Some people seem to have trouble with looking for info, so here it is, in noob friendly, convenient way.
There are basically four ways to restore our phone to usability, and usage somewhat depends upon how heavily is your system damaged
1. xRecovery
If our phone does not load the system (so we're stuck at SE logo on boot) and we have xRecovery, we can flash the last working backup. This is as clear as it can be, provided that you need to know something already to install xRecovery.
For those who don't know what it is: it's a boothack, which allows to backup and restore all the data stored on phone memory, install custom zips and do other cunning stuff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878426 - here's how to install it, enjoy.
2. Flashtool
Flashtool is a software developed for Xperia X10, with later added functionality for our precious X8.
It comes in handy when two things happen: we cannot, for whatever reason, enter xRecovery and we don't want to/cannot use SEUS or PCC.
How to use?
1. Download latest version from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
2. Download ROM image, whichever you prefer:
X8 Shakira E15i_2.1.1.A.0.6_generic.ftf
X8_1.6_clear.ftf
X8_2.0.2_China.ftf
SE x8_2.1_rus.ftf
3. Download the baseband if you want to flash it (custom ROMs like miniCM or CM7 require baseband ending with "15" in order for app2sd to work):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976538
4. Place ftf file in /firmwares directory of your flashtool.
5. Install drivers from /drivers directory (if your antivirus doesn't like them, disable the antivirus )
6. Prepare yourself - plug the USB cable to the computer (NOT TO THE DEVICE YET) and launch flasher.
7. Click "flash", choose your ROM from the list, wait for instructions.
8. When the instruction pops up, press and hold "back" button on your X8 and plug the cable into it. Keep holding untill you see that flashing of files has begun, then you may release it.
9. Flashing will take a while, you may observe the progress on a bottom bar. When it's finished you will be asked to plug off your device and reboot it.
10. Tadam! It's functional again! Clean installation which you may screw up again
11. If you wish to change baseband, clean firmware directory in flashtool and place baseband ftf file in it, then go through flashing procedure again.
3. SEUS/PCC flashing
Most probably the most prototipical way to deal with it. PCC is PC Companion, soft that you obtain on your SD card along with your device, or you can download from SE website: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/softwaredownloads/detailed/pccompanion/xperiax10?cc=gb&lc=en
Once downloaded and installed, launch it. Most probably it will download some updates. Then choose device updating and follow the instructions. As for flashing - the procedure with holidng back button is the same as with flashtool.
As PCC is heavy and buggy, we are presented with an alternative - SEUS, the Sony Ericsson Update Service. You may download it here: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup.../detailed/updateservice/xperiax10?cc=gb&lc=en
Once installed and launched, SEUS will start looking for updates. Let it take its time. After a while you will be presented with a board full of phones. Choose your Xperia from the list and continue. You will be asked to flash your phone, analogically as in flashtool in point 2. After flashing is done, SEUS will download the latest SE ROM available for your device and flash it.
ATTENTION
Flashtool, PCC and SEUS will cause loss of data such as contacts, stored messages, installed apps and so on. Anything that exists in phone memory will be erased.
Flashing a backup in xRecovery will cause similar data loss. However, it is possible to flash only system or only data backup in xRecovery. Some ROMs (like miniCM) are updated by update.zip which erases only /system folder, leaving personal data and installed apps intact.
However, you need to be able to enter xRecovery mode in order to use it, SEUS and flashtool do not require enabling the phone. PCC requires the phone to be turned on first in order to recognize it correctly, so it's more update-oriented.
Hope someone will benefit. If you see any mistakes, in spelling, grammar or content, let me know and I will correct it!
haha nice post...
i guess you bricked your phone too much today lol...and decided to write a guide...
really cool.
That is correct, and it took me some time to assamble all the things I needed, especially that SEUS was crashing on update And I really see nothing wrong in making threads that contain all the necessary info in one place, as long as it's mistakes free and helps anyone I've seen similar threads on polish android boards and they help a lot, both people who need such help and board stuff, who don't need to close/combine/delete multiple threads concerning the very same issue.
This is very helpful.. thanks Man..
Do i have to flash the baseband before the ROM?
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Nope, you flash ROM first, then then you may change baseband. I'll add this info to the first post
Graveir said:
Nope, you flash ROM first, then then you may change baseband. I'll add this info to the first post
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Okay thanks, but is it safe when changing the baseband? I read from the other thread about somekind of lost signal issue?
Sorry i'm a little bit noob about this stuff.
If you open the thread with basebands and the online directory with basebands and kernels you will see that there are files for E15 mobile phone divided into two kinds - E15i and E15a. i is for Europe, a is for USA. If you flash wrong files - 3G won't work.
Or at least that's how I understand that issue
thanks man,,,i bricked my phone.. need this
Great Job Graveir, Thanks. Method2 worked for me.
Very complete topic,
SEUS un-brick my phone thanx
Dude....I f%^#ing love you...you saved my phone!!!
Thanks a lot for your tips & your tutorial!
Thank man! This helped me so much!
I need this so much thx man!" I think method 2 is the answer if you want to go back to the official 2.1 eclair?? Am i right? Sory im really new with this stuff
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I've used first method.then update with PC C .and the with flash tool i've roothen my phone and instaled xrecovery
now using gingerdx if my phone bricked can i use seus
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aarun444 said:
now using gingerdx if my phone bricked can i use seus
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Of course
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Awsome man, evreything about how to repair bricked phone in on place. This is what I loking for just in case if my phone gone bricked ^^
i bricked my x8, when i turn it on, it shows a cellphone icon with an exclamation point. can this be fixed by SEUS? the screen dimmed, is this a total brick?
wow, maybe yes that is a "full" brick. hmm, just try to use flashtool method, that is the last recovery attempt for a bricked x8
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Hello,
If anyone want to go back to 1.6, I made this guide to apply the downgrade to your E15i (X8)
1. Download the Xreria flasher from Bi4ary (one big thanks):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=827065
2. Download my decrypted ROM for X8
http://rapidshare.com/files/432487345/E15i_1.6.rar
3. Put the folder (ROM - .sin files) to Bi4ary flasher root folder
4. Follow the manual from Bi4ary's thread.
That's all!
anyone successed？
Thanks a lot!
Worked (non-gui version) smooth!
Worked perfectly thanks!
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
Thanks for sharing
i have a question on flashing my X8
in the step "Before you press "OK" connect your Phone in flashmode and THEN PRESS OK!", how to enter the flashmode?
henry2002hk said:
i have a question on flashing my X8
in the step "Before you press "OK" connect your Phone in flashmode and THEN PRESS OK!", how to enter the flashmode?
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maybe hold BACK and press POWER
henry2002hk said:
i have a question on flashing my X8
in the step "Before you press "OK" connect your Phone in flashmode and THEN PRESS OK!", how to enter the flashmode?
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Turn off your device, push and hold the back button and plug the USB.
I don't understand. How is this possible with the boot loader being locked down 'n all?
thanks a lot ~~~~~~~
Sony uses the same kernel and drivers for both 1.6 and 2.1 so the update actually changes only the contents of the system folders. This is why unlocked bootloader is not needed.
So if X8 bootloader doesn't need to be cracked, why don't just upgrade it with a custom rom like 2.2
Without cracking the bootloader we can not use our own kernel and drivers. Of course custom 2.2 rom which uses sony kernel and drivers can be made. This is just what jerpelea and zdzihu make for X10. Unfortunately obviously there is no developers with X8 at this moment to make such rom. If you take a look at the topic for the 2.2 custom rom for X10 you will see that the old sony kernel makes some problems when teamed with android 2.2 (for example app2sd is not working) so it will be best if the bootloader is cracked.
HI guys. thanx a lot for your work.
my Bin4ry got stuck on -- flashing loader.sin...--
it is there for already 20 minutes
is it OK that it takes so long?
I really need to get my 1.6 back, thanks for help
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No, this means the phone was not connected or not found.
If you are using the no-gui version, than follow these steps :
start the .bat, answer all the questions, and get to the point where u see dots running (.............................................|)
At this point :
1. Take phone battery off.
2. Connect USB to computer, than to phone.
3. Press and HOLD back button
4. Insert the battery
5. Let go the back button (release)
Now you should see that phone was found and flashing process will begin.
During the flashing process you should see the battery led (orange/green) ON, if its not ON, it means phone is not in flash mode.
I hope this helps.
Taras_polik said:
HI guys. thanx a lot for your work.
my Bin4ry got stuck on -- flashing loader.sin...--
it is there for already 20 minutes
is it OK that it takes so long?
I really need to get my 1.6 back, thanks for help
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neptun2 said:
Without cracking the bootloader we can not use our own kernel and drivers. Of course custom 2.2 rom which uses sony kernel and drivers can be made. This is just what jerpelea and zdzihu make for X10. Unfortunately obviously there is no developers with X8 at this moment to make such rom. If you take a look at the topic for the 2.2 custom rom for X10 you will see that the old sony kernel makes some problems when teamed with android 2.2 (for example app2sd is not working) so it will be best if the bootloader is cracked.
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Probably off-topic, but if sony were to realese the source code to the 2.1 rom, could someone just modifiy it to add root, then flash it onto the phone?
We have the source code already, that's not the issue. The issue is that only their certified ROM files which have a digital signature issued from SE can actually be loaded onto production phones.
The bootloader won't load a file that hasn't been signed by SE's dev team.
We already have most of the source, anything except for the Market and other proprietary apps is in the open.
I'm a linux guy, so if I find the motivation over winter break (when classes are done torturing me), I might jump on the bandwagon. This is why I bought the X8 after all...
How I can change the "Phone Software Version"
I want to download the 1.6 from se update but they say that software is not there. The old build.prop has been restored, but the curent rom is actualy E15i Customized GBA World.
tnx.
goeland86 said:
We have the source code already, that's not the issue. The issue is that only their certified ROM files which have a digital signature issued from SE can actually be loaded onto production phones.
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ARGH. Why did SE do this? What could they possibly gain from locking down the phone? Why must they stop people from having control over their own phones? Goddamit sony!
First of all, please accept my apology for this post - I've tried my best to read up on this, and read all the threads available, but I'm still totally confused... which is why I'm asking.
I've got the Arc from Orange in the UK, so it's full of all sorts of software that I'm never going to use - in addition to blocking the ability to use WiFi tethering (which is very annoying).
So I've come here looking for help, and from what I can tell, I need to debrand the phone, back to the stock SE rom, to get rid of it all... the problem is, as I said above, I'm just really confused as to how to do it.
I'm not too interested in rooting the phone, or gaining access to the bootloader - as I don't know what they do - I just want to get rid of the orange software (and get WiFi tethering working).
Can someone point me in the right direction please?
Thank you
Here is a little guide:
1. Download FlashTool (I used the latest Beta) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
2. Download Arc ROM from: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9IRV888N
3. Open the folder you extracted FlashTool to and place the ROM (Arc_1.0_SE_StockROM_Decrypted.ftf) in the "firmware" folder.
4. Open "X10FlashTool.exe" and click the FLASH button.
5. The Arc firmware you put in the "firmware" folder should show up and be selected. Click OK.
6. Now just follow the onscreen instructions and it will do the rest for you.
Notes: Because I had never done this before I took out my SDcard in case it did something to that (I doubt it does). My battery was fully charged. It also took ages to turn on after flashing it but I think it's because I was watching it thinking I had messed something up haha. Also I actually created the firmware file from the .sin files in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=993900 but thought uploading the .ftf would make things easier.
Hope this helps.
Hi, thank you for your reply, I'll be giving that a go at lunchtime. Who was your phone branded with? And have you had any problems with it since?
I really hope I don't end up bricking my phone, because that would make me very sad
Hi, I've just finished flashing the phone (you're right, it does take a very long time for it to load up), and so far as I can tell, it's working just fine.
The best part of this whole thing is that now I'm able to share my data connection with my iPad via WiFi - so very happy about that.
Thank you for the instructions, it made it very easy to follow and understand
Sorry if someone else already asked this, but after flashing the phone will we still be able to update via SEUS?
I had the Three firmware so there wasn't really much difference apart from a load of crap games and the bootup screen.
Don't see why we would't be able to update using the SE software anymore.
d4rkwind said:
Here is a little guide:
1. Download FlashTool (I used the latest Beta) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
2. Download Arc ROM from: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9IRV888N
3. Open the folder you extracted FlashTool to and place the ROM (Arc_1.0_SE_StockROM_Decrypted.ftf) in the "firmware" folder.
4. Open "X10FlashTool.exe" and click the FLASH button.
5. The Arc firmware you put in the "firmware" folder should show up and be selected. Click OK.
6. Now just follow the onscreen instructions and it will do the rest for you.
Notes: Because I had never done this before I took out my SDcard in case it did something to that (I doubt it does). My battery was fully charged. It also took ages to turn on after flashing it but I think it's because I was watching it thinking I had messed something up haha. Also I actually created the firmware file from the .sin files in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=993900 but thought uploading the .ftf would make things easier.
Hope this helps.
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you know where the bit it gets to plug your usb in while holding the back button... nothing seems to happen what am ia doing wrong???
will debranding your phone void the warranty?
Can i flash the firmware if my phone is simlocked?(i can't unlock the bootloader)
diggedy said:
will debranding your phone void the warranty?
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Very much doubt it, as your not touching the the bootloader,
also you are installing SE firmware not custom so it should be ok,
i dont want orange bloatware, so iv done it, and its faster.
is it the .184 version that youve got now?
im considering it but im not sure t-mobile actually have any bloatware and I cant find any details of any differences between the two version :/
@diggedy
I originally had a t-mobile version, and the only difference is the Top Apps program, and the default browser homepage.
I noticed a lot of battery use by the TMOSync application (>20%!!). Returned it and upgraded via Carphone Warehouse to get an unlocked model.
Ive not seent his TMOSync application in my usage. Is it not something youve signed up for on the t-mobile website?
diggedy said:
Ive not seent his TMOSync application in my usage. Is it not something youve signed up for on the t-mobile website?
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No, not signed up for anything. I didn't spend too long investigating, as I returned the phone to get an unlocked one.
Looks like there are other people with the same issue though T-Mobile Forum: Xperia Arc - poor battery life
Although while your Arc is un-branded your warranty is void.
However.
When you use Sony Ericsson update service you reinstall the software, in affect your phone is flashed to the original branded software. So no, as long as you re-flash your phone using SEUS if you send for repair you will be fine.
d4rkwind said:
Here is a little guide:
1. Download FlashTool (I used the latest Beta) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
2. Download Arc ROM from: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9IRV888N
3. Open the folder you extracted FlashTool to and place the ROM (Arc_1.0_SE_StockROM_Decrypted.ftf) in the "firmware" folder.
4. Open "X10FlashTool.exe" and click the FLASH button.
5. The Arc firmware you put in the "firmware" folder should show up and be selected. Click OK.
6. Now just follow the onscreen instructions and it will do the rest for you.
Notes: Because I had never done this before I took out my SDcard in case it did something to that (I doubt it does). My battery was fully charged. It also took ages to turn on after flashing it but I think it's because I was watching it thinking I had messed something up haha. Also I actually created the firmware file from the .sin files in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=993900 but thought uploading the .ftf would make things easier.
Hope this helps.
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Anybody who tried debranding their phones, how much free space do you have after debranding? is the UI any faster than previous? Also is there any disadvantage of debranding? Thanks.
I had 280mb after unbranding. It seems about the same speed. Too early to comment on anything long term.
disadvantages are it may void warranty... but this isnt confirmed.
I have some questions.
- Is the rom is multilanguage?
- Is it possible to return to a branded rom, for a sav? One person said it was possible with SEUS, can anyone confirm?
- Is it still possible to get the updates after debranding?
Hey there, trying to flash but it doesnt recognize my phone any suggestions?
What drivers do i use?
Never mind, got it... installed the SEUS witch had the drivers includet...
Can someone help me?
I need to brand my arc because of changeing with another arc.
I must send it back to my shop.
I need a Firmware with TMobile branding (germany)
I had debranded my arc with the tutorial in the forum. (i flashed global customized .181)
greetings
Hello,
I didn't really want to root but I'm seeing a few benefits of rooting but I want to know more info about it if possible..
What are the rists of rooting?
By "Bricking" your phone does this explicitly mean that -- It can't be used/UnRecoverable/Dead?
Can Rooting "Brick" the phone, and what are the chances? What would cause the outcome to brick the phone?
Would I be able to root my x8 with the latest firmware from SE? I have never rooted and my phone is completely factory
Firmware: 2.1-update1
Baseband: M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015
Kernal: 2.6.29
Build Number: 2.1.1.A.0.6
A link to the most trustworthy, and known working x8 rooting app for this phone spec would be nice too [if possible]
This is a part from a guide i am writing:
Root - Get admin access
Your x8 runs android, a linux based os.
On many computer operating systems, the superuser, or root, is a special user account used for system administration. When you buy your phone you dont have admin access, so you have to get.
Why?
Many cool apps require user access and also you will be able to have access to the your phone files.
Is it safe for my phone?(virus and other)
After rooting, an app with the name superuser is installed on your phone which controls the admin access and ask you to give your permition every time an app want admin access.
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So about the brick part....
There are 2 kind of bricked...
Full brick and normal brick
Full brick ---> you will need new phone
Normal brick---> Easy to fix
FULL BRICK:
Phone dont open at all, you can come across it only if you play with thinks as bootloader and other like it. You cant get it from root.
NORMAL BRICK:
Yes, you can come across it if you dont follow the instructions. In this stade phone just keep rebooting on sonyericsson boot logo. To fix it just run pc conpanion from pc and make an update to your phone.
The worse case senario is to lose your contacts if you havent made a buck up and spent some time downloading the update....
Yes you can root last firmware update. I recoment you to use one super one click .exe find it somewhere on xda. It is realy good.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
After ROOT (an other part of my writing guide)
Moving apps an sd (Need Root Access)- I need more space for apps.
x8 with android 2.1 dont provide you enought space for your apps. So you need an apps that moves apps on sd. This sounds easy but its not. I recomend you to download Link2SD from market. Then you will have to make some changes on your sd card.
xRecovery (Need Root Access)- this is the door for customing your phone's firmware.
xRecovery is something like a boot programme. With it you can buck up everythink from your phone to your Sd card, mount sd card for pc connection without having to boot android, install-replace phone's files, install custom roms, make a factory reset and many others
doing root to your phone makes you have access to all, with it you can delete factory app to clear some space, install xrecovery to be able to install costome roms like minicm6 (2.2.1), and or all other things app2sd, etc....
recomend:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=964223
Just rooted, and my phone seems to have gotten faster! :O It's kind of wierd
New questions:
Does using things like xRecovery hold the risk of a full bricked phone? Installing other OS's is something I would be interested in!
How do I install xRecovery for my x8?
WindNinja said:
Just rooted, and my phone seems to have gotten faster! :O It's kind of wierd
New questions:
Does using things like xRecovery hold the risk of a full bricked phone? Installing other OS's is something I would be interested in!
How do I install xRecovery for my x8?
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Just use FlashTool, it's easy and automatic!
It can flash a new rom to your phone, root, install xrecovery, install JiT, clean (remove apps) and many other useful stuff!
(Just search the forums for it)
WindNinja said:
[*]Does using things like xRecovery hold the risk of a full bricked phone? Installing other OS's is something I would be interested in!
[*]How do I install xRecovery for my x8?
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No full bricked risk with xrecovery... but in any case folow the instructions carefuly
....again part of my guide in progres...
xRecovery (Need Root Access)- this is the door for customing your phone's firmware. Developed by zdzihu (please click his thank button),
xRecovery is a custom recovery (can be run after boot). With it you can buck up everythink from your phone to your Sd card, mount sd card for pc connection without having to boot android, install-replace phone's files, install custom roms, make a factory reset and many others.
Link of a working xrecovery version for x8 (tutorial by zdzihu himshelf):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878426
You will make me to post is all...
And there is no way your phone go faster from root...
PS after instaling xrecorery , everytime you charge you phone while you have it turned of, it will open to android... (no ofline charge)
xDD Thanks for you help I downloaded flashtool but the xRecovery option was not clickable and it did pick my phone up. So I will try that way now
Also, I don't know why.. It really has just randomly gotten a lot faster It boots faster -- even after the SE animation the launchers load time and all services are loaded faster.. The animations have gotten smoother too ¬_¬ I don't know why.. but the difference is really noticable!
If you want to do something you better learning first. Read the whole thread which talks about. You will find some are succeed some are not. Then you will know what makes the phone going brick and how to fix it. Rooting is about crossing the limit for me. An adventure
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xdelapan said:
If you want to do something you better learning first. Read the whole thread which talks about. You will find some are succeed some are not. Then you will know what makes the phone going brick and how to fix it. Rooting is about crossing the limit for me. An adventure
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It was something which made me anxious but the option to try out custom ROMs is what pushed me over the line
Read carefull the tutorials and guides
Just installed xRecovery ;D
Now if I install a ROM, do I lose access to my current OS installed? or would it sort of "partition" the OS, can installing ROM's brick the phone fully?
WindNinja said:
Just installed xRecovery ;D
Now if I install a ROM, do I lose access to my current OS installed? or would it sort of "partition" the OS, can installing ROM's brick the phone fully?
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Now if I install a ROM, do I lose access to my current OS installed?
ans: YES!
would it sort of "partition" the OS
ans: NO!
can installing ROM's brick the phone fully
ans: NO!
just follow the guides carefully, and you'll be alright.
xrecovery is a safe application don't worry, it won't let you down.
just backup first in case you want to revert back to the original.
WindNinja said:
Just installed xRecovery ;D
Now if I install a ROM, do I lose access to my current OS installed? or would it sort of "partition" the OS, can installing ROM's brick the phone fully?
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...first you have to know some things.
There is not rom that fully works with x8, all of them have bugs.
In most cases radio and camera dont work and you get phone reboots some times.
But as all roms are based on android 2.2+, there are a lot faster than stock rom.
Befor you do anything got to xrecovery and make a buck up in your sd. Even is your phone brick after you install rom, but restoring the buck up ,if you manage to get in xrecovery, it can fix brick.
If you have apps and data that you need in your phone , and want to have the in the custom rom, you have to download titianium buck up and buck up them. BUCK UP ONLY APPS THAT YOU HAVE DOWNLOAD, OTHER APPS FROM STOCK FIRMWARE CAN BRICK YOUR PHONE WHEN YOU RETRIVE THEM ON A COSTUM ROM.
All costum roms, need last version of se firmware on phone. So go to setings>about phone>baseband .If the number ends on 15
you have the latest update, else you will have to update your phone.
(I alwase update with pc companion so i dont know about the other programmes)
If you update you will have to root your phone again and install xrecovery again.
After all this you should have last update se version , rooted , with xrecovery and a buck up in the sd card.
Make a buck up here to.... (Copy the other buck up on your pc just in case you need it. It is locaded on sdcard xrecovery> buckups> the first file.)
Now download the rom you want.
Extract it.
If file is an update.zip just put in on your sd,
Open xrecovery and install update zip.
Else is rom are files
Put the folder on sd card on xrecovery>buckups
Open phone and get on xrecovery.
Go to restore a buck up and chose the rom folder.
Then reboot phone and the rom will be installed. The first time to get into rom it takes 1-5 minites. If phone start rebooting (bricked) ,this hapends all the time, restore the last buck up we made and try a different rom.
When the rom work make a buck up whith xrecovery and put the other on yout pc.
After you manage to install rom download titanium buck up if the rom dont have it stock, and retrive your apps and data.
If phone bricked after you retrive your apps, an app must not be compartible with rom, so retrive tbe buck up of the rom from xrecovery.
WindNinja said:
Just installed xRecovery ;D
Now if I install a ROM, do I lose access to my current OS installed? or would it sort of "partition" the OS, can installing ROM's brick the phone fully?
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you can watch this video to make more idea on how to install New ROM..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPV6Ue5a0Ww
Goodluck
WindNinja said:
Just installed xRecovery ;D
Now if I install a ROM, do I lose access to my current OS installed? or would it sort of "partition" the OS, can installing ROM's brick the phone fully?
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You can use a backup function on xrecovery to backup your current os.
No, you cant brick your phone fully. You can brick it partially,if you brick it, just flash with SEUS.
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OK. I am just gonna start this with: I AM STUPID!
Anyway, I was toying with my X8, all happy of my Android. I was in xRecovery, happy to know that I was going to install FroyoBread v007 (irrelevant to know, really), and I saw "Partition Options". "WHAT'S THIS?!" I go into that and see that I could delete /system, so I felt like doing it. *Applies anti-flame* After that, I was like "Oh man, xRecovery is not detecting my FroyoBread v007 .zip, just the v006!!!" "Let's reboot it!" After that... well... brick.
Current Situation:
I turn on, all that appears is "Sony Ericsson".
If I try SEUS (On PC Companion) or FlashTool, they don't seem to recognize the phone.
xRecovery, obviously, not there, since it was in /system/bin
Question: Is there ANY WAY (excluding taking it back to the store) to get my phone back working? (Even if it involves going back to the stock Flash, like I care!!!!)
Note: I am sorry if there's a thread already containing information to solve this problem in this forum. I am a bit in PANIC! I would appreciate that people don't pro-flame me for deleting the /system directory or for not adequately search for a thread that has the information I might need. In case of the existence of such, please redirect me to it so I can obtain an important piece of information in the world we know as Modding. Thank you for your consideration.
Griffrez said:
OK. I am just gonna start this with: I AM STUPID!
Anyway, I was toying with my X8, all happy of my Android. I was in xRecovery, happy to know that I was going to install FroyoBread v007 (irrelevant to know, really), and I saw "Partition Options". "WHAT'S THIS?!" I go into that and see that I could delete /system, so I felt like doing it. *Applies anti-flame* After that, I was like "Oh man, xRecovery is not detecting my FroyoBread v007 .zip, just the v006!!!" "Let's reboot it!" After that... well... brick.
Current Situation:
I turn on, all that appears is "Sony Ericsson".
If I try SEUS (On PC Companion) or FlashTool, they don't seem to recognize the phone.
xRecovery, obviously, not there, since it was in /system/bin
Question: Is there ANY WAY (excluding taking it back to the store) to get my phone back working? (Even if it involves going back to the stock Flash, like I care!!!!)
Note: I am sorry if there's a thread already containing information to solve this problem in this forum. I am a bit in PANIC! I would appreciate that people don't pro-flame me for deleting the /system directory or for not adequately search for a thread that has the information I might need. In case of the existence of such, please redirect me to it so I can obtain an important piece of information in the world we know as Modding. Thank you for your consideration.
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First of all, it's normal that SEUS won't recognize your phone, cuz it has NO software, so just select your phone model, and even if it sais unknown phone, proceed to update, it will fully restore SE android 2.1 , it worked for me
bogdan_mihai554 said:
First of all, it's normal that SEUS won't recognize your phone, cuz it has NO software, so just select your phone model, and even if it sais unknown phone, proceed to update, it will fully restore SE android 2.1 , it worked for me
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I tried that but it doesn't seem to recognize that the phone is ready to update. (Hold Back and then insert USB) <--- I do that and it does nothing new!
Griffrez said:
I tried that but it doesn't seem to recognize that the phone is ready to update. (Hold Back and then insert USB) <--- I do that and it does nothing new!
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I think I did not emphasize enough on the OP that I am STUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPID!
I just figured it out. On SEUS I was doing something wrong. I was powering the phone on then holding back and then plugging the USB.
Yup. That's me. Probably gonna be around more.
Dude, restart pc, reinstal gordon gate flash drivers, restart again
Now connect to another usb port and voila! Flash it using shakira.
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MrCzAjNiK said:
Dude, restart pc, reinstal gordon gate flash drivers, restart again
Now connect to another usb port and voila! Flash it using shakira.
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I've fixed it long time ago.
Hi dear community.
Yesterday i had very hard day regarding of rooting my Xperia Z1 on Kitkat 4.4.2.
I read lot of tutorials and videos and still didnt know what to do.
I will try to simplify much i can.
So here we go.
THIS TUTORIAL IS SAME FOR EVERY VERSION OF XPERIA Z1, BUT FOR C6902, C906, C6943 USE DOWNLOAD LINKS IN SECOND POST FOR GETTING FIRMWARE.
------DISCLAIMER-------
THIS PROCES WILL WIPE YOUR CONTACTS, SMS, APPS, ALBUM PICTURES, SO TRY TO BACK UP EVERYTHING YOU NEED BEFORE
FOLLOWING THIS TUTORIAL
Requitments: (Download everything before proceding)
1. Download Flashtool
2. Sony Xperia Z1 USB Drivers
3. C6903_14.3.A.0.757.flashable.zip download
4. C6903_14.3.A.0.757_Stripped.ftf Download
5. Recovery installer by NUT
6. C6903_14.1.G.1.534_NUT.ftf download <<<<< For other version (C6902, C906, C6943 find .534 firmware for your model)
Lets beging:
1. Instal lattest flashtool which you previously downloaded
2. When you finish installing go to (C:\Flashtool\drivers and install drivers from that app [Flashmode and fastboot drivers] if you instaled on C disc)
3. Now move C6903_14.3.A.0.757_Stripped.ftf and C6903_14.1.G.1.534_NUT.ftf to C:\Flashtool\firmwares (C disc on my case)
4. Go to about phone click 7 times on build number, then turn on usb debugging in developers option and turn on unknown recources in security option
4. Now run flashtool (32bit if your pc is 32, or 64bit if your pc is 64bit
5. Wait till syncing is over and then click on lightning icon in left upper corner
6. Select flashmode and select C6903_14.1.G.1.534_NUT.ftf and select [WIPE DATA, CACHE APPSLOG] everything else uncheked
7. While flashtool prepares your firmware, turn off your phone
8. After beeing prepared connect your phone with volume down button via usb to your pc
9. Wait couple of minutes (once it will appear that its stopped, dont worry, it will finish soon)
10. Unplug your phone and switch ON after flashing proces is finished
11. Now repeat step 4
12. Now unzip Recovery installer by NUT, and opent folder, and double click on Instal.bat file
13. Pick option 3 (type 3 with keyboard and pres enter)
14. Now connect your phone using USB cable (this time leave it ON)
15. Phone will reboot and go to recovery (Then go to reboot > system > (instal superSU)
NOTICE THIS STEP MEY BE DIFFRENT, DEPENDS ON YOUR DEFAULT RECOVERY
16. Instal SuperSU from google play
17. Connect phone via usb to your pc and transfer C6903_14.3.A.0.757.flashable.zip to your internal storage or sd card (In my case internal)
18. Disconnect the phone and power it off
19. Now power ON, when green led appers keep clicking fastly volume down button to go to recovery
20. Now instal flashable zip from internal memory
21. WHEN ITS FINISH DO NOT REBOOT YOUR PHONE, you must power off your phone (in one recovery power off is hiden in reboot menu)
22. Then open flashtool, clich flash icon, choose C6903_14.3.A.0.757_Stripped.ftf leave everything uncheked
23. Connect your phone via usb cable to pc holding volume down key
24. After it is finish disconnect your phone and power it on, Notice that first boot may take up to 5min
Now you have fully working rooted phone on Kitkat 4.4.2
Credits to NUT for wonderfull files, firmwares
Credits to various makers of tutorial which helped me (more or less) to root my phone
Credits to flashtool team
VIDEO TUTORIAL (which i found to late)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zscUImoPLpM
There is new metod to root 757 firmware without downgrading...
Did u try towelroot?
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Dadovvv said:
There is new metod to root 757 firmware without downgrading...
Did u try towelroot?
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Free mobile app
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Didnt work on my phone, that was my first try
This seems to have NO new information in it, its just a rehash of several guides already published.
It is now also outdated since towel root came out
gregbradley said:
This seems to have NO new information in it, its just a rehash of several guides already published.
It is now also outdated since towel root came out
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No new info, but it is easier to understand what to do. I didnt saw a single quality tutorial yestarday for this.
electrash said:
No new info, but it is easier to understand what to do. I didnt saw a single quality tutorial yestarday for this.
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So why didn't you just add to an existing thread as a Ultra Noob friendly guide?
The existing guides are very good quality. they just done lead you through the process by your nose and expect a tiny bit of prior knowledge
i dont beleave this, like greg has said we DONT need anymore tut on how to root z1 or ultra or z1c what the hell is going on, do the mods read and know how to organize a tread, common mods clean up this whole fourm please , cause it is getting out of hand peeps useing others works and getting credit for it, it is getting to messy in here, and not noob friendly i must say, regards joe
joecool666 said:
i dont beleave this, like greg has said we DONT need anymore tut on how to root z1 or ultra or z1c what the hell is going on, do the mods read and know how to organize a tread, common mods clean up this whole fourm please , cause it is getting out of hand peeps useing others works and getting credit for it, it is getting to messy in here, and not noob friendly i must say, regards joe
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@joecool666 The mods have a hard time covering forums, they are in charge of multiple forums. the best bet is to just use the orange triangle in the top right of the post, report it to the mods and let them deal with it.
They will get there when they pick up the reports.
Its always good to see people contributing, however, in a large forum like XDA extra clutter actually makes things harder to find., a bit like finding a needle in a pile of needles. If you see a tutorial that looks like it could be improved, post in that that thread. It makes it easier to keep threads/OPs/tutorials up to date.
Thanks
gregbradley said:
@joecool666 The mods have a hard time covering forums, they are in charge of multiple forums. the best bet is to just use the orange triangle in the top right of the post, report it to the mods and let them deal with it.
They will get there when they pick up the reports.
Its always good to see people contributing, however, in a large forum like XDA extra clutter actually makes things harder to find., a bit like finding a needle in a pile of needles. If you see a tutorial that looks like it could be improved, post in that that thread. It makes it easier to keep threads/OPs/tutorials up to date.
Thanks
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thanks man did that,
I appreciate your intention for trying to help the community, but as we already have various rooting threads and also kind of similar to this one I am going to close this thread. But I have posted your rooting method into the sticky thread and you can find your post HERE. Thanks