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Hey Xperians
im new here , got my Z1 month ago and yesterday decided to install custom roms on it
im kinda new here , i was developing for Sammy phones.. and its just new things for xperia i didnt understand.
i already unlocked my bootloader and im on 4.4.4 Official stock rooted, and want to install ParanoidAndroid 4+ Rom..
could u give me some simple steps for it ?
- i Dont have custom recovery.
- my phone is C6903
- Rooted 14.4.A.108
i'll be gratefull if u helped me, and maybe i'll start bringing LiquidSmooth to this amazing phone
just want to understand it , i dont want to brick it .
GBye
iiD4x said:
Hey Xperians
im new here , got my Z1 month ago and yesterday decided to install custom roms on it
im kinda new here , i was developing for Sammy phones.. and its just new things for xperia i didnt understand.
i already unlocked my bootloader and im on 4.4.4 Official stock rooted, and want to install ParanoidAndroid 4+ Rom..
could u give me some simple steps for it ?
- i Dont have custom recovery.
- my phone is C6903
- Rooted 14.4.A.108
i'll be gratefull if u helped me, and maybe i'll start bringing LiquidSmooth to this amazing phone
just want to understand it , i dont want to brick it .
GBye
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Extract the boot.img from the update.zip for PA rom, flash it with fastboot, then boot straight into recovery and flash the update.zip
gregbradley said:
Extract the boot.img from the update.zip for PA rom, flash it with fastboot, then boot straight into recovery and flash the update.zip
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Lol, i made this thread bcuz i dont know how to use fastboot + dont even know how to enter recovery.
Install this
minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.1.3_setup.exe - 2.12 MB
Then install flashtool from flashtool.net. Goto C:\flashtool\drivers and run drivers.exe
Choose Z1, flashmode and fastboot drivers.
Enable usb debugging and unknown sources on the phone.
Turn the phone off and attach it to the computer whilst holding the volume up button. Then goto the folder where you set up the fastboot, make sure you have no items selected and rightclick whilst holding the shift key. Choose open command window here.
then type
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fastboot devices
you should get a result back indicating that there is an attached device and a few alphanumeric characters.
If not let me know.
If you do then carry on with this.
Extract the boot.img from the update.zip and place it in the same folder as the fastboot. Then type this if the kernel is called boot.img, if not, replace the boot.img with the name and extension of the kernel
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
To enter recovery just boot the phone and press the volume up button when the phone vibrates or the LED flashes (If it does not vibrate or flash just keep pressing it until it enters recovery)
OK, will try it later today.
there is just one thing missing, what to do after flashing boot.img ?
iiD4x said:
OK, will try it later today.
there is just one thing missing, what to do after flashing boot.img ?
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Flash the update.zip in recovery
http://prntscr.com/4371b8
gregbradley said:
Flash the update.zip in recovery
http://prntscr.com/4371b8
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Flashed the rom, its just easy .. i dont know i thought this will be complicated
Thanks gregbradley
iiD4x said:
Flashed the rom, its just easy .. i dont know i thought this will be complicated
Thanks gregbradley
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No worries.... and welcome to the Z1
Q&A for [Tutorial] Xperia Z & ZL Bootloader Unlocking/Relocking
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4.4.4 Bootloader Unlock?
I have an Xperia Z C6616 (10.5.1.A.0.283) that I rooted using easy root via flashtool. However, in the service menu, it says I am unable to unlock the bootloader. Is this true? Will I be forced to flash back to 4.3 to unlock it?
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I have an Xperia Z C6616 (10.5.1.A.0.283) that I rooted using easy root via flashtool. However, in the service menu, it says I am unable to unlock the bootloader. Is this true? Will I be forced to flash back to 4.3 to unlock it?
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If it says you cannot unlock your bootloader, then you cannot unlock it at all, regardless of which firmware version is installed.
The C6616 bootloader is permanently locked because Bell requested it be that way and there's no way (either officially or unofficially) around it, unfortunately.
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If it says you cannot unlock your bootloader, then you cannot unlock it at all, regardless of which firmware version is installed.
The C6616 bootloader is permanently locked and there's no way (either officially or unofficially) around it, unfortunately.
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Well thats incredibly frustrating. Is there any way then to flash new roms or install a recovery? Also, it might not matter, but before I updated to 4.4, it listed my model number as C6606.
Bootloader Issue
Hey guys, ran into a little issue. I flashed my phone with a stock ROM, C6603_10.3.A.0.423_Generic ES.ftf.
Figuring It'd be fine, I then proceeded to attempt to unlock my bootloader. However, this time after flashing this stock ROM, unlocking the bootloader would cause my phone to crash, resulting in having to reflash the stock rom again.
Any ideas?
Cheers.
Please help!
Hello, I need help with unlocking the bootloader for my Sony Xperia Z please. This is the first time I am doing this, so I am a extremely novice on these things. All I want is to flash the sony rom and install android 5 lollipop on my Xperia Z
I have done all the steps mentioned above but when I type the command fastboot.exe -I 0x0fce getvar version it just says waiting for device.
I don't know if my phone is even in fastboot mode. I have turned the developer mode on phone setting with USB debugging set to ON. When I connect my phone to the computer I press power and volume up for around 10 second before plugging in the USB. The phone vibrates 3 times and there is a sound in computer but nothing else happens. When I type the command adb devices, it shows no device attached.
I don't know if this is due to me not installing the drivers but I was tried to install Flashtool-drivers-1.5-20140318.exe file, the installation failed. So I went to advance startup setting and disable driver signing. It then installed. I also downloaded the fastboot package and clicked all the exe files. And my phone has its rooting status: Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
Please help!
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I don't know if my phone is even in fastboot mode. I have turned the developer mode on phone setting with USB debugging set to ON. When I connect my phone to the computer I press power and volume up for around 10 second before plugging in the USB. The phone vibrates 3 times and there is a sound in computer but nothing else happens.
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You're holding the wrong key combination.
Power your phone OFF first.
When the phone is off, hold volume UP only while connecting your device to your PC. Do not press the power button. The LED should light up blue when done correctly. You can then stop pressing the volume key.
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kingvortex said:
You're holding the wrong key combination.
Power your phone OFF first.
When the phone is off, hold volume UP only while connecting your device to your PC. Do not press the power button. The LED should light up blue when done correctly. You can then stop pressing the volume key.
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Oh Thank you so much! I think I unlocked the bootloader now
So what do I need to do now to install custom ROM?
If I understood correctly, I need to flash the current Sony ROM and install different one? Then again what is root? Is unlocking bootloader rooting? Also is the information on the forum up to date? because according to it the newest firmware is 10.3.1.A.0.244/10.3.1.A.2.67. But my firmware is 10.5.1.A.0.292. Please help, I tried finding these information but can't find them.
Kathmandu13 said:
Oh Thank you so much! I think I unlocked the bootloader now
So what do I need to do now to install custom ROM?
If I understood correctly, I need to flash the current Sony ROM and install different one? Then again what is root? Is unlocking bootloader rooting? Also is the information on the forum up to date? because according to it the newest firmware is 10.3.1.A.0.244/10.3.1.A.2.67. But my firmware is 10.5.1.A.0.292. Please help, I tried finding these information but can't find them.
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In my own opinion, you shouldn't even unlock your bootloader without getting better known to the entire device and its ROMS/Kernels and etc.,
Anyway, I tink that you haven't made TA pratition backup even, and if I'm right, then you've erased your DRM keys forever without a way getting them back.
But if you have made TA partition backup, then we can proceed to explain next thing.
To flash a custom ROM, you don't have to flash newer nor older software version.
All you have to do is go to your favourite ROM thread and read the instructions very carefully, otherwise you're risking to brick/soft-brick your device.
But on different ROMs can be different flashing guides, for example, we can take "Validus" ROM:
VALIDUS
Flashing instructions are : (I'm going to quote them)
1. Make sure you have CWM installed and a working nandroid backup
2. Download the ROM.
3. Place the ROM on your SD-Card.
4.Extract boot.img included in zip and fastboot flash it via Flashtool or CMD
5. Reboot to recovery.
6. Wipe data-factory reset/cache partition/dalvik cache
7. Flash the ROM.
Optional- Flash GApps.
8. Reboot and Enjoy Validus!
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So in overall, that mean at first you've to have CWM (ClockWorkMod Recovery) (but I think that it's not necessary if you would flash boot.img with it either way)
Secondly, you've to put the entire ROM in your SD Card (not in phone memory), you can include gapps as well,
Third, you need to extract the file named "boot.img" from the ROM which you've downloaded (Now i'm talking about VALIDUS and ONLY IF YOU'RE GOING TO INSTALL THIS ROM EXACTLY), but don't remove it from .rar/.zip.
After you've done everything what is written above, you can flash boot.img using the command prompt and fastboot file, which you were using to unlock your bootloader.
The command is this : fastboot flash boot boot.img
Then, write fastboot reboot and as soon as your LED will change color, push the volume up rocker and then you will be in recovery. After that, go to "Apply Update" --> "Choose from files" or sth (don't remember now), --> "Validus.zip/.rar". and optional you can flash gapps either.
And then pus the button to "Reboot now".
That's all - you've newest Validus build.
But the main point is that for example you would take Pabx rom, you'll have to do everything using CMD (fastboot)
PABX's ROM YUGA L
Look at yourself and compare everything.
Validus ROM is customized than Pabx ROM. It has more customatizations either : APPS, Control, Mods, Gesture and etc., and Pabx ROM is pure-stock L (I think).
I hope I anwered to all ur questions, if not - quote me
Thanks!
LaurynasVP said:
In my own opinion, you shouldn't even unlock your bootloader without getting better known to the entire device and its ROMS/Kernels and etc.,
Anyway, I tink that you haven't made TA pratition backup even, and if I'm right, then you've erased your DRM keys forever without a way getting them back.
But if you have made TA partition backup, then we can proceed to explain next thing.
To flash a custom ROM, you don't have to flash newer nor older software version.
All you have to do is go to your favourite ROM thread and read the instructions very carefully, otherwise you're risking to brick/soft-brick your device.
But on different ROMs can be different flashing guides, for example, we can take "Validus" ROM:
VALIDUS
Flashing instructions are : (I'm going to quote them)
So in overall, that mean at first you've to have CWM (ClockWorkMod Recovery) (but I think that it's not necessary if you would flash boot.img with it either way)
Secondly, you've to put the entire ROM in your SD Card (not in phone memory), you can include gapps as well,
Third, you need to extract the file named "boot.img" from the ROM which you've downloaded (Now i'm talking about VALIDUS and ONLY IF YOU'RE GOING TO INSTALL THIS ROM EXACTLY), but don't remove it from .rar/.zip.
After you've done everything what is written above, you can flash boot.img using the command prompt and fastboot file, which you were using to unlock your bootloader.
The command is this : fastboot flash boot boot.img
Then, write fastboot reboot and as soon as your LED will change color, push the volume up rocker and then you will be in recovery. After that, go to "Apply Update" --> "Choose from files" or sth (don't remember now), --> "Validus.zip/.rar". and optional you can flash gapps either.
And then pus the button to "Reboot now".
That's all - you've newest Validus build.
But the main point is that for example you would take Pabx rom, you'll have to do everything using CMD (fastboot)
PABX's ROM YUGA L
Look at yourself and compare everything.
Validus ROM is customized than Pabx ROM. It has more customatizations either : APPS, Control, Mods, Gesture and etc., and Pabx ROM is pure-stock L (I think).
I hope I anwered to all ur questions, if not - quote me
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Thank you very much for your reply and yes perhaps you are right. I should not mess with my phone's software. My skill and knowledge on this is extremely limited. I think I did unlock my bootloader but I will leave it on that. My phone still runs fine for now. Unless I find some tutorial videos which I can understand, I will stay away from flashing my phone
Thanks again for help.
Kathmandu13 said:
Thank you very much for your reply and yes perhaps you are right. I should not mess with my phone's software. My skill and knowledge on this is extremely limited. I think I did unlock my bootloader but I will leave it on that. My phone still runs fine for now. Unless I find some tutorial videos which I can understand, I will stay away from flashing my phone
Thanks again for help.
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Well, you shouldn't be afraid of flashing stock 5.0.x, as you're not flashing custom kernels. To flash pabx's rom, you just need to connect your phone via USB to PC, whilst holding Volum +. (Phone need to be turn on). Then blue led will show up and you're ready to write commands via CMD prompt, wich you can open in sdk/platform-tools/ (or simply download ADB and fastboot drivers).
To open them, just with holding RMB click on "open command prompt here", then write this command:
fastboot devices
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And if it will show you like CXXXXXX (or something like that, if not even first letter is C, it's alright), you're ready to go.
Then download all files needed from Pabx site (ROM and gapps). Extract both in ADB-Fastboot driver's folder (in which are fastboot.exe, adb.exe). It should be these files: userdata.img, system.img, boot.img.
And then you just simple need to flash these IMGs:
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
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And then just type
fastboot reboot
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Your phone will reboot and will load ~ 1-3 minutes.
Well, personally I don't encourge you to do that, I'm just suggesting. It's your choice to do that or not. I just have given you all the instructions.
Hope I helped you
Hi,
I have problem unlocking bootloader on my C6603. I successfully rooted it with easyroot, made TA backup, my phone says that unlocking bootloader is allowed but whenever i tried to do this it either fails or goes to bootloop. I was investigating a bit more and found some information saying that phone has to be simlock free with some certificates(???) and s1tool gives me answer that my simlock unlock is tampered. Is it the reason why i can't unlock bootloader? If so, is there any way to unlock it anyway?
Thanks in advance.
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Unlocking Xperia Z bootloader
Hi guys
I 've got a trouble, i tried to unlock bootloader by flashtool and "classic" method. I've done it step by step like in video tutorial but finally cmd shows me that command.
I've checked it on other computer but it also failed.Installed all components + pc com.
Greetings.
Please someone tell me where is this goddamned "fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.rar" to download? It's almost four hours im searching everywhere to find it,but i can't.
Xperia Z2 stuck! help!!!
Hi guys, yesterday i tried to relock th bootloader of my xperia z2, and it was really easy, but now it doesn´t turn on, it´s stuck in flash mode, does anyone know what can i do to fix this? thanks a lot!
nikin101 said:
Hi guys, yesterday i tried to relock th bootloader of my xperia z2, and it was really easy, but now it doesn´t turn on, it´s stuck in flash mode, does anyone know what can i do to fix this? thanks a lot!
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Did you relock while on a custom rom or kernel? Try flashing a stock FTF.
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kingvortex said:
Did you relock while on a custom rom or kernel? Try flashing a stock FTF.
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Yes, i think i did that. And how do i do that? And where can i download the stock FTF? Thanks, i'm new in this
nikin101 said:
Yes, i think i did that. And how do i do that? And where can i download the stock FTF? Thanks, i'm new in this
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How to package and flash stock roms in FTF format
I wrote that guide for the Xperia Z, but the method is identical for the Z2. You will probably have to wipe data if you're coming from a custom rom.
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kingvortex said:
How to package and flash stock roms in FTF format
I wrote that guide for the Xperia Z, but the method is identical for the Z2. You will probably have to wipe data if you're coming from a custom rom.
Sent from my C6603
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I can't find the words to thank you! I will try that today. Thanks a lot.
nikin101 said:
I can't find the words to thank you! I will try that today. Thanks a lot.
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You're welcome.
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Hello All,
NOTE: You should unlock your bootloader.
These are patched TWRP recovery images for the Apollo and Thor devices only. Now Built from the latest .4.5.3 sources.
WARNING:
- Be sure to have a working /system partition before proceeding with installation.
Installation
- Ensure you are running stock firmware .3.2.3.2
- Obtain Root
- Copy the recovery image to the root of your sdcard
- Flash the recovery image by issuing the following commands:
Code:
adb shell
su
dd if=/sdcard/signed-<device>-twrp-2870.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
Download
- Apollo Recovery Image
- Thor Recovery Image
Thanks
- @vortox for the exploit
I see that everyone (well, almost) is using his exploit now. Is there a tool and/or link that I missed?
r3pwn said:
I see that everyone (well, almost) is using his exploit now. Is there a tool and/or link that I missed?
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I gave @Cpasjuste and @ggow an earlier access to my tool, because I could't write my guide as fast as thought.
vortox said:
I gave @Cpasjuste and @ggow an earlier access to my tool, because I could't write my guide as fast as thought.
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Ah.
I wrote the recovery on my apollo device which is running 14.3.2.3.2_user_323001720 version and it appears to work flawlessly. I booted into recovery (TWRP) successfully and rebooted the system successfully as well. Awesome!
Thanks for the feedback, glad it's all working
I haven't got a device at the moment to try it out on.
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Thanks ggow. Could we expect CM roms soon from your new release?
Working on 14.3.1.0
I just want to confirm, on 14.3.1.0_user_310078820 everything so far is working correctly, I can enter into TWRP, reboot system aswell, successfully tested backup and restore (from Safestrap created backups)
Thanks.
tuanda82 said:
Thanks ggow. Could we expect CM roms soon from your new release?
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Hello tuanda82,
It depends on Amazon, my unlocked Apollo stopped working so they sent me a new one but came pre-installed with 4.5.2.
They have refused to downgrade me back to the old firmware. And after a lot of to and fro they agreed to replace it again .
I hope I have luck with the new device been on the required firmware.
But yes I definitely would like to make such a release.
dangerous
jeryll said:
I just want to confirm, on 14.3.1.0_user_310078820 everything so far is working correctly, I can enter into TWRP, reboot system aswell, successfully tested backup and restore (from Safestrap created backups)
Thanks.
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I would not be trying interchang eROMs and or backups ppluntil certain things are verified by our developersgosh it only takes a few minutes to understand that one is built for locked bootloader the other one bypasses and they both flash completely different partitions and have different installation scripts.you're just asking to be one of the ignorant whiners on the sidelines while we have fun ..stuck with your brick. be patient guys this is all new stuff if you can't afford to be a developer then I devise you let somebody else take the risk
Can you tell me where TWRP Recovery is stored and what the boot process is like? Is TWRP called by the boot loader instead of the Linux kernel and it will in turn then start the Linux kernel from your installed system?
What happens when TWRP Recovery is damaged? Is there still a way to recover?
And is there a difference in how TWRP is started as opposed to Safestrap?
Edit: ok, so I see that TWRP Recovery is flashed to the recovery partition, so I guess it's separate from the boot image. And pressing volume up + the power button presumably activates the recovery image rather than the boot image. Did Safestrap work in the fashion I described? Why are we using TWRP for recovery now instead of Safestrap? Are there any advantages?
tbm13 said:
Can you tell me where TWRP Recovery is stored and what the boot process is like? Is TWRP called by the boot loader instead of the Linux kernel and it will in turn then start the Linux kernel from your installed system?
What happens when TWRP Recovery is damaged? Is there still a way to recover?
And is there a difference in how TWRP is started as opposed to Safestrap?
Edit: ok, so I see that TWRP Recovery is flashed to the recovery partition, so I guess it's separate from the boot image. And pressing volume up + the power button presumably activates the recovery image rather than the boot image. Did Safestrap work in the fashion I described? Why are we using TWRP for recovery now instead of Safestrap? Are there any advantages?
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New recovery system
- Allows for custom kernels (meaning, CyanogenMod, Overclocking, and other things)
- Installed to "recovery" partition
- Bypasses signature verification check with some weird thing about exponents of 3 and the cubed root of something. I don't entirely understand how the exploit works.
- Called from the bootloader
- If you're in a bootloop, hold VOL+ & POWER (I think) to boot into TWRP.
SafeStrap
- No custom kernels (no CM)
- Installed to "system" partition (no key presses can get you to here if you're in a bootloop)
- Designed to provide semi-custom ROMs on devices with locked bootloaders
- Called from the Kernel
r3pwn said:
New recovery system
- Allows for custom kernels (meaning, CyanogenMod, Overclocking, and other things)
- Installed to "recovery" partition
- Bypasses signature verification check with some weird thing about exponents of 3 and the cubed root of something. I don't entirely understand how the exploit works.
- Called from the bootloader
- If you're in a bootloop, hold VOL+ & POWER (I think) to boot into TWRP.
SafeStrap
- No custom kernels (no CM)
- Installed to "system" partition (no key presses can get you to here if you're in a bootloop)
- Designed to provide semi-custom ROMs on devices with locked bootloaders
- Called from the Kernel
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Do you have to be in the stock rom slot to install? Or can you be on a custom rom slot and install?
Håvi said:
Do you have to be in the stock rom slot to install? Or can you be on a custom rom slot and install?
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Flash the rollback image to stock slot. This will then enable you to get back to 3.1.0
ggow said:
Flash the rollback image to stock slot. You need to be on stock version < 3.2.4.[/QUOT
Edit, found answer in OP
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I was able to roll back to 3.1.0 and installed twrp. I was able to make a backup and successfully restored the backup. However after about an hour I came back to my kindle an noticed it updated itself to 4.1.1. I was under the impression with recovery installed any new updates would . Not be able to install. Now when I try to boot into recovery it on l y boots kindle recovery not twrp.
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tuanda82 said:
Thanks ggow. Could we expect CM roms soon from your new release?
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The main problem for cm on appolo seems to be the kernel/bootloader. To run CM kernel (or amazon > 3.2.4) we need (or at least its the only way I found) to modifiy the boot image to manually happen the DT information's to the kernel zImage. Unfortunately this was tested with @ggow and it's not working on appolo. If someone if willing to send me an appolo device I could work on that ...
Cpasjuste said:
The main problem for cm on appolo seems to be the kernel/bootloader. To run CM kernel (or amazon > 3.2.4) we need (or at least its the only way I found) to modifiy the boot image to manually happen the DT information's to the kernel zImage. Unfortunately this was tested with @ggow and it's not working on appolo. If someone if willing to send me an appolo device I could work on that ...
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Man, I wish I had more time for XDA. First time I've checked in in months. At any rate, it is awesome to see y'all learning & sticking with it! Since I haven't had much time for anything that isn't work related lately, I passed my rooted 3.2.6 Apollo to my Mom. I don't know if she uses it much, but I'll ask her & unless she did a complete 180 & is now becoming a tablet-phile, I could probably send you mine. I will ask her if I can have it back tonight & let you know.
Cpasjuste said:
The main problem for cm on appolo seems to be the kernel/bootloader. To run CM kernel (or amazon > 3.2.4) we need (or at least its the only way I found) to modifiy the boot image to manually happen the DT information's to the kernel zImage. Unfortunately this was tested with @ggow and it's not working on appolo. If someone if willing to send me an appolo device I could work on that ...
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Amazon are sending me a new Apollo device (again)... hopefully I'll be back in business soon. I think there was something wrong with my device which is why I was having so many problems.
When I get the new device, hopefully it will be on the required firmware for me to try out the new kernel and CM. I'll report back when I have something... Shouldn't take me too long to get something up and running once I have a working device.
GSLEON3 said:
Man, I wish I had more time for XDA. First time I've checked in in months. At any rate, it is awesome to see y'all learning & sticking with it! Since I haven't had much time for anything that isn't work related lately, I passed my rooted 3.2.6 Apollo to my Mom. I don't know if she uses it much, but I'll ask her & unless she did a complete 180 & is now becoming a tablet-phile, I could probably send you mine. I will ask her if I can have it back tonight & let you know.
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Thanks gsleon but don't rob your mom
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ggow said:
Amazon are sending me a new Apollo device (again)... hopefully I'll be back in business soon. I think there was something wrong with my device which is why I was having so many problems.
When I get the new device, hopefully it will be on the required firmware for me to try out the new kernel and CM. I'll report back when I have something... Shouldn't take me too long to get something up and running once I have a working device.
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Crossing fingers
Code:
**Disclaimer
*I am not be responsible for any bricked devices, data loss or thermonuclear wars.
*You are using this at your own risk.
Introduction
Welcome to TWRP for Lenovo Tab M10 X505X. Make sure you read the entire post carefully before you proceed with installation.
Pre-installation
Install ADB and Fastboot. Refer to this link if you need help installing ADB and Fastboot.
Unlock the bootloader. Refer to this link if you need help unlocking the bootloader.
Installation
Flash the TWRP image from bootloader.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
Warning:
Do not reboot the system yet. Remove the connection from the device. Hold the power button until it turns off. Then turn it on again with the recovery combo: Power button + Volume Up + Volume Down.
Once booted into the TWRP recovery mode, if you want to flash it permanently(otherwise it will be replaced with stock recovery after a reboot), install Magisk from recovery.
You can goto advanced option in TWRP and use the "ADB Sideload" option to sideload the Magisk zip file. In case sideload doesnt work, use adb to push the Magisk zip file to /tmp and then install the zip normally.
Warning:
Do not push the zip file to /data. The data partition is encrypted and any damage done messing with the data partition will not be my responsibility. You have been warned.
Downloads
TWRP image for X505X
Magisk
Known Issues
From android 9.0 onwards, the data partition is force encrypted and is not available to the TWRP. This is not much of an issue because update zips and ROM flashes usually dont use the data partition. So the data partition is encrypted.
Changelog
Code:
This is the first version
Upcoming Features
Support for decryption of data partition permanently/temporarily.
Upcoming Project
A custom rom for this device if I get enough support.
Donations
I have spent a lot of time on this project. Consider buying me a coffee or donating. It will be great support.
Google Pay
Feel free to ask me if you encounter any problems.
Device Tree
For those who are curious. This is the device tree I ported for X505X.
If this helped you, hit the thanks button.
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Special Thanks
Code:
Yahoo Mike - For his great support
XDA:DevDB Information
Custom Recovery for Lenovo Tab M10 X505X, Tool/Utility for the Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet
Contributors
Shamil Niyas, Yahoo Mike
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: 2.84
Beta Release Date: 2020-11-12
Created 2020-11-13
Last Updated 2020-11-13
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Hi, Useful thread here, I flashed this recovery to X505F and it's working fine except MTP and data partition does not unencrypt.
Can it be fixed somehow?
looking for a custom rom for this device as well.
Please help!
Hi, i dont have a pc currently with me, how can i do it using a mobile.
zubair1836 said:
Hi, Useful thread here, I flashed this recovery to X505F and it's working fine except MTP and data partition does not unencrypt.
Can it be fixed somehow?
looking for a custom rom for this device as well.
Please help!
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I'm still working on the data encryption. I will update as soon as possible.
Look forward to the custom rom..
cYBER~VeTeRaN said:
Hi, i dont have a pc currently with me, how can i do it using a mobile.
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Unfortunately you cannot flash it without pc. Or if you can access fastboot using your mobile and termux you might be able to flash, though I cannot guarantee it.
Pls update twrp to latest verison 3.5
cYBER~VeTeRaN said:
Pls update twrp to latest verison 3.5
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Thanks...I will update asap...
Sir, i would like to know which rom u r planning to port, expecting a gaming rom, also i would like to know the current progress , thanks in advance
I have a lenovo m10 tablet as well but it's said to be a X306F instead? Will it work you think?
Ooo_64 said:
I have a lenovo m10 tablet as well but it's said to be a X306F instead? Will it work you think?
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Do try booting thr recovery without flashing and post the result.
For booting without flashing run :
fastboot boot recovery.img
cYBER~VeTeRaN said:
Sir, i would like to know which rom u r planning to port, expecting a gaming rom, also i would like to know the current progress , thanks in advance
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I'm still working out the device tree for the rom. Will update as soon as possible.
Forgive me for wondering, but I'm looking at buying a tablet, and I wonder a few things, first of which would be, what is everyone's experiences with this tablet??? The next thing I wonder is if you only plan on doing a single rom??? Say for instance, you started out with a CM rom, then did my personal favorite, ressurrection remix... Or maybe do remix first
Either way, I love android, but am missing ressurrection remix since back when I had a phone that supported it... The ressurrection remix rom has so many options it could take a 30$ device and make it feel like a 300$ device, but that's also a problem, because with lots of extra features and settings comes the greater possibility of bugs
Wiebenor said:
Forgive me for wondering, but I'm looking at buying a tablet, and I wonder a few things, first of which would be, what is everyone's experiences with this tablet??? The next thing I wonder is if you only plan on doing a single rom??? Say for instance, you started out with a CM rom, then did my personal favorite, ressurrection remix... Or maybe do remix first
Either way, I love android, but am missing ressurrection remix since back when I had a phone that supported it... The ressurrection remix rom has so many options it could take a 30$ device and make it feel like a 300$ device, but that's also a problem, because with lots of extra features and settings comes the greater possibility of bugs
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RR is available on Project Treble as a GSI. You could try that.
So, I flashed recovery, tried rebooting by holding down power button and the volume buttons and now it's stuck in an infinite boot loop. Screen shows lenovo logo, and then it goes blank, vibrates, and then restarts to lenovo logo again. Holding down the power button won't even shut it off. Please help.
TWRP flashed successfully but sadly the data partition didn't work.
so to make it work, I first formatted the data partition and through the adb sideload I flashed disable-dm-verity (attached) and it now works, data-partition is not encrypted anymore.
I also compiled an orange fox recovery for it and the data partition is also working on it.
Yahoo Mike said:
RR is available on Project Treble as a GSI. You could try that.
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Is the GSI Booted?
One update guys.
I accidently wiped system of TB-X505X and flashed Android 12 Beta 2 GSI and it worked.
only Bluetooth is dead.
and when plugging aux getting grounds from both system speakers and earphone
Wiebenor said:
Forgive me for wondering, but I'm looking at buying a tablet, and I wonder a few things, first of which would be, what is everyone's experiences with this tablet??? The next thing I wonder is if you only plan on doing a single rom??? Say for instance, you started out with a CM rom, then did my personal favorite, ressurrection remix... Or maybe do remix first
Either way, I love android, but am missing ressurrection remix since back when I had a phone that supported it... The ressurrection remix rom has so many options it could take a 30$ device and make it feel like a 300$ device, but that's also a problem, because with lots of extra features and settings comes the greater possibility of bugs
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...top-style-tb-x505x-lenovo-tab-m10-hd.4306713/.
You can go here for RROS for lenovo tab M10 Hd x505x
cYBER~VeTeRaN said:
Hi, i dont have a pc currently with me, how can i do it using a mobile.
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Use Termux in other device
I tried rooting my lenevo tab M10 hd and flashed a incorrect boot img as I am new to rooting and bricked up my device then from some where I got the correct boot img and recovered my device but now I am unable to use its internal storage , its shows some random letters when I open the file manager can you guys help me out resolving this issue.
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Thankyou for this rom. I would definitely try it out. Waiting for the TWRP release for backup solutions before flashing
Kudos +1
For the KB2005/US version?
ins5736 said:
For the KB2005/US version?
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Yes all models im using it on my tmo version
I didn't found kebab in the "BlissRom Download" which link to "https://sourceforge.net/projects/blissroms/files/Q/enchilada/".
Does magisk works, pass basic and safety net? Tnx for the rom
manhong2112 said:
I didn't found kebab in the "BlissRom Download" which link to "https://sourceforge.net/projects/blissroms/files/Q/enchilada/".
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Yes. @omariscal1019 Wrong download link, mate.
Link fixed sorry guys
theincognito said:
Yes. @omariscal1019 Wrong download link, mate.
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Link fixed
Just waiting for TWRP to get started with. Wondering why it's getting delayed for oneplus 8t. It's always been easy and quick with development and TWRP for oneplus devices. Fingers crossed.
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ehy dev the file img system-ext its too large to install, i try it three times but dont work, i used lastest platform tools, and not work
just for feedback "too large to install..."
thanks
iaio72 said:
ehy dev the file img system-ext its too large to install, i try it three times but dont work, i used lastest platform tools, and not work
just for feedback "too large to install..."
thanks
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Did u read the instructions. Did u make sure u were in slot a ... Did u flash full update to both slots? I hav never had that problem nor my tester
omariscal1019 said:
Did u read the instructions. Did u make sure u were in slot a ... Did u flash full update to both slots? I hav never had that problem nor my tester
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How does one flash OOS to slot_b? I know I have OOS in slot a but how do I know and how do I install it on slot_b? Thanks for the help
Jed!Master said:
How does one flash OOS to slot_b? I know I have OOS in slot a but how do I know and how do I install it on slot_b? Thanks for the help
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when flash full ota zip from oneplus thru local upgrade twice
omariscal1019 said:
Did u read the instructions. Did u make sure u were in slot a ... Did u flash full update to both slots? I hav never had that problem nor my tester
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I know very well the instructions thanks, and I find to install to both slot, but remain the problem to system-ext it's too large ....
iaio72 said:
I know very well the instructions thanks, and I find to install to both slot, but remain the problem to system-ext it's too large ....
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weird i dont have that problem. nor my testers. tell u the truth i dont know why only u have that problem
So guys I been holding back since this got released. How has the time been for everyone? Any issues? How's battery life?