Z5 Compact in a Bootloop after MM Update - Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello, I am worried about my phone, after the last minor Marshmallow update, My phone worked correctly for about 5 hours, then it shutted down, and when I turned it on, I found out it was in a Bootloop.
Had no new apps installed or even downloaded files from the Internet.
My phone is just 4 days old, so this have me worried.
Have looked for solutions online, but no option is working, even tried the Software Repair by Xperia Companion three times and is still in the Bootloop. Please can somebody help? It keeps just showing the Sony logo. No USB Debugging activated.
I have read also that Putting it in Recovery mode and doing a Hard Reset may help, but no button combination seems to put it in Recovery mode. I am Desperate.

Hey, don't worry - I'm sure we can fix this
First, install 5.1.1 using this method:
http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/126-sony-xperia-z5-compact-e5823
Do only point 2 ! (Also wipe all data during instalation via Flashtool)
Get back to me if this helped, try updating to 6.0 again after installing 5.1.1, if it bootloops again, just install 6.0 straight away. But please, install 5.1.1 first, I want to find out if it's a repeatable problem.
Greets

Artanis02 said:
Hey, don't worry - I'm sure we can fix this
First, install 5.1.1 using this method:
Do only point 2 ! (Also wipe all data during instalation via Flashtool)
Get back to me if this helped, try updating to 6.0 again after installing 5.1.1, if it bootloops again, just install 6.0 straight away. But please, install 5.1.1 first, I want to find out if it's a repeatable problem.
Greets
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Thanks for the info! But when the flash is finishing, this error pops out:
10/022/2016 09:22:35 - ERROR - Processing of system.sin finished with errors.
10/022/2016 09:22:35 - INFO - Ending flash session
10/022/2016 09:22:35 - ERROR -
10/022/2016 09:22:35 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
10/022/2016 09:22:35 - INFO - Flashing finished.
10/022/2016 09:22:35 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
10/022/2016 09:22:35 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings

Have you checked (selected) all wipe data options during flashing?
If so, just try installing 6.0 using the method from the link in my previous post. (This time only do point 1 )
Is your bootloader unlocked / are you rooted?
Greets

Artanis02 said:
Have you checked (selected) all wipe data options during flashing?
If so, just try installing 6.0 using the method from the link in my previous post. (This time only do point 1 )
Is your bootloader unlocked / are you rooted?
Greets
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Yes, selected to wipe all data, and nothing seems to work.
Locked Bootloader and Unrooted .
Also tried with another FTF, and all of them throw the same error.

Are you sure that tfts were downloaded completely? Check the integrity of the file with Winrar or other archiving software.
Otherwise, I'm running out of ideas. If you have your warranty, try going with that since you've not violated the rules of the limited warranty by unlocking the bootloader/rooting.

rae3099 said:
Yes, selected to wipe all data, and nothing seems to work.
Locked Bootloader and Unrooted .
Also tried with another FTF, and all of them throw the same error.
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Which version of flashtool are you using?

Artanis02 said:
Are you sure that tfts were downloaded completely? Check the integrity of the file with Winrar or other archiving software.
Otherwise, I'm running out of ideas. If you have your warranty, try going with that since you've not violated the rules of the limited warranty by unlocking the bootloader/rooting.
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Thank you very much, for the help, I will send it back, and ask for a replacement with the warranty. :good:

DionKS said:
Which version of flashtool are you using?
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At first i used 0.9.20.0, but then i read that this version was faulty and was causing the error; so i downloaded again 0.9.18.6 and it threw out the same error, so I quit with it, and will ask for a replacement.

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Trouble updating to 4.0.2.A.0.42 after flashing

Hello and merry xmas!
I had some trouble with my Neo phone, would not start and so after i tried to fix and flash it.
So i used the FlashTool_0.2.9.1_FOTAUnbrick to get it up again
i just connected the phone, and clicked flash, and it was up
But now it wants to update to 4.0.2.A.0.42, says only pc companion can do it. So i tried but got a error after a while. and it it bricked the phone again.. had to use flashtool to get up again.
Its up, but still wants to update to 4.0.2.A.0.42.
My phone WAS rooted before all trouble, and it worked fine for a long time, until the SE Neo launcher started to loop like crazy.
I also tried to root it again, both with superoneclick, and Flashtool-0.5.0.0.
And once i tried the Repair phone by pc companion, it starts to download.. but at the end, it says it cant, and bricking my phone (again)...
What now?? Would really have the latest software as i had, and to install my titanium backup pro to get all things as they was... or can i forget it?
Try updating it with SEUS !
http://dl-www.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/935/001/1323075898/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.12.5.exe
Can you get into recovery? Try to wipe data/factory reset.
Try flashtool for flashing.
sdk16420 said:
Can you get into recovery? Try to wipe data/factory reset.
Try flashtool for flashing.
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Hi,
I am not sure how to get it into recovery mode. I googled, and it only gave some Cm 7 recover mode. Sorry, pretty new at this :-/
But have not tried factory reset. Hope it will help.. Or it will "delete/brick" my ROM again..
I just do not understand how it got downgraded after all this trouble, and my failed flashing.
zmbutt said:
Try updating it with SEUS !
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I will also try that
sdk16420 said:
Can you get into recovery? Try to wipe data/factory reset.
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Factory reset made it only start looping on and off with "sony ericsson" on the screen...
4.0.2.A.0.42
flash it manually with flashtool, will fix all problems.
So this is what i have for now:
Factory reset = bricked.. did not worked
Flashing failed at userdata with Flashtool = Bricked
But i manage to get it running again by flashing it with loader.sin with FlashTool_0.2.9.1_FOTAUnbrick.
Android 2.3.4 - Build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 - Up and running
OTA says it wanna download 4.0.2.A.0.42 = (but it did not download 165 mb as SEUS below here says) Downloaded pretty fast (i have only 2MB line), asked me to install. Clicked install, phone reboots, and failed. It Says: Could not install new software version, try again. I retried 3 times. same error. But not bricked this time.
Installed SEUS v.2.11.12.9 , doing a Update as recommended by program (not the Update and factory reset), downloading 165,2 MB (takes time.. OTA was done in 2 minutes seconds, so something wrong there)
But Success with updating with SEUS !
But phone is not rooted anymore. And i'm not sure i wanna do it... thou my Titanium backups is very tempting :-/
Can someone tell me if i need more then a rooted phone to use WOTAN flash tool?
Cus it is always stops halfway with an error.
I currently have 2.3.4 - build 4.0.2.A.0.42
I also tried other flash tools, same error..
Did you unlock your bootloader ?
del1701 said:
Did you unlock your bootloader ?
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No, i did not. Do i have to do that for using Wotan?
vargens said:
No, i did not. Do i have to do that for using Wotan?
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No you don't need an unlocked bootloader to use wotan, just register download the wotan client and use your registration details to login and flash
I did try that, and it always fails at flashing userdata (number 9 i think), then i brick phone.
And the i always have to use FlashTool FOTAUnbrick and loader.sin to get it up and running again.
I also tried flashtool with 2.3.4 ROM..same error.. fails after a while and brick it..
strange !
vargens said:
I did try that, and it always fails at flashing userdata (number 9 i think), then i brick phone.
And the i always have to use FlashTool FOTAUnbrick and loader.sin to get it up and running again.
I also tried flashtool with 2.3.4 ROM..same error.. fails after a while and brick it..
strange !
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Thats strange, the bit highlighted above I think is for people who have done a ota update when they have unlocked their bootloader.
Will this thread help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324707
del1701 said:
Thats strange, the bit highlighted above I think is for people who have done a ota update when they have unlocked their bootloader.
Will this thread help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324707
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Thanks, but that's the one i already have for unbricking my phone.
My bootloader is not unlocked, so i do not understand.
What i did today was i tried to use Wotan, selected ROM, it's starting the flashing, and fails on userdata.
I disconnected phone, started it, and its bricked.. (shows the triangle with phone in-front of it.)
I start up FlashTool_0.2.9.1_FOTAUnbrick as administrator, click on flash, load loader.sin, connect phone, it takes 5 sec, it says its done, and phone up again.
Of course all userdata is gone, i have to restore all kind of apps from titanium backup and so..
Phone is ok.... but many apps keeps on crashing. For example sms, dialer and so.. until i restore i older backup from titanium, but it lasts only a day or two after using, so i have to repeat it often. That's why i wanna install a fresh ROM all over again.
I am pretty new at this, but learned a lot last weeks by failing
I may be wrong but to me this sounds like you may have broke the bootloader.
Have a look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019 from the arc forum.
del1701 said:
I may be wrong but to me this sounds like you may have broke the bootloader.
Have a look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019 from the arc forum.
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hmm.. could be. Just do not how i did it . Maybe the virus i had?
1: File is infected: exploit.AndroidOS.Lotoor.G -sdcard/bluetooth/SdxAppRemoval-1.5.apk
I removed the app, scan, removed
2: App is infected: Exploit.AndroidOS.Lotoor.G com.caspian.android.removal
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20932986#post20932986
I will try to unlock bootloader right now if the drivers from SE bootloader side will ever install. Says its "busy"
Good luck, Let me know how you get on
I manage to unlock the bootloader on another computer, and then WOTAN worked for me
For now the phone seems stable with build .42
vargens said:
I manage to unlock the bootloader on another computer, and then WOTAN worked for me
For now the phone seems stable with build .42
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Nice one, glad you got it working

[Q] Have I chrashed my x10 mini pro (u20i)?

I tried to flash a new kernel from Flashtool.
First time i did that i went perfect!
I wanted to try another ROM which needed another kernel, and now i'm not able to do anything!
This is what Flashtool reports:
29/057/2012 22:57:56 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
29/057/2012 22:57:56 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.8.0 built on 2012-02-26 19:51:34
29/057/2012 22:57:56 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
29/057/2012 22:57:57 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
29/057/2012 22:57:58 - INFO - Connected device : U20
29/057/2012 22:57:58 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
29/057/2012 22:57:58 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.7 / kernel version : /data/local/tmp/busybox1: permission denied
29/057/2012 22:57:58 - INFO - Phone in recovery mode
29/057/2012 22:57:58 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
Can anyone help? or do I have to buy a new cellphone
Sorry for my poor english!
What happened when you tried SEUS?
Sent from my U20i using xda premium
SEUS tells me that the cellphone has the newest software.
When I start the cellphone it never goes further than to the "Sony Ericsson" startscreen. When i try to enter CW recovery it gives me a strange looking screen with green colors. How can I restore CW recovery and how can I install a kernel again?
Try flash stock rom by Seus, you can do it even if SEUS show you that you already have the newest software, and than root, install recovery, instal GB rom and than flash kernel
And remember to unlock bootloader before flash kernel!
Which kernels and rom did u flashed?
aisuj52 said:
Try flash stock rom by Seus, you can do it even if SEUS show you that you already have the newest software, and than root, install recovery, instal GB rom and than flash kernel
And remember to unlock bootloader before flash kernel!
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I have tried to find a way to flash stock rom with SEUS, but it is not possible. There is no way to manualy do so.
Yashu1019 said:
Which kernels and rom did u flashed?
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I tried to flash [KERNEL] nAa-11 because that kernel is needed for some of the ROM'S that i wanted to try. But i never got further than trying to flash nAa-11 which did not succed. Before that i had [ROM]CyanoCream Sandwich http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1333234 installed.
I've just tried one more time to flash nAa-11 kernel. But i did not succed.
I got this error.
02/023/2012 14:23:02 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
Ok, use my guide in my signature to flash stock again.
leajian said:
Ok, use my guide in my signature to flash stock again.
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This will neither work!
I'm not able to flash anyting to my phone using flashtool!
Have been away this easter, therefor the late reply
fvelli1 said:
This will neither work!
I'm not able to flash anyting to my phone using flashtool!
Have been away this easter, therefor the late reply
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Hmm.. how did you manage to do this?
Because i never could...
Flashtool stopped working while I was flashing nAa-11 kernel. When I restarted flashtool it gave me the error.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using XDA
repair
hi, i was flashing the same kernel onto my sisters x10 mini pro and when i went to flash i got the error before it allowed me to flash the kernel, i used PC companion to repair, located in the software update section once i did that, i just unlocked the bootloader and root. hope this helps you.
I have triede with pc companion, it will not let me update, and it is not possible for me to put the phone into USB debugging, because the phone do not startup. I realy hoped that someone other than me has had this error before. But when I google the error, it doesn't come up with much.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using XDA
I guess there's nothing to do then. I hoped there was some one other than me who had experienced the same as I did. Can anyone tell me if there is other things to try before I throw it into the graveyard.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using XDA
fvelli1 said:
This will neither work!
I'm not able to flash anyting to my phone using flashtool!
Have been away this easter, therefor the late reply
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Hello, I just recovered a friend's phone from this problem. Nothing worked before but I found the solution, at least for me.
First I want to tell what I tried:
Flashing with PC Suite
Flashing with PC Companion
Flashing with FlashTool
Flashing with SETool Box 2
Nothing worked. Mainly because the dumbass of my friend tried to update latest version while it failed (don't know if battery problem, cable or whatever).
The problem is that it just hanged in "Sony Ericsson" screen and not recovery possible.
And when flashing I got:
ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
=== Now how I solved it ===
What I did is download the u20i1.6 binary fron XDA developers. It said it's a zip but it's just a RAR.
I had to uncompress it in a folder. And create a bundle with FlashTool with those files. I will try to upload this.
Then I flashed it. It worked without the error.
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- At the time of writing this. I upgraded the phone with the PC Companion but
- after updating the phone just got hanged again. It just flash red light when
- swithing on. I don't know why. Have to see.
- Update: Was not hanged I just had to force off (long press on the power button) and then on. The PC Companion finished updating.
- Update: Flashed last version and now SETool Box2 is not able to unlock. Better to stay on 2.X.
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References:
For roms and other tools
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=826455
Found the 1.6 original ROM URL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=827273
I uploaded the ROM here:
http://www.multiupload.nl/L69E7RO9Y7
Hope it helps
You are my HERO.
Thank you! I'm overwhelmed that anyone had the same problem as i did.
I can't describe how greatfull i am. But anyway! Thanks!
Million Thanks
Man your the greatest... i was having all the above mentioned problems... i was just about to give up.. MILLION THANKS DUDE... You really saved My day

[Q] I've Bricked my UZ and cant fix with flashtool

Hello my friends. i've bricked my ultra z when i tried installing the scrubber room.
Somehow the phone doesn't even turn on. I've tried the reset button but no used. I'm able to have it on fastboot or fastmode but when i tried flashing a ftf for c8606 via the flashtool i get error.
i can't pass this stage.
06/020/2014 22:20:16 - INFO - Flashing data
06/020/2014 22:20:16 - INFO - Processing of amss_fsg.sin finished.
06/020/2014 22:20:16 - INFO - Processing system.sin
06/020/2014 22:20:16 - INFO - Checking header
06/020/2014 22:20:16 - INFO - Flashing data
06/020/2014 22:20:18 - ERROR - Processing of system.sin finished with errors.
06/020/2014 22:20:18 - INFO - Ending flash session
please please help me
baodownnow said:
Hello my friends. i've bricked my ultra z when i tried installing the scrubber room.
Somehow the phone doesn't even turn on. I've tried the reset button but no used. I'm able to have it on fastboot or fastmode but when i tried flashing a ftf for c8606 via the flashtool i get error.
i can't pass this stage.
06/020/2014 22:20:16 - INFO - Flashing data
06/020/2014 22:20:16 - INFO - Processing of amss_fsg.sin finished.
06/020/2014 22:20:16 - INFO - Processing system.sin
06/020/2014 22:20:16 - INFO - Checking header
06/020/2014 22:20:16 - INFO - Flashing data
06/020/2014 22:20:18 - ERROR - Processing of system.sin finished with errors.
06/020/2014 22:20:18 - INFO - Ending flash session
please please help me
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What did you do when flashing the GPe port?
What version of flashtool?
What model ZU and what FTF?
blueether said:
What did you do when flashing the GPe port?
What version of flashtool?
What model ZU and what FTF?
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First i root it with easy root
then install the bootloader
i have version c6806 us. i've tried the C6806 ftfs in xda.
i downloaded the http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z-ultra/development/scrubber-t2961315
rom and install it from TWRP recovery boot.
after i reboot the phone is completely dead
im able to get it into fastboot or fastmode but flashtools(.9.18.4) keep erroring out with the system.ini
i've tried all the FTF avail here. is my phone hard bricked :-?
baodownnow said:
First i root it with easy root
then install the bootloader
i have version c6806 us. i've tried the C6806 ftfs in xda.
i downloaded the http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z-ultra/development/scrubber-t2961315
rom and install it from TWRP recovery boot.
after i reboot the phone is completely dead
im able to get it into fastboot or fastmode but flashtools(.9.18.4) keep erroring out with the system.ini
i've tried all the FTF avail here. is my phone hard bricked :-?
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If you have fastboot and flash mode it should be an easy fix
Did you back up the TA and unlock the bootloader?
finally got it fixed! what i did was flash the FTF of C6833 instead .. i found it it here. i had to uncheck exclude FOTO Kernal, and uncheck all WIPE data etc..
I've been trying to install the GPE lolipop port but keeps getting bricking it.. there aren't any step by step for this...
baodownnow said:
finally got it fixed! what i did was flash the FTF of C6833 instead .. i found it it here. i had to uncheck exclude FOTO Kernal, and uncheck all WIPE data etc..
I've been trying to install the GPE lolipop port but keeps getting bricking it.. there aren't any step by step for this...
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TWRP seems to have issues with @scrubbers port, I've not downloaded it to see what it's doing.
Did you unlock the bootloader - that is one sure fire way to have a 'soft brick'
blueether said:
TWRP seems to have issues with @scrubbers port, I've not downloaded it to see what it's doing.
Did you unlock the bootloader - that is one sure fire way to have a 'soft brick'
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I think i really screw up .. after i did an OTA update the phone is totaly dead. when i try to do the same flash on the same FTF the system.in error returns.. now i can't flash anything at all.. this is killing me.. do you know what else i could do?
thanks
baodownnow said:
I think i really screw up .. after i did an OTA update the phone is totaly dead. when i try to do the same flash on the same FTF the system.in error returns.. now i can't flash anything at all.. this is killing me.. do you know what else i could do?
thanks
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So you still have fastboot and flashmode?
blueether said:
So you still have fastboot and flashmode?
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I've stayed up all night researching .. i did have flashmode and fastboot but all FTF breaks when i try flashing it.
From my reading. it's best to download the ROM from sony and compile it.
i did that and flash the compiled rom and now my phone is back to the way it was before.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
<-- That's my life saver.
@blueether , do you have to ROOT your phone and install Dual Recovery then flash the Boot.img to the phone before you install the GPE port? THanks alot friend
baodownnow said:
I've stayed up all night researching .. i did have flashmode and fastboot but all FTF breaks when i try flashing it.
From my reading. it's best to download the ROM from sony and compile it.
i did that and flash the compiled rom and now my phone is back to the way it was before.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
<-- That's my life saver.
@blueether , do you have to ROOT your phone and install Dual Recovery then flash the Boot.img to the phone before you install the GPE port? THanks alot friend
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You will have to have an unlocked bootloader, and to save your DRM keys you will first want to do do a TA backup and that requires root. To flash the rom you only need the recovery/kernel that is packaged in the zip. you can flash that with flashtool or fastboot
blueether said:
You will have to have an unlocked bootloader, and to save your DRM keys you will first want to do do a TA backup and that requires root. To flash the rom you only need the recovery/kernel that is packaged in the zip. you can flash that with flashtool or fastboot
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Thanks alot.
sorry i'm a noobs..
so after manies of bricked attempts , is my DRM Keys corrupted already?
1) Can you point me on how to backup the drm keys
2) can you point me on how to backup the TA? (also would the TA be corrupted too after many bricked attempts)
thanks alot for your time..
baodownnow said:
Thanks alot.
sorry i'm a noobs..
so after manies of bricked attempts , is my DRM Keys corrupted already?
1) Can you point me on how to backup the drm keys
2) can you point me on how to backup the TA? (also would the TA be corrupted too after many bricked attempts)
thanks alot for your time..
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The DRM keys are stored in the TA partition, this can be backed up with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
The TA partition should be intact if you haven't unlocked the bootloader
Back up TA Partition:
The TA partition is the "Trim Area". There are lots of things stored in here like root certs, revoked certs, DRM keys, current firmware version,... the list goes on. What we are concerned about here is with the DRM keys. Some service centres will not service a Sony device if these are missing. Unlocking the BL will erase these.
Once you lose these keys, you can't get them back, so backup the TA and upload it to your Dropbox etc
You will need Backup TA for Sony Xperia by @DevShaft Please read the thread.
Instructions:
Download the latest version of Backup TA.
Extract the ZIP file to a folder location of your choosing.
Navigate to the folder location of Backup TA.
Make sure no other script or application which is using ADB is running.
Make sure the device is booted in normal mode (the way you normally use it).
Run Backup-TA.bat
Read the last paragraph of the license before continuing.
Read the information and follow the instructions given by the tool.
Don't forget to make a donation or thank the OP in the original thread
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baodownnow said:
finally got it fixed! what i did was flash the FTF of C6833 instead .. i found it it here. i had to uncheck exclude FOTO Kernal, and uncheck all WIPE data etc..
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Hi baodownnow,
Perhaps you can assist me with the same problem.
I have the same 6806 model, bricked mine attempting the same flash of Lollipop from Scrubber and am trying to unbrick mine now. I have tried the C6806 FTF's using the "XperiFirm" software you mentioned and it fails in the "FlashTool" too. I have downloaded the C6833 versions of FTF from "XperiFirm" and they fail as well. Which country/carrier version of C6833 did you use to get this to work? There's several to choose from but I used the international UK version even though I'm in the USA, California area.
Munk0 said:
Hi baodownnow,
Perhaps you can assist me with the same problem.
I have the same 6806 model, bricked mine attempting the same flash of Lollipop from Scrubber and am trying to unbrick mine now. I have tried the C6806 FTF's using the "XperiFirm" software you mentioned and it fails in the "FlashTool" too. I have downloaded the C6833 versions of FTF from "XperiFirm" and they fail as well. Which country/carrier version of C6833 did you use to get this to work? There's several to choose from but I used the international UK version even though I'm in the USA, California area.
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I used the C6806 -> US -> 108 RC4
Make sure to not extract it.
Once you're donw, downoa the latest flashtool. .9.18.4
Click on Tools ->Bundle->Fileset Decrypt
from there you should create the FTF..
after that just flash normal.
thanks for the big help blueether.. unfortunately i've unlock bootloader before reading the DRM key backup. i've heard that with kitkat4.4 sony decide to enable x-reality regardless if it's lock or unlock. is that right?
here is a thread about it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642608
baodownnow said:
thanks for the big help blueether.. unfortunately i've unlock bootloader before reading the DRM key backup. i've heard that with kitkat4.4 sony decide to enable x-reality regardless if it's lock or unlock. is that right?
here is a thread about it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642608
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I beleive that is true, although I never use it on stock (if I'm ever on stock).

Sony Z3v- How Do I Flash 5.0.2 FTF File?

Sony Z3v Lollipop FTF
As you may all know, the FTF for Android 5.0.2 is finally available for the sony Z3v. However, I have no idea how anyone is getting it installed. I have a non-rooted phone that is currently on the latest software version sent out by verizon. I have tried on both a mac and a pc using flashtool and the FTF file dowloaded from xperiablog, and I am unable to complete the process. Could anyone post detailed steps on how they upgraded theirs to lollipop. Would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!
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As you may all know, the FTF for Android 5.0.2 is finally available for the sony Z3v. However, I have no idea how anyone is getting it installed. I have a non-rooted phone that is currently on the latest software version sent out by verizon. I have tried on both a mac and a pc using flashtool and the FTF file dowloaded from xperiablog, and I am unable to complete the process. Could anyone post detailed steps on how they upgraded theirs to lollipop. Would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!
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follow the guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/xperia-z3v-general/guide-sony-xperia-z3v-t3100402
rickhwat said:
As you may all know, the FTF for Android 5.0.2 is finally available for the sony Z3v. However, I have no idea how anyone is getting it installed. I have a non-rooted phone that is currently on the latest software version sent out by verizon. I have tried on both a mac and a pc using flashtool and the FTF file dowloaded from xperiablog, and I am unable to complete the process. Could anyone post detailed steps on how they upgraded theirs to lollipop. Would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!
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The above post is incorrect, unless you're trying to flash the pre-rooted package. You do not need root to flash the leaked ftf, just the flash tool. What do you mean you are "unable to complete the process?" That could mean many things and solutions. Are you getting errors or what?
Well, first you will need to download the previous version of the flashtool, i beleive 19.18.6 (uninstall the previous version and reinstall the older version).
Make sure you downloaded the FTF and place it in the firmware folder on PC, if it is mac is more complicated.
Open it up and begin the process before flashing, make sure you backed up any data as this will wipe everything.
Flash the file and begin patience.jpg.
Patience.jpg for 10 more minutes.
Tada!
*Just noticed the original thread is not there anymore*
BladeRunner said:
The above post is incorrect, unless you're trying to flash the pre-rooted package. You do not need root to flash the leaked ftf, just the flash tool. What do you mean you are "unable to complete the process?" That could mean many things and solutions. Are you getting errors or what?
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The very first time I tried it, I got an error that had to do with the sin file. I forgot exactly what it said. However, all the following times it said error parsing TA 2 file (or folder), and it would say flashing aborted, and my phone would reboot and just go back to normal.
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The very first time I tried it, I got an error that had to do with the sin file. I forgot exactly what it said. However, all the following times it said error parsing TA 2 file (or folder), and it would say flashing aborted, and my phone would reboot and just go back to normal.
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So I had issues using flashtool and flashing the ZIP file then I found out that you can boot to TWRP since its a dual recovery. After booting to TWRP install the pre-rooted ZIP just like a normal ZIP and viola!
iofractal said:
So I had issues using flashtool and flashing the ZIP file then I found out that you can boot to TWRP since its a dual recovery. After booting to TWRP install the pre-rooted ZIP just like a normal ZIP and viola!
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My device is not rooted, so how would I install TWRP?
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My device is not rooted, so how would I install TWRP?
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never mind i missed the part where is said NOT rooted
rickhwat said:
My device is not rooted, so how would I install TWRP?
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you would need root for that. There seems to be some confusion between what files are what the unofficial lollipop pop update is the 23.1.D.0.485 ftf file, and that does not require root and must be installed with the flash tool.
The other file is is created FROM the ftf with the PRFcreator tool to make a flashable .zip, which MUST be flashed in recovery, and that does require root.
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you would need root for that. There seems to be some confusion between what files are what the unofficial lollipop pop update is the 23.1.D.0.485 ftf file, and that does not require root and must be installed with the flash tool.
The other file is is created FROM the ftf with the PRFcreator tool to make a flashable .zip, which MUST be flashed in recovery, and that does require root.
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So basically, if I do not want to root my device, and it I cannot get flashtool to work, I am out of luck until when or if Verizon officially releases the update?
garcial17 said:
Well, first you will need to download the previous version of the flashtool, i beleive 19.18.6 (uninstall the previous version and reinstall the older version).
Make sure you downloaded the FTF and place it in the firmware folder on PC, if it is mac is more complicated.
Open it up and begin the process before flashing, make sure you backed up any data as this will wipe everything.
Flash the file and begin patience.jpg.
Patience.jpg for 10 more minutes.
Tada!
*Just noticed the original thread is not there anymore*
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Awesome!!! So I guess there was software issue in the newer version of flashtool. I uninstalled it and tried it with the older one and successfully flashed it. Thanks!
garcial17 said:
Well, first you will need to download the previous version of the flashtool, i beleive 19.18.6 (uninstall the previous version and reinstall the older version).
Make sure you downloaded the FTF and place it in the firmware folder on PC, if it is mac is more complicated.
Open it up and begin the process before flashing, make sure you backed up any data as this will wipe everything.
Flash the file and begin patience.jpg.
Patience.jpg for 10 more minutes.
Tada!
*Just noticed the original thread is not there anymore*
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Just tried this process, and got this error. I've tried running and installing my device drivers. Anyone have a guess at what's going on?
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - INFO - Ending flash session
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - ERROR -
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
28/009/2015 16:09:14 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
28/009/2015 16:09:14 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
mrjones5543 said:
Just tried this process, and got this error. I've tried running and installing my device drivers. Anyone have a guess at what's going on?
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - INFO - Ending flash session
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - ERROR -
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
28/009/2015 16:09:14 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
28/009/2015 16:09:14 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
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If you are on windows you have to install the drivers in the folder in the flail application. I got away with doing the first two, all the common drivers, and the one for Sony z3. If on windows 8, you have to restart the computer and go into advanced stirrings mode and find the option that allow other drivers to be installed. When you restart they should work.
mrjones5543 said:
Just tried this process, and got this error. I've tried running and installing my device drivers. Anyone have a guess at what's going on?
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - INFO - Ending flash session
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - ERROR -
28/009/2015 16:09:12 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
28/009/2015 16:09:14 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
28/009/2015 16:09:14 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
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So what the guy above said, you have to download the drivers. Depending on the device, windows 8 seems to have problems, theres a video on xda explaining the process.
ALSO WARNING BEWARE; MAKE SURE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED DONE. MY PHONE STARTED FLASHING AND DELETING ALL MY DATA THEN ABORTED. IF THIS HAPPENS JUST FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU DID WRONG THEN FLASH.
you just need to download flashtool 19.18.6 and the lollipop tft file (not the zip file)
flash the tft file with the flashtool 19.18.6 ( I ran it on windows 10 x64) no problem at all
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garcial17 said:
So what the guy above said, you have to download the drivers. Depending on the device, windows 8 seems to have problems, theres a video on xda explaining the process.
ALSO WARNING BEWARE; MAKE SURE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED DONE. MY PHONE STARTED FLASHING AND DELETING ALL MY DATA THEN ABORTED. IF THIS HAPPENS JUST FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU DID WRONG THEN FLASH.
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If you don't want the tool to delete your data, uncheck wipe: data
Sony's Emma
So kinda new to messing around in the depths of android, but i cant stand kitkat anymore. Anyways, so it sounds like people are having a problem with running/ installing Sony's Emma software? I have tried installing it on widows ten and seven, both fail to run. Can anyone here please explain how to get this to work, a work around another software, or a link to someone that has done this! Thanks People!
chickenliquor said:
So kinda new to messing around in the depths of android, but i cant stand kitkat anymore. Anyways, so it sounds like people are having a problem with running/ installing Sony's Emma software? I have tried installing it on widows ten and seven, both fail to run. Can anyone here please explain how to get this to work, a work around another software, or a link to someone that has done this! Thanks People!
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You got the wrong flashtool, pal. Go into my guide and I have the proper source to the right flashtool you can use that everyone else uses.
I continue to get an error that I can't figure out what's going wrong.:
23/033/2015 13:33:03 - ERROR - Error parsing TA file. Skipping
23/033/2015 13:33:03 - INFO - Flashing cust-reset.ta to partition 2
23/033/2015 13:33:03 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
23/033/2015 13:33:03 - INFO - Ending flash session
23/033/2015 13:33:03 - INFO - Flashing finished.
Can anyone help me out.
rickhwat said:
So basically, if I do not want to root my device, and it I cannot get flashtool to work, I am out of luck until when or if Verizon officially releases the update?
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I'm in the same position with all these conflicting instructions. I can't get the flasthtool to work and am experiencing the same TA errors.
pvcdroid said:
I'm in the same position with all these conflicting instructions. I can't get the flasthtool to work and am experiencing the same TA errors.
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I was able to get this to work last night using the 9.18.6 flashtool version last night. It works and I did not lose any data or apps. The phone is running better than ever. Once installed the flashtool has a button to go to xperifirm to get the latest FTF if you haven't already downloaded it. Here is the link: https://userscloud.com/kb6tr3bcuecr

Downgrade from N to MM

I tried to flash (using flashtool) the latest MM firmware flashing went good until I turned on the phone.
I got a warning I thing it was (something (I fogot T_T))media has stopped then it started bootlooping. then I flashed back the N firmware found that it didn't erase what was on my phone like it use to do with the Z2;
So, is there any proper way to downgrade?
F5122 - 34.2.A.0.292 (unrooted//LB)
Try different MM FW , or try again same, I got bootloop also on first time, second time it worked and I was able to get DRM keys out. When you flashed did you checked eveything on Wipe Sin table?
newappz said:
Try different MM FW , or try again same, I got bootloop also on first time, second time it worked and I was able to get DRM keys out. When you flashed did you checked eveything on Wipe Sin table?
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Nop didn't wipe anything. Still don't know how this new flashtool works :/
algnerd said:
Nop didn't wipe anything. Still don't know how this new flashtool works :/
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When you do a downgrade you need to select everything in WIPE section. You can try leaveing the UserData unticked (hopefully it won't bootloop) but it would be safer to wipe it clean.
Sebi673 said:
When you do a downgrade you need to select everything in WIPE section. You can try leaveing the UserData unticked (hopefully it won't bootloop) but it would be safer to wipe it clean.
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I'll keep this in mind next time, thanks.
I know it isn't the appropriate thread, but could you point me to some where that shows how I restore my DRM-Keys (I have backed them up, and I'm not rooted)
algnerd said:
Nop didn't wipe anything. Still don't know how this new flashtool works :/
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Try the dirtycow https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/universal-dirtycow-based-ta-backup-t3514236
I am using the kernel DRM fix since I nuked my keys first thing I got my phone.
shoey63 said:
CONFIRMATION OF TA RESTORE!
- Ran tool on Xperia X
- Unlocked bootloader
- Flashed TWRP
- Booted to system
- Got nag about being unsafe due to unlocked bootloader and wanted password. I don't have a pasword?? (nevermind)
- Booted back to TWRP (Also wants a password due to encrypted data - ignored!)
- Pushed TAbackup.img (I renamed it) to /data/local/tmp and verified md5sum is same as original backup.
- Did
Code:
adb shell dd if=/data/local/tmp/TAbackup.img of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/TA
- Rebooted
- Everything back as it was. Original TA restored and DRM keys all active:victory:
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I'm gonna try this thanks
Can someone post working link for latest mm?
Can someone post working link for latest mm?
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Get Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde, (latest is 0.9.23.2 built on 19-01-2017 21:50:00) this includes XperiFirm (5.0.0) , check versions, and hopefully you can find some MM versions there, maybe your MM is 34.0. A..., I found some for F5121
newappz said:
Get Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde, (latest is 0.9.23.2 built on 19-01-2017 21:50:00) this includes XperiFirm (5.0.0) , check versions, and hopefully you can find some MM versions there, maybe your MM is 34.0. A..., I found some for F5121
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Thanks but i have problem, flashtool doesnt open the xperifirm. It just gives popup that says something for like 1 sec and then nothing happens, any ideas how to fix this?
xJonee said:
Thanks but i have problem, flashtool doesnt open the xperifirm. It just gives popup that says something for like 1 sec and then nothing happens, any ideas how to fix this?
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there is xperifirm standalone app, download it and try it
downloading and flashing MM
i have checking the Xperifirm , and unfortunately it seems as though Sony have removed it. i did however download and try the MM from (for TA backup): xperiarom.com/sony-xperia-x-f5121-stock-firmware-marshmallow-6-0-1-34-0-1-277/4-0-1-277/
the flash went successful, (apart from one or two warnings or something in Flashtool).BUT, i had the same waring as you, something along the line of "your device is corrupt, and may not function properly. press power button to continue."
after pressing it, it just showed blank screen. i then tired flashing the official firmware (Nougat) which i made using the Xperifirm and Flashtool. the same things happened, i got the warning message and a blank screen. thus i used Sony Companion software repair to restore and i'm back to crappy Nougat.
it would be good if i could have some more information on how you flashed it, or if someone can tell me how to flash properly. Maybe when flashing MM, i didn't check the wipe boxes (like that other guy mentioned in the thread, which i will try once i have free time). And it may be that the Nougat software created, was improper.
any information would be great, thanks!
remar786 said:
i have checking the Xperifirm , and unfortunately it seems as though Sony have removed it. i did however download and try the MM from (for TA backup): xperiarom.com/sony-xperia-x-f5121-stock-firmware-marshmallow-6-0-1-34-0-1-277/4-0-1-277/
the flash went successful, (apart from one or two warnings or something in Flashtool).BUT, i had the same waring as you, something along the line of "your device is corrupt, and may not function properly. press power button to continue."
after pressing it, it just showed blank screen. i then tired flashing the official firmware (Nougat) which i made using the Xperifirm and Flashtool. the same things happened, i got the warning message and a blank screen. thus i used Sony Companion software repair to restore and i'm back to crappy Nougat.
it would be good if i could have some more information on how you flashed it, or if someone can tell me how to flash properly. Maybe when flashing MM, i didn't check the wipe boxes (like that other guy mentioned in the thread, which i will try once i have free time). And it may be that the Nougat software created, was improper.
any information would be great, thanks!
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You need to check the wipes except the TA wipe, I don't have flashtool on my work pc so, I'll update this with a screenshot the things you need to wipe before downgrading to MM;
dont forget to add script =-= and you must wipe everything to skip bootloop.
max26292 said:
dont forget to add script =-= and you must wipe everything to skip bootloop.
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Well not everything he mustn't wipe TA partition or something like that, I just have to have a look at flashtool
---- Update do exactly like the screenshot;
how to downgrade/flash MM (Marshmallow)
Thank you algnerd & max26292 for your guys help! really i appreciate it so much!
Here's what happened, as you guy said to basically select everything in the 'wipe section', i did so. but when it flashes a messages pop's up asking "A FSC script has been found 34.0.fsc. Do you want to use it?" (this is the script algnerd was talking about (which i had no idea at the start)) . i clicked on no, so the process finished (within a short time) i did this twice, and, it basically did nothing, it booted to Nougat as though i didn't touch it.
the 3rd time, when that messaged poped up, i click on yes (obviously after selecting everything in the 'wipe section')........the result.................................................................................... it worked!!!
heres the image of what i selected in Flashtool:
i.imgur.com/8PWMn8Z.png[/IMG]
and the message (the script):
i.imgur.com/EznIw0h.png[/IMG]
so what you need to do it press yes, simple, but time effective.
thanks guys again, it means a lot .
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Well not everything he mustn't wipe TA partition or something like that, I just have to have a look at flashtool
---- Update do exactly like the screenshot;
i.imgur.com/UOY0PrY.jpg
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Thanks for your contribution and help, but before i looked at the update you posted, i had already done it. Also, i would like to asks, how comes you've selected everything in the 'Misc TA' (pretty sure i didn't, and i still have the TA, as i checked for warranty).
Thanks again!
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remar786 said:
algnerd said:
Well not everything he mustn't wipe TA partition or something like that, I just have to have a look at flashtool
---- Update do exactly like the screenshot;
i.imgur.com/UOY0PrY.jpg
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Thanks for your contribution and help, but before i looked at the update you posted, i had already done it. Also, i would like to asks, how comes you've selected everything in the 'Misc TA' (pretty sure i didn't, and i still have the TA, as i checked for warranty).
Thanks again!
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It was just to be sure that nothing bad happens, you know
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remar786 said:
It was just to be sure that nothing bad happens, you know
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Oh right, thanks. I don't think they would have got deleted, as it was official firmware and there was no root.
all i have to do is back up the TA using Backup TA v2 , which i did yesterday, but it kept failing. anyway ill try some time soon and report back.
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remar786 said:
algnerd said:
Oh right, thanks. I don't think they would have got deleted, as it was official firmware and there was no root.
all i have to do is back up the TA using Backup TA v2 , which i did yesterday, but it kept failing. anyway ill try some time soon and report back.
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fall back to MM first
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