Darkforest ROM 3.0.2 on locked bootloader - Xperia Play General

I'm a new member so i can't post to developer threads but if you do a factory restore prior to flashing the rom, then deselect the format system option while flashing, the rom should work.

Since its a stock based rom your bootloader doesn't need to be unlocked

how do you flash it? do you flash the zip from the sd card? cause i thought locked bootloaders could not do that (i have a R800at)

skaroger867 said:
how do you flash it? do you flash the zip from the sd card? cause i thought locked bootloaders could not do that (i have a R800at)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Locked bootloaders can install CWM recovery and flash. I will test it and let you know the result.

thatha said:
Locked bootloaders can install CWM recovery and flash. I will test it and let you know the result.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can't flash it. If someone puts up a Nandroid, you could load that.
I tried flashing on the Verizon R800x. It just hung on the Sony Ericsson logo. Maybe ATT is different, but I don't think so.

thanks for the info, ive requested a nandriod upload of the rom. hopefully someone will be nice enough to do that for us

Confirm, it works. Tks Theo_Taylor
---------- Post added at 05:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:44 PM ----------
netizenmt said:
You can't flash it. If someone puts up a Nandroid, you could load that.
I tried flashing on the Verizon R800x. It just hung on the Sony Ericsson logo. Maybe ATT is different, but I don't think so.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have just flashed it successfully on my locked bootloader R800a. I deselect format system while flashing.

did you use the ota or install from the zip?
does NOT work wit h800at, stuck at boot logo cant get into cwm

Flash with CWM
Install ClockworkMod recovery and install the zip from sdcard via recovery menu

i did and im stuck at the boot logo.
how do i fix this? i tried the SE update on the pc companion but it says there is no update availiable for my phone

Use the Flashtool, Luke.
Sorry. Download the correct .ftf file for your phone and use the Flashtool to fix.

Lol, I was thinking about making a thread about the same thing, as my situation is almost equal to yours (my model is R800i, that's the only difference). I can't get any ROM or theme to work with my PLAY .

lightningdude said:
Use the Flashtool, Luke.
Sorry. Download the correct .ftf file for your phone and use the Flashtool to fix.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LOL i love it. flash tool and generic north american rom in ftf form worked for me. cant get into CWM but after setting up the device the way i had it before, i like it better this way.

you have to flash the stock rom using the flash tool its real easy and u can find the generic rom on here just search for it ...i had the same problem 800at wont let a rom work with a locked bootloader ive tried many times ...with that said you can remove system apps to speed it up and underclock it to save battery power these are the things i have done until i get my bootloader unlocked there is also a safe system remove list in the fourms too hope this helps

Related

fastboot for Aussie Razr M 77.176.16.XT905.Telstra.en.AU

Hi all
Just wondering if anyone has a copy of the official Australian Razr M release firmware.
77.176.16.XT905.Telstra.en.AU
Always good to have a fallback system image!
Thanks in advance
wintermute000 said:
Hi all
Just wondering if anyone has a copy of the official Australian Razr M release firmware.
77.176.16.XT905.Telstra.en.AU
Always good to have a fallback system image!
Thanks in advance
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi, I am also looking for the same firmware, managed to root the phone using Motofail2go but unable to use Clockworkmod to backup or load other firmware. Now when I try to Erase the phone I get the AP Fastboot Flash Mode (s) Device is looked Boot Failure. Luckily pressing the power button gets me back to a working phone. I have also unrooted the phone using DoomLord unrooting script but still the same boot up error. I know now the bootloader is locked by Motorola, this is why I need the original Telstra firmware.
I will donate $ 20 by Paypal to anyone that posts a working 77.176.16.XT905.Telstra.en.AU firmware that I can use and fixes the boot issue.
ozsultan said:
Hi, I am also looking for the same firmware, managed to root the phone using Motofail2go but unable to use Clockworkmod to backup or load other firmware. Now when I try to Erase the phone I get the AP Fastboot Flash Mode (s) Device is looked Boot Failure. Luckily pressing the power button gets me back to a working phone. I have also unrooted the phone using DoomLord unrooting script but still the same boot up error. I know now the bootloader is locked by Motorola, this is why I need the original Telstra firmware.
I will donate $ 20 by Paypal to anyone that posts a working 77.176.16.XT905.Telstra.en.AU firmware that I can use and fixes the boot issue.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Out of curiosity what CWM did you try to flash?
You do know that you CAN unlock your bootloader right? exact same procedure as Razr I. Yeah the moto website doesn't mention telstra Razr M model blah blah blah it works as confirmed by Ausdroid editor in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33777574#post33777574
wintermute000 said:
Out of curiosity what CWM did you try to flash?
You do know that you CAN unlock your bootloader right? exact same procedure as Razr I. Yeah the moto website doesn't mention telstra Razr M model blah blah blah it works as confirmed by Ausdroid editor in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33777574#post33777574
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi I used CWM from Google Play and selected the Motorola Photon Q from CWM, maybe a mistake but no RAZR M was listed.
I registerd on the Motorola site to get the unlock key but there is a quite a process to complete the excersice. Rather just have my stock rom back and forget about rooting for now.
ozsultan said:
Hi I used CWM from Google Play and selected the Motorola Photon Q from CWM, maybe a mistake but no RAZR M was listed.
I registerd on the Motorola site to get the unlock key but there is a quite a process to complete the excersice. Rather just have my stock rom back and forget about rooting for now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I dunno how experienced you are at this so I apologise if I'm getting mixed up here but:
a.) You will NEVER flash ANY RECOVERY aside from stock without unlocking your bootloader, and you don't flash CWM from google play (not even sure what you're referring to!!!). You CAN flash recoveries from rom manager if your bootloader is unlocked and you have root.
b.) The only recovery I've seen around the place confirmed for Razr M (unlocked bootloader) is this one
http://aosp.us/?p=294
If you think the steps in unlocking bootloader is too hard you shouldn't even attempt it. Sorry to say but thats pretty much standard stuff for flashing recoveries etc. !!!! (having drivers installed, using fastboot via command line etc.)
wintermute000 said:
I dunno how experienced you are at this so I apologise if I'm getting mixed up here but:
a.) You will NEVER flash ANY RECOVERY aside from stock without unlocking your bootloader, and you don't flash CWM from google play (not even sure what you're referring to!!!). You CAN flash recoveries from rom manager if your bootloader is unlocked and you have root.
b.) The only recovery I've seen around the place confirmed for Razr M (unlocked bootloader) is this one
If you think the steps in unlocking bootloader is too hard you shouldn't even attempt it. Sorry to say but thats pretty much standard stuff for flashing recoveries etc. !!!! (having drivers installed, using fastboot via command line etc.)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi Thanks for your help and comments, I have rooted my old HTC Desire using Unrevoked in the past and flashed a Cyanogen mod and a LeeDroid mod without any problems so I thought I would try the RAZR M. Maybe the boot loader was different or not locked. I was able to go into recovery mode and select the cooked zipped roms from the SD card. I can not find any roms for the Aussie RAZR M either, I guess that is what you are looking for and concerned about updating the the JB from for the Verizon version as the radio may be different.
Anyway, the Motorola UI is not so bad and I especially like to start page with the circles. Hopefully JB update will come OTA soon. I hope that the JB update will return my phone to stock and the Bootloader error does not come up anymore. All is fine for now but if I have to wipe my phone and start again I can not do it. Have you ended up using your Motorola unlock code to unlock the boot loader ?
I am not completely a newbie
ozsultan said:
Hi Thanks for your help and comments, I have rooted my old HTC Desire using Unrevoked in the past and flashed a Cyanogen mod and a LeeDroid mod without any problems so I thought I would try the RAZR M. Maybe the boot loader was different or not locked. I was able to go into recovery mode and select the cooked zipped roms from the SD card. I can not find any roms for the Aussie RAZR M either, I guess that is what you are looking for and concerned about updating the the JB from for the Verizon version as the radio may be different.
Anyway, the Motorola UI is not so bad and I especially like to start page with the circles. Hopefully JB update will come OTA soon. I hope that the JB update will return my phone to stock and the Bootloader error does not come up anymore. All is fine for now but if I have to wipe my phone and start again I can not do it. Have you ended up using your Motorola unlock code to unlock the boot loader ?
I am not completely a newbie
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No waiting for
- backup stock image for obvious reason!
- something to actually flash to appear!
BTW check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33789915#post33789915 the comments from apacheo who has confirmed unlock and recovery install (TWRP though not CWM)
wintermute000 said:
No waiting for
- backup stock image for obvious reason!
- something to actually flash to appear!
BTW check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33789915#post33789915 the comments from apacheo who has confirmed unlock and recovery install (TWRP though not CWM)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks. did you mean now waiting, I guess u could mean either as apacheo has something available ? Looks like apacheo might be getting my $20 via paypal. So with the recommendation from apachio do I still have to unlock the booter. If yes, can this only be done via the Motorola site unlock code?
Will the stock Telstra image from apacheo fix my boot failure issue ? Will I need to have a rooted RAZR M and loader (TWRP) to load the file?
Thanks appreciate your help.
You shouldn't need to unblock bootloader to push the stock image. If its stock you should be able to flash it.
The whole point of unlocking is to be able to push NON OFFICIAL stuff however not having seen that image I can't confirm. e.g. Maybe because he extracted it himself its not signed like an official moto image so you may need to unlock.
If he has extracted a fastboot image it will INCLUDE stock recovery and you flash it via fastboot command line utility. Thats better than a ROM you have to flash with a recovery because it lets you roll back even if you screw your recovery.
All in all, ask him yourself, I'm only speculating based on first principles
BTW android manufacturers have gotten a lot more anal since desire, and yeah back then a lot of stuff was unlocked, now pretty much only Sammy ships unlocked bootloaders. I'd say that back then you could probably unlock the bootloader pretty easily so you don't remember jumping through hoops.
ozsultan said:
Thanks. did you mean now waiting, I guess u could mean either as apacheo has something available ? Looks like apacheo might be getting my $20 via paypal. So with the recommendation from apachio do I still have to unlock the booter. If yes, can this only be done via the Motorola site unlock code?
Will the stock Telstra image from apacheo fix my boot failure issue ? Will I need to have a rooted RAZR M and loader (TWRP) to load the file?
Thanks appreciate your help.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The stock recovery img is probably not going to fix your device.. sounds like you probably need the boot image, but how'd you manage to corrupt that?
apacheo said:
The stock recovery img is probably not going to fix your device.. sounds like you probably need the boot image, but how'd you manage to corrupt that?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi Apacheo, thanks for the reply, my procedure was as per my first post yesterday. Using Clockworkmod Rom Manger app I picked the Motorola Photon Q for Flash Alternate Recovery as this was the only close Motorola phone to the Razr M. (MY BAD) Maybe that was the problem. I tried to back up the existing rom using Clockworkmod but again got the AP Fastboot Flashmode error.
How do I get the boot image and load that? Meanwhile I have unrooted the phone and can use it. Just can't do a factory data reset and start with a new slate if I have to. Just hangs on the AP Fastboot Flashmode (S) black and white Device is locked screen.
Thanks, I was hoping to lose that $20 to u.
Flashing the stock recovery using fastboot is probably the best start.
I'll upload the recovery image and post the URL here. Wait a moment.
Sent from my XT905 using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 08:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:56 PM ----------
Here's the stock recovery image:
http://db.tt/A5veTD0u
Sent from my XT905 using xda app-developers app
apacheo said:
Flashing the stock recovery using fastboot is probably the best start.
I'll upload the recovery image and post the URL here. Wait a moment.
Sent from my XT905 using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 08:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:56 PM ----------
Here's the stock recovery image:
http://db.tt/A5veTD0u
Sent from my XT905 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks Apacheo, I assume I can use RSD Lite 5.4.6.4, how to open the 10 MB RAW file ? I know RAW as a picture file from a camera. Does the 10 MB file contain the whole Telstra ROM ?
ozsultan said:
Thanks Apacheo, I assume I can use RSD Lite 5.4.6.4, how to open the 10 MB RAW file ? I know RAW as a picture file from a camera. Does the 10 MB file contain the whole Telstra ROM ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No idea about RSDLite, you use Fastboot to flash that, and it's a raw dump of the Recovery partition. Flash it like this:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-file.raw
The extension is irrelevant, you could equally rename it .img (which is the standard for fastboot files) but it won't make any difference. It's not the whole Telstra ROM, just the recovery partition. The whole ROM would be something like 600 mb, and as I've modified my system partition (i.e. rooted it) you may not want that, and with only 3G internet, I couldn't upload it anyway
apacheo said:
No idea about RSDLite, you use Fastboot to flash that, and it's a raw dump of the Recovery partition. Flash it like this:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-file.raw
The extension is irrelevant, you could equally rename it .img (which is the standard for fastboot files) but it won't make any difference. It's not the whole Telstra ROM, just the recovery partition. The whole ROM would be something like 600 mb, and as I've modified my system partition (i.e. rooted it) you may not want that, and with only 3G internet, I couldn't upload it anyway
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi apache, thanks again, HELP.
OK, I press vol up and vol down and press the power key at the same time. I get the menu boot load selection, availlable boot modes if I pick recovery or AP fastboot I still get back to the AP Fastboot Flashmode (s) screen Device is locked Status Code:0
I assume I get into recovery mode and use your raw file from my SD card to update the recovery partition. What am I doing wrong?
incorrect, you flash via fastboot command line in.... fastboot mode (not recovery mode)
Hey,
I'm hoping to help you guys out. First I have a couple of questions.
1) is your device bootloader unlocked?
2) are you rooted?
If so I have methods to create a backup XML file for you.
jimmydafish said:
Hey,
I'm hoping to help you guys out. First I have a couple of questions.
1) is your device bootloader unlocked?
2) are you rooted?
If so I have methods to create a backup XML file for you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you have methods to recover an Australian modem IMG (instead of the Verizon-based one) then I'm all ears.. because until I find an AU modem, my phone is now completely unusable.. whoops :/
apacheo said:
If you have methods to recover an Australian modem IMG (instead of the Verizon-based one) then I'm all ears.. because until I find an AU modem, my phone is now completely unusable.. whoops :/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
We can work on this, do you have access to another AU M? Plus this may be easier via gtalk or email.
jimmydafish said:
We can work on this, do you have access to another AU M? Plus this may be easier via gtalk or email.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If I had another, I'd just root it and dd the modem image off and flash it on the broken one.. sadly I don't
I managed to screw it up by flashing the VZW ICS stock, so I could get the JB update on.. I deliberately didn't flash the modem from the VZW ICS stock, and I modified the JB update so it wouldn't apply any changes to the modem... but seemingly, I missed a couple of lines (checking the updater-script, I missed a couple that messed with the modem) so it's completely wrecked. Says the SIM is invalid, and won't detect or connect to any UMTS or GSM carriers here.
If someone else with a rooted Aussie RAZR M is able to step up to assist, it'd be great.
I'll also PM you my details jdf.

New method to downgrade and root 183.46.15version of kitkat4.4.2 (for XT926 UNLOCKED)

This METHOD was developed ONLY for an UNLOCKED Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD XT926m phone that is already updated to the last version of KitKat 4.4.2 (System version "183.46.15.XT926.Verizon.en.US").
IF YOU HAVE AN LOCKED BOOTLOADER AND TRY THIS METHOD IT WILL BE ONLY YOUR RESPONSABILITY IF YOU DAMAGE YOUR PHONE !!!
My Motorola XT926m had an UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER (ICS 4.0.4) and I flashed via RSD Lite the last stock firmware, "183.46.15"... After that, I was, of course, unhappy, because I read on different forums that this firmware version didn't support root... I tried to download the Hydrogen Peroxide xt926 application that others users recommended here on XDA forum, without success.
But now, after I applied this method, my phone is again rooted... Enjoy the steps, but be carefull, it was developed for XT926 phones with UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER!
1. Download the files "VZW_XT926_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_CFC_1FF.xml" and "VZW_XT926_4.4.2-KDA20.62-15.1_CFC_1FF.xml" from the Motorola firmware site: "motofirmware.com/files/file/"...
2. Unpack the files...
3. Substitute/replace the "gpt", "tz" files (FROM the folder with "15.1" version TO the folder with "10.1" version)... You should replace all the files that "RSD Lite" will tell you that don't fit when you try to flash the new stock firmware. You will obtain a MODIFIED version of "183.46.10" stock KitKAt 4.4.2 firmware!!!
4. Flash this MODIFIED "10.1" firmware with "RSD Lite v6.1.5 Multi-Flash" (without using Rsd Script Generator.jar), but don't forget to remove the first two 'getvar' lines in the xml file.
5. Download and install the "Towel Root.apk" and root the phone...
6. Now your phone should be ROOTED.
What to do NEXT:
7.Download from the Play Store and install "Superuser.apk" made by ClockWordMode and after reboot the application will ask you to update SU binary. In my case, the SU binary didn't support an online update and I installed the "Superuser.zip" file downloaded from the ClockWorkMode site, via recovery method, in order to gain this update (you can do this as well, if you already have a TWRP or CWM recovery installed on your phone). With the other version of superuser, like "SuperSU.apk" or "Superuser.apk" ("eu.chainfire.supersu-2.apk", the last version, 5.6mb, for example) you will need to follow the same steps...
8. Using "Total Commander.apk", you can go to "File System root"/"Etc"/"installrecovery.sh", and finally rename this last file... Or you can use "ES3 File Explorer.apk" in order to rename the same "installrecovery.sh" file in "Device"/"Etc" folder (choose, for example, the name "installrecovery.shbak")...
9. Flash with "Flashify.apk" (downloaded form PLay Store) a new "recovery img.": "TWRP.img" (2.8.3.0) or "CWM.img" (6.0.4.8) for KitKat... You can find them on "rootjunkysdl.com/?device=Droid%20Razr%20HD&folder=Firmware"...
10. If you flashed "TWPR recovery.img" you will need to install "Stericson.busybox-1.apk" (from Play Store...), because TWRP works with this busy box... (You could install "TWRP.apk" as well, but you must be careful, because you will need to be able to boot into Recovery mode directly from your phone (with the combination key), not from this app... Many times, the phone is able to boot into recovery mode from TWRP application, but not from the bootloader... That's why it is better to uninstall TWRP application if you have this problem). If you flashed a "CWM.img" you can install "RomManager.apk".
11.Now it is the time to backup your system to SD card!
That's it. My phone was unlocked, and I didn't have any issue following all this steps... If you're locked don't try it.
But.. If you're locked you could instead use an application named 'Safestrap' for some purposes (read more here on XDA forum please), because is destinated for the phones with locked bootloader...
Hi ,
Since this is a guide it does not belong to XDA Assist
Please Read The Purpose of XDA Assist
Please Standby when Moderators Move the Thread To Your Device Specific Forum
RAZR HD General
jackeagle said:
Hi ,
Since this is a guide it does not belong to XDA Assist
Please Read The Purpose of XDA Assist
Please Standby when Moderators Move the Thread To Your Device Specific Forum
RAZR HD General
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
THANKS!
I know you took a lot of time to write this up, but there is a downgrade method posted on here already. Also, there is no need to rename recovery.sh. All you need to do after flashing recovery is power off the phone and immediately boot straight back into recovery so the install script completes.
To answer your question, no, you can't unlock .15.
RikRong said:
I know you took a lot of time to write this up, but there is a downgrade method posted on here already. Also, there is no need to rename recovery.sh. All you need to do after flashing recovery is power off the phone and immediately boot straight back into recovery so the install script completes.
To answer your question, no, you can't unlock .15.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you, I wasn't able to find another downgrade method, could you give me the link, please?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2789743
But... to flash CWM or TWRP for update the binaries, you need to be bootloader unlocked... to flash a custom recovery...
joel_sinbad said:
But... to flash CWM or TWRP for update the binaries, you need to be bootloader unlocked... to flash a custom recovery...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Correct. That's why this method is flawed and probably should be pulled before someone bricks their phone.
RikRong said:
Correct. That's why this method is flawed and probably should be pulled before someone bricks their phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, unfortunately this post makes no sense, I mean, if you accidently flash the gpt.bin, you're screwed... and so many risks, plus, you can't flash custom recovery, and you can maybe downgrade the system and boot, but you still can't downgrade the bootloader...
joel_sinbad said:
Yeah, unfortunately this post makes no sense, I mean, if you accidently flash the gpt.bin, you're screwed... and so many risks, plus, you can't flash custom recovery, and you can maybe downgrade the system and boot, but you still can't downgrade the bootloader...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This method is for an XT926 with UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER, with the last 183.46.15 update and the root access lost. I only described the steps that I already done with my phone. My Maxx HD is working and has root access again... I flashed custom recovery too (TWRP 2.8.3.0), I haven't any other problem.
RikRong said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2789743
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you, unfortunately is not working for the xt 926 phone that already took the last 183.46.15 update:
"..........************WARNING*************
this guide only works completely if you did NOT take the 183.46.15 update rolling out around 9/9/14 .............".
Until now I don't have any other option, I'm forced to preserve the method that I mentioned in my thread.
ciprianv. said:
Thank you, unfortunately is not working for the xt 926 phone that already took the last 183.46.15 update:
"..........************WARNING*************
this guide only works completely if you did NOT take the 183.46.15 update rolling out around 9/9/14 .............".
Until now I don't have any other option, I'm forced to preserve the method that I mentioned in my thread.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The piece you are referring to that doesn't work on .15 is the unlock and root. The downgrade should work on an unlocked phone.
That aside, your steps are very confusing and could easily cause a locked user to brick their phone. Please clarify or I will continue reporting this thread until it gets removed.
RikRong said:
The piece you are referring to that doesn't work on .15 is the unlock and root. The downgrade should work on an unlocked phone.
That aside, your steps are very confusing and could easily cause a locked user to brick their phone. Please clarify or I will continue reporting this thread until it gets removed.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just edited the post. I clearly specified that this methid is ONLY FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS (XT926M).
ciprianv. said:
I just edited the post. I clearly specified that this methid is ONLY FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS (XT926M).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for doing that, I just want to make sure no one messes up their phone.

(A5_CHL)Official HTC Desire 816 Lollipop Sense 6 Update for Virgin Mobile Devices

Virgin Mobile Users Only A5_CHL
I've copied the zip file I downloaded via OTA and I'd like to share it with you Virgin Mobile USA Users. I haven't updated as my device doesn't have the appropriate recovery (It has the A5_dug recovery instead of the a5_chl). Make sure you are using the correct recovery and that you haven't modified any system files (such as sd card access, xposed framework etc.). Unroot and uninstall supersu. You need to relock the bootloader if it is already unlocked. Other than that, place the file in your internal storage and apply update through recovery and it should (hopefully) work.
Be cautious, I haven't tested the rom yet as I'm still searching for the recovery, so please BACKUP YOUR ROM BEFORE PROCEEDING
Here's the twrp backup: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByabtAsA5CmscUU1M0JmcFNaNEk&authuser=0
It should be in the folder titled: HTC Lollipop 5.0.2 Sense 6 A5_CHL TWRP Backup. I did not zip up the folder, so you will have to download all of the files and place them into one folder. Then place it unto your sdcard folder containing your twrp backups.
Here is a link and instructions to get yourself 100% stock so you can install the ruu.
Foxydrew wrote up a good tutorial for the previous update we got. I used it the other day to return to stock so I could install the OTA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57019175
BTW the stock recovery can also be found in his post.
Sent from my 710C using Tapatalk
Antiph3d said:
Here is a link and instructions to get yourself 100% stock so you can install the ruu.
Foxydrew wrote up a good tutorial for the previous update we got. I used it the other day to return to stock so I could install the OTA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57019175
BTW the stock recovery can also be found in his post.
Sent from my 710C using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've tried that but it didn't really change anything since I was running the stock rom. for some reason I can't get my device to unroot itself.
An error me and another user are experiencing while trying to update.
monsieur_beau19 said:
I've tried that but it didn't really change anything since I was running the stock rom. for some reason I can't get my device to unroot itself.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It was kinda weird for me too. I was running rooted stock rom w/ custom recovery.
I unrooted with superSU but no matter how many reboots RootExplorer still had SU access. I checked with root checker and it said I wasn't rooted so I just went for it.
Using fastboot I replaced the recovery with stock and then locked the bootloader.
Rebooted into recovery and ran the previous RUU on my PC. It went off without a hitch and put me back to stock KK. Then I just waited for the morning OTA.
Also, your bootloader DOES have to be locked. You can't leave it unlocked if you want to use an RUU.
sirrx7 said:
It was kinda weird for me too. I was running rooted stock rom w/ custom recovery.
I unrooted with superSU but no matter how many reboots RootExplorer still had SU access. I checked with root checker and it said I wasn't rooted so I just went for it.
Using fastboot I replaced the recovery with stock and then locked the bootloader.
Rebooted into recovery and ran the previous RUU on my PC. It went off without a hitch and put me back to stock KK. Then I just waited for the morning OTA.
Also, your bootloader DOES have to be locked. You can't leave it unlocked if you want to use an RUU.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My situation is that I can't access my recovery after locking my bootloader.
monsieur_beau19 said:
My situation is that I can't access my recovery after locking my bootloader.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You dont need to go into recovery after relocking the bootloader. You want to let it reboot to the system and then power down and restart into the bootloader and select fastboot . Hook up your phone to the PC and run the ruu???.exe file. Once it reflashes the last version of kitkat you can download and install the OTA for Lollipop.
pcjunky said:
You dont need to go into recovery after relocking the bootloader. You want to let it reboot to the system and then power down and restart into the bootloader and select fastboot . Hook up your phone to the PC and run the ruu???.exe file. Once it reflashes the last version of kitkat you can download and install the OTA for Lollipop.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, I was able to do that shortly after my last post. It worked well and lollipop seems to be running smoothly. I'm just going to patiently wait for the release of sense 7 now.
Will be closing this thread soon and I've created a TWRP Backup of the Unrooted Stock Lollipop Sense 6 Rom. Will post on another thread once backup is completed. That way, no one has to relock their bootloader, flash a stock recovery or use an RUU
pcjunky said:
You dont need to go into recovery after relocking the bootloader. You want to let it reboot to the system and then power down and restart into the bootloader and select fastboot . Hook up your phone to the PC and run the ruu???.exe file. Once it reflashes the last version of kitkat you can download and install the OTA for Lollipop.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yup i did the samething
deleted.
monsieur_beau19 said:
Will be closing this thread soon and I've created a TWRP Backup of the Unrooted Stock Lollipop Sense 6 Rom. Will post on another thread once backup is completed. That way, no one has to relock their bootloader, flash a stock recovery or use an RUU
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where can I find this?
FoxyDrew said:
Where can I find this?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Haven't posted yet. I'll see if I can post it tonight.
backup for stock lollipop sense for htc desire 816 a5_chl
monsieur_beau19 said:
Haven't posted yet. I'll see if I can post it tonight.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have u posted the backup for lollipop sense for a5_chl anywhere yet?...and if so where can it be found?...or a link...anything please...my phone is not working properly and my computer is broken...so I have no way to install the ruu myself...I have to do everything on my phone
So if u have it I would be greatly appreciative if u could helpme out with it. Thank you for your attention to my post. Azzrieal
azzrieal said:
Have u posted the backup for lollipop sense for a5_chl anywhere yet?...and if so where can it be found?...or a link...anything please...my phone is not working properly and my computer is broken...so I have no way to install the ruu myself...I have to do everything on my phone
So if u have it I would be greatly appreciative if u could helpme out with it. Thank you for your attention to my post. Azzrieal
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OP has been updated with the link. Just drag the folder to your twrp backup folder and restore from twrp as usual.
monsieur_beau19 said:
OP has been updated with the link. Just drag the folder to your twrp backup folder and restore from twrp as usual.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Anyway someone can make a CWM zip also?

[Q] File recovery From Bootloop'ed Nexus 4

Hi,
I Need help .
I have nexus 4 with stock ROM and stock recovery.
Two days after OTA update to Lollipop, the phone got stuck on boot-loop.
The problem is that on the phone i have a very important voice recording of a cop that says he will lie in court.
The court time is coming and i need that recording!
Everywhere i looked, no one has an idea how to recover a boot-loop'ed phone.
The 2 options that people recommended are:
1. RE-Flash the ROM.
Maybe it wont delete the files.
2. Wipe everything and hope that the file is recoverable with one of the software's.
A. What do you recommend?
B. Did someone try any of the recovering software's with any luck of actually recovering?
Your bootloader is locked, correct?
ashyossi said:
Hi,
I Need help .
I have nexus 4 with stock ROM and stock recovery.
Two days after OTA update to Lollipop, the phone got stuck on boot-loop.
The problem is that on the phone i have a very important voice recording of a cop that says he will lie in court.
The court time is coming and i need that recording!
Everywhere i looked, no one has an idea how to recover a boot-loop'ed phone.
The 2 options that people recommended are:
1. RE-Flash the ROM.
Maybe it wont delete the files.
2. Wipe everything and hope that the file is recoverable with one of the software's.
A. What do you recommend?
B. Did someone try any of the recovering software's with any luck of actually recovering?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If your bootloader is unlocked you can try flashing TWRP recovery which has a built in file manager and mtp function to copy files to computer. You can also try to "dirty flash" another lollipop rom which will not wipe the data, but may not work.
Yeah, this is the only option, however, this can only happen if his bootloader is unlocked
lolcakes203 said:
Yeah, this is the only option, however, this can only happen if his bootloader is unlocked
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
unfortunately, the bootloader is locked.
what are the chances that "Dirty Flash" wont delete the files?
and what rom should i flash? the same build or maybe try to flash kitkat insted...?
ashyossi said:
unfortunately, the bootloader is locked.
what are the chances that "Dirty Flash" wont delete the files?
and what rom should i flash? the same build or maybe try to flash kitkat insted...?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unfortunately, as far as I know you can't flash any Rom's while your bootloader is locked. You need either fastboot or a custom recovery to flash a custom ROM and both need an unlocked bootloader.
theminikiller said:
Unfortunately, as far as I know you can't flash any Rom's while your bootloader is locked. You need either fastboot or a custom recovery to flash a custom ROM and both need an unlocked bootloader.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
and flushing the same STOCK rom that i got as OTA should work or does it only work with custom ROM's?
i've looked again.
seems that the bootloader is unlocked!
so, should i flash a TWRP recovery?
ashyossi said:
i've looked again.
seems that the bootloader is unlocked!
so, should i flash a TWRP recovery?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, after you've flashed twrp you should be able to access your files from a computer if you're booted in recovery.
soooooo.....
i flashed the TWRP Recovery.
very easy. no errors.
and it shows as the storage is completely empty! as if someone in all this time wiped everything...
so now, what recovery software do you know/used/heard of?
ashyossi said:
soooooo.....
i flashed the TWRP Recovery.
very easy. no errors.
and it shows as the storage is completely empty! as if someone in all this time wiped everything...
so now, what recovery software do you know/used/heard of?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When the storage is completely empty, are you booted in recovery, the bootloader or just trying to boot normally? When you say it's empty, do you actually see the device on your computer? If so, is it completely empty with no folders or files or anything, or just stock stuff?
Can you check mount and make sure all the storage volumes are mounted? It's usually blank when they are all manually unmounted.

Xperia Z C6602[5.1.1]Pre-rooted .zip,FTF Generic &Advanced Kernel with recovery

Xperia Z C6602[5.1.1]Pre-rooted .zip,FTF Generic &Advanced Kernel with recovery
Hello Everyone
Sony has started to roll out the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update for the Xperia Z.
This is the customised US version for the C6602 Sony Xperia Z,pre-rooted and has XZDualRecovery 2.8.21 installed and the Generic firmware FTF file if u want to flash it via flashtool
The Advanced Stock Kernel will fix the system mount error for those on an Unlocked Bootloader
Downloads:
Google Drive
C6602 Lollipop [5.1.1] [10.7.A.0.222] Flashable Pre-rooted Firmware
Advanced Stock Kernel with Recovery
Androidhost
C6602 Lollipop [5.1.1] [10.7.A.0.222] FTF File
Pre-requisites:
Before we go any further, Please check your phone model number by going to Settings -> about phone -> Model number, If yours match this Number C6602, Then you are good to go.
Make sure your phone's battery is above 50% charge.
Original USB cable.
For those who wish to keep root and recovery use these steps:
1 Download the Rom and the Kernel
2 Put the zip file and kernel in your external storage
3. Boot into recovery
4. Factory reset (wipe data, cache/dalvik)
5. First flash ROM
6. (Warning! Only do this step if you have your bootloader unlocked,if not skip this step)Now navigate to advanced sony kernel (named boot.img) and flash it as boot when it asks.This step if for fixing the system mount error for those on an Unlocked Bootloader
7. Restart your device and let it boot for few minutes
8. Set it up and reboot to recovery to make backup and be sure everything works
YOU ARE DONE!!Enjoy your rom
=============================
For those who do not want root and just want to flash the generic firmware use these steps:
1.Go to C:Flashtool and run Flashtool.exe,
2.Click on the Flash icon in the left, Select Flashmode and press OK.
3.From the source folder in the top navigate to the folder where you downloaded the FTF file and press OK.
4.Select the FTF file from the Firmware menu and click Flash.
Now wait until a window prompts asking you to plug your phone with USB cable.
Power off your device.
Press the volume down button and plug the USB cable, The update should begin...
Wait until the update is completed, Unplug the USB cable and reboot your device.
The first boot should take some time...
Now you are good to go.Enjoy your new rom
And thanks @-CRO-Maher for your help!
Credits:
zxz0O0 For The PRFCreator
LaguCool For The XperiFirm
[NUT] For The XZDual Recovery 2.8.21
Chainfire For The SuperSu 2.46
@shoey63 for the Advanced Stock Kernel
can I only flash boot so I have recovery? Also what kernel is it? I guess it's not stock 5.1.1? Or is it?
-CRO-Maher said:
can I only flash boot so I have recovery? Also what kernel is it? I guess it's not stock 5.1.1? Or is it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's the stock firmware.All i did was root it and install the dual recovery.
I would advice to flash the whole firmware if you want to avoid any kind of complications.
And of course make a nandroid backup before flashing.
Its no flash zip.
TrueFriend-cz said:
Its no flash zip.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you explain exactly what you did and what happened so we can be able to help you?
cdou2391 said:
It's the stock firmware.All i did was root it and install the dual recovery.
I would advice to flash the whole firmware if you want to avoid any kind of complications.
And of course make a nandroid backup before flashing.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The problem is that I already installed stock 5.1.1 and set it up, so I was wandering can you make flashable kernel with recovery? And how did you installed dual recovery? I am curious of how do you do it on newly kernel. I remember it took some time for 5.0.2 kernel to be made with custom recovery.
---------- Post added at 07:03 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:00 AM ----------
-CRO-Maher said:
The problem is that I already installed stock 5.1.1 and set it up, so I was wandering can you make flashable kernel with recovery? And how did you installed dual recovery? I am curious of how do you do it on newly kernel. I remember it took some time for 5.0.2 kernel to be made with custom recovery.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Btw does it work with C6603 or is it only C6602?
-CRO-Maher said:
The problem is that I already installed stock 5.1.1 and set it up, so I was wandering can you make flashable kernel with recovery? And how did you installed dual recovery? I am curious of how do you do it on newly kernel. I remember it took some time for 5.0.2 kernel to be made with custom recovery.
---------- Post added at 07:03 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:00 AM ----------
Btw does it work with C6603 or is it only C6602?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'll see what i can do for the kernel.
It's for C6602 but you can flash it on a C6603. The only difference is that C6603 supports LTE but C6602 does not.
You can try it if u want to see the differences with the one you have and let me know!
For Dualrecovery, i used PRFCreator to create the pre-rooted firmware and i included Dualrecovery!No need to mess around with the kernel directly!
cdou2391 said:
I'll see what i can do for the kernel.
It's for C6602 but you can flash it on a C6603. The only difference is that C6603 supports LTE but C6602 does not.
You can try it if u want to see the differences with the one you have and let me know!
For Dualrecovery, i used PRFCreator to create the pre-rooted firmware and i included Dualrecovery!No need to mess around with the kernel directly!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I personally don't use LTE so no matter there
I'm gonna try it now and see how it goes
-CRO-Maher said:
I personally don't use LTE so no matter there
I'm gonna try it now and see how it goes
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hello, I think you can't.
Because boot isn't in BIN format you can't flash only kernel. And it's in multiple parts, boot, fotakernel, dualrecovery.
I'm too looking for stock kernel with recovery to root, I have unlocked bootloader.
See picture
sipe1 said:
Hello, I think you can't.
Because boot isn't in BIN format you can't flash only kernel. And it's in multiple parts, boot, fotakernel, dualrecovery.
I'm too looking for stock kernel with recovery to root, I have unlocked bootloader.
See picture
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you are talking about flashing it using recovery,either CWM or TWRP, he definitely can.
All you have to do is place the .zip file in your sdcard,boot into recovery on your phone,do the necessary wipes and install the .zip.That's all.
But if you are talking about flashing it using flashtool then yes he can't use this file.For that he needs the FTF files which isn't the one provided here.
cdou2391 said:
If you are talking about flashing it using recovery,either CWM or TWRP, he definitely can.
All you have to do is place the .zip file in your sdcard,boot into recovery on your phone,do the necessary wipes and install the .zip.That's all.
But if you are talking about flashing it using flashtool then yes he can't use this file.For that he needs the FTF files which isn't the one provided here.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
He is talking for flashing only kernel, but nevermind that, I already installed your ROM, works fine, only problem is that in recovery i can not mount system, and every attempt to flash a mod is giving me error, is there any solution for that?
-CRO-Maher said:
He is talking for flashing only kernel, but nevermind that, I already installed your ROM, works fine, only problem is that in recovery i can not mount system, and every attempt to flash a mod is giving me error, is there any solution for that?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It think that's because the framework for Xposed isn't installed so you can't falsh any mods.I do not use Xposed so i didn't include it in the .Zip
cdou2391 said:
It think that's because the framework for Xposed isn't installed so you can't falsh any mods.I do not use Xposed so i didn't include it in the .Zip
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But i don't use xposed and i could flash mods before..
I am talking about mods like L Speed, dual speaker mod,etc those i can't flash, but I'll try to flash Xposed framework and see how it goes
-CRO-Maher said:
But i don't use xposed and i could flash mods before..
I am talking about mods like L Speed, dual speaker mod,etc those i can't flash, but I'll try to flash Xposed framework and see how it goes
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Let me know how it works out?
Someone Please share c6602 5.1.1 ftf firmware download link please(not c6603)
cdou2391 said:
Let me know how it works out
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hey man, I can't flash a thing through recovery, it always says system is not mounted, and when I go and try to mount it, it wont let me. So i thought perhaps it problem with TWRP but Phillz recovery does the same, can you check if you are able to flash something?
-CRO-Maher said:
hey man, I can't flash a thing through recovery, it always says system is not mounted, and when I go and try to mount it, it wont let me. So i thought perhaps it problem with TWRP but Phillz recovery does the same, can you check if you are able to flash something?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Give me a link of one of the mods you are trying to flash and i'll try it and see how it goes.
have the same problem , system cannot be mounted therefore any attempt to flash anything to inject into the system over twrp is doomed . i tried to flash the drm workaround for lost noise reduction functionality in the camera . i did advanced wipe with all partitions cleared only internal sdcard unticked . cheers n thanks for the rom
umm... sorry but apparently, the name of file in download page is c6603. are you sure it's for c6602?
arash74 said:
umm... sorry but apparently, the name of file in download page is c6603. are you sure it's for c6602?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes,it's just a naming mistake on my part.
But the only difference is the support of LTE.everything else is the same

Categories

Resources