I decided to root my mom's Xperia E and put CM10 in it. So I began. I first rooted with cydia impactor and put supersu manually and installed binaries. It was successfully rooted. Now when I unlocked my bootloader I faced a bootloop, so I flashed stock ftf and then rooted again. So now I have a rooted and bootloader unlocked xperia e. Then I decided to install cwm. I tried to do it using cmd prompt but everytime it would show <waiting for device> and then nothing happens (I booted in fastboot mode). After that I decided to put zeus kernel. In the download section, confusion started as there were 2 versions, for cwm and TWRP respctively, I tried the cwm one and flashed it using flashtool but then my phone's UI was like gone. I was only able to open settings app. So I decided to flash stock FTF and keep it in stable state for now. So what do I need to do to install cm10?
Thanks in advance
When it says <waiting for device> just follow these steps:
1.Turn off the phone
2.power off button + volume UP
3.wait to finish flash
If it dosn't work reinstall drivers.
AvinabaDalal said:
I decided to root my mom's Xperia E and put CM10 in it. So I began. I first rooted with cydia impactor and put supersu manually and installed binaries. It was successfully rooted. Now when I unlocked my bootloader I faced a bootloop, so I flashed stock ftf and then rooted again. So now I have a rooted and bootloader unlocked xperia e. Then I decided to install cwm. I tried to do it using cmd prompt but everytime it would show <waiting for device> and then nothing happens (I booted in fastboot mode). After that I decided to put zeus kernel. In the download section, confusion started as there were 2 versions, for cwm and TWRP respctively, I tried the cwm one and flashed it using flashtool but then my phone's UI was like gone. I was only able to open settings app. So I decided to flash stock FTF and keep it in stable state for now. So what do I need to do to install cm10?
Thanks in advance
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Nothing much if you flashed Stock FTF recently then just flash Zues Kernel the CWM one, make sure you have the proper drivers to flash using flashtool.
Then boot up and go into recovery and flash the CM10.zip. Then you will need to flash the CM10 kernel. Its usually inside the ZIP named "boot.img"
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Hi everyone...
I need help about putting CM 10 to my Xperia J [ST26i]
My Xperia came with 11.0.A.7.5 firmware.
First thing I do is Unlocking Bootloader - which is successfull...
Second is trying to Root it...
So I have downgraded to 11.0.A.3.28_WE firmware then rooted it.
Then I decided to put a CM10 FXP 209...
Everything is continued without problem...
Untill I'm on writing "boot.img" to my ST26i...
I've tried CMD and Flashtool but both says "Device must be rooted, are you root?" or something like that...
But my device is already rooted on 11.0.A.3.28_WE firmware...
Do this have to be rooted on 11.0.A.7.5 firmware?
Also I have tried to do it via manuel.
I was install CWM and enter it wiped device, but CWM can't find zip file to install or update.
I was copied with both names "blablablaFXP209.zip" and "update.zip"...
Then CWM is freezed and my device stucked at black screen.
After that I have installed 11.0.A.3.28_WE firmware again and rooted it...
What should I do now?
Do I have to unlock bootloader again?
1 more thing to ask...
I have a Xperia ArcS too, can I change the IMEI...
Thanks who all helped...
LuciferTR said:
Hi everyone...
I need help about putting CM 10 to my Xperia J [ST26i]
My Xperia came with 11.0.A.7.5 firmware.
First thing I do is Unlocking Bootloader - which is successfull...
Second is trying to Root it...
So I have downgraded to 11.0.A.3.28_WE firmware then rooted it.
Then I decided to put a CM10 FXP 209...
Everything is continued without problem...
Untill I'm on writing "boot.img" to my ST26i...
I've tried CMD and Flashtool but both says "Device must be rooted, are you root?" or something like that...
But my device is already rooted on 11.0.A.3.28_WE firmware...
Do this have to be rooted on 11.0.A.7.5 firmware?
Also I have tried to do it via manuel.
I was install CWM and enter it wiped device, but CWM can't find zip file to install or update.
I was copied with both names "blablablaFXP209.zip" and "update.zip"...
Then CWM is freezed and my device stucked at black screen.
After that I have installed 11.0.A.3.28_WE firmware again and rooted it...
What should I do now?
Do I have to unlock bootloader again?
1 more thing to ask...
I have a Xperia ArcS too, can I change the IMEI...
Thanks who all helped...
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you have to flash boot.img before the rom
and why did you flashed it if you installed succesfully FXP?
what are you trying to flash?
bornlivedie said:
you have to flash boot.img before the rom
and why did you flashed it if you installed succesfully FXP?
what are you trying to flash?
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There is misunderstanding.
I do all the prepares successfully, but I can't flash the FXP...
Cause I can't flash the "boot.img"...
There is always says "Device must be rooted! Are you root..."
LuciferTR said:
There is misunderstanding.
I do all the prepares successfully, but I can't flash the FXP...
Cause I can't flash the "boot.img"...
There is always says "Device must be rooted! Are you root..."
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and you are trying to do this via fastboot?
IE: fastboot flash boot boot.img
Yes, I have used fastboot and Flashtool...
I'm following those steps [From FreeXperia] :
1.Device Unlocking
All info regarding unlocking procedure is on SONY website
2.Copy update on phone
a.copy update
copy update-xxx-xxx-xxx.zip coresponding to your device to sdcard
b.copy GAPPS
due to legal rules gapps are not provided into main rom
google for gapps package and copy on sdcard
3.Flash CM kernel
a. extract boot.img from zip file
b. power off device
c. press volume up (2012 devices) / menu (2011 devices)
d. plug usb and blue led will be lit
e. on computer type in same folder where you have boot.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot
!!! you have to have fastboot.exe in same folder !!!
4.Boot into recovery
while FXP logo is displayed (and lights are lit) press several times volume up to enter CWM (recovery)
5.Flash ROM
to update main rom select
a.Install zip from sdcard
b.choose zip from sdcard
c.select your update (copied at step 2)
to flash gapps redo steps a-c and select gapps package
!!! use gapps version designed for your android version !!!
6.Wipe device
from cm9 device wipe is necessary only at first flash or when you switch cm version
!!! if after boot you experience ForceClose then is recomended to reboot to recovery and wipe device
7.Partition format
is not recomended to format your partitions unless you are advised to do otherwise
8.reboot and enjoy...
But every time, stucked on 3rd step....
Always says "Device must be rooted. Are you root?"...
LuciferTR said:
Yes, I have used fastboot and Flashtool...
I'm following those steps [From FreeXperia] :
1.Device Unlocking
All info regarding unlocking procedure is on SONY website
2.Copy update on phone
a.copy update
copy update-xxx-xxx-xxx.zip coresponding to your device to sdcard
b.copy GAPPS
due to legal rules gapps are not provided into main rom
google for gapps package and copy on sdcard
3.Flash CM kernel
a. extract boot.img from zip file
b. power off device
c. press volume up (2012 devices) / menu (2011 devices)
d. plug usb and blue led will be lit
e. on computer type in same folder where you have boot.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot
!!! you have to have fastboot.exe in same folder !!!
4.Boot into recovery
while FXP logo is displayed (and lights are lit) press several times volume up to enter CWM (recovery)
5.Flash ROM
to update main rom select
a.Install zip from sdcard
b.choose zip from sdcard
c.select your update (copied at step 2)
to flash gapps redo steps a-c and select gapps package
!!! use gapps version designed for your android version !!!
6.Wipe device
from cm9 device wipe is necessary only at first flash or when you switch cm version
!!! if after boot you experience ForceClose then is recomended to reboot to recovery and wipe device
7.Partition format
is not recomended to format your partitions unless you are advised to do otherwise
8.reboot and enjoy...
But every time, stucked on 3rd step....
Always says "Device must be rooted. Are you root?"...
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R u sure that ur device is rooted
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Yes, Yes and Yes...
I have successfuly unlocked the bootloader and downgraded to older firmware...
Sucessfully Rooted and SupeUser is installed...
But stuck at the writing "boot.img"...
Tried Windows XP SP3, Windows 7 32Bit and 64 Bit...
Tried with Command Line and FastBoot...
Any other idea?
Bro when u downgraded u have to once again unlock the boot loader !! Check if it works !!
Sent from my ST26i using xda app-developers app
I have tried that one too...
Suspected that and tried "Unlock Bootloader again...
Nope it's not unlocking second time just hangs on in command line.
Also, my problem is happened before that one...
SOLVED
- I have fully wiped the device.
- Updated, then downgraded and rooted.
- Unlocked BootLoader with Key AGAIN...
After that proccess successfuly booted the CM 10...
I hope that info helps someone else too...
Thankls all who interested...
hi .
i flashed cm11 with cm6. but it said some symlinks falied thed i tried to reboot phone then it said restore root then i selected yes .Then it started boot but stuck at flashscreen (SONY)
i gues it is softbricked.
i tried installing phantom kernal with this tutorialhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6lNwBJGvNc
but cmd prompted device not found !
is there any way to boot into recovery by pressing hardware buttons?
startracker said:
hi .
i flashed cm11 with cm6. but it said some symlinks falied thed i tried to reboot phone then it said restore root then i selected yes .Then it started boot but stuck at flashscreen (SONY)
i gues it is softbricked.
i tried installing phantom kernal with this tutorialhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6lNwBJGvNc
but cmd prompted device not found !
is there any way to boot into recovery by pressing hardware buttons?
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so you can't boot into recovery ?
then you can only reflash whole ftf using flashtool
i tried installing kernal but it says device not found in cmd all fastboot drivers installed!!
i direcrly want 4.4 without reverting
You can try to flash stock ftf. You can flash cm11 after flashing stock.
By the way, if you wanna flash varun's cm11, you can't use another kernel. You've to use varun's kernel that exist in the cm11 zip
help
startracker said:
help
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Bro ...try to understand you can't get 4.4 without flashing ftf.As you have soft brick.First flash ftf then flash cm11.
Good luck.
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You need to flash Stock ftf to get the modules working perfectly.
Hello,
1st.: while starting this new thread, I looked through the automaticly generated similar threads and found non that was suiting my problem.
Last night I unlocked the bootloader of my wifes Xperia L (C2105) and got stuck into an boot loop. After this I had the need to flash an original rom (4.1.2). This results in an total wipe of the phone :crying:
Now the phone has an unlocked bootloader and an old Android Version. I want to install the pacman rom 4.4.4. I know i have to use cwm or twrp to do this, but do I need to root the device?
I'm a little bit confused. I thought installing the *.img-File from TWRP, with the folloing command, will get me the recovery option an with this option
Code:
c:\fastboot\Fastboot.exe flash boot C:\fastboot\openrecovery-twrp-2.8.4.0-taoshan.img
Can anyone help me out?
My wife is not upset, but with the boot loop from last night in my mind, I'm quit unsure what to do next.
many thanks in advanced
Felix
you need to root the device and use flashtool by androxyde(Easier and user friendly), first download the rom and put it in internal/external memory and then install thunderzap 4.12 by select bootkk.img and install it in fastboot mode in flashtool, now enter the recovery go into wipe and format options and choose clean to install a new ROM and then flash the pac rom and reboot
Root isn't necessary.
Download PAC ROM, Take boot.img inside the zip.
Flash boot.img via fastboot.
Boot into recovery, wipe data / factory reset.
Flash ROM and GApps.
That's it
NOP, you dont need to root to install a custom rom
felix leiter said:
Hello,
1st.: while starting this new thread, I looked through the automaticly generated similar threads and found non that was suiting my problem.
Last night I unlocked the bootloader of my wifes Xperia L (C2105) and got stuck into an boot loop. After this I had the need to flash an original rom (4.1.2). This results in an total wipe of the phone :crying:
Now the phone has an unlocked bootloader and an old Android Version. I want to install the pacman rom 4.4.4. I know i have to use cwm or twrp to do this, but do I need to root the device?
I'm a little bit confused. I thought installing the *.img-File from TWRP, with the folloing command, will get me the recovery option an with this option
Code:
c:\fastboot\Fastboot.exe flash boot C:\fastboot\openrecovery-twrp-2.8.4.0-taoshan.img
Can anyone help me out?
My wife is not upset, but with the boot loop from last night in my mind, I'm quit unsure what to do next.
many thanks in advanced
Felix
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you can download the rom, extract it and keep, boot.img file, in fastboot folder, and also keep the downloaded rom zip file in sd card for later use.
than you can use use fastboot commands to flash those boot.img which will install the recovery into your phone, than .
use reboot command in fastboot, it will reboot your phone, take out your cable, using volume up key go to recovery,
there clear all the cache and delvik cache file, then, install your custom rom by selecting from your sd card, it will take a bit of time for first time, so don't worry,
than you are done,
So I was trying to install cyanogenmod on my phone as I was tired of waiting for Sony to update it to lollipop. I've done this on all of my older Samsung phones. So this is what I did:
1: Tried to install CWM using XZU recovery. It restarted my phone but would not boot into recovery mode.
2: Realized I need to root my phone so I rooted it. I have root access in apps except I can't install the binarys in supersu because the stock recovery option does not work and CWM doesn't either.
3. I then thought maybe I need to unlock the bootloader so I unlocked it and tried step 1 again but with the same outcome.
So essentially I am at a point where I can't install the binary in SuperSU due to the recovery being corrupt. I also can't install CWM due to not having the binarys for root installed. Is there away for me to get out of this mess?
Yes I realize I shouldn't have did it in the order that I did but I did it based on a few documentations that I saw that did not state I needed any of that and on past experience on different phones I was able to go straight to CWM.
gizmo1992 said:
So I was trying to install cyanogenmod on my phone as I was tired of waiting for Sony to update it to lollipop. I've done this on all of my older Samsung phones. So this is what I did:
1: Tried to install CWM using XZU recovery. It restarted my phone but would not boot into recovery mode.
2: Realized I need to root my phone so I rooted it. I have root access in apps except I can't install the binarys in supersu because the stock recovery option does not work and CWM doesn't either.
3. I then thought maybe I need to unlock the bootloader so I unlocked it and tried step 1 again but with the same outcome.
So essentially I am at a point where I can't install the binary in SuperSU due to the recovery being corrupt. I also can't install CWM due to not having the binarys for root installed. Is there away for me to get out of this mess?
Yes I realize I shouldn't have did it in the order that I did but I did it based on a few documentations that I saw that did not state I needed any of that and on past experience on different phones I was able to go straight to CWM.
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Hello,
You need to do the following.
1. Root Your Device.
2. Unlock Boot loader.
3. Download CM12.
4. Open Its Zip And Extract Kernel.
5. Download Flashtool.
6. Use Flashtool To Flash Kernel.
7. Reboot Into Recovery And Flash ROM
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Men_in_black007 said:
Hello,
You need to do the following.
1. Root Your Device.
2. Unlock Boot loader.
3. Download CM12.
4. Open Its Zip And Extract Kernel.
5. Download Flashtool.
6. Use Flashtool To Flash Kernel.
7. Reboot Into Recovery And Flash ROM
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Flashtool doesn't see my phone. I know that I have my phone in the right mode because it has the blue LED and I know I have the correct drivers because it shows them in Device Manager as well as I had to put it in this mode to unlock the boot loader in the first place.
Nevermind flashtool randomly saw my phone. Going to try and install the new kernal. Will update
So here is what I finally did to get CM12.
1 I used Sony's flashtool to install the stock image and start over.
2 I then used the SP flashtool to install CWM kernel
3 I then installed CM12 in CWM and all is good
Hi,
I'm using lollipop previously and tried to root my device. I tried to follow the instructions on how to root it by unlocking Boot Loader. I accidentally deleted all the system files in recovery mode. Unfortunately, I don't have any back ups. Now my device is just restarting and stuck in Sony logo. I can still boot to recovery mode. I tried to flash the latest ftf but flashing always fail. Is there any way where I can install the OS since in recovery it says that OS is not installed. I'm using TWRP recovery. Many thanks for those who will help. I will really appreciate it.
Cliff0rd said:
Hi,
I'm using lollipop previously and tried to root my device. I tried to follow the instructions on how to root it by unlocking Boot Loader. I accidentally deleted all the system files in recovery mode. Unfortunately, I don't have any back ups. Now my device is just restarting and stuck in Sony logo. I can still boot to recovery mode. I tried to flash the latest ftf but flashing always fail. Is there any way where I can install the OS since in recovery it says that OS is not installed. I'm using TWRP recovery. Many thanks for those who will help. I will really appreciate it.
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just flash via flashtool
FTF can only be flashed via Flashtools as far as I'm aware it also restores the original stock recovery so you lose your recovery too
Just install Flashmode, Fastboot, and phone drivers (Phone driver can be installed using Sony PC Companion or going to device manager and manually doing it)
Then put your phone into flashmode and then open flashtools select flashmode and then put the ftf file in your directory where it can detect the file usually in documents .flashtool / firmware and then select the file to flash and wait
Don't untick/tick any wipe or not wipe box and just keep pressing yes unless you have a reason to press no