Restore ".semc-fullbackup" backup from Z to Z3? - Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi!
Does someone know how I can restore my .semc-fullbackup backup from Z to Z3?
This is the only backup that I have (all my apps data, sms, mms....) and with the new backup & restore app I can't restore it.
I didn't have the xperia Z anymore so I can't use another backup tool to restore :crying:
Thanks a lot for your help.
Schlew

same! like seriously no way to restore it.

@schlew
now the only way is to use pc companion to backup the message, than restore back using pc companion.

chunlianghere said:
@schlew
now the only way is to use pc companion to backup the message, than restore back using pc companion.
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Hummmm, I don't have the xperia Z in my possession anymore....

schlew said:
Hummmm, I don't have the xperia Z in my possession anymore....
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i guess we hav to wait til z3 able root, than from there can try put backup & restore apk in /system.

chunlianghere said:
i guess we hav to wait til z3 able root, than from there can try put backup & restore apk in /system.
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Yes... or bying a new xperia Z...... or finding someone who has one.
Do you have an idea were I can find the apk of it?

schlew said:
Yes... or bying a new xperia Z...... or finding someone who has one.
Do you have an idea were I can find the apk of it?
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here's the apk.
i did try to install normally, but failed.

chunlianghere said:
here's the apk.
i did try to install normally, but failed.
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for me too . Tanks a lot. I will see what i can do with.
Do you extract it from 4.4.2 version of android ?

schlew said:
for me too . Tanks a lot. I will see what i can do with.
Do you extract it from 4.4.2 version of android ?
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its from my previous z1, 4.4.4

chunlianghere said:
its from my previous z1, 4.4.4
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Ok. I will wait for root acces then....
Thanks a lot for your help.
Schlew

schlew said:
Ok. I will wait for root acces then....
Thanks a lot for your help.
Schlew
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anyway i hav just tested on my unlocked rooted z3, it works!
i jus place it in /system, set permission, then put it in system/app.
but all must be from 4.4.4, else it will not work well.

Forogot
chunlianghere said:
anyway i hav just tested on my unlocked rooted z3, it works!
i jus place it in /system, set permission, then put it in system/app.
but all must be from 4.4.4, else it will not work well.
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Cool! Let's wait for the root method for locked bootloader!!!!
What do you means with "must be from 4.4.4". Does it means the backup must be from 4.4.4?
My backup is from 4.4.2 version of Xperia Z .
Isn't it possible to make an apk that will be installed like a normal app???

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Need Root to delete Superuser.apk

Hey guys,
I have a really bad problem.
I was on the Cyanogenmod 2.2.1 ROM, for some time, until i noticed, that my USB connector at the X10i was broken.
I wanted to flash the original ROM, but there was only the possibility to flash a xrecovery-backup, because i cant connect my X10i through USB (Charging works, but its a bit strange ).
Now I am on 2.1.A.0.435 (Baseband 2.1.54).
The problem is, I unrooted my device (Z4root), then I noticed, that my superuser.apk wasn't deleted.
At the beginning I thought, it wouldn't be such a problem, just re-root the device, delete that superuser.apk, then unroot again.
But that's the big problem.
Is there any possibility to Root 2.1.A.0.435 with an .APK?
The problem is the Exploit, because there (doesn't ?) exist a psneuter exploit Root.apk .
Could anyone help me with my problem?
That would be really great!
Greetings from Germany
Just delete system files until it dies. They will replace the usb and then flash it before returning.
At least that us how it went for the wifes in the same situation.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
do u atleast have access to xrecovery? i mean can u get into xrecovery at bootup?
DooMLoRD said:
do u atleast have access to xrecovery? i mean can u get into xrecovery at bootup?
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carbonix said:
but there was only the possibility to flash a xrecovery-backup
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as he told us, yes he can...
keep following this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=995396
DooMLoRD said:
do u atleast have access to xrecovery? i mean can u get into xrecovery at bootup?
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Nope after Flashing the backup, there was no more access to xrecovery :S

[Q] How do I Change the font?[Xperia E]*WITHOUT ROOT*

Was just wondering if there is any way I can change the system font without any rooting[Browsed through several pages, and many apps but all required root]? Help please?
yes you want root...you want to chance system fonts without root? xD its impossible...
Sent from my Xperia Tipo using xda app-developers app
you can try GO Launcher EX...
they have changed a half of fonts in some screens...
if you need totally changed, yes you need root privileges...
just prepare your fonts collection, set the preference, n choose your font...
good luck
but you can root your xe once, change the fonts you want and then unroot it...easy?
Sent from my Xperia Tipo using xda app-developers app
xrhstospro said:
but you can root your xe once, change the fonts you want and then unroot it...easy?
Sent from my Xperia Tipo using xda app-developers app
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Hmm,any link on how to un-root it? Because its my new phone and I don't want to risk its warranty.
TheXperiaE said:
Hmm,any link on how to un-root it? Because its my new phone and I don't want to risk its warranty.
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here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285724
use that app for root and unroot with just one click
TheXperiaE said:
Hmm,any link on how to un-root it? Because its my new phone and I don't want to risk its warranty.
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Root and unroot,so easy,dont worry. Only unlock bootloader is risk with warranty.
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thuybang said:
Root and unroot,so easy,dont worry. Only unlock bootloader is risk with warranty.
Sent from my C1605 using Tapatalk 2
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Here comes a silly question,[I'm a noob at this stuff]
What does bootloader have to do with root?
If I root my mobile does it risk the warranty[or has it something to do with bootloader?]
Unlock bootloader allows you to flash custom kernels (fxp, overclock, or other things)
Unlock bootloader immediately voids your warranty (remember you gave sony your imei) but root voids warranty (if you take the phone to sony for repair and they saw superuser). So if you just do root, just use pc companion / update service before going to sony for repair.
Paradox ST21i
zzztidurvirus said:
Unlock bootloader allows you to flash custom kernels (fxp, overclock, or other things)
Unlock bootloader immediately voids your warranty (remember you gave sony your imei) but root voids warranty (if you take the phone to sony for repair and they saw superuser). So if you just do root, just use pc companion / update service before going to sony for repair.
Paradox ST21i
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Okay so now,If I root,it will not risk my mobile's life?
No. If you do mess up, just repair it using official means (pc companion / update service). That is why im still on locked bootloader. I like to play safe until my warranty is over (2 years).
Paradox ST21i
yes right...
but for me, i can't handle my moods for flash n flash...
that's why i've got new XE with just 3 hours unrooted, n 1 day wih locked bootloader
zzztidurvirus said:
No. If you do mess up, just repair it using official means (pc companion / update service). That is why im still on locked bootloader. I like to play safe until my warranty is over (2 years).
Paradox ST21i
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Another silly question,is a back up required? if yes,how do I setup a backup?
Backup? If your unrooted, you can backup .apk using app backup (note the location of backup), phonebook & messages via google sync, media files via file manager. Then put those in pc. I like to start clean, both phone & microsd every time I want to flash rom, to avoid complications / errors.
Paradox ST21i
zzztidurvirus said:
Backup? If your unrooted, you can backup .apk using app backup (note the location of backup), phonebook & messages via google sync, media files via file manager. Then put those in pc. I like to start clean, both phone & microsd every time I want to flash rom, to avoid complications / errors.
Paradox ST21i
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I did root my mobile,and install a font using font changer,and now my phone is bricked[it is stuck in the sony logo],please help
TheXperiaE said:
I did root my mobile,and install a font using font changer,and now my phone is bricked[it is stuck in the sony logo],please help
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you've got a trouble with Font changer...
many devices (android 2.3.x n above) that'd softbricked by its app...
why not use Font installer...
okay, you have to learn how to use ADB with CMD Commands...
which font you has changed? i will send you the original one, then you can push it via ADB...
it's the only way you can do if you don't want to unlock your bootloader...
yayakuya said:
you've got a trouble with Font changer...
many devices (android 2.3.x n above) that'd softbricked by its app...
why not use Font installer...
okay, you have to learn how to use ADB with CMD Commands...
which font you has changed? i will send you the original one, then you can push it via ADB...
it's the only way you can do if you don't want to unlock your bootloader...
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Wait,can I unlock bootloader and then update via sony emma tool? would this revert back my locked bootloader?
About the font changer,I just installed roboto font.
TheXperiaE said:
Wait,can I unlock bootloader and then update via sony emma tool? would this revert back my locked bootloader?
About the font changer,I just installed roboto font.
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yes, i guess so...
search how to unlock n re-lock bootloader around here...
good luck
yayakuya said:
here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285724
use that app for root and unroot with just one click
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can any of u help me to root my new xperia e [ss-11.2.a.2.23] without unlocking bootloader or by flashing any kernel.....pls help help
ROOTING
TheXperiaE said:
Hmm,any link on how to un-root it? Because its my new phone and I don't want to risk its warranty.
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use kingo root to unroot ur device
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sahilangra said:
can any of u help me to root my new xperia e [ss-11.2.a.2.23] without unlocking bootloader or by flashing any kernel.....pls help help
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download kingo root frm google... install it enable usb debugging..... then it will automatically install its supported drivers..after that click root...then wait until it finish..after that ur device will automaticall reboot ....ur phone rooted succesfully...u can unroot also
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yayakuya said:
yes right...
but for me, i can't handle my moods for flash n flash...
that's why i've got new XE with just 3 hours unrooted, n 1 day wih locked bootloader
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bro can u plz help me about some fonts.... i want to use my 3 awasome fonts on my android...this fonts are very rare and so much awasome ..bro its on ttf format ...plz bro can u plz convert it to ttf to apk that why i can use it on my android..plz plz help i love these fonts alot

[Q] [newby alert] how to backup Miro in case I need to return it for repair?

I watched the video but I've read too many XDA threads and I am still confused.
Also I am sorry for being a noob and asking noob questions...
At work I was "given" a Sony Xperia Miro ST23i running 11.0.A.5.5.
Unfortunately this phone is branded and comes with a lot of bloat that can't be easily uninstalled. Sometimes it is very annoying to be waiting 10 seconds for the "contacts" to appear with all the bloat running in the background.
I've found Gimlo 2.0 here at XDA. Looks like it is the stock firmware without the bloat and with "a couple" of extra features.
But since the phone isn't mine and since electronic devices sometimes have failures and need repair, I need to take precautions and make sure that I can put it back as it was (stock FW) when we bought it. That is, if the malfunction even allows me to boot the phone.
Doesn't seem difficult to follow Gimlo's installation instructions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37337385&postcount=2.
I noticed that it tells the user to backup. What would I be backing up at this point? Apps and their settings? Contacts? Or does it mean to backup the original/official ROM?
Apps and settings and contacts is easy. I wouldn't mind loosing my SMS messages and Call log although there seems to be apps to backup SMS/Logs. But how do I backup the original ROM?
Then I have to boot into CWM. Well I still haven't installed that because some fellow told me that installing CWM is the first step to loose my warranty. He told me that there is a special "counter" on the phone that increments every time I flash the phone. He told me to ask here if this phone has this counter and how to reset it, if it's even possible to reset it.
Then I happened to stumble into this tool named Backup-TA here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598. It says it backs up something that I will need to restore in case I need to return my phone for repair.
Am I missing anything?
Can someone point me a step-by-step of all the stuff I need to backup in order to install Gimlo?
Thanks in advance.
Cheers
Before you begin doing anything, you should use pc companion - repair to get the correct firmware that matches your region. Sure, you can use .ftf found here but you said yourself need to backup. Im sure theres also company bootanim / wallpapers / ringtones but you can backup that also. Counters? No, sony do not have counters, samsung do have it.
The order is like this:
Backup all that media (hidden somewhere in /system) yeah, with no root, you can still look around and find stuff. Then, use pc companion - repair. Next, find blob_fs and convert it into .ftf for later use. Then, root, cwm, and go for gimlo.
Anytime you want to go back to stock, use your own .ftf. Dont worry, just dont unlock bootloader. And, pc companion is the official way to repair before sending the phone to sony service.
Sent from My Awesome Paradox ST21i
Actually bro...there is no need to back-up the Rom....if something goes wrong you can repair your phone via pc companion since you have a locked bootloader.
You.said that you already.backed up apps and other user data....now just install the New Rom...if something goes wrong, you can repair your phone via pc companion..... Here is the Guide to create an ftf
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352081
Hit the thanks button..it does not cost you anything.
it's worth something for me...
sent from my Sony Xperia e dual
Thanks guys.
After all it seems fairly simple even for a such a big noob like me.
But I still have a small doubt in my mind: don't I have to backup the TA partition so that I can restore it later?
I mean, seems that it is not mandatory in case I just want to flash another ROM.
But reading this topic http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598 seems that like something mandatory in case I really need to put it back exactly as it was when we bought it.
Can anyone clarify please?
Thanks a bunch guys.
Cheers
Yep...i guess so...in case u want nobody to know that u flashed a firmware...
Hit the thanks button..it does not cost you anything.
it's worth something for me...
sent from my Sony Xperia e dual
Okay, now I only need to know when does backup TA goes in all these instructions.
So, I will need to backup my contacts. I won't backup call log or SMS because I don't need them.
Then I have to root the phone, install CWM, and then follow the procedure to install my new ROM (Gimlo).
My question is "when do I backup TA?". After rooting the phone and before installing CWM? Or after rooting and after installing CWM?
Also I don't really understand any of this
zzztidurvirus said:
Im sure theres also company bootanim / wallpapers / ringtones but you can backup that also.
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Backup all that media (hidden somewhere in /system) yeah, with no root, you can still look around and find stuff. Then, use pc companion - repair. Next, find blob_fs and convert it into .ftf for later use.
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Company bootanim? Wallpapers and ringtones? Do I need to backup those?
Backup media in /system ? What media? Videos and music that I recorded on the phone? It's all in my SDCard.
blob_fs and convert into ftf?
Do I really need all this? Because if I do need to backup all this so that I can restore it on the phone if I need to send it for repair, then I will forget about installing another ROM.
Can someone please clarify?
Thanks and sorry for being such a PITA
Cheers
john3voltas said:
Okay, now I only need to know when does backup TA goes in all these instructions.
So, I will need to backup my contacts. I won't backup call log or SMS because I don't need them.
Then I have to root the phone, install CWM, and then follow the procedure to install my new ROM (Gimlo).
My question is "when do I backup TA?". After rooting the phone and before installing CWM? Or after rooting and after installing CWM?
Also I don't really understand any of this
Company bootanim? Wallpapers and ringtones? Do I need to backup those?
Backup media in /system ? What media? Videos and music that I recorded on the phone? It's all in my SDCard.
blob_fs and convert into ftf?
Do I really need all this? Because if I do need to backup all this so that I can restore it on the phone if I need to send it for repair, then I will forget about installing another ROM.
Can someone please clarify?
Thanks and sorry for being such a PITA
Cheers
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Yeah...that guy is a pro he used those complicated terms....I'll make it clear...
So firstly all that you need to backup is your apps,contacts and all other user data....
Now root the phone and do as you like...
If something wrong happens or you want to remove the installed Rom and revert back to official(Sony's) Rom.....follow these steps
just don't panic..open pc companion>support zone>repair phone....
The pc companion will download the latest OFFICIAL FIRMWARE from Sony....
Do as you are prompted...you will have the phone just like when the phone was when taken out of the box it came in..
The above mentioned step is to be done only with a LOCKED bootloader(I guess you are not planning to unlock it).
About ftf...ftf means flashtool file.as the name tells it is used by androxyde( software for flashing Sony Xperia) flashtool..it is an alternative of the repair option via pc companion..the advantage of flashtool is that it can be used with unlocked bootloader too while pc companion can work only on a locked bootloader..
The link I gave you before explains how you create an ftf and use it....
I dint think you need to backup the system and bootanimation and other stuff...it will be restored by the repairoption....
Now any more doubts bro
Hit the thanks button..it does not cost you anything.
it's worth something for me...
sent from my Sony Xperia e dual
mathewsj114 said:
Yeah...that guy is a pro he used those complicated terms....I'll make it clear...
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Yea, I'm sure he meant to help but the way he explained it sounded like a very complicated procedure.
mathewsj114 said:
So firstly all that you need to backup is your apps,contacts and all other user data....
Now root the phone and do as you like...
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So, root the phone and then backup TA, right? And then CWM, new ROM, etc, right?
mathewsj114 said:
If something wrong happens or you want to remove the installed Rom and revert back to official(Sony's) Rom.....follow these steps
just don't panic..open pc companion>support zone>repair phone....
The pc companion will download the latest OFFICIAL FIRMWARE from Sony....
Do as you are prompted...you will have the phone just like when the phone was when taken out of the box it came in..
The above mentioned step is to be done only with a LOCKED bootloader(I guess you are not planning to unlock it).
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You guessed right, I'm not into unlocking anything. I will root it because that's the only way to go and I will install a recovery (CWM) just to be safe and then I will try a new ROM but that's as far as I will go.
mathewsj114 said:
About ftf...ftf means flashtool file.as the name tells it is used by androxyde( software for flashing Sony Xperia) flashtool..it is an alternative of the repair option via pc companion..the advantage of flashtool is that it can be used with unlocked bootloader too while pc companion can work only on a locked bootloader..
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Can I use flashtool on a locked bootloader too? Or do I really need to use PC companion? Just asking
mathewsj114 said:
The link I gave you before explains how you create an ftf and use it....
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Thanks, I'll look into that too.
mathewsj114 said:
I dint think you need to backup the system and bootanimation and other stuff...it will be restored by the repairoption....
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Ufff, that's great because I was already getting scaried
Yeah I think you can't backup those without root
.if yes do it...anyway without those you can't update ota...
Hit the thanks button..it does not cost you anything.
it's worth something for me...
sent from my Sony Xperia e dual
mathewsj114 said:
Yeah I think you can't backup those without root
.if yes do it...anyway without those you can't update ota...
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Thanks.
BTW, with regards to ROMs for locked Xperia Miro, would you choose Gimlo or would you rather use another ROM?
Cheers
john3voltas said:
Okay, now I only need to know when does backup TA goes in all these instructions.
So, I will need to backup my contacts. I won't backup call log or SMS because I don't need them.
Then I have to root the phone, install CWM, and then follow the procedure to install my new ROM (Gimlo).
My question is "when do I backup TA?". After rooting the phone and before installing CWM? Or after rooting and after installing CWM?
Also I don't really understand any of this
Company bootanim? Wallpapers and ringtones? Do I need to backup those?
Backup media in /system ? What media? Videos and music that I recorded on the phone? It's all in my SDCard.
blob_fs and convert into ftf?
Do I really need all this? Because if I do need to backup all this so that I can restore it on the phone if I need to send it for repair, then I will forget about installing another ROM.
Can someone please clarify?
Thanks and sorry for being such a PITA
Cheers
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im sorry for complicating this thing. What I mean is, are you using a branded phone? Like different boot animation showing up, different than typical xperia animation? I only said to backup all those things just so you wont lose it when you use pc companion. Yea it looks hard to do, but you already know how to use pc companion, and probably found that blob_fs folder too, am I right?
If its a normal miro, im sure pc companion - repair will make it brand new again, complete with new firmware updates.
Sent from My Awesome Paradox ST21i
1831 biokedl
zzztidurvirus said:
im sorry for complicating this thing.
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No problem, as said before, I'm sure you were only trying to help.
zzztidurvirus said:
What I mean is, are you using a branded phone? Like different boot animation showing up, different than typical xperia animation? I only said to backup all those things just so you wont lose it when you use pc companion.
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Well, actually all the other phones I had from this carrier all had personalized boot up animations, desktop themes and screen savers.
But not this one. This one has a lot of pesky apps for "their weather", "their stock exchange", "their etc, etc...
zzztidurvirus said:
Yea it looks hard to do, but you already know how to use pc companion, and probably found that blob_fs folder too, am I right?
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Not yet. I'll take a look at it tonight. It won't hurt to copy that folder anyway, right?
I'm not a big fan of PC companion but yeah it's simple to use.
zzztidurvirus said:
If its a normal miro, im sure pc companion - repair will make it brand new again, complete with new firmware updates.
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Yea, it seems pretty normal except for all the little app bloat.
Cheers
Copy the blob_fs so you can make your own .ftf.
Sent from My Awesome Paradox ST21i
john3voltas said:
Thanks.
BTW, with regards to ROMs for locked Xperia Miro, would you choose Gimlo or would you rather use another ROM?
Cheers
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I don't know what to say buddy...I don't own a miro.....
But even on my device, I love the stock rim with Sony's homescreen and widgets....
Hit the thanks button..it does not cost you anything.
it's worth something for me...
sent from my Sony Xperia e dual
Paradox on miro is also ok, just that its old, not updated, but im fine with it. Im not a flash-a-holic, im a gamer, and I dont like lags, especially on HD games. As long as I have vold.fstab, link2sd, and greenify, im fine with paradox for now. Heck, even with these 3 running on stock rom, youll immediately notice the difference.
Sent from My Awesome Paradox ST21i
Just ran Backup-TA but apparently it does not work with my phone .
Code:
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[ Backup TA v9.6 for Sony Xperia ]
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[ 1. Backup ]
[ 2. Restore ]
[ 3. Restore dry-run ]
[ 4. Convert v4 backup ]
[ 5. Quit ]
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Please make your decision: [1,2,3,4,5]?1
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BACKUP
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When you continue Backup TA will perform a backup of the TA partition.
First it will look for the TA partition by its name. When it can not
be found this way it will ask you to perform an extensive search.
The extensive search will inspect many of the partitions on your device,
in the hope to find it and continue with the backup process.
Are you sure you want to continue? [Y,N]?Y
Waiting for device...OK
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FIND TA PARTITION
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Partition not found by name.
Do you want to perform an extensive search for the TA? [Y,N]?Y
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INSPECTING PARTITIONS
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--- mmcblk0p1 ---
Searching for Serial No...-
Searching for Marlin Certificate...-
--- mmcblk0p2 ---
Searching for Serial No...+
Searching for Marlin Certificate...-
--- mmcblk0p4 ---
Searching for Serial No...-
Searching for Marlin Certificate...-
--- mmcblk0p6 ---
Searching for Serial No...-
Searching for Marlin Certificate...-
--- mmcblk0p7 ---
Searching for Serial No...-
Searching for Marlin Certificate...-
--- mmcblk0p8 ---
Searching for Serial No...-
Searching for Marlin Certificate...-
--- mmcblk0p9 ---
Searching for Serial No...-
Searching for Marlin Certificate...-
--- mmcblk0p12 ---
Searching for Serial No...-
Searching for Marlin Certificate...-
--- mmcblk0p13 ---
Searching for Serial No...-
Searching for Marlin Certificate...-
--- mmcblk0p14 ---
Searching for Serial No...-
Searching for Marlin Certificate...-
*** No compatible TA partition found on your device. ***
*** Backup cancelled. ***
Press any key to continue . . .
What exactly could this mean?
Does that mean that I can't backup my phone's TA partition and that in such sense I shouldn't risk to install another ROM if I need to put it back later on?
Or does that mean that my phone doesn't even have a TA partition and that I don't need to worry about it?
And a last question: since I am *not* going to touch the bootloader, should I worry about backing up TA? Is "backing up TA" only for guys that need to change the bootloader? Or should everybody do it anyways?
As always, sorry for the n00b questions and TIA.
Cheers
No. You said yourself youre not going to unlock it. Roms for locked will not touch that TA.
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zzztidurvirus said:
No. You said yourself youre not going to unlock it. Roms for locked will not touch that TA.
Sent from My Awesome Paradox ST21i
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Cool. Then I can skip the backup TA part.
I honestly would like to make a full backup of all the partitions in the phone to feel more safe but I guess it would be a waste of time.
Thanks mate.
Just make sure you did backup your own firmware as .ftf for later use.
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All this "10 days before you're allowed to post in devel topics" and captcha on every single post or preview-post is probably necessary but *extremely* annoying.
zzztidurvirus said:
Just make sure you did backup your own firmware as .ftf for later use.
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I don't know how that's done. Can you point me to a guide on how to do that?
I am trying to install CWM.
Found a topic about Miro st23i that has a link on how to install CWM.
It links here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2003069.
But then it says it hasn't been tested on Miro.
srl3gx said:
CWM for Xperia Tipo/Tipo Dual/Miro/J​
Installation
Download the attached zip file
Unzip It
Connect you phone in usb debugging mode to pc
Windows users double click install.bat
Linux users use terminal to run install.sh
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WARNING
This cwm is not tested on miro/j .
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What shall I do?
Thanks in advance.
Cheers

Bootloop after using Link2SD

I foolishly used Link2SD and installed the script. Now I only have bootloop. I have locked bootloader and rooted phone.
Any advice?
Kiicek said:
I foolishly used Link2SD and installed the script. Now I only have bootloop. I have locked bootloader and rooted phone.
Any advice?
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Remove the battery leave for 5 minutes re insert battery and should boot normally if not remove agian and this time remove sd card and format the partition you made for link2sd
worked on mine just removing the battery.
i made the same mistake today.
class66 said:
Remove the battery leave for 5 minutes re insert battery and should boot normally if not remove agian and this time remove sd card and format the partition you made for link2sd
worked on mine just removing the battery.
i made the same mistake today.
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Damn, I already "reapired" the ROM with PC Companion...
Kiicek said:
Damn, I already "reapired" the ROM with PC Companion...
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Bro Is Your Phone Alright Now?
Actually Asked This As PCC does not works well for everyone(anyone i should say).
If not try it repairing through SUS.
Here Is The Link-
Sony Update Service (SUS)
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
http://www-support-downloads.sonymob...-2.11.12.5.exe
Dont Forget To Hit Thanks if your device gets started..
GizmOstic1177 said:
Bro Is Your Phone Alright Now?
Actually Asked This As PCC does not works well for everyone(anyone i should say).
If not try it repairing through SUS.
Here Is The Link-
Sony Update Service (SUS)
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
http://www-support-downloads.sonymob...-2.11.12.5.exe
Dont Forget To Hit Thanks if your device gets started..
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No, it works all right now, so PCC worked fine for me.
Kiicek said:
No, it works all right now, so PCC worked fine for me.
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so, link2sd is working on your Xperia L ???
HOW (please)
I meant that my phone works all right now, but without Link2SD xD
I think that you have to have a init.d capable Rom and stock one just doesn't support it. But i'm not an android and Rom expert so i might be wrong
Wysłane z mojego C2105 przy użyciu Tapatalk 4

[Q] Xperia L 4.1.2 Stuck at Boot Animation, need help [SOLVED]

I just installed a font installer app. When I just installed a new font, the app ask for reboot. I rebooted my phone and it starts normally. But after 4 or 5 times I installed the others font and rebooted again and again, at the last time I rebooted, my phone stuck at the boot animation. Even 30 minutes it doesn't past the boot animation. How to fix it?
My phone is Sony Xperia L C2105 running Android 4.1.2 (15.0.A.2.17), rooted, bootloader is still locked.
I don't want to flash my phone because it will erase my data. I have some important contact and messages that I didn't have the backup yet.
I need help, it's really important for me.
Sorry for my bad English.
I will appreciate your suggestions.
Thank you.
Which app did you use? You know, the same thing happened with my brother's Xperia M.
iAyush said:
Which app did you use? You know, the same thing happened with my brother's Xperia M.
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I use Font Installer, I just found it in Play Store and want to try that app, but I can't even use my phone now.
Did your brother got a solution for this problem?
codename_z said:
I use Font Installer, I just found it in Play Store and want to try that app, but I can't even use my phone now.
Did your brother got a solution for this problem?
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My brother used MyFont app..installing any font would cause a reboot for him. So, he uninstalled the app when somehow his phone started after successive retries... try remove your battery and somehow start your phone and remove that app!
Btw, he rooted via Framaroot! What about you?
iAyush said:
My brother used MyFont app..installing any font would cause a reboot for him. So, he uninstalled the app when somehow his phone started after successive retries... try remove your battery and somehow start your phone and remove that app!
Btw, he rooted via Framaroot! What about you?
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how many times he tried? And how long is needed for the battery to be removed?
Okay, I'll try this method. Wish that it will be work.
I rooted my device with Motochopper. I have tried using Framaroot, but it didn't work.
codename_z said:
how many times he tried? And how long is needed for the battery to be removed?
Okay, I'll try this method. Wish that it will be work.
I rooted my device with Motochopper. I have tried using Framaroot, but it didn't work.
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Let me tell you again that he uses Xperia M. I have Xperia L and Framaroot didn't work for be too,I rooted using vRoot. Also, are you on the latest version. I don't think that might work but no harm trying..
iAyush said:
Let me tell you again that he uses Xperia M. I have Xperia L and Framaroot didn't work for be too,I rooted using vRoot. Also, are you on the latest version. I don't think that might work but no harm trying..
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Yeah, I know. Sorry, hehehe. What the latest version? The firmware, the root tool or what?
Download the correct FTF file here and flash it with Flashtool
A guide how to flash with Flashtool can be found here
Your data will be lost
iAyush said:
Which app did you use? You know, the same thing happened with my brother's Xperia M.
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Joery360 said:
Download the correct FTF file here and flash it with Flashtool
A guide how to flash with Flashtool can be found here
Your data will be lost
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Thanks all for the suggestions
But, I have found a solution for this problem.
The solution is to flash the device without wiping user data and cache (don't tick anything under the Wipe option). I just tried it and it was successful.
Now, my phone is back and I don't lose any app and my data.
But, once again, thank you

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