Need kernel for starter - Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys, I am trying to root my xperia z2 and i followed some guides with no result.
so i have decided to unlock bootloader and flash a prerooted custom kernel which will work with latest MM stock rom.
but i cant seem to find any and everything is so confusing on threads so can anybody pls recommend a kernel which is prerooted and has recovery preinstalled which can work on MM stock rom. Thank you

creative_md said:
Hey guys, I am trying to root my xperia z2 and i followed some guides with no result.
so i have decided to unlock bootloader and flash a prerooted custom kernel which will work with latest MM stock rom.
but i cant seem to find any and everything is so confusing on threads so can anybody pls recommend a kernel which is prerooted and has recovery preinstalled which can work on MM stock rom. Thank you
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I don't think there is a pre-rooted kernel but we have pre-rooted stock roms for z2 and you can download and flash any kernel that is stock based (like elite kernel) and flash a pre-rooted firmware

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Question about installing new rom

Hello all. I decided to install Hybrom on my Xperia mini pro (sk17i) but i'm little confused at the moment and don't know what to do. I have installed CM 7.2.0 rom with FreeXperia kernel. If i want to install the Hybrom, i just need to flash stock firmware via flashtool, install Clockwork once again, then install some custom kernel like Rage and then install the rom? Or do something else? And do i need to relock the bootloader to flash stock firmware?
Install stock firmware, install kernel, install ROM. That's all. No relock needed. Custom kernel already includes Recovery so it is not needed.
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And when i flash firmware, wipe is automatically done so i don't need to do it manually?
papaj42 said:
And when i flash firmware, wipe is automatically done so i don't need to do it manually?
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Flashing stock firmware - if you choose it in Flashtool, then yes.
Custom - no, you have to do it yourself before installing the ROM.
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Thank you, I really appreciate your answer, but I have one last question. Does the firmware already include rom and kernel, or rom only? And do I have to install newer baseband to it to make the custom rom work?
papaj42 said:
Thank you, I really appreciate your answer, but I have one last question. Does the firmware already include rom and kernel, or rom only? And do I have to install newer baseband to it to make the custom rom work?
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Stock firmwares in .ftf file already include ROM and kernel both.
Most custom ROMs have their own custom kernel that you need to install yourself. Sometimes it is written in the topic as separate download link, sometimes it is included inside the .zip file, then you need to extract it and flash via fastboot. Check my tutorial, if you need help with it.
Baseband will depend on the custom ROM.

[Q] Root on unlocked bootloader

Hi!
I am new to rooting and flashing on Android. I have an Xperia S which is currently in repair for yellow tint/spots on the screen. When I get it back and know that it is working i will unlock the bootloader using the official method.
My goal is to have rooted gingerbread on the phone, maybe with a better kernel. I have found a prerooted ftf with the FW that I want. Can I just flash that one and it will work?
Do I have to install custom recovery?
Thanks in advance!
Have I understood it right? unlocked bootloader + flash prerooted system rom. That should work?
If I want to install custom rom I need custom recovery. I would appreciate if someone could verify this for me, thanks!
twk99 said:
Hi!
I am new to rooting and flashing on Android. I have an Xperia S which is currently in repair for yellow tint/spots on the screen. When I get it back and know that it is working i will unlock the bootloader using the official method.
My goal is to have rooted gingerbread on the phone, maybe with a better kernel. I have found a prerooted ftf with the FW that I want. Can I just flash that one and it will work?
Do I have to install custom recovery?
Thanks in advance!
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custom ROMS http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/
and recovery is attached, just unzip and run bat.

Xperia mini pro root CWM Recovery after

Hey guys long ago I rooted my xperia mini pro and put CM 9 or 10 then I went back on Stock then again i put some radom kernel and and rom, then i wanted to put a rom here from te forum but when I put the kernel and try to go to recovery it wouldn't start the recovery the screen is just black
So i went back to stock !
now my question is how do I root again X_X
and how do I put CMW reocvery, because I want to put this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2220537
maybe you can find here what you search
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
and 4.1.2 is not ICS its JB
Since u tried cm, I am sure ur bootloader is unlocked.
So the easy way to root now would be to flash any custom kernel. It will be prerooted.
If you still want ti retain the rooted stock rom
Flash kernel and flash stock excluding kernel
Or flash stock and then flash kernel
Regards
-N
mnishamk said:
Since u tried cm, I am sure ur bootloader is unlocked.
So the easy way to root now would be to flash any custom kernel. It will be prerooted.
If you still want ti retain the rooted stock rom
Flash kernel and flash stock excluding kernel
Or flash stock and then flash kernel
Regards
-N
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ya bootloader is unlocked !
I want a Kernel CM10.1 for the rom above but can the kernel u got have CWM recovery ?
MrSalue said:
ya bootloader is unlocked !
I want a Kernel CM10.1 for the rom above but can the kernel u got have CWM recovery ?
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Yes most (I believe all) custom kernels will have cwm ( or twrp,) so yes.
Try goin to dev section and find the list of kernels in stickies and find a jb kernel.
Regards
-N

Install SlimCM on Xperia U [unlocked bootloader]

Hi I want to install SlimCM Custom ICS Based rom to my new xperia U but not sure about the procedure [have read the guide but still confused] I've downloaded the rom and 2 kernels : ( vengence / SlidingXU ) but not sure which one will work with this rom.... Right now I'm on stock rom and kernel on android 2.3 gingerbread.... but I successfully unlocked my bootloader ... can someone step by step guide me as I don't have any roote access nor recovery installed right now in my phone...
Thanks in advance...
orangzeb said:
Hi I want to install SlimCM Custom ICS Based rom to my new xperia U but not sure about the procedure [have read the guide but still confused] I've downloaded the rom and 2 kernels : ( vengence / SlidingXU ) but not sure which one will work with this rom.... Right now I'm on stock rom and kernel on android 2.3 gingerbread.... but I successfully unlocked my bootloader ... can someone step by step guide me as I don't have any roote access nor recovery installed right now in my phone...
Thanks in advance...
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i think you need to root your phone first,install cwm,then flash stock ICS ROM,after that then flash SlimCM rom.
what about kernel ?? do I need to install it in the end and what kernels work best with SlimCM ? won't I loose root when I flash stock ICS Rom ?
orangzeb said:
what about kernel ?? do I need to install it in the end and what kernels work best with SlimCM ? won't I loose root when I flash stock ICS Rom ?
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erm...now you on GB right?
download stock ICS ftf,flash it,then root,install cwm
follow the instructions to install
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2143750
orangzeb said:
what about kernel ?? do I need to install it in the end and what kernels work best with SlimCM ? won't I loose root when I flash stock ICS Rom ?
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Use fast boot and flash sliding xu kernel. Actually I recommend transcendence kernel. Flash that, reboot into recovery, copy ROM zip to storage. Wipe data, cache, dalvik and system and then flash slim cm zip
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Aroma installer freezes on Z2 with MonxDIFIED and ExistenZ ROM

Hi,
I'm new here and I have an problem flashing a custom rom on my Rooted Z2 (CWM Recovery V6.0.5.0) with aroma installer. Flashing other roms like AOSB, paranoid is working fine.
Can you please help me or any suggestions
Thnx!
Robers
First you have to flash stock sony 4.4.2 fw(.314) with flashtool,root,install recovery then install the existenz rom or the other !
For stock based rom you need to have stock already flashed ""flies awaaaay"
Perfectdevil said:
First you have to flash stock sony 4.4.2 fw(.314) with flashtool,root,install recovery then install the existenz rom or the other !
For stock based rom you need to have stock already flashed ""flies awaaaay"
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thnx! Will try that!!!

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