Ok i need some suggestions.
i have an unlock-able boot loader but have rooted.
out of boredom i figured i would change my fonts and copied them with file explorer, made sure permissions were set to rw-r-r.
now im stuck in a boot loop, i'm guesing it's because i'm on a stock ics rom.
my hardware is xperia s, rogers is my carrier, i'm rooted running ics.
is my fear of having to reinstall true? or is there another way to fix this?
thanks
hackit said:
Ok i need some suggestions.
i have an unlock-able boot loader but have rooted.
out of boredom i figured i would change my fonts and copied them with file explorer, made sure permissions were set to rw-r-r.
now im stuck in a boot loop, i'm guesing it's because i'm on a stock ics rom.
my hardware is xperia s, rogers is my carrier, i'm rooted running ics.
is my fear of having to reinstall true? or is there another way to fix this?
thanks
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Nope..I guess reinstalling is the only way bro
Sent from my LT26i
ashqmallik said:
Nope..I guess reinstalling is the only way bro
Sent from my LT26i
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is ADB on if so you could adb shell and dd them back in during the bootup i have recovered like this before
Pvy.
Adb = fastboot=anytime..but Fastboot method? U cld try but I prefer reinstalling a fresh ftf..in dis way u won't have even da slightest possibility of error occlusion as ur SEUS didn't work either so I prefer, reflash. U can try by goin to fastboot mode and push ur system.sin file through adb..see If it works
Sent from my LT26i
Uncheck the wipe data option in flashtool and Flash the ftf. This way you won't lose your data
Tapatalked !!
Rapier07 said:
Uncheck the wipe data option in flashtool and Flash the ftf. This way you won't lose your data
Tapatalked !!
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thanks for the replys guy's, this way i can keep my root right?
hackit said:
thanks for the replys guy's, this way i can keep my root right?
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If you re-flash then you will loose your root access but you can always gain it back. You just need to download the kernel (ICS/GB have different kernel) then flash it through fastboot. Though, if you want to keep ur stock kernel a.k.a ICS/GB kernel then u can do it too. Just let us know which one you want to do and we can guide u through :highfive:
Kernel Download:
DoomKernel (GB)
Xperia SSpeed (ICS)
Advanced Stock Kernel Build 14/15 (ICS)
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have fun :highfive:
Rapier07 said:
Uncheck the wipe data option in flashtool and Flash the ftf. This way you won't lose your data
Tapatalked !!
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ashqmallik said:
If you re-flash then you will loose your root access but you can always gain it back. You just need to download the kernel (ICS/GB have different kernel) then flash it through fastboot. Though, if you want to keep ur stock kernel a.k.a ICS/GB kernel then u can do it too. Just let us know which one you want to do and we can guide u through :highfive:
Kernel Download:
have fun :highfive:
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yeah i'm stuck with a locked boot-loader so stock kernel for me.
thanks
hackit said:
yeah i'm stuck with a locked boot-loader so stock kernel for me.
thanks
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You gotta locked bootloader or an unlocked one Dont worry, u can root both anywayz .
ashqmallik said:
You gotta locked bootloader or an unlocked one Dont worry, u can root both anywayz .
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my boot-loader is not unlock-able. i'm waiting for a way to unlock my boot-loader.
so with s1 server gone from se maybe it wont happen.
ashqmallik said:
You gotta locked bootloader or an unlocked one Dont worry, u can root both anywayz .
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this so sucks, i flashed gb instead of ics (i was on ics), so alot of force closes.:silly:
so i immediately flashed ics wiping the phone. now i have no root and the 3 step root is not working.
i guess i need to start all over right, go back to gb and then to ics?
i think i will now try another rom like XcreaM or maybe muiu..
hackit said:
this so sucks, i flashed gb instead of ics (i was on ics), so alot of force closes.:silly:
so i immediately flashed ics wiping the phone. now i have no root and the 3 step root is not working.
i guess i need to start all over right, go back to gb and then to ics?
i think i will now try another rom like XcreaM or maybe muiu..
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U dont need to go over GB to get ICS!! u can just flash ICS and root it . Am using 6.1.A.2.45 Generic NL stock firmware with custom KA v6 kernel and both of them are working pretty nicely without any hitch so far. Anywayz, heres what you do if you have an unlocked bootloader. Dial *#*#7378423#*#* to check your Bootloader status
Flash Firmware:
#Download stock ICS Firmware from here as an ftf.zip file. (I recommend 6.1.A.2.45 Generic NL)
#Downlaod and install latest Flashtool, unzip the ftf file and save the ftf file over at the 'firmware' folder in Flashtool.
#Connect your phone via usb to pc and let flashtool recongnize it
#Click the Thunder button in flashtool and choose Flashmode.
#Choose the ftf file. Dont click or touch anything else. Hit OK
#The flashtool will ask you to disconnect your phone.
#Disconnect your phone from usb. Turn it off.
#Hold down Power+Volume Down and connect the phone via usb to the pc. Green led (flashmode) will light up.
#Flashtool will automatically start flashing the new firmware.
#After finished flashing the firmware. Take it off from the usb and Reboot.
#Let our phone boot then go to Settings>Developer Options>tick right USB debugging (MUST)
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U'll need the below fastboot binaries and ANY ONE kernel to root your ICS (Any one)
#Fastboot Binaries (MUST)
#Xperia SSpeed v6 1.89GHz (KERNEL) (Highly Recommended if u want overclocked CPU, am using it and its clear and totally bug free)
or
#Advanced Kernel Build 14 (KERNEL)
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HOW TO ROOT:
1st Step:
#Download 7zip
#Right click on the ftf file which you have just flashed.
#Choose 7zip > Open archive
#Select just the kernel.sin file
#Click extract and save the file anywhere in desktop.
#Unzip the kernel folder (xsspeed or advanced kernel) that you have downloaded. Copy the kernel.elf file.
#Unzip and open the FASTBOOT BINARY folder. Go to 'fastboot' folder and paste the kernel.elf file
#Turn of your phone.
#Press Power Button+Volume UP Key and connect your phone via usb to your pc. BLUE led will light up (fastboot mode)
#The fastboot folder opened. Click 'SHIFT+RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON'
#Choose 'OPEN COMMAND WINDOW HERE' and you will get windows command prompt.
#Type the following command to check if device is connected.
Code:
fastboot devices
#Now flash the kernel
Code:
fastboot flash boot kernel.elf
#Now reboot from fastboot mode
Code:
fastboot reboot
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After the reboot, your phone will be rooted and will use custom kernel :highfive:
GETTING BACK TO STOCK KERNEL WITH ROOT ACCESS:
#Open Flashtool
#Turn off your phone and get into fastboot mode (Power+Volume UP then connect the phone via usb to pc. Blue led will turn on)
#Click the Thunder button and choose FASTBOOT
#Click 'Select Kernel To Flash'
#Choose the kernel.sin file that you have extracted earlier from the ftf file and saved earlier in your desktop.
#Reboot.
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Now your phone is rooted yet back to stock kernel
have fun :highfive: :highfive:
thanks for the guide.
now i'm back to ics and running Xcream (cool), with cwm & root. But without an unlocked boot-loader no extra tweaks for me. damn you rogers for locking my boot-loader.
so maybe you can help with a question. i have made a few themes for my older phones xperia x10, xperia play, htc raider, htc evo 3d. and really want to do the same for my xperia s.
now i have been reading and have the latest apk tool with the updates of apk tool jar and the aapt.exe.
i still can't recompile systemui.apk. and from what i'm reading you can't touch the framework res. now i'm use to using adb to push all my files to my phone.
so as the thread title said i was trying to change the font. and this caused a bootloop.
do you know of a guide or list of things we can tweak?
thanks
Related
Here is the tutorial for Installing stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM plus root and CWM. I am not responsible or anyone mentioned below for bricking your phone in case, tested on my Xperia ray with unlocked bootloader using S1 tool.
Requirements
Unlocked Bootloader (preferred) although there is a work around for locked bootloader
4.0.2.A.0.62 FTF files
Flashtool
recoveryRay.img by and Rootxperia.zip b1n4ry (for rooting)
CWM
Installation:
How to Install stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM:
Download this stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM. Thank you Aire for providing the link.
After download you will have a zip file. Extract it.
Download flashtool here and extract it.
Create FTF file using flashtool from the 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM zip you extracted earlier. Now if you don't know how to create FTF files, there's a good tutorial here.
If you successfully created FTF file, you should see a file with extension “.ftf” in the “firmwares” folder inside “FlashTool” folder
Run the executable “X10FlashTool.exe” located in the FlashTool folder
Now click “Flash” button and select flashboot. Now select the firmware from the popup menu. Make sure “Wipe user data” box is checked and then click “OK”.
The application will ask you to put your Ray in flashboot mode, to do this turn off the phone, hold the volume down button while while connecting the USB cable to your computer.
Follow the on screen instruction and your device will reboot. Notice that the reboot process will take longer at first.
How to install Root
Please note that this is only applied to devices with unlocked bootloader. Alternately, you can just install a custom kernel and root using zergrush method but if you want to try the .62 kernel from this stock rom then do this.
Download rootxperia.zip here and place it in your sd card
Enter device in fastboot mode. Turn off phone, hold volume up while you connect the USB cable to computer
Download the recoverRAY.img provided below, you will get a zip file, extract it.
Open folder inside Flashtool where fastboot.exe exists (/FlashTool/x10flasher_lib)
Place the recoveryRAy.img inside the folder
Open command line in this folder
Test if it recognize your device, to do this type fastboot devices, if there is a result here proceed.
Now here's the tricky part, to enter a temporary recovery type fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img
*Notice that we didn't use fastboot flash boot ****.img here because as bin4ry said this recovery is designed to work just as recovery, if you flash it to your device it will NOT boot system anymore! This is just a temporary recovery for you so be careful not to flash it.
Now wait and your phone will reboot, you will see the FREE XPERIA splash screen and your device will now enter temp CWM recovery
On your phone choose install custom zip, locate the rootxperia.zip you added earlier in your SD card and flash it.
Reboot, your device is now rooted.
*to root your device with locked bootloader, they say you can install previous stock kernel and root using zergrush method.
How to install CWM
Download this then extract
Make sure you enabled USB debugging, and also you need to set Screen timeout to 10 minutes so you don't miss the superuser promt
Run install-cwm1.cmd from the folder
Follow screen on screen instruction, reboot.
idareyoutoclickthis said:
Here is the tutorial for Installing stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM plus root and CWM. I am not responsible or anyone mentioned below for bricking your phone in case, tested on my Xperia ray with unlocked bootloader using S1 tool.
Requirements
Unlocked Bootloader (preferred) although there is a work around for locked bootloader
4.0.2.A.0.62 FTF files
Flashtool
recoveryRay.img by and Rootxperia.zip b1n4ry (for rooting)
CWM
Installation:
How to Install stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM:
Download this stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM. Thank you Aire for providing the link.
After download you will have a zip file. Extract it.
Download flashtool here and extract it.
Create FTF file using flashtool from the 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM zip you extracted earlier. Now if you don't know how to create FTF files, there's a good tutorial here.
If you successfully created FTF file, you should see a file with extension “.ftf” in the “firmwares” folder inside “FlashTool” folder
Run the executable “X10FlashTool.exe” located in the FlashTool folder
Now click “Flash” button and select flashboot. Now select the firmware from the popup menu. Make sure “Wipe user data” box is checked and then click “OK”.
The application will ask you to put your Ray in flashboot mode, to do this turn off the phone, hold the volume down button while while connecting the USB cable to your computer.
Follow the on screen instruction and your device will reboot. Notice that the reboot process will take longer at first.
How to install Root
Please note that this is only applied to devices with unlocked bootloader. Alternately, you can just install a custom kernel and root using zergrush method but if you want to try the .62 kernel from this stock rom then do this.
Download rootxperia.zip here and place it in your sd card
Enter device in fastboot mode. Turn off phone, hold volume up while you connect the USB cable to computer
Download the recoverRAY.img provided below, you will get a zip file, extract it.
Open folder inside Flashtool where fastboot.exe exists (/FlashTool/x10flasher_lib)
Place the recoveryRAy.img inside the folder
Open command line in this folder
Test if it recognize your device, to do this type flashboot devices, if there is a result here proceed.
Now here's the tricky part, to enter a temporary recovery type fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img
*Notice that we didn't use fastboot flash boot ****.img here because as bin4ry said this recovery is designed to work just as recovery, if you flash it to your device it will NOT boot system anymore! This is just a temporary recovery for you so be careful not to flash it.
Now wait and your phone will reboot, you will see the FREE XPERIA splash screen and your device will not enter temp CWM recovery
Choose install custom zip, locate the rootxperia.zip you added earlier in your SD card and flash it.
Reboot, your device is now rooted.
*to root your device with locked bootloader, they say you can install previous stock kernel and root using zergrush method.
How to install CWM
Download this then extract
Make sure you enabled USB debugging, and also you need to set Screen timeout to 10 minutes so you don't miss the superuser promt
Run install-cwm1.cmd from the folder
Follow screen on screen instruction, reboot.
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Thanks for this.. but.. i wonder what happened if i update from SEUS.. :-/ and also, is the kernel from aire already support Overclocking?
hansip87 said:
Thanks for this.. but.. i wonder what happened if i update from SEUS.. :-/ and also, is the kernel from aire already support Overclocking?
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Aire said, his current kernel supports .62 but they are currently working for repack based on this new firmware.
I haven't tried installing any custom firmware at the moment, I want to test this stock firmware for changes and improvement especially the baseband and battery consumption.
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
Hm ok, btw, can you post the original link for rootxperia.zip?
EDIT: sorry you already did that thanks!
UPDATE: I'm trying to do SEUS update now though. Hope this thing won't brick..
UPDATE 2: SEUS update won't brick our phone if it uses the Testpoint method O what a happy day it is.. Let's see if i can flash aire kernel back.
is that a global version or what ? some people said, that version has some bugs..
can we root this version with the new DoomLord v4 Root ?
from the Arc forum, i found that they can root their device with .62 firmware just by using flashtool.. can we do that so ?
thx
hansip87 said:
Hm ok, btw, can you post the original link for rootxperia.zip?
UPDATE: I'm trying to do SEUS update now though. Hope this thing won't brick..
UPDATE 2: SEUS update won't brick our phone if it uses the Testpoint method O what a happy day it is.. Let's see if i can flash aire kernel back.
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Wow that is good news. Update is still not available in my region.
adarwis said:
is that a global version or what ? some people said, that version has some bugs..
can we root this version with the new DoomLord v4 Root ?
from the Arc forum, i found that they can root their device with .62 firmware just by using flashtool.. can we do that so ?
thx
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The firmware is provided by Aire, however if you encounter ftf generic firmware, it will be nice if you post it here.
As to bugs, I'm using this firmware for a day now and I noticed improvement in battery and speed, no bugs so far. I haven't tried the doomlord v4 root, but rooting via recovery is easy.
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
idareyoutoclickthis said:
Wow that is good news. Update is still not available in my region.
The firmware is provided by Aire, however if you encounter ftf generic firmware, it will be nice if you post it here.
As to bugs, I'm using this firmware for a day now and I noticed improvement in battery and speed, no bugs so far. I haven't tried the doomlord v4 root, but rooting via recovery is easy.
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
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Yep it is I have already flashed back aire's kernel and it is flawless no more test point required. Yay! Thanks for all the devs.
Xperia blog says the firmware is targeted for users in Middle East North Africa region.
Users else where may see little if any noticeable change
sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray
Does this not work if we previously updated the phone to 4.0.2.A.0.62 using SEUS?
Coz i got the following error when i ran the "fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img" command..
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
San.subs said:
Does this not work if we previously updated the phone to 4.0.2.A.0.62 using SEUS?
Coz i got the following error when i ran the "fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img" command..
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
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O that.. That means you need to unlock the bootloader (at least with Test Point method). Never thought that won't work before.
most download link from MultiUpload cannot download the firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM, any alternative link?
Thanks.
San.subs said:
Does this not work if we previously updated the phone to 4.0.2.A.0.62 using SEUS?
Coz i got the following error when i ran the "fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img" command..
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
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If your bootloader is still locked you can not root your device using that method. The only work around is to install previous kernel and root using zergrush method.
hansip87 said:
O that.. That means you need to unlock the bootloader (at least with Test Point method). Never thought that won't work before.
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idareyoutoclickthis said:
If your bootloader is still locked you can not root your device using that method. The only work around is to install previous kernel and root using zergrush method.
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Thank you "idareyoutoclickthis" and "hansip87" for your replies.
In fact I had rooted my Ray earlier 4.0.2.A.0.42ver using the zergrush method using DooMLoRD_v4_Root Which I lost when I upgraded to 4.0.2.A.0.62ver. Now DooMLoRD_v4_Root won't work with 4.0.2.A.0.62ver update.
Now what about the bootloader thing? Sorry for being so dumb. Can you please elaborate a bit? I've got only got to the point wherein i checked the status using the service menu (*#*#.....#*#). It only says Rooting Status: Bootloader unlocking allowed: Yes.
What do I have to do now? Please help.
San.subs said:
Thank you "idareyoutoclickthis" and "hansip87" for your replies.
In fact I had rooted my Ray earlier 4.0.2.A.0.42ver using the zergrush method using DooMLoRD_v4_Root Which I lost when I upgraded to 4.0.2.A.0.62ver. Now DooMLoRD_v4_Root won't work with 4.0.2.A.0.62ver update.
Now what about the bootloader thing? Sorry for being so dumb. Can you please elaborate a bit? I've got only got to the point wherein i checked the status using the service menu (*#*#.....#*#). It only says Rooting Status: Bootloader unlocking allowed: Yes.
What do I have to do now? Please help.
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Indeed .62 is the latest built which include alot of improvements specially on batter issue.
If you don't want custom rom and kernel and is contented with the stock ROM and kernel then you don't need to unlock your bootloader.
to root your device, you need to flash stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 kernel only, you can do this with locked bootloader and root using zergrush method.
idareyoutoclickthis said:
Indeed .62 is the latest built which include alot of improvements specially on batter issue.
If you don't want custom rom and kernel and is contented with the stock ROM and kernel then you don't need to unlock your bootloader.
to root your device, you need to flash stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 kernel only, you can do this with locked bootloader and root using zergrush method.
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Do I lose root if I restore the .62 kernel after rooting?
slimfady said:
Do I lose root if I restore the .62 kernel after rooting?
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I'm afraid yes but i never tried it though cause my bootloader is unlocked.
hi, what is the work around for locked bootloader , i am using 4.0.2.A.0.62, i dont want to use any custome rom or mod i want only root intalled on this. i use ARC -S
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
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hi, where can i get the original stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 ROM, not modified one to reflash from 4.0.2.A.0.62 rom.
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
baradharajan said:
hi, what is the work around for locked bootloader , i am using 4.0.2.A.0.62, i dont want to use any custome rom or mod i want only root intalled on this. i use ARC -S
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
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hi, where can i get the original stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 ROM, not modified one to reflash from 4.0.2.A.0.62 rom.
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
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Ask in the Arc forum please.
even i got the same error remote: device must be rooted first... my bootloaders are unlocked.. wht shud i do now
*Notice that we didn't use fastboot flash boot ****.img here because as bin4ry said this recovery is designed to work just as recovery, if you flash it to your device it will NOT boot system anymore! This is just a temporary recovery for you so be careful not to flash it.
I dont read careful this note and now my phone's brick. I cannot access flashmode or fastbootmode anymore. Now my phone only log in temRECOVERY
Can anyone help me. From vietnam
Hi all,this is an advanced version of the ics 4.1.B.0.587/4.1.B.0.431/4.1.A.0.562 officials kernel.
The only differences with stock one are Touch Recovery CWM,min. freq. of processor set at 122 Mhz(for better battery drain)and some other ramdisk optimizations(data collect removed).
So,if you don't need overclock etc..,and you want a stable/optimized kernel,Install it with fastboot.
ROOT:enter in recovery and install the supersu zip in the attachment.
UPDATE1:Added 4.1.B.0.431 Official Version .
UPDATE2:Added 4.1.B.0.587 Official Version .
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Tnx,ARCATARC.
will try it later bro..i got suffer with battery..only 11hrs with no connection..i dunno if my battery got dropped
Root Official ICS
1st post updated,enjoy....
Please can you made an kernel without touchrecovery.
In touchrecovery it isn't possible to mount sd card!
I don't need touch, I need to mount sd card to usb!
Thanks
arcatarc said:
Hi all,this is an advanced version of te ics 4.1.A.0.562 Leaked kernel.
The only difference with stock one is Touch Recovery and min. freq. of processor set at 122 Mhz(for better battery drain).
I only have used the work of the great DOOMLORD,so every thanks is to him.
Install it with fastboot.
Remember:it is for Official or Leaked 4.1.A.0.562 firmware!
Update:To obtain root access enter in recovery and install the supersu zip in the attachment.
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tnx! your work is great bro! it was so helpful with recently leaked official ICS ROM! and rooted it easily
Can we apply this patch to a locked BL neo v? Many thanks.
blue4you said:
Please can you made an kernel without touchrecovery.
In touchrecovery it isn't possible to mount sd card!
I don't need touch, I need to mount sd card to usb!
Thanks
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See 1st post
Excellent Job... The First touch recovery With USB mount fixed...
was it fixed by DoomLord or you fixed it...
Where is Sirkay?... I want to kill him...
jjdoctor said:
Excellent Job... The First touch recovery With USB mount fixed...
was it fixed by DoomLord or you fixed it...
Where is Sirkay?... I want to kill him...
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This time it's all my work...coool!
arcatarc said:
This time it's all my work...coool!
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Then I feel like killing DoomLord too...
jjdoctor said:
Then I feel like killing DoomLord too...
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Hi,Hi,Hi,Hi,Hi,Hi,
how do u fastboot it?
lokenok said:
how do u fastboot it?
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You unzip it in fastboot folder rename it to boot.img them open command prompt in the folder and write the following: fastboot flash boot boot.img
Regards,
Me
works fine, thanks!
umm i cant find fastboot folder in flashtool folder or where should it be.. and i cant find the cmp
lokenok said:
umm i cant find fastboot folder in flashtool folder or where should it be.. and i cant find the cmp
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press Volume Up while connect your usb, you'll see blue led.
and then afetr blue led do what?
lokenok said:
and then afetr blue led do what?
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flash kernel. you can flash using flashtool. if you dont know how to do it, there's sticky tutorial thread
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
i've tried to fastboot but it says root needed! but i already rooted neither recovery
icsulescu said:
You unzip it in fastboot folder rename it to boot.img them open command prompt in the folder and write the following: fastboot flash boot boot.img
Regards,
Me
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Or simply : fastboot flash boot KernelToccoGrigio.img
Hello. I need help. Im on stock GB 4.0.2.a.0.62, stock kernel and rooted. I installed cwm using the playstore cwm(xpack?). It says the cwm is not permanent though.
I was trying to install the "HASA GB v6 beta all" using the cwm(i total wipe first), but forgot to flash the kernel first(rage kernel?), and now it wont boot.
I cant enter the cwm i guess because the cwm is not permanent.
I tried flashing official firmware back using flashtool but hang at "Reading device information"
I tried flashing the unbrickingxperia2011 ftf and flashing the firmware again but it still hang at the reading device.
Btw, my device can enter flashmode(green led) n fastboot(blue led).
Help please! Thanks a lot
Sent from somewhere
Is your bootloader unlocked? If yes, just flash the kernel in fastboot mode and then you should be able to boot in cwm
You don't need to install cwm using xparts, all kernels have cwm included, so just flash a kernel you like and you have cwm :good:
mihahn said:
Is your bootloader unlocked? If yes, just flash the kernel in fastboot mode and then you should be able to boot in cwm
You don't need to install cwm using xparts, all kernels have cwm included, so just flash a kernel you like and you have cwm :good:
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My bootloader is locked
I have my nandroid backup though. Can i flash my nandroid using the flashtool somehow?
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kruzae said:
My bootloader is locked
I have my nandroid backup though. Can i flash my nandroid using the flashtool somehow?
Sent from my Nexus 4
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No, you need to do try it again like that:
1. Go to flashtool installation folder -> drivers: install all drivers for all devices/modes
2. Launch flashtool
3. Click the flash -> flashmode
4. Select the .ftf, don't exclude anything, but tick "no final verification"
5. When the poup appears, take your phone, and take out the battery
6. After 10 seconds, reinsert the battery and hold volume down. While holding volume down connect the phone to your pc
7. Now the flashing should start and we can hope it'll work!
8. Boot up the phone, root it, install cwm, restore the backup!
On a locked bootloader, you can't flash a kernel. You need to choose a rom for locked bootloader and follow all instructions like given there :good:
mihahn said:
No, you need to do try it again like that:
1. Go to flashtool installation folder -> drivers: install all drivers for all devices/modes
2. Launch flashtool
3. Click the flash -> flashmode
4. Select the .ftf, don't exclude anything, but tick "no final verification"
5. When the poup appears, take your phone, and take out the battery
6. After 10 seconds, reinsert the battery and hold volume down. While holding volume down connect the phone to your pc
7. Now the flashing should start and we can hope it'll work!
8. Boot up the phone, root it, install cwm, restore the backup!
On a locked bootloader, you can't flash a kernel. You need to choose a rom for locked bootloader and follow all instructions like given there :good:
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Lol it worked! Thanks a lot ! This is actually my friend's phone im flashing. I come from s3 and nexus 4, and usually their roms already come with their kernel. Never thought i have to flash it separately. Thanks again!
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kruzae said:
Hello. I need help. Im on stock GB 4.0.2.a.0.62, stock kernel and rooted. I installed cwm using the playstore cwm(xpack?). It says the cwm is not permanent though.
I was trying to install the "HASA GB v6 beta all" using the cwm(i total wipe first), but forgot to flash the kernel first(rage kernel?), and now it wont boot.
I cant enter the cwm i guess because the cwm is not permanent.
I tried flashing official firmware back using flashtool but hang at "Reading device information"
I tried flashing the unbrickingxperia2011 ftf and flashing the firmware again but it still hang at the reading device.
Btw, my device can enter flashmode(green led) n fastboot(blue led).
Help please! Thanks a lot
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try flashing the official ftf by flastool it should work. hit thanks if i helped
Not Able to Flash Stock FTF
Hello,
My LWW got bricked while flashing a custom kernel nAs's 3.4. I was in 4.1 JB custom rom. After flashing the kernel my phone wont start. When I pressed the power button it just vibrate and nothing happened after that. I tried to flash the stock ICS and also GB firmware from sony's website however when I tried to flash those firmwares via flashtool. I am getting error that "flashtool cannot read after opening the phone" and flashing is aborted.
I have unlocked bootloader.
Please help.......:crying:
j_a_y_82 said:
Hello,
My LWW got bricked while flashing a custom kernel nAs's 3.4. I was in 4.1 JB custom rom. After flashing the kernel my phone wont start. When I pressed the power button it just vibrate and nothing happened after that. I tried to flash the stock ICS and also GB firmware from sony's website however when I tried to flash those firmwares via flashtool. I am getting error that "flashtool cannot read after opening the phone" and flashing is aborted.
I have unlocked bootloader.
Please help.......:crying:
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Repair with Sony Companion does not work?
I'll Try
kirev said:
Repair with Sony Companion does not work?
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I'll try to do that and post the result here....
Thanx
Relock boot loader if needed
j_a_y_82 said:
Hello,
My LWW got bricked while flashing a custom kernel nAs's 3.4. I was in 4.1 JB custom rom. After flashing the kernel my phone wont start. When I pressed the power button it just vibrate and nothing happened after that. I tried to flash the stock ICS and also GB firmware from sony's website however when I tried to flash those firmwares via flashtool. I am getting error that "flashtool cannot read after opening the phone" and flashing is aborted.
I have unlocked bootloader.
Please help.......:crying:
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First of all you don't need to try PC Companion as it won't work on an unlocked bootloader!
Have you tried flashing another kernel in fastboot mode?
kirev said:
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No, better don't advise to lock the phone again when it's bricked. That isn't a good idea!
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4
It Worked
mihahn said:
First of all you don't need to try PC Companion as it won't work on an unlocked bootloader!
Have you tried flashing another kernel in fastboot mode?
No, better don't advise to lock the phone again when it's bricked. That isn't a good idea!
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4
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The Sony PC Companion trick worked. My phone is working fine now. Only thing is it is now in GB 2.3.4 and bootloader is also locked. I have to start again from scratch and root my device to update it to JB
Thanks everyone for solutions.....:victory::laugh::laugh:
j_a_y_82 said:
The Sony PC Companion trick worked. My phone is working fine now. Only thing is it is now in GB 2.3.4 and bootloader is also locked. I have to start again from scratch and root my device to update it to JB
Thanks everyone for solutions.....:victory::laugh::laugh:
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That's strange as PC Companion doesn't work on an unlocked bootloader normally. Did you lock it again or did it just work like that?
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4
Just Worked
mihahn said:
That's strange as PC Companion doesn't work on an unlocked bootloader normally. Did you lock it again or did it just work like that?
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4
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No I did not do any thing, it just worked like that.
j_a_y_82 said:
No I did not do any thing, it just worked like that.
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Same with me once on testpoint unlocked bootloader.
kirev said:
Same with me once on testpoint unlocked bootloader.
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j_a_y_82 said:
No I did not do any thing, it just worked like that.
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Maybe that's possible because you used the testpoint method! Really interesting
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4
tried to root my XPERIA GO
tried this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
and flashtools.
im running 4.0.4 wuth 6.1.1.b.1.54
kernel 3.0.8
the phone has factory stock and when i try the bianary root thing on the backup it says reconnect external memory and try again
and it says no for unlock the bootloader i read that on my service info
running win 8
please help meeeeeeeeeeeeee
go or S ??
XperiaMT27 said:
go or S ??
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samgabbay said:
tried to root my XPERIA GO
tried this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
and flashtools.
im running 4.0.4 wuth 6.1.1.b.1.54
kernel 3.0.8
the phone has factory stock and when i try the bianary root thing on the backup it says reconnect external memory and try again
and it says no for unlock the bootloader i read that on my service info
running win 8
please help meeeeeeeeeeeeee
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1. download this ---> zip file
2. unzip
3. flash ST27i_6.1.1.B.1.10_Kernel.ftf in flashtool
4. run binary´s root thing
5. flash ST27i_6.1.1.B.1.54_Kernel.ftf
6. press thx for me
7. enjoy
hanys23 said:
1. download this ---> zip file
2. unzip
3. flash ST27i_6.1.1.B.1.10_Kernel.ftf in flashtool
4. run binary´s root thing
5. flash ST27i_6.1.1.B.1.54_Kernel.ftf
6. press thx for me
7. enjoy
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will the root stay once i flash back to the b.1.54 kernel?
samgabbay said:
will the root stay once i flash back to the b.1.54 kernel?
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haha u made my smille
ofcourse it will stay othervise i would not post it for u
hanys23 said:
haha u made my smille
ofcourse it will stay othervise i would not post it for u
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haha lool sorry i aint that good with phone dev but yea il try it when i go home
hanys23 said:
1. download this ---> zip file
2. unzip
3. flash ST27i_6.1.1.B.1.10_Kernel.ftf in flashtool
4. run binary´s root thing
5. flash ST27i_6.1.1.B.1.54_Kernel.ftf
6. press thx for me
7. enjoy
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before getting home i wanted to know if i flash the loader too
samgabbay said:
before getting home i wanted to know if i flash the loader too
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what loader u want to flash and why?
hanys23 said:
what loader u want to flash and why?
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nvm il jsut flash the kernel
everything worked and i rooted it with flashtooll big thanks
it worked on my st27i too. pretty simple, thanks.
hanys23 said:
1. download this ---> zip file
2. unzip
3. flash ST27i_6.1.1.B.1.10_Kernel.ftf in flashtool
4. run binary´s root thing
5. flash ST27i_6.1.1.B.1.54_Kernel.ftf
6. press thx for me
7. enjoy
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This didn't work for me... The graphics became messed up - and I could not use the phone. So I restored it with .54
hello guys.. i need your help..i did a terrible and stupid thing..i flashed the ROM before the kernel so my phone won't work..whenever I turn on my phone it only displays blue screen and nothing else..then my led lights in different colors..my computer don't recognize my phone..i cannot reflash since i can't see anything on the screen..i cannot use flashtool since my phone don't show on my computer..everytime i plug the usb cord i can hear my computer with "error thing" sound..please help...thanks.
wnztn said:
hello guys.. i need your help..i did a terrible and stupid thing..i flashed the ROM before the kernel so my phone won't work..whenever I turn on my phone it only displays blue screen and nothing else..then my led lights in different colors..my computer don't recognize my phone..i cannot reflash since i can't see anything on the screen..i cannot use flashtool since my phone don't show on my computer..everytime i plug the usb cord i can hear my computer with "error thing" sound..please help...thanks.
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And "the ROM" would be?
ChikeD said:
And "the ROM" would be?
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Unoficial Cyanogenmod CM 11 (Android 4.4.2 KitKat) by mujeni.. I installed the peppermint which is supposedly for sola then I interchanged the steps of flashing..
wnztn said:
Unoficial Cyanogenmod CM 11 (Android 4.4.2 KitKat) by mujeni.. I installed the peppermint which is supposedly for sola then I interchanged the steps of flashing..
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So you installed the one for sola?
ChikeD said:
So you installed the one for sola?
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Yes..I installed the peppermint ROM..Moreover, I installed first the ROM then flashed the boot.img...
wnztn said:
Yes..I installed the peppermint ROM..Moreover, I installed first the ROM then flashed the boot.img...
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Don't really matters, the img is flashed with ROM anyway, problem you installed ROM for different phone.
Turn the phone off and flash stock with flashtool, then start over, with ROM for your phone this time.
ChikeD said:
Don't really matters, the img is flashed with ROM anyway, problem you installed ROM for different phone.
Turn the phone off and flash stock with flashtool, then start over, with ROM for your phone this time.
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How can I use my flashtool if it says No Device?
wnztn said:
How can I use my flashtool if it says No Device?
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Flash mode, have you flashed with flashtool before?
ChikeD said:
Flash mode, have you flashed with flashtool before?
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I'm not quite sure..coz my first flashing was through CWM..I only used flashtool when I unlocked the boatloader...
wnztn said:
I'm not quite sure..coz my first flashing was through CWM..I only used flashtool when I unlocked the boatloader...
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Okay, flash mode and fastboot mode drivers installed I assume.
Download stco rom FTF, put it in flashtool firmware directory, start flash in flash mode, choose the file you have dowanloaded, wait till flashtool ask you to connect in flash mode, turn the phone off (press power + volume up untill you feel (1+) 3 vibrations,) connect the USB cable while holding volume down key.
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Okay, flash mode and fastboot mode drivers installed I assume.
Download stco rom FTF, put it in flashtool firmware directory, start flash in flash mode, choose the file you have dowanloaded, wait till flashtool ask you to connect in flash mode, turn the phone off (press power + volume up untill you feel (1+) 3 vibrations,) connect the USB cable while holding volume down key.
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Sorry if I'm so noob about this one but I want to clarify things..Do you mean stock rom ftf?
My flashtool is Sony Mobile flasher by Androxyde..I found the firmware folder in the folder of the flasher where I can see an FTF file in it..Is this where I should paste the ftf? and lastly, I'm confused with flash mode..what is it?sorry..
wnztn said:
Sorry if I'm so noob about this one but I want to clarify things..Do you mean stock rom ftf?
My flashtool is Sony Mobile flasher by Androxyde..I found the firmware folder in the folder of the flasher where I can see an FTF file in it..Is this where I should paste the ftf? and lastly, I'm confused with flash mode..what is it?sorry..
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Yest that flashtool.
There only stock rom FTFs no others, you will have to search your phone android development forum for one.
Open flash tool, turn off your phone, connect to the PC while pressing volume down key, flashtool should display "device connected in flash mode", and it should stay connected for about 45 seconds if no flash is being made.
ChikeD said:
Yest that flashtool.
There only stock rom FTFs no others, you will have to search your phone android development forum for one.
Open flash tool, turn off your phone, connect to the PC while pressing volume down key, flashtool should display "device connected in flash mode", and it should stay connected for about 45 seconds if no flash is being made.
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How can I flash the ftf file if the flash tool can't read my device?It says No device on the tab...
wnztn said:
How can I flash the ftf file if the flash tool can't read my device?It says No device on the tab...
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Did you try what I last wrote in that post?
ChikeD said:
Did you try what I last wrote in that post?
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Currently downloading..hehe..I hope this one will work.. In the meantime, thanks for the concerns and helps.. hehe..I appreciate it really..
wnztn said:
Currently downloading..hehe..I hope this one will work.. In the meantime, thanks for the concerns and helps.. hehe..I appreciate it really..
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Just try if you can get flash mode to work without flashing anything as I explained. This is the key for recovery.
You can also create your own FTF.
Start update with PC Companion until it asks you tp connect in flash mode, then quit and build the FTF with flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129
http://mytechencounters.wordpress.c...eate-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
ChikeD said:
Just try if you can get flash mode to work without flashing anything as I explained. This is the key for recovery.
You can also create your own FTF.
Start update with PC Companion until it asks you tp connect in flash mode, then quit and build the FTF with flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129
http://mytechencounters.wordpress.c...eate-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
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I tried flashing and somehow I think Im on my way to fully recover my phone but now my flasher says C:\flashtool\.\frimwares\cached.sin (The system cannot find the file specified)
wnztn said:
I tried flashing and somehow I think Im on my way to fully recover my phone but now my flasher says C:\flashtool\.\frimwares\cached.sin (The system cannot find the file specified)
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That I never had.
This happen while flashing FTF?
wnztn said:
I tried flashing and somehow I think Im on my way to fully recover my phone but now my flasher says C:\flashtool\.\frimwares\cached.sin (The system cannot find the file specified)
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Never mind my last post.. I unchecked the flash cache before flashing and yes! my phone my beloved phone is alive..haha..thank u soooooo much..may we see each other here and looking forward for the betterment of my android with your help.. Thank you..