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EDIT: I have slightly modified this guide for it to be more useful for all X10 Mini users, not only for E10a users but for E10i users too. Enjoy!
This is a guide for flashing an E10a X10 Mini with a pre-rooted, xRecovery-enabled update.zip file by using the xRecovery tool for X10 Mini.
WARNING: THE UPDATE.ZIP FILE LINKED TO IN THIS GUIDE IS ONLY FOR AN E10A X10 MINI, FOR EXAMPLE DEVICES WHICH CURRENTLY RUN ON FIRMWARE VERSION 2.0.1.A.0.47 - IF YOU USE THIS GUIDE WITH AN E10I YOU WILL NEED TO USE YOUR OWN UPDATE.ZIP, WHICH YOU CAN EITHER CREATE USING aZuZu's SMALL KITCHEN OR WHICH YOU CAN DOWNLOAD FROM ANOTHER THREAD.
DISCLAIMER: Use at your own risk! This guide is provided WITH NO GUARANTEE that it will work. I am not responsible if you brick/destroy your phone. Follow these steps CLOSELY and DO NOT PM me if you are having problems. If it doesn't work, it's because you didn't follow the guide correctly. MAKE SURE THAT YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING, OR PLEASE WAIT FOR AN EASIER WAY OF ROOTING YOUR PHONE.
BEFORE you begin following these steps, MAKE SURE that you've read ALL OF THEM twice over, that you UNDERSTAND their implications, and that you have DOWNLOADED EVERYTHING that you need (THIS INCLUDES the files and tools that you must download in the guides that this guide links you to)!
1. Acquire your phone's decrypted .sin files:
[1.a] Run SEUS (a.k.a. Sony Ericsson Update Service) to flash your phone, then copy the "FILE_xxxxxxxxx" files (there are 3 - approximately 64KB, 14MB and 112MB) from "C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Update Service\db\[8 numbers]\blob_fs\" to a folder where you will work with them.
[1.b] Download Bin4ry's ConvertTool.zip and extract the files into the same folder as your files.
[1.c] Open up a command prompt (run cmd) and navigate to your work folder using the "cd" command.
[1.d] Run SEUSDECRYPT.BAT as explained in the guide linked to in step [1.a] to obtain your decrypted .sin files. CLARIFICATION: For the two largest files, rename the .tgz files to .zip files, then use WinRAR to extract the files within those .zip files. The .sin files are inside of the .tgz files WITHIN the zip files. Then, for the smaller 64kb file, Run it through SEUSDECRYPT.BAT like the two other files, but simply rename it to loader.sin and put it with your other .sin files in the next step.
[1.e] The files have a long file name and must be renamed to shorter names (i.e. rename them to only the beginning of their original file names). Use the Nordic file names downloaded in step [2.a] as a template to know for sure what you need to rename them to. Once renamed, copy ONLY the files that you need (there should be 9: amss_fs.sin, amss.sin, cache.sin, fota0.sin, fota1.sin, kernel.sin, loader.sin, simlock.ta, userdata.sin) into one folder. MAKE SURE that you EXCLUDE system.sin, as copying it along with your other .sin files will OVERWRITE YOUR WORK later in this guide! Instead of system.sin, we will be using update.zip SEPARATELY (which is the sole purpose of this guide!)
[1.f] If you choose to create your own update.zip file using aZuZu's Small Kitchen in step [3.a], then keep your system.sin file elsewhere for future use.
2. Flash your phone with the Nordic firmware (ONLY IF you currently CAN NOT root your phone) [2.a], root it with z4root [2.b], and install xRecovery [2.c]:
[2.a] If z4root does not work on the firmware currently installed on your phone, you will need to "downgrade" to a firmware that you can root. Here is a shortcut to doing so, since you won't be using the firmware that you will be "downgrading" to once you are finished. follow Bin4ry's guide to flash your phone to the e10i Nordic firmware, which can be rooted with z4root. Do not worry about your data connection for this step, as you will not be using this firmware once you have finished following this guide. If/when a dialog to enable your data connection pops up, DECLINE.
[2.b] Root your newly flashed Nordic firmware (or your currently installed firmware if you did not need to perform step [2.a]) using z4root (RECOMMENDED: select permanent root). Alternatively, you can simply use Bin4ry's Flashtool (from step [2.a]) which includes z4root.
[2.c] Once your phone is rooted and has rebooted (automatically done by z4root as a final step), follow this guide to install xRecovery on your phone. If the installer application doesn't work, I recommend that you get adb (which is in Bin4ry's FlashTool's "FlashToolRelease" folder) to manually install it, either by following the steps in the aforementioned guide or by doing the following:
1. Copy these 3 files (which you can download from the aforementioned xRecovery guide) to the root of your SD card: busybox, chargemon, xrecovery.tar ... Once these are copied, disable USB file sharing on your phone, but DO NOT disconnect your phone.
2. Run the following command in adb shell, without the quotes: "su" (A dialog from the SuperUser app might/will pop up, select "Allow")
3. Run the following command, without the quotes: "mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mtdblock0 /system"
3. Run the following command, without the quotes: "busybox cp /sdcard/busybox /sdcard/chargemon /sdcard/xrecovery.tar /system/bin/"
4. Run the following command, without the quotes: "mount -o ro,remount /dev/block/mtdblock0 /system"
5. That's it! You've now manually installed xRecovery and can close your adb shell if you want.
3. Install update.zip onto your phone using xRecovery:
[3.a] Download my update.zip file (Alternate link: click here) (this file is only for E10a!! E10i users must either find another update.zip for their phones or create their own using aZuZu's Small Kitchen) and copy it to the root of your SD card. If you know how to check an MD5/SHA256/SHA512 sum, my update.zip has the following hashes:
MD5 sum: 5bd588518921b592b087d3175cff972b
SHA256 sum: 2cabcf01fe3c56f9d287e9a7eb2e4a3c2531cd9e08dd8193604d3f2f8143f6f2
SHA512 sum: 7663b37b47a7170bd8ef99838b3344eeca38e013eae98a1d2c1ba8e61f0c9192a318a39cd7a0589b75041bb3a82ca82ee6339c4894263657b3ec3eeb5c59cf7cAs an alternative to using my update.zip, you can now easily create your own update.zip files with your own system.sin file!
Just use aZuZu's Small Kitchen: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=897662
E10i users can either download the following update.zip file, or can find another one on their own:
Generic 2.0.2.A.0.24 firmware [rooted + xrecovery preinstalled]
[3.b] Make sure that your phone is FULLY CHARGED, then turn your phone off.
[3.c] Turn your phone back on and right after the white Sony Ericsson logo appears, press the BACK (right) button every half-second until the xRecovery menu appears. If the xRecovery menu does NOT appear, then you did NOT install xRecovery correctly.
[3.d] In the xRecovery menu, select the "Install update.zip from SD Card" option, then wait until it says that the operation completed for the xRecovery menu to reappear.
[3.e] DO NOT REBOOT YOUR PHONE YET, as you will need to proceed with the following steps relatively quickly BEFORE rebooting.
4. Place your phone's decrypted .sin files in Bin4ry's FlashTool's "FlashToolRelease" folder [4.a], prepare yourself for flashing these files [4.b], then reboot your phone into flash mode [4.c] and flash your e10a .sin files to your phone [4.d/e]:
[4.*] YOU WILL NEED TO PERFORM STEPS [4.c], [4.d] AND [4.e] QUICKLY, SO DO NOT PROCEED BEFORE HAVING DOWNLOADED THE NECESSARY FILES AND PREPARED YOURSELF FOR THESE STEPS!
NOTE: Users who did not need to flash the Nordic firmware [2.a] do not need to follow any of the following steps and can simply choose the reboot option in the xRecovery menu now. ALL OTHER USERS MUST CONTINUE.
[4.a] Remember step 1? This is where you'll be using those .sin files! Place the folder containing your phone's .sin files into Bin4ry's FlashTool's "FlashToolRelease" folder.
[4.b] Run x10flash.bat, click Flash and select the folder that you just placed, just like in the guide linked to in step [2.a], but DO NOT PRESS OK YET.
[4.c] Select the "Reboot" option on your phone, in the xRecovery menu.
[4.d] Preferably BEFORE the ANIMATED Sony Ericsson logo appears (i.e. while the white Sony Ericsson logo is still there), plug your phone into your computer via USB cable, then press the BACK (right), HOME (middle) and POWER (top) buttons at the SAME TIME and hold them until the phone's GREEN LED is on.
[4.e] In Bin4ry's FlashTool, MAKE SURE that you selected the folder with your phone's .sin files! Click OK in FlashTool and wait for the files to be flashed to your phone. REMEMBER that you should NOT have a system.sin file in your folder or you will have done all of this for nothing!
[4.f] When FlashTool indicates that flashing has completed, unplug your USB cable.
[4.g] Wait 15 seconds. Turn your phone on and wait for it to boot. It may take a while to boot since it will be the first time that you boot since you flashed your phone.
5. Congratulations! You have flashed your X10 Mini with a pre-rooted firmware with xRecovery pre-installed! ENJOY your (and our) hard work! ;-)
Cheers,
uriah
Thank you very much, I will try it next week end.
I don't understand This :
hen copy the "FILE_xxxxxxxxx" files (there are 3, you will need the two biggest ones - approximately 14MB and 112MB) from "C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Update Service\db\[8 numbers]\blob_fs\" to a folder where you will work with them.
Witch File You need putted To Sony Ericsson Update???
I did all the steps, know a lot of things are missing in the tut and I did a litle thing different, but in one step after I unrar the files I did not find loader.sin
I will try do the step of the files again, if I dont post a reply about it is bcs I coud not find the loader.sin
the things that I did different
if I rename tgz to zip I cant open or extract but if I rename to rar I can
and in the tut do not explain that need to use comands in prompt like:
C:\ConvertTool>SeusDecrypt FILE_277756147
but I will be very great if all will work
ed- still problem to find loader.sin, the rest are ok
mini e10a
@ dionei:
- for the seusdecrypt.bat explanation, please refer to step [1.d]/[1.a]:
[1.d] Run SEUSDECRYPT.BAT as explained in the guide linked to in step [1.a] to obtain your decrypted .sin files.
- for the loader.sin file, you're right, I did indeed forget to mention what to do for loader.sin, so I will update the tutorial. please see step [1.d] again.
@ redbike:
you need to find the "FILE_xxxxxxxxx" files inside "C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Update Service\db\[8 numbers]\blob_fs\" and copy them to another directory in which you will decrypt these files.
cheers,
uriah
[TUT] Appendix A:
Due i had to make new account and new kitchen thread here is new link to kitchen:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=925028
it is now "universal" for XPERIA Android phones (still lacks support for x10mini pro due i'm not in that subforum too much. You must admit it is different world, much more devs than in x10 mini subforum).
I've read this a couple of times and i still dont understand the 1st step.
I've got the FILE(s)_xxxxxxxx on the same folder as the convert tool:
C:\ConvertTool\FILE_xxxxx
On cmd i tried and run:
C:\ConvertTool>SEUSDECRYPT.BAT FILE_XXXXXXXX
SEUSDECRYPT FILE_XXXXXXXX
Im probably doing something wrong so if you could help me i would be grateful.
Found the solution ignore.
Hy,
My friend, can you plz decrypt this file?
CRYPTED 2.1.1.A.0.6(latest) for someone to decrypt correctly.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=601618QL
Its lates firmware for e10i.
pedrocel85 said:
Hy,
My friend, can you plz decrypt this file?
CRYPTED 2.1.1.A.0.6(latest) for someone to decrypt correctly.
Its lates firmware for e10i.
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Hi my friend..!!
here is that applying for:
the decryptred files of latest firmware
for e10i..(2.1.1.A.0.6)..!!
Enjoy it..!!!
.megaupload.com/?d=9FACST9X
P.S...Sorry but i can't post any link yet..
Hi....
To decrypt SE files, I´ve tried with flashtool in avanced-->decrypt and it seems ok
With flashtool you don´t need convertfiles nor rename files to .zip....
Flashtool converts "C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Update Service\db\[8 numbers]\blob_fs\xxxxx..." into xxxxx.sin files directly.
flashtool link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
sorry for my english
cazador1377 said:
Hi....
To decrypt SE files, I´ve tried with flashtool in avanced-->decrypt and it seems ok
With flashtool you don´t need convertfiles nor rename files to .zip....
Flashtool converts "C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Update Service\db\[8 numbers]\blob_fs\xxxxx..." into xxxxx.sin files directly.
flashtool link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
sorry for my english
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thanks, finaly I can now decrypt
thanks man it worked
xrecovery not workin
Spent a whole evening trying to get xRecovery to work on a X10 Mini, used the 0.3 installer, the 1.0 installer, removed everything, copied the 3 files (and also tried moving) with root explorer, changed permissions, removed everything, tried X10 flashtool: cannot boot into xRecovery mode!
Believe me: I'm not new to flashing android phones, I read every forumpost on the subject, I cannot get this to work.
I did upgrade to the latest SE firmware 2.1-update 1 (build nr 2.1.1.A.0.6), maybe that's blocking xRecovery somehow?
Any ideas?
Elio
@uriahheep @ Everybody else wh can help
Well ppl this might be off topic or considered as a spam .... but kindly apologize me for that, as I can't find much help with the issue that I'm facing !!
Kindly goto this link and plz plzz plzzz help me sort out the Issue !! I have an E10i Xperia Mini and rest of the issue details are in the link below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1243081
I desperately need help from someone who has been dealing with these X10 Mini phones ! I've Rooted/Rom'd HTC desire and Huawei Ideos but never ever ran into such Firmware related issues !! PLZZ PLzz PLzzz help me, its already been over a week and I haven't been able to find a single thing working for me !! =(
what exactly does SIMLOCK.TAR FILE?
I have download firmware in .zip format. in my pc i have install WINRAR. this shown only zip. if i extract there i not find .ftf file. i try to rename but its shown zip. how i change get .ftf file. plz reply me
an .ftf file is just a zip-file with a different extension, just rename it, right-click on it and change .zip to .ftf
I believe you have not open the option to see the extention of your file. open it in your windows, then you can change it. or, just use mobile phone explorer to do it.
c3poyoda said:
you are not suppose to change the file. zip is zip, not ftf. It is like you changed cloth but you are not becoming to another person.
If you do need ftf format, download only ftf, not the zip.
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Shut up c3poyoda, if you don't know what you're talking about.
You're not helping anyone like this.
oh. u faster before I modified. sorry for the wrong answer.
SmG67 said:
an .ftf file is just a zip-file with a different extension, just rename it, right-click on it and change .zip to .ftf
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Hi,
The flashtool didn't recognise the file after renaming it as described by you. Is there another way to get this done?
lyndnpnto said:
Hi,
The flashtool didn't recognise the file after renaming it as described by you. Is there another way to get this done?
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Not all zips work as .ftf files, which one did you want to flash?
try this
hi friend now 1ly i found the solution extract the archive in new folder
select all the item including meta.folder right click and select add to archive then select zip format and it shows(eg like sony6.1.b.1.ftf.zip) remove zip type ur desired name as some what like sony6.1.b.1.ftf
.ftf is important now start archive ftt file ready just flash and enjoy
sanjai001 said:
hi friend now 1ly i found the solution extract the archive in new folder
select all the item including meta.folder right click and select add to archive then select zip format and it shows(eg like sony6.1.b.1.ftf.zip) remove zip type ur desired name as some what like sony6.1.b.1.ftf
.ftf is important now start archive ftt file ready just flash and enjoy
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hey i have the same prob here.. i downloaded some .ftf files from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417672
but all the files ended up as .zip ... I've tried ur method but flashtool didn't recognize them.. :crying::crying: even i can't drag them to flashtool...
please help...
wiwiunnie92 said:
hey i have the same prob here.. i downloaded some .ftf files from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417672
but all the files ended up as .zip ... I've tried ur method but flashtool didn't recognize them.. :crying::crying: even i can't drag them to flashtool...
please help...
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The built-in Windows Archiver used to zip folders doesn't use the proper format for files that need to be flashed. You should use Winrar or 7-zip if you have unpacked the zip-files.
If you've just downloaded the files without unpacking them, just rename them to .ftf without unpacking. Because your browser recognises the .ftf's as .zip-files it renames them on download-completion, simply renaming them back will solve your issues.
SmG67 said:
The built-in Windows Archiver used to zip folders doesn't use the proper format for files that need to be flashed. You should use Winrar or 7-zip if you have unpacked the zip-files.
If you've just downloaded the files without unpacking them, just rename them to .ftf without unpacking. Because your browser recognises the .ftf's as .zip-files it renames them on download-completion, simply renaming them back will solve your issues.
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i don't remember if i made a FAQ entry about this... but now that i'm leaving this sub-forum it's a bit late
Cant
SmG67 said:
The built-in Windows Archiver used to zip folders doesn't use the proper format for files that need to be flashed. You should use Winrar or 7-zip if you have unpacked the zip-files.
If you've just downloaded the files without unpacking them, just rename them to .ftf without unpacking. Because your browser recognises the .ftf's as .zip-files it renames them on download-completion, simply renaming them back will solve your issues.
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It just cant be converted. I had rename it to .ftf but it does not change anything, still .zip files. Help me
Sorry for the bad english. I am Malaysian
SyahrulVEVO said:
It just cant be converted. I had rename it to .ftf but it does not change anything, still .zip files. Help me
Sorry for the bad english. I am Malaysian
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Sometimes you download a zip, you have to extract its files and then, create the ftf file with flashtool, using the option...tools/bundle creation. Try doing that.
this link may can help you... i fix my problem with this link..
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/1...re-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide/
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but i modify step coz i have download zip out of XperiFirm. so.... i just extract firmware .zip. and take tools>bundels>create
Go to YouTube write Cara rename file ZIP ke FTF firmware Sony Xperia and the first video is your answer..
Hello everyone. I have gone through some guides relating to ftf to zip conversion.. They helped me a lot when I needed to tweak Stock ROM for my Neo L.. Thanks to all of them.. The process of this is quite lengthy for those who do not have Sony Xperia phones.. For the people with Sony Xperia phones, we have a flashtool which makes this process easier... I will be covering about extracting system.sin file and extracting it using the flashtool....
For this you need Flashtool. Go to http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1363896068000.. Under 'Installation' tab, download the latest version of flashtool.. Install it to root of any drive so that it can be easily accessed... Now let us get to work...
NOTE: 1. This guide is only for SONY XPERIA phones which are supported by the flashtool provided in the above link...
2. DO NOT CONNECT YOUR PHONE WHILE DOING THIS METHOD....
A. Extracting system.sin from ftf file (ftf file is a stock firmware file.. Download the required fif file from xda)
1. Go to the folder where you installed flashtool.. In that there will be 'firmwares' folder.. Place your ftf file in it..
2. Now open the flashtool and click on the lightning button..
3. When you click on the lightning button, it will show flashmode and fastboot options. Select flashmode..
4. The ftf file which you placed in the 'firmwares' folder will now appear.. Select it.. Don't do any changes, just press OK..
5. Flashtool will prepare files for flashing and displays a dialogue box asking you to connect your phone..
6 Do not connect your phone.. Just leave that dialogue box like that.. DO NOT CLOSE IT..
7. Now go to the 'firmwares' folder.. A new folder with the name 'prepared' will appear..
8. Open it and your system.sin file will be present.. Copy it and paste it somewhere else..
B. Extracting the system folder from system.sin
1. Close the dialogue box which asks you to connect your phone.. Flashing will be cancelled..
2. Go to 'Tools' menu and select 'SIN editor'..
3. Browse to the system.sin file and select dump data.. You will get two files with 'yaffs2' extension.. Neglect the smaller one..
4.. Go to 'Tools' menu and select 'Extractors'.. Under this select 'yaffs2'..
5. Browse to the system.yaffs2 file and select OK.. That's it... You have the system folder with you.. customize whatever you want and combine with the META-INF folder and zip it...
Hit thanks if it helped you... Any suggestions or questions are welcome...
Tool Aces Present..
FTF 2 Zip
Disclaimer:
Code:
[COLOR="Magenta"]@[/COLOR][COLOR="Blue"]echo off[/COLOR]
[COLOR="MediumTurquoise"]title[/COLOR] Disclaimer
[COLOR="Blue"]echo[/COLOR].
[COLOR="blue"]echo[/COLOR] I'm not responsible for any kind of damage that happens to you or your device. You are choosing doing this on your own and if incase anything goes wrong I will try to help you :)
[COLOR="blue"]echo[/COLOR].
[COLOR="blue"]exit[/COLOR]
About the tool:
This tool converts your FTF to a flashable rooted ROM in a few simple steps. Simple batch scripting has been used to make this.
How to use?(Will add screenshots soon)
1. Download and extract the f2z.zip
2. Now place your ftf in ftf folder
3. Now click RunMe.bat and press enter and let the tool do it's work.
4. Now select a compression size b/w 2048, 4096 and 8192 and press ENTER. I recommend using 4096 for ICS and 2048 for
GB.
5. Now the tool will do some final work. Do all the changes you want in your ROM by going to /system folder when prompted to do so.
6. Now press ENTER and the 7z window will open and compress your ROM. After it's done find your rooted, flashable ROM in rom folder.
Downloads:
Download from here.
Credits:
# abcdjdj for confirming it to work with ICS
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XDA:DevDB Information
FTF-2-Zip, a Tool/Utility for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Active
Contributors
Abhinav2
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2013-09-28
Last Updated 2013-12-11
good work.
trying it now
i got first comment. yay
Edit: Works perfectly. - ics
Doesn't work on "st15a" GB 4.0.2.A.0.62 .ftf file
Hello,
Thanks for the tool, however it doesn't work with "st15a" GB 4.0.2.A.0.62 .ftf...I have tried multiple compression values without success...it tries and sets up several empty directories, but there is an error that occurs and it goes to the next screen too quick for me to see the error.
This "st15a" .ftf is viable however with these "a" model firmwares there have been many incompatible programs (I am not sure why) and the "i" versions work without a hitch. Case in point...the readily available "One Click Root" works perfectly with "i" version models but the "a" versions do not work no matter how many times that are tried.
I am running Windows XP SP3.
Thanks so much for your effort though...I have been wanting to get this firmware rooted as a backup for my st15a and nothing seems to work.
Thanks again.
Do you know the steps to do it mannually? If yes pm me or aj the steps and any one will check whether the tool does that or not.
About the error try printscreening it
Regards
N
vjgrace said:
Hello,
Thanks for the tool, however it doesn't work with "st15a" GB 4.0.2.A.0.62 .ftf...I have tried multiple compression values without success...it tries and sets up several empty directories, but there is an error that occurs and it goes to the next screen too quick for me to see the error.
This "st15a" .ftf is viable however with these "a" model firmwares there have been many incompatible programs (I am not sure why) and the "i" versions work without a hitch. Case in point...the readily available "One Click Root" works perfectly with "i" version models but the "a" versions do not work no matter how many times that are tried.
I am running Windows XP SP3.
Thanks so much for your effort though...I have been wanting to get this firmware rooted as a backup for my st15a and nothing seems to work.
Thanks again.
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OK then do the following-
0. Download the latest flashtool.
1. Extract your ftf to obtain system.sin with 7z or winrar.
2. Now go to flashtool and goto tools->SIN editor and browse for your system.sin. Then click dump data.
3. Now you will get a file named system.yaffs2. Now click on tools->extractors and select yaffs2. Browse for system.yaffs2 and extract it.
4. Now you will get a folder named system with your files in it. Then download my tool.
5. Goto imp folder and copy the META-INF folder and place it along(not inside) the system folder.
6. Now from the imp folder copy su binaries and paste it in the bin folder of the system folder you extracted.
7. Now copy superuser.apk from imp folder and paste it in apps folder of the system folder.
8. Now copy the busybox binaries from imp folder and paste it to xbin folder of the system folder you extracted.
9. Lastly select system folder and META-INF folder and zip the ROM via winRAR or 7z and done.
10. Enjoy
Thanks...I will give it a try and report back later.
Abhinav2 said:
OK then do the following-
0. Download the latest flashtool.
1. Extract your ftf to obtain system.sin with 7z or winrar.
2. Now go to flashtool and goto tools->SIN editor and browse for your system.sin. Then click dump data.
3. Now you will get a file named system.yaffs2. Now click on tools->extractors and select yaffs2. Browse for system.yaffs2 and extract it.
4. Now you will get a folder named system with your files in it. Then download my tool.
5. Goto imp folder and copy the META-INF folder and place it along(not inside) the system folder.
6. Now from the imp folder copy su binaries and paste it in the bin folder of the system folder you extracted.
7. Now copy superuser.apk from imp folder and paste it in apps folder of the system folder.
8. Now copy the busybox binaries from imp folder and paste it to xbin folder of the system folder you extracted.
9. Lastly select system folder and META-INF folder and zip the ROM via winRAR or 7z and done.
10. Enjoy
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@ mnishamk
Thanks for your reply As far as the printscreen, it goes to fast to even do a printscreen, but thanks anyway
@ Abhinav2
I tried all the steps to the letter and am getting an error7...here is the actual error:
setting permissions...
set_perm: some changes failed
E:Error in /sdcard/402A062stock.zip
(status 7)
Installation aborted
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It seems with the "st15a" 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware, any modification of the stock, this error occurs. It is these "a" models which make it difficult to modify the firmware.
Any ideas?
Thanks so much for your time and help thus far...I had hopes when I saw your reply, but no go.
Thank u..!!
While installing the rom i get error while "Setting Permissions".. Installation gets aborted.
Do i have to modify the updater-script..??
Don't worry I'll update the updater-script in sm time. Sorry guys.
Cheers,
AJ
alokbina is now Abhinav2
Updated the tool. Now the updater-script won't give the error Enjoy :good:
Cheers,
AJ
Was great
updater-script to android 2.x.x
Do not you think it's better to add to updater-script for android 4
Code:
set_perm(0, 3003, 06755, "/system/bin/ip");
set_perm_recursive(0, 2000, 0755, 0644, "/system/vendor");
symlink("/system/fonts/Roboto-Regular.ttf","/system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf");
symlink("/system/fonts/Roboto-Bold.ttf","/system/fonts/DroidSans-Bold.ttf");
symlink("/factory/hdcp.keys","/system/vendor/firmware/hdcp.keys");
symlink("/data/etc/wifi/wl1271-nvs.bin","/system/etc/firmware/ti-connectivity/wl1271-nvs.bin");
Used by myself.
Also included in this
The possibility of adding language Persian
it doesn't work
its gave me 120 kp rom
@Abhinav2 would it work for xperia sola firmware??
Thanks & Regards
huss5221 said:
@Abhinav2 would it work for xperia sola firmware??
Thanks & Regards
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Why don't you try and tell me
Cheers,
AJ
it's workin with manual way,, it shows 'installation aborted' at cwm, i continue anyway and stuck at bootanimation, i pull out the batery back to cwm clearing data n dalvik cache and it works but i can't charge my phone, i plug the device it shows nothing not even the blinking led and the rom is not rooted.
any idea?
azzazelium said:
it's workin with manual way,, it shows 'installation aborted' at cwm, i continue anyway and stuck at bootanimation, i pull out the batery back to cwm clearing data n dalvik cache and it works but i can't charge my phone, i plug the device it shows nothing not even the blinking led and the rom is not rooted.
any idea?
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At what part did it show installation aborted? It might show some status error. Also which firmware? Give log.
Cheers,
AJ
Abhinav2 said:
At what part did it show installation aborted? It might show some status error. Also which firmware? Give log.
Cheers,
AJ
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im sory i didn't save the log. All i remember its on cwm when setting the permission. status error 7. it is stock wt19i .587. and yes its still booting anyway but my rom cannot charging and not rooted
Abhinav2 said:
At what part did it show installation aborted? It might show some status error. Also which firmware? Give log.
Cheers,
AJ
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Thanks for this awesome tool ...:thumbup:
But I want the link of the guide to CONVERT FTF TO FLASHSBLE ZIP without using this TOOL ...
Thanks
Rahil ... Jai Hind
Sent from my Xperia Live with Walkman using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Abhinav2 said:
Tool Aces Present..
FTF 2 Zip
Disclaimer:
Code:
[COLOR="Magenta"]@[/COLOR][COLOR="Blue"]echo off[/COLOR]
[COLOR="MediumTurquoise"]title[/COLOR] Disclaimer
[COLOR="Blue"]echo[/COLOR].
[COLOR="blue"]echo[/COLOR] I'm not responsible for any kind of damage that happens to you or your device. You are choosing doing this on your own and if incase anything goes wrong I will try to help you :)
[COLOR="blue"]echo[/COLOR].
[COLOR="blue"]exit[/COLOR]
About the tool:
This tool converts your FTF to a flashable rooted ROM in a few simple steps. Simple batch scripting has been used to make this.
How to use?(Will add screenshots soon)
1. Download and extract the f2z.zip
2. Now place your ftf in ftf folder
3. Now click RunMe.bat and press enter and let the tool do it's work.
4. Now select a compression size b/w 2048, 4096 and 8192 and press ENTER. I recommend using 4096 for ICS and 2048 for
GB.
5. Now the tool will do some final work. Do all the changes you want in your ROM by going to /system folder when prompted to do so.
6. Now press ENTER and the 7z window will open and compress your ROM. After it's done find your rooted, flashable ROM in rom folder.
Downloads:
Download from here.
Credits:
XDA:DevDB Information
FTF-2-Zip, a Tool/Utility for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Active
Contributors
Abhinav2
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2013-09-28
Last Updated 2013-12-11
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Hello
Does this tool work otherwise? Meaning convert a flashable . Zip into . Ftf?
Sent from my A0001
Hi i am following this tutorial but i am new, not an expert... here "*-power the device off and flash .575 kernel with flashtool ( attached ).NOTE: rename the file from .zip to .ftf ( VERY IMPORTANT )" when i rename .zip to .ftf then it doesnt work, flash tool doesnt pick that .ftf file... please help
shahzadakram67 said:
Hi i am following this tutorial but i am new, not an expert... here "*-power the device off and flash .575 kernel with flashtool ( attached ).NOTE: rename the file from .zip to .ftf ( VERY IMPORTANT )" when i rename .zip to .ftf then it doesnt work, flash tool doesnt pick that .ftf file... please help
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Hi, i'm not expert too, but i recommend that you download and install the pre-rooted version with recovery of the 23.5.A.1.291, i have this and work without problems.
BrunoAMR said:
Hi, i'm not expert too, but i recommend that you download and install the pre-rooted version with recovery of the 23.5.A.1.291, i have this and work without problems.
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thanks Brother
Or try this:
https://tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=...share_tid=3437280&share_fid=3793&share_type=t
(Tool) (Locked & Unlocked BL) root and recovery for 23.5.A.1.291 WITHOUT downgrade !
It worked for me flawlessly, but use the script posted somwhere in the end at this thread.
shahzadakram67 said:
Hi i am following this tutorial but i am new, not an expert... here "*-power the device off and flash .575 kernel with flashtool ( attached ).NOTE: rename the file from .zip to .ftf ( VERY IMPORTANT )" when i rename .zip to .ftf then it doesnt work, flash tool doesnt pick that .ftf file... please help
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When you are using Windows with standard settings and you rename the file, you will get filename.ftf.zip because you don't see the extention with standard settings. Use a different file explorer like Total Commander to rename the file or change the settings to show file extentions in Windows.
epr said:
When you are using Windows with standard settings and you rename the file, you will get filename.ftf.zip because you don't see the extention with standard settings. Use a different file explorer like Total Commander to rename the file or change the settings to show file extentions in Windows.
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thnx bro, but it was not the problem of extension , actually Flashtool took time to "get devices sync with github" something like this, after that it worked like charm