is there anything like a stock rom and stock kernel software I could install on my mini pro in case I want it to be back in the state how it originally was when I bought it (v2.3.3) or made the SE update to v2.3.4, e.g. when planing to sell my phone at some point?
Im a bit lost in all the links of roms and custom made stuff in the development forum.
if you use a Official ROM (Called FW in common) you can extract a file named Kernel.sin from it and flash it via fastboot so that you have Official ROM and Kernel.
The latest Mini Pro FW is 4.0.2.A.0.58 in this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1341460
for flashing stock kernel after extracting it from FW put it in fastboot folder then run this command for the fastboot folder:
Code:
fastboot flash boot kernel.sin
after flashing Kernel, flash FW and all will be like first day!
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This is my question
why all the ROM out there are needed to be flash from xrecovery within the phone itself
Is there any thing like X10i_2.0.2.A.0.24_Generic.ftf?? That flash through USB cable?
Like old time? I flash my k800i and w810i those kind of method (flash via USB)
basically:
xrecovery flash *.img files
flashtool flash *.ftf witch came from *.sin files like the ones you found on SEUS or PCC
you CAN flash SE firmware through xRecovery without using SEUS or PCC but you need to do that in 2/3 or 4 steps.
1. flash phone with SE firmware;
2. backup SE firmware through xRecovery;
3. transform *.img files into something readable on xRecovery so that you can flash a new rom with it.
Regards,
Rendeiro
rendeiro2005 said:
basically:
xrecovery flash *.img files
flashtool flash *.ftf witch came from *.sin files like the ones you found on SEUS or PCC
you CAN flash SE firmware through xRecovery without using SEUS or PCC but you need to do that in 2/3 or 4 steps.
1. flash phone with SE firmware;
2. backup SE firmware through xRecovery;
3. transform *.img files into something readable on xRecovery so that you can flash a new rom with it.
Regards,
Rendeiro
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Thanks for reply
Just wanted to know what's the different of them? Regarding performance or stuffs like that?
Like maybe ftf is better or maybe flash through xrecovery is better... stuffs like that
I'm sorry if this has been asked before, I just want to be sure and ask before proceeding.
Before anything else, know that I have read this:
[How-To] Safely test custom kernels / custom ROMs and get back to stock SE 2.3 ROM
Even though I've said that, I'm still a bit uneasy with the whole procedure as I encountered a boot loop on my first try and I 'accidentally' fixed it by entering recovery and wiping the data/doing a factory reset. So I am still on unfamiliar grounds, thus the many questions >_<
Model number: ST15i
Android version: 2.3.3
Build number: 4.0.A.2.368
I am currently using DoomLord's ST15i DoomKernel and I wanted to update to 4.0.2.A.0.42
My questions are:
1. What's the difference between this ftf file from this one? Aside from the latter being a prerequisite for CM7.1.0? Which is advisable to flash?
2. After downloading the 4.0.2.A.0.42 ftf from the above link(s), do I just extract it and flash the system.sin? reference to quoted text:
How to get back to Stock ROM (system.img / system.sin):
OPTION - 1 : stock unrooted system
this WILL NOT WIPE ur data, it will only wipe ur /system partition
using 7zip extract the FTF package to some directory
you will get many files with extension .sin
we are interested in the system.sin file, which is the stock rom/system
just copy this file to fastboot folder
now for getting back to stock system/ROM just power down device and get into FASTBOOT MODE (LED notification turns BLUE) with usb-cable connected to PC
once u are in fastboot mode open command prompt and navigate to the folder containing fastboot files then just use the following command to flash stock ROM/system:
Code:
fastboot flash system system.sin
once flashing is complete you will get a prompt on pc saying that everything is ok
now just unplug ur device and u are back to stock rom/system
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Please forgive me for my ignorance (and for some more questions if the above two has been answered) and I am hoping for your kind replies.
Thank you
EDIT:
Went ahead with CM7, now currently waiting at Sony Ericsson boot screen. Getting nervous though, it has stayed on like that for the past 10 minutes.
EDIT2:
Successfully updated to 4.0.2.A.0.42 CM7
-Xaeons
This is the latest Flashtool 0.9.13.0:
Download here: http://ul.to/sb8cfqyr
Flashtool is a S1 flashing software that works for all Sony phones from X10 to Xperia Z Ultra. They all use the S1 protocol for flashing firmwares.
This program was originally made to flash sin files downloaded by SEUS or PCC. From time to time, sin files have been bundled into what is now well known FTF (Flash Tool Firmwares). That is the core of Flashtool and the reason of its name.
Flashtool can also easily unlock the bootloader of the phone using the BLU icon as far as the bootloader of your phone is unlockable
The flashing feature as well as bootloader unlock feature are available whatever the phone is recognized or not by the application. What is only mandatory for flashing is to own the FTF file according to the device you want to flash it on.
Why should I use flashtool ?
Once bootloader unlocked, official sony tools do not work anymore.
Using official sony tools, you can only upgrade. No downgrade possible.
Using flashtool, you can choose what to flash and what not to flash. This said, many rooting scenarios are available implying kernel only downgrade to retrieve a patched rooting exploit and then flash back the right kernel.
You said unlocking bootloader ?
This process gives you the opportunity to flash custom roms such as CyanogenMod ROMs.
I invite you to visit the FXP Project that brings CM to xperia devices.
Many other features have been built-in so that Flashtool can also be used to (as far as the phone is recognized by Flashtool) :
Root your phone
Install recovery, busybox, custom kernels
Clean your rom (remove /system/apps apps of your choice) (Be careful, unless you really know what you do, do not modify the default list. This can make your phone stuck at the SE Logo)
Clear dalvik cache
Optimize (install of JIT v2) (plugin for 2.1 phones only from 2010 line)
Customize (installs apps found in the custom/apps folder of the flashtool)
Edit any text file on the device
Rebrand your device
my xperia Z2 D6503, has build number 17.1.A.2.69, unlocked bootloader, and rooted
im planning to update it to .314, how can i do this? is it ok to update (.314) at sony pc companion? i know my root will be lost, so i should re-root again, no problem for me. but updating in pc companion with my rooted .69, should there be no problems at all?
i have a backed up rom (.69) with nut dual recovery, if any problems can i boot again in recovery? im thinking because root will be lost, recovery should also be lost.
or
can i flash new roms here like aroma? or any modded roms, i believe this roms are from build .314, from stock .69?
i read about flashing this customs rom, but other requires that the base roms should be .314
im so sorry if i have lots of questions, and im reading all the facts here in forum about Z2, im just careful enough not to mess up my Z2. i had xperia Z before and done lots of flashing new roms and root, but just to be careful with my Z2..
thanks in advance for any kind of info/replies.
xianpu said:
my xperia Z2 D6503, has build number 17.1.A.2.69, unlocked bootloader, and rooted
im planning to update it to .314, how can i do this? is it ok to update (.314) at sony pc companion? i know my root will be lost, so i should re-root again, no problem for me. but updating in pc companion with my rooted .69, should there be no problems at all?
i have a backed up rom (.69) with nut dual recovery, if any problems can i boot again in recovery? im thinking because root will be lost, recovery should also be lost.
or
can i flash new roms here like aroma? or any modded roms, i believe this roms are from build .314, from stock .69?
i read about flashing this customs rom, but other requires that the base roms should be .314
im so sorry if i have lots of questions, and im reading all the facts here in forum about Z2, im just careful enough not to mess up my Z2. i had xperia Z before and done lots of flashing new roms and root, but just to be careful with my Z2..
thanks in advance for any kind of info/replies.
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the easiest way to do this is to use flashtool and a FTF
just simply exclude Data
i dont think you can flash across stock based rom versions without data wipe, it hasnt worked any time i tried, i used flashtool instead
- do i need to explain how to do this?
links
FTF
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
Flashtool
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
a million thanks
thank you very much.. this is a big info on me..
If you are rooted & bootloader unlocked then OTA update & PC companion updates will fail with modified software error message.
Like Envious_Data said you would need to use FlashTool & untick data in the wipe options to keep your data, you will lose root & the dual recoveries but you can easily use EasyRoot to root again then use the installer version of [NUT] dual recoveries.
I had some issues with SuperUser with data wipe unticked so ended up doing full wipe in FlashTool.
Good luck
use flashtool is very fast...
cant see the firmware on flashtool
i had downloaded the stock rom .314 RU, from the given list of Stock Roms on that page, the file is in Zip, when i moved the zip file on flashtool/firmware i cant see the ftf file. all i see is Device: X10, Version: V1, Branding: BLRelock
am i doing wrong?
If the FTF file is in a zip or rar archive file then you will need to extract it first, open the zip file & if there is one file in it with FTF extension then drag it from the zip to the firmwares folder in flashtool.
eg if you have installed flashtool to program files directory in windows open the zip file then browse to the flashtool\firmwares folder & then drag the zip file to the firmwares folder, it should then appear in flashtool when you click the flash button, just make sure you select the firmware FTF file & NOT the X10_V1_BLRelock.ftf file.
Thanks for the Help Guys
Thank you very much
Im now updated to .314 and searching for an update to .402
the one i downloaded zip file has no ftf extension, i think its a stock rom in rar file and is installable in recovery mode, so i search and find a file w/c is in unbranded-Australia with ftf extension
im now rooted in .314 and searches for a good ROM for my Z2
Again. Thanks for the help Guys... You're all the best. :good: :good:
I have unlocked my tablet using Sony Developer tools. I then tried to downgrade with flashtools to a kitkat firmware . I tried 2 different firmwares for SGP 321 but both give me a boot loop.
I am using flashmode to flash , should I use fastboot mode?
any other firmware I should try or settings in the flashtool?
these are the ones I tried: SGP321_4.4.2 _10.5.A.0.233 3AT .ftf. SGP321_10.1.1.A.1.307_Customized_FR.ftf
All I want is a rooted tablet z with whatever firmware on it.
Appreciate your help
When you say boot loop, do you mean the screen goes black and starts to boot again?
Or do you mean the boot animation is repeating for a long time?
The first time you boot up after flashing an ftf will take a long time. It can range from a few minutes up to tens of minutes.
Did you select wipe USERDATA when you flashed the ftf in flash mode?
Try that if you haven't. See attached screenshot.
Checking it will wipe all your apps, data and internal storage.
I'd recommend you use the latest ROM, 10.7.A.0.228. Root and Xposed works on Lollipop 5.1.1.
Here is a Generic Germany FTF 10.7.A.0.228.
You'll need to root it by flashing supersu zip in recovery.
If you don't have a recovery flashed/installed, you should flash one.
Let me know if you need instructions on installing a recovery.
fantastic, that little trick did the job and I am now on 4.1 .
I am considering now to flash your firmware but could you give me some detailed instruction on what to do please, especially the recovery part.
thanks a lot again.
No problem.
Requirements
Program to open ZIP files
Flashtool (flashtool.net/downloads.php)
Flash mode and Fastboot drivers installed (Comes with Flashtool. Find the installer at C:\Flashtool\drivers\)
A few things you should know about recovery
If you plan on using an official Sony ROM with an unlocked bootloader, the recovery needs to be part of the kernel image.
Sony's official kernel images do not contain a recovery.
The kernel gets overwritten when you flash new ROMs (Official and Custom), so you will lose recovery every time you flash a ROM.
Thus you must reflash the kernel with recovery every time you change ROMS.
Kernel's for different versions of ROMs should not be used interchangeably.
It always best to use the kernel made for the ROM.
Flash official ROM before flashing recovery
If you are planning on using an official ROM, flash the official ROM in Download Mode before flashing the recovery (for the reason mentioned above - kernel gets overwritten).
You should wipe USERDATA to minimise compatibility issues.
Do this first before proceeding.
Downloading a kernel with recovery
Fellow xda member [NUT] has an awesome kernel builder tool which allows you to create kernel images with built in recoveries.
Head over to nut.xperia-files.com and navigate to XZDualRecovery > Kernel Builder
Check the checkbox "Yes, I have unlocked my bootloader!".
Select the Make and model of your device (Xperia Tablet Z SGP321 in your case).
Then select the firmware version you will be using (10.7.A.0.228 in your case).
Cross your fingers. If someone has already uploaded the kernel for that version, you can simply download the link provided. Otherwise you will need to upload the kernel. If you have an FTF, simply open it as a zip file and upload the kernel.sin inside.
Flashing Kernel with Recovery
Open the zip file downloaded from the Kernel Builder and open the tmp folder. Extract the boot.img file inside the tmp folder to somewhere on your computer.
Open Flashtool.
Click on the Flash Icon.
Select Fastboot mode.
Click "Select Kernel to Flash".
Put device into Fastboot mode. (2012+ devices: Press and hold VOL+ button while plugging in USB cable)
Once connected, a file selection dialogue will show. Select the boot.img file extracted earlier. You may need to select the type of file (sin, elf, img) before you can see the file in the explorer.
Flashing will start immediately after selection. Check the log and ensure there are no errors.
Unplug the USB cable.
You now have recovery (Two recoveries to be specific - as XZDualRecovery has PhilZ and TWRP).
I would recommend TWRP as it is easier to use and has more features than PhilZ (Based on CWM).
The VOL+ key is associated with PhilZ and the VOL- key for TWRP.
To enter recovery, simply turn the device on and when the notification LED turns Magenta (Pink) start pressing the button associated with the recovery you want to use.
e.g. Press VOL- a few times for TWRP.
Flashing zips
Copy your ZIPs to your SD card.
In TWRP, tap the Install button.
Select the zip file you want to flash
Swipe to the right to start flashing.
Rooting
Download the latest SuperSU zip (download.chainfire.eu/supersu)
Copy to SD card.
Flash zip in recovery.
Enjoy root.
about to start the process, just wanted to clarify some things:
what zip files are you talking about putting on my sd card? is this the file I downloaded from NUT?
thanks again for your help
Just in general, to flash a zip, you would perform those steps.
You would want to flash the SuperSU zip to get root.
You can also flash the file downloaded from NUT.
It will install a program called NDRUtils which will allow you to reboot into recovery from within Android.
I just saw when I wanted to flash the firmware from your link above (Here is a Generic Germany FTF 10.7.A.0.228.) that this identifies as for device C6603. But I have SPG321.
Do you have a link to a firmware which would work with your way and is for my device?
Oh, sorry about that. Forgot to check the model. I grabbed it from XperiaBlog.
I think I should just explain how to download and create an FTF for yourself from Sony's servers.
Install the latest Flashtool if you haven't already.
Start Flashtool
Click on the XF icon (The rightnost icon)
In XperiFirm, select the series and model of your device (Xperia Tablet Z > SGP321)
Then select the Market+Operator for your country/region. The market only differs by the apps that are pre-installed, which can be removed. Your region may not have the latest firmware available, so you can click the "Check All" button to get the versions of all the markets. You may wish to avoid commercial Operators as they can have different boot logos etc. Download a "VMo" or "Customized" operator if possible. The 228 firmware is only out in a few regions at the moment, so Germany VMo DE would be a good choice.
After selecting a row for the firmware you want, click on the latest version near the top right corner.
A window will show the details of the ROM. Click Download to start downloading. The downloads will get saved to FlashTool's Firmware Download folder.
Once the download completes, close XperiFirm.
In Flashtool, Click Tools > Bundles > Create.
Select the downloaded folder (Which should be in C:\Users\<Username>\.flashTool\firmwares\Downloads).
Double click in the device field to select the model of your device
Branding should be set to the Operator you downloaded (e.g. Generic DE)
Version should be set to the ROM version (e.g. 10.7.A.0.228)
Then in the folder list, select every item except for .ta files (e.g. cust-reset.ta, fota-reset.ta). Click the -> button to add to the Firmware Content.
Click create.
An FTF file will get created in the firmware folder. You can start flashing it in Download Mode.
If you need some screenshots. The procedure may differ slighty.
xperiablog.net/2015/03/17/guide-to-installing-xperia-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
pls erase fwinfo.xml file from bundle pack of sgp321 firmware and again flash
Bilbo0a said:
I have unlocked my tablet using Sony Developer tools. I then tried to downgrade with flashtools to a kitkat firmware . I tried 2 different firmwares for SGP 321 but both give me a boot loop.
I am using flashmode to flash , should I use fastboot mode?
any other firmware I should try or settings in the flashtool?
these are the ones I tried: SGP321_4.4.2 _10.5.A.0.233 3AT .ftf. SGP321_10.1.1.A.1.307_Customized_FR.ftf
All I want is a rooted tablet z with whatever firmware on it.
Appreciate your help
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pls erase fwinfo.xml file from bundle pack of sgp321 firmware and again flash from flash tool