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Hello there,
have been trying to root my new xperia z3 for 3 weekends now with no luck.
My bootloader has been unlocked through sony website, then relocked and unlocked many times using flashtool.
Looks like all the recoveries (doomlord, twrp) I could find work only on 4.4.4. Then I use flashtool to flash lollipop 5.1.1 23.4.A.1.200 and either wipe and loose the root or don't wipe all and enter a bootloop.
Flashing those recovery kernels straight on lollipop make the phone enter bootloop.
Are you guys able to root those Z3 under 5.1.1 ?
thank you
Sure shot easy way is flash kitkat firmware and use giefroot or flash 5.0 firmware and use kingroot.
Mate, you have to flash a prerooted version of 5.1.1 you can't just flash a stock rom and expect to stay rooted.
Downgrade to Kitkat then root and install a custom recovery. Then you download 5.1.1, Super Su and a custom recovery, create a pre rooted flashable zip with PRFcreator . Then flash it in your custom recovery and you're done. Rooted 5.1.1 with a custom recovery ready to rock.
Kingroot isn't recommendable, your IMEI is sent to China. Downgrade to 4.4, root with giefieroot, upgrade with pre-rooted ROM.
Btw: did you make a backup of your TA partition before unlocking bootloader?
Thanks a lot for your answer guys.
Am unusually struggling with this device.
lol1rfs said:
Mate, you have to flash a prerooted version of 5.1.1 you can't just flash a stock rom and expect to stay rooted.
Downgrade to Kitkat then root and install a custom recovery. Then you download 5.1.1, Super Su and a custom recovery, create a pre rooted flashable zip with PRFcreator . Then flash it in your custom recovery and you're done. Rooted 5.1.1 with a custom recovery ready to rock.
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Have already downgraded to kitkat, installed custom recovery and rooted. But the 5.1.1 stock flash indeed wipe everything.
Haven't found yet a custom recovery for 5.1.1 that doesn't make the phone enter a bootloop. Would you happen to have a link ?
I'll give a look to that PRFcreator, didn't know about it.
Jkay7 said:
Kingroot isn't recommendable, your IMEI is sent to China. Downgrade to 4.4, root with giefieroot, upgrade with pre-rooted ROM.
Btw: did you make a backup of your TA partition before unlocking bootloader?
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This is what I read about kingroot and haven't found any other way to root a 5.1.1 stock.
Where could I find a pre-rooter ROM then ? My wish was to be stock and rooted to be able to use apps like titanium backup and adblockers. Used to try custom roms every other day on my old SGS but today I'd be happy with something that just works.
Did not make any backup before unlocking but looked like flashtool was able to relock the device. Am I right guessing I didn't loose my DRM keys then ?
Thanks again for your answers.
Edit: looks like am missing sthg, what's the point in rooting a kitkat to upgrade with a pre-rooted lollipop right after ?
After KitKat root you get a Lollipop pre-rooted image and flash it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/d6603-5-0-2-flashable-stock-23-1-0-690-t3056361
Here are the steps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056
I hope you made a TA backup before unlocking your bootloader, otherwise you have lost your DRM keys forever.
Anyway, if your bootloader is now locked, follow the guide that Licaon_Kter linked in the above post.
The exploit that lets us root our Z3 only works on Kitkat, so downgrade first, run the exploit to obtain root, and install recovery.
You will then have stock, rooted, KitKat.
To get to 5.1.1, you will then need to either create your own pre rooted firmware, or download one that someone has kindly posted on here.
If you want to learn how to do it, read this --> Create your own pre rooted firmware with PRF Creator
PRF Creator will create a zip file that can be flashed from recovery, so once you have recovery installed, it's dead easy.
That will get you where you want to be.
However . . . and there's always a however lol . . .
. . . if you still have an unlocked bootloader, it is much simpler from wherever you are.
Find any custom rom that has recovery built in, and almost all do, then fastboot the kernel only, the boot.img.
Reboot your device and enter recovery.
Install your pre rooted firmware that you have either created with PRF Creator, or downloaded from here.
Job done.
My personal advice is read, read, and then read some more.
It can be very complicated, but you'll get the hang of it.
Licaon_Kter said:
After KitKat root you get a Lollipop pre-rooted image and flash it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/d6603-5-0-2-flashable-stock-23-1-0-690-t3056361
Here are the steps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056
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I still have an unlocked bootloader since flashtool can lock and unlock it in a matter of a second.
Went back again in KK rooted with twrp recovery.
Wiped data, cache, dalvik.
Flashed D6603_23.4.A.1.232_Customized_US_SuperSU_XZDR2.8.2 1 from the link above and ... CWM recovery report install from sdcard completed after 1s and nothing more. Am still booting in KK after that.
This didn't work for me. Am losing it now with this phone.
Am I missing sthg ? Any advice ?
Can't use PRFCreator, am under mac os...
Thanks to all for your help
Try with TWRP too
Licaon_Kter said:
After KitKat root you get a Lollipop pre-rooted image and flash it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/d6603-5-0-2-flashable-stock-23-1-0-690-t3056361
Here are the steps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056
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Licaon_Kter said:
Try with TWRP too
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tried twrp found there http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/recovery-z3-twrp-2-8-4-0-t3028846
phone is not booting anymore.
twrp post says it doesn't work on stock room.
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Is there really anyone out there with a rooted stock lollipop ?
or you are all using customs ?
am seriously questionning the thing now
Why would you NOT follow the steps?
GO AGAIN from the start: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056
Licaon_Kter said:
Why would you NOT follow the steps?
GO AGAIN from the start: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056
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I just can't, I don't have access to a window machine
Both giefroot and FlashTool are for Win/Mac/Linux.
Licaon_Kter said:
Both giefroot and FlashTool are for Win/Mac/Linux.
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I appreciate your still trying to help me.
I do use flashtool and am able to root a Kitkat 23.0.A.2.93, so I don't see the point in using giefroot unless it could root a lollipop.
I have read thoroughly and downloaded pre-rooted lollipop stock roms from the link you provided.
Once under KK, rooted, with all settings set properly (debug, security, etc...), and all caches/dalvik/data wiped, the CMW recovery just don't flash those lollipop roms. After just one sec, it says install completed but then the device still boot under KK.
TWRP doesn't even intall, so am wondering if this is even possible to get a TWRP on stock rom.
Have tried all of those with bootloader unlocked and locked, or a mix like unlocked first to be able to root a KK, then relock to flash a stock prerooted 5.1.1 (as stated in the post) but then I get a device that doesn't even boot.
Tried dualrecovery too, flash the zip, and nothing.
I suspect all of you guys have used some sort of .bat windows utility to get through this.
Once again, thanks for your help and patience.
ikho said:
I do use flashtool and am able to root a Kitkat 23.0.A.2.93, so I don't see the point in using giefroot unless it could root a lollipop.
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The point is to go from the BEGINing _again_: Flash stock KK, giefroot, XZ, pre-rooted LP
I have done it in Linux w/ locked bootloader and stock ROM, hence my pointers.
XZDualrecovery has TWRP 2.8.7.0. But, do take note that you use Volume Down to enter PhilzTouch Recovery and Volume Up to enter TWRP.
Licaon_Kter said:
Both giefroot and FlashTool are for Win/Mac/Linux.
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am sorry, can't find how to use giefroot on a mac.
read quite a few post of people saying that was not working for them.
Run the INSTALL.SH file in a console (just like they instruct you for the .BAT file for Windows), it detects OS and runs either adb for Linux or for Mac.
Well, like I said, it worked fine in Linux, I guess it should work on Mac, providing the device is detected ok beforehand and such. ( what does "adb devices" outputs with the phone connected ? )
Licaon_Kter said:
Run the INSTALL.SH file in a console (just like they instruct you for the .BAT file for Windows), it detects OS and runs either adb for Linux or for Mac.
Well, like I said, it worked fine in Linux, I guess it should work on Mac, providing the device is detected ok beforehand and such. ( what does "adb devices" outputs with the phone connected ? )
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yaaay, houray it finally worked
big thanks man, you saved me $500 on that one !
so after giving up on installing cm12 I've decided to roll back to the stock sony firmware
but, I kinda downloaded a version that is a little bit outdated, so I have to update it
the problem is, when the cellphone goes to install it, it just boots on twrp
is there any way to fix that?
otaviomad said:
so after giving up on installing cm12 I've decided to roll back to the stock sony firmware
but, I kinda downloaded a version that is a little bit outdated, so I have to update it
the problem is, when the cellphone goes to install it, it just boots on twrp
is there any way to fix that?
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Are you trying to install a .zip file or a .ftf file?
.ftf files are only flashable with flashtool via a pc.
Beetle84 said:
Are you trying to install a .zip file or a .ftf file?
.ftf files are only flashable with flashtool via a pc.
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I'm actually not sure, just using sony's updater
otaviomad said:
I'm actually not sure, just using sony's updater
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If you have unlocked the bootloader then PCCompanion will not work.
Use flashtool to download the latest FTF file and flash that
gregbradley said:
If you have unlocked the bootloader then PCCompanion will not work.
Use flashtool to download the latest FTF file and flash that
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the bootloader's still locked
otaviomad said:
the bootloader's still locked
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How were you going to install cm then? That needs an unlocked boot.
You can still use flash tool to repair your phone though.
gregbradley said:
How were you going to install cm then? That needs an unlocked boot.
You can still use flash tool to repair your phone though.
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no, the phone's ok, I'm staying with sony's firmware
the problem is, I can't update it with the sony software update on the cellphone, since when I press install it just boots into twrp and does nothing
otaviomad said:
no, the phone's ok, I'm staying with sony's firmware
the problem is, I can't update it with the sony software update on the cellphone, since when I press install it just boots into twrp and does nothing
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For the third time
Use flashtool to download the latest FTF for your device and flash it.
Or, if you can access recovery just flash a pre-rooted .zip for your device
There are many k8/k10 models and each models have many different firmware which requires unique TWRPs.
It's impossible to make only one TWRP working for all models however this tool can help you easily port your own TWRP (from 3.0.2 to 3.1.1, whichever you prefer).
This srcipt is only for MTK devices. Qualcomm support can be added once anyone having a qualcomm device will be able to boot into anything from fastboot.
(at the moment no one can "fastboot boot any.img" on a qualcomm device)
TWRP 3.0.2:
Just download this file: http://viid.me/qopRut)
(for 32bit windows download this: http://viid.me/qopRlZ)
TWRP 3.1.0:
http://viid.me/qRlxPx (64bit windows)
TWRP 3.1.1:
http://destyy.com/qFank3 (64bit windows)
http://corneey.com/q4KEZt (32bit windows)
Uncompress it, put your stock recovery image (usually it's "recovery_190464.bin") into the uncompressed folder ("twrp_port" or "twrp_port_x86" in case of 32bit version) and run "twrp_port.bat"
You will get your ported TWRP ("yourTWRP.img") for your device in that folder and you can use it to root your phone (https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/friendly-root-method-lg-k8-k10-t3531223).
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How to get your stock recovery image:
Fisrt you need the kdz firmware of your device:
1. method:
- reboot your phone into download mode (http://www.hardreset.info/devices/lg/lg-k10/download-mode/)
- start LG Bridge, go to software update and chose update error recovery (right bottom corner).
- from here follow kappu's guide to get your .kdz file: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/guide-downloading-kdz-lg-bridge-t3504497
- you can let lg bridge finish the flashing process, no data will be lost.
2. method:
- download firmware for your device:
k10: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/development/stock-versions-model-lg-k10-t3457319
k8: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/development/lg-k8-k350nds-stock-kdz-firmware-t3456467
- now you have your kdz however you better do the next step if you are not sure thats the exact firmware your device has
- use lg up (https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/how-to/flashing-firmware-using-lg-t3517839) to flash that firmware on your device (just to make sure you are really using that particular firmware)
- all data will be lost
Now you have your kdz, lets extract the recovery image:
- download lg firmware extractor: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2600575
- upack it somewhere and put the kdz file into that folder
- run "WindowsLGFirmwareExtract.exe"
- open your kdz file (first open button from above)
- tick the first entry under file name (the .dz file) and click on "Extract KDZ"
- you will get that .dz file extracted in your LGFirmwareExtract folder
- close LG Firmware extractor and open it again
- now open .dz file (second open button from above)
- find your stock recovery image under file name (usually it's "recovery_190464.bin"), tick that entry and click on "Extract DZ"
- your stock recovery image will be extracted in the LGFirmwareExtract folder.
Now you just copy this "recovery_190464.bin" (or whatever it's name is - just make sure it's a .bin file) into the "twrp_port" folder and run "twrp_port.bat"
Do not flash it on your device!
No TWRP's can be flashed for good on these LGs... yet...
Only use "fastboot boot yourTWRP.img"
If you succesfully ported and tested your TWRP, please upload and share it with us with the proper description of your model and firmware version!
Credits:
Singular777 for his work on compiling us a 3.0.2 TWRP: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69381986&postcount=126
and TWRP 3.1.0: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71575189&postcount=215
Cleopatra for teaching us how to port TWRP: http://www.chinaphonearena.com/foru...752-MT6753-MT6795-MT6797-TWRP-MT67xx-tutorial
bluefirebird for Carliv Image Kitchen which was tweaked in my script: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/tool-cika-carliv-image-kitchen-android-t3013658
Does bootloader has to be unlocked to use "fastboot boot yourTWRP.img" ?
Professor Woland said:
Does bootloader has to be unlocked to use "fastboot boot yourTWRP.img" ?
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Sure, it does. It doesn't work any other way...
LG firmware extractor doesn't work. It gives me this message: WindowsLGFirmwareExtract has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience
Professor Woland said:
LG firmware extractor doesn't work. It gives me this message: WindowsLGFirmwareExtract has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience
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Check link again, new versions are there...
gottlasz said:
Check link again, new versions are there...
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Tried every single version, same message every time.
Professor Woland said:
Tried every single version, same message every time.
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If you link me your kdz i'll extract that recovery image for you (i'll even port the TWRP).
gottlasz said:
If you link me your kdz i'll extract that recovery image for you (i'll even port the TWRP).
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No need for that i'ts not urgent, I don't even need the recovery since I don't want to lose waranty, I wanted to play with it to see what's around and so. On what os do you use extractor is it xp or 7 or 10?
Professor Woland said:
No need for that i'ts not urgent, I don't even need the recovery since I don't want to lose waranty, I wanted to play with it to see what's around and so. On what os do you use extractor is it xp or 7 or 10?
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Actually 7 (x64) and 10(x64)...
I guess it's problem due to xp, i tried on win 7 32bit and it work fine.
However here is the twrp for LG K350NDS (K8 Dual)
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NOTE I DID NOT TRIED IF THIS WORK BECAUSE I DIDN'T UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER YET, I JUST FOLLOWED TUTORIAL AND UPLOADED OUTPUT FILE
Professor Woland said:
I guess it's problem due to xp, i tried on win 7 32bit and it work fine.
However here is the twrp for LG K350NDS (K8 Dual)
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NOTE I DID NOT TRIED IF THIS WORK BECAUSE I DIDN'T UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER YET, I JUST FOLLOWED TUTORIAL AND UPLOADED OUTPUT FILE
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Added to the k8 twrp thread.
Thanks Man. I was able to use twrp to root and i also have Xposed.
Sent from my LG-K430 using Tapatalk
Thanks!
Excellent tool
It would be great if you could support recovery of other models. thanks!
jordan_eliud said:
Excellent tool
It would be great if you could support recovery of other models. thanks!
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Thanks!
What other models do you mean?
gottlasz said:
Thanks!
What other models do you mean?
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He meant Qualcomm.
Gott any method on how to flash it permanently and stop the system on overwriting the recovery. It seems that twrp is one of the important thing needed.
ArcherEmiya said:
Gott any method on how to flash it permanently and stop the system on overwriting the recovery. It seems that twrp is one of the important thing needed.
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I`m afraid no. There is no way to flash it. Why is this important anyways?
gottlasz said:
I`m afraid no. There is no way to flash it. Why is this important anyways?
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For convenience I guess?? It's hard to make changes with K10 without recovery and PC :c
Anyway any new project with MTK?
ArcherEmiya said:
For convenience I guess?? It's hard to make changes with K10 without recovery and PC :c
Anyway any new project with MTK?
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Well... i think usually you have a PC nearby when you test something new on your phone...
However with the new security patch it's actually impossible to root or flash anything modded but using the new 3.1.0 twrp you can delete the stock apps which is the most imprortant aim of rooting our device (i guess). So no more new project on my side...
gottlasz said:
Well... i think usually you have a PC nearby when you test something new on your phone...
However with the new security patch it's actually impossible to root or flash anything modded but using the new 3.1.0 twrp you can delete the stock apps which is the most imprortant aim of rooting our device (i guess). So no more new project on my side...
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One more thing does the K10 only have fastboot mode and no recovery mode even a stock recovery?
How to Flash Factory Firmware
Warning
You will loose all your data. Make sure to backup. You are doing this at your own risk. Neither me nor xda is responsible for any bricked devices.
Youtube Video :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCGB-yxC09w
Text Guide
HOW TO INSTALL STOCK ROM IN MOTO X4:
Download Moto X4 Stock Firmware from below (in factory firmwares section).
Extract factory firmware to a folder.
Install Motorola Driver and ADB Fastboot Driver on your PC.
Copy all contents of ADB fastboot folder and paste it in factory firmware folder.
Download flash-all.sh(Mac & Linux) or flash-all.bat (Windows)
Place flash-all.sh/flash-all.bat file in factory firmware folder.
Now, turn off your device and boot into bootloader by pressing volume down button +power button simultaneously.
Now, connect your device to your PC via a USB Cable.
Open a command prompt/terminal window, navigate to factory firmware folder.
Windows
Code:
fastboot devices
Mac & Linux
Code:
./fastboot devices
Make sure device is detected in fastboot mode.
Windows
Code:
flash-all.bat
Mac & Linux
Code:
./flash-all.sh
Once everything is flashed.
Windows
Code:
fastboot reboot
Mac & Linux
Code:
./fastboot reboot
Motorola Bootloader Unlock - https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Downloads
Motorola drivers for Windows & Mac :- https://support.motorola.com/us/en/drivers
Setup ADB and fastboot - https://www.xda-developers.com/adb-fastboot-any-directory-windows-linux/
flash-all.sh (Linux + Mac) - https://mega.nz/#!OYFiRKZC!2CjMLxpoEAqpFyB_q1Q1FncC9a1oNofh9Hjm99PwiGo
flash-all.bat (Windows) - https://mega.nz/#!DF1XwSjC!tkHhb9H9-1piNr1AbKaPJK_yLuv4rpIxw1AWicD1I94
Factory Firmwares
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/payton/official/
US Retail Android 9.0 Pie :- https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmwar...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
Android One Android 9.0 Pie :- https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmwar...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
Twitter Account to Follow for latest firmware uploads
https://twitter.com/motofirmware123
you da man!
Your tutorials are very helpful .Thanks
When will you have the 28.2 firmware with the May update? Thats what version mine was on before I bricked it.
jpolster2005 said:
When will you have the 28.2 firmware with the May update? Thats what version mine was on before I bricked it.
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you should be able to flash the latest firmware listed above as long as you can boot into fastboot.
but my locked boot loader says preflash validation failed
jpolster2005 said:
but my locked boot loader says preflash validation failed
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unlock the bootloader.
I can't, because OEM UNLOCKING is set to off
Thanks for the simplified guide. Worked great, I was able to relock the bootloader and accept an OTA with no problem. Only issue is the device doesn't pass safety net - signature validation error, and when I boot up I get the device has been modified pop up.
michael28056 said:
Thanks for the simplified guide. Worked great, I was able to relock the bootloader and accept an OTA with no problem. Only issue is the device doesn't pass safety net - signature validation error, and when I boot up I get the device has been modified pop up.
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rooted?
No -unrooted, stock rom from this thread, locked bootloader.
michael28056 said:
No -unrooted, stock rom from this thread, locked bootloader.
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well, i never stay on stock long enough to check that ..sorry cant help with that.
guys PLEASE help me I have a $300 paperweight here. Best Buy wouldn't take it back so I NEED to get it fixed. I was already on the newest OTA when I bricked my phone on a locked boot loader, and when I try to flash 28.1 thru Fastboot, it says validation failed. is there anyone out there who has access to the Fastboot flashable 28.2? I need my phone back!
jpolster2005 said:
guys PLEASE help me I have a $300 paperweight here. Best Buy wouldn't take it back so I NEED to get it fixed. I was already on the newest OTA when I bricked my phone on a locked boot loader, and when I try to flash 28.1 thru Fastboot, it says validation failed. is there anyone out there who has access to the Fastboot flashable 28.2? I need my phone back!
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What have you tried so far? There isn't a full 28.2 image yet that I know of.
Maybe this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x4/help/20-uploads-official-signed-28-2-t3810215
Neffy27 said:
What have you tried so far? There isn't a full 28.2 image yet that I know of.
Maybe this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x4/help/20-uploads-official-signed-28-2-t3810215
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same peeps thread
aw man... well, I meant to post specifically to the last post in the thread but was on the mobile app.
:good::good: Just wanted to say thank you for this post, the links to the image files and the flash-all BAT file. This really saved my butt with a Project Fi Moto X4, which I had rooted using Magisk before checking on the availability of factory firmware images from Motorola. (of course there are not any available from Motorola ) The phone was continuously prompting for an OTA update, which would fail. I first tried the Magisk uninstaller, which ran successfully in TWRP, but the OTA update was still failing. After some digging on Google I found your post and used the Project Fi image to flash the phone, it worked perfectly! There was an OTA update available after flashing (The May 2018 security patches, "28.2") and it installed successfully. I love the Android community, the XDA community, and folks like yourself who take the time to write posts like this. Seriously, thank you!
g3m1n1 said:
I love the Android community, the XDA community, and folks like yourself who take the time to write posts like this. Seriously, thank you!
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glad to be of help :highfive:
g3m1n1 said:
There was an OTA update available after flashing (The May 2018 security patches, "28.2") and it installed successfully.
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Hello!
I understand you have Android One version. If that's the case, anyone catching the URL to OTA for the Android One 28.2 update? I've been looking for it for days, and the OTA link generator is not working (at least with the data I'm providing which should be correct).
Neffy27 said:
What have you tried so far? There isn't a full 28.2 image yet that I know of.
Maybe this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x4/help/20-uploads-official-signed-28-2-t3810215
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how long before we see one. I have been relegated to using an iPhone 6 32GB! I really NEEEEEEED my phone to not be bricked. I tried to do the blank flash and boot off sd card and all that to no avail. none of it worked. meow I am getting so frustrated.
After successfully rooting my Nord 2T by backing up and then patching the stock boot.img I proceeded to patch the inactive slot within Magisk (it was unecessary of me..) and after rebooting entered a loop. Anyone know where I can get the factory ROM? I was on the May patch. Thanks in advance!
I am also looking for the factory OTA image.
How did you get the boot.img exactly?
jolaviska said:
I am also looking for the factory OTA image.
How did you get the boot.img exactly?
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Good ol SP Flash but I think the backed up images are corrupted hence the need of factory firmware to use it to restore my device.
Apologies I did not realise you still needed the firmware. I have mirrored it here if you still need it May Patch Full ROM
garylawwd said:
Apologies I did not realise you still needed the firmware. I have mirrored it here if you still need it May Patch Full ROM
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So extracting boot. img from your file won't be enough to do Root right?
Riski3Run said:
So extracting boot. img from your file won't be enough to do Root right?
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You can't extract from the firmware. You must use spflash tool to pull the boot.img from the device (mediatek devices are a bit different to Snapdragon devices)
I'm going to do it today but I had to bring my daughter to the hospital after a fall she had which required stitches.
Once I have it extracted I might write a guide on how to do it with links to all firmware needed and have a thread where we will have both the stock and magisk patched boot.img's available.
Been like 6 weeks and no root on my device, this is the longest I have went without rooting in almost 7 years
garylawwd said:
You can't extract from the firmware. You must use spflash tool to pull the boot.img from the device (mediatek devices are a bit different to Snapdragon devices)
I'm going to do it today but I had to bring my daughter to the hospital after a fall she had which required stitches.
Once I have it extracted I might write a guide on how to do it with links to all firmware needed and have a thread where we will have both the stock and magisk patched boot.img's available.
Been like 6 weeks and no root on my device, this is the longest I have went without rooting in almost 7 years
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Thanks. I rooted mine within a day but went too far with patching the inactive slot via Magisk and now phone is soft bricked. If you are still interested in extracting the boot image for patching then use this tool. I tried to use it to flash the payload.bin but phone still not booting. I even flashed all the extracted images manually in fastbootd. I guess the OTA file doesn't contain all the files needed to restore the device back to its factory state.
Anyone with the full firmware containing the SP Flash Scatter file please share it. You'll be saving everyone else. I bought my phone on a trip and there are no OnePlus repair centers over here so won't be using my phone until I can restore it myself
garylawwd said:
Apologies I did not realise you still needed the firmware. I have mirrored it here if you still need it May Patch Full ROM
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Hello
Can't you upload this zip file somewhere else?
Each time download is not finished.
Riski3Run said:
Hello
Can't you upload this zip file somewhere else?
Each time download is not finished.
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Saw you were able to fully extract the payload.bin so could you mirror the files as well..
Issue is now resolved Thanks @Riski3Run and @garylawwd
Alternatively extracting and flashing the payload.bin ALSO works. No need to extract the images just use this beautiful tool
garylawwd said:
Apologies I did not realise you still needed the firmware. I have mirrored it here if you still need it May Patch Full ROM
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Hi Garylawwd, when I click on the link it displays an empty folder. Can you perhaps reupload the firmware? My device is bricked and I'm unable to find the stock rom and scatter file for CPH2399 :/
woodiewood3 said:
Hi Garylawwd, when I click on the link it displays an empty folder. Can you perhaps reupload the firmware? My device is bricked and I'm unable to find the stock rom and scatter file for CPH2399 :/
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Were you on the latest June security patch?
garylawwd said:
Were you on the latest June security patch?
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Yes I was on the June patch, but I completely messed up my Phone.. can't boot into recovery or fastboot, screen stays black.
When I plug in the phone my computer recognizes it as Mediatek usb port.
When I try to use mtk_gui it is able to connect but it freezes after DA extension and thus I'm unable to read or write anything from or to the device via mtk_gui.
I hope that I can flash the stock firmware via SP flash tool, otherwise I will probably need to send it to OP repairs centre.
But to flash via SP flash tool I do need the firmware + scatter file. ATM I'm unable to find them.
I am unable to create the scatter file via MTKDroid it says --- Unknown ROM structure, backup NOT possible!