So, I have a ROOTED & UNLOCKED Xperia L which creates problems while installing a Custom Recovery. At first I tried the TWRP 2.8.7.0 which just wouldn't boot the phone and after using the Flashtool to reflash the Stock FTF; I tried the Rashr app and Minimal ADB and FastBoot to flash Recovery as well.
In every case the phone either wouldn't boot or just stay with TeamWin Logo Flashing intermittently.
I wonder what nooby mistakes are letting this kind of thing happen.
Long Story short - I need a decent custom recovery image (download link) that works on a Stock Xperia L that helps me take a full backup and the steps to install so I don't end up using the Flashtool everytime.
virajk2000 said:
So, I have a ROOTED & UNLOCKED Xperia L which creates problems while installing a Custom Recovery
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first this'd not the Q&A forum this's the general forum.
Simply use this app you can always see it in the Top Topics:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/development/app-recoveries-recovery-installer-t3187915
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So, the situation is I have moto g xt1033 with :- unlocked bootloader, rooted, stock rom 4.4.4 kitkat (i mean no custom rom). and fastboot flash mode 41.13 2014-06-16 and philz touch 6 clockworkmod v6.0.4.7
I want to know how to update to lollipop with official OTA update (not manually or sideloaded)?
Why I am asking this?
I got the prompt of official OTA available on my phone and then i clicked yes and downloaded the update. But when i clicked on install, it went in bootloop. It boots on the philz recovery mode and then nothing happens just restart again whatever i select.
As of now, as I backed up, I recovered to the before state of the phone. Do I need to lock the bootloader again or what? The official OTA update is not for me? Then how to get lollipop? I read the soak test etc threads but why not official update ?
Locking the bootloader won't do anything,so don't lock it
Ota update requires:
1.Stock firmware(unmodified and unchanged or tampered)
2.unrooted
3.Stock recovery
That probably happend becuZ your KitKat firmware was modified and you have custom recovery,root..
So just reflash the stock firmware
Do that on your own risk as failing this might brick your phone
Thank me if I helped
Thanks mate for reply.
1. I have stock firmware KK 4.4.4 (though xposed framework & few modules are installed currently)
2. Rooted
3. What is stock recovery? (m noob here)
And i guess reflashing the stock firmware wipes out all user data & apps, right?
Any other alternative which does not wipes out my data?
instinctblade said:
Locking the bootloader won't do anything,so don't lock it
Ota update requires:
1.Stock firmware(unmodified and unchanged or tampered)
2.unrooted
3.Stock recovery
That probably happend becuZ your KitKat firmware was modified and you have custom recovery,root..
So just reflash the stock firmware
Do that on your own risk as failing this might brick your phone
Thank me if I helped
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pr.itdude said:
Thanks mate for reply.
1. I have stock firmware KK 4.4.4 (though xposed framework & few modules are installed currently)
2. Rooted
3. What is stock recovery? (m noob here)
And i guess reflashing the stock firmware wipes out all user data & apps, right?
Any other alternative which does not wipes out my data?
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Actually there is no other way you could do it
i tried everything i could to stop the wipe procedure but it obviously wiped everything
you just backup everything you have got on your internal and external sd card ..
1.Stock Recovery:: Android devices come with Google’s recovery environment, which is often referred to as the “stock recovery.” You can boot to the recovery system by pressing device-specific buttons as your phone or tablet boots or by issuing an adb command that boots your device to recovery mode. The recovery menu provides options to help recover your device — for example, you can reset your device to its factory default state from here. The recovery mode can also be used to flash OTA update files.
2.Custom Recovery::A custom recovery is a third-party recovery environment. Flashing this recovery environment onto your device replaces the default, stock recovery environment with a third-party, customized recovery environment. This is a bit like flashing a custom ROM like CyanogenMod — but, instead of replacing your device’s Android operating system, it replaces the recovery environment.
what you have to do is:
Find the Kitkat official update on the internet accrouding to your [Build number],[model number] [system version] you can get this information in about phone....
If you have asia retail then follow this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700502
ok Here what i am planning:
1. Uninstall all modules & xposed framework
2. Unroot using supersu
3. Restore/reflash stock recovery (just recovery not whole firmware as I already have stock rom)
4. Install the update either manually via recovery or using auto install.
Am i on right path? Pls help me on step 3, any link or step-t-step guide? I couldn't find one, every post is abt restoring whole firmware.
TIA. Cheers !!
I tried to install CM12 in my Xperia M2
But it is unsuccessful
I am not sure that my phone is D2305 or D2303
But D2303 was written on the package box
I was following the method and steps in this video
with cm-12-20150126-UNOFFICIAL-eagle and boot-recovery.img from galaxyfreak
One more thing is
After I installed the rom and select reboot system now
It respond that the root access possibly lost and ask me fix it or not...
Than black screen and tremble are present and I can feel the heat of the phone
I am very unhappy with the result and feel hopeless
U must follow instructions in rom threat... some roms needs to be installed over specific rom. Like here. U need flash via flashtool official 4.3 , flash kernel with cust. recovery and then flash CM. Follow instructions
thank you so much
triptaminer said:
U must follow instructions in rom threat... some roms needs to be installed over specific rom. Like here. U need flash via flashtool official 4.3 , flash kernel with cust. recovery and then flash CM. Follow instructions
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Thanks for your reply
I finally understand " You have to be on STOCK before doing this! Flash stock FTF (look into M2 general section)"
And I installed CM12 successfully
The touch sensor improve so much!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey guys..!!
Does anyone of you know where can i get a custom recovery (like CWM or TWRP) for my SONY XPERIA C3 running on ANDROID 4.4.2.
I tried the T2 Ultra recovery given here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62436867&postcount=17. But it did not work. My Phone's display was cracked out. It had Pink lines running from top to bottom of the display.
So anyone of you know which custom recovery should I flash ??
XDA Visitor said:
Hey guys..!!
Does anyone of you know where can i get a custom recovery (like CWM or TWRP) for my SONY XPERIA C3 running on ANDROID 4.4.2.
I tried the T2 Ultra recovery given here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62436867&postcount=17. But it did not work. My Phone's display was cracked out. It had Pink lines running from top to bottom of the display.
So anyone of you know which custom recovery should I flash ??
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Hi Admin, my C3 phone keeps on prompting software update failed during start up. Please help me to resolve this issue. Thank you.
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Hey guys..!!
Does anyone of you know where can i get a custom recovery (like CWM or TWRP) for my SONY XPERIA C3 running on ANDROID 4.4.2.
I tried the T2 Ultra recovery given here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62436867&postcount=17. But it did not work. My Phone's display was cracked out. It had Pink lines running from top to bottom of the display.
So anyone of you know which custom recovery should I flash ??
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-c/development/twrp-2-8-7-xperia-c3-c3-dual-t3277280 try this
KitKat = Problem
The problem is that you're running 4.4.2. The recovery in my thread is for 5.0.2/5.1.1. Download Xperifirm and Flashtool. Use Xperifirm to download ROM version 19.4.A.0.182. Then unlock your bootloader with Flashtool. Then flash the ftf, and install the recovery. Then it will work.
P.S: Unlocking your bootloader will perform a /data wipe. Make sure you back up. Apps/Settings/Contacts to Google, Photos/Music to another form of storage. Note that the Internal Storage partition is included under /data.
Hello Everyone
I hope you understand me, because i'm from the Netherlands and my english is not so good in typing
Is there a thread or is there someone who can help me to root my Sony Xperia Z3 D6603 with Lollipop 5.1.1 Build-number 23.4.A.0.546
I have unlocked my bootloader because i thought it was easier to root.
I have search on google and xda-developers how to root my device but nothing worked i have installed Giefroot, KingRoot, Klingo Root, One Click Root but nothing worked i even downloaded Flash-Tool 0.9.19.10 where i have unlocked my bootloader with and tried to root with flash-tool.
I always had samsung devices and was easy to root and install custom firmwares but Sony devices is not so easy to root so i need some help.
Greetings Mustang1982
Can't help completely, however beter search the forum. Bytheway English is good to understand. I'm Dutch too.
Seen thread in Z2 recently about pre-rooted firmwares with the latest sony firmware ending with 1.232.
Looking into that for my Z2 in a couple of days.
For whats worth it. Read the thread completely, has some steps about unlocking, recovery.
In basics you need to have original sony FW in case of failures, and flashtool and drivers for your Z3 installed. Mostly Windows 7 PC or Laptop.
Goodluck.
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Install a pre-rooted ROM from the Development section if you have an unlocked bootloader.
Hello
So if i understand now i have unlockt my bootloader can i install pre-rooted firmware with flash-tool?
But how?
I must set my mobile in to fastboot mode and then flash the pre-rooted firmware?
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No prerooted ROM needed for rooting with unlocked bootloader.
All you have to do is:
1. Install custom kernel for 23.4.A.0.546 (my androplus kernel or other kernel)
2. Enter into TWRP
3. Install SuperSU
Hello Androplus
Is In your custum kernel twrp and SuperUS been installed?
And can i flash youre custom kernel with flash-tool?
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1. Yes, AndroPlus kernel have a TWRP
2. No, SuperSU should be extracted from TWRP recovery
3. Read carefully how to flash a custom kernel with an unlocked bootloader. FlashTool isn't used in this process.
Ok how can i find this page on XDA?
And on this page is everything step by step how to install?
Sony does not have a recovery mode where i can install the kernel?
And if i have installed the custom kernel how can i start into twrp. What buttons do i have to hold?
Sorry for So much questions but i have no idea how it works on Sony devices
Thx for al the help guys:thumbup:
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If you understand German, ive made 3 Videos how to root, custom rom and flash a rom:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOuo-MTaVmc
Hey, man, just try to use the search function on the forum! All of your questions was answered many-many times.
Search for this:
1. How to flash a custom kernel with an unlocked bootloader?
2. How to enter into TWRP recovery?
3. How to flash SuperSU from recovery?
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Sony Xperia A2 SO-04F (Japan version of Z1 Compact)
Hello iamdude
Thx for your anser but i have searth on XDA and Google but everything i download flash-tool Will not see the file.
And i see manny video's how i can get into recovery or twrp but the combo buttons dont work.
I dont understand it no more
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Now you dont have a recovery, that is why you could not get into it.
Lets go from step by step.
First step: download a custom kernel and flash it with a fastboot tool. All information is here https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+flash+kernel+with+fastboot
Here is a direct link to the theme with an AndroPlus kernel for your device http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56439759
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Sony Xperia A2 SO-04F (Japan version of Z1 Compact)
First of all thank you all very much for your kind effort to bring Xperia C back to work. nice job!:good::good:
I tried to follow your instructions to install custom roms on my Xperia C, but at the second steps I've been stopped! CWM cannot be installed cause my device is on S1 Boot Version 2.14.J.0.68 and "wmshua" is not working anymore (some say it needs connection with its website and the site is down for a while!)
so I need your help to know if any other program can install FTF files (and CWM afterwards) on my device? any other way is possible?!
Thank you again