[Tool/Converter]ROM 2 GPe [Testers needed] - Sony Xperia Z Ultra

I'm looking for a brave soul or two that has a GPe and would like to do some testing to see if we can have a tool that will convert any togari ROM into one that will boot and have working radio on a togari_gpe. PM me if you want to be a tester.
A huge thank you to @flipperg and @adfurgerson for testing this and helping to improve this tool and the instructions below.
Warning:
If this does't work it may leave your GPe in a non booting state, only test if you are comfortable re-flashing boot.img and ROMs again
ROM 2 GPe:
A tool for converting a ROM into GPe ROM
This tool will take an installed ROM and GPeize it so that it will boot with a working radio etc
Install:
Download and save Custom togari ROM to ZU_GPe
Download and save rom2togari_gpe to ZU_GPe
Getting a working kernel & recovery: <=== Read This Section Carefully
If you are running DooMKernel or if you get "This device is a honami" and you are flashing a custom ROM do this:
extract boot.img from Custom togari ROM to desktop (or similar)
flash boot.img to the ZU_GPe using flashtool or fastboot.exe while phone is in fastboot mode
Boot into recovery
Wipe data and caches
Flash a custom togari ROM
Flash rom2togari_gpe
Reboot and pray
Download:
Version 1 [10/05/2014]
Working conversions:
Working on CM11 and Carbon with some bugs
Should work with all AOSP/CM11 ROMs
Might even work with Stock based ROMs (read monx and partial* FTF flashes)
Now that I have thought about it I can't see this working on Stock based ROMs, and now we have DooMLoRD's Sony port there is little point in trying to get it to work on Sony firmware.
* Warning:
Never flash the whole FTF or you will hard BRICK your GPu Ultra, only ever flash the kernel and system and never use Sony OTA/PCC updates
Again:
Code:
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XDA:DevDB Information
ROM 2 GPe, Tool/Utility for the Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Contributors
blueether, flipperg, adfurgerson for testing and prbassplayer for the idea in the first place
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2014-05-10
Last Updated 2014-05-25

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Any one testing? We cant have development if no one tries I dont have my phone yet or I would man
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gtshiftin6 said:
Any one testing? We cant have development if no one tries I dont have my phone yet or I would man
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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30 hours and no takers? I'll just upload the zip and someone can test at their leisure...

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blueether said:
30 hours and no takers? I'll just upload the zip and someone can test at their leisure...
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Firsrt let me say thank you for your work. I have had my GPE for less than a week and am still getting a grasp on what is needed for unlocking,root, and recovery. I am also waiting for parts to arrive for my old LG Optimistic G, if I can get it working as a backup phone I will be willing to test. Hopefully you won't lose interest before then.
Edit...parts came for what I hoped would be my backup phone, but it didn't fix it.
Edit...tried to flash Carbon with TWRP from DooMLoRD's kernel and it failed with message "This package is for C6802 C6806....E:Error executing updater binary in zip"
@blueether if you can upload a zip later I will try, or I could try to remove that line if it was explained to me.

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I'd prefer to not be the first... Has anyone attempted?

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CCJ22 said:
I'd prefer to not be the first... Has anyone attempted?
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See my second edit in above post. Updater script wouldn't let me flash ROM.

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Thanks for the willingness to test.
The error will go away if you open the zip and edit the updater script and remove the check... or I could upload another version...
EDIT
bugger, the error is on the Carbon_togari zip isn't it, this is because DooMKernel is ported from the Z1, if you are coming from CM11 or Carbon for the GPe etc then the extra step shouldn't be needed.
um So new instructions:
Install:
Download and save Custom togari ROM to ZU_GPe
Download and save rom2togari_gpe to ZU_GPe
If you are running DooMKernel, do this:
extract boot.img from Custom togari ROM to desktop (or similar)
flash boot.img to the ZU_GPe using flashtool or fastboot.exe while phone is in fastboot mode
Boot into recovery
Wipe data and caches
Flash a custom togari ROM
Flash rom2togari_gpe
Reboot and pray
I hope that will work

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Alright, I'll bite.
I'm backing up now, but just to make sure I understand:
I will:
1) Wipe/Format
2) Install [ROM][LB&UB] C68XX ★ monxDIFIED ★ ZUltra™ (442.757) BEST AROMA [v06-02][24/04] from the Android Dev Thread
3) Install rom2togari_gpe from your thread
4) Reboot
Right?

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FAILURE
:crying:
rom2togari_gpe fails complaining this is for togari and my phone is a honami. (My phone is a togari_gpe, promise)
flipperg said:
I'm backing up now, but just to make sure I understand:
I will:
1) Wipe/Format
2) Install [ROM][LB&UB] C68XX ★ monxDIFIED ★ ZUltra™ (442.757) BEST AROMA [v06-02][24/04] from the Android Dev Thread
3) Install rom2togari_gpe from your thread
4) Reboot
Right?
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---------- Post added at 09:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:59 PM ----------
So I figure the Honami - Togari issue is because I'm using ZU_GPe-AdvStkKernel-KOT49H.S2.2052-v01 to do the flashing... for some reason it has a boot.img signature for the Honami - go figure. But I'm not sure how to get around this.
If I flash the boot.img from any other ROM (I tried CM11), then how do I flash the Custom Rom and Tool without a Custom Recovery? Do I do all this via adb/fastboot from my Mac?
Just trying, thanks for all the help.
Flipper
flipperg said:
:crying:
rom2togari_gpe fails complaining this is for togari and my phone is a honami. (My phone is a togari_gpe, promise)
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flipperg said:
:crying:
rom2togari_gpe fails complaining this is for togari and my phone is a honami. (My phone is a togari_gpe, promise)
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So I figure the Honami - Togari issue is because I'm using ZU_GPe-AdvStkKernel-KOT49H.S2.2052-v01 to do the flashing... for some reason it has a boot.img signature for the Honami - go figure. But I'm not sure how to get around this.
If I flash the boot.img from any other ROM (I tried CM11), then how do I flash the Custom Rom and Tool without a Custom Recovery? Do I do all this via adb/fastboot from my Mac?
Just trying, thanks for all the help.
Flipper
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Thanks for testing, I cant up load a version with out the check as my dev machine is down, but it will be back up over the weekend.
I think an easy fix for you would be the instructions just above (not the ones in OP) or to reboot back into recovery after flashing monx. All the kernels / boot.img should have recovery so you can flash the boot.img from the ROM zip... so:
Install:
Download and save Custom togari ROM to ZU_GPe
Download and save rom2togari_gpe to ZU_GPe
If you are running DooMKernel or if you get "This device is a honami" do this: <=== Read This Line
extract boot.img from Custom togari ROM to desktop (or similar)
flash boot.img to the ZU_GPe using flashtool or fastboot.exe while phone is in fastboot mode
Boot into recovery
Wipe data and caches
Flash a custom togari ROM
Flash rom2togari_gpe
Reboot and pray
I hope that this works and we get a GPe running a modified Sony ROM. if it does work it will work on a pure Sony firmware
Again I have to say:
Code:
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** Never Flash a full FTF to a GPe Z-Ultra **
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Thanks for the quick response
I'll try it tonight. But if I may - I do not believe that monx has a boot.img, I searched for it. As far as CM11, what you're telling me is that it's boot.img had it's own custom recovery and I should be able to flash the tool from there? As I understand it, the only way for me to boot into cwm or twrp was to hot boot into Doom's via flashtool. How else can I get the pick led so I can get in?
Am I just being dense or noob?
Thanks for your help,
Flipper
blueether said:
Thanks for testing, I cant up load a version with out the check as my dev machine is down, but it will be back up over the weekend.
I think an easy fix for you would be the instructions just above (not the ones in OP) or to reboot back into recovery after flashing monx. All the kernels / boot.img should have recovery so you can flash the boot.img from the ROM zip... so:
Install:
Download and save Custom togari ROM to ZU_GPe
Download and save rom2togari_gpe to ZU_GPe
If you are running DooMKernel or if you get "This device is a honami" do this: <=== Read This Line
extract boot.img from Custom togari ROM to desktop (or similar)
flash boot.img to the ZU_GPe using flashtool or fastboot.exe while phone is in fastboot mode
Boot into recovery
Wipe data and caches
Flash a custom togari ROM
Flash rom2togari_gpe
Reboot and pray
I hope that this works and we get a GPe running a modified Sony ROM. if it does work it will work on a pure Sony firmware
Again I have to say:
Code:
[B][SIZE="4"][COLOR="red"]
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** Never Flash a full FTF to a GPe Z-Ultra **
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flipperg said:
I'll try it tonight. But if I may - I do not believe that monx has a boot.img, I searched for it. As far as CM11, what you're telling me is that it's boot.img had it's own custom recovery and I should be able to flash the tool from there? As I understand it, the only way for me to boot into cwm or twrp was to hot boot into Doom's via flashtool. How else can I get the pick led so I can get in?
Am I just being dense or noob?
Thanks for your help,
Flipper
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I would try rebooting system after flashing img. when the Google splash screen shows and led lights up press volume up or down to get into recovery.

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flipperg said:
I'll try it tonight. But if I may - I do not believe that monx has a boot.img, I searched for it. As far as CM11, what you're telling me is that it's boot.img had it's own custom recovery and I should be able to flash the tool from there? As I understand it, the only way for me to boot into cwm or twrp was to hot boot into Doom's via flashtool. How else can I get the pick led so I can get in?
Am I just being dense or noob?
Thanks for your help,
Flipper
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OK, it sort of makes sense that monxROM doesn't include the kernel. You could use jackie099's kernel or the port of DooMKernel for the togari. Both of these kernels have recovery built in (as should all custom ROMs). A CM11 kernel or one from/for a custom ROM will not boot Stock Sony or monx's ROM, nor the other way around so we have to get the correct kernel for the type of ROM you are flashing.
Once you have a custom kernel installed you can boot into recovery by pressing the vol up or down key when the LED lights during boot (could be pink, purple some other colour depending on the kernel)
Changed the install instructions in the OP again, I hope that it is clearer

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@blueether I'm in Carbon and mostly all good. Camera doesn't connect and Play Store crashes when trying to install apps then closes with the message "Unfortunately,Google Play Store has stopped." if I try to open it gain.
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[/COLOR @blueether I'm in Carbon and mostly all good. Camera doesn't connect and Play Store crashes when trying to install apps then closes with the message "Unfortunately,Google Play Store has stopped." if I try to open it again.
edit...camera crash has small toast message saying "Insert anSD card before using the camera" and tried downloading a new Play Store from web and get toast saying "No D card'.

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Ok - so CM11 - Success! I used the boot.img from CM11 to Flashtool HotBoot into Recovery, and everything went as planned.
Monx - No Good, I was able to install the ROM, but when I ran the tool I got:
Creating Symlinks...
symlink: some symlinks failed
E: Error in /data/media/0/Download/rom2togari_gpe.zip
(Status 7)
Installation Aborted
You do point out that we can't use a CM11 boot.img with Monx (I read that after I tried), is that it?
Could you please point me to a place I can get a good boot.img with custom recovery that will let me boot Monx correctly please? The only jackies099 one I found is for the non-GPe version - is this the one I should try?
Doom's is the one that reports the wrong phone type (Honami) right? So I'm not sure if I can use that one.
But I'm almost there... I'm going to keep trying some iterations.
One more question (noob): What's FTF? (I gather it's a ROM that includes Radio and/or other Partitions but I'd like to know an easier way to determine this so I don't screw up)
I've done many Android Custom ROMS installations/Mods but this is my first Sony, sorry.
Thank you,
Flipper
blueether said:
OK, it sort of makes sense that monxROM doesn't include the kernel. You could use jackie099's kernel or the port of DooMKernel for the togari. Both of these kernels have recovery built in (as should all custom ROMs). A CM11 kernel or one from/for a custom ROM will not boot Stock Sony or monx's ROM, nor the other way around so we have to get the correct kernel for the type of ROM you are flashing.
Once you have a custom kernel installed you can boot into recovery by pressing the vol up or down key when the LED lights during boot (could be pink, purple some other colour depending on the kernel)
Changed the install instructions in the OP again, I hope that it is clearer
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flipperg said:
Ok - so CM11 - Success! I used the boot.img from CM11 to Flashtool HotBoot into Recovery, and everything went as planned.
Monx - No Good, I was able to install the ROM, but when I ran the tool I got:
Creating Symlinks...
symlink: some symlinks failed
E: Error in /data/media/0/Download/rom2togari_gpe.zip
(Status 7)
Installation Aborted
You do point out that we can't use a CM11 boot.img with Monx (I read that after I tried), is that it?
Could you please point me to a place I can get a good boot.img with custom recovery that will let me boot Monx correctly please? The only jackies099 one I found is for the non-GPe version - is this the one I should try?
Doom's is the one that reports the wrong phone type (Honami) right? So I'm not sure if I can use that one.
But I'm almost there... I'm going to keep trying some iterations.
One more question (noob): What's FTF? (I gather it's a ROM that includes Radio and/or other Partitions but I'd like to know an easier way to determine this so I don't screw up)
I've done many Android Custom ROMS installations/Mods but this is my first Sony, sorry.
Thank you,
Flipper
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FTF=flashtool file which are stock firmwares.

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flipperg said:
Ok - so CM11 - Success! I used the boot.img from CM11 to Flashtool HotBoot into Recovery, and everything went as planned.
Monx - No Good, I was able to install the ROM, but when I ran the tool I got:
Creating Symlinks...
symlink: some symlinks failed
E: Error in /data/media/0/Download/rom2togari_gpe.zip
(Status 7)
Installation Aborted
You do point out that we can't use a CM11 boot.img with Monx (I read that after I tried), is that it?
Could you please point me to a place I can get a good boot.img with custom recovery that will let me boot Monx correctly please? The only jackies099 one I found is for the non-GPe version - is this the one I should try?
Doom's is the one that reports the wrong phone type (Honami) right? So I'm not sure if I can use that one.
But I'm almost there... I'm going to keep trying some iterations.
One more question (noob): What's FTF? (I gather it's a ROM that includes Radio and/or other Partitions but I'd like to know an easier way to determine this so I don't screw up)
I've done many Android Custom ROMS installations/Mods but this is my first Sony, sorry.
Thank you,
Flipper
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Getting there :victory: did cell, wifi and data work in togari cm11?
The status 7 error is my script not the kernel, so it looks like monx will be harder to crack than custom then, I'll have to create a separate version for stock based ROMs I think.
We need the kernel that will boot the system/ROM that we are installing, not a GPe when you flash monx's ROM ie jackie's one or the ported DooMKernel one (not the GPe version of DooMKernel). But with the status 7 error this may not work.
If you still have monx on the GPe you could just flash jackie's or the DooMKernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2705130 and then see if it boots, the simlink errors might not be too important.

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adfurgerson said:
@blueether I'm in Carbon and mostly all good. Camera doesn't connect and Play Store crashes when trying to install apps then closes with the message "Unfortunately,Google Play Store has stopped." if I try to open it gain.
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edit...camera crash has small toast message saying "Insert anSD card before using the camera" and tried downloading a new Play Store from web and get toast saying "No D card'.
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Getting there, did cell, wifi and data work?

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blueether said:
Getting there, did cell, wifi and data work?
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Cell, WiFi, Bluetooth worked didn't think to try regular data. Made a backup of Carbon then restored stock GPe ROM just fine. Can restore Carbon and test or should be able to restore and flash anything else you need tested.
edit.....cell data works but it seems auto rotate doesn't, tried toggling it off then on and looking for more than one place to set it but didn't find any others.