Hi , Ive gotten hold of an Xperia S (Prototype) ,
Android Version : 2.3.7
Build #: 6.0.A.0.505
Ive been searching for a way to root the device in order to install a
newer firmware but I cannot seem to find any specific answers.
The 'rooting status' is absent (As I understand this means NO)
Has anyone successfully updated a prototype phone?
Is it possible?How do I go about it?
Ive tried DoomLord's exploit to no avail.
Ive tried flashing fw via flashtool
Im able to boot into fastboot mode
Find myself going in circles so any help would be greatly appreciated !
(BTW im on mac osx :/)
anyone?
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Hello All,
i have an ivio Twilight 7 MD-70 Tablet having Android 2.2 Froyo installed by default by the manufacturer .. i want to upgrade my firmware .. Please help needed ..
i have tried googling it .. tried to search everywhere but cudnt find anything since this is not a common tablet .. its a new and very un-common tablet ..
which firmware is the latest for my tablet ?
where can i get / download the latest firmware for my tablet ?
where can i get the GUIDES to update my tablet ?
can i root my tablet Firmware ?
how can i access the recovery mode of my tablet ?
Hello everyone,
I know this question have been discussed a looooot of times, but I'm still unable to achieve what I want.
So, I'm trying to root my Sony Xperia L, bought in Western Europe 1 month ago. I tried a lot of tutorials found on this website, like this one or this one, or Framaroot's one (I always have Error #7 with Gandalf's or Aragorn's exploit, don't know why...)
I also tried some other tutos found over the Internet, but it always fails.
Here is my config :
Sony Xperia L
Model : C2105
Android version : 4.1.2
Build number : 15.0.A.2.17
When I type *#*#7378423#*#* in dialer, I can see my rooting status : "Bootloader unlock allowed", so I have hope.
Can someone help me ?
Thanks a lot !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44647265&postcount=19
Those two files work everytime on .17 although newer firmware is out and once that is installed, you need a different root method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2503448 that works for the new firmware and might work for .17 as well
It has nothing to do with locked bootloaders your just using old tools that don't work on .17
I used this from DooMLoRD and works every time. However I'm not sure if this works with the latest firmware!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2366579
I just try the "Chinese version" described here : here
No error during install, I was able to finish the tuto ( !! )
The Kinguser app is installed but the RootChecker app tells me I'm not root... And I don't seem everything new on my phone, what's wrong ... ?
And about this tuto, the console displays
error: unknown host service
adb server is out of date. killing...
ADB server didn't ACK
But the SuperSU is installed at the end of the process.
I'm probably stupid, but I'm a C# developper (don't kill me !) and I never touch Androïd system before today, but how can I be sure I have root access ? Or how can I try to give root access to an app ?
Hello, i got a nice Sony Xperia X10 mini with Android 2.1 update 1 and want to update to any Android 4.4. So i choose the PureSlim R4 for Robyn with the Pure GoogleApps for my phone.
But i cant work with FlashTool 0.9.22.3 i cant root my phone. I got the errormessag: ERROR - Illegal key size or default parameters. With SuperUser and SuperSU both the same result. How to install a new flash then? Do i need an older version of FlashTool? All tutorials are with links for flashtool in GitHub. But this links are broken.
Thanks for every hint to get a newer rom to my phone. USB Debugging is activated of course.
I would also like an answer to this as just found two of these in a draw at home so would like to get a newer rom on so th kids can have them.
Hey everyone,
Yesterday I installed the new 32.3.A.0.376 update on my 100% Stock Z5 (E6653) via the xperia companion.
After the update it was stuck in a bootloop (crashes and restarts shortly after the android animation finishes)
Here is the full timeline:
Update via xperia companion -> bootlop
Remove SD Card and SIM -> bootlop
Repair via xperia companion -> bootloop
Second repair via xperia companion -> bootloop
Flash Nougat with the flashtool -> bootloop
Flash latest non-nougat firmware -> it boots!
This time I did the update to nougat via OTA -> bootloop
Flash different nougat firmare via flashtool -> bootloop
Back to marshmallow...
Factory reset & Install update via xperia companion on a different computer -> bootloop
Install marshmallow, factory reset & Install ota update -> bootloop
So basically i tried every possible combination of installing the update without unlocking the bootloader or other things that might void warranty. It just won't boot!
What do you guys think might be the cause for this? And what can i try to get nougat working on my device before sending it in for a repair? Thanks!
how about cables? have you tried using different usb cables? how about non sony cables? or any other authentic original cable! like samsung usb2 ?
Cables? Sounds more like voodoo too me I mean I did the whole thing without any cables attached, too (OTA).
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Cables? Sounds more like voodoo too me I mean I did the whole thing without any cables attached, too (OTA).
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sir
when you tried all these possible combinations of flashtool, MM, N, repairs via sony pc suite etc even on different computer,
my question is did you add trying different usb cable in all this process?
and when you say you have tried different version N, can you be specific what build you tried?
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sir
when you tried all these possible combinations of flashtool, MM, N, repairs via sony pc suite etc even on different computer,
my question is did you add trying different usb cable in all this process?
and when you say you have tried different version N, can you be specific what build you tried?
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I flashed 32.3.A.0.376-R4D and 32.3.A.0.376-R5D (one is with provider customization, one without).
And I just tried it with a different cable on a different usb port. But I'm afraid it's still the same result.
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I flashed 32.3.A.0.376-R4D and 32.3.A.0.376-R5D (one is with provider customization, one without).
And I just tried it with a different cable on a different usb port. But I'm afraid it's still the same result.
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sir if possible
1. kindly paste Flashtool log here ( of both machines )
2. what is the operating system of those two different pc's ? win 7 and/or win10
3. have you ever successfully flashed your xperia using those ssytems before? (considering driver issues)
4. flashtool 0.9.23.2 supports N (ONLY) any other version can't install it , so can u check what version of flashtool you used ( in both machines?)
thank you
YasuHamed said:
sir if possible
1. kindly paste Flashtool log here ( of both machines )
2. what is the operating system of those two different pc's ? win 7 and/or win10
3. have you ever successfully flashed your xperia using those ssytems before? (considering driver issues)
4. flashtool 0.9.23.2 supports N (ONLY) any other version can't install it , so can u check what version of flashtool you used ( in both machines?)
thank you
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To answer your questions:
1. I currently don't have one but I do not recall any errors appearing in the logs.
2. I'm using windows 10 and yes, drivers were installed correctly (by booting the system with signature checks disabled)
3. I did successfully flash marshmallow (32.2.A.5.11) multiple times after the failed nougat update.
4. My version of flashtools matches 0.9.23.2
I tried to update the the phone multiple time using official tools (OTA, xperia companion) before resorting to flashtool.
This, and the fact that flashtool works well otherwise, means the issue is with my device and/or the update itself and not with flashtool.
Is it possible to get some log files out of the device to see what's causing the crash?
nbzklr said:
To answer your questions:
1. I currently don't have one but I do not recall any errors appearing in the logs.
2. I'm using windows 10 and yes, drivers were installed correctly (by booting the system with signature checks disabled)
3. I did successfully flash marshmallow (32.2.A.5.11) multiple times after the failed nougat update.
4. My version of flashtools matches 0.9.23.2
I tried to update the the phone multiple time using official tools (OTA, xperia companion) before resorting to flashtool.
This, and the fact that flashtool works well otherwise, means the issue is with my device and/or the update itself and not with flashtool.
Is it possible to get some log files out of the device to see what's causing the crash?
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after asking so many questions and reading all your answers ! i feel like saying i wish i could get hold of your device to see what actually got wrong in OTA flashing!
the reason why ask all these question is that it happend with my friends Z1 years ago when by simply updating to news OTA , device got stuck in bootloop! and the only thing he could do is unlock the bootloader and installed cynogenmod. at that time i could not find any possible reason why this has happend!
the ultimate solution for you could be unlocking boot loader OR wait until we get some sense on the internet about this issue! ( i will research more)
btw, I always flash my device on win7 64bit. if possilbe try flashing via win7 , just in case.
also i couldn't help thinking , it might have something to do with FSC script! even on the flashtool download page! they have mention how few devices get bricked if flashtool is used! but then you tried updating via xperia companion also!
http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
YasuHamed said:
The ultimate solution for you could be unlocking boot loader OR wait until we get some sense on the internet about this issue! ( i will research more)
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Yeah, I already feared that this would be the only solution :crying:
Next week I'm gonna try to get a refund/replacement, so let's see how that goes first before I unlock the bootloader.
Thanks for your help though!
nbzklr said:
Yeah, I already feared that this would be the only solution :crying:
Next week I'm gonna try to get a refund/replacement, so let's see how that goes first before I unlock the bootloader.
Thanks for your help though!
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to be honest there is nothing wrong with your device! you had rooted 5.11 easily! this means the stock android .372 or .376 having N kernel is not working properly with your hardware!
if you are replacing your device then no need to unlock your bootloader! unless u want rooted phone!
REMEMBER to research all about DRM KEYS and TA backups before you even think about unlocking in your dream.
nbzklr said:
Yeah, I already feared that this would be the only solution :crying:
Next week I'm gonna try to get a refund/replacement, so let's see how that goes first before I unlock the bootloader.
Thanks for your help though!
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When you were making .ftf ,did you delete fwinfo and exclude .ta files ?
If not, that can lead to bootloop.
Hey guys, I just want to give you a quick update on the issue:
Last week I brought my phone to a local retailer, they sent it in and today I received a completely new device with Android 7.0 pre-installed!
So it seems like the issue was covered by warranty.
All in all I'm surprised how smooth everything went.
And thanks to everyone who tried to help me here!
Hello XDA Dev community!
I'm new and I have heard good reviews about this site. I hope you could help me with my problem. I managed to buy an Xperia XZ So-01J model locked to NTT Docomo then got it unlocked thru a code. I need to flash it to a generic stock rom but I keep getting the partition.sin error and soft bricking my device in the process. If I tick partition.sin in the "exclude" category, a new error comes up again from the .sin files. Am I missing something here? I'm new to the whole Xperia game but I got a little knowledge about it epecially with Flashtool. I used to be a Samsung user and have never encountered something like this flashing roms using odin and a custom recovery.
model: Sony Xperia XZ SO-01J
39.0.B.0.361
NTT DoCoMo
Answers are highly appreciated! Thank you
almeister41 said:
Hello XDA Dev community!
I'm new and I have heard good reviews about this site. I hope you could help me with my problem. I managed to buy an Xperia XZ So-01J model locked to NTT Docomo then got it unlocked thru a code. I need to flash it to a generic stock rom but I keep getting the partition.sin error and soft bricking my device in the process. If I tick partition.sin in the "exclude" category, a new error comes up again from the .sin files. Am I missing something here? I'm new to the whole Xperia game but I got a little knowledge about it epecially with Flashtool. I used to be a Samsung user and have never encountered something like this flashing roms using odin and a custom recovery.
model: Sony Xperia XZ SO-01J
39.0.B.0.361
NTT DoCoMo
Answers are highly appreciated! Thank you
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Dear are you using latest xperia flashtool which use fsc script. I think you are using old flashtool. Also check drivers are cirrectly installed. Signature verification should be off in window.
faizanfaizan said:
Dear are you using latest xperia flashtool which use fsc script. I think you are using old flashtool. Also check drivers are cirrectly installed. Signature verification should be off in window.
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Thank you for the quick reply! I'm using Flashtool 0.9.23.1 .. I will try to re-install the drivers see if that works. Thank you again
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Thank you for the quick reply! I'm using Flashtool 0.9.23.1 .. I will try to re-install the drivers see if that works. Thank you again
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Welcome dear.
Use 0.9.23.2 if possible. Put off the signature verification in window. Turn off antivirus. Dont plug any other device in usb port.
Installed drivers from driver folder of flashtool.
faizanfaizan said:
Welcome dear.
Use 0.9.23.2 if possible. Put off the signature verification in window. Turn off antivirus. Dont plug any other device in usb port.
Installed drivers from driver folder of flashtool.
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Tried everything you stated and sadly it doesnt work as well. Maybe there isn't a way to flash SO-01J to a generic rom. :crying:
almeister41 said:
Tried everything you stated and sadly it doesnt work as well. Maybe there isn't a way to flash SO-01J to a generic rom. :crying:
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Yes it's looking that. I also search for your probpem nut nothing is found. Can your model fall in f8331 aur f8332 category. Otherwise contact with androplus, a great developer in xperia software.
faizanfaizan said:
Yes it's looking that. I also search for your probpem nut nothing is found. Can your model fall in f8331 aur f8332 category. Otherwise contact with androplus, a great developer in xperia software.
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It's a single sim phone. so It falls under F8331. Thank you @faizanfaizan for all your help!
almeister41 said:
It's a single sim phone. so It falls under F8331. Thank you @faizanfaizan for all your help!
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If it's f8331 then just install boot image from androplus through fastboot and then install recovery through fastboot and install custom rom.
Responses are still very much appreciated. I still have hope the SO-01J can be flashed with a generic ROM.
almeister41 said:
Hello XDA Dev community!
I'm new and I have heard good reviews about this site. I hope you could help me with my problem. I managed to buy an Xperia XZ So-01J model locked to NTT Docomo then got it unlocked thru a code. I need to flash it to a generic stock rom but I keep getting the partition.sin error and soft bricking my device in the process. If I tick partition.sin in the "exclude" category, a new error comes up again from the .sin files. Am I missing something here? I'm new to the whole Xperia game but I got a little knowledge about it epecially with Flashtool. I used to be a Samsung user and have never encountered something like this flashing roms using odin and a custom recovery.
model: Sony Xperia XZ SO-01J
39.0.B.0.361
NTT DoCoMo
Answers are highly appreciated! Thank you
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Hello i were having the same problem xperia xz dual(F8332)
use original cable to connect pc and direct attach to motherboard (from back panel) and try to re install the drivers.
good day
did you manage to fix this?? same prob.. so-01j user here
was anyone able to flash generic firmware ?
so-01j did anyone figure out how to flash f8331 firmware it always fails im tired of the docomo software and I want to stay stock I know theres a way to get generic firmware on this some insight would be great
francisac3 said:
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did you manage to fix this?? same prob.. so-01j user here
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almeister41 said:
Hello XDA Dev community!
I'm new and I have heard good reviews about this site. I hope you could help me with my problem. I managed to buy an Xperia XZ So-01J model locked to NTT Docomo then got it unlocked thru a code. I need to flash it to a generic stock rom but I keep getting the partition.sin error and soft bricking my device in the process. If I tick partition.sin in the "exclude" category, a new error comes up again from the .sin files. Am I missing something here? I'm new to the whole Xperia game but I got a little knowledge about it epecially with Flashtool. I used to be a Samsung user and have never encountered something like this flashing roms using odin and a custom recovery.
model: Sony Xperia XZ SO-01J
39.0.B.0.361
NTT DoCoMo
Answers are highly appreciated! Thank you
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Hi!
I am also experiencing the same situation. Who can help me?
Who can help me?
:crying: I m haven the same condition with you. Who can help me? Asking for help.i used all the flashtool,but it still dont ok.
I have the same condition with you.I do it yesterday.you should use 0.9.23.2.Flashtool flash so 01j .ftf. Yesterday i went to japanese NTT'S Home net to download it.
Did you flash the international ROM? Or still use Docomo 6.0.1?
same problem here , i try to flash 41.3.A.2.24 AU on my Sony Xperia XZ SO-01J but it always appear error at all sin files start from partition.sin
anyone have solve this problem?
AFAIK you cannot flash that file to that device.
you can't flash other rom into this phone, it only accept docomo rom. the bootloader is locked and it's not unlockable (as far as I know unless docomo allows it or someone managed to find a way). so I did the next best thing, by removing some of the docomo apps through adb. I also removed some Sony apps like Xperia Tips and Whats New and a few others (facebook etc). battery life has been better since less things running in the background now, free RAM is around 1gb though I don't play games at all.