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Hello!
Introduction:
I have just only recently bought myself a nice Miro and I have to say I'm in love (with my girlfriend). When I first wanted to flash, most of the guides were VERY generic and assumed that I knew most of the things that I did not know and I had to go out and discover things; let me tell you that was not fun... SO MUCH STRESS!
THIS THREAD IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. PLEASE DO A LITTLE MORE RESEARCH BEFORE FLASHING. THIS MEANS LOOK AT THE DEVELOPER'S FLASH INSTRUCTIONS AS WELL AS THIS THREAD FOR NOW
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Terms and words -->
Flashing ==> means installing a new ROM or modification or kernel, etc.
ROM ==> is the operating system, any version of modded or un-modded android
Android ==> Google made operating system!!!
Flashtool ==> Software to Flash things on Xperia devices.
Kernel ==> The mind of your device, this is a rather important part of the operating system.
Flashmode ==> You put your phone on this mode when you want to use Flashtool. Access by pressing and holding Vol down + connect USB when phone has been turned off. Flashtool has a nice animation to help you if you do it wrong.
Fastboot mode ==> You put your phone on this mode to flash kernels and stuff like that. You can use Flashtool or fastboot on the terminal (or CMD) to access. You put your phone on this mode by pressing and holding Vol up + plug USB in, similar (but not the same) as Flashmode.
Soft brick ==> No, not the construction brick, this means you've got no working operating system or you have one but its damaged and you can't use it, so you cant see your homescreen, you only see a boot-loop when it wants to come up (you see your start animation and android won't start). You can view your recovery and boot loader (The Flashmode and Fastboot mode) when soft bricked, so you can easily fix this problem by re-flashing any working ROM.
Hard brick ==> Similar to the construction brick, your phone with little hope of recovery without sending to the Sony Center for repairs. There is one last resort as well, I will mention that in the notes toward the end of this guide; but still do not rely on that stuff too much.
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Should this guide be followed carefully, nothing harmful can happen to your phone. Yet I wont take responsibility if something happens to your phone.
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Starting with the basics; Using Flashtool and setting things up:
1) Download Flashtool from Here
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2) Install.
3) Go to the directory you installed Flashtool in [for me it was C:\flashtool]
4) You need to go to C:\flashtool\drivers
5) Install the drivers.exe file there. I just installed the Fasboot and Flashmode drivers from the list it gave me mid-installation.
6) Install Sony's PC Companion and connect your Miro while it is on. This will install ADB drivers.
7) You are all set, but may need to reboot.
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How to flash stock firmware:
1) Download correct FTF from here [Miro], and do not forget to read the thread OP before doing anything.
2) Open up Flashtool as admin. Put your .FTF file on C:\Flashtool\firmwares
3) Connect your phone on Flashmode, then press the lightning button.
4) From the two options, press Flash mode.
5) Select the firmware you want to flash (usually, the latest is the better, and as of now, version 11.A.0.5.5 is the latest; so that will be what I am using)
6) Tick "no final verfication" start! DO NOT CHANGE ANY OTHER OPTION UNLESS YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY SURE
7) Now the process will start. If it gives an error, there are a few possibilities: either you are running windows 8, which I just could not use with Flashtool, or you do not have the right drivers installed correctly, or your files/USB/phone are corrupted.Usually, the problem is that the right permission (run Flashtool as admin), so be careful.
8) Enjoy
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Kernels:
This is very simple, and there are two ways.
[1] Fastboot from Flashtool:
1) Run Flashtool as admin
2) Connect phone in Fastboot mode.
3) Press lightning button.
4) Out of the two options, choose Fastboot
5) A menu will pop up; select Select kernel to flash.
6) Browse for your kernel; if you are installing FXP, it will be boot.img, if you are installing Vengeance it will be kernel.elf, etc.
NOTE! Remember that you have to extract FXP's kernel [boot.img] from the various zip files they have provided. Installing FXP will be given a tutorial too, in this thread
!! I did not have FXP downloaded on this laptop; I will put an image up for this as soon as someone gives me a screenie or I download it myself. !!
7) After you press OK, the file will be flashed and the process takes less than 2 seconds on all cases (the longest for me was 1.48 s)
[2] Fastboot from Terminal
Winows:
1) Press Start Button and search for CMD and run it.
2) You need to have Google's Android SDK installed from here. The Google page for it is to be read, just in case. [ZzzzzzZzzzzzz]
3) From the SDK, install these two:
4) Put kernel file in the same folder fastboot (normally \android-sdk\platform-files\)
5) Connect phone in Fastboot mode.
6) After you have those installed, go back to CMD and type this:
Code:
cd C:\android\android-sdk\platform-tools [COLOR="YellowGreen"]//[I]HINT! You may install or paste these files elsewhere. Just use cd to show your PC where they are :) [/I][/COLOR]
fastboot devices [COLOR="YellowGreen"]//Continue if you get a response. If not, you do not have the drivers or there is a problem in your connection.[/COLOR]
fastboot flash boot [COLOR="YellowGreen"]/*KERNEL NAME, such as boot.img, or kernel.elf*/[/COLOR]
fastboot reboot
7) Done!
Linux:
- Same as the windows, except to open the terminal (like CMD in Windows) you press CTRL+ALT+T.
- You do not need to install drivers on Linux.
- Ubuntu is a very easy Linux distribution [also referred to as distro] to install, if you don't have but want it, go to THIS website and download multiboot
- on every command on your terminal that starts with
Code:
fastboot
, you have to add
Code:
sudo
to the start of it; so if the command is for example
Code:
fastboot devices
, you enter instead
Code:
sudo fastboot devices
. It will ask for your password and you have to give it. It will not type it so don't worry, just type it out and press enter.
- Much easier, right?
Please don't judge my old laptop model, this was my first computer
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Popularity, how to install FXP CM10:
1) Download the latest version from FXP's signature and your SD card (it doesn't matter if it is internal or external).
2) Open the download .zip file and from it, extract the file labelled "boot.img"
!! No images yet, will put up soon. !!
3) Flash this boot.img by the kernel flashing tutorial given above.
4) After you boot the phone, You will see the illumination bar (on Miro) turn purple. At this point press the Volume buttons a lot.
5) The illumination bar will turn blue and you will be presented with CWM. Open install zip and install the FXP CM10 version you had downloaded. (This is how I do it every time, but some people say this is only necessary for the first time flashing. For updates, only flashing the zip is fine and you do not need to install the boot.img as well; I will update after people enlighten me in comments )
6) After this, reboot and have fun with CM10
CM10 based ROMs:
You have to be on CM10 to install any CM10 based ROM.
- Simply go to CM10, factory reset, and install the zip provided by the dev.
MORE TO COME SOON. If you think that I am wrong at specific points, tell me.
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Thanks for the nice guide
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Great guide buddy! Thanks!
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Hey, when i am flashing fxp 220 do i have to be rooted and does cwm have to be installed or can i just directly follow ur guide?
I have an unlocked bootloader.
Great guide thanks a lot
wizsid said:
Hey, when i am flashing fxp 220 do i have to be rooted and does cwm have to be installed or can i just directly follow ur guide?
I have an unlocked bootloader.
Great guide thanks a lot
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Just follow the guide, you need none of the things you said. Flashing boot.img from FXP gives you CWM and the ROM is pre-rooted so don't worry about that.
Nice guide dude
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thanks :good::good:
Please Help, i just wanna help my friend with his xperia MIRO, he wanna downgrade from firmware 58 to firmware 55, but every flashtool process it alway stuck at Flashing Data :
- Start Flashing
- Processing Loader
- Checking Header
- Flashing Data
- and the process STUCK on Here
can anyone help, or any procedure for downgrade firmware via flashtoll that i should know, thanks B4
allaboutarif said:
Please Help, i just wanna help my friend with his xperia MIRO, he wanna downgrade from firmware 58 to firmware 55, but every flashtool process it alway stuck at Flashing Data :
- Start Flashing
- Processing Loader
- Checking Header
- Flashing Data
- and the process STUCK on Here
can anyone help, or any procedure for downgrade firmware via flashtoll that i should know, thanks B4
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Oh my sorry for the late reply, you must know that you have correct drivers, but if your computer noticed the phone in flashmode and stuff then thats fair enough...
I would recommend that you flash Gimlo if you can. If you don't have CWM flash Vengeance kernel first and then install Gimlo.
If you just want stock, based on my own knowledge of this matter, I'd say that you have to either re-download the FTF, or try doing it all on a new pc. Maybe that will work?
Thanx a lot bro. Helped me.
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problems while flashing kernels
Hey I have Xperia Tipo Dual While flashing kernel in fastbood mode it Gets An error That "Your Phone Must be rooted" I have alreay rooted my phone An Have bootloader unlock What Shoul I Do??
26/031/2013 18:31:42 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
26/031/2013 18:31:42 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
26/031/2013 18:31:48 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
26/031/2013 18:31:53 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Users\home\Desktop\kernel.elf
26/031/2013 18:31:53 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
26/031/2013 18:31:53 - INFO - sending 'boot' (9523 KB)...
26/031/2013 18:31:53 - INFO - FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
26/031/2013 18:31:53 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.006s
26/031/2013 18:31:53 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (9523 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.006s
this is the Error i am getting
26/031/2013 18:31:53 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
vikas singh said:
Hey I have Xperia Tipo Dual While flashing kernel in fastbood mode it Gets An error That "Your Phone Must be rooted" I have alreay rooted my phone An Have bootloader unlock What Shoul I Do??
26/031/2013 18:31:42 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
26/031/2013 18:31:42 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
26/031/2013 18:31:48 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
26/031/2013 18:31:53 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Users\home\Desktop\kernel.elf
26/031/2013 18:31:53 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
26/031/2013 18:31:53 - INFO - sending 'boot' (9523 KB)...
26/031/2013 18:31:53 - INFO - FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
26/031/2013 18:31:53 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.006s
26/031/2013 18:31:53 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (9523 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.006s
this is the Error i am getting
26/031/2013 18:31:53 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
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try the direct fastboot method, rather than the flashtool. that should help i imagine. apparantly you are not the only one getting this error, but i have no idea why this is happening...
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I installed Flashtool a long back. my version is 0.7.0.0
What should i do to update? install the new one directly or uninstall the old one 1st and then install the new one.
kenny_cfc said:
I installed Flashtool a long back. my version is 0.7.0.0
What should i do to update? install the new one directly or uninstall the old one 1st and then install the new one.
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uninstall the old one then install the new one.
still getting the same error
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PersianSphinx said:
try the rather than the flashtool. that should help i imagine. apparantly you are not the only one getting this error, but i have no idea why this is happening...
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even though by using the direct fastboot method still getting the same error
vikas singh said:
still getting the same error
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even though by using the direct fastboot method still getting the same error
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How inconvenient... Alright, can you unroot then go places from there? I wasnt first rooted when I flashed FXP on my phone... If you must know I was on 5.8 version. Let's see if this helps?
PersianSphinx said:
uninstall the old one then install the new one.
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Ok. Will i have to install the drivers again?
Xperia Miro st23i
Vengeance Kernel 1.46
Gimlo ROM 2.0
kenny_cfc said:
Ok. Will i have to install the drivers again?
Xperia Miro st23i
Vengeance Kernel 1.46
Gimlo ROM 2.0
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Yeah, I would do that if I was you, I mean there's nothing to lose. By the way, slight off topic: how's Gimlo v2.0? I REALLY liked v1.3, is 2.0 a lot better? I'm considering getting it...
How do I flash a kernel in flashtool to get CWM recovery on the phone thanks
ferrari35 said:
How do I flash a kernel in flashtool to get CWM recovery on the phone thanks
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Download Extended stock kernel.zip or Vengence kernel.zip from the threads.
Now extract it to you desktop.
1)Move the kernel(boot.img) to Flashtool/firmwares
2)Open flashtool
3)Press the Thunder button.
4)Choose "Fastboot Mode"(A new window will popup.Its called "Fastboot Toolbox")
5)Turn off your device
6)Now connect your device to fastboot mode
7)On Fastboot Toolbox click on "Select kernel to Flash".
8)search for the boot.img file if you are on stock kernel.
8)Wait to complete and you are READY
Once the phone is rebooted in normal mode if you want to go into recovery then you can switch of the device and once you see the bootanimation keep pressing the volume down key your phone will vibrate and you will be taken to the CWM recovery mode. :laugh:
neville20_dabreo said:
Download Extended stock kernel.zip or Vengence kernel.zip from the threads.
Now extract it to you desktop.
1)Move the kernel(boot.img) to Flashtool/firmwares
2)Open flashtool
3)Press the Thunder button.
4)Choose "Fastboot Mode"(A new window will popup.Its called "Fastboot Toolbox")
5)Turn off your device
6)Now connect your device to fastboot mode
7)On Fastboot Toolbox click on "Select kernel to Flash".
8)search for the boot.img file if you are on stock kernel.
8)Wait to complete and you are READY
Once the phone is rebooted in normal mode if you want to go into recovery then you can switch of the device and once you see the bootanimation keep pressing the volume down key your phone will vibrate and you will be taken to the CWM recovery mode. :laugh:
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Not sure its working
29/014/2013 22:14:31 - INFO - Device disconnected
29/016/2013 22:16:52 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
29/018/2013 22:18:04 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Flashtool\firmwares\boot.img
29/018/2013 22:18:04 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
29/018/2013 22:18:04 - INFO - sending 'boot' (11212 KB)...
29/018/2013 22:18:04 - INFO - OKAY [ 0.366s]
29/018/2013 22:18:04 - INFO - writing 'boot'...
29/018/2013 22:18:04 - INFO - FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
29/018/2013 22:18:04 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.368s
29/018/2013 22:18:04 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (11212 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.366s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.368s
Log for check device status
29/036/2013 22:36:02 - INFO - (FastBootToolBoxJob.java:190) - Please check the log before rebooting into system
29/036/2013 22:36:13 - DEBUG - (ProcessBuilderWrapper.java:92) - ZH8000M80Q fastboot
29/036/2013 22:36:13 - DEBUG - (AdbUtility.java:415) - Testing if device is connected
29/036/2013 22:36:13 - DEBUG - (ProcessBuilderWrapper.java:92) - List of devices attached
29/036/2013 22:36:13 - DEBUG - (ProcessBuilderWrapper.java:92) - ZH8000M80Q fastboot
29/036/2013 22:36:13 - INFO - (FastBootToolBoxJob.java:84) - Device Status: FASTBOOT mode
After I unlocked boot loader I flashed to stock central europe rom this was before I tried to flash exstended stock kernel kernel
Update
Uninstalled flash tool,re installed flash tool and the flash drivers(flashtool does not recognise that the drivers are installed and I can only get them installed by putting phone into flash/fastboot and the phone installs them) and flashed stock UK Rom and rooted phone everytime I try to flash a custom kernel I get an error (as in my last post) re locking and unlocking does not change it
I think it's some sort of read write error question does anyone know what file/folder it's getting pushed to on the phone and could I make it writeable with root explorer?
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Hello people, following the tutorial from GlitchtheEevee I remade it to make it easier to understand, and with a couple of simplified steps.
1 - Install the following programs in your computer:
- Pc compagnion from sony website
- Android Studio(I can't post urls so google to find it) when installing it, it may ask you to download an additional program which name I can't remember, just do it. Once you have installed it you have to enable the Google USB driver, instructions for that are in google also, just write "google usb sdk" on google
- Flashtool (google flashtool and the first website)
2 - Download the following files:
- CWM boot.img
- Supersu
- Sony RIC killer
- XperiaFirm
- android_winusb.inf
Download all from here: mega. co. nz /#F!eo0yEBaQ!ujFZ8Rl8XsJDK2KTgJlEKA
(delete the spaces I made in the link, I'm sorry if I am now allowed to post urls but I upload this files to my mega account)
3. Now Download the last version of Xperia m2 Aqua firmware using the program Xperiafirm (be sure of choosing your model) it will download several files, to transform all that files in a .tft file I used the last version of flashtool avaliable in the link above, open flashtool and click in tools/bundles/Fileset Decrypt. Select your source folder (the one where all the files from xperiafirm were downloaded) and send all files from "avaliables files" to " Files to convert" and click "convert". When it finish it will pop up a windows "Bunder", make double click in the "device" file and select yours, In the fields branding and version write whatever u want, send all files from the "folder list" to the "firmware content" and click "create". When it is finished you'll have your .tft file, you'll need it a little later.
4. Minimize flashtool, copy the file "boot.img" in the folder C:\Users"your user"\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools (sometimes App folder is hidden) and the file android_winusb.inf in the folder C:\Users"youruser"\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\extras\google\usb_driver
5. Copy the file UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.40.zip in the root of your microSD card.
6. Go to the folder C:\Users"your user"\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools and there while pressing shift make right click, "open command windows here", a command window will open, then write: fastboot flash boot boot.img and press enter, it will take a couple of seconds, then write fastboot reboot and your cellphone will reboot. In this point your cellphone is bricked, but don't worry, just after writing "fastboot reboot" while your cellphone is turning on press volume up and down several times and it will boot in recovery mode, there go to install zip from sd card and look for the superSu file, once installed go to advanced and reboot bootloader, answer yes to "fix superuser". Now write again in the command windows fastboot reboot.
7. Your cellphone should reboot with the last steep but if not and it enter in a endless loop of black screen (like it happened to me) you can just turn off your phone by pressing volume up and off bottom until the cellphone vibrate 3 times, and turn it on. If it reboot alone or you do it manually press volume down while your phone is turning on and your cellphone will enter in download mode. Plug it with the USB and in flashtool click the thunderbolt and flashtool, select the tft file you created before and in the window "exclude" check everything except "Kernel", it will flash now the kernel and when it is finished turn on your phone. You'll have to configure it like when you bought it.
8. Now your device is rooted, but you have to run the program sony RIC killer with the cellphone plugged, and that´s all.
If during the process you have any problem you just have to turn off your cellphone with the method I explained above, turn in on in download mode (volume down + on) and flash the tft you created.
I did not understand this part.
''select the tft file you created before and in the window "exclude" check everything except "Kernel", it will flash now the kernel and when it is finished turn on your phone. You'll have to configure it like when you bought it.''
or is touched only flash the kernel?
and could, thanks very easy.
You are THE BEST. :good::good::good::good::good::good:
It is exactly like u show in your picture, now just flash and after that you got it!.
D2406?
D2406?
cmd error waiting for device , phone off or ON?
RaFaFiNaL said:
cmd error waiting for device , phone off or ON?
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bootloader locked or unlocked?
Postiga 41 said:
bootloader locked or unlocked?
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locked
RaFaFiNaL said:
cmd error waiting for device , phone off or ON?
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Im here in this waiting for device and nothing, help please, my bootloader is locked.
help me
Postiga 41 said:
Im here in this waiting for device and nothing, help please, my bootloader is locked.
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C:\Users\Rafael\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot flash boot boot.img
sending 'boot' <13970 KB>...
OKAY [ 0.445S]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED <remote:Command not allowed>
finished. total time:0.450s
RaFaFiNaL said:
C:\Users\Rafael\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot flash boot boot.img
sending 'boot' <13970 KB>...
OKAY [ 0.445S]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED <remote:Command not allowed>
finished. total time:0.450s
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bootloader must be unlocked, I did it with a tuto I found somewhere.
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D2406?
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2406 and 2403 are the same, 2406 is the american version and 2403 the international one. I could install 2403, but 2406 works also.
Mendeleiev said:
bootloader must be unlocked, I did it with a tuto I found somewhere.
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Mine is 2403 but no permit to unlock bootloader, have other option to unlock bootloader?
Postiga 41 said:
Mine is 2403 but no permit to unlock bootloader, have other option to unlock bootloader?
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Sony has an official method to unlock bootloader (which I used), I don't remember the tuto I followed, this will work I think. (delete the spaces I made in the link, I can't post links)
xperiafirmware. com /8-firmware/70-sony-xperia-m2-aqua-d2403
Mendeleiev said:
Sony has an official method to unlock bootloader (which I used), I don't remember the tuto I followed, this will work I think. (delete the spaces I made in the link, I can't post links)
xperiafirmware. com /8-firmware/70-sony-xperia-m2-aqua-d2403
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Sony dont have unlock bootloader to m2 aqua =/
Postiga 41 said:
Sony dont have unlock bootloader to m2 aqua =/
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Just select xperia M2!
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I cant download from mega link above. Its always says incorrect link format. Is there an other alternative link? Thanks before.
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Thanks
Thank you for rewriting this for me! :3 I'm reuploading the video and it shouldn't be a problem this time! I'll post it on this and the original thread for the more visual of people when it's done uploading! ^o^ Gimme about an hour or three though. Uploading 1.5GB on a DSL connection that only allows .5mbps up at max is kinda sucky o.o
Why dont you compress the video first??
I think it should help you upload the video
but thank you anyway
I thank you to Mendeleiev also for re-write the tuto
thank you so much "Mendeleiev":fingers-crossed:
i root my device and now i feel great because of you:highfive:
Unlock bootloader
http:// developer.sonymobile .com /unlockbootloader /unlock-yourboot-loader/ Here you are,guys.Official and easy.
If you have problem to R/W system,check this http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m2/development/tut-fix-mount-kitkat-root-t2861661
- China tencent version converted to WW
- Download Global Rom and copy to internal stogare :
* WW-18.8030.2101.75 Here 15/03/21
* WW-18.8030.2101.81 Here 23/03/21
- Reboot phone and install
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Does this work on RPG Phone 2 please ?
gushterica said:
Does this work on RPG Phone 2 please ?
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same with rog 2 firmware
so you don't need any bootloader unlock? I'm on cn rom right now, do I need to factory reset?
Guys, can someone explain simple how to put this rog phone 5 to rog phone 2 please ?
I will be very greatfull.
squaregene said:
so you don't need any bootloader unlock? I'm on cn rom right now, do I need to factory reset?
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Hey, if you manage to run this, can you please help me out ? Please.
gushterica said:
Hey, if you manage to run this, can you please help me out ? Please.
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Why are you trying to run a ROG Phone 5 firmware on ROG Phone 2? Isn't there already a WW rom for Rog phone 2?
squaregene said:
Why are you trying to run a ROG Phone 5 firmware on ROG Phone 2? Isn't there already a WW rom for Rog phone 2?
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The hardware is completely different, so it would not work 99% in my opinion.
squaregene said:
The hardware is completely different, so it would not work 99% in my opinion.
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I didnt try to run it, i just want ROG 5 ultimate live wallpaper
I hope soon XDA guys will manage to extract them.
Thank you for your answer.
Anyone have same problem as me ? when i try to put the firmware a popup say "update failed" When i check Software Information : RKQ1.201022.002.WW_Phone-18.0810.2101.95
But in the box that say CN version
And in the notifications i have HardwareStub Services that says Warning The installed firmware does not match the device origin...
Anyone have solution ?
michaellock said:
Anyone have same problem as me ? when i try to put the firmware a popup say "update failed" When i check Software Information : RKQ1.201022.002.WW_Phone-18.0810.2101.95
But in the box that say CN version
And in the notifications i have HardwareStub Services that says Warning The installed firmware does not match the device origin...
Anyone have solution ?
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I also met. I installed Notifications Off from the Play Store and hide the notification
The screen frequency of ROG 3 will be locked, but the screen frequency of ROG 5 is not locked. I don't know if there are other questions.
QiuDer said:
I also met. I installed Notifications Off from the Play Store and hide the notification
The screen frequency of ROG 3 will be locked, but the screen frequency of ROG 5 is not locked. I don't know if there are other questions.
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I have unlock bootloader / factory reset, after that the Warning disappears and no update available
michaellock said:
I have unlock bootloader / factory reset, after that the Warning disappears and no update available
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1.First use the 18.0810.2101.95 raw package to flash into the international version
* Suggest enter Recovery mode execute Wipe data/factory reset Make sure the system can enter the desktop
2.Then enter fastboot mode
3.rog5 tool ,PC Use fastboot tool
4.fastboot flash boot root-boot.img
5.Restart the phone
6.Enter the phone system installation Magisk-v22.0 + Root_Explorer-v4.8
7.use Root_Explorer Switch to root Viewer
8.path vendor/factory/COUNTRY Find file open
9.Edit file content Change CN to WW Save
10.This should be able to update the file normally
QiuDer said:
1.First use the 18.0810.2101.95 raw package to flash into the international version
* Suggest enter Recovery mode execute Wipe data/factory reset Make sure the system can enter the desktop
2.Then enter fastboot mode
3.rog5 tool ,PC Use fastboot tool
4.fastboot flash boot root-boot.img
5.Restart the phone
6.Enter the phone system installation Magisk-v22.0 + Root_Explorer-v4.8
7.use Root_Explorer Switch to root Viewer
8.path vendor/factory/COUNTRY Find file open
9.Edit file content Change CN to WW Save
10.This should be able to update the file normally
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First, Thank for Help
I have install android Studio with Android Driver, Set Variable for SDK Platform (ADB, Fastboot)
Active USB Debugging in developper option, running cmd in Admin, plug USB on the side for fastboot
1.
Using Flashall_AFT.cmd
"FAILED, fastboot.exe flash all WW_ZS673KS_18.0810.2101.95_M2.13.24.9-ASUS_1.1.46_Phone-user.raw failure, EXIT!"
--
Using fastboot.exe flash all WW_ZS673KS_18.0810.2101.95_M2.13.24.9-ASUS_1.1.46_Phone-user.raw
get cpu id fail
FAILED (remote: 'Unknown variable')
get cid fail
FAILED (remote: 'Unknown variable')
get project fail
FAILED (remote: 'Unknown variable')
...
fastboot: error: project name () mapping the wrong raw id (0x33)
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Using fastboot flash all WW_ZS673KS_18.0810.2101.95_M2.13.24.9-ASUS_1.1.46_Phone-user.raw\WW_ZS673KS_18.0810.2101.95_M2.13.24.9-ASUS_1.1.46_Phone-user.raw
Invalid sparse file format at header magic
...
Sending sparse 'all' 1/27 (251089 KB) error: write_sparse_skip_chunk: don't care size 6834756804 is not a multiple of the block size 4096
error: write_sparse_skip_chunk: don't care size 6834756804 is not a multiple of the block size 4096
OKAY [ 5.834s]
Writing 'all' FAILED (remote: 'No such file or directory')
fastboot: error: Command failed
2.
Ok
3.
Ok, with SDK Platform
4.
Sending 'boot_a' (98304 KB) OKAY [ 2.198s]
Writing 'boot_a' OKAY [ 1.269s]
Finished. Total time: 3.479s
5.
Ok
6.
Install Magisk Pass..
Run Magisk, when popup say to reboot Pass..
Install Root Viewer Pass..
7.
Ok
8.
Ok there is CN in the file
9.
Done replace CN with WW
10.
Placing UL-ASUS_I005_1-ASUS-18.0830.2101.81-1.1.64-user.zip in root of Internal Storage
Then reboot
They work !
I have another question...
Can i re-lock the bootloader ?
I have try :
fastboot oem asus-csc_lk
and
fastboot flashing lock
fastboot flashing lock_critical
fastboot oem lock
fastboot oem lock_critical
fastboot flash !frp-partition! default_key.bin
nothing work
Thanks, and i hope this thread will serve for everyone
michaellock said:
First, Thank for Help
I have install android Studio with Android Driver, Set Variable for SDK Platform (ADB, Fastboot)
Active USB Debugging in developper option, running cmd in Admin, plug USB on the side for fastboot
1.
Using Flashall_AFT.cmd
"FAILED, fastboot.exe flash all WW_ZS673KS_18.0810.2101.95_M2.13.24.9-ASUS_1.1.46_Phone-user.raw failure, EXIT!"
--
Using fastboot.exe flash all WW_ZS673KS_18.0810.2101.95_M2.13.24.9-ASUS_1.1.46_Phone-user.raw
get cpu id fail
FAILED (remote: 'Unknown variable')
get cid fail
FAILED (remote: 'Unknown variable')
get project fail
FAILED (remote: 'Unknown variable')
...
fastboot: error: project name () mapping the wrong raw id (0x33)
--
Using fastboot flash all WW_ZS673KS_18.0810.2101.95_M2.13.24.9-ASUS_1.1.46_Phone-user.raw\WW_ZS673KS_18.0810.2101.95_M2.13.24.9-ASUS_1.1.46_Phone-user.raw
Invalid sparse file format at header magic
...
Sending sparse 'all' 1/27 (251089 KB) error: write_sparse_skip_chunk: don't care size 6834756804 is not a multiple of the block size 4096
error: write_sparse_skip_chunk: don't care size 6834756804 is not a multiple of the block size 4096
OKAY [ 5.834s]
Writing 'all' FAILED (remote: 'No such file or directory')
fastboot: error: Command failed
2.
Ok
3.
Ok, with SDK Platform
4.
Sending 'boot_a' (98304 KB) OKAY [ 2.198s]
Writing 'boot_a' OKAY [ 1.269s]
Finished. Total time: 3.479s
5.
Ok
6.
Install Magisk Pass..
Run Magisk, when popup say to reboot Pass..
Install Root Viewer Pass..
7.
Ok
8.
Ok there is CN in the file
9.
Done replace CN with WW
10.
Placing UL-ASUS_I005_1-ASUS-18.0830.2101.81-1.1.64-user.zip in root of Internal Storage
Then reboot
They work !
I have another question...
Can i re-lock the bootloader ?
I have try :
fastboot oem asus-csc_lk
and
fastboot flashing lock
fastboot flashing lock_critical
fastboot oem lock
fastboot oem lock_critical
fastboot flash !frp-partition! default_key.bin
nothing work
Thanks, and i hope this thread will serve for everyone
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If it is locked again, it seems that the original system must be used, otherwise it may cause a crash
And may not be unlocked....Unless EDL mode is used, the lock is forced to open
No EDL unlock tool is currently released
Now that there is too little information, I dare not rush to find a way to lock it
empty.cad said:
- China tencent version converted to WW
- Download Global Rom and copy to internal stogare :
* WW-18.8030.2101.75 Here 15/03/21
* WW-18.8030.2101.81 Here 23/03/21
- Reboot phone and install
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So simple like that sir?? No need unlock bootloader?
Hi there,
Can I reinstall the Chinese firmware after this procedure ? If so, how ?
How to change fingerprint to WW without root access?
yopadato said:
Hi there,
Can I reinstall the Chinese firmware after this procedure ? If so, how ?
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Hello
Here CN-18.0830.2101.81
michaellock said:
Hello
Here CN-18.0830.2101.81
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The system won't install this FW once you've installed a WW rom, you need to use a fastboot rom for CN. I found it on another website but unfortunately I had to pay for it.
(Sorry if this is the wrong place to post, I could not find a forum for the blackview bv 4900 pro)
I am trying to install TWRP (unofficial build at https://unofficialtwrp.com/twrp-3-5-2-blackview-bv4900-pro/ ) on my Blackview BV 4900 Pro, seems to be able to transfer it to my phone, but cannot start it. The files vbmeta.img and recovery.img come from the previous link, respectively https://unofficialtwrp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/vbmeta.zip and https://www.mediafire.com/file/hq4sq1xlnkafduv/352_BV4900_pro_lopestom.rar/file .
Firmware: BV4900Pro_US_ZN128e_V1.0_20211119V08_20211119-2023
What I have done:
- USB debugging on,
- OEM unlocking,
- Re-start in fastboot mode,
- Plug phone to computer
- In terminal:
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
< waiting for any device >
...
(bootloader) Start unlock flow
OKAY [ 4.394s]
finished. total time: 4.394s
(I confirmed on the phone that I wanted to unlock by pressing the volume + button),
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Code:
fastboot erase userdata
******** Did you mean to fastboot format this ext4 partition?
erasing 'userdata'...
OKAY [ 0.011s]
finished. total time: 0.011s
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Code:
fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
target reported max download size of 134217728 bytes
sending 'vbmeta' (4 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.007s]
writing 'vbmeta'...
OKAY [ 0.002s]
finished. total time: 0.009s
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Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
target reported max download size of 134217728 bytes
sending 'recovery' (23588 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.762s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 0.313s]
finished. total time: 1.075s
- Unplug phone
- Turn off phone by pressing & maintaining power + volume +,
- Keep pressing power + volume +,
- See the "Select boot mode" page (that gives me the options to select Recovery mode / Fastboot mode / Normal boot),
- Select "Recovery mode",
- See Blackview's logo + the message "Orange state", then the phone becomes irresponsive. It is still turned on, but nothing on display. I can run
Code:
adb reboot recovery
and it will reboot, but again in orange state, then it reboots to the "normal" system.
What am I missing? Is this version of twrp unsuitable for my phone?
Apparently there used to be a twrp at https://4pda.to/forum/index.php?showtopic=789936&st=2060#entry110507536 but it is not available anymore :-(
Apparently there was another twrp developed for this phone, shared at https://4pda-to.translate.goog/foru...=fr&_x_tr_hl=fr&_x_tr_pto=wapp#entry111020420 but the link is in error too :-(
I was able to flash a different firmware on the phone ( BV4900Pro_S1_210909 ), but the result is still the same.
Once rebooted (in recovery), the screen is still black (after a green line briefly flash at the top of the screen). The phone is still on :I can do
Code:
adb shell
BV4900Pro:/ #
But then if I try, following this post ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-flashing-roms-with-twrp-black-screen.3913052/ ), I try to use twrp from the command line, then it seems that it is not started:
Code:
BV4900Pro:/ # twrp wipe cache
TWRP does not appear to be running. Waiting for TWRP to start . . .
Press CTRL + C to quit.
The files at
Стол заказов кастомного рекавери - 4PDA
Стол заказов кастомного рекавери
4pda.to
works, but you have to create an account to download them.
There is a tutorial on how to pass those captcha at https://doorsgeek.blogspot.com/2015/08/4pdaru-loginregister-captcha-tutorial.html
Hello tbtbtata!
Could you upload the working TWRP for BV4900 Pro?
The files on the links above does not exist any more.
Thanks in advance.
Edit: I've got it. One has to register on 4pda, then you can download files.
Edit: Unfortunately this TWRP does not work on my BV4900Pro (Edition 2022 with android 12).
WowkaZ said:
Hello tbtbtata!
Could you upload the working TWRP for BV4900 Pro?
The files on the links above does not exist any more.
Thanks in advance.
Edit: I've got it. One has to register on 4pda, then you can download files.
Edit: Unfortunately this TWRP does not work on my BV4900Pro (Edition 2022 with android 12).
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Hey! Sorry for the very late reply. They are attached. I am sorry they are not working on more recent versions of that phone, and honestly have no idea how to update them :-(
Keep us posted!
WowkaZ said:
Hello tbtbtata!
Could you upload the working TWRP for BV4900 Pro?
The files on the links above does not exist any more.
Thanks in advance.
Edit: I've got it. One has to register on 4pda, then you can download files.
Edit: Unfortunately this TWRP does not work on my BV4900Pro (Edition 2022 with android 12).
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Hey btw you don't neeed twrp to flash GSI, just so you know…
Not as good as lineageOs, bat with fewer bloatwares and more up-to-date than what your phone cme shipped with.
[SOLVED] GSI on BV 4900 Pro: "Cannot load Android system. Your data may be corrupt. "
tl;dr: I followed the procedure to flash Android's Generic System Image (gsi_gms_arm64-exp-TP1A.220624.014-8819323-8a77fef1) on my Blackview BV 4900 Pro, but I am stuck in a bootloop that ends with "Cannot load Android system. Your data may be...
forum.xda-developers.com
I have the 2022 Version too. I try to flash the 2021 Version lk.bin (bootloader) and hope it works. Because the 2022 lk.bin don't play nice with a empty vbmeta.
WowkaZ said:
Hello tbtbtata!
Could you upload the working TWRP for BV4900 Pro?
The files on the links above does not exist any more.
Thanks in advance.
Edit: I've got it. One has to register on 4pda, then you can download files.
Edit: Unfortunately this TWRP does not work on my BV4900Pro (Edition 2022 with android 12).
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