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 !
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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...
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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!
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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.
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This METHOD was developed ONLY for an UNLOCKED Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD XT926m phone that is already updated to the last version of KitKat 4.4.2 (System version "183.46.15.XT926.Verizon.en.US").
IF YOU HAVE AN LOCKED BOOTLOADER AND TRY THIS METHOD IT WILL BE ONLY YOUR RESPONSABILITY IF YOU DAMAGE YOUR PHONE !!!
My Motorola XT926m had an UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER (ICS 4.0.4) and I flashed via RSD Lite the last stock firmware, "183.46.15"... After that, I was, of course, unhappy, because I read on different forums that this firmware version didn't support root... I tried to download the Hydrogen Peroxide xt926 application that others users recommended here on XDA forum, without success.
But now, after I applied this method, my phone is again rooted... Enjoy the steps, but be carefull, it was developed for XT926 phones with UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER!
1. Download the files "VZW_XT926_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_CFC_1FF.xml" and "VZW_XT926_4.4.2-KDA20.62-15.1_CFC_1FF.xml" from the Motorola firmware site: "motofirmware.com/files/file/"...
2. Unpack the files...
3. Substitute/replace the "gpt", "tz" files (FROM the folder with "15.1" version TO the folder with "10.1" version)... You should replace all the files that "RSD Lite" will tell you that don't fit when you try to flash the new stock firmware. You will obtain a MODIFIED version of "183.46.10" stock KitKAt 4.4.2 firmware!!!
4. Flash this MODIFIED "10.1" firmware with "RSD Lite v6.1.5 Multi-Flash" (without using Rsd Script Generator.jar), but don't forget to remove the first two 'getvar' lines in the xml file.
5. Download and install the "Towel Root.apk" and root the phone...
6. Now your phone should be ROOTED.
What to do NEXT:
7.Download from the Play Store and install "Superuser.apk" made by ClockWordMode and after reboot the application will ask you to update SU binary. In my case, the SU binary didn't support an online update and I installed the "Superuser.zip" file downloaded from the ClockWorkMode site, via recovery method, in order to gain this update (you can do this as well, if you already have a TWRP or CWM recovery installed on your phone). With the other version of superuser, like "SuperSU.apk" or "Superuser.apk" ("eu.chainfire.supersu-2.apk", the last version, 5.6mb, for example) you will need to follow the same steps...
8. Using "Total Commander.apk", you can go to "File System root"/"Etc"/"installrecovery.sh", and finally rename this last file... Or you can use "ES3 File Explorer.apk" in order to rename the same "installrecovery.sh" file in "Device"/"Etc" folder (choose, for example, the name "installrecovery.shbak")...
9. Flash with "Flashify.apk" (downloaded form PLay Store) a new "recovery img.": "TWRP.img" (2.8.3.0) or "CWM.img" (6.0.4.8) for KitKat... You can find them on "rootjunkysdl.com/?device=Droid%20Razr%20HD&folder=Firmware"...
10. If you flashed "TWPR recovery.img" you will need to install "Stericson.busybox-1.apk" (from Play Store...), because TWRP works with this busy box... (You could install "TWRP.apk" as well, but you must be careful, because you will need to be able to boot into Recovery mode directly from your phone (with the combination key), not from this app... Many times, the phone is able to boot into recovery mode from TWRP application, but not from the bootloader... That's why it is better to uninstall TWRP application if you have this problem). If you flashed a "CWM.img" you can install "RomManager.apk".
11.Now it is the time to backup your system to SD card!
That's it. My phone was unlocked, and I didn't have any issue following all this steps... If you're locked don't try it.
But.. If you're locked you could instead use an application named 'Safestrap' for some purposes (read more here on XDA forum please), because is destinated for the phones with locked bootloader...
Hi ,
Since this is a guide it does not belong to XDA Assist
Please Read The Purpose of XDA Assist
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jackeagle said:
Hi ,
Since this is a guide it does not belong to XDA Assist
Please Read The Purpose of XDA Assist
Please Standby when Moderators Move the Thread To Your Device Specific Forum
RAZR HD General
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THANKS!
I know you took a lot of time to write this up, but there is a downgrade method posted on here already. Also, there is no need to rename recovery.sh. All you need to do after flashing recovery is power off the phone and immediately boot straight back into recovery so the install script completes.
To answer your question, no, you can't unlock .15.
RikRong said:
I know you took a lot of time to write this up, but there is a downgrade method posted on here already. Also, there is no need to rename recovery.sh. All you need to do after flashing recovery is power off the phone and immediately boot straight back into recovery so the install script completes.
To answer your question, no, you can't unlock .15.
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Thank you, I wasn't able to find another downgrade method, could you give me the link, please?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2789743
But... to flash CWM or TWRP for update the binaries, you need to be bootloader unlocked... to flash a custom recovery...
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But... to flash CWM or TWRP for update the binaries, you need to be bootloader unlocked... to flash a custom recovery...
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Correct. That's why this method is flawed and probably should be pulled before someone bricks their phone.
RikRong said:
Correct. That's why this method is flawed and probably should be pulled before someone bricks their phone.
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Yeah, unfortunately this post makes no sense, I mean, if you accidently flash the gpt.bin, you're screwed... and so many risks, plus, you can't flash custom recovery, and you can maybe downgrade the system and boot, but you still can't downgrade the bootloader...
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Yeah, unfortunately this post makes no sense, I mean, if you accidently flash the gpt.bin, you're screwed... and so many risks, plus, you can't flash custom recovery, and you can maybe downgrade the system and boot, but you still can't downgrade the bootloader...
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This method is for an XT926 with UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER, with the last 183.46.15 update and the root access lost. I only described the steps that I already done with my phone. My Maxx HD is working and has root access again... I flashed custom recovery too (TWRP 2.8.3.0), I haven't any other problem.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2789743
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Thank you, unfortunately is not working for the xt 926 phone that already took the last 183.46.15 update:
"..........************WARNING*************
this guide only works completely if you did NOT take the 183.46.15 update rolling out around 9/9/14 .............".
Until now I don't have any other option, I'm forced to preserve the method that I mentioned in my thread.
ciprianv. said:
Thank you, unfortunately is not working for the xt 926 phone that already took the last 183.46.15 update:
"..........************WARNING*************
this guide only works completely if you did NOT take the 183.46.15 update rolling out around 9/9/14 .............".
Until now I don't have any other option, I'm forced to preserve the method that I mentioned in my thread.
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The piece you are referring to that doesn't work on .15 is the unlock and root. The downgrade should work on an unlocked phone.
That aside, your steps are very confusing and could easily cause a locked user to brick their phone. Please clarify or I will continue reporting this thread until it gets removed.
RikRong said:
The piece you are referring to that doesn't work on .15 is the unlock and root. The downgrade should work on an unlocked phone.
That aside, your steps are very confusing and could easily cause a locked user to brick their phone. Please clarify or I will continue reporting this thread until it gets removed.
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I just edited the post. I clearly specified that this methid is ONLY FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS (XT926M).
ciprianv. said:
I just edited the post. I clearly specified that this methid is ONLY FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS (XT926M).
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Thanks for doing that, I just want to make sure no one messes up their phone.
Hi friends!
I've got absolutely no expirience on how to write tutorials on XDA and i'm from Denmark, so if it's way off on regards to spelling and guidelines, you now know why.
The goal of this tutorial is to guide you through the process of gaining root access with Recovery on your Xperia Z3 Compact running Android Lollipop 5+.
WARNING: DO NOT USE THIS METHOD IF YOU ARE ON A LOCKED BOOTLOADER!
Lets start
Download AndroPlusKernel from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/development/kernel-andropluskernel-t2937173
Download XZDualRecovery Kernel from here: http://nut.xperia-files.com/
Copy XZDualRecovery Kernel to your Xperia phone
Open AndroPlusKernel.zip, extract the boot.img and flash it using flashboot with the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img"
Turn on your phone, pressing the volume up to start the recovery.
Flash the ZDualRecovery Kernel
Reboot and open SuperSU so finalize the root access.
Enjoy!
PEAS!!!
This method will not delete any data on your phone.
- Simon
Im root on the 5.0.2 ftf listed in this forum.
I have locked bootlaoder... Although xzdr is nor working.... Is this procedure you detail still ok for my current device?
Do not use this on a Phone with locked bootloader! Put up a warning on this or some May get softbricked phones...
Sent from my D5803 using interwebz
dillalade said:
Im root on the 5.0.2 ftf listed in this forum.
I have locked bootlaoder... Although xzdr is nor working.... Is this procedure you detail still ok for my current device?
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If you are on a locked bootloader - please see this page http://nut.xperia-files.com/ and flash the "XZDualRecovery"
T2U-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.flashable.zip - it wont delete your TDA partition.
tndb said:
Do not use this on a Phone with locked bootloader! Put up a warning on this or some May get softbricked phones...
Sent from my D5803 using interwebz
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Thanks for the heads up - I just added the warning.
sessingø said:
If you are on a locked bootloader - please see this page http://nut.xperia-files.com/ and flash the "XZDualRecovery"
T2U-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.flashable.zip - it wont delete your TDA partition.
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Apparently this recovery is not yet compatible with lollipop. Besides there's no recovery in my setup to flash any flashable.
But this procedure is for LolliPop 5.0 ? I know that Custom Recovery of NUT is not compatible with it !?!
So your procedure for lock bootloader will be:
Download AndroPlusKernel from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-c...ernel-t2937173...link is wrong: is http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/development/kernel-andropluskernel-t2937173 and the kernel is Z3C_AndroPlusKernel_v31.zip ..BUT this kernel want Unlocked bootloader ??
Download XZDualRecovery Kernel from here: http://nut.xperia-files.com/ : T2U-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.flashable.zip
Copy XZDualRecovery Kernel to your Xperia phone
Open AndroPlusKernel.zip, extract the boot.img and flash it using flashboot with the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img"
Turn on your phone, pressing the volume up to start the recovery.
Flash the ZDualRecovery Kernel
Reboot and open SuperSU so finalize the root access.
...so is not clear all ?!?
Hispanico
If i download
http://nut.xperia-files.com/
Z3C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.installer.zip
And start the process for 5.0.2 in locked bootloader will work? Is this recovery working?
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XZDR isn't working for LP yet, regardless of bootloader status. OP can you please provide proof that you have working recovery in LP, because it seems you're the only user with this
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I'm sorry for the misleading title, my method will not install any recovery on your phone - but only root access. Sorry for the mistake.
But for now root access is cool as it enables me to use airstream, vpn and other features that weren't available before.
When a working recovery is released the steps can be used again (flashing androplus) followed by flashing wathever you want to flash from within the recovery. Just remember to flash a compatible lollipop kernel in order for boot to work afterwards.
- Simon
hispanico957 said:
But this procedure is for LolliPop 5.0 ? I know that Custom Recovery of NUT is not compatible with it !?!
So your procedure for lock bootloader will be:
Download AndroPlusKernel from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-c...ernel-t2937173...link is wrong: is http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/development/kernel-andropluskernel-t2937173 and the kernel is Z3C_AndroPlusKernel_v31.zip ..BUT this kernel want Unlocked bootloader ??
Download XZDualRecovery Kernel from here: http://nut.xperia-files.com/ : T2U-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.flashable.zip
Copy XZDualRecovery Kernel to your Xperia phone
Open AndroPlusKernel.zip, extract the boot.img and flash it using flashboot with the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img"
Turn on your phone, pressing the volume up to start the recovery.
Flash the ZDualRecovery Kernel
Reboot and open SuperSU so finalize the root access.
...so is not clear all ?!?
Hispanico
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Hi Hispanico. I just got a z3c with Lollipop installed. Its basically a stock z3c that receieved the lollipop upgrade. If I follow your steps stated here, will I be able to gain root on 5.0.2? I just want to double check on it, because I don't want to end with a brick. Your steps are clear, but I have not found anyone else saying that they did it with success (or not)...
Thanks!
Hi. How do I know if my z3c is locked bootloader or not locked ?
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Hi Hispanico. I just got a z3c with Lollipop installed. Its basically a stock z3c that receieved the lollipop upgrade. If I follow your steps stated here, will I be able to gain root on 5.0.2? I just want to double check on it, because I don't want to end with a brick. Your steps are clear, but I have not found anyone else saying that they did it with success (or not)...
Thanks!
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I have the same question or @Chaleman did you try
@Taurintas
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* . Then go to -> "Service Info" -> "Configuration". If there is:
Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes << this means that your Bootloader is Locked
Bootloader Unlocked - Yes << this means that your bootloader is unlocked
@ukunilus
Did it and it says bootloader unlock allowed - no. What does it mean ? It means that I cannot do these steps ?
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@ukunilus
Did it and it says bootloader unlock allowed - no. What does it mean ? It means that I cannot do these steps ?
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It means your bootloader is locked and can't be unlocked in any way.
So yes, you cannot do those steps...
Hi
I have the same question or @Chaleman did you try
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What I actually did was install this ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/development/d5833-23-1-0-690r9c-t3071901) directly over my rooted z3c D5833 with 4.4.4 and presto! i did a dirty install over my existing rom/apps and have had no issues whatsoever!
Thanks!
Carlos
There are quite a few threads that have all the information but for new Z3TC owners, it can be challenging to know where to start and to understand the process.
How I started here is recently purchasing a Rogers Z3TC and to my surprise, the bootloader cannot be unlocked. I shouldn't have been surprised since carriers do tend to lock the bootloaders and if I did my research, I would have found out that Sony offers unlockable and non-unlockable versions of the same hardware. I have never had to worry about having a recovery to root the device or install custom ROMs with root. For anyone new to Android, the recovery is probably the single most important mode to setting up your device the way you want. A prerequisite for that is of course an unlocked bootloader so you can install the recovery of your choice - ClockworkMod (CWM) or TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP).
So what makes the process confusing for some new Z3TC owners, such as myself, is that the process is somewhat backward. For most of my previous devices, it is:
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Install recovery
3. Gain root through flashing SuperSU or a rooted custom ROM
Because for my Rogers Z3TC cannot be bootloader unlocked, the process now looks like this:
1. Obtain root
2. Install recovery
3. Flash a pre-rooted Lollipop ROM
The only way we can get root on Lollipop is on a pre-rooted ROM because there is no exploit yet to do it directly. The only way we can install a pre-rooted ROM is through a custom recovery. The only way we can get a custom recovery is to be rooted. For unlocked bootloaders, they can get recovery through flashing the img of the recovery. The only way we can obtain root is through an exploit on a Z3 ROM, which thankfully works on the Z3TC due to the similar hardware.
So without quoting all the instructions of each step, I will provide the links and you just have to follow the instructions for each part.
Before you begin, you will need Flashtool and install the drivers for Flashmode and your device. You will not need Fastboot because unfortunately, you wont be doing anything with it on a locked bootloader. You may install it if you want.
If you are on Windows 8.1/10, you will need to to disable driver signature.
1. Obtain root by first flashing SGP621_23.0.1.A.0.167_CE.ftf and the system partition of D6603_23.0.A.2.93_Generic_20GLOBAL.ftf. Then use giefroot to root.
2. Prepare prerooted flashable zip of 23.1.A.0.690 NOBA on your internal storage or external SD.
3. Install XZDualRecovery and now you will have TWRP to install 23.1.A.0.690 NOBA on your SD card.
I would finish off by running SGP621-RICDefeat.zip to get R/W system access.
This is the simple template that I would imagine be the way those of us with locked bootloaders will install custom ROMs, obtain root or upgrade Android.
Thank you @lowtraxx for the root instructions and @[NUT] for the XZDualRecovery.
I am running stock Lollipop now.
If I take above mentioned steps,
do I lose the data with apps and settings I am using now?
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I am running stock Lollipop now.
If I take above mentioned steps,
do I lose the data with apps and settings I am using now?
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I have tried downgrading from Lollipop back to step one without wipe in Flashtool but I think the system data are incompatible and caused bootloop.
Once I flashed a fresh SGP621_23.0.1.A.0.167_CE.ftf, I did not bother setting up any apps until I did a fresh install of the pre-rooted Lollipop ROM. If you can back up everything first, that would be best. If you cannot, try Flashtool without wipe and worst case scenario if you bootloop, there is a shut off button beside the SIM card tray and you can still get back into Flashmode.
hellocng said:
I have tried downgrading from Lollipop back to step one without wipe in Flashtool but I think the system data are incompatible and caused bootloop.
Once I flashed a fresh SGP621_23.0.1.A.0.167_CE.ftf, I did not bother setting up any apps until I did a fresh install of the pre-rooted Lollipop ROM. If you can back up everything first, that would be best. If you cannot, try Flashtool without wipe and worst case scenario if you bootloop, there is a shut off button beside the SIM card tray and you can still get back into Flashmode.
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If someone could do a tutorial video, I think a lot of people along with myself would highly appreciate it. I tried doing root on locked bootloader prior to Lollipop, but it just wasn't happening for me. So I decided to give up and just update it since it was too much of a hassle.
Thanks for the post.
Has anyone else tried this?
I am wondering why the root method previously need to unlock the bootloader to get the 621 firmware back on an rooted.
What has changed for this to work without unlocking the bootloader?
Thanks in advance
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1. Obtain root by first flashing SGP621_23.0.1.A.0.167_CE.ftf and the system partition of D6603_23.0.A.2.93_Generic_20GLOBAL.ftf. Then use giefroot to root.
2. Prepare prerooted flashable zip of 23.1.A.0.690 NOBA on your internal storage or external SD.
3. Install XZDualRecovery and now you will have TWRP to install 23.1.A.0.690 NOBA on your SD card.
I would finish off by running SGP621-RICDefeat.zip to get R/W system access.
This is the simple template that I would imagine be the way those of us with locked bootloaders will install custom ROMs, obtain root or upgrade Android.
Thank you @lowtraxx for the root instructions and @[NUT] for the XZDualRecovery.
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Will I lose my drm keys by doing this? I want to get root but dont wanna unlock my bootloader
Jiyeon90 said:
Will I lose my drm keys by doing this? I want to get root but dont wanna unlock my bootloader
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yes if you don't follow this steps
1- flash stock 4.4.4 with flashtool
2-flash the 4.4.4 Z3 system only" with flastool
3-factory reset in settings enable usb debuging etc,etc
4-obtain root with giefroot
5-backup TA partition
6-unlock boot loader
7-install dual recovery
8-flash prerooted 5.0.2 with custom recovery
9- gain get system R/W access with ricdefeat
10-relock boot loader restoring TA
good luck
Jiyeon90 said:
Will I lose my drm keys by doing this? I want to get root but dont wanna unlock my bootloader
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No, we cannot unlock our bootloader so we will not lose DRM.
Speedy Gonzalez said:
yes if you don't follow this steps
1- flash stock 4.4.4 with flashtool
2-flash the 4.4.4 Z3 system only" with flastool
3-factory reset in settings enable usb debuging etc,etc
4-obtain root with giefroot
5-backup TA partition
6-unlock boot loader
7-install dual recovery
8-flash prerooted 5.0.2 with custom recovery
9- gain get system R/W access with ricdefeat
10-relock boot loader restoring TA
good luck
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Step 3 and 5 is not necessary because we cant do step 6.
hellocng said:
No, we cannot unlock our bootloader so we will not lose DRM.
Step 3 and 5 is not necessary because we cant do step 6.
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what do you mean with we can't ? you don't want to ?
Never mind I didn't knew you CAN'T unlock the bootloader at all
1. Obtain root by first flashing SGP621_23.0.1.A.0.167_CE.ftf and the system partition of D6603_23.0.A.2.93_Generic_20GLOBAL.ftf. Then use giefroot to root.
2. Prepare prerooted flashable zip of 23.1.A.0.690 NOBA on your internal storage or external SD.
3. Install XZDualRecovery and now you will have TWRP to install 23.1.A.0.690 NOBA on your SD card.
I would finish off by running SGP621-RICDefeat.zip to get R/W system access.
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These steps don't unlock bootloader. So DRM stays intact. No need to backup/restore TA!!!
hellocng said:
No, we cannot unlock our bootloader so we will not lose DRM.
Step 3 and 5 is not necessary because we cant do step 6.
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So I can get root even if I skip step 3, 5, and 6?
Jiyeon90 said:
So I can get root even if I skip step 3, 5, and 6?
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Yes.
Thank you, its working now, yeah no need to backup TA, unlock bootloader, etc.
It was a bit tricky but not as hard as in the other threads.
I did one mistake, I flashed the SGP621 pre-rooted zip on my SGP611, it wouldnt turn on obviously, so I created a pre-rooted file for the SGP611 and now I'm on lollipop with root and dual recovery
Flashing the ricdefeat file fails everytime though but thats a very minor issue.
Here's the pre-rooted file for the SGP611 users
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz4ANHmLVuVTR2FqWHEzemxORjg/view?usp=sharing
It seems really hard to brick the device too, I ran out of space on my pc while flashing 4.4.4 with flashtool so the processes was aborted at about 50% but I was still able to get into flash mode again.
Jiyeon90 said:
Thank you, its working now, yeah no need to backup TA, unlock bootloader, etc.
It was a bit tricky but not as hard as in the other threads.
I did one mistake, I flashed the SGP621 pre-rooted zip on my SGP611, it wouldnt turn on obviously, so I created a pre-rooted file for the SGP611 and now I'm on lollipop with root and dual recovery
Flashing the ricdefeat file fails everytime though but thats a very minor issue.
Here's the pre-rooted file for the SGP611 users
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz4ANHmLVuVTR2FqWHEzemxORjg/view?usp=sharing
It seems really hard to brick the device too, I ran out of space on my pc while flashing 4.4.4 with flashtool so the processes was aborted at about 50% but I was still able to get into flash mode again.
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Could that prerooted 611 file work on my lollipop 612? Or would it need 612 specifically to work?
Thanks
GigaSPX said:
Could that prerooted 611 file work on my lollipop 612? Or would it need 612 specifically to work?
Thanks
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I'm not sure, you could give it a try.
Or just make a pre-rooted file yourself, it's quite easy, just remember to use the right lollipop .FTF file for your 612 device.
Jiyeon90 said:
I'm not sure, you could give it a try.
Or just make a pre-rooted file yourself, it's quite easy, just remember to use the right lollipop .FTF file for your 612 device.
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Just follow the same instructions from the first post?
GigaSPX said:
Just follow the same instructions from the first post?
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Yes, what I did was.
Downgrade to 4.4.4 using flashtool, if you are on 611 or 612 dont use the ftf file in the first post as your device wont turn on, use the correct ftf file for your device.
Flash z3 compact system using flashtool (dont wipe anything and exclude everything but system, you will end up with with the z3 system and you will get error messages when you turn it on, thats fine)
Root using giefrrot (it took me 3 tries to get it rooted)
Install double recovery.
Put the pre-rooted file in your phone memory or sd card.
Flash the pre-rooted lollipop file and reboot, thats all.
But as you have the 612 device I would recommend you to make your own pre-rooted file, just follow these instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
Jiyeon90 said:
Flashing the ricdefeat file fails everytime though but thats a very minor issue.
It seems really hard to brick the device too, I ran out of space on my pc while flashing 4.4.4 with flashtool so the processes was aborted at about 50% but I was still able to get into flash mode again.
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The RICDefeat is quite important if you want to remove bloatware or alter the system in anyway, which is one of my prime reasons for rooting. What was the error or message?
Flash mode is intact as long as the bootloader is locked as we cannot modify any of the kernel or boot partitions.
Jiyeon90 said:
Yes, what I did was.
Downgrade to 4.4.4 using flashtool, if you are on 611 or 612 dont use the ftf file in the first post as your device wont turn on, use the correct ftf file for your device.
Flash z3 compact system using flashtool (dont wipe anything and exclude everything but system, you will end up with with the z3 system and you will get error messages when you turn it on, thats fine)
Root using giefrrot (it took me 3 tries to get it rooted)
Install double recovery.
Put the pre-rooted file in your phone memory or sd card.
Flash the pre-rooted lollipop file and reboot, thats all.
But as you have the 612 device I would recommend you to make your own pre-rooted file, just follow these instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
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I want to personally thank you for the instructions. I'm now running perfectly as is prerooted Lollipop SGP612. It took me several tries too with the rooting with giefroot because each time I run it, I can't get it connected to USB anymore, which I had to constantly restart to get.
hellocng said:
The RICDefeat is quite important if you want to remove bloatware or alter the system in anyway, which is one of my prime reasons for rooting. What was the error or message?
Flash mode is intact as long as the bootloader is locked as we cannot modify any of the kernel or boot partitions.
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I don't remember what error message I got, all I remember is seeing the word 'aborted' with the green Android guy laying down.
I have removed several apps that came pre-installed using titanium backup, I also installed the SD card fix so I can use the SD card freely. I haven't had a single issue so far.
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I want to personally thank you for the instructions. I'm now running perfectly as is prerooted Lollipop SGP612. It took me several tries too with the rooting with giefroot because each time I run it, I can't get it connected to USB anymore, which I had to constantly restart to get.
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No problem, glad I could help [emoji2]
How To Get DualRecovery For Xperia Z2 without PC !this is the easiest way to get dual recovery (TWRP,philz,CWM) for your xperia z2!
Steps1. Download BusyBox from Google Play ====> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en then Open it , give root permissions and install
2. Download XZRecovery From the attachment.
3. Open XZRecovery app and give root permissions.
4. click on install recovery and wait for it to finish.
5. when finished , the app will automatically reboot to recovery and NDR Utils will be installed.
6. DONE!
you can root your xperia z2 on android 5.0.2 here ====> http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/guide-how-to-root-xperia-z2-android-5-1-t3253878/post63966710#post63966710
NOTE: TESTED ON 5.0.2 / 5.1.1
Great Guide:good:
Hi, can I use it on non-rooted device? I want to root my Z3 without losing the data.
lunn84 said:
Hi, can I use it on non-rooted device? I want to root my Z3 without losing the data.
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U can't use busybox with out root
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@kingsasha great guide bro..
Quite old method I think I;ve seen it before, but of course great guide
You Copied from Here Nice!
Tried on KK, locked bootloader, installation finished without any problems, but I cant boot to recovery(I press the vol up button when the led goes green, but then it turns red and simply boots the rom). Not a big problem but if I did everything correctly, it means that it probably wont work on KK
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Tried on KK, locked bootloader, installation finished without any problems, but I cant boot to recovery(I press the vol up button when the led goes green, but then it turns red and simply boots the rom). Not a big problem but if I did everything correctly, it means that it probably wont work on KK
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I installed custom recovery on KK using XZRecovery app and it was fine, try uninstalling recovery, install BusyBox then try again and use NDRUtils for booting into recovery, it's easier
RaKesh said:
You Copied from Here Nice!
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Hey man, i guess that there's some misunderstanding here, i DIDN'T copy from anyone and it's my own guide it's not nice to copy other's work.
I did the first step and got rooted Z2 D6503
The latest 5.1.1
Then followed the link to over here
Got some questions before I do this
My bootloader can not be unlocked
And if I install this recovery
What are the things I should never do??
I mean what is diffrent from unlocked bootloader?
Does it mean I have some kind of restrictions and unlocked bootloader not?
Or can I do all what they flash? Custom rom or kernel flash??
Please explain
Thanks
EDIT 01:
Just want to let you guys know I got just TWRP installed and it is working
on LB Z2 D5603 ..
But just to let you know
If you rooted with this method like I did
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...ndroid-5-1-t3253878/post63966710#post63966710
I can not remove like it is written the kingroot
And when I installed busy box it got me some error like busybox seems to be already installed in diffrent location
And after few tries I ignorred it
Then I used the XZRecovery
Opened and clicked install but you must be carefull it ask for root from kingroot and I have not succesfully delted it like in the thread from the link
And for me kingroot does not have user grant permission
So it gave me error and asked me want to close or wait for XZRecovery to react..
And I clicked on wait and then came superSu and I grant the permission and it installed then
correctly
So dont be confused if it ask like that for grant permission
Happy flashing and please answer me the above question
What can I do or do I have restrictions with LB and this kind of TWRP
Thanks
brljak83 said:
I did the first step and got rooted Z2 D6503
The latest 5.1.1
Then followed the link to over here
Got some questions before I do this
My bootloader can not be unlocked
And if I install this recovery
What are the things I should never do??
I mean what is diffrent from unlocked bootloader?
Does it mean I have some kind of restrictions and unlocked bootloader not?
Or can I do all what they flash? Custom rom or kernel flash??
Please explain
Thanks
EDIT 01:
Just want to let you guys know I got just TWRP installed and it is working
on LB Z2 D5603 ..
But just to let you know
If you rooted with this method like I did
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...ndroid-5-1-t3253878/post63966710#post63966710
I can not remove like it is written the kingroot
And when I installed busy box it got me some error like busybox seems to be already installed in diffrent location
And after few tries I ignorred it
Then I used the XZRecovery
Opened and clicked install but you must be carefull it ask for root from kingroot and I have not succesfully delted it like in the thread from the link
And for me kingroot does not have user grant permission
So it gave me error and asked me want to close or wait for XZRecovery to react..
And I clicked on wait and then came superSu and I grant the permission and it installed then
correctly
So dont be confused if it ask like that for grant permission
Happy flashing and please answer me the above question
What can I do or do I have restrictions with LB and this kind of TWRP
Thanks
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Bosanac,can you help me with installing twrp.You have the same device as i do.I used kingroot to root my phone.
goaway1234 said:
Bosanac,can you help me with installing twrp.You have the same device as i do.I used kingroot to root my phone.
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@goaway1234
First of all you need to know if you have locked or unlocked bootloader
That will define all of your steps and it is very important to know for future
flashing if you have LB or UB
The rest is very easy and if done right you can have twrp in 5 minutes
You just need to watch the you tube video from post #1 and follow the steps to get rooted
Then to install twrp go to the link given also in post #1 and then again follow the steps
If you are stuck on some of the steps belive me you have done something wrong
I had some problems with installing and rooting and had some bootloops
but I tried the steps few times
And than I saw it need to be the exact step and all the apps have to give the
results as shown in video on you tube
Try it and let us all know how you are doing....we can all help
brljak83 said:
@goaway1234
First of all you need to know if you have locked or unlocked bootloader
That will define all of your steps and it is very important to know for future
flashing if you have LB or UB
The rest is very easy and if done right you can have twrp in 5 minutes
You just need to watch the you tube video from post #1 and follow the steps to get rooted
Then to install twrp go to the link given also in post #1 and then again follow the steps
If you are stuck on some of the steps belive me you have done something wrong
I had some problems with installing and rooting and had some bootloops
but I tried the steps few times
And than I saw it need to be the exact step and all the apps have to give the
results as shown in video on you tube
Try it and let us all know how you are doing....we can all help
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okay,i will pm you.
Will it work for Z2 Tablet?
DISCLAIMER
I'm not responsible for any damage, bootloop, bricked or broken handsets.
Notice
The recovery can't be flashed to the handset with locked bootloader! Unlock it first!
Team Win Recovery Project is a custom recovery for Android devices.
It allows you to back up and restore your data, flash custom and stock (with some remarks) ROMs to your device, repair broken file systems, and root your device.
Update 01.04.2016 (it is not a joke )
First stable release
Have fixed screen flickering and UI lagging
Update 29.03.2016
It's alive! First experimental working build published at internal 4pda Russian board.
Download
TWRP 3.0 M86 fastboot flashable image
TWRP 3.0 M86 flashable zip
Stock Recovery flashable zip
Unlocked BL flashable zip
Install
With BL unlocked reboot into fastboot mode and flash:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery TWRP_3.0_m86.img
Cautions
Before flashing stock rom with TWRP replace bootloader file with unlocked one inside rom archive!!!!
Another method is to flash unlocked BL and TWRP zips immediately after flashing stock rom (need testing)
JUST IN CASE this is an April fools.... I'll wait ?
Great mate, u've stolen my idea in the end, right ?!
Gooooood work, thank u very much ! Testing wip :highfive:
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Nein, first step doesn't work
Flashing unlocked BL through stock recovery, I get always the same result :
FIRMWARE CORRUPT
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faust93 said:
Update 01.04.2016 (it is not a joke )
First stable release
Have fixed screen flickering and UI lagging
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*Working fine
PYCON said:
Nein, first step doesn't work
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Didn't we discuss it yesterday ? No official zip signature => not flashable with locked bootloader...
toms157 said:
Didn't we discuss it yesterday ? No official zip signature => not flashable with locked bootloader...
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Ahahah yes yes but the purpose of BL_UNLOCKED.ZIP is to unlock bootloader. But in order to flash it correctly... we've to have the bootloader already unlocked
Damn it, it's really stupid, right ?
PYCON said:
Damn it, it's really stupid, right ?
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Filename could lead to confusion, sure... It's needed for this :
Another method is to flash unlocked BL and TWRP zips immediately after flashing stock rom (need testing)"
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Meanning flash 3 files from custom recovery without rebooting
Anyway this is not a catch-22, leaked beta from tutorial is the entry point
Will this work on a device that was originally the Chinese variant but changed to the international one after editing the proinfo file? I'm really eager to try this but I'd hate to jump in blindly and brick...
showofdeth said:
Will this work on a device that was originally the Chinese variant but changed to the international one after editing the proinfo file? I'm really eager to try this but I'd hate to jump in blindly and brick...
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ID is only checked while using stock recovery .... Anyway it's safe, i'm in the same case and worked
naboleo said:
ID is only checked while using stock recovery .... Anyway it's safe, i'm in the same case and worked
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Oh man that's great to hear! Thanks. Bought myself a laptop specifically to get my PRO 5 all TWRP'd up.
One last thing. I have updated firmwares many times in the last couple of months with full factory wipes each time, currently on the latest test version. Will the bootloader unlock in the tutorial still work? Meizu can't have patched anything. Right?
showofdeth said:
One last thing. I have updated firmwares many times in the last couple of months with full factory wipes each time, currently on the latest test version. Will the bootloader unlock in the tutorial still work? Meizu can't have patched anything. Right?
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Never had troubles to downgrade to leaked beta
naboleo said:
Never had troubles to downgrade to leaked beta
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Brilliant. Thanks a lot. Can't wait to hear people's experiences with this.
mate problem solved..now finally i can go into twrp it's fantastic but there is a problem...when i try to put a update.zip (nodified with unlock bootloader) the pc give me an error: impossible transfer file and the phone reboot
That TWRP works perfectly for me, backup nandroid, restore it, flash ZIP rom and ZIP other ( Xposed, etc ), no problem at all :highfive:
Good job !!! Great, thx !!!
Thank you so much for this!!! could i ask you how you managed to create a recovery for the pro5?
Solitario88 said:
mate problem solved..now finally i can go into twrp it's fantastic but there is a problem...when i try to put a update.zip (nodified with unlock bootloader) the pc give me an error: impossible transfer file and the phone reboot
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I assume youare still on 5.6.1.19: Thats an error with this version.... put the updatefile manually (in the PC) on the external sd and flash via TWRP... you should later update your modified Pro 5 to 5.1.3.0, the error ist gone then...
Solitario88 said:
mate problem solved..now finally i can go into twrp it's fantastic but there is a problem...when i try to put a update.zip (nodified with unlock bootloader) the pc give me an error: impossible transfer file and the phone reboot
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Copy UPDATE.ZIP from PC to phone BUT CONNECTING THE PHONE WHEN IT'S OPENED TWRP
MTP mode works great, even u'r on 5.6.1.19 :highfive:
Sometimes... Rarely... A strange thing happens :
I go to INSTALL in order to flash a ZIP of something but... NO MEMORY SEEMS TO BE ACCESSIBLE
If I reboot another time into recovery, all my memory contents is perfect and visible... :silly: Really strange !!!
PYCON said:
Sometimes... Rarely... A strange thing happens :
I go to INSTALL in order to flash a ZIP of something but... NO MEMORY SEEMS TO BE ACCESSIBLE
If I reboot another time into recovery, all my memory contents is perfect and visible... :silly: Really strange !!!
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Have you installed the updated TWRP (20-04-16) : http://xep.8800.org/pro5/
I tried the old (30-03-16), and I noticed some bugs, like flash screen when touching the screen buttons...
Maybe I helped you :laugh:
cedric3 said:
Have you installed the updated TWRP (20-04-16) : http://xep.8800.org/pro5/
I tried the old (30-03-16), and I noticed some bugs, like flash screen when touching the screen buttons...
Maybe I helped you :laugh:
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Uh I didn't know that a new version was released... Maybe, I could be. I download it again and try... Thx man ! :highfive:
The last version can't read the micro sd.