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[LB] Create ROOTED update package from stock FTF (Windows)

With the latest firmwares not directly rootable you need to download or create an update package with root and recovery and update your system via recovery. This won't delete your data and root will be there on 5.x.x. I made this complete tutorial so that everyone can make an update from an FTF file.
THIS IS FOR LOCKED BOOTLOADER and/or STOCK KERNEL ONLY !!!
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A BACKUP !!!​
1.1 You need obviously an already rooted phone with [NUT]'s DualRecovery installed and working (this can be achieved on firmwares with Android 4.4 and 5.0.2)
If you don't have the recovery, you can install it from here: [Z2][TWRP][PhilZ Touch][CWM] XZDualRecovery Q&A see post #2 there for instructions. 2.8.12 and later should work on KitKat and Lollipop too!
1.2 You need Flashtool with working USB drivers (Make sure flashmode works - which means the drivers are properly installed on your system, especially on Windows 8/8.1/10 - before you start this tutorial).
2. Download the newest FTF update file for your phone/branding. Use the same customization version (xxxx-xxxx) that is on your phone now!
This you can do with Flashtool (Devices/Check Updates menu) or download it from the [FTF] STOCK FIRMWARES for Xperia Z2 thread.
(Alternative option for advanced users: XperiFirm -> you can create an FTF from the downloaded firmware files with Flashtool.)
3.1 Download PRFCreator v1.1.zip from [TOOL] PRFCreator - easily create pre-rooted firmwares.
3.2 Download latest stable SuperSU update package from here.
3.3 Download XZDualRecovery's latest - 2.8.23 - flashable version (Z2-lockeddualrecovery2.8.xx-RELEASE.combined.zip) from here (XZDualRecovery section).
You will have 5 files so far:
PRFCreator v0.5.zip
D650x_23.x.1.A.x.xxx.ftf (with different name and firmware version number)
UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
Z2-lockeddualrecovery2.8.x-RELEASE.flashable.zip
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4. Unzip PRFCreator and run it.
5. Load the FTF, SuperSU and Z2-lockeddualrecovery (flashable) zip files into the three section.
6. Uncheck all the Include options [ ], we don't need them, we will flash them with Flashtool after the update. I think it's still safer to flash kernel, baseband, boot and other system critical parts of the firmware from Flashtool.
(But if you want to include them anyway then you can skip part 11 and start your phone normally.)
There is a Legacy mode option in the latest version. Without it PRFCreator will use a direct sin flashing method for system update. If you check the legacy option it will use the older repack method for system. The direct sin flashing should work in most cases if not then use the legacy option.
7. Push Create. After it's finished (wait for the Create button to be available again), you'll find a flashable.zip in the folder of PRFCreator.
Check the contents of the zip file, it should look like this with PRFCreator v0.5:
Code:
data
META-INF
system
utils
partition-image.sin
system.sin
dualrecovery.zip
SuperSU.zip
If something is missing, redo the process from step #4 until all is there.
8. Copy flashable.zip to the internal/external SD card of your phone. If you want to go for 100% working root and recovery copy UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip and Z2-lockeddualrecovery2.8.x-RELEASE.flashable.zip there too.
9. Boot your phone into recovery (use TWRP!).
10. Install flashable.zip in recovery. After finished DO NOT REBOOT !!!
*Optional step: install SuperSU and Recovery again so if something went wrong during the system flashing you'll still have a working recovery.
Clear Cache/Dalvik only and go back to Home and choose Reboot/Power off.
11. Start Flashtool and with the Flash device icon flash the kernel and other baseband files from the FTF in Flashmode.
Use the following configuration (or similar):
Wipe:
Code:
[ ] APPSLOG
[ ] CACHE
[ ] DATA
Which means nothing is wiped, this is good for a system update only, that reserves your settings, applications and data. (If you want a clean system or run into errors after updating only the system, you can wipe all the three.)
Exclude:
Code:
[ ] BOOTBUNDLE
[x] PARTITION
[ ] KERNEL
[ ] FOTA
[ ] BASEBAND
[x] SYSTEM
[ ] ELABEL
Which means system, partition and ta options are unchanged and won't be wiped/overwritten. You can exclude fota, elabel and baseband too, but some phone functions may be limited. Always use your phone's original customization version when choosing FTFs. Never exclude = never check (x) kernel. It is the main reason we're flashing this.
TA -> not always present in the FTF file, but if you see it, then EXCLUDE it, just to be sure, you don't simlock your device
Code:
[x] No final verification
[ ] Reset customization
Connect the micro USB to your phone and get ready with the other end of the cable in your hand
Push Flash button.
Push the Volume down button and connect the USB cable to the computer's USB port. Wait until Flashtool begins with the flashing and you can release the Volume button now.
When finished, unplug the the phone, start it and wait until it completes the first boot. After it is fully working, check SuperSU and if you can mount system R/W too (in Root Explorer or in other root file manager).
ENJOY another rooted version of Android I can give support only for this process, for the tools you need to ask your questions in the appropriate threads above.
Thanks to @zxz0O0 for creating the PRFCreator and the Lollipop fixes, it makes things easier in this process (you don't need to mess with linux mounts, virtual machines and other scripts copying system images and recovery updates to a zip).

hi
I look forward to your work to install on my z2
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Nice guide. Please let me know the bugs in PRFCreator v0.6 (you can drop me a pm as I don't have a lot of time for xda at the moment). Also, is step 12 really necessary? Dualrecovery should already be included in the flashable zip (same for step 11 if you include those files).

Will downgrading 4.4.4 to 4.4.2 without wiping data cause a bootloop?

ravdo said:
Will downgrading 4.4.4 to 4.4.2 without wiping data cause a bootloop?
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Yes. At least that's what i'm getting. And i'm currently stuck because my last TiBu backup is months old :/ bummer...

zxz0O0 said:
Nice guide. Please let me know the bugs in PRFCreator v0.6 (you can drop me a pm as I don't have a lot of time for xda at the moment). Also, is step 12 really necessary? Dualrecovery should already be included in the flashable zip (same for step 11 if you include those files).
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I didn't use the v0.6 because more people complained in the tool's thread about it. V0.5 is working, I can test v0.6 later (maybe tomorrow).
Dualrecovery is included with the flashable.zip but the RIC killer isn't working in that version, it needs to be installed again with the PC installer. Maybe someone (I mean @[NUT] ) could clean up the process

Thx! This is really useful for noobs like me!

Hi zxz0O0, the updater script is looking for 3 files in /utils but when the zip is created on 0.6 those files remain in the root of the zip so you get error when flashing. i think that's the problem with 0.6 but i can be wrong as i didn't test it

norti said:
I didn't use the v0.6 because more people complained in the tool' thread about it. V0.5 is working, I can test v0.6 later (maybe tomorrow).
Dualrecovery is included with the flashable.zip but the RIC killer isn't working in that version, it needs to be installed again with the PC installer. Maybe someone (I mean @[NUT] ) could clean up the process
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56542112&postcount=130
It may be an alternative for Step 12 to modify the flashable dualrecovery .zip file as the post of the link above, I think.

ptmaniac said:
Hi zxz0O0, the updater script is looking for 3 files in /utils but when the zip is created on 0.6 those files remain in the root of the zip so you get error when flashing. i think that's the problem with 0.6 but i can be wrong as i didn't test it
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Please use his thread for error reporting, thanks!
Ningyou Higeki said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56542112&postcount=130
It may be an alternative for Step 12 to modify the flashable dualrecovery .zip file as the post of the link above, I think.
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I don't want to change [NUT]'s recovery installers (everyone can edit scripts if wants), this may be a longer process but more user friendly.

Hi,
Stuck in a ****ing bootloop.. How do I recover?

Puffin617 said:
Hi,
What will happen if I tick RESET CUSTOMIZATION as well?
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It will reset your phone to factory state after flashing the firmware. If you want a clean update (here we don't) only then you should use this option.

Puffin617 said:
Hi,
Stuck in a ****ing bootloop.. How do I recover?
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Flash a previous ftf (not 4.4.4), root it, install recovery and restore your backup.
Did you got any errors during the process?

norti said:
Flash a previous ftf (not 4.4.4), root it, install recovery and restore your backup.
Did you got any errors during the process?
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During the flashing of the ZIP (before FTF), there was something that failed (set_perm) but it still said SUCCESSFUL... But I want a clean update. Can I clean DATA at least?

Puffin617 said:
During the flashing of the ZIP (before FTF), there was something that failed (set_somethingorother) but it still said SUCCESSFUL... But I want a clean update. Can I clean DATA at least?
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Of course, I'll put this in the OP as an option.

@norti, I tried EVERYTHING again. This does NOT work. Bootloop...
When flashing the Zip, I get an error with the set_perm:
Please link a pre-rooted ROM which has NOT been de-odexed or de-bloated...
PS: After selecting to turn off the phone, it tells me "the phone does not seem to be rooted. Do I want to root" Do I need to select to root it?
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I get the following when flashing the FTF as-is:
08/025/2014 23:25:54 - ERROR - Processing of system.sin finished with errors.
08/025/2014 23:25:54 - INFO - Ending flash session
08/025/2014 23:25:54 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MINOR";ERR_CODE="0017";ERR_DYNAMIC="8009001C";

now where is that "Thanks" button located.....

Succeeded!!! But I can't make system R/W, though I do as Step 12... Any ideas?

Can someone please link me a good FTF?

Puffin617 said:
Can someone please link me a good FTF?
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Where did your FTF on your computer NOW come from?

[Stock][PreRooted][DualRecovery][D5503] 14.6.A.0.368 Customized DE - Lollipop 5.1.1

OUTDATED! CHECK NEW VERSION HERE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/stock-14-6-1-236-customized-lollipop-5-t3264557
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Lollipop 5.1.1 finally hits the Z1C
D5503_Customized DE_1279-6978_14.6.A.0.368_R2D PREROOTED for Sony Xperia Z1 Compact done with PRFCreator.
What you get:
Flashable Zip File - for Updating your rom with custom recovery (TWRP) or clean installation. This is rooted with SuperSu and comes with latest DualRecovery bundled.
TESTS: After some of you guys/girls have some isues with this i have done some tests the last days. So, here my results:
CONDITIONS:
1. Flash over running and fully functional Lollipop 5.0.2 with XZDualRecovery 2.8.21. Bootloader is LOCKED, no xposed framework installed.
RESULTS:
1. Flashing the Rom - Works. After Flash with XZDualRecovery 2.8.21. No Errors in XZ Logwindow
2. Root Check: Testet with: Root Checker (fro mFree Android Tools, joeykrim, and Burrows Apps): No Problems, all apps show full root is present.
3. Remove System Apps: Testet with: SD Maid Pro, System App Remover (Jumobile, TopDev): Works too, im able to remove system apps without any errors.
4. Install Xposed Framework v73 SDK23: Works, no Bootloops.
5. Install and use of XperiaXposed (LP) latest version from Xposed Repo: Installation and modul activation works
- Modding User Interface (More Homesceens, gestures (swiping down for Quicksettings, Up App drawer, roud edges, additional quick settings) - Works.
- Xperia Home: (Hide Apps, Widges scalable, labels). Works
- Media: Volume Keys to skipping tracks, camerabutton start/stop. Works.
- Power Menu: Edit some of the options. Works
6. XPrivacy. Installation, Modul activation works. After reboot (no bootloops) xprivacy works like expected. No Problems with that
CONDITIONS 2:
1. Complete Wipe and flash with XZDualRecovery 2.8.21. Bootloader is LOCKED
Same Tests, same results.
Flashable Zip for Recovery Menu:
Prerootet with SuperSu + latest DualRecovery(2.8.21)
Update Only
1. Download file
2. Copy flashable-signed.zip to your sdcard
3. Boot to recovery (tested with TWRP) and install flashable.zip
4.Reboot to system
Fresh install:
1. Download file
2. Copy flashable-prerooted-signed.zip it to your sdcard
3. Boot to recovery
4. Wipe Dalvik cache, cache, system, data, internal storage
5. Install flashable-prerooted-signed.zip
6. Reboot to system.
Download:
flashable-signed.zip
MD5: c3cda929ecb5f9ae6f2e2e4592439ed6
Thx to zxz0O0 for the PRFCreator.

Hello,
I think there is no link to download ^^
PS : Thanks !

Wooops, its fixed now.

How do you delete a post?

Tograd said:
How do you delete a post?
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You can't Or ask to an admin

(MAKE SURE YOU USING Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21)
How and where do we check the version? Also, would it work in India?

Just flash Latest Recovery from [NUT]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
Maybe it works with older version too, but im only tested it with 2.8.21.
I guess it woks for India too.

It's ok to use this for example, on a phone with a differente CDA?

I did everything as instructed and it got me into a bootloop...

For me, supersu is installed but it says that no su binary is installed

beowafle said:
I did everything as instructed and it got me into a bootloop...
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Clear Cache maybe fix this.

SkarlosBME said:
For me, supersu is installed but it says that no su binary is installed
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Hmm damn, i can confirm this. Looking for a fix. be patient.

Try my version, it seems to work according to others (I sttil didn't have time to test it):
Are you sure you used the latest supersu? Yours is much smaller than mine.
D5503_14.6.A.0.368_Customized_DE_prerooted.zip

I guess its a problem with latest PRFCreator (1.0). Witch Version of PRFCreator did you use?
Also i left the fota-reset.ta and custom-reset.ta but i think its not the reason for the smaler size.

Download the installer version of the dual recovery 2.8.21 and just reinstall the revovery with the phone running. This should work for regaining full root.
Best, maris

ThreeMMM said:
I guess its a problem with latest PRFCreator (1.0). Witch Version of PRFCreator did you use?
Also i left the fota-reset.ta and custom-reset.ta but i think its not the reason for the smaler size.
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That could be it. I used the previous version (0.9) because 1.0 seemed strange with trying to flash those .sin files.

Jip, PDFCreator has some issues.
Recreated with 0.8, Root is there \o/
So im going to upload the new File and edit the first post.
Sorry guys for that!

ThreeMMM said:
Jip, PDFCreator has some issues.
Recreated with 0.8, Root is there \o/
So im going to upload the new File and edit the first post.
Sorry guys for that!
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You can use mine if you want to.

-.-

SkarlosBME said:
For me, supersu is installed but it says that no su binary is installed
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I found the issue (PDFCreator 1.0 will cause that issue) and now its fixed. All fine now!
Danzig666 said:
You can use mine if you want to.
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Im allready done the upload. But Thanks!

Firmware 23.4.A.1.200 D5803 US stock rom + Preroot

I create an FTF file via Flashtool.
D5803_23.4.A.1.200_Customized US 1289-7524
FTF stock rom: http://www.fshare.vn/file/6NG4Y6NKJS2N
Preroot+Recovery: http://www.fshare.vn/file/KT61EOYJHK4J

Thanks man, but can you use another website? Its all in Vietnamese, not sure which link to use....

You can easily change the language to english from Right Upper Corner..

Which recovery did you use?

it should be TWRP i think..

Can u confirm, that the wifi is not broken?

I downloaded the files myself from sony update and flashed it, no issues with wifi here.

Nummer35 said:
Which recovery did you use?
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dual recovery Ver 2.8.21

Noob question. I have rooted, and have recovery installed per the How-to. Guide, but now I want to upgrade to the latest Firmware.
Are these the proper steps to follow? I am confused because people always reference back to the How-to Guide, but that was from a non-rooted phone without recovery, so what should I do now with rooted and recovery installed?
I have downloaded the preroot+recovery.zip file... Are the following steps correct?
1. Put the .zip file in the internal memory
2. Boot into recovery
3. Flash the .zip firmware
Is that it?

guys the link wont download. can someone mirror it for me or link me to another flashable zip?
Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk

@ah_hin should work....but wipe only cache and dalvik...
another way a bit more time consuming is to back-up the apps using Titanium and then do a full wipe (always better than a dirty flash) flash the new build and then restore apps. i did it that way and have no issues...
@ zike .... use the flashtool to download the latest tft then use the guide on how to create your own prerooted flashable, is faster than to look for a mirror that is available and fast.

Hi i have a big problem i wanted to root my xperia z3 compact so i unlocked the boot loader & i installed CWM Recovery v 6.0.4.7 the problem is when the phone start a pink light show up i can access to recovery mode when i press vol up but when i let it, it will be orange & reboot & the pink light show up again so i wiped data/factory reset but nothing happening & a message appear : E:unknown volume for path [/sd-ext] what's the solution plz

zike47222 said:
guys the link wont download. can someone mirror it for me or link me to another flashable zip?
Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk
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I second this. Though it works, it's very slow.

UPDATED TO: C6903_Pre-Rooted 5.1.1 zip from NO. TELENOR xxx-.236 Firmware

UPDATED WITH THE : C6903_Telenor Mobil NO_1276-9899_14.6.A.1.236_R6D PRE-ROOTED (SuperSu 2.52) and Z1LockedDualRecovery 2.8.23
Download Link : https://mega.nz/#!x0xjgI4J Decryption key : PEoq6TZ9WliSt9c1ok0UTW4T3IWgM7oqiXFljv8yMLE
Mirror : https://uptobox.com/3b7xci50av5z
Flashable Zip file created with Prf-Creator from the Norwegian C6903_Telenor Mobil NO_1276-9899_14.6.A.0.368_R6D firmware
Pre-Rooted 5.1.1 with Lockeddualrecovery v2.8.21 and SuperSu v2.49(beta)
Requirements:
Rooted Sony Xperia C6903 with either Locked Bootloader or Unlocked Bootloader and working recovery
How to Install:
Download the flashable zip.
Copy to Sd-card/ext.storage.
Reboot to recovery.
Do a backup (just in case).
Wipe cache/dalvik cache (no need for a factory reset/full wipe!).
Flash the zip from Recovery.
Reboot the Device and Your done! :good:
NB: Remember, the First Boot takes a long time!!
Flash at Your own risk, I am not responsible for any damage/data loss to Your device
DOWNLOAD LINK:https://mega.nz/#!UthQiaAC!NKWIeAkXyBxUkKRk60SzZTkqHp4X-SkvMl2veJZe7-g
Hit Thanks button if this was useful and would appreciate a short feedback after flashing, so other users will know that this works fine :highfive: Tested on a C6903 with a Unlocked-bootloader and worked great :good:
A big Thanks to:
[NUT] for LockeddualRecovery (v2.8.21)
Chainfire for SuperSU (v2.49)
IaguCool for XperiFirm (v4.8.0)
zxz0O0 for making PRFCreator (v1.0)

[D6603][6.0.1][Customized DE] Stock Sony Pre-rooted + Recovery flashable 23.5.A.0.570

Hey,
here is the prerooted + recovery TWRP flashable zip of Android Marshmallow for the D6603 Xperia Z3!
Downloaded with newest Version of XperiFirm than extracted by flashtool and created the tft with the right excluded files.
Zip created by a own compiled build of PRF Creator.
It includes RecRootV3 Forum Link
So it has these feautures:
-New TWRP 3.0.2 Recovery from shoey63
-ByeSELinux
-RIC Defeat
-Fixed sqsh mount in Script
-Updated Busybox
-SuperSU 2.71 in System Mode
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How to:
1. Boot in Recovery
2. Make a "Factory Reset"
3. Install zip downloaded here
4. Wipe Cache + Dalvik Cache
5. Restart
Download:
Part1
Part2
Have Fun!
Credits:
Wolfbreak for RecRootV3

Hi, thanks for your work, :good:
Why 2 part,
One part and mega link please,

blameSTART said:
created the tft with the right excluded files.
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What is means? Which files are excluded? Can you share, please.

Gladyator23 said:
Hi, thanks for your work, :good:
Why 2 part,
One part and mega link please,
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No Problem
2 Parts because free users can download it 2
I upload it there because i have a uploaded account and not a mega account ^^
artlov said:
What is means? Which files are excluded? Can you share, please.
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I excluded the loader.sin and the *.ta files, they are not necessary.

Hi. Thanks for the flashable ZIP.
I've flashed it, but now I have no root and no recovery...
Is there a way to fix this?
Update: after few tries of updating the SU Binary and phone resets root started to work (still Binary is not up to date - "#" is being displayed over time)
How should I reinstall TWRP 3.0.2? There is no version for D6603...

doogie333 said:
Hi. Thanks for the flashable ZIP.
I've flashed it, but now I have no root and no recovery...
Is there a way to fix this?
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Hi,
From my experience: No. You have to return to LP and to start over again with rooting etc.
On my personal device (D6603) none of the prerooted ROMs since the first LP variants provided here keeps Root and Recocery. Don't know why... I helped myself always with flashing:
1) ROM
2) SuperSU
3) Recovery
4) xPosed
over again one directly after the other. Of course you will need a rooted ROM with recovery for this, but it's much easier to get with older ROMs.
I think same will be here: Get the ROM, get Wolfbreak's RecRoot. Then flash both from a recovery one after the other, clear cache and Dalvik cache and reboot. That's it...
Cheers
Zap

Did you used a dummy file instead of SuperSu.zip? Wolfbreaks RecRoot has SuperSu built in...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=66569775
Sent from my Z3 Monster using XDA Free mobile app

I flashed exaclty this rom to my phone and i got root + Recovery.
It should work :/

Please upload it somewhere else where I don't have to wait 6 hours for downloading. And what is the difference between these two parts?

Flockrock said:
Please upload it somewhere else where I don't have to wait 6 hours for downloading. And what is the difference between these two parts?
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Just download these 2 parts and you can unpack it with for example winrar

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