[Sony Ericsson Arc S][ROM MODIFY] Modify/Edit System.sin and repack Flash file FTF - Android General

HI Everyone
As you might have heard that you can't modify Sony Ericsson Arc s Flash file, i.e sin file, as it requires sony's signatures and blah blah...
but wellp it's not true, now you can modify it, i found a solution but it's a messy way to go through but well it works and tested by me. might also work Sony ericsson arc rom as well.
Note: The Yaffey tool is currently only supported on Windows pc. But you can other tools if you afe linux user their are several available
Here's the trick:
/**
# your warranty is now void.
I am not responsible for any damages to your phone or your surroundings.
**/
Tools needed(compulsory):
Flashtools (version 0.9.18.6)
WinRar (Recommended)
Yaffey tool (only Windows version available), or any yaffey editor extractor/repacker on your linux.
Notepad++ (text editor)
Steps:
Extract FTF flash file(your device flashfile).
Copy "sytem.sin" to a temporary working folder.
Open flashtools click "Tools" > "Sin editor" select the "sysytem.sin" file and click "Extract Data" then "system.yaffs2" file will be created in same folder.
(Download Yaffey tool from below)
Open yaffey tool.
Click "Open" and select the "system.yaffs2" file.
Now delete/modify from this tool, when done click "File" > "Save as" enter new name "system-new.yaffs2" and save it.
now you have a new "system-new.yaffs2" file.
Open flashtools goto "Tools" > "Sin editor" select the "system.sin" file again.
now click "Advanced" > "Create sin as" and select the "system-new.yaffs2" file which we created earlier, then click "Open".
wait till it's complete, now that "system-new.yaffs2" file will be converted into "system-new.yaffs2.sin" file, rename it to "system.sin".
Now extract the full Flashfile "*.ftf"(your device fashfile) in a temporary folder with Winrar. Now open the "META-INF/MANIFEST.MF" with any text viewer/editor and note down the "branding" and "version" it will be used while repacking the rom.
and then Don't touch any file just replace the "system.sin" file with the file we create renamed to "system.sin" earlier.
then most of you might know what to do, now we have to repack the flashfile by flashtools so Open Flashtools click "Tools" > "Bundles" > "create" then double click on Device column and select the device name by double clicking it. enter the Branding and version(enter the info we got earlier from "manifest.mf" file) check "No final verification". click "..." on upper right side and select the temporary folder where your full flashfile was extracted and click "ok". then you will find many files in "folder list" column select all files expect "*.ta" files if any. then click "->" button all files will be moved to "Firmware content" column then click "create", now wait till it's completed.
Now the rom is successfully created, You can find the firmware in "Firmwares" folder in flashtools data folder(for windows pc: it wil be in users or programdata folder in ".flashtools/firmwares/ dir").
You can now flash it to your device from flashtools
/**
Extra Info for those who can't flash a flashfile and gets error.
**/
If their's error then we need to change flashfiles cmd25 checksum to false.
then:
open flashfile.ftf with winrar, extract "MANIFEST.MF" file in META-INF folder to a temporary folder, and open it with Notepad++ and change line "cmd25: true" to "cmd25: false" remove the lines "rda: " and "revision:" if exists and save it.
the file should look something like this:
Code:
Manifest-Version: 1.0
device: LT18i
branding: (1254-2184)
Created-By: FlashTool
cmd25: false
version: 4.1.B.0.587
Now open Winrar open META-INF folder, then click "Add" and selct the edited "MANIFEST.MF" file and click "ok" again "Ok" in winrar dailog now the file will be overriden now it's you can flash it.
Enjoy
Really spent few hour to look around the internet but found nothing, i wanted to remove the bloatwares from my Sony Ericcson LT18i.
Get flashtools from GDrive:
Flashtools v0.9.18.6.exe (118mb)

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[GUIDE] How to change Rom Name of Custom Rom

CLICK FOR THE UPDATE​
Here is a way by which you can Change the Displayed Custom Rom Name
THIS CANNOT BE DONE BY EDITING "build.prop" FILE SO READ THIS GUIDE FOR XPERIA DEVICES CUSTOM ROMS.
Software Needed (downloads attached below)
1) Java
2) 7-zip
3) Notepad ++
4) Advanced APK Tools
Files Needed From Custom Rom:
1) framework-res.apk (from "system >> framework ")
2) SemcGenericUxpRes.apk (from "system >> framework ")
3) settings.apk ( from "system >> app")
Expected From You :
1) Some Time
2) Patience
3) Basic knowledge of Installing Software.
Step wise Guide
STEP 01 : Download and Install "Java" and "Notepad++". Extract "Advanced APK Tools".
STEP 02 : Place the Three Files mentioned above from Custom Rom to "2-IN" folder of Advanced APK Tools.
STEP 03 : Open "Advance ApkTool.exe"; it will check Java on your your PC and then you will get a screen showing different options.
STEP 04 : Type "1" and press Enter to select the Option "1- Install Framework". Install "framework-res.apk" and "SemcGenericUxpRes.apk". Then come back to Main Menu.
STEP 05 : Type "2" and press Enter to select the Option "2- Decompile Files". Decompile "settings.apk" and wait for some time as it will take some time. After decompiling minimize "Advance APK Tools" but DO NOT CLOSE it.
STEP 06 : Open "3-OUT" folder in "Advance APK Tools" folder. There you will see a folder names "Settings.apk". Open this folder and go to " res >> values " folder.
STEP 07 : In the Values folder open the file "strings.xml" using Notepad++. Press "ctrl" and 'F" keys on the Keyboard of your PC at the same time to find the Rom Name as shown in Device. After Finding the ROM Name replace it with Whatever you Want. Save this file and Close is.
STEP 08 : Go back to "Advanced APK Tools" and Type "3" and press Enter to select the Option "3-Recompile Files". Recompile "settings.apk" and wait for some time as it will take some time. After recompiling close "Advance APK Tools".
STEP 09 : Now go to "4-OUT" folder of "Advanced APK Tools" where you will find "settings.apk". Extract this file using 7-zip.
STEP 10 : Open the extracted "settings.apk" and delete the file "Android Manifent.xml " inside it.
STEP 11 : Open 3-OUT" folder. Then go to "Settings.apk folder >> original " from this folder Copy all the contents i.e. "META-INF" folder and " AndroidManifest.xml" file and paste them in extracted "settings.apk" in "4-OUT" folder.
STEP 12 : After all this, select all contents of settings.apk in 4-OUT Folder and add them to archieve using 7-Zip and replace ".zip" extention by ".apk".
Place this "settings.apk" into "system >> app " folder of Custom Rom and flash this Custom Rom. You will have the ROM NAME changed.
Hurray!!! You have successfully Changed the ROM NAME of Custom Rom for Xperia Devices.
Firstly, this thread has nothing to do with Development so I've moved it to General where it should have been created.
Secondly, you have no permission to attach the file: Advancedapktool.zip
Thirdly, you posted no credits to the original author for this tool.
I've removed the tool and linked to the original authors thread instead.
Sorry for the mistakes, I will take care next time

[D2212][4.4.4][18.5.B.0.26]individuals files to build FTF

Hello guyz, here i posts the individual files link(direct) found inside the FTF firmware package for D2212 , Android version: 4.4.4, Built no.: 18.5.B.0.26 .This links are bring from XperiFirm. I post this thread becoz some user unable to download the whole FTF package due to slow internet connection or not resumable. So these are direct links and downloadable via IDM (recommanded).
The files are not in “ftf” format so we need
Xperia Flashtool to bundle it into a firmware ftf file .
STEP
>>Download the files (All 1 by 1)
>>Then Download Xperia Flashtool from here. Install it. & the driver also.
>> Download HJsplit.
http://www.hjsplit.org/windows/
>> Then rename the . bin files as follows
FILE_281285053
FILE_282093981
FILE_282093839
FILE_282093987.001
FILE_282093987.002
FILE_282093987.003
FILE_282093987.004
FILE_282093987.005
>> Open HJsplit, then click on JOIN, & navigate to the folder containing above files.
>> There is only showing one file FILE_282093987.001, then choose that and click on Join.
>> In the output, there is file named FILE_282093987, and the volume is about 900mb.
>> On opening it, it may ask you to move Firmware FTF to C:\Users\PC NAME\.flashTool\firmware (Do move the ftf stored if asked to do so).
Wait then till it syncs the devices list.
>> Then Open FlashTool, click on Tools> Bundle > File Decrypt
Then choose the file FILE_282093987
And Decrypt.
After the Decription process complete, a pop up window will automatically open or
you do manually by below process
>> In Flashtool window, click Tools > BUNDLES > Create
>> Select source folder ( This is the folder where the
Decrypted files are stored afterDecryption ) & in Flashtool window
you will see all files listed of that chosen folder.
>>Now we will name our firmware. Double tap the
area where “ DEVICE” is written. It will ask you to choose
your device variant.
Then the exact model number.
and Then it will be displayed in “ DEVICE
SECTION “.
>>Under “ BRANDING” section, write the region name.
>>Under “ VERSION ” section, type the firmware
number.
>>Now Select all files from “ FOLDER LIST ” section except the two files end with .taand
then click on this icon “ -> ” and you will see all files
getting listed on the right side column “ firmware
content “.
>>: Click on “ Create ” button. Now firmware ftf file will be created.
DOWNLOAD LINKS
1) http://software.sonymobile.com/ns/common/1/file/053/281285053_9KH4UuD5JmqgG5bECwwx8t7D.bin
2) http://software.sonymobile.com/ns/common/1/file/981/282093981_RavA+dSf5p8yzFtPm9KQ1U6L.bin
3) http://software.sonymobile.com/ns/common/1/file/839/282093839_waIwdvdqP9DFknU2RhexEQfZ.bin
4) http://software.sonymobile.com/ns/c...3987_200000000_1_Ax3qsPs8xal9UJhfcF+nKzLT.bin
5) http://software.sonymobile.com/ns/c...3987_200000000_2_MUWvhwB8UxyK+LOz1r76nXhj.bin
6) http://software.sonymobile.com/ns/c...3987_200000000_3_NpQAGHs7kkOnejGKdFi97FTg.bin
7) http://software.sonymobile.com/ns/c...3987_200000000_4_+1NAYSH8yVklbiBMKFsIAMM3.bin
8) http://software.sonymobile.com/ns/c...3987_200000000_5_ri5ICTY+EgX8jmBxKWoalYCd.bin
CREDIT
# XperiFirm(devs)
# Gizmobolt
source folder
Place elaborate how to choose source folder with snapshots because when iam selecting the souce folder but folder list on left remains empty
sumit prasad said:
Place elaborate how
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Plz read the guide again, thread updated..
Can you give me the link to download the ftf of d2212 for India .. I have sufficient Internet speed .. Thanks ..
~Unify~ said:
Hello guyz, here i posts the individual files link(direct) found inside the FTF firmware package for D2212 , Android version: 4.4.4, Built no.: 18.5.B.0.26 .This links are bring from XperiFirm. I post this thread becoz some user unable to download the whole FTF package due to slow internet connection or not resumable. So these are direct links and downloadable via IDM (recommanded).
The files are not in “ftf” format so we need
Xperia Flashtool to bundle it into a firmware ftf file .
STEP
>>Download the files (All 1 by 1)
>>Then Download Xperia Flashtool from here. Install it. & the driver also.
>> Download HJsplit.
http://www.hjsplit.org/windows/
>> Then rename the . bin files as follows
FILE_281285053
FILE_282093981
FILE_282093839
FILE_282093987.001
FILE_282093987.002
FILE_282093987.003
FILE_282093987.004
FILE_282093987.005
>> Open HJsplit, then click on JOIN, & navigate to the folder containing above files.
>> There is only showing one file FILE_282093987.001, then choose that and click on Join.
>> In the output, there is file named FILE_282093987, and the volume is about 900mb.
>> On opening it, it may ask you to move Firmware FTF to C:\Users\PC NAME\.flashTool\firmware (Do move the ftf stored if asked to do so).
Wait then till it syncs the devices list.
>> Then Open FlashTool, click on Tools> Bundle > File Decrypt
Then choose the file FILE_282093987
And Decrypt.
After the Decription process complete, a pop up window will automatically open or
you do manually by below process
>> In Flashtool window, click Tools > BUNDLES > Create
>> Select source folder ( This is the folder where the
Decrypted files are stored afterDecryption ) & in Flashtool window
you will see all files listed of that chosen folder.
>>Now we will name our firmware. Double tap the
area where “ DEVICE” is written. It will ask you to choose
your device variant.
Then the exact model number.
and Then it will be displayed in “ DEVICE
SECTION “.
>>Under “ BRANDING” section, write the region name.
>>Under “ VERSION ” section, type the firmware
number.
>>Now Select all files from “ FOLDER LIST ” section except the two files end with .taand
then click on this icon “ -> ” and you will see all files
getting listed on the right side column “ firmware
content “.
>>: Click on “ Create ” button. Now firmware ftf file will be created.
DOWNLOAD LINKS
1) http://software.sonymobile.com/ns/common/1/file/053/281285053_9KH4UuD5JmqgG5bECwwx8t7D.bin
2) http://software.sonymobile.com/ns/common/1/file/981/282093981_RavA+dSf5p8yzFtPm9KQ1U6L.bin
3) http://software.sonymobile.com/ns/common/1/file/839/282093839_waIwdvdqP9DFknU2RhexEQfZ.bin
4) http://software.sonymobile.com/ns/c...3987_200000000_1_Ax3qsPs8xal9UJhfcF+nKzLT.bin
5) http://software.sonymobile.com/ns/c...3987_200000000_2_MUWvhwB8UxyK+LOz1r76nXhj.bin
6) http://software.sonymobile.com/ns/c...3987_200000000_3_NpQAGHs7kkOnejGKdFi97FTg.bin
7) http://software.sonymobile.com/ns/c...3987_200000000_4_+1NAYSH8yVklbiBMKFsIAMM3.bin
8) http://software.sonymobile.com/ns/c...3987_200000000_5_ri5ICTY+EgX8jmBxKWoalYCd.bin
CREDIT
# XperiFirm(devs)
# Gizmobolt
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can I flash this ? As I am from India ..
what I write in Branding ?
And in version . I should write v4.4.4 or just 4.4.4 ?
while rename those file I should remove .bin also ?
please help .....
kamalpavel said:
can I flash this ? As I am from India ..
what I write in Branding ?
And in version . I should write v4.4.4 or just 4.4.4 ?
while rename those file I should remove .bin also ?..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In branding u write like this "Customized_India", in version 18.5.B.0.26, yes remove. bin and rename as told in the tutorial.

IKON IK543 stock rom

Hi all,
For all those who are facing problems with annoying surveys, asking passwords for rar files and then facing problems in installing rom (problems faced by me). Here comes the genuine firmware file for IKON IK543
Warning: Before going any further please note that neither me nor xda will be responsible if your phone gets bricked in this process
So let us start the process.
1. Download ikon firmware from here and extract it.
2. Download SP Flash Tool latest version from here or direct link here and extract it(credit:android mtk)
3. Download USB drivers from here and install appropriate drivers.
4. Open flash_tool.exe from SP flash tool folder. (note: run as administrator)
5. Select scatter-loading and select the scatter file from the extracted firmware folder.
6. Manually select all the files in the sp flash tool.(sorry for the trouble)
7. Select Format All+Download and select download.
8. Wait for the file to be flashed. Once it is done green circle will appear and done.
Enjoy!!!!
For those who face invalid IMEI follow this procedure.
1. Open Dailer on your phone and hit *#*#3646633#*#*
2. Click on "CONNECTIVITY"
3. Click on "CDS INFORMATION"
4. click on "RADIO INFORMATION"
5. then to "PHONE 1" write inThe IMEI is under the battery.)AT +EGMR=1,7,"00000000000" (Replace "zeros" with your own IMEI No.) then restart the phone.
6. Follow 1 to 5 and then "PHONE 2" and write in:
AT +EGMR=1,10,"0000000000" (Replace "zeros" with your own IMEI No.)
For reference you can see this video here
Then reboot and done.
Enjoy!!!

Lava R1s (No camera, No gps) Ressurection Remix RR-N-v5.8.5 (Nougat 7.1.2)

-Bringing to you Ressurection Remix nougat for Lava R1s
-NOTE: This ROM is only build for LAVA R1s, Which is non-camera, non-gps version of Lava R1. It is not meant for Lava R1.
-NOTE: I am not responsible if you phone bricks or your data is lost.
-NOTE: This ROM needs to be flashed using SP Flash tools
-Thanks to all earlier MTK devs who made it easy to compile ROM for Lava R1s.
Download ROM https://github.com/maniacx/Lava-R1s-ROMs/blob/RR-N-v5.8.5-08-Aug-2020/Ressurection_remix.zip
Instructions:
Lets Backup your ROM. It is a bit time consuming but it is worthed.
Overview
Step no 1: Install MTK VCOM drivers
Step no 2: Install SP_FLASH_TOOL 5.19.24
Step no 3: Backup your current ROM. (Long process)
Step no 4: Installation of ROM.
Detail intructions
1. Install MTK VCOM drivers (On you PC/Laptop) if not already installed.
* Download VCOM drivers for Windows 10 for -> https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=962021903579482090
* Extract it to a folder.
* Go to Device Manager.
* Click on the name of your pc/LAPTOP
* Right-click on the name and select "Add Legacy Hardware".
* A new wizard will pop up. Just click on "Next".
* Select "Install the hardware that I manually select from the list (Advance)" and click "Next".
* From the long list in the following screen, just select "Show All Devices" and click "Next".
* Click on "Have Disk" in the following window and select the file "Windows 10 x64 MTK USB Drivers.inf" for 64bit Windows 10
(Note: Most PC are 64bit but if you are using 32bit version, Select "Windows 10 x86 MTK USB Drivers.inf")
* Click "Next"
* If asked for security warning select " Install Anyway"
Alternatively you can watch this Youtube video of how to install MTK VCOM drivers
(You can skip few instruction and start watching from 4:09 till the end)-> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0n9dXZb6xo
2.Install SP_FLASH_TOOL 5.19.24
* Download SPflash tool for windows. https://spflashtool.com/
* Extract the SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1924_Win.zip in a folder.
* Open the file "option.ini" in Notepad. Under [Readback] change the text "ShowByScatter=false" to "ShowByScatter=true" and Save.
3. Backup your current ROM.
* Create a folder to backup ROM. Lets name it "Backup_lava_r1s"
* Download the file "LAVA_R1S_Android_scatter.txt" and copy is in the folder "Backup_lava_r1s"
* Run the SP_FLASH tool from the folder you have extract the files by double clicking "flash_tool.exe"
* You will automaically shown the screen tab for Downloads. For "Scatter-loading File" Choose "LAVA_R1S_Android_scatter.txt" in your backup folder "Backup_lava_r1s".
* Click on "Readback" tab. You will see of table with a list of partitions on the device.
* Double click on "preloader". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "preloader_lava6737m_sp504_int.bin". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "preloader". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "preloader_lava6737m_sp504_int.bin". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "pgbt". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "pgbt". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "procinfo". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "procinfo". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "nvram". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "nvram". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "protect1". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "protect1". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "protect2". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "protect2". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "lk". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "lk.bin". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "para". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "para". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "boot". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "boot.img". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "recovery". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "recovery.img". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "logo". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "logo.bin". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "expdp". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "expdb". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "seccfg". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "seccfg". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "oemkeystore". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "oemkeystore". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "secro". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "secro.bin". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "keystore". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "keystore". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "tee1". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "trustzone1.bin". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "tee2". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "trustzone2.bin". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "frp". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "frp". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "nvdata". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "nvdata". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "metadata". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "metadata". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "system". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "system.img". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "cache". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "cache.img". Then Click "OK".
* Double click on "userdata". It will ask you the folder location and file name for the partition to be saved.
Choose folder Backup_lava_r1s and give file name "userdata.img". Then Click "OK".
*Tick all the partitions. preloader,pgbt,procinfo,nvram,protect1,protect2,lk,para,boot,recovery,logo,expdp,seccfg,oemkeystore,secro,keystore,tee1,tee2,frp,nvdata,metadata,system,cache,userdata
* Now Power off your lava R1s. Disconnect Mobile from Laptop/PC if connect using USB.
* Click "Readback" button.
* Connect your lava R1s to you PC using USB. It will start transfering paritions files to the PC in Backup_lava_r1s folder. Wait for transfer to complete.
Thats it. Keep these files safe, so that you will be able to restore original StarOS ROM for Lava R1s.
Alternatively you can watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRnz4iu85aE
4: Installation of ROM.
* Downloads the ROM file.
* Extract it to a folder "RRemix"
* Run the SP_FLASH tool from the folder you have extract the files by double clicking "flash_tool.exe"
* You will automaically shown the screen tab for Downloads. For "Scatter-loading File" Choose "MT6737M_Android_scatter.txt" in your backup folder "RRemix".
* Make sure the following are ticked for download on the phone boot,recovery,system,cache,userdata.
* Now Power off your lava R1s. Disconnect Mobile from Laptop/PC if connect using USB.
* Click on "Download" button.
* Connect your lava R1s to you PC using USB. It will start transfering paritions files to the phone. Wait for transfer to complete. This will install Ressurection Remix ROM and TWRP recovery.
Now you can start you Lava Phone and enjoy ressurection remix.
Alternatively you can watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aht7Ey6WyNg
5. Installing Gapps or Magisk.
* Boot into TWRPrecovery but turning off your phone. Hold "Volume UP" buttton and "Power" Button until the device give an 3 option to choose between Recovery, Fastboot and Normal.
* Use "Volume Up" button arrow to move pointer to "Recovery" and press "Volume down" button to boot into TWRP recovery.
If you want to install Gapps, visit https://opengapps.org/ and select ARM64, 7.1, pico and download and copy to your phone when in recovery using USB cable.
install gapps
If you want to install Magisk, visit magisk site and download "Magisk 20.4" and copy to your phone when in recovery using USB cable.
install magisk
Unfortunately as reported by CarlosSprekeslen , Bluetooth fails. as one file went missing probably during compilation or during zipping the rom.
To fix bluetooth
1. Download the attached zip file "Bluetooth_fix.zip" on you sdcard
2. Reboot to TWRP recovery
3. Install the zip
4. Reboot
How to install TWRP in Lava_R1s no camera?
R1as said:
How to install TWRP in Lava_R1s no camera?
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To install TWRP only.
Download magisk zip (installer fir recovery) and save in you phone
Follow instructions step 1 to 3 on the first post.
Step 3 is important as it will backup your starOS rom.
And follow modified step 4 below
4: Installation of recovery.
* Downloads the ROM file.
* Extract it to a folder "RRemix"
* Run the SP_FLASH tool from the folder you have extract the files by double clicking "flash_tool.exe"
* You will automaically shown the screen tab for Downloads. For "Scatter-loading File" Choose "MT6737M_Android_scatter.txt" in your backup folder "RRemix".
* Make sure the only recovery is ticked for download on the phone .
* Now Power off your lava R1s. Disconnect Mobile from Laptop/PC if connect using USB.
* Click on "Download" button.
* Connect your lava R1s to you PC using USB. It will start transfering paritions files to the phone. Wait for transfer to complete. This will install TWRP recovery only, without removing Star OS
!!! IMPORTANT Step.!!!
Power off and boot in recovery by holding power button and volume up button.
It will boot into TWRP recovery. Install magisk.zip
!! NOTE !!
After flashing using SP tool in step 4, If you do not boot in recovery the first time, and/or if you do not install magisk, It will make your phone not bootable. And you might have to restore all partition that you backed in step 3 which is very time consuming

How to unbrick constantly vibrating Nokia 3 (TA-1032)

I have managed to revive my "black screen, constantly restart" Nokia 3 (TA-1032). Actually the hard part is to find the correct firmware and DA file. So this will mostly be a resource sharing post than a fully guide.
Things needed:
Firmware (Source)
SP Flash Tool
Download Agent (Source)
nbo unpack script
Latest Python 3 (If you are using a Linux distro, it is most likely to be preinstalled).
Note that Python 3 means Python 3.x(.y), not Python 3.0.
If you are using Windows 7, you can only use Python < 3.9.
Steps:
Download (and install) SP flash tool (5.x).
Download firmware, the download agent and the script.
Extract the downloaded firmware
Install Python 3 if you haven't. Run the script with the downloaded firmware (.nb0) path as the argument. It will extract the files.
Run SP flash tool (with root/admin privilege).
In the Download tab: Select the "Download Agent" as the downloaded "Download Agent" file from the above link. Select the "Scatter-loading file" as the scatter file from the extracted firmware. And select "Download Only" mode. ("Authenication File" can be left empty). Just let it be the default (all boxes checked, even preloader).
Plug the phone into the computer and click "Download". If the tool just stucks at 0%, or any error occurs that prevent the flash from starting, press and hold both the POWER and VOL UP button on the phone for about 10 secs, and it will be restarted. The click "Download" again (try it again if the error still occurs).
After done with flashing (green tick), close the program and disconnect the phone from the computer. Wait for about 2 mins (idk if it is necessary) then hold POWER to start the phone. Then wait for a long boot ("NOKIA" logo).
Now you have unbricked you phone. Enjoy
Hi,
Thank you for uploading this, I have problems too with my Nokia 3 TA-1032. It's different case than yours, but still I can't turn it on. Can you please write down, how exactly I supposed to run your script in Python3? I have difficulties to extract files. Thank you very much forwardly
JustAGuyWithAndroidPhone said:
Hi,
Thank you for uploading this, I have problems too with my Nokia 3 TA-1032. It's different case than yours, but still I can't turn it on. Can you please write down, how exactly I supposed to run your script in Python3? I have difficulties to extract files. Thank you very much forwardly
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I'm assuming you are using Windows.
First, download Python 3 from here, then open the downloaded file to install Python.
While installing, if you see a checkbox that say "Add to PATH", check it. Then proceed to complete your installation.
After installing, download the "nb0 unpack script" to the same folder/directory as the firmware file (.nb0).
In that folder/directory, hold Shift and right-click on the file explorer, then click "Open powershell window here" or "Open command window here" (example).
Then type this into the command window (if you have changed the files' name, you also have to change them in the command)
Code:
python nb0-unpack.py NE1-215H-0-00WW-B02.nb0
huupoke12 said:
I'm assuming you are using Windows.
First, download Python 3 from here, then open the downloaded file to install Python.
While installing, if you see a checkbox that say "Add to PATH", check it. Then proceed to complete your installation.
After installing, download the "nb0 unpack script" to the same folder/directory as the firmware file (.nb0).
In that folder/directory, hold Shift and right-click on the file explorer, then click "Open powershell window here" or "Open command window here" (example).
Then type this into the command window (if you have changed the files' name, you also have to change them in the command)
Code:
python nb0-unpack.py NE1-215H-0-00WW-B02.nb0
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Thank you very much for your advice, the unpacking worked, but the flash not somehow. Here is a picture about what Error code I get.
JustAGuyWithAndroidPhone said:
Thank you very much for your advice, the unpacking worked, but the flash not somehow. Here is a picture about what Error code I get.
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You didn't select the "Download-Agent" as the Download Agent file from the link on my post. You are using the default Download Agent file of SP Flash Tool. You may also want to download the latest version of SP Flash Tool.
huupoke12 said:
You didn't select the "Download-Agent" as the Download Agent file from the link on my post. You are using the default Download Agent file of SP Flash Tool. You may also want to download the latest version of SP Flash Tool.
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Yes, you right, because the SP tool don't accept that. Here is a pic about that:
I downloaded the latest SP tool from the link above here in your post.
JustAGuyWithAndroidPhone said:
Yes, you right, because the SP tool don't accept that. Here is a pic about that:
I downloaded the latest SP tool from the link above here in your post.
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Can you try placing the files to a "legacy-compatible" directory (no spaces, only ASCII characters (like a password)). For example, try placing the files (download agent, firmware, SP Flash Tool) in "C:\phone\nokia3\".
Yes, I relocated as you writed down, and now the download agent is accepted (that one which you linked here above), in an earlier version from the Flashtool, not the latest one. Flashing still need authorization file somehow. ( I tried to flash a rom with Authorization file needed, probably that going to be the reason. Originally I wanted to downgrade my Nokia 3 TA-1032)
huupoke12 said:
Can you try placing the files to a "legacy-compatible" directory (no spaces, only ASCII characters (like a password)). For example, try placing the files (download agent, firmware, SP Flash Tool) in "C:\phone\nokia3\"
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Yes, I relocated as you writed down, and now the download agent is accepted (that one which you linked here above), in an earlier version from the Flashtool, not the latest one. Flashing still need authorization file somehow. ( I tried to flash a rom with Authorization file needed, probably that going to be the reason. Originally I wanted to downgrade my Nokia 3 TA-1032)
huupoke12 said:
Can you try placing the files to a "legacy-compatible" directory (no spaces, only ASCII characters (like a password)). For example, try placing the files (download agent, firmware, SP Flash Tool) in "C:\phone\nokia3\".
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I have mistakenly deleted the os of my Nokia 3. PLEASE HELP!!!
The SP Flash tool is still not accepting the download agent!
PLEASE HELP!
Nokia3root said:
I have mistakenly deleted the os of my Nokia 3. PLEASE HELP!!!
The SP Flash tool is still not accepting the download agent!
PLEASE HELP!
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If you have done the steps exactly as in my instruction and it still fail, then I can't help you anymore. Your phone may be in a different state than mine.
I have successfully unbricked my Nokia 3 (in a constantly restart cycle) on Arch Linux (I don't use Windows). If you want to give it a try, and if you are used to Windows User Interface, I recommend Linux Mint Cinnamon (Ubuntu is another popular choice, but its User Interface is very different from Windows, and Arch Linux is not easy to install if you are not used to command line interface and have some Linux knowledge).
huupoke12 said:
If you have done the steps exactly as in my instruction and it still fail, then I can't help you anymore. Your phone may be in a different state than mine.
I have successfully unbricked my Nokia 3 (in a constantly restart cycle) on Arch Linux (I don't use Windows). If you want to give it a try, and if you are used to Windows User Interface, I recommend Linux Mint Cinnamon (Ubuntu is another popular choice, but its User Interface is very different from Windows, and Arch Linux is not easy to install if you are not used to command line interface and have some Linux knowledge).
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ok, i will try
huupoke12 said:
I'm assuming you are using Windows.
First, download Python 3 from here, then open the downloaded file to install Python.
While installing, if you see a checkbox that say "Add to PATH", check it. Then proceed to complete your installation.
After installing, download the "nb0 unpack script" to the same folder/directory as the firmware file (.nb0).
In that folder/directory, hold Shift and right-click on the file explorer, then click "Open powershell window here" or "Open command window here" (example).
Then type this into the command window (if you have changed the files' name, you also have to change them in the command)
Code:
python nb0-unpack.py NE1-215H-0-00WW-B02.nb0
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I am unable to extract the files! PLEASE HELP!!!
huupoke12 said:
I have managed to revive my "black screen, constantly restart" Nokia 3 (TA-1032). Actually the hard part is to find the correct firmware and DA file. So this will mostly be a resource sharing post than a fully guide.
Things needed:
Firmware (Source)
SP Flash Tool
Download Agent (Source)
nbo unpack script
Steps:
Download (and install) SP flash tool.
Download firmware, the download agent and the script.
Extract the downloaded firmware
Install `python3` if you haven't. Run the script with the downloaded firmware (.nb0) path as the argument. It will extract the files.
Run SP flash tool (with root/admin privilege).
In the Download tab: Select the "Download Agent" as the downloaded "Download Agent" file from the above link. Select the "Scatter-loading file" as the scatter file from the extracted firmware. And select "Download Only" mode. ("Authenication File" can be left empty). Just let it be the default (all boxes checked, even preloader).
Plug the phone into the computer and click "Download". If the tool just stucks at 0%, or any error occurs that prevent the flash from starting, press and hold both the POWER and VOL UP button on the phone for about 10 secs, and it will be restarted. The click "Download" again (try it again if the error still occurs).
After done with flashing (green tick), close the program and disconnect the phone from the computer. Wait for about 2 mins (idk if it is necessary) then hold POWER to start the phone. Then wait for a long boot ("NOKIA" logo).
Now you have unbricked you phone. Enjoy
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH, BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It worked!!
Now just have my story..... Actually, this was my friend's Nokia 3 which he gave me to root and I convinced him that I would root it and convinced him that there was no risk in it. Then I rooted the device for him very hardly but then I mistakenly deleted the os of the phone and then I searched the whole internet and found your post.... First of all, I got many errors while unpacking the nb0 file as I was using python 3.0, so I downloaded the python 3.8 installer but it wouldn't install because it was saying that that Service pack 1 was not installed in my Windows 7 but it was, hence I got very irritated and observed the log file and downloaded an update (KB3033929). Then I installed python 3.8 and thus I come to have a working mobile! I again rooted it and gave it to my friend and told him about these happenings.
Once again thank you very much!!! You saved my respect!!
Install Python 3 if you haven't. Run the script with the downloaded firmware (.nb0) path as the argument. how can download scripte ?
majd11 said:
Install Python 3 if you haven't. Run the script with the downloaded firmware (.nb0) path as the argument. how can download scripte ?
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Right-click on the "Raw" button at the top-right corner, and select "Save link as".
huupoke12 said:
Right-click on the "Raw" button at the top-right corner, and select "Save link as".
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Run the script with the downloaded firmware (.nb0) path as the argument. It will extract the files.
please help me how do that ?? run the script with .nb0 can you make the vedio please
majd11 said:
Run the script with the downloaded firmware (.nb0) path as the argument. It will extract the files.
please help me how do that ?? run the script with .nb0 can you make the vedio please
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Read #3 and #13
(#13 is correct, he just downloaded a wrong python version)
huupoke12 said:
I have managed to revive my "black screen, constantly restart" Nokia 3 (TA-1032). Actually the hard part is to find the correct firmware and DA file. So this will mostly be a resource sharing post than a fully guide.
Things needed:
Firmware (Source)
SP Flash Tool
Download Agent (Source)
nbo unpack script
Latest Python 3 (If you are using a Linux distro, it is most likely to be preinstalled).
Note that Python 3 means Python 3.x(.y), not Python 3.0.
If you are using Windows 7, you can only use Python < 3.9.
Steps:
Download (and install) SP flash tool.
Download firmware, the download agent and the script.
Extract the downloaded firmware
Install Python 3 if you haven't. Run the script with the downloaded firmware (.nb0) path as the argument. It will extract the files.
Run SP flash tool (with root/admin privilege).
In the Download tab: Select the "Download Agent" as the downloaded "Download Agent" file from the above link. Select the "Scatter-loading file" as the scatter file from the extracted firmware. And select "Download Only" mode. ("Authenication File" can be left empty). Just let it be the default (all boxes checked, even preloader).
Plug the phone into the computer and click "Download". If the tool just stucks at 0%, or any error occurs that prevent the flash from starting, press and hold both the POWER and VOL UP button on the phone for about 10 secs, and it will be restarted. The click "Download" again (try it again if the error still occurs).
After done with flashing (green tick), close the program and disconnect the phone from the computer. Wait for about 2 mins (idk if it is necessary) then hold POWER to start the phone. Then wait for a long boot ("NOKIA" logo).
Now you have unbricked you phone. Enjoy
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huupoke12 said:
I have managed to revive my "black screen, constantly restart" Nokia 3 (TA-1032). Actually the hard part is to find the correct firmware and DA file. So this will mostly be a resource sharing post than a fully guide.
Things needed:
Firmware (Source)
SP Flash Tool
Download Agent (Source)
nbo unpack script
Latest Python 3 (If you are using a Linux distro, it is most likely to be preinstalled).
Note that Python 3 means Python 3.x(.y), not Python 3.0.
If you are using Windows 7, you can only use Python < 3.9.
Steps:
Download (and install) SP flash tool.
Download firmware, the download agent and the script.
Extract the downloaded firmware
Install Python 3 if you haven't. Run the script with the downloaded firmware (.nb0) path as the argument. It will extract the files.
Run SP flash tool (with root/admin privilege).
In the Download tab: Select the "Download Agent" as the downloaded "Download Agent" file from the above link. Select the "Scatter-loading file" as the scatter file from the extracted firmware. And select "Download Only" mode. ("Authenication File" can be left empty). Just let it be the default (all boxes checked, even preloader).
Plug the phone into the computer and click "Download". If the tool just stucks at 0%, or any error occurs that prevent the flash from starting, press and hold both the POWER and VOL UP button on the phone for about 10 secs, and it will be restarted. The click "Download" again (try it again if the error still occurs).
After done with flashing (green tick), close the program and disconnect the phone from the computer. Wait for about 2 mins (idk if it is necessary) then hold POWER to start the phone. Then wait for a long boot ("NOKIA" logo).
Now you have unbricked you phone. Enjoy
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my nokia phone is Ta-1032 mtk 6737 and the firmware in the link is mtk 6735 can I use this on my phone MTK 6737??
huupoke12 said:
I have managed to revive my "black screen, constantly restart" Nokia 3 (TA-1032). Actually the hard part is to find the correct firmware and DA file. So this will mostly be a resource sharing post than a fully guide.
Things needed:
Firmware (Source)
SP Flash Tool
Download Agent (Source)
nbo unpack script
Latest Python 3 (If you are using a Linux distro, it is most likely to be preinstalled).
Note that Python 3 means Python 3.x(.y), not Python 3.0.
If you are using Windows 7, you can only use Python < 3.9.
Steps:
Download (and install) SP flash tool.
Download firmware, the download agent and the script.
Extract the downloaded firmware
Install Python 3 if you haven't. Run the script with the downloaded firmware (.nb0) path as the argument. It will extract the files.
Run SP flash tool (with root/admin privilege).
In the Download tab: Select the "Download Agent" as the downloaded "Download Agent" file from the above link. Select the "Scatter-loading file" as the scatter file from the extracted firmware. And select "Download Only" mode. ("Authenication File" can be left empty). Just let it be the default (all boxes checked, even preloader).
Plug the phone into the computer and click "Download". If the tool just stucks at 0%, or any error occurs that prevent the flash from starting, press and hold both the POWER and VOL UP button on the phone for about 10 secs, and it will be restarted. The click "Download" again (try it again if the error still occurs).
After done with flashing (green tick), close the program and disconnect the phone from the computer. Wait for about 2 mins (idk if it is necessary) then hold POWER to start the phone. Then wait for a long boot ("NOKIA" logo).
Now you have unbricked you phone. Enjoy
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please can i use this on my nokia 3 mtk 6737 ?

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