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[n00bs] Root and Install CyanogenMod7 after Unlock Your Bootloader Step by Step

Hello pals
A lot of user wants to unlock their BootLoaders to be able to use custom roms or just to get root perms on new Stock firmwares.
So I guess this Step by Step guide is what they need.
First note This process only works if you have your Bootloader UNLOCKED
Code:
If your bootloader is Locked and you want to Unlock it please see this thread:
[URL="http://unlock-bootloader.com"]Bootloader Unlocking / No Signal Fix for Locked ARC/NEO/PLAY/PRO[/URL]
That unlocking process works with all Xperia Family even X10 family.
NOTE: If you want to know how install CyanogenMod 7 go to second post
So lets go to the guide...
A) Root a Xperia Phone after Unlock the Bootloader
1. Download the pack that you need for your phone:
Xperia Arc
Xperia Neo
Xperia Play
Once downladed uncompress and you will find 7 Files and 1 folder inside.
2. Install S1 Boot Fasboot Drivers
Put Your phone in Fasboot Mode.
Fastboot Mode: Turn off your phone, then press and hold menu key (Arc/Neo) or Search key (Play) and attach USB cable to phone. You will get a beauty Blue Light.
There are 2 ways to install Fastboot drivers:
a) Normal manual way
Open Device Manager
Right click on "S1 Boot Fasboot" device
Select Update Driver
Select Second Option and path to the "fastboot_driver" inside pack that you downloaded before
b) Hard YES or YES way
In case first normal way doesn't work do this:
Open Device Manager
Right click on "S1 Boot Fastboot" device
Select Update Driver
Follow this pictures (My windows is in Spanish but is same on all languages):
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On Update Driver window select second choice
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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Again select second choice to choose driver from a list
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Just click on next with default option selected
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Click on "use disk" or "have disk"
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Select browse and go to "fastboot_driver" inside pack that you downloaded before
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Select "android_winusb.inf" file on driver folder
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Select "Android ADB Interface" from the list
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Confirm to install unsigned driver
3. Rooting the device
Copy "RootXperia.zip" file to sdcard (this file is inside the pack you downloaded nefore)
Connect the phone in Fastboot mode
Fastboot Mode: Turn off your phone, then press and hold menu key (Arc/Neo) or Search key (Play) and attach USB cable to phone. You will get a beauty Blue Light.
Execute "root-xperia-xxx.bat" file inside the root folder on your PC
It will execute the command to lauch the proper recovery image and you will hot boot into ClockworkMod.
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Note: To move use Volume buttons, to select user Power button
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Select "install zip from sdcard"
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Then select "choose zip from sdcard"
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Search and selecy "RootXperia.zip"
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Confirm Installation by select "Yes - Install RootXperia.zip"
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Wait to see something like this and reboot the phone.
Congratulations. Now you are Rooted

How to Install CyanogenMod 7 after unlock your Bootloader
How to Install CyanogenMod 7 after unlock your Bootloader
First note This process only works if you have your Bootloader UNLOCKED
Code:
If your bootloader is Locked and you want to Unlock it please see this thread:
[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232033"]Bootloader Unlocking / No Signal Fix for Locked ARC/NEO/PLAY/PRO[/URL]
That unlocking process works with all Xperia Family even X10 family.
First. Download and unpack the CyanogenMod7 that you need for your phone. Is a 7zip file.
Arc: {ARC/ARC S}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM7.1.0 - FXP041 FreeXperia Project
Neo: {NEO}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM7.1.0 - FXP041 FreeXperia Project
Play: {GSM/CDMA}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM7.1.0 - FXP041 RELEASED - FreeXperia Project
Ray: {RAY}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM7.1.0 - FXP041 FreeXperia Project
NOTE: Remember to use the BASEBAND that CyanogenMod or MIUI needs, otherwise you will not get GSM signal.
Second. Get the fastboot pack for your phone and unpack it (you will get a folder called root-xxx - that "xxx" is the model):
Xperia Arc
Xperia Neo
Xperia Play
Note: For Xperia Ray you can use any of the files below.
Third. Copy CyanogenMod and gapps addon to sdcard. Both are .zip files.
Fourth. Install CM7 Kernel by FreeXperia Team
On your CyanogenMod7 7zip file is the CyanogenMod rom itself, a boot.img file which is the kernel, gapps and a few apk as plus.
Put the boot.img file inside the fastboot folder (root-xxx folder that you unpacked before)
Now execute "Install_kernel_boot.img.bat" file and connect your phone in Fastboot mode
Note: If you dont know how to get into fastboot or need help with drivers go to first post.
Fifth. Install CyanogenMod and gapps in ClockworkMod
After install the kernel turn on the phone and as soon as you see the FreeXperia logo press several times volume down button and you will get into ClockworkMod.
To move use Volume buttons, to select use Home button.
Select and confirm "Wipe data/factory reset"
Select and confirm "Wipe cache partition"
Go to "advanced" menu
Select and confirm "Wipe Dalvik Cache"
Select and confirm "Wipe Battery Stats"
Go back and select "Install zip from sdcard"
Select "Choose zip from sdcard"
Search and install CyanogenMod zip and gapps zip aswell
Reboot your phone and enjoy CyanogenMod 7 stable

hi there mate...
some noob questions here.
i assume that "Install_kernel_boot.img.bat" (this is auto execute) same "fastboot flash boot boot.img" (manually).
im having hard time to understand all these thing.
and boot.img are normally provided in the custom rom.zip it self and needed to extract and copy to fastboot folder am i right?
eg Cyanogenmod 7.1 by team FreeXperia.

nujhum said:
hi there mate...
some noob questions here.
i assume that "Install_kernel_boot.img.bat" (this is auto execute) same "fastboot flash boot boot.img" (manually).
im having hard time to understand all these thing.
and boot.img are normally provided in the custom rom.zip it self and needed to extract and copy to fastboot folder am i right?
eg Cyanogenmod 7.1 by team FreeXperia.
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Exactly, you need to extract and put the boot.img file on the fastboot folder to user the .bat

Please add the 64bit drivers form this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087

Joe500 said:
Please add the 64bit drivers form this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087
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drivers posted works with 32/64 bits

I'm now at step Fifth but when I turn on my phone the screen keeps black Pls help.
EDIT: Ok I've found out the issue: You've to take the boot.img from the folder and not from inside the rom!

Does this rooting method work on 2.3.4? Without having to revert to older firmwares?

Thelolinator said:
Does this rooting method work on 2.3.4? Without having to revert to older firmwares?
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As the post says it works with any firmware. Please read carefully.
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium

I'm currently on 2.3.4 bootloader unlocked and rooted, do I have to downgrade to 2.3.3 before installing or can I go straight from 2.3.4?

rustynuts34 said:
I'm currently on 2.3.4 bootloader unlocked and rooted, do I have to downgrade to 2.3.3 before installing or can I go straight from 2.3.4?
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You can go from 2.3.4 and remember avoid downgrade stock roms, remember downgrade can cause battery 0% issue

All guys with dead xperia phones check this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1322827

how do we get back to the stock kernels with recovery ??

PAVNEET101 said:
how do we get back to the stock kernels with recovery ??
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You can flash the kernel.sin and loader.sin into a ftf file with flashtool

Wow alejandrissimo you are the man, thank you so much. I completly root my play, this is the best 24 bucks i spend all this year. very very thank u!!!

Thanks for this wonderful tutorial. I'm now running CM7.

Link dead
The link: Bootloader Unlocking / No Signal Fix for Locked ARC/NEO/PLAY/PRO
does not work

mudja said:
The link: Bootloader Unlocking / No Signal Fix for Locked ARC/NEO/PLAY/PRO
does not work
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That's because the threads got deleated, contact me via PM

Jinx13 said:
That's because the threads got deleated, contact me via PM
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i wonder why it got deleted?

lalek said:
i wonder why it got deleted?
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Alejandrissimo's and my threads got deleted as the mods didn't appreciate us helping all the members that we have helped. Although it seems the link has been changed now so click away

Why do I get this icon when trying to root my N4 ?

So I followed the instructions in this link so I could root my N4:
http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/11/how-to-root-nexus-4-on-mac.html
I get this when I reach the point in the video where he instructs me to enter recovery mode.. why ?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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You aren't flashing your recovery properly in bootloader mode.
fastboot flash recovery <nameofrecovery>.img
Choose either: Clockwork Recovery of Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) as your recovery. Put the .img file in the same folder as fastboot.exe.
I recommend TWRP.
So for example,
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/129 Scroll down to recovery image method
Place the .img file in the same as fastboot
go into bootloader mode on your phone
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.3.3.2-mako.img
it should say sending.... then done!
then use vol keys and you should be able to get into bootloader and the android with red ! isnt there.
And thank you for not using the toolkit <3

zephiK said:
You aren't flashing your recovery properly in bootloader mode.
fastboot flash recovery <nameofrecovery>.img
Choose either: Clockwork Recovery of Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) as your recovery. Put the .img file in the same folder as fastboot.exe.
I recommend TWRP.
So for example,
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/129 Scroll down to recovery image method
Place the .img file in the same as fastboot
go into bootloader mode on your phone
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.3.3.2-mako.img
it should say sending.... then done!
then use vol keys and you should be able to get into bootloader and the android with red ! isnt there.
And thank you for not using the toolkit <3
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This did not work

You have the latest version of Android Fastboot Binary? Bootloader unlocked?
.img file in the fastboot-mac folder
The error is pipe properties. Whatever that is.

BLL00 said:
This did not work
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Check my post (#13) in this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1997684
If you received an ota you have to delete a couple files to get the recovery to stick.
Edit: the pic I quoted didn't show up in the app. I'm not sure what that error means.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD

my problem is that after i flash recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.9-mako.img, it refuses to enter cmw and shows the icon I showed in my picture.

BLL00 said:
my problem is that after i flash recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.9-mako.img, it refuses to enter cmw and shows the icon I showed in my picture.
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When you type fastboot-mac devices... your device shows up right?

zephiK said:
When you type fastboot-mac devices... your device shows up right?
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BLL00 said:
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Hmm okay well I don't know how a mac works. I know that you don't need drivers. I'm going to say that it's something wrong with the fastboot binary file. It's the error that you're seeing there. On the guide you used, the error is nonexistant in his picture. Bootloader is unlocked right?
You have the latest version of Android Fastboot Binary? Bootloader unlocked?
.img file in the fastboot-mac folder
The error is pipe properties. Whatever that is.
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ensure USB debugging is enabled as well.

zephiK said:
Hmm okay well I don't know how a mac works. I know that you don't need drivers. I'm going to say that it's something wrong with the fastboot binary file. It's the error that you're seeing there. On the guide you used, the error is nonexistant in his picture. Bootloader is unlocked right?
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-Yeah I unlocked my bootloader.
-The pipe properties error is gone, it was just a matter of switching usb ports!
I need to mention that when I flashed the cmw img and hit start on the fastboot menu, IT DID in fact enter cmw, but somewhere in there, I think I've done something wrong and my phone restarted normally. Now, I upload the zip file into the sdcard path and restart my phone into fastboot again, when I hit recovery mode, it then shows that icon!

BLL00 said:
-Yeah I unlocked my bootloader.
-The pipe properties error is gone, it was just a matter of switching usb ports!
I need to mention that when I flashed the cmw img and hit start on the fastboot menu, IT DID in fact enter cmw, but somewhere in there, I think I've done something wrong and my phone restarted normally. Now, I upload the zip file into the sdcard path and restart my phone into fastboot again, when I hit recovery mode, it then shows that icon!
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Did you read my post?
From efrants android 101 sticky:
I just flashed CWM, but every time I try to boot into CWM, I keep seeing the stock recovery. Why?
If you updated your Android build using an OTA update file (either manually or over-the-air), the update placed two files on your device that re-flash the stock recovery every time you reboot your device. These two files are:
/system/etc/install-recovery.sh <== this is the script that installs the patch file
/system/recovery-from-boot.p <== this is the patch
You have to rename (or delete) one or both of them, then re-flash your custom recovery. Now it will stick.
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El Daddy said:
Did you read my post?
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yes i did and if you noticed in the photo i uploaded, there's an iphone under my nexus 4 so I'm VERY new to this. I couldn't find the system path ???

BLL00 said:
yes i did and if you noticed in the photo i uploaded, there's an iphone under my nexus 4 so I'm VERY new to this. I couldn't find the system path ???
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You have to use a app that has root functionality. Go outside of the /sdcard/ folder and go into /system/
So basically here's what you want to do. By the way good job at switching USB port and having that work.
- Flash CWR
- Flash the superuser zip file to obtain root
- download a file manager that lets you go outside /sdcard/ and then go to the path el daddy mentioned and delete those files.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...yLDEsImNvbS5qcnVtbXkucm9vdC5icm93c2VyZnJlZSJd here is a file manager you can use.
basically press "..." and go into /system/etc/ find file install-recovery.sh
and/or /system/ and find file recovery-from-boot.p
You have to rename (or delete) one or both of them, then re-flash your custom recovery. Now it will stick.
@El Daddy: He's just a little new. Don't be so harsh (you probably weren't and thought he didn't see it), I mean after all he didn't use the toolkit so, I have respect for him.

the first path is /system/etc/ delete install-recovery.sh
the path to the other file is /system/ find recovery-from-boot.p and delete that
You'll need root access first.
So basically, flash the custom recovery then boot into recovery.
Flash the su.zip file.
Boot into the OS and use a file explorer and delete those files.
Then the custom recovery will stick.
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zephiK said:
@El Daddy: He's just a little new. Don't be so harsh (you probably weren't and thought he didn't see it), I mean after all he didn't use the toolkit so, I have respect for him.
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I didn't mean to come off harsh. Sometimes demeanor doesn't translate well through text.

El Daddy said:
the first path is /system/etc/ delete install-recovery.sh
the path to the other file is /system/ find recovery-from-boot.p and delete that
You'll need root access first.
So basically, flash the custom recovery then boot into recovery.
Flash the su.zip file.
Boot into the OS and use a file explorer and delete those files.
Then the custom recovery will stick.
---------- Post added at 06:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:50 PM ----------
I didn't mean to come off harsh. Sometimes demeanor doesn't translate well through text.
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Yeah agreed. Same goes with sarcasm in text. Just takes some patience with the new people, but I honestly don't mind as this is the Q&A section after all. As long as they're not using the toolkit I won't be upset hehe

zephiK said:
Yeah agreed. Same goes with sarcasm in text. Just takes some patience with the new people, but I honestly don't mind as this is the Q&A section after all. As long as they're not using the toolkit I won't be upset hehe
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Yep. I'm willing to help anyone, (for as long as it takes) who wants to put the time in and learn. Anyone not using a toolkit is a win for me. :laugh:

El Daddy said:
Yep. I'm willing to help anyone, (for as long as it takes) who wants to put the time in and learn. Anyone not using a toolkit is a win for me. :laugh:
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Amen, amen. Free training for these people to help others the non-toolkit way so people like us can take a break and relax

Thanks everybody for helping out. I managed to root my phone and this is what I have done to bypass that android logo with it chest open and a "!" floating on top of it:
1-Restarted phone into fastboot mode
2-Flashed CWR's .img
3-Went straight into recovery mode after flashing and was able to enter CMW and complete the procedure.

Next thing you wanna do is GET RID OF THAT TASK MANAGER! Let android work its magic... Enjoy !
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2

Just to mention when you fastboot flash or use goo manager for twrp recovery it will automatically add .bak to the recovery- from-boot.p file
Sent from my Nexus 4

[TUTORIAL][GUIDE][HOW TO] Flash Factory Images || Unroot || Relock bootloader

Heya Nexus 6 Users,
In this thread, I'll help you to flash factory images on your nexus 6. This process will wipe your device, so please BACKUP YOUR DATA before going through the flashing process.​
You can backup your data from some well-known apps from Play Store
- Titanium Backup (Root)
- Super Backup (Non-root)
- Helium (Non-root) etc
I am not responsible if anything goes wrong.
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​
Step 1 : Pre-requisite
==> Setup your workspace by following step two from this (Credits @xBeerdroiDx)
==> For MAC users, you can follow this thread (Credits @AshtonTS)
==> For Linux users, you can follow this thread (Credits @bloodychaos)
Step 2 : Downloading Factory Images
==> You can find Nexus 6(shamu) factory images from here.
Step 3 : Extracting Factory Images
==> Extract the archive you downloaded (First extract shamu-XXXXX.tgz and then extract shamu-XXXXX.tar). You can use WinRaR or 7z etc. It should look like this
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Step 4 : Unlock the bootloader
==> Follow this thread. (Credits @xBeerdroiDx)
Step 5 : Flashing
==> Method 1 : (Short and Sweet)
- Power off your phone.
- Boot it in fastboot(bootloader mode) by pressing and holding Power Button + Volume Down at the same time.
- Connect your phone to your PC through your USB cable.
- Execute the flash-all.bat script (for Windows) or flash-all.sh(for MAC and LINUX) in the folder where you extracted the factory images.
**!!** For MAC: You'll have to edit the flash-all.sh, and add "./" before every fastboot command.
(For windows users)
- Wait for everything to flash.
- After everything finished, select "Recovery" using the volume buttons.
- When a small dead Android appears, press Power Button + Volume UP.
- Select "Wipe data/factory data reset"
- Reboot. Your phone should be stock.
==> Method 2 : (Long, but works always)
- Extract the image-shamu-XXXXXX.zip somewhere easy to access (On C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX for example).
- In the same folder, from the original archive, extract "bootloader-shamu-moto-XXXXXX.img" (rename it to bootloader.img) and "radio-shamu-XXXXXX.img" (rename it to radio.img). You will have the following files:
- Power off your phone.
- Boot it in fastboot(bootloader mode) by pressing and holding Power Button + Volume Down at the same time.
- Connect your phone to your PC through your USB cable.
- Open a CMD window.(By pressing shift key + right mouse click at same time)
- Type the following commands, in this order (If you have a different folder, change the path)
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX/bootloader.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX/radio.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash system C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX/system.img
fastboot flash userdata C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX/userdata.img
(Note: this command will wipe your device (including /sdcard), EVEN if your bootloader is already unlocked.)
fastboot flash boot C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX/boot.img
fastboot flash recovery C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX/recovery.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot flash cache C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX/cache.img
- After everything finished, select "Recovery" using the volume buttons.
- When a small Android appears, press Power Button + Volume UP.
- Select "Wipe data/factory data reset"
- Reboot. Your phone should be stock.
(Credits @abaaaabbbb63)
(Credits @Chirag_Galani for testing it )
Please consider downloading a free/paid version of my ANDROID APP
Hit thanks if you appreciate my efforts and if this thread helped you at any moment
Video Guides
Thanks Anuj Patel
For Windows:
For MAC:

>> Quick FAQs <<
Q1. Do I need to root the device before flashing?
Ans. NO
Q2. Will I loose device root status after flashing?
Ans. YES
Q3. Do I need to unlock bootloader before flashing?
Ans. YES
Q4. Can I skip any of the above steps in any method?
Ans. NO
Q5. Do I need to tick USB Debugging in Developer options before flashing?
Ans. NO (Answer corrected by @samersh72)
Q6. My device is not detected in my PC. What should I do?
Ans. Reinstall the drivers properly.
Q7. Can I root my device after flashing process?
Ans. YES
Q8. Which method is recommended for me?
Ans. Method 2 if you are not expert in flashing.
Q9. What will be my device status after flashing?
Ans. Stock Android with bootloader unlocked
Q10. My device is taking time to boot up. What should I do now?
Ans. Wait for 10-15 mins before thinking of reflashing.
Q11. My phone has 3GB RAM, can I flash factory images directly without using PC?
Ans. NO
Q12. How many times can I flash my device?
Ans. More than 0
Q13. Will I loose my data after flashing?
Ans. YES
Q14. I have some other query...
Ans. Please post it in Q&A section.
Q15. I am noob in all this. I am flashing for the very first time. Can you provide me support online via any software?
Ans. Follow each step as mentioned in first post. You'll be 100% successful.
Q16. What will be status of bootloader after flashing?
Ans. Unlocked
Q17. What is fastboot mode?
Ans. Bootloader mode.
Q18. Can I take screenshot of my bootloader mode using power+volume down?
Ans. NO
Q19. Any other easy way to flash?
Ans. If there was, I would have mentioned it.
Q20. Do you recommend me using toolkits to do this job?
Ans. NO
Q21. Can I connect my device over the air and flash it from PC?
Ans. NO
Q22. I don't have my device USB right now. Can I flash using other compatible USB cable?
Ans. YES
Q23. I have installed the drivers properly, still it's not recognized by my PC?
Ans. Use other USB port
Q24. How do I relock bootloader after flashing? (For 5.0.X)
Ans. Follow this. (Credits @BRKotucs)
Q25. I am having problems with unzipping the file. Can you help me?
Ans. Read this (Credits @av8rdude)
Q26. I am unable to get into stock recovery, what should I do?
Ans. Read this (Credits @jj14 and @WMguy)
Q27. It shows 32GB storage for 64GB storage device after flashing, where is my 32GB lost ?
Ans. Read this (Credits @efrant)
Q28. I need some information on adb and fastboot, what are those commands ?
Ans. Read this (Credits @rootSU)
Q29. Will I get OTA updates from Google after successfully completing any of the above methods ?
Ans. YES (Do not root or alter any system files)
Q30. I want to relock the bootloader after flashing? (For 5.1.X)
Ans. Follow this. (Credits @Evolution_Freak)
Q31. Can I flash back to Android version 5.0.1 if I'm on Android version 5.1?
Ans. NO

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If you want me to include anything in OP or in second post, please quote me on this thread with needed information.

I have not been able to get the flash-all method to work on lollipop on my Nexus 6 or Nexus 5. I always get those sig, storage or no system errors. The long method has worked fine for me though.

Evo_Shift said:
I have not been able to get the flash-all method to work on lollipop on my Nexus 6 or Nexus 5. I always get those sig, storage or no system errors. The long method has worked fine for me though.
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You need to follow long method for this. Even I was facing sig storage errors. I followed long method, it works flawlessly

Hi!
I have a suggestion. Instead of constantly updating the thread for every factory image that might be released in the future, you might want to replace things like "lrx21o" to a more universal name, so users aren't confused about it.
Also, try using this link for the factory images. It links directly to the shamu ones:
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#shamu
Anyways, good job!

My Sprint Nexus 6 has a submenu in settings for updating profile and PRL. Would this still be there if I use the Factory Images or is that an addition Sprint made to their phones? Thanks

njd.sina said:
My Sprint Nexus 6 has a submenu in settings for updating profile and PRL. Would this still be there if I use the Factory Images or is that an addition Sprint made to their phones? Thanks
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Yep, that's built in. I've flashed the factory image multiple times and those settings are built in.

nice guide....
Q9. Do I need to tick USB Debugging under Developer options before flashing ?
Ans. YES
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Ans. NO

when i get to the dead android power+VOL UP doesnt do anything... it just reboots and has been booting for the last 10 mins. i had to do the long method also, the flash all file stopped at system.img also

bdubs4200 said:
when i get to the dead android power+VOL UP doesnt do anything... it just reboots and has been booting for the last 10 mins. i had to do the long method also, the flash all file stopped at system.img also
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I fixed this by following instructions above, replacing recovery.img with latest twrp then booting into twrp to do factory reset.
After doing factory reset power off phone and then reboot. Fixed my issue

5.0.1 is being released!

Can you flash the stock firmware onto the Att branded version with the bloat ware and effectively make it a google play edition?

veritas2884 said:
Can you flash the stock firmware onto the Att branded version with the bloat ware and effectively make it a google play edition?
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Take a look at this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2947581 in case you haven't.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Kind of a neat freak here:
I know dalvik is dead, but are there still any caches to wipe to make things perfectly clean after flashing?

BRKotucs said:
Take a look at this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2947581 in case you haven't.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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I had not seen this. Thank you for the redirect!

The archive for the Nexus 6 I downloaded looks different. When I unpacked the tar file I only have this file shamu-lrx21o-factory-e028f5ea
How do I flash it? I'm a noob at adb commands

jae2014 said:
The archive for the Nexus 6 I downloaded looks different. When I unpacked the tar file I only have this file shamu-lrx21o-factory-e028f5ea
How do I flash it? I'm a noob at adb commands
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Unzip that as well.

i followed the instructions in this thread. went back to stock, then when i rooted again. the bootloader was still unlocked and the phone was still rooted. how can i completely go back to stock. im having issues with the phone and need to take it to the store.
thanks

stas333 said:
i followed the instructions in this thread. went back to stock, then when i rooted again. the bootloader was still unlocked and the phone was still rooted. how can i completely go back to stock. im having issues with the phone and need to take it to the store.
thanks
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What exactly did you do?
Flashing the images is good enough to go back to stock, then relock the boot loader to finish up the task.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

[TUTORIAL][GUIDE][HOW TO] Flash Factory Images || Unroot

Heya Nexus 5X Users,
In this thread, I'll help you to flash factory images on your nexus 5x. This process will wipe your device, so please BACKUP YOUR DATA before going through the flashing process.​
You can backup your data from some well-known apps from Play Store
- Titanium Backup (Root)
- Super Backup (Non-root)
- Helium (Non-root) etc
I am not responsible if anything goes wrong.
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​
Step 1 : Pre-requisite
==> Setup your workspace by following step two from this (Credits @Heisenberg)
==> For MAC users, you can follow this thread (Credits @AshtonTS)
==> For Linux users, you can follow this thread (Credits @bloodychaos)
Step 2 : Downloading Factory Images
==> You can find Nexus 5X(bullhead) factory images from here.
Step 3 : Extracting Factory Images
==> Extract the archive you downloaded (First extract bullhead-XXXXX.tgz and then extract bullhead-XXXXX.tar). You can use WinRaR or 7z etc. It should look like this
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Step 4 : Unlock the bootloader
==> Follow this thread. (Credits @Heisenberg)
Step 5 : Flashing
==> Method 1 : (Short and Sweet)
- Power off your phone.
- Boot it in fastboot(bootloader mode) by pressing and holding Power Button + Volume Down at the same time.
- Connect your phone to your PC through your USB cable.
- Execute the flash-all.bat script (for Windows) or flash-all.sh(for MAC and LINUX) in the folder where you extracted the factory images.
**!!** For MAC: You'll have to edit the flash-all.sh, and add "./" before every fastboot command.
(For windows users)
- Wait for everything to flash.
- After everything finished, select "Recovery" using the volume buttons.
- When a small dead Android appears, press Power Button + Volume UP.
- Select "Wipe data/factory data reset"
- Reboot. Your phone should be stock.
==> Method 2 : (Long, but works always)
- Extract the image-bullhead-XXXXXX.zip somewhere easy to access (On C:/image-bullhead-XXXXXX for example).
- In the same folder, from the original archive, extract "bootloader-bullhead-XXXXXX.img" (rename it to bootloader.img) and "radio-bullhead-XXXXXX.img" (rename it to radio.img). You will have the following files:
- Power off your phone.
- Boot it in fastboot(bootloader mode) by pressing and holding Power Button + Volume Down at the same time.
- Connect your phone to your PC through your USB cable.
- Open a CMD window.(By pressing shift key + right mouse click at same time)
- Type the following commands, in this order (If you have a different folder, change the path)
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader C:/image-bullhead-XXXXXX/bootloader.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio C:/image-bullhead-XXXXXX/radio.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash system C:/image-bullhead-XXXXXX/system.img
fastboot flash vendor C:/image-bullhead-XXXXXX/vendor.img
fastboot flash userdata C:/image-bullhead-XXXXXX/userdata.img
(Note: this command will wipe your device (including /sdcard), EVEN if your bootloader is already unlocked.)
fastboot flash boot C:/image-bullhead-XXXXXX/boot.img
fastboot flash recovery C:/image-bullhead-XXXXXX/recovery.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot flash cache C:/image-bullhead-XXXXXX/cache.img
- After everything finished, select "Recovery" using the volume buttons.
- When a small Android appears, press Power Button + Volume UP.
- Select "Wipe data/factory data reset"
- Reboot. Your phone should be stock.
Please consider downloading a free/paid version of my ANDROID APP
If you want me to include anything in OP or in second post, please quote me on this thread with needed information.
Hit thanks if you appreciate my efforts and if this thread helped you at any moment
(Credits @abaaaabbbb63 for inspiring me )
(Credits @Chirag_Galani for testing it )

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What is vendor? Never seen that in a nexus factory image before...

phositadc said:
What is vendor? Never seen that in a nexus factory image before...
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It stores driver
It was not present in old nexus images
But it is present in Nexus 9 factory images as well

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[INDEX] LG NEXUS 5X Resources Compilation Roll-Up by reyscott1968

As an FYI (I know this is a Nexus 5 thread... ) on my Nexus 6P, I was unable to "fastboot oem unlock" I to run "fastboot flashing unlock" - So if anyone has an issue with oem unlock on the 5X, that's the command to run

Hehe, this thread looks familiar

abaaaabbbb63 said:
Hehe, this thread looks familiar
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You gonna be pushed up to the OP soon
(Busy a bit)

nice
can i send my nexus 5x back to vendor after using your unroot method

ishu07x said:
can i send my nexus 5x back to vendor after using your unroot method
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Reock the bootloader with this command:
Code:
fastboot oem lock
(This command will wipe all user data from the device)
Important: do not lock the bootloader unless you have first flashed the stock images. Locking the bootloader while you have a custom recovery installed can result in a brick. Please also note that the locking procedure will wipe all data on an encrypted device.
Once all commands/flashes are complete you can reboot the device:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Now you can submit back to vendor

I must be missing something. How is this thread any different or better than this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206930

bobby janow said:
I must be missing something. How is this thread any different or better than this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206930
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Sorry, I can't compare!
If I say that my thread is more reliable, then I'm biased.
If I say that that thread is more reliable, then I'm proving myself fool.
It is upto you which method and thread to follow mate.
If you really want me to speak what's different in my thread,
All I can say for now, I have written two methods for flashing factory images.
This guide is completely dedicated to flashing factory images and this guide was written first in time than that thread
I have also written guide for flashing factory images for Nexus 6.
I owned nexus 5 and nexus 6 previously. Now I am just using OPO.
I have tested this guide on nexus 5x and posted here.
I hope this answers your query

Mr hOaX said:
Sorry, I can't compare!
If I say that my thread is more reliable, then I'm biased.
If I say that that thread is more reliable, then I'm proving myself fool.
It is upto you which method and thread to follow mate.
If you really want me to speak what's different in my thread,
All I can say for now, I have written two methods for flashing factory images.
This guide is completely dedicated to flashing factory images and this guide was written first in time than that thread
I have also written guide for flashing factory images for Nexus 6.
I owned nexus 5 and nexus 6 previously. Now I am just using OPO.
I have tested this guide on nexus 5x and posted here.
I hope this answers your query
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Yes, I was just curious is all. It's laid out very nicely and very clear I really just wanted to make sure there were no hidden gems I missed. Thanks for the effort.

i downloaded a custom rom and it said if a pop up comes up flash the vendor.img provided. i thought my build before i did the rom and vendor.img was MDB08L and now after installing the custom ROM and that vendor.img it says MDB08M. my question is that I'm having issues receiving calls. everything else works but imcoming calls so I'm wondering if maybe i flashed something that doesn't match which is causing this issue, and was gonna do the method in the op but wasn't sure which build i should use. not sure if i can do either. any info would be helpful thanks in advance.
Edit: I guess my question is can I flash factory IMG for MMB29K or does it have to be the exact one my phone has. Don't wanna cause a brick. Never had a phone that was fully unlocked.

@Mr hOaX I did the factory flash and it boots just fine, but I obviously still have unlocked bootloader. but when I try to boot into recovery it is the andoid icon with the x. did I do something wrong or should I lock the bootloader for it to work properly?

STIKID said:
@Mr hOaX I did the factory flash and it boots just fine, but I obviously still have unlocked bootloader. but when I try to boot into recovery it is the andoid icon with the x. did I do something wrong or should I lock the bootloader for it to work properly?
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Im still new at this... But I think at that point you have to press power + vol up to go into recovery
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So I'm not sure im back to stock... I ran the flash-all but it was failing at the boot.img... But the flash carried on and finished.. And.. Obviously my phone is working right now... Am I OK?

joewoo said:
Im still new at this... But I think at that point you have to press power + vol up to go into recovery
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So I'm not sure im back to stock... I ran the flash-all but it was failing at the boot.img... But the flash carried on and finished.. And.. Obviously my phone is working right now... Am I OK?
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when I press the volume up and power button it just starts to boot and then restarts if I hold them down. if I do volume down and power "fastboot" and scroll to recovery it takes me to the dead android with a red triangle and ! inside that. and says no command. did I not fast properly. I was able to relock the bootloader without bricking the phone.

STIKID said:
when I press the volume up and power button it just starts to boot and then restarts if I hold them down. if I do volume down and power "fastboot" and scroll to recovery it takes me to the dead android with a red triangle and ! inside that. and says no command. did I not fast properly. I was able to relock the bootloader without bricking the phone.
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Don't hold down power+vol up.... Try just tapping them

ZTE Blade V9 Vita, Install TWRP, Root & Custom Rom without bootloader unlock

Before doing this, carefully read the material and read the instructions. If you do everything point by point, then you will succeed.
1. Setup
Donwload the following utilities:
Partitions Flashing Tool - Universal partition tools for qualcomm snapdragon 435
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=952274&view=findpost&p=85383238
Custom Recovever - TWRP-3.3.1.0-V9Vita.img
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1diPzJ_qcZRvzVFPRdE139ggCk9vgzG72/view?usp=sharing
Disable encryption - Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_08.02.2019[1].zip (attached in theme)
2. Install
When you download all utillites, unpack Partition Flasting Tool in any folder and open batch file - PFT_V1.5_EN.bat, connect you're smartphone to PC, and press in utillites number 2 (ADB to Reboot EDL mode changer). You're phone go to EDL mode 9008. Tape number 4 (Backup One Partition), Enter COM Port, Enter target partition name: recovery. Next step is flash custom recovery - twrp.
Put file - TWRP-3.3.1.0-V9Vita.img in files folder, rename him in twrp.img. When is done, press number 5 (Flash one partition),
Enter COM Port:
Enter Target partition name: - recovery
Enter Flashing file name: - twrp (or your recovery file name)
After the installation of the process, turn on phone in recovery mode (VolumeUP+Power). In TWRP use swipe and go to Wipe, press right button Format Data, tape YES and OK. Done?! Go to EDL mode, use number 2 (ADB to Reboot EDL mode changer) in utillites PFT 1.5. Now need flash stock recovery (that you're backup). Use number 5 (Flash one partition),
Enter COM Port:
Enter Target partition name: - recovery
Enter Flashing file name: - recovery (or your recovery file name)
How it complete, turn on phone in recovery mode, now we are in stock recovery, press wipe data \ factory reset. Next go to EDL, use number 2 (ADB to Reboot EDL mode changer). Flash TWRP again as we as we did before. In EDL mode use press number 5 (Flash one partition):
Enter COM Port:
Enter Target partition name: - recovery
Enter Flashing file name: - twrp (or your recovery file name)
At the end of the installation, turn on phone in recovery mode (VolumeUp+Power), put zip file Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_08.02.2019[1].zip in any folder, flash him (this disable encryption (Otherwise you get an error - encryption failed)). When zip flash is done, reboot phone as system, now you have Working TWRP and correct Stock\Custom Roms install without error.
3. Install Custom Roms
Download any TREBLE Rom, example LineageOS 16.0:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development/gsi-lineageos-16-0-gsi-arm64-ab-how-to-t3908029
Copy to phone and flash as img in system image, reboot to system, and wait for the installation process to complete. Use for your own purposes.
4. Install Custom Roms
Go to https://opengapps.org, Download any pack (pico), copy on the phone folder, reboot to recovery mode, go to Wipe, press left button - advanced wipe, tap on system (set checkbox on system), Tap on Repair or Change File System, next Change File System. Now you will not have error 70.
For root use magisk 16.0 or 16.7
Source link​ http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=952274&view=findpost&p=88816929​

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Hi! Thanks for sharing the information. I was trying to get the "PFT_V1.5.zip" file but on the site appears to be unavailable. Do you have it available? Thanks again for sharing!

It's been like 5 years since the last time I rooted an Android device, so I'm a noob in this new methods, can anyone please tell me how to use the PFT? I can't even find my phone on any COM port, I'm stuck
lgrodriguez1987 said:
Hi! Thanks for sharing the information. I was trying to get the "PFT_V1.5.zip" file but on the site appears to be unavailable. Do you have it available? Thanks again for sharing!
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BTW, I found this one online, I think it should work too: https://zalexanninev15.github.io/PFT2/

PFT2 works, I checked it myself. You just need to download not the latest version from the releases, there are problems with the flash!

MuchelTy6 said:
PFT2 works, I checked it myself. You just need to download not the latest version from the releases, there are problems with the flash!
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The author has fixed all the problems in the recent update of version 1.20. I checked for past errors, there are none, so it is worth using PFT2 instead of PFT (I suppose PFT2 is a further development of the utility without the "2" in the name )

Is there an app for rooting zte blade vita v9
Is there an app for rooting zte blade vita v9 can you make an easier tutorial for rooting zte blade vita v9 and explained step by step can you reupload the files are broken links here now what other alternatives you know for rooting this cellphone??????

Incomplete root rights
neagoelaur said:
Is there an app for rooting zte blade vita v9 can you make an easier tutorial for rooting zte blade vita v9 and explained step by step can you reupload the files are broken links here now what other alternatives you know for rooting this cellphone??????
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You can't get full root rights on your smartphone without unlocking the bootloader. The loader can't be unlocked without the factory (test) MBN file. ZTE really steamed over this.
To get incomplete root rights you need to:
1. Download the archive from this link (I'm new, you can't leave links, so take the QR code)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
2. Extract ZIP archive, flash "bootmagisk160.fdf" to "boot" partition (or flash "bootmagisk167.fdf" [Beta])
3. Through device recovery mode, erase (wipe) all data
4. Install the file "magisk583.apk" (or "magisk591.apk" [Beta] for "bootmagisk167.fdf") on Android and check for root rights

hi, is there a video on this or something? i really cant understand the steps (at least in the PFT2 i just cant seen to make it work)