Hi Guys!
Today I'd like to share how you can flash those .zip files without a custom recovery!
All you need is the Flash Gordon APK: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250555
This can flash recoveries, its made for people who have a locked bootloader!
The app is still in it's early stages!
All Credit goes to Androguide.fr for making this awsome app.
THIS APP CANNOT FLASH ROMS!!!
I shared this a couple of months ago in themes & apps section and i have it pre installed in my AVD Rom
K No Problem just making the community aware that xperie e locked bootloader is not dead and can flash zip files!
Yea i was glad when i found it so J users could update my rom without downgrading to ICS every time. So i released update patches
What can you flash with this?
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KingUsman said:
What can you flash with this?
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Everything but ROMS!
As long as the update zips are not replacing to many framework & lib files at once.
keep in mind you need busybox installed
use this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox
Could i flash cwm with this
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Hey guys...so I'll be releasing my stock based Rom in a few days...so can guys with locked bl flash it?
Thank me if I helped you...
mathewsj114 said:
Hey guys...so I'll be releasing my stock based Rom in a few days...so can guys with locked bl flash it?
Thank me if I helped you...
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without a recovery, no, trying to flash with Flash Gordon won't work out well because many system files will be replaced during the flash and that will force android to crash before the flashing has a chance to finish, resulting in a bootloop
Will I be able to flash CWM with this?
I have rooted my XE c1504 using Gandalf exploit and have a locked bootloader.
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Yeah...using this thing is like playing with fire without fire extinguisher...something goes wrong,....
Thank me if I helped you,,
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"Hi guys, newbie here..
Its been very frustrating for me to upgrade my current ROM on my xperia LT15i to CM10.. every time i follow the steps on installing the new ROM an error always occur. I suspect that the kernel im using is not compatible for CM10 and CM9.. so im stuck with my ICS ever since. i used to have a samsung GS1 and i never had problems on switching to whatever ROM i want.. but now Xperia is a different thing for me.. no ODIN.. only Fastboot and etc.. some help pls about the kernel.. and some steps how to do it right.. thank you guys.. my phone is already rooted and i have CWM recovery installed and used X-tools ... thank you..
Do you have unlocked bl?
Or you can't install cm Roms
And kernel is inside Rom zip!
It should be something like 'boot.img'
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i think BL is already unlocked before if i can remember.. i followed the instructions on the Sony site for unlocking BL.. uhm.. the latest cm10.zip has a kernel inside that i can use you mean? im really sorry coz im quite new .. so some terms needs to be spoon fed to me like step by step.. thank you for replying Ghost.. what should i do then? flash the boot.img inside the zip file of the rom? you mean should extract it manually then flash kernel via fast boot or odin?
Yup,flash that kernel inside Rom zip via fastboot not Odin!
It's ok! I understand you're new here!
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wow..
wow you reply soo fast!
so i will extract first the boot.img file from the cm10.zip file then flash it via fastboot then do as normal installing roms through the CMW ? by the way , does the kernel inside the cm10.zip already have a CMW of its own? so i could proceed to installing the ROM and the Gapps?
sorry guys..
im really sorry if im asking too much questions about details.. pls understand that im trying my best to keep up with you guys here in this wonderful forum. thanks by the way for the replies. thanks Ghost! hope to hear from you soon...
iishmael said:
wow you reply soo fast!
so i will extract first the boot.img file from the cm10.zip file then flash it via fastboot then do as normal installing roms through the CMW ? by the way , does the kernel inside the cm10.zip already have a CMW of its own? so i could proceed to installing the ROM and the Gapps?
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Lol,luckily I was ol when you asked!
And ya you're right!
Flash via fastboot kernel
Rom with cwm
And ya,the kernel or boot.img has a cwm already so no worries
But Gapps you'll have to search and install from somewhere!
Install Gapps for JB....
Good luck!
Happy to help
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Oh and next time ask in the device forum general thread itself
You'll get help from members easily!
Normally device members don't bother to come here to check questions! Just an advice!
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thank you so much..
i would like to thank you so much for such a very informative response.. this is a very big help for me.. il try this tonight! one last question by the way.. if flash the kernel from cm10.zip will it affect my current stock ICS ROM? will it still boot up normally? thank you Ghost for everything
Nope the kernel is for cm 10 only!
The ICS Rom won't boot with that kernel !
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oh i see..
hhmmmm okok.. so it means after flashing the kernel i have to install a JB rom right away so i could boot up the phone.. thank you so much for your help! i owe you one.. il keep you informed if i get this working! thanks!
Yups only A JB rom with that kernel... Good luck
thanks to you!
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Nope the kernel is for cm 10 only!
The ICS Rom won't boot with that kernel !
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i would like to thank you for helping me ! im now using CM10 and my xperia arc is working perfectly smooth! thank you!!!
Well I'm curious because to get a 4.2 CROMI I guess we need to flash stock soooo...., do I just download from Asus site then unzip>rename then just flash? (I'm aware that I need to wipe everything)
And (for those who flashed it with twrp)
After flashing, or during flash does or say anything?
Thanks in advance!!
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Tamaskan said:
Well I'm curious because to get a 4.2 CROMI I guess we need to flash stock soooo...., do I just download from Asus site then unzip>rename then just flash? (I'm aware that I need to wipe everything)
And (for those who flashed it with twrp)
After flashing, or during flash does or say anything?
Thanks in advance!!
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You will need to flash stock 10.4.2.20 first.
Have a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2186433&page=2
pjc21 said:
You will need to flash stock 10.4.2.20 first.
Have a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2186433&page=2
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So when unzip and put in internal SD, on clean .20 stock it will give update triangle? Well I guess this is the easiest way to update haha ~ but I'll wait for more people to update ~ cause seems to have high brick rate @@
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following these instructions to update your tab
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982
Hi Guys,
Recently I Had Flashed My Phone To ADV ROM v1.4[http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2309415] For My Sony Xperia J!
The ROM Has Got Some Bugs And Hence I Want To Get Back To My Stock JB Rom.
The Bugs Are-
1)Phone Force Closes..So You Cant Call Any One By Manually Writing Number In The Phone App.
2)Uninstalling Any App Shows Some Error!
P.S-I've Got No backup! Please Help Me!
Also, When I try To flash The JB ftf on The Phone It Shows Device Disconnected Although The Phone Shows Green Light Initially!
The ftf Was Working Perfect When I Upgraded From ICS to JB(using the ftf).
Please Help Me out!
And remember That I Have Got No Backup!
Please Send Me The ZIP file Of Official JB So that I Can Flash It In CWM! Or Please Provide Any Other Alternate Method.
Thanks!
As i am new to xda but i am no noob ..you can go tp sony official website and repair your software...then you can root your phone again and flash roms you like..
Pree thanks if i helped you
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hussaindahodwala said:
As i am new to xda but i am no noob ..you can go tp sony official website and repair your software...then you can root your phone again and flash roms you like..
Pree thanks if i helped you
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Are you sure that this method will work..?
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I have use this metho many time .............and this is the only method you can use now........as you have no backup....if you get your phone done ....first backup it.....
Hit like if i helped you
Ok I'll try anyways thank you for your help...
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Go hear http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1976
and find a stock rom for your phone and flash it
MaousBJ said:
Go hear http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1976
and find a stock rom for your phone and flash it
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No topic found!
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You can use a recovery tool from sony to return your phone to stock. You can find the tool from sony official website, just download and install the necessary usb drivers and with original cable and internet connection you can return the phone to the latest stock rom available for the phone.
This always work. I have tried this with my lg nitro hd(P930) and Optimus 3D.
I am using Sony Xperia E C1504 Single and facing problem flashing zips and need Recovery badly. I'm using 11.3.A.2.23 Stock Firmware.
I want to install Recovery. How to install Recovery do anyone know for 11.3.A.2.23.
just search forums
Sorry - 2.23 doesn't have a recovery. You need to do either of these:
1. Downgrade to firmware 0.47 use jjm34's stock recovery (slowest Android version in my experience, moderate customization)
2. Downgrade to ICS firmware 0.68 and install hsr0's recovery and/or XboosT ROM (fastest, least customization)
3. Install CM10 kernel and use the included recovery to flash CM10 (moderate performance, most customizable)
Pick one.
NSDCars5 said:
Sorry - 2.23 doesn't have a recovery. You need to do either of these.
Pick one.
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I don't want all this that's why I asked question...I hope someday any developer will make Recovery for this 11.3.A.2.23 version too. :|
Thank you so much btw.
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JiMiTVAiDYA said:
I don't want all this that's why I asked question...I hope someday any developer will make Recovery for this 11.3.A.2.23 version too. :|
Thank you so much btw.
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I am in the process of making exactly this, getting some problems with the kernel booting the os but recovery works fine.
UltraGamerHD said:
I am in the process of making exactly this, getting some problems with the kernel booting the os but recovery works fine.
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Really? I was trying to do this, but got constant build errors since the most tutorials use a kernel with a different Ram disk... So I gave up...
Good news!
Have a nice day.
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MatsPunt said:
Really? I was trying to do this, but got constant build errors since the most tutorials use a kernel with a different Ram disk... So I gave up...
Good news!
Have a nice day.
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Use doomlords tool chain works like a charm @MatsPunt
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UltraGamerHD said:
Use doomlords tool chain works like a charm @MatsPunt
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I have never tried that...
Very good news!
Have a nice day and succes
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i just unlocked bootloader and fastbooted a kernel.elf that was sitting around.....instant cwm
installed cm10 soooon after that
I flashed a cwm via flashtool to my xperia l running stock rom.But my phone is not booting! I tried a lot of recoveries,the result was same! it looks like custom recoveries don't work with stock rom! Any way to make it work? Pls help....
P.S : I don't want to run a custom rom.I wanna stay stock!:fingers-crossed:
dhilipmadhav said:
I flashed a cwm via flashtool to my xperia l running stock rom.But my phone is not booting! I tried a lot of recoveries,the result was same! it looks like custom recoveries don't work with stock rom! Any way to make it work? Pls help....
P.S : I don't want to run a custom rom.I wanna stay stock!:fingers-crossed:
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Did you unlock your bootloader??
Custom recoveries DO work with stock rom, provided that you install them correctly.
Yes I've unlocked my bootloader!
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dhilipmadhav said:
Yes I've unlocked my bootloader!
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It should work if your bootloader is unlocked..
flash the .img file from kernel folder via fastboot...then press down button once when sees the lights during reboot.
then you can flash the kernel folder for working wifi..