I'm familiar with ROMs, flashing etc. This Z2 Tab came with PacMan 5.0.2 ROM and Cynaogen Recovery. I downloaded and flashed 5.1.1 PacMan just for grins, and it worked ok. Then I downloaded, wiped/flashed latest CM12.1.
So I'm getting comfortable flashing .zip ROM files and that's usually what I have done. I've used Samsung's Odin tool to flash TWRP and stock ROMs before, which is what the flashtool kinda sounds like to me.
My question is how do I get back to stock?
and
What is dual recovery? and are SGP511 and SGP512 compatible? It's just 16GB versus 32GB, correct?
I've downloaded flashtool and XperiFirm. So I think I have the tools I need. I just need to find an appropriate Stock ROM/Firmware (already rooted and bootloaders set up would be preferred) and learn how to put it all together.
Thanks guys!
I eventually figured it out...well, maybe. After several reboots, I saw "Optimizing Android Apps" and it counted up, then some NFC update and then another reboot.
I got to 'select language' , but it keeps rebooting?? I used Xperiafirm to select SGP512 Wi-Fi and I tried to use one for US/CA/PR market Vmo US/CA/PR 23.4.A.1.232 / R4C . Was this not correct?? Is this some Verizon Mobile firmware (wondering if that is what Vmo is) even though it said it was SGP512 Wi-Fi...confused.
Finally up and running. I ended up with the Taiwan Customized TW [1281-8203] 23.4.1.232 / RC6 with Global-WiFi . Running fine and stable.
I'll stay here for a few day. I reckon my next step could be to get a flashable US SGP512 version and then figure out how to flash a cutom recovery??
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Good day to everyone reading this
I spend long time reading this forum before posting, tried a number of ROM, modem updates, but it seems that I cannot make 100% work my Lenovo without your help.
I have brand new Lenovo P780 with problems after flashing ROMs. On battery there are Chineese letters, so I assume I have China version, 4GB.
I've tried around 10 different ROMs. Stock versions, custom ones from getrom webpage, in desparation I tried some russian with the same result.
When I flash to 4.2.X android phone works just fine, I can make calls, GPS works. But I cannot use my camera. Supercamera app stops, flash also is not working. On some ROM I was able to use frontcam, still flash and backcam were not working. Installing different camera apps is not helping.
When I flash to 4.4.X android camera works great, but I don't have network coverage (in most of the ROM ver.). On some of the ROMs in 4.4.X ver. after the reboot SIM cards are active, but after making 2-3 calls they don't have coverage. After next reboot result is the same. Interestingly network are crashing after I use second SIM, if I use only SIM 1 (the one with Internet) coverage works for longer time. After the network crash I cannot use Internet or make calls from any of the SIM until next reboot. There are some frequency issues in Europe, I will be using it in Poland, but I don't get how the phone can work normally on 4.2.X and on 4.4.X frequencies don't match?
I've spend most of my efforts updating (flashing) new ROMs and checking if network problems will be fixed on 4.4.X. When that didn't help I was applying different radios/modems through recovery tools TWRP and CWM but none of the radios I've tried worked (and I tried lots of them). Strangely I discovered that even when I get to install new modem (I got confirmation that all is OK in recovery, install from zip file) broadband version in system information is not changing.
What I will need fro you guys (or girls ) is to advise on the ROM on which I can both make calls and photos from back camera. I really don't care what version of Android will it be, as long as it will work as a phone...
Other solution would be how to update camera firmware on 4.2.X or how to properly update modem on 4.4.X (and what version).
I went already through all the stages of the device - soft brick, hard brick, hard brick not recognized by the PC, so I', not afraid of trying something new.
One thing that may be not 100% clear for me is different versions of the phone, I needed to switch to 2014 bootloader in order to flash some of the ROMs, maybe that's why ROMs were not working for me.
Thank you in advance for any hints!
Piotrek
Rojtel said:
Good day to everyone reading this
I spend long time reading this forum before posting, tried a number of ROM, modem updates, but it seems that I cannot make 100% work my Lenovo without your help.
I have brand new Lenovo P780 with problems after flashing ROMs. On battery there are Chineese letters, so I assume I have China version, 4GB.
I've tried around 10 different ROMs. Stock versions, custom ones from getrom webpage, in desparation I tried some russian with the same result.
When I flash to 4.2.X android phone works just fine, I can make calls, GPS works. But I cannot use my camera. Supercamera app stops, flash also is not working. On some ROM I was able to use frontcam, still flash and backcam were not working. Installing different camera apps is not helping.
When I flash to 4.4.X android camera works great, but I don't have network coverage (in most of the ROM ver.). On some of the ROMs in 4.4.X ver. after the reboot SIM cards are active, but after making 2-3 calls they don't have coverage. After next reboot result is the same. Interestingly network are crashing after I use second SIM, if I use only SIM 1 (the one with Internet) coverage works for longer time. After the network crash I cannot use Internet or make calls from any of the SIM until next reboot. There are some frequency issues in Europe, I will be using it in Poland, but I don't get how the phone can work normally on 4.2.X and on 4.4.X frequencies don't match?
I've spend most of my efforts updating (flashing) new ROMs and checking if network problems will be fixed on 4.4.X. When that didn't help I was applying different radios/modems through recovery tools TWRP and CWM but none of the radios I've tried worked (and I tried lots of them). Strangely I discovered that even when I get to install new modem (I got confirmation that all is OK in recovery, install from zip file) broadband version in system information is not changing.
What I will need fro you guys (or girls ) is to advise on the ROM on which I can both make calls and photos from back camera. I really don't care what version of Android will it be, as long as it will work as a phone...
Other solution would be how to update camera firmware on 4.2.X or how to properly update modem on 4.4.X (and what version).
I went already through all the stages of the device - soft brick, hard brick, hard brick not recognized by the PC, so I', not afraid of trying something new.
One thing that may be not 100% clear for me is different versions of the phone, I needed to switch to 2014 bootloader in order to flash some of the ROMs, maybe that's why ROMs were not working for me.
Thank you in advance for any hints!
Piotrek
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Did you tried all the modem software from here ?
stympy said:
Did you tried all the modem software from here ?
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Hi Stympy,
I saw your post already and tried some of the modems that you uploaded there, surely not all tho..
Before going blindly into the dark let me clarify couple of things:
1) I have China version of my p780 if I have Chinese letters on my battery, yes?
2) I should use China modem or Europa modem for China version of p780 that is to be used in Europe?
3) When I update new modem should the "Baseband Version" change? (in System Settings ↦ Software Information ↦ About Phone at section Baseband Version )
4) If the "Baseband Version" didn't change does it mean that modem was not updated? I'm asking because I got confirmations that zip file were processed normally, but Baseband Version didn't change. Phone also didn't have range afterwards.
Rojtel said:
Hi Stympy,
I saw your post already and tried some of the modems that you uploaded there, surely not all tho..
Before going blindly into the dark let me clarify couple of things:
1) I have China version of my p780 if I have Chinese letters on my battery, yes?
2) I should use China modem or Europa modem for China version of p780 that is to be used in Europe?
3) When I update new modem should the "Baseband Version" change? (in System Settings ↦ Software Information ↦ About Phone at section Baseband Version )
4) If the "Baseband Version" didn't change does it mean that modem was not updated? I'm asking because I got confirmations that zip file were processed normally, but Baseband Version didn't change. Phone also didn't have range afterwards.
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1. Lets be clear for the beginning! ALL this phones are made in china!
2. You could install any modem you wish! It depends on your GSM provider. It is true that this modem software is modifyng baseband on your phone! You could see that with MobileUncle Tool if your phone is rooted!
3. Yes.
4. No. The modem software is not installed properly. You probably installed the wrong version of android modem software. Example: JellyBean modem over KitKat firmware.
stympy said:
1. Lets be clear for the beginning! ALL this phones are made in china!
2. You could install any modem you wish! It depends on your GSM provider. It is true that this modem software is modifyng baseband on your phone! You could see that with MobileUncle Tool if your phone is rooted!
3. Yes.
4. No. The modem software is not installed properly. You probably installed the wrong version of android modem software. Example: JellyBean modem over KitKat firmware.
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Hey!
I've managed to force my phone to make calls! I couldn't change my modem due to wrong recovery.
I couldn't change modem before. The problem was with my recovery. When I swapped to recovery_cwm_kk_mod_P780 modem was changed and my phone started to ring, I used kitkat modem europa V52.
Thanks for great work on the forum! Issue is solved so quickly that I'm really amazed!
Rojtel said:
Hey!
I've managed to force my phone to make calls! I couldn't change my modem due to wrong recovery.
I couldn't change modem before. The problem was with my recovery. When I swapped to recovery_cwm_kk_mod_P780 modem was changed and my phone started to ring, I used kitkat modem europa V52.
Thanks for great work on the forum! Issue is solved so quickly that I'm really amazed!
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can u explain what was wrong with the recovery. i am unable to update my modem. it goes into recovery then asks " update zip from sdcard /sdcard2" after selecting sdcard/sdcard2 it boots and nothing happens. ie modem remains the same.
secondly that kitkat modem europa v52 where did u download it from. i am from india. will it work here. europe and asia follows different frequency bands i guess. i am not getting 2G services presently only 3g. thats y i want to change my modem.
mobin79 said:
can u explain what was wrong with the recovery. i am unable to update my modem. it goes into recovery then asks " update zip from sdcard /sdcard2" after selecting sdcard/sdcard2 it boots and nothing happens. ie modem remains the same.
secondly that kitkat modem europa v52 where did u download it from. i am from india. will it work here. europe and asia follows different frequency bands i guess. i am not getting 2G services presently only 3g. thats y i want to change my modem.
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What firmware and what recovery you have now?
Sent from my Lenovo P780
stympy said:
What firmware and what recovery you have now?
Sent from my Lenovo P780
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my lenovo p780 make- jan14, bought in mar 14 bricked last week. used the following softwares to unbrick
MT6577 USB VCOM drivers (W7VistaXP)
MT_6589_SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1304.0.119
P780_4.4.2 - VibeUI_V2.0_1503_7.141.1_ST_P780 (MultiLang_Gapps_Root_baralajbi)
then used unclemobile app to update IMEI
used kingroot_4.1.0.703.apk to root again
now i have only 3g services available 2g is not available
baseband version is P780.V102,2014/11/11
in GSM mode i have enabled all, however in UTMS mode i have only one option available ie WCDMA-IMT-2000. rest are greyed
using unclemobile to get into recovery. but unable to change my modem
mobin79 said:
my lenovo p780 make- jan14, bought in mar 14 bricked last week. used the following softwares to unbrick
MT6577 USB VCOM drivers (W7VistaXP)
MT_6589_SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1304.0.119
P780_4.4.2 - VibeUI_V2.0_1503_7.141.1_ST_P780 (MultiLang_Gapps_Root_baralajbi)
then used unclemobile app to update IMEI
used kingroot_4.1.0.703.apk to root again
now i have only 3g services available 2g is not available
baseband version is P780.V102,2014/11/11
in GSM mode i have enabled all, however in UTMS mode i have only one option available ie WCDMA-IMT-2000. rest are greyed
using unclemobile to get into recovery. but unable to change my modem
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Sooo... You dont have any custom trecovery installed.
Go to my post Rooting tutorial for KitKat, read the tutorial, download recovery for Baralajbi firmware and install custom recovery.
Or install MobileUncle Tool, give app root rights download the recovery from my post unzip, put it on the root internal partition, , start MobileUncle Tool, go to recovery option and install the first recovery that appears there.
Good luck.
Sent from my Lenovo P780
stympy said:
Sooo... You dont have any custom trecovery installed.
Go to my post Rooting tutorial for KitKat, read the tutorial, download recovery for Baralajbi firmware and install custom recovery.
Or install MobileUncle Tool, give app root rights download the recovery from my post unzip, put it on the root internal partition, , start MobileUncle Tool, go to recovery option and install the first recovery that appears there.
Good luck.
Sent from my Lenovo P780
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thanx stympy.
my mobile had bicked again today. so this time i flashed it with the original 4.2 version. ie P780_ROW_S123_131231_rooted_twrp_gapps by baralajbi
now 2g is also available.
in this i checked the band mode. here in UTMS mode WCDMA-IMT-2000 and WCDMA-GSM-900 both are enabled. so i guess there lies the catch.
if it bricks once more then i will try out ur recommendation also and thanx for educating me
I'm conscious that there are lots of posts like this one, but i've trawled them on this forum and others and my many attempts to root my tablet have failed.
The tablet has been rooted previously and was then restored to factory due to some issue I can't recall.
I have been trying to re-root the tablet - probably tried 10 times now - and it's not happening. I tried to do it using Flashtool 'root' button but got an error. I tried to do it in the course of installing Cyanogenmod (including their own custom recovery included in the recent build I downloaded), but repeatedly got an error when trying to install the zip both from the SD card or internal storage and via ADB.
I've tried a number of different FTF firmware files (flashed using Flashtool) just in case the firmware I was trying was corrupted or something.
The tablet is running version 23.1.A.0.690 . I'm using a Mac.
All I want is to have root - and the main reason is so that I can boost the volume on the tablet speakers and headphones by changing settings using Root Explorer - something I can't do unless it's rooted.
It would be so great if someone could help me here.
Thanks!
Look at the pinned topics, you have to Flash a rootable Stock Ftf First and then Go further
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Look at the pinned topics, you have to Flash a rootable Stock Ftf First and then Go further
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Thanks for responding - i've flashed a few of those stock FTFs and still not getting anywhere. Would you mind pointing me toward the rootable stock FTF which could work?
Edit - OK I think i'm getting somewhere - thinking I need a stock FTF for Kitkat (17.1.2.0.A.314) as maybe Lollipop isn't able to be rooted on this tablet?
Yes i did it with 17.1.2.A.0.314, too.
After whole day trying, i can't flash MarshMallow and now system is keep reboot after show the logo,
perhaps i should had chose a Nexus 9.
I tried to restore with TWRP but it keep failing with 'Can't mount /system as read-write' like error message, I DO choose 'Swipe to Allow Modifications', seems i have to flash stock ROM.
Is there anywhere to download the stock ROM to reset it to default? or any other way to restore it?
Wei Xu said:
After whole day trying, i can't flash MarshMallow and now system is keep reboot after show the logo,
perhaps i should had chose a Nexus 9.
I tried to restore with TWRP but it keep failing with 'Can't mount /system as read-write' like error message, I DO choose 'Swipe to Allow Modifications', seems i have to flash stock ROM.
Is there anywhere to download the stock ROM to reset it to default? or any other way to restore it?
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Hi
Download flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php. and xperifirm http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142 . Search with xperifirm the correct Rom version. And correct location for your tablet.
Create a ftf file and flash it with flashtool. Search in this forum to find how to create a ftf file.
Reinstall androplus kernel v10, twrp and SuperSu
If you made a backup of the user data partition with twrp you can restore it (the restoration of the system partition does not work).
killdozer56 said:
Hi
Download flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php. and xperifirm http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142 . Search with xperifirm the correct Rom version. And correct location for your tablet.
Create a ftf file and flash it with flashtool. Search in this forum to find how to create a ftf file.
Reinstall androplus kernel v10, twrp and SuperSu
If you made a backup of the user data partition with twrp you can restore it (the restoration of the system partition does not work).
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Thanks, since what i have flashed is just boot.img, recovery.img, system.img and userdata.img, is it possible to just flash these image back, i checked both linux and windows out to package a ftp, but looks it's a little complicated to make it.
I found a UK 'ftf' on xperiablog, can i use this for my HK version?
Wei Xu said:
I found a UK 'ftf' on xperiablog, can i use this for my HK version?
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Create a FTF file is not complicated. With flashtool(Tools ->bundle->fileset decrypt)
I assume you have a SGP712.(wifi only) Because there is a Cutomized HK version 28.0.A.8.260 for the sgp771 with xperifirm
Am i correct ?
If you have the SGP712 you can try to flash the uk ftf you found via flashtool.
If you have the lte SGP771 i'm not sure your uk ftf file is compatible (because of the lte baseband) but you can try it
killdozer56 said:
Create a FTF file is not complicated. With flashtool(Tools ->bundle->fileset decrypt)
I assume you have a SGP712.(wifi only) Because there is a Cutomized HK version 28.0.A.8.260 for the sgp771 with xperifirm
Am i correct ?
If you have the SGP712 you can try to flash the uk ftf you found via flashtool.
If you have the lte SGP771 i'm not sure your uk ftf file is compatible (because of the lte baseband) but you can try it
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Thank you bro! You saved my day (and my wallet too)! I had the same problem and this procedure worked like a clarm!
cchristofis said:
Thank you bro! You saved my day (and my wallet too)! I had the same problem and this procedure worked like a clarm!
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Hi,
I'm happy for you :good:
Will flashing unlock phone?
Hi all members of XDA-Dev
This is my first post. I hope Im posting in the right section and thread, if not sorry in advance and please point me in the right direction.
Im too wondering about a rom flash for my Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet (SGP771)
My situation is that the SIM function is locked to a certain telco and Im wondering if I flash this device using the factory rom that comes from Sony if it will "unlock" it.
Since Im new to this Im wondering it may not necessarily be "stock rom" ie stock android from Google, but the modified android rom that comes from Sony as, at this stage, I still want to explore all the offering Sony has that comes with this device. Or am I wrong to assume that after flashing stock android rom, installing the complete "stock" apps that comes factory with this device is a process that is without much fuss (my emphasis)?
I know I can pay a good sum to get this unlocked by the telco but Im also hoping that I can somehow find tools on this forum and do it myself of course with the generous help of fellow memebers.
My primary objective is to unlock this tablet so I can use it with another telco and if by flashing I can get it done or by some other means then please share your knowledge with this noob
Thanks
signwav said:
Hi all members of XDA-Dev
This is my first post. I hope Im posting in the right section and thread, if not sorry in advance and please point me in the right direction.
Im too wondering about a rom flash for my Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet (SGP771)
My situation is that the SIM function is locked to a certain telco and Im wondering if I flash this device using the factory rom that comes from Sony if it will "unlock" it.
Since Im new to this Im wondering it may not necessarily be "stock rom" ie stock android from Google, but the modified android rom that comes from Sony as, at this stage, I still want to explore all the offering Sony has that comes with this device. Or am I wrong to assume that after flashing stock android rom, installing the complete "stock" apps that comes factory with this device is a process that is without much fuss (my emphasis)?
I know I can pay a good sum to get this unlocked by the telco but Im also hoping that I can somehow find tools on this forum and do it myself of course with the generous help of fellow memebers.
My primary objective is to unlock this tablet so I can use it with another telco and if by flashing I can get it done or by some other means then please share your knowledge with this noob
Thanks
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Hi,
I think you can unlock your tablet to use another provider with flashtool and xperifirm and flash a sony stock rom, you can give it a try
Thanks killdozer56 for your advice.
I wonder if any other network locked devices have been able to be unlocked by flashing?
Im really wanting to do this but Im a bit reluctant to test it if their arnt any confirmed circumstances where this works cos Im a noob and Im chicken.
And since Im really new and their arnt any confirmed successful attempts, I dont really want to be placed in a situation where if the experiment goes bad I have myself to blame because I bricked it at worst or at least cant restore it to factory default to try again or at least put the device in a state where the telco can unlock it for me. Am I being defeatist? So Glum.
Maybe I should do more hunting on this forum to get my SGP771 network unlocked.
Again thanks for your help.
This is the Odin ROM for the PL1 update. Requires the the use of Odin, computer, and USB cable to use. This is the stock ROM pulled from Samsung Kies3. I've flashed it inside Odin, and it upgraded my device without wiping contents, but I cannot promise the same result for everyone.
To (re)root, follow this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/general/how-to-root-note-3-lollipop-t3089382/page2
The file:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2iEgzRTFjrQdlhNSlg5bkE4WVE/view?usp=drivesdk
So what does the PL1 update get you? Does it improve the radio modem operations? Is it just so it will work with Nougat?
It's a security update, that's all. Note 3 is done with OS upgrades. 5.0 will be the last official
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
Hya there..
I have been following all your posts about flashing the PL1 update through either Odin or TWRP. I am familiar with both, but wanted to ask for insight on my particular setup.
Model SM 900P (Sprint)
Im still on 4.4.2 Kitkat Killer and has been doing well but looking to upgrade if I can find a good ROM.
I am still on baseband version NC5
Kernel 3.4.0 BeastMode
I figure I would be smart to flash the Baseband and Modem to the PL1 but would of course like to keep root and keep my TWRP recovery.
Ultimately I would like to flash the DarkLord ROM or even Resurrection Remix ROM for the Note 3 on CDMA (Sprint)
This is my daily driver, and cannot afford to frag my phone so I want to be sure I make the best choices.
If I follow your posts I would do best to downlowad your TWRP Stock Pre Root zip file, and simply "recover' the file as if I was doing any normal TWRP recovery. This would then put me back to Stock Lollipop and upgrade my Modem and Baseband and get me the latest security updates (well fairly recent anyways).
In lieu of that, I can ODIN the PL1 file offered by you and this would in effect 'factory reset' my phone as if I just bought it from Sprint (well you know what I mean) and would re install all my apps etc (through Titanium Backup etc).
From there I can try Resurrection or DarkLord Mod's and load them like any ROM install?
Thanks for double checking my train of thought...
Dave
Thanks! This helped me out.
@Unidave199 -
Use ODIN to push Greaper88's PL1 file to your phone. (now you are updated.) (I just used it, it works.)
Use ODIN to push a recovery to your phone like TWRP
Find yourself a ROM you like (Darklord's is good.)
Flash ROM via TWRP (Read the ROM's OP's entire instructions for flashing.)
Final step....Enjoy!
2manyhobbies said:
Thanks! This helped me out.
@Unidave199 -
Use ODIN to push Greaper88's PL1 file to your phone. (now you are updated.) (I just used it, it works.)
Use ODIN to push a recovery to your phone like TWRP
Find yourself a ROM you like (Darklord's is good.)
Flash ROM via TWRP (Read the ROM's OP's entire instructions for flashing.)
Final step....Enjoy!
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I hope this is the right thread for this...
Pardon my ignorance here, it's been a few years since I frequented this forum, or even XDA...
Is this what I want to use to get back to total stock, unrooted for resale?
(I've been rocking the Note 3 since it came out, FINALLY upgraded to something newer, and want to sell this to a sprint user.)
Yes it is
Just use the "CSC" file and not the "HOME_CSC." This should completely reset the device and clear user data.
Currently I'm using the latest LineageOS 16.0 from CaHbKaUp (https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-16-0-pollux-pollux_windy-unofficial.3924942/) for my Sony Xperia Tablet Z (SGP321) with a unlocked bootloader.
I want to sell this device now to a reseller and they want it with Stock ROM, locked and unrooted.
As my devices is unlocked I tried to use Sony Emmy to go back to 10.7 using their flashing tool. Flashing works, but after rebooting I just see a slightly black screen. No boot animation and nothing.
I also tried to use XperiFirm to download the very same Stock ROM, used FlashTool.net (https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tutorial-how-to-flash-stock-roms-with-flashtool.2240614/) to flash the stock ROM. However, this ended with an error, that it doesn't fit my device.
Now I'm a bit lost, how to go back to Stock ROM and lock the bootloader again.
Any suggestions?
Use Flashtool v.0.9.18.6 to flash any stock firmware except based on 5.x android.
E.g. flash 4.4.4, boot it. After that you can update it to the latest 5.1.1 via OTA or XperiaCompanion.
Thank you @Rootk1t for your answer.
After some days I found a little free time, to try the older flashtool 0.9.18.6 you recommended. However, as I'm a Linux user but only find Windows Version I set up a VM with a vanilla Win10. All the found 0.9.18.6 version got blocked by Win Defender and also Virus Total found multiple times a trojan. I ignored this anyway, as I'm in a VM, and Flashtool runs.
Second challenge was to find a valid 4.4.4 ROM for SGP321, because the old Flashtool relies on unexisting URLs for the XF. So I downloaded XperiFirm 5.4.0 (also some old 3.5) to find your recommended 4.4.4 which is 10.5 I assume. This also failed, due to missing server connection.
Any idea, where I can find a valid Firmware to flash?
EDIT: Found an Dutch Version of 10.4 and flashed it. Seemed to work. Next step is to update again to 5.1.1
Härtner said:
Thank you @Rootk1t for your answer.
After some days I found a little free time, to try the older flashtool 0.9.18.6 you recommended. However, as I'm a Linux user but only find Windows Version I set up a VM with a vanilla Win10. All the found 0.9.18.6 version got blocked by Win Defender and also Virus Total found multiple times a trojan. I ignored this anyway, as I'm in a VM, and Flashtool runs.
Second challenge was to find a valid 4.4.4 ROM for SGP321, because the old Flashtool relies on unexisting URLs for the XF. So I downloaded XperiFirm 5.4.0 (also some old 3.5) to find your recommended 4.4.4 which is 10.5 I assume. This also failed, due to missing server connection.
Any idea, where I can find a valid Firmware to flash?
EDIT: Found an Dutch Version of 10.4 and flashed it. Seemed to work. Next step is to update again to 5.1.1
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Great, that you succeeded. Flashtool exists on Windows/Linux/macOS platforms, so it can be run natively on your platform.
If you need specific versions of Flashtool or firmwares PM me.
Rootk1t said:
Great, that you succeeded. Flashtool exists on Windows/Linux/macOS platforms, so it can be run natively on your platform.
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Hi Rootk1t,
Would you happen to have any of the older FTF files for SGP311 US? I haven't been able to find anything online beside 5.x.x. or broken links to previous builds.