Help, can I Reinstall an OS on a bricked Z3? - Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello there, rooted my Device but ended up in Bootloader,
through Panicing i went Bootmenu and wiped my data with Format Data,
did no backup since i havent had personal Data on it anyways.
Now i just don't know how to install a ROM or OS and would need some help,
i have access to my PC via USB and TWRP is also accessible.
Would need some help if there is any.

It seemed a lot worse in title. Just use xperifirm to download firmware files and make a ftf in flashtool, then use prfcreator to make a prerooted zip file with root and twrp recovery. copy that zip to hpone by booting into twrp and connect your phone with usb, it will be detected. it will be helpful if you have sdcard in there as you can wipe all 5 internal partitions although that's not necessary
EDIT: I just reread and you said you only wiped data, before all this try wiping both caches in twrp just use wipe, and see if it boots.

jassalmithu said:
It seemed a lot worse in title. Just use xperifirm to download firmware files and make a ftf in flashtool, then use prfcreator to make a prerooted zip file with root and twrp recovery. copy that zip to hpone by booting into twrp and connect your phone with usb, it will be detected. it will be helpful if you have sdcard in there as you can wipe all 5 internal partitions although that's not necessary
EDIT: I just reread and you said you only wiped data, before all this try wiping both caches in twrp just use wipe, and see if it boots.
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I did format it(+factory Reset), so you say, i didn't delete everything, i just ended up in bootloop? I though it deletes OS too. (already tried to get rid of the Standart-Bootloop) When i connect it with USB it only shows the TWRP Folder to me.
Thank you so far

Download kitkat 4.4.4 or lollipop 5.0.2 for your region via xperifirm and use flashtool to flash it.

jassalmithu said:
It seemed a lot worse in title. Just use xperifirm to download firmware files and make a ftf in flashtool, then use prfcreator to make a prerooted zip file with root and twrp recovery. copy that zip to hpone by booting into twrp and connect your phone with usb, it will be detected. it will be helpful if you have sdcard in there as you can wipe all 5 internal partitions although that's not necessary
EDIT: I just reread and you said you only wiped data, before all this try wiping both caches in twrp just use wipe, and see if it boots.
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If you'd like to restore it to factory conditions,
1) . Ensure Sony PC Companion is open (URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63381257&postcount=98"]CLICK ME TO DOWNLOAD SONY PC COMPANION[/URL])
How to put my device in flashmode:
1). Plug the USB into your PC
2). Plug the micro USB into your phone and at the same time hold the Volume Down Button
3). If completed correctly i believe the device Notification LED lights blue for a brief second or longer
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4). Once you've put the device in flashmode and Sony PC Companion is open it should detect a device in flashmode and it'll prompt you to install the latest version available,
I hope this helped!

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Thank you, managed to flash a new one(lollipop-for my Region) on my Phone.
Beeing new to something kinda sucks, :laugh:
you guys sure were a great help to me.

Liviusx said:
Thank you, managed to flash a new one(lollipop-for my Region) on my Phone.
Beeing new to something kinda sucks, :laugh:
you guys sure were a great help to me.
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we all started from that place only bro, Now install Nut Recoveries, SuperSU, Xposed and sound mods, hell yeah your good to go

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[Q] HELP. Utterly screwed up

I installed this http://www.modaco.com/page/news/_/android/mcr-modpack-for-the-nexus-5-6-and-9-r11-r1437 which turns out to be completely crap - the file for Android 5.1 is signed Nexus 6 and it has bricked my phone - it starts, but then black screen.
I am rooted, unlocked and have TWRP installed. TWRP works.
I used Wugfresh's utilities and I have a recovery on my laptop.
But I can't get to a recovery or install a rom because the USB connection no longer works.
I tried a factory reset , which maybe I should not have - no good.
I fear the phone is totally bricked...?
Talk me through what to do to install something that will get the phone working again.
al89nut said:
I installed this http://www.modaco.com/page/news/_/android/mcr-modpack-for-the-nexus-5-6-and-9-r11-r1437 which turns out to be completely crap - the file for Android 5.1 is signed Nexus 6 and it has bricked my phone - it starts, but then black screen.
I am rooted, unlocked and have TWRP installed. TWRP works.
I used Wugfresh's utilities and I have a recovery on my laptop.
But I can't get to a recovery or install a rom because the USB connection no longer works.
I tried a factory reset , which maybe I should not have - no good.
I fear the phone is totally bricked...?
Talk me through what to do to install something that will get the phone working again.
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do you have any sort of rom or nand backup do a clean wipe and install or restore that
and boot ,if your twrp works then your phone isnt hard bricked yet,you have hope!and twrp has mtp mode try that for usb transfer,if nothing works flash back factory mage via adb!
bhavstech said:
do you have any sort of rom or nand backup do a clean wipe and install or restore that
and boot ,if your twrp works then your phone isnt hard bricked yet,you have hope!and twrp has mtp mode try that for usb transfer,if nothing works flash back factory mage via adb!
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Yes I have a back up via TWRP on my laptop.
Tried mtp mode and USB still doesn't connect laptop to phone. Tells me I need to use developer options, usb debugging, etc. etc. That means I can't sideload with adb?
Clean wipe removes everything except TWRP? Then with TWRP I can reinstall the back up?
Walk me through a clean wipe please?
EDIT
I can see the Nexus 5 via my laptop now (TWRP and MTP enable), but still no USB debugging, eg can't get Wugfresh to run to install back up. Have got nandroid back up to put into the phone, but where do I put it to get TWRP to see it to flash recovery? And it does not appear to be a zip file in the wugfresh folder??
al89nut said:
Yes I have a back up via TWRP on my laptop.
Tried mtp mode and USB still doesn't connect laptop to phone. Tells me I need to use developer options, usb debugging, etc. etc. That means I can't sideload with adb?
Clean wipe removes everything except TWRP? Then with TWRP I can reinstall the back up?
Walk me through a clean wipe please?
EDIT
I can see the Nexus 5 via my laptop now (TWRP and MTP enable), but still no USB debugging, eg can't get Wugfresh to run to install back up. Have got nandroid back up to put into the phone, but where do I put it to get TWRP to see it to flash recovery? And it does not appear to be a zip file in the wugfresh folder??
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1. forget about wugfresh and usb debugging, dont use that
2. copy any working rom to your phones storage
3.wipe data ,cache, dalvik cache, system
4.install the rom and reboot
5.you will only loose ur app and app data
Always better to go manual than a toolkit. Ya learn how things work. And fyi dont download anything unless its from XDA. Never know what u might be getting. Learn adb and fastboot and you will be able to master any android device. Good luck.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
bhavstech said:
1. forget about wugfresh and usb debugging, dont use that
2. copy any working rom to your phones storage
3.wipe data ,cache, dalvik cache, system
4.install the rom and reboot
5.you will only loose ur app and app data
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Thank you - one question - the rom I have is a TWRP backup made via Wugfresh. It isn't a zip file, so I am not clear how it can be installed?
al89nut said:
Thank you - one question - the rom I have is a TWRP backup made via Wugfresh. It isn't a zip file, so I am not clear how it can be installed?
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So sad...
Instead of having wugfresh click restore on twrp for you, you click it yourself.
Wakamatsu said:
So sad...
Instead of having wugfresh click restore on twrp for you, you click it yourself.
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I now can't get into the Nexus 5 again. I could earlier on today and I moved the recovery folder (which is NOT a zip and is called 2014-04-08--14-42-13) to download, because I could not find the restore directory in TWRP. When I click Restore in TWRP nothing is there. Install does nothing either. I can move the folder to back ups and recovery, but nothing happens either. So where on earth do I put this folder in order that TWRP can find it and run it?
Any help MUCH appreciated
Did you try to simply restore from twrp? You shouldn't have had to move any files around
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
THANK YOU. I got it connected again by changing the USB cable. Very odd. But I am restored.

Beginner flasher who may have screwed up and needs help :)

Hi there,
So I tried flashing my phone and unfortunately I seem to have wiped everything as I cannot even load anything from my local storage.
The phone does load in recovery mode and even fastboot.
How can I flash the phone without any ROMS currently on the phone?
Any help is appreciated!
Well here is what you need to do.
Download the latest fastboot ROM for OnePlus one from cyanogen os site from the support section.
Follow the fastbiot guide by Heisenberg to restore your device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/guides-bacon-timmaaas-how-to-guides-t2839471
There is no need in fastboot flashing the entire phone, as it seems that you have just wiped the entire phone from within recovery. Just download a rom of your choice (preferably the latest cm13 nightly) to your pc, then boot into recovery, attach phone via usb to pc, copy rom over to phone, flash rom, done.
kenboyles72 said:
There is no need in fastboot flashing the entire phone, as it seems that you have just wiped the entire phone from within recovery. Just download a rom of your choice (preferably the latest cm13 nightly) to your pc, then boot into recovery, attach phone via usb to pc, copy rom over to phone, flash rom, done.
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My PC is not reading my phone? Help
sergiemiyagi said:
My PC is not reading my phone? Help
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Once booted into twrp recovery, go to "Mount" and make sure MTP is enabled.
If all else fails, follow this guide to fastboot flash your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/guide-return-opo-to-100-stock-t2826541

Phone got stuck

i was trying to root my phone and install twrp in it. Then twrp came on screen then i wiped the data and copied one rom in internal storage and tried to flash it but it got into error. I tried again but result is same. so i tried to reboot phone into recovery so that twrp must reload again but it went to default oneplus recovery which it must not go(correct me if i am wrong). now as i know that no os is installed in my phone and i am in recovery so then i tried to soft unbrick my phone when i connect my phone to computer but device is not showing in device manager which it should(correct me if i am wrong). Now i don't knw what to do. Please help
Thanks in advance.
anshu4590 said:
i was trying to root my phone and install twrp in it. Then twrp came on screen then i wiped the data and copied one rom in internal storage and tried to flash it but it got into error. I tried again but result is same. so i tried to reboot phone into recovery so that twrp must reload again but it went to default oneplus recovery which it must not go(correct me if i am wrong). now as i know that no os is installed in my phone and i am in recovery so then i tried to soft unbrick my phone when i connect my phone to computer but device is not showing in device manager which it should(correct me if i am wrong). Now i don't knw what to do. Please help
Thanks in advance.
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Have you enable mtp ?
Twrp recovery is best recovery use it
Download twrp.img from official site
Flash it through your present recovery.
After it format everything data, internal storage,dalvik, cache.
Reboot twrp
Install any custom ROM.
Enjoy
nischait said:
Have you enable mtp ?
Twrp recovery is best recovery use it
Download twrp.img from official site
Flash it through your present recovery.
After it format everything data, internal storage,dalvik, cache.
Reboot twrp
Install any custom ROM.
Enjoy
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Bro my question is how to enable mtp? My computer is not recognizing if i attach my phone.
anshu4590 said:
Bro my question is how to enable mtp? My computer is not recognizing if i attach my phone.
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You got a option in recovery to enable mtp
If you select keep read only partition them you can only read you can't format or write anything.
When TWRP starts it shows this option Keep read only partition. Many of guys check this and swipe.so they have problems to flash and wipe anything.
Connect a mmc using card reader with PC.
Copy custom ROM
Select install
Select mmc
Select file
Wait for process done
Wipe dalvik,cache
Reboot phone.
Done
?
nischait said:
You got a option in recovery to enable mtp
If you select keep read only partition them you can only read you can't format or write anything.
When TWRP starts it shows this option Keep read only partition. Many of guys check this and swipe.so they have problems to flash and wipe anything.
Connect a mmc using card reader with PC.
Copy custom ROM
Select install
Select mmc
Select file
Wait for process done
Wipe dalvik,cache
Reboot phone.
Done
?
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Thanks for reply
I need to unlock bootloader first to install twrp.
anshu4590 said:
Thanks for reply
I need to unlock bootloader first to install twrp.
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Of course!

device always booting into recovery mod

hi every body
my device 18626 is always booting into recovery mod
i have cwm revovery v6.0.3.6
this happen when i trid to install cosmic 2 zips
it boots into cwm
i have trid factory reset
format data or system
no thing work
and still booting into cwm
when i enter to download mod triing to install stock rom
didn.t appear on odin
although i hear the beeb when i connect the device
i have checked the driver
and install it many time (clean install) either via susmung driver or online
i also tried soln.s in the intent like in the photo
i have also tried different pcs different ports different cables no thing work
odin or kies didnt recognize device
any help plz!
i think if there is flashable twrp zip it may work
i have one but it needs odin and i need it fashable zip sp ican falsh it via cwm as the device didn appear on odin
i have tried anthor rom super rom 6.0.1
and the same problem booting into recovery
i havent back up
there is additional photos in comment
AboodaBasher said:
hi every body
my device 18626 is always booting into recovery mod
i have cwm revovery v6.0.3.6
this happen when i trid to install cosmic 2 zips
it boots into cwm
i have trid factory reset
format data or system
no thing work
and still booting into cwm
when i enter to download mod triing to install stock rom
didn.t appear on odin
although i hear the beeb when i connect the device
i have checked the driver
and install it many time (clean install) either via susmung driver or online
i also tried soln.s in the intent like in the photo
i have also tried different pcs different ports different cables no thing work
odin or kies didnt recognize device
any help plz!
i think if there is flashable twrp zip it may work
i have one but it needs odin and i need it fashable zip sp ican falsh it via cwm as the device didn appear on odin
i havent back up
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during flashing 1st ZIP
AboodaBasher said:
hi every body
my device 18626 is always booting into recovery mod
i have cwm revovery v6.0.3.6
this happen when i trid to install cosmic 2 zips
it boots into cwm
i have trid factory reset
format data or system
no thing work
and still booting into cwm
when i enter to download mod triing to install stock rom
didn.t appear on odin
although i hear the beeb when i connect the device
i have checked the driver
and install it many time (clean install) either via susmung driver or online
i also tried soln.s in the intent like in the photo
i have also tried different pcs different ports different cables no thing work
odin or kies didnt recognize device
any help plz!
i think if there is flashable twrp zip it may work
i have one but it needs odin and i need it fashable zip sp ican falsh it via cwm as the device didn appear on odin
i havent back up
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successfull 1st flahing
AboodaBasher said:
hi every body
my device 18626 is always booting into recovery mod
i have cwm revovery v6.0.3.6
this happen when i trid to install cosmic 2 zips
it boots into cwm
i have trid factory reset
format data or system
no thing work
and still booting into cwm
when i enter to download mod triing to install stock rom
didn.t appear on odin
although i hear the beeb when i connect the device
i have checked the driver
and install it many time (clean install) either via susmung driver or online
i also tried soln.s in the intent like in the photo
i have also tried different pcs different ports different cables no thing work
odin or kies didnt recognize device
any help plz!
i think if there is flashable twrp zip it may work
i have one but it needs odin and i need it fashable zip sp ican falsh it via cwm as the device didn appear on odin
i havent back up
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2nd zip during flashing
AboodaBasher said:
hi every body
my device 18626 is always booting into recovery mod
i have cwm revovery v6.0.3.6
this happen when i trid to install cosmic 2 zips
it boots into cwm
i have trid factory reset
format data or system
no thing work
and still booting into cwm
when i enter to download mod triing to install stock rom
didn.t appear on odin
although i hear the beeb when i connect the device
i have checked the driver
and install it many time (clean install) either via susmung driver or online
i also tried soln.s in the intent like in the photo
i have also tried different pcs different ports different cables no thing work
odin or kies didnt recognize device
any help plz!
i think if there is flashable twrp zip it may work
i have one but it needs odin and i need it fashable zip sp ican falsh it via cwm as the device didn appear on odin
i havent back up
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successful 2nd zip flashing
AboodaBasher said:
hi every body
my device 18626 is always booting into recovery mod
i have cwm revovery v6.0.3.6
this happen when i trid to install cosmic 2 zips
it boots into cwm
i have trid factory reset
format data or system
no thing work
and still booting into cwm
when i enter to download mod triing to install stock rom
didn.t appear on odin
although i hear the beeb when i connect the device
i have checked the driver
and install it many time (clean install) either via susmung driver or online
i also tried soln.s in the intent like in the photo
i have also tried different pcs different ports different cables no thing work
odin or kies didnt recognize device
any help plz!
i think if there is flashable twrp zip it may work
i have one but it needs odin and i need it fashable zip sp ican falsh it via cwm as the device didn appear on odin
i havent back up
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after wiping delvac and just before rebooting system
but it reboot into cwm
Ok, first of all, i would suggest you to use Cosmic Rom and latest version of twrp for the i8262.
TWRP: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...recovery-twrp-3-0-2-0-samsung-galaxy-t3468405 (Download the New Version.)
Cosmic Rom: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...osmic-rom-smooth-fast-stylish-kitkat-t2909037 (download the update too)
After that flash TWRP using your CWM.
Now first make sure all the data is properly backed up. Also keep these files in your SD Card.(use a reader or insert it another device and transfer it anyhow. Or you can use adb push to push your file to device after step 1.)
1st go to Wipe and advanced wipe and tick Internal Memory(just to make sure nothing is left that is causing problem), cache and delvik cache.
2nd Now go to Install, and select Cosmic Rom, now click add more zips to queue. Now select the update file (Optional: you can even add the SuperSu file now) and flash them.
3rd now clear cache and dalvik cache and go to reboot and click system.(options may wary as i dont remember them correctly)
4th Now enjoy this rom and click thanks if i helped
5th if it still booted in recovery than something is damm wrong with phone
FYI- I have written this answer while commuting so i dont remember the options correctly. Also sorry for my terrible English and feel free to DM me any query.
TheWarrior01 said:
Ok, first of all, i would suggest you to use Cosmic Rom and latest version of twrp for the i8262.
TWRP: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...recovery-twrp-3-0-2-0-samsung-galaxy-t3468405 (Download the New Version.)
Cosmic Rom: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...osmic-rom-smooth-fast-stylish-kitkat-t2909037 (download the update too)
After that flash TWRP using your CWM.
Now first make sure all the data is properly backed up. Also keep these files in your SD Card.(use a reader or insert it another device and transfer it anyhow. Or you can use adb push to push your file to device after step 1.)
1st go to Wipe and advanced wipe and tick Internal Memory(just to make sure nothing is left that is causing problem), cache and delvik cache.
2nd Now go to Install, and select Cosmic Rom, now click add more zips to queue. Now select the update file (Optional: you can even add the SuperSu file now) and flash them.
3rd now clear cache and dalvik cache and go to reboot and click system.(options may wary as i dont remember them correctly)
4th Now enjoy this rom and click thanks if i helped
5th if it still booted in recovery than something is damm wrong with phone
FYI- I have written this answer while commuting so i dont remember the options correctly. Also sorry for my terrible English and feel free to DM me any query.
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thanks bro for help
i have made the stock flashable zip and flash it but it was the same problem i faced
afrer alot af search i finally found what is called heimdall suit
so i have used it instead of odin and i have flashed stock then device become detected by odin
so i falshed the stock again using odin
and flashed twrp 2.7.1 and used it to flash cosmic and its update and every thing now is fine
Do u suggest falshing the new twrp V3
and reflash cosmic ,
or just update twrp as now evwry thing works fine
AboodaBasher said:
thanks bro for help
i have made the stock flashable zip and flash it but it was the same problem i faced
afrer alot af search i finally found what is called heimdall suit
so i have used it instead of odin and i have flashed stock then device become detected by odin
so i falshed the stock again using odin
and flashed twrp 2.7.1 and used it to flash cosmic and its update and every thing now is fine
Do u suggest falshing the new twrp V3
and reflash cosmic ,
or just update twrp as now evwry thing works fine
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I highly recommend to do it, its good to use updated version as they have many bugs fixed and some features likes in this updated version, MTP is working fine.
TheWarrior01 said:
I highly recommend to do it, its good to use updated version as they have many bugs fixed and some features likes in this updated version, MTP is working fine.
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i'll do it , thanks bro
AboodaBasher said:
i'll do it , thanks bro
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Welcome, glad i was able to help you out.

Not able to reboot into system after installing twrp

I just wanted to try a rom except miui.......unlocked the bootloader and installed the twrp using platform tools........I watched a tutorial on yt to do it.....but the maker of the video didnt told me that i need to have the files for the custom os installed on my phone......I had no files related to custom rom intalled on my phone.....Now i am not able to reboot into system.....I bi mistakely wiped the internal storage and data,....now when i try to do anything it shows no partition found(while restoring etc).....Pls help me!
Rayirth said:
I just wanted to try a rom except miui.......unlocked the bootloader and installed the twrp using platform tools........I watched a tutorial on yt to do it.....but the maker of the video didnt told me that i need to have the files for the custom os installed on my phone......I had no files related to custom rom intalled on my phone.....Now i am not able to reboot into system.....I bi mistakely wiped the internal storage and data,....now when i try to do anything it shows no partition found(while restoring etc).....Pls help me!
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Download a ROM, put it on a USB drive, use an adapter to convert USB to microUSB or USBC(whichever your device uses), connect the USB to your device, boot into TWRP, choose the Install option, when you get to where you choose your files, find the USB drive and flash your ROM.
Droidriven said:
Download a ROM, put it on a USB drive, use an adapter to convert USB to microUSB or USBC(whichever your device uses), connect the USB to your device, boot into TWRP, choose the Install option, when you get to where you choose your files, find the USB drive and flash your ROM.
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Hi
Thanks for the suggestion.
I just want to know something.
I transferred the rom zip file to my phone as u said and i can also see it in internal storage.Am also able to flash it
The whole story is like i first unlocked my bootloader and then installed the custom recovery...I have heard thatto install a custom rom, u require root
But in the case i did not perform any root.So is it ok to flash the rom+it shows failed to clear cache and failed to mount /product errors highlighted in red colour.
Pls advice <3
Rayirth said:
Hi
Thanks for the suggestion.
I just want to know something.
I transferred the rom zip file to my phone as u said and i can also see it in internal storage.Am also able to flash it
The whole story is like i first unlocked my bootloader and then installed the custom recovery...I have heard thatto install a custom rom, u require root
But in the case i did not perform any root.So is it ok to flash the rom+it shows failed to clear cache and failed to mount /product errors highlighted in red colour.
Pls advice <3
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No, root is not required to flash a ROM, all that is required is an unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery.
I suggest you start over by flashing the exact same stock firmware version that you had before modified the device to fix the errors, then unlock the bootloader again(if flashing the firmware locks the bootloader again), then flash TWRP again, download your ROM and place it in your internal storage, flash the ROM but do not wipe anything until after you have flashed the ROM, after flashing the ROM, factory reset the device and wipe cache and dalvik cache(but not system and not internal storage) then reboot the device.

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