool to extract the system.sin into an ext4 extension yet?

gregbradley said:
why don't you press it an see?
anyway, have you used flashtool to extract the system.sin into an ext4 extension yet?
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i tried extract thee system.sin into ext4 and rename it to sysmtem.img but no luck
update: after re-dump system.sin and press countinue, it's seem ok, maybe my fault.
Thank you anyway :laugh:

Sorry but I have another question, after i make a flashable zip and flash through CWM, it always stuck at Sony logo, any idea ?

[Q] Extract sytem.sin

I need some help, I don't seem to be able to extract the sytem.sin, then I get a gZ archive witch I can't open with 7zip, annyone has a method that works? or a ext4 extractor?

extract system.sin from archive, then use flashtool and option sin editor, it will make .ext4 file...and last step use ext2explore-2.1.65 and open ext4 file

ArmaNineTSeven said:
I need some help, I don't seem to be able to extract the sytem.sin, then I get a gZ archive witch I can't open with 7zip, annyone has a method that works? or a ext4 extractor?
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as our friend said, the procedure is that easy, and that was complete, just for making your burdun a bit lighter, this is link for that explorer you need at the last step
wish you luck bro
http://sourceforge.net/projects/ext...xt2explore-2.1.65.zip/download?use_mirror=dfn

hoping to make a stock based rom for LT30p so we can keep the polished stock rom, with maybe some nexus look-a-like xp I'll see

No need for the ext2 explorer.
Once you have dumped the data in flash tool just use that ext4 file as the working file for your Rom in dsixdas kitchen
Sent whilst sat on the toilet.

I put the system.ext4 in the original update folder , but still get this: Ensure there is at least one ROM under the 'original_update' folder!

ArmaNineTSeven said:
I put the system.ext4 in the original update folder , but still get this: Ensure there is at least one ROM under the 'original_update' folder!
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Make sure you read the instructions in the kitchen OP and post 2
Sony Xperia 2011-12 devices, specifically:
- TX, P, U, Sola
- Active, Arc, Arc S, Mini, Mini Pro, Neo, Neo V, Neo L,
Play, Ray (follow steps below):
- Can only build ROM without boot.img
- If using stock FTF for kitchen:
1) Unzip FTF file, extract the system.sin
2) Dump system image from system.sin w/ Flashtool
(Advanced-> SIN Editor)
3) Rename dumped file to system.img
- OR If using Nandroid backups: Rename system.yaffs2.img to system.img
- Use this system.img in kitchen's original_update folder
- WARNING - If using a ROM made from system.sin (not Nandroid), it
is recommended to flash from the temporary (fastboot) Clockwork
Recovery, rather than the regular Clockwork Recovery, otherwise
device may not boot (possibly because custom recovery files in
system folder are not added to ROM? e.g. recovery.tar).
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onowayst some

Hey,
i try to create a zipable rom
When i extract the system.sin and extract it via flashtool to system.ext4 i cant see anything in this file.
Can you tell me what is wrong? I used the commercial&journalist 14.1.G.534.
I already read all [HOW TO's] [TUT's]....
I hope anyone can help me..
greetz,
Daniel
p.s: Sorry i type the verification in the thread titel.

Use ext2explore to mount the system.ext4 and browse it
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk now Free

Not work for me

Trouble extracting Z1s FTF for modding

I recently got the Z1s and decided I wanted to lighten it up a bit (coming from an N4, the SYSTEM footprint of the Z1s seems huge). Since the bootloader is locked (thanks, T-Mobile) I was just going to modify the stock ROM. So, I grabbed the newest FTF C6916_14.5.B.0.236_T-mobile_US.ftf, extracted the system.sin with 7-zip, and then extracted that to EXT4 using Flashtool 0.9.18.6. However, the resulting EXT4 can't be read by EXT4 Unpacker.
I also tried downloading and unpacking the FTF with XperiFirm (now built in to Flashtool), but the system.ext4 was still unreadable.
Does anyone have some tips on what I may be doing wrong?

elmerohueso said:
I recently got the Z1s and decided I wanted to lighten it up a bit (coming from an N4, the SYSTEM footprint of the Z1s seems huge). Since the bootloader is locked (thanks, T-Mobile) I was just going to modify the stock ROM. So, I grabbed the newest FTF C6916_14.5.B.0.236_T-mobile_US.ftf, extracted the system.sin with 7-zip, and then extracted that to EXT4 using Flashtool 0.9.18.6. However, the resulting EXT4 can't be read by EXT4 Unpacker.
I also tried downloading and unpacking the FTF with XperiFirm (now built in to Flashtool), but the system.ext4 was still unreadable.
Does anyone have some tips on what I may be doing wrong?
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You're not doing anything wrong, I've had the same problem back in the days when my Z1 was alive. Anyways, I've found 1 app to extract system back in the days, I don't remember the name but I belive it's still somewhere on my PC/HDD I'll tell you if I find it.
And I don't think it'll be useful for modding the ftf as you can't re-pack it (or at least that was my case back in the days)
Regards,
~J2C

Just2Cause said:
You're not doing anything wrong, I've had the same problem back in the days when my Z1 was alive. Anyways, I've found 1 app to extract system back in the days, I don't remember the name but I belive it's still somewhere on my PC/HDD I'll tell you if I find it.
And I don't think it'll be useful for modding the ftf as you can't re-pack it (or at least that was my case back in the days)
Regards,
~J2C
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Thanks, that would be helpful.
I'm actually going to try making a flashable ZIP/ROM rather than repack it as an FTF. I'm just wanting to use the FTF as a source as I don't remember getting a NANDROID of my SYSTEM prior to any modifications.

Use PRFCreator http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904 then you can unpack the system.ext4 file.

Thanks for the tips. I found that AccessData's Imager Lite, a tool for reading various disk images, was able to properly read the System.ext4 and export its whole file tree. Now it's on to the next step: seeing if I can make the system dump flashable.

How to Deodex?

Hello guys!
I'm a developing the AOXP ROM for our lovely Z3Cs. But I do not know how to deodex the stock rom.
Can I deodex the prerooted firmware zip created with PRFCreator??? It is based on the latest .291 firmware.
If any of you experienced developers can help me I would be grateful!
Thank you!
If you need any new information, I will add it to this post.

Deodexer for Pc running Windows Os.
You have to install lastest .Net Framework and Java too.
I dont know how to repack the system.ext4 partition into prerooted.zip, but i know how to deodex this partition.
6.0.1 rom .291:
Copy /framework, /app, /priv-app, build.prop, odex.framework.sqsh, odex.app.sqsh, odex.priv-apk.sqsh from /system to /*Work space* folder, use lastest 7zip to extract .sqsh files, then copy all .odex files to /apk/*apk name*/oat. make sure correct .apk and .odex name.
then running SVAdeodexer, choose /*Work space* folder and check /apk, /priv-apk, /framework to deodex.
all deodexed apps will be placed in /SVAdeodexer folder (the folder containing deodexer app)
*** app file (.apk) from /framework wont be deodexed, u should copy that app to /apk, after deodexed, copy that app back to /framework.
then delete /framework, /app, /priv-app, odex.framework.sqsh, odex.app.sqsh, odex.priv-app.sqsh, /odex.framework, /odex.app, /odex.priv-app from system.ext4 partiotion and copy /framework, /app, /priv-app deodexed back to system.ext4

xtbtvd12399 said:
Deodexer for Pc running Windows Os
You have to install lastest .Net Framework and Java too.
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Thank you so much for replying... Will this work with sony roms? I mean, the structure of sony roms is different(system.sin etc) ???

panzerox123 said:
Thank you so much for replying... Will this work with sony roms? I mean, the structure of sony roms is different(system.sin etc) ???
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you can use Flashtool converting sytem.sin into system.ext4

xtbtvd12399 said:
you can use Flashtool converting sytem.sin into system.ext4
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But can I convert it back to system.sin after that?

panzerox123 said:
But can I convert it back to system.sin after that?
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I never try it before. May not...

xtbtvd12399 said:
I never try it before. May not...
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Hmmm... I'll try using Slimm Roms files, with permission ofcourse

panzerox123 said:
Hmmm... I'll try using Slimm Roms files, with permission ofcourse
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Slimm Rom contain a system.ext4 file, isnt a .sin file

xtbtvd12399 said:
Slimm Rom contain a system.ext4 file, isnt a .sin file
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Oh wait! I remember now...
Can I convert it back to a system.ext4 file after altering.. not system.sin.... :good:

panzerox123 said:
Oh wait! I remember now...
Can I convert it back to a system.ext4 file after altering.. not system.sin.... :good:
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Try this. Required Cygwin (emulate Linux on Windows)