Before 7.1.1 came out there was a full explanation on how to use flashtool to flash an ftf file and what files you needed to flash afterwards to gain root and custom recovery.
There was an update on how to do it for OS 7.0.
This thread seems to be gone.
Can somebody show me this thread again?
I'm trying to update to 7.1.1 and with a workaround this should be possible with flashtool but nothing works for me.
When I want to reflash the latest 7.0 flashtool very quickly says it's done, leaving my phone softbricked.
I know I can use sony's flashtool to install 7.1.1 but how to proceed then to gain root, twrp and another kernel, is there some explanation on how to do this or is there something else than flashtool (androxydes or sony's) to flash the firmware?
same problem, someone please tell us..:crying:
deboopi2 said:
Before 7.1.1 came out there was a full explanation on how to use flashtool to flash an ftf file and what files you needed to flash afterwards to gain root and custom recovery.
There was an update on how to do it for OS 7.0.
This thread seems to be gone.
Can somebody show me this thread again?
I'm trying to update to 7.1.1 and with a workaround this should be possible with flashtool but nothing works for me.
When I want to reflash the latest 7.0 flashtool very quickly says it's done, leaving my phone softbricked.
I know I can use sony's flashtool to install 7.1.1 but how to proceed then to gain root, twrp and another kernel, is there some explanation on how to do this or is there something else than flashtool (androxydes or sony's) to flash the firmware?
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If you want to flash 7.1.1 firmwares using Flshtool by Androxyde, since there's still no fsc file for 7.1.1 (41.2.A.X.XXX), so you will encounter a warning message "WARN - No loader found or set manually. Skipping loader."
To solve this problem, first open your Flashtool and wait for it to sync device database.
Second, go to C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\.flashTool\devices\F81XX rename the file "39.fsc" to "41.fsc"
Then Flashtool can flash 7.1.1 firmwares successfully.
NOTICE: Once you closed Flashtool, you need to do things above again.
I just found that Androxyde has uploaded the FSC script 21 hours ago.
So you don't need extra actions now. Just use Flashtool as usual and it may work.
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Just got my brand new Z1 (C6903), SIM and bootloader unlocked (SI 1276-0471.2), and have booted it for the first time. It is running 14.1.G.1.518, shows 1 system OTA system update available to 14.2.A.0.290 and a number of OTA app updates available.
I'd like to root, install custom recovery (preferably dual) and back up the phones original state including TA partition, then move on to updating to a 4.4 Kitkat build, probably stock as I will leave the bootloader locked for the moment.
Despite having worked on (rooted etc.) 2x Xperia SPs, I have read through the many Z1 rooting threads and ultimate guides and I have no idea where to start. Most rooting threads start with downgrading, which I shouldn't need to do, there are usually multiple methods for each firmware version and most don't seem to root the currently installed ROM (especially the newer firmware versions), they require a ftf file (of unknown SI number) flashed over the current ROM. There doesn't seem to be a way to retain a firmware version with the correct SI number for my phone.
I think I read that Bin4ry's rooting method is the best for this firmware. Is that right? The dual recovery seems as though it could be problematic, will it be overwritten when I update or flash an ftf file? Once I root the original .518 firmware etc. what do I do next to get to rooted Kitkat (.757)? Is it possible to get a rooted 4.4 stock ROM with the same SI number? Should I actually be bother with such details?
I could really use some clear advice on the best way to proceed.
This is what you need to get to a 4.4.2 or 4.4.3 ROM with Root. For 4.4.4 look further down the post. This is for locked bootloaders.
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For unlocked bootloaders on ANY FW just flash a custom kernel of your choice suitable for the FW you are on then install chainfires SuperSU either from the play store or from his website in a flashable zip (Google it)
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
No need to root, no need to unlock the bootloader, hence also no need to back up the TA partition.
At the end of the process you will be on KitKat and rooted.
Here is @shem2409 brand new video showing you step by step how to root and install the newest recovery on bootloader locked Sony Xperia Z1 Android 4.4 based on [NUT]'s guide:
For 4.4.4 just update to 4.4.4 via PCCompanion or flashtool and then look at this
http://prntscr.com/3zl4vx
or this
http://prntscr.com/4009mp
gregbradley said:
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
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Many Thanks for the swift response, thats about as clear as it gets. But I did notice most ROM's install instructions say to root 534 before installing recovery and most require a kernel only ftf to be flashed after flashing ROM. Should I follow the ROM's install instructions?
Just for my own knowledge, there is a Generic UK 534 firmware ftf listed but not with the same SI number as mine. Should I worry about never being able to return the phone to full "just-out-of-the-box" condition?
If you do not install dual recovery then you will have to root the 534 firmware
Installing dual recovery on 534 roots the firmware at the same time
You can flash any 534 FTF as long as its for your model of phone (C6902/3/6 etc), the SI number does not matter
As my instructions said at each step you will find files and instructions in the relevant threads, please follow them.
i upgraded it to .757, then installed doomkernel and flashed supersu.zip...thats my rooting method on qct based devices ^^
AgroCPU said:
i upgraded it to .757, then installed doomkernel and flashed supersu.zip...thats my rooting method on qct based devices ^^
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On unlocked bootloader that's the best way, but for those that choose to not unlock, or cannot unlock then they need the above method
gregbradley said:
On unlocked bootloader that's the best way, but for those that choose to not unlock, or cannot unlock then they need the above method
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Jep...^^
gregbradley said:
If you do not install dual recovery then you will have to root the 534 firmware
Installing dual recovery on 534 roots the firmware at the same time
You can flash any 534 FTF as long as its for your model of phone (C6902/3/6 etc), the SI number does not matter
As my instructions said at each step you will find files and instructions in the relevant threads, please follow them.
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Thanks again, that dual recovery is a godsend. Much like yourself. Couldn't find any details on what Wipe and Exclude options to set in flashtool for the 534 flash. Seems logical to exclude TA but I don't know.
I have read some stuff about losing IMEI when flashing with flashtool but that seems to occur when downgrading.
gregbradley said:
This is what you need to get to a 4.4 ROM with Root.
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
No need to root, no need to unlock the bootloader, hence also no need to back up the TA partition.
At the end of the process you will be on KitKat and rooted.
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Hi,
I flashed the FTF file ending in 534 but now my phone is just continuously rebooting, is this normal? How long does it take?
Thanks
jplempka said:
Hi,
I flashed the FTF file ending in 534 but now my phone is just continuously rebooting, is this normal? How long does it take?
Thanks
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It shouldn't bootloop
Make sure you picked the right 534 file
it should be the same one for your phone
i.e. c6902 or c6903 or c6906
Just flash another one
gregbradley said:
It shouldn't bootloop
Make sure you picked the right 534 file
it should be the same one for your phone
i.e. c6902 or c6903 or c6906
Just flash another one
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Sorry. The other thread can be deleted. I definately picked the right 534 file. I'm trying again, Thanks.
---------- Post added at 10:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:45 AM ----------
:good::good::good:
I'm now on step 2. If I'm not mistaken, I just have the phone plugged in with a USB cable and then run the install batch file?
yes
Hi,
I'm having some difficulty on flashing 0.757 using TWRP. I select the file and press flash but my phone just reboots.
Any ideas?
jplempka said:
Hi,
I'm having some difficulty on flashing 0.757 using TWRP. I select the file and press flash but my phone just reboots.
Any ideas?
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use CMW, press volume up on reboot to enter it
gregbradley said:
use CMW, press volume up on reboot to enter it
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Sorry, I'm completely new at this. What's CMW and where do I get it?
You already have it if (It may be called philz on your phone)
Just reboot and press volume up instead of volume down to go into Philz/CMW recovery
Thanks gregbradley. Your advice was spot on. Especially big thanks for explaining everything so well, it made it easy. Have installed Xposed and set about tweaking 757. Its looking real good.
c6943
gregbradley said:
This is what you need to get to a 4.4 ROM with Root.
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
No need to root, no need to unlock the bootloader, hence also no need to back up the TA partition.
At the end of the process you will be on KitKat and rooted.
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I have the version C6943, what FTF i install, ??no have ftf ending 534 for C6943, Please help , Thanks!
gregbradley said:
This is what you need to get to a 4.4 ROM with Root.
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
No need to root, no need to unlock the bootloader, hence also no need to back up the TA partition.
At the end of the process you will be on KitKat and rooted.
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I want to install rom aur 8.0
after downgrading to .534 and installing Dual recovery by window installation method -->>I have to flash the rom -->> but in thread section it says again install recovery- why??
when i see XZDR cros development thread it says flash some fix zip
So as per instruction after installing pre rooted firmware---
1. I have to flash dual recovery fix flashable zip
2. I have to flash dual recovery zip
3. install kernel baseband c6902 ---- HOW TO INSTALL KERNEL BY FLASHTOOL???
4.reboot
please help.
gregbradley said:
This is what you need to get to a 4.4 ROM with Root.
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
No need to root, no need to unlock the bootloader, hence also no need to back up the TA partition.
At the end of the process you will be on KitKat and rooted.
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Sorry to quote the whole thing..
1. U say flash any FTF - Any FTF or Stripped FTF of the same device model will do?
2. If i flash Generic FTF then I wont be having Root and Recovery then How am i gonna install Dual Recovery?
Also i know its not related but can u suggest me.. My phone is unable to focus.. I was on AOSP ROMs from so long.. Now i flashed NUT Stock ROM 757 via Recovery and Everything is smooth and good except the Camera is not Focussing..
I read somewhere that if Running Camera Problems then downgrade to 534 and do the whole process and then Come to 757.. Is it true?
Also we need a Good Tutorial for Coming to AOSP from STOCK and Vise versa with proper links and Support can u do it? Because i have seen People who come to AOSP from Stock run into different types of problems, mostly the solution is Downgrading and Doing the whole process.. I know u have the knowledge to do that what say?
Firstly I rooted the phone by downgrading it unlocking bootloader etc. then upgraded to a newer firmware. I then went back to root it again, and tried to then install iHackers v 4.1
It seemed to have installed, but no matter what kernel i use for it, something has been wrong, either the IMEI get cleared from the phone, or it wont boot at all and wont even let me enter any of the recoveries apart from twrp. my flashtool throws this error every time i try to flash certain ftfs
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05/021/2014 03:21:37 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
05/021/2014 03:21:38 - ERROR - 1
05/021/2014 03:21:38 - INFO - Cannot open bundle. Flash operation canceled
I just want to be able to run the newest clean android rom (aosp style), or closest thing to (with sony apps) which iHackers seemed to be able to provide, or cyanogenmod.
Could someone please tell me how to go about doing what is required, from beginning (as the phone was bought) to end (rooted cyanogen or something of the sort), because im just getting more and more annoyed haha, this phone is nothing like my old htc wildfire and htc velocity :/
If you have unlocked the bootloader then
1) download the update.zip of the rom you want to flash
2) extract boot.img and flash it
3) Enter recovery and flash the update.zip
4) follow any other rom specific install instructions you will find on the OP
EDIT
error 1 on flashtool means you need to upgrade flashtool
gregbradley said:
If you have unlocked the bootloader then
1) download the update.zip of the rom you want to flash
2) extract boot.img and flash it
3) Enter recovery and flash the update.zip
4) follow any other rom specific install instructions you will find on the OP
EDIT
error 1 on flashtool means you need to upgrade flashtool
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I've tried those things, but ill do it all again.
I've tried the newest version of flashtool, older versions, and im finally trying 0.9.15.0 because that is what another post said had to be used for the bootbundle. Ehm who knows. I guess i'll just keep trying till its all working good. Telstra finally updated to .757 yesterday, and im downloading it right now to test if thats going to be any better than what it has been so far.
Tradie said:
I've tried those things, but ill do it all again.
I've tried the newest version of flashtool, older versions, and im finally trying 0.9.15.0 because that is what another post said had to be used for the bootbundle. Ehm who knows. I guess i'll just keep trying till its all working good. Telstra finally updated to .757 yesterday, and im downloading it right now to test if thats going to be any better than what it has been so far.
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use the latest version 0.9.16.0
Why are you flashing a FTF? I never said to do that, flash the boot.img extracted from the update.zip using fastboot
So I finally ended up with rooted .757 and tried to install ihackers by fastboot flashing the boot.img then booting to recovery (Philz) and installing the aroma version. it failed miserably by going into a boot loop at the boot logo.
I'm currently working my way back to rooted .757 because i forgot to make a backup -_- stupid I know but I was tired and keen to try iHackers.
What could I be doing wrong?
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What could I be doing wrong?
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We don't know, probably wrong sequence or you skipped a step or even rebooted when you shouldn't. Just repeat all the steps and follow the instructions, if you do that there will be no problem at all.
Hello,
To start i'm familiar with android, rooting, custom roms etc. But now I have this very nice new phone this Z3 Compact. A really nice phone but i want more. I just can't get my phone downgraded to .93 firmware to root it without unlocking the bootloader. But i some way it just won't boot properly after flashing one of those. Know i've tried .264 firmware and that one just worked fine.
Mayby you guys could help me out.
I've already managed to update te latest drivers with an unsigned drivers with windows 10 so they are fine...
Hi there
I have had success with doing what you are trying to do.
Search for the file: D5803_23.0.A.2.93_Customized CE1.ftf - it came as a zip but I can't find the link now, it's on here somewhere in the development or original development part of the z3c forum.
And flash it using flashtool64, being sure to check boxes for wiping APPS_LOG AND USERDATA and when it asks if you want to use script, click no.
After you have successfully booted into that firmware, carefully follow instructions for giefroot to gain root access via USB and your computer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/giefroot-rooting-tool-cve-2014-4322-t3011598
Somebody else will have to help you from there because I could not work out how to upgrade out of that old firmware without losing root. I ended up unlocking the bootloader and flashing viper-x which is pre-rooted marshmallow rom by Jenkins. I then applied DRM restore and it appears to have worked...I got the phone as a hand-me-down so I don't really care about losing warranty. It already had a smashed back.
Good luck.
You'll end up unlocking that son of a ***** some time ;p
I already had that file, that you recommend, it didn't work, but i'll try it again. Mayby it's a corrupt file.
Hope it is!
EDIT
Thanks m8 don't know what i was doing wrong but hey it worked! Guess a corrupt file mayby.
Ok,
I know want to backup my DRM files, but it says it can't start ADB server and offcourse the check for SU binary FAILED and also the request for root permission. But my phone is rooted, tested with root checker!
Any stepps i missed mayby?
Problem solved, I had to restart my Pc in order to start ADB deamon normal!
From this guide
40 Flash the pre-rooted fw (flashable.zip) from the recovery (touch "install zip", select /storage/sdcard1/flashable.zip then confirm install) on the phone, then power off the phone (DO NOT REBOOT)
41 To power off, go into the "power options" and hit "power off" (dont do "reboot in flashmode" DO power off)
42 Unplug USB (yes this is required, DO IT)
43 Open Flashtool and select the non-pre-rooted fw (this is 23.1.A.0.690), but DESELECT system: in "EXCLUDE" make sure you check the checkbox next to "SYSTEM", flash it.
44 press volume DOWN and plug USB cable while keeping volume DOWN pressed, when flashing starts, stop pressing the volume button
45 After flash is done and when flashtool tells you to, remove USB cable and start the phone
46 Congrats and enjoy, you made it to the end! you now have latest + recovery + root and backups of your DRM keys! (and of course all DRM functions enabled)
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I'm currently on firmware 23.0.A.2.93 and rooted but this is android 4.4.4 and i want 5.1.1 as mentioned below.
I've downloaded a pre rooted firmware and put it on my sdcard [Rom][5.1.1][D5803]Pre-Rooted+++XZDR+2.8.21+[23.4.A.1.264]+-+BAL.zip.
I took a pre rooted firmware Newer then the guid listen to...
Is it now possible to just take this stock firmware D5803_23.4.A.1.264_1289-4696_R8C.ftf
How do i need to setup flashtool is this ok?
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=AC16F01210B5FE5C!119&authkey=!ADFqguAuL4wnEps&v=3&ithint=photo%2cJPG
And why do we need to flash a stock firmware again without the system? Isn't this pre rooted firmware not enough ?
It would be great for some little help!!
I can guess why you don't want to unlock your bootloader, if its because you don't want to lose Sony's camera functionality and post image processing along with X-Reality
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>Backup your DRM Keys using backup-ta get it here
>Unlock your bootloader via Sony's Website
>Flash any custom kernel with recovery pre-installed
>Flash SuperSU latest zip
>Flash this zip file to restore DRM Functions ( credits to @jimRnor )
>And you have a perfectly rooted phone with busybox installed
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If you are still on kitkat ( Firmware .93 ) its very easy to get 5.1.1, just download a .246 (5.1.1) custom rom found in the Android Development Section, most custom roms are pre-rooted meaning you can flash them and still have root access on your device.
All you need to do is achieve root by using GIEFroot, and afterwards install NUTs Lockeddualrecovery so you can flash the rom. ( Take Note this only works for the .93 firmware [KK] )
If you plan to you use flashtool you cannot gain root on lollipop unless you have unlocked bootloader. Flashtool's main purpose is for locked bootloader devices to recover faster from bootloops and the like.
Hi,
I experienced black rear camera bug on Official LOS16 (I have to admit that i had made backup and tested carbon and LOS17) Now i installed 17 to test if is it ROM problem but i think it is unfortunatelly hardware problem. I saw other threads and searched internet and decided to install stock branded marshmallow, lock bootloader (Yes, I had backup TA before UB) and send it to official Sony service because I should still have warranty.
But...
I don't know how to install stock ROM. I downloaded branded software from XperiFirm and stopped there. How to flash it and not brick device? Newflasher is for newer models. Flashtool needs .ftf file. I searched how to convert XperiFirm package to .ftf on other model but there is step where you have to decrypt some files (I couldn't find them in downloaded software package).
I thought about second option - format and wipe in twrp all internal partitions and use Xperia Companion Software Repair. Actually I don't know does it work properly with UB devices...
I decided to go to the unofficial Sony devices service if it'd be problem with sending it to official Sony service.
What do you suggest? Is it easy and cheap enough repair for unofficial service not to damage device? I have no tools in home neither any preferences or experiences to do that by myself. Should I skip installing stock and go straight to the unofficial service?
If you suggest relocking device please help me and write step by step, noob friendly instruction how to flash XperiFirm package by flashtool or post made that way tutorial.
If you can help me, thank you!
If you use Xperifirm within Flashtools, it should download and automatically repackage it to an FTF file.
Or https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/ref-roms-guides-tutorials-faqs-t3035066
temporary2010 said:
If you use Xperifirm within Flashtools, it should download and automatically repackage it to an FTF file.
Or https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/ref-roms-guides-tutorials-faqs-t3035066
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Thank you so much! I think it'll help me solve the problem :good:
After long brake I decided to flash stock, after I got problems with lineage.
Flashtool downloaded and prepared necessary files and flashed successfully firmware. (as you said it should :good: )
Next when I reboot, got bootloop.
Tried Xperia companion, it said that my phone is unlocked and it won't proceed
So tired flash twrp from NeoArians lineageos17 thread using fastboot flash recovery
Nothing and reboot to stock with bootloop
Tried to boot in twrp using command fastboot boot
Black screen and force shutdown
Tried to flash another firmware branded for my country
Again bootloop
Maybe there is another ftf which I should flash, not that one from xperifirm?
Hmh I'm run out of ideas, please help me.
Summary What I have:
-Xperia Z3 Compact with not working camera and flashed stock firmware.
-Bootloop
-ta partition backup
-working flashtool, xperifirm and Xperia companion
-Adb and fastboot
If you know what I did wrong, please tell me. I'd be very grateful if someone help me
BigBrother84 said:
After long brake I decided to flash stock, after I got problems with lineage.
Flashtool downloaded and prepared necessary files and flashed successfully firmware. (as you said it should :good: )
Next when I reboot, got bootloop.
Tried Xperia companion, it said that my phone is unlocked and it won't proceed
So tired flash twrp from NeoArians lineageos17 thread using fastboot flash recovery
Nothing and reboot to stock with bootloop
Tried to boot in twrp using command fastboot boot
Black screen and force shutdown
Tried to flash another firmware branded for my country
Again bootloop
Maybe there is another ftf which I should flash, not that one from xperifirm?
Hmh I'm run out of ideas, please help me.
Summary What I have:
-Xperia Z3 Compact with not working camera and flashed stock firmware.
-Bootloop
-ta partition backup
-working flashtool, xperifirm and Xperia companion
-Adb and fastboot
If you know what I did wrong, please tell me. I'd be very grateful if someone help me
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For every bootloop of sony device use Emma (flashtool from sony). It's cure for everything.
EDIT: it will of course delete everything from a device.
Yes! It helped for bootloop! Tank you, checked camera and now I know 100% it is hardware problem!
Thank you :highfive:
What should i do with this error : No flash script found. Flash script is mandatory. I tried many firmwares. I want to flash stock for bootloader lock. (It does lock it right?) I'm not getting safetynet check after i came back from lineageOS with emma flashtool which didnt lock bootloader. Thanks for any help
I know you posted this a while ago, but here is a flash script file that worked for me.
Google Drive
Put the file in C:\Users\[USERNAME]\.flashTool\devices\I31XX. This should allow a flash at least with FlashTool.
As far as I know, flashing with FlashTool, NewFlasher or even Emma doesn't lock the bootloader. You have to use a seperate command with ADB to lock it.
Let me know if it works.
i tried for dual version its working Thanks