I used v9.22.2 last night...
I downloaded. 266 firmware from Xperiablog.com
1. Then i did USB debugging On
2. Unknown sources ON
3. Installed ADB and Fastboot drivers.
4. Installed Flashtool and then installed fastboot, flashmode, z3+ drivers.
5. Restartded PC.
6. Flashed FTF. 266
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7. I didnt tick at the bottom Disable Final Verification.
8. In the TA exclude i didnt tick any options.
9. In the wipe option i checked them all.
10. In simlock TA i didn't check any option.
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11. Then i started the flash process.
12. A text comes saying that
"FSC found do you want to use this FSC?"
13. I clicked at NO and continued Flashing process.
14. The flash was going smothly but in the log it is writing something to my TA partition 1 and TA partition 2.
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These are the steps i followed,, in flashtool, i used flashtool blog from xperiablog to do this.. But i hav huge doubt in my mind.
As the flashed FTF wasn't mine,
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1. did i did something wrong by not checking TA Exclude option while Flashing?
2. And by saying NO to the FSC found in the FTF.?
3. Did i damaged my DRM keys and TA partition?
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NOW I CANT SEE ANY DRM KEYS AND FOTA PARTITION INFO IN THE DEVICE HIDDEN SETTING MENU, which can be seen by pressing *#*#7378743#*#*
Please help i am little fuc###d up right now.
First thing is the Secret menu code is *#*#7378423#*#* (not *#*#7378743#*#*). then select: Service Tests > Security.
Second thing is you did not done any wrong. The steps you followed is correct.
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If you did not unlock the bootloader, you will not loose the DRM Keys.
I did flash . 266 to backup my TA and DRM keys.
By IOVYTOOL I successfully did backup of my TA image. But I don't know how to backup DRM keys.. I am not getting any posts here @ XDA which tells me how to backup DRM keys.
Any help would be great from your side regarding this!!
Also when I flashed stock ftf . 266 to my device there is an option which says
"FSC Script found, Do You Want To use FSC Script?"
And I clicked at NO and continued the flashing process. In some posts about other Xperia Series some senior member were saying to Allow yes for that FSC Script and on some posts some were saying to NO for that FSC SCRIPT.
So I am litteraly confused right now about my NO to the FSC Script.
Will you please explain this FSC thing to me?
Also the FTF that I downloaded wasn't my self baked from Xperiafirm. Earlier I had Xperia L and at that time some senior devs warned me to Exclude Custom.TA and other TA stuffs if the FTF wasn't created by Self. They said when downloading ftf from Xperia firm by Self the Xperiafirm includes TA files of that connected device in that ftf file and if that FTF will be flashed on some other Device then Exclude TA option must be checked because it will damage your TA partition and DRM keys.
Will you enlighten me about this TA thing to me?
I am not expert to explain this, but, I did everything as you did and successfully flashed .266 FTF file, took backup of TA Partition. Afterwards, BL unlocked, bloatware removed, again after some time Flashed .266, restored TA backup and successfully relocked the BL.
I also clicked on NO for FSC script whicle flashing FTF Files. I never clicked on any Exclusion while flashing.
for backing up TA partition, open command prompt in PC -> change the directory to IOVYTOOL folder -> run the command for backup. TA Partition backup also stored in the same folder. Restoring is also the same, flash .266 FTF File, open CMD Prompt -> change directory to IOVYTOOL folder -> run the command for restore, thats it.
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hey guys since jerpelea has already got the custom kernels working, it will just be a matter of time before we see custom ROMs...
i am making this thread so as to answer the many questions that users are having on how to get back to stock when testing custom kernels / custom roms...
[--> WARNING <--]
PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE POST (1ST & 2ND) BEFORE U DO ANYTHING
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF UR DEVICE GETS BRICKED BECAUSE U DID NOT READ THE WHOLE THING PROPERLY / U HAD SOME TYPO WHILE EXECUTING THE COMMANDS
MAKE SURE THAT UR PHONE BATTERY IS FAIRLY CHARGED (> 50%) BEFORE DOING ANY FLASHING AND THAT UR PC HAS A UPS BACKUP (BECAUSE IF FLASHING IS INTERRUPTED THEN IT CAN HAVE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES)
[ BEFORE U BEGIN ]
Requirements:
Flashtool (it is advisable to use latest version)
Fastboot files
Stock Firmware FTF package
[OPTIONAL] PreRooted system.img files
7zip
How to use FlashTool:
FLASHTOOL GUIDE - HOW TO for n00bies
this was posted in X10 section but is even relevant for Arc/Play/Neo users
How to use FastBoot:
[Newbie Guide] adb/fastboot/bootloader/android 101
[ FLASHING CUSTOM KERNEL/ROM ]
Flashing Custom Kernel (boot.img):
this WILL NOT WIPE ur data
the custom kernel will be provided as boot.img file
just copy this file to fastboot folder
just power down device and get into FASTBOOT MODE (LED notification turns BLUE) with usb-cable connected to PC
once u are in fastboot mode open command prompt and navigate to the folder containing fastboot files then just use the following command to flash custom kernel:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
once flashing is complete you will get a prompt on pc saying that everything is ok
now just unplug ur device and u are on the custom kernel
Flashing Custom ROM/SYSTEM (system.img):
this WILL NOT WIPE ur data, it will only wipe ur /system partition
the custom ROM/system will be provided as system.img file
just copy this file to fastboot folder
just power down device and get into FASTBOOT MODE (LED notification turns BLUE) with usb-cable connected to PC
once u are in fastboot mode open command prompt and navigate to the folder containing fastboot files then just use the following command to flash custom ROM/system:
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
once flashing is complete you will get a prompt on pc saying that everything is ok
now just unplug ur device and u on custom rom/system
[ GET BACK TO STOCK ]
jerpelea has posted an unbrick (softbrick) package in the FreeXperia project thread... details on how to use it can be found in Post #2 of this thread...
Following is much more generic information which can be applicable to any FW/ROM/Kernel
How to get back to Stock Firmware (FW):
this will get u back to COMPLETE STOCK SETTINGS
ALL ur data WILL BE WIPED
u will get back to stock kernel
u will get back to stock ROM/system
ur SDCARD data WILL NOT BE affected
you will need stock FTF package
get ur device into FLASH MODE (LED notification turns Green)
use flashtool to flash stock FTF package
for details refer to the above FlashTool guide
How to get back to Stock Kernel (boot.img / kernel.sin):
this WILL NOT WIPE ur data
using 7zip extract the FTF package to some directory
you will get many files with extension .sin
we are interested in the kernel.sin file, which is the stock kernel
just copy this file to fastboot folder
now for getting back to stock kernel just power down device and get into FASTBOOT MODE (LED notification turns BLUE) with usb-cable connected to PC
once u are in fastboot mode open command prompt and navigate to the folder containing fastboot files then just use the following command to flash stock kernel:
Code:
fastboot flash boot kernel.sin
once flashing is complete you will get a prompt on pc saying that everything is ok
now just unplug ur device and u are back to stock kernel
How to get back to Stock ROM (system.img / system.sin):
OPTION - 1 : stock unrooted system
this WILL NOT WIPE ur data, it will only wipe ur /system partition
using 7zip extract the FTF package to some directory
you will get many files with extension .sin
we are interested in the system.sin file, which is the stock rom/system
just copy this file to fastboot folder
now for getting back to stock system/ROM just power down device and get into FASTBOOT MODE (LED notification turns BLUE) with usb-cable connected to PC
once u are in fastboot mode open command prompt and navigate to the folder containing fastboot files then just use the following command to flash stock ROM/system:
Code:
fastboot flash system system.sin
once flashing is complete you will get a prompt on pc saying that everything is ok
now just unplug ur device and u are back to stock rom/system
OPTION - 2 : stock PreRooted system
this WILL NOT WIPE ur data, it will only wipe ur /system partition
use the prerooted system.img u downloaded from above links
just copy this file to fastboot folder
now for getting back to stock prerooted system/ROM just power down device and get into FASTBOOT MODE (LED notification turns BLUE) with usb-cable connected to PC
once u are in fastboot mode open command prompt and navigate to the folder containing fastboot files then just use the following command to flash stock ROM/system:
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
once flashing is complete you will get a prompt on pc saying that everything is ok
now just unplug ur device and u are back to stock rom/system
[ TROUBLESHOOTING ]
sometimes u may run into problems after flashing back from custom system.img to stock system.img, like apps & core system crashes/force closes
if u face such problems then it is advisable to WIPE ur /data parition
this WILL WIPE ur data (apps, settings), ur SDCARD DATA WONT BE AFFECTED
just power down device and get into FASTBOOT MODE (LED notification turns BLUE) with usb-cable connected to PC
once u are in fastboot mode open command prompt and navigate to the folder containing fastboot files then just use the following command to wipe /data partition:
Code:
fastboot erase userdata
once flashing is complete you will get a prompt on pc saying that everything is ok
now just unplug ur device and the problems should be sorted out
if u still are facing problems just flash back to Stock Firmware using FLASHTOOL
[ FINAL THOUGHTS ]
I hope this answers most of ur questions...
in case of specific queries about flashtool/fastboot or prerooted images ask in THOSE SPECIFIC threads... if u have any queries other than that [RELATED TO THIS THREAD ] u can post ur questions here...
PLEASE DONT FILL UP DEV THREADS WILL REDUNDANT QUESTIONS
jerpelea has posted an unbrick (softbrick) package in the FreeXperia project thread...
here is how to use it to get back to stock!
Requirements:
Fastboot drivers already installed
unbrick (softbrick) package
7zip
How to get back to Stock Kernel & system:
this WILL WIPE ur data
using 7zip extract the unbrick (softbrick) package to some directory
now for getting back to stock kernel & ROM just power down device and get into FASTBOOT MODE (LED notification turns BLUE) with usb-cable connected to PC
once u are in fastboot mode just browse to the folder where u extracted the unbrick package double click on restoreme.cmd
once flashing is complete you will get a prompt on pc saying that everything is ok (or the command prompt window might just close in some time dont worry its expected)
ur device will now restart automatically
now just unplug ur device and u are back to stock kernel & ROM
Nice thread Mate ... I'm sure this be most useful
i just saw that jerpelea has posted an unbrick (softbrick) package...
i am downloading it now and will updated the info as per the files present in that package...
EDIT:
how to updated...
info on how to use the package updated in 2nd post
nice thread thanks for it gonna try this later this week
Man, what an amount of text, thanks for your efforts to get everything organized this well. Will try as soon as we have any reliable material to work with.
Sent from my arc or optimus 2x
Wow! Cool post man. Kudos
Nice thread man, thank you!!!
I have two questions.
1. How can I modify or create a custom boot.img (from kernel.sin)?
2. How can I create/compress a new system.img back from extracted system.sin (with sin2img tool)
If anyone want to share his knowledge please pm me!
Thanks for the guide!
I'm just wondering. In X10's XRecovery, there is a Backup and a Restore function. The Backup function practically saves the entire ROM including data. One can then proceed to flash custom ROMs/kernels. In the event that we want to revert back to the original ROM including data, we just have to use the Restore function.
Does any of the above methods achieve the same result?
hush66 said:
Thanks for the guide!
I'm just wondering. In X10's XRecovery, there is a Backup and a Restore function. The Backup function practically saves the entire ROM including data. One can then proceed to flash custom ROMs/kernels. In the event that we want to revert back to the original ROM including data, we just have to use the Restore function.
Does any of the above methods achieve the same result?
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those are called NANDROID backups can be created using working RECOVERY...
no the above methods can ONLY WRITE to device... they cant take backups...
found this thread and it helped me a lot thanks for it works like a charm, flashed custom kernel and back to stock without losing my data
guys quick question here
i'm currently using rooted genericsg ROM
and i wanted to try J's CM7 beta005. i downloaded his files, saw boot.img and system.img, so i need to just fastboot those two files?
Rycon33 said:
guys quick question here
i'm currently using rooted genericsg ROM
and i wanted to try J's CM7 beta005. i downloaded his files, saw boot.img and system.img, so i need to just fastboot those two files?
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yes
BUT be very careful as to which partition to flash it to...
DooMLoRD said:
yes
BUT be very careful as to which partition to flash it to...
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thanks for the quick answer man, i'll give the beta a try
oh another thing, doest it matter which i fastboot first, boot or system image?
Rycon33 said:
thanks for the quick answer man, i'll give the beta a try
oh another thing, doest it matter which i fastboot first, boot or system image?
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nope... shouldn't matter...
Thanks
Tried the beta 006 and it's looping on bootanimation only. Flashing of boot and system image went fine, I wonder what else could be wrong.
So i had flashedback to stock rom again for now.
- Sent from my Sony Arc
Rycon33 said:
Thanks
Tried the beta 006 and it's looping on bootanimation only. Flashing of boot and system image went fine, I wonder what else could be wrong.
So i had flashedback to stock rom again for now.
- Sent from my Sony Arc
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please post the results of ROM tests in relevant threads so that the DEV of the the rom can track the issues/problem...
Should we have an unlocked hollowed in order to flash these kernels/roms ???
Sent from my LT15a using XDA App
Bootloader I mean lol
Sent from my LT15a using XDA App
PAVNEET101 said:
Bootloader I mean lol
Sent from my LT15a using XDA App
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yes
u need unlocked bootloader to flash boot.img
Note :- THESE GUIDE IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR ANDROID ONE DEVICE's. & Of course A Rooted Android Device To Flash zip
& EVERY TIME YOU FLASH A ROM ie: Format /System Then IMEI WILL BE GONE SO i MADE FLASHABLE ZIP TO Flash everytime you loose your IMEI [ its better to flash a zip rather than going to "\data\nvram\md\NVRAM\NVD_IMEI\MP0B_001" & Fixing Permissions Manually
You Can Use It Too, On Your Device If Your Partition Is Like This
"\data\nvram\md\NVRAM\NVD_IMEI\MP0B_001"
Here "MP0B_001" Is The IMEI File And Its Corrupt [GENERALLY AFTER FLASHING STOCK ROM]
Then Follow This Guide To Rectify That Problem.
LETS BEGIN
First Download These Files
IMEI MAKER.zip
SCREENSHOT
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9pzf18wxtj7i40l/IMEI MAKER.zip?dl=0
& IMEI REPAIR.zip
SCREENSHOT
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4p2rwoi5oxpth15/IMEI REPAIR.zip?dl=0
So After Downloading The Above Files
Extract IMEI MAKER.ZIP
SCREENSHOT
https://www.dropbox.com/s/o0vs89lob4yf4pv/vlcsnap-2015-01-03-22h23m53s216.png?dl=0
Open IMEI MAKER FOLDER , HOLD "SHIFT & RIGHT CLICK" , Click On "Open Command Window Here"
SCREENSHOT
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lbdzp9ko0t9yons/vlcsnap-2015-01-03-22h24m10s140.png?dl=0
Now In Command prompt (CMD)
-Enter the following text:
imei.exe <15digit_IMEI_1> <15digit_IMEI_2>
(eg: imei.exe 123456789111111 123456789111111)
Then Press ENTER
SCREENSHOT
https://www.dropbox.com/s/j0uss286iv94red/vlcsnap-2015-01-03-22h24m48s31.png?dl=0
NOW YOU WILL SEE A FILE CALLED "MP0B_001_NEW"
Now Rename & Remove "_NEW" From It .
SCREENSHOT
http://www.dropbox.com/s/femtg309chk147v/vlcsnap-2015-01-03-22h25m03s169.png?dl=0
NOW OPEN IMEI REPAIR.ZIP Using Winrar [Software For Pc] [ recommended ]
Inside That Archive Navigate To
data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI
& DRAG-&-DROP The MP0B_001 File There, Which We Just Created [using IMEI Repair]
Now It Should Look Like This
"/data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/MP0B_001"
SCREENSHOTS
https://www.dropbox.com/s/y1ign53lmqrwubs/vlcsnap-2015-01-03-22h26m03s7.png?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bsbd0s1jhjt4eww/vlcsnap-2015-01-03-22h26m07s44.png?dl=0
Now Copy The Zip To Your SD CARD [REMEMBER NOT TO PUT IT DEEP INSIDE]
& FLASH IT USING ANY RECOVERY BUT CWM RECOVERY IS RECOMMENDED
& REMEMBER THIS TUTORIAL IS ONLY FOR ANDROID ONE DEVICES AND SIMILAR DEVICES HAVING PARTITION LIKE THIS
/data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/MP0B_001
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Sagar Kapasi said:
Note :- THESE GUIDE IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR ANDROID ONE DEVICE's. & Of course A Rooted Android Device To Flash zip
& EVERY TIME YOU FLASH A ROM ie: Format /System Then IMEI WILL BE GONE SO i MADE FLASHABLE ZIP TO Flash everytime you loose your IMEI [ its better to flash a zip rather than going to "\data\nvram\md\NVRAM\NVD_IMEI\MP0B_001" & Fixing Permissions Manually
You Can Use It Too, On Your Device If Your Partition Is Like This
"\data\nvram\md\NVRAM\NVD_IMEI\MP0B_001"
Here "MP0B_001" Is The IMEI File And Its Corrupt [GENERALLY AFTER FLASHING STOCK ROM]
Then Follow This Guide To Rectify That Problem.
LETS BEGIN
First Download These Files
IMEI MAKER.zip
SCREENSHOT
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9pzf18wxtj7i40l/IMEI MAKER.zip?dl=0
& IMEI REPAIR.zip
SCREENSHOT
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4p2rwoi5oxpth15/IMEI REPAIR.zip?dl=0
So After Downloading The Above Files
Extract IMEI MAKER.ZIP
SCREENSHOT
https://www.dropbox.com/s/o0vs89lob4yf4pv/vlcsnap-2015-01-03-22h23m53s216.png?dl=0
Open IMEI MAKER FOLDER , HOLD "SHIFT & RIGHT CLICK" , Click On "Open Command Window Here"
SCREENSHOT
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lbdzp9ko0t9yons/vlcsnap-2015-01-03-22h24m10s140.png?dl=0
Now In Command prompt (CMD)
-Enter the following text:
imei.exe <15digit_IMEI_1> <15digit_IMEI_2>
(eg: imei.exe 123456789111111 123456789111111)
Then Press ENTER
SCREENSHOT
https://www.dropbox.com/s/j0uss286iv94red/vlcsnap-2015-01-03-22h24m48s31.png?dl=0
NOW YOU WILL SEE A FILE CALLED "MP0B_001_NEW"
Now Rename & Remove "_NEW" From It .
SCREENSHOT
http://www.dropbox.com/s/femtg309chk147v/vlcsnap-2015-01-03-22h25m03s169.png?dl=0
NOW OPEN IMEI REPAIR.ZIP Using Winrar [Software For Pc] [ recommended ]
Inside That Archive Navigate To
data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI
& DRAG-&-DROP The MP0B_001 File There, Which We Just Created [using IMEI Repair]
Now It Should Look Like This
"/data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/MP0B_001"
SCREENSHOTS
https://www.dropbox.com/s/y1ign53lmqrwubs/vlcsnap-2015-01-03-22h26m03s7.png?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bsbd0s1jhjt4eww/vlcsnap-2015-01-03-22h26m07s44.png?dl=0
Now Copy The Zip To Your SD CARD [REMEMBER NOT TO PUT IT DEEP INSIDE]
& FLASH IT USING ANY RECOVERY BUT CWM RECOVERY IS RECOMMENDED
& REMEMBER THIS TUTORIAL IS ONLY FOR ANDROID ONE DEVICES AND SIMILAR DEVICES HAVING PARTITION LIKE THIS
/data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/MP0B_001
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didnt help..it didnt work
Wait wait wait... The IMEI is gone?? how can the IMEI be gone? it is how the telecom directorate (Govt.) monitors each phone... thats the reason a couple of years ago all cellular devices without an IMEI (chinese imports mainly) stopped working (they could no longer make calls, but it could be used as a media player).
What You Did
How it didn't helped
Can you say something about it?
-Adarsh- said:
didnt help..it didnt work
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Here We Are Taking About An Error Which Occurs Mainly After flashing stock Rom On Android One Devices And Yes We Cannot make phone calls in this situation too, So here a Guide to fix it
my imei was also gone that's why this guide
the_prodigal_coder said:
Wait wait wait... The IMEI is gone?? how can the IMEI be gone? it is how the telecom directorate (Govt.) monitors each phone... thats the reason a couple of years ago all cellular devices without an IMEI (chinese imports mainly) stopped working (they could no longer make calls, but it could be used as a media player).
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Got an error:
set_perm: some changes failed
E:Error in IMEI Repair.zip
(Status 7)
Installation Aborted
the_prodigal_coder said:
Wait wait wait... The IMEI is gone?? how can the IMEI be gone? it is how the telecom directorate (Govt.) monitors each phone... thats the reason a couple of years ago all cellular devices without an IMEI (chinese imports mainly) stopped working (they could no longer make calls, but it could be used as a media player).
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I accidentally restored the EFS partition from one Nexus 5 to another and ended up with an IMEI of all zeros. It can happen. I was able to repair it with Qualcomm software, but the phone still doesn't see the network. Possibly an antenna issue...
Anyway, it can definitely happen. Also, it is illegal to change your IMEI (in the US at least). I would think it's OK to repair one however. I think the OP should specify that this method should only be used to restore an IMEI to the numbers listed on the device. These can usually be found inside the back cover and on the SIM tray. Check documentation for your model.
Help Needed !! IMEI Fix for Android One not working for me...
I was using CM11 sprout earlier and tried moving back to Stock. I lost my IMEI during this time. I have moved to stock kitkat by doing scatter loading of stock firmware. I have rooted my Android one with CWM recovery. I have used the above tools and generated the MTB_001 and created a zip and installed it with recovery. But, still i have my IMEI as invalid. I even tried replacing the MTB_001 file manually using ES_File explorer and giving permissions 777. Still no luck.
Can someone help me out on how to load proper IMEI as am completely blocked :crying::crying::crying::crying:
Thanks in Advance.
Great Guide! Liked it..Step by Step guide!
But i dont understand why people flash so much..where there is Official Lollipop & CM12 Available for us! Flash Freaking People! :/
You Should Tick All W-R-T All The 9 Then Only It Will Work & Dont Forget To Reboot
SpiceAndroidOne said:
I was using CM11 sprout earlier and tried moving back to Stock. I lost my IMEI during this time. I have moved to stock kitkat by doing scatter loading of stock firmware. I have rooted my Android one with CWM recovery. I have used the above tools and generated the MTB_001 and created a zip and installed it with recovery. But, still i have my IMEI as invalid. I even tried replacing the MTB_001 file manually using ES_File explorer and giving permissions 777. Still no luck.
Can someone help me out on how to load proper IMEI as am completely blocked :crying::crying::crying::crying:
Thanks in Advance.
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Installation aborted in canvas A1.
When i m flashing the zip file it says installation aborted in canvas A1.:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
aryan9090 said:
When i m flashing the zip file it says installation aborted in canvas A1.:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Try to copy paste the IMEI file you just made manually to the directory which is in the main post. It works on my Sparkle V everytime(the copy-paste method).
Does not work for me... please help.....
Sagar Kapasi said:
Note :- THESE GUIDE IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR ANDROID ONE DEVICE's. & Of course A Rooted Android Device To Flash zip
& EVERY TIME YOU FLASH A ROM ie: Format /System Then IMEI WILL BE GONE SO i MADE FLASHABLE ZIP TO Flash everytime you loose your IMEI [ its better to flash a zip rather than going to "\data\nvram\md\NVRAM\NVD_IMEI\MP0B_001" & Fixing Permissions Manually
You Can Use It Too, On Your Device If Your Partition Is Like This
"\data\nvram\md\NVRAM\NVD_IMEI\MP0B_001"
Here "MP0B_001" Is The IMEI File And Its Corrupt [GENERALLY AFTER FLASHING STOCK ROM]
Then Follow This Guide To Rectify That Problem.
LETS BEGIN
First Download These Files
IMEI MAKER.zip
SCREENSHOT
& IMEI REPAIR.zip
SCREENSHOT
So After Downloading The Above Files
Extract IMEI MAKER.ZIP
SCREENSHOT
Open IMEI MAKER FOLDER , HOLD "SHIFT & RIGHT CLICK" , Click On "Open Command Window Here"
SCREENSHOT
Now In Command prompt (CMD)
-Enter the following text:
imei.exe <15digit_IMEI_1> <15digit_IMEI_2>
(eg: imei.exe 123456789111111 123456789111111)
Then Press ENTER
SCREENSHOT
NOW YOU WILL SEE A FILE CALLED "MP0B_001_NEW"
Now Rename & Remove "_NEW" From It .
SCREENSHOT
NOW OPEN IMEI REPAIR.ZIP Using Winrar [Software For Pc] [ recommended ]
Inside That Archive Navigate To
data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI
& DRAG-&-DROP The MP0B_001 File There, Which We Just Created [using IMEI Repair]
Now It Should Look Like This
"/data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/MP0B_001"
SCREENSHOTS
Now Copy The Zip To Your SD CARD [REMEMBER NOT TO PUT IT DEEP INSIDE]
& FLASH IT USING ANY RECOVERY BUT CWM RECOVERY IS RECOMMENDED
& REMEMBER THIS TUTORIAL IS ONLY FOR ANDROID ONE DEVICES AND SIMILAR DEVICES HAVING PARTITION LIKE THIS
/data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/MP0B_001
I Uploaded A Video On Youtube For This,
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I followed complete steps and it got installed successfully but the IMEI is still 0 !! Does this even works on Nexus 5? Please help.
deepak21 said:
I followed complete steps and it got installed successfully but the IMEI is still 0 !! Does this even works on Nexus 5? Please help.
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did you replace the file and rename it (just asking).
Saurabh K said:
did you replace the file and rename it (just asking).
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Yes, I did... I followed every step very carefully and there were no error message at all.. everything was successful.
deepak21 said:
Yes, I did... I followed every step very carefully and there were no error message at all.. everything was successful.
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Is your IMEI back ???? If not.......
try to flash the nvram.img using:
fastboot flash nvram nvram.img
I think that nvram partition may have some problem, just give it a try..and reply
Saurabh K said:
Is your IMEI back ???? If not.......
try to flash the nvram.img using:
fastboot flash nvram nvram.img
I think that nvram partition may have some problem, just give it a try..and reply
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So far nothing worked, will try anything to get it back. Do I need to clear the cache as well ? Will I lose my data? Just asking
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Saurabh K said:
Is your IMEI back ???? If not.......
try to flash the nvram.img using:
fastboot flash nvram nvram.img
I think that nvram partition may have some problem, just give it a try..and reply
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Also, I don't have any nv backup with me... could you please share any nvram image or let me know where can I get it?
deepak21 said:
So far nothing worked, will try anything to get it back. Do I need to clear the cache as well ? Will I lose my data? Just asking
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Also, I don't have any nv backup with me... could you please share any nvram image or let me know where can I get it?
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I have the stock KITKAT 4.4.4 nvram image, but I dont know will it work. I will try to extract the image from stock 5.1 and reply soon...
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deepak21 said:
So far nothing worked, will try anything to get it back. Do I need to clear the cache as well ? Will I lose my data? Just asking
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Also, I don't have any nv backup with me... could you please share any nvram image or let me know where can I get it?
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sorry, but i couldn't backup the 5.1 stock nvram but i will send you nvram.img from stock kitkat ROM. Flash and redo the procedure from scratch...and tell your device model also..
First point to note is that only full formatting makes the device lose IMEI,not normal data,system,cache formatting which is required for installing custom roms.When your partition table is messed up you get lots of errors when trying to wipe or mount any partition from custom recoveries,thus leaving you with only option to format before flashing stock rom through sp flash tools.It is after this flash that nvram loses your unique IMEI number.In my case I had backed up my stock rom through cwm recovery,now to restore my IMEI, I just extract the contents of /data/nvram/.....NVD_IMEI from my backup( three files in total) and push it to my to the same directory using adb push command,and it works for me.There is no need to push three cos only one file is relevant .But this is only temporary solution,cos after every reset you will lose your IMEI. It is better to backup the nvram partiton using dd command so that it could be flashed later,which would persist through installs.
tealio said:
I accidentally restored the EFS partition from one Nexus 5 to another and ended up with an IMEI of all zeros. It can happen. I was able to repair it with Qualcomm software, but the phone still doesn't see the network. Possibly an antenna issue...
Anyway, it can definitely happen. Also, it is illegal to change your IMEI (in the US at least). I would think it's OK to repair one however. I think the OP should specify that this method should only be used to restore an IMEI to the numbers listed on the device. These can usually be found inside the back cover and on the SIM tray. Check documentation for your model.
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please brother how did you "repair it with Qualcomm software to restore an IMEI to the numbers listed on the device. These can usually be found inside the back cover and on the SIM tray"? please can you pm me or email: [email protected] the software and guide pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaasssssssssssseeeeeee
need to fix my htc mytouch 4G and my LG vu II
Thanks
I tried to root my device but I could not. I followed many things but nothing worked. So I tried to install prerooted firmware. Android 6.0.1 - 23.5.A.1.291 version
I got this error message.
[/COLOR]Step3 : Setup of dual recovery.
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Look at your device and grant supersu access!
Press any key to continue AFTER granting root access.
/system/bin/sh: /system/xbin/su: not found
Press any key to continue . . .
/system/bin/sh: su: not found
I don't get any message on my device about granting root access.
I have xperia z3 compact D5803, Android 6.0.1 - 23.5.A.1.291 UNROOTED version. I want to root my phone and I followed the steps but as you see above there is an error message. I can't continue other steps because of this interruption.
Can you help me for rooting my device?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/how-to-root-backup-drm-keys-t3013343
33- Copy resulting "pre-rooted" fw to /sdcard0 on your phone (it means copy flashable.zip from the PRFC directory to the "internal storage" directory of the phone)
34- Get Dual Recovery installer this time, from http://nut.xperia-files.com/ you want Z3C-lockeddualrecoveryX.Y.Z-RELEASE.installer.zip notice how thats 'installer' this time, not the same file as in 30!
35- Unzip it
36- start install.bat and follow instructions (hit 1 (allow adb/root on the phone as needed)
I could not pass beyond step 36.
Main reason for trying to root my device is when I got the latest update 6.0.1, my phone's volume gone low. Call ringtone volume and video volumes, message tone volumes are very low. I searched it why and found that I have to wipe cache. But I can't because my device is not rooted. That's why I am trying to find a solution.
Can you help?
Try rooting as written in that guide by restoring to KitKat
this method is old try this one ....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/recovery-root-mm-575-lb-t3418714
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this method is old try this one ....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/recovery-root-mm-575-lb-t3418714
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How-to:
* you need stock MM .575 or .291 firmware
* if you have .291 firmware, you need flash stock kernel.sin (575) via FlashTool and turn on your phone. After, when script done and you reboot in custom recovery, flash SuperSU, then turn off your phone and flash back kernel.sin (291)
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How can I flash my device correctly?
Are there any guide for this topic? Can you help?
do you know how to use flashtool ?
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if you are on .291 firmware.....
1) download kernel291.zip
2) download kernel575.zip , flash via FlashTool SOFTWARE and turn on your phone.
3) download latest SuperSU.zip and upload it into Z3 Compact sdcard
4) enable USB-debugging on your phone , plug phone to computer and look on Z3 Compact display , flag that voice....
5) download recovery_for_mm575.zip and extract to your computer.
6) Install script . Once done reboot in custom recovery.
7) Once in Recovery , Install SuperSU and TurnOFF your phone from Recovery.
8) Install kernel291.zip via FlashTool SOFTWARE and turn on your phone.
enjoy your rooted device.
carminedev said:
do you know how to use flashtool ?
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if you are on .291 firmware.....
1) download kernel291.zip
2) download kernel575.zip , flash via FlashTool SOFTWARE and turn on your phone.
3) download latest SuperSU.zip and upload it into Z3 Compact sdcard
4) enable USB-debugging on your phone , plug phone to computer and look on Z3 Compact display , flag that voice....
5) download recovery_for_mm575.zip and extract to your computer.
6) Install script . Once done reboot in custom recovery.
7) Once in Recovery , Install SuperSU and TurnOFF your phone from Recovery.
8) Install kernel291.zip via FlashTool SOFTWARE and turn on your phone.
enjoy your rooted device.
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Flashmode does not work. Flashtool can't find the kernels. I opened and extracted the zip files(kernel) but nothing changed. Can I use the fastboot method?
(I tried firmware and kernels both zipped and unzipped in the folder but flashtool couldn't see the files)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/development/list-pre-rooted-firmwares-6-oct-2015-t3218820
Above the link there is prerooted firmwares. I want to flash 6.0.1 firmware by using flashtool but when I choose flashmode, flashtool could not see the firmware. It is in zip format. I opened and extracted the fw but nothing changed. I changed the extension to .ftf but no change occured.
How can I install firmware by using the link above?
Can you help?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/10/02/unlocking-the-bootloader-on-sonys-xperia-z3-and-z3-compact-causes-poor-low-light-camera-performance-thanks-to-drm/
Hi All,
We all know that unlocking the bootloader resets the device to factory defaults which means you loose installed apps, their settings and user data. Reconfiguring the device(system apps), installing user apps and transferring the userdata back to the phone can be lengthy process. It will also result in unnecessary usage of your wi-fi and/or mobile data and which can be quite expensive (as updated versions of user and systems app, need to be installed again)
So in order to bypass the above issues, follow the following steps:-
Step 1 - Take a full dump of your ROM using SP Flashtool's readback method. Go to readback tab, create a new item and put the following start address and length values :-
Start address would be 0x0
length of the dump file would be 0x3A3E00000 (Lenovo K4 Note only)
Start the process, it will take around one hour to complete depending on the speed of your computer. The dump would be 15 GB file, so ensure you have space.
Step 2:- Unlock the bootloader now
Firtst enable the developer option menu if not already enabled by doing the following steps
a. go to "about phone"-->"Build number"
b. tap it 7 times, you will get a message that "your are a developer now"
c. Go back to about menu, click on newly visible "developer options" and enable "OEM unlocking", ignore the warning. Scroll down and enable "usb debugging"
Open command prompt and enter fastboot mode by issuing the command
"adb reboot bootloader"
Once in the fastboot mode, issue the command "fastboot oem unlock" and follow the on screen instructions to unlock the bootlaoder
3. Now reboot the phone and configure the initial steps. As of this step user data and apps are lost, system apps are reset to factory defaults, but don't worry we have a backup (created in step one). Once done power off your device.
4. Now comes the real part. Launch SP Flash tool and create the dump of the following partitions (You create the dump file in the same manner you have created the full ROM dump file in step 1. The difference would be the values of start address and the length of individual partitions, which you can get from the scatter file).
1. Boot
2. Secro
3. Seccfg
For safety purpose i suggest to also take the backup of the following partitions
1. preloader (you can also flash preloader from stock rom)
2. lk
3. recovery (this is stock recovery with unlocked bootloader)
4. nvram
5. tee1
6. tee2
Till date I haven't has a need to use the above mentioned 6 partitions, so it's your call
Once done, power off and disconnect your phone.
5. Now enter advanced write mode in SP Flashtool (ctrl+alt+v), then open write tab from windows menu item.
Select the ROM dump file you created in step 1, put the start address as 0x0.
Once the process is started, it will take roughly an hour to complete. Disconnect the phone and reboot. Power off the phone once again.
6. Your SP Flashtool write tab is still open, if you have closed the application then relaunch the flash tool and again enable advanced write mode. Now one by one write the partitions images(dump files only boot, secro and seccfg needed) created in step 4. Use scatter file for start address.
7. Reboot your phone.
Congratulations your phone is up and running with unlocked bootloader, rooted and/or twrp custom recovery (if you chose to install it in the first place itself) and all data preserved
You can verify whether your bootloader is indeed unlocked by entering in fastboot mode and executing the command "fastboot getvar all"). You should see the values of the variables
unlocked - yes
secure - no
The first boot might take a litter longer so be patient.
Once you have an unlocked bootloader you can install custom recovery and root your phone.
I think this method should be working on any mediatek chipset based smartphones.
Note:
1. Although till date I haven't had any issues with this method, but follow the tutorial at your own discretion. I am not responsible for any damage caused to your phone by following the above mentioned procedure.
2. Sometimes while trying to perform more than one operations at a time, like you will need to perform write memory operation 3 times since unlike readback operation you can only write one image at a time in sp flashtool, you may get the following error "ERROR: S_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL", if that is the case then try the following steps
1. Simply pull out the usb cable at the phone end, close the dialog box and try again. If not resolved after trying 2-3 then step 2
2. Restart the application and repeat the write process. If the problem is still not resolved then step 3
3. Reboot the machine, relaunch the app and repeat the write process.
I don't know why this happens but my guess is it has something to do with cpu cycles allocation causing the delay in usb signalling since SP Flash tool is a single threaded application. So for the best results try to ensure sp flashtool is the only application opened on your machine.
If you use other applications, most of the time you will get through but you will notice significant slowdown during the read and write operations especially during reading and writing full ROM dumps.
Thanks
Thank you for your effort, but I lost you in step 4, how to create dump file using SP
tamerhaikal said:
Thank you for your effort, but I lost you in step 4, how to create dump file using SP
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Hi,
You create the dump file in the same manner you have created the full ROM dump file in step 1. The difference would be the values of start address and the length of individual partitions, which you can get from the scatter file.
You can add multiple entries in the readback tab.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any trouble.
Thanks.
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Hi Friends In this guide i will walk you through the complete process to read critical partition from your device without rooting & unlocking it. it will help you when anything is wrong..
it's a backup process, so you have to do nothing , just enable usb debugging from developers options
Download this program https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-xiaomi-sideload-read-flash-on-locked-bootloader.4512223/
connect phone with usb debugging enabled
Run program and click 'START-Partition Manager'
once Partition Table readed, your phone rebooted in recovery mod, Enable 'Mi Assistant' Mod
in the tool use Read button and Read all critical Partition like modem, modemst1, modemst2, fsg, fsc, & any other partition you think not preset in the firmware..
once completed move files to safe folder..