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Need help downgrading Tipo fw for root

I am just about to download the world firmware(i guess it makes no diff, just languages)and want to ask, how do I flash it to the tipo?what should i do after (if it flashes)?

Dont worry... the firmware will work just fine... tested it myself. Just use flashtool(google it out) to flash the ftf of your ftf to the phone. Root it using binary method and follow the procedure descrobed in other thread to get root on the latest firmware. Tried ot amd now i am rooted with ocz version of 11. 0. a. 4. 22
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balboarocky said:
Dont worry... the firmware will work just fine... tested it myself. Just use flashtool(google it out) to flash the ftf of your ftf to the phone. Root it using binary method and follow the procedure descrobed in other thread to get root on the latest firmware. Tried ot amd now i am rooted with ocz version of 11. 0. a. 4. 22
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Does downgrading with flashtool work with locked bootloader? Please can you confirm that? What does "ocz version mean"?

random hero said:
Does downgrading with flashtool work with locked bootloader? Please can you confirm that?
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Yes it does, you only need an unlocked bootloader if the ROM you're gonna use is using a different kernel than your stock firmware.

Ocz is jst the version of latest firmware available here...
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Can anyone tell me if I should untick wipe data and wipe cache or keep them on for flashing?

Do not uncheck them.let them get deleted else your phone will keep on rebooting after the flashing is complete
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Forgot to mention one important thing.you have to check wipe data and wipe cache options obly while downgrading to older firmware.after pushng in the root files just upgrade tocthe latest firmware and make sure not to check wipe data this time.
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balboarocky said:
Forgot to mention one important thing.you have to check wipe data and wipe cache options obly while downgrading to older firmware.after pushng in the root files just upgrade tocthe latest firmware and make sure not to check wipe data this time.
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Thanks, can you link the guide on which files to insert, and how should I update to latest fw?
And one more thing: MSC or MTP mode while flashing?

Vibrator seems to stopped working, vibrate on touch doesn't work anymore, and it doesn't even vibrate in service menu on vibrator.
Also when I lock my screen I can't come out of it again, help?
EDIT:It seems the phone stopped working with vibrate/lock as soon as i put the perm root files on it from the miro thread, which apparently works for every phone.I will stay at .16 as I don't need an sms counter.Thanks for your trouble people.

i had the same problem, i downgraded the firmware, root it, than flash it with the latest firmware and the root dont work now it says there is no su binary installed and supersu cannot install it ,this is a problem?? what should i do

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balboarocky said:
Do not uncheck them.let them get deleted else your phone will keep on rebooting after the flashing is complete
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youu are rite.......

Steam. said:
Vibrator seems to stopped working, vibrate on touch doesn't work anymore, and it doesn't even vibrate in service menu on vibrator.
Also when I lock my screen I can't come out of it again, help?
EDIT:It seems the phone stopped working with vibrate/lock as soon as i put the perm root files on it from the miro thread, which apparently works for every phone.I will stay at .16 as I don't need an sms counter.Thanks for your trouble people.
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Dont knoe what went wrong in your case.everything.workd fine on mybtipo single even after updating to the latest firmware.And the root files in that miro thread.
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balboarocky said:
Dont knoe what went wrong in your case.everything.workd fine on mybtipo single even after updating to the latest firmware.And the root files in that miro thread.
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same issue as cipjanin. i downgraded to 11.0.A.0.16 (checked wipe cache and data) and rooted perfectly. reflashed to 11.0.A.4.22 and unchecked "wipe data" and "wipe cache" but root is lost.
balboarocky, did you do the exact same steps as we did?

while downgrading try uncheck wipe and cache and after root it, upgrade via SUS not fabric restore+ upgrade, just upgrade (keep user data)..

ultrasoul said:
same issue as cipjanin. i downgraded to 11.0.A.0.16 (checked wipe cache and data) and rooted perfectly. reflashed to 11.0.A.4.22 and unchecked "wipe data" and "wipe cache" but root is lost.
balboarocky, did you do the exact same steps as we did?
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In case you didn't find by yourself yet:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014188
It works on Tipo, I tried yesterday and it is fully working, got .22 firmware rooted now.
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Hit "Thanks" if I helped you, pleeez!

[Root] [CWM] Xperia J

Root and CWM for Xperia J Finally!
Thanks to srl3gx and Bin4ry for their awsome work!
and ME for taking risk!
Make sure u are in 11.0.A.3.28 or 11.0.A.3.18 firmware ALONE with Locked Bootloader..
This method Dosent Work on 11.0.A.7.5 Firmware! (working on it! )
for .28 firmware download from here and flash it
if u dont have a flash tool download it from here for windows and install drivers located in C:\Flashtool\drivers (choose all drivers)
since flash tool does not have xperia j drivers..u may hav flashing problem...for that
1.download and extract d ST26.zip ive uploaded
2.open flash tool
3.click devices>import
4.navigate to d file u've extracted
5.now xperia j driver is installed
u can now flash without problems
Now back to rooting...
Root first! thn apply CWM!
Steps for Rooting:
1.extract Root_J.zip
2.make sure 'usb debugging' is enabled in devolpment settings
3.double click Runme.bat file for windows users...runme.sh for linux users
4.wait for process to finish (mostly should work)
Steps for CWM:
1.extract CWM_J.zip
2.'usb debugging' on
3.double click 'install.bat' only for windows (linux not working! my bad..)
4.wait for it.....installed! close the shell program and switch off the phone..
Plug in charger or USB....the phone switches on....press up and down volume keys repeatedly when SONY logo flashes.....voila u get into CWM!
You need plugged in charger or USB to goto CWM! Else CWM wont Work!!
reboot to system and see if supersu is installed finish! ur phone is rooted and cwm is installed !!
CWM has little bugs ..but its a never mind stuff..
use arrow keys to navigate..power button to select and 'go back' option in cwm itself to go to previous options.
Comment if it worked for you...let others know!
Tested on my xperia J and Miro
Dont restore factory setting or else CWM will vanish...n u hav to reflash whole firmware again
for questions and problems ask srl3gx
HOPE I HELPED...hit thanks
Sorry for the last update! It Dindn't Work for many devices!

wow finally it arrived.

Anyone tried this already?
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Yes dude I tested it.. It works... That's y i posted it
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kishenpj21 said:
Yes dude I tested it.. It works... That's y i posted it
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Followed your instructions on my Experia J. I have build 11.0.A.3.18 (UK on orange/EE). I decided against flashing to 3.28 and to try with 3.18, but to get the Flashtool working I did the following:
Once the ST26.zip file is extracted (using Winrar) I then have to open this extracted file again in WinRar to get the files that should live at C:\Flashtool\devices\ST26 (loader.sin etc.). I then had to copy the original file ST26.ftd to c:\Flashtool\devices. I enabled USB debugging in the Developer settings on the phone and Flashtool started working properly.
I was able to root and CWM the device as per your instructions on buiild 11.0.A.3.18. Cheers.

The major problem with this CWM method is that it's designed for the Tipo, so when you try to flash a zip made for jlo, it fails. I had to remove the assert from the top of the scrip to flash with this.

Thanks for trying on .18 firmware... I'll update d thread
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adfad666 said:
The major problem with this CWM method is that it's designed for the Tipo, so when you try to flash a zip made for jlo, it fails. I had to remove the assert from the top of the scrip to flash with this.
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Dude dunno y u have problems with CWM...btr to flash according to my instructions... It works for many
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kishenpj21 said:
Dude dunno y u have problems with CWM...btr to flash according to my instructions... It works for many
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Have you tried flashing a compiled ROM? It fails as the CWM thinks it's on a Tipo device.
Plus if you wipe your system partition, you lose CWM, it's not a good solution. I've posted a CWM as a boot.img in my CM10 thread

adfad666 said:
Have you tried flashing a compiled ROM? It fails as the CWM thinks it's on a Tipo device.
Plus if you wipe your system partition, you lose CWM, it's not a good solution. I've posted a CWM as a boot.img in my CM10 thread
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Oh..ok.. But this post is for original firmware rooting n CWM... Won't work for custom roms
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kishenpj21 said:
Oh..ok.. But this post is for original firmware rooting n CWM... Won't work for custom roms
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OK, plus this will work for people who cannot unlock their bootloader. But perhaps you should put a warning as some people may want to wipe their system partition before they restore a backup (which will work) but if they for what ever reason try to reboot the phone they will be lost and will have to restore via flashtool!

thanks for report...updatd

very good work thx!

It's recovery from Tipo thus works like work: (

Pacjonek said:
It's recovery from Tipo thus works like work: (
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sorry! cant get u!

Is this works with unlocked bootloaders '?
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rachit7 said:
Is this works with unlocked bootloaders '?
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Ya wil wrk but y do u want to unlock boot loader... Ready to lose warranty???
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I've updated my xperia j to firmware 11.0.A.7.5 and now i can't root it with this method...
Any help?

Yea im the same 11.0.A.7.5 cant you flash the phone with older firmware?
Okay i flashed that firmware from first page and now my phone is rooted thanks alot

If we can get ftf file of 11.0.A.7.5 firmware and flash it with Flashtool without wiping data (just wiping cache) maybe we don't loose root... but where can we found that ftf file???

[Q] Flashing a new ROM ?

I currently have CM9 installed on my SGS4G and it's been over a year since I had it and wanted to try something new. After browsing in the dev forum, I decided to try out the SlimBean 4.2.2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2233640
I was wondering will my phone be able to handle it? Its still on ICS 4.0.4. The first instruction says to factory reset/wipe my phone but I don't really want to erase everything. Can I just download the SlimBean rom and flash it while on my CM9? Will it change my ROM to SlimBean or will something really bad happen.

crazykidguy said:
I currently have CM9 installed on my SGS4G and it's been over a year since I had it and wanted to try something new. After browsing in the dev forum, I decided to try out the SlimBean 4.2.2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2233640
I was wondering will my phone be able to handle it? Its still on ICS 4.0.4. The first instruction says to factory reset/wipe my phone but I don't really want to erase everything. Can I just download the SlimBean rom and flash it while on my CM9? Will it change my ROM to SlimBean or will something really bad happen.
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That would be what's called a dirty
flash only used if you are upgradeing your current ROM..
You will have all kinds of problems dirty flashing jellybean from ICS..
Back up your app data with Titanuim Backup and try restoring app data 1 by 1..But don't dirty flash JB from ICS follow the OP's flashing
Instructions.
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hutson23 said:
That would be what's called a dirty
flash only used if you are upgradeing your current ROM..
You will have all kinds of problems dirty flashing jellybean from ICS..
Back up your app data with Titanuim Backup and try restoring app data 1 by 1..But don't dirty flash JB from ICS follow the OP's flashing
Instructions.
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If I do the factory reset like the instructions then I would have to re-root and reinstall ClockworkRecovery right?

crazykidguy said:
If I do the factory reset like the instructions then I would have to re-root and reinstall ClockworkRecovery right?
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No you would not..just follow the
Op's flashing instructions and you will be fine..
I always...
1.Backup data
2.Factory reset
3.wipe system
4.wipe dalvik
5.Flash new ROM
6.flash gapps if needed
7.reboot
I have never had a problem..
You will still be rooted and have
A custom recovery...
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[Q] downgrade xperia j from jb to ics?

Hello Guys.
my sister has got a xperia j. I updated it to jelly bean.
But now i see that rooting isnt possible without bootloader unlock.
So the question i would like to ask is:
it possible to downgrade the xperia j via flashtool to ics or will it brick?
Second thing. I would like to install cwm on it (there is a version for locked bootloaders) and flash paranoid rom.
Do i have to unlock the bootloader after this or can i just flash the rom with locked bootloader?
Thanks in advance
Odun96

i never brick my phone through flashing ftf and kernels....so go to general section and find stock.ftf rom for your j....then download flashtool (google it), connect your phone to flashmode (i think it is vol - and connent to your pc), select stock.ftf file to flash and flash it....after that if all will be ok your phone will boot after 10-15 minutes so be patient... if you have errors during flashing just post the image flashtool or the logcat... paranoid rom is for unlocked bootloaders because has a custom kernel...if you want a rom, go to install gimlo, paradox, ultrabeast etc...
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If your sister is using it then I would suggest flashing the jb firmware. Coz its sorta best when compared to older stock ROMs...
If u wanna use it for your own benefit then unlock the boot loader, download the xperia j(Jlo) CM 10 FXP from freexperia project site...
Download gapps.zip for CM10
copy both the files to sdcard
then flash CM 10 kernel and then power on repeatedly press volume buttons you will enter into CWM in that select install zip from sdcard flash the CM 10 FXP.zip file
Flash gapps.zip
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvic cache
reboot
Phew !
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i have to tired for search that

Can CM10 be flashed on 11.2.a.0.31 ???

Seal666 said:
Can CM10 be flashed on 11.2.a.0.31 ???
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Yes but you have flash vengeance or ics kernel after flashing CM10 or you wont see GSM network!
Hit thanks if i helped
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Flashtool is safe and use it to reflash Stock ICS,

[Q] Dialer is not working

The dialer app is not working at all I can't receive calls nor can I make calls it says "Unfurtunately, the process com.android.htcdialer has stopped" and this just hapens on sense ROMS on every of them, the aosp ones work just great but I want sense right now (Magio ROM R3.6.1) Does anybody knows how to fix this?

remulacha said:
The dialer app is not working at all I can't receive calls nor can I make calls it says "Unfurtunately, the process com.android.htcdialer has stopped" and this just hapens on sense ROMS on every of them, the aosp ones work just great but I want sense right now (Magio ROM R3.6.1) Does anybody knows how to fix this?
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are you wiping everything before flashing the sense rom?

Try fastboot command:
fastboot erase cache
Then wipe cache in TWRP.
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This is a bug from going from touch cwm to twrp
You can either reflash cwm and stay on it or reflash cwm then flash a non touch cwm then flash twrp. Using fastboot erase cache after every recovery flash.
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exad said:
This is a bug from going from touch cwm to twrp
You can either reflash cwm and stay on it or reflash cwm then flash a non touch cwm then flash twrp. Using fastboot erase cache after every recovery flash.
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I will try to flash cwm thanks

exad said:
This is a bug from going from touch cwm to twrp
You can either reflash cwm and stay on it or reflash cwm then flash a non touch cwm then flash twrp. Using fastboot erase cache after every recovery flash.
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I nkow this is an old post. I hit the thanks button; clearly not enough so I had to post to say it.
THANK YOU!!!!!!
I know it sounds dumb but I search for 2 days before I found this and it work 100%!!! My phone is 100% working again! I can't thank you enough; I was really worried I messed it up because I had tried a "german 4.2.2" on it. It seemed laggy slow* wonder if that would be the recovery. But I got the RUU from HTC for my phone (4.1.1) done that and poof nothing working(your fix worked). still debating on trying the 4.2.2 again. It is nice has some cool features. But I know 4.1.1 works great.
Sorry got of track. THANKS AGAIN!