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Darkforest ROM 3.0.2 on locked bootloader

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)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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

[Q] Help with Acer Iconia A500 Tablet

Hello people of the forum, I am newbie with android, I've been asking for help because my tablet stopped working after I followed a tutorial to route it, I used a program "Afterota v1" tutorial here on the forum in order to install APX more now I can no longer start, he did not ask to update.zip, I do not know what it ta asking update the screen as it is in the image Please someone help me to recover it.:crying:
the picture in this link, take the space, as I am new user can not post link, thanks
http : // img43.imageshack. us/img43/8262/a500c. jpg

jinhad said:
Hello people of the forum, I am newbie with android, I've been asking for help because my tablet stopped working after I followed a tutorial to route it, I used a program "Afterota v1" tutorial here on the forum in order to install APX more now I can no longer start, he did not ask to update.zip, I do not know what it ta asking update the screen as it is in the image Please someone help me to recover it.:crying:
the picture in this link, take the space, as I am new user can not post link, thanks
http : // img43.imageshack. us/img43/8262/a500c. jpg
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the picture looks ok...
check your external sd card - make sure there is not an "update.zip" on that or your internal "sd card"
the writing you see on yr tab is ok you should be able to just
"reboot" the tab and be all good??
try running the afterOTA again....
PS >>> oh are you trying to flash the unlocked bootloader or rollback to HC??

dibb_nz said:
the picture looks ok...
check your external sd card - make sure there is not an "update.zip" on that or your internal "sd card"
the writing you see on yr tab is ok you should be able to just
"reboot" the tab and be all good??
try running the afterOTA again....
PS >>> oh are you trying to flash the unlocked bootloader or rollback to HC??
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Thanks for responding:good:, so I've tried using afterOTA again, although not the usb connection. I was trying to put recovery_twrp_2.1.3-ICS.img with apx mode, it restarted and gave PASS screen, but now is only on this screen, asking "update.zip", already put in external SD: Acer_AV041_A500_1.031.00_WW_GEN1.zip, FLEX-Resurrection_Rev1-Aroma-Public.zip, cwm_hc_ics_root.zip, and nothing.
I have this information:
Tablet Cpuid: 037C624341E05557
Tablet Sbk: 0x17A51E00 0x94ABD401 0x7BE23003 0x340A2103
Android Build: Acer_AV041_A500_1.031.00_WW_GEN1
Bootloader: 00:03:12 ICS-

jinhad said:
Thanks for responding:good:, so I've tried using afterOTA again, although not the usb connection. I was trying to put recovery_twrp_2.1.3-ICS.img with apx mode, it restarted and gave PASS screen, but now is only on this screen, asking "update.zip", already put in external SD: Acer_AV041_A500_1.031.00_WW_GEN1.zip, FLEX-Resurrection_Rev1-Aroma-Public.zip, cwm_hc_ics_root.zip, and nothing.
I have this information:
Tablet Cpuid: 037C624341E05557
Tablet Sbk: 0x17A51E00 0x94ABD401 0x7BE23003 0x340A2103
Android Build: Acer_AV041_A500_1.031.00_WW_GEN1
Bootloader: 00:03:12 ICS-
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Because, you still are running a stock rom,. more or less.
The problem happens, because you are re-booting after installing the custom recovery. And the rom you are running, is booting it to stock recovery (it's overwriting your custom recovery) which explains why it's looking for update.zip
What you need to do, is after installing your custom recovery, boot immediately to it Via adb, or shut down and boot using Vol- and PWR. Then install your custom rom.
MD

Moscow Desire said:
Because, you still are running a stock rom,. more or less.
The problem happens, because you are re-booting after installing the custom recovery. And the rom you are running, is booting it to stock recovery (it's overwriting your custom recovery) which explains why it's looking for update.zip
What you need to do, is after installing your custom recovery, boot immediately to it Via adb, or shut down and boot using Vol- and PWR. Then install your custom rom.
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I understand, I'm stuck in this mode, how can I do the adb, this procedure, detroit afterOTA the folder, I have a folder with adb is this?, as does the process? Thank you.

jinhad said:
I understand, I'm stuck in this mode, how can I do the adb, this procedure, detroit afterOTA the folder, I have a folder with adb is this?, as does the process? Thank you.
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keep in mind that flashing custom roms and recovery's REQUIRE the unlocked bootloader be flashed FIRST... I'd suggest apxFlash tool to do that....all u need is in civatos bootloader thread, pls read very carefully. do the first 4 steps and then use apxFlash tool to complete the process....if u don't do things exactly as written you'll end up in trouble....
good luck
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dibb_nz said:
keep in mind that flashing custom roms and recovery's REQUIRE the unlocked bootloader be flashed FIRST... I'd suggest apxFlash tool to do that....all u need is in civatos bootloader thread, pls read very carefully. do the first 4 steps and then use apxFlash tool to complete the process....if u don't do things exactly as written you'll end up in trouble....
good luck
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
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Thank you friend, I managed to solve reading .. is that as I am the brail, my english ta weak and had difficulty understanding, most did all the steps and got .. Thank you.

cant unbrick

i tried installing a system font from the rom toolbox and when it rebboted it wasnt booting up... i can switch on my device but it remains in the glowing (X) and doesnt load up... i tried a factory reset i didnt work... i dont have a custom recovery nor do i have a nandroid backup on my device. i have rooted it using wugfresh's toolkit.
i have been trying many methods over the day and nothing seems to work. i have dowloaded a stock image from google's site but its on my pc. some help pls!!!!
i have the drivers installed on my windows 8 . atleast they were wokring intially when i got the root done on it . i have no clue what to do now !!

Your gonna have to flash the stock image from download mode. Never make changes to system files without doing a nandroid backup.
Wayne Tech Nexus

zelendel said:
Your gonna have to flash the stock image from download mode. Never make changes to system files without doing a nandroid backup.
Wayne Tech Nexus
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i am sorry but i am new to nexus 4 ... how do i get into the download mode?

Irthu said:
i am sorry but i am new to nexus 4 ... how do i get into the download mode?
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Read the stickies. They will get you all the info you need. If you are gonna try mods like this I would advise a full custom set up. As what your gonna do is gonna fully wipe your device.
Wayne Tech Nexus

zelendel said:
Read the stickies. They will get you all the info you need. If you are gonna try mods like this I would advise a full custom set up. As what your gonna do is gonna fully wipe your device.
Wayne Tech Nexus
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is it possible to flash the img. file if my phone is recognised only in the bootloader mode? and i am assuming we have to flash the img. file using an adb software ?

Irthu said:
is it possible to flash the img. file if my phone is recognised only in the bootloader mode? and i am assuming we have to flash the img. file using an adb software ?
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yes you will need to use fastboot which is part of adb
follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312

PhantomGamers said:
yes you will need to use fastboot which is part of adb
follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
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i have downloaded a zip from google's site and its about 300 odd mb. i am assuming i have to extract the the img. files and then do it ? but there are about 3-4 img. files such as :
system
boot
boot loader
radio
recovery
user data
since my phone does get into bootloader can u pls tell me which all img. files i need to flash? do i have to everyone of them?

the thread i linked answers all of your questions
(you really only need to flash the system image but to avoid confusion i would just follow the thread verbatim)

PhantomGamers said:
the thread i linked answers all of your questions
(you really only need to flash the system image but to avoid confusion i would just follow the thread verbatim)
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thanks alot i will try doing it... i havent used the command prompt in windows ever before guess its time to learn how to do this..

Z1 Android 5.1.1 Full Stock Rooting method without downgrade !

Hello,
Installing prerooted rom for Unlocked bootloader !
This Rom is Stock Untouched Android 5.1.1 pre-rooted and can be used on any android version on your Xperia Z1.
Things you need:
1-Xperia Z1 with any android version.
2-Prerooted European Stock 5.1.1 FW version bellow
3-SuperSU update (download from the tutorial bellow or anywhere you can find it)
4-Custom Recovery - i used Z1 locked Dual Recovery
First of all you have to go and unlock bootloader, after that install CWM recovery following this tutorial:
Install CWM tutorial from AndroidDevices dot com
After you did this go and download PreRooted Rom, SuperSU flashable and some Recovery Flashable also.
Put them all on your SD card.
I cant post links so i will tell you how to make a prerooted rom.
Download Sony Flashtool and XperiFirm.
Select your desired rom and download prf file - uncheck extract.
Dowload PRF Creator, select Rom File, SuperSU Flashable and Recovery Flashable.
Click Create, wait for your ZIP file that you will need bellow !
STEPS:
Asuming that you instaled CWM Recovery, press Volume Up and Power button, keep pressing volume up when light is purple and boot in CWM Recovery.
Wipe everything, chache, system, davil etc.
Install zip from sd card - choose prerooted rom.
After finishing install it will say that cant install SuperSU and Recovery zips.
DONT REBOOT PHONE.
Choose again Install Zip from SD Card and flash SuperSU.
DONT REBOOT PHONE.
Go back, Install ZIP from SD Card and flash recovery zip.
Now you can reboot.
DONE, you have now successfully Android 5.1.1 Stock FW rooted on your XPeria Z!

Proof
Go to postimage dot com / image/9jpca6kmx/f477cd94/

Is this joke?

Do that printscreen looks like joke to you ?
I will upload a video to youtube soon.
Edit: go to youtube and /watch?v=c2ujy44_Dns

Bican said:
Do that printscreen looks like joke to you ?
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I said joke because everyone know how to root with unlocked bootloader
We need locked bootloader root

munged said:
I said joke because everyone know how to root with unlocked bootloader
We need locked bootloader root
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I'm new to this kind of stuff. I tryed many Roms for the battery drop issue since Android Lolipop Update.
Dont know if it helps you but you can use Sony's Developer guide on how to unlock your bootloader or you can use flastool dot net 1 click bootloader unlock.
Open program, conect phone in fastboot, click BL button, then unlock bootloader.

where are the files and the tutorial??

This is a troll, also operator versions of z1 has their bootloader permanently locked

Bican said:
I'm new to this kind of stuff. I tryed many Roms for the battery drop issue since Android Lolipop Update.
Dont know if it helps you but you can use Sony's Developer guide on how to unlock your bootloader or you can use flastool dot net 1 click bootloader unlock.
Open program, conect phone in fastboot, click BL button, then unlock bootloader.
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but, when you unlock bl you will lose guarantee.
this is a deal breaker

tracer123 said:
but, when you unlock bl you will lose guarantee.
this is a deal breaker
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I got this phone Second Hand so there is no problem.
Not a troll, this is how i have rooted my phone today with android 5.1.1 - check video on youtube , posted today.
Sony Flashtool via flashtool dot net
Also has included XperiFirm to get any original firmware you want.
PRF Creator via this forum links
Recovery Flashable also from this forum
CWM Recovery boot.img found on that forum also with tutorial - flash it via fastboot (android sdk platform tools) or via Sony Flash Tool
You can find LINK of everything used in this tutorial on this forum.
Get all files then follow this to root Android 5.1.1
Again, im new thats why i cant post links !

Gamer4Life said:
This is a troll, also operator versions of z1 has their bootloader permanently locked
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I flashed Stock Versions/Custom roms or howerver you called them. via sony PC Companion, Emma, Sony Flash tool
Search this on google "sony unlock bootloader"

Bican said:
I flashed Stock Versions/Custom roms or howerver you called them. via sony PC Companion, Emma, Sony Flash tool
Search this on google "sony unlock bootloader"
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We know how to unlock bootloader but we will lose drm key forever
So downgrade is the best choice for now

Bican said:
I flashed Stock Versions/Custom roms or howerver you called them. via sony PC Companion, Emma, Sony Flash tool
Search this on google "sony unlock bootloader"
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You, my friend, are insulting intelligence of XDA members. First of all, you can't install recovery if you have no root. Second of all, you can't unlock your bootloader if you have no root. Now understand how d*mb you sound? If I were you, I would beg the modes to wipe this thread and then get another ID or disappear forever.

optimumpro said:
You, my friend, are insulting intelligence of XDA members. First of all, you can't install recovery if you have no root. Second of all, you can't unlock your bootloader if you have no root. Now understand how d*mb you sound? If I were you, I would beg the modes to wipe this thread and then get another ID or disappear forever.
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forgive him and be kind got qoute from some where, Here's an inspirational qoute
some her know things but never share knowledge, they think they have a top secret under their belt, must make them feel special. Come on guys remember the newbies of today will be the pros of tomorrow and without newbies today there will be no pros tomorrow.
Don't Give Up @Bican ask mods to wipe this thread

Definitly delete this thread, unlocking bootloader we know about it. PRF Creator we know to use, but what how about devices with "unlock bootloader allowed....no"? I think your intentions was good, but this is not a solution, sorry

iedafarha said:
forgive him and be kind got qoute from some where, Here's an inspirational qoute
some her know things but never share knowledge, they think they have a top secret under their belt, must make them feel special. Come on guys remember the newbies of today will be the pros of tomorrow and without newbies today there will be no pros tomorrow.
Don't Give Up @Bican ask mods to wipe this thread
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The quote is OK, but it applies to those who refuse to share knowledge. Not me...

optimumpro said:
The quote is OK, but it applies to those who refuse to share knowledge. Not me...
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haha .. sorry not point to you mate, just take full qoutation from somewhere. thanks

Do the same without unlocking bootloader... then we have some business to do.. Hows your camera btw ? is it nice to shoot without focus ?

I've done something similar WITHOUT UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER. In my case , i have a xperia Z1 without the posibility to unlock the bootloader (Unlocking bootloader status set to NO). I have to mention that i did not have any recovery installed on my phone. I've done the following steps:
1. I flashed a KITKAT (4.4.4)(downgraded) to my Xperia Z1.
2. After that i rooted the phone with the simply root (automatic one) or one click root.
3. I've installed dual recovery for Z1 with flashtool.
4. After that , i've flashed a 5.1.1 Android(with recovery) with root, xposed and everything...(IT HAS TO BE COMPATIBLE WITH LOCKED BOOTLOADER , READ CAREFULLY IN DESCRIPTION)
5. Right now i enjoy the rooted 5.1.1 with xposed and everything
Here you have the link of the 5.1.1 flash:http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/rom-z5mx-rom7-5-0extended-battery-t3224245
ENJOY!

optimumpro said:
Second of all, you can't unlock your bootloader if you have no roo
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what?
We don't need a root to unlock BL.

os deleted how to get that back ?

hii everyone few days back i thought of rooting my device xt1643 i have unlocked the bootloader and installed twrp and then flashed the super su file then later it bricked so again i went back to twrp and wiped then again without knowingly i advanced wipe the system dadt etc now its saying os not installed and i cnt find any solution to this one .....
can nyone get me out of this ...
thanks in advance...

madhav111 said:
hii everyone few days back i thought of rooting my device xt1643 i have unlocked the bootloader and installed twrp and then flashed the super su file then later it bricked so again i went back to twrp and wiped then again without knowingly i advanced wipe the system dadt etc now its saying os not installed and i cnt find any solution to this one .....
can nyone get me out of this ...
thanks in advance...
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Download The OS From The Forum And Flash It Using Fastboot.

madhav111 said:
hii everyone few days back i thought of rooting my device xt1643 i have unlocked the bootloader and installed twrp and then flashed the super su file then later it bricked so again i went back to twrp and wiped then again without knowingly i advanced wipe the system dadt etc now its saying os not installed and i cnt find any solution to this one .....
can nyone get me out of this ...
thanks in advance...
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Download stock rom form here:
http://www.filefactory.com/file/6jg...24.139-13.1_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip

cant perform
im a beginner can you be specific i falshed it using twrp through otg and it failed saying android/update file not found...??

madhav111 said:
im a beginner can you be specific i falshed it using twrp through otg and it failed saying android/update file not found...??
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Its pretty simple... install drivers n flashtool as admin connect ur phone in fast boot select the req files sit back n relax while its flashing....that shld solve ur problem

Sunderesh said:
Its pretty simple... install drivers n flashtool as admin connect ur phone in fast boot select the req files sit back n relax while its flashing....that shld solve ur problem
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any special codes after opening adb ??

madhav111 said:
any special codes after opening adb ??
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Nope.... just connect in fastboot n make sure the flashtool recognizes the device.... n then its just selecting files...n clicking next n confirms button