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im trying to flash uk generic .184 to get root on 2.3.3 but when i try to get in flashboot mode (holding back button) light stays green,
s1 fastboot pops up then says found new hardware and flashtool says this;
12/032/2011 00:32:51 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
12/032/2011 00:32:52 - ERROR - Please install or reinstall device drivers from drivers folder
what am i doing wrong or can my phone not flashboot its simunlocked bootloader locked 2.3.3??
If your already on 2.3.3 I think you have to flash 2.3.2 first then root then OTA update.
yea thats what im trying to do but wen i put my phone in fastboot my pc comes up with the found new hardware window, and flashtool says;
Please install or reinstall device drivers from drivers folder
???
Inside the flashtool folder there should be a 'ggsetup' exe file. Install that and try again.
Regards Dousan...
xperiaplay said:
im trying to flash uk generic .184 to get root on 2.3.3 but when i try to get in flashboot mode (holding back button) light stays green,
s1 fastboot pops up then says found new hardware and flashtool says this;
12/032/2011 00:32:51 - INFO - Searching Xperia....
12/032/2011 00:32:52 - ERROR - Please install or reinstall device drivers from drivers folder
what am i doing wrong or can my phone not flashboot its simunlocked bootloader locked 2.3.3??
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Whatever.you do. Do not ota update. If your bootloader is unlocked, which I guess it is as you are using flashtool, you'll brick your phone.
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
This was originally posted in x10 mini forum by pollob666
Warning guys W8 users have suffered from hard brick as reported so please dont try to unlock the bootloader till some solutions comes
I thought this will be helpful for our community also
Ok,
I am not Responsible if it BRICK YOUR PHONE!!!!!
Here it goes,
Step 1: (Downloads)
A) Download Flash Tool : From http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746 or http://www.multiupload.com/GYL7A7XQBT
B) Download S1tool : From http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17374120&postcount=26
C) Download Unlocker : From http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17384177&postcount=3
Step 2: (Prepare)
A) Unzip all downloaded files
B) Shut Down Phone
C) Open S1tool, Click on DO JOB, Press Back on phone, Connect it to PC.
D) Look For Line "XXXX SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE"
Step 3: (Unlock)
A) Turn the phone on, Connect it with PC in Debugging mode.
B) if XXXX is "NOT RECOGNIZED" then sorry, it can't be unlocked.
C) if XXXX is SEMC then run "msm7227_semc.cmd"
D) if "XXXX SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" was not found then run "msm7227_Setool2.cmd"
E) Wait...
F) if "Press any key to continue . . ." is found, press any key.
Step 4: (Verify)
A) Shut Down Phone
B) Open S1tool, Click on DO JOB, Press Back on phone, Connect it to PC.
C) Look For Line RUNNING S1_EROM VER "x8A029"
D) if x is "r" then it is done, Congrats...
E) if x is "R" then Sorry, Do everything again. or Search in the Frorum for Help
Thanks to
the_laser, Androxyde, Bin4ry, SpyderX for his Tutorial (I used his one ) and Every Single Soul who helped to Unlock the Bootloader
thanks friend, I have unlocked the bootloader thanks to you
step 1
Links in B And C ..
Are not " found " ..
What we can do once we've unlocked the bootloader? (noob question for noob friendly tutorial...lol)
we Can flash custom kernels with lot of tweaks probobly higher cpu overclock and dual touch gpu overclock and if we are lucky enough we could flash diffrent os
Sira. said:
step 1
Links in B And C ..
Are not " found " ..
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Links Fixed
Check it
Thanks ..
Good job by the way
---------- Post added at 07:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:43 PM ----------
Simple And easy
Thanks for All your effort
i've successfully unlocked the bootloader..
GREETINGS MATE !
Really nice explanation. I say this should be a sticky.
Thumbs up for this . It's a great change rather than reading through my very wordy but thorough guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
Still, if anyone wants a tutorial on how to flash custom kernels, how to return to stock kernel and how to relock their bootloader, it's all embedded in the first post of my guide somewhere and also below .
Cheers ,
SpyderX
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HOW TO RELOCK BOOTLOADER :
0. Flash back stock kernel using "Repair" option in SEUS or by using Flashtool (if using Flashtool either flash stock firmware or flash the appropiate .ftf file below):
X8 (E15) and W8 stock kernel:
Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/?zb3zhdkodgy55ch#1
Direct download link: http://db.tt/gg2jJVZi
X10 mini pro (U20) stock kernel:
Direct download link: http://db.tt/S7Nm4WZx
X10 mini (E10) stock kernel:
-Will be added at a later date-
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If you relock your bootloader while using a custom kernel your phone will be bricked!
1. Download S1tool and extract it to an appropiate location on your PC (not needed if you already have s1tool) . (Credits go to the_laser for this tool)
S1tool post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...0&postcount=26
Direct download link: http://db.tt/OrOQO33
2. Then, download and Install Flashtool v0.2.9.1 beta (don't use 0.3.0.0 as profile for our phones need to be added. It's simpler to use 0.2.9.1 beta) Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Download Link: http://www.multiupload.com/7H4JT35B6G
(Credits go to Androxyde and Bin4ry for this tool.)
After installing it, open the flashtool folder and open the drivers folder inside that. Double click on the ggsetup-2.2.0.10.exe file inside and install Gordon's Gate (needed for Flashtool to work).
Note: This Gordon's Gate Driver Installation will work for X8, X10 mini and X10 mini pro. I'm not sure about that of W8 but I think that is also supported.
Note: This Flashtool and Gordon's Gate installation is not needed if you have already done this.
3. Turn off your phone.
4. Launch s1tool.exe in the folder you extracted s1tool to.
5. Click on Restore button and then connect your phone to the PC in flash mode (press and hold back button while connecting your phone to the PC).
6. Wait for the process to complete. Congratulations! You now have relocked your bootloader!
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9. How to flash custom kernels:
a. Download the (kernel name).ftf file provided by the kernel developer
b. Download and Install Flashtool v0.2.9.1 beta (don't use 0.3.0.0 as profile for our phones need to be added. It's simpler to use 0.2.9.1 beta) Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Download Link: http://www.multiupload.com/7H4JT35B6G
(Credits go to Androxyde and Bin4ry for this tool.)
After installing it, open the flashtool folder and open the drivers folder inside that. Double click on the ggsetup-2.2.0.10.exe file inside and install Gordon's Gate (needed for Flashtool to work).
Note: This Gordon's Gate Driver Installation will work for X8, X10 mini and X10 mini pro. I'm not sure about that of W8 but I think that is also supported.
Then restart your computer.
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Generally you have to delete all the files in /system/lib/modules before flashing a custom kernel!
c. Put the (kernel name).ftf file in the /firmwares folder. (Don't flash any .sin files, flash only the .ftf file.)
d. Open Flashtool.
e. Click Flash.
f. Select (kernel name).ftf.
g. Turn off your phone.
h. Connect your phone in flash mode (only when the popup window prompts for you to do so). (To boot into flash mode, press and hold back button while connecting your phone to the PC using an usb cable).
i. Disconnect your phone (do so only when the popup window to prompts you to disconnect your phone).
j. Reboot and you have a custom kernel!
k. Confirm by going to Settings --> About Phone --> Kernel version. It should have the name of the kernel you flashed.
m. To flash back to stock kernel, download the appropriate file below and follow steps listed above.
X8 (E15) and W8 stock kernel:
Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/?zb3zhdkodgy55ch#1
Direct download link: http://db.tt/gg2jJVZi
X10 mini pro (U20) stock kernel:
Direct download link: http://db.tt/S7Nm4WZx
X10 mini (E10) stock kernel:
-Will be added at a later date-
useless thread, whats the point of having the same thread in the development section?
|xeta| said:
useless thread, whats the point of having the same thread in the development section?
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I thought personallythat the thread in the devlopment section was quiet Difficult
So posted in short manner So that we need not need to read all the stuff
Good job. Now we can wait for some full working rom for CM+FXP team
I need working wifi ;]
Thanks to thos guide. Now i unlock my bootloader and install LinuxDx kernel.
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guys i having problem when doing this. i keep getting message saying that " the system cannot find the file specified" please help
wow thanks for this noob explanation, after reading original thread i was scared to unlock bootloader but when you put it like this now I understand the original one.
i will unlock my x8 then when I have time these days
Indeed, this also makes more sense to me because of the simple word use etc
Will checkout after schoolz if it works for me
excellent tutorial and noob friendly for someone like me ... lol
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
just unlocked my phone using this EASY method , thanks....
yay i succesfully unlocked bootloader. I dont know why i was so afraid to do it before. it was pretty easy hehe
big thanks,you really made it easy!
Hi,
Sorry if this has been asked elsewhere but is there a dummies guide / video for installing Doomlord kernel onto my play? the full process i.e. how to unlock your bootloader, to the app and images you need to download, and then the process.
A nice youtube video would be great. TIA
neil
Am busy,but there are lots of videos on how to unlock your bootloader for xperias.I think it was by androidsoul community? If you type in Unlockbootloader for Play,you gonna get e-z results.
Whats your model too?Use the very same fastboot ,the one you used to unblock bootloader,to get DK3
Hi, I have unlocked my bootloader. there was a video on youtube using fastboot.
I have a r800I,
2.3.2
build 3.0.a.2.184
What next?
Alright.
Grab a flashtool 2.9.1 ,install gordons gate drivers 22 found in the flashtool Drivers Folder.
Grab this Firmware : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255095
you may get a bootloop if you dont wipe user data.
Flash it with the X10Flashtool.exe
Follow the instructions zactly.
Then use Fastboot to flash boot the DK3.img
HI, I have flashed back to Uk generic many times, so think I can do the first part.
I do not understand this bit sorry
Then use Fastboot to flash boot the DK3.img
Alright.
After you have the 4.0.A (2.3.3 ,not 2.3.2) you drag the DoomKernel3 img to fastboot folder,shift +rightclick and type this in
fastboot flash boot doomkernel3.img (or in your case its boot.img)
Ok, just so I have it straight.
donwload image. Flash the new image just like a did the old UK Generic. (i.e. using flash tool, then pressing back button connected to PC)
Do I let it boot normally? Or do I go straight to removing battery then boot up holding the Search key (blue light) and doing the flash boot command?
so many thanks for this
nelly_boy said:
Ok, just so I have it straight.
donwload image. Flash the new image just like a did the old UK Generic. (i.e. using flash tool, then pressing back button connected to PC)
Do I let it boot normally? Or do I go straight to removing battery then boot up holding the Search key (blue light) and doing the flash boot command?
so many thanks for this
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No you use a cmd window on your pc and 'cd' /to/the/path/of/fastboot or open your fastboot folder and in an empty space, ctrl+shift - open in cmd - then type the command issued 'fastboot flash boot boot.img'. You need to hold search button while connecting the usb, when the phone is off to get into fastboot mode. Done correctly the blue light should appear.
Regards Dousan...
confused then...
"Grab a flashtool 2.9.1 ,install gordons gate drivers 22 found in the flashtool Drivers Folder.
Grab this Firmware : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1255095
you may get a bootloop if you dont wipe user data."
Flash it with the X10Flashtool.exe --- this means doing it with the back button right????
---- This is where I was asking if you let it boot normally first (i.e. like you would after Uk genric
Follow the instructions zactly.
Then use Fastboot to flash boot the DK3.img - understand this bit but need to know when to do it
nelly_boy said:
confused then...
"Grab a flashtool 2.9.1 ,install gordons gate drivers 22 found in the flashtool Drivers Folder.
Grab this Firmware : http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1255095
you may get a bootloop if you dont wipe user data."
Flash it with the X10Flashtool.exe --- this means doing it with the back button right????
---- This is where I was asking if you let it boot normally first (i.e. like you would after Uk genric
Follow the instructions zactly.
Then use Fastboot to flash boot the DK3.img - understand this bit but need to know when to do it
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Sorry my bad mate I misread your post (I need some sleep or glasses lol).
Yes you're right flash the UK generic with flashtool and then doomlords kernel with fastboot command. I'm not sure if you need to boot before you flash the kernel. I would boot just to be safe
Regards Dousan...
all working thanks guys. you the best. shame I just saw 2.3.4 guessing that wont work with doomlord kernel?
Man it boots quick hopefuly setcpu will make my ps1 games run better.
thanks again
DK4 soon will be availibile
Hi
This is an automated rooting to Xperia ARC / ARC S with unlocked bootloader. No flashing needed - so this does not wear your internal kernel flash memory.
It's a "connect and press enter" solution - no command typing.
You must have the ADB and Fastboot drivers installed and configured.
Compatibility
Tested: ICS .431 and .587
Must work: GB roms
How it works
It boots "in memory" an alternate kernel carefully crafted to root the system, and then rebooting into the original kernel of your phone.
It install the Superuser APK, su binary, and BusyBox.
Requirements
- ADB and Fastboot drivers installed and configured.
- Unlocked bootloader
- Settings - applications - Unknown Sources (first option) checked
- Settings - applications - development - USB Debugging checked
- Press the thanks button on this forum
Included
- BusyBox v1.18.4
- Superuser APK
- su binary
How to use
- Download the latest script version in the [Script downloads] section
- Decompress the 7z file to an empty folder
- Run the file runme.bat
- Connect your phone (powered on)
- Wait for the blue ligth (fastboot mode) on the notification LED
- Press ENTER to root
- Enjoy (and then press the thanks button on this forum )
Script downloads
v1:
http://www.mediafire.com/?5h5f2cxoym66m3f
http://www.mediafire.com/?cr1hkfqp2f62fdy
Stock firmwares (.FTF)
ARC ICS 4.0.4
LT15i_4.1.B.0.587_Generic Global World.7z
188Mb
http://www.mediafire.com/?xucot63l30epa4y
LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_GenericWorld.7z
195Mb
http://www.mediafire.com/?qbip855iltbv5is
FAQ
[Q] How to install ADB and Fastboot drivers on Windows?
[A] The most annoying process is to install and configure the ADB and Fastboot drivers, but you can use the Flashtools bundle to install the drivers for you (search for Flashtools on the forum). Simply download the latest version of Flashtools, fire the installer and then choose to install ADB and Fastboot drivers. This way you will have installed the drivers.
Flashtools latest version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012
Later, to configure the drivers, you must let windows bind the driver to the device. To do this, you must:
- ADB driver: connect the phone, powered on, to the PC, and then let Windows configure the driver automatically
- Fastboot driver: connect the phone to the PC in Fastboot mode. To do this:
1) Switch off the phone
2) Press and hold the menu key
3) Connect the phone to the PC via USB cable
4) Way a few seconds for a blue ligth on the notification LED
5) Release the menu key
6) If you get the blue ligth you are now in Fastboot mode. Let Windows configure the driver automatically.
7) To leave Fastboot mode, disconnect the USB cable.
[Q] I cannot get the blue light during the script execution?
[A] Verify if you have correctly installed and configured ADB and Fastboot drivers. Maybe you still have a locked bootloader - if you wish to try to unlock your bootloader, see the tutorial / guide threads on the first page of the forum.
Noob here.
So what you are saying is all I need to do is download the mediafire file,the adb drivers and the fastboot drivers and then I am good to go.
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Sandro8771 said:
Noob here.
So what you are saying is all I need to do is download the mediafire file,the adb drivers and the fastboot drivers and then I am good to go.
Sent from my LT15i using xda app-developers app
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Yes! And it's working flawlessly on my unlocked bootloader Xperia Arc, so I expect it to work for you too.
Or hotboot a kernel with cwm and install superuser_root.zip
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Hotboot?
What is that?
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datagubben said:
Or hotboot a kernel with cwm and install superuser_root.zip
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The idea is "no command typing" and "no extra downloads / file copying", so this is way easy (at least for me, a lazy dev).
You know now I am a bit scared.
Because after reading the FAQ on how to install adb and fastboot and the configuration part.
Anyway iam going ahead with this attempt.Wish me luck,I will need it.
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Bazoocaze said:
The idea is "no command typing" and "no extra downloads / file copying", so this is way easy (at least for me, a lazy dev).
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Guess you are right, but I need to get into cwm anyway at first boot after a firmware flash (Aroma + mods) and I have a bat file executing my hotboot for me.
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Auto-root v1 - By Bazoocaze
Connect your phone (powered ON) via USB.
The phone must have an unlocked bootloader.
Wait for the blue ligth (fastboot mode) on the notification LED
Press any key to continue . . .
Booting modded system...
downloading 'boot.img'...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.000s
Done. Wait for the system to reboot.
Press any key to continue . . .
I DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT NEEDS ROOT TO MAKE ROOT OR WHAT PLEASE EXPLAIN??
HITMAN_SEMSEM2007 said:
I DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT NEEDS ROOT TO MAKE ROOT OR WHAT PLEASE EXPLAIN??
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How hard is it to read requirements?
You need to have unlocked bootloader. That's what fastboot is calling root.
And fix your caps lock.
well looks like I cannot do this as my LED does not turn blue when connecting which means I cannot unlock my bootloader
Madfysh said:
How hard is it to read requirements?
You need to have unlocked bootloader. That's what fastboot is calling root.
And fix your caps lock.
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http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach...021/504b29aa/1/3/1/0/9/9/3/20120908141453.jpg
Read what it says
It doesn't say that its unlocked, but that you are allowed to unlock it.
Anyone on .62 with unlocked bootloader able to root using this?
I'm gonna unlock my bootloader soon because I can't root .62. Now I'm struck in .42 root.
Great!!
Sent from my LT18i
bruce16878 said:
Anyone on .62 with unlocked bootloader able to root using this?
I'm gonna unlock my bootloader soon because I can't root .62. Now I'm struck in .42 root.
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If your bootloader is locked update via ota to. 62
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zolaisugly said:
If your bootloader is locked update via ota to. 62
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Sorry to ask this but you are saying .42 rooted still can get "ota" update to .62 to retain root, is it still available to update, I thought their ota only for ics, no more .62?
Edit
I'm ota to .62 right now, thanks.
Nath316 said:
well looks like I cannot do this as my LED does not turn blue when connecting which means I cannot unlock my bootloader
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LED goes blue (fastboot mode) only WHEN you have an unlocked bootloader.
To see if you have an unlocked bootloader, try this:
1) Switch off your device
2) Press and hold the menu button
3) Connect the device to the PC via USB cable
4) Wait for the LED to turn blue (fastboot mode)
5) Release menu button
6) Disconnect to leave fastboot mode
If you get blue LED, you are in fastboot mode, and so you have an unlocked bootloader.
The device default setting is locked bootloader, so you must unlock the bootloader to get your bootloader unlocked - hoho. If you want to unlocked your bootlaoder, see the guide/tutorial stickies.
HITMAN_SEMSEM2007 said:
http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach...021/504b29aa/1/3/1/0/9/9/3/20120908141453.jpg
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The device default setting is locked bootloader, so you must unlock the bootloader to get your bootloader unlocked - hoho. If you want to unlocked your bootlaoder, see the guide/tutorial stickies. See the text above to know more about unlocked bootloader and fastboot mode.
This worked flawlessly for me since I have unlocked bootloader... Simply brilliant... Can't thank you enough.... Cheers buddy!!!
Thank you Bazoocase with this Tool i was able to Unlock my Friends Arc very good work
Sent from my U20i using xda premium
NOTE: DON'T HOLD ANYONE RESPONSIBLE IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG DURING THE PROCESS!
This thread contains full information you might need for rooting, backing up TA partition, unlocking bootloader, installing custom recovery, installing custom rom etc.
Some notes below, read them
-I try to keep this thread clean so people have easier time navigating. @derjango has ALOT of info and fixes on his THREAD which is related to this one, give it a read
-Read comments if you have problems. You may find answer and fix there by other users. I wrote this thread few months after I did these steps to my phone so I likely made mistakes (e.g. I forgot or got some steps wrong). If you do see those mistakes or have problems that nobody else has, feel free to ask in comments.
-We will use legit rooting methods and not those sketchy one click root apps
-These instructions may apply for other z line devices but you will have to find ftf files for your own device
-Written for 14.6.A.1.236 firmware but it will work on any version that you have currently.
0. PREPARATIONS
Backup all your data (photos, videos, contacts etc.)
Fully charge your battery
Enable USB debugging
Download the following:
Latest XperiaCompanion from HERE (for drivers mainly)
Sony flashtool from HERE
Follow THIS thread to install adb drivers
Navigate to your C:\Flashtool\drivers and run Flashtool-drivers
Select Flashmode drivers, Fastboot drivers and Xperia Z1 Compact drivers and click install
Now download THIS and THIS and put it in C:\Users\username\.flashTool\firmwares
(Windows 8/8.1/10 users can try - THIS fix if you can't install flashtool drivers)
1. FLASHING .108 FIRMWARE
1.1. Run Flashtool and click on lightning button, make sure flashmode is selected and hit Ok
1.2. In left window click on + symbol until you find 14.4.A.0.108
1.3. Under wipe check both options
1.4. Click Flash
1.5. Wait
1.6. Follow the on screen instructions
(You can release vol- when you see activity in flashtool window)
(If you get device disconnected just unplug phone and repeat all from step 1.1)
1.7. Don't touch anything until blue progress bar disappears. You should see Device disconnected> Device connected in flash mode.
(Don't worry if bar gets stuck near end just let it do it's thing)
1.8. Disconnect phone and reboot
1.9. Done!!!
(Do only basic setup, we won't be staying on this rom for long)
2. ROOTING .108 FIRMWARE
2.1. Make sure USB debugging is enabled
2.2. Download THIS Easy Root Tool by zxz0O0
2.3. Unzip and run install.bat
2.4. Download SuperSu apk form HERE put it in internal storage and install it.
2.5. Update binary normally.
2.6. Done!!! You should have root now.
(Download Root Checker to make sure you do)
3. TA PARTITION BACKUP
(NOTE: This is absolutely not necessary and is only needed if you plan to go back to stock firmware AND use BionZ, X-Reality and Music ID/Gracenote. TA partition and DRM keys stored inside get erased when you unlock bootloader.
3.1 Download THIS Backup TA v9.11 by DevShaft
3.2. Extract and run Backup-TA.bat. You should see backup>TA backup.zip in main folder where you extracted
3.3. Backup whole folder to cloud since you can't flash someone's else backup if you loose yours
3.4. Done!!!
(Read linked thread for useful information and FAQ)
4. UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER
4.1. Dial *#06# on your device. You will see your IMEI code
4.2. Go HERE and scroll to bottom
4.3. Under select device select Z1 Compact and enter your IMEI code
4.4. Check the 2 boxes and click on submit. You will get your unlock code. Copy it to clipboard
4.5. Run Flashtool again and click on "BLU" button
4.6. Connect phone in flashmode.
4.7. When prompted, enter your unlocking code that you copied form SONY website
4.8. Click unlock.
(Follow any instructions that flashtool gives you. I don't remember if there are any after this)
4.9. Done!!! Your bootloader is unlocked!
5. FLASHING RECOVERY
This is how I did it. You can try to skip step 5.2. If it doesn't work try again following all steps
5.1. Download THIS TWRP by 115ek and extract recovery image in new folder
5.2. Run Flashtool and flash 14.6.A.1.236 just like you did with .108 in first step (If you have problems here see THIS comment)
5.3. Now without rebooting or disconnecting your phone flash THIS open bootloader with flashtool just like you flashed system ftf-s.
5.4. Disconnect your phone and press volume up and connect your data cable. You should see blue led.
5.5. Now enter that folder where you extracted recovery image and press shift and right click in empty window area and select Open Command window here (Powershell for windows 10 users should work fine I think. Never used it)
5.6. Type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" and hit enter.
5.6 Done!!! You should have your recovery now.
To reboot to recovery first disconnect your phone and hold volume down and power button. Release power button when phone vibrates but keep holding volume down until you see twrp logo.
AND THAT IS IT
Now that you have your recovery and unlocked bootloader you can flash whatever roms, kernels, mods that you want for your phone.
Thanks to:
derjango for his thread mentioned above
munjeni For supplying open bootloader ftf and for giving me support with my problems
Androxyde For Flashtool
Snoop05 For ADB driver tool
zxz0O0 For Root tool And PRF Creator tool
DevShaft For Backup TA tool
115ek For TWRP
[NUT] For XZDualRecovery
kulvertti For SuperSu Dummy
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I'm really struggling to get past unlocking the bootloader and starting to get quite confused.
Sony Companion is up to date.
Flashtool installed and used to flash .108 firmware.
Device is rooted using Easyroot tool.
Supersu installed and binary updated.
When I go to run BLU in Flashtool it prompts me to connect my device whilst holding the volume-down button (so flash mode). A couple of seconds after doing that it prompts me to re-connect the device whilst holding the volume-up button (so fastboot mode), but nothing happens. Blue LED is on the device, but Flashtool does absolutely nothing.
When I check Flashtool-driver it does fail to install the AndroidUsbDeviceClass driver, but when I run the 15-second ADB Installer it completes successfully - plus I was able to flash the firmware earlier so I don't see why I'd now have a driver issue.
Any ideas? It's starting to drive me crazy.
Here is what you can try.
Connect your phone to pc and in command prompt type adb reboot bootloader or hold vol+ and connect your phone
Your phone will be booted to fastboot now
Now type fastboot devices
You should see
XXXXXXXXXblabla fastboot
If you see this that means that your phone is recognized in fastboot by your pc.
If you see <waiting for device> or something else go to your device manager while still in fastboot
IIRC you should see under other devices something like saXXXX or something
You can tell me what exactly it says or you can fix it yourself by googling that number and adding fastboot driver and update it manually through device manager
If you decide to do it yourself make sure you link me website where you link me thread where you found driver and write down instructions so other people can see it
If you have any other problems feel free to reply
Also i just noticed that i didn't include that you lose ta partition when ubl and since you don't have ta backup make sure you make one. You never know when you might need it
Ok, thanks for that I definitely had a problem with driver installation so followed the steps in this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcz4o6fpDGc
Now I am a bit stuck on flashing recovery.
5.2. Run Flashtool and flash 14.6.A.1.236 just like you did with .108 in first step --- do I also check both options under Wipe? will this not remove root?
5.3. Now without rebooting or disconnecting your phone flash THIS just like you did with system ftf-s. --- not sure what I'm meant to do here
Glad you fixed that problem
Flash that file through flashtool just like you flashed system ftf
Also yes that will remove root but we had that root only to backup ta and unlock bootloader. Since you unlocked bootloader and you install twrp you can easily root any rom
I get the "'fastboot' is not a recognised ..." error when trying to flash recovery - using Windows PowerShell as I'm on Win10.
EDIT: running CMD then moving to the location of where ADB was installed and contains Fastoot.exe worked.
Thanks for the guide!
scanz said:
I get the "'fastboot' is not a recognised ..." error when trying to flash recovery - using Windows PowerShell as I'm on Win10.
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That means you don't have fastboot drivers installed. Here is temporary fix that got me out of frustrating situations when i can't install drivers systemwise
https://mega.nz/#F!aBoUXI5Q!RmxLAO638aHNJKLwo00Hew
If it downloads as zip first unzip it and run command prompt/powershell in that folder or in powershell type cd and drag that folder, that should do the same.
fastboot will now be recognised as command
this also includes adb drivers
Just wondering, I'm trying to get Magisk running after finishing the steps in your guide, but it does not pass any of the SafetyNet checks - even basicIntegrity check comes back false. Have you any ideas or experience with this? If so perhaps you could include it as part of the guide
If you get cts fasle that means you flashed rom that comes with supersu preinstalled. You could try installing rom without magisk and removing su then flashing mahgisk.
Not sure about integrity tho. I heard that xposed can cause problems with that.
colaigor said:
5.3. Now without rebooting or disconnecting your phone flash THIS with flashtool just like you flashed system ftf-s.
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I get this:
23/015/2018 22:15:07 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z1 Compact(D5503). FW release : 1. Customization : openbootloader
23/015/2018 22:15:07 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
23/015/2018 22:15:07 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
23/015/2018 22:15:08 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
23/015/2018 22:15:08 - INFO - Device ready for R/W.
23/015/2018 22:15:08 - INFO - Reading device information
23/015/2018 22:15:08 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
23/015/2018 22:15:08 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
23/015/2018 22:15:08 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
23/015/2018 22:15:08 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
23/015/2018 22:15:08 - INFO - Start Flashing
23/015/2018 22:15:08 - INFO - No loader in the bundle. Searching for one
23/015/2018 22:15:13 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
23/015/2018 22:15:13 - INFO - Checking header
23/015/2018 22:15:13 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
23/015/2018 22:15:13 - INFO - Ending flash session
23/015/2018 22:15:13 - ERROR - null
23/015/2018 22:15:13 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
23/015/2018 22:15:14 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
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Are you sure you installed flashtool and other drivers? I can't think of any other cause for this problem right now
I flash 14.6.A.1.236 without problems using flashtool, so drivers should be ok; maybe why I'm using a Mac istead Windows?
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I flash 14.6.A.1.236 without problems using flashtool, so drivers should be ok; maybe why I'm using a Mac istead Windows?
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Found this boot bridge for mac users. you may try it and see if it works. Can't really tell you anything about drivers on mac since i never touched one.
Also mega file may be corrupted. You can try downloading from this comment where i downloaded openbl from
Do you have windows machine to try flashing ?
yes, I try tomorrow using Windows 10, thanks
colaigor said:
Found this boot bridge for mac users. you may try it and see if it works. Can't really tell you anything about drivers on mac since i never touched one.
Also mega file may be corrupted. You can try downloading from this comment where i downloaded openbl from
Do you have windows machine to try flashing ?
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ok, I flash .236 linked in your first post and then without rebooting or disconnecting the device I flash openbootloader and I see:
24/020/2018 09:20:14 - INFO - Closing TA partition
24/020/2018 09:20:14 - INFO - Ending flash session
24/020/2018 09:20:14 - INFO - Flashing finished.
24/020/2018 09:20:14 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
24/020/2018 09:20:14 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
24/020/2018 09:20:16 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
24/022/2018 09:22:15 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z1 Compact(D5503). FW release : 1. Customization : openbootloader
24/022/2018 09:22:15 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
24/022/2018 09:22:15 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
24/022/2018 09:22:15 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
24/022/2018 09:22:16 - INFO - Using Gordon gate drivers version 3.1.0.0
24/022/2018 09:22:16 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
24/022/2018 09:22:16 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
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that's all? 1 second flash?
_Pano_ said:
that's all? 1 second flash?
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Sorry for late answer.
Does it work? I don't remember how much it took to flash tbh
colaigor said:
Sorry for late answer.
Does it work? I don't remember how much it took to flash tbh
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yes, after various attempts: after flashing .236 I had to disconect and reconnect the phone in order to flash openbootloader; otherwise it doens't flash
thank you for these tutorials..I now have a rooted z1compact lollipop 5.11 locked bootloaders..My question is how can I debloat my phone..I want to uninstall other system apps that I don't need and I want to install xposed on my own..sorry I am newbie
xjhayar09 said:
thank you for these tutorials..I now have a rooted z1compact lollipop 5.11 locked bootloaders..My question is how can I debloat my phone..I want to uninstall other system apps that I don't need and I want to install xposed on my own..sorry I am newbie
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You can download Titanium backup from playstore and delete all that you dont need and keep what you nees. Also you can find twrp flashable script that deletes all bloatware. Just sreach xperia lolipop debloat script on xda.