Hello my friends. i've bricked my ultra z when i tried installing the scrubber room.
Somehow the phone doesn't even turn on. I've tried the reset button but no used. I'm able to have it on fastboot or fastmode but when i tried flashing a ftf for c8606 via the flashtool i get error.
i can't pass this stage.
06/020/2014 22:20:16 - INFO - Flashing data
06/020/2014 22:20:16 - INFO - Processing of amss_fsg.sin finished.
06/020/2014 22:20:16 - INFO - Processing system.sin
06/020/2014 22:20:16 - INFO - Checking header
06/020/2014 22:20:16 - INFO - Flashing data
06/020/2014 22:20:18 - ERROR - Processing of system.sin finished with errors.
06/020/2014 22:20:18 - INFO - Ending flash session
please please help me
baodownnow said:
Hello my friends. i've bricked my ultra z when i tried installing the scrubber room.
Somehow the phone doesn't even turn on. I've tried the reset button but no used. I'm able to have it on fastboot or fastmode but when i tried flashing a ftf for c8606 via the flashtool i get error.
i can't pass this stage.
06/020/2014 22:20:16 - INFO - Flashing data
06/020/2014 22:20:16 - INFO - Processing of amss_fsg.sin finished.
06/020/2014 22:20:16 - INFO - Processing system.sin
06/020/2014 22:20:16 - INFO - Checking header
06/020/2014 22:20:16 - INFO - Flashing data
06/020/2014 22:20:18 - ERROR - Processing of system.sin finished with errors.
06/020/2014 22:20:18 - INFO - Ending flash session
please please help me
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What did you do when flashing the GPe port?
What version of flashtool?
What model ZU and what FTF?
blueether said:
What did you do when flashing the GPe port?
What version of flashtool?
What model ZU and what FTF?
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First i root it with easy root
then install the bootloader
i have version c6806 us. i've tried the C6806 ftfs in xda.
i downloaded the http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z-ultra/development/scrubber-t2961315
rom and install it from TWRP recovery boot.
after i reboot the phone is completely dead
im able to get it into fastboot or fastmode but flashtools(.9.18.4) keep erroring out with the system.ini
i've tried all the FTF avail here. is my phone hard bricked :-?
baodownnow said:
First i root it with easy root
then install the bootloader
i have version c6806 us. i've tried the C6806 ftfs in xda.
i downloaded the http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z-ultra/development/scrubber-t2961315
rom and install it from TWRP recovery boot.
after i reboot the phone is completely dead
im able to get it into fastboot or fastmode but flashtools(.9.18.4) keep erroring out with the system.ini
i've tried all the FTF avail here. is my phone hard bricked :-?
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If you have fastboot and flash mode it should be an easy fix
Did you back up the TA and unlock the bootloader?
finally got it fixed! what i did was flash the FTF of C6833 instead .. i found it it here. i had to uncheck exclude FOTO Kernal, and uncheck all WIPE data etc..
I've been trying to install the GPE lolipop port but keeps getting bricking it.. there aren't any step by step for this...
baodownnow said:
finally got it fixed! what i did was flash the FTF of C6833 instead .. i found it it here. i had to uncheck exclude FOTO Kernal, and uncheck all WIPE data etc..
I've been trying to install the GPE lolipop port but keeps getting bricking it.. there aren't any step by step for this...
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TWRP seems to have issues with @scrubbers port, I've not downloaded it to see what it's doing.
Did you unlock the bootloader - that is one sure fire way to have a 'soft brick'
blueether said:
TWRP seems to have issues with @scrubbers port, I've not downloaded it to see what it's doing.
Did you unlock the bootloader - that is one sure fire way to have a 'soft brick'
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I think i really screw up .. after i did an OTA update the phone is totaly dead. when i try to do the same flash on the same FTF the system.in error returns.. now i can't flash anything at all.. this is killing me.. do you know what else i could do?
thanks
baodownnow said:
I think i really screw up .. after i did an OTA update the phone is totaly dead. when i try to do the same flash on the same FTF the system.in error returns.. now i can't flash anything at all.. this is killing me.. do you know what else i could do?
thanks
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So you still have fastboot and flashmode?
blueether said:
So you still have fastboot and flashmode?
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I've stayed up all night researching .. i did have flashmode and fastboot but all FTF breaks when i try flashing it.
From my reading. it's best to download the ROM from sony and compile it.
i did that and flash the compiled rom and now my phone is back to the way it was before.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
<-- That's my life saver.
@blueether , do you have to ROOT your phone and install Dual Recovery then flash the Boot.img to the phone before you install the GPE port? THanks alot friend
baodownnow said:
I've stayed up all night researching .. i did have flashmode and fastboot but all FTF breaks when i try flashing it.
From my reading. it's best to download the ROM from sony and compile it.
i did that and flash the compiled rom and now my phone is back to the way it was before.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
<-- That's my life saver.
@blueether , do you have to ROOT your phone and install Dual Recovery then flash the Boot.img to the phone before you install the GPE port? THanks alot friend
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You will have to have an unlocked bootloader, and to save your DRM keys you will first want to do do a TA backup and that requires root. To flash the rom you only need the recovery/kernel that is packaged in the zip. you can flash that with flashtool or fastboot
blueether said:
You will have to have an unlocked bootloader, and to save your DRM keys you will first want to do do a TA backup and that requires root. To flash the rom you only need the recovery/kernel that is packaged in the zip. you can flash that with flashtool or fastboot
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Thanks alot.
sorry i'm a noobs..
so after manies of bricked attempts , is my DRM Keys corrupted already?
1) Can you point me on how to backup the drm keys
2) can you point me on how to backup the TA? (also would the TA be corrupted too after many bricked attempts)
thanks alot for your time..
baodownnow said:
Thanks alot.
sorry i'm a noobs..
so after manies of bricked attempts , is my DRM Keys corrupted already?
1) Can you point me on how to backup the drm keys
2) can you point me on how to backup the TA? (also would the TA be corrupted too after many bricked attempts)
thanks alot for your time..
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The DRM keys are stored in the TA partition, this can be backed up with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
The TA partition should be intact if you haven't unlocked the bootloader
Back up TA Partition:
The TA partition is the "Trim Area". There are lots of things stored in here like root certs, revoked certs, DRM keys, current firmware version,... the list goes on. What we are concerned about here is with the DRM keys. Some service centres will not service a Sony device if these are missing. Unlocking the BL will erase these.
Once you lose these keys, you can't get them back, so backup the TA and upload it to your Dropbox etc
You will need Backup TA for Sony Xperia by @DevShaft Please read the thread.
Instructions:
Download the latest version of Backup TA.
Extract the ZIP file to a folder location of your choosing.
Navigate to the folder location of Backup TA.
Make sure no other script or application which is using ADB is running.
Make sure the device is booted in normal mode (the way you normally use it).
Run Backup-TA.bat
Read the last paragraph of the license before continuing.
Read the information and follow the instructions given by the tool.
Don't forget to make a donation or thank the OP in the original thread
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baodownnow said:
finally got it fixed! what i did was flash the FTF of C6833 instead .. i found it it here. i had to uncheck exclude FOTO Kernal, and uncheck all WIPE data etc..
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Hi baodownnow,
Perhaps you can assist me with the same problem.
I have the same 6806 model, bricked mine attempting the same flash of Lollipop from Scrubber and am trying to unbrick mine now. I have tried the C6806 FTF's using the "XperiFirm" software you mentioned and it fails in the "FlashTool" too. I have downloaded the C6833 versions of FTF from "XperiFirm" and they fail as well. Which country/carrier version of C6833 did you use to get this to work? There's several to choose from but I used the international UK version even though I'm in the USA, California area.
Munk0 said:
Hi baodownnow,
Perhaps you can assist me with the same problem.
I have the same 6806 model, bricked mine attempting the same flash of Lollipop from Scrubber and am trying to unbrick mine now. I have tried the C6806 FTF's using the "XperiFirm" software you mentioned and it fails in the "FlashTool" too. I have downloaded the C6833 versions of FTF from "XperiFirm" and they fail as well. Which country/carrier version of C6833 did you use to get this to work? There's several to choose from but I used the international UK version even though I'm in the USA, California area.
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I used the C6806 -> US -> 108 RC4
Make sure to not extract it.
Once you're donw, downoa the latest flashtool. .9.18.4
Click on Tools ->Bundle->Fileset Decrypt
from there you should create the FTF..
after that just flash normal.
thanks for the big help blueether.. unfortunately i've unlock bootloader before reading the DRM key backup. i've heard that with kitkat4.4 sony decide to enable x-reality regardless if it's lock or unlock. is that right?
here is a thread about it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642608
baodownnow said:
thanks for the big help blueether.. unfortunately i've unlock bootloader before reading the DRM key backup. i've heard that with kitkat4.4 sony decide to enable x-reality regardless if it's lock or unlock. is that right?
here is a thread about it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642608
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I beleive that is true, although I never use it on stock (if I'm ever on stock).
Related
Hi,
I recently got an Xperia P and was looking around to unlock it to flash custom ROMs,
soon, i realized that unlocking the phone will lose the DRM keys, so things like Track ID and bravia engine etc. will stop working and won't work even after re-locking the bootloader!
But, no worries,
You can choose anyone you want, some people even claim that they simply unlocked their devices and everything (BE, Track ID) is still working fine!
All you need to make sure is that don't flash any other device's TA!
It will BRICK you phone!
Steps
Using Backup-TA Tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41763438
SUPPORTED DEVICES
Confirmed:
Sony Xperia Z
Sony Xperia ZL
Sony Xperia ZQ
Sony Xperia ION
Sony Xperia S
Sony Xperia SL
Sony Xperia SP
Sony Xperia T
Sony Xperia TX
Sony Xperia P
Sony Xperia L
Sony Xperia U
Sony Xperia Sola
Sony Xperia Tablet Z
Most likely:
All Sony Xperia models
Not supported:
All Sony Ericsson Xperia models
Guide
1. Download the latest version of Backup TA.
2. Extract the ZIP file to a folder location of your choosing.
3. Navigate to the folder location of Backup TA.
4. Make sure no other script or application which is using ADB is running.
5. Make sure the device is booted in normal mode, the way you normally use it.
6. Run Backup-TA.bat
7. Read the license.
8. Choose one of the menu options.
9. Follow the instructions given by the tool.
Thanx to @DevShaft
In the meanwhile, if your phone is unlocked, you can still get the track id and bravia engine working!
There's a thread for that too, over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301489
All you need to do is download the ZIP file from there and flash it via CWM!
(Credits go to 8lO_Ol8 [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=5171684 ])
arun6106 said:
Hi,
I recently got an xperia P and was looking around to unlock it to flash custom roms,
soon, i realized that unlocking the phone will lose the DRM keys, so things like Track ID and bravia engine etc. will stop working and won't work even after re-locking the bootloader!
But, no worries, a new version of flashtool has been released that allows to back up the TA Partition so that u can keep ur DRM keys safe and unlock the bootloader,
now, whenever you feel like relocking it, just flash the TA partition back and the DRM keys will return, Track ID, bravia engine, everything will be working! :laugh:
flashtool 0.9.11.0
Added TA partition backup/restore. Using this feature, you can backup TA before unlock.
Restore TA will relock the devicee and get DRM back as well as BE2 :cyclops:
(full complete relock).
However, You cannot count on this feature if ever your device is
already unlocked. Missuse of this feature can brick the device!
In the meanwhile, when your phone is unlocked, you can still get the track id and bravia engine working!
There's a thread for that too, over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301489
All you need to do is download the ZIP file from there and flash it via CWM!
(Credits go to 8lO_Ol8 [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=5171684 ])
You can download the latest version of flashtool from here:
http://d-h.st/Kb8
:good:
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I have relocked bootloader and i follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301489&page=1 and unlcok again, i lose BE?
Can use TA from other device (from xperia p to xperia p)?
And in sony flashtool bootloader have drm key?
dimon2242 said:
Can use TA from other device (from xperia p to xperia p)?
And in sony flashtool bootloader have drm key?
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NEVER use TA partition from other device than yours!!! It will hard brick your device!
Sent from my ST25i using xda app-developers app
You'll lose and get BE Back!
Yes, if you unlock the bootloader, u'll lose DRM keys and so track ID and BE won't work,
but download the zip file fix from the link i've mentioned and those things will be back!
you'll need to relock bootloader first.
Don't use any other device's TA Partition!
@dimon2242: as Kumczak said, you can't use another device's TA Partition!
Result will be a bricked device!
If you have already unlocked the bootloader, what you can do is download the zip file from here and flash it via CWM,
u'll get track ID and BE working.
U'll need to relock bootloader first.
arun6106 said:
@dimon2242: as Kumczak said, you can't use another device's TA Partition!
Result will be a bricked device!
If you have already unlocked the bootloader, what you can do is download the zip file from here and flash it via CWM,
u'll get track ID and BE working.
U'll need to relock bootloader first.
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I know this)
I will be diff TA dump locked BL and Unlock BL!
Every peoples write no track id after unlock,ive it and work,just unlocked!!
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I'M Busy With Exams Till First Of July, So Don'T Ask Me Any Update Or Support, Byee!
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arun6106 said:
Yes, if you unlock the bootloader, u'll lose DRM keys and so track ID and BE won't work,
but download the zip file fix from the link i've mentioned and those things will be back!
you'll need to relock bootloader first.
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@OP
Could you tell how to backup TA with the flashtool? i mean the steps - i'm kinda lost with this.
Thanks
Screenshot posted
I've posted the screenshot of how to backup the TA partition,
all steps can be clearly seen.
arun6106 said:
I've posted the screenshot of how to backup the TA partition,
all steps can be clearly seen.
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Thanks for the screenshot! I'm prepared to unlock the bootloader now :>.
Only one tip for some people who might have a similiar problem as me:
If "Advanced" menu is inactive: File -> Switch Pro.
Cheers
EDIT: @arun6106: what is the restore procedure? sorry for those questions, i need to know everything before i start unlocking BL
Great news It will propably work with Xperia Sola too, isn't it?
Do I need root, for this?
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CookieMonster! said:
I stopped at this point:
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No SS, because I've got too few posts.
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Device its connected in fastbot mode?(flashmode!?)
Yep it was. I was using 64 bit version after that I have used 32 bit version and everything seems to be ok.
Will work with any xperia device
Noway25 said:
Great news It will propably work with Xperia Sola too, isn't it?
Do I need root, for this?
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Yeah, it'll work for any xperia device and no need of root!
My Bad!
Kumczak said:
Thanks for the screenshot! I'm prepared to unlock the bootloader now :>.
Only one tip for some people who might have a similiar problem as me:
If "Advanced" menu is inactive: File -> Switch Pro.
Cheers
EDIT: @arun6106: what is the restore procedure? sorry for those questions, i need to know everything before i start unlocking BL
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Yeah right, my bad, i forgot to mention how to restore also that u need to switch to Pro mode in flashtool.
Anyways, i'm adding them up, you can have a look.
Flashmode
GEKTHEBOSS said:
Device its connected in fastbot mode?(flashmode!?)
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Flashmode it is!
Another way to backup ta
Kumczak said:
Thanks for the screenshot! I'm prepared to unlock the bootloader now :>.
If "Advanced" menu is inactive: File -> Switch Pro.
EDIT: @arun6106: what is the restore procedure?
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So,i just came across another, even simpler method to backup & restore TA, added in the main post, check it out guys! :silly:
I just unlocked my device(Xperia U) a couple of month ago, is it possible to relock the bootloader and drm from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301489 and then backup the TA partition like your instruction?
Thank you, sorry for my bad english.
Hi,
My device the SGP511 has never been rooted and I updated already to the newest firmware which may be a bad thing cause I hear I have to unlock bootloader but I cant backup TA without root, so I am stuck in a catch 22. Am I able to go back to an older firmware, do I have to unlock bootloader and lose Sony warranty? What options do I have?
Edit: I wasnt clear, I want to get root access, which was the reason for this post
chrisdab said:
Hi,
My device the SGP511 has never been rooted and I updated already to the newest firmware which may be a bad thing cause I hear I have to unlock bootloader but I cant backup TA without root, so I am stuck in a catch 22. Am I able to go back to an older firmware, do I have to unlock bootloader and lose Sony warranty? What options do I have?
Edit: I wasnt clear, I want to get root access, which was the reason for this post
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- Download .314 ftf file of your choice and flash it via Flashtool. (Downgrade)
- Root your device method you chooce. (EasyRootTool, Newroot, Flashtool, XZDualrecovery)
- Backup your TA
- Install XZDualrecovery
- Flash latest prerooted firmware for your device via custom recovery
- Do what ever you want with your device
Basicly no need to unlock your bootloader just to achieve root. You just need to downgrade to rootable firmware and then update it to the latest by flashing prerooted firmware via custom recovery. Or after you achieve root and backed up TA you could unlock your bootloader and etc...
kulvertti said:
- Root your device method you chooce. (EasyRootTool, Newroot, Flashtool, XZDualrecovery)
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Which method do you recommend?
I downloaded and flashed D6503_1281-9709_17.1.2.A.0.314_R4A_Customized US.ftf using Flashtool. I thought I did everything right, but my tablet wont start up. I get the vibration when I press the power button, but nothing else.
How do I fix this?
chrisdab said:
Which method do you recommend?
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EasyRootTool
chrisdab said:
I downloaded and flashed D6503_1281-9709_17.1.2.A.0.314_R4A_Customized US.ftf using Flashtool. I thought I did everything right, but my tablet wont start up. I get the vibration when I press the power button, but nothing else.
How do I fix this?
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You use wrong ftf file that is meant for Z2 phone. Download SGP511 .314 ftf file for example this one:https://mega.co.nz/#!kcxxjaLA!itErjRi2fYPPswal-c7XasF_lAvPKyY4GwEzY3xgHZ0 and flash it via Flashtool.
kulvertti said:
EasyRootTool
You use wrong ftf file that is meant for Z2 phone. Download SGP511 .314 ftf file for example this one:{im not allowed to post urls yet} and flash it via Flashtool.
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I keep getting a Decryption error when trying to download that file from mega.co.nz. I tried downloading their chrome app and it still doesnt decrypt the file.
Cool, I got it rooted, now to the TA backup step
To get download to work on mega.co.nz, I used a download manager JDownloader.
Hi i have a Z ultra that was given to me and rooted to 4.4.2 Kitkat GPE and has the model number of C6806. The original model number is C6833 and i wish to return it back to stock software but i do not know what is suppose to be done . Anyone can help me with this? Also i cannot boot into bootloader. It just stuck there and i need to press the reset switch to start up my phone.
Exaita said:
Hi i have a Z ultra that was given to me and rooted to 4.4.2 Kitkat GPE and has the model number of C6806. The original model number is C6833 and i wish to return it back to stock software but i do not know what is suppose to be done . Anyone can help me with this?
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There is a short "return to stock" section towards bottom of first post in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z-ultra/general/guide-everything-root-4-4-4-t2938098
Unless there is a copy of the TA partition backup somewhere on your device you will not be able to restore it to completely stock as it is device specific. The TA partition effects some Sony proprietary functions.
Actually after typing this I remembered the 4.4.2 GPe port was available for locked Bootloaders so your TA may be intact as unlocking is what causes loss of TA.
I do not know where to find the TA backup or if there is any in the phone.
Exaita said:
I do not know where to find the TA backup or if there is any in the phone.
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Maybe try the search function from a file explorer. If you type this *#*#7378423#*#* into the phone dialer then select service info then configuration you can check your bootloader status. Copy and paste will also work. The status will be "not allowed" if it is locked and is not unlockable "allowed" if it is locked and able to be unlocked and "unlocked" if it has been unlocked.Regardless you can return to stock but without the TA but xreality, bravia and some other things will not work. There is also a thread in the cross device section for a work around to restore those functions without TA.
did what u say and found out that the bootloader is unlock. What do i need to do now? i dont mind living without all the sony apps just wanna get update from sony. Thanks
Exaita said:
did what u say and found out that the bootloader is unlock. What do i need to do now? i dont mind living without all the sony apps just wanna get update from sony. Thanks
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Deleted pic as I didn't realize it Had imei number on that screen. You will need to choose an ftf from the repository and flash it with flashtool.
adfurgerson said:
Deleted pic as I didn't realize it Had imei number on that screen. You will need to choose an ftf from the repository and flash it with flashtool.
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Thanks!
Exaita said:
Thanks!
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You are welcome. I have only used flashtool to flash kernels, but I know there is a way flash without wiping data by leaving boxes unticked.
adfurgerson said:
You are welcome. I have only used flashtool to flash kernels, but I know there is a way flash without wiping data by leaving boxes unticked.
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I tried to flash a rom just now and it stuck at the boot logo then i do a FTF and got back to C6833 on android 4.4.4 kitkat. Can i get OTA update to work?
Exaita said:
I tried to flash a rom just now and it stuck at the boot logo then i do a FTF and got back to C6833 on android 4.4.4 kitkat. Can i get OTA update to work?
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Well ota should.install fine if it shows as available on your phone. If not you could.try finding the lollipop ftf, or see if Sony's PC Companion program will work.
Thanks alot! =)
Sony Z3v Lollipop FTF
As you may all know, the FTF for Android 5.0.2 is finally available for the sony Z3v. However, I have no idea how anyone is getting it installed. I have a non-rooted phone that is currently on the latest software version sent out by verizon. I have tried on both a mac and a pc using flashtool and the FTF file dowloaded from xperiablog, and I am unable to complete the process. Could anyone post detailed steps on how they upgraded theirs to lollipop. Would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!
rickhwat said:
As you may all know, the FTF for Android 5.0.2 is finally available for the sony Z3v. However, I have no idea how anyone is getting it installed. I have a non-rooted phone that is currently on the latest software version sent out by verizon. I have tried on both a mac and a pc using flashtool and the FTF file dowloaded from xperiablog, and I am unable to complete the process. Could anyone post detailed steps on how they upgraded theirs to lollipop. Would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!
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follow the guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/xperia-z3v-general/guide-sony-xperia-z3v-t3100402
rickhwat said:
As you may all know, the FTF for Android 5.0.2 is finally available for the sony Z3v. However, I have no idea how anyone is getting it installed. I have a non-rooted phone that is currently on the latest software version sent out by verizon. I have tried on both a mac and a pc using flashtool and the FTF file dowloaded from xperiablog, and I am unable to complete the process. Could anyone post detailed steps on how they upgraded theirs to lollipop. Would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!
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The above post is incorrect, unless you're trying to flash the pre-rooted package. You do not need root to flash the leaked ftf, just the flash tool. What do you mean you are "unable to complete the process?" That could mean many things and solutions. Are you getting errors or what?
Well, first you will need to download the previous version of the flashtool, i beleive 19.18.6 (uninstall the previous version and reinstall the older version).
Make sure you downloaded the FTF and place it in the firmware folder on PC, if it is mac is more complicated.
Open it up and begin the process before flashing, make sure you backed up any data as this will wipe everything.
Flash the file and begin patience.jpg.
Patience.jpg for 10 more minutes.
Tada!
*Just noticed the original thread is not there anymore*
BladeRunner said:
The above post is incorrect, unless you're trying to flash the pre-rooted package. You do not need root to flash the leaked ftf, just the flash tool. What do you mean you are "unable to complete the process?" That could mean many things and solutions. Are you getting errors or what?
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The very first time I tried it, I got an error that had to do with the sin file. I forgot exactly what it said. However, all the following times it said error parsing TA 2 file (or folder), and it would say flashing aborted, and my phone would reboot and just go back to normal.
rickhwat said:
The very first time I tried it, I got an error that had to do with the sin file. I forgot exactly what it said. However, all the following times it said error parsing TA 2 file (or folder), and it would say flashing aborted, and my phone would reboot and just go back to normal.
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So I had issues using flashtool and flashing the ZIP file then I found out that you can boot to TWRP since its a dual recovery. After booting to TWRP install the pre-rooted ZIP just like a normal ZIP and viola!
iofractal said:
So I had issues using flashtool and flashing the ZIP file then I found out that you can boot to TWRP since its a dual recovery. After booting to TWRP install the pre-rooted ZIP just like a normal ZIP and viola!
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My device is not rooted, so how would I install TWRP?
rickhwat said:
My device is not rooted, so how would I install TWRP?
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never mind i missed the part where is said NOT rooted
rickhwat said:
My device is not rooted, so how would I install TWRP?
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you would need root for that. There seems to be some confusion between what files are what the unofficial lollipop pop update is the 23.1.D.0.485 ftf file, and that does not require root and must be installed with the flash tool.
The other file is is created FROM the ftf with the PRFcreator tool to make a flashable .zip, which MUST be flashed in recovery, and that does require root.
BladeRunner said:
you would need root for that. There seems to be some confusion between what files are what the unofficial lollipop pop update is the 23.1.D.0.485 ftf file, and that does not require root and must be installed with the flash tool.
The other file is is created FROM the ftf with the PRFcreator tool to make a flashable .zip, which MUST be flashed in recovery, and that does require root.
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So basically, if I do not want to root my device, and it I cannot get flashtool to work, I am out of luck until when or if Verizon officially releases the update?
garcial17 said:
Well, first you will need to download the previous version of the flashtool, i beleive 19.18.6 (uninstall the previous version and reinstall the older version).
Make sure you downloaded the FTF and place it in the firmware folder on PC, if it is mac is more complicated.
Open it up and begin the process before flashing, make sure you backed up any data as this will wipe everything.
Flash the file and begin patience.jpg.
Patience.jpg for 10 more minutes.
Tada!
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Awesome!!! So I guess there was software issue in the newer version of flashtool. I uninstalled it and tried it with the older one and successfully flashed it. Thanks!
garcial17 said:
Well, first you will need to download the previous version of the flashtool, i beleive 19.18.6 (uninstall the previous version and reinstall the older version).
Make sure you downloaded the FTF and place it in the firmware folder on PC, if it is mac is more complicated.
Open it up and begin the process before flashing, make sure you backed up any data as this will wipe everything.
Flash the file and begin patience.jpg.
Patience.jpg for 10 more minutes.
Tada!
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Just tried this process, and got this error. I've tried running and installing my device drivers. Anyone have a guess at what's going on?
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - INFO - Ending flash session
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - ERROR -
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
28/009/2015 16:09:14 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
28/009/2015 16:09:14 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
mrjones5543 said:
Just tried this process, and got this error. I've tried running and installing my device drivers. Anyone have a guess at what's going on?
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - INFO - Ending flash session
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - ERROR -
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
28/009/2015 16:09:14 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
28/009/2015 16:09:14 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
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If you are on windows you have to install the drivers in the folder in the flail application. I got away with doing the first two, all the common drivers, and the one for Sony z3. If on windows 8, you have to restart the computer and go into advanced stirrings mode and find the option that allow other drivers to be installed. When you restart they should work.
mrjones5543 said:
Just tried this process, and got this error. I've tried running and installing my device drivers. Anyone have a guess at what's going on?
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - INFO - Ending flash session
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - ERROR -
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
28/009/2015 16:09:14 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
28/009/2015 16:09:14 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
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So what the guy above said, you have to download the drivers. Depending on the device, windows 8 seems to have problems, theres a video on xda explaining the process.
ALSO WARNING BEWARE; MAKE SURE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED DONE. MY PHONE STARTED FLASHING AND DELETING ALL MY DATA THEN ABORTED. IF THIS HAPPENS JUST FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU DID WRONG THEN FLASH.
you just need to download flashtool 19.18.6 and the lollipop tft file (not the zip file)
flash the tft file with the flashtool 19.18.6 ( I ran it on windows 10 x64) no problem at all
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garcial17 said:
So what the guy above said, you have to download the drivers. Depending on the device, windows 8 seems to have problems, theres a video on xda explaining the process.
ALSO WARNING BEWARE; MAKE SURE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED DONE. MY PHONE STARTED FLASHING AND DELETING ALL MY DATA THEN ABORTED. IF THIS HAPPENS JUST FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU DID WRONG THEN FLASH.
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If you don't want the tool to delete your data, uncheck wipe: data
Sony's Emma
So kinda new to messing around in the depths of android, but i cant stand kitkat anymore. Anyways, so it sounds like people are having a problem with running/ installing Sony's Emma software? I have tried installing it on widows ten and seven, both fail to run. Can anyone here please explain how to get this to work, a work around another software, or a link to someone that has done this! Thanks People!
chickenliquor said:
So kinda new to messing around in the depths of android, but i cant stand kitkat anymore. Anyways, so it sounds like people are having a problem with running/ installing Sony's Emma software? I have tried installing it on widows ten and seven, both fail to run. Can anyone here please explain how to get this to work, a work around another software, or a link to someone that has done this! Thanks People!
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You got the wrong flashtool, pal. Go into my guide and I have the proper source to the right flashtool you can use that everyone else uses.
I continue to get an error that I can't figure out what's going wrong.:
23/033/2015 13:33:03 - ERROR - Error parsing TA file. Skipping
23/033/2015 13:33:03 - INFO - Flashing cust-reset.ta to partition 2
23/033/2015 13:33:03 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
23/033/2015 13:33:03 - INFO - Ending flash session
23/033/2015 13:33:03 - INFO - Flashing finished.
Can anyone help me out.
rickhwat said:
So basically, if I do not want to root my device, and it I cannot get flashtool to work, I am out of luck until when or if Verizon officially releases the update?
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I'm in the same position with all these conflicting instructions. I can't get the flasthtool to work and am experiencing the same TA errors.
pvcdroid said:
I'm in the same position with all these conflicting instructions. I can't get the flasthtool to work and am experiencing the same TA errors.
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I was able to get this to work last night using the 9.18.6 flashtool version last night. It works and I did not lose any data or apps. The phone is running better than ever. Once installed the flashtool has a button to go to xperifirm to get the latest FTF if you haven't already downloaded it. Here is the link: https://userscloud.com/kb6tr3bcuecr
Hello, I am worried about my phone, after the last minor Marshmallow update, My phone worked correctly for about 5 hours, then it shutted down, and when I turned it on, I found out it was in a Bootloop.
Had no new apps installed or even downloaded files from the Internet.
My phone is just 4 days old, so this have me worried.
Have looked for solutions online, but no option is working, even tried the Software Repair by Xperia Companion three times and is still in the Bootloop. Please can somebody help? It keeps just showing the Sony logo. No USB Debugging activated.
I have read also that Putting it in Recovery mode and doing a Hard Reset may help, but no button combination seems to put it in Recovery mode. I am Desperate.
Hey, don't worry - I'm sure we can fix this
First, install 5.1.1 using this method:
http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/126-sony-xperia-z5-compact-e5823
Do only point 2 ! (Also wipe all data during instalation via Flashtool)
Get back to me if this helped, try updating to 6.0 again after installing 5.1.1, if it bootloops again, just install 6.0 straight away. But please, install 5.1.1 first, I want to find out if it's a repeatable problem.
Greets
Artanis02 said:
Hey, don't worry - I'm sure we can fix this
First, install 5.1.1 using this method:
Do only point 2 ! (Also wipe all data during instalation via Flashtool)
Get back to me if this helped, try updating to 6.0 again after installing 5.1.1, if it bootloops again, just install 6.0 straight away. But please, install 5.1.1 first, I want to find out if it's a repeatable problem.
Greets
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Thanks for the info! But when the flash is finishing, this error pops out:
10/022/2016 09:22:35 - ERROR - Processing of system.sin finished with errors.
10/022/2016 09:22:35 - INFO - Ending flash session
10/022/2016 09:22:35 - ERROR -
10/022/2016 09:22:35 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
10/022/2016 09:22:35 - INFO - Flashing finished.
10/022/2016 09:22:35 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
10/022/2016 09:22:35 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
Have you checked (selected) all wipe data options during flashing?
If so, just try installing 6.0 using the method from the link in my previous post. (This time only do point 1 )
Is your bootloader unlocked / are you rooted?
Greets
Artanis02 said:
Have you checked (selected) all wipe data options during flashing?
If so, just try installing 6.0 using the method from the link in my previous post. (This time only do point 1 )
Is your bootloader unlocked / are you rooted?
Greets
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Yes, selected to wipe all data, and nothing seems to work.
Locked Bootloader and Unrooted .
Also tried with another FTF, and all of them throw the same error.
Are you sure that tfts were downloaded completely? Check the integrity of the file with Winrar or other archiving software.
Otherwise, I'm running out of ideas. If you have your warranty, try going with that since you've not violated the rules of the limited warranty by unlocking the bootloader/rooting.
rae3099 said:
Yes, selected to wipe all data, and nothing seems to work.
Locked Bootloader and Unrooted .
Also tried with another FTF, and all of them throw the same error.
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Which version of flashtool are you using?
Artanis02 said:
Are you sure that tfts were downloaded completely? Check the integrity of the file with Winrar or other archiving software.
Otherwise, I'm running out of ideas. If you have your warranty, try going with that since you've not violated the rules of the limited warranty by unlocking the bootloader/rooting.
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Thank you very much, for the help, I will send it back, and ask for a replacement with the warranty. :good:
DionKS said:
Which version of flashtool are you using?
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At first i used 0.9.20.0, but then i read that this version was faulty and was causing the error; so i downloaded again 0.9.18.6 and it threw out the same error, so I quit with it, and will ask for a replacement.