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So i have spent 4 days page to page wondering how to root my android phone
xperia mini pro sk17i
so far, i gathered info that the best and efficient rooting technique is DoomLord's Rooting Toolkit..3 cheers to doomlord!
unfortunately for me it wont work coz i updated my firmware to .62..now i know i have to flash a previous FW to either .58 or .42 in order to use DoomLord's kit
I searched for flashing techniques as well, but i couldn't find the procedure to flash or rather the ones which i came across didn't work for all
Could any1 be kind nuf as to help out a noobie such as me and others who have the same problem as me!!
aXel047 said:
So i have spent 4 days page to page wondering how to root my android phone
xperia mini pro sk17i
so far, i gathered info that the best and efficient rooting technique is DoomLord's Rooting Toolkit..3 cheers to doomlord!
unfortunately for me it wont work coz i updated my firmware to .62..now i know i have to flash a previous FW to either .58 or .42 in order to use DoomLord's kit
I searched for flashing techniques as well, but i couldn't find the procedure to flash or rather the ones which i came across didn't work for all
Could any1 be kind nuf as to help out a noobie such as me and others who have the same problem as me!!
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flashing is really simple and it took me just 15 minutes a few hours ago to flash .58 fw.
so here it goes.
first, you need to download .58 fw here http://depositfiles.com/files/1inil87p7
then download flashtool here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
after you downloaded both of that, install the flashtool to your computer. then put the .58 fw that you just downloaded to c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares
means that i recommend to save flashtool on c:/program files.
after you have done that. backup all needed things such as maybe your messages, contacts or maybe apk files using super backup for both messages and contacts and titanium for backing up apk.
after you done that, open flashtool, connect your devices to the computer using usb cable, then flashtool will automatically recognises your phone it will say 'connected devices: SK17'.
then click on the flash thunder icon and choose flashmod, then you will see the .58 fw that you just downloaded earlier. then i recommend you to leave wipe data and cache checked or maybe up to you. because last time i unchecked wipe data and cache i cant root my phone after so thats why i ask u to backup things. and press ok. wait like 1 minute then it will ask you to unplug usb cable, switch off your phone. while your phone switched off, hold down the volume button, plug in devices using usb cable to your computer and power on your device, then you will see flashtool will start flashing.
after flashing is done, unplug the usb cable and switch on your phone then BOOM! you are now on .58 fw. then just simply root it using doomlord zergrush method and thats it.
if you a little bit confuse just follow these steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
You can use flashtool: http://androxyde.github.com/ (PM me if you can't download).
I would suggest you to jump on FreeXperia mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226715 as it is way better than stock, and it makes your phone rooted. Hovewer, you need unlock your bootloader.
Thnx a ton for rplying both of you!
another question would it harm my device in any way if i unlock bootloader...also what do i benefit by unlocking it!!
Thanx in advance!
aXel047 said:
Thnx a ton for rplying both of you!
another question would it harm my device in any way if i unlock bootloader...also what do i benefit by unlocking it!!
Thanx in advance!
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i havent unlocked my bootloader so i cant help with you that
goodluck!
oh, benefits of unlocking bootloader is that you can use custom roms and custom kernels, you can even flash custom kernel that can root .62 im not sure check it out somewhere on android development section.
and afaik, if you unlock bootloader you will not get any official updates from se such as in the future the ice cream sandwich updates but im not completely sure
Izzy Stinson said:
i havent unlocked my bootloader so i cant help with you that
goodluck!
oh, benefits of unlocking bootloader is that you can use custom roms and custom kernels, you can even flash custom kernel that can root .62 im not sure check it out somewhere on android development section.
and afaik, if you unlock bootloader you will not get any official updates from se such as in the future the ice cream sandwich updates but im not completely sure
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Woah i surely dont want to miss out out official updates from SE...also i searched the forum and found out that if u unlock bootloader..you lose ur DRM rights..some apps dnt work!
aXel047 said:
Woah i surely dont want to miss out out official updates from SE...also i searched the forum and found out that if u unlock bootloader..you lose ur DRM rights..some apps dnt work!
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You can always relock your bootloader and update but you can't get back DRM rights...which is not a big issue...so what if track id don't work, there are better similar apps like soundhound.Also there is a method which unlocks bootloader without losing DRM but never test it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
Whatever you do first read well then try
do i need to press volume up button or volume down in Xperia Mini(ST15i)
singh_dd93 said:
do i need to press volume up button or volume down in Xperia Mini(ST15i)
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what are u referring to!?
singh_dd93 said:
do i need to press volume up button or volume down in Xperia Mini(ST15i)
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I'm not sure for mini, just make sure the green led lights up, if its blue, it means its in the fastboot mode.
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aXel047 said:
Thnx a ton for rplying both of you!
another question would it harm my device in any way if i unlock bootloader...also what do i benefit by unlocking it!!
Thanx in advance!
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1. Unlocking bootloader will stop you from updating through SE official method. But i'm sure you can always flash the firmware using flashtool when the update is available
2. Unlocking bootloader DOES NOT do any harm as far as i'm concern(but void the warranty! If i'm not mistaken). The only way you can damage it is by using third party software/firmware.. Let say you unlock the bootloader > use custom kernel > overclock it like crazy till it melts.
I'm one of the guy with unlocked bootloader..
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
aXel047 said:
Woah i surely dont want to miss out out official updates from SE...also i searched the forum and found out that if u unlock bootloader..you lose ur DRM rights..some apps dnt work!
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Yupz, if you unlock boot loader your DRM will lose..
Your track ID not working...
Im unlock boot loader and now use custom ROM (hybroman)..
U can download new track id from market... And for Timescape, I back up time scape from old fw and working properly in custom ROM...
Sent from my WT19i using XDA App
urra901109 said:
1. Unlocking bootloader will stop you from updating through SE official method. But i'm sure you can always flash the firmware using flashtool when the update is available
2. Unlocking bootloader DOES NOT do any harm as far as i'm concern(but void the warranty! If i'm not mistaken). The only way you can damage it is by using third party software/firmware.. Let say you unlock the bootloader > use custom kernel > overclock it like crazy till it melts.
I'm one of the guy with unlocked bootloader..
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
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Thats right...
You got freedom with your phone at all...
Sent from my WT19i using XDA App
Izzy Stinson said:
flashing is really simple and it took me just 15 minutes a few hours ago to flash .58 fw.
so here it goes.
first, you need to download .58 fw here http://depositfiles.com/files/1inil87p7
then download flashtool here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
after you downloaded both of that, install the flashtool to your computer. then put the .58 fw that you just downloaded to c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares
means that i recommend to save flashtool on c:/program files.
after you have done that. backup all needed things such as maybe your messages, contacts or maybe apk files using super backup for both messages and contacts and titanium for backing up apk.
after you done that, open flashtool, connect your devices to the computer using usb cable, then flashtool will automatically recognises your phone it will say 'connected devices: SK17'.
then click on the flash thunder icon and choose flashmod, then you will see the .58 fw that you just downloaded earlier. then i recommend you to leave wipe data and cache checked or maybe up to you. because last time i unchecked wipe data and cache i cant root my phone after so thats why i ask u to backup things. and press ok. wait like 1 minute then it will ask you to unplug usb cable, switch off your phone. while your phone switched off, hold down the volume button, plug in devices using usb cable to your computer and power on your device, then you will see flashtool will start flashing.
after flashing is done, unplug the usb cable and switch on your phone then BOOM! you are now on .58 fw. then just simply root it using doomlord zergrush method and thats it.
if you a little bit confuse just follow these steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
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Ok i've downloaded .58 firmware frm wotanserver..d/w'd flashtool!!
i was going thru ur instructions..u mentioned "hold down the volume key"..which one UP or DOWN
and yea is it ok if i unmount SD card during d whole process!?
i've taken a backup bt u knw just to be super cautious!?
Volume up for fast boot(blue LED) and volume down for flash mod(green LED) for xperia mini ST15i
aXel047 said:
Ok i've downloaded .58 firmware frm wotanserver..d/w'd flashtool!!
i was going thru ur instructions..u mentioned "hold down the volume key"..which one UP or DOWN
and yea is it ok if i unmount SD card during d whole process!?
i've taken a backup bt u knw just to be super cautious!?
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Yes. Hold down the volume down button keys for mini pro.
You need to do this after you selected your chosen firmware to flash and click ok.
Then you will see a pop up telling you to unplug the USB cable, switch off phone.
Then hold down the volume down, while doing that, plug in your USB cable to your computer and switch on your phone. Don't let go of holding the volume down button yet!
Wait till you see on the flashtool start flashing then it's ok to release the volume down button and that's where the magic started.
No you don't need to unmount your sd card, it will not remove/ delete anything from your sd card except applications or games that are saved on your sd card which is not a big deal you can download it again later or make a backup of its apk.
Hope I help ya
Sent from my SK17i using XDA
Are you succes??
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Dheny Brightside said:
Are you succes??
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actually i dnt get much time...i willl try it soon...n let u knw!!
Izzy Stinson said:
Yes. Hold down the volume down button keys for mini pro.
You need to do this after you selected your chosen firmware to flash and click ok.
Then you will see a pop up telling you to unplug the USB cable, switch off phone.
Then hold down the volume down, while doing that, plug in your USB cable to your computer and switch on your phone. Don't let go of holding the volume down button yet!
Wait till you see on the flashtool start flashing then it's ok to release the volume down button and that's where the magic started.
No you don't need to unmount your sd card, it will not remove/ delete anything from your sd card except applications or games that are saved on your sd card which is not a big deal you can download it again later or make a backup of its apk.
Hope I help ya
Sent from my SK17i using XDA
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Yes u really did help me soak in a lil about rooting n flashing..thanks alot!!
1 more question though, when i flash .58 my device will still have all the bloatware that came pre-installed!??
Coz i have this app Wavesecure n i realy don't wanna lose it!!
ALRITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can confirm Izzy's instruction +1
THnx mate
successfully flashed .58 FW on my device
successfully rooted my xperia mini pro!!!
Yawn..m tired now..strained my eyes reading threads n posts!!
will try to update to .62 OTA and confirm whether root remains!!
Hi all, i recently scoured these forums searching for the most simple way to achieve recovery on the Xperia S. Of course to no avail to a newbie like myself. My device is rooted and with ICS, with an unlocked bootloader. I initially tried to achieve CWM by using the application on the market (Prior to obtaining root but with unlocked bootloader & ICS). I recently tried to achieve CWM using the CWM - Xperia on the market and success it worked! Simply click the "Reboot into recovery mode" within the application and it will install CWM into the system partition so you can use recovery! I am unsure whether this has been posted recently but i avoided posting it elsewhere due to restrictions and the like, i hope this hasn't been discovered yet and im not just being ignorant to the forum i literally could not find any news of this elsewhere!
If needs be, i will make a guide on how to achieve this including the rooting and flashing steps i took.
Growly_ said:
Hi all, i recently scoured these forums searching for the most simple way to achieve recovery on the Xperia S. Of course to no avail to a newbie like myself. My device is rooted and with ICS, with an unlocked bootloader. I initially tried to achieve CWM by using the application on the market (Prior to obtaining root but with unlocked bootloader & ICS). I recently tried to achieve CWM using the CWM - Xperia on the market and success it worked! Simply click the "Reboot into recovery mode" within the application and it will install CWM into the system partition so you can use recovery! I am unsure whether this has been posted recently but i avoided posting it elsewhere due to restrictions and the like, i hope this hasn't been discovered yet and im not just being ignorant to the forum i literally could not find any news of this elsewhere!
If needs be, i will make a guide on how to achieve this including the rooting and flashing steps i took.
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Here you go...
Download the attachment!
Unzip using WinRar
Connect your phone in normal mode
Go to the folder you extracted earlyer
Double click on "Install.bat"
Restart your phone
While turning on,at the Sony Boot Logo simply tap a few times the screen!
Now you should have CWM Recovery on your phone!
Simple as that
Hope helps you...
CWM 5 supports the touch screen buttons on the bottom of the phone also. its very easy to use!
Beats audio installed via this method.
On what firmware is that available? This is just a one click method after achieving root.
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
Growly_ said:
On what firmware is that available? This is just a one click method after achieving root.
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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it should work on any version of ICS!
So this is another method of achieving cwn then, the method you stated being the way to achieve it via pc and this method via device ?
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
Hi,
Sorry for noob question here but will you please tell me what is this CWM and how is it helpful and for what purpose is it used?
Actually this is my first android phone and i'm trying to learn about android and all it's stuff...
Thanks and Regards.
shoz_on4u said:
Hi,
Sorry for noob question here but will you please tell me what is this CWM and how is it helpful and for what purpose is it used?
Actually this is my first android phone and i'm trying to learn about android and all it's stuff...
Thanks and Regards.
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CWM is some kind like the Bios from your pc...except does not have the same functions
it`s a recovery,where you can backup your rom and restore if something goes wrong with your phone!
with it you can install some custom ROM`s
you can clear cache...dalvik cache....and a lot more to do!
but really the mos usefull function of it is the backup-restore and the flash of different modules rom`s and kernels!
it`s better to have cwn just in case
Hi aresbv2000
what do you mean in "normal mode"
I tried it in Mass Storage and Media transfer mode an the CMD-Text hold on " at
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Step1 : Waiting for Device
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whats the correct way to install CWM ?
Thanks for your support
Wolf
wolfwolf said:
Hi aresbv2000
what do you mean in "normal mode"
I tried it in Mass Storage and Media transfer mode an the CMD-Text hold on " at
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Step1 : Waiting for Device
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whats the correct way to install CWM ?
Thanks for your support
Wolf
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install Sony PC Comanion first
second check the usb debugging box from {}developer options
then just plug your phone into the usb
after that double click on install.bat
i am on unlocked bootloader
i don`t know if it works with locked bootloader
it should work
another way to install CWM is to flash a kernel wich already have CWM on it!
to do that you must install fastboot driver an connect your phone in fastboot mode to your pc(with the phone shut off pres and keep volume up key and plug into USB untill the blue led is on)
than go to the extracted folder(in the attachment) and pres and hold shift key + right click
select from menu open command window here
in the cmd window type " fastboot flash boot kernel.elf" without the comma`s
it will install the Xperia SSpedd OC @ 1,67 MHZ and you will get CWM olso on your device!
After installing that to enter CWM pres volume up when booting the phone while the blue led and light stripe is on!
this is olso for unlocked bootloader,i don`t know if it works for locked bootloader since my phone is with unlocked bootloader from the day 1!
Again simply installing this APK from the market seems to be less daunting.
Growly_ said:
Again simply installing this APK from the market seems to be less daunting.
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last time i checked the cwm from market was not officialy supported by Xperia S!but that was a month ago!
aresbv2000 said:
Here you go...
Download the attachment!
Unzip using WinRar
Connect your phone in normal mode
Go to the folder you extracted earlyer
Double click on "Install.bat"
Restart your phone
While turning on,at the Sony Boot Logo simply tap a few times the screen!
Now you should have CWM Recovery on your phone!
Simple as that
Hope helps you...
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can confirm this worked with locked bootloader, im using a sim locked and locked bootloader Xperia S with root and this method just worked fine for me
thanks very much
aresbv2000 said:
last time i checked the cwm from market was not officialy supported by Xperia S!but that was a month ago!
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Ares,
I think the op was talking about this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler which was the purpose of his post. The easiest way for new people to install CWM is with this apk from the market.
Correct me if I'm wrong OP.
veryproudmonkey said:
Ares,
I think the op was talking about this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler which was the purpose of his post. The easiest way for new people to install CWM is with this apk from the market.
Correct me if I'm wrong OP.
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You are correct, with it being simply a download and install from the market i think this becomes the easiest way to achieve CWM on a rooted device.
Growly_ said:
You are correct, with it being simply a download and install from the market i think this becomes the easiest way to achieve CWM on a rooted device.
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the app from the market never worked for me, came up lt26 unsupported, but the method earlier in thread worked first time
Growly_ said:
You are correct, with it being simply a download and install from the market i think this becomes the easiest way to achieve CWM on a rooted device.
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Tried...but not working.the phone model is not supported.so...the easiest way avalaible is the method presented by me.
Remember...it's not my work...i only shared with you so i can help.
Growly_ said:
Hi all, i recently scoured these forums searching for the most simple way to achieve recovery on the Xperia S. Of course to no avail to a newbie like myself. My device is rooted and with ICS, with an unlocked bootloader. I initially tried to achieve CWM by using the application on the market (Prior to obtaining root but with unlocked bootloader & ICS). I recently tried to achieve CWM using the CWM - Xperia on the market and success it worked! Simply click the "Reboot into recovery mode" within the application and it will install CWM into the system partition so you can use recovery! I am unsure whether this has been posted recently but i avoided posting it elsewhere due to restrictions and the like, i hope this hasn't been discovered yet and im not just being ignorant to the forum i literally could not find any news of this elsewhere!
If needs be, i will make a guide on how to achieve this including the rooting and flashing steps i took.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler
arg new theme...
This app DOES NOT support the Xperia S... Yet... The recovery WILL NOT WORK! it may boot fine but none of the functions will work!
Pvy.
aresbv2000 said:
another way to install CWM is to flash a kernel wich already have CWM on it!
to do that you must install fastboot driver an connect your phone in fastboot mode to your pc(with the phone shut off pres and keep volume up key and plug into USB untill the blue led is on)
than go to the extracted folder(in the attachment) and pres and hold shift key + right click
select from menu open command window here
in the cmd window type " fastboot flash boot kernel.elf" without the comma`s
it will install the Xperia SSpedd OC @ 1,67 MHZ and you will get CWM olso on your device!
After installing that to enter CWM pres volume up when booting the phone while the blue led and light stripe is on!
this is olso for unlocked bootloader,i don`t know if it works for locked bootloader since my phone is with unlocked bootloader from the day 1!
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Sorry dint work for me - boot into CWM ok but boot into Android goes to a loop !!!!!!!
had to flash back the original kernel
bootloader free and rooted
Any solutions ?
Wolf
Requirements:
Root
Installation:
Unpack .zip on the desktop.
Turn off antivirus, PC Companion, Flashtool, any other adb processes.
Connect the phone to the PC.
Run install.bat.
Choose item #1.
On the phone allow root access.
At the end of the script working press any button on PC keyboard.
To enter in CWM after first vibration press (not hold) several times volume button + until the second vibration.
Download:
Recovery_SP.zip
Script for Linux users
CWM and TWRP !!!
Tested and working !
I'm on rooted c5303 .257 with locked bootloader
alivanov79 said:
Requirements:
Root
Installation:
Unpack .zip on the desktop.
Turn off antivirus, PC Companion, Flashtool, any other adb processes.
Connect the phone to the PC.
Run install.bat.
Choose item #1.
On the phone allow root access.
At the end of the script working press any button on PC keyboard.
Download:
Recovery_SP.zip
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is it working for all firmware and models of xperia sp?????
mansoorarb said:
is it working for all firmware and models of xperia sp?????
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Yes
alivanov79 said:
Yes
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i cnt get in recovery mode.....pls explain how to get into it......i used quickboot app.....but no use.....
mansoorarb said:
i cnt get in recovery mode.....pls explain how to get into it......i used quickboot app.....but no use.....
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Volume button +
Got it.. ...working nw.. ...but it doesnt work with quickboot app
Sent from my C5302 using xda premium
Thank you so much!!!
Gotta love you guys.
Thx for the effort. Works like a charm
Now mods and custom roms will follow
U saved Me..
Bro
Actually before 10 minutes i just take decision to unlock my bootloader and flash doom kernel for flashing the deodexed .284 firmware... I downloaded all the files and just start to unlock my bootloader via sony site.. But my mind tell just check SP thread for some things and i check .. God .... U save me from unlocking the bootloader and missing the Bravia Engine 2...
Thanks a lot bro.. u r great...
Are you having issues with touch when connected to the charger? Also the Phone does not stay in off mode and turns on / boots up when I plug in.
I think you should look into the chargermon files.. many members report similar issues.
it worked like a charm :victory: so now do i have any need to unlock bootloader? i can install custom roms using cwm, right?
EDIT: I have just read on net that bootloader unlocking is necessary to install any custom ROM, then what is the point to make CWM for locked BL?
dhiman33 said:
it worked like a charm :victory: so now do i have any need to unlock bootloader? i can install custom roms using cwm, right?
EDIT: I have just read on net that bootloader unlocking is necessary to install any custom ROM, then what is the point to make CWM for locked BL?
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So you can install mods, backup system, use custom stock roms.... This is worth it.
Custom roms like cm,asop,Pac etc all need bootloader unlocked, as they use custom kernels.
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To uninstall this, should I flash a stock ROM? or there are any easier methods?
If I can remember correctly from se arc forum there are 3 files you need to delete the main one is in system/bin-delete file called recovery.tar this will in effect delete cwm....
But I would leave installed as it is handy.
Sent from my C5303 using xda premium
If I want to uninstall and also unroot, but since my country ftf file is not there, so I can use SUS to repair the phone (since it's also download the firmware file) or just once I download then I convert to ftf file and flash via flashtool?
If you flash phone using sus root and cwm will be gone as they are installed into system just like normal apps.
Sent from my C5303 using xda premium
sxrmafia said:
Are you having issues with touch when connected to the charger? Also the Phone does not stay in off mode and turns on / boots up when I plug in.
I think you should look into the chargermon files.. many members report similar issues.
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No such issues on me c5303 stock
alivanov79 said:
Requirements:
Root
Installation:
Unpack .zip on the desktop.
Turn off antivirus, PC Companion, Flashtool, any other adb processes.
Connect the phone to the PC.
Run install.bat.
Choose item #1.
On the phone allow root access.
At the end of the script working press any button on PC keyboard.
Download:
Recovery_SP.zip
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it works! thanks a lot!
sxrmafia said:
Are you having issues with touch when connected to the charger? Also the Phone does not stay in off mode and turns on / boots up when I plug in.
I think you should look into the chargermon files.. many members report similar issues.
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This happened to me to but i didn't flash cwm on my device. Any way i fixed it by re flashing the Stock firmware
After all forgive my english and i will appreciate every answer!
Yesterday i was installing a custom rom, eXperience Innovation (the ROM with JB). and there was no problems. all the process went well and the installation finished correctly. i followed all the process how it was described in the thread and reboot the phone. Here is where the problem begin first the system get stuck at the sony logo (for much more time than usually takes when you install a rom) so i reboot again the phone and now it doesn't start.
Actually when i push the power button the green led flashes and nothing else occurs. i just can connect it in flash mode and fastboot mode
I've tried to fix it with pc companion but it says that the phone has a custom software that can't be updated (sony error 2003)
then i tried to install a stock kernel with flash tool but it gets stuck in the process. i tried by flash mode and fastboot mode several times and with different kernels but it doesn't work.
by the way i can't access CWM.
Please any help will be appreciated!
aempires said:
After all forgive my english and i will appreciate every answer!
Yesterday i was installing a custom rom, eXperience Innovation (the ROM with JB). and there was no problems. all the process went well and the installation finished correctly. i followed all the process how it was described in the thread and reboot the phone. Here is where the problem begin first the system get stuck at the sony logo (for much more time than usually takes when you install a rom) so i reboot again the phone and now it doesn't start.
Actually when i push the power button the green led flashes and nothing else occurs. i just can connect it in flash mode and fastboot mode
I've tried to fix it with pc companion but it says that the phone has a custom software that can't be updated (sony error 2003)
then i tried to install a stock kernel with flash tool but it gets stuck in the process. i tried by flash mode and fastboot mode several times and with different kernels but it doesn't work.
by the way i can't access CWM.
Please any help will be appreciated!
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Did you try to install stock rom since you can connect your phone on flashmode?
DaRk-L0rD said:
Did you try to install stock rom since you can connect your phone on flashmode?
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yes, i tried several times but neither the process don't start or get stuck in the middle!
aempires said:
yes, i tried several times but neither the process don't start or get stuck in the middle!
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You have unlocked bootloader, right mate?
Sola didn't get official jb update.
When you install jb for first time you have to wait till your phone boots properly. Could ask 15-30 minutes or even more. The key is to be patient.
DaRk-L0rD said:
You have unlocked bootloader, right mate?
Sola didn't get official jb update.
When you install jb for first time you have to wait till your phone boots properly. Could ask 15-30 minutes or even more. The key is to be patient.
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yes the bootloader was unlocked and i wait almost 15 minutes. and you know what happens. there is any advice or help you can give me?
aempires said:
yes the bootloader was unlocked and i wait almost 15 minutes. and you know what happens. there is any advice or help you can give me?
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The only advice i can give you for now is lock your bootloader and try repairing with sony pc companion.
Pc companion will not work on unlocked bootloader.
DaRk-L0rD said:
The only advice i can give you for now is lock your bootloader and try repairing with sony pc companion.
Pc companion will not work on unlocked bootloader.
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I have tried to install a kernel for re lock bootloader. but it i couldn't install it. is there any other way?
aempires said:
I have tried to install a kernel for re lock bootloader. but it i couldn't install it. is there any other way?
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I've successfully locked the bootloader as you said but when i connect it to pc companion it says that theres is no software update for my phone (i did it in the repair option)
aempires said:
I have tried to install a kernel for re lock bootloader. but it i couldn't install it. is there any other way?
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It's not a kernel mate it's an ftf file. You have to flash it via flashmode not via fastboot mode.
here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920189
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It's not a kernel mate it's an ftf file. You have to flash it via flashmode not via fastboot mode.
here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920189
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OK, my mistake. but yes i did it by flash mode!
This is no hard brick. This is soft kernel brick. A hard brick is when you can't enter flash mode, and your phone is dead(cannot power on) you can get a hard brick if you are some crazy dev :-\ who constantly brick his phone lol
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AndroidNoob69 said:
This is no hard brick. This is soft kernel brick. A hard brick is when you can't enter flash mode, and your phone is dead(cannot power on) you can get a hard brick if you are some crazy dev :-\ who constantly brick his phone lol
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thanks for the that info!
aempires said:
OK, my mistake. but yes i did it by flash mode!
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Did you get any error?
If no, means that your bootloader is now locked. Try installing again stock rom via flashmode or repair your phone using pc companion.
Don't remember where, a user told that had a similar issue with another device and solved it using this tool: http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
Read the instructions on how to install and use this tool mate.
had similar issue. will try using those methods and see if work. thanks
aempires said:
After all forgive my english and i will appreciate every answer!
Yesterday i was installing a custom rom, eXperience Innovation (the ROM with JB). and there was no problems. all the process went well and the installation finished correctly. i followed all the process how it was described in the thread and reboot the phone. Here is where the problem begin first the system get stuck at the sony logo (for much more time than usually takes when you install a rom) so i reboot again the phone and now it doesn't start.
Actually when i push the power button the green led flashes and nothing else occurs. i just can connect it in flash mode and fastboot mode
I've tried to fix it with pc companion but it says that the phone has a custom software that can't be updated (sony error 2003)
then i tried to install a stock kernel with flash tool but it gets stuck in the process. i tried by flash mode and fastboot mode several times and with different kernels but it doesn't work.
by the way i can't access CWM.
Please any help will be appreciated!
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happened to me this before with XU and Xsola, on sola i fix my phone as follows:
reboot on flashmode (vol down press)
re install the stock kernel .10 and next .54 via flashtool (u can found here) original post from (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029756 @slackerzz)
install stock .54 ftf
this alwys work for my when my phone stuck at the sony logo for long time,
i hope help u if i help u plz hit thanks xD
DaRk-L0rD said:
Did you get any error?
If no, means that your bootloader is now locked. Try installing again stock rom via flashmode or repair your phone using pc companion.
Don't remember where, a user told that had a similar issue with another device and solved it using this tool: http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
Read the instructions on how to install and use this tool mate.
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Yes, when i re lock the bootloader i could finally install an stock kernel! now my phone is back! Thanks a lot!!!!
aempires said:
Yes, when i re lock the bootloader i could finally install an stock kernel! now my phone is back! Thanks a lot!!!!
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Glad your phone is back to life!
Enjoy!
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Glad your phone is back to life!
Enjoy!
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I have to thank you for your help! but i came with other problem now. the phone is working, now i can root, instal kernel, roms, etc... But i have noticed that the phone doesn't sound or vibrates. if i use any headset i can hear everything but without that there is no sound or vibration. can you know what it could be? i've been looking but can't find any solution yet
xperia sola
aempires said:
Yes, when i re lock the bootloader i could finally install an stock kernel! now my phone is back! Thanks a lot!!!!
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i was trying to install experience v2 custom rom and my device is sola. when i installing the custom rom my device got strucked. therefore i pressed vol + and power button. now my phone get struck at sony logo. i can't go to the clockwork mod recovery. i downloaded sony emma and tried.when i registering there it's not sending the registering link to my email address. what can i do for this. please help me
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i was trying to install experience v2 custom rom and my device is sola. when i installing the custom rom my device got strucked. therefore i pressed vol + and power button. now my phone get struck at sony logo. i can't go to the clockwork mod recovery. i downloaded sony emma and tried.when i registering there it's not sending the registering link to my email address. what can i do for this. please help me
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Have you tried installing a custom rom with flash tool?
Hello XDA! this is my first post here. Though i have been reading it for a long time and and i am very helpful to this site for all help it provides.
this is first time i have to post because i couldn't find any solution after two days of searching around.
I have a sony xperia Z2 (D6502) and i was trying to root that thing. i unlocked the bootloader using Sony's official guide. But i can't root it. i consulted a guide at android.gs which told me to just download superSU.zip and boot into recovery, and install zip from there.however i just can't boot into recovery.
All the guides for booting Z2 into recovery say that -
1) Switch off the phone
2) Switch on, when notification led lights up, press volume up or down a few times.
But -
when switching on, notification lights of my phone never light up.it just shows a Sony logo, followed by a Xperia Logo and boot animation.
even the adb boot recovery method does not work. phone just does a complete restart. thats it.
Do i even have a recovery installed on my phone? i got no idea.
Yeah You have to flash recovery first. Maybe it is better to flash DoomKernel, he is explaining how in his post. So it should not be to difficult
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P.S Don't forget to check your build and use right kernel. It won't boot if you flash wrong one.
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well, i have certainly tried that.
i downloaded all of files but when i put in first code in command prompt
"fastboot flash boot boot.img"
all it says is <waiting for device>
and the wait never ends,
Follow these steps and try
Flash the custom recovery again using odin and when the reset button appears in odin window at the same time press the volume up and down both and hold till it get to the recovery menue
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well, i have certainly tried that.
i downloaded all of files but when i put in first code in command prompt
"fastboot flash boot boot.img"
all it says is <waiting for device>
and the wait never ends,
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Haven't you forget to turn on USB Debug? Not kidding you.I've done it before.
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@dfire86 That's Samsung territory, doesn't work that way with Sony.
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CenteaOSD said:
Haven't you forget to turn on USB Debug? Not kidding you.I've done it before.
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Maybe not booting the phone in fastboot mode?
OP, if you haven't already you should install flashtool, link here that I used last night https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByK8JL7P6wDTMXRvcTdjMzVuNFk/edit
You'll need the drivers to go with it, here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830
I went through all this last night. Unlocked bootloader fine. Used fastboot to install DooM's adv stock kernel but the rom I was on was stock 255 and kernel was for 402 so I was getting a black screen. I think the easiest thing for me would have been to fastboot on the 255 kernel but I wasn't thinking straight, used flashmode to put on a stock 402 rom and then used fastboot to put on the 402 kernel, finally got into recovery.
Man, this is much more work than doing a Samsung phone!
It might be the point! OP try what he said!
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Well, I have turned on USB debugging. I tried rooting through flashtool too,but failed. just clicked the root button. also, how do i flash the kernel using flash tool.
dang, i remember this being much easier on my nexus.
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daxperienced1 said:
Well, I have turned on USB debugging. I tried rooting through flashtool too,but failed.
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You can't root through flashtool, you only need it to get the kernel w/recovery on it. Then install supersu from recovery.
daxperienced1 said:
Well, I have turned on USB debugging. I tried rooting through flashtool too,but failed. just clicked the root button. also, how do i flash the kernel using flash tool.
dang, i remember this being much easier on my nexus.
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Are you sure that your bootloader is unlocked successfully ? Some career is not allowing you to unlock the bootloader. Can't think about other reason. Maybe try reinstall driver... Or maybe another method is avaliable for D6502
OFcourse. Nexus is easier... As it is made for development.
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well, im in india, and here, thankfully, carriers don't bother with locking bootloader and stuff.
And thanks to fatguy666. booting into fastboot mode was genius.
i booted into it and flashed kernel using flashtool.
and then phone went into recovery using normal given methods.
everything is done and dusted now. my xperia z2 is rooted! yay!
i love XDA. and thanks to fatguy:good::good::good::good::good::good:
Gratz! enjoy!
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Aww thanks!
Seriously, I struggled with this for a couple of hours last night. And here I was thinking Sony loved devs!
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Hello XDA! this is my first post here. Though i have been reading it for a long time and and i am very helpful to this site for all help it provides.
this is first time i have to post because i couldn't find any solution after two days of searching around.
I have a sony xperia Z2 (D6502) and i was trying to root that thing. i unlocked the bootloader using Sony's official guide. But i can't root it. i consulted a guide at android.gs which told me to just download superSU.zip and boot into recovery, and install zip from there.however i just can't boot into recovery.
All the guides for booting Z2 into recovery say that -
1) Switch off the phone
2) Switch on, when notification led lights up, press volume up or down a few times.
But -
when switching on, notification lights of my phone never light up.it just shows a Sony logo, followed by a Xperia Logo and boot animation.
even the adb boot recovery method does not work. phone just does a complete restart. thats it.
Do i even have a recovery installed on my phone? i got no idea.
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Same here .. am too facing the same situation in India. It is not possible to go into Recovery Mode with any procedure i.e. tried Keys Combination and also through ADB method but didn't succeeded.
Is it mandatory to unlock the Bootloader before entering Recovery Mode? Please help.
Regards!
Arvind Jain said:
Same here .. am too facing the same situation in India. It is not possible to go into Recovery Mode with any procedure i.e. tried Keys Combination and also through ADB method but didn't succeeded.
Is it mandatory to unlock the Bootloader before entering Recovery Mode? Please help.
Regards!
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my bl is locked and my recovery worked fine until after x amount of restarts and now it will not let me back in.
Hi all, there are a few poeple on here with the same problem. The link is for the dual recovery thread. I assume everybody is on .314 and that is what everybody has? The problem is being looked into. I'm also looking for a solution. I did have it installed before updating to .314 so I'm gonna wait till a solution is found before re-installing. Apart from clean installing .314 and re-installing dual recovery I can't think of a solution off the top of my head. I was posting back and forward with someone last night who had tried re-installing dual recovery, but to no avail. Hence the reason I'm gonna wait. Hope this helps a bit peeps:fingers-crossed:
Yes on 314. I was thinking of.flashing a old fw onto phone before.dual recovery again but this issue has been around for months and I really need to update my rom
All I want is to be in recovery mode on stock fw 314.
When I turn my phone off and start it and waiting for the lightbar to show up for me to press either volume up or volume down several times to get into recovery mode, but my lightbar never light up and the sony loggo comes up and the phone starts normal.
I have also tried to go into recovery mode through my PC with USB debugging and ADB on on my phone and using an script and the phone just starts normal.
I have also tried an app called Quick Boot from Google Play but the phone starts normal.
My Phone:
Bootloader unlocked.
Rooted: Yes
FW: Stock 314. (I dont want any other than stock FW)
ok I fixed mine, recovery did not support partition upon boot hence why it did not load
I'm facing the same problems on .438 with an unlocked BL. Button presses doesn't work and the LED doesn't glow during boot anyway.
EDIT: Stupid question but is recovery lost after a FTF flash? Anyway, I solved my problem by running the XZDualRecovery installer.