Kernel question - Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I am pretty new to this so sorry in advance for unnecessary questions
I recently installed the romaur on my D6503 Xperia z2 and think it's awesome so far.Using the doomkernel 5 at the moment and thinking of upgrading to 7.
My question: Is it safe to assume that this version (and future releases of doomkernel ) will work with romaur or should I be cautious, how does it usually work?
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all versions should be compatible with eachother unless your jumping android versions
both doomkernel and rom aur are 4.4.2 and i see no reason at all why there will be issues
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snaggvar said:
Hi,
I am pretty new to this so sorry in advance for unnecessary questions
I recently installed the romaur on my D6503 Xperia z2 and think it's awesome so far.Using the doomkernel 5 at the moment and thinking of upgrading to 7.
My question: Is it safe to assume that this version (and future releases of doomkernel ) will work with romaur or should I be cautious, how does it usually work?
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I'm assuming your using Romaur 2.2 or lower with Doomkernel 5 since that is for .69 firmware.
Doomkernel 6 and 7 is for Romaur 3.0 as it's made for .402 firmware.
You will have to upgrade to Romaur 3.0 to use Doomkernel 7.
If you want to upgrade, download Romaur 3.0 and Doomkernel 7 to you external SD card
Boot into TWRP recovery (keep pressing volume down when you see Sony logo after reboot), wipe data (dont wipe externalSD), format
Restart into recovery, you'll be taken back to CWM recovery
Flash Romaur (don't restart), flash Doomkernel, then restart

I see. Thank you for a great answer!
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I can’t seem to find the 3.0 version of Romaur, looking at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723935 and clicking the
RomAur v3.0-link but it does not lead me to any kind of download page.
Are there som kind of place here at xda that works as a download page where i can find all the diffrent roms or am i looking at the right place
Pesetio said:
I'm assuming your using Romaur 2.2 or lower with Doomkernel 5 since that is for .69 firmware.
Doomkernel 6 and 7 is for Romaur 3.0 as it's made for .402 firmware.
You will have to upgrade to Romaur 3.0 to use Doomkernel 7.
If you want to upgrade, download Romaur 3.0 and Doomkernel 7 to you external SD card
Boot into TWRP recovery (keep pressing volume down when you see Sony logo after reboot), wipe data (dont wipe externalSD), format
Restart into recovery, you'll be taken back to CWM recovery
Flash Romaur (don't restart), flash Doomkernel, then restart
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snaggvar said:
I can’t seem to find the 3.0 version of Romaur, looking at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723935 and clicking the
RomAur v3.0-link but it does not lead me to any kind of download page.
Are there som kind of place here at xda that works as a download page where i can find all the diffrent roms or am i looking at the right place
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Does this link work?
https://mega.co.nz/#!dJwjkJpa!Wxsr-3PnNlAb4YzUzgmAPC9g_8tXOudOTl8-GOEpDJ4

Works great. Big thanks yet again!
Pesetio said:
Does this link work?
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Pesetio said:
I'm assuming your using Romaur 2.2 or lower with Doomkernel 5 since that is for .69 firmware.
Doomkernel 6 and 7 is for Romaur 3.0 as it's made for .402 firmware.
You will have to upgrade to Romaur 3.0 to use Doomkernel 7.
If you want to upgrade, download Romaur 3.0 and Doomkernel 7 to you external SD card
Boot into TWRP recovery (keep pressing volume down when you see Sony logo after reboot), wipe data (dont wipe externalSD), format
Restart into recovery, you'll be taken back to CWM recovery
Flash Romaur (don't restart), flash Doomkernel, then restart
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You also need to download the .402 fw. Don't install doomkernel v6/7 on .69 or earlier.
Sendt fra min D6503

Okay, so to put all of this together in correct order:
1) Flash "Kernel and baseband .402 d6503" using flashtool.
2) Download Romaur 3.0 and Doomkernel 7 and put on external SD card.
3) Boot into TWRP recovery (keep pressing volume down when you see Sony logo after reboot), wipe data (dont wipe externalSD), format (i never realized that i had both cwm and twrp installed )
4) Restart into recovery, you'll be taken back to CWM recovery and then flash Romaur (don't restart), flash Doomkernel, then restart.
Does that sound about right?
I really appreciate the help I’m getting from you guys.
Xernoxis said:
You also need to download the .402 fw. Don't install doomkernel v6/7 on .69 or earlier.
Sendt fra min D6503
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Sounds right to me
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Hm, I'm doing something wrong. After step one I can no longer load into cwm or twrp. The screen just goes black and nothing happens when pressing either volume up or down. I have flashed back to the latest version and now all is well, except that im still on the old version
Any ideas for what I am doing wrong?
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snaggvar said:
Hm, I'm doing something wrong. After step one I can no longer load into cwm or twrp. The screen just goes black and nothing happens when pressing either volume up or down. I have flashed back to the latest version and now all is well, except that im still on the old version
Any ideas for what I am doing wrong?
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I never flashed the .402 firmware and baseband in flashtool or anything coming from .69 (Romaur) 2.2
I just did the exact steps i listed in previous post, except I installed advance doomkernel v04 since v06 and v07 weren't available when I flashed Romaur 3.0
Heres the link to the advance kernel, put on your SDcard in case you get a bootloop after flashing Romaur 3.0 with v06/07 kenel.
http://doomlord.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=WjJfRG9vTUxvUkRfQWR2U3RrS2VybmVsX0ZXLTQwMi12MDQ=
I don't want to be responsible for you bricking your phone, but the steps I listed in my previous post is exactly what I did coming from Romaur 2.2
You lose X-reality though, so flash the .402 firmware if you want to keep X-reality.

I restored a backup from before romaur, installed doomkernel 7.0 and then installed romaur 3.0. This seems to be working so far. How can I see if X-reality is working? I can check and uncheck the box but I am not sure it actually does anything
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snaggvar said:
I restored a backup from before romaur, installed doomkernel 7.0 and then installed romaur 3.0. This seems to be working so far. How can I see if X-reality is working? I can check and uncheck the box but I am not sure it actually does anything
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Turn on X-reality, go to album app and look at a picture, take screenshot
Turn off X-reality, go to album app open same picture and take screenshot, while X-reality is off, flick through both pictures and see if you notice a difference.
You could also upload the pics onto your PC to see if there's a difference.
I think on Romaur 3, you have to download the X-reality zip
There is no difference in mine, but I don't care since I don't have it on anways.

So, the doomkernel 8 is here and with it a question
It says that extfat won't work work this version.
How can I tell for sure if I am using extfat on my external sd at the moment?
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snaggvar said:
So, the doomkernel 8 is here and with it a question
It says that extfat won't work work this version.
How can I tell for sure if I am using extfat on my external sd at the moment?
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Put it into your computer
Go to my computer
Right click and go to properties
You should see format type or something like that
You may posibly see, ext2 ext3 ext4 ntfs, fat, fat16 ,fat32, exfat
If it says exfat then well you guessed it! Your sd is exfat
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Envious_Data said:
Put it into your computer
Go to my computer
Right click and go to properties
You should see format type or something like that
You may posibly see, ext2 ext3 ext4 ntfs, fat, fat16 ,fat32, exfat
If it says exfat then well you guessed it! Your sd is exfat
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Thank you!
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Related

[Q] X10 Mini Pro & Clean V6 Issues

Hello everyone..
Im using Clean V5 found here: Great rom and pretty fast!
But im having issues with the phone constantly rebooting after flashing V6.
I downloaded the zip, copied it to the sdcard, rebooted phone into recoverymode, made a backup. Choosed custom zip had it flashed and after i made a full wipe and rebooted.
It gets stuck at the blinking marker, and after awhile it reboots and loops.
Note, i can go back into recoverymode and reset.
tcntad said:
Hello everyone..
Im using Clean V5 found here: Great rom and pretty fast!
But im having issues with the phone constantly rebooting after flashing V6.
I downloaded the zip, copied it to the sdcard, rebooted phone into recoverymode, made a backup. Choosed custom zip had it flashed and after i made a full wipe and rebooted.
It gets stuck at the blinking marker, and after awhile it reboots and loops.
Note, i can go back into recoverymode and reset.
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Are you use firmware 2.1.1.A.0.6?, if yes you must flash 2.1.1.C.0.0 firmware
Elwino2.3 said:
Are you use firmware 2.1.1.A.0.6?, if yes you must flash 2.1.1.C.0.0 firmware
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Well since Im using V5 I should have the compatible firmware.
I cant check it either in my phones settings meny since it says Clean0.0.
tcntad said:
Well since Im using V5 I should have the compatible firmware.
I cant check it either in my phones settings meny since it says Clean0.0.
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Maybe you should re-flash again 2.1.1.C.0.0 original firmware. With this way you never got the problem
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Elwino2.3 said:
Maybe you should re-flash again 2.1.1.C.0.0 original firmware. With this way you never got the problem
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I perhaps could. I have a backup of the original firmware on my computer. That should work eh?
Or where can i find a standard/generic nordic firmware?
tcntad said:
I perhaps could. I have a backup of the original firmware on my computer. That should work eh?
Or where can i find a standard/generic nordic firmware?
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Just install v5 and flash via seus or pc companion and u will get 2.1.1.C.0.0 firmware (i have tried this)
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I recommend you use SEUS
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Look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101332
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Thanks! I'll give it a try
Edit: No working link at all..
tcntad said:
Thanks! I'll give it a try
Edit: No working link at all..
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Just press thanks button
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Elwino2.3 said:
Just press thanks button
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Love your dedication of helping
I just found a clean backup on my computer Ill restore and see what firmware it is and try V6 this weekend.
Edit:
The backup I had didnt have matching MD5 for some reasons but I managed to use SEUS and phone was restored to original firmware
I just flashed V6 and I do have compatible firmware "C.0.0" and holy cow it works!
Maybe the term 'firmware' is confusing. Because V6 -ROM- contains a dualtouch module that only works with the 2.1.1.C.0.0 -KERNEL- , it can cause problems.
There's a link in the first post of the rom thread (read carefully) to the right kernel (.ftf file) which you can flash using flashtool.
Sorry I didn't see this before, since V6 I'm just using the phone ;-)
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[Obsolete] Rooted ICS nandroid l

Madfysh said:
no need to bug no more with this nandroid backup, this was a temporary solution until better solution is discovered
download ftf: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24916638&postcount=117
download falshtool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24901560&postcount=109
root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038
CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
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The above is now the best way, links removed
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Should work as it is with Nightelf's RC2, right? [pretty sure, it would, but still]
There's no reason why not, but if you've nightelf kernel you have recovery to flash the zip for root, which is certainly quicker.
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I already have the official ICS kernel which I flashed yesterday ! Will that work with this zip file ??
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mpiekp said:
Ok so we know we can root with flashing or hotbooting a custom kernel, this is for those pesky network crippled handsets with no fastboot.
prerequisits
working rom with clockwork mod
flashtool
Download This folder
http://min.us/mq5bOi0IX
extract the ics nandroid to your sd card (sdcard/clockworkmod/backup)
place the ftf in flashtool/firmwares on your pc
reboot to recovery and restore the nandroid, this will wipe your data, use advanced restore, system only if you wish to preserve, although its better practice to wipe data especially in version jumps.
when complete power off the phone, read that again power of the phone, do not reboot you will get a boot loop.
now open flashtool on your pc, click the lightning symbol select flashmode, select the ftf for ics kernel, follow the instructions on screen to flash the kernel.
all done you should now boot to a prerooted ics.
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I have reverted back to .42 after flashed it to Sony Nordic ICS.
I have one question, when you say "extract ICS nandroid to sdcard", from where can I get nandroid backup? I never have one... (I am noob on nandroid stuff, but know CWM recovery )
I downloaded K15, restored on .42 with recovery... applied Neo V patch, switched off from recovery, started Flashtool with ICS kernel & flashed it immediately.
But when I restart, it does not boot beyoned "Sony" logo, I waited for 10-15 min.
My first suspect is K15 does not support "stock kernel", can anybody know any ROM compatible with "Stock Kernel" of Sony??
Thanks!
Yes the nandroid (a nandroid is just s backup imagee taken with cwm, there is a zip that include one in the folder I posted)is the official ics, just already rooted. The ftf is just the stock ics kernel.
As for the ka13 question that's more suited to his thread , although the beta kernels work on official I haven't tried the other way around but they should be compatible.
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that's wonderfuld, did not see at the file #2
Downloading & doing again....
Can you upload it to mediafire? Cant download from minus..
Thank you!!!
Edit: downloaded on my phone, thank you! But i cant use it yet, i cant downgrade using flashtool, im getting error..
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Minus works fine, clicking the standard view link or use the app makes it simpler.
If someone wants to mirror it that's fine, by me but I don't use mediafire
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how do you get the cwm in lockedbootloader stock kernel?
Use the cwm here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24840470
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Working ...but WiFi not working
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the file doesn't exist the second on minus
mpiekp said:
Yes the nandroid (a nandroid is just s backup imagee taken with cwm, there is a zip that include one in the folder I posted)is the official ics, just already rooted. The ftf is just the stock ics kernel.
As for the ka13 question that's more suited to his thread , although the beta kernels work on official I haven't tried the other way around but they should be compatible.
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Thank you so much!! It worked... but you have to update "busybox" from "Busybox Installer Free" from market.
After that Titanium & CPU Master works..
Many thanks.
Also, by my experience I would advise you to update the OP with clear instructions like...
Download these two files..
1) Kernel FTF
2) Nandroid backup
tolios said:
the file doesn't exist the second on minus
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Yes it does, give it a chance its a 200mb zip so can be slow to start.
Clarified first post
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reupload zip file...
3ftw said:
reupload zip file...
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why the link is working, i'm not downloading it to reupload.....
for me doesnt work ..a lot force closes and cant access settings...for neo maybe doesnt work
ssimmmo said:
Working ...but WiFi not working
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;-) nice
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The file does not excist
or is unavailable
From ICS — By mpiekp
very nice mate :/
works this for Locked BL ????
Edit: the second link is that in OP

[Q] (Mini Pro) Problem When Flashing Kernel

Ok here's the problem
My mini pro running on latest sony ics fw, bootloader Unlocked,
Why if i tried to flash a custom kernel (i've tried latest mesa & rage ics kernel) with a flashtool/fastboot it always failed booting and stuck at sony logo
And when i've tried to flash via cwm why it always said that operation aborted
Any help will be appriciated thank you
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Theonlyzii said:
Ok here's the problem
My mini pro running on latest sony ics fw, bootloader Unlocked,
Why if i tried to flash a custom kernel (i've tried latest mesa & rage ics kernel) with a flashtool/fastboot it always failed booting and stuck at sony logo
And when i've tried to flash via cwm why it always said that operation aborted
Any help will be appriciated thank you
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How can you flash a kernel in cmw ? ... You can't flash a kernel or get out of bootloop ?
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Theonlyzii said:
Ok here's the problem
My mini pro running on latest sony ics fw, bootloader Unlocked,
Why if i tried to flash a custom kernel (i've tried latest mesa & rage ics kernel) with a flashtool/fastboot it always failed booting and stuck at sony logo
And when i've tried to flash via cwm why it always said that operation aborted
Any help will be appriciated thank you
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You can Install a kernel in fastboot only!!
1. Shut down your phone
2. Hold the volume down key
3. Plug the USB cable and release the volume button
4. A blue LED should light
5. Flash the kernel.
6. Enter CWM and delete all the caches
Post results...
mexusbg said:
You can Install a kernel in fastboot only!!
1. Shut down your phone
2. Hold the volume down key
3. Plug the USB cable and release the volume button
4. A blue LED should light
5. Flash the kernel.
6. Enter CWM and delete all the caches
Post results...
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Sorry friend, is hold volume up key
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mexusbg said:
You can Install a kernel in fastboot only!!
1. Shut down your phone
2. Hold the volume down key
3. Plug the USB cable and release the volume button
4. A blue LED should light
5. Flash the kernel.
6. Enter CWM and delete all the caches
Post results...
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So i can't flash a kernel on cwm?
I thought it was possible because in my xperia S i can do that
Oke here the result after i flash the kernel
I phone dosent turn on at all
I have to flash the firmware again to get it booting again
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rachit.rc96 said:
How can you flash a kernel in cmw ? ... You can't flash a kernel or get out of bootloop ?
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After i flash a custom kernel. Will i get root access?
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Theonlyzii said:
After i flash a custom kernel. Will i get root access?
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Depends on the kernel. For Rage Kernel - YES.
Yes it's volume UP - my mistake.
Anyone?
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Theonlyzii said:
Anyone?
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do you still have problems with your phone?
Maybe other kernels doesn't match with the ICS? Not sure, try it again then
daydu19 said:
do you still have problems with your phone?
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Yes
The Problem Is when i try to flash the kernel via Fastboot/Flashtool my phone won't boot at all
i have to flash a stock firmware to get it working again
I've tried all Kernel (Panic,MESA, RAGE, Krsh) And still The phone won't boot
i don't have this problem in my LwW And Xperia S though
Theonlyzii said:
Yes
The Problem Is when i try to flash the kernel via Fastboot/Flashtool my phone won't boot at all
i have to flash a stock firmware to get it working again
I've tried all Kernel (Panic,MESA, RAGE, Krsh) And still The phone won't boot
i don't have this problem in my LwW And Xperia S though
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Just asking... Are u sure that the kernel that ur flashing is the one for sk17i? Just making sure cauze I have no problem with my mini pro
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Theonlyzii said:
Ok here's the problem
My mini pro running on latest sony ics fw, bootloader Unlocked,
Why if i tried to flash a custom kernel (i've tried latest mesa & rage ics kernel) with a flashtool/fastboot it always failed booting and stuck at sony logo
And when i've tried to flash via cwm why it always said that operation aborted
Any help will be appriciated thank you
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1. You must know what kernel support for your rom
2. make sure your file download isn't corrupt
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Smartid said:
1. You must know what kernel support for your rom
2. make sure your file download isn't corrupt
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Im On Stock ICS (latest Build) What Kernel Did Not Support Stock ROM
i've Download The Kernel Like 3 Times Each NO way It is Corrupted
daydu19 said:
Just asking... Are u sure that the kernel that ur flashing is the one for sk17i? Just making sure cauze I have no problem with my mini pro
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I'm Sure It's For Stock ICS sk17i
I've download several kernel Not Just one
But None of it seems to be working
u need unlocked bootloader for custom kernel n flash in fastboot .via flashtool
Thehahaz said:
u need unlocked bootloader for custom kernel n flash in fastboot .via flashtool
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My device is unlocked no doubt about that i've unlock it my self with the official way
And yes i've install it via flashtool but the problem is when i've tried to turn the phone on it won't boot
It only vibrate once and a green led flashed than nothing just black screen
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Theonlyzii said:
My device is unlocked no doubt about that i've unlock it my self with the official way
And yes i've install it via flashtool but the problem is when i've tried to turn the phone on it won't boot
It only vibrate once and a green led flashed than nothing just black screen
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Did you waited a bit? It takes few minutes the first time...
Update fastboot / flashtool to latest version.
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* and tell us the rooting status under Service info---->Configuration
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mexusbg said:
Did you waited a bit? It takes few minutes the first time...
Update fastboot / flashtool to latest version.
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Yes its finnally works
Looks like my flashtool is outdated.
Thank you guys
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How to go back to JellyBean from KitKat with working SafeStrap+Root (Not official KK)

This tutorial is for people with A2 Bootloader only. If you are already on official KK with A3 bootloader, don't use this since it will fail.
A lot of people are wondering how to go back to JB roms from Kitkat. So here's a little guide of how to do that without downgrading back to MJ5.
Assuming you are already on Kitkat rom with root and Safestrap installed.
Please download this togetsafestrap first.
DOWNLOAD ME FIRST
Extract the togetsafestrap folder somewhere you can access easily. ( Credit to Drakey for togetsafestrap method)
**** First backup all the data especially your phone internal storage since everything will be deleted. *****
1. Download the JB rom of your choice and copy it to external SD card.
Skip step 2 & 3 if you are not on SafeStrap 3.7.2
2. Uninstall the SafeStrap recovery.
3. Delete/Uninstall the SafeStrap 3.7.2 apk.
4. Install the SafeStrap 3.71 and install the recovery. (please make sure it says installed.)
5. Put your phone into download mode by either press power, restart, download mode if your rom has 4 ways reboot OR power the phone down, load into download mode by holding volume down+Power+Home buttons for few secs.
6. Connect to the pc. (Make sure all the drivers and everything is configured correctly.)
7. Open Odin from the extracted togetsafestrap folder earlier. Your phone should show up as connected.
8. Put AP and BL from togetsafestrap and press start.
9. Once everything is done successfully, the phone will reboot.
10. Now you should see the Safestrap recovery splash screen and click recovery.
11. Now make sure you wipe everything. (Dalvik cache, cache, data, system under Advance)
12. Install the JB rom of your choice from your external SD card
13. Once the rom is successfully flashed, just reboot it normally and you will be back to JellyBean rom with fully working Safestrap.
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Let me know if you have any questions.
All credit to Hash and Drakey.
Thanks to Conekiller for those who have trouble installing 3.71. Please try out the method he did and report back if it works same for you.
Conekiller2 said:
For those of you having the issue with safestrap 3.71 not installing the recovery here is the way i was able to do it.
Reinstall the 3.72 recovery
boot into safestrap recovery
wipe rom slot
flash (install) desired jb rom via safestrap
wipe cache/dalvik
go back to main menu
reboot and select download
odin files from op
reboot
setup as usual
install safestrap 3.71
it will show newer recovery
hit uninstall recovery
hit install recovery
done
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I'm going to stop this right now...
If you guys want to argue, take it to PM.
I will have a mod get involved if the hissy fits continue.
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Not flaming, not a "Hissy fit". Just making it known...
With latest version of SafeStrap this thread is pointless. Using Odin is no longer necessary.
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joe3681 said:
Not flaming, not a "Hissy fit". Just making it known...
With latest version of SafeStrap this thread is pointless. Using Odin is no longer necessary.
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So you're saying that I can use Odin to go from jellybean to KitKat and with the latest version of safestrap I can flash back to a jellybean Rom or restore a jellybean backup without the need of Odin?
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roloracer said:
So you're saying that I can use Odin to go from jellybean to KitKat and with the latest version of safestrap I can flash back to a jellybean Rom or restore a jellybean backup without the need of Odin?
Roloracer on XNote 7 Note3
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You would still need the ap and bl file from jb to go from kk down to jb. So yes Odin is still needed. The guy above you is clueless lol
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majortaylor said:
You would still need the ap and bl file from jb to go from kk down to jb. So yes Odin is still needed. The guy above you is clueless lol
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Thanks , I figured as much since we don't have an unlocked bootloader we can't just go back and forth just from recovery.
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Thank you @mutantblack for your post. It's a great help. Now only if I could actually download the "notefire" rom, I could do this
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Woe... What did I miss graydiggy? Haha
Glad some people found this method useful even though it's pretty easy to do so.
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Just people being people.
Anyways, OP, I suggest you change the title. This could confuse people to think you are talking about official KK.
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graydiggy said:
Just people being people.
Anyways, OP, I suggest you change the title. This could confuse people to think you are talking about official KK.
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Done. Hope that title is clear enough.
If I do this and install a jb rom will I then be able to restore from my back up with out bricking and also will I need to use Odin to flash mods or will I be back like I never installed a KK rom
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ryant100 said:
If I do this and install a jb rom will I then be able to restore from my back up with out bricking and also will I need to use Odin to flash mods or will I be back like I never installed a KK rom
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You can only do mods , flash and restore backups of the same android version, if you're in jb with safestrap then you use it to do all of those, if you're in KitKat now with the update for safestrap you can do the same, but you need the comingfromjb.zip to upgrade to KitKat, and this method to go back to jb. You can use Odin for any mods as long is the same android base.
RoloRacer on ThunderKat 4.4 Nexus 10
Ok I am on knoxraid 4.4.2 rom now just wondering if I use this to go back to jb rom that I won't have to use the Odin to flash mods
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Ok I am on knoxraid 4.4.2 rom now just wondering if I use this to go back to jb rom that I won't have to use the Odin to flash mods
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Well that depends on the mod, if is made in zip format then you use recovery in safestrap no matter what version of android you're using, I think only tar and pit files are flashed in Odin.
RoloRacer on ThunderKat 4.4 Nexus 10
Ya I know that basically what I'm asking Is if I use this to go back to jb will it be like I never installed a KK rom
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Ya I know that basically what I'm asking Is if I use this to go back to jb will it be like I never installed a KK rom
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That's right. You will be back to jb rom with SS but you won't be able to flash KK u less you use Odin again
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ryant100 said:
Ya I know that basically what I'm asking Is if I use this to go back to jb will it be like I never installed a KK rom
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Yes , the process is due to the fact that since we don't have an unlocked bootloader the different bootloader and files like modem and have to be done in Odin, that's why the two step process to go back and forth. But yes I just finally upgraded to kk, just setting up right now, to get safestrap added. I've had a bunch of previous devices and all got unlocked bootloaders so this was a learning process for myself too, but once you learn it, is easy going back and forth.
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Ok cool thanks for the info and I agree about locked bootloader first phone that doesn't have a unlock for it so just wanna sure I know everything before I do it and since knoxraid thread is closed and probably won't be updated anytime soon think it's time to go back to jb and has anyone tried this yet?
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Ok so I got up to step 11, wiped everything and then accidently rebooted. Now i cant use the steps to get into ss. what do I have to do? mj5 restore?
hipporun said:
Ok so I got up to step 11, wiped everything and then accidently rebooted. Now i cant use the steps to get into ss. what do I have to do? mj5 restore?
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you mean you rebooted and the SS doesn't even show up?
If not, then just start back from putting in download mode and odin back again. You should get back into safestrap.

Who can help me flash a rom?

Can someone help me flash the cm 11 nightly onto the xperia z2 also my z2 already has the doomkernal installed on it but that was because of the guy i bought it from installed it. Any help will be greatly appreciated and please don't kill me D:
I dont recomend flashing CM11 nigtlys unless you know what your doing
Are you new to flashing or just Z2?
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I dont recomend flashing CM11 nigtlys unless you know what your doing
Are you new to flashing or just Z2?
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I've flashed before but i would not call myself an expert at it by no means but if someone can help me that would be great
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I've flashed before but i would not call myself an expert at it by no means but if someone can help me that would be great
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Ok thats good to know
So to flash a stock based rom you do not need your bootloader unlocked but non stock based such as CM11 aokp aosp or anything else you need to unlock your bootloader
Flashing a stock based rom all you need to do is wipe your dalvik and cache, rarely would you need to wipe your data so wipe only if needed
Non stock based roms you have to wipe your data and cache
And to recover back to full stock you can use flashtool
(make sure drivers are installed and you have a FTF)
DISCLAIMER:
any destruction of your device is your doing by chosing to do this
Flashing procedure
1. Download rom
2. Put on phone storage
3. Power off phone
4. Power on the phone
5. Hit volume up when the LED lights up(down or camera works too)
6. Backup (optional + recomended)
7. Install a zip
8. Wipe dalvik n cache (if stock based)
-8. Wipe data n cache if not stock based
9. Reboot n enjoy
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Envious_Data said:
Ok thats good to know
So to flash a stock based rom you do not need your bootloader unlocked but non stock based such as CM11 aokp aosp or anything else you need to unlock your bootloader
Flashing a stock based rom all you need to do is wipe your dalvik and cache, rarely would you need to wipe your data so wipe only if needed
Non stock based roms you have to wipe your data and cache
And to recover back to full stock you can use flashtool
(make sure drivers are installed and you have a FTF)
DISCLAIMER:
any destruction of your device is your doing by chosing to do this
Flashing procedure
1. Download rom
2. Put on phone storage
3. Power off phone
4. Power on the phone
5. Hit volume up when the LED lights up(down or camera works too)
6. Backup (optional + recomended)
7. Install a zip
8. Wipe dalvik n cache (if stock based)
-8. Wipe data n cache if not stock based
9. Reboot n enjoy
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flashtool? http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
or Flash Tool? http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
dokujaryu said:
flashtool? http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
or Flash Tool? http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
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Flashtool.net
I should have been spesific, my bad
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Just wondering but if i flash something like cm11 will i also have to flash gapps or not?
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Just wondering but if i flash something like cm11 will i also have to flash gapps or not?
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Yes
Official Cm11 doesnt come with gapps so you have to flash gapps
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Envious_Data said:
Yes
Official Cm11 doesnt come with gapps so you have to flash gapps
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So if i have doom kernal installed as well on my phone will it affect the phone when i flash a new rom onto it?
No, it should not
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