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[Q] Problem with my desire z pleas help

hi
i tried to root , s-off, recovery my dezire z eu version, that was ok, but when i tried to install some rom, my desire fall down, it is white screen with green htc logo now, doesn't work, i hope if u can help
boot screen is like this
vision pvt ship s-on
hboot-0.82.0000
microp-0425
radio-26.02.01.15_m2
eMMC-boot
sep 2 2010,17:59:38
when i access recovery i got this message
E:can't mount cache:reconvery/command
when i try to do recovery i got this
invaled operation
pleaaaaaaaaas help

if you back s-on then it sounds like you tried to flash an offical img.
what exactly did you do after you were s-off?
read this post, yes i know its long. its for the g2 so the version #'s and links to files may not apply, but the process does.
you should really read the whole thing, but at least respond back here with the answers to my 2nd post in there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842495
edit: if im reading your hboot version number right, you flashed the tmobile offical img?

I think i tried to install this rom
PC10IMG_Vision_TMOUS_1.19.531.1_Radio_12.21.60.09b_26.02.01.15_M2_release_149459_signed.zip
after i changed the name to PC10IMG.zip and copied to sdcard

aminly said:
I think i tried to install this rom
PC10IMG_Vision_TMOUS_1.19.531.1_Radio_12.21.60.09b_26.02.01.15_M2_release_149459_signed.zip
after i changed the name to PC10IMG.zip and copied to sdcard
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yep, you did this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838484
like i said go to the link in my first post, and answer the question in my 2nd post in that thread here.
now this is speculation, but since you are a dz you MIGHT have another option, depends on how far that img made it. which dz is yours? the official pc10img for your device may work, HOWEVER it may make things worse. we need to test/try EVERYTHING else before you try to flash it.

Thankn you very much for your help fastludeh22, the "how to recover my semi brick" guide is great and was much needed

which dz is yours?
uk version
what was the last running rom/kernel combo you had?
I don't know!! manufacturer rom... it is new phone 3-days old
which recovery is installed?
6.- How do I install ClockworkMod Recovery ??
Download ROM Manager from the market, install and open it.
Tap "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery"
It will ask to "Confirm phone model: HTC G2, tap yes: it works (Thanks for the tip stridger !!)
forum.xda-developers. com/showpost.php?p=9143411&postcount=2
what happens in recovery when you type
adb devices? i got serial no of device
adb remount? i didn't type
adb shell? i got shell prom when i type su and got full toot
i type adb devices and adb shell before.. when i tried to flash S-OFF,
i following this tutorial :
theunlockr. com/2010/11/15/universal-android-rooting-method-visionary-method/
theunlockr. com/2010/11/15/universal-hboot-security-off-s-off-for-use-after-visionary-method/
i'm working on win7
i installed Android SDK i was conected to phone but i don't after phone breakdown

gtrab said:
Thankn you very much for your help fastludeh22, the "how to recover my semi brick" guide is great and was much needed
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No prob, I do what I can. I need to get with a MOD over here. All the info from my guides will work here, but as version numbers and some files are different I don't want to confuse people more. I guess I can try to go though them and try to make g2/dz friendly...
aminly said:
which dz is yours?
uk version
what was the last running rom/kernel combo you had?
I don't know!! manufacturer rom... it is new phone 3-days old
which recovery is installed?
6.- How do I install ClockworkMod Recovery ??
Download ROM Manager from the market, install and open it.
Tap "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery"
It will ask to "Confirm phone model: HTC G2, tap yes: it works (Thanks for the tip stridger !!)
forum.xda-developers. com/showpost.php?p=9143411&postcount=2
what happens in recovery when you type
adb devices? i got serial no of device
adb remount? i didn't type
adb shell? i got shell prom when i type su and got full toot
i type adb devices and adb shell before.. when i tried to flash S-OFF,
i following this tutorial :
theunlockr. com/2010/11/15/universal-android-rooting-method-visionary-method/
theunlockr. com/2010/11/15/universal-hboot-security-off-s-off-for-use-after-visionary-method/
i'm working on win7
i installed Android SDK i was conected to phone but i don't after phone breakdown
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So you HAD clockworkmod recovery installed. I need to know what's there now, and what happens when you type those commands NOW.

adb devices? i got serial no of device
adb remount? i didn't type
adb shell? i got shell prom when i type su and got full toot
if you mean if i try to type commands rightnow:
C:\AndroidSDK\tools>adb devices
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
C:\AndroidSDK\tools>adb remount
error: device not found
C:\AndroidSDK\tools>adb shell
error: device not found

fastludeh22 said:
No prob, I do what I can. I need to get with a MOD over here. All the info from my guides will work here, but as version numbers and some files are different I don't want to confuse people more. I guess I can try to go though them and try to make g2/dz friendly...
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A lot of us are hoping that the G2 and DZ forums are merged very soon. I can't see a lot of point keeping them apart - see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=797956 for discussion on that subject (and please add your thoughts there if you get a chance).

Ya that's what I ment. To make sure were on the same page. You did this with phone hooked up and booted into the recovery that's on there now.
What happens when you type that from htc screen. Give it a min of trying to boot before typing thoses commands.
Anyone know which version number the uk desire z is shipped with, and what's the most current signed official img out?

it is HTC Desire Z A7272

aminly said:
it is HTC Desire Z A7272
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Sorry not what I mean. Like the g2 was shipped with software version 1.19.531.1, and the g2 OTA is version 1.22.something.
If you have no shell access now, be it in recovery or while trying to boot, then you only chance is an official signed img or ruu FOR YOUR DEVICE. If there has not been any OTA out/applied to your phone before you got it, then it should work.
Is there one for the uk shipped ones?

I think the stock ROM is at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=822908 , though I don't have my own DZ yet to check.

I have an extracted stock rom, I will upload, hold tight...
Is the phone a unlocked unbranded phone? If so you can go back to stock by flashing a extracted stock rom from hboot, I have dine this a few times already. Hold tight, I'm uploading
Sent from my HTC Desire Z Beast

Do you have skype?
Its taking ages to upload;(
JD

All i think has happened is that that the rom or the kernel has become corrupted by what you did...
If its that we can solve that shizzle, just flash this PC10IMG that i have, its your best and only shot
JD

it is, 12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M

JupiterDroid said:
All i think has happened is that that the rom or the kernel has become corrupted by what you did...
If its that we can solve that shizzle, just flash this PC10IMG that i have, its your best and only shot
JD
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oh ya that is what i think so, but how to get PC10IMG ?

aminly said:
oh ya that is what i think so, but how to get PC10IMG ?
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I have it, but its 280mb and too large to upload to mediafire;(
JD

JupiterDroid said:
I have it, but its 280mb and too large to upload to mediafire;(
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Create a Dropbox account, and upload it there.
Edit - or how about the file at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=796302 , will that help at all ? (I think it's a Bell one ?)

Going back to 1.6

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!

[GUIDE 25/02/2012]UK ONLY /Orange/ T-mobile – ROOTING, UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER

I have updated this guide as I have a new replacement from t-mobile. This guide was based on my previous atrix which was running froyo (2.2.2) This time I have applied OTA 45.21.2.Mb860.T-mobile.en.gb and everything works perfect so if you have updated your phone to 2.3.4 then you can use this guide as well
I have decided to create this thread as I have seen many people confused about the difference between At&t phones and their UK ones. This thread will help you make the decision whether you want to hack your phone or not. I own T-mobile UK Atrix and whatever I have done worked perfectly for me. I’m not responsible for any bricks. You doing this on your own risk – good news is that no one (UK) had their mobile bricked. ALL CREDITS GOES TO DEVELOPERS AND OTHERS THAT CREATED SIMILAR THREATS – THANKS
ROOTING – If you running froyo (2.2.2) I have used gingerbreak method which is very easy:
Code:
1. Download Gingerbreak.exe from here: [url]http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&drKey=1359&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D1046626&v=1&libid=1311795059566&out=http%3A%2F%2Fbandbinnovations.com%2Fxda%2FGingerBreak.exe&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fforumdisplay.php%3Ff%3D997%26order%3Ddesc%26page%3D4&title=%5BHOWTO%5D%20Easy%20Root%201.5.7%20%26%201.83%20using%20GingerBreak%20-%20xda-developers&txt=http%3A%2F%2Fbandbinnovations.com%2Fxda%2FGingerBreak.exe[/url]
2. Make sure you have got debugging mode ON(settingsApplications Development) and you have installed drivers for your atrix
3. Run Gingerbreak.exe on your pc
4. In your phone you will find new app called gingerbreak – run it and select root. Mobile will reboot itself once is done.
5. Congratulation you are rooted.
NOTICE: You need to have External SD Card and also be aware that rooting this way will format your internal storage.
ROOTING – If you running gingerbread (2.3.4) use superoneclick (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682) and fallow the instructions on the original thread. Very easy way.
If you want to try ANY Custom ROM you need to Unlock your Bootloader:
Code:
1. You need to download and install RDS lite on your PC: [url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=634879&d=1308872277[/url]
2. Download and extract IHOP_Bell.rar: [url]http://diamantephoto.com/IHOP_Bell.rar[/url]
3. Download and extract Fastboot tools [url]http://gititbit.ch/FAST[/url]
4. Power down your Motorola Atrix
5. Take out your microSD card and SIM card for the flashing process
6. While turning the phone on, hold the Volume Up button until it acknowledges RSD
7. Your device will say “Starting RSD protocol support”
8. Run “RSD Lite” on your computer
9. Press the “. . .” button next to the box labeled “Filename”
10. Load up the SBF file – IHOP_Bell.sbf
11. Plug your device into your computer
12. RSD Lite should recognize your device and say “Model: NS Flash Olympus” and “Connected…”
13. Press the “Start” button
14. Be patient while the phone reboots. It will take a long time.
15. Open and extract the Fastboot package from above
16. Open a command prompt window
a. On Windows, press Start and type “cmd” then press the enter button
17. Type the following command. Your directory will be the folder where you extracted the Fastboot package.
(Example: cd C:\Users\Kenneth\Desktop\fastboot-package)
a. cd your directory here
18. Power down your Atrix device
19. Hold the power button and the downward volume button until you see “Fastboot”
20. Let go of the buttons and press the upward volume button once
21. You will now see “Starting Fastboot protocol support”
22. Plug your device into a USB port in the back slot of your computer
a. Front slots sometimes do not have enough power to stay connected to the device.
23. Type the following command:
a. fastboot oem unlock
24. You will now receive a warning along with a unique device ID
25. Type the following commands using your unique device ID in place of the ####:
a. fastboot oem unlock ####
b. fastboot reboot
26. Wait for your device to reboot. Congratulations! You now have an unlocked bootloader!
I recommend to install romracer's Recovery : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204500.
Instalation:
Code:
$ fastboot devices
TA20700KXH fastboot
$ fastboot erase recovery
erasing 'recovery'... OKAY [ 0.741s]
$ fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
sending 'recovery' (4780 KB)... OKAY [ 0.490s]
writing 'recovery'... OKAY [ 0.544s]
The reason I recommend this recovery is because the official clockwork recovery doesn't support external sdcard (bug?). If this doesn't bother you then you can download Rom manager from market and install official recovery.
Most of the roms have unified kernel which means you don't need to apply anything after installation. This includes roms like aura, the dark side, cyanogen mod.
However if you do have issues with memory then download kernel from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1156040

Thanks for this - thats my night sorted

Very useful and thorough guide. Thanks a lot Mr Foka. I left you a "thanks" btw.

thank you so much! just going to unlock my orange atrix
Sent from my MB860 using XDA Premium App

Jibraldor said:
Very useful and thorough guide. Thanks a lot Mr Foka. I left you a "thanks" btw.
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That's very kind. Thanks

Hi there,
sorry, a quick question regards to the custom ROMS, you mentioned if I am going to apply the AT&T ROMs, I need to apply custom kernels,
Foka002 said:
You can now install ANY Custom ROM. However if you want to install ROM That is designed for AT&T you will have to apply FIXED Kernel for international (faux’s or eveal kernels working excellent for our devices - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169409 or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1156040)
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but in eval-'s thread, he mentioned:
I suspect these boot.img will 'fix' RAM for unlocked internationals on any Gingerbread 2.3.x build (only), but this as faux123 helpfully points out, your modules must match (important for wifi, vpn) ! So for now, these boot.img with quick & dirty RAM fix are only for this Orange FR 2.3.4 system.img!! (Unless you want to copy around dhd.ko and parts of /system/lib/hw between /systems...)
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So can I just apply his kernel on the AT&T firmware?
Cheers,

Well I tried eval kernel few times and long time ago. For every rom I had it I used faux kernel so it's safer to use it with recent roms.
Sent from Motorola Atrix

Hi thanks for the time and effort but I was hoping someone could help me.Trying to follow the guide but having trouble with two parts.Firstly when running pudding through rsd how long exactly do you leave it?It says to leave it at android lockscreen but rsd dhows as not finished like 38% rebooting at this time/Also when to connect or disconnect is confusing as I read a guide previously to yours am not sure if phone gets disconnected after rsd?Lastly and I think my most serious problem is that I cant get the fastboot command to work.It will either say unable to find the path specified or no command on internal or external etc.Any ideas?Thanks

Great guide! Thanks for putting this together.

So correct me if im wrong but I can follow this guide, and put on gingerbread on my orange ATRIX and it will work fine?!?!?!?
Also once the official update hits UK can I just install that?
Great work btw
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App

Just to ask / add
There is going to be an official Orange OTA update isnt there? I could do it this way but for a change want to try it the offical way

scotty7910 said:
Hi thanks for the time and effort but I was hoping someone could help me.Trying to follow the guide but having trouble with two parts.Firstly when running pudding through rsd how long exactly do you leave it?It says to leave it at android lockscreen but rsd dhows as not finished like 38% rebooting at this time/Also when to connect or disconnect is confusing as I read a guide previously to yours am not sure if phone gets disconnected after rsd?Lastly and I think my most serious problem is that I cant get the fastboot command to work.It will either say unable to find the path specified or no command on internal or external etc.Any ideas?Thanks
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In order to use fastboot you need to have motorola drivers installed. Im not sure about eds but if your device is recognised then it is fine. Im not sure about waiting time in rsd but if you did fallow this guide step by step you shouldn't have any problems.
Roberts56
Yes you will be able to flash gingerbread but you won't be able to use official OTA unless you downgrade to 2.2.2 using fruitcake method. The thing is if you want to play with custom roms then there is no point in waiting for official release because its not going to be any better than any rom we've got now. Just keep in mind once you unlock your bootloader you will lose warranty.
Uk OTA is coming for sure but I have no idea when. Rumours says in sep/oct

Boot screen
Hi
After flashing IHOP_BELL, everytime I reboot I get a menu instead of Motorola Logo at beginning. Is that normal?? When I leave it there it will boot Android and will show the Motorola Logo.
It looks like this:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dPOywn12xbg/Th6albF5xPI/AAAAAAAAAGw/BStIYOa7B_A/s1600/11.JPG
Thanks for your help

R3wt3d said:
Hi
After flashing IHOP_BELL, everytime I reboot I get a menu instead of Motorola Logo at beginning. Is that normal?? When I leave it there it will boot Android and will show the Motorola Logo.
It looks like this:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dPOywn12xbg/Th6albF5xPI/AAAAAAAAAGw/BStIYOa7B_A/s1600/11.JPG
Thanks for your help
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Strange...I've never seen this before. Can anyone tell why is that ?

hmm it's not normal then?
Any idea if I could overwrite with IHOP_BELL again downloaded freshly from xda?
I downloaded it from here.
http://diamantephoto.com/IHOP_Bell.rar
thanks

R3wt3d said:
hmm it's not normal then?
Any idea if I could overwrite with IHOP_BELL again downloaded freshly from xda?
I downloaded it from here.
http://diamantephoto.com/IHOP_Bell.rar
thanks
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Notice of on your photo it says that your phone is unlocked! Is that right?
Did you flash a recovery? Romracer's I hear is good at the moment.
Then did you flash a rom? As says no OS DETECTED!
Can recommend http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169409
But you can use fruitcake s
Swyped from "Mount" Olympus

nitrox1 said:
Notice of on your photo it says that your phone is unlocked! Is that right?
Did you flash a recovery? Romracer's I hear is good at the moment.
Then did you flash a rom? As says no OS DETECTED!
Can recommend http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169409
But you can use fruitcake s
Swyped from "Mount" Olympus
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yeah it's unlocked. and after that menu I flashed ORFR boot system webtop
U guys never seen that menu? I got it right after flashing sbf...well during sbf flashing.

R3wt3d said:
yeah it's unlocked. and after that menu I flashed ORFR boot system webtop
U guys never seen that menu? I got it right after flashing sbf...well during sbf flashing.
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Did you flash the rom with it too, as webtop is a separate part?
Never seen that menu, but never tried to boot just after ihop either though, as has no rom as party of it, check out size of the file, and size of a normal sbf.
Swyped from "Mount" Olympus

I think this is soft brick...Is this UK atrix ??

Noob questions
Do I need to root before I flash this ROM? Because I don't have an SD card I'm a bit confused if I can do this or not. Once flashed to Orange France 2.3.4, if the OTA comes through what should I do? Accept? Decline? I'm very doubtful that Motocrap will update us to ICS, so can we update to ICS manually if I flash right now? Finally, if I do Brick, what can I do? I don't have insurance. Can I backup to a PC? I want something that no matter what happens I can restore to. Thanks for the answers ( if I get any )
Kartik

[Guide] {Arc/Arc S} All-in-one: bootloader, rooting, kernel, ROM (4.0.3 firmware)

DELETED!
Don't want to risk anyone getting bricked, because of me giving you the wrong info.

Thanks for this topic, but I've a few questions:
- If I unlock the bootloader, can I still use TrackID or is it completly over?
- Which other Sony apps are effected (except WisePilot)?
- Can I re-lock the bootloader with FlashTool as written in the forums here to use TrackID again?
- Can I flash a new bootloader with FlashTool, too? I didn't read anything about it and I don't want to use any sony page.
- Currently I'm using Xperia CWM (from Google Play) with a stock kernel and different ROMs. It works so far. Is CWM included with every kernel?

1) Download TrackID from the market. That's a better and newer version than the one supplied with the ROM, plus it works even with an unlocked bootloader.
2) FB Like won't work if you've got the bootloader unlocked. But I hardly think that's a deal breaker.
3) Yes, you can relock the bootloader but the original TrackID still wouldn't work as you would have erased the DRM keys. (The newer version still works).
4) You can't flash a bootloader. You can flash kernels and ROMs.
5) Most custom kernels have CWM recovery within.
Cheers! Hope that answered your questions.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2

xtacy! said:
4) You can't flash a bootloader. You can flash kernels and ROMs.
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This was a typo...
Did I mention that I'll flash a new kernel soon? I'll try it with FlashTool.

1. Can I unlock & root after official ICS update?
2. Can I install custom ROM using this(http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Arc:_Full_Update_Guide) method?

Just to be sure: I can only unlock the bootloader of my Arc S with the Sony-method? Is there another free way to do it?
In FlashTool I've to select "Flash" -> "Fastboot Mode" -> "Reboot into fastboot mode (via ADB)" -> "Select kernel to Flash" and flash the kernel file?
edit: All my questions were answered in the last hours.

hi, can i root my arc s with ICS with DoomLor method?

Hi,
I did steps 1& 2 (unlocking & rooting) but nothing seems to have happened. How can I tell if it worked? I followed everything to the T and got no errors.

Ive just checked and my bootloader is unlocked butthe pphone does not appear to have been rooted (I checked using a root checker app). Can you think of any reason for this? Should I just try again or could that cause me problems?
Thanks
edit:
Do I need to do step 3 & 4 before it is fully rooted? I assumed I could stop after step 2...

anybody? please help. im not sure if i should try to flash the rom if it isn't rooted yet, or is that what i need to do to complete the process?
soooo confused

twelveways said:
anybody? please help. im not sure if i should try to flash the rom if it isn't rooted yet, or is that what i need to do to complete the process?
soooo confused
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The root method posted doesn't work with the latest ICS (431) update.

I'm running Android 2.3.4 and the build number is 4.0.2.A.0.62.

thanks for that
i have arc s and when i tried the way you say
it says already unlocked
is that normal ??
or there is a problem ??

This has only been tested on Arc S with 4.0.3 firmware.
THIS WILL NOT WORK ON THE LATEST FIRMWARE (4.0.4)
Sorry for not answering guys, thought my thread was dead.
Will bookmark.

Oscar-Mark said:
THIS WILL NOT WORK ON THE LATEST FIRMWARE (4.0.4)
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Worked for me.

Update: Thread edited a bit.
If anyone has got this working on the latest (4.0.4) firmware please tell, (reply, no PM)

please can you reup the part of kernel flashing? i thought this thread is still existing, i deleted the hole system to prepare it for new rom and kernel flashing and no its deleted?! please help me my phone doen't boot i need a tutorial to flash the kernel, this tut herer was extreme good and noob friendly, please reuppload it :C

Google fetishist said:
please can you reup the part of kernel flashing? i thought this thread is still existing, i deleted the hole system to prepare it for new rom and kernel flashing and no its deleted?! please help me my phone doen't boot i need a tutorial to flash the kernel, this tut herer was extreme good and noob friendly, please reuppload it :C
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To flash a kernel:
This will wipe all your data
Turn off your device, make sure you have atleast one ROM on your SD card in case anything goes wrong.
Put the kernel boot.img in /fastboot/fastboot_with_Android_USB_file/fastboot folder.
Press and hold SHIFT button while right clicking at an empty space in the /fastboot/fastboot_with_Android_USB_file/fastboot folder, and select "open command window here". (you can now release the SHIFT button )
Now plug your phone's USB cable to your computer.
Press and hold the MENU button on your phone, while connecting the MicroUSB connector to your phone.
When the LED turns blue you can release the button, your phone is now in fastboot mode.
Open the command window and insert the text you got in the Kernel thread, most certainly fastboot flash boot FILENAME.img, and press ENTER.
When the Command Window is finished close it and unplug your phone.
Turn on the phone, and when the button backlights turn on quickly press any button. Your phone will now boot into CWM Recovery.
RECOMMENDED: do a full wipe and flash your ROM.
If you want to keep your ROM and data just wipe cache and dalvik.
(If you're coming from a kernel with WiFi modules (ArcNight, DoomKernel) DO NOT do this, it will only mess up your phone.)

[HELP] Step by Step Instructions for Xperia Play latest software update

Hi,
I'm just a noob about technical stuff about software updates and such and I've tried reading some threads here and was overwhelmed with all information that I need and now I am confused on what or how to do it.
I'll start with the current version that I have from my SE Xperia Play:
Android Version:
2.3.4
Baseband Version:
8x55A-AAABQMAZM-203028D-56
Kernel Version:
2.6.32.9
Build Number
4.0.2.A.0.42
I needed to update my version to the latest one that works best for gaming and being a smartphone. Would appreciate a step by step on how I can update and some links where I can download the software..
Thanks so much!

For original firmwares, every region has different latest firmware. Download Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS) on your PC, install, then plug in your phone and check if you have the latest firmware.

Link to Sony PC Companion, the sotware you need and the one that will check if you have the latest firmware version:
http://semc-bnw-support-prod.s3.ama... Companion/Sony PC Companion_2.10.108_Web.exe

You already have the latest official firmware..

Dany XP said:
You already have the latest official firmware..
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Hi,
I was referring to how to get the android version 4..0.3 for xperia play..How do I get this version?
thanks again for quick replies.

Shadowcult said:
Hi,
I was referring to how to get the android version 4..0.3 for xperia play..How do I get this version?
thanks again for quick replies.
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Closest thing to offical 4.03 for the xperia play is marks rom here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1854682 this is based on sonys beta ice cream sandwich release for the play which was cancelled, follow the instructions in that post to install you need an unlocked bootloader to install that rom
Step 1, you need an unlocked bootloader http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Step 2, download and install flashtool, http://androxyde.github.com/
Step 3, install drivers from c:/flashtool/drivers make sure to check xperia play drivers and flash/adb drivers
Step 4, put mark's rom zip on your microsd card http://www.mediafire.com/?5lb44k42k5xin6l
Step 5, turn off phone and hold search button while plugging into pc a blue led should come on this means it is in fastboot mode
Step 6, open flashtool and press flash then fastboot mode
Step 7, select kernal to flash, choose doomkernal v3 ics http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1573184
Step 8, after flash finishes, unplug phone from pc
Step 9 turn on phone and keep pressing back button until you enter clockworkmod
Step 10 select factory reset this will delete data from your phone
Step 11 select choose zip to install
Step 12 select marks rom zip you copied to the sd card in step 4
Step 13 install marks patches from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1854682 and the doomkernal wifi libs in the same post.
Done

Hi,
I can't seem to get passed step number 7, when I selected the kernel it shows up the logs and part of it says the device is not yet rooted but I already rooted my phone, How can I get pass step number 7? thanks

With flashtool... The being rooted is talking about the bootloader... Needing to be unlocked...
Sent from my R800x

Is that the one mentioned in Step 1? I did that and it sent me an email with some code but I am not yet sure what to do with it..
what do I need to do? sorry kinda noob here. thanks for ur reply

The code is to be used with the Sony unlock method.
Sent from my R800x
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The code is used with the Sony unlock method or with the unlock bootloader in flashtool
Sent from my R800x

Hi,
I still keep getting a message that the device needs to be rooted, I already rooted my device which explains I can use apps on my phone..
Is there anything I can do to check if my phone is already rooted or not? How do I do that?

If you are getting the rooted error when trying to flash kernel its because you haven't unlocked the bootloader yet... Use flashtool to unlock it if you have the code you mentioned.
Sent from my R800x

How do I unlock it with the flashtool? I have the code and I also have the flashtool but I don't know where to put the code in it for it to be unlocked.

In fkashtool click on plugins unlock bootloader run follow the prompts flashmode= back bitton on r800x fastboot= search button
Sent from my R800x using xda premium

I now have a bigger problem..
I was able to flash the phone and I did the fastboot thing and selected the doomkernel, after that it just keeps on rebooting, How do I fix this problem?
I cannot even get into the phone's menu but instead it keeps on rebooting to doomkernel and thats it. pls help thanks!