Hey guys. I have a Sony Xperia L C2105
Build Number: 15.3.A.1.17
I am really confused about how to start. Whether should I root the phone first or unlock the boot loader or install any cwm or whatever it is.
I need to know the whole process in detailed instruction that what steps should I do to upgrade my phone to KitKat. I know that it will void my warranty but its okay with me. :silly: Thank you. I will appreciate if someone help me with detailed step by step.
Mustafa Jafri said:
Hey guys. I have a Sony Xperia L C2105
Build Number: 15.3.A.1.17
I am really confused about how to start. Whether should I root the phone first or unlock the boot loader or install any cwm or whatever it is.
I need to know the whole process in detailed instruction that what steps should I do to upgrade my phone to KitKat. I know that it will void my warranty but its okay with me. :silly: Thank you. I will appreciate if someone help me with detailed step by step.
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1. root device use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/rootkit-xperia-l-15-3-1-17-1-click-root-t2591290
2. back up TA partition
3. unlock bootloader
4. flash CWM or TWRP
5. back up ur current ROM and ur done
mizukage said:
1. root device use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/rootkit-xperia-l-15-3-1-17-1-click-root-t2591290
2. back up TA partition
3. unlock bootloader
4. flash CWM or TWRP
5. back up ur current ROM and ur done
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Can you link me to a tutorial on how to flash CWM ? I am done till the bootloader
Mustafa Jafri said:
Can you link me to a tutorial on how to flash CWM ? I am done till the bootloader
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here u go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/orig-development/cwm-recovery-installer-t2589320
The above thread is for locked bootloaders only and you really can't install kitkat on a locked bootloader.
After unlocking your bootloader, you should download any kitkat rom and flash the kernel inside it.
Here are the steps :
1. Open the zip file you download. (The zip that contains the rom).
2. Copy the boot.img to the root folder of your adb installed directory. Like if your adb is at C:\adb then it should look like C:\adb\boot.img.
3.Power off your phone, press and hold the volume up key and connect the usb. A blue led should glow on your phone.
4.Right click on the empty space in the adb folder while holding down shift key. Then select 'Open command prompt here'.
5. You must have adb drivers installed properly. Now in the command prompt window, type fastboot flash boot boot.img.
6.If everything done as told, you will have a new kernel with recovery.
7.Now power on the phone and press volume down repeatedly when led glows.
You will enter recovery. Now you can flash zips.
abhi007.john said:
The above thread is for locked bootloaders only and you really can't install kitkat on a locked bootloader.
After unlocking your bootloader, you should download any kitkat rom and flash the kernel inside it.
Here are the steps :
1. Open the zip file you download. (The zip that contains the rom).
2. Copy the boot.img to the root folder of your adb installed directory. Like if your adb is at C:\adb then it should look like C:\adb\boot.img.
3.Power off your phone, press and hold the volume up key and connect the usb. A blue led should glow on your phone.
4.Right click on the empty space in the adb folder while holding down shift key. Then select 'Open command prompt here'.
5. You must have adb drivers installed properly. Now in the command prompt window, type fastboot flash boot boot.img.
6.If everything done as told, you will have a new kernel with recovery.
7.Now power on the phone and press volume down repeatedly when led glows.
You will enter recovery. Now you can flash zips.
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dude re-read his title, his only asking for the process on how to root, install CWM or TWRP, he never mentioned to customize his phone or install/flash custom ROM, for he is a noob.
mizukage said:
dude re-read his title, his only asking for the process on how to root, install CWM or TWRP, he never mentioned to customize his phone or install/flash custom ROM, for he is a noob.
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My friend I read the post too and not just the title. Nowhere it is mentioned that he ONLY wants to root or install CWM. He wants to try kitkat and did ask for step by step procedure. Please read the full post again if you want. I agree he's a noob thus asking how to start.
abhi007.john said:
My friend I read the post too and not just the title. Nowhere it is mentioned that he ONLY wants to root or install CWM. He wants to try kitkat and did ask for step by step procedure. Please read the full post again if you want. I agree he's a noob thus asking how to start.
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Yeah I want to try KitKat on my phone. But confused at this point. Right now I have unlocked bootloader so now should I install CWM recovery or just directly flash Kitkat ROM ? and I want to backup my Original firmware 4.2.2 also.
Mustafa Jafri said:
Yeah I want to try KitKat on my phone. But confused at this point. Right now I have unlocked bootloader so now should I install CWM recovery or just directly flash Kitkat ROM ? and I want to backup my Original firmware 4.2.2 also.
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You can find all kernel/recoveries and roms here, yet not updated..maybe..but it will help you..
Yes..I agreed with backup stock rom before proceed to kitkat..:good:
faizalotai said:
You can find all kernel/recoveries and roms here, yet not updated..maybe..but it will help you..
Yes..I agreed with backup stock rom before proceed to kitkat..:good:
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Post increasers^
You didn't helped me in any way. Read what I asked and then see your answer :/
Mustafa Jafri said:
Post increasers^
You didn't helped me in any way. Read what I asked and then see your answer :/
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LOL,see my post..
faizalotai said:
LOL,see my post..
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Bro I asked what should I do after unlocking bootloader. Whether should I install cwm recovery first or should I directly upgrade to kitkat.
Mustafa Jafri said:
Bro I asked what should I do after unlocking bootloader. Whether should I install cwm recovery first or should I directly upgrade to kitkat.
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In order to backup your stock JB 4.2.2,you'll need a recovery 1st and its come with JB's kernel..after that then you can go with kitkat by flashing boot.img inside kitkat roms via fastboot with flashtool..
You can see the method in mostly kitkat rom 1st page..
mizukage said:
1. root device use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/rootkit-xperia-l-15-3-1-17-1-click-root-t2591290
2. back up TA partition
3. unlock bootloader
4. flash CWM or TWRP
5. back up ur current ROM and ur done
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"flash CWM or TWRP"
Hi, What's the difference? What's changing?
Tx
Mustafa Jafri said:
Bro I asked what should I do after unlocking bootloader. Whether should I install cwm recovery first or should I directly upgrade to kitkat.
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How could you upgrade to kikat without flashing???
In order to flash you need recovery. I don't think the stock recovery allows flashing zips.
First root your device BEFORE unlocking your bootloader.
Then backup your TA Partition using DevShaft's tool.
After that unlock your bootloader. and flash any JB kernel. I would recommend Phantom v7. Then reboot your phone and enter recovery.
Backup your current rom
I hope you got the answer. In order to flash a rom (Kitkat in your case) you need recovery. And that is why you need to flash a custom kernel. Remember there's a difference b/w kernel and rom.
abhi007.john said:
How could you upgrade to kikat without flashing???
In order to flash you need recovery. I don't think the stock recovery allows flashing zips.
First root your device BEFORE unlocking your bootloader.
Then backup your TA Partition using DevShaft's tool.
After that unlock your bootloader. and flash any JB kernel. I would recommend Phantom v7. Then reboot your phone and enter recovery.
Backup your current rom
I hope you got the answer. In order to flash a rom (Kitkat in your case) you need recovery. And that is why you need to flash a custom kernel. Remember there's a difference b/w kernel and rom.
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Oh now I got it. These guys were confusing me. You made it clear. Thanks
Okay guys, I have unlocked bootloader and I have flashed Civic Kernel (Phantom Kernel and Thunder was not working for me I don't know why). So how should I backup my stock rom and how to flash custom rom I know how to go into cwm recovery.
There must be an option to backup.. Unfortunately I haven't used civic kernel so can't tell which recovery is it. Look for some option which says backup, or nandroid backup etc.
And if possible post screenshot.(or photo)
Okay I have backup the old one and now I am at Resurrections ROM. And it works perfect.
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Related
EDIT FROM THE ARCHANGEL: DO NOT USE THIS RECOVERY IT WILL BRICK YOUR TAB,btw i pulled the links
CWM Recovery v5.5.0.4 for A70x
Attention!
At the moment CWM recovery is not workable! Its use can lead to non-functionality of your tablet! For details see here.
Original article is published on this site and created by ZeroNull and steaven_zw (4pda.ru).
How to:
1. Boot your device.
2. On a tablet: "Settings" -> "Applications" -> "Development" -> "USB debugging" switch on. Connect the tablet to your PC. Be sure to install the latest driver for the tablet.
3. Download the archive and extract it to any convenient location on your computer.
4. Unlock your bootloader for fastboot, follow here. Then reboot a tablet.
5. Open the directory with the unpacked archive. Execute file:
for windows with the rights of administrator:
Code:
flash-cwm.bat
Recovery is installed.
Reboot again with Volume- and see whether you can still access recovery (or use the following command):
Code:
adb reboot recovery
PS: If you can not use this instruction, look here.
You're the man.
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should the boot image be patched our does that not matter
Works great thanks for your awesome work again.:good:
Quick questions for you ZeroNull:
Do we have to unlock bootloader first (I suppose we do) ?
Do we have to be rooted first (I suppose we don't) ?
If we don't have to be rooted first, can we root after just by flashing the supersu.zip by Chainfire from recovery (I would suppose we can) ?
Thanks a lot, again.
EDIT: I just checked and saw that the recovery in this package is the same size as the "rooting.img" in the generic root package from you. I suppose that means it is a temp recovery that you use to root the tab ? Which means we can gain root from recovery so flashing supersu from this recovery should work... just trying to understand what's going on, for my own knowledge
EDIT 2: I just opened the .bat file and saw there was some disabling at the end for recovery.sh
I also opened an Acer rom and saw inside the zip that there was some stuff about recovery.sh
From what I can understand, it looks like you disable something that Acer wants to do. What is it exactly ?
If I reflash an Acer stock rom from CWM recovery, will the recovery be reflashed with stock one, or does your script takes care of that ?
Again, just trying to understand.
Still looking for a stock .017 US ROM image...
Latoc said:
Quick questions for you ZeroNull:
Do we have to unlock bootloader first (I suppose we do) ?
Do we have to be rooted first (I suppose we don't) ?
If we don't have to be rooted first, can we root after just by flashing the supersu.zip by Chainfire from recovery (I would suppose we can) ?
Thanks a lot, again.
EDIT: I just checked and saw that the recovery in this package is the same size as the "rooting.img" in the generic root package from you. I suppose that means it is a temp recovery that you use to root the tab ? Which means we can gain root from recovery so flashing supersu from this recovery should work... just trying to understand what's going on, for my own knowledge
EDIT 2: I just opened the .bat file and saw there was some disabling at the end for recovery.sh
I also opened an Acer rom and saw inside the zip that there was some stuff about recovery.sh
From what I can understand, it looks like you disable something that Acer wants to do. What is it exactly ?
If I reflash an Acer stock rom from CWM recovery, will the recovery be reflashed with stock one, or does your script takes care of that ?
Again, just trying to understand.
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Since you are apparently still running the stock .017 US ROM, could you make (and post or PM me) a backup copy that could be used to re-flash to stock?
Thanks,
I am currently flashed and running the .025_EMA_CUS1 ROM with teh new CWM recovery... all went very well!
You'll have to unlock the boot-loader to flash a recovery, but you don't need to be rooted for this to happen.You root the operating system to gain access behind the scenes....A recovery such as CWM (this) is the first step for you to flash non signed ROMs (modified) without the system denying you. Then you can flash an already rooted (or tweaked) ROM once they are available, but as of right now there aren't any.
So unlock boot-loader, flash this, then root your ROM...
bucklyv said:
Since you are apparently still running the stock .017 US ROM, could you make (and post or PM me) a backup copy that could be used to re-flash to stock?
Thanks,
I am currently flashed and running the .025_EMA_CUS1 ROM with teh new CWM recovery... all went very well!
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Sorry, but I'm currently running this: SDs_Acer_AV043_A700_RV07RC06_EMEA_FR.zip
It is a french leak, but you can get it from the rom thread so I'm not going to be able to help you much on this.
By the way, did you root before pushing this recovery or did you just unlock the bootloader ?
Itchiee said:
You'll have to unlock the boot-loader to flash a recovery, but you don't need to be rooted for this to happen.You root the operating system to gain access behind the scenes....A recovery such as CWM (this) is the first step for you to flash non signed ROMs (modified) without the system denying you. Then you can flash an already rooted (or tweaked) ROM once they are available, but as of right now there aren't any.
So unlock boot-loader, flash this, then root your ROM...
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Ok cool.
Last question then: can I root by just flashing supersu.zip from CWM ?
Latoc said:
Ok cool.
Last question then: can I root by just flashing supersu.zip from CWM ?
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No, you'll have to use one of the scripts in the rooting threads unless someone creates a flashable root.
The script I used automatically installed su and busy box.
Latoc said:
Sorry, but I'm currently running this: SDs_Acer_AV043_A700_RV07RC06_EMEA_FR.zip
It is a french leak, but you can get it from the rom thread so I'm not going to be able to help you much on this.
By the way, did you root before pushing this recovery or did you just unlock the bootloader ?
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Mine was both rooted and s-off... I am hoping the ROM development for the ACER takes off now that it is rooted and a recovery is working. Bought this over waiting for the Infinity to drop later this month (July)... hope it wasn't a mistake I will regret!
Thanks for the response.
Cheers!
ZeroNull said:
CWM Recovery v5.5.0.4 for A70x
Original article is published on this site and created by ZeroNull and steaven_zw (4pda.ru).
How to:
1. Boot your device.
2. On a tablet: "Settings" -> "Applications" -> "Development" -> "USB debugging" switch on. Connect the tablet to your PC. Be sure to install the latest driver for the tablet.
3. Download the archive and extract it to any convenient location on your computer.
4. Unlock your bootloader for fastboot, follow here. Then reboot a tablet.
5. Open the directory with the unpacked archive. Execute file:
for windows with the rights of administrator:
Code:
flash-cwm.bat
Recovery is installed.
Reboot again with Volume- and see whether you can still access recovery (or use the following command):
Code:
adb reboot recovery
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Awesome, thanks ZeroNull!
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I have one question, is the stock Recovery out there somewhere? I am just curious, in case I had to flash the original one back.
ZeroNull, you're the ****. Awesome work, again. Tanks!
californiarailroader said:
I have one question, is the stock Recovery out there somewhere? I am just curious, in case I had to flash the original one back.
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You mean "stock rom", right?
If someone would make a nandroidbackup of a stock-Version, then You could recover from that Backup and would be on Stock.
You just need someone to be so kind, but i guess that ont take too long.
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After backup using the cwm and reboot then reboot again to recovery it will boot the original acer recovery!
Is this temporary cwm recovery?
After connecting the charger when the tablet off it will restore the original recovery
doanb555 said:
ZeroNull, you're the ****. Awesome work, again. Tanks!
You mean "stock rom", right?
If someone would make a nandroidbackup of a stock-Version, then You could recover from that Backup and would be on Stock.
You just need someone to be so kind, but i guess that ont take too long.
Gesendet von meinem A700 mit Tapatalk 2
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You are right, my bad. It's late here, 11:37 PM, my brain is slowly fading in and out lol
moom999 said:
After backup using the cwm and reboot then reboot again to recovery it will boot the original acer recovery!
Is this temporary cwm recovery?
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In the original of Acer firmware there is a function restore original (stock) recovery. In my instruction at one stage of the script executes the CWM recovery. This is necessary, that would disable the restoration of the original (stock) recovery. If for some reason the launch has not occurred or the user manually exited from the CWM recovery, then system restore will not be disabled. And after rebooting the system will automatically be restored to the original recovery.
When it executes
Disable script /etc/install-recovery.sh
error: device not found
error: device not found
moom999 said:
When it executes
Disable script /etc/install-recovery.sh
error: device not found
error: device not found
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1. Do you have your device connected to your PC?
2. Have you enabled USB debugging from the settings?
3. Have you installed the Acer drivers on your computer?
TomONeill said:
1. Do you have your device connected to your PC?
2. Have you enabled USB debugging from the settings?
3. Have you installed the Acer drivers on your computer?
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yes
yes
yes
Version bootloader
moom999 said:
yes
yes
yes
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I think the problem in version bootloader, which is installed on your tablet.
This problem can be solved in two ways:
Option 1. Change to another the firmware version, in which works command bootloader - "fastboot boot recovery.img"
Option 2. After running the installation script CWM recovery, when comes to message:
Booting recovery.img
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turn off the tablet. And then perform the following steps:
1. Press and hold down the 'Volume -'. Power on the tablet. After starting the CWM recovery - releasing button 'Volume -'.
2. Open the directory with the unpacked archive. Launch from this directory the Windows command prompt. And enter the following commands:
Code:
adb shell "mount -a && cd /system/etc && mv install-recovery.sh install-recovery.old"
adb reboot
Now CWM recovery will not be overwritten with the original recovery.
PS: Google Translate forever.
Check the device firmware type by going to Setting - about tablet - built number
Download the right firmware pack for your device.
http://www.asus.com/Tablet/Transformer_Pad/ASUS_Transformer_Pad_Infinity_TF700T/#download
Now extract the zip file and you will have another zip file.
Rename that zip file as "EP201_768_SDUPDATE" and place it to an external sd card if you do not have a custom recovery. If you are rooted and unlocked plus you have a custom recovery you don't need to rename it you can place it in internal sd is well.
Now turn off your device. Hold power button including the volume down button and enter custom recovery. For stock recovery it should detect it automatically and will install. once in custom recovery clear your cache and install the file with the name above or whatever name you have. once installation is complete. reboot the system be patient and you have the latest update.
You can obtain root easily using this method.
Just download the DebugfsRoot_Generic_v2.3.zip file from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1706588
extract the content and run RootDebugfs, then follow the on screen instruction and you will have root.
Make sure you have USB debugging on.
To get custom recovery. Download goomanager from playstore and you can install TWRP recovery from the option list. which is Option - install OpenRecoveryScript.
I am not responsible if you mess up your device. do these at your own risk. Nonetheless these steps work perfectly for me.
Renaming is not needed.
lafester said:
Renaming is not needed.
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Exactly thats for people without custom recovery
Isn't this already covered here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212
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rizanx said:
Exactly thats for people without custom recovery
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does the update push the stock recovery as well?
and root is lost right?
Yes and yes.
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odeccacccp said:
does the update push the stock recovery as well?
and root is lost right?
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Yes you will lose root.
But you can obtain root easily using this method.
Just download the DebugfsRoot_Generic_v2.3.zip file from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
extract the content and run RootDebugfs, then follow the on screen instruction and you will have root.
oh and make sure you have USB debugging on.
sorry for the mix up. yes you do lose recovery. Download goomanager from playstore and you can install TWRP recovery from the option list.
rizanx said:
Through custom recovery stock recovery is not pushed! you will still have custom recovery. You will only lose root.
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Wrong, flashing an official rom will make you loose the custom recover too, you will have a clean stock rom once you do that. AND also this thread has nothing to share with the development forum.
Pretoriano80 said:
Wrong, flashing an official rom will make you loose the custom recover too, you will have a clean stock rom once you do that. AND also this thread has nothing to share with the development forum.
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+1 You WILL lose custom recovery with this method. This has all been covered before...
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Pretoriano80 said:
Wrong, flashing an official rom will make you loose the custom recover too, you will have a clean stock rom once you do that. AND also this thread has nothing to share with the development forum.
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Thanks for clear up.
MysticMgcn said:
Isn't this already covered here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
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Where in there? Can;t find it?
1) If I am on a custom ROM can I flash the new update or I have to go back to STOCK first?
2) What's the big deal with loosing CWR and Root, it takes like 2 min to put it back, I mean there is another way to not loose it?
Thanks
I also have a question! Will this allow for OTA updates even if our bootloader is unlocked? And will we be able to flash the JB update from ASUS manually if not? Anyone know?
GRIM1337 said:
I also have a question! Will this allow for OTA updates even if our bootloader is unlocked? And will we be able to flash the JB update from ASUS manually if not? Anyone know?
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No. when you unlocked it clearly stated no more ota updates for you.
Yes. of course you can flash manually just like any other rom.
odeccacccp said:
Where in there? Can;t find it?
1) If I am on a custom ROM can I flash the new update or I have to go back to STOCK first?
2) What's the big deal with loosing CWR and Root, it takes like 2 min to put it back, I mean there is another way to not loose it?
Thanks
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You don't need to have stock rom. As long as you have the stock kernel your ok. You will of course lose custom recovery but its easy to download again as i have mentioned in my first post.
There is a lengthy way to do this. But why do that when it takes you literally 2 minute to root it with DebugfsRoot .
Hope it went well for you.
Hey.
Need you help or advice..
I made a mistake when flashed my ATT One X with the latest firmware(
And now i can't do anything, I mean root or custom recovery.
I have S-OFF and super CID but I don't how to fix this.. to downgrade or to roll back to oldest firmware.
Even to have root will be perfect.
How can I manage this?
Thanks in advance!
vimev said:
Hey.
Need you help or advice..
I made a mistake when flashed my ATT One X with the latest firmware(
And now i can't do anything, I mean root or custom recovery.
I have S-OFF and super CID but I don't how to fix this.. to downgrade or to roll back to oldest firmware.
Even to have root will be perfect.
How can I manage this?
Thanks in advance!
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According to your bootloader details you are at a good starting point. Here is what I recommend you do from here:
1. Download a custom recovery like TWRP:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2558503
2. flash this in bootloader mode. If you don't know how here is the help thread you need to read through:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593382
3. Once you have a custom recovery installed, you can flash SuperSu or other root app (google is your friend.)
4. Stick with the rooted rom you have or flash another of your choosing.
Madcat8686 said:
According to your bootloader details you are at a good starting point. Here is what I recommend you do from here:
1. Download a custom recovery like TWRP:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2558503
2. flash this in bootloader mode. If you don't know how here is the help thread you need to read through:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593382
3. Once you have a custom recovery installed, you can flash SuperSu or other root app (google is your friend.)
4. Stick with the rooted rom you have or flash another of your choosing.
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Men.. thats great! Thanks a lot!
I was thinking its impossible to make root...
vimev said:
Men.. thats great! Thanks a lot!
I was thinking its impossible to make root...
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Not impossible for you because your bootloader is unlocked and you are S-Off. You are always able to root and flash.
Hey, I have the same bootloader setup but i am unable to flash a recovery
Grinno said:
Hey, I have the same bootloader setup but i am unable to flash a recovery
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What happens when you try to flash a recovery?
What recovery are you trying to flash?
Post your own bootloader (Don't show the IMEI)
Madcat8686 said:
Not impossible for you because your bootloader is unlocked and you are S-Off. You are always able to root and flash.
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exad said:
What happens when you try to flash a recovery?
What recovery are you trying to flash?
Post your own bootloader (Don't show the IMEI)
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I use EZT toolkit....It runs the commands then said fail (too many links
Grinno said:
I use EZT toolkit....It runs the commands then said fail (too many links
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Why are you using a toolkit to flash recovery???
Just download from http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/evita
or download the unofficial TWRP from the original android dev section if you plan on flashing an AOSP or CM based Rom and then fastboot flash recovery recovery_filename.img
Easy peasy. Too many links is an error that should have nothing to do with flashing recovery...
exad said:
Why are you using a toolkit to flash recovery???
Just download from http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/evita
or download the unofficial TWRP from the original android dev section if you plan on flashing an AOSP or CM based Rom and then fastboot flash recovery recovery_filename.img
Easy peasy. Too many links is an error that should have nothing to do with flashing recovery...
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Donno, Maybe fastboot/drivers or messed up. I keep getting cannot load 'recovery.img' unknown error
Grinno said:
Donno, Maybe fastboot/drivers or messed up. I keep getting cannot load 'recovery.img' unknown error
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You need to type the filename of the recovery file you download. Either the recovery filename you are typing is wrong or the file is not in the folder you are trying to flash from.
exad said:
You need to type the filename of the recovery file you download. Either the recovery filename you are typing is wrong or the file is not in the folder you are trying to flash from.
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Thanks, Got it to flash..... you were correct i was typing the filename wrong.
After flashing sense rom (walkman sense) pico freezes and automatically restarting.. :crying:
Tried flashing super_wipe.zip before flashing rom, and tried other roms too (cm11,carbon,nextgen,jaggy..!! ). The problem still persist..
How to fix this..??
Pee_kee said:
After flashing sense rom (walkman sense) pico freezes and automatically restarting.. :crying:
Tried flashing super_wipe.zip before flashing rom, and tried other roms too (cm11,carbon,nextgen,jaggy..!! ). The problem still persist..
How to fix this..??
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some questions/ info needed
What recovery you using at the moment
Did you format everything but sdcard
Which firmware are you on / which region
anonymous-user said:
some questions/ info needed
What recovery you using at the moment
Did you format everything but sdcard
Which firmware are you on / which region
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recovery : Latest TWRP
formatted every thing.. flashed superwipe.zip
am in india using Walkman sense rom 5.10.
problem persist in all rom..
Pee_kee said:
recovery : Latest TWRP
formatted every thing.. flashed superwipe.zip
am in india using Walkman sense rom 5.10.
problem persist in all rom..
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ok, well have you tried relocking your bootloader and flashing RUU package back to full clean stock? if you`ve already done that properly (not by flashing some custom stock rom through recovery) then I guess its a repair shop job.
anonymous-user said:
ok, well have you tried relocking your bootloader and flashing RUU package back to full clean stock? if you`ve already done that properly (not by flashing some custom stock rom through recovery) then I guess its a repair shop job.
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I didn't do that /*relocking your bootloader and flashing RUU package*/..
well, let me seek tutorials to do that.
Any tutorial with less risk than this one.? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500165
Pee_kee said:
Any tutorial with less risk than this one.? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500165
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1st you need to find your firmware version, boot into bootloader and the info is there and then download the appropriate RUU package as these are region specific, I can tell you how to do it without much hassle so long as you have adb setup on your comp already and the unlock token or application used to unlock your bootloader.......
you can find all the RUU packages for pico here : http://www.androidruu.com/?developer=Pico
tell me which 1 it is and I`ll extract the files needed to be able to update it via sdcard
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1st you need to find your firmware version, boot into bootloader and the info is there and then download the appropriate RUU package as these are region specific, I can tell you how to do it without much hassle so long as you have adb setup on your comp already and the unlock token or application used to unlock your bootloader.......
you can find all the RUU packages for pico here : http://www.androidruu.com/?developer=Pico
tell me which 1 it is and I`ll extract the files needed to be able to update it via sdcard
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This is RUU_Pico_hTC_Asia_India_1.31.720.3_Radio_10.35d.80.09H_1.11.82.17_release_230683_signed.exe
Pee_kee said:
This is RUU_Pico_hTC_Asia_India_1.31.720.3_Radio_10.35d.80.09H_1.11.82.17_release_230683_signed.exe
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ok I have the specific RUU package for your region downloaded and I`ve extracted the rom.zip from the package, now I`m in the process of uploading the file for you. So you have adb working? the unlock token you used to unlock your bootloader or utility that will do the same job?
Ok here`s the full procedure for you
Download the the full firmware stock rom from here: http://www.freefilehosting.net/pj03img press "DOWNLAD THIS FILE" then enter the captcha, the file name is "PJ03IMG" do not modify it in anyway.
Copy the PJ03IMG file to the root of your sdcard (not in any folder)
Boot to Bootloader and connect usb to phone and computer, open CMD on windows or Terminal on Linux and type the following:
Code:
fastboot oem lock
you should now see on the phone that your bootloader has been "re-locked" if you see that you can now press the power button on phone to change to bootloader (mode see attached pic 1 at the bottom), now the phone will look for files on your sdcard (see pic 2 attached at the bottom)
at this point it should find the PJ03IMG file and a loading bar will appear on the right hand side, be patient it takes about 30 secs to load it. When its finished it will ask if you want to flash the update or not, use the volume keys to move the selector to yes and press the power button and the process will begin to totally reflash your phone back to stock once done it will ask you to reboot phone, voila done. the first boot will take some time as its a fresh install so give it afew minutes to get to homescreen, assuming all is well and phone is working as it should we can get a recovery back after unlocking the bootloader.
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will ask if you want to flash the update or not, use the volume keys to move the selector to yes and press the power button and the process will begin to totally reflash your phone back to stock
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how pico do that without stock rom file.?! Where i should should keep rom.zip file.? how can i extract it from RUU_Pico_hTC_Asia_India_1.31.720.3_Radio_10.35d.80 .09H_1.11.82.17_release_230683_signed.exe..??
DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT LIABLE TO ANY DAMAGE THAT HAPPENS TO YOUR DEVICE BECAUSE OF DOING ANYTHING WRONG.
MOTO G4 PLUS [XT1643]
This is for those who had flashed a custom kernel on their stock ROM and now want to revert to stock.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. TWRP 3.0.3-n2 by @Shreps .
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...covery-twrp-3-0-2-r3-moto-g4-g4-plus-t3494337
This one is more updated/maintained than the official 3.0.2 version.
2. 7Zip Compression Utility:
Download and install on your PC. I use this as it gives the maximum ultra level compression. See Downloads below.
PROCEDURE:
1. Download and extract the TWRP.7z using 7Zip.
2. Place the TWRP folder it in the root directory of your INTERNAL STORAGE.
2. Just reboot TWRP once and choose Restore and then choose this: athene_93-14_boot
3. Swipe to restore.
NOTE: As a general recommendation for all zip installations and backup/restore using twrp, Wipe Cache and ART Cache before you Reboot to System.
4. You're DONE
DOWNLOADS:
Google Drive Link for the file:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B25DpDahxm52MDlBRlVqNElkaUE
7-ZIP Download Link:
http://www.7-zip.org/download.html
IF YOU WANT ENTIRE STOCK ROM ( TWRP BACKUP) VISIT THIS THREAD BY @Greekgodmerwyn .
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/android-7-0-moto-g4-plus-npj25-93-14-t3544601
HIT LIKE IF I HELPED YOU! :fingers-crossed: :good:
Hey I need the file bit it is in bin so give a alternative link
Can i install this to xt1644 retus?
Dont know bro I just want the 1643 one
dedik46 said:
Can i install this to xt1644 retus?
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Not tried. Make additional backups and try. :good:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B25DpDahxm52MDlBRlVqNElkaUE
Not Found
Error 404
Please re-upload.
nextheart said:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B25DpDahxm52MDlBRlVqNElkaUE
Not Found
Error 404
Please re-upload.
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Oh wait. Try this, @nextheart
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120722570
@tywinlannister7 Thanks for quick reply.
As far as I can understand, this file should be flashed (restored) after restoring my TWRP back up of nougat stock rom taken in January-2017. Currently I am on RR-MM.
Shall I able to take OTA then?
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@tywinlannister7 Thanks for quick reply.
As far as I can understand, this file should be flashed (restored) after restoring my TWRP back up of nougat stock rom taken in January-2017. Currently I am on RR-MM.
Shall I able to take OTA then?
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For OTA updates to work, you'd need a stock recovery on your device too; TWRP is a no go. Once you've restored your TWRP backup of your Nougat stock ROM (which hopefully may have the stock boot still), you can flash the stock recovery linked here https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/how-to-ota-rooting-nougat-npj-25-93-14-t3601747
I imagine the easiest option is to flash the recovery in fastboot (same as you did with TWRP) using 'fastboot flash recovery recovery.img', then rebooting into recovery.
I think, though I've not tried it with a stock recovery, that you should be able to flash the recovery image in TWRP:
tap Install in the TWRP menu
Select 'install image's
Find your stock recovery image and select
Choose recovery as the image type
Flash and reboot to recovery.
Then, provided your system has a stock kernel, no modifications to your system and a stock recovery (bootloader doesn't matter), you should be able to update via OTA.
@echo92 Thanks for detailed guide.
I had flashed SuperSU on Nougat stock ROM, so stock boot might be affected. Am I right?
In short, I want to sell the device, so I want to return to stock.
nextheart said:
@echo92 Thanks for detailed guide.
I had flashed SuperSU on Nougat stock ROM, so stock boot might be affected. Am I right?
In short, I want to sell the device, so I want to return to stock.
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You could have directly flashed the latest March 1 Security firmware via fastboot and lock your bootloader too.
tywinlannister7 said:
You could have directly flashed the latest March 1 Security firmware via fastboot and lock your bootloader too.
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Thank you for pointing out.
Will I lose my IMEI or WIFI MAK or any thing else by fastboot method? Because I have read that some users are losing such things by fastboot method.
nextheart said:
Thank you for pointing out.
Will I lose my IMEI or WIFI MAK or any thing else by fastboot method? Because I have read that some users are losing such things by fastboot method.
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Shouldn't create any such issues. Anyways, you can make an entire backup of the fsg and other partitions in twrp.
Yes, your data will be wiped though.