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.
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I want to relock my bootloader to have the feel of Stock ROM once again. But I'm scared s**tless that I may screw up my neo. Currently I'm using Xperia Pureness ROM with suave kernel. What are the steps I should do to make sure that everything will go smooth. Your advice will be greatly appreciated.
No need to relock bootloader to use stock rom.
In case you really want it, for some unkown reason, flash stock rom and then relock your BL(depending on how you unlock it of course).
Do not relock your bl while having custom kernel in it.
Madfysh said:
No need to relock bootloader to use stock rom.
In case you really want it, for some unkown reason, flash stock rom and then relock your BL(depending on how you unlock it of course).
Do not relock your bl while having custom kernel in it.
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So sir I have to flash the stock rom then, relock using flashtools. then root, install cwm, recover Nandroid back up that i have when I had the stock ROM running.
jogen1980 said:
So sir I have to flash the stock rom then, relock using flashtools. then root, install cwm, recover Nandroid back up that i have when I had the stock ROM running.
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The important thing which madyfish mentioned is "do not lock your bootloader with a custom kernel".
Exercise caution.
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Thank a lot guys... just did it...
Guys, i have Xperia Sola ICS stock rom with root. I downloaded GB 184 for sola.
1. Can i downgrade to GB without unlocking bootloader? (with flash tool for example)
2. Can i flash custom ROM on my sola wihtout unlocking bootloader? (with some software)
And if so can someone guide me to how can i do it, thread may be?
Thank you
mirost1 said:
Guys, i have Xperia Sola ICS stock rom with root. I downloaded GB 184 for sola.
1. Can i downgrade to GB without unlocking bootloader? (with flash tool for example)
2. Can i flash custom ROM on my sola wihtout unlocking bootloader? (with some software)
And if so can someone guide me to how can i do it, thread may be?
Thank you
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1. Yes u can, with GB ftf file.
2. If u think on ROMs like CyanogenMod ROM answer is no, u must first unlock ur BL.
1. Of course u can, just download the file and flash it with flashtool
2. Some custom rom need unlock bootloaders to be installed, but another rom no need that.
I think if u want to install more custom rom, mod, root and etc, unlock bl is the best way
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Guys, thank you very much. I succesfully downgraded to GB official stock ROM.
Now my last but very important question is - i dont like GB and i still dont like ICS (i downgraded only because of better battery life in GB), but i want to test some custom ROM (like AOKP rom posted in Sola section).
As much as i red i can not flash this ROM without unlocking the bootloader and installing CWM on my phone, is that right?
Actually the question i wanted to ask was - if i unlock bootloader can i flash custom rom with Flash Tool or i can flash only with CWM (which i dont know but i dont want to use)?
mirost1 said:
Actually the question i wanted to ask was - if i unlock bootloader can i flash custom rom with Flash Tool or i can flash only with CWM (which i dont know but i dont want to use)?
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U can flash custom ROMs ftf files via Flashtool, for zip files u will need CWM.
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Hi!
I have only a little question. I have CyanogenMod 9 on WT19i (LiveWithWalkman). Of course I have unlocked bootloader. I want to go back to stock ROM and unlock bootloader. I have to only flash old ftf .62 and flash relocking file or it is more complicated?
Vynikal said:
I have CyanogenMod 9 on WT19i (LiveWithWalkman). Of course I have locked bootloader.
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No you don't... You don't have a locked bootloader...
I don't think there is any CM ROM for Xperia active with locked bootloader...
If it exist do you mind passing the link for it
BTW running CM on stock kernel too bad
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Vynikal said:
Hi!
I have only a little question. I have CyanogenMod 9 on WT19i (LiveWithWalkman). Of course I have locked bootloader. I want to go back to stock ROM and unlock bootloader. I have to only flash old ftf .62 and flash relocking file or it is more complicated?
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You are mistaking with the meaning of unlock/locked boot loader. Phone comes with locked boot loader then it is unlocked for full throttle. If u want to go back to stock u dont have to relock the boot loader again. Just flash any ics kernel & then stock rom. Or u dont have to flash a kernel if u are gonna flash a ftf
Sorry!
Sorry. Very stupid mistake . UNLOCKED
Vynikal said:
Hi!
I have only a little question. I have CyanogenMod 9 on WT19i (LiveWithWalkman). Of course I have unlocked bootloader. I want to go back to stock ROM and unlock bootloader. I have to only flash old ftf .62 and flash relocking file or it is more complicated?
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Yes just flash the ftf and if you want to root, just flash a prerooted kernel for gingerbread, but stock kernel will be flashed with the ftf :good:
Thread moved. All questions belong in Q&A not General.
Thanks
AvRS
hi everybody!
I need an help. Sorry for my bad english, I'm only 16 and I'm Italian.
I have an Xperia Mini, it's my first android phone, so I'm not very good at android modding! I downgraded it from ICS (Official) to Gingerbread (4.0.2.A.0.42 build) and I rooted it. Then I installed ClockWorkMod recovery. I don't have an unlocked bootloader, but I want to flash a custom ROM based on gingerbread. If I flash it, can I go back to stock rom with CWM's restore function? And If I can't, can I use flashtool to flash it (I have the .ftf file that I flashed for downgrading)?
Thanks very much.
Welcome to our forum
You can flash a gingerbread custom rom for locked bootloader with cwm, but be sure it is for locked bootloader!
If you take a backup in cwm, with backup/restore -> backup before you install the custom rom, you can restore this backup to go back to stock. Flashing the stock ftf will also work, you have to decide if you want to restore or flash, but if you take the backup in cwm it will backup the whole firmware with all apps etc :good:
Thanks! :good:
But do I need to flash a custom kernel? Or can I keep the stock kernel?
MattMetal said:
Thanks! :good:
But do I need to flash a custom kernel? Or can I keep the stock kernel?
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For locked bootloader custom roms it's the stock kernel :good:
For unlocked bootloader roms you need to flash a custom kernel, but this is only possible on unlocked bootloader
mihahn said:
For locked bootloader custom roms it's the stock kernel :good:
For unlocked bootloader roms you need to flash a custom kernel, but this is only possible on unlocked bootloader
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So I'm ready to install a custom ROM! Thanks man, you helped me a lot! :laugh:
another question...i choose this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030659
but the description says..."it should work with any ICS kernel...I currently have this kernel...2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1
can I flash this ROM? And if my phone gets Briccked, can I repair it with CWM or it won't boot into recovery?
Sorry for my bad english :crying:
MattMetal said:
another question...i choose this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030659
but the description says..."it should work with any ICS kernel...I currently have this kernel...2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1
can I flash this ROM? And if my phone gets Briccked, can I repair it with CWM or it won't boot into recovery?
Sorry for my bad english :crying:
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Normally it should work, but the problem is there's not specified if it is for locked or unlocked bootloader. It's stock based so it could work on locked, but it is recommend to flash a kernel. You could try it, but it could be you get a brick
When it's bricked, (mostly) you can't boot in recovery so you have to flash the stock rom with flashtool
Another little advice: If you install an ics custom rom on a gingerbread phone it could end in a brick. I had this when I was on locked bootloader, so I updated to ics (while keeping root, how to do this is in my rooting guide) and installed it again.
You can try an ics custom rom on your phone running gingerbread, just install it. But if it won't boot, flash the stock gingerbread rom and update it with root to ics
Ok. But before installing a rom, I have to do a full wipe, and wiping all will delete the CWM recovery?
I think I'll first upgrade to ICS officially. Can I use pc companion? or I have to flash the .ftf file of the stock 4.0.4 firmware with flashtool?
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MattMetal said:
Ok. But before installing a rom, I have to do a full wipe, and wiping all will delete the CWM recovery?
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Read the instructions in the thread, generally you have to yes as it avoids any conflicts.
MattMetal said:
Ok. But before installing a rom, I have to do a full wipe, and wiping all will delete the CWM recovery?
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1.) make nandroid backup
2.) factory reset/wipe data
3.) wipe cache/partition
4.) format system
5.) wipe dalvik cache and battery stats.
6.) flash ROM
7.) flash supersu fix, there are lots of links out there just incase you have problems with root. this will solve your problem if u have locked BL
8.) if you lose CWM, you can use led deletes x-recovery tool to install cwm after you boot your rom
BUT TAKE NOTE THAT THERE ARE CERTAIN THINGS YOU MUST DO IN "SOME" Custom ROMS like Hasa(flashing lockscreen after 1st boot)
MAKE SURE TO READ THE THREAD's INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
Ok i read all the guides...now I'll update to ics and root it. Then I'll install a custom rom.
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Does anyone have a link to downgrade from CM12.1 to stock ROm for Ultra..?
I am currently on Reurrection ROM, CM12.1, Unlocked Bootloader.
Need to go back to Stock/Custom Sony ROM, Rooted, Unlocked.
I am confused if I need to re-lock my bootloader etc - can someone outline the steps or provide the guide?
devdarshan said:
Does anyone have a link to downgrade from CM12.1 to stock ROm for Ultra..?
I am currently on Reurrection ROM, CM12.1, Unlocked Bootloader.
Need to go back to Stock/Custom Sony ROM, Rooted, Unlocked.
I am confused if I need to re-lock my bootloader etc - can someone outline the steps or provide the guide?
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Just flash a stock ftf or....
Place one of the many modified versions of stock on your external SD wipe and flash.