TWRP 3.0.2-0 for Xperia Z Ultra
Alternative: MusterMaxMueller's build with MultiROM support (requires a kexec hardboot patched kernel):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67108468&postcount=89
Up-to-date TWRP with new looks and functional display/brightness settings.
Download:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=13710#downloads
Built in an OmniROM tree, with TWRP commits currently up to and including this one.
To use, make sure you have installed the new bootloader by flashing the latest stock Sony ROM at least once.
Then, erase the recovery partition and flash TWRP using fastboot.
Code:
fastboot erase recovery
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.2-0-togari.img
To enter recovery:
Switch off the phone
Hold Vol-Down & Power button simultaneously until the phone vibrates
Release the power button and keep holding Vol-Down until the Sony logo appears
Device sources:
https://github.com/olefb/device-sony-togari/commits/android-6.0
https://github.com/olefb/android_device_sony_rhine-common/tree/android-6.0-twrp
https://github.com/olefb/android_device_sony_common/tree/android-6.0-twrp
https://github.com/olefb/android_kernel_sony_msm/tree/android-6.0-f2fs (thanks, @MusterMaxMueller)
Thanks to all contributors to the Sony AOSP program, the FreeXperia team, and to OmniROM/TWRP
XDA:DevDB Information
TWRP Recovery for Xperia Z Ultra (togari), Tool/Utility for the Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Contributors
Triflot
Version Information
Status: Snapshot
Current Stable Version: 3.0.2-0
Created 2016-02-03
Last Updated 2016-05-31
How I can be sure my Z Ultra running new bootloader?
I have installed last rom 14.6.A.1.236 via flashtool
I tried to use the sony tool but I don't receive mail for activation. I use a gmail account
Obi-Wan said:
How I can be sure my Z Ultra running new bootloader?
I have installed last rom 14.6.A.1.236 via flashtool
I tried to use the sony tool but I don't receive mail for activation. I use a gmail account
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You need to put the Customization.ini file in Emma's folder prior to running, as per the instructions. Then it won't need a login.
A full guide by alia5 here.
Obi-Wan said:
How I can be sure my Z Ultra running new bootloader?
I have installed last rom 14.6.A.1.236 via flashtool
I tried to use the sony tool but I don't receive mail for activation. I use a gmail account
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You should already have the new recovery, it will have been installed/ partitioned when you first installed Stock 5.1.1. (The method described in the link above or even using Emma does not work on C6806 by the way.)
It does require an unlocked bootloader for it to be active though.
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Doesn't work on my C6806, device just continues to boot the OS.
I have the recovery partition as I can access championswimmer's build of CWM or Saatvik Shukla's build of TWRP 2.8.5.0 if flashed into recovery. (and a build of TWRP-2.8.7.0 that I forgot that I had downloaded from somewhere in December)
Hi. Are you going to make a TWRP 3.0 build_?
fnldstntn said:
Hi. Are you going to make a TWRP 3.0 build_?
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Thread updated with TWRP 3.0.0-0.
Enjoy.
Triflot said:
Thread updated with TWRP 3.0.0-0.
Enjoy.
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Not working on C6806, keeps rebooting, your build of 2.8.7.0 didn't work either, that went straight to booting the OS.
C6866. Works good with sony new bootloader.
pTeronaut said:
Not working on C6806, keeps rebooting, your build of 2.8.7.0 didn't work either, that went straight to booting the OS.
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If you have the new bootloader, you go into recovery differently.
Instructions are provided by sone here: http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...for-a-range-of-unlocked-xperia-devices-video/
alia5 said:
If you have the new bootloader, you go into recovery differently.
Instructions are provided by sone here: http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...for-a-range-of-unlocked-xperia-devices-video/
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I know, I can flash into the recovery partition (and access) three different recoveries, See my previous post.
@pTeronaut sorry didn't read that
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There is an "issue" with the fstab and recovery.init.rc script with this recovery.
I just built crDroid-mm, and the mountpoints of the "new" install scripts don't work with this build of twrp, since there is a missing symlink (github commit)
If any1s interested, i've gone ahead and also built twrp 3.0.0 for our togari
How can I check if I have new partition for recovery? I flashed with flashtool .216 firmware a month ago. Now I have gpe port with recovery in kernel. Is possible to have recovery in kernel (old recovery) and in the same time new recovery?
If You flashed/updated to newest fw at least once You have new bootloader with /recovery.
Sent using XT1562 - Resurrection Remix/Ultra Kernel
Uploaded a new version with the fixed symlink, as pointed out by @alia5.
Still no idea about the C6806, sorry.
Triflot said:
Uploaded a new version with the fixed symlink, as pointed out by @alia5.
Still no idea about the C6806, sorry.
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Now we should have 2 identical twrp-3.0 versions here, oh well...
We figured it out... his (the(?))C6806 doesn't have the seperate recovery partition....
Shouldn't Fastboot flash recovery [image] result in an error if the partition isn't there?
pTeronaut said:
Shouldn't Fastboot flash recovery [image] result in an error if the partition isn't there?
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In my experience, it flashes it to FOTAKernel, or just doesn't do anything without throwing any errors (rather stating it has flashed it succesfully)
alia5 said:
In my experience, it flashes it to FOTAKernel, or just doesn't do anything without throwing any errors (rather stating it has flashed it succesfully)
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You can also use the Emma Bootloader and flash it into recovery via:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery FILENAME OF YOUR RECOVERY
fastboot reboot
But this way needs UB
PDesire said:
You can also use the Emma Bootloader and flash it into recovery via:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery FILENAME OF YOUR RECOVERY
fastboot reboot
But this way needs UB
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Only on C6833 & C6802
Emma doesn't find any 'services' for C6806 (NA LTE ) & C6843 (Brazil with OTA TV) variants.
An update on my attempt to get TWRP 3.0.0.0 installed and working on my C6806.
My previous attempt was coming from flashing stock roms from 5.0 onwards using Flashtool or PC companion.
This time, I relocked the bootloader & flashed the FTF of 14.3.A.0.681 (4.4.2) and let my phone update itself all the way to 14.6.A.1.236, re-unlocked the bootloader, and tried to flash TWRP again.
This time I was successful, either Flashtool and/or PC companion cannot handle the repartitioning, or they mispartitioned my phone the last time around.
Related
Device information:
Xperia Z Ultra
Cyanogenmod 11 M12 (togari from offical cm side)
Smartphone is encrypted
Bootloader unlocked
Nothing else changed (kernel etc.)
Hi,
since a few hours i try to get TWRP 2.8.5.0 to work.
After installing it according the offical description and rebooting into the recovery, my z ultra only shows the Sony logo and doesn´t do anything (it took me some time to figure out how to turn it off... Power + vol up).
To get the cm cwm back, i´ve used fastboot to flash boot.img.
The integrated cwm can´t mount the encrypted data partition and is useless for me. To avoid problems on my heavily used z ultra, i tried TWRP first on my old (encrypted) Nexus 7 (2012) tablet, works like a charm and most important, it doesn´t have any problems with encrypted devices.
The installation on the Nexus 7 was not really mentionable, fastboot flash recovery file.img, that´s it.
The Z Ultra is different, the teamwin page says :
Download the above file. Copy the file to /sdcard/fotakernel.img and run the following commands using terminal emulator or in adb shell:
su
dd if=/sdcard/fotakernel.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/FOTAKernel
It won´t work, the above mentioned problem is the result.
Maybe i need a custom kernel, any suggestions?
Thanks for your help.
CM kernel probably doesnt allow to flash other kernel than it has (cwm). Flash great devs kernel and than twrp. I have it (at least multi rom 2.8.4 one) and it works.
However after screen off it reboots and i dont know what cause it
Thanks for your answear, i try it next weekend.
Code:
Rom: Resurrection Remix® Lollipop v5.3.6 - Togari
Kernel: from rom
Recovery: Dunno where it came from? Perhaps when flashing Candy5 Beta.
Im kind off in the same position, recovery says
Code:
E: Cannot load volume /misc
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update package...
Package is for device: ...[B][I]bla bla bla you get the thing[/I][/B]
E: failed to install /sideload/package.zip
E: Please take note of ..[B][I]bla bla bla[/I][/B]
Installation aborted.
E: Cannot load volume /misc!
When trying to flash any zip file. When the flash starts I see something like "verification failed" flashing by really quick .....I guess the verify is active which is causing this issue?
BUT this damn recovery has no damn setting to change that! Probably possible to modify some config.txt manually.
Is it possible to change recovery somehow from CM recovery?
I tried by flashing great devs with fastboot. Then it says finished but the same recovery is still present...
Sorry for ranting a bit ..I'm in the middle of some other projects going on with BSD but this one is driving me nuts :silly: I just want to flash TWRP on my device It should not be this difficult
My advice for you is to flash boot.img from resurrection remix - its great devs kernel v2 with twrp - or zombie kernel for 5.0 which has built in twrp.
Both can be flashed using fastboot, so u dont need working recovery for it and they both should work with all 5.0 roms except gpe one.
Im not sure what versions of recovery they have built in, but after that u can flash multirom zip, which has 2.8.4.x one (with mutirom support ofc,but its just addition for "stock" functions it has). I dont think u can use official twrp 2.8.5.0 with nonstock kernel as i tried to flash it to recovery partition and fotakernel and always it doesnt boot (recovery, rom and kernel worked fine, just after pressing vol+, vol- or power when purple light comes up, it changes to yellow and stay like this till i forced reboot).
I tried it with Great Devs KK (v1 + AICP 7.0l) and LP (v2 + RR or AICP 8.0 unofficial build), built in kernel in AICP 8.0 unofficial and Validus.
MultiROM twrp works fine with GD v1 and v2
ch3mn3y said:
My advice for you is to flash boot.img from resurrection remix - its great devs kernel v2 with twrp - or zombie kernel for 5.0 which has built in twrp.
Both can be flashed using fastboot, so u dont need working recovery for it and they both should work with all 5.0 roms except gpe one.
Im not sure what versions of recovery they have built in, but after that u can flash multirom zip, which has 2.8.4.x one (with mutirom support ofc,but its just addition for "stock" functions it has). I dont think u can use official twrp 2.8.5.0 with nonstock kernel as i tried to flash it to recovery partition and fotakernel and always it doesnt boot (recovery, rom and kernel worked fine, just after pressing vol+, vol- or power when purple light comes up, it changes to yellow and stay like this till i forced reboot).
I tried it with Great Devs KK (v1 + AICP 7.0l) and LP (v2 + RR or AICP 8.0 unofficial build), built in kernel in AICP 8.0 unofficial and Validus.
MultiROM twrp works fine with GD v1 and v2
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....well im stuck. I have tried everything. Even hotbooting. That damn CM recovery is there no matter what!
I'm gonna give it a try tomorrow and start on zero. Either flash a stock rom with flashtool or scrubber port which is not based on cm.
I'll report later with some results
Mybe try to:
- dl your rom and zombie or gd
- open ur roms zip with ie 7zip
- delete boot.img
- unpack kernels zip and move boot.img to roms zip
- copy new zip to device
- flash stock
- flash kernel (zombie or gd)
- using built in recovery (should be twrp( flash roms zip
As there will be built in kernel with twrp it should stay after reboot.
If not do it again but before reboot in the and flash multirom zip
Sent using C6833 - AICP/GreatDevs
Solved the issue.
First I Downloaded
STOCK ROM] [FTF] Xperia Z Ultra 6833 14.4.A.0.118 "SRF FR".
GoogleDrive: Download FTF
Thanks to @dandyqb
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And Flashtool 9.18.5
But I got stuck with Flashtool prompting me to move content from C:\flashtool\firmwares C:\users\admin\.flashtool/firmwares (??)
Abandoned flashtool and downloaded Flashtool 9.16.1 instead. But this time I hit another issue.
Code:
Flashing system bla bla bla.
Abort..
Error..
Device connected in Flashmode.
Grrrrr..!!
Abandoned the FTF file and downloaded
STOCK ROM] [FTF] Xperia Z Ultra 6833 14.4.A.0.118 "VodaFone UK".
mediafire: Download FTF
Thanks to @Feodorus 4PDA
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This time it worked out. Flashtool read the FTF and pushed it to the device as it should.
Booted device and transfered files to my device
Code:
cm-Resurrection_Remix_LP_v5.3.6-20150221-togari.zip
gapps-lp-20141109-signed.zip
MultiROM-v30x-180115-UNOFFICIAL-togari.zip
I did the rest manually. Downloaded and opened [email protected]_LRX21P.S3.4201_by_Scrubber.
Took out the file "For_ALL_ZU_5.0_Scrubb_GPE_kernel_initD.img"
Renamed file and flashed it with
Code:
Fastboot flash boot boot.img
Booted into recovery and flashed
Code:
cm-Resurrection_Remix_LP_v5.3.6-20150221-togari.zip
gapps-lp-20141109-signed.zip
MultiROM-v30x-180115-UNOFFICIAL-togari.zip
Turned off device. Booted into Fastboot mode
Renamed "TWRP_multirom-togari_20150201-00.img" to "recovery"
Flashed file with
Code:
Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Fastboot reboot
Wooh.. And I reached a very unfamiliar place named Multirom upon boot saying Auto-boot! :good::laugh:
Glad u made it. It strange that u need steps with gpe port, but maybe some devices are different
Multirom lets u boot more than one rom. Its like grub on pc, so its good thing, but take 5-6 secs of additional booting time
And flash older version of flashtool (eg. 0.9.18.2), if u want to keepfirmwares in flashtool/firmwares folder. Devs change somethin and people like me with small system partition or ssd drive, which has limited space will have problems if it keeps that way (or well need to stay with older verions)
Sent using C6833 - AICP/GreatDevs
ch3mn3y said:
Glad u made it. It strange that u need steps with gpe port, but maybe some devices are different
Multirom lets u boot more than one rom. Its like grub on pc, so its good thing, but take 5-6 secs of additional booting time
And flash older version of flashtool (eg. 0.9.18.2), if u want to keepfirmwares in flashtool/firmwares folder. Devs change somethin and people like me with small system partition or ssd drive, which has limited space will have problems if it keeps that way (or well need to stay with older verions)
Sent using C6833 - AICP/GreatDevs
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I didn't really need scrubbers kernel. I just used it to flash a recovery on to my device as I came from stock rom after flashing the FTF.
Just kind of a "safety first" step instead of jumping right onto flashing the multirom .img file and not knowing if its gonna boot or not. :silly:
Scrubbers gpe port was just the first rom that popped up in my head so its why I used it.
You can use Rashr to replace recovery in current kernel image on the go. I use it all the time to get TWRP - works perfectly. Can backup kernel image before modifying.
You can flash Philz, TWRP (any version, incl. 2.8.5.0) or any other recovery image from sdcard with it on top of AOSP kernel.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools
What kernel are u using? Im on GreatDevs and after flashing 2.8.5.0 it doesnt boot. I mean its flashed, but after reboot when i press vol+/- like i do with twrp 2.8.4 (multirom one)or before did with cwm it freezes on kernel logo (led color changes from purple to yellow)
Sent using C6833 - AICP/GreatDevs
ch3mn3y said:
What kernel are u using?
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If this question is for me, I use official CM12.
Its in my forum and tapatalk signatures - Great Devs, KK one.
So maybe its it and cm11 kernel (or only GD) doesnt support 2.8.5+ ??
I can live with 2.8.4 for now (till I move to LP)
B.Maximenko said:
You can use Rashr to replace recovery in current kernel image on the go. I use it all the time to get TWRP - works perfectly. Can backup kernel image before modifying.
You can flash Philz, TWRP (any version, incl. 2.8.5.0) or any other recovery image from sdcard with it on top of AOSP kernel.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools
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I have tried this app. And other similar apps I could find on play store. They did not work.
The output in this app showed that it successfully replaced recovery but on reboot CM recovery was still present.
B.Maximenko said:
You can use Rashr to replace recovery in current kernel image on the go. I use it all the time to get TWRP - works perfectly. Can backup kernel image before modifying.
You can flash Philz, TWRP (any version, incl. 2.8.5.0) or any other recovery image from sdcard with it on top of AOSP kernel.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools
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the app doesn't work for me either (i'm running slimkat build 9 stock)
i can't get 2.8.5.0 working permanently (at least not after a power down)... it'll work right after a fastboot flash
lame Sony putting kernel and recovery together.... wth... my Note 2 was so much simpler to work with...
anyone got a TWRP theme which is suitable with xperia ultra z?
New bootloader: boot to recovery enabled for select devices.
http://fxpblog.co/2015/05/01/finally-boot-to-recovery-enabled-in-special-bootloaders-from-sony.html
adfurgerson said:
New bootloader: boot to recovery enabled for select devices.
http://fxpblog.co/2015/05/01/finally-boot-to-recovery-enabled-in-special-bootloaders-from-sony.html
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Zu is not included yet. This is what HTC has been doing for ages. Not sure why everyone does it this way...
There are two rules in life for being successful:
1. Never reveal everything you know;
2.
Sony has now made these available for a variety of Xperia devices, including the Rhine family (which the Z Ultra is). Excellent news! Thank you, Sony ❤
Would this new bootloader brick the Z Ultra GPE?
ZU is now supported but I tried flashing it today over stock 5.0.2. Foraging showed as successful but nothing happens when I try to boot into recovery. The phone just reboots normally
What benefits is thing going to offer over what we previously had? Trying to figure out if I should wait with anticipation or apathy.
fzurita said:
Would this new bootloader brick the Z Ultra GPE?
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most likely it will brick your gpe. And you don't need this "new" boot loader, Gpe has all the features already. It's just Sony devices had the function removed.
This boot loader allows booting directly to recovery without having to go through the boot partition. GPE doesn't let you do that right?
halifage said:
ZU is now supported but I tried flashing it today over stock 5.0.2. Foraging showed as successful but nothing happens when I try to boot into recovery. The phone just reboots normally
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I followed the directions and it said the device has no new updates. Where did you download the firmware? I have a C6806.
Thanks
alphahere said:
I followed the directions and it said the device has no new updates. Where did you download the firmware? I have a C6806.
Thanks
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As far as I can tell, only c6833 is supported so far.
But if you wanna give it a try, head over to sonymobile.com/developer. you have to install the Sony flash tool for xperia devices.
when you open the flash tool and connect your device as instructed on the website, it will show all the available 'services' you can flash to your device.
Have you guys succeeded in booting to recovery? Coz I have flashed TWRP to recovery partition and it doesn't boot
Regards
Would be interesting if the GPe stock firmware can be flashed after this, since GPe and the normal ZU are more euqal than ever with that.
Anyone tried to flash stock GPE after this flash ?
Since a lot of you guys seem to not get into recovery after installing the new sony bootloader i might share how i succesfully did it...
I've installed the new Sony-Bootloader (or how Sony calls it "TA-Update") on my Z-Ultra (C6833)
After that i immediatly booted into fastboot and flashed twrp to the recovery partition (fastboot flash recovery FILENAME)
Succesfully booted into the twrp-recovery version i flashed
Device didn't got wiped, but cache partition did get wiped
But i was running twrp-recovery (but im pretty sure it wasn't the newst version) before on fotakernel, also i was running aicp-rom
Didn't do any experiments afterwards, but we'll see what happens after i flash a new rom
Hey guys.......i have zu c6802 which isn't supported in emma yet.....so is it possible for me to get this new bootloader???????
caspianprince said:
Hey guys.......i have zu c6802 which isn't supported in emma yet.....so is it possible for me to get this new bootloader???????
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me too
alia5 said:
I've installed the new Sony-Bootloader (or how Sony calls it "TA-Update") on my Z-Ultra (C6833)
After that i immediatly booted into fastboot and flashed twrp to the recovery partition (fastboot flash recovery FILENAME)
Succesfully booted into the twrp-recovery version i flashed
Device didn't got wiped, but cache partition did get wiped
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Didn't work for me. Did the same but it didn't boot to recovery, it booted up normally. I had twrp installed in FOTA, too.
I flashed in a virtual machine with Windows Vista since I wasn't able to get Emma running in my Windows 10 x64 Pro.
Sent from my Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Flashing stock 14.6.A.0.368 installed the recovery partition for me. (C6806, which Emma is still to provide me with the partition)
The trick is to actually find a recovery that is written to work in the recovery partition, Saatvik Shukla has posted a build of TWRP over in the developement forum which works. The "Official" version over at twrp.me doesn't
pTeronaut said:
Flashing stock 14.6.A.0.368 installed the recovery partition for me. (C6806, which Emma is still to provide me with the partition)
The trick is to actually find a recovery that is written to work in the recovery partition, Saatvik Shukla has posted a build of TWRP over in the developement forum which works. The "Official" version over at twrp.me doesn't
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Thanks man, I searched for something like that but didn't found that. That explains why it didn't boot the recovery. I'll try that later.
EDIT: It works
Sent from my Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Installing the new Sony Bootloader and Recovery
THIS IS FOR ALREADY UNLOCKED DEVICES!
DO NOT TRY THIS ON A GPE!Since a lot of people seem to have problems keeping their recovery when flashing Lollipop-ROMs i decided to put up this little guide...
You can also Skip this whole guide, by just flashing the newest stock-FW at least once!
First off, as already said, this is for already unlocked devices. You can use this Guide until "Install Custom ROM", except the rooting part, for rooting use this, if you haven't already!
Don't do it if you don't atleast somewhat know what you are doing.
I am not responsible for bricked devices, or whatever you might end up with.
So, lets get started.
1. Download Sonys FlashTool "EMMA" and install it: http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/tool/flash-tool-for-xperia-devices/
In the .zip file from the FlashTool you'll find a File "customization.ini"
Copy this file to the installation directory of EMMA, usually "C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Mobile\Emma"
If you don't copy that file, Emma will ask you for a login, don't create an account there, you will NEVER get any activation-email!
2. Open EMMA and boot your Phone into FlashMode (Power off your device -> Press and hold volume DOWN -> while pressing volume DOWN insert USB-Cable)
3. Emma should now recognize your device, but you have to select it manually tough. Select your EXACT model number. Again, I am not responsible for any bricked devices or whatever you end up with!
Now select the "(Open Devices) TA update" and click "Apply Service"
It should take a few seconds and should then display SUCCESS.
You can now close Emma
4. If you haven't already download FastBoot and Drivers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118
(Run as Administrator!)
5. Download the newest version of twrp and put it somewhere:
New Inoffcial twrp-3.0.0 build by me: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z-ultra/development/togari-twrp-recovery-3-0-0-t3314440
Old official versions: https://twrp.me/devices/sonyxperiazultra.html
6. Finally boot up you Phone in FastBoot-mode (Power off -> press and hold volume UP -> while pressing wolume UP insert USB-Cable
Your LED should now light up blue
Shift+Rightklick in the Folder where you have put TWRP recovery, and select "Open Commandprompt here"
Now write "fastboot flash recovery FILENAME_OF_TWRP_FILE"
You can now unplug your USB-Cable and boot into recovery and continue from there.
Your recovery will be permanent, meaning you won't loose it or replace with any other recovery that might come with your ROM.
I hope this was somewhat helpfull
Any one can flash this to C6806?
jacklau2000 said:
Any one can flash this to C6806?
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You can try, just select your modelnumber in emma
If the "Open Devices (TA Update)" show up, you're fine. If not just don't do anything.
But do not try this on a GPE!
alia5 said:
You can try, just select your modelnumber in emma
If the "Open Devices (TA Update)" show up, you're fine. If not just don't do anything.
But do not try this on a GPE!
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tried, but no luck. thanks.
It's really weird, I used emma, and installed their latest ta update. Now I can get into fastboot mode, all commands execute successfully, but the recovery never takes. The vol down + Power doesn't work, nor does 'adb reboot recovery'. Am I missing a step somewhere? This isn't my first android device, but from where I sit, it seems like something is up with my xzu.
If I try and install the 14.4* update through emma, it goes through the whole process, completes "successfully", then boots into 14.5. Something is clearly not working here.
The TA update only unlocks the ability to boot to recovery, it doesn't install one. And no, flashing official TWRP to recovery partition doesn't work, it must be compiled again to work on normal recovery partition and not in FOTAKernel, where it must be flashed to work.
Regards
teddy74eva said:
The TA update only unlocks the ability to boot to recovery, it doesn't install one. And no, flashing official TWRP to recovery partition doesn't work, it must be compiled again to work on normal recovery partition and not in FOTAKernel, where it must be flashed to work.
Regards
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I´m on CM 11 M12 (looking forward to 12) + the new sony bootloader without any custom Kernel stuff.
Sadly, you are right. It´s not done with downloading twrp-2.8.5.0-togari.img and fastboot flash recovery yourfile.img.
The last offical TWRP release for Xperia Z Ultra is from february 2015, any chance they release an updated version for the new Sony bootloader?
Hermann1222 said:
I´m on CM 11 M12 (looking forward to 12) + the new sony bootloader without any custom Kernel stuff.
Sadly, you are right. It´s not done with downloading twrp-2.8.5.0-togari.img and fastboot flash recovery yourfile.img.
The last offical TWRP release for Xperia Z Ultra is from february 2015, any chance they release an updated version for the new Sony bootloader?
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I will try to compile one because, you know, summer holidays and no school however I don't know if I will make it.
Regards
Is there any (wish for TWRP) recovery for togari, which use the new bootoader?
FYI:
My device is a brazilian c6843.
Emma recognizes the device automatically and indicates with an exclamation point that there is no services available to the unit.
In the case someone doesn't know, it's basically the c6833 with DTV 1seg. It's totally compatible with c6833 firmware, losing TV, of course.
You sir are the real hero! Thank you!
I have a xzu running cm12.1, and I have 2 quick questions for those with more knowledge than me
Is it possible to flash the new bootloder using the open source FlashTool?
If I have to use emma, is it possible to just apply the open device ta update *without* installing stock firmware first?
pbgapski said:
If I have to use emma, is it possible to just apply the open device ta update *without* installing stock firmware first?
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You can totally do that, BUT, the newest stock firmware also has some firmware updates regarding nfc, also having the newest stock rom flashed at least once will be kind of a requirement to get everything properly working on marshmallow roms.
So I would say flash the newest stock rom at least once!
missing clues on new recovery partition
alia5 said:
You can totally do that, BUT, the newest stock firmware also has some firmware updates regarding nfc, also having the newest stock rom flashed at least once will be kind of a requirement to get everything properly working on marshmallow roms.
So I would say flash the newest stock rom at least once!
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I followed your advice, but it seems I am missing a few clues.
My sirius was on cm12.1. I backedup and flashed D6543_23.4.A.1.232_1281-5466_R6C.ftf with flashtool on linux. I tried to use emma (several times) afterwards to check for any TA updates, but all I got was "no services matched this device" or something like that. Google tells me I am not the only one with this issue with emma
Then I used fastboot to install twrp 3 from twrp.me to recovery partition, but I could not access twrp.
I fastbooted recovery again with twrp 2.8.7, and this time I could enter twrp and reflashed CM.
Now I can access twrp using the button combinations while booting, but rebooting to recovery from CM leads to a bootloop. Has anyone experienced this as well?
So it seems I am still missing a few clues to using the recovery partition. Is any build of twrp supposed to work on both FOTAkernel and recovery partitions?
Is there a TWRP 3 build that works from 'coldboot to recovery' and 'cm reboot to recovery' with the new bootloader? Any pointers?
pbgapski said:
Now I can access twrp using the button combinations while booting, but rebooting to recovery from CM leads to a bootloop. Has anyone experienced this as well?
So it seems I am still missing a few clues to using the recovery partition. Is any build of twrp supposed to work on both FOTAkernel and recovery partitions?
Is there a TWRP 3 build that works from 'coldboot to recovery' and 'cm reboot to recovery' with the new bootloader? Any pointers?
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Well, booting to recovery on separate partition from os, requires the rom to have a patch... the "new" mm-roms (when they finally hit aka. are ready to be shared in public) will have that, so no worry, just wait.
why it said my phone have no available service, i am on c6833
alia5 said:
Well, booting to recovery on separate partition from os, requires the rom to have a patch... the "new" mm-roms (when they finally hit aka. are ready to be shared in public) will have that, so no worry, just wait.
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I have the same problem but not bootloop just stuck at starting apps screen,BTW did you have a TWRP scripts for flashing TWRP 3.0 into FOTAkernel
hi .. after this update can i relock my phone and restore drm functions?! or phone go to unlocked forever?!
pls help i need answer
erfanzz said:
pls help i need answer
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Search the forums on how to backup TA partitions. I have mine but never tried to restore them
So the OFFICIAL 6.0.1 is already out and this is not the BETA version. It's for consumer release.
So how do you get to this eh?
NOTES: Flashtool can be used for both LB/UB. You won't lose DRM keys or unlock bootloader if you flash via flashtool.
1. Install Flashtool (get it here: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php).
2. There is a XperiFirm option there which would allow you to download official FTF files.
3. Navigate your way to Z3 Compact and grab the D5803 version US Variant (since this is configured for GLOBAL-LTE but i might still need to test bands). Or just grab anything you want there as long as it's version: 23.5.A.0.570
3. Flash using flashmode (hit the lightning icon there).
Now there's this "WIPE" Box, you have 2 options!
- Check User data and App logs and hit flash -- this will factory reset phone so you better have a backup!
- Leave them UNCHECKED if you want to retain your apps from your previous STOCK ROM. (might automatically uninstall incompatible apps in the process).
Once it asks for your device to be connected. Do as it says (power down, then hold the vol. down button as you plug the phone in).
-- this should start flashing.
4. After the process you may now boot the phone and there you have it!
-- Things below require unlocked BL --
If you want root, you can use fastboot and TWRP 3.X (I've tested the TWRP version 3.0.2 on the 6.0.1 beta before)
send this command on fastboot:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <your twrp img here>
and hit enter. It must return 'OKAY'.
Unplug phone then boot into recovery and flash your SuperSU.zip
https://download.chainfire.eu/924/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.68-20160228150503.zip
MINE!
Give a link to proper TWRP image please
tRippinthehead said:
Give a link to proper TWRP image please
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If you have a locked BL, then root and install DualRecovery. There is an excellent thread here on XDA and you'll be on TWRP in no time. It also makes sure you'll have the drivers and flash tool and everything that you'll need for this already configured and ready to go.
If you have an unlocked BL, just go find TWRP and flash through fastboot.
Thanks OP!
P.S. I'm guessing for those with locked BLs, we can use PRFCreator and that FTF from Xperifirm to create a flashable, pre-rooted MM ROM...anyone tried? My Z3c is currently bricked (hopefully fixable) so I can't test at the moment.
Another DEV published a root method, both for the LB and UB:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/wip-sony-android-6-0-mm-t3337357/page1
Keep in mind that that method was used for the BETA version of the rom, but yeah it's more likely that it would work with the consumer release. I'll update the OP once I relock my BL and successfully gain root with it.
The UB method there has the same effect as mine
I could not get root with the method, i would get boot img failure on flashing superSU in twrp with unlocked BL but to solve the issue i just flashed the advanced kernel for 6.0.1 and superSU flashed fine..not sure if anyone else is having this problem but this method did not work for me.
Do I keep root with locked bootloader with this method ?
Title of this topic is confusing, it seems that you need BL unlocked to get root.
hayatesan said:
Do I keep root with locked bootloader with this method ?
Title of this topic is confusing, it seems that you need BL unlocked to get root.
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No you will lose root if you flash ftf on locked BL, you will need to root again using whichever method you used previously. If you flash an ftf file on ANY bootloader locked or unlocked it resets your phone to the contents of the ftf file.
Fictional Reality said:
No you will lose root if you flash ftf on locked BL, you will need to root again using whichever method you used previously. If you flash an ftf file on ANY bootloader locked or unlocked it resets your phone to the contents of the ftf file.
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And which is the method to root this version with BL??
hv6478 said:
P.S. I'm guessing for those with locked BLs, we can use PRFCreator and that FTF from Xperifirm to create a flashable, pre-rooted MM ROM...anyone tried? My Z3c is currently bricked (hopefully fixable) so I can't test at the moment.
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I'm giving it a try so I'll let you know.
EDIT: Admittedly I haven't got a clue how to use prfcreator but I tried and whilst it flashed there was no root or recovery.
2nd EDIT: XDR doesn't work on MM yet. I'll give TWRP a try.
TWRP 3.0.2 for Z3C https://dl.twrp.me/z3c/twrp-3.0.2-0-z3c.img.html
Buleste said:
I'm giving it a try so I'll let you know.
EDIT: Admittedly I haven't got a clue how to use prfcreator but I tried and whilst it flashed there was no root or recovery.
2nd EDIT: XDR doesn't work on MM yet. I'll give TWRP a try.
TWRP 3.0.2 for Z3C https://dl.twrp.me/z3c/twrp-3.0.2-0-z3c.img.html
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Nice that sounds promising, at least it worked with the .zip that you created!
Which version of SuperSU are you using?
Thanks,
hv
hv6478 said:
Nice that sounds promising, at least it worked with the .zip that you created!
Which version of SuperSU are you using?
Thanks,
hv
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I'm using BETA-SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524.zip
However I was looking at the PRFCreator thread and it looks like if you add Recroot v2 as the SuperSU it should work. Not sure if it will give a recovery though.
EDIT: Okay. Didn't install the SuperSU binary properly but Kingroot could install the root though. Tried to remove it and replace with SuperSU and got a bootloop. However I have a cunning plan.
Xperia Z3 Compact - UB
I could not get TWRP recovery with the fastboot method.
I tried to install several "recoverys" but none are installed.
Help me please.
Buleste said:
I'm using BETA-SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524.zip
However I was looking at the PRFCreator thread and it looks like if you add Recroot v2 as the SuperSU it should work. Not sure if it will give a recovery though.
EDIT: Okay. Didn't install the SuperSU binary properly but Kingroot could install the root though. Tried to remove it and replace with SuperSU and got a bootloop. However I have a cunning plan.
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I love the sound of progress!
rvnlvrz said:
So the OFFICIAL 6.0.1 is already out and this is not the BETA version. It's for consumer release.
So how do you get to this eh?
NOTES: Flashtool can be used for both LB/UB. You won't lose DRM keys or unlock bootloader if you flash via flashtool.
1. Install Flashtool (get it here: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php).
2. There is a XperiFirm option there which would allow you to download official FTF files.
3. Navigate your way to Z3 Compact and grab the D5803 version US Variant (since this is configured for GLOBAL-LTE but i might still need to test bands). Or just grab anything you want there as long as it's version: 23.5.A.0.570
3. Flash using flashmode (hit the lightning icon there).
Now there's this "WIPE" Box, you have 2 options!
- Check User data and App logs and hit flash -- this will factory reset phone so you better have a backup!
- Leave them UNCHECKED if you want to retain your apps from your previous STOCK ROM. (might automatically uninstall incompatible apps in the process).
Once it asks for your device to be connected. Do as it says (power down, then hold the vol. down button as you plug the phone in).
-- this should start flashing.
4. After the process you may now boot the phone and there you have it!
-- Things below require unlocked BL --
If you want root, you can use fastboot and TWRP 3.X (I've tested the TWRP version 3.0.2 on the 6.0.1 beta before)
send this command on fastboot:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <your twrp img here>
and hit enter. It must return 'OKAY'.
Unplug phone then boot into recovery and flash your SuperSU.zip
https://download.chainfire.eu/924/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.68-20160228150503.zip
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It doesn't work, I have trying out for a while, but fastboot doesn't flash anything
hv6478 said:
I love the sound of progress!
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We have progress of sorts.
With prf creator add superSU and create the prerooted ROM.
In TWRP Wipe everything but SDcard and OTG
Install pre rooted ROM
Then Install RICDefieat.zip, byeselinux_flashable.zip, and BusyBox-v1.24.1-Stericson.zip
Power off the phone.
Open Flashtool
Load ftf of .570 and check the Exclude System box and flash the phone
Install TWRP using Z3C_MM_TWRP_Recovery_V2_By_Serajr
And that should be it.
Managed to get everything working bar the TWRP but I think that was my fault.
A download file of everything you need bar the ROM.
Buleste said:
We have progress of sorts.
With prf creator add superSU and create the prerooted ROM.
In TWRP Wipe everything but SDcard and OTG
Install pre rooted ROM
Then Install RICDefieat.zip, byeselinux_flashable.zip, and BusyBox-v1.24.1-Stericson.zip
Power off the phone.
Open Flashtool
Load ftf of .570 and check the Exclude System box and flash the phone
Install TWRP using Z3C_MM_TWRP_Recovery_V2_By_Serajr
And that should be it.
Managed to get everything working bar the TWRP but I think that was my fault.
A download file of everything you need bar the ROM.
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Worked?
marlontravagli said:
Worked?
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It seems to be working for me at the moment. Even TWRP.
Edit: TWRP is unstable and sometimes becomes unavailable . If that happens just find SGP621-RICDefeat.zip to enable R/W again and reinstall.
Buleste said:
We have progress of sorts.
With prf creator add superSU and create the prerooted ROM.
In TWRP Wipe everything but SDcard and OTG
Install pre rooted ROM
Then Install RICDefieat.zip, byeselinux_flashable.zip, and BusyBox-v1.24.1-Stericson.zip
Power off the phone.
Open Flashtool
Load ftf of .570 and check the Exclude System box and flash the phone
Install TWRP using Z3C_MM_TWRP_Recovery_V2_By_Serajr
And that should be it.
Managed to get everything working bar the TWRP but I think that was my fault.
A download file of everything you need bar the ROM.
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ok...this sims to be right, thanks
superpipo said:
ok...this sims to be right, thanks
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It seems that updating busybox to 1.24.1 stericson stops R/W permissions and the ability to access TWRP however it is easily fixed.
Here is the last version at the moment of the Maze alpha ROM (tested only in 4GB version)
It's a complete ROM, not an OTA update, it can be flashed using the provided TWRP 3.2.1 version, I ported from a Jemmini (many thanks) version for Bluboo S1.
Unfortunately, the TWRP cannot be flashed (issue with the touch panel), only launched by fastboot.
The ROM is the same as the v8 official one except that it is rooted using Magisk 15.2 and busybox 1.27.2 (thanks to osm0sis) is installed in /system/xbin
There is also a SPFlashTool clean version of this ROM, useful in case of troubles (as official: no root, no busybox)
1- Reboot you phone in fastboot mode : adb reboot bootloader
2- Flash the provided TWRP : fastboot flash recovery recovery_maze_alpha_4G_twrp-321.img
3- Reboot to TWRP recovery
4- copy in your SDCARD and install, in the running TWRP, the downloaded ROM V09 : Maze_Alpha_4GB_v09_TWRP.zip
The first boot take some minutes so be patient.
Here the SPFlashTool versions :
MAZE_Alpha_4GB_V09_SPFT.zip
Here, if needed, my V09 TWRP backup (new one from 21/04/2018) :
TWRP_BACKUP_MAZE_Alpha_A_V09.zip
Credits to Jemmini and Magisk team.
Can you make this for the 6 gb version?
many thanks gonna ty it soon
Nautilus99 said:
Can you make this for the 6 gb version?
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I do not have the 6GB version
If I can download a stock ROM and a recent OTA update, I will do that.
Maze do not help us unfortunately
No complete stock ROM, No kernel source nothing !!!!!!!!!!
dreambo said:
I do note have the 6GB version
If I can download a stock ROM and a recent OTA update, I will do that.
Maze do not help us unfortunately
No complete stock ROM, No kernel source nothing !!!!!!!!!!
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Yes i know its sad, i did a backup of mine and root it but it didnt work the backup i had to do clean flash, if we can manage to have a twrp and a source of the stock roms we could make a deabloat and put update apps ( menssages, calendar etc) and put mods for awsome features i dont see RR or lineage putting thier hands on this phone
Thanks for this Rom.
Is there any root for the maze alpha x?
here
WiddleyScudds said:
Is there any root for the maze alpha x?
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read
The ROM is the same as the v8 official one except that it is rooted using Magisk 15.2 and busybox 1.27.2 (thanks to osm0sis) is installed in /system/xbin
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I have an alpha x, not alpha.
Thanks for ROM
When I install this ROM, from TWRP, i need install anything for root (Supersu)? Or when I install this ROM, I have root?
rzoli71 said:
Thanks for ROM
When I install this ROM, from TWRP, i need install anything for root (Supersu)? Or when I install this ROM, I have root?
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No it is already rooted.
Reboot your phone to android, and then install MagsikManager.apk
I am editing my post to give you a 100% working TWRP 3.2.1 for our beloved Maze Alpha 4G :victory:
thank you
After I installed this rom, and freezed the hot knot, baidu_location FM Radio, etc, the BT connection did not break.
dreambo said:
No it is already rooted.
Reboot your phone to android, and then install MagsikManager.apk
I am editing my post to give you a 100% working TWRP 3.2.1 for our beloved Maze Alpha 4G :victory:
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Hi dreambo,
do You know if there's a stock rom for download from maze alpha x? I think it's important for normal users and developers to get one. For normal users it's important to have an option to reinstall stock version and for developers I think it's the source for custom roms (e.g. Lineage Os).
If You know a source, can You please give us a link?
ahorntaler said:
Hi dreambo,
do You know if there's a stock rom for download from maze alpha x? I think it's important for normal users and developers to get one. For normal users it's important to have an option to reinstall stock version and for developers I think it's the source for custom roms (e.g. Lineage Os).
If You know a source, can You please give us a link?
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No I not have any source, I am just a simple user like any other.
If I have any source or if I can make a ROM for MAZE Alpha X, I will do it and I will share it with every body, as I do until now for the MAZE Alpha 4/64
Hi
Sorry for stupid question, but is flashing with SP Flashtool an option to get root without wiping all data (unlike all other methods involving bootloader unlocking)?
iBolitN said:
Hi
Sorry for stupid question, but is flashing with SP Flashtool an option to get root without wiping all data (unlike all other methods involving bootloader unlocking)?
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Unfortunatly no. As you will see repeated times in the forum, people have issue with phone not booting after changing from stock recovery to twrp. This is do (most likely from) to verified boot setting. And by unlocking bootloader we can bypass verified boot. So without unlock you might get a successfull load into twrp, but android will not boot.
Hello to all and please help if you can.
After unlocking the bootloader and flash the rom I'v got orange state with bootloop. Then after trying to fix it (wrong way) and relock bootloader and got red state with bootloop. I read that flahing back to stock fix the problem but I have no success with the rom provided in this post, the v5 from maze, the latest flash tool and the maze alpha flash tool... in all cases I get DA error(maze flash tool) or DA MISHMATCH (sp flash tool). I also tried different pc and cable with no result and finaly can't get fastboot. If that helps I've got the same flash tool error before the procedure. Every help will be appreciated.
stargazer78 said:
Hello to all and please help if you can.
After unlocking the bootloader and flash the rom I'v got orange state with bootloop. Then after trying to fix it (wrong way) and relock bootloader and got red state with bootloop. I read that flahing back to stock fix the problem but I have no success with the rom provided in this post, the v5 from maze, the latest flash tool and the maze alpha flash tool... in all cases I get DA error(maze flash tool) or DA MISHMATCH (sp flash tool). I also tried different pc and cable with no result and finaly can't get fastboot. If that helps I've got the same flash tool error before the procedure. Every help will be appreciated.
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First unlock again your bootloader and use fastboot to flash boot, recovery and system partitions:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img.
Those partition images can be found in the ROM for SPFlashTool I have provide.
After that you can boot android normally.
If you any TWRP backup, you can restore it after flashing the TWRP.
Thanks a lot for your reply....
the problem is that i cant boot into fastboot to unlock bootloader....
the phone bootloops all the time, shows the red state alert and even with vol+ pressed the menu to choose recovery or fastboot doesn't apear... thanks again.
dreambo said:
First unlock again your bootloader and use fastboot to flash boot, recovery and system partitions:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img.
Those partition images can be found in the ROM for SPFlashTool I have provide.
After that you can boot android normally.
If you any TWRP backup, you can restore it after flashing the TWRP.
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Is there any way to unlock the bootloader in my situation or/and enter the fastboot mode in order to follow your steps... thanks.