[BASIC] Complete Tutorial How To Xperia X8 - XPERIA X8 General

First I made ​​this thread to make it easier for all of you how to create a more benign x8 and i'm so sorry for my bad english guys
Credit To :
* colossus moderator of xperia x8 thanks for permissions
* puppeth13th thanks for xperia x8 toolbox
* Androxyde thanks for flashtool
Rules in this thread :
* do not ask the same question (use the "search this thread" button)
* do not flame in this thread
* if you like this thread click the thanks button
* if you break it, I will announce your name in post #1
General Tools Download For Xperia X8 :
1. PC Companion
2. Flashtool
3. Xperia X8 Tool Box
4. Stock Rom
- Donut 1.6
- Eclair 2.1
Before the start of all make sure you install the PC Companion and Gordon Gate Driver of /flashtool/drivers/ from directory that you install!​
A. How to root xperia x8 donut & eclair :
1. Download Xperia X8 Tool Box from link and extract it to your local disk on your pc.
2. Check USB Debugging & Unknown Sources (Settings >> Applications)
3. Connect your phone to your PC using a data cable (if you have a notification on your phone press back buttons or ignore it)
4. Open x8toolbox.cmd and choose number 1 and then choose "Root"
5. Wait until the x8toolbox work is completed
6. Enjoy!
B. How to install xrecovery or cwm recovery :
1. Connect your phone to your PC using a data cable (if you have a notification on your phone press back buttons or ignore it)
2. Open x8toolbox.cmd and choose number 2 and then choose as you like (eg. free xperia x8 recovery, cwm recovery or dual recovery).
3. Wait until the x8toolbox work is completed
4. Enjoy!
Now part of the tutorial at risk! Do it with your own risk!​
C. How to Upgrade/Downgrade Xperia X8 Donut To Eclair!
1. You need to download Flashtool software from link.
2. You need to download Eclair ROM or Donut ROM from link.
3. After install flashtool make sure you have install gordon gate of the directory that you install flashtool /flashtool/drivers/
4. Extract Eclair ROM or Donut ROM to /flashtool/firmwares/ directory.
Code:
Notes:
If the file is *.sin you need to create bundle creation before! (see on post #2 for how to create bundle creation)
If the file is *.ftf you just have to flash the file directly with the mode flashmode!
5. Click the flash buttons (lightning pictures) and choose flashmode and choose your stock rom!
6. Wait until preparing for flashing finished and show the notif by flashtool.
7. Turn Off your phone, connect your phone to pc while you press the back button until the LED light turns green and until notice of the flash tool disappears
8. Wait until progress finished!
9. After that turn on your phone! The first boot will take a long time 10-15 minutes! please be patient guys!
10. Enjoy on your new phone!
D. How to Upgrade Xperia X8 with Custom ROM and Stock Kernel
1. You need to download Custom ROM for xperia x8 from Xperia X8 Development section.
2. Choose which you prefer.
3. Copy the CustomROM.zip to your sdcard
4. Reboot phone to your recovery xrecovery or CWM (follow the instructions from the thread that you choose a custom rom)
5. Full Wipe and Wipe Cache Partition
6. Install zip from sdcard
7. Choose a custom zip and choose your CustomROM.zip
8. Wait until installation finished
9. Full wipe again (optional)
10. Enjoy!
*Notes :
if you'll install a custom rom, you must be sure to have :
1. Latest 2.1.1.A.0.6/2.1.1.C.0.0 SE firmware / Baseband: M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015
2. Unlocked Bootloader for flash custom kernel (optional).

How To Create Bundle Creation On Flashtool​
1. Extract your Stock ROM Eclair or Donut to /flashtool/firmwares/
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2. Open flashtool.exe and then click the "advance" button and choose bundle creation.
3. See on the picture below and follow my instruction
Code:
Instruction:
a. See on number one, this is a source for file. browse to /flashtool/firmwares/
b. See on number two,
* fill the device column with [B]X8[/B]
* fill the version column with [B]2.1 or 1.6[/B] (2.1 for eclair and 1.6 for donut).
* fill the brandling column with [B]Sony Ericsson[/B]
c. See on numer three, this is a folder list have you browse before.
press [B]ctrl+a[/B] on your keyboard and press the [B]number 4[/B] button to move to the right column
d. Click [B]OK[/B] button
4. Wait until the bundle creation finished and you're ready to flash rom.

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U have put nice amount of hard work in this hope it helps new comers..
Keep it up

Thanks for this very useful posts!

Thanks
Thanks this was exactly what I was looking for...

Mod Edit:
Don't quote full OP
frd the link of stockrom 2.1 ecalir was not found pls hlp frd..i want it

I'm sorry but what's the difference for going to stock rom between this metod and with seus...??

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[GUIDE] Upgrading your phone to 2.2.1/Darkys 9.2 / 9.5 PAINLESSLY

Heres a quick and easy guide to upgrading your phone,
to android 2.2.1 & a custom rom called Darkys Rom
Its better than standard 2.2 or 2.2.1 updates you get from Telstra/Optus
MUCH better. Faster. More Stable etc.
Here are the instructions from the start
Step 1
Download z4root to your phone http://www50.zippyshare.com/v/70574271/file.html
Install, Run & press "Root". Be patient till its done
Step 2
Download darkys rom http://www.zshare.net/download/86121646fdc63834/
Extract on your computer
On your phone: If you have lagfixes enabled, disable them, else ignore this
Backup your data. This will wipe your entire phone
Step 3
Turn phone off
Press & hold VolumeUp , Power , HardMenuButton for a few seconds
Recovery Menu will load
Use VolumeUp & VolumeDown keys to navigate, HardMenuButton to select options
Choose wipe data/factory reset
Once finished turn phone off
Step 4
Press & hold VolumeDown , Power , HardMenuButton for a few seconds
Downloading Screen will load
On your computer, run Odin from the files you extracted
Connect your phone to the computer, you should see a message in Odin "Added"
Tick 'Repartition' option & Select the following files from the extracted package
PDA: darky_odin.tar.md5
PIT: s1_odin_20100512.pit
Press Start & Wait Before & After Screenshots below
Phone will reboot & screen will come on Android System Recovery <2e>
Select reboot system now using the HardMenuButton and the phone will restart
Before
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Optional Extras
Configure the rom to add extra features
1. Go to android market place
2. Download install & run DarkyROM Configurator
3. Configure whatever options you like here, theres not many - Dont select "wipe" then click menu save & exit
4. Copy the file resurrection.zip (extracted from the original zip file you downloaded) to your INTERNAL sd-card
5. hold the power button down till you get the options -> reboot into recovery
once in recovery mode
5A. choose "install zip from sd card"
5B. choose "choose zip from from sd card"
5C. Find the resurrection.zip file & do it
5D. go back to main menu & reboot system
DONE
update to darkys rom updated version 9.5
1. download here & copy to your internal sd card http://www.multiupload.com/3GOGVFRY35
2. Copy the file to your internal sd
3. reboot into recovery
4. choose install zip from sd card
5. choose choose zip from sd card
6. choose the rom file & flash
7. reboot
Flash a new modem
1. Go here and download whatever modem you like
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=876391
2. Copy the file to your internal sd
3. reboot into recovery
4. choose install zip from sd card
5. choose choose zip from sd card
6. choose the modem file & flash
7. reboot
Flash updated kernel
1. download kernel here http://www.darkyrom.com/apk/Dark_Core_1.2_cwm.zip
2. follow "Flash a new modem" from step 2.
And upgrading your post to the General Section would be the best situation. This is not development.
Needs to be in the general section and double posting...
sorry I mixed up clicked the wrong forum before writing the post
can a mod please move this to General!
Everything you wrote here, it's also explained in the Darky's thread and in bunch of other tutorials.
I can't find the usefulness of this guide.
x86-Dark said:
Everything you wrote here, it's also explained in the Darky's thread and in bunch of other tutorials.
I can't find the usefulness of this guide.
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Consider it consolidated.
You guys are right....wrong section....but wow take it easy on him! He was only trying to help. ....
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA Premium App
It's a more clear & consolidated guide as chatbox pointed out
I've tidied it up to make it easier to read.
I'm sure now you'll see it's more useful / easy to follow than all the other guides out there
you do not need to root the phone before hand as darkys is pre routed for you once you have flashed it with the rom
how about adding instructions for us that need to use a different modem? (i8000m)
Very helpful. Thanks!

[GUIDE] Partition Guide For Lava Iris 504q

Partition Guide For Lava Iris 504q​
Follow the guide , You can even flash stock ROM's if you wish too...
Thanks to Gurpreet Singh for helping......and his guides fr reference....
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Requirements :-
1. New ebr's ( 1.5 Gb , 2 Gb (Attachments))
2. Sp Flash Tools
3. Stock Firmware.
4. Proper Usb/ADB/VCOM Driver's Installed.
NOTE BEFORE STARTING :-
- This Procedure will wipe your data/Setting preferences etc.
- So Backup your data using CWM/TWRP.
- If you dnt take backup , and dnt restore anything the rom will have no previous apps and data.(will be like newly installed ROM).
Procedure :- ​
STEP 1 : Only For Meteos app users , Rest Jump directly to Step 2.
Procedure Only for those who have Partitioned Using Meteos ( you need to do this , to use your stock)​
This is just a Additional part fr those who have used meteos app-
- You are recommended to flash orignal firmware first.
- Then root it , and have proper recovery installed ( CWM /TWRP )
- Now You Can move on with Step 2 of the guide.
Step 2: Common
1. after downloading the EBRs of the size you want and Stock ROM ( Extracted ), copy them on your computer's desktop.
2. Now Open the Sp flash tool. ( make sure you have installed the drivers of your phone ). After opening the flash tool go to the " file " option as shown in the photo.
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3. Now select the option " Open Scatter-loading File " as shown in the pic. Now browse to the Extracted folder of Stock firmware and select the scatter file inside the Stock firmware folder.
4. After selecting the scatter file , you will see like this.
5. Now Important , un-check all the Tick marks except EBR1 and EBR2 as shown in the pic.
6. Now after doing the above step , double click on the portion between the red rectangle as shown in the pic.
7. After doing double click , browse to EBR1 file that you have downloaded and copied to your computer desktop and select it.
8. After selecting EBR1 , do the same for EBR2 i.e double click on the portion between red rectangle as shown in the pic.
9. After doing double click , browse to EBR2 file that you have downloaded and copied to your computer desktop and then select it.
10.After doing the above step , go to " Options " as shown in the pic and make sure that " USB Mode " and " Force to High Speed " are checked.
11.Now click on the " Download ". After selecting the Download you will get a Message as shown in the pic. Click on " Yes ".
12.Now , switch off your Phone and go to the Recovery by pressing Power and Volume Up Simultaneously.
Then your phone will enter into the Recovery menu.
There you will see " Backup & Restore " option. Select it and then select " Backup ". Now the recovery will take Backup of your ROM.
After the Backup gets complete. Remove your Battery , SD Card and SIM. (Skip this step if you have already taken the backup ).
13. Now connect your phone using Data cable to the Computer. After connecting your phone there will be some process take place.
After the process complete , you will see like this. A Green Circle as shown in the pic.
14 Now detach your phone from the computer , and then put the Battery back in your Phone.
14. ## Now very very Important Step , after putting back the Battery and SD card , press the Volume up and power button. ( means you have to go to the recovery again ). Note-- Do not start your phone by only power button.
15. In recovery,
TWRP:-
-wipe
-advanced wipe
- select cache and data
- Swipe to wipe
- go to the option " Backup & Restore ". Select it and then select the " Restore "
- reboot
CWM:-
-Wipe Data/ Factory Reset
- wipe cache partirion
- backup and restore
- go to the option " Backup & Restore ". Select it and then select the " Restore "
- Reboot.
16. DONE , Enjoy
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Great work sir..
Thanks for share this usefull guide
shailesh178 said:
Great work sir..
Thanks for share this usefull guide
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Thanks and Welcm
Thanks for sharing this tut.........
omkarkul said:
Thanks for sharing this tut.........
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Welcum !! you can say thanks by hitting Thanks button..
ok i didnt knew that there is a thanks button
now i have hit it
one more thing to ask
how can we revert back to original partitions............. ???
omkarkul said:
ok i didnt knew that there is a thanks button
now i have hit it
one more thing to ask
how can we revert back to original partitions............. ???
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Now since you have stock firmware ...!! the firmware folder has DEFAULT/ orgnl EBR's !!! whenever you wish to, simply flash the firmware , without selecting new ebr's during the process !! (like in guide you double click the ebr to select new on...skip that ) so it wld flash the stock ones from the firmware
Hi Sumeet,
My volume up button has stopped working. How can I follow step 14 in this guide, is there any work around.
renjithrs007 said:
Hi Sumeet,
My volume up button has stopped working. How can I follow step 14 in this guide, is there any work around.
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i expect you have all adb driver's installed.. adb detects your phone !!
from adb run this command 'adb reboot recovery' . ( for this also ensure that you have switched on usb debugging on which ever ROM you are , before strting the process)
You hit enter on this command when you start the phone normally and as soon as the boot logo appears !!
Dont let it boot beyond boot logo !
Thats what i do because my both vol buttons are dead
Please ignore, I got it.

[HOWTO] Flash a Stock ZUI ROM (ZUK Z2 Pro Z2121 only!)

Flash guide ZUK Z2 Pro - (Z2121)(QPST/QFIL):
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Preamble:
This upgrade your Phone to Z2 Pro_CN_OPEN_USER_Q01002.1_M_ZUI_1.9.038_ST_160503 version, for example. Use the latest version of the software or the version for the actual operation.
Backup your data before processing the flash, in order to avoid loss of data!
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This tutorial is for all editions of ZUK Z2 Pro (Z2121).
USB flashing will wipe your internal phone storage!
Flash at your own risk, and alway follow the flashing turtorial.
Please note this tutorial is different than ZUK Z2 (non Pro) flashing tutorial!
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--You'll need a USB-C data-cable to proceed--
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Theoretical it is possible to recover a bricked Qualcomm Phone, just like ZUK Z2 Pro via this method. If you do this for the first time you'll need to download some tools.
With downloading and installing the tools this procedure will take about 10-30 minutes (differs depending on how powerful your computer is)
Without downloading and installing the tools this procedure will take about 5 minutes.
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Let's get startet!
1.0 Download flashtool and ZUK USB driver
Download Flashtool
###REQUIRED### (QPST 2.7.434)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424948456
Download USB Drivers
###REQUIRED### (ZUK)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24659325368664618
optional (Qualcomm normally installed by QPST flashtool setup)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591020540824824
Download and extract ADB and fastboot
###REQUIRED###
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24671318762848778
**Attention**
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If you have Windows 8, 8.1, 10 installed, you have to disable driver verification.
This tutorial was tested by myself on Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit (Build 1607)
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Download Stock ROM
###REQUIRED###
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=94059
1.0.1 Unzip the downloaded package
1.0.2 Install QPST.2.7.434.msi
Note: If this screen appears when you double-click on the upgrade tool, you need to download and install the Microsoft .NET Framework 4, you can directly search for and download dotNetFx40_Full_x86.rar
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To prevent any further trouble, please reboot your computer now!
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1.1.1 Click "QFIL" open the upgrade tool; (path: Start Menu - All Programs - QPST - QFIL)
1.1.2 If you opend QFIL switch to the FireHoseConfiguration and enter the following settings:
After saving the settings, restart QFIL.
1.1.3 Click "Load Content" button, and navigate to the folder you extracted the ROM you downloaded and navigate to the folder with the contents.xml located in, select the contents.xml and click open. This should be looking like this:
The QFIL tool will automaticly load all needed files.
1.1.4 If your phone isn't bricked(Method 1):
Plug in your phone via USB-C cable to your Computer. After this you need to enable developer options. Navigate to Settings - About - ZUI Version and touch it 7 times to enable developer options. After this was successfully navigate to Settings - Advanved Settings - Developer Options - USB debugging and turn it on. Confirm dialog with OK.
Now you only have to navigate to the ADB and fastboot files you extracted and open a command prompt (press and hold "shift" rightclick - select "open command promt windows here")
Type into it: adb reboot edl
---If it fails, turn on "enable_usb_2.0" via Developer Options---
If your phone is bricked (Method 2):
(Turn off your phone.) After it's fully shutdown, press and hold the volume down button and connect your phone to your PC.
Now the QFIL tool should react with the following:
1.1.5 Press the Download Content button to proceed the flashing.
1.1.6 If the flashing procedure was successful, this will be promped
THAT'S IT
1.2.1 Flash finished boot test
After the software upgrade is complete, you should do some test, to confirm whether the software download was successful. Test steps are as follows:
1.2.2. start testing:
After the upgrade the phone should be able to boot.
1.2.3 query software version:
Enter * # * # 5993 # * # * to view the phone software version, phone software version for the software version of the new download.
1.2.4 query the phone number and the IMEI number:
Enter * # * # 2222 # * # * # * 06 # and check the serial number and IMEI number, and backing this time should be consistent.
Last, but not least do OTA updates if available.
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Sources:
Original Thread and source: http://club.lenovo.com.cn/thread-1811698-1-1.html
ROM Source: http://club.lenovo.com.cn/thread-1812430-1-1.html
Thread preserved from beeing deleted from zukfans.eu as it will close its doors soon.
does it work with an unlocked rooted zuk z2 pro with rom RRO 6.1.0 ?
Old thread, but I´ll try anyway.... my phone isn´t bricked, but I cannot get into it since my son forgot his screen password... When I turn off the phone, hold vol- and connect the phone, the phone powers into bootloader menu and it is not recognized by QFIL. Any ideas how to solve?
Use this to get your phone into EDL if phone is bricked
My phone was bricked. To get it to connect via the correct port i followed this video tutorial using aluminum foil - and it worked! using ZUK Z2_plus - but it may also work with PRO.
I couldn't get any of the key combos to work - and due to the brick state also couldn't use any of the ADB or fastboot commands.
Connect your phone to your PC in EDL mode:
Youtube Video: v=DexLELi04XY
Title: EDL MODE Lenovo Z2 | Lenovo z2132
(sorry, can't post link)
Hello, I'm trying to flash a rom on my Zuk Z2 Pro but it doesn't work.
At the 1.1.4 step (method 2) I just have "No port available" on QFIL, I don't know why.
Can anybody help me pls ?

MIUI Official V11.0.3.0 Global Download and Install (fastboot and update)

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Method 1: Local Update
Note
You can upgrade your phone by Local Update method without unlocking your phone. The method suits for the situations listed below for sure:
Update to Global Stable ROM from Global Stable ROM, Update to Global Beta ROM from Global Beta ROM, Update to Global Beta ROM from Global Stable ROM and vice versa.
If you encounter the issue that the reboot page keep loading for a long time after flashing, you can choose to wipe all data via entering Recovery Mode.
You can turn off your device and then hold both Volume+ button and Power button at the same time to enter Recovery Mode.
STEP 1
Download the latest MIUI V11.0.3.0.PCAMIXM ROM file Click here to download
There is no need to do it again if you’ve already downloaded the latest ROM file.
STEP 2
Connect your device to the Windows PC/laptop via a micro USB cable, and copy the ROM file downloaded in Step 1 into the folder ‘downloaded_rom’ in the internal storage of your device.
STEP 3
Launch ‘Settings’ app on your device, select ‘About phone’, click ‘System update’, then press ‘three dots’ icon at the top-right corner, and select ‘choose update package’ to enter.
Choose the ROM file you’ve put in ‘downloaded_rom’ in Step 2.
STEP 4
After choosing the right ROM file, your device will begin upgrading.
Your device should automatically boot to the new version when the update is completed.
Method 2: Fastboot Update
This method requires the unlocked bootloader.
In mi6 there is no waiting time to unlock the boot(STEP 1), at least on my device.
Note
A Windows PC/laptop will be needed for the following steps. Make sure that your device is fully charged or has enough power for this process.
This guide will help you update your device to the latest MIUI ROM version.
All user data will be purged in this process. Please back up your data and think twice before proceeding.
STEP 1
Download MIUI ROM Flashing Tool (Size: 46 MB).
Devices marked with locked. If your device is locked, please click here to unlock it first.
If your device is unlocked, please just follow the following tutorial to complete the ROM flashing.
STEP 2
Select the right MIUI ROM version for your phone from the listed below, and download the corresponding package file.
Xiaomi Mi 6 Latest MIUI Official V11.0.3.0 Fastboot File Download
STEP 3
Turn off the device. Press the Volume– key and the Power button at the same time to enter Fastboot mode. Then connect the device to the Windows PC/laptop via a micro USB cable
STEP 4
Double click on the downloaded ROM file to decompress it.
Open the file folder for the decompressed ROM pack, and copy its path on the computer.
STEP 5
Decompress the MIUI ROM flashing tool downloaded in Step 1, and double click on it to install (if there is security warning, select 'Run').
After installation is completed, open MiFlash.exe and paste into the address bar the ROM file folder path copied in the last step.
Click on the first button (circled out in yellow) to Refresh, and MiFlash should automatically recognize the device.
Then click the second button (circled out in red) to flash the ROM file to the device.
STEP 6
Wait until the progress bar inside MiFlash turns fully green, which means the ROM has been successfully installed. Then your device should automatically boot to the new version.
If the flashing guide could not help you, please download Mi PC Suite here
(After Mi PC Suite is installed, make sure that your phone is in fastboot mode, connect your phone to a computer, and select the correct ROM file to flash)
Hope it helps the newbies, thanks.
Credits for Xiaomi Mi Community
This version works on redmi k20 mobile
This version works on redmi k20 mobile

2022 - Xperia Z2 Root with Locked Bootloader, talk here

Most threads are really old, so I am starting a new one.
And one of better ones was just locked and deleted
I have Xperia Z2 D6503 with locked bootloader.
Sadly at this moment pretty much every single thread you find is 5+ years old and most links are dead.
You can find those files online but question is are those same files you need.
You might download the wrong file with same name.
So I will either update the links if I find the files or I will link the best root method if any at this present time.
And if you have any files or info to share, do so here.
So far,as of creation of this thread, nothing is available.
Ok so I will just update you with news.
I found everything I wanted from Russian folks at 4pda, simply put, once again Russians come trough when no one else could.
Spoiler: My rant
Funny thing, I always knew I should learn Russian and German, for doing things no one else can and fixing stuff, those two places/nations are simply THE best.
LIterally every time I needed something I found it on a Russian website, and every time I needed to fix something, some cool German helped out.
I am attaching the archive with all files needed to root the Xperia Z2 with locked bootloader, with instructions inside, do this at your own risk as usual.
Btw since I plan to host these files forever they should be available at all times as long as these hosts dont remove em.
Please dont contact me if they don't work, I only keep them there, I dont have them on my PC
Spoiler: DL here
Mega
Spoiler: DL here
Yandexdisk
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So I managed to root my Xperia Z2 with locked bootloader !​
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I would like to document my little journey here for anyone who might need help.
So first flashed the stock firmware by downloading it via XperiFirm+5.6.2+(by+Igor+Eisberg)
But that tool only downloads "File" files, it downloaded 4 of them, but you need only one FTF file.
So I used FlashTool 0.9.34.0(also called Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde), it has a tool, Tools > Bundles > FILESET decrypt and by following the Youtube video I used that tool to create the FTF file I needed but for some reason the FlashTool put that FTF file in C:\Users\USERNAME\.flashTool\firmwares
I also needed to install the the drivers for my phone as well as fastboot drivers, this is covered in the original guide that I included in the archive above.
Steps 7,9 and 10.
Btw sorry if I skip something I did, you can fill in the gaps, I'm sure.
Anyways after FlashTool detected my device I flashed the stock firmware(23.5.A.1.291).
Then comes the moment of rooting.
So all the drivers are installed, files are there and nicely organizd, I am ready.
I opened both guides, the original one and Russian one translated to English.
Turned out both added up together to create the ultimate guide, I will explain why in a minute.
-Put the files on SD, check;
-Rename the 575 kernel files extension to .TFT , check;
-Turn off the phone, check;
-FlashTool is opened and waiting,check;
-At this moment I actually clicked on lightning bolt icon, then I clicked Flashmode and then under Source folder I located the folder where 575.tft kernel file is located.
Then I selected THE FOLDER
After that under Firmwares, the 575 kernel shows up and I go trough drop down arrows to click on it 23.5.A.0.575.
Then I click on kernel.sin in Content section.
Then under Device filter I double click and find Xperia Z2;
-At this point I slide the Firmware Selector window to the right and I don't close it, so I can see the console and what Flashtool is reporting, the console would be the part where Flashtool is writing something, all that text under those big icons(lightning bolt,BLU,lock,key..)
-After that I hold the volume down and connect the USB cable to the phone
And I notice Flashtool tells me phone is connected in flashmode
-I click Flash in the Firmware Selector window that was still open
-It does its thing and reports success.
-I disconnect the phone and close the Flashtool as Russian instructions also recommend it, dont skip this
-I turn on the phone, all boots fine and I do check the kernel by opening the service menu(dial *#*#7378423#*#* and find Service info, first line Phone software version at the end theres .575)
Actually at this point I had minor ****pants moment, Service menu wouldn't open instantly, took about 20 seconds
-Then I proceeded to flash the recovery
But here I ran into the problem, error adb server version (40) doesn't match this client (36)
That is because 3 files inside Recovery_for_MM575-291>files folder, named
adb.exe , AdbWinApi.dll , AdbWinUsbApi.dll
need to be replaced with version 40.
So I browsed online and downloaded platform-tools_r28.0.2-windows
Here is where you can find more versions
adb-win/SDK_Platform-Tools_for_Windows at master · awake558/adb-win
adb.exe fastboot.exe. Contribute to awake558/adb-win development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Theres a readme that tells you what file is what version.
So I extracted the archive and inside the platform-tools folder I found the 3 files, copied them and replaced those files I mentioned earlier located in Recovery_for_MM575-291>files .
-After that I run the install.bat without admin right actually and it all goes smooth.
-Instantly phone rebooted into recovery which made me smile
Also I pressed any key to continue and that closed the install.bat window that opened earlier on the computer.
-Then I installed SuperSU, no problem there.
-I press the arrow to go back,
-And find and finally install 291 kernel.
-After that I click reboot button
-Phone reboots without any issues.
Boom, rooted.
Hope and wish you all the best with rooting yours.
According to my experience and reanalyzing current status, I could give this as a permanent order for moving from Locked Bootloader to having a Magisk rooted ROM.
(Any error might be corrected, if an explanation is given.)
1) Flashtool's Flashmode
Flash D6503_23.5.A.0.575_kernel.ftf (which includes loader.sin and kernel.sin)
2) Backup TA partition with backupTA_v2 by Jens Andersen (XDA: rayman, Twitter: @droidray, GitHub: EnJens)
3) Reset to factory defaults
4) Unlock Bootloader
https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/get-started/unlock-bootloader/
5) Flashtool's Flashmode
Flash D6503_23.5.A.0.575_kernel.ftf (which includes loader.sin and kernel.sin) again
6) Change recovery with (NEW)_Recovery_for_MM575-291v5 by executing its install.bat
Stay on Stock ROM:
Booting into TWRP
7) Flash root (SuperSU only)
UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.76-20160630161323.zip
8) Flash Z2_23.5.A.1.291_Marshmallow_Kernel_Flasher.zip by moman2000
Change to LineageOS:
7) Wipe cache, dalvik cache, data and system
8) Format data (for encryption removal)
9) Reboot into Fastboot mode
TWRP - Reboot to Bootloader
Flashtool - Fastboot mode
ADB - adb reboot bootloader
Volume down + Power on
10) Flash new kernel extracted from LineageOS
fastboot flash boot boot.img (fastboot flash:raw boot boot.img)
11) Flash new TWRP (twrp-3.3.1-sirius-20200221.img)
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
12) Reboot into recovery for verification (Failsafe)
fastboot boot recovery.img
13) TWRP
Flash ROM
Flash Magisk
14) TWRP or as Magisk module
Install GApps or microG
change to ftf not tft!!!!
also great guide and thanks for the links and files basically everything
kakashi7593 said:
..it has a tool, Tools > Bundles > FILESET decrypt and by following the Youtube video...
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Hi, Pls kindly give that youtube video link if it is still alive. I wanna know how to convert those downloaded file in to ftf format.
Rgds

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