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Hello everyone,
I have learned a lot from these forums and am thankful for everyone's hard work here. I have a Tipo Dual that was originally with firmware 11.0.A.6.5 (ST21a2, not i2). I installed GIMLO, which is generally good, but I have some issues with it (LED doesn't light for E-mail or charge, play store and games crashing, little things like that). The phone is rooted and boot loader is unlocked (all with tools from here!). I did not make a backup of my original system before I flashed (I thought I had, but it is not there, not sure how I failed at that).
I have two questions: I have tried a lot of times to relock my boot loader so I could use SUS or PC Companion to reload the firmware. It won't relock with any of the methods I have found here. Is there a reason for that? I have reloaded a stock firmware, and even then I could not relock boot loader. Anything I should look for to allow this?
I would like to put the a2 firmware back on but the firmware I find here is always the i2 version; I understand the difference is little tweaks in how the phone deals with the GSM network, and as phone connectivity is important to me, I'd like the original a2 version again. My wife has the identical phone (with ST21a2 & 11.0.A.6.5 -- or maybe 11.0.A.8), and she has not done anything to hers. Can I root, make a nandroid backup of her phone, and somehow import/flash that to my phone? I have my contacts backed up, so I'm not worried about that, and I have all my apps, so a clean install would be fine with me. If I can do this, how do I get the backup off of her phone and onto mine? Am I right in assuming that if I manage to do this, it will replace the kernel, too (I currently have the gimlo kernel)?
Do the experts here have any advice for a noob on these two questions?
Thanks, and thanks again for all your hard work here!
Fred
RealFred2 said:
Hello everyone,
I have learned a lot from these forums and am thankful for everyone's hard work here. I have a Tipo Dual that was originally with firmware 11.0.A.6.5 (ST21a2, not i2). I installed GIMLO, which is generally good, but I have some issues with it (LED doesn't light for E-mail or charge, play store and games crashing, little things like that). The phone is rooted and boot loader is unlocked (all with tools from here!). I did not make a backup of my original system before I flashed (I thought I had, but it is not there, not sure how I failed at that).
I have two questions: I have tried a lot of times to relock my boot loader so I could use SUS or PC Companion to reload the firmware. It won't relock with any of the methods I have found here. Is there a reason for that? I have reloaded a stock firmware, and even then I could not relock boot loader. Anything I should look for to allow this?
I would like to put the a2 firmware back on but the firmware I find here is always the i2 version; I understand the difference is little tweaks in how the phone deals with the GSM network, and as phone connectivity is important to me, I'd like the original a2 version again. My wife has the identical phone (with ST21a2 & 11.0.A.6.5 -- or maybe 11.0.A.8), and she has not done anything to hers. Can I root, make a nandroid backup of her phone, and somehow import/flash that to my phone? I have my contacts backed up, so I'm not worried about that, and I have all my apps, so a clean install would be fine with me. If I can do this, how do I get the backup off of her phone and onto mine? Am I right in assuming that if I manage to do this, it will replace the kernel, too (I currently have the gimlo kernel)?
Do the experts here have any advice for a noob on these two questions?
Thanks, and thanks again for all your hard work here!
Fred
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Yes the nandroid backup would be fine but you will need to reflash the stock kernel with flashtool i don't no if theres any difference between the kernels of i/a. plus even if you relock your bootloader you still might brick your device flashing with Seus & pcc.
gavster26 said:
Yes the nandroid backup would be fine but you will need to reflash the stock kernel with flashtool i don't no if theres any difference between the kernels of i/a. plus even if you relock your bootloader you still might brick your device flashing with Seus & pcc.
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Thanks for responding to my question, I appreciate your help.
Do you think it's better then to just do something like flash this if I want to go back to stock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270976&highlight=+tipo+dual+
and just forget trying to make it retail again? As long as Sony doesn't change and bring out an OTA/PCC update to JB, I guess there's no reason to worry about anything else in being bootloader locked, right? Especially if I can brick the thing by trying.
This is all very new to me (if I'd realized the limitations of the Tipo Dual and cm10, I would have bought the Tipo single!), but I hope to be able to play more with Android and with roms because of this excellent forum.
Thanks again,
Fred (no, not really)
RealFred2 said:
Thanks for responding to my question, I appreciate your help.
Do you think it's better then to just do something like flash this if I want to go back to stock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270976&highlight=+tipo+dual+
and just forget trying to make it retail again? As long as Sony doesn't change and bring out an OTA/PCC update to JB, I guess there's no reason to worry about anything else in being bootloader locked, right? Especially if I can brick the thing by trying.
This is all very new to me (if I'd realized the limitations of the Tipo Dual and cm10, I would have bought the Tipo single!), but I hope to be able to play more with Android and with roms because of this excellent forum.
Thanks again,
Fred (no, not really)
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If thats the firmware you want then by all means flash that bro. The nandroid backup from your wifes phone will be just the same. the backup will be on her sdcard in the file /clockworkmod/backups/ just copy it and paste it to your sdcard. restore it then flash the kernel.
There's an ftf file available im the forum to relock the bootloader.
Flash it in fastboot mode.
I myself have flashed it to relock the bootloader on my st21i2.
After that use pc companion to get your firmware.
I have relocked and then used pc companion without any problems using this method.
Should work for you too.
All the best.
Sent from my ST23i
c4cyro said:
There's an ftf file available im the forum to relock the bootloader.
Flash it in fastboot mode.
I myself have flashed it to relock the bootloader on my st21i2.
After that use pc companion to get your firmware.
I have relocked and then used pc companion without any problems using this method.
Should work for you too.
All the best.
Sent from my ST23i
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Thanks, c4cyro; I managed to relock with flashtool (it had not worked when I had tried before, but suddenly it did); even so, I can't load from pc companion. Did you also unroot your phone? I've seen elsewhere that that can have something to do with it. I'd like to do this just because so far I haven't been able to (and I hate not being able to do stuff, even when I'm a noob).
Thanks again,
Fred
no i did not unroot. if sony pcc does not recognise your phone, you should try doing that on another system maybe.
to unroot you can use "unlockroot" program.
also, did you check this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001567
c4cyro said:
no i did not unroot. if sony pcc does not recognise your phone, you should try doing that on another system maybe.
to unroot you can use "unlockroot" program.
also, did you check this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001567
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I wonder if it's because it's a Tipo Dual, and the firmware that Gimlo is based on for the Dual is the latest (11.0.A.6.8); even when it's locked and unrooted, pc companion just says it doesn't have any software for my phone. Really strange (and annoying). I might try loading an older firmware, locking everything up, and trying again. Or maybe I'll just reinstall Gimlo and see if I can get it to work the way I want it to!
Thanks again for your help, c4cyro,
Fred
RealFred2 said:
I wonder if it's because it's a Tipo Dual, and the firmware that Gimlo is based on for the Dual is the latest (11.0.A.6.8); even when it's locked and unrooted, pc companion just says it doesn't have any software for my phone. Really strange (and annoying). I might try loading an older firmware, locking everything up, and trying again. Or maybe I'll just reinstall Gimlo and see if I can get it to work the way I want it to!
Thanks again for your help, c4cyro,
Fred
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maybe. does it recognise that it's a tipo or it just says that there's no software available?
c4cyro said:
maybe. does it recognise that it's a tipo or it just says that there's no software available?
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It picks it up as Tipo Dual (listed as St21i2 instead of St21a2 bc the Gimlo .3 firmware -- which is the right one for the dual -- is the "i" version).
I've just found this firmware, which seems to be stock, so I'm going to try this:
1) try out this firmware (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044944; 11.0.A.6.5 stock) and see what it is and how it works;
2) then install the base stock for the Tipo Dual for Gimlo (which for the dual is );
3) then install the Gimlo firmware and ROM, and see if I can get it to work the way I want (going mostly stock except for the loader, which I really like the one I'm using on Gimlo);
Will report back on how things turn out and what I end up sticking with!
Thanks again for your help, it's good to feel like I'm not hopping about on one foot on my own.
Fred
All the best!!
I firstly rooted my phone, then unlocked bootloader.
after unlocking of bootloader, my phone doesn't boot again. (blocked on the boot animation)
then I flashed Extened stock kernel v5, installed kitkat, phone couldn't turn on wifi.
I format system and all datas, i tried to install jb, wifi came back, but can't connect. (only save id and password)
Now I flashed back CM11 from son fxp website, all works except wifi...
what should i do for get back wifi? please help me... :crying:
Anyone can help me please...
:crying:
hebarakisun said:
I firstly rooted my phone, then unlocked bootloader.
after unlocking of bootloader, my phone doesn't boot again. (blocked on the boot animation)
then I flashed Extened stock kernel v5, installed kitkat, phone couldn't turn on wifi.
I format system and all datas, i tried to install jb, wifi came back, but can't connect. (only save id and password)
Now I flashed back CM11 from son fxp website, all works except wifi...
what should i do for get back wifi? please help me... :crying:
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hebarakisun said:
Anyone can help me please...
:crying:
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I suppose you should do the following. Considering you have unlocked your bootloader via Sony/flashtool. (Sony preferable)
Flash latest stock using Flashtool. 15.3.A.1.17
I found this Download here
The wifi should work after that.
Then you should download any custom ROM. Extract the zip and find boot.img
Flash boot.img via flashtool again. Then flash custom Rom Zip (without extraction) via recovery!
Good Luck
Hnk1 said:
I suppose you should do the following. Considering you have unlocked your bootloader via Sony/flashtool. (Sony preferable)
Flash latest stock using Flashtool. 15.3.A.1.17
I found this Download here
The wifi should work after that.
Then you should download any custom ROM. Extract the zip and find boot.img
Flash boot.img via flashtool again. Then flash custom Rom Zip (without extraction) via recovery!
Good Luck
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Thank you so much for your reponse..
I see that I must get back stock rom on my phone.
on the download page, there was 2 links, FTF file, part1 and part2,
please can you explain me how to flash it via flashtool?
My phone is unlocked bootloader.
hebarakisun said:
Thank you so much for your reponse..
I see that I must get back stock rom on my phone.
on the download page, there was 2 links, FTF file, part1 and part2,
please can you explain me how to flash it via flashtool?
My phone is unlocked bootloader.
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I am glad I could be of any help!
Well, you can use any 15.3.A.1.17 ftf file depending on the region. Usually you do not have any problems apart from supported languages on your phone if you flash some other FTF file apart from your region.
Basically, you will need to download both the files and then you will need to extract them both to find one FTF file. from the link i shared. However, you can flash any FTF file with latest version x.x.17. Make sure you flash FTF made for your own device or you may permanently brick your phone for good. The link I am sharing below is for Xperia L
Here is a place where all the FTF files are compiled together by @Joel16
FIND IT HERE
The guide to flash an FTF file is as follows :
Look here
Remember the guide i sent you is for another device but as long as you flash Xperia L (taoshan) FTF file, it would be fine. Also, you would need to flash everything including kernel.
Good Luck and tell me if you need anything more at all!
Hnk1 said:
I suppose you should do the following. Considering you have unlocked your bootloader via Sony/flashtool. (Sony preferable)
Flash latest stock using Flashtool. 15.3.A.1.17
I found this Download here
The wifi should work after that.
Then you should download any custom ROM. Extract the zip and find boot.img
Flash boot.img via flashtool again. Then flash custom Rom Zip (without extraction) via recovery!
Good Luck
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I see that you helped the OP get through Wifi problem , but I am also having same problems , maybe more.
I clean installed many different ROMs , including Flashing the 15.3.A.1.17 Stock ROM.
I tried even different KK kernels and JB kernels(for Stock ROM) , but no luck.
Plus I have also tried flashing a kernel through Flashtool and reflashing it from recovery , but my Wifi doesn't work and after a hell lot of reboot cycles , I sometimes manage to get it on , which eventually turns off after crashing the phone after some indefinite time.
Please help.
coolhz said:
I see that you helped the OP get through Wifi problem , but I am also having same problems , maybe more.
I clean installed many different ROMs , including Flashing the 15.3.A.1.17 Stock ROM.
I tried even different KK kernels and JB kernels(for Stock ROM) , but no luck.
Plus I have also tried flashing a kernel through Flashtool and reflashing it from recovery , but my Wifi doesn't work and after a hell lot of reboot cycles , I sometimes manage to get it on , which eventually turns off after crashing the phone after some indefinite time.
Please help.
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First of all, how did you unlock your bootloader?
Secondly, when you are flashing an FTF, have you flashed any FTF for a different variant ?
Like if you have c2105 and you flashed c2104 ?
What about your WiFi bug, tell me details about how it started and what kind of error do you get. The more the details, the more you are helping yourself out .
Lastly, is your device in warranty and can you claim it for an exchange if you relock your bootloader?
Hnk1 said:
First of all, how did you unlock your bootloader?
Secondly, when you are flashing an FTF, have you flashed any FTF for a different variant ?
Like if you have c2105 and you flashed c2104 ?
What about your WiFi bug, tell me details about how it started and what kind of error do you get. The more the details, the more you are helping yourself out .
Lastly, is your device in warranty and can you claim it for an exchange if you relock your bootloader?
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Bootloader was unlocked through Flashtool from Androxyde.
Wifi problem started when I was using something like FXP 325 , that would be a couple of months ago , but then it was minor , just a reboot would do.
But now I have tried many ROMs(of course clean installed) , kernels(with essentials wiped) , also stock ROMs (.26 ,.12 ,.14 ,.17) all show wifi problems.
By that I know that its a user specific issue. My warranty is over , but I will have no problem paying a bit with relocked bootloader if repairs are needed.
But if there's a way I can fix it at home , please tell. And yeah , I always flash C2104 files as mine is C2104.
coolhz said:
Bootloader was unlocked through Flashtool from Androxyde.
Wifi problem started when I was using something like FXP 325 , that would be a couple of months ago , but then it was minor , just a reboot would do.
But now I have tried many ROMs(of course clean installed) , kernels(with essentials wiped) , also stock ROMs (.26 ,.12 ,.14 ,.17) all show wifi problems.
By that I know that its a user specific issue. My warranty is over , but I will have no problem paying a bit with relocked bootloader if repairs are needed.
But if there's a way I can fix it at home , please tell. And yeah , I always flash C2104 files as mine is C2104.
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I think you should boot into recovery and do a full wipe including internal/ dalvik/everything including SD card. Don't just factory reset but do a complete wipe. (Twrp has that option. In other recoveries usually you have to do it individually.) So go in recovery and wipe everything you can see that could be wiped.
If that doesn't work,
I suggest you relock your bootlader and see if that helps.
Also try to relock bootloader and unlock it via Sony official way. See that works for you or not.
Seems like a software issue most probably because I'm afraid you didn't backup TA while unlocking bootloader and sometimes the keys are lost and it causes some problems like WiFi. Also, the reason is more likely because of the fact that you didn't do it officially. it could be hardware as well but that's very rare. I would suggest that only give it to someone who knows hardware quite well.
Update me what happens!
Hnk1 said:
I think you should boot into recovery and do a full wipe including internal/ dalvik/everything including SD card. Don't just factory reset but do a complete wipe. (Twrp has that option. In other recoveries usually you have to do it individually.) So go in recovery and wipe everything you can see that could be wiped.
If that doesn't work,
I suggest you relock your bootlader and see if that helps.
Also try to relock bootloader and unlock it via Sony official way. See that works for you or not.
Seems like a software issue most probably because I'm afraid you didn't backup TA while unlocking bootloader and sometimes the keys are lost and it causes some problems like WiFi. Also, the reason is more likely because of the fact that you didn't do it officially. it could be hardware as well but that's very rare. I would suggest that only give it to someone who knows hardware quite well.
Update me what happens!
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nothing worked , issue still persists , also I would like to tell that Bluetooth also doesn't work along with Wifi.
I cleaned everthing , went back to stock , locked bootloader also. but no luck.
coolhz said:
nothing worked , issue still persists , also I would like to tell that Bluetooth also doesn't work along with Wifi.
I cleaned everthing , went back to stock , locked bootloader also. but no luck.
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Well, I would say that this happened due to unlocking your bootloader without a TA backup. I am afraid there isnot much you can do as every device has a specific TA code and I am not sure if someone would be interested to share TA backup with you. Even if they do, I am not sure if it would be helpful.
I would share you with all the options you have got :
Go to question/answer and ask for TA backup from someone, this wouldnot work mostly and I would tell you to do everything with caution and on your own risk but that all that could help you out for now at home really. Try someone else TA and see if it is accepted and the WIFI starts to work again. (But use it as a last resort)
If I may add, if you can get a Jtag guy, he might be able to fix your device for a cost but I am not sure of that either.
Another option for you would be asking an expert to repair your phone and telling him all about TA/ unlocking bootloader. If he understands what you are talking about, it just means he knows what you want him to do. If he doesnot, it probably is a bad idea to pay him. You can add it could be a hardware issue as well just in case. However, some times those people use different sort of cables tools to flash FTF so maybe that could be helpful. You can say, you would only pay if WIFI and bluetooth starts to work again! (Second best option ??? )
I honestly do not know how to solve issues related to TA I also suggest write in Xperia Z1 / Z / Z2 forums about your problem as I remember that many of them had many issues due to unlocking bootloader. Sometimes unrooting solves the problem as well. I think that forum users be able to help you much better! Make sure you add all the details about how it happened, what you did and which device are you using and how everything you tried so far hasnot worked. Make sure you mention all tips you got and those that didnot work for you!
Good Luck!
Hnk1 said:
Well, I would say that this happened due to unlocking your bootloader without a TA backup. I am afraid there isnot much you can do as every device has a specific TA code and I am not sure if someone would be interested to share TA backup with you. Even if they do, I am not sure if it would be helpful.
I would share you with all the options you have got :
Go to question/answer and ask for TA backup from someone, this wouldnot work mostly and I would tell you to do everything with caution and on your own risk but that all that could help you out for now at home really. Try someone else TA and see if it is accepted and the WIFI starts to work again. (But use it as a last resort)
If I may add, if you can get a Jtag guy, he might be able to fix your device for a cost but I am not sure of that either.
Another option for you would be asking an expert to repair your phone and telling him all about TA/ unlocking bootloader. If he understands what you are talking about, it just means he knows what you want him to do. If he doesnot, it probably is a bad idea to pay him. You can add it could be a hardware issue as well just in case. However, some times those people use different sort of cables tools to flash FTF so maybe that could be helpful. You can say, you would only pay if WIFI and bluetooth starts to work again! (Second best option ??? )
I honestly do not know how to solve issues related to TA I also suggest write in Xperia Z1 / Z / Z2 forums about your problem as I remember that many of them had many issues due to unlocking bootloader. Sometimes unrooting solves the problem as well. I think that forum users be able to help you much better! Make sure you add all the details about how it happened, what you did and which device are you using and how everything you tried so far hasnot worked. Make sure you mention all tips you got and those that didnot work for you!
Good Luck!
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bro I think I got it , I absent mindedly relocked bootloader through Flashtool , as I was going back to stock after months . I do have my TA backup.And I will restore it and see what happens. Thanks you just made me remeber that
Hi,
So I've taken the time to create some videos showing exactly what my problems are, and I'll start with the first one.
Ever since the last update for KK was released, I have been unable to update (due to a second issue we'll get to in a bit) so I've just been delaying the update until I've had the time to troubleshoot the other issue. However, I believe not updating is causing the update screen to randomly attempt to appear and then disappear really quick, you'll see it in the video. It mostly happens when I'm watching videos, or using the browser at all. It's super annoying as it stops videos and just generally interrupts anything I'm doing.
Non-the-less, here is the video.
http://quickvid.org/watch.php?v=3SLcUguDAyT
In addition to this, I cannot currently update as my recovery is either corrupt or just not working right.
Here is a video of what happens when I try to boot into recovery...
http://quickvid.org/watch.php?v=RvnxD-fXrUu
Since the recovery is not working, when I try to do the update, it reboots the phone, attempts to go into recover (sits at the moto logo for 2 mins then boots the phone like normal). It does this about 5 times then it just fails the update.
I've tried to flash multiple recoveries, and this all started when I flashed Clockwork mod recover (which obviously did not work). I've even tried flashing back to stock recovery, but with no luck.
Any help is appreciated!
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Oh and as a side note, in case anyone is wondering where these videos are uploaded to, it's a website that I own called QuickVid. It's essentially Imgur, for videos. So if you ever need to upload a video to post on the forums or something, feel free to use the service
masters1222 said:
Hi,
So I've taken the time to create some videos showing exactly what my problems are, and I'll start with the first one.
Ever since the last update for KK was released, I have been unable to update (due to a second issue we'll get to in a bit) so I've just been delaying the update until I've had the time to troubleshoot the other issue. However, I believe not updating is causing the update screen to randomly attempt to appear and then disappear really quick, you'll see it in the video. It mostly happens when I'm watching videos, or using the browser at all. It's super annoying as it stops videos and just generally interrupts anything I'm doing.
Non-the-less, here is the video.
http://quickvid.org/watch.php?v=3SLcUguDAyT
In addition to this, I cannot currently update as my recovery is either corrupt or just not working right.
Here is a video of what happens when I try to boot into recovery...
http://quickvid.org/watch.php?v=RvnxD-fXrUu
Since the recovery is not working, when I try to do the update, it reboots the phone, attempts to go into recover (sits at the moto logo for 2 mins then boots the phone like normal). It does this about 5 times then it just fails the update.
I've tried to flash multiple recoveries, and this all started when I flashed Clockwork mod recover (which obviously did not work). I've even tried flashing back to stock recovery, but with no luck.
Any help is appreciated!
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Oh and as a side note, in case anyone is wondering where these videos are uploaded to, it's a website that I own called QuickVid. It's essentially Imgur, for videos. So if you ever need to upload a video to post on the forums or something, feel free to use the service
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If your bootloader is locked, you won't be able to flash a custom recovery. Depending on what version you are on, you want to get the correct FXZ to retrieve the recovery.img file and flash that. Flashing anything else could result in issues.
First things first, please let us know the answer to the following questions:
What version of Android is your system on?
Is your bootloader unlocked?
Hi thanks for taking the time to reply.
1. Kitkat 4.4.2 183.46.10.XT926
2. Yes my bootloader is unlocked.
masters1222 said:
Hi thanks for taking the time to reply.
1. Kitkat 4.4.2 183.46.10.XT926
2. Yes my bootloader is unlocked.
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Then you just need to get the correct FXZ, extract the recovery.img file from it and then reflash it to your phone from your PC with the following command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
You can get the FXZ from here -> http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=5&file=902
I will try this, I believe I have done this in the past, but I'll try again and post results.
Okay so I just flashed that recovery, and now I have an android guy laying down with a red ! triangle coming out of the chest. Doesn't sound good.
Maybe I am flashing wrong?
I am booting into the bootloader, with USB connected, then using fastboot with the following command flash recovery recovery.img and it is finishing.
masters1222 said:
Okay so I just flashed that recovery, and now I have an android guy laying down with a red ! triangle coming out of the chest. Doesn't sound good.
Maybe I am flashing wrong?
I am booting into the bootloader, with USB connected, then using fastboot with the following command flash recovery recovery.img and it is finishing.
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OH wow come to find out this is the stock recovery. I just need to hit up + power button to get the menu. Okay great this might have fixed the issue then.
I'll try and do the update now and see how it goes.
Edit: The update took! Seems that I was just flashing the wrong thing the whole time.
Now to just find out how to restore root via flashing.
iBolski said:
Then you just need to get the correct FXZ, extract the recovery.img file from it and then reflash it to your phone from your PC with the following command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
You can get the FXZ from here -> http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=5&file=902
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Oh and I don't think I ever said thanks, so thank you! this worked and the update took!
this is the second time i've soft bricked my phone in the past 6 days and if this is fixable i will probably consider researching for weeks at a time before trying anything new..
anyway, the first time i soft bricked my phone last week, my s6 was rooted (via chainfire, G920IDVU1AOC6) but i decided to unroot so i could update software. after unrooting with SuperSU, i attempted to update by using smart switch and then something went wrong with that process (my firmware was at G920IDVU1AOC4) which i then fixed by flashing G920IDVU1BOE3 (latest stock firmware) WITHOUT the hidden.img
backstory out of the way, i wanted to flash TWRP so i could install xposed installer. i used the same chainfire firmware that worked the week prior (above) and so now my phone is soft bricked
things i've tried:
- flashing recovery of AOC4 - i can get back into recovery mode with the older firmware
- flashing AOC4 stock firmware with AND without the hidden.img
- flashing the BOE3 stock firmware with AND without the hidden.img
i'm still able to get into download mode and stock recovery and i've already tried wiping cache and factory reset but nothing works.
i continue to get FAILED on odin
if anyone is able to bring my phone back from purgatory for the second time it would be greatly appreciated.
thanks in advanced, mojo.
Ok, I soft bricked my s6 too :/ its fine now so dont worry, actually, I read somewhere the problem of failing is in Odin, and you need to flash the stock recovery and then recocery.img you extracted from it in a way odin can read, im from my phone now so I will try to search it out, hope I will find. Dont worry dude your s6 is alive.
Ok i found it, http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/solved-stuck-download-mode-failed-odin-t3104736 , I burned stock and then the file he supplied,worked like a charm.
JusTeN_ said:
Ok, I soft bricked my s6 too :/ its fine now so dont worry, actually, I read somewhere the problem of failing is in Odin, and you need to flash the stock recovery and then recocery.img you extracted from it in a way odin can read, im from my phone now so I will try to search it out, hope I will find. Dont worry dude your s6 is alive.
Ok i found it, http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/solved-stuck-download-mode-failed-odin-t3104736 , I burned stock and then the file he supplied,worked like a charm.
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thank you so much for your reply and reassurance! i'll try this out right now and update on the results
UPDATE: i tried flashing stock and then the my-recovery.img.tar and i could get into recovery but i was stuck in boot loop.
is there something i'm doing that's incorrect?
Saafir said:
Did you remove the cable, boot download mode, then reconnect and let the driver install screen complete on your PC? Sorry if its a bit redundant but I had made this mistake before.
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yes i have reconnected each time but thanks anyway!
JusTeN_ said:
Ok, I soft bricked my s6 too :/ its fine now so dont worry, actually, I read somewhere the problem of failing is in Odin, and you need to flash the stock recovery and then recocery.img you extracted from it in a way odin can read, im from my phone now so I will try to search it out, hope I will find. Dont worry dude your s6 is alive.
Ok i found it, http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/solved-stuck-download-mode-failed-odin-t3104736 , I burned stock and then the file he supplied,worked like a charm.
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I FIXED IT.
i'm not exactly sure of the steps i took, as i had to keep waiting for my Unified Android Toolkit to create the tars but essentially what i did was i flashed;
- stock BOE3 WITHOUT hidden.img
- TWRP recovery (was able to boot into twrp and when i looked through some settings (reboot) it said i had no OS installed for some reason
- from this info i tried flashing the AOC4 older firmware WITHOUT hidden.img then it worked.
do you think it is worth attempting the smart switch thing mentioned in that link you posted?
i wouldn't want to run into this problem again..
my lord.. so SOMEHOW i managed to get myself into this for THE THIRD TIME..
once i got it fixed, just a few hours ago, everything was fine and i was then able to flash CF root again.
but once i tried to install TWRP (it worked before i fixed the second time) odin FAILED again and i'm back to square one.
i'm unsure how to properly fix it and the steps i took before aren't working now and i can't even flash any recoveries (whether its AOC4, BOE3 or TWRP)
can anyone suggest anything else please?? i'm in panic mode again lol
this is definitely the last time i try to do any type of configuration with this device.
Do you have recovery now? Maybe burn some custom rom? ..
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Do you have recovery now? Maybe burn some custom rom? ..
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now i can't flash the twrp .. it won't work. this suck so much!
UPDATE (final update, hopefully ): fixed it AGAIN.
after going through this hellish nightmare for the 3rd time and reading countless threads, i've discovered that the FAILs on odin may be occurring due to the corruption of the firmware file.
so if anyone goes through my problem, CREATE A COPY of the desired firmware before flashing with odin!
thanks justen for your patience and attempts to help me!
I've run into a huge problem that I hope someone here can help me with. I currently have a USA model XZ that is on Nougat 7.0. Completely stock, bootloader locked and everything. I've been reading and researching all the necessary steps to flash a custom rom on the XZ and am prepared. Have all the files I need, am following the steps in order and making sure I don't skip or overlook anything, but my problem is at the first few steps.
I am trying to backup my TA partition, but the problem is when I flash a 6.0 FTF. I flashed a European FTF, flashtool said successful, but when my phone booted, I reached a screen that said "To start Android, enter Password". I did not have a password on my phone to unlock, a pin, nor a pattern. I had it at swipe to unlock and made sure of it before I flashed the .FTF file. I googled, tried reading some threads here, but no luck. I entered my Google account password that was associated with my phone, nothing. It gave me 20 tries and if I got it wrong 20 times, it would factory reset I believe. Out of fear an panic, I flashed the newest USA FTF from Xperifirm and everything worked like normal. All my files, apps, and settings were there as if nothing ever happened.
Has anyone ever seen that screen? I wished I would've taken a picture, but I was completely afraid that I softbricked or did something wrong with my phone. I would love to try out a custom rom, but would prefer that I still have all my DRM keys intact. Could anyone help out? Thanks in advanced for reading and helping!