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[Q] Clarifying question about 4.3 root.

This is for my curiosity and many other users who I know are wondering the same thing, I've searched for this, but can't really find anything that answers it to my satisfaction.
So I'm running 4.3, with build number .290
I want to root my phone, but I know I need to flash .534 back to my phone. As far as I know, THIS will stop my sim being recognised by the phone. Do I then need to ROOT the phone, and then flash .290 again for the sim to work again.
So which .290 flash will I use? Just the normal FTF file for .290?
Thank you, I'm an active contributor to the forum, but I like to be super sure about what I'm doing before I do it, and I gather many other users do. The reason I'm asking in such detail is because my phone was rooted before, I updated (by mistake) to 4.3 and then flashed back to .290 where it stopped my sim working. Took me a few hours to work out how to fix it, as the pccompanion wasn't working for me!
Thank you!

TagEHeuer said:
This is for my curiosity and many other users who I know are wondering the same thing, I've searched for this, but can't really find anything that answers it to my satisfaction.
So I'm running 4.3, with build number .290
I want to root my phone, but I know I need to flash .534 back to my phone. As far as I know, THIS will stop my sim being recognised by the phone. Do I then need to ROOT the phone, and then flash .290 again for the sim to work again.
So which .290 flash will I use? Just the normal FTF file for .290?
Thank you, I'm an active contributor to the forum, but I like to be super sure about what I'm doing before I do it, and I gather many other users do. The reason I'm asking in such detail is because my phone was rooted before, I updated (by mistake) to 4.3 and then flashed back to .290 where it stopped my sim working. Took me a few hours to work out how to fix it, as the pccompanion wasn't working for me!
Thank you!
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why don't you unlock your 4.3 rom and flash a recovery to root it ? would be easier

AntiDroid said:
why don't you unlock your 4.3 rom and flash a recovery to root it ? would be easier
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Not really used to that, new to all this. A guide somewhere?

Look here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48902196
sent from a Rooted & Unlocked Xperia Z1

TagEHeuer said:
Not really used to that, new to all this. A guide somewhere?
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If you want to flash the firmware you have, follow this guide from part B to part C, then you will have a ftf copy of your current firmware.
About the root thing, downgrade to .257 then .534 so you don't have the IMEI and signal issues. Then root and OTA to .257 and then, if you get OTA update to .290 go for it, but some people said that you will only get partial root access.
So you will have to either flash a prerooted firmware or unlock bootloader and turn off Sony's RIC and then root the normal way.
To unlock bootloader, just follow the instructions here but don't forget to backup the TA partition using this guide.
Regards,
~J2C

[Q] Generic vs Branded rom

Hi guys this is my first post here so be gentle! I'm trying to get cyanogen mod on my Z1.
I have followed the guides on this forum, my appreciation to all involved here great job!
I downgraded to 4.2.2 from 4.3. I then rooted my the phone. I then unlocked the bootloader.
All went ok. I then downloaded C6903_14.2.A.0.290_1276-0875_Generic UK.ftf and flashed it. The phone then wouldn't turn back on.
So I downloaded C6903 14.1.G.1.534 EE UK 1276-2219_R9A (I'm on EE) and flashed that and I got the phone working again.
I then flashed DoomKernal to get CWM. DoomKernal went fine.
Somewhere along the line I think I got confused and thought DoomKernal would give me CWM and I flashed C6903_14.2.A.0.290_1276-0875_Generic UK.ftf again to upgrade back to 4.3.
Same problem...Phone wouldn't turn on so I repeated the EE branded 4.2.2 flash.
Now DoomKernal seems to be taken off. So my questions are as followed:
Do i need DoomKernal to get CWM?
Do i need to be on 4.4 before I install Cyanogen mod or can I do it straight from 4.2.2 with DoomKernal?
If I'm being a total noob I apologize!
Thanks.

Wizber said:
Hi guys this is my first post here so be gentle! I'm trying to get cyanogen mod on my Z1.
I have followed the guides on this forum, my appreciation to all involved here great job!
I downgraded to 4.2.2 from 4.3. I then rooted my the phone. I then unlocked the bootloader.
All went ok. I then downloaded C6903_14.2.A.0.290_1276-0875_Generic UK.ftf and flashed it. The phone then wouldn't turn back on.
So I downloaded C6903 14.1.G.1.534 EE UK 1276-2219_R9A (I'm on EE) and flashed that and I got the phone working again.
I then flashed DoomKernal to get CWM. DoomKernal went fine.
Somewhere along the line I think I got confused and thought DoomKernal would give me CWM and I flashed C6903_14.2.A.0.290_1276-0875_Generic UK.ftf again to upgrade back to 4.3.
Same problem...Phone wouldn't turn on so I repeated the EE branded 4.2.2 flash.
Now DoomKernal seems to be taken off. So my questions are as followed:
Do i need DoomKernal to get CWM?
Do i need to be on 4.4 before I install Cyanogen mod or can I do it straight from 4.2.2 with DoomKernal?
If I'm being a total noob I apologize!
Thanks.
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Accidently gave you a thank lol
I actually don't know about branded phone, but I can tell you that your step has gone wrong. You will always lose root
if you flash a sock ftf file.
So you are saying you unlocked bootloader on the 534 rom? Your camera is probably dead now, check it if you can boot.
Unlocking bootloader before getting on 4.3 or 4.4 will result in disabling the camera. You did it now anyway, I can't help you. Maybe flash 4.4 now and see if your camera works again.
Flashing cyanogen is not about root but unlock bootloader, people would recommend you to root first becoz you will be able to do TA back up with root
(TA backup is a way to backup drm key, so you can restore it in the future and restore locked bootloader exclusive feature like X reality and better quality camera. Seems you don't know what I'm talking about and already unlocked the bootloader before you even ever heard about TA. Sorry can't help you to save this part, you may continue anyway)
So on 4.4, you may have to unlock the bootloader again since the bootloader itself maybe relocked itself when you flash a sock ftf file. ( doesn't mean you restored DRM key is back)
So maybe unlock it again and start to flash cm.
Personally I wouldnt recommend a newbie in Android to unlock bl so fast since it's too easy to mess up serious things up and it's not so easy for turning back. Well you started messing them up anyway, continue then

Thanks for the reply.
I did do a TA back up before I unlocked the bootloader....If i restore from this will it get the camera working?
I have tried to flash Cyanogen mod but it fails error 7. It thinks my Z1 is a Togari (Z ultra) which it isnt cant find anything on this!
Ok so, i'll try and get on 4.4...
I have a UK Z1 C6903.
Can I flash to C6903 14.3.A.0.681 Global 1277-2880_R5C (this is 4.4 right?)
OR does it have to be a UK one I cant seem to find a uk 4.4?

So after a bit of stress and the phone getting stuck in bootloop I have installed 4.4.2 using .681 commercial.
I hope it will be smooth sailing now to install cyanogen mod
Oh and the camera works again!

Wizber said:
Thanks for the reply.
I did do a TA back up before I unlocked the bootloader....If i restore from this will it get the camera working?
I have tried to flash Cyanogen mod but it fails error 7. It thinks my Z1 is a Togari (Z ultra) which it isnt cant find anything on this!
Ok so, i'll try and get on 4.4...
I have a UK Z1 C6903.
Can I flash to C6903 14.3.A.0.681 Global 1277-2880_R5C (this is 4.4 right?)
OR does it have to be a UK one I cant seem to find a uk 4.4?
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happy to hear that u actually did TA backup
any 4.4 should be fine
after that install doomlord advanced stock kernel v2 i think

[Q] NOOB help with custom ROM & Unlocking

Ok first of all I apologise for my noobish questions in advance, different forums are telling me different answers to the same questions so here goes -
Situation: I am getting a Samsung Galaxy S3 I9305 (4G) soon and as far as i am aware it has Android 4.3 on it, I'm confused about the knox bootloaders etc but here is what I want to do
1. Unlock Phone for Free using Debug Menu (Some people say downgrading to 4.1.1 allows free unlocking, other's dont)
2. Install Custom ROM
I don't care about warranty voiding, I just want to unlock my phone for free and have a custom ROM & Recovery
Can you please lead me in right direction? Thanks
Update - Here is a quick tutorial:
Use this to downgrade 4.3 to 4.1.1 - flash using custom recovery
http://mediafire.com/download/9y2xo8a16w41eyr/Firmware_4.1.1_Modificado_for_fzeta.zip
Then use these instruction to unlock your phone.
Put a different SIM to your own into the handset and then turn off the handset and switch it back on with that SIM inside.
Go to the dial pad on your phone and then type in *#197328640#.
Head over to the Main Menu of the device > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF > and wait for around 30 seconds.
You should then head to Menu and choose Back, where you will come across the Network Lock. Choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ.
Enter *#197328640#.
That's it your phone is now unlocked. You can now use any sim card.
You can update, Root, flash custom rom and everything you want. It will stay unlocked

1. You can't downgrade to 4.1.1 to use that method...phone won't boot...
2. Installing custom rom is easy...install CWM and happy flashing..

spiderman07 said:
1. You can't downgrade to 4.1.1 to use that method...phone won't boot...
2. Installing custom rom is easy...install CWM and happy flashing..
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So there is NO way of unlocking this phone for free? This user says it's possible to downgrade to 4.1.1 from a knox-bootloader...http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help-i9305/sim-card-unlock-samsung-galaxy-s3-gt-t2185866
I am getting confused now, sorry I own a Nexus 4 atm, I know the insides and outs of putting custom roms on that but Samsung is a new experience for me

spiderman07 said:
1. You can't downgrade to 4.1.1 to use that method...phone won't boot...
2. Installing custom rom is easy...install CWM and happy flashing..
It is true that no one can do downgrade to KNOX bootloader,but who said that you can`t flash a Custom 4.1.1 ROM maintaining Knox bootloader.
Best regards:good:
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In short, everyone taking your device rooted,whith an custom Recovery can do this.Flashing a modified ROM 4.1.1 ,then using a hidden menu/debug/ can unlock the phone.Using a custom 4.1.1 ROM modified from this forum:http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=738977 is possible to unlock.Moreover,after unlock your phone you can flash 4.3 maintaining your phone unlocked.
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viktorak said:
spiderman07 said:
1. You can't downgrade to 4.1.1 to use that method...phone won't boot...
2. Installing custom rom is easy...install CWM and happy flashing..
It is true that no one can do downgrade to KNOX bootloader,but who said that you can`t flash a Custom 4.1.1 ROM maintaining Knox bootloader.
Best regards:good:
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In short, everyone taking your device rooted,whith an custom Recovery can do this.Flashing a modified ROM 4.1.1 ,then using a hidden menu/debug/ can unlock the phone.Using a custom 4.1.1 ROM it is possible to unlock.Moreover,after unlock your phone you can flash 4.3 maintaining your phone unlocked.
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OMG Thank You!!! Downgraded to pre-modded 4.1.1 and did the Debug Menu trick and now I am unlocked
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pcwiztech said:
viktorak said:
spiderman07 said:
1. You can't downgrade to 4.1.1 to use that method...phone won't boot...
2. Installing custom rom is easy...install CWM and happy flashing..
OMG Thank You!!! Downgraded to pre-modded 4.1.1 and did the Debug Menu trick and now I am unlocked
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You're bold and you got yours.I'm glad you made it.Hit the thanks button when this has helped you.:laugh:
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pcwiztech said:
viktorak said:
spiderman07 said:
1. You can't downgrade to 4.1.1 to use that method...phone won't boot...
2. Installing custom rom is easy...install CWM and happy flashing..
OMG Thank You!!! Downgraded to pre-modded 4.1.1 and did the Debug Menu trick and now I am unlocked
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Hello pcwiztech
You have a procedure for downgrade version 4.3 to 4.1.1
How did you do?
Can you make a tutorial?
I speak little English.
Thanks,
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a link to a modded 4.1.1 with 4.3 bootloader?

spiderman07 said:
a link to a modded 4.1.1 with 4.3 bootloader?
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Yes, I want a dowgrade bootloader version 4.3 to 4.1.1 and 4.1.2
My phone is in original Version 4.3

twedie said:
Yes, I want a dowgrade bootloader version 4.3 to 4.1.1 and 4.1.2
My phone is in original Version 4.3
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i also want a link to a modded 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 with the 4.3 bootloader to unlock my phone...
maybe someone will post it.

Use this to downgrade 4.3 to 4.1.1 - flash using custom recovery
http://mediafire.com/download/9y2xo8a16w41eyr/Firmware_4.1.1_Modificado_for_fzeta.zip
Then use these instruction to unlock your phone.
Put a different SIM to your own into the handset and then turn off the handset and switch it back on with that SIM inside.
Go to the dial pad on your phone and then type in *#197328640#.
Head over to the Main Menu of the device > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF > and wait for around 30 seconds.
You should then head to Menu and choose Back, where you will come across the Network Lock. Choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ.
Enter *#197328640#.
That's it your phone is now unlocked. You can now use any sim card.
You can update, Root, flash custom rom and everything you want. It will stay unlocked

so just to be sure this firmware is for Samsung Galaxy I9305? (S3 with LTE and 2GB RAM)...

spiderman07 said:
so just to be sure this firmware is for Samsung Galaxy I9305? (S3 with LTE and 2GB RAM)...
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Yes I have I9305 and this worked !

I got really excited when I saw this, coming from a new thread I made after discovering the inability to downgrade to 4.1.1 after Knox is installed.
However, I ran into a snag (I'm trying to downgrade from 4.4.4, i9305 with CWM 6.0.4.7):
format() expects 5 args, got 4
E:Error in /data/media/0/stock411.zip (I renamed it and copied it again to internal phone storage in case it was a bad transfer to ext SD card previously)
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
Any ideas?
Did your 4.3 phone definitely have Knox installed before?
Is this issue occurring because I'm coming from 4.4.4?
Thanks for your input.

Clapfish said:
I got really excited when I saw this, coming from a new thread I made after discovering the inability to downgrade to 4.1.1 after Knox is installed.
However, I ran into a snag (I'm trying to downgrade from 4.4.4, i9305 with CWM 6.0.4.7):
format() expects 5 args, got 4
E:Error in /data/media/0/stock411.zip (I renamed it and copied it again to internal phone storage in case it was a bad transfer to ext SD card previously)
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
Any ideas?
Did your 4.3 phone definitely have Knox installed before?
Is this issue occurring because I'm coming from 4.4.4?
Thanks for your input.
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Hi, does the ZIP file open on your PC? If not then re-download

pcwiztech said:
Hi, does the ZIP file open on your PC? If not then re-download
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Yep it's fine, also downloaded again for good measure... still no joy I'm afraid

Clapfish said:
Yep it's fine, also downloaded again for good measure... still no joy I'm afraid
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Have you tried using TWRP recovery instead?

pcwiztech said:
Have you tried using TWRP recovery instead?
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No, that may well have been my next move, but oddly enough I managed to seemingly very flukely flash a stock 4.1.1 ROM with Odin just now, download link here:
TBA (can't post links yet)
Wasn't expecting it to work at all and almost didn't try, given the previous 'Unsupported Version' messages when trying to downgrade to other stock ROMs with Odin, but there you are, this time it worked, somehow...
The rest of the trick with the dialler menu worked a treat and I now have a SIM unlocked (though faulty, GPS doesn't work) SGS3

Hi,
I have a Samsung I9305 LTE, with official 4.3 rom. I don't care about warranty (as it's expired anyway), and the unlocking stuff (I can use whatever SIM card, so I guess it is an unlocked version?), all I want is to flash a custom rom. What do I need to do?

Hi,
I have some questions too. I am a new I9305 owner.
I have the 4.3 bootloader, I don't care about Knox as I have no warranty (phone was 2nd hand). I've already tripped Knox anyway after flashing Philz recovery and rooting with it.
I have two requirements really, which I think are more kernel-dependent than ROM-dependent.
1) White balance/colour calibration. I hate the blue-green tint to the whites.
2) Wolfson/Boeffla sound controls for the Wolfson DAC.
I don't really care if it's Android 4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4, AOSP, CM or stock.
So far I still have the Samsung stock 4.3 ROM but I've flashed the AGNI v3.8.5 kernel which has given me some sound controls, but nothing useful regarding the display. Ideally, colour multipliers, black level, gamma etc.
The Perseus kernel+Stweaks looks like it might fit the bill, but I think it's 4.1.2 only and I'm not sure if it works with the 4.3 Knox bootloader? I'm happy to switch to a 4.1.2 ROM if I can, I just REALLY want to be able to fine-tune the screen!
Maybe there are other kernels that support this for 4.3 or 4.4? Or do any CM builds have the screen controls in the ROM itself?
Thanks!
Glenn

[Q] flashing roms & towelroot & lock bootloader

Hi all.
I was a big xda user / developer around the times of x8 / x10.
Things have changed alot
I've now got Xperia sp and is rooted via towelroot and Installed the recoveries. Bootloader is still locked and I am on stock everything
I NEED help. Can I flash a custom rom. Really want to but not.sure.if this will brick my phone. So here I am asking.for help
Thanks in advance and.if.you help I'll be clicking your thanks button.
Thanks again

Yes you can install custom roms, head over the roms zone and find the ones that in their names says "LB" which means Locked bootloader, the ones that say "UBL" are for unlocked bootloader and if the roms says both it means they work on both locked and unlocked bootloader

xAD3r1ty said:
Yes you can install custom roms, head over the roms zone and find the ones that in their names says "LB" which means Locked bootloader, the ones that say "UBL" are for unlocked bootloader and if the roms says both it means they work on both locked and unlocked bootloader
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Hey thanks mate, I was wondering what lb stood for. Not be too long until I am contributing to builds here. I use to help build kernel and bug fixes on xda back in 2010
I love the android Dev section just don't want to brick my.device
Thanks again

Where is thanks button gone?
Also can I flash rom just like I use to
Download on my phone put in sd card boot to recovery then.flash
Going.to go for it soon will keep you informed what roms I try etc

Found the thanks button.
Need more help before I will flash a rom if you can pal?
I have build number end In.. . 205
Does a custom rom I want have to have same build number as my stock rom
Can I install this rom onto my phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2654422
I see now I must flash. 254. And.root via doomlord
That guy needs a medal, he's been awesome in this.scene from the beginning

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2758935
Please do me a favour and have a look at that
Can I install it I have root via towelroot and have recoveries installed and.the same build number 12.1.a.1.205?

Yes you can, that rom is for both LB and UBL, and thanks alot mate! i've been browsing xda for a long time now but never had a chance or didn't want to make an account, but oh well, anyway's.. i think there might be better roms for you to try, that one seems like it won't get any more updates..
Also, there's cm, paranoid, pac-man for Locked bootloader, you can take a look on them too
Just make a backup of your current rom in case you want to go back
And sorry for the late reply, wasn't at home!

What about the build number do I have to find one same as my.stock build number.

Nah, anyways, there's a FTF thread that has stock firmwares to download in case you want to flash stock firmware via FlashTools

[Q] Xperia SP CM11 install guide without unlocking bootloader

Because I saw today that Xperia SP won't get official KitKat from Sony, I want to install latest CM11 because I want to use full potential of my phone and because I simply like Vanilla Android experience. I bought my phone on contract and I can't unlock bootloader. I need full guide from beggining to end how to install CM11. My firmware is 12.1.A.1.205 and I need full guide from rooting, installing cmw and finally booting CM11.
Thanks in advance,
your brx1997.
p.s.
also I would need links for any 3rd party program that should be used
(I CHECKED MY PHONE AND MY BOOTLOADER CAN'T BE UNLOCKED).

brx1997 said:
Because I saw today that Xperia SP won't get official KitKat from Sony, I want to install latest CM11 because I want to use full potential of my phone and because I simply like Vanilla Android experience. I bought my phone on contract and I can't unlock bootloader. I need full guide from beggining to end how to install CM11. My firmware is 12.1.A.1.205 and I need full guide from rooting, installing cmw and finally booting CM11.
Thanks in advance,
your brx1997.
p.s.
also I would need links for any 3rd party program that should be used
(I CHECKED MY PHONE AND MY BOOTLOADER CAN'T BE UNLOCKED).
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For rooting you can read this : Just read on the topic regarding Rooting and Recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/general/root-ultimate-noobs-guide-to-rooting-t2845520
For CM11 I just flashed mine with this. This is for Locked Bootlader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...anogenmod-11-locked-bootloader-users-t2868398

azri269 said:
For rooting you can read this : Just read on the topic regarding Rooting and Recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/general/root-ultimate-noobs-guide-to-rooting-t2845520
For CM11 I just flashed mine with this. This is for Locked Bootlader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...anogenmod-11-locked-bootloader-users-t2868398
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thanks dude very much it really helped me :good::good::good: