Hello
I have xperia sp i am currently running cyanogen mod 11 but some times I feel like change and look to XDA for finding other ROMs. My bootloader is currently unlocked but I can relock it using sony flashtool (a brilliant piece of code) I keep it unlocked now seeing as sony update service (SUS) is no longer functioning. If I ever get into a boot loop I would just relock my bootloader and connect to pc and run sus. But now I use EMMA as a back up in case anything goes wrong with a particular flash. I keep a CM11 zip file on my sd card plus current KK gapps .If I have a problem flasing a rom and the phone boot loops I flash the stock sony rom using EMMA then I use a program I called xperia tool kit created by QUANGNHUT123 to install a recovery onto my phone then reboot (it will go into a sony boot loop) but dont worry just press the up button and you will enter recovery and once there I install the DOOMKERNEL (another fab piece of code) by doomlord btw then reboot. when leds flah red green blue press the camera button and you will enter philz touch recovery then option to clean to install new rom then flash cm11 zip and kk gapps then wipe dalvik and reboot . job done. I'm always flashing different roms but always go back to cyanogenmod because its fking awesome and know I will never brick my phone because of the proceedures that I use tied and tested.
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Phone Details:
- Xperia Z (T-Mobile) C6606
- Firmware or Build 10.1.1.B.0.166
I was able unbrick my phone and hope the method I used is helpful to others.
****Here's what happened.....******
Got the phone from T-Mobile had a lot of useless apps. Tried to root the phone all kinds of ways. Connected the phone to PC and opened up Flashtool. Flashtool did not detect the phone. I had to go into USB debugging and uncheck it off and check it back on, phone was detected and it says Root Access Allowed.
Installed Dual Recovery.. and installed the rom from zip. Rom instructions as follow:
Requirements: (Click on link below to get them)
1. Root - You probably don't really need this since this ROM itself also include stable and proper root package but most locked bootloader phones require root access to install recovery.
2. CWM/TWRP Recovery support - This is the real requirements. If you can access Recovery to flash this ROM, the rest should be working fine like root/busybox. Sadly you'll need either root or get custom kernel with recovery so you can forget root and be done with.
Instructions did not say install a different firmware, so I am thinking I can use my original firmware since the rom was based on a stock rom.
After installation of custom zip, cleared dalvik cache and reboot the phone. The phone bricked on me. All it did was cycle through the sony xperia boot screen and restart over and over again. I couldn't even get back to recovery(pressing vol. down on reboot) to restore my back up of my previous rom.
*****How I unbricked my phone*****
Remembered back in the day when I was flashing roms for on my previous xperia... I use Sony Companion Suite to restore my phone back to factory. Luckily it worked for my Xperia Z and now I am back with the stock rom.
Link for xperia Z tmobile repair.
sonymobile.com/us/software/phones/xperia-z-tmobile
Link for other phones.
sonymobile.com/us/software/phones/
Hope others find this post helpful.
Hello everybody!
I used to have a working stock firmware 2.67 Android 4.2.2, but I decided to unlock my bootloader.
I did the operation twice and then I encountered bootloop issue.
I downloaded a stock firmware and flashed it using Androxyde Flashtool.
Oh god! The firmware FTF file was corrupted.
I AM sure that it was corrupted.
Next up, I booted my device but it won't let me inside: Just the SONY screen and a black screen and afterwards and it goes off.
Then I flashed CWM Recovery as a boot.img file. After that I entered (luckily!) the CWM recovery, Cleaned Cache and performed Hard reset and installed the CyanogenMod 10.2 Yuga Nightly (or sth like that) as a zip. It said that it had been successful.
Despite that, when I rebooted device through CWM, I got the CyanogenMod boot screen( a blue orbit moving around) and it shows that forever!
What is wrong with my smartphone?
How can I fix this thing without a fresh installation of the stock firmware?
And if you flash cm again without wipe data?
Do you tryed to flash only an other kernel?
Tipp: always do Backups before flashing new CFWs.
k so this is what happened i hve a sony xperia z1 c6902 that is on 14.4.A.0.108 rooted through this thread- http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/stock-update-to-14-4-0-108-t2802266
i hve an unlocked bootloader
after that i tried installing a rom - http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/rom-aicp-5-0-kk-4-4-4r2-unofficial-t2819206
so as the thread mentioned in its instructions
How to flash:
ROM has GAPPS, custom dpi & xposed persistance in between dirty flashes
Make sure you are either on any KitKat ROM (CM11, etc) or on 4.4.2 Sony based ROM and NOT on 4.3 (or older) Sony based ROM
Download the latest build
Download Gapps
Take a nandroid backup
Recommended - Full wipe and factory reset
Flash ROM using any recovery
Flash Gapps
Reboot.
Enjoy!
since i did the full wipe using TWRP by check marking everything under advance wipe ive been stuck at the sony logo
i tried re-flashing the C6902_14.4.A.0.108_Stripped.ftf file through flashtool by connecting the device in flashmode (volume down + power) flash tool seems to do it fine i'll attach a screenshot below but im still stuck at the sony logo
i cannot access my TWRP or CWM recovery as when i press the vol down button nothing happens
please help me and i'll be eternally grateful
Thank You all!
That rom requires an unlocked bootloader. Have you unlocked the bootloader? I bet not.
Did you notice in the instructions of flashing that rom that you should take a nandroid backup?
OK then, flash a stock FTF, re-root and install recovery and then restore your backup.
If you did not take a backup, you just need to flash a stock FTF, re-root, install the ROM of your choice and set it back up again
http://prntscr.com/47n9ra
Bottom of the OP, its always worth reading...
gregbradley said:
That rom requires an unlocked bootloader. Have you unlocked the bootloader? I bet not.
Did you notice in the instructions of flashing that rom that you should take a nandroid backup?
OK then, flash a stock FTF, re-root and install recovery and then restore your backup.
If you did not take a backup, you just need to flash a stock FTF, re-root, install the ROM of your choice and set it back up again
http://prntscr.com/47n9ra
Bottom of the OP, its always worth reading...
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thank you for replying so quickly sir i do hve an unlocked bootloader nd did do a nandroid back up but the back up was stored in the internal storage as i dint hve an sd card at that time but as u knw the internal storage was wiped so now no bck up...i messed up pretty bad huh
im downloading the stock C6902_14.4.A.0.108_Generic IN.ftf and will follow ur instructions there on thank you
EDIT
ok so i put the phone in flash mode (vol down + insert cable) copied the ftf files to firmware went flash tool presses the lighting sign selected flash mode selected the firmware and pressed flash disconnected usb and did reboot and still stuck at sony logo
still no luck
EDIT 2 :
ok so i fixed this i went into flashtool and flashed C6902_14.1.G.2.257_Commercial&Journalist_1277-1348_R1A after that i know i should have first rooted but decided not to mess with my ph. anymore so then flashed the C6902_14.4.A.0.108_Generic IN now even tho i hve an unlocked bootloader my phone unrooted then i ate cookies and milk and went to play football
thanks gregbradley
samrulz7 said:
ok so i put the phone in flash mode (vol down + insert cable) copied the ftf files to firmware went flash tool presses the lighting sign selected flash mode selected the firmware and pressed flash disconnected usb and did reboot and still stuck at sony logo
still no luck
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Do not connect the phone until it prompts you to do so.
gregbradley said:
Do not connect the phone until it prompts you to do so.
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I had problem with update to 14.4.A.0.108 by NUT, with flashing ftf - when done as should be: connect when asked, flashtool threw error and had no imei and no cell radio. Then I done like so: start flashtool, conneted phone in flashmode, then hit lighting button and started flashing process - no error.
So in my case I hed to do oppsite for what you say, don't know if this is 0.9.16.1 issue or anything else but it worked for me.
I felt my Xperia SP was beginning to get really slow lately so I rooted it in order to remove som bloat and move apps to SD card.
Now I wanna upgrade it from 4.3 Jelly Bean to 4.4 KitKat to get some new features and hopefully speed it up some more!
I'm completely new to this and I know next to nothing about flashing and bootload and ROMs and all that fancy stuff so i would like some help. I searched around a bit and in every post I found they said I had to wipe my phone in order to get KitKat. Is there any way to get KitKat and still keep everything on my phone (not wiping it)? And if there isn't, should I then go ahead and start from the beginning with like 5.0 Lollipop or CyanogenMod (whatever that is LOL).
//A noob that would really like some help with his slow phone!
NizzeB said:
I felt my Xperia SP was beginning to get really slow lately so I rooted it in order to remove som bloat and move apps to SD card.
Now I wanna upgrade it from 4.3 Jelly Bean to 4.4 KitKat to get some new features and hopefully speed it up some more!
I'm completely new to this and I know next to nothing about flashing and bootload and ROMs and all that fancy stuff so i would like some help. I searched around a bit and in every post I found they said I had to wipe my phone in order to get KitKat. Is there any way to get KitKat and still keep everything on my phone (not wiping it)? And if there isn't, should I then go ahead and start from the beginning with like 5.0 Lollipop or CyanogenMod (whatever that is LOL).
//A noob that would really like some help with his slow phone!
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Ok man, First install the cwm or twrp (recovery) on you xperia after makes a backup the data on recovery and search one ROM if you are ubl unlocked bootloader you can install lbl (Locked bootloader) provide that you in stock kernel, and if you are lbl you only install lbl ROMs,
For install lbl
Enter your recovery, select, wipe data/factory reset -wipe cacheand davilk cache, search your ROM internal or external memory,select and install, the same of gaaps.
For ubl
Use your pc, extract the boot img, go in flashtools install drivers fastboot and flashmod and the driver of xperia sp, after go on rain, select flashmod and img, after enter on fastboot mod and flash the kernel, and the rest it same for instalation
Sorry for my bad english
Guizão BR said:
Ok man, First install the cwm or twrp (recovery) on you xperia after makes a backup the data on recovery and search one ROM if you are ubl unlocked bootloader you can install lbl (Locked bootloader) provide that you in stock kernel, and if you are lbl you only install lbl ROMs,
For install lbl
Enter your recovery, select, wipe data/factory reset -wipe cacheand davilk cache, search your ROM internal or external memory,select and install, the same of gaaps.
For ubl
Use your pc, extract the boot img, go in flashtools install drivers fastboot and flashmod and the driver of xperia sp, after go on rain, select flashmod and img, after enter on fastboot mod and flash the kernel, and the rest it same for instalation
Sorry for my bad english
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Will all my data and such on my phone still be there? Or will doing like you said wipe out everything so I have to start from the beginning?
NizzeB said:
Will all my data and such on my phone still be there? Or will doing like you said wipe out everything so I have to start from the beginning?
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To install a new rom you need to format the cell, then check if the rom is the same for xperia sp (will usually be as huashan), because if you install a ROM to another phone in your phone you will be all wrong and your cell will not care if you're lbl beauty is so connect the companiom pc and restore, but if ubl will be a bit more complicated if you follow the quete said antesde backup the data, you will not miss anything, but if not make will have to set up and install all over again
Guizão BR said:
To install a new rom you need to format the cell, then check if the rom is the same for xperia sp (will usually be as huashan), because if you install a ROM to another phone in your phone you will be all wrong and your cell will not care if you're lbl beauty is so connect the companiom pc and restore, but if ubl will be a bit more complicated if you follow the quete said antesde backup the data, you will not miss anything, but if not make will have to set up and install all over again
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Alright I think I got it! Thanks alot mate, I will try it out!
As you are rooted before you wipe any data you can use a an app cammed titanium backup to back up your data, in settings change the backup location to external SD card. After your new ROM install you can reinstall titanium backup and restore your back up of your data.
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Hi Friends,
I have played a lot with xperia z and never got into such situation.
So i have been using this resurrection remix 7.1.1 rom 12122016 build, and wanted to switch device so to give this device to my family member i flashed .222 5.1.1 as he is not techy like me and wont be able to fix problems on his own.
now the thing is i am stuck at black screen after sony logo
I know kernel is there there is just some system issue and to fix it i did below things still no success.
1. flashed ftf 6602 (Double checked and re downloaded FTF in case ftf was courrepted)
2. used emma tool and updated phone
3. flash twrp and flashed Xperia_Z_eXistenZ_Premium_v4.0.0
non of about gave me stock Rom and now i am stuck at non system in my phone just kernel mean as soon as i start my phone there is sony logo but after that there is no process.
Help would be great solace.
Thanks
chauhanjayc said:
Hi Friends,
I have played a lot with xperia z and never got into such situation.
So i have been using this resurrection remix 7.1.1 rom 12122016 build, and wanted to switch device so to give this device to my family member i flashed .222 5.1.1 as he is not techy like me and wont be able to fix problems on his own.
now the thing is i am stuck at black screen after sony logo
I know kernel is there there is just some system issue and to fix it i did below things still no success.
1. flashed ftf 6602 (Double checked and re downloaded FTF in case ftf was courrepted)
2. used emma tool and updated phone
3. flash twrp and flashed Xperia_Z_eXistenZ_Premium_v4.0.0
non of about gave me stock Rom and now i am stuck at non system in my phone just kernel mean as soon as i start my phone there is sony logo but after that there is no process.
Help would be great solace.
Thanks
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First of all: read the forum rules. After 1400 posts you should know that the GENERAL section is not the right place to ask questions like this.
Second: Wich file system are you using? If it's any other but ext4 you should format the storage using twrp.
Did you flash with Androxyde's flashtool, or just with Emma?
Hey ! i too experienced the same issue earlier today.. Only the latest build isnt working when flashed ..I flashed the kitkat build via flashtool and it worked.. is there any solution.. ? ive been trying since morning.. And another thing is that recovery also cant be flashed . So im literally stuck at this phase. :crying:
just flash a stock rom from flashtool i always encounter that when i corrupt flashing thru recovery.. like i fully wipe and forgot to put rom in internal lol
Flashed with both Emma and flashetool
Even tried custom lp rom via twrp but the same situation
Have you fixed your issue? I have the same case. I flashed it to stock ROM but the black screen is still occurring after xperia logo.
1. make sure your partition is ext4
2. download proper official Kitkat 4.4.4 firmware (.tft), flash it with Androxyde's flashtool (make sure the .ftf is not corrupted, driver is installed, good usb cable and 75% of battery or above).
3. if you wanna check the device is in good shape, try to boot up (in my case, I'll flash LP 5.1.1 right after flashing KK firmware is done).
4. if the device is boot up correctly, turn off your device and begin to flash LP 5.1.1 firmware
NOTE: somewhere on this forum say about the right version of flashtool to flash the firmware to our device, older version of flashtool. But I'm using version 0.9.22.3 and everything is fine. However, I can see that the flashtool is not using the newest engine while flashing my device (C6603) but using the older engine instead.
Hi,
I have already been in such a situation.
1) Try to flash (with flashtool) official 4.2 Android firmware, boot, then flash latest one (5.1.1)
2) Try to flash official firmware (4.2) with xflasher (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74122327&postcount=212, https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74122295&postcount=2)
Good luck!
still having same issue with my z3, flashing with emma and tft but stuck on sony logo
I also met this problem yesterday.
I use the latest Flashtool and flash the latest firmware but it said The bundle does not match the connected device.
Then I use a older version like 0.9.18 to flash the latest firmware. The problem you said occurred. It stuck in black screen after Sony logo.
Here is how I fix it:
1. Use an older version of Flashtool to flash an older firmware such as 4.4.4_10.5.1.A.0.283 like me.
2. After flashing the old firmware it should be normally powered on. Then power off and enter the flash mode again. And flash the latest firmware, problem fixed.
Hope that my experience can offer a bit help for you.