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Hello there!
I've been trying to install a custom rom to my sk17i running 4.1.B.0.587, I'm also using Windows 8 64 bit.
I first follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31376248#post31376248 initially as it seems that it's a complete guide. But in that thread, I was unable to unlock the bootloader as the command is not letting me run the fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version / fastboot device etc.
So I end up trying this thread http://www.androidgadgematic.com/2012/11/how-to-unlock-any-sony-xperia-bootloader-easily.html
Which I able to run those commands ( fastboot.exe.... etc ) but when I run this command to unlock the bootloader ( fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock.. ) I got an error " failed remote oem unlock " so I double checked the IMEI and got new bootloader key. Then I tried again, I got an error this time " too many links ". As per other thread, they advised to clear cache ( fastboot clear cache ) but it doesn't made any difference.
After too many trials, I decided to use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879982 (using flashtool and flashmode) I was able to get 14% when the LED light on my xperia gone. Then what I did was I reconnected the cable then proceeded with flashtool method.
At this point, when I rerun flashtool, it's stock at 2% with checking headlines. Goes about more than 10mins on that phase so I decided to reconnect it. Then my computer crashed, so I have to restart. When I turned my computer on, It loaded for 5 mins then I got a pop up message, "upgrading android" afterwards, other programs loaded but then at the end, I got another error saying " Unfortunately, startup programs stopped..." then it restarts itself continuously that I have to remove the battery to completely turn it off.
I assumed that my phone is now "bricked" that is why i follow this "6. Turning the "brick" into a smartphone" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27376017 but it didn't worked. same as the last time I used the flashtools.
Can I still revive my phone? I just want to downgrade it back to GB 2.3 or upgrade it to CM10 JB if possible.
I'm definitely stupid and noob in this field. Can someone help me out for this one? It'll be highly appreciated! Many thanks!
*Drivers are successfully installed.
*downloaded kernels.
*Windows 8 64 bit
I'm on the point of losing hope that I could still use it. =((((
Give this a read - http://www.androidgadgematic.com/2012/06/how-to-fix-bricked-sony-xperia-android.html
Many thanks! I'll give it a try. hope it works. =)):fingers-crossed:
**by the way, I can't see the xperia mini pro component when I try to install the flashtool driver. what component shall I choose?Please advise.Thanks!
Cant find any threads about this. So confusing.
nejakkin said:
Cant find any threads about this.
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See the general section, everything has been covered before so finding it should be easy.
Hi everybody - any help with the following problem is appreciated, I've thrown everything I can find at it but I'm just over my head at this point!
My LG G watch worked great, up until one morning when it got stuck in a bootloop - if I had to guess, the battery must have run out at the exact wrong time, during an OTA update. Maybe. Anyway, stuck in a bootloop.
I managed to install TWRP bootloader, and apparently uninstalled everything but the TWRP bootloader, as it now has the 'no OS installed!' dialogue whenever I try to exit.
I had minimal success installing ADP drivers, but never managed to make a PC/watch connection past fastboot OEM unlock. At the moment (a few months after i had that working) my PC doesn't recognise the watch at all.
So I've bought an OTG cable, and the plan is to put a flashable ROM (hey, even the stock one if I can find it) on a USB stick, navigate to it on TWRP via install, and take it from there. Anyone know if that's what I should be trying / where I can find that particular ZIP file?
Also worth noting, I never toggled on ADP debugging when the original OS was working.
Here's the info from the fastboot screen- ANY help is appreciated!
Product Name = Dory
Variant = dory 4GB
HW Version - rev_11
Bootloader Version - Doryz11c
Serial Number - 03b1175b02a23642
MSN - 406KPMZ0096923
Signing - production
Secure boot - enabled
Lock state - unlocked
Have you tried the instructions of the thread about fixing adb after the update? May work for you. I don't think the watch supports OTG...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3347122
Use this tool for flashing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch/development/script-lg-g-watch-tool-t2820863
Should have asked months ago
MihaiSG said:
Use this tool for flashing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch/development/script-lg-g-watch-tool-t2820863
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Mate... worked a dream. Thanks so much!
Hi, I am trying to unlock a Galaxy J1 Ace SM-J111F/DS for my colleague. The phone belonged to his younger brother who had passed away in an accident, now that he's gone, we have no information as to now to unlock his phone.
I have tried researching and searching around for methods but to no avail. I was hoping maybe someone here could provide some assistance
A factory reset is out of the question as he needed to access information stored inside the phone
Some device details:
Device is locked by a pattern lock
Unable to unlock via Google account(No one in his family knows his account name/password)
Phone is not Rooted
Phone is FRP Locked
Things I have wanted to try and done so far:
Intended to flash a bypass to unlock the lock screen
Attempted to flash a custom recovery in order to flash the bypass, however FRP is locked and it does not allow a custom recovery to be flashed
Attempted various methods of "security exploits" to unlock, but appears to be patched on current firmware
Tried to search methods of unlocking FRP, however all the methods I've seen so far requires access to developers option, or requires a flash of stock firmware.
Tried accessing device via ADB, however it does not work as USB debugging is not enabled
I'm currently out of options trying to do this by myself, we would really appreciate it if someone could help us out in this
If powered on, and plugged in to PC, is it 'seen' at all?
robneymcplum said:
If powered on, and plugged in to PC, is it 'seen' at all?
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Yes, it is "seen", but I can't do anything else to it
If it is seen, there is a chance you can get data off it.
You can install' minimal ADB and fastboot' and the USB drivers for the phone on your PC. If the phone is not encrypted you should be able to browse the phone storage in an adb shell and to copy files or directories with adb pull.
gl
Chilli
Chilli71 said:
You can install' minimal ADB and fastboot' and the USB drivers for the phone on your PC. If the phone is not encrypted you should be able to browse the phone storage in an adb shell and to copy files or directories with adb pull.
gl
Chilli
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I have tried that as well, the only way I can get the phone to appear under "adb devices" is to select "apply update from adb" via recovery, even then it's only via sideloads, running shell returns an error
XenoJin said:
I have tried that as well, the only way I can get the phone to appear under "adb devices" is to select "apply update from adb" via recovery, even then it's only via sideloads, running shell returns an error
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Ill jump in this one to. im in a similar situation. I have a lg g vista that no conventional method is working to bypass frp. Device is not encrypted. My prob is. I believe if i can downgrade back to stock kk which the phone was released with it didnt hve frp then so bam im in. But lgflash tool wont downgrade. Always errors. Loads of diffrent settings have been made. Also followed guides to a t.
But in ure case to if it is possible to dlmode and odin back to kk or earlier u should the be able to skil the google login totally. I dont know if ure device came with kk from factory or lolipop. Frp was implemented in loli so kk should be good. Maybe
Two comments:
1) I have a Huawei G8 in front of me. I worked all weekend with it with bootloader/fastboot. I wanted to test the lock screen/adb behavior, But to my surprise ADB does not find it w/ and w/o lockscreen. --> There are different possibilities why the phone does not show up (it worked in the past with this phone/notebook, but quit working). Before you flash make sure that your setup is working (best with an identical mobile). It seems that USB connection can behave different in Bootloader/Recover/Android OS mode.
2) I made a dirty flash (w/o erasing flash) of Lollipop over Marschmallow last weekend. The result was that many directories including SDCard0 where not accessible. Also user data was not accessible. And you have always the chance that you mess something up when flashing and you loose the content.
If the data is really important your friend could pay a data rescue company (if you don't loose your face). I'm pretty sure that programs exist that can be loaded into RAM with bootloader (fastboot boot) that provide an interface to the PC (in the easiest case, adb again).
Chilli
Hi, i'm starting this thread by excusing myself for this approximativly english, i'm not really an english man :angel:
I don't really like calling help on forum, but at 00:30, with studies tomorrow, i'm really bored.
So, today at 17:30, i have reboot my OPX, simply reboot, and i'm now on a bootloop... I read a looooooot of thing on internet and i deduce that : My bootloader has relocked himself.
Before this reboot, i was on OxygenOS 3.* with TWRPblu****** and an unlocked bootloader. I can't access to recovery, only to a bootloop or fastboot mode.
I've tried :
- Use fastboot commands to flash recoveries, but nothing happen because i can't unlock the bootloader
- Use the MSMdowloadtool like all guide said, but the problem is there i think. My device aren't recognize as a "Qualcomm ***********" is recognize as "Android" or "One plus bootloader device" (i haven't exact name here). I thinked Windows 10 have the faculty to identify android devices, so i've installed on dual boot windows 7, no more results. (Signed Drivers are disabled)
I have no idea, i need u :crying:
If anyone have ever see the same issue, give me ur solution please
I certainly will contact the OnePlusSupport too but i know it's not really a good idea.
I will go to sleep now, i need to go to school tomor... today.
Have a good night !
Nekkoelb said:
Hi, i'm starting this thread by excusing myself for this approximativly english, i'm not really an english man :angel:
I don't really like calling help on forum, but at 00:30, with studies tomorrow, i'm really bored.
So, today at 17:30, i have reboot my OPX, simply reboot, and i'm now on a bootloop... I read a looooooot of thing on internet and i deduce that : My bootloader has relocked himself.
Before this reboot, i was on OxygenOS 3.* with TWRPblu****** and an unlocked bootloader. I can't access to recovery, only to a bootloop or fastboot mode.
I've tried :
- Use fastboot commands to flash recoveries, but nothing happen because i can't unlock the bootloader
- Use the MSMdowloadtool like all guide said, but the problem is there i think. My device aren't recognize as a "Qualcomm ***********" is recognize as "Android" or "One plus bootloader device" (i haven't exact name here). I thinked Windows 10 have the faculty to identify android devices, so i've installed on dual boot windows 7, no more results. (Signed Drivers are disabled)
I have no idea, i need u :crying:
If anyone have ever see the same issue, give me ur solution please
I certainly will contact the OnePlusSupport too but i know it's not really a good idea.
I will go to sleep now, i need to go to school tomor... today.
Have a good night !
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Fastboot commands : is the phone recognised?
"fastboot oem device-info" output?
Did you tried the Mega unbricked guide?
Which step precisely is a problem?
Kéno40 said:
Fastboot commands : is the phone recognised?
"fastboot oem device-info" output?
Did you tried the Mega unbricked guide?
Which step precisely is a problem?
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Yes he used..read full op.
Nekkoelb said:
Hi, i'm starting this thread by excusing myself for this approximativly english, i'm not really an english man :angel:
I don't really like calling help on forum, but at 00:30, with studies tomorrow, i'm really bored.
So, today at 17:30, i have reboot my OPX, simply reboot, and i'm now on a bootloop... I read a looooooot of thing on internet and i deduce that : My bootloader has relocked himself.
Before this reboot, i was on OxygenOS 3.* with TWRPblu****** and an unlocked bootloader. I can't access to recovery, only to a bootloop or fastboot mode.
I've tried :
- Use fastboot commands to flash recoveries, but nothing happen because i can't unlock the bootloader
- Use the MSMdowloadtool like all guide said, but the problem is there i think. My device aren't recognize as a "Qualcomm ***********" is recognize as "Android" or "One plus bootloader device" (i haven't exact name here). I thinked Windows 10 have the faculty to identify android devices, so i've installed on dual boot windows 7, no more results. (Signed Drivers are disabled)
I have no idea, i need u :crying:
If anyone have ever see the same issue, give me ur solution please
I certainly will contact the OnePlusSupport too but i know it's not really a good idea.
I will go to sleep now, i need to go to school tomor... today.
Have a good night !
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Power off your phone, connect to PC with power off holding volume up button. It should detect phone as Qualcomm.
Nekkoelb said:
Hi, i'm starting this thread by excusing myself for this approximativly english, i'm not really an english man :angel:
I don't really like calling help on forum, but at 00:30, with studies tomorrow, i'm really bored.
So, today at 17:30, i have reboot my OPX, simply reboot, and i'm now on a bootloop... I read a looooooot of thing on internet and i deduce that : My bootloader has relocked himself.
Before this reboot, i was on OxygenOS 3.* with TWRPblu****** and an unlocked bootloader. I can't access to recovery, only to a bootloop or fastboot mode.
I've tried :
- Use fastboot commands to flash recoveries, but nothing happen because i can't unlock the bootloader
- Use the MSMdowloadtool like all guide said, but the problem is there i think. My device aren't recognize as a "Qualcomm ***********" is recognize as "Android" or "One plus bootloader device" (i haven't exact name here). I thinked Windows 10 have the faculty to identify android devices, so i've installed on dual boot windows 7, no more results. (Signed Drivers are disabled)
I have no idea, i need u :crying:
If anyone have ever see the same issue, give me ur solution please
I certainly will contact the OnePlusSupport too but i know it's not really a good idea.
I will go to sleep now, i need to go to school tomor... today.
Have a good night !
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You have noting to do but to flash stock oos 2.1.4 using Qualcomm flasher and driver.I faced the same issue.but I managed to flash using Qualcomm in windows 10.and got my onyx back.
My suggesting is remove the adv or oneplus drivers.just install the Qualcomm driver and connect the device.follow the device manager if the deivce detected or not.it will detect and flash using Qualcomm flasher.
Here was a Guide. Someone said people don't care about Me or My Work so...
This doesnt work on US model of Xperia 5 IV ( XQ-CQ62) because Sony isnt allowing bootloader unlock in USA.
Meaning you cannot get unlock codes for your phone thru sony website ,thats a crucial step in this guide.
hello, i've tried flashing the patched file onto my device but it just seems to bootloop, i'm currently running 64.1.a.0.857
viper. said:
This doesnt work on US model of Xperia 5 IV ( XQ-CQ62) because Sony isnt allowing bootloader unlock in USA.
Meaning you cannot get unlock codes for your phone thru sony website ,thats a crucial step in this guide.
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Wow......glad I got the JP version of a new phone for once! Otherwise it's still blowing my mind that Sony itself isn't scrutinizing root like damn-near every other manufacturer as of late.
It's been more than 7 years since I rooted my last phone. Now is everything very different. Thanks for the thread, I know what I will do this weekend.
Just got my 5IV (UK) and exactly the guide I was looking for but just a simple question
My last personal Sony was the Z3C and unlocking bootloader/rooting that had drm issues with the official camera etc
Does unlocking bootloader with 5IV have any app issues, do the camera apps all work exactly as before and any other imporant Sony apps?
Will I be able to use Sony OTA updates?
If all good, I'll be unlocking and rooting this weekend, cant wait.
Thanks
rawdealer said:
It's been more than 7 years since I rooted my last phone. Now is everything very different. Thanks for the thread, I know what I will do this weekend.
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Bruh! You and me both!! I finally rooted my Asus Zenphone 6 this past October. A bunch of reading and forums lol. Also back 7-8 years ago there were plenty of Youtube videos. Now not so much! My Zenphone 6 just died today and I am 90% sure I'll be getting the Xperia 5IV which I was eyeing since announced. I was hoping my Zenphone would have given me one more year, but alas. I'm visiting here to get the scoop on rooting this in the event I want to. I feel your pain!
smudgy636 said:
hello, i've tried flashing the patched file onto my device but it just seems to bootloop, i'm currently running 64.1.a.0.857
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HI, not sure if you solved it, had the same issue. So, as it gave an option to do full user reset (or something like that) I chose it. It then rebooted and I was back into the phone with the initial setup again.
I then re-installed the latest magisk app and it showed that magisk/root is installed.
As a test, I then installed f-droid and installed Adaway. I chose to configure in root mode,
the 'grant access' dialogue popped up and boom, root access provided.
Btw, if you do want to install Adaway too, enable systemless host in magisk preferences.
Trying it now... It's a bit of a hassle, but that's on Sony.
Edit: yep, works an absolute treat. One little remark: Wiping after installing Magisk isn't neccesary, afaict. Perhaps make it optional "in case of weird problems".
thany2 said:
Trying it now... It's a bit of a hassle, but that's on Sony.
Edit: yep, works an absolute treat. One little remark: Wiping after installing Magisk isn't neccesary, afaict. Perhaps make it optional "in case of weird problems".
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So, no need to wipe all user data or?
how to hide root from GooglePay?
So I'm getting stuck on the OEM unlock bit. After entering the command I get this:
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FAILED (remote: Command not supported in default implementation)
finished. total time: 0.004s
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Any Ideas?
hasztagL said:
how to hide root from GooglePay?
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Why would you need to? Play works perfectly fine with non-hidden root.
Either way, try enabling Zygisk in the Magisk manager. You might also have to check to enforce the DenyList, and check the Play app on the DenyList.
But really it's not neccesary in my experience. The only app that refuses to work properly is my banking app. In their infinite stupidity they demote rooted users to a PIN code instead of fingerprint, even though on a rooted device, the fingerprint is still more secure. But I digress, sorry.
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So, no need to wipe all user data or?
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I guess it was a catchall. Maybe if you've already been tinkering a lot, it might be a good idea to "start over", since Magisk can completely fluff up you phone if it's being interfered with. However, my phone was completely stock, other than being bootloader-unlocked, so in my case the answer is no, not needed.
No promises though. Just give it a go. Do have a backup ready.
thany2 said:
Why would you need to? Play works perfectly fine with non-hidden root.
Either way, try enabling Zygisk in the Magisk manager. You might also have to check to enforce the DenyList, and check the Play app on the DenyList.
But really it's not neccesary in my experience. The only app that refuses to work properly is my banking app. In their infinite stupidity they demote rooted users to a PIN code instead of fingerprint, even though on a rooted device, the fingerprint is still more secure. But I digress, sorry.
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Google Wallet not work with root. With DenyList still not work.
Matrixclonk said:
So I'm getting stuck on the OEM unlock bit. After entering the command I get this:
Any Ideas?
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It looks like you started fastboot mode. You should enter bootloader mode for the fastboot command for some reason
Also I had a problem in bootloader mode and had to manually update the driver in Windows for the phone.
When I was in bootloader, the adb devices and fastboot devices commands did not return anything, meaning the phone wasn't found.
So if someone else's phone isn't recognized in fastboot/bootloader mode you could try installing the driver manually like so:
Open the Device Manager in Windows and under under Other devices (probably), there will be a device named Android with a question mark (meaning no driver or problem with it.)
Then right click on it -> Update driver -> Browse my computer for drivers -> Let me pick from a list of available drivers... (you should have installed the drivers from windows (in file explorer, right click, install on the .inf file))
Then there under Android, from Google I had the ADB Interface driver which I selected and Installed it forcefully.
And after that fastboot comand worked normally.
alexdo said:
It looks like you started fastboot mode. You should enter bootloader mode for the fastboot command for some reason
Also I had a problem in bootloader mode and had to manually update the driver in Windows for the phone.
When I was in bootloader, the adb devices and fastboot devices commands did not return anything, meaning the phone wasn't found.
So if someone else's phone isn't recognized in fastboot/bootloader mode you could try installing the driver manually like so:
Open the Device Manager in Windows and under under Other devices (probably), there will be a device named Android with a question mark (meaning no driver or problem with it.)
Then right click on it -> Update driver -> Browse my computer for drivers -> Let me pick from a list of available drivers... (you should have installed the drivers from windows (in file explorer, right click, install on the .inf file))
Then there under Android, from Google I had the ADB Interface driver which I selected and Installed it forcefully.
And after that fastboot comand worked normally.
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Thanks man, I was in fastboot because when I went to bootloader I always got the message waiting for device. Also weird I had to reinstall the driver each time i went into bootloader :S
@Miustone Hey. I rooted my phone following your guide and I have a question.
Sony have released an update was wodnering if I flash the latest update, will my settings/data be intact? Apparaently the update is only small, just wish I could flash that...not the whole 3.3GB
Thanks
After getting said from some Stock Tree ROM Cookers that People wont miss Me around Xperias (and that i havent developed that much), i just decided to take My Work offline and to remove also My Guides. Sorry for everyone who apprecciated My Contributions but You will get Stock FW based ROMs instead (one Day)! It wont have the quality or safeness of a good old SODP based ROM (since they refuse to work with it on a disrespectful way) but hope You will be fine with it somehow!
All the Best for the future,
Miu
Miustone said:
After getting said from some Stock Tree ROM Cookers that People wont miss Me around Xperias (and that i havent developed that much), i just decided to take My Work offline and to remove also My Guides. Sorry for everyone who apprecciated My Contributions but You will get Stock FW based ROMs instead (one Day)! It wont have the quality or safeness of a good old SODP based ROM (since they refuse to work with it on a disrespectful way) but hope You will be fine with it somehow!
All the Best for the future,
Miu
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sad. i love your work.