I'm on MM and I want to downgrade to lollipop for Installing existenz LP v7.0... I want to flash the official firmware first by using prf creator and making the rooted zip...
My question is: Is it alright to flash the zip or flashing the FTF is necessary?
Plus I want to know about backing up TA, unlocking and relocking the bootloader
goldenevil47 said:
I'm on MM and I want to downgrade to lollipop for Installing existenz LP v7.0... I want to flash the official firmware first by using prf creator and making the rooted zip...
My question is: Is it alright to flash the zip or flashing the FTF is necessary?
Plus I want to know about backing up TA, unlocking and relocking the bootloader
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Try flashing directly the official rom
sad47051 said:
Try flashing directly the official rom
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Ok...but I read that .264 firmware has no root exploit??? What does that mean?
And if i flash ftf then how to root the .264 firmware?
goldenevil47 said:
Ok...but I read that .264 firmware has no root exploit??? What does that mean?
And if i flash ftf then how to root the .264 firmware?
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Listen if you flash lollipop and then try rooting if its not rootung then it will officially bring mm update in setting
sad47051 said:
Listen if you flash lollipop and then try rooting if its not rootung then it will officially bring mm update in setting
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Nope... I dont want MM.. just want to downgrade to LP, install recovery and flash Existenz LP v7.0
Tell me one thing... Is Nut's Dual Recovery v2.86 compatible with LP .264?
goldenevil47 said:
Nope... I dont want MM.. just want to downgrade to LP, install recovery and flash Existenz LP v7.0
Tell me one thing... Is Nut's Dual Recovery v2.86 compatible with LP .264?
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That i dont knw sorry
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sad47051 said:
That i dont knw sorry
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Search it on google you may found some videos
goldenevil47 said:
Nope... I dont want MM.. just want to downgrade to LP, install recovery and flash Existenz LP v7.0
Tell me one thing... Is Nut's Dual Recovery v2.86 compatible with LP .264?
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There's no need for you to downgrade it to .264. Just wipe system, cache, ART cache and data prior flashing when on MM's recovery then you are good to go.
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Hello,
I'm Yazan and I'm new to this developing stuff. I had an old Samsung that I used to play with and rooted it but moving to the Xperia z2 was a big upgrade. I have very low experience and would love to root my Xperia z2. I have updated it to the generic lollipop update and would like to know if there is a way to root it. And also could I downgrade to 4.4.4 KitKat root it and install a rooted 5.0 stock ROM?
Thanks for the help. I'll be waiting. :fingers-crossed:
You need to downgrade it to 4.4.2 Kitkat, root it, install Dualrecovery, and then flash a prerooted lollipop firmware via recovery.
Please search the forum for how to do it..
AlanDS said:
You need to downgrade it to 4.4.2 Kitkat, root it, install Dualrecovery, and then flash a prerooted lollipop firmware via recovery.
Please search the forum for how to do it..
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... So I could flash (downgrade) a stock 4.4.2 ROM directly from 5.0.2 using flashtool, then root it and install dual recovery then flash the 5.0 pre rooted rom using the recovery? And btw my bootloader is locked should I unlock it first.
Yazan_Droid_Shteawi said:
... So I could flash (downgrade) a stock 4.4.2 ROM directly from 5.0.2 using flashtool, then root it and install dual recovery then flash the 5.0 pre rooted rom using the recovery? And btw my bootloader is locked should I unlock it first.
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No need to unlock bootloader... Just do as you said...
The intention of downgrading firmware is to gain root without unlocking bootloader.
AlanDS said:
No need to unlock bootloader... Just do as you said...
The intention of downgrading firmware is to gain root without unlocking bootloader.
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Haha, thanks I'm sort of new... Thanks though. and which ROM should I choose... 17.1.2.A.0.314 or 17.1.1.A.0.402. My device is D6503
You may use 17.1.2.A.0.314 to downgrade.
AlanDS said:
You may use 17.1.2.A.0.314 to downgrade.
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Could I download any firmware that is global/unbranded and does the country matter.
Yazan_Droid_Shteawi said:
Could I download any firmware that is global/unbranded and does the country matter.
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No it doesn't matter !!
Sent From My Z2 On LP 5.0.2 Fully Deodexed With Dual Recovery !
Pandemic said:
No it doesn't matter !!
Sent From My Z2 On LP 5.0.2 Fully Deodexed With Dual Recovery !
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What about the recovery, is it okay to install the custom twrp recovery? I saw it on a video on youtube.
This is for C6833 Only
UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER Only
Customized TH 14.5.A.0.242
Pre-rooted
Dual Recovery
Flash in TWRP Recovery
Do a FULL WIPE
https://mega.co.nz/#!3xpAVSjJ!pvyp9JQekj84PQbXPm-_Rp19ngygjLoJxAMZo09ZZ70
Excellent!!!
Will try and report back later.
Unable to flash, too big file for twrp flashing.
Is this also working with locked bootloader?
Mucho79 said:
Is this also working with locked bootloader?
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sorry, unlocked bootloader only
So, is it working ?
its working on my unit, im using it right now... :good:
What about that "Unable to flash, too big file for twrp flashing." problem, what user Killerpint reported ?
Thanks!
martin366 said:
What about that "Unable to flash, too big file for twrp flashing." problem, what user Killerpint reported ?
Thanks!
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have no idea, what's the problem with his TWRP, i flashed mine over KK, do a full wipe then flashed...
lolipop already installed standard without twrp. what can I do now to make it to install?
Okay, i will give it a try soon.
Will report back
spoxxx said:
lolipop already installed standard without twrp. what can I do now to make it to install?
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flash TWRP recovery through fastboot mode :good:
dandyqb said:
flash TWRP recovery through fastboot mode :good:
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I am lazy and use Rashr (play store) for all kernel/recovery stuff.
but no early to take advantage of rashr need to have root. How kernelbzainstalowac with twrp on the lolipop
spoxxx said:
but no early to take advantage of rashr need to have root. How kernelbzainstalowac with twrp on the lolipop
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We all need unlocked bootloader. :good:
I unlocked the bootloader kitkat. what I have to unlock it again ?. How do I install the kernel installed on this lolipop to have twrp?
Wysłane z mojego C6833 przy użyciu Tapatalka
its either you already have a TWRP on the previous version which is KitKat, if not make your phone rooted, unlocked bootloader with recovery before doing or flashing this new version (Lollipop)
martin366 said:
Okay, i will give it a try soon.
Will report back
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Works great, no problems. Flashed on scrubber GPE port.
Thanks!
martin366 said:
Works great, no problems. Flashed on scrubber GPE port.
Thanks!
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I am on the GPe port as well. What steps did you exactly take to flash this Sony ROM?
Did you flash another Recovery or Kernel first or did you flash it from the TWRP which is part of Scrubbers port?
If I'll update to Soak Test version Lollipop and then want to restore my Kitkat 4.4.4 Nandroid Backup will it work or will it hard brick the device ??
RaviWL said:
If I'll update to Soak Test version Lollipop and then want to restore my Kitkat 4.4.4 Nandroid Backup will it work or will it hard brick the device ??
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I restored after upgrading via TWRP Flashable ZIP (not via AdB fastboot) and restored my kk backup successfully.
In my thought the bootloader upgrade and downgrade only happnes when u flash ROM via Fastboot, so u can downgrade by flashing Stock LP flashable zip, but flash at ur own risk
Did u flashed the soak test ota zip, and then were u able to restore the nandroid backup [kitkat] successfully without any problem? Thats all I want to know..
RaviWL said:
Did u flashed the soak test ota zip, and then were u able to restore the nandroid backup [kitkat] successfully without any problem? Thats all I want to know..
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Yes via twrp flasheble zip not via SD card update method, if u don't know what it meant don't upgrade....
Adarsh1998 said:
Yes via twrp flasheble zip not via SD card update method, if u don't know what it meant don't upgrade....
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Yes I got it what u said. But I don't wanna upgrade to Stock Lollipop by either of this two methods. Isn't there a flashable rom zip of Stock Lollipop that would be easily flashable like other custom roms ??
RaviWL said:
Yes I got it what u said. But I don't wanna upgrade to Stock Lollipop by either of this two methods. Isn't there a flashable rom zip of Stock Lollipop that would be easily flashable like other custom roms ??
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I was telling you the way just u want from first post, Flasheble means that way u r telling, look for soak test flashable on development section
Adarsh1998 said:
I was telling you the way just u want from first post, Flasheble means that way u r telling, look for soak test flashable on development section
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Tried to find but there isn't any. The only way to upgrade I see is first flash the stock 4.4.4 firmware and then flash the soak test ota. In this way there could be some possibility of hard brick while downgrading or by any other method. Thats why I don't wanna upgrade in this way, I better stay with Kitkat and wait till someone come up with a flashable stock pure lollipop rom
RaviWL said:
Tried to find but there isn't any. The only way to upgrade I see is first flash the stock 4.4.4 firmware and then flash the soak test ota. In this way there could be some possibility of hard brick while downgrading or by any other method. Thats why I don't wanna upgrade in this way, I better stay with Kitkat and wait till someone come up with a flashable stock pure lollipop rom
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Flash this this is a slightly modified : http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e/development/rom-motorola-stock-rom-t2935429
But if u want pure stock rom u hv to flash this on pure kitkat rom (no root no modify)if u hv pure kitkat ROM on ur device : http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e/general/root-flashable-lollipop-t3028596 if u modified ur rom then first flash pure stock rom the link given on that thread and flash lollipop zip on that thread
Adarsh1998 said:
Flash this this is a slightly modified : http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e/development/rom-motorola-stock-rom-t2935429
But if u want pure stock rom u hv to flash this on pure kitkat rom (no root no modify)if u hv pure kitkat ROM on ur device : http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e/general/root-flashable-lollipop-t3028596 if u modified ur rom then first flash pure stock rom the link given on that thread and flash lollipop zip on that thread
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But that is for XT1021 only and not for XT1022, right?
RaviWL said:
But that is for XT1021 only and not for XT1022, right?
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See thread name carefully
Adarsh1998 said:
See thread name carefully
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Well, I think I've found what I was looking for. Thank you!
Hey guys, I have an Xperia Z2 D6503 with Android 5.1.1 FW 23.4.A.1.200 non-rooted with LB
I saw this ROM -----> http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/rom-z2-264-stock-rooted-deodexed-t3276227
In the instructions it only says to flash it from recovery and wipe data, and since it's stock based, i was wondering if i needed to root my phone or install a special recovery before flashing this room
Thanks in advance
You don't need to root, but you do need to unlock your boot loader to be able to flash anything that isn't flashed with Sony's own tools and have their signatures.
You migt need to load a different recovery (i.e. twrp or cwm). I can't say for sure.
dont forget to save drm keys first..... I really miss the sony camera, i didnt save the keys and now the camera performance is not as good as before. Tbh u will prefer the stock more.
azam_ said:
dont forget to save drm keys first..... I really miss the sony camera, i didnt save the keys and now the camera performance is not as good as before. Tbh u will prefer the stock more.
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Did you try using the drm restoration zip?
guys don't mislead. All you need is to downgrade to 23.1.A.1.28, root it via KingRoot and install XZ Dual Recovery. No unlock bootloader required
Mokiwipeout said:
Did you try using the drm restoration zip?
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i didnt know about the drm keys at the time i unlocked. So its gone forever
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Bruce666 said:
guys don't mislead. All you need is to downgrade to 23.1.A.1.28, root it via KingRoot and install XZ Dual Recovery. No unlock bootloader required
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Last i checked 5.1 was not supported on kingroot, and not many custom roms can be used on locked bootloader. He asked about a new rom.
azam_ said:
i didnt know about the drm keys at the time i unlocked. So its gone forever
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Last i checked 5.1 was not supported on kingroot, and not many custom roms can be used on locked bootloader. He asked about a new rom.
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He asked about a stock rom. He doesn't need to unlock his bootloader. He can simply downgrade and root then install recovery and flash that stock deodexed rom. Only CM and AOSP based roms need unlocked bootloader. All the sony stock based roms can install in a LB..
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DeX_17 said:
Hey guys, I have an Xperia Z2 D6503 with Android 5.1.1 FW 23.4.A.1.200 non-rooted with LB
I saw this ROM -----> http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/rom-z2-264-stock-rooted-deodexed-t3276227
In the instructions it only says to flash it from recovery and wipe data, and since it's stock based, i was wondering if i needed to root my phone or install a special recovery before flashing this room
Thanks in advance
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My friend. .
Follow this instructions
First download 23.1.A.1.28 ftf and flash it using flashtool. Or download any kitkat ftf and flash it via flashtool. Then root it and install NUT dual recovery. Then move the rom u want to flash to ur phone and enter recovery. Wipe data factory reset and flash rom. Then reboot.. Thats it. U don't need to unlock ur bootloader..
If u don't know how to downgrade u can simply see a YouTube video. There is lot of tutorials available in xda or YouTubes.
U can't root 5.1.1 directly if u are on a LB. So follow my method and enjoy a stock deodexed rom..
Here is a rooting method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3171219
Rajeev said:
He asked about a stock rom. He doesn't need to unlock his bootloader. He can simply downgrade and root then install recovery and flash that stock deodexed rom. Only CM and AOSP based roms need unlocked bootloader. All the sony stock based roms can install in a LB..
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My friend. .
Follow this instructions
First download 23.1.A.1.28 ftf and flash it using flashtool. Or download any kitkat ftf and flash it via flashtool. Then root it and install NUT dual recovery. Then move the rom u want to flash to ur phone and enter recovery. Wipe data factory reset and flash rom. Then reboot.. Thats it. U don't need to unlock ur bootloader..
If u don't know how to downgrade u can simply see a YouTube video. There is lot of tutorials available in xda or YouTubes.
U can't root 5.1.1 directly if u are on a LB. So follow my method and enjoy a stock deodexed rom..
Here is a rooting method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3171219
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@Rajeev
hi bro,
just one question:
i unlocked my BL but i am on stock ROM (and of course i saved my DRM-keys before )
So relocking my device will bring back the bravia engine etc?
Or is a complete reinstall after relocking needed?
thx
moonryder said:
@Rajeev
hi bro,
just one question:
i unlocked my BL but i am on stock ROM (and of course i saved my DRM-keys before )
So relocking my device will bring back the bravia engine etc?
Or is a complete reinstall after relocking needed?
thx
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Simply restore ur DRM key using TA backup tool. Make sure u don't have a custom kernel installed
Rajeev said:
He asked about a stock rom. He doesn't need to unlock his bootloader. He can simply downgrade and root then install recovery and flash that stock deodexed rom. Only CM and AOSP based roms need unlocked bootloader. All the sony stock based roms can install in a LB..
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My friend. .
Follow this instructions
First download 23.1.A.1.28 ftf and flash it using flashtool. Or download any kitkat ftf and flash it via flashtool. Then root it and install NUT dual recovery. Then move the rom u want to flash to ur phone and enter recovery. Wipe data factory reset and flash rom. Then reboot.. Thats it. U don't need to unlock ur bootloader..
If u don't know how to downgrade u can simply see a YouTube video. There is lot of tutorials available in xda or YouTubes.
U can't root 5.1.1 directly if u are on a LB. So follow my method and enjoy a stock deodexed rom..
Here is a rooting method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3171219
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Ooooh ok, thank you so much man <3
DeX_17 said:
Ooooh ok, thank you so much man <3
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Happy to help u
Rajeev said:
He asked about a stock rom. He doesn't need to unlock his bootloader. He can simply downgrade and root then install recovery and flash that stock deodexed rom. Only CM and AOSP based roms need unlocked bootloader. All the sony stock based roms can install in a LB..
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My friend. .
Follow this instructions
First download 23.1.A.1.28 ftf and flash it using flashtool. Or download any kitkat ftf and flash it via flashtool. Then root it and install NUT dual recovery. Then move the rom u want to flash to ur phone and enter recovery. Wipe data factory reset and flash rom. Then reboot.. Thats it. U don't need to unlock ur bootloader..
If u don't know how to downgrade u can simply see a YouTube video. There is lot of tutorials available in xda or YouTubes.
U can't root 5.1.1 directly if u are on a LB. So follow my method and enjoy a stock deodexed rom..
Here is a rooting method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3171219
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Why KitKat? 23.1.A.1.28 is 5.0.2 and is rootable.
Bruce666 said:
Why KitKat? 23.1.A.1.28 is 5.0.2 and is rootable.
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I already mentioned about 1.28 my friend.. . KK is another choice only..
Rajeev said:
I already mentioned about 1.28 my friend.. . KK is another choice only..
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ooops right, my mistake, sorry my friend
I've a little Question.
I want to root my Phone. I've installed latest official Marshmallow update (G925FXXU3DPDP) and don't know what's the way to root. The cf-autoroot from File Chainfire is different from my current Buildnumber.
I saw a Video from "Highonandroid" in that he first flashed the SpaceX Kernel and then the Twrp, does this work?
One more Question: When i flashed Twrp and want to install a 5.1.1 over the Official Marshmallow, do i get a bootloop then?
Sorry for the Questions, but i am new at this and don't want to do anything wrong
Flash twrp as in original android development section. Then flash supersu.zip.
And no 5.1.1 rom on MM booloader.
Sent from my SM-G925F
Rosli59564 said:
Flash twrp as in original android development section. Then flash supersu.zip.
And no 5.1.1 rom on MM booloader.
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Thanks a Lot. So Do i have to flash 5.1.1 bootloader to flash 5.1.1 Rom first?
Sconny said:
Thanks a Lot. So Do i have to flash 5.1.1 bootloader to flash 5.1.1 Rom first?
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If your firmware is before 4DPG2 you could still downgrade.
Sent from my SM-G925F
Rosli59564 said:
If your firmware is before 4DPG2 you could still downgrade.
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My fw is the latest mm
Sconny said:
My fw is the latest mm
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If it's 4DPG2 then not possible anymore.
Sent from my SM-G925F
Sconny said:
I've a little Question.
I want to root my Phone. I've installed latest official Marshmallow update (G925FXXU3DPDP) and don't know what's the way to root. The cf-autoroot from File Chainfire is different from my current Buildnumber.
I saw a Video from "Highonandroid" in that he first flashed the SpaceX Kernel and then the Twrp, does this work?
One more Question: When i flashed Twrp and want to install a 5.1.1 over the Official Marshmallow, do i get a bootloop then?
Sorry for the Questions, but i am new at this and don't want to do anything wrong
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Doesn't matter if the build numbers aren't exactly the same. As long as your device is g925f zeroltexx the root will work fine.
I have 6.0.1 g925f and i used cf autoroot a few days ago and no issues or errors
callumbr1 said:
Doesn't matter if the build numbers aren't exactly the same. As long as your device is g925f zeroltexx the root will work fine.
I have 6.0.1 g925f and i used cf autoroot a few days ago and no issues or errors
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1 Million thanks again. You're the man!
Sconny said:
1 Million thanks again. You're the man!
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This is my build number and it flashed root no problem! Let me know how you get on
Sconny said:
1 Million thanks again. You're the man!
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Did it work?
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Did it work?
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Yes sir, it worked perfectly! Which recovery shall i Use to flash custom Roms?
Sconny said:
Yes sir, it worked perfectly! Which recovery shall i Use to flash custom Roms?
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I use TWRP. Seems to be best recovery.
https://dl.twrp.me/zerolte/twrp-3.0.2-0-zerolte.img.html
callumbr1 said:
I use TWRP. Seems to be best recovery.
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From official twrp website?
Sconny said:
From official twrp website?
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Yes look at the link above mate
Sconny said:
From official twrp website?
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Or just download flashify from playstore and you can flash twrp straight from flashify. Thats easiest thats what i did
callumbr1 said:
Or just download flashify from playstore and you can flash twrp straight from flashify. Thats easiest thats what i did
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Just flash and enjoy? I read that i have to flash My bl again
Sconny said:
Just flash and enjoy? I read that i have to flash My bl again
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Just flash and enjoy. You dont need to flash bootloader again
Sconny said:
Just flash and enjoy? I read that i have to flash My bl again
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Flash the bottom one. The one just .img
callumbr1 said:
Flash the bottom one. The one just .img
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it worked once again..
Can i flash every Rom now?
Sconny said:
it worked once again..
Can i flash every Rom now?
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Yeah you can use flashify to flash your roms and zips. Make sure you make backups first though of your kernel and recovery. Just incase.
Enjoy buddy