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[Tutorial][How to] Unlock Bootloader and Install Custom Recovery and Root

Hello,
I know there are some tutorials for this already but I felt like they missed out a few steps that might not be obvious to some who are new to this.
This tutorial applies to all of Android One Device (Micromax Canvas A1, Karbonn Sparkle V Blue, Spice Mi-498 Dream Uno).
Unlocking bootloader will lead to formating of your phone. The stuff inside your sd card is safe but all your apps and their data will be deleted.
Unlocking bootloader:
1. Download Universal ADB Driver installer from here.
2. Connect your phone and run the Universal ADB Driver installer. Click 'Install' button and a warning should pop up. Just click "Install anyway" and it should look like this:
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3. Download ADT Bundle from here for Win-32 Bit and from here for 64-Bit . If you are unsure which version of windows you have just download the 32-Bit one.
4. Extract the zip file in your C:\ drive like this (You can install it wherever you like but this tutorials assumes this location for simplicity). Add adb and fastboot to system path by following this tutorial . This will allow you to run adb and fastboot commands from any location on cmdline.
3. Switch off your phone. Now, Press POWER BUTTON + VOLUME UP button for about 5 seconds. A menu should appear. Note: VOLUME UP allows to navigate the menu (move down the menu). Press VOLUME DOWN button for selecting/choosing fastboot. On your phone, it should say something like
Code:
=> FASTBOOT MODE...
Connect your phone to the computer if it wasn't already.
4. (Assuming Win 7) Click on start menu > Search for 'Command Prompt' and right click and select 'Run as Administrator'.
5. On command prompt, Type:
Code:
fastboot devices
If it shows something, that means we can proceed to unlocking bootloader. Otherwise, it means that the driver was not installed correctly.
6. Now, Type the following commands:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot format userdata
fastboot reboot
Now, your bootloader is unlocked.
Install a custom recovery.
1. Download custom recovery from this thread.
2. Place the download file, 'recovery.img' file in C:\ drive. (Again, you can place it anywhere but this tutorial assumes this path).
3. Run the following command (Assuming already in fastboot mode again. If not, follow the above steps to go to fastboot mode). :
Code:
fastboot flash recovery c:\recovery.img
After doing so, it should look like this:
4. Reboot your phone and you are done by typing:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Now, you have installed CWM custom recovery. On to installing root.
Rooting your phone:
1. After installing custom recovery, download Super-Su .zip file.
2. Place the .zip file on your sd-card. If your computer doesn't show your phone as MTP device, download the drivers from here.
3. Boot into recovery, by pressing POWER OFF + Volume UP button for 5 secs and choosing Recovery by pressing Volume Down (NOTE: Use Volume UP for menu navigation)
4. After booting into recovery, Choose 'Install Zip'. You can use Volume UP and Volume Down for navigating here and Power Off button for selecting a menu item.
5. Now, select 'choose zip from /external_sd' and not '/sdcard'
6. Select the Super-Su zip file you placed on your sd card and install it.
Now, Reboot your phone. It might say something like 'su may have been removed' but ignore and press 'No'.
Tutorial Complete
Let me know if there are any errors in this Tutorial.

Hi, thanks for the tutorial. Can you explain the necessity for using "fastboot format userdata" given "oem unlock" command in addition to unlocking the bootloader clears user data.

littleromeo said:
Hi, thanks for the tutorial. Can you explain the necessity for using "fastboot format userdata" given "oem unlock" command in addition to unlocking the bootloader clears user data.
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Someone in this thread reported that they got stuck on the recovery, meaning the phone boot normally.
The port maker for recovery for our phone mentioned formatting userdata command in his post, so I did the same. I didn't want newbies to experience any trouble.

nice guide ..
but I guess "add adb and fastboot to system path " shall be made optional .. this will make guide little simpler and shorter ..

Hey
Can anybody please insure any android device that has been successfully rooted by this method ? Also is waiting for towelroot worth it ??

tanuj123 said:
Can anybody please insure any android device that has been successfully rooted by this method ? Also is waiting for towelroot worth it ??
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I have used this method myself, but I am also the OP so.... :victory:

Iam in a weird situation , I did flash many times before but I dont know how it made my device like this ... THE PROBLEM IS WITH DRIVERS and also SDcard
First I unlocked my bootloader then flashed cm11 on it ( Which was on lollipop official) and I forgot to download gapps so in connected my phone to pc only to find my computer doesnt recognise my phone it make sound but nothing shows up I tried clicking MTP again and again but nothing happens , WHEN I TRIED ADB it shows no devices in the list , I took out the sd card to copy files manually and the sd card says its write protected ..... GUYS HELP @stirredo

What are you using to read your SD card on your computer?
If you are using SD card adapter, make the sure write lock is turned off.

Man thankyou but After installing the driver you gave my phone gets detected by pc but only when I turn on usb debugging @stirredo
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Kaushik124 said:
Man thankyou but After installing the driver you gave my phone gets detected by pc but only when I turn on usb debugging
Sent from my Xperia P using XDA Free mobile app
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That is the same issue faced by me .

Saurabh K said:
That is the same issue faced by me .
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Did you find any solution
Sent from my Xperia P using XDA Free mobile app

Not yet, but trying....
Sent from my Sparkle V

thanks for this awesome tutuorial.... But i have a problem in unlocking the tutorial
The problem is that how can i unlock my bootloader when oem unlocking is turned off...
Recently i tried to flash CM12.1 on my YU YUNIQUE YU4711 without turning on OEM unlocking and now I am stuck at the Fastboot mode so i cant start up my phone.... So i wanted to know that how i can unlock the bootloader when OEM unlocking is turned off..
PS- I cant even go to recovery moded
thanks in advance

Format Userdata
stirredo said:
Someone in this thread reported that they got stuck on the recovery, meaning the phone boot normally.
The port maker for recovery for our phone mentioned formatting userdata command in his post, so I did the same. I didn't want newbies to experience any trouble.
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I did got stuck at bootloader when I dedn't format Userdata. Thanx for the tip.
---------- Post added at 03:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:53 PM ----------
When I opened SuperSu after installing SuperSu through recovery, it says "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem! If you just upgraded to Android 4.3, you need to manually re-root - consult the relevant forums for your device!"
What do I do now?

stirredo said:
Hello,
I know there are some tutorials for this already but I felt like they missed out a few steps that might not be obvious to some who are new to this.
This tutorial applies to all of Android One Device (Micromax Canvas A1, Karbonn Sparkle V Blue, Spice Mi-498 Dream Uno).
Unlocking bootloader will lead to formating of your phone. The stuff inside your sd card is safe but all your apps and their data will be deleted.
Unlocking bootloader:
1. Download Universal ADB Driver installer from here.
2. Connect your phone and run the Universal ADB Driver installer. Click 'Install' button and a warning should pop up. Just click "Install anyway" and it should look like this:
3. Download ADT Bundle from here for Win-32 Bit and from here for 64-Bit . If you are unsure which version of windows you have just download the 32-Bit one.
4. Extract the zip file in your C:\ drive like this (You can install it wherever you like but this tutorials assumes this location for simplicity). Add adb and fastboot to system path by following this tutorial . This will allow you to run adb and fastboot commands from any location on cmdline.
3. Switch off your phone. Now, Press POWER BUTTON + VOLUME UP button for about 5 seconds. A menu should appear. Note: VOLUME UP allows to navigate the menu (move down the menu). Press VOLUME DOWN button for selecting/choosing fastboot. On your phone, it should say something like
Code:
=> FASTBOOT MODE...
Connect your phone to the computer if it wasn't already.
4. (Assuming Win 7) Click on start menu > Search for 'Command Prompt' and right click and select 'Run as Administrator'.
5. On command prompt, Type:
Code:
fastboot devices
If it shows something, that means we can proceed to unlocking bootloader. Otherwise, it means that the driver was not installed correctly.
6. Now, Type the following commands:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot format userdata
fastboot reboot
Now, your bootloader is unlocked.
Install a custom recovery.
1. Download custom recovery from this thread.
2. Place the download file, 'recovery.img' file in C:\ drive. (Again, you can place it anywhere but this tutorial assumes this path).
3. Run the following command (Assuming already in fastboot mode again. If not, follow the above steps to go to fastboot mode). :
Code:
fastboot flash recovery c:\recovery.img
After doing so, it should look like this:
4. Reboot your phone and you are done by typing:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Now, you have installed CWM custom recovery. On to installing root.
Rooting your phone:
1. After installing custom recovery, download Super-Su .zip file.
2. Place the .zip file on your sd-card. If your computer doesn't show your phone as MTP device, download the drivers from here.
3. Boot into recovery, by pressing POWER OFF + Volume UP button for 5 secs and choosing Recovery by pressing Volume Down (NOTE: Use Volume UP for menu navigation)
4. After booting into recovery, Choose 'Install Zip'. You can use Volume UP and Volume Down for navigating here and Power Off button for selecting a menu item.
5. Now, select 'choose zip from /external_sd' and not '/sdcard'
6. Select the Super-Su zip file you placed on your sd card and install it.
Now, Reboot your phone. It might say something like 'su may have been removed' but ignore and press 'No'.
Tutorial Complete
Let me know if there are any errors in this Tutorial.
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bro, my bootloader is already unlocked, so i was using the flash recovery command directly, and i was unable to flash recovery, everytime i go into recovery it opens stock recovery, what should i do to flash recovery now, no method is working, is it compulsary to unlock bootloader every time flashing recovery, mine is already unlocked, but cant able to flash recovery, please help ,its urgent.

I am on a custom ROM right now( Resurrection ) and have unlocked the bootloader
Can I relock the bootloader using Androidone tool
Will it format userdata?
Can I keep the Custom ROM after relocking?
Please help
Device-Mi-498

hi my device is not boot after restart.always need to run fastboot continue. have you any idea how to resolved ?

my phone showing device not found error in ADB driver installer. actually phone is unable to start, it is continuously looping in start logo

is the fastboot format userdata command required? what will happen if i fail to issue the fastboot format command following fastboot oem unlock command?

hello i want the unlocked bootloader file for my Micromax e313 please send me the link to get it please help me

[TUTORIAL] Install MMB29X and Rooting

As the title says i am ready to show you guys how to install MMB29X and then how to root the device.
First of all , the requirements ofcourse..
1. A Nexus 5 with an unlocked bootloader obviously .. if not i'm gonna show you how to unlock the bootloader safe and fast.
2. Usb Cable ,preferably micro-usb , the size does not matter at all ..
3. ADB and FASTBOOT Drivers , you can download them from here
4. Original Firmware package from here
5. SuperSU Beta 2.66 from here
6. CWM Recovery , i used it in process you can use it too , worked for me ,it should work for you too.. here
7. Some Time
First Of all , download everything and install the drivers systemwide (reccomended)
1.0 Unlock your bootloader.. WARNING (THIS WILL WIPE YOUR DEVICE!)
1.1 - To do that put your phone into fastboot bode and connect it to the computer and search for adb in the programs , press windows key and search for adb , you will see a program called adb.exe don't panic and click the file! right click and open file location.
1.2 - After you will probably see fastboot and adb programs exe's good , that means you installed everything corectly congratulations!
1.3 - Shift+ Right click on a blank space and select open command window here.
1.4 - With the Device connected to pc via fastboot type in that command window ,without commas "fastboot oem unlock" that will unlock your bootloader , then type "reboot bootloader" to reboot to bootloader again. then you have to restart the phone normally and proceed to the next step.
2.0 Flashing MMB29X Image
2.1 - Put your phone into bootloader mode , power off the device and put it into bootloader mode vol.down + power then connect it to the computer ( hope you backed up your data! )
2.2 - On the computer ,copy the downloaded image file to the adb root folder that i talked in the first step then right click on the .tgz image file and extract it in there.
2.3 - Shift + Right click again on a blank space and select open command window here.
2.4 - Navigate onto the folder called "hammerhead-mmb29x" and run "flash-all.bat" file , that batch file will flash everything just take a break and relax until is finished then power up the device and configure it , wifi , google account etc..
2.5 - Copy SuperSU .zip file into sdcard directory
3.0 Custom Recovery and Root!! Finally ..
3.1 - After you completed step 2.5 power off your device and put it into bootloader mode and connect it to the computer.
3.2 - Copy "recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.5-hammerhead.img" into that adb folder that we used before and rename it into "cwm.img"
3.3 - Shift + Right Click and select open command window here and type "fastboot flash recovery cwm.img"
3.4 - After the process is finished , go straight without rebooting into recovery mode by pressing the vol. down button 2 times and press power button to select the option to enter into the recovery mode.
3.5 - Select install zip > choose zip from sdcard > 0/ > and select supersu zip file , then install it! then go back and reboot the phone , IT WILL PROBABLY ASK YOU TO ROOT THE DEVICE , JUST PRESS NO AND LEAVE THE PHONE TO REBOOT !!
3.6 - Wait the phone to reboot and enjoy your rooted device!
3.7 - Press Thanks if i helped :good:

You've come a long way in a short time...
But your tutorial needs a proper proof-read. Did you walk through these steps yourself to make sure that the instructions are correct?
"SuperSU Beta 2.66" - why not the newest version?
"Usb Cable ,preferably micro-usb" - what other type will fit?
Step 1.0 You haven't mentioned in big red capital underlined letters "This will wipe your phone".
Step 1.4 "then you have to restart the phone normally" - why, since the next step is "Put your phone into bootloader mode"?
Step 2.1 "Put your phone into bootloader mode , power off the device and put it into bootloader mode" doesn't really make sense.
Step 2.4 You haven't mentioned in big red capital underlined letters "This will wipe your phone".
Step 3.2 says "rename it into "cwm.img"" and the following flash command refers to "zip".
Step 3.3 "type "flash recovery cwm.zip"" - wrong. "Fastboot flash recovery cwm.img".
But kudos for writing the tutorial and posting it as a help to others. Can you correct at least the errors so that new users don't get in a mess? And this time I suggest that you then walk through it step by step to be sure that you've got it all right.

Here is the complete guide for update to the latest firmware for those who have rooted phone:
[GUIDE] Update stock rooted/modified rom to last 6.0 Marshmallow w/o losing your data
I think it is sufficient and complete ...

dahawthorne said:
You've come a long way in a short time...
But your tutorial needs a proper proof-read. Did you walk through these steps yourself to make sure that the instructions are correct?
"SuperSU Beta 2.66" - why not the newest version?
"Usb Cable ,preferably micro-usb" - what other type will fit?
Step 1.0 You haven't mentioned in big red capital underlined letters "This will wipe your phone".
Step 1.4 "then you have to restart the phone normally" - why, since the next step is "Put your phone into bootloader mode"?
Step 2.1 "Put your phone into bootloader mode , power off the device and put it into bootloader mode" doesn't really make sense.
Step 2.4 You haven't mentioned in big red capital underlined letters "This will wipe your phone".
Step 3.2 says "rename it into "cwm.img"" and the following flash command refers to "zip".
Step 3.3 "type "flash recovery cwm.zip"" - wrong. "Fastboot flash recovery cwm.img".
But kudos for writing the tutorial and posting it as a help to others. Can you correct at least the errors so that new users don't get in a mess? And this time I suggest that you then walk through it step by step to be sure that you've got it all right.
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Fixed!
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Really? I still see v2.66, "preferably micro-USB"... I stopped reading after that.
And you haven't confirmed that you've walked through the instructions to test that they now work.
Have you heard the saying "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing"?
And finally a general message - maybe I should add it to my signature:
(P.S. A plea to everyone in these forums. Don't reply to a simple 1-page thread post copying the entire post to which you're replying. I've already read the original - I don't need to read it again. Copy the original post only where necessary - e.g. if it's on a previous page. And even then copy only the point to which you're replying, not the entire post. The result will be clearer and shorter threads which will be more enjoyable to read.)

While we do appreciate your effort , the guide is incomplete and incoherent.
It might brick phones of new users.
Thread closed.
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Can't get out of Fastboot.

"Cyanogendmod.Org / Install CM for z3c / Unlock Your Xperia Z3 Compact" <--- That's the URL somehow.
Followed this instruction. Got myself the 12.1 .zip and .img.
I get error installaing the .zip and the .img isn't even an option:
The old rom is infinitly loading in that blue/purple wave line.
I then turn the phone off by holding down the power button until the phone restarts.
My history:
>Pressing up and down on the button rockers.
>Cyanogen Recovery starts.
>I choose "Wipe data/factory reset".
>I choose "Apply update".
(Apply from ADB doesn't work as it seems as ADB has no access for USB debugging. That's why install it from an external SD)
>Install "cm-12.1-20160918-NIGHTLY-z3c.zip" or its copy that I named "update.zip".
Error message:
[CAN'T POST PICTURE BECAUSE XDA HAS VERY FUNNY MEME RULES XDDD]
Private message maybe...? Can I send you guys URL pics via PM?
How can I get out of this loop?

If you want to go back to stock, use flashtool and flash whatever version you want (FTF method), I had an issue with flashing CM too, it said this is for aries but this device is z3c etc. Is this your problem?

marshalpear said:
If you want to go back to stock, use flashtool and flash whatever version you want (FTF method), I had an issue with flashing CM too, it said this is for aries but this device is z3c etc. Is this your problem?
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I definitly want CyanogenMod 12.1 on my Z3C. Is it still possible?
I hope you can decypher the URL h t t p : / / t i n y u r l . c o m / j 6 4 u 8 u a

Few things you can do:
1- Download the ROM again, might be corrupted download.
2- Flash Lollipop FTF(not necessary), Flash TWRP recovery, boot into recovery, (If it asks, swipe to allow modifications to system), wipe everything (system,cache,dalvik,data), flash the ROM through TWRP recovery.
3- If it gives the error that I talked about in my first message, let me know.

marshalpear said:
Few things you can do:
1- Download the ROM again, might be corrupted download.
2- Flash Lollipop FTF(not necessary), Flash TWRP recovery, boot into recovery, (If it asks, swipe to allow modifications to system), wipe everything (system,cache,dalvik,data), flash the ROM through TWRP recovery.
3- If it gives the error that I talked about in my first message, let me know.
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I tried #1 but I'm already stuck with the "SONY XPERIA" blackscreen at the very beginning when booting the smartphone. I suppose it's because of the failed installation and the not choosing of "Wipe clean/factory reset".
I hope that still doesn't count as bricking. I let the accumulator run dry and reload the battery and try to get into the Cyanogenmod Recovery again. Right now nothing is possible. =/
I hope that doesn't count as bricking. If so: These special OTG USB thingies fix a lot I heard, should I get myself one?

SYLVER SECOND said:
I tried #1 but I'm already stuck with the "SONY XPERIA" blackscreen at the very beginning when booting the smartphone. I suppose it's because of the failed installation and the not choosing of "Wipe clean/factory reset".
I hope that still doesn't count as bricking. I let the accumulator run dry and reload the battery and try to get into the Cyanogenmod Recovery again. Right now nothing is possible. =/
I hope that doesn't count as bricking. If so: These special OTG USB thingies fix a lot I heard, should I get myself one?
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If you are on CM recovery, then there is the problem. AFAIK you can't flash anything through that, so you have to push TWRP on your device using fastboot and then flash AOSP/CM rom you want.

SYLVER SECOND said:
I tried #1 but I'm already stuck with the "SONY XPERIA" blackscreen at the very beginning when booting the smartphone. I suppose it's because of the failed installation and the not choosing of "Wipe clean/factory reset".
I hope that still doesn't count as bricking. I let the accumulator run dry and reload the battery and try to get into the Cyanogenmod Recovery again. Right now nothing is possible. =/
I hope that doesn't count as bricking. If so: These special OTG USB thingies fix a lot I heard, should I get myself one?
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That's called a soft-brick. You should install the ADB drivers for your phone on your PC and then download TWRP for your phone (.img file) and rename the TWRP you downloaded to recovery.img .
You should put the recovery.img into the folder where your ADB drivers are installed, then Shift + RClick on that folder then select Open Command Window Here. Connect your phone in fastboot mode to your PC (Keep Vol. Up button then plug in your device). Type the following commands:
fastboot flash boot recovery.img
fastboot reboot
If you've done it all correctly, your phone should boot into TWRP recovery. From there you should go to wipe-advanced wipe and wipe your Cache,Dalvik Cache, System, Boot. DO NOT REBOOT NOW. You should go back to main menu and choose install, then choose the ROM you want to install. It should flash it if you don't have a corrupted file. After flashing, you can safely reboot your phone, don't forget to flash GApps if you want Google features on your Cyanogen, hope I helped!

More info about my error:
h t t p : / / t i n y u r l . c o m / z b e v y u 2
Each version of step #3 doesn't work. Still trying to figure out how to get TWRP...

marshalpear said:
That's called a soft-brick. You should install the ADB drivers for your phone on your PC and then download TWRP for your phone (.img file) and rename the TWRP you downloaded to recovery.img .
You should put the recovery.img into the folder where your ADB drivers are installed, then Shift + RClick on that folder then select Open Command Window Here. Connect your phone in fastboot mode to your PC (Keep Vol. Up button then plug in your device). Type the following commands:
fastboot flash boot recovery.img
fastboot reboot
If you've done it all correctly, your phone should boot into TWRP recovery. From there you should go to wipe-advanced wipe and wipe your Cache,Dalvik Cache, System, Boot. DO NOT REBOOT NOW. You should go back to main menu and choose install, then choose the ROM you want to install. It should flash it if you don't have a corrupted file. After flashing, you can safely reboot your phone, don't forget to flash GApps if you want Google features on your Cyanogen, hope I helped!
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K, 90% of this works. I got the TWRP "app" and I cleaned the cache and all that, but I had to reboot. You see:
To transfer new media I need to remove my external SD from the z3c to my old LG. The LG is connected with my PC and is therefore a kind of card-reader. I tried 2 different nightly thingies.
I still get extraction errors, see:
h t t p : / / t i n y u r l . c o m / h j j d 4 o b
I downloaded 2 different nightlies 6 times already. I dunno. Somethings off here.
Also: For what is the recovery.img? Should I install it afterwards?
I have to restart the phone in order to replug the SD card and get recognigzed by the TWRP.
I did everything from this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522762
Because of Error 7.
Now I get Error 6.....

SYLVER SECOND said:
K, 90% of this works. I got the TWRP "app" and I cleaned the cache and all that, but I had to reboot. You see:
To transfer new media I need to remove my external SD from the z3c to my old LG. The LG is connected with my PC and is therefore a kind of card-reader. I tried 2 different nightly thingies.
I still get extraction errors, see:
h t t p : / / t i n y u r l . c o m / h j j d 4 o b
I downloaded 2 different nightlies 6 times already. I dunno. Somethings off here.
Also: For what is the recovery.img? Should I install it afterwards?
I have to restart the phone in order to replug the SD card and get recognigzed by the TWRP.
I did everything from this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522762
Because of Error 7.
Now I get Error 6.....
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OK, your problem is that you messed up your system, so wiping it is not gonna solve this issue. You need to download a stock firmware file (an FTF file) and flash it through Flashtool, because your device name seems to be "." which is why you were getting "error 7". As for the recovery.img, you will use it to flash TWRP recovery on your phone. TWRP app doesn't work correctly if you don't flash it to your recovery partition so do as follows:
1- Download Flashtool, install the drivers of your device for Flashtool (you can search it on xda forums), download an FTF file, any of them should do, but as you will install CM 12.1, I recommend a Lollipop FTF.
2- Flash the firmware through Flashtool. This will turn your phone into a stock one. Unlock your bootloader if you haven't already, which I believe you have.
3- Flash the TWRP recovery through fastboot (follow my earlier instructions)
4- After you open TWRP recovery do the wipes, note that you can still connect your phone to your computer for file transfers in TWRP Recovery.
5- Install the CM zip file through recovery
IF YOU GET ERROR 7 SAYING :this package is for device: D5803, D5833, z3c; this device is aries.
7- Open the CM 12.1 zip file on your computer and proceed to META-INF/com/google/android directory.
8- In that folder you should see "updater-script", extract it to somewhere and open it with Notepad.
9- Once you open it press Ctrl + H to change some of the lines.
10- Write "D5833" without the quotation marks in the first space and write "aries" without the quotation marks into the second space and click replace all.
(This will change all "D5833" to "aries" in the file therefore making it usable for your device) Save the file and put it into the directory of where you found it, replace it with the original.
11- Now put the edited .zip file into your phone storage, and flash it through recovery. It should work. :good:

marshalpear said:
3- Flash the TWRP recovery through fastboot (follow my earlier instructions)
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I think he shouldn't flash TWRP on boot partition, as you wrote. That might cause further issues. I am flashing my recovery through fastboot without problems using next command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

Cirra92 said:
I think he shouldn't flash TWRP on boot partition, as you wrote. That might cause further issues. I am flashing my recovery through fastboot without problems using next command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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It won't matter. Because when he flashes the CM, it'll flash the CM Recovery along with it.

marshalpear said:
It won't matter. Because when he flashes the CM, it'll flash the CM Recovery along with it.
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Yea I know, but before that, he needs to have a working TWRP on right partition to be able to even flash any rom.

Cirra92 said:
Yea I know, but before that, he needs to have a working TWRP on right partition to be able to even flash any rom.
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That's why I wrote those steps for him/her to follow. If you flash TWRP to boot partition, when you boot the phone, it will go straight into TWRP. If you flash it to recovery partition, you'll have to boot it manually.

marshalpear said:
That's why I wrote those steps for him/her to follow. If you flash TWRP to boot partition, when you boot the phone, it will go straight into TWRP. If you flash it to recovery partition, you'll have to boot it manually.
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Logical step, didn't think about it that way, I assumed OP knew how to enter recovery

"1- Download Flashtool, install the drivers of your device for Flashtool (you can search it on xda forums), download an FTF file, any of them should do, but as you will install CM 12.1, I recommend a Lollipop FTF.
2- Flash the firmware through Flashtool. This will turn your phone into a stock one. Unlock your bootloader if you haven't already, which I believe you have.
3- Flash the TWRP recovery through fastboot (follow my earlier instructions)
4- After you open TWRP recovery do the wipes, note that you can still connect your phone to your computer for file transfers in TWRP Recovery.
5- Install the CM zip file through recovery
IF YOU GET ERROR 7 SAYING :this package is for device: D5803, D5833, z3c; this device is aries.
7- Open the CM 12.1 zip file on your computer and proceed to META-INF/com/google/android directory.
8- In that folder you should see "updater-script", extract it to somewhere and open it with Notepad.
9- Once you open it press Ctrl + H to change some of the lines.
10- Write "D5833" without the quotation marks in the first space and write "aries" without the quotation marks into the second space and click replace all.
(This will change all "D5833" to "aries" in the file therefore making it usable for your device) Save the file and put it into the directory of where you found it, replace it with the original.
11- Now put the edited .zip file into your phone storage, and flash it through recovery. It should work."
K, so I guess I'm finished with #1 and #2. Sorry, had a ****-ton of chores to do. Before I progress, I wanted to send you guys
this pic:
https://img3.picload.org/image/rdricord/unbenannt.png
Is the root access necessary, or can I progress?
That's the sites I've used, if anybody wonders why something is the way it is right now:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/list-stock-firmwares-d5803-d5833-t2906706
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66275965&postcount=2029
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60001557&postcount=829
Von "Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde":
"23/023/2016 22:23:52 - INFO - Root access denied
23/024/2016 22:24:07 - ERROR - Illegal key size or default parameters
23/024/2016 22:24:12 - ERROR - Illegal key size or default parameters
23/024/2016 22:24:13 - WARN - Please check your Phone and 'ALLOW' Superuseraccess!
23/024/2016 22:24:14 - INFO - Root access denied"

FlashTool says the firmware has been flashed so I don't understand what are you trying to do after that? After flashing the FTF file you should flash TWRP through "FASTBOOT". Then follow the instructions.

K, did everything you said. Read everything five-times. Replaced "D5833" to "aries" and all that stuff. Still getting ERROR 7.
The phone is still in TWRP Recovery from FASTBOOT / BOOTLOAD because I "constantly" charge it to stay in recovery. If I had found this Mount option earlier... kinda feel stupid for that. So I still get ERROR 7. I copied the modified .zip to internal storage and SD card to see if I get the same error twice. And yeah.
Exact error message in red letters:
"Updater process ended with ERROR: 7
Error installing zip file ' /external-sd/cm-12.1-20160918-NIGHTLY-z3c.zip'
Updating partition details...
... done"
So I forethought and cleaned the cache and need somewhat new instructions.
Also:
I suppose with "Advanced Wipe" and your instructions you meant this points, right?:
http://tinyurl.com/jc5rv3a

SYLVER SECOND said:
K, did everything you said. Read everything five-times. Replaced "D5833" to "aries" and all that stuff. Still getting ERROR 7.
The phone is still in TWRP Recovery from FASTBOOT / BOOTLOAD because I "constantly" charge it to stay in recovery. If I had found this Mount option earlier... kinda feel stupid for that. So I still get ERROR 7. I copied the modified .zip to internal storage and SD card to see if I get the same error twice. And yeah.
Exact error message in red letters:
"Updater process ended with ERROR: 7
Error installing zip file ' /external-sd/cm-12.1-20160918-NIGHTLY-z3c.zip'
Updating partition details...
... done"
So I forethought and cleaned the cache and need somewhat new instructions.
Also:
I suppose with "Advanced Wipe" and your instructions you meant this points, right?:
http://tinyurl.com/jc5rv3a
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OK, so try flashing TWRP to recovery partition to get you out of TWRP after you boot by writing these commands in the ADB:,
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot recovery
This will flash the TWRP to recovery partition and will boot you into TWRP. As you do this you won't have a go at the recovery again but for this time. You can reach the TWRP by pressing the Vol. Down button when the phone vibrates at the boot. Also if you want to force shutdown your phone you can use Vol. Up + Power Button combination for a few secs.

marshalpear said:
OK, so try flashing TWRP to recovery partition to get you out of TWRP after you boot by writing these commands in the ADB:,
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot recovery
This will flash the TWRP to recovery partition and will boot you into TWRP. As you do this you won't have a go at the recovery again but for this time. You can reach the TWRP by pressing the Vol. Down button when the phone vibrates at the boot. Also if you want to force shutdown your phone you can use Vol. Up + Power Button combination for a few secs.
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K, cool feature. Got it all set up now, but back to the main subject:
Is it even possible to install CyanogenMod 12.1 on Sony Z3C?

[GUIDE]Stuck on Fastboot screen?? This guide can help you..

Hai guys...
This is a problem that i have encountered myself whrn using the phone Xiaomi Redmi Note 4g. I was trying to update my system using inbuilt system updater.. Don't know how but it suddenly finished installing and promted me to reboot.But after reboot i got stuck on the Fastboot screen..
I couldn't access my recovery options as well i had twrp already installed..
Since then i surfed the net and also XDA to find a solution to this..
Referring a lot of threads a found a way and made it work and i would like to share it with you..

So first read my guide carefully if u are a noobie and wish to learn it step by step..
So first u need a pc..
Install abd drivers on pc,(i will provide all the download link later)
Now i shall say if this happens to u probably your whole Rom must be gone with ur internal data.So i suggest u use a new rom instead.Since i have tried a lot of roms in this section the one which looked good without any errors is the CM14 Rom..
So download it..If you are stuck in fastboot screen u cannot copy it yet onto your phone.
So now u got to download the latest version of TWRP into the folder where the ADB is installed...i.e inside the folder
Its default on Windows pc is
Code:
C:\\Program Files\Minimal Adb and Fastboot
Ok if u have copied the twrp file into the adb folder u have to rename it as just "twrp" for ur convenience (ignore ")
Then open a command prompt there by pressing SHIFT and Right mouse button
Plug your phone into pc and just switch it on (since you have the problem you don't need to manually go to fastboot ..it will directly goto the fastboot)
Otherwise press the power button and the volume down button together for the fastboot screen
Just type
Code:
fastboot devices
After executing you can see a device if have connected.. If this happens we can carry on
Then type
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
After this twrp will install on ur phone..
Now this
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
This will take the phone directly to the TWRP
There first u need to click on wipe >>advanced wipe>>select everything except your external sd (if u have one)>> Swipe
After it is complete​ copy the rom files to the internal storage of the device(Now it will be connected to the pc)
After completely copying Click on Install>> select the rom from the internal >> swipe
Then wait for the rom to flash..
After flashing wipe the davlik cache..
Also flash Gapps.. if u want root u can also flash supersu as well
Now reboot the phone ..n ..enjoy
Hit the button if u liked my post and also feel free to comment if u have any doubts (quote me or i wont know)..

Here is download links
The rom i suggested CM14
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...edmi-note4g-cm14-1-android-nougat7-1-t3499074
Open Gapps
http://opengapps.org/?download=true&arch=arm&api=7.1&variant=pico
TWRP
http://roms.gerrett84.de/dior/twrp/stable/
ADB
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120698566

Screenshots after new ROM installation

Kudosss....
Thansk a lot. It worked well. But saddest thing is i couldnt find CM ROM which you recommended. But mobile started working.

manikumar1988 said:
Kudosss....
Thansk a lot. It worked well. But saddest thing is i couldnt find CM ROM which you recommended. But mobile started working.
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You can find it in here.

Adarsh balu said:
So first read my guide carefully if u are a noobie and wish to learn it step by step..
So first u need a pc..
Install abd drivers on pc,(i will provide all the download link later)
Now i shall say if this happens to u probably your whole Rom must be gone with ur internal data.So i suggest u use a new rom instead.Since i have tried a lot of roms in this section the one which looked good without any errors is the CM14 Rom..
So download it..If you are stuck in fastboot screen u cannot copy it yet onto your phone.
So now u got to download the latest version of TWRP into the folder where the ADB is installed...i.e inside the folder
Its default on Windows pc is
Code:
C:\\Program Files\Minimal Adb and Fastboot
Ok if u have copied the twrp file into the adb folder u have to rename it as just "twrp" for ur convenience (ignore ")
Then open a command prompt there by pressing SHIFT and Right mouse button
Plug your phone into pc and just switch it on (since you have the problem you don't need to manually go to fastboot ..it will directly goto the fastboot)
Otherwise press the power button and the volume down button together for the fastboot screen
Just type
Code:
fastboot devices
After executing you can see a device if have connected.. If this happens we can carry on
Then type
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
After this twrp will install on ur phone..
Now this
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
This will take the phone directly to the TWRP
There first u need to click on wipe >>advanced wipe>>select everything except your external sd (if u have one)>> Swipe
After it is complete​ copy the rom files to the internal storage of the device(Now it will be connected to the pc)
After completely copying Click on Install>> select the rom from the internal >> swipe
Then wait for the rom to flash..
After flashing wipe the davlik cache..
Also flash Gapps.. if u want root u can also flash supersu as well
Now reboot the phone ..n ..enjoy
Hit the button if u liked my post and also feel free to comment if u have any doubts (quote me or i wont know)..
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thank you so much. already tried many solution, and then i found yours and voila, worked like a charm. :good::good:

raizelvaizen said:
So first read my guide carefully if u are a noobie and wish to learn it step by step..
So first u need a pc..
Install abd drivers on pc,(i will provide all the download link later)
Now i shall say if this happens to u probably your whole Rom must be gone with ur internal data.So i suggest u use a new rom instead.Since i have tried a lot of roms in this section the one which looked good without any errors is the CM14 Rom..
So download it..If you are stuck in fastboot screen u cannot copy it yet onto your phone.
So now u got to download the latest version of TWRP into the folder where the ADB is installed...i.e inside the folder
Its default on Windows pc is
Ok if u have copied the twrp file into the adb folder u have to rename it as just "twrp" for ur convenience (ignore ")
Then open a command prompt there by pressing SHIFT and Right mouse button
Plug your phone into pc and just switch it on (since you have the problem you don't need to manually go to fastboot ..it will directly goto the fastboot)
Otherwise press the power button and the volume down button together for the fastboot screen
Just type
After executing you can see a device if have connected.. If this happens we can carry on
Then type
After this twrp will install on ur phone..
Now this
thank you so much. already tried many solution, and then i found yours and voila, worked like a charm. :good::good:
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Happy to help

Hello, I did as you describe but it tell me I can't copy the rom because of not enough storage...what should I do ?

Adarsh balu said:
So first read my guide carefully if u are a noobie and wish to learn it step by step..
So first u need a pc..
Install abd drivers on pc,(i will provide all the download link later)
Now i shall say if this happens to u probably your whole Rom must be gone with ur internal data.So i suggest u use a new rom instead.Since i have tried a lot of roms in this section the one which looked good without any errors is the CM14 Rom..
So download it..If you are stuck in fastboot screen u cannot copy it yet onto your phone.
So now u got to download the latest version of TWRP into the folder where the ADB is installed...i.e inside the folder
Its default on Windows pc is
Code:
C:\\Program Files\Minimal Adb and Fastboot
Ok if u have copied the twrp file into the adb folder u have to rename it as just "twrp" for ur convenience (ignore ")
Then open a command prompt there by pressing SHIFT and Right mouse button
Plug your phone into pc and just switch it on (since you have the problem you don't need to manually go to fastboot ..it will directly goto the fastboot)
Otherwise press the power button and the volume down button together for the fastboot screen
Just type
Code:
fastboot devices
After executing you can see a device if have connected.. If this happens we can carry on
Then type
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
After this twrp will install on ur phone..
Now this
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
This will take the phone directly to the TWRP
There first u need to click on wipe >>advanced wipe>>select everything except your external sd (if u have one)>> Swipe
After it is complete​ copy the rom files to the internal storage of the device(Now it will be connected to the pc)
After completely copying Click on Install>> select the rom from the internal >> swipe
Then wait for the rom to flash..
After flashing wipe the davlik cache..
Also flash Gapps.. if u want root u can also flash supersu as well
Now reboot the phone ..n ..enjoy
Hit the button if u liked my post and also feel free to comment if u have any doubts (quote me or i wont know)..
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Thanks man! You just saved my life

Adarsh balu said:
So first read my guide carefully if u are a noobie and wish to learn it step by step..
So first u need a pc..
Install abd drivers on pc,(i will provide all the download link later)
Now i shall say if this happens to u probably your whole Rom must be gone with ur internal data.So i suggest u use a new rom instead.Since i have tried a lot of roms in this section the one which looked good without any errors is the CM14 Rom..
So download it..If you are stuck in fastboot screen u cannot copy it yet onto your phone.
So now u got to download the latest version of TWRP into the folder where the ADB is installed...i.e inside the folder
Its default on Windows pc is
Code:
C:\\Program Files\Minimal Adb and Fastboot
Ok if u have copied the twrp file into the adb folder u have to rename it as just "twrp" for ur convenience (ignore ")
Then open a command prompt there by pressing SHIFT and Right mouse button
Plug your phone into pc and just switch it on (since you have the problem you don't need to manually go to fastboot ..it will directly goto the fastboot)
Otherwise press the power button and the volume down button together for the fastboot screen
Just type
Code:
fastboot devices
After executing you can see a device if have connected.. If this happens we can carry on
Then type
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
After this twrp will install on ur phone..
Now this
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
This will take the phone directly to the TWRP
There first u need to click on wipe >>advanced wipe>>select everything except your external sd (if u have one)>> Swipe
After it is complete​ copy the rom files to the internal storage of the device(Now it will be connected to the pc)
After completely copying Click on Install>> select the rom from the internal >> swipe
Then wait for the rom to flash..
After flashing wipe the davlik cache..
Also flash Gapps.. if u want root u can also flash supersu as well
Now reboot the phone ..n ..enjoy
Hit the button if u liked my post and also feel free to comment if u have any doubts (quote me or i wont know)..
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Sir,what if i can still access twrp and recovery?

duypro247 said:
So first read my guide carefully if u are a noobie and wish to learn it step by step..
So first u need a pc..
Install abd drivers on pc,(i will provide all the download link later)
Now i shall say if this happens to u probably your whole Rom must be gone with ur internal data.So i suggest u use a new rom instead.Since i have tried a lot of roms in this section the one which looked good without any errors is the CM14 Rom..
So download it..If you are stuck in fastboot screen u cannot copy it yet onto your phone.
So now u got to download the latest version of TWRP into the folder where the ADB is installed...i.e inside the folder
Its default on Windows pc is
Ok if u have copied the twrp file into the adb folder u have to rename it as just "twrp" for ur convenience (ignore ")
Then open a command prompt there by pressing SHIFT and Right mouse button
Plug your phone into pc and just switch it on (since you have the problem you don't need to manually go to fastboot ..it will directly goto the fastboot)
Otherwise press the power button and the volume down button together for the fastboot screen
Just type
After executing you can see a device if have connected.. If this happens we can carry on
Then type
After this twrp will install on ur phone..
Now this
Sir,what if i can still access twrp and recovery?
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Then i suppose there is no issue here ... You can directly change your rom.:laugh:

nana0 said:
Hello, I did as you describe but it tell me I can't copy the rom because of not enough storage...what should I do ?
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You should wipe your storage.. :good:

Adarsh balu said:
You should wipe your storage.. :good:
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hello i have the same issue here that i my phone only booted to fastboot and i cant intall twrp because my usb debugging is turned off before this happened. pls help me

keirth1 said:
hello i have the same issue here that i my phone only booted to fastboot and i cant intall twrp because my usb debugging is turned off before this happened. pls help me
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Is there an alternative recovery in that device. Can give attach images because i don't have this device right now so I can't help you without seeing what's on the device

Redmi Note 5 same problem?
Man thanks for sharing... But what if i face the same problem with RedmiNote 5? Which files should I use?

"After it is complete​ copy the rom files to the internal storage of the device(Now it will be connected to the pc)"
How can I copy the Rom File since internal memory has no ROM and can't copy ROM file from PC to Mobile storage during TWRP and FASTBOOT state!

hi i have problem with cant load boot thingy, help???

Can't download CM14 from the link provided
Hey,
It seems that the link for CM14 doesn't work.. Could you lease send me the valid one? Many thanks!

Redmi note 5 pro(whyred) A sad story
Sir in my case I unlocked the bootloader and installed ressurection remix v7 using RedWolf recovery but the system did not boot up instead it kept on booting into fastboot mode. I thought of installing some other rom via rw recovery but I was unable to access the internal storage or external_sd via rw recovery.I even tried twrp recovery but my phone was not being detected in my pc..I want to know why...Why I was not able to use MTP to transfer files to my phone... Luckily I had an escape route feom my demise and it was the Mi Flash tool...I locked my bootloader again and now I am too scared to mess with anything on my phone....

Does the latest version of XperiFIX works with 47.1.A.16.20 ?

Hello everyone,
I've bought my phone second hand and the sellor didn't tell me the bootloader was unlocked... I feel screwed, I can't take any pictures.
From what I've learned with some search, I need to get the drm keys back, with this software XperiFix. Does the latest version work with my build? I see nowhere if it's compatible or not, and I don't have 20€ to lose...
Thanks for your time

PoloB49 said:
Hello everyone,
I've bought my phone second hand and the sellor didn't tell me the bootloader was unlocked... I feel screwed, I can't take any pictures.
From what I've learned with some search, I need to get the drm keys back, with this software XperiFix. Does the latest version work with my build? I see nowhere if it's compatible or not, and I don't have 20€ to lose...
Thanks for your time
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Sony have become wise to Xperiafix and if you use an old vesrion on new firmware it'll bork your phone. I know you want the 'free' version, but seriously, is peace of mind worth $20. Pay it once and you'll get fix updates for forever.
sToRm// is still in development with his fix and I'm pretty sure he supports all the latest builds. The 3.1 version I used connects online to get the latest TWRP and fix versions.
Drop him a line on his support page at and ask him.

Didgesteve said:
Sony have become wise to Xperiafix and if you use an old vesrion on new firmware it'll bork your phone. I know you want the 'free' version, but seriously, is peace of mind worth $20. Pay it once and you'll get fix updates for forever.
sToRm// is still in development with his fix and I'm pretty sure he supports all the latest builds. The 3.1 version I used connects online to get the latest TWRP and fix versions.
Drop him a line on his support page at Xperiafix and ask him.
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Thanks, I want to buy the soft, I meant that I want to be sure it'll work if I buy it because I can't afford to spend 20€ for nothing.
I've seen him replying to someone with the same question
Where he says "It does! You have to use the manual mode in XperiFIX and select the related TWRP and Magisk, then start the fix."
But honestly I have no idea what that means and I'm a huge noob, without any guide with pictures I won't be able to do anything...
Bonus question : Is there a way to make mobile payment work again or did I lose that forever?
Thanks

Omg are you really pay for free drmfix :laugh:
What's wrong with you.
This is latest twrp from @modpunk only this man make it for our phone https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...t/recovery-twrp-3-1-1-stock-security-t3706704
This is latest firmware with drmfix, deodexed, superusermod and other. You can find fix for xposed of you use it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz1-compact/how-to/fulldeodex12-75-t3750620

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Didgesteve said:
Sony have become wise to Xperiafix and if you use an old vesrion on new firmware it'll bork your phone. I know you want the 'free' version, but seriously, is peace of mind worth $20. Pay it once and you'll get fix updates for forever.
sToRm// is still in development with his fix and I'm pretty sure he supports all the latest builds. The 3.1 version I used connects online to get the latest TWRP and fix versions.
Drop him a line on his support page at and ask him.
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russel5 said:
Omg are you really pay for free drmfix :laugh:
What's wrong with you.
This is latest twrp from @modpunk only this man make it for our phone https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...t/recovery-twrp-3-1-1-stock-security-t3706704
This is latest firmware with drmfix, deodexed, superusermod and other. You can find fix for xposed of you use it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz1-compact/how-to/fulldeodex12-75-t3750620
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I would like to get the phone as stock as possible. Do the links you provided allow me to use mobile payment applications?
I'm sorry I'm a noob and I have no idea what to do to get the phone as close as possible as brand new

You have unlocked bootloader, payments won't work without magisk

russel5 said:
You have unlocked bootloader, payments won't work without magisk
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So that means it's possible to make it work? Very nice.
Let's say I've found 3.1 xiperifix for free, but it doesn't detect my phone (blue led, sony drivers installed) and I have nothing as such as "manual mode". Do you know why?
I haven't flashed anything yet, do I need to flash TWRP? How/when do I install Magisk? Can you please be explicit in what to do, if you have time of course. Thank you!

1. Download flashtool
2. Open Flashtool install latest available software which ends "20" via Xperifirm which is inside of Flashtool
3. Press vol down key and insert usb-c cable to your computer
4. if you see green notification light then your device is ready to flash
5. After flashing is done you need next step
6. pull cable out and press vol up key and insert cable
7. now if you see a blue light your ready to flash twrp recovery
8. Download twrp recovery name it twrp.img and copy it to "C:/adb" folder
9. install adb & fastboot installer from xda "look google" and get fastboot drivers ready
10. open cmd, write " cd C:/adb" write "fastboot devices" if you see your device in the list then your ready to flash twrp
11. flash twrp "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img"
12. pull cable out
13. download tweaked and drm fix included kernel from development forum
14. press vol down and power on your device (cable not plugged in)
15. in twrp recovery format your internal storage and boot againt to twrp
16. now you're able to copy downloaded kernel to your storage
17. copy 3 zip files inside of "Patching-Magisk-Module-Permissive.zip" to your phone storage but dont flash anything yet
18. Turn off the device. Press vol up key and insert cable. blue notification light there then you are ready to flash kernel
19. extract from Kernel "Xperia XZ1 Compact (G8441).zip" and open Flash-boot.bat
20. when thats done, unplug cable, press vol down and power key, after display shows something release power key
21. booted into twrp now flash 2-Patching.zip and 3-Magisk.zip then boot your phone.
22. open magisk manager and go to "Modules" and press "+" key under the modules list and choose 4-kernel_permissive.zip after it is done reboot your phone and you should be fine.

proxuser said:
1. Download flashtool
2. Open Flashtool install latest available software which ends "20" via Xperifirm which is inside of Flashtool
3. Press vol down key and insert usb-c cable to your computer
4. if you see green notification light then your device is ready to flash
5. After flashing is done you need next step
6. pull cable out and press vol up key and insert cable
7. now if you see a blue light your ready to flash twrp recovery
8. Download twrp recovery name it twrp.img and copy it to "C:/adb" folder
9. install adb & fastboot installer from xda "look google" and get fastboot drivers ready
10. open cmd, write " cd C:/adb" write "fastboot devices" if you see your device in the list then your ready to flash twrp
11. flash twrp "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img"
12. pull cable out
13. download tweaked and drm fix included kernel from development forum
14. press vol down and power on your device (cable not plugged in)
15. in twrp recovery format your internal storage and boot againt to twrp
16. now you're able to copy downloaded kernel to your storage
17. copy 3 zip files inside of "Patching-Magisk-Module-Permissive.zip" to your phone storage but dont flash anything yet
18. Turn off the device. Press vol up key and insert cable. blue notification light there then you are ready to flash kernel
19. extract from Kernel "Xperia XZ1 Compact (G8441).zip" and open Flash-boot.bat
20. when thats done, unplug cable, press vol down and power key, after display shows something release power key
21. booted into twrp now flash 2-Patching.zip and 3-Magisk.zip then boot your phone.
22. open magisk manager and go to "Modules" and press "+" key under the modules list and choose 4-kernel_permissive.zip after it is done reboot your phone and you should be fine.
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Thank you so much for your time and dedication for a random dude online, I'm gonna try that as soon as I get access to my computer

proxuser said:
1. Download flashtool
2. Open Flashtool install latest available software which ends "20" via Xperifirm which is inside of Flashtool
3. Press vol down key and insert usb-c cable to your computer
4. if you see green notification light then your device is ready to flash
5. After flashing is done you need next step
6. pull cable out and press vol up key and insert cable
7. now if you see a blue light your ready to flash twrp recovery
8. Download twrp recovery name it twrp.img and copy it to "C:/adb" folder
9. install adb & fastboot installer from xda "look google" and get fastboot drivers ready
10. open cmd, write " cd C:/adb" write "fastboot devices" if you see your device in the list then your ready to flash twrp
11. flash twrp "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img"
12. pull cable out
13. download tweaked and drm fix included kernel from development forum
14. press vol down and power on your device (cable not plugged in)
15. in twrp recovery format your internal storage and boot againt to twrp
16. now you're able to copy downloaded kernel to your storage
17. copy 3 zip files inside of "Patching-Magisk-Module-Permissive.zip" to your phone storage but dont flash anything yet
18. Turn off the device. Press vol up key and insert cable. blue notification light there then you are ready to flash kernel
19. extract from Kernel "Xperia XZ1 Compact (G8441).zip" and open Flash-boot.bat
20. when thats done, unplug cable, press vol down and power key, after display shows something release power key
21. booted into twrp now flash 2-Patching.zip and 3-Magisk.zip then boot your phone.
22. open magisk manager and go to "Modules" and press "+" key under the modules list and choose 4-kernel_permissive.zip after it is done reboot your phone and you should be fine.
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I've done steps 1 to 9 but adb fastboot devices doesn't detect my phone... The led is blue

PoloB49 said:
I've done steps 1 to 9 but adb fastboot devices doesn't detect my phone... The led is blue
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You need atleast the two following Drivers from Flashtool Driver Setup:

Raz0Rfail said:
You need atleast the two following Drivers from Flashtool Driver Setup:
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I can't seem to find the software you've captured. Only v1.8 not v1.9. Would the 1.8 work though?
For now I have installed 3 drivers :
The 15 seconds installer https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
The google driver from android studio
The official sony driver https://developer.sony.com/develop/drivers/
I have also disabled the Windows 10 thing regarding drivers about signature enforcement
Also I'm using USB 2.0

PoloB49 said:
I can't seem to find the software you've captured. Only v1.8 not v1.9. Would the 1.8 work though?
For now I have installed 3 drivers :
The 15 seconds installer https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
The google driver from android studio
The official sony driver https://developer.sony.com/develop/drivers/
I have also disabled the Windows 10 thing regarding drivers about signature enforcement
Also I'm using USB 2.0
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You need FlashTool:
http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
I uploaded the driver package, so you don't have to download the entire package:
https://www6.zippyshare.com/v/lNT3x7mv/file.html
You should install the usb driver for xz1C:
https://developer.sony.com/file/download/xperia-xz1-compact-driver/
If you have windows 8 or newer you have to boot into unsigned driver install mode:
https://www.maketecheasier.com/install-unsigned-drivers-windows10/
If you start the installer, select the two drivers and then click on install.
You will see a new driver install window. Don't click on next.
Move into the following folder %temp%/flashtool and copy your xz1c driver into it.
Now move back to the driver install click on next and click trough the unsigned error messages.
After that you have installed the needed drivers and you can go further with fastboot mode.

Raz0Rfail said:
You need FlashTool:
http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
I uploaded the driver package, so you don't have to download the entire package:
https://www6.zippyshare.com/v/lNT3x7mv/file.html
You should install the usb driver for xz1C:
https://developer.sony.com/file/download/xperia-xz1-compact-driver/
If you have windows 8 or newer you have to boot into unsigned driver install mode:
https://www.maketecheasier.com/install-unsigned-drivers-windows10/
If you start the installer, select the two drivers and then click on install.
You will see a new driver install window. Don't click on next.
Move into the following folder %temp%/flashtool and copy your xz1c driver into it.
Now move back to the driver install click on next and click trough the unsigned error messages.
After that you have installed the needed drivers and you can go further with fastboot mode.
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Thank you! That worked. I'm going to go further with the steps now
Edit : I'm not able to put any data into the phone (windows explorer freezes) and I can't use adb push because my device is not found
Fastboot devices finds my phone, but adb devices doesn't

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PoloB49 said:
Thank you! That worked. I'm going to go further with the steps now
Edit : I'm not able to put any data into the phone (windows explorer freezes) and I can't use adb push because my device is not found
Fastboot devices finds my phone, but adb devices doesn't
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you need to go twrp recovery and format data not wipe data & cache, format data will ask you to type "yes" after that reboot twrp again and now you can move files to twrp.
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boot in to twrp recovery and go to "Wipe" then "Format Data" then type yes and after that is done, reboot again to twrp and you can now copy files to device.

Alright so I did everything, flashed everything said in the 22 steps, and I can take pictures but still can't pay with my mobile. I got an error message from PayLib because I am root or I have an application that allows root or something

I think I'll live without mobile payment... That's a shame but well, that's what I got for not checking properly a second hand device.
Quick and last question : Can I reset the phone in the settings without losing anything I've just done? Or will I lose the different zip flash I did? I want to be able to sell my phone without screwing the next buyer
Also, thanks everyone for you time and patience with me! You were amazing

PoloB49 said:
I think I'll live without mobile payment... That's a shame but well, that's what I got for not checking properly a second hand device.
Quick and last question : Can I reset the phone in the settings without losing anything I've just done? Or will I lose the different zip flash I did? I want to be able to sell my phone without screwing the next buyer
Also, thanks everyone for you time and patience with me! You were amazing
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if you tell next buyer about activate the (4. zip file) a module in magisk, you can wipe your data. just remove your google account before sell because even rooted wiped phones asks previous owners account to login.
just because of drm keys for camera get wiped, i will also not sell my xz1 compact and use it as long it works.