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[2011-11-09]U8800Pro Android v2.3.5[Official ROM][UPDATE Froyo v2.6.32 Kernel]

=======================[2011-11-09]Official 【kernel】======================
kernel-2.6.32-U8800pro-Froyo.tar.gz
download link: http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwi...=toDownloadFile&flay=software&softid=NDI5NTc=
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=======================[2011-11-09]Official ROM 【NEW】!!!======================
fix list:
1>the bug of camera flip 180° on other camera software
2>the bug of sd-card reads broken data
3>other bugs
Originally Posted by sakarka1
Guide to Root IDEOS X5 Pro 2.3.5 & After upgrading Firmware
1). Well Friends will try to analyze here the procedure followed to make "root" the mobile without the Chinese "Root Explorer" and with all the rest to function properly after the procedure the "Root".
2). Now you must download the "boot image" from here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HA9FSEKL and then
let's desktop Pc.
3). Basic: Before you start anything you have to BE CAREFUL, if you have not already deleted the file "dload" from the sd card!
5). It would ultimately be taken out and the sd (as I did) Did the end of the process when boot read anything and
the Chinese"root explorer" fly again ... so for sure.
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Follow the letter the instructions below:
1. Boot the phone into the pink screen mode (volup + voldown + power) and connect it to the PC via usb cable.
2. Your PC will find a new device. Open it, and then open folder called "image" in it.
3. Copy stock boot.img to your PC, you'll need it later.
4. Now copy my boot.img from PC to the device, replacing stock boot.img
5. Use your operating system tools to safely remove the device, then pull out the battery to get out from pink screen mode. Boot the phone.
6. While booting, the phone gets rooted. When it boots up, you can turn it off and get to the pink screen again.
7. Restore stock boot.img you saved earlier.
8. Boot the phone again - it is rooted and working properly now
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Before reinsert the sd it would with a cardreader to put in Pc and delete folders: android_secure,, Android.
And so the bags otherwise they'll rebuild automatically once you put the sd.
If you do everything correctly you will have 2.3.5 rooted, without Chinese"root explorer" and the witget weather-clock its ok.
Please also stated that I have not started again after the root "Root Explorer" from the Market ONLY use another program.(optional)
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Thanks to "NForce25" of XDA for instructions above.
And here the Link to directions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...326525&page=17 post # 168
NOTE: No responsibility BRING everything you do and DO your own risk!
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=======================OFFICIAL Update Download======================
Official Download link：http://www.huaweidevice.com/cn/downloadCenter.do?method=toDownloadFile&flay=software&softid=NDA4MTM=
Warning：
Default Language is Simplified Chinese
This ROM Only Support Huawei U8800Pro/U8800+
（"U8800" is not support）
（"U8800-51" i dont know whether the support）
=======================Screenshot======================
=======================Change Language======================
=======================New!Root!!!!!======================
2011-11-02 By NForce25
the fixed "boot.img" download: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HA9FSEKL
It doesn't install root explorer, and it doesnt delete cust.img, but still should give you root access. To have the clock widget just put cust.img I've uploaded earlier into image folder from pink screen mode
Hey guys! I won't fix my boot.img.
It will work that way
you put my boot.img into image folder via pink screen,
boot phone once,
then boot into pink screen again,
restore stock boot.img and that's all
the phone is rooted and no overhead at start because of those modified boot.img's.
————by NForce25 in #166 post
2011-10-31
Root file Download ：http://www.mediafire.com/?274ht9tm6a4hznm
Warning：delete update(dload folder) from the sdcard！！！
PowerOff(you have to pull out your battery for a little and then you have to put it back, Thanks post #69 iliaskone)
Press and hold “Power” and “Volume +” and "Volume -"
Wait the "pink" screen
usb Connected to PC ，Wait for “U disk” to be recognized
copy boot.img to U disk/images/boot.img(Replace it)
Disconnect the battery to Reboot your cell phone
have fun
Original link:http://www.5irom.com/thread-7756-1-1.html
some problem: this root file has Automatically deleted cust.img ，superuser and R.E explorer is Simplified Chinese language
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=======================Original system.img======================
this system.img is from UPDATE_g.APP
but UPDATE_g.APP only have "system.img" and "recovery.img" no "cust.img"
Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/?45qmkp9c61h1xb3
========================clock-weather-widget=========================
Download:http://www.mediafire.com/?vqaelaodd58m2oo
========================original Greek Wind 2.2.2(Thanks akalos) =========================
official Greek-Wind rom 2.2.2 for u8800 pro,in case someone wants to downgrade.
http://www.mediafire.com/?myyu6lbtzwpcbmd
========================original cust.img=========================
thanks 5irom.com Extracted by 左右上帝
original link：
Download:http://www.mediafire.com/?veb69a17h4507jp

hmm ... that's great news ... but when there will be 2.3.5 official for U8800?

no english one?

mesnati said:
hmm ... that's great news ... but when there will be 2.3.5 official for U8800?
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end of November ........... should be....

akalos said:
no english one?
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not yet

It's a shame

akalos said:
It's a shame
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the language part may be is a easy work?Difficult?

Default English Language maybe is Difficult....
But!English language pack Include this rom
just,not default ....

first had to leave the international edition
ccjuse said:
Default English Language maybe is Difficult....
But!English language pack Include this rom
just,not default ....
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did you tried it?

akalos said:
first had to leave the international edition
did you tried it?
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affirmation have english

which kernel is used??

vatoloco said:
which kernel is used??
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2.6.35.7
I've extracted the config from the kernel and uploaded here: http://pastebin.com/SspBFBwF
kernel boot.img: http://www.mediafire.com/?c5i4i1j1p163w8a
(only difference from stock is I've unsecured it)

I assume that the Overseas version shouldn't delay so much.
What do you think?

ccjuse said:
affirmation have english
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so we can just install chinese and then somehow navigate to settings menu and choose english?

can we have a screenshot please?

Anyway I believe that it is not serious that huawei doesn´t release the chinese and overseas versions at the same time.

Well this is interesting.. the system image has the wifi driver for the regular U8800 in it.

system dump for those that want it: http://www.multiupload.com/1AG300FSXD
DEV ONLY. It's not in CWR flashable format.
---------- Post added at 08:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:30 AM ----------
stockwell said:
Well this is interesting.. the system image has the wifi driver for the regular U8800 in it.
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Also the kernel boots with your MIUI port. A few issues like rather broken screen rotation but that'll be a simple fix.
Roll on the release of the source.

I was gonna say that the kconfig looked like it had support for the regular u8800.
How did you split the kernel from the update btw?

double post..

CM 11S 05Q OTA Zip

OnePlus One CM 11S 05Q
DOWNLOAD NOW
The ZIP file for the update can be downloaded from this URL. You should be able to apply it in recovery as long as you're stock.
Please join all the spaces as I cannot post outside links:
builds .cyngn .com /fota /incremental /bacon /cm-bacon-5fa8c79c0b-to-5229c4ef56-signed.zip
Steps to Install
1. If Developer Options is not enabled, go to Settings--> About Phone and Tap build 6-7 times. Go back to Settings to see the Developer Options Menu.
2. Select Advance Reboot from Developer Options.
3. Copy the downloaded OTA file to internal memory.
4. Reboot your phone to "Recovery"
5. Select the option to Apply Update--> From Internal Memory--> select the OTA file you have downloaded.
6. Select Install/Yes and wait for 4-5 minutes.
7. Once the phone has rebooted, please do reboot once again to optimise the cache.
8. Thats it you are ready to go.!!!
David S. From OnePlus Says "Today the latest OTA CM 11S release, 05Q, will start rolling out to our users. This one is packed with new features and fixes to some known issues. With this update you will see that there are improvements to BlueDroid, an updated configuration for NFC, updated media codecs (as well as enabled WMA DSP and AAC codecs), and a few security fixes. Furthermore, SwiftKey and MaxxAudio by Waves, which have always been a OnePlus staffer favorites when it comes to keyboards and sound performance, are now an integrated to the OnePlus experience with this update.
As we continue to improve the camera on the One, there are now three video focus options: auto, continuous, and infinity. Other things that were added include regulatory information, audio output latency optimization, LED overlays, and an ANT+ library. We also removed some features, such as unused key layouts, references to non-existent ringtones, unused strings in CMAccount, and the option for a silent alarm ringtone. Translations have also been improved in Apollo, CMAccount, and the system in general."
List of changes:
Recovery:
Fixed dab with Linux 3.10
Improved ADB Sideload
Improved wipe confirmation screen layout
Improved progress bar
General:
Fixed wrong emergency call property
Improved audio policy flexibility
Increased void volume
Improved light controls
Updated WCNSS configuration
Upgraded ADCB Files
Powered HAL improvements
Upgraded SQLite to version 3.8.6
Reduced volume increment/decrement step per click
Added support for Query SIM SMS capacity
Upgraded TP firmware to 14001220
Fixed headset insert/remove crash
Fixed ability to hang up a call from a wired audio headset
Set Up:
SetupWizard: Allow turning on mobile data if off by default
FileManager:
Fixed force close when sharing multiple files over Bluetooth
FOTA:
Displays download size as a decimal prefix
Enabled scrolling on the system update screen
Added Download clicked notification
Shows download size on UI
Updated Icons
Added progress bar
CameraNext:
Added letterbox view for to show actual capture in preview
Added toast information to aid in first time use of Continuous shot
GalleryNext:
Additional supported video types
Dialer:
Blacklist, strip extension from number
Fixed screen rotation behavior during call
Clock:
Call events can be handled on alarm
Fixed city and time zone entries

http://builds.cyngn.com/fota/incremental/bacon/cm-bacon-5fa8c79c0b-to-5229c4ef56-signed.zip there you go

Just flashed the OTA with no issues. Let's see how it performs compared to 44S, specially the radio.

TWRP tells me that gps.conf was changed and update failed. Always something.

What folder in the internal memory should I use?

Please advice
I am on 44S... I have rooted the device and having teamwin recovery...... Can I simply flash this OTA.zip???

TWRP
Doesnt flash with twrp for some reason.. gives an error with updater binary!

If I'm already using SwiftKey should I uninstall it before update?
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When?
When will the stock rooted 05Q ROM be released like it was released for 44S from Calkulin ?

did u manage to flash it? im rooted and twerp too and dno how to

i am stock and unrooted, will i wipe everything if i flash it?

aspico said:
i am stock and unrooted, will i wipe everything if i flash it?
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i think if u wipe it it will get wiped
if u just flash on top of it u should be fine

For Indian users :
1. Download this cm-11.0-XNPH44S-bacon-signed-fastboot .
2. extract the zip and run the following 'fastboot flash boot boot.img' and 'fastboot flash system sytem,.img'.
3. Download OTA-UPDATE-05Q and transfer to phone.
4. Reboot phone to recovery i.e. hold power and vol down until you reach the oneplus logo.
5. Select the option to Apply Update--> From Internal Memory--> select the OTA file you have downloaded or you can do adb sideload.
6. Select Install/Yes and wait for 4-5 minutes.
7. Once the phone has rebooted, please do reboot once again to optimise the cache.
8. Thats it you are ready to go.!!!

Honestly there are about 4 other threads open with the OTA update and instructions on how to flash. Every single question on page 1&2 has been asked in nauseum throughout xda guys.. For crying out loud search it won't kill ya.
Its an OTA of course it won't wipe everything has any OTA ever wiped out your whole system
How can you get an answer to when stock rooted will be done when the guy that does it don't know. When it's ready its ready that simple
You need a complete stock OS with no changes to any SYSTEM files to be able to successfully flash OTA or else it will fail in recovery TWRP or any of them.
Lastly OP why post a zip when you know you have not reached your limit. If people are too lazy to search for answers the extra steps you created definitely will only cause extra issues. Thx for your contribution though

*Facepalm
Flash it like a regular Rom. Zip file through custom recovery.
WARNING: PEOPLE ARE HAVING ISSUES AND GETTING ERRORS IF THEY PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED EXPOSED FRAMEWORK AND TAMPERED WITH THE FRAMEWORK SETTINGS. THEN DON'T FOLLOW THESE STEPS!! ONLY PEOPLE WHO HAD A COMPLETE STOCK, UNLOCK BOOTLOADER, ROOT, CUSTOM RECOVERY SHOULD BE FINE!!
*these are the steps I did and I'm running everything fine on my end*
..On Stock 44s Build..
If already unlock bootloader, root, custom recovery..
-download the zip file
-place it in the internal storage
-(if you want root *download the latest supersu.zip file) other wise you will have no root! Place that in the internal storage as well
-boot into recovery (I'm using the latest twrp recovery)
- MUST WIPE FACTORY DATA RESET, WIPE DATA & CASHE!!
-flash rom
-flash supersu
-reboot and you should be on the new ota with root

Flashed over stock without a problem.
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Aniket.t20 said:
Doesnt flash with twrp for some reason.. gives an error with updater binary!
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I had same issue as md5 verification was checked by default and its was failing because of that. When you uncheck and flash it works fine.

Please do not create duplicate threads. A thread with the same topic already exists. It can be found here.

Coolpad Toolkit [Utility][Open Source]

Hey Guys This is KP and its a long time I haven't payed attention to my second successful project i.e Coolpad Toolkit. Actually I was so busy in other tools that I couldn't update this.
So This is the day As Many user requested for bug fix of this Tool, I came up with this Update and a fantastic thing i.e Now it is available as Open-Source , All of you can view its code on github. This is for the new batch programmers who want to make their own toolkit seeking some good info from us.
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So I think It will be the last release of This Toolkit, I think I may rarely provide some updates for this tool if anyone report me bugs or a feature request. So Enjoy it.
This Will be an Whole Setup File no need to update it from the Tool itself as I found that was very tedious job to do.
Requirements :
* Free space of 163mb (setup 93mb)* Free space of 163mb (setup 93mb)
* A basic knowledge in Batch file means hoe to use it
* Adb Drivers (package included)
* Coolpad Drivers (included)
* USB cable
* USB debugging mode enabled from developer options in settings
Download Links in the 4th Post

Features
Features​~ Supports Most of Coolpad Phones
~ Basic Toolkit is added for unsupported Coolpad Devices
~ Automatically Install ADB / FASTBOOT drivers
~ Install Coolpad and SP Drivers required
~ Display Connected device Full Information (model, manufacture, etc.)
~ Backup your Full Device without rooting
~ Restore your Full Device needs Root
~ Unlock Bootloader, Relock Bootloader
~ Root your Device, Unroot, Check root status
~ Flash Custom Recovery (TWRP, CWM, Philz if available)
~ Install Busy box on your device
~ All in one Option is provided for Rooting, Unlocking Boot loader, Flash Custom Recovery, Install Busybox
~ Download Coolpad Stock Rom from best server
~ Flash Coolpad Stock Rom by Sideloading, or SP flash tool
~ Boot to Custom Recovery Without permanently flashing it
~ Boot or Flash .img files to your device
~ Install, Sideload A zip file using Sideload via Stock or custom recovery
~ Install Xposed Framework on your device
~ Install Apk to device
~ Push / Pull files from device to PC or PC to device
~ Set File Permission for selected Folders
~ Logcat Functions : Check logcat, report bugs, save into text file, etc
~ Extract / Rebuild your System.img file of FIRMWARE
~ Developer Tools for support of some function
~ Explore Extra Tips and tricks your device
~ Some Mods for your device
~ Get your whole device Information
~ Custom Reboot options
~ Information , Help, Faq Section
~ Customize your toolkit with settings
~ Auto Updating Toolkit When Found Internet Connection
~ Some Plugins for Rom Editing (very tasty)
~~ Many More,,​
If you Want me To ADD More Reply Here​

How to Use My Toolkit / GUIDES​
1. Basically Very Easy, if you have previous versions of this tool, just Completely Uninstall it by clicking on Uninstall.exe or from control Panel.
2. Then Download the latest build i.e 1.6 setup from the main webpage from below then.
3. Once installed, extract the zip and then install Setup.exe file as Admin in normal way (very imp to run it as admin, otherwise there are some chances that it may not work).
4. Once installed, you can then proceed to the driver installation for your phone, so launch the Toolkit.exe from the source directory and then use letters to type in there and press enter for a function to load.
5. So as we are installing Drivers for device, from the menu Type DR and press Enter from there install Coolpad drivers maybe option 7 and Enter. Then restart your pc. Then install downloadable Google USB installer from option 2. Once everything is done, you can further refer to the guides given in the post.
Important and Useful Guides​How to Perfectly Set Up Toolkit (VERY IMP) mod edit - links removed
More Guides Will be Added​

Could this tool be modified to support newer LG devices? This tool would really help as many of us are stuck without fastboot or even the ability to even use our bootloaders
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Changelog​
version 1.0
*Initial Release
version 1.1
*MAJOR BUG about fastboot not being detected and used
*MAJOR BUG about adb not working in recovery
*Bugs in Installing Google usb drivers
*Bugs Fixes In Xposed Modules
*Bugs in Mods Section while installing Dolby atmos
*Added Toolkit Synchronization To optimize More Fast
*Added Smart Driver Installer
*Added Kingroot Replacer zip with supersu
*More Stable
version 1.2
*Added Support for Coolpad Note 3 Plus
*Added Safe Sideloading / Flashing Method
*Added Quick Fix for Encrypted MM rom
*Added Rom Porter Tool
*Added Deodexer Tool
*Added Plugins Menu
*Now Mods Sections is directly embeed
*Bugs Fix in Smart Updater
*Bugs Fix in Note 3 lite mm twrp Recovery
*Very Stable
version 1.3
*Some Major Option Fixed
*Syncronising Option Bugs Fixed
*Very Close to Stable
version 1.4
*Flash Recovery Bugs Fixed and More Safe (Noobs)
*Xposed Flashing zip Fixed (Now no bootloops)
*Bug Fixes
*Very Very Close to Stable
version 1.5
*Fix Backing Up Bugs in Backup Menu
*Fix Bug in Decrypting MM Phone
*Fix Bug in Flashing Recovery 6.0 Phones
*Fix Updater Script and made built-in only
(Now updates can be installed directly from toolkit itself)
*Fix MAJOR Bugs in Basic Toolkit
*Added New Backup Method as per Android 6.0
*Added Automated Option for Checking Updates (need net connection)
*Added New Flash Methods for .zip files via TWRP Tweaks
*Xposed Now can be installed in 14 secs (no bootloop)
*Sideloading zips has been replaced with New Flash methods
*Updated Xposed Installer app
*Updated SuperSU zip to 2.79 with some tweaks (xda)
version 1.6
*Fix Some Potential Bugs
*Fix Error in Decryption or Phone
*Updated Some Libraries
*Added Auto Sideload fix for Flashing Zips
*Added Some Plugins
*Made an Open Source
*Completely Stable Now
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mod edit - links removed

Sands207 said:
Could this tool be modified to support newer LG devices? This tool would really help as many of us are stuck without fastboot or even the ability to even use our bootloaders
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Yeah Sure Its Baisc Version Option 99 Will Really Help you Guys Which is Basic Toolkit Supports Every Android Device

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Yeah Sure Its Baisc Version Option 99 Will Really Help you Guys Which is Basic Toolkit Supports Every Android Device
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Stellar!! Thank you!

[email protected] said:
Yeah Sure Its Baisc Version Option 99 Will Really Help you Guys Which is Basic Toolkit Supports Every Android Device
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oh i just got your joke.. funny..

Sands207 said:
oh i just got your joke.. funny..
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Hey its not a joke you can use it.. Really:laugh:

2022 - Xperia Z2 Root with Locked Bootloader, talk here

Most threads are really old, so I am starting a new one.
And one of better ones was just locked and deleted
I have Xperia Z2 D6503 with locked bootloader.
Sadly at this moment pretty much every single thread you find is 5+ years old and most links are dead.
You can find those files online but question is are those same files you need.
You might download the wrong file with same name.
So I will either update the links if I find the files or I will link the best root method if any at this present time.
And if you have any files or info to share, do so here.
So far,as of creation of this thread, nothing is available.

Ok so I will just update you with news.
I found everything I wanted from Russian folks at 4pda, simply put, once again Russians come trough when no one else could.
Spoiler: My rant
Funny thing, I always knew I should learn Russian and German, for doing things no one else can and fixing stuff, those two places/nations are simply THE best.
LIterally every time I needed something I found it on a Russian website, and every time I needed to fix something, some cool German helped out.
I am attaching the archive with all files needed to root the Xperia Z2 with locked bootloader, with instructions inside, do this at your own risk as usual.
Btw since I plan to host these files forever they should be available at all times as long as these hosts dont remove em.
Please dont contact me if they don't work, I only keep them there, I dont have them on my PC
Spoiler: DL here
Mega
Spoiler: DL here
Yandexdisk
https://disk.yandex.com/d/O-C06nagysIqQg

So I managed to root my Xperia Z2 with locked bootloader !​
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I would like to document my little journey here for anyone who might need help.
So first flashed the stock firmware by downloading it via XperiFirm+5.6.2+(by+Igor+Eisberg)
But that tool only downloads "File" files, it downloaded 4 of them, but you need only one FTF file.
So I used FlashTool 0.9.34.0(also called Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde), it has a tool, Tools > Bundles > FILESET decrypt and by following the Youtube video I used that tool to create the FTF file I needed but for some reason the FlashTool put that FTF file in C:\Users\USERNAME\.flashTool\firmwares
I also needed to install the the drivers for my phone as well as fastboot drivers, this is covered in the original guide that I included in the archive above.
Steps 7,9 and 10.
Btw sorry if I skip something I did, you can fill in the gaps, I'm sure.
Anyways after FlashTool detected my device I flashed the stock firmware(23.5.A.1.291).
Then comes the moment of rooting.
So all the drivers are installed, files are there and nicely organizd, I am ready.
I opened both guides, the original one and Russian one translated to English.
Turned out both added up together to create the ultimate guide, I will explain why in a minute.
-Put the files on SD, check;
-Rename the 575 kernel files extension to .TFT , check;
-Turn off the phone, check;
-FlashTool is opened and waiting,check;
-At this moment I actually clicked on lightning bolt icon, then I clicked Flashmode and then under Source folder I located the folder where 575.tft kernel file is located.
Then I selected THE FOLDER
After that under Firmwares, the 575 kernel shows up and I go trough drop down arrows to click on it 23.5.A.0.575.
Then I click on kernel.sin in Content section.
Then under Device filter I double click and find Xperia Z2;
-At this point I slide the Firmware Selector window to the right and I don't close it, so I can see the console and what Flashtool is reporting, the console would be the part where Flashtool is writing something, all that text under those big icons(lightning bolt,BLU,lock,key..)
-After that I hold the volume down and connect the USB cable to the phone
And I notice Flashtool tells me phone is connected in flashmode
-I click Flash in the Firmware Selector window that was still open
-It does its thing and reports success.
-I disconnect the phone and close the Flashtool as Russian instructions also recommend it, dont skip this
-I turn on the phone, all boots fine and I do check the kernel by opening the service menu(dial *#*#7378423#*#* and find Service info, first line Phone software version at the end theres .575)
Actually at this point I had minor ****pants moment, Service menu wouldn't open instantly, took about 20 seconds
-Then I proceeded to flash the recovery
But here I ran into the problem, error adb server version (40) doesn't match this client (36)
That is because 3 files inside Recovery_for_MM575-291>files folder, named
adb.exe , AdbWinApi.dll , AdbWinUsbApi.dll
need to be replaced with version 40.
So I browsed online and downloaded platform-tools_r28.0.2-windows
Here is where you can find more versions
adb-win/SDK_Platform-Tools_for_Windows at master · awake558/adb-win
adb.exe fastboot.exe. Contribute to awake558/adb-win development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Theres a readme that tells you what file is what version.
So I extracted the archive and inside the platform-tools folder I found the 3 files, copied them and replaced those files I mentioned earlier located in Recovery_for_MM575-291>files .
-After that I run the install.bat without admin right actually and it all goes smooth.
-Instantly phone rebooted into recovery which made me smile
Also I pressed any key to continue and that closed the install.bat window that opened earlier on the computer.
-Then I installed SuperSU, no problem there.
-I press the arrow to go back,
-And find and finally install 291 kernel.
-After that I click reboot button
-Phone reboots without any issues.
Boom, rooted.
Hope and wish you all the best with rooting yours.

According to my experience and reanalyzing current status, I could give this as a permanent order for moving from Locked Bootloader to having a Magisk rooted ROM.
(Any error might be corrected, if an explanation is given.)
1) Flashtool's Flashmode
Flash D6503_23.5.A.0.575_kernel.ftf (which includes loader.sin and kernel.sin)
2) Backup TA partition with backupTA_v2 by Jens Andersen (XDA: rayman, Twitter: @droidray, GitHub: EnJens)
3) Reset to factory defaults
4) Unlock Bootloader
https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/get-started/unlock-bootloader/
5) Flashtool's Flashmode
Flash D6503_23.5.A.0.575_kernel.ftf (which includes loader.sin and kernel.sin) again
6) Change recovery with (NEW)_Recovery_for_MM575-291v5 by executing its install.bat
Stay on Stock ROM:
Booting into TWRP
7) Flash root (SuperSU only)
UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.76-20160630161323.zip
8) Flash Z2_23.5.A.1.291_Marshmallow_Kernel_Flasher.zip by moman2000
Change to LineageOS:
7) Wipe cache, dalvik cache, data and system
8) Format data (for encryption removal)
9) Reboot into Fastboot mode
TWRP - Reboot to Bootloader
Flashtool - Fastboot mode
ADB - adb reboot bootloader
Volume down + Power on
10) Flash new kernel extracted from LineageOS
fastboot flash boot boot.img (fastboot flash:raw boot boot.img)
11) Flash new TWRP (twrp-3.3.1-sirius-20200221.img)
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
12) Reboot into recovery for verification (Failsafe)
fastboot boot recovery.img
13) TWRP
Flash ROM
Flash Magisk
14) TWRP or as Magisk module
Install GApps or microG

change to ftf not tft!!!!

also great guide and thanks for the links and files basically everything

kakashi7593 said:
..it has a tool, Tools > Bundles > FILESET decrypt and by following the Youtube video...
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Hi, Pls kindly give that youtube video link if it is still alive. I wanna know how to convert those downloaded file in to ftf format.
Rgds

[ROOT][MANTIS][FIRESTICK 4K] Custom Launcher Support and System Patches

CUSTOM LAUNCHER HANDLER
(FIRESTICK 4K) - 6.2.9.0
​This is a method to enable certain features disabled/blocked by Amazon, and this method does require TWRP to be installed on the device.
This does not require any root access so you don't need to have Magisk Installed on your device.
This does require you to have a patched system boot image (boot.img) installed on the device, there are two ways of doing that.
Flash the patched boot.img (attached below) to boot partition of your device using TWRP (DO NOT USE HACKED BL/FASTBOOT). Magisk can be flashed after it if you want root access.​
Install Magisk, magisk will patch the boot.img​
As always backup your device before modifying it, in case anything goes wrong just flash the rom again without wiping anything, it will revert all the changes made to your device.
Features:
Unblocks 3rd Party Accessibility Service Access
Enables AppWidget support
Disables OOBE forced updates
Disable System OTA Updates
Gives option to remove Package Protection from individual Amazon Apps
Allows you to set any app as Custom Launcher
Root / Magisk is not required
Displays and gives option to stop Recent Apps and Background Apps
No Boot delay on using a custom launcher
Full voice search support with any third party launcher
Supports rebooting to recovery (Without root / adb)
Requirements:
Unlocked Bootloader
TWRP Access
Patched Boot Image (Either Flash the attached boot.img or just install Magisk) Not required but recommended
FireOS version 6.2.9.0
Instructions:
Flash Patched boot.img (Recommended)
Open TWRP, Click Install > Select the Patch File > Swipe to Flash.
Clean Cache/Dalvik Cache and Reboot (First boot will take some time)
Upgrading FireOS using TWRP:
download latest bin file. (e.g. mantis.bin)
download some archive tool (e.g. 7-zip)
rename the bin extension to zip (e.g. mantis.zip)
open "mantis.zip" using "7-zip" and delete all folders from zip file
now open "Scripts.zip" and extract it (download from attachment)
put the extracted folder "META-INF" into "mantis.zip"
put patched boot.img into "mantis.zip"
flash the "mantis.zip" using TWRP
Tutorial: https://youtu.be/GOOLxsSUQJo
Demo:
INFO:
Double Tap [Home] twice to open CLH shortcut menu (only works when CLH is enabled)
System will send com.wolf.action.DOUBLE_TAP_HOME, com.wolf.action.LONG_BACK_PRESS when Home is pressed twice and when back button is long pressed. (it will also create a home event), you can disable then using "settings put secure CL_DISABLE_HANDLE_BACK_LONG_PRESS 1" and "settings put secure CL_DISABLE_HANDLE_HOME_DOUBLE_TAP 1" using adb shell. Disabling DOUBLE TAP using this will also disable CLH menu. you can listen to those broadcast by creating broadcast listeners.
To disable protected apps using adb shell or by Debloat Toolbox, first you will need to uncheck those apps from "Procted Packages" from CLH shortcut menu.
OTA are disabled but if you still encounter issues just clear run this in adb shell "pm uninstall com.amazon.device.software.ota" to clear any updates to the app itself and then clear settings app using "pm clear com.amazon.tv.settings.v2" to clear its database.
If you don't have root and are not able to use ADB (and has removed TWRP bootmenu), you can use CLH's "Reboot to Recovery" option to reboot to TWRP. It doesn't use ADB or Root.
If you want to exclude some app from Permissions check just add android:sharedUserId="com.sween.wolf" in the manifest of that app.
SCREENSHOTS:
{
"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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Wow, this great work! I love the new features.
But everything is either Plus or Max these days. It should be 'Launcher Manager Plus' or 'Launcher Manager Max'

Can you make anything like this for firestick lite?

Tejas tedi said:
Can you make anything like this for firestick lite?
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Without a device i will not be able to test the patches. I don't want to make someone's stick a paperweight.
Maybe I will create a version but will not be able to maintain it.

How I can set unlocked bootloader on the stick?

SweenWolf said:
I don't want to make someone's stick a paperweight.
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Nothing to worry about as long as the preloader is untouched
and maybe a bit easier, since there isn't an efuse to keep from burning
Finnzz said:
It should be 'Launcher Manager Plus' or 'Launcher Manager Max'
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--> Launcher Manager Pro Plus +

Can i use it for old firmware??

Thank you for your hard work! I'm having a problem with my FireStick after I flashed patch 6.2.9.0 my stick won't boot anymore . It just gets to the FireTV loading screen and doesn't get any further. What can I do?

Zerollama said:
Thank you for your hard work! I'm having a problem with my FireStick after I flashed patch 6.2.9.0 my stick won't boot anymore . It just gets to the FireTV loading screen and doesn't get any further. What can I do?
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Have you flashed patched boot image?

anphabvn said:
Can i use it for old firmware??
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You shouldn't, your stick will bootloop

SweenWolf said:
Have you flashed patched boot image?
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Thank you, yeah I had flashed the boot image too. I ended up reflashing my stick with the full firmware and it's booting again now. I'll stick to the regular the Launcher Manager for now.

@SweenWolf can you create Wolf Laucher Manager with root supported? Old LM use adb only to work !!!

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