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[Q] Not able to install custom recovery in Xperai SP 4.3 .205 Root & BL unlocked

Hi,
I am using Xperia SP, C5302, with Android version: 4.3 and Firmware: 12.1.A.205. I want to install CyanogenMod 11 in my mobile.
Going though different tips and tricks, I was able to root my phone, as well as unlock the bootloader. However, I'm unable to install a custom recovery. It is advised everywhere not to proceed with installing any custom ROM without installing custom recovery.
Currently not able to install CWM recovery in my phone. Also when I tried to boot my phone into recovery, it is not working. Is it because there are no custom recovery installed?
If anyone can tell me how to install the custom recovery in my system, will be very helpful. I've tried installing ROM Manager from Play Store, but it is unable to recognize my device. Also Quick Boot app from Play Store is not able to boot into recovery mode. Also tried using Flashtool and fastboot, not working either. :crying:
Right now, I'm not able to proceed with installing CM11 ROM in my Xperia because I'm afraid I will not be able to boot into recovery mode and hence will not be able to complete the installation and ultimately end up with a bricked phone.
Any help will be greatly appreciated..!!
Regards,
~Ayan

here the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649923
but if you want to install a rom (on UBL) this is not mandatory to use recovery before bcoz before flahing the rom u have to flash the boot.img of that rom and it contains recovery... so it is good when u are on a UBL...
or just flash a kernel that have recovery
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psss... after installing recovery take nandroid backup of current rom..... if will help you when you encounter a bootloop

Nevermind...

deathviper said:
here the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649923
but if you want to install a rom (on UBL) this is not mandatory to use recovery before bcoz before flahing the rom u have to flash the boot.img of that rom and it contains recovery... so it is good when u are on a UBL...
or just flash a kernel that have recovery
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psss... after installing recovery take nandroid backup of current rom..... if will help you when you encounter a bootloop
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Thanks deathviper. Followed the instructions and got it installed. Also completed installing CM11 ROM in my Xperia. The link was very helpful. I also followed this link: http://www.teamandroid.com/2014/03/...11-xperia-sp-c5302-c5303-kitkat-custom-rom/2/ to install CM11 ROM in my Xperia SP.
Thanks again..!!

rbertoche said:
I've allways thought that a locked bootloader would break your boot to a non-stock kernel. I think I read it from doomlord.
Now I wonder if it only blocks fastboot...
Recently I saw a post about CM10.2 working on locked devices... Now you're saying the same, maybe it started working lately somehow...
Though... Sure you saw that work?
I'm about to relock my device and take my chances, should get to it
Update: You may not want to test something for the first time... This one is tested: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649923
It's a much longer way. To start with you must get root and CWM recovery on 4.1.2, only to get ROOT on 4.3.
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i was talking bout ubl.... not lbl

Oh... I got it all wrong =p sorry
Sent from my C5303 using XDA Free mobile app

rbertoche said:
Oh... I got it all wrong =p sorry
Sent from my C5303 using XDA Free mobile app
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no prb.... always try to clear your thought and others tooo...

deathviper said:
no prb.... always try to clear your thought and others tooo...
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I flashed my xperia sp ( same firmware ) to candy5 using the same method . But I did not flash Gapps in one go . After booting the new ROM everything works fine but I am unable to get into recovery now( remains stuck in sony logo) . I used Rashr , the CWM SP too which I used it when my phone was on stock ROM . Left without essential Gaaps . Please help .

you can do this
Download xperia recovery manager from play store

Tried to Root N-920W8, Restarts during Phone Calls

Hi,
I tried to root my N-920W8 with Nobel Kernel and it keeps restarting during phone calls.
And I found a post in XDA about the SkyHigh Kernal (which has fixed the call reboot bug) for N-920W8 but it is in .zip format where I can not use ODIN.
Tried to convert the .zip into .tar and failed.
I tried to connect my phone to my PC and place the .zip file into my phone USB file as there is no external SD for Note 5.
(Not sure whether there is a particular location to place the .zip file.)
After place the .zip, tried to flash it in the download/recovery mode (volume down+power+home botton),
it said could not find sd card/failed to do so.
Tried to go to SAMMobile.com to find stock rom, can not download anything...seems like it's empty or the link is not working.
I tried to search stock rom from other sites and found nothing as well.
I saw someone posted similar threads and suggested to try arter97 root but it will have slight lag which I do not want.
Plus, the person with the problem did not confirm whether or not it fixs the problem.
I am really frustrated with a lot searching and browsing so I decide to open a new thread to ask.
Do I have to flash back to stock rom in order to root properly? Or can I just find a stable kernel and flash it with ODIN and everything will work fine?
Could you provide step-by-step instructions and links as well? I am a noob but I am not taking it for granted but it's just that I am afraid I might mess things up...
*Also, I am not sure whether the following problem relates to the one above...
When I am rebooting, it says "KERNAL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING"
Is it the same issue? Or a different one?
Thank you for taking your time to read my thread.
I will be really thankful for the solution. Thank you!

search arter97 kernels for the Note5...

cortez.i said:
search arter97 kernels for the Note5...
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hi, I have the same problem with my N9208, someone told me to try installing arter 97 but in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/development/arter97-kernel-galaxy-note-5-t3189907 they said that this kernel is not compatible with the n9208 that is the model that I have, this is the list with the compatible models;
--- Galaxy Note 5 ---
SM-N920C
SM-N920I
SM-N920G
SM-N920S
SM-N920K
SM-N920L
SM-N920T
SM-N920W8
but I saw that you also have the n9208. I am going to flash the new stock rom that is on sammobile http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/60964/N9208ZTU2AOK2_N9208ZZT2AOK2_BRI/
did you know how can I get succesfully rooting with no reboot problem?

Try this works great no drop call it is the best
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3214659
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First I was with space x but I had reboots and drop calls but I root with auto root xiaolu and everything works fine in my N9208

I fully support N9208 with SkyHigh kernel. You just have to read Posts 1-3 including requirements and install instructions. ... you don't use Odin !!

US Cellular Samung Note 5 stuck in seandroid no kernal enforce
I flashed TWRP to my phone and now it is stuck in boot loop. I need firmware to fix this problem?

uncled74 said:
I flashed TWRP to my phone and now it is stuck in boot loop. I need firmware to fix this problem?
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I'm pretty sure your next step is to wipe all data , for your phone to boot. I had to do this when I first rooted my device (N-920w8 telus). I had followed this guide :
http://galaxynote5root.com/galaxy-n...alaxy-note-5-on-android-6-06-0-1-marshmallow/
On page 2 , steps 11 , 12 and 13.
Your phone will be stucked in a boot loop until you "format data" . Unfortunately , you will lose everything in your phone by doing this.
Once you've installed TWRP , so that you never have to "format data" again if you try other updates , i recommend "Flashfire" . This tool can install full firmware packages for updates , but without removing your recovery partition, leaving TWRP intact , which you can then use again to reflash SuperSU and the "no-verify-opt-encrypt.zip"
Good luck

stuck in FRP
got everything to work beautifully! Then I went to go to TWRP and forgot to take OEM lock off!! What can I do to get out of the FRP Lock? Kies wont except my serial number for some reason and I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO...

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920T Stock ROM wiped with TWRP Custom ROM not working. Need Help?

Hello People of XDA..
I am unable to flash any rom to my note 5..
Device: Samsung Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920T (T-Mobile)
Status:
TWRP Flashed and Working
Download Mode Working.
Detected by Odin3_v3.10.7
It was rooted before i wiped everything.
( I had some problem in the display and after reading online I thought of flashing a custom ROM hoping that might solve problem. I suddenly got a green line in my display.. someone suggested it could be a software issue.. and some googling showed it occured in some samsung devices... so i thought of wiping off everything and trying a custom rom...)
I Wiped:
Dalvik/ART Cache
System
Data
Internal Storage
Cache
Then it restarted and stuck on the Samsung Logo..
Then Tried to Install This ROM: Hyperdrive RLS5
Step by Step as advised in the forum.
but it stucks at the Black Screen after Samsung Logo..
Then I Tried This T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920T to Stock 5.1.1 Lollipop Firmware using Odin3_v3.10.7 but it Fails
Odin3 Screenshot http://i.imgur.com/7efYkPl.png
Please Tell me any Rom which can work ....I just need to fix this phone with any Rom..
Is there any kernal missing or something? i am unable to understand about kernals...
I bought this phone for aboutt 475 USD with hard earned money, used only a week i really feel depressed please if anyone could help me solve this problem... Thanks in Advance..

Download stock firmware from Sammobile flash it via Odin
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Try flashing marshmallow firmware and see if pass and never wipe internal storage
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651442761498722
Try this rom
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Flash rom go through aroma settings then click finish but don't reboot flash this kernel http://arter97.com/browse/exynos7420/kernel/21.1/n920tw8/arter97-kernel-n920tw8-21.1.zip and boot

Zenngn said:
Download stock firmware from Sammobile flash it via Odin
Try flashing marshmallow firmware and see if pass and never wipe internal storage
Try this rom
Flash rom go through aroma settings then click finish but don't reboot flash this kernel
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Okay Bro I Try All of this and let you know

[/COLOR]Flash rom go through aroma settings then click finish but don't reboot flash this kernel arter97 . com/browse/ exynos7420/ kernel/ 21.1/ n920tw8/ arter97-kernel- n920tw8- 21.1. zip .......... and boot
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Can anyone help me with this part of the solution dont reboot and flash kernal...
after flashing SICK AS HELL ROM Am I suppose "not" to reboot from TWRP and go back and copy arter97 kernal in my phone and flash it and then reboot?
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One more then ... when i flashed the Hyperdrive Rom... I remember reading .. "there was no kernal found or something" in the end of installation.... is that is what is causing problem?

empowercb said:
Can anyone help me with this part of the solution dont reboot and flash kernal...
after flashing SICK AS HELL ROM Am I suppose "not" to reboot from TWRP and go back and copy arter97 kernal in my phone and flash it and then reboot?
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One more then ... when i flashed the Hyperdrive Rom... I remember reading .. "there was no kernal found or something" in the end of installation.... is that is what is causing problem?
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Yup, there was no kernel installed with your rom and you erupted the old one...flash stock modified, arter 21, or latest available skyhigh kernel and you'll boot...OR find a custom rom pkg that includes a kernel...
Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk

Bootloop Problem after flashing stock rom via SP TOOL

I tried flashing stock rom in my lenovo A7000a with lollipop version via SP Flash tool but it stuck in bootloop. Then i installed twrp recovery and root it and flash a custom rom "Androim 7" by thinking that it will solve my problem but it didn't. It still get stuck in bootloop. When it get first boot up in custom rom, for first time bootanimation get change a littel and then it get stuck again and every time i flash stock rom or custom rom it get stuck at bootanimation.

Did u enable da/dl with all checksum in spft?if not u must reflash it again with stock rom after enabling them in spft thats it ????????.???? :highfive:
Hit thanks if i helped

Yes, I have checked da dl all checksum in option->download

Then possible it maybe the problem with the stock rom/scatter that u used.try downloading another stock rom with its scatter.it may help

aswinp222 said:
Then possible it maybe the problem with the stock rom/scatter that u used.try downloading another stock rom with its scatter.it may help
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I did try it by download another stock rom from *Flashing Stock Rom Via SP Flash Tool[Lenovo A7000] by*PrashantRana
But it gets into bootloop.

If bootanimation appears,dont worry just wait for long time.try rebooting with battery replacement etc:both stock and androium takes a hell lot of time to boot for first time.or else you may try flashing CM roms or the nexus MM minimal ported by myself.the wont take much time to boot up :cheers

aswinp222 said:
If bootanimation appears,dont worry just wait for long time.try rebooting with battery replacement etc:both stock and androium takes a hell lot of time to boot for first time.or else you may try flashing CM roms or the nexus MM minimal ported by myself.the wont take much time to boot up :cheers
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I did as you said above and i downloaded cm13 and istalled it but it didnt work. I have uploaded a video see it. For first time i installed cm13 it goes to cm13 boot animation but in another boot it didnt go to cm13 boot animation. I have provided a video. Have a look.

In fact your phone is a7000a or is it a7000 plus?
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Which are the fields that you wiped before flashing the rom?
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In spft which option did u chose?download only/firmware upgrade/format all???

aswinp222 said:
In fact your phone is a7000a or is it a7000 plus?
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Which are the fields that you wiped before flashing the rom?
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In spft which option did u chose?download only/firmware upgrade/format all???
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Both are same. A7000a is the model number and Lenovo A7000 Plus is official name of the Device.
I have tried two methods.
1st Method.
First I flash stock rom then I wipe data/cache/dalvik-cache.
2nd Method
I did same as above in this method but I wipe data/system/cache/dalvik-cache.
I have tried two method
1. Dowload only
2. Firware Upgrade
Third method format all didnt didnt work.
It shows some error.

A7000 and a7000plus are not the same.they got different architecture and kernel.a7000 got a 1.5ghz cpu whereas a7000plus got 1.5ghz,resembling to k3note.make sure you flash the proper firmware.choose firmware upgrade in spft.also i recomment flashing recovery only after first boot.if bootanimation appears it is likely to boot.

aswinp222 said:
A7000 and a7000plus are not the same.they got different architecture and kernel.a7000 got a 1.5ghz cpu whereas a7000plus got 1.5ghz,resembling to k3note.make sure you flash the proper firmware.choose firmware upgrade in spft.also i recomment flashing recovery only after first boot.if bootanimation appears it is likely to boot.
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Heyy, i got boot up but It again gets reboot and and then its goes to loop. I think the problem is in Cpu Governer. So is there a way to fix cpu frequency?

just ttry flashing daredevil kernel.it got some patches for the same i hope.but i dont think that it helps.give out a try though.

aswinp222 said:
just ttry flashing daredevil kernel.it got some patches for the same i hope.but i dont think that it helps.give out a try though.
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But the kernel is for marshmallow and my phone has lollipop
Does it wok with Cm13

encrypted le 2 and stuck at zoom display

hi
i am stuck with le 2 problems after rooting and flashing resurrection remix since then......
i didnot take backup of my eui so i download 21s and flash it with supersu but when i am installing 21s with supersu display view is stuck at zoom and if i am not installing supersu my phone shows encypted and twrp is asking password every time i am going in twrp please help i am new with these things please help....my phone is leeco le 2 x526
please help..
thanks in advance

at first TWRP screen click on cancel so you must have acces to TWRP
after that you can't use install or backup or recovery because phone internal memory is encrypted
only way is to erase all and install a new ROM , before you must follow a few steps revealed here or Youtube

muppetz said:
at first TWRP screen click on cancel so you must have acces to TWRP
after that you can't use install or backup or recovery because phone internal memory is encrypted
only way is to erase all and install a new ROM , before you must follow a few steps revealed here or Youtube
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Could you give a link please?

FridrufHau said:
Could you give a link please?
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link to what ?
what is your problem ?

I think I am stuck now with some encrypted data, just 24gb left as a maximum. I go to format data and nothing changes how can I erase? And if I forget Oem unlocking is it possible to flash anything without a unbrick way?
I want to install x527 stock 19s and then continue to custom again.
Thank you
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muppetz said:
link to what ?
what is your problem ?
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And I can't restore my backup, it doesn't find a file. Although I copied it on sdcard. I am too stupid for everything!

FridrufHau said:
I think I am stuck now with some encrypted data, just 24gb left as a maximum. I go to format data and nothing changes how can I erase? And if I forget Oem unlocking is it possible to flash anything without a unbrick way?
I want to install x527 stock 19s and then continue to custom again.
Thank you
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And I can't restore my backup, it doesn't find a file. Although I copied it on sdcard. I am too stupid for everything!
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Ok , I understand . You don't have acces to internal memory so you can't see anything there like zip ,restore etc . TWRP ask for password ? You're sure internal memory is encrypted ?
Can you , TWRP let you to wipe data , cache or dalvik ? When you try to wipe does it show some error or "can;t find any data" ?

muppetz said:
Ok , I understand . You don't have acces to internal memory so you can't see anything there like zip ,restore etc . TWRP ask for password ? You're sure internal memory is encrypted ?
Can you , TWRP let you to wipe data , cache or dalvik ? When you try to wipe does it show some error or "can;t find any data" ?
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I do have access but there is just 24gb available and 24gb free .
I think there was more available before.
As I switched from custom to eui I lost my imei/baseband and stupid me tried to flash 19s again without oem unlock in eui...
So because of that I would have to do the unbrick way or not?
No errors while wiping.
So the encryption problem from you guys here is s.th. else I guess, but s.th. is wrong with my filesystem or what?

FridrufHau said:
I do have access but there is just 24gb available and 24gb free .
I think there was more available before.
As I switched from custom to eui I lost my imei/baseband and stupid me tried to flash 19s again without oem unlock in eui...
So because of that I would have to do the unbrick way or not?
No errors while wiping.
So the encryption problem from you guys here is s.th. else I guess, but s.th. is wrong with my filesystem or what?
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Sorry man , I don't understand you . I think your's problem is that you losed IMEI . Ok there are a lot of tutorials which you can follow to solve that .On the other hand you said you have yet the backup on a SD card , that's no problem at all because Le 2 is OTG capable and you could restore it . So ?
Other thing , 19s ROM version is quite old try to download latest version (I'll give you the link to this) , put it in internal memory , power off the phone , start it in TWRP , wipe dalvik & cache and install this latest version . Don't panic , be cool .
Regarding internal memory 24 GB is fine , that's it , is correct . You have the 32 GB version , phone system eat about 7...8 GB so free 24 GB is well .
Look to this ( if you had the Snapdragon version) : https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-2/development/rom-x526-eui-5-9-026s-stable-t3609665

muppetz said:
Sorry man , I don't understand you . I think your's problem is that you losed IMEI . Ok there are a lot of tutorials which you can follow to solve that .On the other hand you said you have yet the backup on a SD card , that's no problem at all because Le 2 is OTG capable and you could restore it . So ?
Other thing , 19s ROM version is quite old try to download latest version (I'll give you the link to this) , put it in internal memory , power off the phone , start it in TWRP , wipe dalvik & cache and install this latest version . Don't panic , be cool .
Regarding internal memory 24 GB is fine , that's it , is correct . You have the 32 GB version , phone system eat about 7...8 GB so free 24 GB is well .
Look to this ( if you had the Snapdragon version) : https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-2/development/rom-x526-eui-5-9-026s-stable-t3609665
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Lol ok I didn`t have a corerect deviceid folder and didn`t find my backup.
Now I wiped cache and dalvik and try to use my full backup and it ends with
extractTarFork process ended with error:255
Next stupid things from me, go here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-2/how-to/guide-unlocking-rooting-restoring-to-t3515555