Hi all,
I'm quite new to Sony phones so not really sure about this. I would like to ask, can I flash a TA partition that I have backed up on a 4.4.2 firmware on a 4.4.4 firmware? Will my phone brick?
Thanks in advance.
earthtk said:
Hi all,
I'm quite new to Sony phones so not really sure about this. I would like to ask, can I flash a TA partition that I have backed up on a 4.4.2 firmware on a 4.4.4 firmware? Will my phone brick?
Thanks in advance.
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You can restore TA partition on any version so long as your running a stock kernel
(stock based does not count)
You can use flashtool to flash a FTF to get a stock kernel back
Envious_Data said:
You can restore TA partition on any version so long as your running a stock kernel
(stock based does not count)
You can use flashtool to flash a FTF to get a stock kernel back
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Thanks a lot!! .. Just started using ur rom. It's cool
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Hello everyone,
Recently i rooted my xperia s with bootloader unlocked and flashed with cm9.1, now i need to change cm9.1 to stock rom 6.1.A.2.45 which is now available for download in xda forums, also i have made a back up of 6.1.A.2.45 (via SEUS) in my pc using flashtool. Help me to install new stock rom over cm9.1. Also tell me that whether i can use the backup which i have created using flashtool.. Thanks in advance..
Just restore your backup with flashtool.
K900 said:
Just restore your backup with flashtool.
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will restoring the stock make my phone unroot??? also if there is any thread regarding this can u point it out??
Raaj52 said:
will restoring the stock make my phone unroot??? also if there is any thread regarding this can u point it out??
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Depending on whether your phone was rooted when you made that backup.
K900 said:
Depending on whether your phone was rooted when you made that backup.
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No, not a rom backup i made, actually i made a .ftf from the root folder's of SEUS by decrypting files using flashtool.. That's not rooted (since i dont know how root a stock rom .ftf ).. Please explain me how to flash that .ftf which i made, over cm9.1..
please help me, just tell me how to change cm9.1 to stock rom for xperia s
Raaj52 said:
No, not a rom backup i made, actually i made a .ftf from the root folder's of SEUS by decrypting files using flashtool.. That's not rooted (since i dont know how root a stock rom .ftf ).. Please explain me how to flash that .ftf which i made, over cm9.1..
please help me, just tell me how to change cm9.1 to stock rom for xperia s
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Just flash it like any other ftf.
K900 said:
Just flash it like any other ftf.
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Thanks man,
help
plz can you give me the detail description of how to flash my Xperia s with (build no-6.1.A.2.45) and (Android Version 4.0.4)
I have rooted my phone and i want to flash it to cm 10.
1ro1 said:
plz can you give me the detail description of how to flash my Xperia s with (build no-6.1.A.2.45) and (Android Version 4.0.4)
I have rooted my phone and i want to flash it to cm 10.
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Go to Xperia S forum and post this question in the Q&A section to get appropriate guidance...... but before that goto XS section and search for it....... you will surely find your answer......
Hey guys, I was on android 4.2.2 rooted but updated to 4.3 ota,
I am now not rooted and i want to root my device again so i can flash cwm recovery as-well as then flash GPE rom
can someone help me out with how to root android 4.3 as i cant find anything on how to do it on this firmware
encryptioncsta said:
Hey guys, I was on android 4.2.2 rooted but updated to 4.3 ota,
I am now not rooted and i want to root my device again so i can flash cwm recovery as-well as then flash GPE rom
can someone help me out with how to root android 4.3 as i cant find anything on how to do it on this firmware
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2602878
Blacklistest said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2602878
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Did you back up your TApartition while on the old firmware?
If you have a backed up TA and an unlocked bootloader life is easy. If not the above should work
blueether said:
Did you back up your TApartition while on the old firmware?
If you have a backed up TA and an unlocked bootloader life is easy. If not the above should work
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Thats for locked bootloader bro.. As tittle on thread
I would just like to return to stock rooted please help thank you
What are you on now?
do you have recovery?
Do you have a locked bootloader?
Do you want pure stock or would you consider a modified stock like DoggRom or monx
blueether said:
What are you on now?
do you have recovery?
Do you have a locked bootloader?
Do you want pure stock or would you consider a modified stock like DoggRom or monx
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Im on monx 4.3 6806 , would like pure stock just rooted so ican run certain apps. Ihave unlocked boot and recovery
mrbigdreams09 said:
Im on monx 4.3 6806 , would like pure stock just rooted so ican run certain apps. Ihave unlocked boot and recovery
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There's not much between DoggRom and stock, and that would be my preference, Just flash from recovery with a wipe
For pure stock you could read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576006
Just flash .290 ftf for your device
then follow the first post.
blueether said:
There's not much between DoggRom and stock, and that would be my preference, Just flash from recovery with a wipe
For pure stock you could read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576006
Just flash .290 ftf for your device
then follow the first post.
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thank you for your help, just so i am for certain, wipe clean then flash .290 ftf then follow post? where could i find the .290 ftf? thank you
mrbigdreams09 said:
thank you for your help, just so i am for certain, wipe clean then flash .290 ftf then follow post? where could i find the .290 ftf? thank you
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If you are going the ftf route then there is no need to wipe before hand, the options are in flashtool (I just use default)
FTF's can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453921
blueether said:
If you are going the ftf route then there is no need to wipe before hand, the options are in flashtool (I just use default)
FTF's can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453921
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thank you , i very much appreciate it
mrbigdreams09 said:
I would just like to return to stock rooted please help thank you
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Question for you. I have an unlocked Sony XZU C6806, running stock 4.3. I am trying to achieve root so I can flash custom roms. Do you know where I go for that?
Hey,guys...I am new to this android development so still learning about it. I am using xperia m c2005 these days. I have unlocked the bootloader of my device and installed CM 11. I didn't installed any custom recovery before flashing it but i had my TA partion backed up before unlocking bootloader. Now i want to return to stock rom 4.3 jellybean. How should i return to stock rom and relock my bootloader? How to wipe out custom rom in order to install stock rom?
This is my first post please reply me in detail. Thnx
Adil Ahmed said:
Hey,guys...I am new to this android development so still learning about it. I am using xperia m c2005 these days. I have unlocked the bootloader of my device and installed CM 11. I didn't installed any custom recovery before flashing it but i had my TA partion backed up before unlocking bootloader. Now i want to return to stock rom 4.3 jellybean. How should i return to stock rom and relock my bootloader? How to wipe out custom rom in order to install stock rom?
This is my first post please reply me in detail. Thnx
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Hi,
It's easy. First flash stock ftf via flashtool.(Check xperia M device forum for ftf file.)
then restore TA partition and voila..done.
EDIT: flashing ftf will wipe out custom rom so don't worry about it.
Hey Guys.
Once i tried to downgrade my Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F from Marshmallow to Lollipop with odin, but it failed and i had a brick. I tried different Versions of Odin and with much luck i fixed my Phone. But now i am insecure and hope to get help from you. I installed latest Smart Switch Version. What do i have to do to downgrade without bricking my Device?
Sconny said:
Hey Guys.
Once i tried to downgrade my Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F from Marshmallow to Lollipop with odin, but it failed and i had a brick. I tried different Versions of Odin and with much luck i fixed my Phone. But now i am insecure and hope to get help from you. I installed latest Smart Switch Version. What do i have to do to downgrade without bricking my Device?
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Its not possible to downgrade sorry.
callumbr1 said:
Its not possible to downgrade sorry.
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Oh.. But if i root and Flash twrp on My device, is it possible to flash a 5.1.1 Based Rom without any risk of Brick?
Nope
Sconny said:
Oh.. But if i root and Flash twrp on My device, is it possible to flash a 5.1.1 Based Rom without any risk of Brick?
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Still not possible. Your stuck on MM unfortunately
callumbr1 said:
Still not possible. Your stuck on MM unfortunately
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Too bad it does not work, but thanks for your help!
Sconny said:
Too bad it does not work, but thanks for your help!
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No problem
Sconny said:
Hey Guys.
Once i tried to downgrade my Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F from Marshmallow to Lollipop with odin, but it failed and i had a brick. I tried different Versions of Odin and with much luck i fixed my Phone. But now i am insecure and hope to get help from you. I installed latest Smart Switch Version. What do i have to do to downgrade without bricking my Device?
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Only possible when flashing 5.1.1 custom rom via recovery, but you will lose your imei, BUT you can backup your imei and after flashing new rom restore it.
RubbaBand said:
Only possible when flashing 5.1.1 custom rom via recovery, but you will lose your imei, BUT you can backup your imei and after flashing new rom restore it.
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Is There an Option to restore imei
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Is There an Option to restore imei
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Yes before you proceed you will need to install a "custom recovery" (Search about it if you dont know what it is)
Go to recovery like you want to format but instead go to "Backup & Restore" and select backup and then select "efs" which is IMEI.
After flashing a custom rom and after the first boot you will notice that there is no signal, so go to recovery and select to restore efs.
I recommend you to backup efs to ext sd card.
This will void your warranty, even downgrading it self will void it.
Goodluck!
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Still not possible. Your stuck on MM unfortunately
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RubbaBand said:
Yes before you proceed you will need to install a "custom recovery" (Search about it if you dont know what it is)
Go to recovery like you want to format but instead go to "Backup & Restore" and select backup and then select "efs" which is IMEI.
After flashing a custom rom and after the first boot you will notice that there is no signal, so go to recovery and select to restore efs.
I recommend you to backup efs to ext sd card.
This will void your warranty, even downgrading it self will void it.
Goodluck!
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Okay good to know. Thanks
hm i don´t know why i could downgrade from the first OTA release of MM back to LP??
i used MM for 3 days and then i flashed back to 5.1.1 without any trouble?!?
used Odin and Stock 5.1.1 fw
poci44 said:
hm i don´t know why i could downgrade from the first OTA release of MM back to LP??
i used MM for 3 days and then i flashed back to 5.1.1 without any trouble?!?
used Odin and Stock 5.1.1 fw
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Any firmware 4DPG1 or above can not be downgraded. Im guessing before you was on U3DPAD or lower which can be downgraded. The first MM builds could be downgraded. But any 4xxxx can not
ah ok....
then i downgraded fast enough
my main reason of downgrade:
in MM it is not possible to change the font with HiFont App....!!!
i see other people saying that it's possible.
but i have one of the latest builds so, in your opinion , it is impossible for me to downgrade.
but are you sure? i can't believe that, i want absolutely a solution, i am searching it from so many time, please help
cescof said:
i see other people saying that it's possible.
but i have one of the latest builds so, in your opinion , it is impossible for me to downgrade.
but are you sure? i can't believe that, i want absolutely a solution, i am searching it from so many time, please help
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What build number are you in? It is impossible to downgrade from a late build 4xxxx. I have tried absolutely everything. The only way is to flash a nandroid backup but even then you will lose imei. You can always back up efs and restore but its not always as straight forward to restore it. You would also need to flash a new bootloader and modem.
Did you make a nandroid backup of your previous firmware? If not then you cant try that.
The only other way you can try is to flash a 5.1.1 custom rom. Again you will lose imei. So efs backup is important. You would also need to flash BL and modem again.
There are roms based on lollipop which is a much safer way to revert back, try one of them.
Overall i wouldnt try it bit its up to you. If you do and you find a way to do it let me know.
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What build number are you in? It is impossible to downgrade from a late build 4xxxx. I have tried absolutely everything. The only way is to flash a nandroid backup but even then you will lose imei. You can always back up efs and restore but its not always as straight forward to restore it. You would also need to flash a new bootloader and modem.
Did you make a nandroid backup of your previous firmware? If not then you cant try that.
The only other way you can try is to flash a 5.1.1 custom rom. Again you will lose imei. So efs backup is important. You would also need to flash BL and modem again.
There are roms based on lollipop which is a much safer way to revert back, try one of them.
Overall i wouldnt try it bit its up to you. If you do and you find a way to do it let me know.
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I did all yoy suggested, but nothing to do, phone stucks at samsung galaxy logo...
cescof said:
I did all yoy suggested, but nothing to do, phone stucks at samsung galaxy logo...
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You cant downgrade after 4xxxx firmware mate. After updated bootloader your stuck on mm.
There are ROMs based on 5.1.1. But because you flashed 4xxxx firmware you cant downgrade. All lollipop firmwares are 3xxxx
callumbr1 said:
You cant downgrade after 4xxxx firmware mate. After updated bootloader your stuck on mm.
There are ROMs based on 5.1.1. But because you flashed 4xxxx firmware you cant downgrade. All lollipop firmwares are 3xxxx
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You said there was 2 ways to do this downgrade, i did them, but they didn't work
cescof said:
You said there was 2 ways to do this downgrade, i did them, but they didn't work
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I said the second way was to try to flash a 5.1.1 custom rom. But you would lose imei and theres no guarantee it would work. Its been reported that once you upgrade to 4xxxx firmware its impossible to downgrade