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[Q] How does custom roms get past locked bootloader?

I was just interested: How do the custom roms such as dexter's rom get past the locked bootloader? Does the milestone xt720 have the efuse?(te one on the droid X) Any help to clear my doubts would be appreciated!!

By 2ndinit...

fjfalcon said:
By 2ndinit...
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ohhhh....... so that means even a locked bootloader is of no use to stop devs from making new custom ROMS? Yay!

Even more... there is a project 2ndboot that allows to boot custom kernel everytime.. but it not finished yet.

fjfalcon said:
Even more... there is a project 2ndboot that allows to boot custom kernel everytime.. but it not finished yet.
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Hope it finishes soon!!

To put it better: it's not finished yet for our XT720.
On Defy it works good.

Nope! In Defy works 2ndinit! I was talking about 2ndboot.

I needed to clarify a thing..is it possible to flash stock based ROM for eg: [SE TWEAKED 0.85] in se arc s without unlocking bootloader..Im on rooted ,locked bootloader se arc s.
THANKS IN ADVANCE..

I don't know how similar the Sony Erickson phones are to Motorola. 2nd-init would likely work, but it would be better to ask in a SE sub forum.

Thank u so much dude....im sorry to have posted it here..

[Q] Flashing rom problems

Hello ..
I recently bought an Xperia J and i rooted it.Right now I'm trying to flash custom rom on it but when i do all the steps,and after I installed some "buggy" CWM and flashed rom I just got mix of my stock rom and the new one,it was fail.Someone help me pls. Give me some steps.
Thank you.

Download Flashtool and stock ftf flash it. If you have looked bootloader you can use PC Companion there is repair option.
Good Luck.
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4

I alredy got back to my stock .31 JB and flashed custom kernel and I use it,but I want some custom OS but when I flash them they're full of bugs,can't even run them propperly.Phone crashes,Settings,everything just crashes.Also when I flash CWM (I found it on xda topic and downloaded it) and when I scroll it's full of bugs,screen shuts down,just bugs everywhere.

Yeah, i tried few roms, i liked CM but I'm on stock .31 now, clean it from apps that i don't needed, themed it a little, it's working good, im satisfied.
About CWM, i flash CM kernel, go in CWM, do what I have to do, flash stock kernel.
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4

Can you recommend me some themes and how to's,I want my xperia looks a little bit newer,better ..

grubesic98 said:
Can you recommend me some themes and how to's,I want my xperia looks a little bit newer,better ..
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You'll need This for de/recompiling and Here you have some useful tut.
Good Luck.

Thanks.
I will read about those things one day when I'll have a lot of free time.I have few problems with understanding the CWM on Xperia J,flashed deodexed rom,did everything needed,after reboot black screen is just standing there. Going back to stock..(again -.-)

grubesic98 said:
Thanks.
I will read about those things one day when I'll have a lot of free time.I have few problems with understanding the CWM on Xperia J,flashed deodexed rom,did everything needed,after reboot black screen is just standing there. Going back to stock..(again -.-)
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Try flashing stock kernel first, the cwm i use from CM kernel when finished i flash stock kernel in order to boot. If you don't have stock kernel, in Flashtool just leave the kernel in ftf unchecked.
Good Luck.
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4

CM12.1 for Xperia C3 D2533

Good day all.
Due to the lack of a single Custom ROM for our beloved Xperia C3, I have taken it upon myself to develop CyanogenMod 12.1 for it. If you are reading this and have any experience with developing ROMs or would like to beta test the ROM, please contact me either over PM or via email at [email protected].
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Riccorbypro

You first need a working recovery for the rom, that's the main thing needed for anyone who took the risk of rooting the rom. And then hack open the bootloader >.>
I don't mind testing, but this is the only phone I have and I can't afford another (college student here too). So this is a list I made when anyone asks me about installing custom roms.
1. Have a trusted source compile a working recovery, and test backed up rom to ensure it works
2. A flashable tool+stock rom that works
3. List of identified errors with their possible solutions that confirmed works
Sorry, I'm not putting much hope into this phone but if anything ever works, this is my proposed counter to Murphy's Law.
Edit: if you're looking at AOSP similarities, you might want to try Carbon Rom for a starter, but that's my personal taste. My last N7000 ran Carbon KitKat and it was one of the most stable I've had.

1. Have a trusted source compile a working recovery, and test backed up rom to ensure it works
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If you're looking for recovery, XZDR for the T2U works perfectly on C3. I'm able to do anything recovery-related on the TWRP variant. Go to http://nut.xperia-files.com/ and build your kernel using D5303 device and then D2533 firmware presets. If you need to upload the kernel, use XperiFirm to download your firmware and use your kernel.sin. Or you can use the installer for T2U from the same site. Make sure to use the 2.8.21 variant though.
Works 100%.
2. A flashable tool+stock rom that works
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XperiFirm + Flashtool. Never let me down.
Also, the Bootloader of C3 uses the same unlock code as the Z3 Compact. Tried it a few weeks ago, running unlocked right now.
Can't say anything about 3 yet, need to get the ROM booting first...
I will always trust CyanogenMod. I have also tried Carbon. I didn't like it. I decided to build CyanogenMod because it is the most popular ROM for most phones, and I feel that it is also the best. The last 3 phones that I have had (From my first "smartphone", the Galaxy I5500, to my last one before C3, the Galaxy I9500 (S4 Qualcomm)) CyanogenMod has always run the best on them. This is why I am building CM12.1, and not Carbon. Once I have actually managed to get CM up and running, I might re-evaluate the situation and build Carbon too. For now, CM is the main focus of my attention.

Riccorbypro said:
If you're looking for recovery, XZDR for the T2U works perfectly on C3. I'm able to do anything recovery-related on the TWRP variant. Go to http://nut.xperia-files.com/ and build your kernel using D5303 device and then D2533 firmware presets. If you need to upload the kernel, use XperiFirm to download your firmware and use your kernel.sin. Or you can use the installer for T2U from the same site. Make sure to use the 2.8.21 variant though.
Works 100%.
XperiFirm + Flashtool. Never let me down.
Also, the Bootloader of C3 uses the same unlock code as the Z3 Compact. Tried it a few weeks ago, running unlocked right now.
Can't say anything about 3 yet, need to get the ROM booting first...
I will always trust CyanogenMod. I have also tried Carbon. I didn't like it. I decided to build CyanogenMod because it is the most popular ROM for most phones, and I feel that it is also the best. The last 3 phones that I have had (From my first "smartphone", the Galaxy I5500, to my last one before C3, the Galaxy I9500 (S4 Qualcomm)) CyanogenMod has always run the best on them. This is why I am building CM12.1, and not Carbon. Once I have actually managed to get CM up and running, I might re-evaluate the situation and build Carbon too. For now, CM is the main focus of my attention.
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Hmm, thanks for the info then. Hopefully the rom will have a fix for the rear camera imaging as well, it's a huge turnoff for the C3. Maybe I'll compile a kernel with the recovery but that will be quite a long ways ahead. Anyhoo, one last question; does the CM12 for Xperia have a Stamina mode as well? I'm not familiar with the Xperia roms, and have been using a substitute Xposed app on other devices similar to Stamina.

AutumQueen92 said:
Hmm, thanks for the info then. Hopefully the rom will have a fix for the rear camera imaging as well, it's a huge turnoff for the C3. Maybe I'll compile a kernel with the recovery but that will be quite a long ways ahead. Anyhoo, one last question; does the CM12 for Xperia have a Stamina mode as well? I'm not familiar with the Xperia roms, and have been using a substitute Xposed app on other devices similar to Stamina.
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No, CM12.1 DOES NOT have Stamina. Stamina Mode is an Xperia exclusive. However, I find that even when running stock ROM, I have no need for Stamina Mode. AOSP Lollipop, and, by extension, CM12, has a "Battery Saver" mode that kicks in at 15% battery, but that is about it. I'm sure that the Xposed Module that you're using would work, though.

Riccorbypro said:
If you're looking for recovery, XZDR for the T2U works perfectly on C3. I'm able to do anything recovery-related on the TWRP variant. Go to http://nut.xperia-files.com/ and build your kernel using D5303 device and then D2533 firmware presets. If you need to upload the kernel, use XperiFirm to download your firmware and use your kernel.sin. Or you can use the installer for T2U from the same site. Make sure to use the 2.8.21 variant though.
Works 100%.
XperiFirm + Flashtool. Never let me down.
Also, the Bootloader of C3 uses the same unlock code as the Z3 Compact. Tried it a few weeks ago, running unlocked right now.
Can't say anything about 3 yet, need to get the ROM booting first...
I will always trust CyanogenMod. I have also tried Carbon. I didn't like it. I decided to build CyanogenMod because it is the most popular ROM for most phones, and I feel that it is also the best. The last 3 phones that I have had (From my first "smartphone", the Galaxy I5500, to my last one before C3, the Galaxy I9500 (S4 Qualcomm)) CyanogenMod has always run the best on them. This is why I am building CM12.1, and not Carbon. Once I have actually managed to get CM up and running, I might re-evaluate the situation and build Carbon too. For now, CM is the main focus of my attention.
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Will the recovery u mrntioned works on lollipop firmware?

Yes, it works on Lollipop. Check my other thread on how to install.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3178395
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Build for Xperia E3: Marshmallow binaries & kernel

Hello
SONY has released Marshmallow binaries, but how can i use them to have a functional rom?
is it possible to use the existing (stock) kernel, or it must be build especially for marshmallow ?
if some of you have the proper kernel, can i use it ?
Thank you

go here and use the rom I've already made forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-e3/general/marshmellow-asop-t3231699

mikey0000 said:
go here and use the rom I've already made forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-e3/general/marshmellow-asop-t3231699
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mikey0000 a saw the post, but the camera isnt working .... ill keep following and i will install the rom

Yeah camera won't be working on any rom you find. In short it will be working eventually, waiting on support from Sony.

[development][rom][6.0.1] xperia x rom | based on cm13 | under development

Hello!
I am trying to get xperia x experience on my D2302 (M2 Dual Sim).
I'm starting with CM13 6.0.1 rom,I will report here on my progress in this.
Any help is appreciated
Basically trying to gat a XOSP Rom
Needing a tester..any variant will do beacause using cm 13 as base

I would like to help you with the test. I have a d2303 device. I can help

kursatmetin67 said:
I would like to help you with the test. I have a d2303 device. I can help
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thank you..but first I needhelp from some devs

Yes we need a developer. Who can help us.

Hay there
What kind of help do you need?
You would better ask help from developers privately before posting such thing
Read forum rules carefully and beware that such threads maybe closed by Mods
I have a d2302 too i can help you with my little experience :fingers-crossed:

We forgot the forum rules. We need to get permission from the developers of the rum to be able to arrange the rum. I am Turkish English not good so I apologize

[Just ignore]

basem_ym said:
[Just ignore]
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Compile resurrection remix 5.8.0
Çok mu zor ????

kursatmetin67 said:
Compile resurrection remix 5.8.0
Çok mu zor ????
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I'm not a developer, i can test and help with fixing some bugs. And I'm not planing to go further
and please use google translate before posting
I dont understand turkish

basem_ym said:
I'm not a developer, i can test and help with fixing some bugs. And I'm not planing to go further
and please use google translate before posting
I dont understand turkish
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We need a developer ressurection remix 5.8.0 needs to be built. I already translate what I write from Google. I am turkish. I do not have a good English. Do not look for spelling mistakes

kursatmetin67 said:
We need a developer ressurection remix 5.8.0 needs to be built. I already translate what I write from Google. I am turkish. I do not have a good English. Do not look for spelling mistakes
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I suggest you try the Z5 STYLE Rom by linuxct
The most stable and smooth rom here
Alot of features and super battery friendly
But it seems that you like pure android roms so you may try CM13 Rom by kj77
Those are the best and stable roms for our device
All i want to say is there is no need for RR Roms
We have quite good roms here :fingers-crossed:

basem_ym said:
I suggest you try the Z5 STYLE Rom by linuxct
The most stable and smooth rom here
Alot of features and super battery friendly
But it seems that you like pure android roms so you may try CM13 Rom by kj77
Those are the best and stable roms for our device
All i want to say is there is no need for RR Roms
We have quite good roms here :fingers-crossed:
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I tried the Z5 STYLE, CM13, CM14 and Omni Rom 7.0-7.1. I'm using a Lineage OS ROM that I've seen in another place. I wanted to switch to the Z5 STYLE from the CM14 rom. But after loading, the rom animated remains and I can not find the reason why the Rom does not open. I am very happy if you help in this matter. Also the RR rom looks very nice The CM14 rom system ui file can be very nice when compared to the GOOGLE PIXEL device. I am very happy to help you with the Z5 STYLE rum. Thank you. I apologize for any mistakes I made from Google.

kursatmetin67 said:
I tried the Z5 STYLE, CM13, CM14 and Omni Rom 7.0-7.1. I'm using a Lineage OS ROM that I've seen in another place. I wanted to switch to the Z5 STYLE from the CM14 rom. But after loading, the rom animated remains and I can not find the reason why the Rom does not open. I am very happy if you help in this matter. Also the RR rom looks very nice The CM14 rom system ui file can be very nice when compared to the GOOGLE PIXEL device. I am very happy to help you with the Z5 STYLE rum. Thank you. I apologize for any mistakes I made from Google.
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You cannot dirty flash Z5 STYLE on any CM or Based CM ROM
Because Z5 Style is based on stock, generally its an (Optistock) Rom
To install Z5 rom you must start from scratch
1 Flash stock rom then upgrade your bootloader
2 root your device and install twrp recovery
3 download and flash Z5 rom
Linuxct explained every thing just search for his Z5 STYLE thread and follow the instructions
And happy flashing

basem_ym said:
You cannot dirty flash Z5 STYLE on any CM or Based CM ROM
Because Z5 Style is based on stock, generally its an (Optistock) Rom
To install Z5 rom you must start from scratch
1 Flash stock rom then upgrade your bootloader
2 root your device and install twrp recovery
3 download and flash Z5 rom
Linuxct explained every thing just search for his Z5 STYLE thread and follow the instructions
And happy flashing
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So you can load me the stock rom and start the root process again. I understand now that the Eagle Experience Rom has made the same mistake. I do not have a computer. Can I still flash through the stock ROM TWRP?

kursatmetin67 said:
So you can load me the stock rom and start the root process again. I understand now that the Eagle Experience Rom has made the same mistake. I do not have a computer. Can I still flash through the stock ROM TWRP?
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As far as I know you cant flash Sony stock firmwares without PC
TWRP can flash ZIPs (Custom Roms) only
In the next time dont forget to make a NANDroid backup before making any change
Even smallest things can brick your device

SPAM
Guys guys..pleas estop spamming the thread with unrelated opics..im sure rr roms will be great but if you are not talking abt this rom..pls dont type anything! ....thankyou..will be great if you guys could pm some devs for me...as i also will pm some devs..thank you

kursatmetin67 said:
So you can load me the stock rom and start the root process again. I understand now that the Eagle Experience Rom has made the same mistake. I do not have a computer. Can I still flash through the stock ROM TWRP?
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yes you can:good:
you can creat any FTF stock rom and flash it throw TWRP as any custum rom.just click on this link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
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hooooossamq said:
yes you can:good:
you can creat any FTF stock rom and flash it throw TWRP as any custum rom.just click on this link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
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if you want i have the latest 182 stock rom for sony m2 D2302 ready to be flashed in any recovery ( i recommend TWRP v 3.10 or the latest one of TWRP)

basem_ym said:
As far as I know you cant flash Sony stock firmwares without PC
TWRP can flash ZIPs (Custom Roms) only
In the next time dont forget to make a NANDroid backup before making any change
Even smallest things can brick your device
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you can flash stock rom without PC.
go there https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m2/general/flashable-sony-m2-d2302-stock-rom-18-6-t3682933

Try to use the Sony Apps enabler by @Zenith, use part of THIS on CM13, And, you can use THIS or THIS Settings, THIS port of Messaging app, and try make a theme like THIS.
Or try with THESE stock apps.
Is a really good idea...
Or, try to talk with the dev that made Carbon Xperia UI from Xperia Z3, that, is a really good "Stock port" on LineageOS (Based in Carbon ROM, reallly).

sebasrock156 said:
Try to use the Sony Apps enabler by @Zenith, use part of THIS on CM13, And, you can use THIS or THIS Settings, THIS port of Messaging app, and try make a theme like THIS.
Or try with THESE stock apps.
Is a really good idea...
Or, try to talk with the dev that made Carbon Xperia UI from Xperia Z3, that, is a really good "Stock port" on LineageOS (Based in Carbon ROM, reallly).
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7.1.2 based stock would be awesome for this device, since we have fully stable 7.1.2 roms