Hey guys,
I've recently bought the Xperia Z1. Now I have some questions which weren't answered in all the guides I read through.
1. Im coming from Galaxy S3 where the recovery is stored on an seperate partition. How is it on Z1? I saw that you will flash the recovery to boot. So if I flash for example that Dualrecovery it will overwrite my kernel or is it somehow seperated too?
2. I saw that "brickclub" where people bricked their phones, just by flashing an ftf using flashtool. So that mean I can hardbrick my phone by flashing an FULL ftf and not excluding anything?
3. And another one...do you think that this device is already dead? I mean the developer support and so on. Because it has already two successors.
It would be great if someone could answer my questions.
mischa_martin
Recovery is stored in the system partition where its protected by Sony RIC . You cannot hard brick a locked bootloader since you can't change the kernel or mess with anything else. z1 is still alive just Aosp ROMs are very hard to port due to barely no kernals so all development is done on Sony stock (Benefit for LB)
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Also Dual recovery doesn't flash a kernal it just sends something to the system to process something then load into ram. If you reinstall a Ftf you lose recovery.
JustPlayingHard said:
Recovery is stored in the system partition where its protected by Sony RIC.
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Why then you have to flash for example cwm recovery to boot? As @DooMLoRD said.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632808
JustPlayingHard said:
You cannot hard brick a locked bootloader since you can't change the kernel or mess with anything else.
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According to this thread you pretty easily can.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2574764
Maybe someone can explain me what @zeppelinrox wants to say...because I don't understand much of this ftf stuff.
JustPlayingHard said:
z1 is still alive just Aosp ROMs are very hard to port due to barely no kernals so all development is done on Sony stock (Benefit for LB)
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I thought Qualcomm and Sony were pretty open source and developer friendly. Aren't they?
And I didn't see many custom stock roms too.
I hope you (or someone else) could still answer my questions.
mischa_martin
mischa_martin said:
Why then you have to flash for example philz recovery to boot?
According to this thread you pretty easily can.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2574764
I thought Qualcomm and Sony were pretty open source and developer friendly. Aren't they?
I hope you (or someone else) could still answer my questions.
mischa_martin
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Nooo. On LB you can only Softbrick. Only go there were you device absolutely don't work..
When you install recovery is uses an exploit which enable to disable Sony Ric then install recovery
Yes Qualcomm and Sony are open, but the Z1 just got aosp support from Sony. Remember we need Aosp kernals which are hard to make.
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Nooo. On LB you can only Softbrick. Only go there were you device absolutely don't work..
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Did you read that thread about the ftf brick?
Its a "club" of people who bricked their phones just by flashing ftf's.
I just don't understand what causes these bricks.
By the way, Im very grateful, that you try to help me although im irritating.
mischa_martin
mischa_martin said:
Did you read that thread about the ftf brick?
Its a "club" of people who bricked their phones just by flashing ftf's.
I just don't understand what causes these bricks.
By the way, Im very grateful, that you try to help me although im irritating.
mischa_martin
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You can brick if you flash wrong ftf. As long you can still get into flashmode voldown and plug usb . that means your soft brick. I have been there.
JustPlayingHard said:
You can brick if you flash wrong ftf. As long you can still get into flashmode voldown and plug usb . that means your soft brick. I have been there.
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I had 2 hard bricks and countless soft bricks on samsung phones....I know almost every kind of brick. :angel:
I think you still not understand what Im trying to say.
mischa_martin
I've had the phone for 1 year. It says on the thread please read it...
JustPlayingHard said:
I've had the phone for 1 year. It says on the thread please read it...
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Okay.
I see, that these bricks are caused by flashing parts of the .290 ftf or failed battery measure.
Sorry if I bothered you.
Just one question....
If I am on .133 can I flash .108 kernel to use that EasyRootTool?
mischa_martin said:
Okay.
I see, that these bricks are caused by flashing parts of the .290 ftf or failed battery measure.
Sorry if I bothered you.
Just one question....
If I am on .133 can I flash .108 kernel to use that EasyRootTool?
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Nope. It checks build.prop you need to downgrade to .108 to root
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Nope. It checks build.prop you need to downgrade to .108 to root
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Thanks for all your responses JPH, I learned more by reading this thread then going through the thousands of messages on the forum.
One more question though if I may, safestrap seems like a pretty good option for locked bootloaders given that you can install XZDualRecovery, yet I cannot find only a single post on this subject referencing a video from a year ago. Was it abandoned for a particular reason ?
Thanks
Nz
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no solution for unlocking BL with 11w29+?
hope can some one can do it with no hardbrick? im 11w48 im so sad because of my lock BL?
For the last time, please don't open such threads. You can unlock it but there's a high possibility that you'll brick it. You can get it done by the paid method, but I'm not sure how that's carried out. You can ask some other members (via PM, not by creating threads) who unlocked their bootloader via the paid method. That being said, if you try it and brick and come to us crying, we are not going to compensate for your loss. That basically means XDA is not to be held liable for any damage. You are on your own, but we will try to help.
Summary: It can be done, but the risk is too damn high!
at the moment there is not a free one.
Also why did you open a new thread? if there was one you would find it easilly
We're so losing hopes and have to watch every SDE, JB roms, and some awesome ixperia roms just screenshots.. Also we want to swap.. But we never can... So sad for the stock kernel.. ;(
I have 11w43 locked bootloader, too.. Don't sad..
I have unlocked my (11W43) with flashtool and all the flash Drivers installed and then at first i root the phone, after that i have installed xRec then i downloaded a rom and have it put on my SD and then i have make me sure that i have the Original Firmware latest firmware installed or you will brick your phone so or so . Now you download a Kernel for your "Rom" then you flash the Kernel via Flashtool and you go into the Recovery after the first start and install the Rom. I make a Video Tutorial for that if i have time .
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I have unlocked my (11W43) with flashtool and all the flash Drivers installed and then at first i root the phone, after that i have installed xRec then i downloaded a rom and have it put on my SD and then i have make me sure that i have the Original Firmware latest firmware installed or you will brick your phone so or so . Now you download a Kernel for your "Rom" then you flash the Kernel via Flashtool and you go into the Recovery after the first start and install the Rom. I make a Video Tutorial for that if i have time .
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WAIT a second....you have managed to unlcok bootloader on your 11W43???
Are you sure its 11W43???
Maybe its 10W43....take another look and write down what is your number
If it's 11W43 then NICE JOB :victory:
I have 12W03 and I hope I am going to be able to unlcok it soon,without hard bricking it
Little Zed said:
We're so losing hopes and have to watch every SDE, JB roms, and some awesome ixperia roms just screenshots.. Also we want to swap.. But we never can... So sad for the stock kernel.. ;(
I have 11w43 locked bootloader, too.. Don't sad..
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i dont know how making these posts is going to solve problems for people who are let behind with locked bootloader. Instead of wasting your time try to find some 'work around' for it. Maybe you can come up with a solution. It is better than saying that we are losing hopes.
bongsa said:
I have unlocked my (11W43) with flashtool and all the flash Drivers installed and then at first i root the phone, after that i have installed xRec then i downloaded a rom and have it put on my SD and then i have make me sure that i have the Original Firmware latest firmware installed or you will brick your phone so or so . Now you download a Kernel for your "Rom" then you flash the Kernel via Flashtool and you go into the Recovery after the first start and install the Rom. I make a Video Tutorial for that if i have time .
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um..everybody knows how to do that..we have tutorials in the forum too. video tutorials are already present on youtube too...making another would be just waste of your time
Yea but he unlocked 11W43....how did he managed to do that
Ok bro. I will try paid method for it. Hope it would solve and it's the last thing I can do. And I love My X8 too much so I won't change handsets.
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Little Zed said:
Ok bro. I will try paid method for it. Hope it would solve and it's the last thing I can do. And I love My X8 too much so I won't change handsets.
Sent from my E15 using Tapatalk 2
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wanna trade for my 11w07? i have such an old phone :laugh:
mogu li se ja mjenjati? hehe
8cpaiw said:
Yea but he unlocked 11W43....how did he managed to do that
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you can unlock any phone..but from 11W29+ there is a high chance of getting a hardbrick
he didn't mentioned that he hard bricked his phone
8cpaiw said:
Yea but he unlocked 11W43....how did he managed to do that
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Luck.
If you search, you'll find some reports of people successfully unlocking their phones with this kind of dates.
Some of these posts are then followed by people who attempted to do the same, but just bricked their phones.
wanna trade for my 11w07? i have such an old phone
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But how? Where are you from? If I can trade, I would rather trade right now if your phone is working well
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Yeah, I've GIVE UP for Unlocking Bootloader.. I've just realize that it's an old phone from past two years now.. So, I've GIVEN UP!!!! (with Chesta from Linkin Park voice)
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I've give up already..
i somehow hard bricke mine 11w19 and they changed my motherboard with 12w03.... and whais the difference between 11w03 and mine except mine is newer
bongsa said:
I have unlocked my (11W43) with flashtool and all the flash Drivers installed and then at first i root the phone, after that i have installed xRec then i downloaded a rom and have it put on my SD and then i have make me sure that i have the Original Firmware latest firmware installed or you will brick your phone so or so . Now you download a Kernel for your "Rom" then you flash the Kernel via Flashtool and you go into the Recovery after the first start and install the Rom. I make a Video Tutorial for that if i have time .
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i waiting for the video
yo_rover said:
i waiting for the video
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the procedure is the same as unlocking bl for 11w28 below devices. BUT the risk is great. SOME have been successful, but the majority bricked their phones.
11w38 unlocked
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"Life is nothing without freedom!"
Hey to all XDA Users, I hope you are in good spirit today!
I am back again!
When I was flashing my HTC HD2 everyday I was close to a Professor now I upgraded to Xperia Z1 and I am stupid again as F...!
The Z1 I think is an awesome device but I am really disappointed for many reasons.
I can't select Governors and Frequences for low consumption of energy.
I can't put data folders on External microSD and use the internal Storage for Apps ONLY. (I am already out of storage).
I can't use many app because the OS is not rooted.
I don't have many Option in Settings to improve the Phone.
It's slow.
Drain Battery.
...ecx....
So like any Android Phone the best way to make it fly is to flash some good ROM.
How?
I was reading in the forum about some tricks to put the phone in some condition to flash the available roms but I really will be glad if someone can explain to me all the process to How flash the Rom.
I know is a stupid question but flash the Z1 is not even close to what I was doing with my old friend HD2 and I want to be sure to do all well.
Thanx in advance.
You should post this in the QA section, anyway, root your device first - install recoveries - download preferred rom - push to SD card - Reboot to recoveries - wipe system, cache and dalvik cache - Flash ROM. You should be fine
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Thraxzzz said:
You should post this in the QA section
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Right. Sorry. It can be moved.
Thraxzzz said:
anyway,root your device first - install recoveries - download preferred rom - push to SD card - Reboot to recoveries - wipe system, cache and dalvik cache - Flash ROM
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before that I heard about UNLOCK BOOTLOADER, I heard also this trick have some issues like the camera will stop working. If after that I flash some rom the camera will working again?
Can you help me and send me the right links for:
Unlock Bootloader,
Root the device on Z1,
Recovery for Xperia Z1
I got many threads with recoveries, what it means recovery for 518 & 526. Where I have to look on my device to know the right recovery?
bootloader link?
Er no, you do not have to unlock the boot loader to root Xperia devices.
Please just read the several threads that are in the general section and the one in this section to find out how to get root on the latest firmware version
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gregbradley said:
Er no, you do not have to unlock the boot loader to root Xperia devices.
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I know, if I want just to root my Xperia, but root my device will not improve much my device so I want to flash a ROM and few ROM's have to have the Bootloader Unlocked.
gregbradley said:
Please just read the several threads that are in the general section and the one in this section to find out how to get root on the latest firmware version
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I do but in this way I will be able to flash any ROM?
eclyptos said:
Right. Sorry. It can be moved.
before that I heard about UNLOCK BOOTLOADER, I heard also this trick have some issues like the camera will stop working. If after that I flash some rom the camera will working again?
Can you help me and send me the right links for:
Unlock Bootloader,
Root the device on Z1,
Recovery for Xperia Z1
I got many threads with recoveries, what it means recovery for 518 & 526. Where I have to look on my device to know the right recovery?
bootloader link?
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eclyptos said:
I know, if I want just to root my Xperia, but root my device will not improve much my device so I want to flash a ROM and few ROM's have to have the Bootloader Unlocked.
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In the above post of your you did not mention flashing roms, just rooting and installing recovery.
ALl stock based roms do not require an unlocked bootloader, and with those there is a lot you can do
I do but in this way I will be able to flash any ROM?
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If you unlock the bootloader you can flash any rom
Download and install Flashtool from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45495831&postcount=3
(Drivers are also in this package in folder drivers)
Download the rootable ROM from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46158848&postcount=1
For rooting read this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46979098&postcount=1
Download recovery from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45149758&postcount=1
And install it like describe in thread.
But, the most imortant thread for you as a new XPERIA user is doomlords thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440565
The best kernels you ca use are from doomlord. But so far I can see he did not make a kernel for the latest firmware version. In the past (on my xperia S) you where able to chage Governors and Frequences. But wait for this a while. Unlocking bootloader is needed only if you use non stock based ROMs like CM, AOSP and so on. It's your choice what you want. There is no generelly answer for any ROM and situation, it depends only to your own needs.
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In the above post of your you did not mention flashing roms, just rooting and installing recovery.
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Sorry, I was answering to the method posted by Thraxzzz, that metod is good for Stock Roms?
gregbradley said:
ALL stock based roms do not require an unlocked bootloader, and with those there is a lot you can do
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I saw many Modified Stock Roms in Xperia Z1 Original Android Development section, can I flash them without unlock bootloader?
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If you unlock the bootloader you can flash any rom
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I think I will wait until the problem with the camera will be solved. Lose 20mpx for fun is not a good idea.
schickel said:
The best kernels you ca use are from doomlord. But so far I can see he did not make a kernel for the latest firmware version. In the past (on my xperia S) you where able to chage Governors and Frequences. But wait for this a while. Unlocking bootloader is needed only if you use non stock based ROMs like CM, AOSP and so on. It's your choice what you want. There is no generelly answer for any ROM and situation, it depends only to your own needs.
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Awesome, Thanx Man for send me in the right direction, now I can start from something.
You Right, I was looking to flash some nice CM, AOSP Rom but I have to unlock the bootloader and I heard about camera issue, like I told to gregbradley I probably will wait until the problem will be solved and for now I will try some rooted stock rom.
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Hello developers and xda members!
Some months/weeks ago I asked about rooting and warranty.I got some answers that if I unroot it or use SEUS I will not loose warranty.
This time is about roms and locked bootloaders.
If I install a CWM Recovery then flash a ROM do I void warranty?If yes is there anyway that I can make it so it's like I never flashed anything so the warranty will still last?
If yes what is the best rom I can install for LOCKED bootloader(I don't want to unlock it)?
I want a rom with good battery life + camera (I don't care if it's not 100% perfect but at least better than the stock one!)
Any answer would be helpful!
Thanks
UltraWelfare said:
Hello developers and xda members!
Some months/weeks ago I asked about rooting and warranty.I got some answers that if I unroot it or use SEUS I will not loose warranty.
This time is about roms and locked bootloaders.
If I install a CWM Recovery then flash a ROM do I void warranty?If yes is there anyway that I can make it so it's like I never flashed anything so the warranty will still last?
If yes what is the best rom I can install for LOCKED bootloader(I don't want to unlock it)?
I want a rom with good battery life + camera (I don't care if it's not 100% perfect but at least better than the stock one!)
Any answer would be helpful!
Thanks
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Search the forum. Many other topics just like yours.
Nanostray said:
Search the forum. Many other topics just like yours.
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Already searched but I can't find exact answer.I really don't want to loose my warranty!
Also I care for the exact model (Xperia SP) and not for others
UltraWelfare said:
Already searched but I can't find exact answer.I really don't want to loose my warranty!
Also I care for the exact model (Xperia SP) and not for others
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Even if you unlock your bootlader you wont loose your warranty (if that is the reason you are not doing it).Just make a backup of your DRM keys and the unlock code and keep it safe.
BlAckXpeRia said:
Even if you unlock your bootlader you wont loose your warranty (if that is the reason you are not doing it).Just make a backup of your DRM keys and the unlock code and keep it safe.
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I don't generally want to unlock bootloader.
Even if I don't unlock it and just install a rom(e.x Existenz) would I need to backup DRM keys?
Also can you give me a SAFE tutorial about backing them up?
I also asked about a good rom that has a good battery life and camera than the stock one.
What's your opinion about roms?What is the best based on your opinion?
UltraWelfare said:
I don't generally want to unlock bootloader.
Even if I don't unlock it and just install a rom(e.x Existenz) would I need to backup DRM keys?
Also can you give me a SAFE tutorial about backing them up?
I also asked about a good rom that has a good battery life and camera than the stock one.
What's your opinion about roms?What is the best based on your opinion?
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If you wont be unlocking the bootlooder, you dont need the backup.Here is the thread with anything needed to get started with your phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701644
I've never used the stock or other based on it (I use 4.3+ ROMs ), but other forum members say that Existenz is the best one out there.Currently, I am using the leaked 4.3,but it is for unlocked bootloaders.
BlAckXpeRia said:
If you wont be unlocking the bootlooder, you dont need the backup.Here is the thread with anything needed to get started with your phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701644
I've never used the stock or other based on it (I use 4.3+ ROMs ), but other forum members say that Existenz is the best one out there.Currently, I am using the leaked 4.3,but it is for unlocked bootloaders.
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Why would I need the list of things to scan with a NFC enabled phone?
Anyway so I will not void my warranty if i flash a custom rom and then "format" it with SEUS?
That's my point
UltraWelfare said:
Why would I need the list of things to scan with a NFC enabled phone?
Anyway so I will not void my warranty if i flash a custom rom and then "format" it with SEUS?
That's my point
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nope, SUS will just repair the phone, leaving no evidence of root or ROM
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nope, SUS will just repair the phone, leaving no evidence of root or ROM
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OK Thanks nanostray (again because you also gave me answers for rooting my phone).
I will proceed installing Xperia ExistenZ rom and I hope I will not brick my phone!:fingers-crossed:
Thanks for any answer
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Why would I need the list of things to scan with a NFC enabled phone?
Anyway so I will not void my warranty if i flash a custom rom and then "format" it with SEUS?
That's my point
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Oops..wrong link!Here s the right one : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354704
P.S. Im not sure but I think you will still have your warranty.Back in the days, when i had my xperia x8 and it got hardbricked, I lied to my operator that it got fully discharged and it never turned on again.The trick worked and it went to Sony with a custom ROM inside of it .Anyways..today i had to revert to stock, because the tutorial for the leaked 4.3 said so, but i encountered a problem - SUS said that my phone has modified software and it didn't complete the operation.I had to flash an .ftf image file with flashtool.But after all, It was successfull.
Ehm I got a question.At the install instructions of Existenz it says
Flash the rom.
Flash NUT reboot fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2317432
Flash 12.0.A.2.254 kernel only with flashtool (see FAQ).
As I see NUT reboot fix is for Xperia Z...Do I need to install this?Do I also need to install .254 kernel only again?At the FAQ it says about How to flash 6.2.B.1.96 Kernel with flashtool <- but this kernel is for Z...What happens?
Should I flash the rom then reboot my phone and OK?
Should I flash the rom then reboot my phone and existenz rom opens and then flash the NUT reboot fix?
Should I flash the rom then instantly install the NUT reboot fix?
Should I also install the kernel (12.0.A.254)?
I am kinda confused :/
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OK Thanks nanostray (again because you also gave me answers for rooting my phone).
I will proceed installing Xperia ExistenZ rom and I hope I will not brick my phone!:fingers-crossed:
Thanks for any answer
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Always glad to help but remember, in case of unlocked BL, SUS will not work.
Aye, you got a thank button for that, mate
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UltraWelfare said:
Ehm I got a question.At the install instructions of Existenz it says
Flash the rom.
Flash NUT reboot fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2317432
Flash 12.0.A.2.254 kernel only with flashtool (see FAQ).
As I see NUT reboot fix is for Xperia Z...Do I need to install this?Do I also need to install .254 kernel only again?At the FAQ it says about How to flash 6.2.B.1.96 Kernel with flashtool <- but this kernel is for Z...What happens?
Should I flash the rom then reboot my phone and OK?
Should I flash the rom then reboot my phone and existenz rom opens and then flash the NUT reboot fix?
Should I flash the rom then instantly install the NUT reboot fix?
Should I also install the kernel (12.0.A.254)?
I am kinda confused :/
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1. Flash ROM
1.b Reboot phone
2. Use .bat from NUT (I used it after OTArootkeeper failed and I couldn't mount /system r/w)
3. Flash the kernel with Flashtool
Step 1b and 2 depend on what you prefer, flashing the fix or rebooting and let the computer do the fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317432
You can use NUT for the SP. About the kernel I'm not sure. I am on LB atm.
Hope this helps (except for the kernel of course)
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Always glad to help but remember, in case of unlocked BL, SUS will not work.
Aye, you got a thank button for that, mate
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1. Flash ROM
1.b Reboot phone
2. Use .bat from NUT (I used it after OTArootkeeper failed and I couldn't mount /system r/w)
3. Flash the kernel with Flashtool
Step 1b and 2 depend on what you prefer, flashing the fix or rebooting and let the computer do the fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317432
You can use NUT for the SP. About the kernel I'm not sure. I am on LB atm.
Hope this helps (except for the kernel of course)
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Everything went fine without using NUT.If problems appear then I will use it!!
Thanks again
UltraWelfare said:
Everything went fine without using NUT.If problems appear then I will use it!!
Thanks again
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haha not every problem can be solved with NUT
Nanostray said:
haha not every problem can be solved with NUT
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Haha I know but there it might if it's related...You never know .
Thanks again the new rom made my phone smoother + faster and a lot better.
Now we wait for 4.3 .
UltraWelfare said:
Haha I know but there it might if it's related...You never know .
Thanks again the new rom made my phone smoother + faster and a lot better.
Now we wait for 4.3 .
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Well, I've no idea how much longer.. Should have been here in December..
Hello, hoping someone can help me recover my phone.
I recently purchased a Z1 and today I stupidly flashed doomlords kernel without unlocking the bootloader.
When I try to switch the phone on, all I get is a short vibration and nothing else.
Does this mean I now own a waterproof paper weight?
Try flashing a .TFT file using flash tool, any TFT file with a full Rom attached should revive your device.
I can't get access to my PC until tomorrow, but I am going to try.
Just wondered if anyone could put me out of my misery sooner than then.
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I can't get access to my PC until tomorrow, but I am going to try.
Just wondered if anyone could put me out of my misery sooner than then.
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Flashing a FTF will wipe data and settings (unless you know what you are doing).
A better option would be to flash a Stock Sony kernel (boot.img) from flashtool in fastboot mode.
I'm not a Z1 user so won't point you at one but @[NUT]'s threads would be a good place to start looking
blueether said:
Flashing a FTF will wipe data and settings (unless you know what you are doing).
A better option would be to flash a Stock Sony kernel (boot.img) from flashtool in fastboot mode.
I'm not a Z1 user so won't point you at one but @[NUT]'s threads would be a good place to start looking
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I am gonna try to flash only the kernel from the stock ROM FTF, as there were check boxes to skip flashing system, data, etc..
I just hope that the device will boot into flashmode.
* [NUT] wakes up after being rattled by @blueether :cyclops:
To OP, pssst: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/disaster-recovery-getting-z1-zu-z-zl-to-t2229250
[NUT] said:
* [NUT] wakes up after being rattled by @blueether :cyclops:
To OP, pssst: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/disaster-recovery-getting-z1-zu-z-zl-to-t2229250
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Anyway thank you so much for your tutorial. After following your guide, I can solve my Xperia Z -- Refuse to Boot problem. Many thanks!
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Hi guys,
Now I have a dual recovery in my Sony Xperia Z,
I am following this,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/orig-development/zdevelopment-cm11-android-4-4-t2540633
And in the last few post, there's someone who mentioned there's a FXP325
but when i go to the official download page, http://unrestrict.li/FXP
I could only see FXP303 that has the date stamped of Jan 2014; is this the latest? or should I go with Cyanogen nightlies?
ETA:
the download link for FXP303 yuga did not work
balloontree said:
Hi guys,
Now I have a dual recovery in my Sony Xperia Z,
I am following this,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/orig-development/zdevelopment-cm11-android-4-4-t2540633
And in the last few post, there's someone who mentioned there's a FXP325
but when i go to the official download page, http://unrestrict.li/FXP
I could only see FXP303 that has the date stamped of Jan 2014; is this the latest? or should I go with Cyanogen nightlies?
ETA:
the download link for FXP303 yuga did not work
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Go here
OMG! I flashed cm-11-20140629-NIGHTLY-yuga.zip from http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=yuga
and the gapps 4.4.4 and wiped it, and choose reboot
and my phone doesn't wake up anymore
it's in black screen, and press and hold power button only makes the phone vibrate and nothing else.....
pls help...........
I am suspecting that my boot loader is not unlocked? could someone point me to a direction?
thanks
balloontree said:
I am suspecting that my boot loader is not unlocked? could someone point me to a direction?
thanks
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If your bootloader was locked your phone is now hardbricked and you can throw it into the trash
If it still vibrates you can try to bring it into flashmode and flash a stock .ftf file
St.Jimmy90 said:
If your bootloader was locked your phone is now hardbricked and you can throw it into the trash
If it still vibrates you can try to bring it into flashmode and flash a stock .ftf file
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Do you know that after your first sentence you've broked the xperia z owners heart? Don''t be so rude... If would be in his place then I tink I get a heartshock.. But you're right. Owner, try SUS, maybe it'll work.
LaurynasVP said:
Do you know that after your first sentence you've broked the xperia z owners heart? Don''t be so rude... If would be in his place then I tink I get a heartshock.. But you're right. Owner, try SUS, maybe it'll work.
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I know how it feels like, I hard bricked my Xperia T by trying to flash a custom recovery as a kernel via an app. It refused to boot after that... (but my bootloader was unlocked)
Also he mentioned that his bootloader was still locked, this usually means that his phone is now hardbricked. The fact that his phone still vibrates could indicate that he might has luck and he recover it, and I wish it him for sure, but it is very unlikely.
Btw, I didn't meant to be rude, I'm sorry if anyone felt attacked or anything like that.
St.Jimmy90 said:
If it still vibrates you can try to bring it into flashmode and flash a stock .ftf file
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yupe, still vibrates and now i have flash a stock tft and unlock boot loader, it's okay now
but I want it to be on CM11, I'll post it on another Question thread?
balloontree said:
yupe, still vibrates and now i have flash a stock tft and unlock boot loader, it's okay now
but I want it to be on CM11, I'll post it on another Question thread?
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If you have problems with CM11, post it in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/orig-development/zdevelopment-cm11-android-4-4-t2540633
But I'm glad you could recover the phone!
I hope you made a backup of your TA Partition before unlocking your bootloader..