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[Xperia L][Guide] How to use Flash-tool Unlocking/Relocking/Flashing Stock Rom

Hey guys am here to show you basically how to use a flash tool with our Xperia L ​
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Q. So why is a flash tool needed....
-> hmm, for flashing roms... yeah of-course and also to unlock/re-lock bootloaders.
Note :
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[COLOR="Red"] Disadvantages of unlocking bootloader? ( Doesn't matter if you have backed up your TA)
>> You may void your warranty.
>> You may loose some proprietary vendor software such as Bravia Engine, Download Music info etc. due to removal of DRM security keys.
>> OTA updater may refuse to update your device and pop up a 'Device's software modified' message.[/COLOR]
>> I and XDA will not be held responsible for the damage you may do to your phone.
>> So lets get started :
>> First of all download flashtool from : Search it / Google it
>>Then, Install it.
>> After that run your flashtool.
>> Then, If you want to unlock your bootloader then proceed with following steps :
>> Check unlocked bootloader :
>> Go to dialer
>> Type *#*#7378423#*#*
>> Service info > Configuration
>> Rooting status :
>>"Bootloader unlock allowed" - You can unlock your bootloader [After unlocking Bootloader unlock done ]
>> "Bootloader unlock not allowed" - You cannot unlock your bootloader.
>> Search for Unlock bootloader Sony [Official site]
>> Then follow the instructions and receive unlock code.
>> Then go to flashtool and click BLU button
Then, Power off your phone.
>> After that connect you phone via usb simultaneously press volume down button
>> No indicator will glow
>> You have successfully connected your phone via Flashmode.
>> Flashtool put your unlock code.
>>> Woah!!! You Bootloader is Unlocked :laugh:
>>> How to Re-Lock your bootloader :
>> Follow the above steps
>> Connect your phone in Flashmode
>> Then press BLU button in Flashtool
>> Then Press Relock [Hope you are in stock room and on stock kernel or else u will get bootloop.]
Note : I am also going to post a tut on how to flash stock rom via Flashtool.[With Stock Rom link Stock ROM XDA Thread added if you want]
Q. How to flash Stock Rom via Flash tool its easy just follow these steps :
♠ Power off your phone [Keep it in power off mode [Till you setup the flash tool.] After setting up Press Vol Down Button simultaneously connect it via USB to PC it will get into flash mode [Drivers must be installed forehand or else computer may not recognize it ]
♠ Then go to your flash tool folder[Where you installed the flash tool.]
♠ Copy the C2105_15.0.A.1.31_CE.ftf to [Flash tool folder] firmware folder for example : [C:\Flashtool\firmwares ]
♠ Then, start your flash tool
♠ Press the flash button, Select flash mode
♠ Select the firmware & Leave all the settings as it is i.e. wipe data and cache selected, Select No final verification[I selected it, i don't know whats the use of it can anybody tell me ?? ] [After searching google i got this answer : It will check whether any error occurred during flashing, i had disabled it when flashing stock rom on my phone. so idont know what happens when we keep it unchecked.]
♠ The flash tool will setup files and start flashing, Don't touch your phone or press any button.
♠ Hurray you have successfully recovered your phone back to stock state. :highfive: :fingers-crossed:
• Thanks & Credits : Androxyde & Flash Tool Xperia Z Thread
>> If this Thread Helped you Press Thanks Button !! It encourages me !! <<

Drivers.....
Hey bro I have Xperia L C2104 and when I install the drivers from the flashtool folder the drivers install successfully but flashtool does not recognize my phone.. plz help me....
I have Windows 8

thesaurabh7777 said:
Hey bro I have Xperia L C2104 and when I install the drivers from the flashtool folder the drivers install successfully but flashtool does not recognize my phone.. plz help me....
I have Windows 8
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Don't quote big OP posts. Please kindly remove.

hmmm
thesaurabh7777 said:
Hey bro I have Xperia L C2104 and when I install the drivers from the flashtool folder the drivers install successfully but flashtool does not recognize my phone.. plz help me....
I have Windows 8
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I think it isn't the driver problem, press vol down till there's no indication light glowing and whoa Ur phone will be detected and automatically all drivers will be installed should work on Win 8 as it latest let me know if the problem gets solved.
And don't quote the full OP please make amendments shorten it out

done bro plz tell me how to install the drivers correctly.........

Now follow this instruction
thesaurabh7777 said:
done bro plz tell me how to install the drivers correctly.........
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follow below instruction
Download and unzip this file. This is the standard android_winusb.inf-file , with a few lines of code added to enable Fastboot to support Sony and Sony Ericsson devices. Make sure you are running Google USB Driver package revision 4 or higher in your Android SDK. You can see current Google USB Driver package revision in the SDK Manager.
[Instructions form Sony Mobile]
> Place the unzipped file in the usb_driver folder, located in the Android SDK > extras > google folder on your computer.
> Accept to replace the old android_winusb.inf-file with the new file. If you can't find the usb_driver folder, please install the Google USB Driver Packager using the Android SDK manager.
> Turn off your device.
> On your device, push and hold the Fastboot button[Vol up +] at the same time as you connect the device to the computer with a USB-cable.
> On your computer, you will be asked for drivers. Point to the usb_driver folder where you placed the android_winusb.inf-file, and select the Android Boot loader Interface-file.
>Then remove your device again, and connect it again in flash mode [vol down + Usb] then flash tool should detect your phone

Question about boot loader
"Bootloader unlock not allowed on my device, Is it another way to root it ?
thank and sorry for my english

Which phone do u have ?
twiteur_du_mat said:
"Bootloader unlock not allowed on my device, Is it another way to root it ?
thank and sorry for my english
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Do you have Xperia L then boot loader unlocking is possible in most cases, hmm try these rooting methods : Link

bootlaoder
Why the device is taking so much time bro to boot...........

After unlocking the bootlaoder, the device is not starting bro plz help me....

Now flash bootloader
thesaurabh7777 said:
Why the device is taking so much time bro to boot...........
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After unlocking u need to flash stock firmware i too had the problem just flash the stock firmware and it w"ll boot up

thesaurabh7777 said:
After unlocking the bootlaoder, the device is not starting bro plz help me....
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me to i have the same probleme to i dnt know what to do

denzel973 said:
me to i have the same probleme to i dnt know what to do
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flash stock rom using flashtool

I had the same problem.
After unlocking the bl (official way) I had a bootloop. I flashed the. 31 FTf from this forum. I was still having the bootloop.
After that, I relocked the bootloader with Flashtool. This helped me. The phone booted without the loop.
After unlocking the bl again (with Flashtool) everything was fine and I flashed vengeance kernel.
Sent from my Xperia L

Guys, could you help me on using flashtool?
I tried last week to unlock my bootloader using flashtool, but no success.. Am I missing some softwares that are needed to be installed first?
I read about the SDK manager on the official way of unlocking bootloader..do I need it to be installed before using flashtool?
Sorry for this noob questions, I'm really confused.. I want to install custom ROM on my XL..please help me..
What are the softwares I need for a successful unlocking BL using flashtool?
If you could be patient more enough,please give me guidelines..
Thank's so much!
(already have flashtool of course, android_winusb.inf??is this needed?, PC Companion)

stuck in boot loop after unlocking bootloader
Hi All,
I tried unlocking the boot loader with the officially mentioned fastboot method and have ended up in a bootloop while starting the phone.
As mentioned in this thread, I am trying to flash the stock ROM C2105_15.0.A.1.31_CE.ftf onto my phone. However, I am getting an error message "No available services matched the connected device" on the EMMA tool. I tried the following:
1. Tried putting the file C2105_15.0.A.1.31_CE.ftf in C:\Program Files\Sony Mobile\Emma\firmwares folder, but EMMA doesn't recognise this.
2. Tried putting the file in C:\Flashtool\firmwares, still EMMA doesn't recognise this and shows "No available services matched the connected device".
I have attached the screenshot of the error message herewith.
Please let me know how I can resolve this issue.
Thanks.

signashoes007 said:
Guys, could you help me on using flashtool?
I tried last week to unlock my bootloader using flashtool, but no success.. Am I missing some softwares that are needed to be installed first?
I read about the SDK manager on the official way of unlocking bootloader..do I need it to be installed before using flashtool?
Sorry for this noob questions, I'm really confused.. I want to install custom ROM on my XL..please help me..
What are the softwares I need for a successful unlocking BL using flashtool?
If you could be patient more enough,please give me guidelines..
Thank's so much!
(already have flashtool of course, android_winusb.inf??is this needed?, PC Companion)
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You need SDK Driver file from Xperia Unlock bootloader site and Install the drivers.

Use Flash tool by Androxyde
Use Flash tool download it from here
Then put the FTF to Firmwares folder if you have indian C2104 then download the latest FTF of the update for XL

That worked !!
Navneet Suresh said:
Use Flash tool download it from here[/URL]
Then put the FTF to Firmwares folder if you have indian C2104 then download the latest FTF of the update for XL
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Thanks a lot, that worked .. I was able to flash STOCK ROM, then re-lock and unlock the bootloader again, and then it worked !!

Glad to help you
rameshg87 said:
Thanks a lot, that worked .. I was able to flash STOCK ROM, then re-lock and unlock the bootloader again, and then it worked !!
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any problem just PM me :good:

[Locked/Unlocked][Dual/Single]Root and Drm keys backup xperia E3

Note : - I am not responsible for any brick cause to your device. Do it with your own risk
Stop worrying about Unlocking your device mates............
Download KingRoot v4.1.0 and install it to your mobile
Using the app root it (I am 100% sure this will Root and my friend is using it)
Once the Root got completed then download this:- Click here
Extract the file and copy the mrw folder to the root of your internal storage.
Download Terminal Emulator for Android from PlayStore :- Click here
Open the Terminal app in your mobile ,
write the command in terminal ( you can also try using adb tool from pc and the same processor)
Code:
su
Allow Root Access in your mobile.
Now run the command -
Code:
sh /sdcard/mrw/root.sh
The SuperSu app will launch automatically , it will ask to update binary , click on CONTINUE , then Select NORMAL method. After the Binary is installed it will ask to reboot your device.
Screen Shots
My friend was playing with the device with xposed framework and modules
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Thanks to my friend Ak (Anil Kumar ) for his device to test and support
Thanks to my z1 mates for this awesome tut that helped this device to get root
Thanks to ChainFire for this su script to replace
Complete Root / with simple guide steps :- Click Here
Unlocking & Backup and Restore of Drm Keys :- Click Here
Re-locking the Device :- click here
Flash-able Recoveries for Locked Bootloader:- Click here

Unlocking & Backup Drm keys
Quick tutorial for unlocking & relocking the bootloader of the Xperia E3
this is the official way to unlock bootloader
WARNING!
MAKE TA BACKUP BEFORE UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER!
if you want to backup the TA or keep yor DRM keys,first root the device and then check this out
Warning!
This procedure will wipe the /data partition of your phone, so you will loose all your stored data, settings. SDCARD will BE WIPED!!!
DRM keys WILL be lost forever (If you dont have backup )
older Xperia devices sometimes got issues after unlock of bootloader (BRICK after FOTA update) - you have been warned
why to unlock bootloader?
u can flash custom ROMs/Kernels
u dont need to worry if the new firmware can be rooted or not as with unlocked bootloader u can always ROOT ur device
Sony gives sneak-peaks/preview builds of latest OS which requires unlocked bootloaders, as they did with Xperia 2011/2012 line, so who knows may be Sony may give early builds of next android OS
Most of this is taken from lollylost100's And DoomLoRD for their tutorial threads
[ before we begin unlocking bootloader ]
get the IMEI code for ur device: type *#06# in phone dialer to find it out, note only the digits (no dashes)
download the fastboot package
IMPORTANT: if you are using Windows 8 you will need to enable few things to allow driver installation
download the latest FlashTool Xperia Driver Pack and install fastboot drivers (common) & adb drivers for this device from the list!
make sure u have a windows PC with USB cable to connect the phone
power down ur phone and keeping the Volume Up button pressed connect the USB cable to PC this will trigger FASTBOOT mode and windows will start driver installation, which should be automatically done
once drivers are installed just disconnect cable and power on device
[ how to unlock ] (official way)
Go to: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and read everything!
At the bottom click 'Start Unlocking the Bootloader'
after u have verified that u can unlock bootloader, scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Continue"
you will get numerous prompts, read all info and if u agree click on "Accept"/"OK"/"Proceed"
finally u will get a "Create Unlock request" page, enter your IMEI (sometimes the last digit needs to be removed for this to work), name and email address
You should now receive your unique unlock key via EMAIL, SAVE THIS KEY SAFELY
Extract fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.rar and open fastboot folder
Hold SHIFT and right click on the background of the folder
Select 'Open command window here'
Connect your phone in fastboot mode (turn phone off, hold Volume UP button and plug in USB Cable) [make sure drivers are installed as explained above)
In the cmd windows type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
If a value is returned (it will return 0.5), it means the phone is correctly connected
Type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY and replace KEY with the key which u received earlier.
You're device should now be bootloader unlocked
Re-locking Click here

Re-locking & Restore Drm Keys Device
With the latest release of Flashtool it is now possible to relock bootloader.
Download the latest flashtool from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Important
DO NOT USE ANY FTF TO RELOCK BOOTLOADER! THOSE OLD FTFs DO NOT WORK FOR THE 2013 DEVICES!!!
before u relock bootloader u have to be on pure stock kernel (flash only the kernel.sin using flashtool), else the device WILL NOT BOOT after relock
Steps:
now start Flashtool and click on BLU button
u will be asked to connect device in flashmode
once u connect the device u will get a prompt to "Relock"
click on it and when prompted disconnect the device
Want to UNLOCK again after relocking? read this!
Using TA-backup/restore You can restore the Drm Keys... but make sure you can only restore the Drm key with Stock Kernel ( Else the device dont boot)
Best regards,
venkat kamesh

Complete Root / with simple guide steps
Ever one are afraid to use the mods just because of unlocking
but there are still many ways to save your DRM keys
Here @vinay wrote what all needed to be done for the root and recovery
Before doing the above Process make sure you have to follow post #1
after that Click here
then after flashing the supersu
follow this post click here
and relock your device from this post click here
and Restore your TA- (DRM keys)
have fun

Recoveries
Guys If you need additional recoveries
I meant
if you need to get back to stock kernel and you would like to have the recoveries
then try this
Instructions
Make sure you are running one of these kernels Click here by @vinay
Download the recoveries Click here
Copy to Sdcard
Flash the recovery zip from the recovery
Now get back to flashboot mode
Then Falsh only kernel from the ftf (using Flastool) of your desired model
Now the NDR utils will support the deive
When you get back to your stock kernel you can Restore Drm Keys (if you have done backup) then everything works great
And Even you will be having working recoveries with locked bootloader
Have fun with recoveries
thanks @[NUT] for the valuable / awesome script/work
thanks @vinay for your custom kernel

Will it work on dual sim???

venkat kamesh said:
Quick tutorial for unlocking & relocking the bootloader of the Xperia E3
this is the official way to unlock bootloader
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Man, those all posts, work on 12.4.C.2.12 firmware, in 4.4.2 android? You do not say the version...

ChetanLokhande said:
Will it work on dual sim???
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Read the title mate
Isaías J. said:
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Man, those all posts, work on 12.4.C.2.12 firmware, in 4.4.2 android? You do not say the version...
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Yes it works

Thank you dude, it is great.

will this root method unlock my bootloader?

Street_Fighter said:
will this root method unlock my bootloader?
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no
read posts
seems you are new to XDA
Please delete the quote
it looks annoying

sorry about the quote , i created this account a long time ago haven't used much so i forgot about deleting the quote.
Anyway thanks for the reply.also will my drm keys be deleted? do i need to create a backup?

unroot
how to unroot?

I'm really stuck getting recovery installed - please help?

Hi all,
I've followed various sets of instructions for installing a recovery onto my E6653. I was able to get recovery to boot successfully using the sony-recovery-z5.img found HERE, but it can't see, mount, format or wipe my ext SD card at all in this recovery so I can't initiate the install of a ROM from it.
I've tried stacks of other recoveries and boot images (kernels?), including:
[TWRP][E6653/E6603/E6633/E6683] 3.0.2 , all ROMs
[TWRP][E6653/E6603] 2.8.7.0 and Stock Rootable Kernel [2015-11-15]
[KERNEL][E6653/E6633/E6683] Zach's Kernel Playground for Z5, WIP (work in progress)
https://www.gizdev.com/sony-xperia-z5-e6653e6603-unlock-bootloader-install-twrp-recovery-root/
but none of these work - the phone will no longer boot after flashing boot.img (stuck at sony logo) and the recoveries will not launch - don't get the 'amber LED' which various guides tell me to press Vol Down at.
I'm using
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fastboot boot recovery.img
to boot the phone into recovery and
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
to flash it, which hasn't worked at all. All of theTWRP versions I have found around the place do not work at all - it stays at the SONY white boot up screen. I have seen other kernels in .zip files and was extracting them to flash the boot.img file but looking now that seems incorrect - how do I flash the .zip file? Maybe that's unrelated but I seem to be missing something there
At the moment, the only way I can use my phone is if I flash the firmware in flashmode, using Flashtool.
My steps, from stock, were:
get unlock code from sony
enable USB debugging
turn on "Enable OEM Unlock"
issue "adb reboot bootloader"
issue oem unlock command
reboot phone and confirmed "Bootloader Unlocked: YES"
issue "adb reboot bootloader"
Then what should I do? What other steps do I need to take to get from stock onto a custom ROM such as this one? Please tell me step-by-step (like i'm 5) and assume you're talking me through it and I know nothing... because I am clearly missing some obvious step that nobody else here has struggled with.
Thanks heaps in advance for your help guys

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TimTams said:
Hi all,
I've followed various sets of instructions for installing a recovery onto my E6653. I was able to get recovery to boot successfully using the sony-recovery-z5.img found HERE, but it can't see, mount, format or wipe my ext SD card at all in this recovery so I can't initiate the install of a ROM from it.
I've tried stacks of other recoveries and boot images (kernels?), including:
[TWRP][E6653/E6603/E6633/E6683] 3.0.2 , all ROMs
[TWRP][E6653/E6603] 2.8.7.0 and Stock Rootable Kernel [2015-11-15]
[KERNEL][E6653/E6633/E6683] Zach's Kernel Playground for Z5, WIP (work in progress)
https://www.gizdev.com/sony-xperia-z5-e6653e6603-unlock-bootloader-install-twrp-recovery-root/
but none of these work - the phone will no longer boot after flashing boot.img (stuck at sony logo) and the recoveries will not launch. I'm using
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
to write the boot images and
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
to boot the phone into recovery. All of the other TWRP versions I have found around the place do not work at all - it stays at the SONY white boot up screen. I have seen other kernels in .zip files and was extracting them to flash the boot.img file but looking now that seems incorrect - how do I flash the .zip file? Maybe that's unrelated but I seem to be missing something there
At the moment, the only way I can use my phone is if I flash the firmware in flashmode, using Flashtool.
My steps, from stock, were:
get unlock code from sony
enable USB debugging
turn on "Enable OEM Unlock"
issue "adb reboot bootloader"
issue oem unlock command
reboot phone and confirmed "Bootloader Unlocked: YES"
issue "adb reboot bootloader"
Then what should I do? What other steps do I need to take to get from stock onto a custom ROM such as this one? Please tell me step-by-step (like i'm 5) and assume you're talking me through it and I know nothing... because I am clearly missing some obvious step that nobody else here has struggled with.
Thanks heaps in advance for your help guys
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I don't think your bootloader is unlocked because:
1: your device won't boot after flashing an image.
2: your rooting status says: bootloader unlock allowed.
(if unlocked, it says rooting status: bootloader unlocked)
Yes means it can be unlocked.
Unless you unlocked already and use drm fix because then it still shows yes but Im pretty sure your bootloader isn't unlocked.
BTW this thread belongs in Q&A section.
You can request a movement by hitting the small "!" triangle button underneath your post when viewing this page in a browser.
Sent from my E6653 using XDA-Developers mobile app

Thanks heaps - that sounds like it might be the issue, I'll have a play and post back here. It would explain why I've had so much trouble with what seems like a simple task
langeveld024 said:
I don't think your bootloader is unlocked
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I'm not sure I want to go and have another crack at flashing a recovery... I couldn't seem to get any of them to work.

I've just followed this guide to installing recovery and it hasn't worked... I still just get stuck at the sony logo. Any ideas why? How do I know the recovery image linked is correct for my phone?
http://www.digitbin.com/unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-root-sony-xperia-z5/

OK, I got recovery installed! Thanks to this guy: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/help/boot-flashmode-fastboot-t3457818
mentions what no other guide mentions...
I need to have a custom kernel before I can flash recovery (first mention of this I've seen)
The kernel I flash needs to match the firmware I have installed
With that, I had instant success.
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And now I have managed to get a custom ROM installed at last My procedure was, for anyone that be stuck in a similar way:
If your phone already won't boot:
Download Flashtool and install it. I have mirrored it here as all the sources I found were very slow: http://noobs.wtf/uploads/flashtool-0.9.22.3-windows.exe
Go to the 'drivers' folder inside your Flashtool install directory (default C:\Flashtool\drivers) and follow the instructions to install the "flashmode" driver
Select XperiFirm within Flashtool and download the correct firmware for your phone - mine was "Xperia Z5 > Sumire > E6653 > Australia > Telstra AU > 32.2.A.0.253 / R5C"
Turn off your phone and boot it in flashmode - Insert USB while holding vol down until the LED is green
Once Flashtool has finished downloading your firmware, go back to the main screen and click the 'lightning' button to flash your phone with the new firmware that should show up in the list - leave all the options unticked. Wait for it to say 'complete - un plug your phone'
Your phone should now boot successfully
To install a custom ROM:
I was not able to access my SD card in any version of TWRP - so copy your ROM to the internal storage of your phone. I used v1.5.0 of THIS ROM successfully.
Copy v36 (or newer) of THIS KERNEL .zip file to your internal storage as well. (v32 and higher are in the google docs link) NOTE this must match the firmware version - v36 was the one I used because, as above, I re-flashed my phone with 32.2.A.0.253 from Flashtool. The appropriate versions are listed on that link
[*]Also download TWP-3.0.2-2-E6653.img (or newer equivalent) from that same link.
[*]Follow the instructions HERE to unlock your bootloader (and make sure your fastboot drivers are installed correctly)
[*]Reboot your phone and re-enter fastboot mode (vol-up while plugging in USB) you can issue the command 'fastboot oem unlock' and it will return 'already rooted' if it has been done correctly
[*]Now with your phone in fastboot mode, issue the commands "fastboot flash recovery TWP-3.0.2-2-E6653.img" then "fastboot boot TWP-3.0.2-2-E6653.img" to install and then boot into TWRP recovery
[*]Once in TWRP, go to "Install" and install first the Kernel, then install the ROM, making sure to do the wipes
For me, this completed the process of installing a custom ROM I was stuck on the lack of info around installing the kernal and whatnot.

TimTams said:
I was stuck on the lack of info around installing the kernal and whatnot.
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But the info was right here on the forum's, wasn't it?
Sent from my E6653 using XDA-Developers mobile app

langeveld024 said:
But the info was right here on the forum's, wasn't it?
Sent from my E6653 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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not in any of the guides that outline how to go from "stock" to one of the custom ROMs, no.

TimTams said:
not in any of the guides that outline how to go from "stock" to one of the custom ROMs, no.
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Hmm maybe u should suggest the OP of those threads to add this information then.
I personally never read those guides lol[emoji14](not anymore at least, at some point I was learning about this like you as well, we all had to learn)
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[Android 7.0] [Nougat] Moto G4 Plus XT[1640-44] ATHENE NPJ25.93-11 FASTBOOT

Disclaimer: I am not responsible for anything that happens as a result of flashing these files. Your destiny is your own.
For the Latest Update NPJ25.93-14 FASTBOOT Refer This thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...e-npj25-93-t3549369/post70843323#post70843323
Moto G4 Plus [XT1640/XT1641/XT1642/XT1643/XT1644][Android 7.0] [Nougat] [Official] Install Nougat by official fastboot. Build NPJ25.93-11
Requirements:
1. Originally shared by [Lenovo Forums](http://lenovo-forums.ru/topic/22076-moto-g⁴-plus-npj2593-11/)
2. Download the Minimal ADB and Fastboot = https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120698566
3. Install Minimal ADB and Fastboot = https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
4. Download Flashable Zip : https://cloud.mail.ru/public/CKF3/AWVREk6s9 Special Thanks to @zhene4ka.by :good:
With the help of the installation program: RSDLite6.2.4.zip
Download the program to install and set up.
Download and unpack the firmware.
Run the program.
Click on the button with three dots
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next to the Start
Select flashall.xml - this version of the firmware will save the user data in your apparate.NPJ25.93-11.jpg
Reboot your phone into fastboot mode (using the command adb reboot bootloader or turn off the phone we press the volume down + power button).
Connect your phone to a PC. The program should determine the phone.
We press the Start button and wait until the end of the firmware until the phone restarts.
Firmware via FASTBOOT:
Download the rar file and unzip it.
Extract all the files to your fasboot folder.
Restart the Moto G4 in fastboot mode.
Make sure that usb debugging is on.
Connect the Phone in fastboot mode to the computer
Run the "flashall.bat" script that is inside the folder that is created when you unzip the file.(If you want to wipe your data and cache or you are flashing back from custom rom please download the modified "flashall.bat" below)
Wait for the process to finish and restart the device.
Then, the device will start with a new bootanimation, it may take a while but it does not format the user data use the modified "flashall.bat" script if you want to wipe data and cache
NOTE:
The stock "flashall.bat" script in the firmware does not wipe data or cache this is good for stock locked bootloader or people who are stuck on soak test with a locked bootloader
If you want to wipe your data and cache or you are flashing back from custom rom please download the modified "flashall.bat" below just copy and replace it in the files and then use the modified "flashall.bat" script or else all your data and cache from previous custom rom will be carried forward to Stock and youll just have force closes.
Happy new year start with Android 7 official!
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hi,
thanks for your post i am on soak test indian model does this will work without unlocking boot loader.
pl help on this matter i don't want to loose warranty.

rocksolidnsg said:
hi,
thanks for your post i am on soak test indian model does this will work without unlocking boot loader.
pl help on this matter i don't want to loose warranty.
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Yes just flash this. You dont need to unlock bootloader.

This works with XT1641 RETLA (Latin American)?

u2en999 said:
This works with XT1641 RETLA (Latin American)?
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It does work with xt1641

u2en999 said:
This works with XT1641 RETLA (Latin American)?
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Hello friend, did you already try this tutorial? I want to know if it works, I also have the xt1641
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The firmware should be downloaded in PC or in mobile? And anyone could you please explain the process in detailed way please??

Can i use this on Moto G 4 NON plus, XT1622?

simosimi said:
Can i use this on Moto G 4 NON plus, XT1622?
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It's not been tested on G4 may or may not work try it at your own risk

Sivanagaraju Challagari said:
The firmware should be downloaded in PC or in mobile? And anyone could you please explain the process in detailed way please??
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This tutorial is for people who have basic knowledge on flashing firmwares please don't go ahead if you don't have knowledge on what you are getting into :good:

Sivanagaraju Challagari said:
The firmware should be downloaded in PC or in mobile? And anyone could you please explain the process in detailed way please??
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This tutorial is for people who have basic knowledge on flashing firmwares please don't go ahead if you don't have knowledge on what you are getting into

RSD Lite does not recognize my device, do you know what it can be?

lukasth said:
RSD Lite does not recognize my device, do you know what it can be?
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Try the fastboot method

lukasth said:
RSD Lite does not recognize my device, do you know what it can be?
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Have you installed Moto USB drivers for the device in your PC if you have the correct drivers installed your phone should be detected and also check if you allowed USB debugging

Greekgodmerwyn said:
Have you installed Moto USB drivers for the device in your PC if you have the correct drivers installed your phone should be detected
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I have all the drivers, I can flash any rom via fastboot, but when I try to execute this command it returns an error, and RSD simply can not find the device:

lukasth said:
I have all the drivers, I can flash any rom via fastboot, but when I try to execute this command it returns an error, and RSD simply can not find the device:
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Have you copied all the files in the zip into the fastboot folder including the folders you have to copy all the files including every folder in the zip into fastboot and then it'll work.

Thanks! I did the fastboot method and it worked on my XT1641 Dual SIM Mexican Version with unlocked bootloader! :good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:

Do you need to first be on build ending in 139-63? Or good to go without? Also is this for dual sim variant or will it also work with single sim?

rmvgomes said:
Thanks! I did the fastboot method and it worked on my XT1641 Dual SIM Mexican Version with unlocked bootloader! :good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
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**UPDATE**
After installing all apps i rebooted the phone and it got freeze/stuck on the bootloader unlock message and in the ID line it says ID: bad key
Eventually it load up the system, like after 5 to 10min of bootloader unlock freeze/stuck
Any ideas?

daeshawn said:
Do you need to first be on build ending in 139-63? Or good to go without? Also is this for dual sim variant or will it also work with single sim?
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It works for all variants

[GUIDE]Bootloader Unlock Realme C12

After 6 months from launch date, we finally got bootloader unlock permission on March 2nd 2020 for Realme C12 initially based on Realme UI 1.0. Later Realme gave permission for UI 2.0 too.
Before doing anything to device, keep a copy of Stock ROM from here in your PC or SD Card.
Unlocking bootloader will trip safetynet. If you want to use bank apps or some apps that use SafetyNet, then you have to pass SafetyNet. To pass it we have to use a Magisk module called 'Universal SafetyNet fix' Or use a custom rom or GSI that uses it if you dont want Magisk.
Also locking bootloader seems to lead 'Red State' in many devices. This can only be solved by going to Service Center. So be prepared for it. To get rid of it flash stock rom once even if you didn't done any modifications.
Prerequisites:-​- A PC
- USB Cable(We can use charger cable)
- Platform-tools
- Patience
Step 0 - Great! You're ready to go. Make sure to backup your phone's data before continuing on with this tutorial, as unlocking will make it factory reset (wipe)!
Step 1 - Download and Open In Depth Tool from below
For UI 1.0 https://download.c.realme.com/flash/Unlock_tool/DeepTest_realmeC12.apk
For UI 2.0 https://c.realme.com/in/post-details/1526491339024314368
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Step 2 - Click “Start applying”.
Step 3 - Please read the disclaimer in detail, select the checkbox, and submit your application
Step 4 - The Application Will be checked by realme Servers..(Wait 10 mins)
Step 5 - Go back. Remove app from Recent apps. Open the app and click on Query verification status which is at top right
Step 6 - You can now click “Start the in-depth test” and the device will reboot to fastboot mode automatically. The following string will display on the screen: fast boot_unlock_verify ok
Step 7 - Now Download and install the fastboot tool on your PC and Connect the device to PC using USB cable and ready to unlock it.
Step 8 - Now you are in Fastboot Mode. Type this command
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
in command prompt of PC and Press enter.
Step 9 - On your phone press the Volume Down key to select "UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER” (or press the Volume Up key if you have changed your mind to select "DO NOT UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER”).
Step 10 - Now type
Code:
fastboot reboot
. Your phone will reboot and all user data on the phone will be erased - I recommend you perform a data backup prior to applying.
And there you go! Your phone will reboot and you can set it all up again. with the ability to root and you can also install GSIs/custom ROMs/recovery!
After unlocking, flash stock rom once from stock recovery to fix some 'Red state' issue and fastboot errors that may lead to GSI booting issues. See this for flashing stock rom. With this you will also get a idea of flashing stock rom.​
Q: Will unlocking my bootloader void my warranty?
A: No, it will not. Unless you brick your device.
Q: I tried unlocking my bootloader but, PC doesn't detect my phone, even though it's in fastboot mode and connected. Help?
A: Here are some things you can try:
- Try another USB port.​- Try another USB cable.​- Download and install exe for 64-bit and 32-bit​- Restart PC​- Connect device to PC​- Go to Device Manager​- Double Click on Unidentified Realme C12(Device with exclamation mark)​- Click on Update Driver​- Select Browser my computer​- Select Let me pick​- Select Android Device​- Click on Next​Enjoy!​
Q: I am getting carrier-customized phone?
A: See this

Relock your bootloader
Locking bootloader without flashing stock rom again may lead to 'Red State'(can only be fixed by flashing stock rom with PC). So before locking bootloader, flash stock rom in stock recovery and boot to stock rom once.
Tutorial:
Step 0 - Flash stock ROM in stock recovery.(Don't skip this step even if you haven't done any modification)
Step 1 - Download the unlock tool again to apply to exit the in-depth test.
Step 2 - Click “Apply to exit in-depth test”. You should manual operation enter the Fastboot mode(Press both the Volume down button and the Power button when power is off).
Step 3 - In the Fastboot mode, use the engineering command below on your PC to re-lock the bootloader.
- Enter the command: fastboot flashing lock​Step 4 - Press the Volume Down button to select the “Lock bootloader” option (or press the Volume Up button to select “Do not lock bootloader" and keep it unlocked).
Step 5 - Then enter command fastboot reboot. The phone will reboot. All user data on the phone will be erased - we recommend you perform a data backup prior to applying.
Thanks
To this

You are showing relame 6pro device

adityalonkar said:
You are showing relame 6pro device
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All realme devices share same set of procedure. So it is not a problem.
I am using Realme C12 and successfully done all these things.
Thanks

HemanthJabalpuri said:
All realme devices share same set of procedure. So it is not a problem.
I am using Realme C12 and successfully done all these things.
Thanks
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Ok Thanks

adityalonkar said:
Ok Thanks
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Is there chances for getting twrp image for c12 ?

adityalonkar said:
Is there chances for getting twrp image for c12 ?
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We have both TWRP and custom ROMs too. But they are in C11 forums. All C11 things can be used in C12 and C15(MTK) too. So have a look at https://forum.xda-developers.com/f/realme-c11-roms-kernels-recoveries-other-deve.10991/
Also join us at Telegram by searching 'Realme C12'.
Thanks

HemanthJabalpuri said:
We have both TWRP and custom ROMs too. But they are in C11 forums. All C11 things can be used in C12 and C15(MTK) too. So have a look at https://forum.xda-developers.com/f/realme-c11-roms-kernels-recoveries-other-deve.10991/
Also join us at Telegram by searching 'Realme C12'.
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Thanks a lot

Can you make a full tutorial on flashing twrp image on realme c12 device ?

adityalonkar said:
Can you make a full tutorial on flashing twrp image on realme c12 device ?
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Will try later.
Thanks

adityalonkar said:
Can you make a full tutorial on flashing twrp image on realme c12 device ?
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Just made a guide at https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/custom-roms-and-recovery-for-realme-c12.4250073/

I'm stuck in "fast_boot_unlock verify ok"
HemanthJabalpuri said:
fast_boot_unlock_verify ok
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Nothing happens when I enter the command fastboot devices.
Any help will be appreciated.

ramcadag said:
I'm stuck in "fast_boot_unlock verify ok"
Nothing happens when I enter the command fastboot devices.
Any help will be appreciated.
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See the drivers question in the guide. You need to install drivers for working.
Thanks

I have updated to realme UI 2.0 android version 11 how to unlock bootloader. plzz help .I have to root this phone. Plzz

Raqeshpati said:
I have updated to realme UI 2.0 android version 11 how to unlock bootloader. plzz help .I have to root this phone. Plzz
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I guess, there is no support for UI2 yet.
So wait for it or downgrade
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I have two questions
1. I have a Realme c12 device (Realme UI 1.0), it's device model is RMX2189 but the link you provided has only RMX2185 version. Can I flash that stock rom in my phone?
2. I am from Bangladesh, which region version should I flash? (Egypt, Combodia, Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Vietnam)

Shawmik said:
I have two questions
1. I have a Realme c12 device (Realme UI 1.0), it's device model is RMX2189 but the link you provided has only RMX2185 version. Can I flash that stock rom in my phone?
2. I am from Bangladesh, which region version should I flash? (Egypt, Combodia, Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Vietnam)
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For first question, you can install RMX2185 version. Since C11, C12 and C15 use RMX2185 for stock rom ozips.
For second question, I am not sure what to do with your region.
Thanks

HemanthJabalpuri said:
For first question, you can install RMX2185 version. Since C11, C12 and C15 use RMX2185 for stock rom ozips.
For second question, I am not sure what to do with your region.
Thanks
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Thanks a lot. I am facing some problems while trying to unlock bootloader. (Forgive me, I am a noob )
I have successfully installed platform-tools, granted usb debugging permission and rebooted my phone to fastboot mode from depth tool. It's showing "fast boot_unlock_verify ok".
Now if I enter the command "fastboot flashing unlock" in command prompt window, it's showing this message: "waiting for device" and nothing is happening afterwards... Am I missing any drivers? (My cable is ok)

@Shawmik
Yeah you are doing right.
But seems like drivers are not installed.
See the questions in bottom of my guide to get solution.
Thanks

HemanthJabalpuri said:
@Shawmik
Yeah you are doing right.
But seems like drivers are not installed.
See the questions in bottom of my guide to get solution.
Thanks
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I don't know why I am facing these weird issues, sorry for bothering you...
I have installed the driver you mentioned in the questions section, now if I connect my phone while in fastboot mode, my PC detects it but if I give the command "fastboot flashing unlock", the command prompt still shows "Waiting for device"...
And I tried going to device manager and manually update my device drivers (as you guided), still the same