Morning all,
Am about to sell my Z1 and wanted to revert to stock so the buyer has what warranty is left, I have had two Z1 phones, both of which I have unlocked and both of which I have the TA back up's from, the problem is I no longer know which is which, is there a way to tell which one I need for this phone? dates on the folders won't work, but is there a distinguishing characteristic on there and would it be a problem if I flashed the wrong TA? OR would it just fail, no bricks?
Many thanks.
You would brick the phone if you flash wrong TA.
tomascus said:
You would brick the phone if you flash wrong TA.
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Yea that's what i'm afraid of crap. Anyway to deter which one is which??
I could maybe go by date but it's a risk, i've just reflashed an FTF file to revert the phone to stock, not 100% if this is the right way round or not, was I supposed to be rooted while restoring the TA partition?
Thanks by the way.
Yes, you need root to restore the ta.
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None of the roms touch ta...u don't need to restore it...deselect that while restoring
@dladz
1. Root your phone
2. After root, try to use option Dry-run for restore TA, for each TA backup you made
3. If succesful, then it is the right TA for your phone
NB: you can also test all TA backup, to verify which phone have that backup, for make sure you didn't HARD BRICK your phone
4. Flash firmware via Flashtool, with full wipe, or you can do this after restore TA partition, and then flash firmware via Flashtool
5. And now, you ready to sell your phone
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I assume you do all this using Sony STOCK OFFICIAL firmware and STOCK OFFICIAL kernel
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Good luck, happy trying
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Yenkazu said:
@dladz
1. Root your phone
2. After root, try to use option Dry-run for restore TA, for each TA backup you made
3. If succesful, then it is the right TA for your phone
NB: you can also test all TA backup, to verify which phone have that backup, for make sure you didn't HARD BRICK your phone
4. Flash firmware via Flashtool, with full wipe, or you can do this after restore TA partition, and then flash firmware via Flashtool
5. And now, you ready to sell your phone
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I assume you do all this using Sony STOCK OFFICIAL firmware and STOCK OFFICIAL kernel
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Good luck, happy trying
=)
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Thanks for this and to everyone else, unfortunately I've already sold it, so it's gone to it's new owner who's more than happy to be flashing rom's onto it and has no intention of sending it off for warranty purposes so it's win win, thanks for your responses.
dladz said:
Thanks for this and to everyone else, unfortunately I've already sold it, so it's gone to it's new owner who's more than happy to be flashing rom's onto it and has no intention of sending it off for warranty purposes so it's win win, thanks for your responses.
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Okay, glad to hear that
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Guys please suggest is there any way to have backup of stock ROM before rooting?
The only thing you have to backup are your apps and their data. I suggest to use "Titanium-Backup" it is not for free, but the best solution. I didn´t do a backup. Normally you don´t be forced to use it (until you want to install a custom rom)
Check some the threads in the Dev section about making your own ftf.
Original Stock Rom
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The only thing you have to backup are your apps and their data. I suggest to use "Titanium-Backup" it is not for free, but the best solution. I didn´t do a backup. Normally you don´t be forced to use it (until you want to install a custom rom)
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Doesn't having the original copy of stock ROM without the root and possible changes to flash counter give a clean ROM especially for warranty work?
docyoung said:
Doesn't having the original copy of stock ROM without the root and possible changes to flash counter give a clean ROM especially for warranty work?
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Sony phones doesn't have flash counter like samsung ones
Sunfl4sh said:
The only thing you have to backup are your apps and their data. I suggest to use "Titanium-Backup" it is not for free, but the best solution. I didn´t do a backup. Normally you don´t be forced to use it (until you want to install a custom rom)
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Titanium Backup doesn't work without root.
techpal said:
Guys please suggest is there any way to have backup of stock ROM before rooting?
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There isn't any way to make a backup without a working recovery, so you need root, to delete all the trails of the root you need only to flash a stock firmware with flashtool.
(If you want to unlock your bootloader, take a backup of your TA partition to save the warranty)
You can find all on the forum
You don't need to make a backup of your apps and data, cause if you only root without unlocking bootloader it won't wipe anything.
Sorry, I didn't read the date of the post.
Ya got it and thanks for your reply. Anyways I have sold xz and moved on to Z Ultra.
Does it fit for Samsung devices, Tablets?
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Sony phones doesn't have flash counter like samsung ones
Titanium Backup doesn't work without root.
There isn't any way to make a backup without a working recovery, so you need root, to delete all the trails of the root you need only to flash a stock firmware with flashtool.
(If you want to unlock your bootloader, take a backup of your TA partition to save the warranty)
You can find all on the forum
You don't need to make a backup of your apps and data, cause if you only root without unlocking bootloader it won't wipe anything.
Sorry, I didn't read the date of the post.
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Does the backing up the TA apply to Samsung Tablets too? Sorry lost my thread so to speak, thanks for answering anyway.
docyoung said:
Does the backing up the TA apply to Samsung Tablets too? Sorry lost my thread so to speak, thanks for answering anyway.
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No, if they have a flash counter you can use the triangle away app from chainfire to reset the flash counter, and go back in warranty
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
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Sony phones doesn't have flash counter like samsung ones
Titanium Backup doesn't work without root.
There isn't any way to make a backup without a working recovery, so you need root, to delete all the trails of the root you need only to flash a stock firmware with flashtool.
(If you want to unlock your bootloader, take a backup of your TA partition to save the warranty)
You can find all on the forum
You don't need to make a backup of your apps and data, cause if you only root without unlocking bootloader it won't wipe anything.
Sorry, I didn't read the date of the post.
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Thanks Anyway, the problem redoing the Rom didn't change the Knox status. So since knox is trigger can't update, which I think is going too far. I should be entitled to updates and if they don't work that is on me. Looking for a forum where people may want to class action suit on Samsung over knox.
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Hi Guys,
Am an avid xda fan. Been using Androids since the Nexus One and am on my 4th phone, the Z1 now. Im quite comfortable with modding phones , unlocking boot loaders etc however am in a situation.
I have got an Unlocked Z1 (obtained from Telstra, Australia) and have successfully got root. I followed the steps for Kingo and have verified SU status. Now heres my problem, I restored a bunch of system backups from Titanium backup from my old phone (Samsung S4). The S4 had CM10.2 on it before. After installing a select few system backups and the suggested reboot, i now get boot loops. It boots up to the Sony logo and splash screen however as soon as i see 1-2 seconds of my home screen, it reboots. and it loops. I need help guys as I don't have a custom recovery installed to do wipe phone in recovery.
Problem: Bootloop after Titanium backup restore
Situation: have Root (SU), bootloader locked, no custom Recovery.
Any suggestions? Am open for anything. Thanks guys.
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Hi Guys,
Am an avid xda fan. Been using Androids since the Nexus One and am on my 4th phone, the Z1 now. Im quite comfortable with modding phones , unlocking boot loaders etc however am in a situation.
I have got an Unlocked Z1 (obtained from Telstra, Australia) and have successfully got root. I followed the steps for Kingo and have verified SU status. Now heres my problem, I restored a bunch of system backups from Titanium backup from my old phone (Samsung S4). The S4 had CM10.2 on it before. After installing a select few system backups and the suggested reboot, i now get boot loops. It boots up to the Sony logo and splash screen however as soon as i see 1-2 seconds of my home screen, it reboots. and it loops. I need help guys as I don't have a custom recovery installed to do wipe phone in recovery.
Problem: Bootloop after Titanium backup restore
Situation: have Root (SU), bootloader locked, no custom Recovery.
Any suggestions? Am open for anything. Thanks guys.
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hi mate, of course it will be boot loop. you restore system backup to your z1, it wont work. you need to reset your handheld to factory again.
next time please don't restore your system backup (use XML backup for backup call, wireless access point, phone log, message), just user data backup, such as apps you are using.
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hi mate, of course it will be boot loop. you restore system backup to your z1, it wont work. you need to reset your handheld to factory again.
next time please don't restore your system backup (use XML backup for backup call, wireless access point, phone log, message), just user data backup, such as apps you are using.
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Hey bro. can you explain how I cna reset it back to factory again? without booting the phone?
yea, in hind sight i should have, plus was playing with fire, especially having no custom recovery.
edit: im thinking probably having to use adb/fastboot/flashtool of some sort. Just trying to figure out the commands...
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Hey bro. can you explain how I cna reset it back to factory again? without booting the phone?
yea, in hind sight i should have, plus was playing with fire, especially having no custom recovery.
edit: im thinking probably having to use adb/fastboot/flashtool of some sort. Just trying to figure out the commands...
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You need to flash a ftf firmware file using Flash Tool (similar to flashing a stock ROM in Odin with Samsung). There are guides for doing it out there on this forum as well as ftf downloads. It will take you back to pure stock.
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301stSpartan said:
You need to flash a ftf firmware file using Flash Tool (similar to flashing a stock ROM in Odin with Samsung). There are guides for doing it out there on this forum as well as ftf downloads. It will take you back to pure stock.
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yup figured as much. downloading a generic tft file for the z1 as we speak. Thanks for confirming my thoughts. will update once Ive resolved this issue.
Mok
mokuni said:
yup figured as much. downloading a generic tft file for the z1 as we speak. Thanks for confirming my thoughts. will update once Ive resolved this issue.
Mok
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sorry mate, i don't have z1 but the procedure of backup & restore is like that you cannot restore your previous system with different model. btw good luck with resetting your device.
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yup figured as much. downloading a generic tft file for the z1 as we speak. Thanks for confirming my thoughts. will update once Ive resolved this issue.
Mok
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Yup that fixed it. Thnks guys for the confirmation. the restore of a generic tft file with flashtool not only resolved my issue, but also as expected wiped any carrier customisation i.e. Telstra.
What I need to do is to come up with a way to "copy" an "installed" Xperia Z to a new phones that are right out of the package.
Preferably without using an sd-card, without unlocking the bootloader and using a linux PC.
The "installed" source phone is/has:
- rooted
- applications installed
- settings made
- a known/fixed firmware version
I looked already at nandroid, adb backup, CWM, TWPR, flashtool, sony update service but I do not see the full picture yet
I guess it should be possible to build an image out of the modified phone which can than be flashed using flashtool.
But:
- It seems nandroid Backups are not compatible and there is no converter?
How to achieve this?
Another solution might be to use recovery backup and boot into recovery without actually installing it on the "mint" Xperia Z.
I have not tried this yet and I don't know if this is really possible.
I think this solution would need an sd-card and a maybe an unlocked bootloader?
Heimdall/Odin solutions are not working on Xperia Z AFAIS?
A hint in the right direction would be very much appreciated.
waitasecond said:
What I need to do is to come up with a way to "copy" an "installed" Xperia Z to a new phones that are right out of the package.
Preferably without using an sd-card, without unlocking the bootloader and using a linux PC.
The "installed" source phone is/has:
- rooted
- applications installed
- settings made
- a known/fixed firmware version
I looked already at nandroid, adb backup, CWM, TWPR, flashtool, sony update service but I do not see the full picture yet
I guess it should be possible to build an image out of the modified phone which can than be flashed using flashtool.
But:
- It seems nandroid Backups are not compatible and there is no converter?
How to achieve this?
Another solution might be to use recovery backup and boot into recovery without actually installing it on the "mint" Xperia Z.
I have not tried this yet and I don't know if this is really possible.
I think this solution would need an sd-card and a maybe an unlocked bootloader?
Heimdall/Odin solutions are not working on Xperia Z AFAIS?
A hint in the right direction would be very much appreciated.
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I have no experience in making flashable files, so I would just make a nandroid backup, root the new device, CWM->restore. should not be a problem. If you fear cross-restoring is going to break something (never did cross-restore myself...) just update the new device to the same FW as the old device and CWM->advanced restore->restore data. Remember that in this process, data on the sd card needs to be moved seperately, it is not included in a CWM backup. i suggest to move the contents of the internal and external sdcards first and then restore.
hope this helps, good luck
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so I would just make a nandroid backup, root the new device
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Thanks for replying. The sdcard-content is not an issue, since there will be none.
As it comes to the firmware, I did expect a complete CWM backup will include the complete firmware. Will it not?
However, I see that this might be the most feasible solution, but this does involve quite some manual steps on the source phone.
What I am looking for is a fool proof procedure like plugging in an USB-cable and wait :cyclops:
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As it comes to the firmware, I did expect a complete CWM backup will include the complete firmware. Will it not?
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It will.example: If you make a nand of the .434 and flash the .67, then you can restore the older version if you need. You dont have first to flash the 434 again.
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I am somewhat new to android...
Can someone please point me in the right direction here?
Currently I have an Xperia Z1 C6906 running rooted cm-11-20141112-SNAPSHOT-M12-honami with CWM.
I do not have a nandroid backup because I am stupid and did not know about this app.
I want to move back to the stock 4.4.4 Sony ROM and root. I cannot find this ROM or installation instructions.
Is this possible?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
EDIT: I have found XperiaFirm and downloaded a file through the software. I have a question though, I live in the US and I bought the phone second hand, it was originally set up on the network Claro. If i download the US Customized firmware through XperiaFirm and restore the firmware with FlashTool, are there any consequences?
Also, I'm not too familiar with how ROMS, Kernals, and Firmwares are all related. Can I just flash the firmware I downloaded onto the device and everything will be returned to normal?
you won't get no problems with different customizations, just make sure it is the right model number. did you backup your TA partition before? reply me in order to i get a notification. Thanks
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you won't get no problems with different customizations, just make sure it is the right model number. did you backup your TA partition before? reply me in order to i get a notification. Thanks
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I did not make a backup of my TA partition. Unfortunately, I didn't know to do that.
I have successfully flashed my phone using the software I mentioned above and everything is working as far as I can tell. Going back to stock, I think I have lost my root, unlocked bootloader, etc., correct?
Thanks for your help!
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I did not make a backup of my TA partition. Unfortunately, I didn't know to do that.
I have successfully flashed my phone using the software I mentioned above and everything is working as far as I can tell. Going back to stock, I think I have lost my root, unlocked bootloader, etc., correct?
Thanks for your help!
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You lost your root etc on stock that is correct, but since you dont have your ta partition your camera performance will be lowered. İ suggest you to look at this thread for a fix. Good luck.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672):
I want to know if it's possible to backup using iovryroot my DRM keys using "tabackup" command from mm 6.0.1 model E6533.☺
MoeDia said:
I want to know if it's possible to backup using iovryroot my DRM keys using "tabackup" command from mm 6.0.1 model E6533.☺
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Ivyroot only works on certain devices and certain lollipop kernels dated before Dec 15th you'll probably have to downgrade back to lollipop first.
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Ivyroot only works on certain devices and certain lollipop kernels dated before Dec 15th you'll probably have to downgrade back to lollipop first.
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So, I downgraded my Xperia from MM to Loip.. and I backed up the TA partition, and now I messed up and I want to know how to fix what I have done.. the only thing I can access is Fastboot Mode, and Recovery Mode... both have nothing just blue LED for fastboot Green LED for recovery mode.. Help me Plz.
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So, I downgraded my Xperia from MM to Loip.. and I backed up the TA partition, and now I messed up and I want to know how to fix what I have done.. the only thing I can access is Fastboot Mode, and Recovery Mode... both have nothing just blue LED for fastboot Green LED for recovery mode.. Help me Plz.
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If you have backed up your TA, all you need to do is to start the phone in flash mode (Google it) and use flashtool (Google it) and flash the ftf i.e. the firmware of your choice (Google it). Or use Sony Xperia companion to repair the firmware.
Remember that the advice of strangers is never a replacement for your own personal research. Take a look at the guide that I have posted in the general forum.
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If you have backed up your TA, all you need to do is to start the phone in flash mode (Google it) and use flashtool (Google it) and flash the ftf i.e. the firmware of your choice (Google it). Or use Sony Xperia companion to repair the firmware.
Remember that the advice of strangers is never a replacement for your own personal research. Take a look at the guide that I have posted in the general forum.
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Okay, Just do u know how to flash a custom recovery and enter it? I have an unlocked bootloader
MoeDia said:
Okay, Just do u know how to flash a custom recovery and enter it? I have an unlocked bootloader
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Well, of course I know! That is why I wrote the above-mentioned guide for you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z4/general/guide-safe-bootloader-unlock-restore-t3386915
Please read it. Makes me feel less remorse for the hours I spent on writing it...
najoor said:
Well, of course I know! That is why I wrote the above-mentioned guide for you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z4/general/guide-safe-bootloader-unlock-restore-t3386915
Please read it. Makes me feel less remorse for the hours I spent on writing it...
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Okay, I was a very nice guide, everything went well but every time I flash a custom rom i get command saying this device in not ivy