hello guys
i bought a rooted z ultra and i don't know how it was rooted, all i know is that it had the chinese root app in it.
so i want to wipe everything and remove root and go back to stock rom so how can i do this.
because i tired to do a factory reset but root is still there, so can someone please tell me what to do in detail
Download a stock ftf. Flash with flashtool. Profit.
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Reb0rn said:
Download a stock ftf. Flash with flashtool. Profit.
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can I back to stock and unroot using flashtool when I have dual recovery installed? and also locked bootloader!
mamaloo-xda said:
can I back to stock and unroot using flashtool when I have dual recovery installed? and also locked bootloader!
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flashing a FTF will remove the custom recovery and root but not lock the bootloader, but you can lock it with flashtool or by restoring the TA bckup
blueether said:
flashing a FTF will remove the custom recovery and root but not lock the bootloader, but you can lock it with flashtool or by restoring the TA bckup
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Thanks alot
So that means I don't need to unlock the phone to flash FTF?
mamaloo-xda said:
Thanks alot
So that means I don't need to unlock the phone to flash FTF?
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No you don't have to unlock the BL to flash a FTF
Mersiiiiii Dude
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hi,
i have xperia neo and i rooted it before using DooMLoRD_v3_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su
i updated software using pc companion to 4.0.2.A.62 i lost root but superuser was still installed
i tried to unroot it and root again but no luck superuser.apk is read only and all rooting methods don't work for me
please help i tried everything even factory reset but the superuser is still there and i can't remove it to root again
P.S: is there any way without needing to flash rom ?
Build .62 is currently unrootable so when you updated the firmware it probably broke it. I think the only way to fix it is to flash the rom.
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yea you are right..
you must downgrade to .42 for root option..
Thanks guys for the reply.
the problem was solved after i downgraded to .42 and then used FlashTool to root the device if someone had the same problem and wanted to solve it
unfortunately the firmware i downloaded from the form is international version and doesn't have the Arabic language user interface, i will just have to live with it
.62 is rootable, using recovery. You need to flash RootXperia.zip with recovery for locked bootloaders.
Cheers.
sdk16420 said:
.62 is rootable, using recovery. You need to flash RootXperia.zip with recovery for locked bootloaders.
Cheers.
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Cheers bro. I'm all day already tell their must install RootXperia....they don't listen me.
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Funny coz the Rom I made has root
Flashed it loads today strange
n yes tavi done my base band today +1 cool
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I wonder HOW you guys install Recovery for locked bootloader WHICH REQUIRED ROOT, then install root? Confused!
jlieu said:
I wonder HOW you guys install Recovery for locked bootloader WHICH REQUIRED ROOT, then install root? Confused!
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Ita not required root man, just usb debugging on and unknown sources on.
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I've tried that and it doesn't work.
When you try to install CWM it says that you need allow root access on the screen, but nothing will happen since you don't have root yet.
I had to downgrade.
sdk16420 said:
.62 is rootable, using recovery. You need to flash RootXperia.zip with recovery for locked bootloaders.
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This one is for Neo V: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
Have you tried it? It does ask for root
jlieu said:
I wonder HOW you guys install Recovery for locked bootloader WHICH REQUIRED ROOT, then install root? Confused!
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Exactly.
aimcr7 said:
Ita not required root man, just usb debugging on and unknown sources on.
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Have you tried it? I guess no. I did, and it asks for root.
I have a problem with my xperia mini. I have changed many roms. The final rom i tried worked fine but when i got back to hybrom the touch screen wasn working only the hard keys are working i tried to change rom again but its the same. Does anyone now how to fix this
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I have a problem with my xperia mini. I have changed many roms. The final rom i tried worked fine but when i got back to hybrom the touch screen wasn working only the hard keys are working i tried to change rom again but its the same. Does anyone now how to fix this
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Do you do a full wipe?
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Installing incorrect ROM version caused this problem, for example installing Mini Pro(SK17) when you actually have Mini(ST15).
xdevilium said:
Do you do a full wipe?
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Yes i did everything i know but i could not fix it
Someguyfromhell said:
Installing incorrect ROM version caused this problem, for example installing Mini Pro(SK17) when you actually have Mini(ST15).
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I think something like that happend. I was about to instal nero droid rom and i think i pressed buy mistake sk17i. Can i do something to fix this?
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Get back to the original ROM using SEUS or flashtool. I think that could help.
cing01 said:
Get back to the original ROM using SEUS or flashtool. I think that could help.
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i cant do it with SEUS cause i have unlocked bl. I have tried to relock it but nothing happens. I have tried the original rom 4.0.A.2.368 but still doesnt work
Install stock firmware, lock bootloader and try SUS. Which way did you unlock?
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i cant do it with SEUS cause i have unlocked bl. I have tried to relock it but nothing happens. I have tried the original rom 4.0.A.2.368 but still doesnt work
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Flash stock 62fm with flashtool. Relock bootloader and repair phone with pc companion. Flash stock 62fm again with flashtool.. It worked for me.
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Install stock firmware, lock bootloader and try SUS. Which way did you unlock?
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i tried to relock it with ftf file
pallavikv said:
Flash stock 62fm with flashtool. Relock bootloader and repair phone with pc companion. Flash stock 62fm again with flashtool.. It worked for me.
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can you send me a link to download 62fm?
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can you send me a link to download 62fm?
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"fm" stands there for firmware. To download stock firmware, check the links in signature, I have uploaded some of them there.
Someguyfromhell said:
"fm" stands there for firmware. To download stock firmware, check the links in signature, I have uploaded some of them there.
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I know that fm meens firmware. Is there any other way to relock bootloader?
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I know that fm meens firmware. Is there any other way to relock bootloader?
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Look in my tutorial, link in signature, guide there depending how you have unlocked it.
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Someguyfromhell said:
Look in my tutorial, link in signature, guide there depending how you have unlocked it.
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Even with s1 tool the bootloader is still unlocked i have unlocked bootloader from here http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
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Even with s1 tool the bootloader is still unlocked i have unlocked bootloader from here http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
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If you unlocked the official way, then use the Relock_bootloader.ftf file and flash it via Flashtool.
If you didn't use S1Tool, then don't use it now either.
Someguyfromhell said:
If you unlocked the official way, then use the Relock_bootloader.ftf file and flash it via Flashtool.
If you didn't use S1Tool, then don't use it now either.
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i have tried this too. I have flased it with flash tool but its still unlocked and when i tried to flash it with s1 tool it said Fatal error
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pallavikv said:
Flash stock 62fm with flashtool. Relock bootloader and repair phone with pc companion. Flash stock 62fm again with flashtool.. It worked for me.
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Doesn't work with me
Can anyone please let me know if relocking the bootloader on my xperia s will erase user data or not so that i should know to prepare backup or not?
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From my experience relocking does not erase the data only unlocking.
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Alright than will relocking crash the android operating system wile on rooted status or will i have unroot before relocking?
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precardo said:
Alright than will relocking crash the android operating system wile on rooted status or will i have unroot before relocking?
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its not important if your device is rooted or not. (relocking)
but you should know that you have to use a stock kernel when your bootloader is locked!
precardo said:
Can anyone please let me know if relocking the bootloader on my xperia s will erase user data or not so that i should know to prepare backup or not?
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Yes,
zaidazmi27 said:
Yes,
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re-locking doesn't wipe anything!
just unlocking will erase data partition.
Ok thanks, im on stock ics using advanced kernel (ics11.elf) for using cwm—recovery, so now how do i gain ics stock kernel after i relock?will relock automatically put me back to stock kernel or will i have to flash stock kernel separately before/after relock? If i need stock kernel where can i download?? —Thanks guys
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precardo said:
Ok thanks, im on stock ics using advanced kernel (ics11.elf) for using cwm—recovery, so now how do i gain ics stock kernel after i relock?will relock automatically put me back to stock kernel or will i have to flash stock kernel separately before/after relock? If i need stock kernel where can i download?? —Thanks guys
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you can:
1) flash stock kernel with flash tool( select your ftf 4.0.4 rom & use exclude option)
2) re-lock bootloader
its not important when u flash the kernel! but the device with custom kernel & lock bootloader cant boot.
So by using flash tool on stock ics rom ftf will surely give me the options to only flash (kernel) without flashing the hole ftf rom by selecting (exclude)??
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precardo said:
So by using flash tool on stock ics rom ftf will surely give me the options to only flash (kernel) without flashing the hole ftf rom by selecting (exclude)??
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Yes. Exlude everything except kernel will flash only the kernel.
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So I I finally rooted, backed up my TA partition, unlocked the bootloader, and flashed CWM/TWRP. Took me forever to do on windows 8, but finally figured it out.
My question is, what effect does flashing OTA updates and/or ftf's have? Will I just lose root? Or will I lose custom recovery as well? Just want to make sure since i'm sure the B.2.257 ftf will be posted shortly and I will want to flash it!
Similarly, if I were to change the CDA to get B.2.257 OTA, would I just lose root? or would I lose recovery as well?
I don't know about ota but flashing a ftf makes you recovery and root go bye bye.
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Reb0rn said:
I don't know about ota but flashing a ftf makes you recovery and root go bye bye.
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Thanks for the reply. Bootloader remains unlocked correct? So just re-root and reflash?
cholepuree1 said:
Thanks for the reply. Bootloader remains unlocked correct? So just re-root and reflash?
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Yes. Only way to relock is by restoring your probably backed up TA partition.
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Hi guys...
So i am running a custom rom with an unlocked bootloader and i want to get it back to stock bcuz i want to trade this phone for a Nexus 5. I know that this can be achieved if i use seus to go back to stock but my question is do i have to relock the bootloader in order to use the software.. Thanks in advance.
Shaarven said:
Hi guys...
So i am running a custom rom with an unlocked bootloader and i want to get it back to stock bcuz i want to trade this phone for a Nexus 5. I know that this can be achieved if i use seus to go back to stock but my question is do i have to relock the bootloader in order to use the software.. Thanks in advance.
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Afaik seus might brick your phone as your bootloader is unlocked.. Best is to use flashtool and flash .587 firmware and sell it bck..
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You can relock and then use seus...or use flashtool...
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Thanks..
Hey thanks man for the reply.. Really appreciate it..Anyway do i have to reflash stock firmware before relocking the bootloader ?
Shaarven said:
Hey thanks man for the reply.. Really appreciate it..Anyway do i have to reflash stock firmware before relocking the bootloader ?
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If you're using flashtool, then there's no need to lock the bootloader.
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Thanks..
Thanks man..
Shaarven said:
Hi guys...
So i am running a custom rom with an unlocked bootloader and i want to get it back to stock bcuz i want to trade this phone for a Nexus 5. I know that this can be achieved if i use seus to go back to stock but my question is do i have to relock the bootloader in order to use the software.. Thanks in advance.
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yes you can relock the boot loader, but you don't have to, you can reinstall the stock os without relocking the boot, no you don't have to relock to use stock os