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no more CWM: [Locked Bootloader]CWM recovery 6.0.2.8 for locked bootloaders released

Hi everybody.
I have a problem
I followed the instructions from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187363&page=32 to get CWM for locked Bootloaders.
Everything was fine, it worked, I did already a backup with the CWM. Then I rebooted to the OS, went home, wanted to reboot to recovery to try to flash a custom stock based ROM, but now I can not get anymore into the recovery. Neither with booting up and pressing the volume key, nor with titanium backup and boot to recovery option.
I tried to reinstall CWM using the script, but no success to get into CWM. See also the screenshot attached from krabappel2548's script.
Any Ideas??

Iceball24 said:
Hi everybody.
I have a problem
I followed the instructions from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187363&page=32 to get CWM for locked Bootloaders.
Everything was fine, it worked, I did already a backup with the CWM. Then I rebooted to the OS, went home, wanted to reboot to recovery to try to flash a custom stock based ROM, but now I can not get anymore into the recovery. Neither with booting up and pressing the volume key, nor with titanium backup and boot to recovery option.
I tried to reinstall CWM using the script, but no success to get into CWM. See also the screenshot attached from krabappel2548's script.
Any Ideas??
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I had the same Problem, i restored the original Software again via Seus and i forgot about the CWM until we get something really working !

zakwak said:
I had the same Problem, i restored the original Software again via Seus and i forgot about the CWM until we get something really working !
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I don't know if that is the solution. I suppose files are gone or missing or anything like that? I wrote to the dev a PM to read this thread. I hope he can help us.
Just tested: Same issue with TWRP recovery....
I have a locked Bootloader (unlocking is not allowed), an rooted with the easy rooting script. Sony Xperia Z

I read from a user that it also has something to do with a file conflicting with the rooting for locked bootloaders, my XZ is in for repair now, but I'll take a look as soon as I have it back

krabappel2548 said:
I read from a user that it also has something to do with a file conflicting with the rooting for locked bootloaders, my XZ is in for repair now, but I'll take a look as soon as I have it back
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Any news on this? I don't want to use my Z until I get that managed to work and try to flash some zip's. So at the moment I've got a 500 bucks cheap black torch

Iceball24 said:
Any news on this? I don't want to use my Z until I get that managed to work and try to flash some zip's. So at the moment I've got a 500 bucks cheap black torch
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Just to inform everybody who may have the same problem:
I reseted the Z via sony update service (also did a FW upgrade), rooted with latest easy root and installed then CWM for locked bootloaders.
Now it seems working fine. was able to boot into recovery several times.

[Q] Xperia Soul and Prime HD made my phone just a brick :|

Hi,
I had Prime HD 9 on my X8 with stock kernel. I took a backup from my device with CWM 4 and then I had installed the last version of Xperia Soul rom by FoRRoX by a zip file. finally I didn't like it and decided to restore my previous rom, but I had forget to format Data and Cache before restoring. So, after that my phone sucks at startup Sony Ericsson logo and I cannot do anything with that and my device doesn't charge.
I don't know what is the reason and that isn't my first time that I change my rom and I don't know what I can do? I have tried to flash my phone with Androxyde Flash Tool, but I couldn't find a .ftf firmware. Can you help me about this problem ??
:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:

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pm1371 said:
Hi,
I had Prime HD 9 on my X8 with stock kernel. I took a backup from my device with CWM 4 and then I had installed the last version of Xperia Soul rom by FoRRoX by a zip file. finally I didn't like it and decided to restore my previous rom, but I had forget to format Data and Cache before restoring. So, after that my phone sucks at startup Sony Ericsson logo and I cannot do anything with that and my device doesn't charge.
I don't know what is the reason and that isn't my first time that I change my rom and I don't know what I can do? I have tried to flash my phone with Androxyde Flash Tool, but I couldn't find a .ftf firmware. Can you help me about this problem ??
:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Please help me ((((((((

pm1371 said:
Hi,
I had Prime HD 9 on my X8 with stock kernel. I took a backup from my device with CWM 4 and then I had installed the last version of Xperia Soul rom by FoRRoX by a zip file. finally I didn't like it and decided to restore my previous rom, but I had forget to format Data and Cache before restoring. So, after that my phone sucks at startup Sony Ericsson logo and I cannot do anything with that and my device doesn't charge.
I don't know what is the reason and that isn't my first time that I change my rom and I don't know what I can do? I have tried to flash my phone with Androxyde Flash Tool, but I couldn't find a .ftf firmware. Can you help me about this problem ??
:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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You can see this link to know how to flash stock rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1481630
and this link for stock rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29907849#post29907849

just use the sony ericsson update service ..
you will surely get your phone back

Thanks guys. Ihave flashed my phone with 2.1.1.A.0.6_Baseband_15 and it shows that flashing process is complete, but my phone sucks in logo again. I have attached Flash Tool log. So can you help me that where is the problem and what I should do after flashing process? Thanks again.

pm1371 said:
Thanks guys. Ihave flashed my phone with 2.1.1.A.0.6_Baseband_15 and it shows that flashing process is complete, but my phone sucks in logo again. I have attached Flash Tool log. So can you help me that where is the problem and what I should do after flashing process? Thanks again.
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hmm it's a long time i haven't used flash tool so i can't remember exactly. you can read this thread and do it step by step: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1481630
remember to install flashtool drivers.exe in the drivers folder. good luck!!!

pm1371 said:
Thanks guys. Ihave flashed my phone with 2.1.1.A.0.6_Baseband_15 and it shows that flashing process is complete, but my phone sucks in logo again. I have attached Flash Tool log. So can you help me that where is the problem and what I should do after flashing process? Thanks again.
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Try Flashing this file via FlashTool:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/6rmr0olxp8auxdm/E15a_Android2.1_OFW.ftf

Bravia Engine 2 BRING BACK after unlock bootloader

After unlocking the bootloader bravia engine 2 on albums did not work.only if there is a TA backup then you can recover DRM keys and make BE2 working again.
This mod is for them who has forgot to backup TA before unlock BL and desperated when remembering the real fact.
Now here is the way to revert to stock fully without DRM keys. :angel::angel:
Instruction
1) Flash 4.1.2 , 4.2.2, 4.3 stock FTF.
2) then flash the boot.img via flashtool.
3) root by flashing update su.
4) flash stock kernel.
5) reboot device.
6) install a root browser.
7) Delete Credential Manager Service.odex from System/app (do not delete Credential manager service.apk)
8) reflash boot.img
9) reboot to CWM
10) flash Bravia_Engine_no_DRM.
11) pull the battery out.wait 10seconds.
12) now relock bootloader.
13) switch on and cheers BE2 working again. :victory::victory:
14) unroot phone from SuperSU. :laugh:
You can also update your phone via Sony PC companion or from FOTA.Do not use SUS update.then you have to follow instuuctions again for BE2.
NOTE: Get a backup of your sms contacts and DATA stored in phone memory before installation
Please report back if it does not work.
All credits goes to 64yusuf
I just modify it for fully working and sony update working.
PLEASE HIT THANKS

Really,all for BE2?
Sent from my C5502 using Tapatalk

Would u plz give us download links of all necessary things like stock kernel in line 4, root browser in line 6, and how to pull out the battery of xperia z, for example.
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Yes my friend all for BE2.After this everything will be all right.

Root browser
here is your Root Browser
as after this process i have unrooted..i am unable to see you screen shots of this process..
if you want i will send the the difference in quality screen shots..
please hit thanks button

Regarding Firmwear
Hey,
Will it be alright if i flash it with 4.3 firmware?. and do everything else as you have instructed. and also bcoz i have 4.3 and no idea where to get the version 4.1.2...

MY Phone got BrickED
My phone got briked using de 4.3 and doing de rest.. and suggestions?.. plz reply asap!

Yes Brother you can use it with android 4.3.
do every thing instructed.
You will get your bravia engine bak working.
:good::good::good:

subha7082 said:
Yes Brother you can use it with android 4.3.
do every thing instructed.
You will get your bravia engine bak working.
:good::good::good:
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Can we get the link to stock kernel. I cannot proceed with this until that is done. Thanks!!

gurinderhans said:
Can we get the link to stock kernel. I cannot proceed with this until that is done. Thanks!!
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For stock kernel you have to get the FTF of the version you want to flash (4.3 ftf is better).then exclude everything except kernel on flashtool.
this is the link to stock kernel.
if this help hit thanks.

Hey there subha7082 I did flash the stock kernel but after all that when I relocked the boot loader the phone wouldn't start. It would vibrate when I pressed the power power button like usual but the screen wouldn't turn on.I do not get step 8 where it says reflash the boot.img because we already flashed it and it didn't go away after flashing the kernel.

okay. i think you didnt use power off after flashing from cwm.you have pressed reboot to system and then pull out battery.
you have to do whole prossess again.
and this time after flashing directly pull out battery and put after 15 seconds or better to go advance>power off
then flash stock kernel

subha7082 said:
okay. i think you didnt use power off after flashing from cwm.you have pressed reboot to system and then pull out battery.
you have to do whole prossess again.
and this time after flashing directly pull out battery and put after 15 seconds or better to go advance>power off
then flash stock kernel
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Just did it yesterday and works! Stays even after a system update or a factory reset. Running 10.5.A.0.230 stock,
Thanks!!

II recovered the bravia engine 2 when upgraded to kitkat using update service and reinstalling the entire system '-'

tiago_deoliveira said:
II recovered the bravia engine 2 when upgraded to kitkat using update service and reinstalling the entire system '-'
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Yes this works! I am currently running stock kitkat as well
With bravia engine 2. I was also able to root using towelroot although you need to install SuperSU separately.

gurinderhans said:
Yes this works! I am currently running stock kitkat as well
With bravia engine 2. I was also able to root using towelroot although you need to install SuperSU separately.
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All brothers thank you.For your positive replies. If i can help you or you need my help on any other matter please pm me .I will do what i can.

what if i simply flash the BE .zip in Custom rom (AOSB).......will it work or not????

This is Working in Xperia SP C5303
:victory:This fix is Working for Xperia SP C5303 4.3 build 205................Very Very Thanks for the fix!!!....this fix helped a lot of ppl who have lost their TA Partition n DRM Keys.....they are also feeling happy abt this fix.......Again Thank u DEV!!!.....feeling satisfied after getting BE2 Back :good: work :victory: keep it up!!

Hi guys...is it going to bring noise removi g function to my camera? Thanks
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Does it work on kikat .292 Sony Zr .rooted

[Q] How do I Lock my bootloader again and go back to stock sony firmware? :(

So im currently rooted running cm11. I really dont like it and want to go back to stock. When I unlocked my bootloader I saved my TA partition rar file which I have stored on my pc. I am quite familiar using flashtool but not that much.
In other words I want to:
1) Lock my bootloader
2) Go back to stock sony firmware
Please help me thanks
p.s if it's worth staying rooted what rom should I install? cm11 is kinda rubbish...

Flashtool will relock your boot loader and reset to stock

My flashtools not display the button "relock" after clicking "BLU", how to proceed?

Here's my solution:
Relock your TA with TA Backup from the previously saved zip file. It doesn't matter what system you use under the procedure, but remember. If you use CM11 (or any non-stock based system) do not try to power on your phone before you flash the stock firmware with Flashtool. Otherwise you can soft brick the device, or if you lucky, you will get only bootloop. And two more thing: Before you start, charge your phone's battery to minimum 50 percent, and before you really start the backup, test it with "Restore dry-run" option. If it sucsess, you can do the trick. But if it fail, re-flash a stock KitKat based ROM, root it, and try this again. If it fails again, maybe your backup file is corrupted.
This method worked on my old SL, and on my Z too, so I hope it will be help to you too.

naaboula said:
So im currently rooted running cm11. I really dont like it and want to go back to stock. When I unlocked my bootloader I saved my TA partition rar file which I have stored on my pc. I am quite familiar using flashtool but not that much.
In other words I want to:
1) Lock my bootloader
2) Go back to stock sony firmware
Please help me thanks
p.s if it's worth staying rooted what rom should I install? cm11 is kinda rubbish...
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You don't need to relock bootloader to flash a stock based custom ROM. You can flash rajeevs purexz rom via recovery after wiping system and data partitions.
Locked bootloader is only needed for some Sony stuff like Bravia engine and stock Sony screen mirroring.
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im stock help plz . sony xperia sp c5303

i used tw recovery to wipe all my phone data but i did not flash a rom instead i rebooted the phone & now it's stock on the Sony logo. & the recovery has gone
i used flashtool to flash new recovery but it say the device must be rooted ???
how and there is nothing on the phone no sys no rec nothing at all
what i must do help

Hello,
Welcome to XDA.
To better assist you, your thread will be moved to your device Q&A forum. The experts there may be able to help you. Good luck.

You must flash full stock ftf file.
Flashtool says you must be rooted because you dont have your bootloader unlocked!

eyadmando32 said:
i used tw recovery to wipe all my phone data but i did not flash a rom instead i rebooted the phone & now it's stock on the Sony logo. & the recovery has gone
i used flashtool to flash new recovery but it say the device must be rooted ???
how and there is nothing on the phone no sys no rec nothing at all
what i must do help
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I think this video will help you.
https://youtu.be/XRf987Ki2rk