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[Root] Root for AOSP Lollipop on D2203

I have found a way to root our Xperia e3 D2203 with android Lollipop !
If you read this tutorial ==> I am not responsible for what you do
Requirements
An Xperia E3 D2203 with unlockable Bootloader
The original Sony USB cable
The lastest AOSP for flamingo here ==> http://uploaded.net/f/dv4mt9
The Recovery ==>http://www.mediafire.com/download/627epe7817tolaf/boot_D2203_4.4.2.img
SuperSu Beta ==> http://download.chainfire.eu/695/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.45.zip
An SDCARD with SuperSU on it
The "15 seconds ADB and Fastboot installer" tool ==>https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0MKgCbUM0itVVFWRC02Q0VBQnc/view?usp=sharing
Flashtool ==>http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
0 th : unlockable or not
IT WILL DESTROYE YOUR WARENTLY
To know of your device have an unlockable boot loader dial * # * # 7378423 # * # *
Go on "service info" then in "configuration".
If under Rooting status there is "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes" , you can read the end of this tutorial
1st : Installation
For ADB and Fastboot's install, read this ==>http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
For Flashtool, run the installer then go to C:/Flashtool/Driver and launch the exe
In the installer tick "Flashmode Drivers" , "Fastboot driver" and "Xperia Z2 Device Driver"
(yep the E3 have the same driver as Z2, nailed it)
2nd : Unlock BL
BACKUP YOUR DATA
Then launch Flashtool, and "wait until the end of precess". After click on BLU DON'T DO WHAT FLASHTOOL SAY
Press Vol - and plug your phone on your PC, you will see your LED turn red then green
Go to Sony website and do what they say ==>http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
(Your IMEI Code is in Flashtool)
Sony will give you an unlock code, type this code in flashtool and click on Unlock
Congratulation you have an unlocked bootloader !
3rd : Install AOSP
Unzip the downloaded file of fxpblog.co in a folder and Shift right clique on this folder, then "open a command window here" or something like that (i've got a french windows, in my computer it read "Ouvrir une fenêtre de commande ici")
then shut down your phone, and press Vol + and plug it, finaly tape this on CMD
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
fastboot reboot
Congratulation you've got android 5.0.2 on your device
4th : Rooting
After AOSP finish loading, shut it down then launch flashtool and click on the flash icon, select fastboot mode and click on "select kernel to flash" then choose the Kernel we download ==>http://www.mediafire.com/download/627epe7817tolaf/boot_D2203_4.4.2.img
Then unplug your, turn it on
When you see a purple/pink led press Vol - until your phone go into CWM
With the volume key go on "install zip" and confirme with power key
then choose the second choice in menu, then find SuperSu and install it
After SuperSu install, Go back on the first menu, go in advenced and "power off"
After this shift right click on AOSP folder, open a command window here, Plug your phone pressing Vol + and type
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot
And Now
You've Got
AOSP 5
Rooted
On Your
XPERIA E3 D2203

Moiremoi said:
I have found a way to root our Xperia e3 D2203 with android Lollipop !
0 th : unlockable or not
IT WILL DESTROYE YOUR WARENTLY
To know of your device have an unlockable boot loader dial * # * # 7378423 # * # *
Go on "service info" then in "configuration".
If under Rooting status there is "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes" , you can read the end of this tutorial
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If under Rooting status is "Bootloader unlock allowed: No", which would be the solution?

mathei said:
If under Rooting status is "Bootloader unlock allowed: No", which would be the solution?
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TRY THIS http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-e3/themes-apps/e1e3-xflasher-cmd-line-tool-sbl1-t3000268

vinay said:
TRY THIS http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-e3/themes-apps/e1e3-xflasher-cmd-line-tool-sbl1-t3000268
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I'll try.

mathei said:
I'll try.
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Before trying backup ta cuz if it brick you can restore from backup or brick ta mean hard brick device that only sony can fix.
This trick worked on Xperia e1 so maby work on E3 also.

Does this method works on Xperia E3 D2206/D2243??
Does this method work with Xperia E3 D2206/D2243 ?? @vinay What do you think?
I am telling this because around a half month ago, I get rooted in my phone (D2206 model) using D2203 boot img file. Thanks for all

@lexiyuri I believe you can flash lollypop aosp and use this method to root it.
I wanna tell you that D2212 root method work on d2202 cause it supports it's kernel. Now sony released 4.4.4 on d2202 and I,ve flashed d2202 FTF on my D2212 and it is working like charm.
And an FTF contains
Boot
System
Fotakernel
Userdata
And may more.
But aosp only contains userdata.img system.img boot.img and I bet it will work.
Cause in FTF we need all partition,s compatible but in aosp just 3 and if you see cycle of phone boot you only need one compatible and it is boot which is already compatible.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.

D2203 - connected in fastboot mode -
Hi, I've tried this 6 times and each time I execute command 'fastboot flash boot boot.img' - command says waiting for device and then after 30 seconds, my phone boots up as normal - nothing happens.
Is there anyone here who knows what the problem might be?
Thanks

westroger said:
D2203 - connected in fastboot mode -
Hi, I've tried this 6 times and each time I execute command 'fastboot flash boot boot.img' - command says waiting for device and then after 30 seconds, my phone boots up as normal - nothing happens.
Is there anyone here who knows what the problem might be?
Thanks
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problem might be driver,s or usb cable.
change usb cable and install fastboot drivers then try again.

vinay said:
problem might be driver,s or usb cable.
change usb cable and install fastboot drivers then try again.
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Hi, thanks for the quick reply, I installed the fastboot drivers ok,- Windows said drivers installed, it's in device manager. and I am using the brand new Sony cable I got withe the phone.
Is it not possible to flash the 3 image files in the folder using Flashtool?
Thanks . . . . . . .

westroger said:
Hi, thanks for the quick reply, I installed the fastboot drivers ok,- Windows said drivers installed, it's in device manager. and I am using the brand new Sony cable I got withe the phone.
Is it not possible to flash the 3 image files in the folder using Flashtool?
Thanks . . . . . . .
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are you connecting your device in fastboot cause possible you are trying flashmode on fastboot try this
-power OFF your device
-connect usb and vol up
-you will see blue notification light.

Drivers
westroger said:
Hi, thanks for the quick reply, I installed the fastboot drivers ok,- Windows said drivers installed, it's in device manager. and I am using the brand new Sony cable I got withe the phone.
Is it not possible to flash the 3 image files in the folder using Flashtool?
Thanks . . . . . . .
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see image below to confirm you have correct drivers.

vinay said:
see image below to confirm you have correct drivers.
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OK, done it, can't explain why this time it worked and I have Lollipop and I'm rooted.
Thanks Vinay.

westroger said:
OK, done it, can't explain why this time it worked and I have Lollipop and I'm rooted.
Thanks Vinay.
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After flashing the second image to get root, yes you have root, but no CWM recovery anymore . . . . . . . . .
So you can't flash the google apps zip to your phone.

@Moiremoi
a litte bit fast way, and save 1 flash:
[*]fastboot flash boot boot_D2203_4.4.2.img
[*]fastboot flash system system.img
[*]fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
reboot in recovery, install SuperSu from strorage
reboot on fastboot mode [*]fastboot flash boot boot.img
reboot

thenemis said:
@Moiremoi
a litte bit fast way, and save 1 flash:
[*]fastboot flash boot boot_D2203_4.4.2.img
[*]fastboot flash system system.img
[*]fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
reboot in recovery, install SuperSu from strorage
reboot on fastboot mode [*]fastboot flash boot boot.img
reboot
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Yep you're right I think. I wrote this tutorial "step by step" way so I'll leave it like that for people who just need one step and not the other, but you're right ^^

I did that but when it is done it goes first but then when I press power button because then turn on again is my device only black please could you help me quickly I need my device my device model is d2203 thank you in advance

d2203yassin said:
I did that but when it is done it goes first but then when I press power button because then turn on again is my device only black please could you help me quickly I need my device my device model is d2203 thank you in advance
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Are you sure your device say "bootloader unlock allowed : yes" ?

Camera Issues
I don't know if this tread is still active.
But ive followed the tutorial all the way through and really impresses with how straightforward it was.
However I cant see a camera app and when I install one (lets say google camera) it says "camera has stopped working!"
Any advice?

zhongbenh said:
I don't know if this tread is still active.
But ive followed the tutorial all the way through and really impresses with how straightforward it was.
However I cant see a camera app and when I install one (lets say google camera) it says "camera has stopped working!"
Any advice?
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Camera is not working. It is broken deep inside kernel. So wait for developer,s to fix it.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 dual using XDA app.

no command issue while installing twrp

unlocked bootloader and installed twrp recovery with that I installed cyanogenmod 13 through it...after that I installed stock rom ....now when iam trying to install twrp recovery...it's showing no command....how to resolve it....
I searched about this issue in this forum but I didn't get the correct solution to solve the problem..
My device- Moto g3 xt1550
Android 6.0.1

vamshi151 said:
unlocked bootloader and installed twrp recovery with that I installed cyanogenmod 13 through it...after that I installed stock rom ....now when iam trying to install twrp recovery...it's showing no command....how to resolve it....
I searched about this issue in this forum but I didn't get the correct solution to solve the problem..
My device- Moto g3 xt1550
Android 6.0.1
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I didnt get anything from the post. you have to be little bit specific.
i mean you
1. unlocked bootloader(fine)
2. installed twrp(also fine)
3. installed cm13(great)
4. you reverted back to stock rom??? How from twrp, flashfire or fastboot.?
and now how are you trying to install twrp? from fastboot?

Flash twrp image with fastboot, start TWRP, reboot recovery within TWRP, then twrp sticks... profit.

Arcade said:
I didnt get anything from the post. you have to be little bit specific.
i mean you
1. unlocked bootloader(fine)
2. installed twrp(also fine)
3. installed cm13(great)
4. you reverted back to stock rom??? How from twrp, flashfire or fastboot.?
and now how are you trying to install twrp? from fastboot?
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From fastboot i installed stock rom then I try to install twrp again through fastboot mode but it's showing no command

which guide you used to flash stock rom through fastboot?

Motorola website

Arcade said:
I didnt get anything from the post. you have to be little bit specific.
i mean you
1. unlocked bootloader(fine)
2. installed twrp(also fine)
3. installed cm13(great)
4. you reverted back to stock rom??? How from twrp, flashfire or fastboot.?
and now how are you trying to install twrp? from fastboot?
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What's the solution for that

Arcade said:
I didnt get anything from the post. you have to be little bit specific.
i mean you
1. unlocked bootloader(fine)
2. installed twrp(also fine)
3. installed cm13(great)
4. you reverted back to stock rom??? How from twrp, flashfire or fastboot.?
and now how are you trying to install twrp? from fastboot?
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From fastboot i installed stock rom then I try to install twrp again through fastboot mode but it's showing no command

vamshi151 said:
From fastboot i installed stock rom then I try to install twrp again through fastboot mode but it's showing no command
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TWRP is not sticking...
1) Start the bootloader, flash TWRP in fastboot with the command: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img (Replace twrp.img with the name of the TWRP img file)
2) Press VOL DN to start Recovery and select it, TWRP should start... When prompted if you should allow changes to system, say YES or allow or whatever so that is allowed to mount system as read-write.
3) In the TWRP main menu, select Reboot, then Reboot - Recovery
4) The device will restart and TWRP will start again, if asked to allow changed changes to system again, allow it
5) Go to Mounts and make sure Mount System Read-Only is NOT ticked
6) Press Home, then Reboot and Reboot Recovery again
TWRP will start again and be set, it will not go away unless you flash something with a recovery.img in the file (custom ROMs do not normally contain this file).

acejavelin said:
TWRP is not sticking...
1) Start the bootloader, flash TWRP in fastboot with the command: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img (Replace twrp.img with the name of the TWRP img file)
2) Press VOL DN to start Recovery and select it, TWRP should start... When prompted if you should allow changes to system, say YES or allow or whatever so that is allowed to mount system as read-write.
3) In the TWRP main menu, select Reboot, then Reboot - Recovery
4) The device will restart and TWRP will start again, if asked to allow changed changes to system again, allow it
5) Go to Mounts and make sure Mount System Read-Only is NOT ticked
6) Press Home, then Reboot and Reboot Recovery again
TWRP will start again and be set, it will not go away unless you flash something with a recovery.img in the file (custom ROMs do not normally contain this file).
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Again It's showing no command

vamshi151 said:
Again It's showing no command
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At what point? What command are you using to perform the flash?
I'm sorry... I've just done this on numerous G3's and what you are describing doesn't just happen for no reason... either the initial flash was done incorrectly, the process to set it was not followed, or there is actually a defect in the device (which is unlikely if TWRP boots even once after bring flashed).

vamshi151 said:
unlocked bootloader and installed twrp recovery with that I installed cyanogenmod 13 through it...after that I installed stock rom ....now when iam trying to install twrp recovery...it's showing no command....how to resolve it....
I searched about this issue in this forum but I didn't get the correct solution to solve the problem..
My device- Moto g3 xt1550
Android 6.0.1
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Root with kingroot and flash twrp with flashify
I tried and successfully flashed twrp
Here is the link for kingroot https://king-root.net/d/kingroot_5_0_0.apk

no command
vamshi151 said:
unlocked bootloader and installed twrp recovery with that I installed cyanogenmod 13 through it...after that I installed stock rom ....now when iam trying to install twrp recovery...it's showing no command....how to resolve it....
I searched about this issue in this forum but I didn't get the correct solution to solve the problem..
My device- Moto g3 xt1550
Android 6.0.1
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when u see no command just hold power then press volume up.........this will take u to stock recovery.......

jatintomar said:
Root with kingroot and flash twrp with flashify
I tried and successfully flashed twrp
Here is the link for kingroot https://king-root.net/d/kingroot_5_0_0.apk
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NEVER USE KINGROOT OR KINGOROOT on a Moto G3 with Marshmallow, it will soft brick... We have seen at least a half dozen specific examples by experienced users... Somehow you got lucky, but I would never recommend this method to a user.
Now, once rooted Flashify is a viable option.

[Tutorial][Root][Guide] Root Acer Liquid Zest 4G z528 (t07)

Hi, I will be showing you how to root this device, it's a pretty new (released last year) model from Acer (a company dev hates becauseof their no-release firmware).
I will not be held responsible for anything that will happen, proceed at your own risk
ABOUT (ME?):
ive had this device, i really wanted to root it, but turns out that no official or legit guide is available in the internet. But with the help of some other guides about previous tutorial, and a big thanks to smartmanvartan who provided the customized twrp port for my device.
PREREQUISITES
1. ADB and fastboot, here is a guide (Note: im using linux), if youre in windows, go to the acer webpage and download the usb driver for the device and install it.
2. the twrp port in here. Then unpack that zip file, you will be using the twrp-mod.img file.
3. download the supersu.zip here and put it in the external sdcard.
BACKUP!!! Make sure you also have a backup of the original firmware, so if something happens, it's easy to return to stock, you can download the firmware here
Process
Im assuming that you already has the required files. MAKE SURE YOURE DEVICE IS z528, there are two kinds of acer liquid zest 4g.
1. unlock the oem lock in the device, go to settings > about device > go to build number and repeatedly tap on it until you are notified that the developers option is enabled. After that, go to settings > developer option > turn on the enable the oem unlocking, enable usb debugging.
2. turn off your device then boot into fastboot mode (press the VOL UP button and the Power Button) it should boot into the prebootloader, use the VOL UP key to navigate, then VOL DOWN to select, you have 4 options: recovery, fastboot, normal, demo, choose fastboot.
2. while in fastboot mode, connect cable to the phone to the device, then open a terminal (command prompt if youre in windows) then type
Code:
fastboot devices
then enter, it should return a device on the list. (if youre device is not in the list,make sure you've followed the adb and fastboot install guide)
3. Once fastboot detects youre device, do
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
and there will be a prompt in your device, follow it.
4. check everything is okay with
Code:
fastboot getvar all
and look for the bootloader if its unlocked.
5. navigate to the place where the twrp image is located, then open terminal there (windows: shift + right click > open command prompt there) then do
Code:
fastboot boot <name of the twrp.img>
example :
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-mod.img
then wait for the device to restart and boot into the custom recovery.
6. While in the custom recovery, (you will see my name there HAHAHA) tap install, locate the supersu.zip, and wait for it to get flashed. You will see some important notice about not disturbing the process, the device should boot twice and, if everything is successful, voila! your device is rooted, after logging again like your device is fresh from the store, check the supersu app, it should not throw some error
6.5. if it's not working, try repeating the process, then before installing the supersu.zip, go to wipe first, then erase the cache (DO NOT ERASE ANY OTHER!, then go back, wipe swipe to do factory wipe.
EVERYTHING SHOULD WORK!
Just reply if you've encounter any problem.
NOTE:
it also works for the z628 (t08)

Hello,
Does it work for t08?

cartgen said:
Hello,
Does it work for t08?
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Im afraid it doesnt, you have to provide/port a custom twrp suitable/compatible for your device.

Hello , but after rebooting the TWRP recovery is gone. Is there a way to replace the original with TWRP on the phone?

snakekiller said:
Hello , but after rebooting the TWRP recovery is gone. Is there a way to replace the original with TWRP on the phone?
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The method ive showed you is booting only in twrp, not replacing to stock recovery. After using the command
fastboot boot twrp.img
You should wait for your device to boot into twrp.
If you want to replace the stock recovery, im warning you,google the possible problems that may happen, if you wish to proceed, use the command
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

flamendless said:
The method ive showed you is booting only in twrp, not replacing to stock recovery. After using the command
fastboot boot twrp.img
You should wait for your device to boot into twrp.
If you want to replace the stock recovery, im warning you,google the possible problems that may happen, if you wish to proceed, use the command
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
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ok from where did you take the twrp recovery.
did you changes some stuff , sow that its works on this device?
or did you make it yourself.
if i try and its not working . maybe bootloop or just a brick .
can i recover it with the linux terminal?

snakekiller said:
ok from where did you take the twrp recovery.
did you changes some stuff , sow that its works on this device?
or did you make it yourself.
if i try and its not working . maybe bootloop or just a brick .
can i recover it with the linux terminal?
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I got the custom twrp from a person here on xda. To avoid bootloop, don't flash the TWRP, just do the fastboot boot twrp.img, that method will never cause bootloop. What is your device? What happened after you fastboot boot twrp.img?

Your tutorial works fine . But I just want want a custom recovery so that I can make a custom ROM for this device.

i have a question
i downloaded SP Flastool for linux but how put this phone to download mode.
sow that it's connect with the program.

snakekiller said:
Your tutorial works fine . But I just want want a custom recovery so that I can make a custom ROM for this device.
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Is your device same as the device tutorial I've used in this post? If it is, I have provided the custom twrp that works on the specific device.

snakekiller said:
i have a question
i downloaded SP Flastool for linux but how put this phone to download mode.
sow that it's connect with the program.
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You will only use the sp flash tool if your device is mediatek, also, you wont need it for the rooting process this tutorial is for, you will only need the sp flash tool when your device got soft bricked

ok guys i did the test.
you can safely flash this recovery to your device.
lets make some custom roms now.
all the credits go to flamendless

guys are u shure u mean the z628 not the 528? the 628 ist the liquid zest plus iirc... liquid zest 4g are 525 and 528 iirc... if u mean the 528 is the twrp working on this device? would be great it twrp works on this device...
best regards

numen said:
guys are u shure u mean the z628 not the 528? the 628 ist the liquid zest plus iirc... liquid zest 4g are 525 and 528 iirc... if u mean the 528 is the twrp working on this device? would be great it twrp works on this device...
best regards
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My phone is the 528 or the T07. I flashed the recovery and works great on this device

snakekiller said:
ok guys i did the test.
you can safely flash this recovery to your device.
lets make some custom roms now.
all the credits go to flamendless
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Thanks! I would also like to try a custom rom for it, i dont see any custom rom available for this device. update me if you already got one

numen said:
guys are u shure u mean the z628 not the 528? the 628 ist the liquid zest plus iirc... liquid zest 4g are 525 and 528 iirc... if u mean the 528 is the twrp working on this device? would be great it twrp works on this device...
best regards
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oh, youre right, im truly sorry, my device is z528, idk why i messed up. im gonna update this thread. sorry.

flamendless said:
oh, youre right, im truly sorry, my device is z528, idk why i messed up. im gonna update this thread. sorry.
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so the twrp should be able to flash on the z528 without any problems, right?
best regards

numen said:
so twrp should be able to flash on the z528 without any problems, right?
best regards
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Absolutely ?

Yes, works 1000%

ok guys
i maked just a original rom from the latest firmware version 1.0.15.
what is different with the original stock rom!!!!
its now auto rooted in the system self.
removed all the bloatware.
init.d added so you can add scripts if you like.
changed the boot en shutdown animation.
tell me what you want also see changed in the rom. (launcher maybe?)
when its fully finish i upload it.
and BTW its flashable with twrp

[QUESTION] Problems flashing a rom

I had a Xperia L, its pretty old now but i wanted to do something with it like trying out Android Nougat feel on Xperia L
So i googled much (I don't have much knowledge in phones and flashing), I tried installing this https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/orig-development/rom-cyanogenmod-14-alpha-1-t3469162
Lineage OS on Xperia L(taoshan) by corphish
I read few of the blog posts about flashing a custom rom on Xperia L, and I got to know that the steps to install a custom rom are:
1. Root your phone
2. Unlock Bootloader
3. Install TWRP/CWM or some custom recovery
4. Flash the rom from SD Card or Internal Storage(Clear Cache, DALVIK CACHE obv)
I did root my phone with KingRoot APK
Did unlock bootloader with the official SONY Technique, but the thing happened was my phone went into a bootloop (boot animation didn't stop) although i fixed it by flashing the official stock ftf and when i turned my device on my Root and Bootloader was gone again
Could someone recommend me a solution to this issue
(Might be a way to directly flash the lineage rom from the PC/or some flasher app which takes all the load to flash a rom/
Or just a possible fix)
Thanks ! (In Advance)
~Haji

Hi Haji joon
Maybe you should try unlocking your bootloader with flashtool v0.9.18.4 , Then turn off your phone.
Then extract the "boot.img" file from the custom ROM's zip file and use adb&fastboot (you can get it from here: https://androiddatahost.com/bnjkh ) then copy boot.img file to the installation folder of adb&fastboot and connect your phone in fastboot mode (volume up + connect to pc) and type the command below, in fastboot app:
" fastboot flash boot boot.img "
Now you can turn on your phone and press volume up to enter recovery, and install any custom ROM you want

Kungfu73 said:
Hi Haji joon
Maybe you should try unlocking your bootloader with flashtool v0.9.18.4 , Then turn off your phone.
Then extract the "boot.img" file from the custom ROM's zip file and use adb&fastboot (you can get it from here: ) then copy boot.img file to the installation folder of adb&fastboot and connect your phone in fastboot mode (volume up + connect to pc) and type the command below, in fastboot app:
" fastboot flash boot boot.img "
Now you can turn on your phone and press volume up to enter recovery, and install any custom ROM you want
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Thanks but have you tried this method ? (also the boot.img you were referring to do you mean the boot.img of the recovery?)

Yes!
LordHaji said:
Thanks but have you tried this method ? (also the boot.img you were referring to do you mean the boot.img of the recovery?)
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In order to flash Nougat ROM, you must have latest TWRP recovery (v 3.0.2 for xperia L)
So, you should either flash TWRP image or the boot.img of any Nougat rom( because they have latest TWRP in them) and flashing boot.img is somehow safer in xperia L (but no difference in them)
And about boot.img, it is in the ROM file that you've downloaded. For example, in Lineage rom's zip installation file, there's a file named boot.img . You should extract and use it in the process I've said before.
And if anywhere you encounter with a problem, simply you can flash stock ROM and start again
And sorry for my long post!

Kungfu73 said:
In order to flash Nougat ROM, you must have latest TWRP recovery (v 3.0.2 for xperia L)
So, you should either flash TWRP image or the boot.img of any Nougat rom( because they have latest TWRP in them) and flashing boot.img is somehow safer in xperia L (but no difference in them)
And about boot.img, it is in the ROM file that you've downloaded. For example, in Lineage rom's zip installation file, there's a file named boot.img . You should extract and use it in the process I've said before.
And if anywhere you encounter with a problem, simply you can flash stock ROM and start again
And sorry for my long post!
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Final Query are you sure that the ROM i linked in has TWRP & could you tell me bout the best Xperia L Kernel ?

LordHaji said:
Final Query are you sure that the ROM i linked in has TWRP & could you tell me bout the best Xperia L Kernel ?
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Actually, I'm not sure about Lineage 14.1, because I've only tested it on RR Rom. But you can simply test it with no worries! Or just use the first method that I've told you before.
And about kernel, unfortunately there is no usable kernel developed for XL Nougat ROMs till now :crying: . You should use the ROM's default one.

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Kungfu73 said:
Actually, I'm not sure about Lineage 14.1, because I've only tested it on RR Rom. But you can simply test it with no worries! Or just use the first method that I've told you before.
And about kernel, unfortunately there is no usable kernel developed for XL Nougat ROMs till now :crying: . You should use the ROM's default one.
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Ok, can you give me the download URL for latest RR for XL ?
(I don't think its 7.1.1 yet) @Kungfu73

LordHaji said:
Ok, can you give me the download URL for latest RR for XL ?
(I don't think its 7.1.1 yet) @Kungfu73
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Here you are:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120743168
Use this one. It's latest stable version of RR 7.1.2 ROM (2017/06/20). It has no bugs (but install some other file managers, default one can't access sdcard0)
There was a problem in last one (2017/07/06) but developer is working on it and maybe release an update soon ( I hope).

So I'll try it out today with the boot.img of the RR rom
Also for the ROM updates do i need it flash it again or is there some OTA updating feature ?

Ok, I again did unlock the bootloader and its in bootloop state again, will i start the flash mode (volume down + usb cable insert) and then load the boot.img of RR with
" fastboot flash boot boot.img " ?
Then i can power + volume up to start TWRP and install it right ?

LordHaji said:
So I'll try it out today with the boot.img of the RR rom
Also for the ROM updates do i need it flash it again or is there some OTA updating feature ?
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Although there is an OTA update center, but it doesn't show latest updates! So you should check here in forum for updates!
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LordHaji said:
Ok, I again did unlock the bootloader and its in bootloop state again, will i start the flash mode (volume down + usb cable insert) and then load the boot.img of RR with
" fastboot flash boot boot.img " ?
Then i can power + volume up to start TWRP and install it right ?
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No, you should press volume up and use fastboot mode to flash boot.img
Then type fastboot reboot and disconnect cable and press volume up when LED lights on.

Also, for recovery mode do i need to press the volume up button continuously or just long press it

LordHaji said:
Also, for recovery mode do i need to press the volume up button continuously or just long press it
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Quickly pressing one time when phone vibrates is enough, but it's better to press 2-4 times continuously.

Boot Freezing after twrp installation

Hi !
I had follow this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-3/how-to/guide-how-to-flash-twrp-magisk-t3785768
and I had install TWRP but now when i try to start my phone,I can access to TWRP and fastboot but I can't access to the system.
My Nokia 3 freeze on "Powered by Android - Orange state -Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted - Your device will boot in 5 seconds"
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Nokia 3 - 1032 / Dowgraded to 7.0
Somebody help me plz ! :fingers-crossed:

>Taps< said:
Hi !
I had follow this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-3/how-to/guide-how-to-flash-twrp-magisk-t3785768
and I had install TWRP but now when i try to start my phone,I can access to TWRP and fastboot but I can't access to the system.
My Nokia 3 freeze on "Powered by Android - Orange state -Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted - Your device will boot in 5 seconds"
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Nokia 3 - 1032 / Dowgraded to 7.0
Somebody help me plz ! :fingers-crossed:
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Did you unlocked your bootloader and after that did you flash TWRP without reboot?
Maybe I'm wrong but when you unlock your bootloader, the phone automatically reboots into stock recovery and and immediately wipe everything (included your internal storage) and then reboots normally. If you flashed TWRP after unlocking your bootloader, your phone will boot into TWRP but it won't wipe anything.
I think that happened.

Isrks said:
Did you unlocked your bootloader and after that did you flash TWRP without reboot?
Maybe I'm wrong but when you unlock your bootloader, the phone automatically reboots into stock recovery and and immediately wipe everything (included your internal storage) and then reboots normally. If you flashed TWRP after unlocking your bootloader, your phone will boot into TWRP but it won't wipe anything.
I think that happened.
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Mmh after I unlocked the bootloader, my phone was freeze on this
Select Boot Mode :
[VOLUME_UP to select. VOLUME DOWN is OK]
[Recovery Mode]
[Fastboot Mode] <<==
[Normal Mode]
=> FASTBOOT mode.....
So, I forced it to reboot, after everything seems ok.
What part must I reflash ?

>Taps< said:
Mmh after I unlocked the bootloader, my phone was freeze on this
Select Boot Mode :
[VOLUME_UP to select. VOLUME DOWN is OK]
[Recovery Mode]
[Fastboot Mode] <<==
[Normal Mode]
=> FASTBOOT mode.....
So, I forced it to reboot, after everything seems ok.
What part must I reflash ?
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When I unlocked the bootloader my phone freezed too, so I typed in Windows cmd "fastboot reboot". After that, my phone was formatted by stock recovery.
You should reflash stock recovery if you have TWRP, so the stock recovery can format your internal storage, if not, your phone won't boot.
:fingers-crossed:

Isrks said:
When I unlocked the bootloader my phone freezed too, so I typed in Windows cmd "fastboot reboot". After that, my phone was formatted by stock recovery.
You should reflash stock recovery if you have TWRP, so the stock recovery can format your internal storage, if not, your phone won't boot.
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Ok, so fastboot didn't work at all (just waiting devices)
I tried to reflash TWRP nothing happens, I tried to do a factory wipe with twrp but nothing happens too.
I searched a stock recovery for nokia 3 1032- Android 7.0 but found nothing - must i use stock recovery for Android 7.1.1 or do you have a link to a stock recovery for 7.0 ?
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I found this on XDA : Is it a good way if nothing work ?
Hi, I was able to unbricked my phone using this:
"https://mega.nz/#F!0lMBiIIYgB!c9TeOWFrKpf0XfOwXzunrg"
Here is the SP Flash tool, the download agent for Nokia's phones and the ROM unpacked
As SkaboXD said (i don't know if it were in this post or in other one) you must:
1- Download the files I provided you
2- Install SP Flash Tool
3- Choose the download agent
4- Choose the scatter
5- Press download and plug your phone (it must be OFF)
6- Wait and enjoy.
I must thank to everyone who give us this files. I couldn't unbricked my phone without your help
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>Taps< said:
Ok, so fastboot didn't work at all (just waiting devices)
I tried to reflash TWRP nothing happens, I tried to do a factory wipe with twrp but nothing happens too.
I searched a stock recovery for nokia 3 1032- Android 7.0 but found nothing - must i use stock recovery for Android 7.1.1 or do you have a link to a stock recovery for 7.0 ?
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I found this on XDA : Is it a good way if nothing work ?
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I think that this is the link:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-3/help/nokia-3-preloader-bricked-t3719357/post76069467#post76069467
I used SP flash tools to downgrade and install TWRP in my phone.
Which tool did you use to downgrade your phone?

Isrks said:
I think that this is the link:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-3/help/nokia-3-preloader-bricked-t3719357/post76069467#post76069467
I used SP flash tools to downgrade and install TWRP in my phone.
Which tool did you use to downgrade your phone?
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Ok thanks :fingers-crossed:, I will try it
To downgrade I used OST LA and to flash TWRP I used SP flash tools

>Taps< said:
Ok thanks :fingers-crossed:, I will try it
To downgrade I used OST LA and to flash TWRP I used SP flash tools
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Good luck. :fingers-crossed:
You can flash again with OST LA. Or try to flash with SP flash tool the whole rom or just the recovery. To flash with SP flash tools you need a nb0 unpacker tool (my previous post have a link to another post with the tool link).
BTW feel free to ask something that you don't understand. :highfive:

Isrks said:
Good luck. :fingers-crossed:
You can flash again with OST LA. Or try to flash with SP flash tool the whole rom or just the recovery. To flash with SP flash tools you need a nb0 unpacker tool (my previous post have a link to another post with the tool link).
BTW feel free to ask something that you don't understand. :highfive:
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Heyyyyy !!! Thank you !!!
It works again :victory: !!!
I used OST LA to reflash it !!! Thanks again <3

I think I will use the second alternative step to not get a brick bootloader ^^' https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-3/how-to/guide-how-to-flash-twrp-magisk-t3785768
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Do you know the safest way to relock the bootloader ?

>Taps< said:
I think I will use the second alternative step to not get a brick bootloader ^^' https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-3/how-to/guide-how-to-flash-twrp-magisk-t3785768
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Do you know the safest way to relock the bootloader ?
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Is like unlock bootloader, just change "fastboot oem unlock" to "fastboot oem lock".
But your internal storage will be formatted again by stock recovery, so you must have stock recovery installed.
After relock, your device will get ota updates, so you need stock recovery to install them.
I recommend root your device after all the updates, even you can install TWRP without problems.
I installed TWRP, root and installed stock recovery to get updates. Choose the method that you like.
Good luck. :highfive: