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[Q] Stock to AOKP/CM

Hello everybody,
I'll make this as quick as possible but basically I am in desperate need of someone to guide me trough the complete process from stock to AOKP or CWM.
I have read alot of the guides here on the forums but the number of threads just really confuse me and alot of threads lead to other threads which are outdated.
So if you could show me the best way to root my phone, backup all of my data (so I can revert back completely to stock), lock & relock my bootloader etcetera, I'd be forever in your debt.
I have some rooting & custom rom experience on a Samsung device but this is like really really different and I'm scared to mess up my €500 device, but I'd really love to have either AOKP/CWM.
Country: Belgium
Model: C6603
Android version: 4.2.2
Smalband version: 9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110057-39
Kernel version: 3.4.0-g3865184 || [email protected] #1 || Tue Jul 2 07:57:34 2013
Build version: 10.3.1.A.0.244
Also from checking my customization number I'm on Generic BE.
Thanks alot, I have heard alot of this great community, I'm hoping someone's willing to help this complete noob out
Edgy Ser
EDIT: Also, does rooting my device disable OTA updates/PCcompanion updates? I'd love to be able to completely go back to stock, including locking the bootloader, recovery & stock firmware & get my warranty back.

You need to unlock your bootloader first,there is a guide how to.
Before doing that make a backup of your TA partition,you will find the tool,in development section.
To backup TA you have to be rooted,follow doomlord guide in dev section how to root the latest firmware.
Once all the above is done,download any cm or aopk rom.
Extract the downloaded zip,you will find a file boot.img , this file should be flashed to your phone by fastboot.
Type the command : fastboot flash boot boot.img +enter and connect your phone by pressing volume up + insert the usb cable (your phone should be off first) you will see a blue led and the file will be flashed.
Turn your phone on and when you see a purple led press volume down,this will take you to the recovery.
In recovery factory reset/wipe data and install the rom zip(the rom's zip should be copied first to your sd).
Done
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gm007 said:
You need to unlock your bootloader first,there is a guide how to.
Before doing that make a backup of your TA partition,you will find the tool,in development section.
To backup TA you have to be rooted,follow doomlord guide in dev section how to root the latest firmware.
Once all the above is done,download any cm or aopk rom.
Extract the downloaded zip,you will find a file boot.img , this file should be flashed to your phone by fastboot.
Type the command : fastboot flash boot boot.img +enter and connect your phone by pressing volume up + insert the usb cable (your phone should be off first) you will see a blue led and the file will be flashed.
Turn your phone on and when you see a purple led press volume down,this will take you to the recovery.
In recovery factory reset/wipe data and install the rom zip(the rom's zip should be copied first to your sd).
Done
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Hey there man!
Thanks for the quick guide, already feeling more clear now.
Few things though, do I need to backup my original firmware to be able to go back to stock? (I don't care about apps or anything)
And does this whole process disable the ability to make my device like it was out of the box?
And lastly, it's "root > backup TA > unlock bootloader > put rom on sd > flash that".
And when I'm on CM or AOKP and I want to go back to stock, how would one do that safely?
Thanks a bunch!

Using this tool will let you go back to stock rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
After going back to stock you will have to root your phone again so you can restore TA.
After restoring TA,you will have to flash the stock rom again so your phone will be as it was out of the box.
Edit: yes the steps are correct.
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gm007 said:
Using this tool will let you go back to stock rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
After going back to stock you will have to root your phone again so you can restore TA.
After restoring TA,you will have to flash the stock rom again so your phone will be as it was out of the box.
Edit: yes the steps are correct.
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Your help has been much appreciated man!
Seems as though people here are really helpful like they say!
Thanks a lot!

[Q] How to Revert to STOCK ROM [ LB ]

Hello Team,
I have successfully rooted my XSp using the DoolLord Method and also flashed the CWM but kept LB.
Few days ago I have installed Custom Rom but this made me lose my CWM. I have tried many ways to get my CWM back again but in vain. I do not get the second vibration after the sony Logo to get into CWM.
I have again went through the root procedures of DoomLord, the reboot fix and the Flashed the CWM. I now get the second vibration after the sony logo pressing the Vol + button should get me to CWM but the Xsp reboots. I am now out of steps.
An advise regarding this will be very helpful.
1. I need to get back to my stock Rom [C5302_12.0.A.2.254_India.ftf] using flashtool. So does it require unlocked bootloader to flash it?
2. Is there any way I can get the CWM back keeping this custom ROM so that i could restore the backup i have taken through CWM before installing this custom rom ?
Hope this thread finds helpful to people working on LB.

jishneo said:
Hello Team,
I have successfully rooted my XSp using the DoolLord Method and also flashed the CWM but kept LB.
Few days ago I have installed Custom Rom but this made me lose my CWM. I have tried many ways to get my CWM back again but in vain. I do not get the second vibration after the sony Logo to get into CWM.
I have again went through the root procedures of DoomLord, the reboot fix and the Flashed the CWM. I now get the second vibration after the sony logo pressing the Vol + button should get me to CWM but the Xsp reboots. I am now out of steps.
An advise regarding this will be very helpful.
1. I need to get back to my stock Rom [C5302_12.0.A.2.254_India.ftf] using flashtool. So does it require unlocked bootloader to flash it?
2. Is there any way I can get the CWM back keeping this custom ROM so that i could restore the backup i have taken through CWM before installing this custom rom ?
Hope this thread finds helpful to people working on LB.
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1. You can flash stock firmware using flashtool even if you are on locked bootloader
2. Try to install cwm manually by just moving the files and giving them right permission if not flash stock rom using flastool then root, install cwm and the restore your backup
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Siddhesh said:
1. You can flash stock firmware using flashtool even if you are on locked bootloader
2. Try to install cwm manually by just moving the files and giving them right permission if not flash stock rom using flastool then root, install cwm and the restore your backup
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Thanks Bhai.. will give it a shot and get back to you.

Reverted to Stock Framework using flash tool...
Lost all root stuffs that I had. I am gonna keep this way for now till there a stable root process keeping LB
Anyways very much thanks to all who assisted.:good:

[Q] [Help] bootloop with no recovery

I tried to flash the new Kitkat ROM on my stock-rooted ROM but flashed it wrong (as my bootload is not unlocked as needed).
Now I'm stuck on bootloop when I see the new ROM's logo showing up for few seconds but reboot imediately..
My recovery is also gone.. I can't access it.. (I have my backup there, I only need to reach it)
I tried to use flashtool and adb but I can't control them..
How can I flash CWM recovery through any of them?
Please provide link and explain I'm freaking out here..
Thanks!

mcjordan92 said:
I tried to flash the new Kitkat ROM on my stock-rooted ROM but flashed it wrong (as my bootload is not unlocked as needed).
Now I'm stuck on bootloop when I see the new ROM's logo showing up for few seconds but reboot imediately..
My recovery is also gone.. I can't access it.. (I have my backup there, I only need to reach it)
I tried to use flashtool and adb but I can't control them..
How can I flash CWM recovery through any of them?
Please provide link and explain I'm freaking out here..
Thanks!
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Use fastboot to flash... Just make sure your phone is in fastboot/flash mode first

If your on locked boot loader then you have to do a ftf/flash tool restore
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[Q] Please Help! CWM Recovery and Backup with Sony Xperia TL lt30at

I have searched everywhere in dozens of posts about using the CWM recovery and backup and tried several things with no luck.
What I have: sony xperia tl lt30at, rooted, locked bootloader, 4.1.2 JB, .120 build#
What I think I have: CWM Recovery
What I am trying to do: Install XperimenT Custom ROM or some ROM that will work with lt30at (I just want to make something work)
What's stopping me thus far: I can't Backup my Stock ROM and can't get into Recovery
So far i have successfully rooted my phone and I believe that I have installed a CWM-based recovery --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012738 I have the zip file to the ROM that I want to use but I can't/don't want to do anything until I create a Backup of my stock ROM. I tried to do this through ROM Manger but every time I try it only reboots my phone without saving the backup. I read that I could create a Backup in Recovery mode but I'm also having trouble getting there. This makes me believe that I don't have CWM installed but the code in CMD read that it was successfully installed and I have a folder for it.
My Questions: Am I doing something wrong? Have I left out a step? Is this impossible to do with a locked bootloader?
Thanks in advance!

Try rebooting the phone and pressing volume up repeatedly when you see the Sony logo. Don't bother with rom manager.
I take it you didn't read the all in one thread.... All the info you need is there
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gregbradley said:
Try rebooting the phone and pressing volume up repeatedly when you see the Sony logo. Don't bother with rom manager.
I take it you didn't read the all in one thread.... All the info you need is there
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I've already tried that. It looks as if its trying to load into recovery but it just continues on to boot up.

techxxme said:
I've already tried that. It looks as if its trying to load into recovery but it just continues on to boot up.
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Well you have not installed recovery then.
Read the all in one thread, especially post 2 and 3, and see how to install recovery properly.

[Q] Can't enter or install Custom recovery

Hi
I have:
Rooted the z1 4.4.4
Taken a TA backup
Unlocked bootloader
But i can't enter the default recovery or install custom one.
I have tried allmost every guide i can find, google and xda but it fails
And when i try the key combo to restart in recovery my phone starts in "safemode"
I want a custom recovery, help me out.. what am i missing

Xperia dosent have "stock "recovery.
You need to install one, of flash custom kernel with recovery in it.
Anyway, you have custom recovery for locked and unlocked bootloader in development section.
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fixed it
installing and choosing that i had a rooted phone failed even that i do have..
Choosed the non-rooted tactic and it worked like a charm. duelboot <3