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[ROM][19 Sep]VIBES v1.6|Rooted|App2SD|Wifi-Tether|RAM Optimized|Fast|Updatable

Important Notice Due to my exams i wont be available till 25th. I have tried to make instructions as clear as possible still if anyone is having problems u can use 1.2, 1.2.1, 1.5, 1.5.1 all stable.1.5 and 1.2.1 have most positive feedbacks.
Or Go for my SUPER STABLE and Successful FROYO (android 2.2.1)build HERE :: CLICK HERE
Dear friends ..
You need a rooted wildfire for this...
Thanks frnds for ur interest and testing support ::
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED I can't say it enough be it this or any other ROM, Always Back-up your current stable ROM with Nandroid.
IMP IMP IMP::Please format your SD card to FAT32 before flashing and remove all partitioning.This way you wont have Boot Loop Trouble.
To Flash the zip file needs to be copied to root of ur Sd card and flashed from recovery.
You can also use Koush's Fake Flash.
This ROM wont delete ur personal data from your sd card.
Its better to Wipe ur Caches from recovery menu before flashing. Recommended.
DOWNLOAD the ROM.Complete Following steps.Same steps for all ROMs here.
# Flash the ROM and Make the first boot (will take little time).
# Reboot Once. Now Boot into RECOVERY..and complete following Steps::
HOW TO SET UP SD CARD FOR APP2SD to work properly​A. backup your sd card to your computer, as partitioning will wipe the entire card.(Just to be super safe::Format your card to FAT32 on your PC and then insert it into ur Buzz/Wildfire)
B. Reboot into recovery
c. Select partition sdcard
d. Again select partition sd card.
e. Follow the instructions on the phone to partition your sd card. You can optionally set a swap file while you are partitioning your sd card.
Recommended setting (Swap=0, Ext=256, rest=fat32)
F. In the partition sdcard menu, select sd:ext2 to ext3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
G. ONLY FOR Vibes v1.1 Others skip this step nly perform this step if you want ext4 and your rom supports it: in the partition sdcard menu, select sd:ext3 to ext4. Follow the instructions on the sdcard.​H. Press the up volume button on the phone to go back to the main menu.
I. Reboot and viola you are done.
Or Do it THE GEEK WAY
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LOTS of partitioning trouble causes phone to have boot trouble.
1. Please before flashing remove your partitions you had created earlier.
2. Then Format to FAT32.
Its just partitioning problem i have checked the ROM friends once u partition ur card..then formatting will clean only one partition other is still unusable you have to remove partion. then Format to Fat32 and boot.
HERE ARE SOME INSTRUCTIONS AND A TOOL that will solve ur problems once and for all..
and after this partition removal, ur card is fat32 again ..this time just create a partition with recommended setting (swap=0 and ext=256)..try ext2 first.
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Vibes v1.6 Released GET IT HERE
# APN/Mobile network Fixed
# Market Patched - u can see apps u could not earlier.
# App2Sd improved and better.
# Advanced Task Killer
# AndroZip, TuneIn Radio added.
# Google Maps fixed and better. Navigation now works even outside US.Cache on SD.
# ROMmanager.
# PowerBoot Menu-Reboot, Recovery, Bootloader, WipeData, Shutdown and Schedule Reboots.
# Wireless Tether.
# A small surprise.
Vibes v1.5.1:: Don't have many feedbacks but up for Vibes v1.5 :: Download
Vibes v1.5 was reported to be stable:: Link Updated:lease format ur sd Card to Fat32 befor flashing and remove Partition.
v1.2.1 (With App2SD) GET IT HERE... For those who want to have a stable working ROM as back up before flashing various other Roms.
v 1.2 (Without App2SD) GET IT HERE.
# Everything same as v1.1 -minus the problems and some cosmetic changes.
# app2sd removed - not many need it.
v1.1 with a new Kernel here. Reported Working well
EDit: Do report Errors and problems friends coz thats when a rom can be improved.
For boot Loop TRY THIS..
v0.9
Edit: almost everything working except soundhound and terminal apps which can be uninstalled..
My Sincere thanks to early testers
adeadrat
leegreggs
rolks
747 Driver
johi69
QAD3R Tested v1.6 See his post.
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For customizations and probable errors :
> For your FONT Tweaking and Changing needs GO HERE. and HERE.
> If you have market problems try flashing this just like Rom..Market FIX
LOG is HERE​
> Google Maps update error is Google Problem. Get This MOD
It also Enables worldwide Navigation using google maps.
Caches on SD so memory is saved and should enable multitouch. Read about it.
Rom is clean..Goodies can be added from market.
Usual warning.. your device is your responsibility..
TO DO:::
1>>If all works well will try to make weather animations working for home screen...
2>>Many more but 1>> is top priority if all goes well.
Special Add On Packages::
Adblock toggle on:: prevents those annoying ads from being displayed.
Adblock toggle off:: Get those ads back.
Just flash these files like rom and Done.

hi......seems rather intresting .....

leegreggs said:
hi......seems rather intresting .....
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well the one who tests this will tell..

will flash it and see if it is stable

leegreggs said:
will flash it and see if it is stable
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Awesome thanks mate link will be up in 18 minutes.. Thanks mate post ur findings..

will do......
also have a go at doing my own rom too

could try it out too.. have my phone in clockwork recovery just waiting to flash something fun -_-

leegreggs said:
will do......
also have a go at doing my own rom too
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HEY WISH U ALL THE BEST..LINK is up now..
adeadrat said:
could try it out too.. have my phone in clockwork recovery just waiting to flash something fun -_-
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Thanks Mate awesome..LINK is up now..

cheers mate ....will give it a go and get back and keep you informed to how it acts

Boots up just fine got some errors in the logcat but evrythings seems to work will keep using this until I keep working on my own ROM or CM6 is out
logcat if you want it: http://pastebin.com/9hQ7dEsb

clean install....no errors of yet, only soundhoud f.c
will keep you informed

adeadrat said:
Boots up just fine got some errors in the logcat but evrythings seems to work will keep using this until I keep working on my own ROM or CM6 is out
logcat if you want it: http://pastebin.com/9hQ7dEsb
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Awesome dude thanks for the info..most of all Lovely for the logcat.. will see what can be done..
Now will work to remove errors and will post one with some good modifications soon.. God bless ya ..
Thanks again..

leegreggs said:
clean install....no errors of yet, only soundhoud f.c
will keep you informed
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Thanks dude... ok will get a newer version of soundhound and see..
Awesome dude lovely for the info....

altight dude....
just noticed when trying to up date apps i.e google maps, superuser etc , it comes back as cannot install .......
not a big problem but just thought id give you the feedback mate

leegreggs said:
altight dude....
just noticed when trying to up date apps i.e google maps, superuser etc , it comes back as cannot install .......
not a big problem but just thought id give you the feedback mate
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perhaps Flashing this ZIP file can help.. flash it like a rom
GET IT HERE

cheers mate , shall let you know.....rom seems speedy ....good work

leegreggs said:
cheers mate , shall let you know.....rom seems speedy ....good work
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Thanx mate now working to make it better.. EDIT its 2:30 am here ..friends got to sleep.. sorry if u have any trouble and i am not able to help but i will be back online in 7 hrs see ya all then..

will try, post comments later

leegreggs said:
cheers mate , shall let you know.....rom seems speedy ....good work
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i hope that the market problem is solved for you . if yes then i will include it in my new update .. that is coming soon..

will test it later

[Q] Daft CWM / LightJB question

I'm not allowed to ask this in the dev forum as I'm not up to my 10 posts quota, so sorry for posting this here!
In the LightJB instructions instruction 3 is "wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik-cache, wipe system"
I've got CWM installed (LQ4 and CoCore 6.0) and the options in the CWM recovery menu are "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache partition".
Am I right in assuming that I should choose to do both of those two options, and then also in the "advanced" menu do the "wipe dalvik cache" option too? Just checking! Once I've done this once, I'll become a natural at it...
Cheers!
Matt

I guess you're right... But why don't you just flash a CoCore E kernel with TWRP.. Wouldn't that be much easier?
Its way more user friendly than CWM....
And yes, do have a backup of everything as Factory Resetting and wiping data is going to erase all your apps, etc.
BTW- Questions like this belong to Q & A thread.. Not the Development thread
Sent from my phone, because I'm away from my PC right now

Sami Kabir said:
I guess you're right... Why don't you just flash a CoCore E kernel with TWRP.. Wouldn't that be much easier?
Its way more user friendly than CWM....
Sent from my phone, because I'm away from my PC right now
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I guess I'd just heard more about CWM than TWRP. I might be a noob here, but I'm not put off by command line-type stuff. I can still remember how to join multiple uuencoded text files together to get lovely pictures of Winona Ryder appearing on my screen in 1993, before I'd even heard of a graphical browser.... happy days!
Cheers for the pointer!
Matt

go advanced ...
tapatalked

larkim said:
Am I right in assuming that I should choose to do both of those two options, and then also in the "advanced" menu do the "wipe dalvik cache" option too? Just checking! Once I've done this once, I'll become a natural at it...
Matt
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Matt,
Read my thread with CWM guide (see my signature) and i think you will be fine.
Do a Nandroid Backup before start to flash a new ROM.
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik cache
1. Download the ROM from the link given in the article featuring that ROM. It should be a zip file.
2. Connect your phone to your computer via USB and mount its storage card.
3. Copy the downloaded ROM to the root of the storage card.
4. Power your phone off and reboot it into recovery. This will involve using a combination of your device’s hardware keys. Once in recovery, you can navigate its menu using the volume up and volume down hardware keys or your phone’s trackball / optical track pad if it comes equipped with one.
5. Use the ‘backup and restore’ feature of recovery to backup your existing ROM installation, software and data. This step is known as performing a nandroid backup. ALWAYS perform a backup before flashing a custom ROM, UNLESS you can afford to lose everything that’s on your phone at the moment.
Note: ALWAYS choose to perform the following steps 6, 7 and 8 UNLESS the ROM you are attempting to flash is an updated version of the same ROM that you are currently using, and is compatible with the current installation’s data. It is usually mentioned with the update whether you can install it over a previous version without wiping its data or not.
6. Get back to the main recovery menu and use the option ‘wipe data/factory reset’. You will be prompted to confirm this action. Select “Yes – Delete all user data”.
7. From the main recovery menu, select ‘wipe cache partition’. You will be prompted to confirm this action. Select ‘Yes – Wipe Cache’.
8. From the main recovery menu, enter the ‘advanced’ menu. From this menu, select ‘Wipe Dalvik Cache’. You will be prompted to confirm this action. Select ‘Yes – Format/System’.
9. From the main recovery menu, enter the ‘Mounts and Storage’ menu. From this menu, select ‘Format/System’. You will be prompted to confirm this action. Select ‘Yes – Wipe Dalvik Cache’.
10. Go back to the main recovery menu by pressing the back button and select the ‘Install zip from SD card’ option.
11. Select ‘choose zip from sdcard’ to get a list of the files and folders on your SD card. Scroll to the ROM’s file that you copied there in step 3, and select it. You will be prompted to confirm this action. Select ‘Yes – Install file_name.zip’ where file_name.zip is the name of the zip file that you are trying to install.
12. Wait patiently while the ROM is flashed to your phone via recovery.
13. Once the installation is complete, head back to the main recovery menu if you aren’t there, and select ‘reboot system now’. Your phone will now boot into the newly installed ROM.
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R_a_z_v_a_n said:
Matt,
Read my thread with CWM guide (see my signature) and i think you will be fine.
Do a Nandroid Backup before start to flash a new ROM.
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik cache
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Done, thanks!
My last question - when i've rebooted, I'm prompted to sign into my Google Account and re-install my apps from the google backup. Is this the "best" way to do it, or is it better to use alternative sch as Titanium? I'm not bothered about lost data, the only data I care about is in my gmail account anyway.
Cheers!
Matt

Reinstall your apps with that app you make backups. If you do it with Titanium, then go for it, and restore with Titanium.

R_a_z_v_a_n said:
Reinstall your apps with that app you make backups. If you do it with Titanium, then go for it, and restore with Titanium.
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Thanks. Its that sort of common sense stuff which I've found missing from many of the guides - they tell you how to root / flash etc, but leave nagging other questions unanswered - perhaps because the answers are so obvious to the authors that they are just second nature.
As it happens, I didn't bother with a Titanium backup as I wanted a clean phone - I've been trying to resolve a strange issue where my wifi goes really slow and stuttery after the phone has been on for a few hours. No-one else seems to have the issue, so I suspect it is down to at least one of my apps causing some chaos. With that in mind, a fresh install with no baggage seemed to be the best way to go.
(I used to suspect the Facebook apps (particularly Pages Manager) but I don't think they are the cause)
Thanks for all the help!
Matt

Sami Kabir said:
I guess you're right... But why don't you just flash a CoCore E kernel with TWRP.. Wouldn't that be much easier?
Its way more user friendly than CWM....
And yes, do have a backup of everything as Factory Resetting and wiping data is going to erase all your apps, etc.
BTW- Questions like this belong to Q & A thread.. Not the Development thread
Sent from my phone, because I'm away from my PC right now
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For me cwm is more user friendly and more straight forward compared to twrp. I once tried twrp and after I mount system suddenly it said there's no os installed and I can't boot my phone. Luckily I can still enter download mode to flash back fw with odin. I don't understand how twrp works..haha :silly:

larkim said:
Thanks for all the help!
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It was my pleasure, Matt. :highfive:

Well, for no other reason than that I wanted to tweak a few things before I started to live with LightJB, I chose to restore my phone using the CWM nandroid restore.
Bad move!
It all seemed to work fine, but on restoring I get the message that "Unfortunately, the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped". Mildly worrying, but moving on...
Then I came to try to reply to a sms message from my wife. Pressing in the reply box didn't bring up a keyboard. Odd.
I went into other apps and found I couldn't type there either.
Went into settings, and neither the samsung keyboard nor the swype keyboard appear to have been re-stored via the backup / restore.
Any hints?
Matt

[Q] Jelly Bean Mini Project Noob

Hi all,
First I must point out I'm a bit of a noob at this flashing kernels/roms etc. I want to install Jelly Bean Mini Project | Android 4.1.2 on my xperia x8.
I rooted it ages ago with superoneclick. I got the rom here in the download section of this post and got the kernel here. Not sure how to proceed do i unzip the rom folder called "X8_JBMP-Release4"? I need a tutorial on what programs to use etc. step by step would be handy. I did look did look am continuing to look. Thanks in advance and sorry.

first of all you have installed nAa's jb kernel right?
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if not, download Flashtool from here
then do the following steps
1. go here and find the "Flashing custom kernel" step
2. Flash the kernel, beforehand, be sure to have the proper drivers installed, go to the flashtool directory, drivers, execute the .exe file then choose drivers for x8, fastboot and flashmode
3. You are ready to flash a kernel, just follow the instructions on the thread I pointed out to you
4. No need to unzip the ROM file as it is a flashable zip, after flashing the kernel power up your device and click the back button a couple of times
5. You are now in the CWM recovery, go to mounts and storage and select: format /system, /data, /cache and then back to the CWM main menu, select Wipe data/factory reset, Wipe cache partition, and to the advanced option, wipe dalvik cache
6. Now you have just performed a full wipe, go to install zip from sd card, find the ROM zip file you just downloaded and install it
7. Then install the GAPPS needed to work with JBMP
8. Reboot and Enjoy

op didn't mention if
a. he already has recovery installed
b. if his bl is unlocked
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.

many tairsai
cascabel said:
op didn't mention if
a. he already has recovery installed
b. if his bl is unlocked
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
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Bootloader is unlocked sorry didn't mention. Titanium back up installed but not sure if that is the backup you are asking about.

Yanisirl said:
Bootloader is unlocked sorry didn't mention. Titanium back up installed but not sure if that is the backup you are asking about.
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titanium backup is good. :thumbup: you can also enter cwm and make a backup there. otherwise, follow mass's instructions. don't forget to format system cache data in cwm after flashing kernel and before flashing rom. have fun with jb. :thumbup:
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.

MassStarvation said:
first of all you have installed nAa's jb kernel right?
---------- Post added at 06:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:21 PM ----------
if not, download Flashtool from here
then do the following steps
1. go here and find the "Flashing custom kernel" step
2. Flash the kernel, beforehand, be sure to have the proper drivers installed, go to the flashtool directory, drivers, execute the .exe file then choose drivers for x8, fastboot and flashmode
3. You are ready to flash a kernel, just follow the instructions on the thread I pointed out to you
4. No need to unzip the ROM file as it is a flashable zip, after flashing the kernel power up your device and click the back button a couple of times
5. You are now in the CWM recovery, go to mounts and storage and select: format /system, /data, /cache and then back to the CWM main menu, select Wipe data/factory reset, Wipe cache partition, and to the advanced option, wipe dalvik cache
6. Now you have just performed a full wipe, go to install zip from sd card, find the ROM zip file you just downloaded and install it
7. Then install the GAPPS needed to work with JBMP
8. Reboot and Enjoy
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I have correct kernel and the JBMP not sure what GAPPS is.

Yanisirl said:
I have correct kernel and the JBMP not sure what GAPPS is.
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google apps. i'm not sure about jbmp but naa's minicm10 has a zip file. flash it after flashing the rom.
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.

one more noob question
I was wondering about unlocking this phone from the network it is on. Should I get the code and do it first of will I still be able to do it if I wish after the upgrade. Sorry for the noob questions. Thanks for all the other help I have an idea of what to do now.

Sucess!!
Thanks a million guys got it up and running jellybean. First flash of kernel was just sticking on CWM recovery screen no buttons working. flashed back to a stock 2.1 (rom not my original one) and flashed the new kernel again and all went fine. Thank you so much for all this help and thanks to the folks who worked in the release of jellybean. I just need to figure out how to store apps on sd card. time for research.

Option to move apps to sd card is Greyed out in settings/apps section. Any ideas how i might get my apps to move to sd card?

U can odex to get more space..find it in android development, made by TeamMex..
If u're DRAGONFORCE lovers please hit THANKS button,,

Yanisirl said:
Option to move apps to sd card is Greyed out in settings/apps section. Any ideas how i might get my apps to move to sd card?
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maybe the ROM is missing the 10apps2sd module in the init.d...
you can download App managers from the play store

MassStarvation said:
maybe the ROM is missing the 10apps2sd module in the init.d...
you can download App managers from the play store
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No, it not missing,

strange...

Looking around on web it seems apps cant be moved after 4.0. Don't know why google did that it was one of the features I most wanted. I guess I could go to something earlier but I like jelly bean :crying:

Yanisirl said:
Looking around on web it seems apps cant be moved after 4.0. Don't know why google did that it was one of the features I most wanted. I guess I could go to something earlier but I like jelly bean :crying:
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try a clean flash. i'm on 4.1 and i cam move apps fine. though i don't use the native app2sd.
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.

Will a reflash do it? do I need to flash back to a stock rom first? Or is there something I need to do to let a2sd work like give it a partition somehow?

Yanisirl said:
Will a reflash do it? do I need to flash back to a stock rom first? Or is there something I need to do to let a2sd work like give it a partition somehow?
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just format system cache amd data after a full wipe (wipe cache amd dalvik too) and reflash rom.
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.

Thanks for the reply. I will try it in a couple of days as I'm busy with work and will post back here with the result.

moving apps
I booted into CWM recovery and used the advanced section to create a 1gb partition left swap size setting at 0 and that fixed the issue. I guess if I wasnt a noob I would have made a partition on the card in the beginning. Apps can now be moved except those that dont allow movement but I am using link2sd for those. Its cool to see jellybean on this phone. I get quite a few hangs/crashes using the browser, bluetooth earpiece connects fine but I cant hear calls on it and the countdown timer is erratic closing by itself quite often. Maybe there are some settings I need to tweak to get the best performance? Thanks again for all the help and replies by the way.

[STOCK][C6602&C6603][4.2.2] Update to 10.3.A.0.423 [Rooted & XZDualRecovery][LB/UB]

[STOCK][C6602&C6603][4.2.2] Update to 10.3.A.0.423 [Rooted & XZDualRecovery][LB/UB]
Requirements:
Flashtool by @Androxyde
XZDualRecovery 2.5 BETA
Current FW version: 10.1.A.1.350, 10.1.A.1.434, 10.1.1.A.1.253 or 10.1.1.A.1.307 all can be updated!
Special features:
Superuser integrated in system, FULL root, no reboots when remounting /system RW!
XZDualRecovery 2.5 BETA (CWM 6.0.3.2 & TWRP 2.5.0.0) pre-installed;
Tailored FTF to minimize the chance of accidental system wiping!
No need to clear caches!
@shem2409 created a nice youtube video guide to assist you in your work, be sure to check this post for it! Thanks m8!
In the following guide I suggest you use an external SDCard but that's just good practice, you can use your internal storage or even an USB OTG storage device in TWRP if you like to install, that's no problem!... If you are modding and the likes, best is to have an external sdcard, just for safeties sake.
C6602: How to update to 10.3.A.0.423:
NOTE: STICK TO THIS ORDER AND STEPS!!
For C6602: Download C6602.flashable.423.zip (Bittorrent: 686MB) and C6602_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf (15MB), save it somewhere you remember;
Put 'C6602.flashable.423.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Put 'C6602_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf' inside the Flashtool/firmwares folder;
Create a backup of your phone in CWM or TWRP and don't forget to backup the contents of 'SDCard0';
Flash 'C6602.flashable.423.zip' in TWRP, do not reboot but go back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off;
Flash everything in 'C6602_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf';
Reboot to system without clearing (dalvik-/)cache.
C6603: How to update to 10.3.A.0.423:
NOTE: STICK TO THIS ORDER AND STEPS!!
For C6603: Download C6603.flashable.423.zip (Bittorrent: 719MB) and C6603_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf (15MB), save it somewhere you remember;
Put 'C6603.flashable.423.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Put 'C6603_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf' inside the Flashtool/firmwares folder;
Create a backup of your phone in CWM or TWRP and don't forget to backup the contents of 'SDCard0';
Flash 'C6603.flashable.423.zip' in TWRP, do not reboot but go back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off;
Flash everything in 'C6603_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf';
Reboot to system without clearing (dalvik-/)cache.
The first boot will be considerably slower and after a long wait at the boot animation you will see Android optimizing the apps on your phone.
After updating your NFC firmware and some update information has been displayed, all is done!
I have done this myself, using my own method and I have not found any problem yet, again! :fingers-crossed:
Enjoy! :victory:
Known XZDualRecovery Issues:
TWRP Usage warning: It seems TWRP 2.5.0.0 has issues with the internal storage, which seem related to the changes made to support encrypted storage volumes... This means the internal storage sometimes shows up almost empty (just folders) and no files. Try to use CWM when that happens.
Busybox Updater/Installer: If you have XZDualRecovery installed, un-install any Busybox updating app/tool as most if not all of them will install a version of busybox which does not support the lzma compression applets XZDualRecovery depends on. The version installed together with XZDualRecovery is very stable and I have yet to hear anyone complain about it's stability.
How to report errors:
Please, before shouting out "It doesn't work!!1!" or "I lost root!" or even "My phone reboots when remounting /system RW!!" try the following:
Restore a /system ONLY using any means you are familiar with so you can try again.
Root it using [Z][ROOT] DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit.
Install XZDualRecovery and then try to update again using TWRP. This time you can skip the FTF as it has already done it's job.
If it still fails something from there on: LOGS!!.
NOTE: The important ones can be found in /cache/recovery and in /tmp/XZDualRecovery, pack them up and send them to me.
Thank you
Flashable ROM Mutator:
Download AROMA ROM Mutator 0.14
This (former patch package) uses AROMA to create a user friendly menu to choose between updates to be installed.
If you want to switch from SuperSU (default in this ROM) to SuperUser (Be careful, SuperUser is incompatible with 4.2.2!) you can use this to make the change.
If you have the reboot problem when trying to remount /system writable, you can reinstall the superuser app of your preference, it's installation includes the latest patch.
If you are missing /system/bin/chargemon.stock and you want to be able to charge your phone while it's turned off.
Flash using one of the recoveries!
Version 0.13 and upwards is using AROMA 2.70B1 or better, the below warning can be ignored for now. Let me know how it performs!
AROMA Warning: AROMA currently works best in TWRP but even there it has some issues on the Z/ZL. It sometimes does not start up correctly or it has a 'sticky button' issue. It makes it a little less easy to use but this will be fixed in time. It is a combination problem caused by the new hardware and incompatibility with it and the fact the recoveries both have been updated considerably to work on the latest phones, causing issues with some functionality of AROMA.
If it hangs when trying to start, reboot your phone and try again.
If it has the sticky buttons, press the button again to activate.
You can avoid the sticky buttons by pressing them for about half a second (that means not too short and not too long). It will work, it's just showing a bug associated with the latest recoveries.
The Samsung S4, HTC One and One X and the Nexus 4 & 7 show the same issues. For them AROMA sometimes crashes, this is an issue i have not yet observed on the Z/ZL.
Thanks go to @Androxyde for the FTF creation, cheers m8!

nice! so does that mean we dont need to factory wipe before upgrading? I thought if we go across versions (4.1.2 > 4.2.2) you gotta wipe all your stuff first.

After flashing the stripped ftf, the phone doesn't go into recovery. It shows green light, Sony logo and nothing else. Then it just reboot again. Already tried downloaing the file and flashing again. still the same problem.

Ya, I need manual install dual boot to access back to CWM/TWRP then just can install but the preinstall superuser root is not working at all.
Root working back by installing DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit (v15) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472

Is there any reason why the dalvik cache are not wiped in this release process?
Is it simply a speed/optimisation thing, or will it cause issues if it happens?

Comming from PAC... Do i need to install other Stock rom before update or just use the instructions above? thanks.

Ok, so this is what ive done to get this to boot, on existing rom with recovery installed I flashed the .432.zip, obviously it bootlooped, but then flashed the ftf file which got the rom to boot. Then rooted and installed recovery as Andrewtst has linked to above.
Cheers.

Can't download the zip and ftf file, doesnt work, anyone can confirm that? can you reuploading or verify if is everything ok, thx for the work you done.

zanndoth said:
After flashing the stripped ftf, the phone doesn't go into recovery. It shows green light, Sony logo and nothing else. Then it just reboot again. Already tried downloaing the file and flashing again. still the same problem.
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I got into the same problem, and cannot get out. Anyone has any advice?

please fix dead links

dopeee said:
nice! so does that mean we dont need to factory wipe before upgrading? I thought if we go across versions (4.1.2 > 4.2.2) you gotta wipe all your stuff first.
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I found out with the leak by doomlord that it would be possible to update, no need to wipe, the official update works even better
lysp said:
Is there any reason why the dalvik cache are not wiped in this release process?
Is it simply a speed/optimisation thing, or will it cause issues if it happens?
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It's meant as an update process and not wiping anything will make the ROM treat your phone as one that just got updated
Faelz said:
Comming from PAC... Do i need to install other Stock rom before update or just use the instructions above? thanks.
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Yes, you need a stock ROM before you can flash this, I would not recommend updating your phone from PAC...
bungknees said:
Ok, so this is what ive done to get this to boot, on existing rom with recovery installed I flashed the .432.zip, obviously it bootlooped, but then flashed the ftf file which got the rom to boot. Then rooted and installed recovery as Andrewtst has linked to above.
Cheers.
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zanndoth said:
After flashing the stripped ftf, the phone doesn't go into recovery. It shows green light, Sony logo and nothing else. Then it just reboot again. Already tried downloaing the file and flashing again. still the same problem.
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chuazy said:
I got into the same problem, and cannot get out. Anyone has any advice?
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I have modified the guide a bit as i should have done before i posted it...
Restore the kernel to anything other then the 4.2.2 one and then try to flash the update package, after flashing the update, re-flash the kernel.
I made one error in my guide: If someone is not using the correct version of XZDualRecovery (2.5 BETA) then you lose recovery when on the 4.2.2 kernel. The correct steps order to prevent this from happening are now in the OP.

please fix dead links

calvinleeabc said:
please fix dead links
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+1

After flashing this Rom, my data is still at Data/media but not on the default path, what should i do in this case? should i move the data from data/media to new location manually?

calvinleeabc said:
please fix dead links
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buciupetru said:
Can't download the zip and ftf file, doesnt work, anyone can confirm that? can you reuploading or verify if is everything ok, thx for the work you done.
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Sorry guys, the server is under a heavy load at the moment... the webserver lost a few workers that ate up much of the cpu time. I've killed them all and restarted the webserver.
IF the problem was caused by that, it's solved now

lethalfriend said:
After flashing this Rom, my data is still at Data/media but not on the default path, what should i do in this case? should i move the data from data/media to new location manually?
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No need: /data/media IS the 'new' location.

[NUT] said:
Sorry guys, the server is under a heavy load at the moment... the webserver lost a few workers that ate up much of the cpu time. I've killed them all and restarted the webserver.
IF the problem was caused by that, it's solved now
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thanks:good:efficient

[NUT] said:
No need: /data/media IS the 'new' location.
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But strangely, my phone isn't detecting the media from the above path, its just showing the pictures form newly created DCIM folder which is on a different location

lethalfriend said:
But strangely, my phone isn't detecting the media from the above path, its just showing the pictures form newly created DCIM folder which is on a different location
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Ooh... i now see what you mean... you are correct. I'll patch up the flashable package to do it automatically.
For you, use a file explorer to move the contents (skipping the 0 folder) of /data/media to /data/media/0/. Sorry man, i missed that completely on my phone

server stilll unreachable.

[CLOSED] [STOCK] [DOWNGRADE] [08-Mar] Revert back to older firmware (v309 till v339) via TWRP

Code:
[B]NOTE : [/B]PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK. Guide tested successfully to flash [U]Stock WW-15.2016.1805.309[/U] from [U]Stock WW-15.2016.1809.331[/U] on primary device. Also I will try to help out in case of issues.
This thread is for those who are on stock rooted rom with TWRP installed and want to have system downgrade.
How to ,
Backup important app data like whatsapp chats etc.
Download older modified system update file - FROM THIS POST.
Download decrypt.zip from HERE.
Download Magisk from HERE .
Reboot to TWRP.
Go to wipe and select swipe to Factory reset.
Flash the ROM file.
Flash decrypt.zip file.
Flash Magisk zip file.
Reboot & Enjoy.
(optional) If you want to boost up by debloating then use this MOD.
(optional) If you want to boost up BATTERY then use this GUIDE.
Remember that it takes a lot of time to create , test and upload these huge files for everyones use. So please hit Thanks! button on the bottom right of the post to keep me motivated
NOTE : ROM works independant of RAM i.e. applicable for 3/4/6 GB variants.
Recommended TWRP : https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=3700668719832241089 by @SagarMakhar.

Thank you soo much ...was really waiting for it..

Question
AVinaSh_S said:
This thread is for those who are on stock rooted rom with TWRP installed and want to have system downgrade.
How to ,
Backup important app data like whatsapp chats etc.
Download older modified system update file - FROM THIS POST.
Download decrypt.zip from HERE.
Download Magisk from HERE .
Reboot to TWRP.
Go to wipe and select swipe to Factory reset.
Flash the ROM file.
Flash decrypt.zip file.
Flash Magisk zip file.
Reboot & Enjoy.
(optional) If you want to boost up by debloating then use this MOD.
Remember that it takes a lot of time to create , test and upload these huge files for everyones use. So please hit Thanks! button on the bottom right of the post to keep me motivated
NOTE : ROM works independant of RAM i.e. applicable for 3/4/6 GB variants.
Recommended TWRP : https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=3700668719832241089 by @SagarMakhar.
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Thank you so much for the answer Sir AviNash. I've got a question, if I swipe to factory reset, all my downloaded apps would be gone? Or their settings only? I am hesitating to downgrade because I am thinking that it would lost all my downloaded apps including the data. Am I correct sir?

MJorgeAbad said:
Thank you so much for the answer Sir AviNash. I've got a question, if I swipe to factory reset, all my downloaded apps would be gone? Or their settings only? I am hesitating to downgrade because I am thinking that it would lost all my downloaded apps including the data. Am I correct sir?
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Yes .. factory reset will remove all app setting and app data. You will need to backup appdata on cloud.
Storage data on SD card will not be touched. To be safe .. backup data on Internal Storage as well.

AVinaSh_S said:
Yes .. factory reset will remove all app setting and app data. You will need to backup appdata on cloud.
Storage data on SD card will not be touched. To be safe .. backup data on Internal Storage as well.
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Now my phone is on v331, and this 331 version is bad,.. worse than the 327, but instead of downgrade to 327, I prefer to wait for your "334 upgrade file for 'UBL-TWRP&Root' user" like you did with the 331
Ty Avinash

Thanks for this

sir,can you give a tutorial to edit firmware updates for flashing on twrp?

AVinaSh_S said:
This thread is for those who are on stock rooted rom with TWRP installed and want to have system downgrade.
How to ,
Backup important app data like whatsapp chats etc.
Download older modified system update file -FROM THIS POST.
Download decrypt.zip from HERE.
Download Magisk from HERE .
Reboot to TWRP.
Go to wipe and select swipe to Factory reset.
Flash the ROM file.
Flash decrypt.zip file.
Flash Magisk zip file.
Reboot & Enjoy.
(optional) If you want to boost up by debloating then use this MOD.
(optional) If you want to boost up BATTERY then use this GUIDE.
Remember that it takes a lot of time to create , test and upload these huge files for everyones use. So please hit Thanks! button on the bottom right of the post to keep me motivated
NOTE : ROM works independant of RAM i.e. applicable for 3/4/6 GB variants.
Recommended TWRP :https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=3700668719832241089 by @SagarMakhar.
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hi..I've just downgrade to 327.
And your guide is superb, as usual. Everything is smooth. Big thanks!

Wheres downgrade rom file?

simpang said:
Wheres downgrade rom file?
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Hmmm
Maybe look in post #1
Or just click here

Boomshiva said:
Hmmm
Maybe look in post #1
Or just click here
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Lol,i cant see..

What's the best version till now, I am on January update but after a day or two the phone stops working and have to restart.

jassalmithu said:
What's the best version till now, I am on January update but after a day or two the phone stops working and have to restart.
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Latest update 339 is proven to be stable and reliable release. Probably it's your phone hardware issue.
Maybe you can try to clear the cache first. If that does not work then try reset the phone. If still doesn't work then bring it to service center.

THREAD CLOSED on request of OP!