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Hello,
I am unable to post in the Developement threads at the moment due to the post limit but thought I would ask here and hopefully someone can help me.
Firstly, I have a Locked BootLoader that cannot be unlocked, I have rooted my XS and it is running ICS, I pretty much have it the way I want it but would like to try the MIUI ROM from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768057 which works for all BootLoaders.
Secondly, I need to know if I will lose Root access by flashing the above ROM and also if I will lose all my personal Data. I have CWM installed and have backed up everything it will alow me to back up. But I am just concerned about losing root access and personal data.
For those of you who have flashed the ROM, can you tell me if root access is removed and if personal data is also wiped?
Thank you in advance and I appreciate all answers.
Personal data like pics,music and movie will not be lost if they are on the ext sd card.
Root should stay, but all apps that you install will be wiped so you need to download again from play store and make a backup for contacts and sms.
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gm007 said:
Personal data like pics,music and movie will not be lost if they are on the ext sd card.
Root should stay, but all apps that you install will be wiped so you need to download again from play store and make a backup for contacts and sms.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
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Would backing up via CWM not be advisable, just backup using the Sony PC Companion or the Backup and Restore utility on the phone itself, should I just use them all to be sure?
Thank you for the reply, much appreciated.
Allow me to add, all Media files are on the additional storage of the phone, the 32gb, I am just worried about SMS, Contacts and so on.
Also, with the above mentioned ROM, are there any limitations as to what apps would run, for instance, ICS compatible apps I previously purchased should have no issue?
Forgive my ignorance, I am not so familiar with Android.
gm007 said:
Personal data like pics,music and movie will not be lost if they are on the ext sd card.
Root should stay, but all apps that you install will be wiped so you need to download again from play store and make a backup for contacts and sms.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
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He will lose root, as he have locked bootloader. But there is a link somewhere that is a workaround for it.
Felimenta97 said:
He will lose root, as he have locked bootloader. But there is a link somewhere that is a workaround for it.
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Any chance you could point me in the right direction?
I originally used the method outlined by Sharaz22 to root my XS, downgrading to GB and flashing several things, but that is the only thing I have read on the subject of rooting a locked bootloader and to get it up to ICS rooted, I have not read about any special method for MIUI to maintain root access, even in the thread I linked above I could not see a work around, unless I am going blind.
Again, thank you and your help is appreciated.
Mobfigurz said:
Any chance you could point me in the right direction?
I originally used the method outlined by Sharaz22 to root my XS, downgrading to GB and flashing several things, but that is the only thing I have read on the subject of rooting a locked bootloader and to get it up to ICS rooted, I have not read about any special method for MIUI to maintain root access, even in the thread I linked above I could not see a work around, unless I am going blind.
Again, thank you and your help is appreciated.
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If you have CWM, when you flash MIUI you'll still have it.
Felimenta97 said:
He will lose root, as he have locked bootloader. But there is a link somewhere that is a workaround for it.
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You will never lose root if you install roms with cwm,you will lose it only if the rom are buggy but not in case of miui.
@op use this link to download the rom for LT26
http://miuiandroid.com/community/threads/miui-rom-2-7-20.17338/
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gm007 said:
You will never lose root if you install roms with cwm,you will lose it only if the rom are buggy but not in case of miui.
@op use this link to download the rom for LT26
http://miuiandroid.com/community/threads/miui-rom-2-7-20.17338/
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Okay, this is making sense to me now, so I just need to place the files into the suggested directory and reboot into CWM and flash MIUI throught there. Obviously following the instructions in the original thread and all should be fine, root access will not be lost and I can restore backed up content such as SMS and contacts without any fuss?
Thanks guys, that is great. :good:
Mobfigurz said:
Okay, this is making sense to me now, so I just need to place the files into the suggested directory and reboot into CWM and flash MIUI throught there. Obviously following the instructions in the original thread and all should be fine, root access will not be lost and I can restore backed up content such as SMS and contacts without any fuss?
Thanks guys, that is great. :good:
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I lost both when I flashed MIUI. I still had root, but not CWM. For locked bootloaders, the CWM is installed in the /system partition. When you flash MIUI, all of the files in that partition are changed, so you lose it. You can either reflash CWM like you did the first time or you can use this method (I forgot I had the link): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1787532
gm007 said:
You will never lose root if you install roms with cwm,you will lose it only if the rom are buggy but not in case of miui.
@op use this link to download the rom for LT26
http://miuiandroid.com/community/threads/miui-rom-2-7-20.17338/
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
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Sorry GM, one final question.
What is the difference between the one you linked and the one in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1793432
I notice Sharaz22 states he removed the Kernel so it would work with the stock Kernel, now I have the stock Kernel since I installed a stock ICS so what problems would I face if I went with the official one and not the one Sharaz22 "edited"?
Felimenta97 said:
I lost both when I flashed MIUI. I still had root, but not CWM. For locked bootloaders, the CWM is installed in the /system partition. When you flash MIUI, all of the files in that partition are changed, so you lose it. You can either reflash CWM like you did the first time or you can use this method (I forgot I had the link): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1787532
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And that would be flashed using Flashtools, is that correct?
Mobfigurz said:
Sorry GM, one final question.
What is the difference between the one you linked and the one in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1793432
I notice Sharaz22 states he removed the Kernel so it would work with the stock Kernel, now I have the stock Kernel since I installed a stock ICS so what problems would I face if I went with the official one and not the one Sharaz22 "edited"?
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My link is straight from the official site and doesn't include any kernel plus Multilanguage.
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And that would be flashed using Flashtools, is that correct?
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Nope. Flash ROM with CWM, wipe what you have to wipe, and before rebooting, flash the CWM package (no need for the Superuser one)
Guys, I suffered some mishap yesterday trying to flash MIUI on my phone.
After the flashing process with CWM, the phone would not boot, no response other than a single flash of the green LED and a vibration, it would not boot and i tried for over an hour. In the end I had to use Flashtools and get ICS back on the phone.
Since that, I cannot root my phone again, I have tried and tried, the first time I did it, it was easy and straight forward, downgrading to GB and using the batch files and so on, but now, each and every time I try to do it and follow the guides, of which I have found two, it does not work. That is because the process states that the "Device is not detected" and it cannot locate anything related to ADB. I have checked the drivers, installed several, reinstalled flashtools and each time I go through the guide I am left with an unrooted phone and nothing seems to work. Even in flashtools it struggles to flash the ROM every now and then and the phone just seems to randomly disconnect even though it remains plugged in.
Any help, I am struggling to get anything done on this phone and I would rather just have Root and CWM than MIUI.
Mobfigurz said:
Guys, I suffered some mishap yesterday trying to flash MIUI on my phone.
After the flashing process with CWM, the phone would not boot, no response other than a single flash of the green LED and a vibration, it would not boot and i tried for over an hour. In the end I had to use Flashtools and get ICS back on the phone.
Since that, I cannot root my phone again, I have tried and tried, the first time I did it, it was easy and straight forward, downgrading to GB and using the batch files and so on, but now, each and every time I try to do it and follow the guides, of which I have found two, it does not work. That is because the process states that the "Device is not detected" and it cannot locate anything related to ADB. I have checked the drivers, installed several, reinstalled flashtools and each time I go through the guide I am left with an unrooted phone and nothing seems to work. Even in flashtools it struggles to flash the ROM every now and then and the phone just seems to randomly disconnect even though it remains plugged in.
Any help, I am struggling to get anything done on this phone and I would rather just have Root and CWM than MIUI.
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had this EXACT problem, tried flashing miui and struggled to gain root again after it failed and i reverted back to GB,so then used this tool and guide and it worked 1st time http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429
3stage said:
had this EXACT problem, tried flashing miui and struggled to gain root again after it failed and i reverted back to GB,so then used this tool and guide and it worked 1st time http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429
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I tried that also, but it did not work. Maybe I missed a step or did not read correctly, but I will give it another go in a bit and see if it works.
Mobfigurz said:
I tried that also, but it did not work. Maybe I missed a step or did not read correctly, but I will give it another go in a bit and see if it works.
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Maybe repair the phone using pcc and try again.
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To all of you, thank you, I f***ing love you guys!
I managed to get Root and CWM back on with ICS and Flashed MIUI, I was disappointed by MIUI and thankfully I had created a CWM backup a day earlier of my phone the way I wanted it, so I restored that and have everything I was missing and back how the phone was before I started messing around with MIUI.
Thank you all so much for your help, you guys are a great benefit to this community, thanks!
Mobfigurz said:
To all of you, thank you, I f***ing love you guys!
I managed to get Root and CWM back on with ICS and Flashed MIUI, I was disappointed by MIUI and thankfully I had created a CWM backup a day earlier of my phone the way I wanted it, so I restored that and have everything I was missing and back how the phone was before I started messing around with MIUI.
Thank you all so much for your help, you guys are a great benefit to this community, thanks!
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nice one fella:victory:
Ok, I bought an Experia Z Ultra C6806 GPE. In stupidly trying to install a recovery that worked I flashed a kernel that wouldn't boot, after having unlocked the bootloader (at Sony). Then I tried to go back to stock and forgot that I'd left the bootloader unlocked. It seemed to flash successfully (FlashTool said it succeeded) but won't boot now, no lights come on and I can't get into Flashmode or anything else. It seems to be well and truly bricked. Is there anything I could do with a jtag or a hard reset or SOMETHING to bring it back to life? I'm willing to open it up if someone can hand hold me a bit in the process-I really like this phone. Any help at all would be much appreciated!
wyvernwaddell said:
Ok, I bought an Experia Z Ultra C6806 GPE. In stupidly trying to install a recovery that worked I flashed a kernel that wouldn't boot, after having unlocked the bootloader (at Sony). Then I tried to go back to stock and forgot that I'd left the bootloader unlocked. It seemed to flash successfully (FlashTool said it succeeded) but won't boot now, no lights come on and I can't get into Flashmode or anything else. It seems to be well and truly bricked. Is there anything I could do with a jtag or a hard reset or SOMETHING to bring it back to life? I'm willing to open it up if someone can hand hold me a bit in the process-I really like this phone. Any help at all would be much appreciated!
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There is this guide, but I am not an expert so you might want to see if someone with more knowledge will reply.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646405
Edit..it wasn't a Sony ftf you flashed?
Edit#2...it won't go into fastboot mode either?
Edit..it wasn't a Sony ftf you flashed?
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It WAS a sony FTF...but I think flashing it ontop of the unlocked bootloader was a BAD THING....
It won't fastboot or ANYTHING.
wyvernwaddell said:
Edit..it wasn't a Sony ftf you flashed?
Edit#2...it won't go into fastboot mode either?
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It WAS a sony FTF...but I think flashing it ontop of the unlocked bootloader was a BAD THING....
It won't fastboot or ANYTHING.[/QUOTE]
The partitions are different which for sure will cause hard brick, not sure if the boot loader would have mattered.
Ouchy... We should summon @DooMLoRD and see if he knows what's up.
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LordManhattan said:
Ouchy... We should summon @DooMLoRD and see if he knows what's up.
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Does the DooMLorD require sacrifices? Virgins? I have tree fiddy laying around somewhere if that'll help....I'd offer blood, but I don't think he'd want mine.
Hey DooMLord-ya wanna help a girl out?
wyvernwaddell said:
Does the DooMLorD require sacrifices? Virgins? I have tree fiddy laying around somewhere if that'll help....I'd offer blood, but I don't think he'd want mine.
Hey DooMLord-ya wanna help a girl out?
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Never flash a [full] FTF to a GPe ZU, locked or unlocked. I think we have seen this 4 or 5 times now, none of them have recovered them that I know of.
@DooMLoRD may be able to help now that he has one or the other way is to read the hardbricked Z1/ZU thread and see if the_laser could help
blueether said:
Never flash a [full] FTF to a GPe ZU, locked or unlocked. I think we have seen this 4 or 5 times now, none of them have recovered them that I know of.
@DooMLoRD may be able to help now that he has one or the other way is to read the hardbricked Z1/ZU thread and see if the_laser could help
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Well, ya wins some and ya loses some...this is my first real actual brick. Guess I should have done more reading....think I'll see if the warranty is good or not. Thanks for the help guys.
Next question..assuming I get the phone back in stock condition...how do I do a backup? I couldn't get CWM or TWRP to install on this phone, which is what led to my dilemma originally. Unlock bootloader, yes, root it, yes..backup TA or backup ROM, no.
Is the GPe not back up-able?
wyvernwaddell said:
Next question..assuming I get the phone back in stock condition...how do I do a backup? I couldn't get CWM or TWRP to install on this phone, which is what led to my dilemma originally. Unlock bootloader, yes, root it, yes..backup TA or backup ROM, no.
Is the GPe not back up-able?
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This thread has all the info needed. If after reading it you have questions just post here and I will try to answer them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2742236
wyvernwaddell said:
Next question..assuming I get the phone back in stock condition...how do I do a backup? I couldn't get CWM or TWRP to install on this phone, which is what led to my dilemma originally. Unlock bootloader, yes, root it, yes..backup TA or backup ROM, no.
Is the GPe not back up-able?
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You're scaring me. You're like a madman (madgirl?) on a bike, heading for a cliff and tells you "meh" Just keep in mind that Xperia and GPe ROMs, kernels and recoveries are not compatible with each other, so don't flash stuff unless it specifically says "GPe" in the title.
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wyvernwaddell said:
Ok, I bought an Experia Z Ultra C6806 GPE. In stupidly trying to install a recovery that worked I flashed a kernel that wouldn't boot, after having unlocked the bootloader (at Sony). Then I tried to go back to stock and forgot that I'd left the bootloader unlocked. It seemed to flash successfully (FlashTool said it succeeded) but won't boot now, no lights come on and I can't get into Flashmode or anything else. It seems to be well and truly bricked. Is there anything I could do with a jtag or a hard reset or SOMETHING to bring it back to life? I'm willing to open it up if someone can hand hold me a bit in the process-I really like this phone. Any help at all would be much appreciated!
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so what seems to be the problem here?
explain ALLL the steps you did in DETAIL!
LordManhattan said:
You're scaring me. You're like a madman (madgirl?) on a bike, heading for a cliff and tells you "meh" Just keep in mind that Xperia and GPe ROMs, kernels and recoveries are not compatible with each other, so don't flash stuff unless it specifically says "GPe" in the title.
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Thanks for the help-I know that now. Wish I'd done a bit more reading then so I wouldn't have to know it so much I suspect that, when I get it back all I want to do is root, get a recovery working, do a backup and then let it be. Unless there's some compelling reason to change it, the GPe stock rooted will suit me fine. Waiting a while for the info on what can and can't be done to firm up won't bother me a bit. This is my very first Sony phone, the first 5 or 6 were all HTC or Samsung starting with the original G1.
Oh, and I really am a madwoman on a bike-I have a homebuilt Yuba Mundo with a 52 volt/40 amp battery pack
Off to do copious reading of threads so as to not make anymore noob mistakes.....
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so what seems to be the problem here?
explain ALLL the steps you did in DETAIL!
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What I ended up doing that bricked the phone was flashed a sony stock FTF on a GPe phone (C6806) not knowing at the time that the partition sizes were different. It is indeed hard bricked and will be going back for (hopefully) warranty replacement. What I was having trouble with before that was flashing a recovery..which seemed to work, except that I didn't know about the up/down button to choose a recovery when the led flashes. I thought it hadn't installed correctly and wasn't able to get into recovery to do a backup....which led to me flashing an (Ultra) kernel that wouldn't boot the rom, which led to me flashing a stock sony rom....I was far too eager and thought I knew what I was doing. I can only plead stupid and stand mute to the court
It might be helpful if someone could start a GPe only section, as I didn't find that (at first, I have now) and ended up in the regular Ultra section...evidently some of the things that can be done on those don't apply to the GPe.
This is actually my very first brick-I've passed a milestone...probably not one I want to see again, either.
wyvernwaddell said:
What I ended up doing that bricked the phone was flashed a sony stock FTF on a GPe phone (C6806) not knowing at the time that the partition sizes were different. It is indeed hard bricked and will be going back for (hopefully) warranty replacement. What I was having trouble with before that was flashing a recovery..which seemed to work, except that I didn't know about the up/down button to choose a recovery when the led flashes. I thought it hadn't installed correctly and wasn't able to get into recovery to do a backup....which led to me flashing an (Ultra) kernel that wouldn't boot the rom, which led to me flashing a stock sony rom....I was far too eager and thought I knew what I was doing. I can only plead stupid and stand mute to the court
It might be helpful if someone could start a GPe only section, as I didn't find that (at first, I have now) and ended up in the regular Ultra section...evidently some of the things that can be done on those don't apply to the GPe.
This is actually my very first brick-I've passed a milestone...probably not one I want to see again, either.
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best to take it in for warranty claim/RMA
OK, I decided to put a custom ROM on my Z2 today. I did not unlock bootloader, but installed NUT's Dual Recovery. It booted, installed ROM fine. I decided I wanted to reinstall to change some settings, wiped data and davlik, rebooted (by accident), and now I'm just suck at SONY logo on boot. Please help, not sure how to fix this. I can power off by Power Button + Volume Up, or the red button on left side. I just want to get it back into recovery so I can reflash, or whatever I need to do to revive it. Searched around, not finding much to fix it. Please help!
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OK, I decided to put a custom ROM on my Z2 today. I did not unlock bootloader, but installed NUT's Dual Recovery. It booted, installed ROM fine. I decided I wanted to reinstall to change some settings, wiped data and davlik, rebooted (by accident), and now I'm just suck at SONY logo on boot. Please help, not sure how to fix this. I can power off by Power Button + Volume Up, or the red button on left side. I just want to get it back into recovery so I can reflash, or whatever I need to do to revive it. Searched around, not finding much to fix it. Please help!
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I at least have it in fastboot mode, and can see the device when running the fastboot command. Someone please help...
Flash ftf with flashtool.
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o0 Matt 0o said:
Flash ftf with flashtool.
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OK, I at least got that far using proper instructions, still doesn't boot though, stuck at SONY logo.
Nevermind, it worked now. It was telling me some weird instructions, had to have it in fastboot, unplug and plug back in again without doing anything. It's booting now. Why would this happen? Maybe I just need to unlock my bootloader?
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Nevermind, it worked now. It was telling me some weird instructions, had to have it in fastboot, unplug and plug back in again without doing anything. It's booting now. Why would this happen? Maybe I just need to unlock my bootloader?
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No, it has nothing to do with unlocking your bootloader. If you were using flashtool you probably didn't plug it in in the correct mode.
As for unlocking your bootloader, read the instructions on any ROM's OP. It will tell you whether it needs an unlocked bootloader or not. Sony stock based ROMs sometimes do and sometimes don't. AOSP based ROMs do need an unlocked bootloader as that is needed to flash a custom kernel. If you do want to unlock your bootloader, read up on how to root your device first without unlocking and then read up on how to back up the TA partition of your device. This partition is effectively your warranty and contains the DRM keys to all of Sony's proprietary software. If you unlock your bootloader without a backup, you lose your DRM keys and they are non retrievable. Thus, if you want to send the device off for a repair, without restoring the TA partition you cannot restore your warranty and it will be declined. Having your TA partition backed up means that if you ever need to send it off, you can restore it and this locks your bootloader and reverses any DRM key loss.
If you have any further questions please ask before doing anything. We can only help answer questions if you ask them :highfive:
Please post questions and help in the Q&A/Troubleshooting section. You will receive replies much more quickly if you do so.
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Black screen after twrp beanstalk 4.4.4
Full wipe re-format data
firmware still 4.4.2
Secure boot -yes
Locked state -Locked
I Fast boot doul recovery
Zu_Gpe-advstkkernel-KOT49H.s2.2052-v01
Using windows 8.1 64bit
Still can't boot?
jojoshizzle said:
Black screen after twrp beanstalk 4.4.4
Full wipe re-format data
firmware still 4.4.2
Secure boot -yes
Locked state -Locked
I Fast boot doul recovery
Zu_Gpe-advstkkernel-KOT49H.s2.2052-v01
Using windows 8.1 64bit
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^ Fix that.
Have you backed up the TA partition?
Did you flash the GPe version of beanstalk?
How did you install the ROM zip?
I'm at work for the next 9 or 10 hours and probably won't hell cell service, but I'll think on the best way to recover the phone with out loss of a working camera and DRM keys - unlocking the BL on 4.4.2 normally leaves the camera somewhat broken
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jojoshizzle said:
Black screen after twrp beanstalk 4.4.4
Full wipe re-format data
firmware still 4.4.2
Secure boot -yes
Locked state -Locked
I Fast boot doul recovery
Zu_Gpe-advstkkernel-KOT49H.s2.2052-v01
Using windows 8.1 64bit
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blueether said:
^ Fix that.
Have you backed up the TA partition?
Did you flash the GPe version of beanstalk?
How did you install the ROM zip?
tool flashed successfully the original (rom C6806_14.3.A.0.681 US_Unbranded.ftf )
I'm at work for the next 9 or 10 hours and probably won't hell cell service, but I'll think on the best way to recover the phone with out loss of a working camera and DRM keys - unlocking the BL on 4.4.2 normally leaves the camera somewhat broken
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Yes I backed up the TA left a copy on my computer. and I had it rooted and flashed beanstalk with twrp
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a different problem
tool flashed successfully the original rom (C6806_14.3.A.0.681 US_Unbranded.ftf )
but once i discontected from pc it dosnt turn on
has a red light when i connect it to pc the pc reconises something is connected i get the connection chime sound
when i connect it to the power cord i get a red light for one second then dark.
called google support they weren't any help
jojoshizzle said:
Yes I backed up the TA left a copy on my computer. and I had it rooted and flashed beanstalk with twrp
Now
a different problem
tool flashed successfully the original rom (C6806_14.3.A.0.681 US_Unbranded.ftf )
but once i discontected from pc it dosnt turn on
has a red light when i connect it to pc the pc reconises something is connected i get the connection chime sound
when i connect it to the power cord i get a red light for one second then dark.
called google support they weren't any help
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Bad news, you have hard bricked it by flashing an ftf to GPe phone.
jojoshizzle said:
Yes I backed up the TA left a copy on my computer. and I had it rooted and flashed beanstalk with twrp
Now
a different problem
tool flashed successfully the original rom (C6806_14.3.A.0.681 US_Unbranded.ftf )
but once i discontected from pc it dosnt turn on
has a red light when i connect it to pc the pc reconises something is connected i get the connection chime sound
when i connect it to the power cord i get a red light for one second then dark.
called google support they weren't any help
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adfurgerson said:
Bad news, you have hard bricked it by flashing an ftf to GPe phone.
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Unfortunately adfurgerson is correct.
You might want to talk to @the_laser and see if they can help, but you have over written all of the partitions of the ZU GPe. Have a read of (and maybe post to) the Hard Brick thread in the general section, but DON'T flash anything from that thread.
blueether said:
Unfortunately adfurgerson is correct.
You might want to talk to @the_laser and see if they can help, but you have over written all of the partitions of the ZU GPe. Have a read of (and maybe post to) the Hard Brick thread in the general section, but DON'T flash anything from that thread.
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Thanks guys
The retailer I bought it from is taking it back today for exchange they ask me if I want different model number
Should I stay with the gpe c6806 or get the gpe c6833
I live in Sacramento on T-Mobile LTE
When I unlocked my bootloader I made a backup of the TA partition beforehand.
Everything went fine, I installed a CM12 ROM, no problem. Lollipop goodness! Yay.
Restoring the TA partition I left until this morning. The restore appeared to go successfully, but when I selected reboot device, it turned off, but not back on again.
When I hold on the power button. It vibrates, but does not turn on.. Nothing has appeared on the screen since I rebooted after the TA restore.
red reset button doesn't appear to do anything. I am fully charged. .... At least I think so. When the charger is connected, I get a red flashing light..
PC Companion will not connect to the phone.
I managed to unbrick it...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428319
OMFG... lol
RedMist said:
When I unlocked my bootloader I made a backup of the TA partition beforehand.
Everything went fine, I installed a CM12 ROM, no problem. Lollipop goodness! Yay.
Restoring the TA partition I left until this morning. The restore appeared to go successfully, but when I selected reboot device, it turned off, but not back on again.
When I hold on the power button. It vibrates, but does not turn on.. Nothing has appeared on the screen since I rebooted after the TA restore.
red reset button doesn't appear to do anything. I am fully charged. .... At least I think so. When the charger is connected, I get a red flashing light..
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If you restore your TA, you lock the bootloader automatically, then you can't Boot a custom ROM
Sent From my Xperia Z Ultra C6833 using MultiROM
CM 12.1 (5.1 Lollipop)
LiquidSmooth 4.0 (5.0.2 Lollipop)
Stock Rom (4.4.4 KitKat)
Interesting thanks.
So am I right in saying you only need to restore the TA when you want to return to stock?
And therfore you lose drm and screen quality when using a custom rom.
RedMist said:
Interesting thanks.
So am I right in saying you only need to restore the TA when you want to return to stock?
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Yes that is Right
Sent From my Xperia Z Ultra using MultiROM
CM 12.1 (5.1 Lollipop)
LiquidSmooth (5.0.2 Lollipop)
Stock ROM (4.4.4 KitKat)
the-cortana-project said:
Yes that is Right
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Thanks for explaining. I didn't realise the bootloader and ta partition were linked
RedMist said:
Interesting thanks.
So am I right in saying you only need to restore the TA when you want to return to stock?
And therfore you lose drm and screen quality when using a custom rom.
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Yes, but I Think, Use a Custom ROM because that is Vetter, and the Bravia and X-Reality Engine are only enabled in the Album APP, and i Think it is very useless
the-cortana-project said:
Yes, but I Think, Use a Custom ROM because that is Vetter, and the Bravia and X-Reality Engine are only enabled in the Album APP, and i Think it is very useless
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YesI agree, I will try again after my long weekend away. Frustrating I had I working 100% and then messed it up.
Cheers!!