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I've got a problem, but I'm not sure if it's been addressed anywhere else on here, I've searched through several pages. I've found a situation that was similar, but not the same. So I'm putting it out there, and hoping someone will solve it:
I've got a Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman (WT19i)
I rooted my phone, unlocked it's bootloader, and flashed a ROM; everything went well until it rebooted. Now I'm stuck at the point where the "Sony Ericsson" logo is shown, i've been stuck there for almost 30 minutes now.
Any help possible? Any at ALL would be MUCH appreciated.
akshay7394 said:
I've got a problem, but I'm not sure if it's been addressed anywhere else on here, I've searched through several pages. I've found a situation that was similar, but not the same. So I'm putting it out there, and hoping someone will solve it:
I've got a Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman (WT19i)
I rooted my phone, unlocked it's bootloader, and flashed a ROM; everything went well until it rebooted. Now I'm stuck at the point where the "Sony Ericsson" logo is shown, i've been stuck there for almost 30 minutes now.
Any help possible? Any at ALL would be MUCH appreciated.
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What ROM are you trying to flash on your phone?
Did you checked first if the Bootloader was actually unlocked?
Did you flash a custom kernel thru fastboot?
Custom ROM needs custom kernel.
Sent from my WT19i using xda premium
melander said:
What ROM are you trying to flash on your phone?
Did you checked first if the Bootloader was actually unlocked?
Did you flash a custom kernel thru fastboot?
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I was trying to flash HYBROM.
Bootloader was unlocked for sure as I had installed Coconut previously, which also requires bootloader unlock.
No worries though; i solved my problem. I flashed an older firmware, along with a bootload relocker, with Flashtool. Now my phone has switched on, to my stock ROM. Still no clue how to flash hybrom ROM as it caused the same problem even after wiping dalvik cache and all other data (which was the solution provided by dev)
Someguyfromhell said:
Custom ROM needs custom kernel.
Sent from my WT19i using xda premium
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Okay, please help me understand: What is a custom kernel and how do i install it? Everywhere I've looked there's been no mention of the need for a custom kernel
akshay7394 said:
Okay, please help me understand: What is a custom kernel and how do i install it? Everywhere I've looked there's been no mention of the need for a custom kernel
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check first page of hybrom thread
Installation instructions
Needs unlocked bootloader
(actually hybrom does not contain a boot image.Thus, when you install hybrom you don't mess with your boot image at all.BUT recovery from nAa is installed in /system and while system is formated during the installation of hybrom,recovery messes with it self.That's why unlocked bootloader and a custom kernel with recovery is necessary for now to install hybrom)
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melander said:
check first page of hybrom thread
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I did not deny that a custom kernel is needed, I wanted to know how to flash/use a custom kernel?
To flash a custom kernel you need to have flashtool (sticky thread on the dev section) so:
1.- you download the custom kernel (it is a boot.img file)
2.- open flashtool
3.- connect your phone to your computer while the phone its off and you are holding the volume up key without releasing it the notification led should turn on blue.
4.- if the phone it's not recognized go to the flashtool folder and install the drivers located on the drivers folder once it is done repeat step 3 and it should be recognized.
5.- once your device it's connected click the thunderbolt icon on flashtool in the new screen select fastboot mode and continue.
6.- in the new screen click on select kernel to flash and browse to the boot.img you downloaded.
7.- check the flashtool log to make sure everything is fine if it is you are good to go.
Hope it helps.
ginryu said:
To flash a custom kernel you need to have flashtool (sticky thread on the dev section) so:
1.- you download the custom kernel (it is a boot.img file)
2.- open flashtool
3.- connect your phone to your computer while the phone its off and you are holding the volume up key without releasing it the notification led should turn on blue.
4.- if the phone it's not recognized go to the flashtool folder and install the drivers located on the drivers folder once it is done repeat step 3 and it should be recognized.
5.- once your device it's connected click the thunderbolt icon on flashtool in the new screen select fastboot mode and continue.
6.- in the new screen click on select kernel to flash and browse to the boot.img you downloaded.
7.- check the flashtool log to make sure everything is fine if it is you are good to go.
Hope it helps.
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Thankyou, this does help. One last question: Are there several different custom kernels? Does WHICH kernel i get matter, or is any kernel usable on any phone?
akshay7394 said:
Thankyou, this does help. One last question: Are there several different custom kernels? Does WHICH kernel i get matter, or is any kernel usable on any phone?
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Depending on the ROM, you want to install, you need correct kernel.
CM ROMs work only with FXP kernels, included in their topic.
MIUI ROMs have only specific kernels also, included in their topic.
Stock-based ROMs(XROM, Hybrom) work with Rage Kernel, X Kernel, bbooff's kernel, all these are in Development section, just search.
Glad to be helpful anything else just let us know.
Thanks very much!
I have a live with walkman from 3 etwork. the bootloader is locked. can I still flash hybrom 16 through CWM?
check service menu,
confirm if bootloader can be unlocked.
it should state "bootloader unlock allowed : yes".
after unlocking bootloader then there will be no problem installing hybrom
check this thread for more info about unlocking bootloader.
raymond_76 said:
I have a live with walkman from 3 etwork. the bootloader is locked. can I still flash hybrom 16 through CWM?
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No. You must have unlocked bootloader. Also, for Hybrom, you must install custom kernel also.
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akshay7394 said:
I was trying to flash HYBROM.
Bootloader was unlocked for sure as I had installed Coconut previously, which also requires bootloader unlock.
No worries though; i solved my problem. I flashed an older firmware, along with a bootload relocker, with Flashtool. Now my phone has switched on, to my stock ROM. Still no clue how to flash hybrom ROM as it caused the same problem even after wiping dalvik cache and all other data (which was the solution provided by dev)[/QUO}
could you direct me through flash tool please
i have the exact same problem trying to load the same rom.
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raymond_76 said:
I have a live with walkman from 3 etwork. the bootloader is locked. can I still flash hybrom 16 through CWM?
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I tried this now im stuck on the boot screen
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Unlock your bootloader first.
What ROM are you trying to install?
Someguyfromhell said:
Unlock your bootloader first.
What ROM are you trying to install?
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"ROM: CyanogenMod 7.2 FXP115"
The ROM you're using, is it good? and how (relatively) stable is it? Do the stereo speakers/Walkman button work?
akshay7394 said:
"ROM: CyanogenMod 7.2 FXP115"
The ROM you're using, is it good? and how (relatively) stable is it? Do the stereo speakers/Walkman button work?
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Yes, it is fine for me, no problems at the moment. Stereo speakers require a tweak, link in my signature. Walkman button doesn't work.
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Someguyfromhell said:
Yes, it is fine for me, no problems at the moment. Stereo speakers require a tweak, link in my signature. Walkman button doesn't work.
Sent from my WT19i using xda premium
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Fantastic How'd you flash it? same as hybrom? (Unlock bootloader then flash?)
I'm about to install KitKat 4.4 on my Sony Xperia P but I can not get into CWM mode!
Some say I should press Home + Volume down (doesn't work) and some say Power + Volume up (doesn't work) or Power + Volume down.
Which is it???? There should be three vibrations and then....?
Thanks!
Anna.A. said:
I'm about to install KitKat 4.4 on my Sony Xperia P but I can not get into CWM mode!
Some say I should press Home + Volume down (doesn't work) and some say Power + Volume up (doesn't work) or Power + Volume down.
Which is it???? There should be three vibrations and then....?
Thanks!
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Do you have CWM installed or flashed custom kernel?
Is your bootloader unlocked?
ChikeD said:
Do you have CWM installed or flashed custom kernel?
Is your bootloader unlocked?
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My technical english isn't the best but the phone is rooted, I have ROM Manager installed and the kernel is 3.0.8+, JB 4.1.2, version 6.2.A.100.
Anna.A. said:
My technical english isn't the best but the phone is rooted, I have ROM Manager installed and the kernel is 3.0.8+, JB 4.1.2, version 6.2.A.100.
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I am taking it you did not unlock bootloader, case you cannot flash no non stock based custom ROMs.
Forget about ROM manager, it's not gonna work on XP, not untill they make it work on XP which I don't think they did.
Install recovery using recoverx its a windows software then after install shut down and use volume up at Sony logo.
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ChikeD said:
Do you have CWM installed or flashed custom kernel?
Is your bootloader unlocked?
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She has to flash a kernel to get CWM, no?
Ok, see.
You'll need to unlock the bootloader to have the CWM, Sony stock doesn't has a CWM to flash ROMs so it won't work but here's the thing...
In order to get CWM you have to unlock the bootloader and fast boot flash a custom kernel, once you got it you can enter by pressing volume up repeatly, or depending in the kernel you've flashed.
If my vocabulary is so strange to you, I can explain you better, I guess.
But that's it.
Sent from my Xperia Sola using xda premium
manudo said:
She has to flash a kernel to get CWM, no?
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No there is CWM for unlocked bootloader, But since the OP wants to install CM anyway he/she need unlocked bootloader.
ChikeD said:
I am taking it you did not unlock bootloader, case you cannot flash no non stock based custom ROMs.
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Ah, okey! No I have not unlocked the bootloader (yet) and I am reading about RecoveryX for the moment and if I have understood it correctly I will get CWM with it, yes?
I am going to install cm-11-20131201-UNOFFICIAL-nypon-NIGHTLY-14 and gapps-modular-mini-4.4-20131118-signed on my LG Optimus x2 first, before I try it out on my new Xperia - just to make sure I like it and that the incoming call bug is gone with 4.4.
No need to upgrade if the incoming and outgoing dialer issue is still there.
It has CWM installed and is ready to go.
Ps. Yes, I'm a woman.
AndroidNoob69 said:
Install recovery using recoverx its a windows software then after install shut down and use volume up at Sony logo
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So THAT's when I do it - at the Sony logo! Thanks!
I have tried RecoveryX before, never worked.
You must have bootloader unlocked to install CM and since you going to flash kernel anyway just use the provided kernel don't bother with recovery.
I don't know if the dialer issue present in JB CMs at all, so you might try them first. CM11 is still in early stage.
LG has the call lag also?
Sorry deleted i saw it to late it was for kitkat
Well, first, like everybody has told you, Unlock the bootloader, then for incoming call lag, i recommend you try CM10.2 or CM11, those are good in this .. and are great for daily use, no big problems.
For unlocking your bootloader you should follow the steps that Sony™ gives you. That´s the easy way.
Have luck..!
Thanks @[NUT] for finding the way of rooting 4.3 with locked BL. Since nobody makes one for Z Ultra, I will do it.
This is a flashable ROM extracted from stock 14.2.A.0.290 without ANY modification.
The only 2 things added are FULL ROOT and XZDualRecovery.
This method is copied and modified from @[NUT] 's Z1 ROM
Requirements:
Flashtool 0.9.13 by @Androxyde
XZDualRecovery 2.7.71 BETA or newer.
Current rooted FW version: 14.1.B.1.532 OR 14.1.B.2.257 (rooted).
note: 257 is not tested on Z Ultra yet.
In the following guide I suggest you use an external SDCard but that's just good practice, you can use your internal storage or even an USB OTG storage device in TWRP if you like to install, that's no problem!... If you are modding and the likes, best is to have an external sdcard, just for safeties sake.
C6802: How to update to 14.2.A.0.290:
This should work for C6833, too. But you will lose 4G.
WARNING:
As the 'update' part of this ROM package does not work yet:
THIS GUIDE WILL DESTROY ALL USERDATA!
For C6802: Download C6802_14.2.A.0.290.jackie099.flashable.zip (C6833_14.2.A.0.290.jackie099.flashable.zip if u have C6803)and C6802_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf, save them somewhere you remember;
Put 'C6802_14.2.A.0.290.jackie099.flashable.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Put 'C6802_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf' inside the Flashtool/firmwares folder;
Create a backup of your phone in CWM or TWRP and don't forget to backup the contents of 'SDCard0';
To prevent bootloops:
Flash XL39h-C6802_4.2.2-14.1.B.1.532.ftf firmware, please use the newest flashtool, or brick.
root it with Vroot, and install Supersu to replace vroot's permission manager.
Flash XZDualRecovery 2.7.71 (from PC)
In TWRP -> Wipe -> advanced Wipe Tick/Check:
Dalvik-Cache
System
Cache
Data
Internal Storage
Swipe to Right to do the factory reset
After that Click Format Data -> type yes
Flash 'C6802_14.2.A.0.290.jackie099.flashable.zip' or 'C6833_14.2.A.0.290.jackie099.flashable.zip' in TWRP
NOTE: do not reboot but go back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off;
Flash everything in 'C6802_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf';
Now reboot to system.
Check Supersu, and u are rooted!
Hit Thanks or donate me if you think my work is useful for you!
Thank you for this! Much appreciated!
Just to let you know - both of your link (C6802_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf,) points to the wrong file.
I have been using NUT's 4.3 root guide for other Z-devices, but when trying with my Z Ultra it wouldn't work. I tried going from a rooted generic .532 to generic .290 created according to NUT's guide. I had success on Tablet Z and Z1 but not Z Ultra. I have a C6833.
alphaandomega said:
Thank you for this! Much appreciated!
Just to let you know - both of your link (C6802_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf,) points to the wrong file.
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Thank You! It's fixed now.
dape16 said:
I have been using NUT's 4.3 root guide for other Z-devices, but when trying with my Z Ultra it wouldn't work. I tried going from a rooted generic .532 to generic .290 created according to NUT's guide. I had success on Tablet Z and Z1 but not Z Ultra. I have a C6833.
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If u dont mind losing LTE, u can use this one. Maybe I can make one for 6833 later.
jackie099 said:
If u dont mind losing LTE, u can use this one. Maybe I can make one for 6833 later.
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Thank you, but I unlocked my bootloader so I am okay now.
If I have time this weekend I can try to make the files for C6833 and share them here.
Good work, but can you remove vRoot from the post and use Kingo or Bin4ary's root tools as vRoot may be harvesting imei no's
jackie099 said:
If u dont mind losing LTE, u can use this one. Maybe I can make one for 6833 later.
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Hi million thanks for your incredible work. I have a C6806 version.... Dyou know if the C6833 version will work for me if it is finally released?
I cannot be leave there is definitely a solution for our locked bootloader telephones
Many thanks nin advance
Thank you for this! Much appreciated!
jackie099 said:
If u dont mind losing LTE, u can use this one.
Maybe I can make one for 6833 later.
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+1000!!!!
After looking at XZDualRecovery 2.7.71 I think this will work
DONT TRY THIS AT HOME KIDS
1/ flash either my BE Rom or DoggRom
2/ DON'T reboot yet, go to advanced/ power off (CWM) [or back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off (TWRP)]
3/ start flash tool / select Flash / Flashmode
4/ select .290 ftf
5/ deselect wipes (done on install or Rom), exclude everything but kernel and then flash
6/ Reboot
7/ run XZDualRecovery 2.7.71 from pc
Will this work @hamdogg, @jackie099 ???
blueether said:
After looking at XZDualRecovery 2.7.71 I think this will work
DONT TRY THIS AT HOME KIDS
1/ flash either my BE Rom or DoggRom
2/ DON'T reboot yet, go to advanced/ power off (CWM) [or back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off (TWRP)]
3/ start flash tool / select Flash / Flashmode
4/ select .290 ftf
5/ deselect wipes (done on install or Rom), exclude everything but kernel and then flash
6/ Reboot
7/ run XZDualRecovery 2.7.71 from pc
Will this work @hamdogg, @jackie099 ???
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Well... Deselecting kernel will keep recovery, deselecting wipes should keep data..
hamdogg said:
Well... Deselecting kernel will keep recovery, deselecting wipes should keep data..
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maybe that should have read:
5/ deselect wipes (done on install of Rom) [Top Box]
5a/ exclude everything but kernel [Middle Box]
5c/ and then flash
at that stage it should boot on a locked bootloader with partial root access, then running XZDualRecovery would give full root and recoveries - It's my belief that our roms wont boot on a locked bootloader as is?
blueether said:
maybe that should have read:
5/ deselect wipes (done on install of Rom) [Top Box]
5a/ exclude everything but kernel [Middle Box]
5c/ and then flash
at that stage it should boot on a locked bootloader with partial root access, then running XZDualRecovery would give full root and recoveries - It's my belief that our roms wont boot on a locked bootloader as is?
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No locked won't boot unless they flash stock kernel. Sounds about right. But I am on 9th Corona... :silly:
hamdogg said:
No locked won't boot unless they flash stock kernel. Sounds about right. But I am on 9th Corona... :silly:
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Dont want to try as there is a large thunder storm above and I don't want to be in the middle of flashing something if the power goes out, and I'v had about 6h sleep in the last 3 days
:good: for work :good:
blueether said:
Dont want to try as there is a large thunder storm above and I don't want to be in the middle of flashing something if the power goes out, and I'v had about 6h sleep in the last 3 days
:good: for work :good:
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Man i know how that feels. On holiday and yet people still go missing... Why can't they take a break!
hamdogg said:
Man i know how that feels. On holiday and yet people still go missing... Why can't they take a break!
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Very OT, you lost another? - /me always has a PLB now when in the backcountry, work and play.
blueether said:
Very OT, you lost another? - /me always has a PLB now when in the backcountry, work and play.
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Well yeah.... There's always someone missing.. Hard stastics: a little over 1500 each year, missing people never get found in New Zealand.
Messed up eh!!
Imagine the rest of the world...
What you doing now?
lemmon said:
Hi million thanks for your incredible work. I have a C6806 version.... Dyou know if the C6833 version will work for me if it is finally released?
I cannot be leave there is definitely a solution for our locked bootloader telephones
Many thanks nin advance
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Sry, I rly dont know. I konw C6833 can flash C6802's ROM, and C6802 can flash C6833's ROM.
hamdogg said:
What you doing now?
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testing the above... not working, no recoveries
re-locked BL
flashed kernel.sin etc
boots fine
run locked recovery, gets root, copies files etc - reboots but no recovery.
blueether said:
testing the above... not working, no recoveries
re-locked BL
flashed kernel.sin etc
boots fine
run locked recovery, gets root, copies files etc - reboots but no recovery.
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flash this after flashing the rom to recovery
http://nut.xperia-files.com/downloa...kZHVhbHJlY292ZXJ5Mi43LjcxLUJFVEEuZmxhc2hhYmxl
This is still a WIP as Devs do their good work
[EDIT]
Although a few people seem to have had issues, I'm removing this big RED warning as these instructions work well where it says tested, but still: Use this guide at your own risk!!!
[/EDIT]
Rooting guide for the new 14.2.A.1.136 firmware:
This will void your warranty, don't flash without a full battery or if there is a black cat near by. If this bricks your Z-Ultra I blame the Waikato Draught
Upgrading from .290 already rooted Unlocked BL Working
Flash ftf and follow Coming from stock 14.2.A.1.136 with unlocked BL
Path 1. Coming from stock 14.2.A.1.136 with unlocked BL Tested as working
This will give you Dual Recovery (CWM+TWRP)
Download @Chainfire's SuperSU http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Download @jackie099's kernel and recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631866
Copy SuperSU to SD card of phone
Flash @jackie099's recovery kernel from flashtool (boot into fastboot mode)
Boot into recovery
Flash SuperSU update from recovery
Re-boot
Path 2. Coming from stock 14.2.A.1.136 with unlocked BL Tested as working
This will give you these Recoveries (CWM & PhilZ Touch & TWRP)
Download @ChillyChan's dual recovery kernel https://db.tt/MSIQ5ZNW (read about it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2575909)
Download XZDualRecovery kernel with recovery http://nut.xperia-files.com/downloa...kZHVhbHJlY292ZXJ5Mi43LjgwLUJFVEEuZmxhc2hhYmxl
Download @Chainfire's SuperSU http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Copy SuperSU and XZDualRecovery to SD card of phone
fastboot boot (hotboot from flashtool) @ChillyChan's dual recovery kernel (we only want to boot this kernel/recovery, not flash it)
Flash XZDualRecovery from recovery
Flash SuperSU update from recovery
Re-boot
If you only have partial root then change /sys/kernel/security/sony_ric/enable (from '1' to '0')
Coming from stock 14.2.A.1.136 or 14.2.A.0.290 with locked BL
Get a rooted .290 install then continue from below "Upgrading from .290 already rooted Locked BL"
To get root on .290 follow below or [NUT]'s/jackie's stock .290 for locked BL
Flash [NUT]'s .532 http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=3442 (read guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593918)
skip setup
settings
- enable dev settings
- enable usb debuging
Root with this tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
- Option 0
Run http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2426739 to get recovery
Download DoggRom for C6833
Download latest ZU-lockeddualrecovery2.7.xx-BETA.flashable.zip
Save both to SD card
Download .136 ftf for your Ultra - Save in flashtool firmware folder
Now comes the tricky bit
Charge phone - I used 40% of the battery while doing this
Reboot to recovery
Wipe Data
Flash a stock based rom (DoggRom for c6833 or [NUT]'s etc) from recovery - DON'T REBOOT
Flash ZU-lockeddualrecovery2.7.xx-BETA.flashable.zip from recovery
POWER OFF the phone - don't reboot
Start flashtool
Select flash
Select Flashmode
Select the .290 ftf or .136 ftf
[Top Box] Uncheck everything
To make sure that there are no mismatch issues like on the Z1 that has lead to DEAD devices
[Middle Box] Check excludes for system only. We may need at least all of these: KERNEL, ELABEL, BOOTBUNDLE, AND BASEBAND
Flash
Reboot phone when done
Run XZDualRecovery 2.7.xx from the pc to get recovery if needed
Upgrading from .290 already rooted Locked BL Should be working
The easiest way ATM is to use [NUT]'s 136 ROM ( testing stages):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631768
Thankyou to these good folk.
With out your work all of this would be most difficult.
@jackie099 and @[NUT] for the base of the rooting guide for .290 on locked BL
@chemcup for the FTF
@ChillyChan & @[NUT] & @jackie099 for the recoveries and kernels
@abuihsan for the ric tip
many more as well...
Please feel free to add tips to this guide, and I'll keep it updated.
where can i download 136 ftf?
Edit: never mind.. I found it.
jackie099 said:
where can i download 136 ftf?
Edit: never mind.. I found it.
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Updated OP with a link
I guess I should put a thanks section in as well
Thanx for your instructions, but maybe I will stick to z1 post for flashing 136 instruction ..way more simple
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skylinestan said:
Thanx for your instructions, but maybe I will stick to z1 post for flashing 136 instruction ..way more simple
Sent from my C6833 using XDA Premium HD app
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Ihaven't read that thread, got a link?
The locked BL instructions are more or less the same as [NUT]'s for the .290 except for the extra steps as we don't have a rooted rom yet, or were you talking about the first instructions?
The instructions are very detailed to help reduce questions...
On unlocked bootloader Dual-Kernel not working properly. This kernel is for 290 firmware only.
To have ROOT need to flash back kernel only from 136 firmware by FlashTool
y0ung said:
On unlocked bootloader Dual-Kernel not working properly. This kernel is for 290 firmware only.
After flashing back kernel only from 136 firmware ROOT is uncompleted, I can't mount system partition in RW mode...
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We don't want to flash the dual recovery kernel for .290, we just need to hotboot a recovery to flash the second kernel, the XZDualRecovery one
blueether said:
We don't want to flash the dual recovery kernel for .290, we just need to hotboot a recovery to flash the second kernel, the XZDualRecovery one
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What do you think of the new FW @blueether?
Worth the upgrade from .290?
hassanmahmood said:
What do you think of the new FW @blueether?
Worth the upgrade from .290?
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First impressions, they have turned up the touch-screen again as i had a few phantom clicks. Not used it in anger yet, just one phone call.
If @hamdogg dosn't cook up a stock rom over the weekend I might do one with root and XZDualRecovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628185
This thread is from NUT
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skylinestan said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628185
This thread is from NUT
Sent from my C6833 using XDA Premium HD app
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Of cause that is easer, [NUT] has built a flushable zip :silly:
If I, [NUT], hamdogg, etc do the same for the ZU then it will be that easy here as well
ps and I had seen that thread
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First impressions, they have turned up the touch-screen again as i had a few phantom clicks. Not used it in anger yet, just one phone call.
If @hamdogg dosn't cook up a stock rom over the weekend I might do one with root and XZDualRecovery
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working on it. Thought I had it, but it boots in like 4 seconds. then goes black, flashes my bootlogo, then takes about 10 seconds to boot, and displays a black screen. When i sleep it, and then unlock it it works fine. google services reports an error, but clearing app data fixed that. But then also getting reboots... I think there is a subtle kernel difference as when i flashed the FTF it works fine. flashing .290 kernel does the same thing. random reboots...
I think I need a break. 3 days without sleep and the pills are wearing off i think.
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I have noticed that the touch vibrations are less intensive. That the screen is snappier.. I don't think its a sensitivity issue as changing the sensitivity in the ROM still make it snappier, but lessens the sensitivity. So not sure what Sony did there. But I like it.
(not that this is me currently not using a screen protector on my brand new unit)
There are a few more apps included but thats probably an FTF issue. i.e. European apps.
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I think I need a break. 3 days without sleep and the pills are wearing off i think.
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Yeah I haven't attempted as I've been up early all week and long hours...
something is not right here after following steps for the unlocked instruction the wifi stopped working
I think my device is screwed up again for something that might have been tested properly i should have waited before following this thread instructions, now I can not enter into flash mode using flash tool and the whole phone is a mess
I try to enter flash mode but its not allowing me to do that
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wifi does not work
when posting something critical as rooting guide at least make 100% sure things work, it was a headache to re flash tft
hykhleif said:
when posting something critical as rooting guide at least make 100% sure things work, it was a headache to re flash tft
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Which model phone do you have and did you do ub or lb steps?
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C6833, UB, wifi dose not work after flashing
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Updated OP with a link
I guess I should put a thanks section in as well
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I can't updating for C6802 via Sony PC Companion, had error ( may be my ZU UBL).
Please show me where I can down C6802 the ROM FTF !
Worked for me
Thanks for the guide!.
After following the instructions my phone is now working fine, including wifi, but system read/write only works one minute after it boots so xposed doesnt work either. im an idiot that forgot to install the apk for xperia devices using 4.3 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48484642&postcount=6846). I read the XZDualRecovery thread and aparently this was fixed in beta 2.7.80, the same one posted here, but for me it didnt do the trick.Im just posting this here so other people are aware that there might be problems with it, after all its a wip.. Now everything its working fine, Thanks again
(Using a c6802 with an unlocked bootloader, came from a c6802 stock .290, flashed .136 c6833 ftf from germany)
Hello. I just tried flashing my first custom kernel on my xperia z ultra and now it turns on and gets to the black screen with sony on int and it wont go past that, i also cant turn it off using the power button. im really hoping i havent ruined my phone. any ideas?
Edward.deso said:
Hello. I just tried flashing my first custom kernel on my xperia z ultra and now it turns on and gets to the black screen with sony on int and it wont go past that, i also cant turn it off using the power button. im really hoping i havent ruined my phone. any ideas?
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What kernel and what firmware/ROM are you on and do you have a unlocked bootlooder?
Turn off with volume up +power button try stock kernel if you are on stock firmware also did you wipe cache and dalvik
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stay calm its not that easy to completly brick your z ultra
search for fastboot and a guide for flashing kernel.
use e.g. the boot.img from your current rom.
enter recovery and flash a rom again!
there are a lot of good step by step guides so its easy.
more infoand another question.
The power button plus volume up trick didnt work, had to let the battery drain out. and i am currently running running pacman 4.4.2. rom and the kernel i flashed was revolutionkernel. after some more reading which i should have done earlier im pretty sure that that kernel was meant for aosp and c11 based roms. i have a different kernel, slimkat this time, i want to flash it and give it a shot but this downloaded as a .zip. how do i do this? the other one was just a .img and that was it. im sorry if these are dumb questions. ive been rooting and putting custom roms on phones for a while but im new to kernels.
red button to power off
you also have a tiny red button to power off the device if you open the lash for the sd card.
flash the same way as you flash a rom.
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i dont think slimkat kernel will work but you never try you never know
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you also have a tiny red button to power off the device if you open the lash for the sd card.
flash the same way as you flash a rom.
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i dont think slimkat kernel will work but you never try you never know
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to get back to a working state flash the boot.img that was in the zip for the ROM you are on
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to get back to a working state flash the boot.img that was in the zip for the ROM you are on[/QUOT
Thanks, ill give that a shot.
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boot.img?
blueether said:
to get back to a working state flash the boot.img that was in the zip for the ROM you are on
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where do i find the boot.img of the current rom. ?
so far ive tried two other roms, slimkat, and codename lungo. with three different kernels, revolution, pimped kernel, and slimkat kernel. the farthest i got was to get my phone to boot up but it keeps showing an error msg saying android system has stopped, and i cant get past that. I want the codename lungo rom to work so what kernel do i need to run with that? or is there a way to find the boot.img of that rom?
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where do i find the boot.img of the current rom. ?
so far ive tried two other roms, slimkat, and codename lungo. with three different kernels, revolution, pimped kernel, and slimkat kernel. the farthest i got was to get my phone to boot up but it keeps showing an error msg saying android system has stopped, and i cant get past that. I want the codename lungo rom to work so what kernel do i need to run with that? or is there a way to find the boot.img of that rom?
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You need to extract the boot.img that's in the Lungo Rom zip file. Fastboot it using Flashtool or adb push it. Flashtool will be the easiest way. Once you get that on there try to enter recovery BEFORE the Rom boots from power on. If you can't enter recovery then that Rom doesn't have recovery built in. In that case you'll need to get it from somewhere. The Carbon Rom has a boot.img with working dual recovery and you should be able to use that one to boot Lungo as they are all CM based Roms.
Also when stuck with the PHONE ON and need it turned OFF. Press and Hold Volume Up + Power Button until the phone vibrates 3 times. Make sure it's not plugged in or it'll boot again. If holding those buttons doesn't turn it off, you're doing it wrong because it works without fail. Little something Sony put in there. If all else fails, open the cover of the SDCARD/SIMCARD sport and there should be a small Red Button.
Good luck.
Also note that all the roms flash their own kernel when you 9nstall them, use that first, then play when you knpw that thingsmwork. It sounds like you are trying to do too much for your current understanding.
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Thanks for the help.
I managed to get it working again. albeit on the original pacman rom and kernel. I tried to do a restore back to stock and it cant restore data it says, i also cant do a backup it says the same thing. no matter. its working again and thats all i needed. thank you guys for the help.
I just had a similar problem,,,I tried to restore to the first nandroid (after rooting 757) but it stops at the Sony logo. If I do 2 restores in a row it than works....weird?