When i got my stock 2.1 rom i took the rar and pasted it into my firmware folder using my pc then i double clicked the flashtool i clicked flash but nothing shows up? I cant flash nothing no matter where i leave the rar file it doesnt work i even extracted it didnt work damn i really need help please
Thanks.
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http://www.jzip.com/index.php?bt=c&r=502&gclid=CO7N-_GByKgCFYS8Kgodu3cEsQ
Here is a link off google for a free .rar extractor which will give you the .ftf from inside of it that you put in the extractor.
I got the file to open myself when I used this yesterday.
Download it and try it.
Tell me if you need help with the extractor itself.
Thanks gonna try it
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http://www.jzip.com/index.php?bt=c&r=502&gclid=CO7N-_GByKgCFYS8Kgodu3cEsQ
Here is a link off google for a free .rar extractor which will give you the .ftf from inside of it that you put in the extractor.
I got the file to open myself when I used this yesterday.
Download it and try it.
Tell me if you need help with the extractor itself.
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well actually kinda feel lost when im using this tool hopefully you can tell me a step by step on how to get the files so i can put them onto the flashtool and i can flash it?
thanks alot +1 if it works
If u downloaded the software, open it and press the open archive button get pick the file to be unpacked. Press extract and once its extracted take the computers mouse and drag the file to the open flashtools firmware folder which should be the now a .ftf file.
Then use flashtool.
Tell me if u still need help
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Oh alright thanks alot gonna try this tommorow need to get some sleep for tomorrow im going to the dentist grr i hate it lol anyways hopefully this will work and fix many issues on my phone
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Didnt work i took em putted in firmware folder and didnt work nothing showed in flashtool box when i hit flash there is nothing.
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shahkam said:
Didnt work i took em putted in firmware folder and didnt work nothing showed in flashtool box when i hit flash there is nothing.
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So did u try my instructions? I also would delete the other files in the firmware folder besides the one u are flashing.
If this doesnt help, google other .rar file openers and stuff near that line and that could help too. There is a ton on that stuff.
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Yeah i did i tried winrar also didnt help :/
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I apologize i cant help u out. I am just learning this .rar stuff too. Try pming a dev for this. I couldnt find anything myself with guides about .rar files. If I come across anything, U will be the first pm i do.
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The flashtool does not flash any RAR files, only FTF files. What RAR file did you download exactly? You might be dealing with 2 different problems.
shahkam said:
Yeah i did i tried winrar also didnt help :/
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let me be of some assistance tou you all. it seems a few of you are still learning.
1. since you have already downloaded the winrar program... you dont need to do this step
2. rather than open winrar or the archive tool which you have downloaded... right click on the file till you see extract files or extract here...
3. drag the files that were extracted and put them in the firmware folder inside flashtool..
4 open flashtool program
5. at the top left you will see a few tabs... choose the one that says advanced
6. scroll to the bottom where it says bundle creation.... when the next window pops up... select the files that you set in the firmware folder...
7. they will show up in the box on the left..
8. highlight them all by pressin ctrl+a and then drag them all into box on the right
9. the three empty slots on top need to be filled in. type something.. in all three
10. select ok and wait for it to run and finish
11. from here you can click on flash, choose your firmware the one that you named.. click ok... plug in device when prompted...wait till finished.... enjoy a beer or your woman.... most likely a beer.. lol
good luck
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let me be of some assistance tou you all. it seems a few of you are still learning.
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Wow really??? Anyway he was never clear about the RAR file he downloaded in the first place. For all we know he got a zipped/RAR file that's for XRECOVERY which would explain why it wouldn't work. He already mentioned that he extracted the file to the firmware directory of the flashtool and it didn't work that's why I asked what RAR file he downloaded cause it's most likely not the correct file.
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Wow really??? Anyway he was never clear about the RAR file he downloaded in the first place. For all we know he got a zipped/RAR file that's for XRECOVERY which would explain why it wouldn't work. He already mentioned that he extracted the file to the firmware directory of the flashtool and it didn't work that's why I asked what RAR file he downloaded cause it's most likely not the correct file.
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seems like you took that a little personal... and i know several people who have done the steps like he had done and still were missing something. so i broke it down a little more for him to maybe help out...
Wow..... Really.??
Relax
SErooted said:
seems like you took that a little personal... and i know several people who have done the steps like he had done and still were missing something. so i broke it down a little more for him to maybe help out...
Wow..... Really.??
Relax
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Yes really but I didn't take it personally, merely surprised with your opening statement.
Since almost all stock 2.1 firmware and baseband updates you can find in this forum are zipped FTF files, the OP most likely grabbed something else that's why I asked what RAR file he downloaded.
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Yes really but I didn't take it personally, merely surprised with your opening statement.
Since almost all stock 2.1 firmware and baseband updates you can find in this forum are zipped FTF files, the OP most likely grabbed something else that's why I asked what RAR file he downloaded.
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good to go.. maybe i should have read more clearly..
then again im sure i read it well. ive just been up all night working on multiple phones and havent slept yet.
i either use winrar or winzip. so depending on... then again if the OP is using a mac, its being uncompressed when they download and that will throw alot of people for a loop. anyways. im off to bed now.
Ok guys lets clear up a bit so i extracted the original stock 2.1 rom and when i do bundle creation it shows me the folders i extracted but when i select it it takes me further into the files for example the folder name is blablabla i select it and it shows me the content inside that so i see other files and i keep clicking and clicking anyways thanks to all for replying and people lets all not make this a flame thread thanks
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people lets all not make this a flame thread thanks
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Agreed but I never intended on flaming anybody. Other folks in this forum have tendencies to jump the gun and be on flame on mode ala Human Torch .
Anyway can you post a link to the RAR file you are downloading so I can see exactly what you are working with?
Sure on my way home i was trying to flash stock. 435 rom lol from bin4ry's thread about the flashtool lol
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Sure on my way home i was trying to flash stock. 435 rom lol from bin4ry's thread about the flashtool lol
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Ok I know exactly which rom you are talking about. Let me download it and check it out. Standby.
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Ok i was previously on cherry blur and had flawless data but flashed dark side and now my data works and then stops then takes a roboot to work again then stops aftet about 5 minutes of use . have searched for ever and tryed numerous apns if anyone has a solution or somthing i can try it would be great .
Thanks for your time
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jlg19753 said:
Ok i was previously on cherry blur and had flawless data but flashed dark side and now my data works and then stops then takes a roboot to work again then stops aftet about 5 minutes of use . have searched for ever and tryed numerous apns if anyone has a solution or somthing i can try it would be great .
Thanks for your time
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Install some new ROM like wet dreams 1.4.4, it has new apns.
Would love to have wet dream mite have to do that thanks
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Ok im new to this when it download its a rar file do i just unzip it to get the zip file to flash cause i dont have a computer i download to my phone on high speed wifi please i just started flashing my phone is rooted and the bootloader unlockex cant i use androzip to unzip the rar file?
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First, use some punctuation man!
Second, yes, you need to extract the .rar file. How you do it is up to you.
Third, you can try these APN settings here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1149523
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Ok im new to this when it download its a rar file do i just unzip it to get the zip file to flash cause i dont have a computer i download to my phone on high speed wifi please i just started flashing my phone is rooted and the bootloader unlockex cant i use androzip to unzip the rar file?
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Fixed it. Flashed a new rom .THANK U .
Btw.apn's didn't work
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Hello,
I just rooted my phone today and flashed TurkbeyRom as my first rom and it is working fine.
I downloaded a couple of other roms from Omega ICS v3.2 thread but these don't show up in recovery to flash?
I have just cam from a rooted desire....maybe i am missing something here?
Appreciate any help.
hi. i could be wrong here but a think u need to extract the downloaded file first to then make it a zip file. download unzip or unrar from android market, then unzip the omega 3.2 to the same directory, then when u go to flash omega you should see it. hope that helps you.
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unrar is the best one to use. a think its because its a .rar file you download and it needs to be .zip. this method worked for me. any more questions just ask and ill try help you
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hi. i could be wrong here but a think u need to extract the downloaded file first to then make it a zip file. download unzip or unrar from android market, then unzip the omega 3.2 to the same directory, then when u go to flash omega you should see it. hope that helps you.
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You are right mate, i am getting lazy and not reading properly.
Cheers!
hope u got it working mate. omega 3.2 is a quality rom.
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Hi
I downloaded a custom rom based on ICS and unzip the file then I add some app.apk to data/app and rezip it.
I tried to run zip in recovery but coudn't.
My question is that, why it didn't work??
Originally is it possible to add app.apk to same folder of a custom rom and then install the rom with my favorite apps??
Thanks for answering me.
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You can use 7zip "free download" to modify roms. It allows you to edit the rom without extracting it. Download the program and read the tutorial. Basically when you extract a rom you change the file association and it needs to be resigned. Also when you swap out and or add apps,files,etc you have to edit the update script to reflect the changes. You can google to find out more. This is just my understanding, hope it helps.
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arses said:
Hi
I downloaded a custom rom based on ICS and unzip the file then I add some app.apk to data/app and rezip it.
I tried to run zip in recovery but coudn't.
My question is that, why it didn't work??
Originally is it possible to add app.apk to same folder of a custom rom and then install the rom with my favorite apps??
Thanks for answering me.
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If u unzip the file, it will lost it signed properties (something like that) which cause the file not useable. If u need to add or remove apk, just use winrar or 7z and open the file without unzipping it.
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maliceomalice said:
If u unzip the file, it will lost it signed properties (something like that) which cause the file not useable. If u need to add or remove apk, just use winrar or 7z and open the file without unzipping it.
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Thanks man I'll try it.
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maliceomalice said:
If u unzip the file, it will lost it signed properties (something like that) which cause the file not useable. If u need to add or remove apk, just use winrar or 7z and open the file without unzipping it.
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Hi
I did it with both winrar and 7zip but I got same error.
If find a solution I'll pleased you
thanks for helping
hey
I found it. Must use androidsigner.
Glad you got everything worked out.
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Could u upload the zip here cuz I don't feel like making a ppc account
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kickyoace said:
Could u upload the zip here cuz I don't feel like making a ppc account
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ummm, what zip?
Hey
I did it and installed the rom but many of added apps didn't work.
I do not know why???
Perhaps it cause of my recovery because I used. 4EXT recovery.
And I must say that androidsigner n not sign zip files over than 600Mb. I tried several times.
How do I open a zip file on my phone so I can download it!!
Like I have the zip file but I can't download it on my phone??
I have es file ex. But I don't know how to turn it in a apk so I can download it on the phone
I dont fully understand your question. This is how I interpreted it. You jave the .zip file downloaded on you phone. Then you need to open it (un zip it) to get to an app thats in there. If thats the case you should be able to just open the .zip and press and hold the file you want and a menu should come up with a few options. One should say extract. Hit that and there you go.
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who ica
Yeah. But I got the zip on my phone I downloaded it on my phone I never used the PC.
http://bit.ly/Z9pWpQ
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I excited the file but it still don't have the download for it weird.
JamesCaywood said:
I excited the file but it still don't have the download for it weird.
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What do you mean you still dont have the download for it? Whay exactly is supposed to be in the zip file?
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droidx2.3.3 said:
What do you mean you still dont have the download for it? Whay exactly is supposed to be in the zip file?
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I'm doing the xposed modes on my note 2. But there on a zip file in I excited it on my phone it doesn't have a download
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But there on a zip file in I excited it on my phone
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What is "excited it on my phone" mean?
extract..
Could this be a zip file that is meant to be flashed in recovery?
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Yea its a zip file and that's retarded every time there is a update I gotta flash it I don't even know how to do that lol..
JamesCaywood said:
Yea its a zip file and that's retarded every time there is a update I gotta flash it I don't even know how to do that lol..
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Not to be a D, but if you don't know how to flash a zip file....you probably shouldn't be playing with an unlocked/rooted phone. At least not until you read up a bit more on what you are doing.
Yeah. Go big are go home pus... ^_^ pshh.. I found out how to do it just change the zip to a pk son
^^^ wow
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Wow is right...I'm totally lost following that question??? I hope he knows what he's doing...
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If you're trying to install the Xposed Framework posted here, it should already come with an .APK file extension, it shouldn't be a zip file. The zip file posted in that thread can be flashed in recovery to disable the framework if stuff gets messed up.
And if you have a zip file, you should be able to open it with a file explorer app.
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You know, I might be wrong but I think I downloaded the zip file also and just renamed it with an apk extention. Im not sure though.....
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Howdo all,
After finally sucessfully rooting my One S my girlfriend decided i needed to do her Xperia U.
However i seem to be hitting even more road blocks now....ive tried the "ROOT MANY ANDROID" method and the NOOB PROOF xperia U method..
on the second method i was told i would need to flash an earlier kernel for it to work "ICS 6.1.1.B.1.10"
having scoured the internet for this item im convinced it no longer exsists, but i found one but it appears its for the Sola and not the U which i unfortunately didnt notice until after i installed it ( i was just happy something was working) and now the phone won't turn on, it vibrates when the power button is held but i get no feedback from the screen.
So my question is, is this phone bricked? or is there a method i can try? or does anyone perhaps have the kernel for ICS 6.1.1.B.1.10 that i can try and flash
Thanks in advance.
ok it gets worse, i have got it working....buttttttt because i was just trying to get the phone working again i have installed the jelly bean port from the xperia p which as you can imagine is fun to look at but is unusable....
so i desperately need to get back to ice cream sandwich but im struggling to find a boot.img and kernel for this dammed phone....please HELP!
I don't know how you can't find anything there's loads of posts about with official firmware in -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40432542
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is that not going to be in Italian? plus i need gingerbread or ics i think...i'm still not actually rooted yet, thats how this problem began i was trying to downgrade back to 6.1.1.B.1.10 because the "noob-proof root" would only work on that kernel.
now it seems not only do i need that kernel i also need to find the boot.img associated with that kernel...
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is that not going to be in Italian? plus i need gingerbread or ics i think...i'm still not actually rooted yet, thats how this problem began i was trying to downgrade back to 6.1.1.B.1.10 because the "noob-proof root" would only work on that kernel.
now it seems not only do i need that kernel i also need to find the boot.img associated with that kernel...
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You only had to try and see if it worked with your current setup! It would work but now you are bricked I believe. You have the screen drivers from sola so you won't be able to do something
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it can't be bricked because i can still install stuff to it...i just don't know what to install
zapp8rannigan said:
it can't be bricked because i can still install stuff to it...i just don't know what to install
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Are you able to see? The screen turns on?
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yup, at the moment im stuck in a boot loop but thats mainly because i dont think ive flashed a boot.img
im not sure what to do if im honest. On the htc i just installed a rom via a zip file and then fastbooted the boot.img and bam it works. This phone seems to have a completely different process...
zapp8rannigan said:
yup, at the moment im stuck in a boot loop but thats mainly because i dont think ive flashed a boot.img
im not sure what to do if im honest. On the htc i just installed a rom via a zip file and then fastbooted the boot.img and bam it works. This phone seems to have a completely different process...
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Get flashtool from androxyde. Download an ftf for your device and flash it in flashmode. Then I will guide you!
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Andrewasth said:
Get flashtool from androxyde. Download an ftf for your device and flash it in flashmode. Then I will guide you!
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ok ive got a ftf and flashtool and im about to flash the file however, do i need to uncheck anything? (wipe data, exclude kernel etc etc....)
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ok ive got a ftf and flashtool and im about to flash the file however, do i need to uncheck anything? (wipe data, exclude kernel etc etc....)
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No. Maybe final verification. Just flash for a test!
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No. Maybe final verification. Just flash for a test!
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ok its flashed...reboot?
zapp8rannigan said:
ok its flashed...reboot?
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Yes! Let it settle down for a little! Then send me when it is done!
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Yes! Let it settle down for a little! Then send me when it is done!
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ok its on the boot screen but ive got a white notification light....im guessing thats not good
scratch that. its worked its working....don't know what im running mind..lol
zapp8rannigan said:
scratch that. its worked its working....don't know what im running mind..lol
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i've got a weird thing on the notification bar saying all checkpoints reached.. any idea?
zapp8rannigan said:
i've got a weird thing on the notification bar saying all checkpoints reached.. any idea?
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Yes! It's because that's your first boot! So restart and let it spend a couple of minutes. Which version did you install?
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Yes! It's because that's your first boot! So restart and let it spend a couple of minutes. Which version did you install?
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ah its gone now cheers.
its android 4.0.4
build number 6.1.1.B.1.54
zapp8rannigan said:
ah its gone now cheers.
its android 4.0.4
build number 6.1.1.B.1.54
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Ok. Download the latest "root many android" tool. Extract it. In to the extracted folder! Hold down shift and right click inside the folder. Choose open command window here. Then write runme.bat (or whatever it is called. Choose number 3 and press yes! Wait until you are said to choose restore on your phone! Restore and wait!
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Ok. Download the latest "root many android" tool. Extract it. In to the extracted folder! Hold down shift and right click inside the folder. Choose open command window here. Then write runme.bat (or whatever it is called. Choose number 3 and press yes! Wait until you are said to choose restore on your phone! Restore and wait!
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the restore dialog isn't popping up on my phone