is there a guide i can follow to install the unrevolved rom or any other custom rom
thank you
This really helped me understand a lot of how this stuff is done. It's written for the Nexus One, but the process should be similar.
The site is : theunlockr ... Click on How To's --> android --> then Nexus One.
Scroll down to "How to load a custom ROM"
Hope this helps. Goodluck.
Edit: UGH! STupid thing wont let me post the link.
i believe there are only 2 ways to install a custom rom. One way is to install an update.zip from your custom recovery (or any zip when using koush's custom recovery) the other way to install a rom is to do a nandroid restore. Which method is used depends on the rom. For unrevolved just download the zip, boot into recovery, select install zip from sd card, then go to your download folder where the zip should have downloaded and install it, reboot
make sure to download and install the apps.zip using this same method otherwise you wont have a market among other google apps which makes it difficult to use your phone
1st back up your apps with titanium backup
2nd. download Rom Manager in the market the free version will work for now but eventually when more roms get loaded into it the paid version is worth it.
3rd. plug your usb into your pc and the other end into your phone
4th move zip file with out renaming it to your sd card. (Jager 1.1) for example
5th open rom manager click on top link flash clockwork mod recovery. Click incredible click ok.
6th. Install from sd card find the zip(jager 1.1) click on it box opens up very important.(back up data ...check mark wipe ..check mark) done thats it. Now just wait for it to install...
Prob the fastest method out there and the easiest. Takes about 2 or 3 mins to get it installing a new rom.
if you are stuck in boot loop or having difficulty starting your phone, don't worry, there should be a way.
I have experienced this issue today after flashing wrong file causing my phone to stuck in boot loop. after searching in this forum and after spending over 3 hours, I finally managed to restore my phone and it is now working perfectly fine.
therefore, I thought of making a basic guide to try to resolve such issues. please note, this is a very basic guide to resolve problems with starting your phone, I am not professional but will try to share my experience and help anyone in need. this was done on X10i
lets start:
1- if you have a recent back up and have access to xrec, you can simply restore your phone
2- if you have access to xrec but don't have a backup, try to flash a new ROM
I tried the previous two steps but it kept saying can't mount SD, therfore try the following
3- if you don't have xrec access, use the flash tool
download from here http://www.multiupload.com/7H4JT35B6G
then flash generic 2.1 to your x10, I used this one http://www.mediafire.com/?sqv6274anzfzn2x
here is the guide on how to do it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10879528&postcount=3
I have had problem saying "install or re-install drivers", you just need to install the file in the drivers folder in the flash tool main folder and restart the flash tool program
4- after flashing this ROM, restart your phone and root it using the flash tool, after the root your phone will restart, then you need to ask for premession and click xrec to install xrec to your phone
5- before installing new ROM, please make sure that your baseband and karnel is compatible with it (because the ROM you flashed earlier has old karnel and you will be stuck again in the boot loop if you flashed 2.3.3 just like me, then you will need to start again and install new karnel before instaling 2.3.3 ROM or even restore 2.3.3 ROM)
(you can simply install the new ROM then restart in flash mode and flash the new karnel .71 or flash the karnel and restore your backup)
I know that my choices of flash tool version or generic 2.1 version might not be the best, but I used them and resolved my issue and hope it will resolve yours. for any question please do not hesitate to ask me.
credits to everyone who helped, I can't remember everyone because I read quite a lot so please forgive me
nice post my friend
In flash tool I'm getting an error:
ERROR - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&2BFAB030&0&5
any idea what to do?
it sounds to me that u may need to install the semc flash drivers.. inside the flashtool u may find a folder named drivers, go inside of that folder and install ggsetup.. also do u have pc companion installed?
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In flash tool I'm getting an error:
ERROR - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&2BFAB030&0&5
any idea what to do?
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can you post the log from the flash tool so I can see at which step exactly this massage came up
I am fairly novice when it comes to flashing so here's a pretty dumb question:
I have an X10a, can I use the X10i software that you've linked in your post or is it just going to brick my phone.
Hi guys im so stupid i deleted my backup of my old 2.1 stock rom therefore i can't go back to it from cyanogen mod 7 can someone please provie me with the eclair rom for htc wildfire thank you remeber it has to be official rom thnaks again
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Buzz
Check ROMs with version number 1.x. These are Eclair ROMs.
hey 3xeno....iam on eclair and want to update to froyo...iam having that 60mb file which is an update from shipped rom in my lappie.....i don't want to download it as iam having mobile network and no wifi....so plz tell me any procedure to apply update to eclair....
i had tried that method of extracting firmware file from it deleting .nbo file and then zipping it into P49IMG.ZIP bt nothing happened...my device didn't updated...
iam s-off and evrything....any method done from command or nything....plz do tell me..
I read it somewhere, but, I am not sure whether it works or not. Here's the procedure in any case:
- Rename the 60MB OTA Zip to update.zip
- Reboot into HBoot
- Press Vol Up + Power. This will supposedly take you to the Stock HTC Recovery.
- Here, select Apply sdcard:update.zip. It will install the Zip automatically.
Alternatively, you can try this via Clockworkmod also. The procedure remains the same, but, you enter Clockworkmod > Install Zip from SDCard > Apply sdcard:update.zip
To reiterate, this is what I have read elsewhere, it's not tested by me personally.
they are all version 1.0
still cant find it !!!
Go for this one:
RUU_Buzz_HTC_WWE_1.37.405.1_Radio_13.53.55.24H_3.35.19.25_release_151892_signed.exe
Hi,thanks for passing-by I appreciate that my lovely XPERlA X8 is in a big mess
*I installed Xrecovery
*tryed some costume ROM's...
*I finelly desided to go back to the STOK ROM (i bot with) EClair 2.0.1.A.0.47
when i wanted to restore xrecovery's backup image of the EClair 2.0.1.A.0.47, I found that it was accedetly damaged
To do so, I am thinking of downloading EClair 2.0.1.A.0.47's xrecovery backup folder found @ sdcard/xrecovery/backup wich contains (system.img, cash.img, data.img and nandroid.img) so i can overwrite the damaged one and restore your ROM on my phone
Do you think it is possibel?
if not sure let me try it by passing me your xrecovery backup folder of EClair
i realy don't want to flash the phone but if i had to, I'd do it
Thanks for your time, i appreciate your intention, I'd be happyer if I had my XPERlA X8 back to normal. You can make me SO
You could just use seus. Google seus. Its easyer
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
1.install Sony Ericsson PC Companion
2.install flash tools. download from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=986697
3.dwnload latest stock rom from here: http://www.mediafire.com/?q8ppcqvbrspwhyy
extract your downloaded file & put it to firmware folder of flashtools & flash your phone.
good luck
** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER. I DO THIS AS A HOBBY AND SHARE MY FINDINGS IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE FINDS THEM USEFUL. **
** THIS WORKED ON MY DEVICE BUT IT MAY NOT WORK ON YOURS. APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK **
Requirements:
Flashtool 0.9.15.0
Rooted SGP311 (on any other previous Android version) with custom recovery installed.
If you do not meet these conditions, for example, if you are on an unrooted 4.3 system, here is a guide to get you on a rooted 4.1.2 with recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53063218&postcount=14
This works on locked or unlocked bootloaders. This also works on any customization. Mine was US Generic before applying this. I used the UK customization because at the time of this posting that is the only English customization available. I can post the US root files later if need be.
The procedure should work with any pre-rooted Android version but I started with 10.1.C.0.370 (4.1.2) which was rooted with DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v17, patched with remountrebootfix, and equipped with XZDualRecovery.
Limitations:
There is a small chance that the process would delete the files on your internal SDcard so back them up. Also, you will have to reinstall all your apps, as they get erased too.
Note that Sony has admitted that this release has a battery drain problem and has issued a workaround that involves disabling Google services:
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperi...-Drain-issue-Workaround-Fix/m-p/708273#M42303
Download link:
Mega
https://mega.co.nz/#F!oxdFQLSa!2su-BTlYfaANi26VuV7o4w
You only need the zip and ftf files. The txt file is just the checksum if you want to verify that your download is error-free. I strongly recommend that you do the checksum before flashing.
Instructions:
1- Backup before you start messing with your tablet!
2- Put system.flashable.zip in /sdcard of your tablet.
3- Keep SGP311_10.5.A.0.230_R1D_VMo_UK_IE_NoSystem.ftf on your PC.
4- Disconnect any USB cable that may be attached to your tablet.
5- Reboot to recovery. Preferably to TWRP, but you can make CWM work too.
6- Do not wipe anything.
7- Once in recovery, flash system.flashable.zip.
8- It is important to NOT REBOOT the tablet after this step.
9- Find and use the Power Off option in the recovery and turn your tablet off. In CWM based PhilZ Touch it is under "Power Options" -> "Power Off". In TWRP it is under "Reboot" -> "Power Off". If you see your tablet rebooting, force it to turn off by pushing the power and volume up keys simultaneously (or however else you can!)
10- Open Flashtool 0.9.15.0 and click on the flash icon. Choose flash mode.
11- Navigate to where you have saved SGP311_10.5.A.0.230_R1D_VMo_UK_IE_NoSystem.ftf and flash this ftf with your tablet in flash mode. To put your tablet in flash mode, hold the volume down button when it is off and connect with the USB cable to the PC.
12- Reboot and enjoy!
Credits:
I only put the files together. All the credit should go to XDA's [NUT] and DooMLoRD and many others...
Thank you!
Worked perfectly fine and is rooted!
:good:
Thanks. Worked fine :good:
download from gdrive always fails.. is there a mirror?
Riekr said:
download from gdrive always fails.. is there a mirror?
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Sorry about that. If you know a reliable server I can try and upload it there.
Ok
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download from gdrive always fails.. is there a mirror?
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I'm uploading on mega now. Will post the link as soon as it's ready. Check back in about an hour.
hi najoor
my situation has as follow: tab z 4.3 non rooted running last FW.
i understood i have to downgrade to 4.1.2 and flash the build 10.1.C.0.370(i found a us version hope is ok) with flashtool, only then i can root with the doomlord link method.
after that i can start following this guide. can you confirm me it is correct?
also i assume i can use the version of flashtool you are mentioning.
thanks in advance.
mame3876 said:
hi najoor
my situation has as follow: tab z 4.3 non rooted running last FW.
i understood i have to downgrade to 4.1.2 and flash the build 10.1.C.0.370(i found a us version hope is ok) with flashtool, only then i can root with the doomlord link method.
after that i can start following this guide. can you confirm me it is correct?
also i assume i can use the version of flashtool you are mentioning.
thanks in advance.
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Hello,
Yes, if you flash 4.1.2 on your unrooted 4.3 them you can use doomlord's method to root it. Once your 4.1.2 is rooted make sure you apply the remountrebootfix patch to it. Then install the XZDualRecovery or other recovery of your choice, then start my guide.
The flashtool version I mentioned should work for every thing.
Finally, if you are flashing a 4.1.2 ftf that you found online, exclude the ta partition, if it exists in the ftf, when flashing.
Many thanks for your reply. 2 questions where i can find the patch you mention and how i can install it? The ftf 4.1.2 i found here in xda i took from the thread in development used now to flash the 312 and to flash 311 are addressing to the thread you opened. I'll see how to use the flashtool since I'm new to xperia modding as i only did with Samsung devices.
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mame3876 said:
Many thanks for your reply. 2 questions where i can find the patch you mention and how i can install it? The ftf 4.1.2 i found here in xda i took from the thread in development used now to flash the 312 and to flash 311 are addressing to the thread you opened. I'll see how to use the flashtool since I'm new to xperia modding as i only did with Samsung devices.
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Ok give me a couple of hours to get back to my computer. I'll gather the files and post a mini guide for you.
Worked a treat so thanks for taking the time to write the tutorial and host the files.
A couple of times I was scratching my head.
First was that no dual recovery on my rooted system. All my fault from the last upgrade.
Second was "Shut-down..Don't reboot. but the big button said REBOOT.... It wasn't until I eventually clicked the reboot button in TWRP that it came up with Shutdown.
All in all a pretty straight forward upgrade (once I'd made good on my mistakes)
Great work and thanks again.
zach
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Ok give me a couple of hours to get back to my computer. I'll gather the files and post a mini guide for you.
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no rush and most of all many many thanks
How to Install a 4.1.2 stock rom on SGP-311 with root and recovery
One of the requirements for upgrading to new releases of Sony's Android for Tablet Z with root is to start with a previous Android version that has been rooted. At the time of this writing, I do not know of any easy method to root a 4.3 installation. For 4.2.2, there is always Vroot but over time I have become very skeptical of it. It certainly does root the rom but at the same time it behaves more and more like malware or at least bloatware so I don't use it unless I have to. Which leaves us with 4.1.2, which is the initial factory release version of Tablet Z, which also happens to be easily rootable.
So if you are on an unrooted ROM and want to upgrade to Kitkat with root, the reasonable way is to downgrade to 4.1.2, root and patch it, install recovery on it, and then try the instructions at the beginning of this thread. So here is a mini guide to:
How to install a 4.1.2 stock rom on SGP-311, root it, and add custom recovery
0- Always back up. Flashing an ftf likely erases your internal SDcard.
1- You need Flashtool by Androxyde (not attached to this posting) to put the rom on your tablet (Don't confuse it with Sony's official flash tool called Emma). I recommend Flashtool version 0.9.15.0.
2- You need an image of the 4.1.2 rom, which is an ftf file (not attached to this posting). You can get one from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Sony_Xperia_Tablet_Z_SGP311 The customization is not important so 10.1.C.0.370 USA version should do just fine.
3- Fire up the flashtool and flash the ftf file into your tablet. There is a ton of tutorials on line about how to do this. The only thing I should add to them is that if you get the ftf from a third party (i.e. you didn't build it with you own tablet) you should exclude the TA partition when flashing it. The reason is that, as I understand it, the TA partition has data that is unique to each individual tablet. So I never understood why people pack their TA partitions in the ftf that they publish. If you forget to exclude the TA partition when you flash you will end up overwriting your own unique TA partition with someone else's. While that is not gonna render your tablet unfunctional, you will lose your warranty and a few other things of less importance.
4- Once you get 4.1.2 on your tablet, go to settings and find Developer Options. Under that locate USB debugging and activate it.
5- Attach your tablet to the PC and make sure you have closed the flashtool on the PC.
6- Unzip DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v17_perf-event-exploit (attached to this posting) on your PC and run runme_win.bat (I am assuming you are on Windows)
7- Let the code do its thing and if all goes well, your tablet will reboot by itself and you will see SuperSU added to your installed apps.
8- This particular rooting method must be patched immediately after so unzip remountrebootfix-windows (attached to this posting) on your PC and run install.bat. Pay close attention to your tablet display as you are going through the instructions because at some point you have to grant root rights to ADB on your tablet and come back to the PC and "press any key to continue". The patch will be applied and the tablet will reboot.
9- (Very optional) You can install joeykrim's Root Checker form Android Market to verify this process has indeed given you root privileges. You can also install something like Rhythm Software's File Manager HD (Explorer) from the Market, then go to settings, check "Root Explorer" and then check "Mount System Folders". Without the patch in step 8 the tablet crashes and reboots itself a few seconds after you perform this mounting.
10- You now need to add a recovery partition to your Tablet. XZDualRecovery is a great piece of work by none other than [NUT] of the xda. Unzip TabZ-lockeddualrecovery2.7.94-BETA.installer (attached to this posting) and run install.bat. Once it is installed, the Tablet will immediately reboot into the installed recovery. If all goes well, you will see the recovery menu. Click on reboot. In future, if you want to get to the recoveries that you just installed, reboot your tablet and wait for the LED next to the power button to turn green then press volume up for CWM Philz recovery or volume down for TWRP.
That is it folks. Now you have a 4.1.2, with root and recovery (in fact 3 recoveries) installed.
sd delete
Hi
Thank you very much for this ROM,and instructions,it's awsome.
I've got only one problem after installing it. I can't delete anything from my sd card.
What did I wrong? What can I do?
Thanks in advance
Tamás
many thanks, finally a clear guide!! great job.
@ Szata68, the proble you experience is a feature of kitkat unfortunately. but now that you are root you can easily getting rid of that restrictions implemented by google, don't rememebre the name but if you search on google restricion sd card kitktat, one of the first results shown is how to deal with that
@ Szata68
I've not tried with any stock file browsers but ES File Explorer deleted files on internal and external. I haven't given it root access yet either.
I've been testing this for a good few hours now and I've not experienced any of the problems other people are having (other releases) It all seems happy.
szata.68 said:
Hi
Thank you very much for this ROM,and instructions,it's awsome.
I've got only one problem after installing it. I can't delete anything from my sd card.
What did I wrong? What can I do?
Thanks in advance
Tamás
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Tamas,
I don't suggest you change anything to fix this problem because there are tools that come standard in this rom that can delete files on the sdcard and move data between internal and external storage (file commander and Sony file transfer) but if you insist, here is how to fix it permanently:
http://technofaq.org/posts/2014/04/fixing-external-sd-card-write-issue-on-android-kitkat/
Thank you very much guys!
I normally use FX Explorer,and that can't delete,but from now I won't use that with this ROM.
Thanks again for everyone!
update also possible with cyanogenmod
will the update also work with cyanogenmod 4.3 installed?
As far as I can see it, it should work ( I have apps requesting root sometimes ).
Thanks!