My boot loader is blocked so i can't enable it, but is there any way i can flash my firmware with a new ROM?
For example when my mobile phone search for updates i could redirect that request so i could simulate an update with a new rom, so my phone would download it and install it, is that possible?
Or is there any way?
(The mobile phone it's already rooted)
Thanks
anyone?
pedromidias said:
My boot loader is blocked so i can't enable it, but is there any way i can flash my firmware with a new ROM?
For example when my mobile phone search for updates i could redirect that request so i could simulate an update with a new rom, so my phone would download it and install it, is that possible?
Or is there any way?
(The mobile phone it's already rooted)
Thanks
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You can flash stock rom firmware on locked bootloadet too! All you need is flashtool + search button
2010matej said:
You can flash stock rom firmware on locked bootloadet too! All you need is flashtool + search button
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Like this one, or i can't do this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2339845
anyone
pedromidias said:
anyone
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You could install a "stock" based rom with an unlocked bootloader. There is NO way to install a more recent version of android without bootloader access or an official update.
An example of a stock based rom is GIMLO for Xperia Tipo and Miro (and a few others I believe), runs the base firmware but is fully skinned and much faster than the stock ROM.
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Hi Experts,
Need your help / comments on the following issue with Xperia J :-
Current status of my device :
Model Number - ST26i
Android Version - 4.1.2
Kernel Version - 3.4.0
Build Number - 11.2.A.0.31
Rooted - Yes
Bootloader Status - Unlocked
Issue - Sony PC Companion detects that a new update is available ( even though i am currently on the latest build ie - 11.2.A.0.31 ) and takes me the the screen ( see the attached image Update.jpg ) every-time i connect my device to the PC via USB.
Also, the Update Centre on device shows that a new update ( again build 11.2.A.0.31 ) is available and i would need to be connected to the PC to complete the update procedure.
Things tried - Connected the device to PC via USB and proceeded with the update using Sony PC Companion, however after the download of new update i get an error telling "Phone contains modified software that cannot be updated". ( Please refer the attached image update_failed.jpg ).
It would be great to know the following :-
1) is there a way to disable this update notification from Sony PC companion everytime i connect my device to PC ?
2) is there a way to disable system notification in the device's notification area about new update being available?
Thanks,
Hussain
From what I see it looks like you can't update and I think it's because of the unlocked bootloader. Why dont you just flash the .31 firmware via flashtools?
And if you wanna remove the notification form your phone regarding the available update just use titanium backup and freeze the update center app. That will remove the notification .
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layup23 said:
From what I see it looks like you can't update and I think it's because of the unlocked bootloader. Why dont you just flash the .31 firmware via flashtools?
And if you wanna remove the notification form your phone regarding the available update just use titanium backup and freeze the update center app. That will remove the notification .
Sent from my ST26i using xda app-developers app
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Thanks for your reply !
Can you please guide / point me to that step-by-step info on flashing .31 ver ( Indian ) firmware?
hussainshariff123 said:
Thanks for your reply !
Can you please guide / point me to that step-by-step info on flashing .31 ver ( Indian ) firmware?
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I don't know where you can find the Indian firmware, but you can install the Central European Version.
Follow this tutorial - http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/25-sony-xperia-j-st26 and search inside these forums for the Jelly bean .31 firmware ftf.
hussainshariff123 said:
Thanks for your reply !
Can you please guide / point me to that step-by-step info on flashing .31 ver ( Indian ) firmware?
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If you want to install stock firmware, then you have to lock your bootloader in order do pc companion detect what phone you have. In this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472 there will be a root method to .21/.31 firmware for our phone in a few days time.
What I would do is flash stock firmware, relock bootloader, update to latest version, and then root (and you can also unlock bootloader again.
Don't try to lock bootloader with custom kernel in your phone because you will get a soft bricked phone.
Hi friends,
I am having Verizon Samsung galaxy S3 I535.
hardware version is i535.10.
Using in india aircel gsm sim on it n works very fine 3G data,call and sms.
I don't know phone is unlocked by some method or factory unlocked phone. ( but in start up screen it shows SAMSUNG CUSTOM WITH UNLOCKED ICON)
I am not able to update to 4.3 update in my phone via Verizon utility software application.
Only OTA Update package is downaloading, update is not installing,
Pls help me to update 4.3
If u want further details i can send you screen shots
uvankarthik said:
Hi friends,
I am having Verizon Samsung galaxy S3 I535.
hardware version is i535.10.
Using in india aircel gsm sim on it n works very fine 3G data,call and sms.
I don't know phone is unlocked by some method or factory unlocked phone. ( but in start up screen it shows SAMSUNG CUSTOM WITH UNLOCKED ICON)
I am not able to update to 4.3 update in my phone via Verizon utility software application.
Only OTA Update package is downaloading, update is not installing,
Pls help me to update 4.3
If u want further details i can send you screen shots
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Download this full stock firmware http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111254196 then use Odin to flash, once done take the OTA and it should be fine. BTW, once upgrade to 4.3 your bootloader will be locked permanently meaning you can't flash custom firmware (rom/kernel/recovery), the only thing you can do is root with saferoot. can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
buhohitr said:
Download this full stock firmware http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111254196 then use Odin to flash, once done take the OTA and it should be fine. BTW, once upgrade to 4.3 your bootloader will be locked permanently meaning you can't flash custom firmware (rom/kernel/recovery), the only thing you can do is root with saferoot. can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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If i use Odin to flash and installing custom firmwares, what will be the my phone status?
Again it will work with Gsm? bcz its basically verizon phone i dont want to mess up with basic features.
uvankarthik said:
If i use Odin to flash and installing custom firmwares, what will be the my phone status?
Again it will work with Gsm? bcz its basically verizon phone i dont want to mess up with basic features.
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If you still want to install custom firmware then DO NOT TAKE THE 4.3 OTA UPGRADE. If you decided to flash custom rom then after flash stock MF1, you need to unlock bootloader, root, flash recovery then flash custom rom (most custom rom already rooted so you probably don't need to root). Your phone status will be CUSTOM.
buhohitr said:
If you still want to install custom firmware then DO NOT TAKE THE 4.3 OTA UPGRADE. If you decided to flash custom rom then after flash stock MF1, you need to unlock bootloader, root, flash recovery then flash custom rom (most custom rom already rooted so you probably don't need to root). Your phone status will be CUSTOM.
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okay i will not upgrade to 4.3 OTA. i will go for custom rom now my question is,
if am using custom rom on my unlocked i535 will it be locked again to Verizon??
uvankarthik said:
okay i will not upgrade to 4.3 OTA. i will go for custom rom now my question is,
if am using custom rom on my unlocked i535 will it be locked again to Verizon??
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Yes you can relock again if you want.
buhohitr said:
Download this full stock firmware http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111254196 then use Odin to flash, once done take the OTA and it should be fine. BTW, once upgrade to 4.3 your bootloader will be locked permanently meaning you can't flash custom firmware (rom/kernel/recovery), the only thing you can do is root with saferoot. can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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Haviing only used Odin when I initially rooted my phone a year ago, I need to ask some specifics on your instructions.
1. Do I boot the phone into Download mode when flashing?
2. Do I flash it by selecting the PDA box and selecting the file there?
3. This will make my phone basically "out of the box" and back to stock recovery, correct?
Thanks in advance.
mkuhl2000 said:
Haviing only used Odin when I initially rooted my phone a year ago, I need to ask some specifics on your instructions.
1. Do I boot the phone into Download mode when flashing?
2. Do I flash it by selecting the PDA box and selecting the file there?
3. This will make my phone basically "out of the box" and back to stock recovery, correct?
Thanks in advance.
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Your memory stills serve you right...YES to all three.
buhohitr said:
Your memory stills serve you right...YES to all three.
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Thanks for your quick reply...I hope this solves my issues and gets me back to pure stock Verizon where I can blame then if I have any problems my phone and/or service. :fingers-crossed:
buhohitr said:
Yes you can relock again if you want.
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kindly share some step by step tutorial guide for installing 4.3 based custom rom
pls suggest which is good custom firmware too
uvankarthik said:
kindly share some step by step tutorial guide for installing 4.3 based custom rom
pls suggest which is good custom firmware too
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The stock root rom is probably the most stable one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2591895 just follow the instruction on this link.
1- Do I need to unroot the phone(xperia L) and relock the bootloader to flash the stock rom?
2-Does flashing the stock rom removes CWM(I want to remove it)?
Thank's in advance!
you can return to stock firmware using FLASH TOOL for xperia ( google it )
With this you can lock the bootloader but before that flash the stock rom @ http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/sony-xperia-l-flashable-ftfs-locked-t2560642
and yes flashing stock rom with FLASH TOOL will also remove CWM
hit thanks if that helped because today i also returned to stock rom
NG3000 said:
you can return to stock firmware using FLASH TOOL for xperia ( google it )
With this you can lock the bootloader but before that flash the stock rom @ http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/sony-xperia-l-flashable-ftfs-locked-t2560642
and yes flashing stock rom with FLASH TOOL will also remove CWM
hit thanks if that helped because today i also returned to stock rom
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Well, i'l be using flashtool to flash the stock rom, but what i am asking, is if I need to relock bootloader to flash the stock rom, and i already have a unlocked bootloader
no you can flash it without locking
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Thank's, i have another question, can i update the system while the bootloader is unlocked?
LoddFern said:
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Thank's, i have another question, can i update the system while the bootloader is unlocked?
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No,you won't recive ota and can't update phone using pc companion and sus.You can only update phone using flashtool by flashing a ftf with the system.
Xperia l update
Hello guys. I'm new to this forum and i have one simple question.
I have an Xperia L c2105 rooted and with unlocked bootloader. Today when I connected it to my pc i received a notification from PC Companion with an update. I couldn't update it because the program said that I have a modified software or something like that.
Can I update my phone without losing root and with the bootloader unlocked? If i flash the stock rom update do i lose root and my bootloader will be locked?
PS: Sorry for my english, i hope you can help me deal with this...:good:
C'mon guys no one can help me?
Sent from my C2105 using XDA Free mobile app
Ph3n0m3n said:
Hello guys. I'm new to this forum and i have one simple question.
I have an Xperia L c2105 rooted and with unlocked bootloader. Today when I connected it to my pc i received a notification from PC Companion with an update. I couldn't update it because the program said that I have a modified software or something like that.
Can I update my phone without losing root and with the bootloader unlocked? If i flash the stock rom update do i lose root and my bootloader will be locked?
PS: Sorry for my english, i hope you can help me deal with this...:good:
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Firstly,updates via pc companion or SUS requires lock bootloader..if you have TA backup just restored it and it will be updated officially.
Second...Flashing new firmware will erased everything and your bootloader still will be unlocked if throu flashtool..
Third...when using flashtool, there are a few choices you can make like saving your data and etc but its recommended to wipe everything..
your data etc can be backup using 3rd party app..
The easiest way to root is using extended stock kernel v6 kernel..It has built in root and its binaries..
Thank you very much. I didn't save TA when I unlocked the bootloader so I assume that I can't get it locked. So in this case I will do the update trough flashtool. After flashing the update I will just restore root. Have a nice day
Sent from my C2105 using XDA Free mobile app
przemek4113 said:
No,you won't recive ota and can't update phone using pc companion and sus.You can only update phone using flashtool by flashing a ftf with the system.
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i have backed up drm using backup ta and a zip file is also saved now when i try to restore some error is coming like protcol fault(read error) please help me how to overcome this problem
Hey there,
does someone know, if there is the stock recovery image (for original firmware updates) available?
Thanks for your answers.
No there is not. Xperia devices do not have a stock recovery that you can access
But I can't update the stock firmware with custom recoveries.
PinguBene said:
But I can't update the stock firmware with custom recoveries.
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Yes you can, use flashtool.net to flash a FTF
Or PCCompanion to update if you have not unlocked the bootloader.
So I was on a rooted 5.1.1 with XZDualRecovery and I decided I wanted to use the Marshmallow Concept firmware and wanted to create a prerooted one using PRFCreator but now after having flashed it, my Xperia doesn't want to boot into it anymore. It just starts with the this red led and then reboots after a couple of secs. I can boot it into freeboot and make Sony Flasher recognize it that way but I have no idea how to proceed from there. Any help please?
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So I was on a rooted 5.1.1 with XZDualRecovery and I decided I wanted to use the Marshmallow Concept firmware and wanted to create a prerooted one using PRFCreator but now after having flashed it, my Xperia doesn't want to boot into it anymore. It just starts with the this red led and then reboots after a couple of secs. I can boot it into freeboot and make Sony Flasher recognize it that way but I have no idea how to proceed from there. Any help please?
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You cant create a pre rooted version of the concept. You can only get root on concept with an unlocked boot.
I have no idea what you mean by freeboot.
Just use flashtool to flash a stock ftf for your device and start again, but don't flash the prerooted concept rom you created again
gregbradley said:
You cant create a pre rooted version of the concept. You can only get root on concept with an unlocked boot.
I have no idea what you mean by freeboot.
Just use flashtool to flash a stock ftf for your device and start again, but don't flash the prerooted concept rom you created again
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Thanks I just found that out as well. So unlocked bootloader is the only way to root? No way to do it via XZDualRecovery then?
Thanks again!
krapster0 said:
Thanks I just found that out as well. So unlocked bootloader is the only way to root? No way to do it via XZDualRecovery then?
Thanks again!
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Yes, on the concept ROM you have to unlock the bootloader to root.
As for using dual receovery, not on the concept rom. And to have XZDualRecovery you have to be rooted first (Unless you are on a really old firmware that the installer can gain root access on via an old exploit)
Does the Pre-rooted concept include XZ-DualRecovery? Case it included and cause boot loop, try with Pre-rooted concept (system rooted only) without XZ-DualRecovery. After flash Pre-rooted concept, DO NOT reboot but TURN IT OFF. Then flash other stuffs of the concept with flashtool except system. It may help to get concept rooted but not XZ-DualRecovery.
I wish to try this but I have only T-Mobile carrier.