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Basic Tools, Knowlage & Files You Will Need
Ok lets begin i have been asked quite a few times so here it is. These are the basic tools files etc. you will need. I will write an brife explanation of what these tools, files are for and what they can do and installation instructions.
7Z.used to extract zip file contents used mainly to compress data files to save space and time uploading & downloading find it here: http://www.7-zip.org/download.html
Winrar
Used also to extract zips but also rar & tar files download from this link: http://www.win-rar.com/download.html?&L=0
Flashtool
Flashtool was created by Bin4ry & Androxide legends around here it is used to do various things the main reason you will probably use it for is recovering from a brick The Main uses are flashing flashing stock firmware that come in ftf file format (which stands for "flash tool file") kernels can come in this format to and are flashed using "flashmode" enterd by holding down the volume down key while connecting the usb cable when you see a green led that indicates "flashmode". Flashing custom kernels these normally come in .img format (which is an image file) and require an unlocked bootloader. Sony lock there bootloaders to protect their DRM key which are security key for media apps like track-id & facebook inside xperia. Custom kernels are needed for custom roms like Cyanogenmod, AOSP, & AOKP A custom recovery can come in this format to to flash .img files we use "fastboot" for this (which is enterd by turning off phone and holding volume up key while connecting usb cable a blue led will indicate your in fastbootmode then click on the lightning bolt on flastool and select fastboot mode to open the fastboot toolbox) These ate the basic operations you need tho know...
download flashtool from the flash tool home at: http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1350585408000
Installation
download flashtool from link if its in a zip format extract with 7z. You will get a flashtool launcher double click and follow the on screen instructions then reboot you pc/laptop.
Driver Installation next we need to install the flash tool drivers Tipo/Dule/Miro/J/E dont have the drivers in the package so you will have to download them separate do a search get use to that you will be doing a lot of it when you have found and downloaded the flashtool drivers extract the zip with 7z. you will get an FTD file (flashtool driver file) copy and past it in the flashtool sub folder devices (to get to flashtool folder right click on start menu then click on expolore you will see all the files on your computer find and click on flashtool you will see more sub folders we want the devices folder) after you have pasted it there exit to desktop start flashtool and click the devices tab then import a window will pop up with you device click ok then it will import you devce drivers when its finished your done flashtool is all set up congratulations!
FTF Files
Ok ftf files are the bundled parts of the Sony stock firmware created buy someone through flashtool & SUS (sony update service) mainly used to recover from a soft brick or if you have unlocked your bootloader then it will be the only means you can update stock firmware as sony will not let you officialy update your phone as they will class it as modified. when downloaded it would probably be in a zip file (se 7z. is coming in handy ) Then start flashtool and drag the extracted ftf file into the flashtool window (the big white box) click ok and files will begin to prepare. when they are raedy a window will popup with a phone and a usb cable on it this is telling you to connect a phone in flashmode do by holding the volume down key while connecting the usb to your phone (keep hold of volume down until flashin process starts) when its all finished reboot there you have it you flashed a firmware. You can flash between platforms like Gingerbread to ICS or Jelly bean to ics.
Find all the ftf firmware files here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385526 and make sure you thank the member for making the thread by pressing the Thanks button
Rooting Your Phone
Rooting your phone is hacking in to the software to gain access to the root system files hence the term "ROOTING". This allows you to modify your phone install apps that require root permitions, run performance tweaks and flash custom firmware.
Root ICS
There are several methods but unlockroot roots all ICS Roms Link: http://www.unlockroot.com/download.html
Root Jelly Bean
To root Jelly Bean 11.2.A.0.21, .31,.33 Firmware's http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=23 and thank the great and powerful DoomLord
Clockworkmod Recovery
Clockworkmod recovery All so known as (CWM) was developed by Koushik Dutta (Koush), a well-known name in the Android development community. It is a custom recovery that backs up and restores android roms exactly how you left it at the time of the backup. It also is used to flash CWM flashable zips like mods apps or even an entire firmware. CWM has not been ported to our device running jelly bean only ICS there are 2 but the best one is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2003069
For CWM on jellbean look a this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2333078
I think thats it to get you started fellow xperia users hopefully i will change or add things when needed or when new things are released happy modifying and
Welcome To The XDA Community
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE XDA RULES!! Maybe push for this to be a sticky so ita easy to find
gavster26 said:
Driver Installation
next we need to install the flash tool drivers Tipo/Dule/Miro/J/E dont have the drivers in the package so you will have to download them separate do a search get use to that you will be doing a lot of it when you have found and downloaded the flashtool drivers extract the zip with 7z. you will get an FTD file (flashtool driver file) copy and past it in the flashtool sub folder devices (to get to flashtool folder right click on start menu then click on expolore you will see all the files on your computer find and click on flashtool you will see more sub folders we want the devices folder) after you have pasted it there exit to desktop start flashtool and click the devices tab then import a window will pop up with you device click ok then it will import you devce drivers when its finished your done flashtool is all set up congratulations!
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Hi bro, Thanks for the guide.
I cant seems to fine the "Devices Tab". My flashtool interface only have "File" and "Plugins" and when I click File, I can only see Exit option and when I click at Plugins, nothing came out. Please advice.
nakTT said:
Hi bro, Thanks for the guide.
I cant seems to fine the "Devices Tab". My flashtool interface only have "File" and "Plugins" and when I click File, I can only see Exit option and when I click at Plugins, nothing came out. Please advice.
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Along the top there should be file,tools,Language,plugins,devices,help no exceptions bro try uninstalling flashtool then reinstalling
gavster26 said:
Along the top there should be file,tools,Language,plugins,devices,help no exceptions bro try uninstalling flashtool then reinstalling
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Mine only have File and Plugins.
It is the latest version.
nakTT said:
Mine only have File and Plugins.
It is the latest version.
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Try the previous version.. V0.9.0.0 http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1350585408000
..or the latest beta.. v0.9.10.2 beta6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201189
2cans1string said:
Try the previous version.. V0.9.0.0 http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1350585408000
..or the latest beta.. v0.9.10.2 beta6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201189
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Thanks bro.
2cans1string said:
Try the previous version.. V0.9.0.0 http://androxyde.github.io/index.html?1350585408000
..or the latest beta.. v0.9.10.2 beta6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201189
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I am now using V0.9.0.0, I can see all of the menu except the devices.
Please advice.
nakTT said:
I am now using V0.9.0.0, I can see all of the menu except the devices.
Please advice.
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Check your USB drivers for the phone? Make sure phone is connected directly to PC and not through a hub.
2cans1string said:
Check your USB drivers for the phone? Make sure phone is connected directly to PC and not through a hub.
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It is perfectly fine. I updated the phone to the latest official (using sony pc companion) on this laptop.
I just can't see the Menu of "Devices", it doesnt appear at all, other Menu seems fine.
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..or the latest beta.. v0.9.10.2 beta6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201189
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This beta version managed to detect my Xperia J without me having to install any driver. Thanks.
nice tutorial !
full tutorial <3
i love Xperia J !
Still unable to flash my JB Xperia J to ICS.
Sent from my ST26i
nakTT said:
Still unable to flash my JB Xperia J to ICS.
Sent from my ST26i
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I don't know what to tell you there should be all the toolbars there
Ftf file flash after have some problem or hard brick?
Send from Malaysia by Xperia J
pls,fix the below link as it is not working
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2003069
harsh73 said:
pls,fix the below link as it is not working
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2003069
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All fix bro
[Q] Any changes if you're rooting on a mac?
Hiya,
great tutorial -- im a total newcomer and have been reading (what seems like) hundreds of pages on this site for the last few days, trying to learn how to root my phone. i think i have it the process mostly down, but the one thing i'm not quite sure about is doing everything on a mac.
my phone (arriving in a few days) -- xperia E (C1504 version) i have a 32g sd card from my current phone that i will probably re-use (unless this isn't advisable?) as i understand it, i'll have to unlock the bootloader first, then root the phone. my plan is to just remove the sony bloatware, install a fairly vanilla rom, and make the cpu/battery run more efficiently. was thinking about the vengeance kernel, too.
ive read through a few mac-specific threads, but was wondering if you (or anyone else) might be able to point me in the right direction when it comes to doing all of the above on a mac.
many thanks,
mei
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sony xperia E (C1504)
macbook pro
new york yankees
Nice thread, thnk you
TR26 said:
Hiya,
great tutorial -- im a total newcomer and have been reading (what seems like) hundreds of pages on this site for the last few days, trying to learn how to root my phone. i think i have it the process mostly down, but the one thing i'm not quite sure about is doing everything on a mac.
my phone (arriving in a few days) -- xperia E (C1504 version) i have a 32g sd card from my current phone that i will probably re-use (unless this isn't advisable?) as i understand it, i'll have to unlock the bootloader first, then root the phone. my plan is to just remove the sony bloatware, install a fairly vanilla rom, and make the cpu/battery run more efficiently. was thinking about the vengeance kernel, too.
ive read through a few mac-specific threads, but was wondering if you (or anyone else) might be able to point me in the right direction when it comes to doing all of the above on a mac.
many thanks,
mei
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sony xperia E (C1504)
macbook pro
new york yankees
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I have never had a mac bro I hate them. So I wouldn't know sorry.
gavster26 said:
I have never had a mac bro I hate them. So I wouldn't know sorry.
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This should be Sticky, thanks for your contribution man.
Dzepar said:
This should be Sticky, thanks for your contribution man.
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Yes I don't really Know how to push this for a stickey or the moderaters don't think it should be. its really usefull but is always buried 6 or 7 pages back where no one can find it
VIDEO POSTED/ADDED. http://youtu.be/HVE57D43exE
I SUCK AT WRITING TUTORIALS. FOLLOWING THE VIDEO I MADE WILL PROBABLY BE EASIER. Im not responsible for any of the stupid messups you do blahblahblah all that good stuff.
I know this is sort of a stupid guide, and my "method" is stupid, but it will save people with the Aqua who are very determined to root and save a lot of time and research. This is my first tutorial and i've updated it to suck less.
1. Download the following tools: XperiaFirm, Sony RIC killer, FlashTool, Sony PC companion (for /some/ the drivers), Sony Fastboot driver, android SDK, SuperSU-update.zip, and the CWM boot.img for the original Sony Xperia M2 (Don't get hasty. I'd follow this step by step if I were you, no matter how many devices you've rooted THIS IS DIFFRENT. Make sure you've unlocked your boot loader. Stuff like that.)
2. Install things that need to be installed, move the sony fastboot driver into android SDKs extras/google/USB_Driver folder, replacing the existing one (Im pulling this off the top of my head, if it's named something else but close you get the picture.) I freaking hate this part. I'll let you figure installing the drivers out.
3. Open XperiaFirm, go to your device name and select it's model. Select the latest firmware for your m2 aqua and download it.
4. After the firmware is downloaded, open flashtool. Go to TOOLS>BUNDLES>FILESET Decrypt.
5. Select the folder you downloaded your firmware from XperiaFirm as Source Folder. Add all the files to "Files to convert." Click "convert." THIS WILL TAKE A WHILE, LEAVE IT ALONE UNTILL YOU SEE COMPETED.
6. When it's done, a window pops up letting you create an FTF out of the files. Add all the files except for the .ta files and click continue (Or whatever it's labeled as, again top of my head.)
7. Allow it to convert, when it's all done minimize flashtool for now. We don't need it again untill the end.
8. Move your boot.img for the original sony xperia M2 (Not aqua ) into the platform-tools folder of android SDK. Put your device in fastboot mode by holding down the VOL UP while plugging in the USB cable while it's off and flash the boot.img with "fastboot flash boot boot.img" THIS WILL ABSOLUTELY BRICK YOUR DEVICE TO WHERE IT WILL BOOT INTO CWM BUT NOT ANDROID. When it's done flashing, type "fastboot reboot"
9.Click the volume up and down keys repeatedly. (Like, up, down, up, down, up, down, and so on) until you enter CWM. From here, scroll to "Install zip" and navigate to and install your superuser flashable zip.
10. Go to advanced, reboot bootloader. It will ask if you want to fix superuser. Click yes and it will continue to reboot. From here run your fastboot reboot command. Once your device powers off, quickly connect the USB cable as you hold the volume down to put your device in flash mode. This is the part where we fix your kernel (the reason your aqua won't boot into android). Return to FlashTool and select the lightning bolt. Select Flash mode. Click on the firmware you packaged earlier. Now, go to the exclude box and uncheck everything except kernel. This will fix your kernel, leaving su binarys in system/xbin. Click Flash and wait untill the tool is finished.
11. Reboot your phone into android. You are now...somewhat rooted. The /system part. is write protected due to Sony RCIS. Open Sony RIC killer V2 on your computer when the device is done booting. Run the application on your computer and reboot your phone. You are now fully rooted!
--If you happen to make a mistake while your rooted or whatever, go to flashtool and flash the firmware you packaged (NOT EXCLUDING ANYTHING) If you do this, have fun doing all this crap over agian.
IM ADDING IMPORTANT DETAILS STILL. SORRY.
But You need unlocked bootloader If You unlock it first w/o root and making DRM keys backup, You will lose them.
ROFS
I should have mentioned to unlock your bootloader first. But there's a bigger problem. Even though the SU binary is in /system/xbin and other files for superSU are present, it seems that any operation involving writing to /system fails! Not only this, but when trying to remount it as r/w it gives "Read only filesystem" error in system logs. I'm not sure if SuperSU is broken or what's wrong. Everything else /seems/ to work. (Orbot transparent proxy and changing Cpu clocks seems to work). Any ideas on what can be done, or why my "method" (pft) didn't fully work? (Btw, the system acts as any rooted device does, at first glance.)
GlitchtheEevee said:
I should have mentioned to unlock your bootloader first. But there's a bigger problem. Even though the SU binary is in /system/xbin and other files for superSU are present, it seems that any operation involving writing to /system fails! Not only this, but when trying to remount it as r/w it gives "Read only filesystem" error in system logs. I'm not sure if SuperSU is broken or what's wrong. Everything else /seems/ to work. (Orbot transparent proxy and changing Cpu clocks seems to work). Any ideas on what can be done, or why my "method" (pft) didn't fully work? (Btw, the system acts as any rooted device does, at first glance.)
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I did research and it seems sony RIC is the reason why supersu isn't working. I'm such an idiot. :/ I'll look into this more to see what's up.
Sony why u do dis
Confirmed, disable sony RIC. Recreating "tutorial" compeletly (because it sucks)
Has anybody tried this? Is this confirmed working?
MEH...
Too scary tutorial man... but at least someone w/o the dev skillz is trying.
I can't write tjese..
reeboker said:
Too scary tutorial man... but at least someone w/o the dev skillz is trying.
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I'm creating a video now.
Done. The video is huge but here...
Youll have to figure out yourself how to take care of the drivers
WHERE DO I UPLOAD IT ITS TOO BIG DX (1.5 GB)
here's a screenshot.
post it to youtube
GlitchtheEevee said:
here's a screenshot.
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as you did?
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GlitchtheEevee said:
here's a screenshot.
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Please tutorial better explained.
ismithx said:
post it to youtube
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I thought youtube had an upload time limit. Anyway it's uploading now. It'll take an estimated 654 minutes according to youtube
"Your video will be live at http://youtu.be/HVE57D43exE"
Theres the video link.
Phone
The video is private. I also want to learn to do root. Show me
GlitchtheEevee said:
I thought youtube had an upload time limit. Anyway it's uploading now. It'll take an estimated 654 minutes according to youtube
"Your video will be live at http://youtu.be/HVE57D43exE"
Theres the video link.
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Video private
Anybody got this working?
I am afraid. The phone is not mine
ugh
It's not private it didnt freaking upload all the way and someone turned the laptop off. Ill try again uploading next weekend. Y'all please forgive me for all this crap. :'( Ill try to rewrite the tutorial better in the mean time. X(
Upload
Upload Video Tutorial PLIS. NO PRIVATE PLIS
Please
please make a more detailed tutorial so that everyone can root your phone
PLIS
Tutorial PLIS UNLOCK BOOTLOADER D2406
RaFaFiNaL said:
Tutorial PLIS UNLOCK BOOTLOADER D2406
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Yeah anybody can doit?
I managed to pull some files together including the .pit file from my now working tablet and make a fully working 4 file firmware and combo (all in one) firmware that CAN be flashed with Odin. I have tested it on my device and it does work. Since I know people are searching EVERYWHERE for this, I have released a download link for these files below.
Please, feel free to re-post this anywhere, just be sure to credit me.
DISCLAIMER (Obviously): I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR DEVICE AFTER FLASHING. KEEP IN MIND THAT ANYTHING CAN GO WRONG, EVEN IF YOU'RE FLASHING FIRMWARE THAT IS MADE FOR YOUR DEVICE. THE FIRMWARE AVAILABLE BELOW HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED, ENGINEERED, OR EDITED IN ANY WAY TO CHANGE THE FUNCTIONALITY OF YOUR DEVICE. IF YOUR DEVICE BRICKS AFTER FLASHING, IT'S ALL ON YOU.
Flashing instructions:
But first, the requirements:
1) SM-T337A, Obviously, but seriously, I can't stress how important it is that you check that your model number is matched with the model number in this thread before flashing anything.
2) A Windows pc (NOT A VIRTUAL MACHINE! Using a VM to flash your device has a high chance to hard-brick your tab, and make sure your computer is running Windows XP or newer.)
3) Your device's USB transfer/charging cable
4) A Brain (Obviously)
Now then, the actual steps (4 File Firmware):
1) Boot your tab into download mode (Shut the device down completely, then hold down the power, volume down, and home button at the same time until a warning message appears)
2) Download and open Odin on your pc
3) Grab the USB charging cable and plug your tab into your pc
4) If Odin does not show your device in the list (It will display an "Added" message if the device is detected) download the Samsung USB Drivers for Mobile Phones and install it to your pc. You may need to/and it is recommended to restart your computer after installing the drivers.
5) Extract the zip file you downloaded containing the firmware to your desktop or a memorable place on your computer.
6) If you wish to wipe your data and start from scratch, click on the 'PIT' tab and select the .pit file in the extracted folder. Then, click the 'OPTIONS' tab and select 'Re-Partition' and 'NAND Erase All'.
7) Insert the firmware files into Odin. Within Odin, for instance, Click on the 'BL' button, which is where the bootloader file goes. Select the extracted package that has 'BL' at the beginning, and vice versa.
Example:
BL: *directory*/BL_T337AUCU2BOH4...
AP: *directory*/AP_T337AUCU2BOH4...
CP: *directory*/CP_T337AUCU2BOH4...
CSC: *directory*/CSC_ ATT_T337AUCU2BOH4...
8) Once done, verify that you have correctly done all the steps above, click 'Start' in Odin and wait for Odin to output a "PASS" message before unplugging anything.
9) If you wish to flash the firmware, but keep your data, make sure that there is no .pit file in Odin, make sure that 'Re-Partition' and 'NAND Erase All' are unchecked, and make sure that there is no file inserted under the 'CSC' row.
Tutorial (Combo Firmware)
1) Boot your tab into download mode (Shut the device down completely, then hold down the power, volume down, and home button at the same time until a warning message appears)
2) Download and open Odin on your pc
3) Grab the USB charging cable and plug your tab into your pc
4) If Odin does not show your device in the list (It will display an "Added" message if the device is detected) download the Samsung USB Drivers for Mobile Phones and install it to your pc. You may need to/and it is recommended to restart your computer after installing the drivers.
5) Extract the zip file you downloaded containing the firmware to your desktop or a memorable place on your computer.
6) Within Odin, Select 'AP' and browse to the directory where you extracted the firmware, and select the .tar package in the directory. There should be nothing else under the other tabs, only 'AP' should have a firmware package in it.
7) Flashing this package (unless you perform the "Developers Tip" at the end of this thread) will wipe all of your data, so be sure that the proper .pit file that came with the firmware package is selected under the 'PIT' tab in Odin and make sure that 'Re-Partition' and 'NAND Erase All' are checked in Odin to ensure a complete wipe of all personal data on the device. If you perform the developers tip at the end of the thread, simply insert the new package you created under 'AP', make sure there is no .pit file under the PIT slot, and make sure that 'Re-Partition' and 'NAND Erase All' are unchecked in Odin.
8) Once done, verify that everything is set and ready-to-go, then click 'Start' and wait for Odin to output a "PASS" message before unplugging anything.
9) Enjoy!
WARNING: If you are seeing sites that charge you money for the files, DO NOT BUY IT. They are scams and I HIGHLY SUGGEST AVOIDING THESE SITES. I didn't have to buy anything. If you do buy the firmware from these scam sites, and your device becomes bricked or messed up in some way, don't say I didn't warn you.
4 File Firmware Download: https://mega.nz/#!n8Q3VIIS!OComhygeI5SL5R6n0EXEfiYMBtVn_aOAIcUuLgmYs-k
Combo Firmware Download: https://mega.nz/#!69oEwbBR!vBtHQnrdwAfdZB3iPeGb99Yp7W79efTQr7t6FZXrzIo
Odin 3.12 Download: https://mega.nz/#!KsZiHKTb!aEHdQgO7JAQeUwdJWqS0xoR3lyJH4ieJ6qTbVKce8Zk
If the link doesn't work or goes down for some reason or if you were confused by my instructions in any way, please let me know.
Developers Tip: If you want to flash firmware without wiping your data, make sure there is no pit file selected under the PIT tab in Odin, then extract your firmware package (extract everything into a separate folder for combo firmware, extract the CSC package for 4 file downloads) and remove cache.img.ext4 then repack as a .tar file. Applies to both combo and 4 file firmware packages. In 4 file packages, cache.img.ext4 is in the CSC file. However, in some cases this may put your device in a bootloop. If you wish to do this on an older device and the cache file doesn't have the .ext4 extension at the end, don't worry, it'll work the same way.
Now that you have the firmware, WHY NOT ROOT IT? Check out my thread on how to do so here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/root-how-to-root-sm-t337a-supersu-t3553848
Cheers!
Does anyone know the process for extracting the files like this from an OTA update? I have some files I would like to extract from another OTA. Thank you
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dkmac said:
Does anyone know the process for extracting the files like this from an OTA update? I have some files I would like to extract from another OTA. Thank you
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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I'll be honest and say its not easy. Making this firmware took me about 3 months. OTA update files are very different from actual Odin firmware files. If you want to extract the files from an OTA update, I just used 7Zip and went from there.
Lollipop 5.1.1 Root for SM-T337A
@KingOfTheNet - Great stuff. There are definitely some shady sites out there offering firmware for the T337A so thank you.
Not to be greedy but any recommendations on rooting 5.1.1 on SM-T337A. I am trying to remove all of the Samsung and AT&T bloatware and get my Tab 4 running lean and mean. I am pretty sure I went with your firmware - my build number is listed as LMY47X.T337AUC2BOH4.
Appreciate the support.
18Echo said:
@KingOfTheNet - Great stuff. There are definitely some shady sites out there offering firmware for the T337A so thank you.
Not to be greedy but any recommendations on rooting 5.1.1 on SM-T337A. I am trying to remove all of the Samsung and AT&T bloatware and get my Tab 4 running lean and mean. I am pretty sure I went with your firmware - my build number is listed as LMY47X.T337AUC2BOH4.
Appreciate the support.
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Your welcome bro, happy to help! I have actually rooted my tab with SuperSU, fully working. The only thing is its temporary, and I avoid rebooting or shutting the device down at all because it's a system-less SuperSU (meaning temporary). I'll make a thread on how to achieve root on this tab later tomorrow when I get home from work, unless someone replies to this before I do (It's late where I'm at).
Cheers!
18Echo said:
@KingOfTheNet - Great stuff. There are definitely some shady sites out there offering firmware for the T337A so thank you.
Not to be greedy but any recommendations on rooting 5.1.1 on SM-T337A. I am trying to remove all of the Samsung and AT&T bloatware and get my Tab 4 running lean and mean. I am pretty sure I went with your firmware - my build number is listed as LMY47X.T337AUC2BOH4.
Appreciate the support.
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Just made a thread for it here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/root-how-to-root-sm-t337a-supersu-t3553848
Cheers!
Hello! ... First of all, thank you for all your hard work! But unfortunately that firmware does not seem to work for me. I'm a little newbie, so I'd appreciate if someone could explain the steps to follow specifically with Odin, as a tutorial or something ... so that I can distinguish what I'm doing wrong.
I uploaded a short video so you can see what I mean... If you could take the time to watch it and tell me what I'm doing wrong, that would be awesome.
Here it is: youtu.be/9JsLVJ-xHMA (I cannot post direct link since I'm new user)
I've downloaded some files with name ATT_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4.zip (1.19gb) put by poorusernamebychoice and their tar.md5 file is gone 404.
Now i need some help here, this zip contains:
AP_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
BL_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
CP_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
CSC_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
MILLETLTE_USA_ATT.pit
This is big file so now I'm stuck what to do or i start a fresh download from above links.
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darkcrazy75 said:
Hello! ... First of all, thank you for all your hard work! But unfortunately that firmware does not seem to work for me. I'm a little newbie, so I'd appreciate if someone could explain the steps to follow specifically with Odin, as a tutorial or something ... so that I can distinguish what I'm doing wrong.
I uploaded a short video so you can see what I mean... If you could take the time to watch it and tell me what I'm doing wrong, that would be awesome.
Here it is: youtu.be/9JsLVJ-xHMA (I cannot post direct link since I'm new user)
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Sorry for the late responce, my internet has been down for a while now (2 weeks). I'll watch the video later today and edit this post with an explainatio n.
_SAM11_ said:
I've downloaded some files with name ATT_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4.zip (1.19gb) put by poorusernamebychoice and their tar.md5 file is gone 404.
Now i need some help here, this zip contains:
AP_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
BL_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
CP_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
CSC_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
MILLETLTE_USA_ATT.pit
This is big file so now I'm stuck what to do or i start a fresh download from above links.
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Do you mean you need to re-download the files or you need help with flashing them? Dl links are at the middle of the thread.
KingOfTheNet said:
Do you mean you need to re-download the files or you need help with flashing them? Dl links are at the middle of the thread.
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I hve these files i wrote above. So if they're working, i just need procedure
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_SAM11_ said:
I hve these files i wrote above. So if they're working, i just need procedure
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It's actually very easy, that's why I didn't put any instructions in the thread, I just assumed people knew how to do it by now. But I'm happy to provide instructions to those people who don't know how. Instead of posting said instructions right here, I'll update the thread with instructions.
Cheers!
KingOfTheNet said:
It's actually very easy, that's why I didn't put any instructions in the thread, I just assumed people knew how to do it by now. But I'm happy to provide instructions to those people who don't know how. Instead of posting said instructions right here, I'll update the thread with instructions.
Cheers!
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That means alot after my last reply, i had been trying to flash with odin but i dnt kno why tablet isn't connecting laptop while other phones are. Not evn on media mode. So I'm downloading ota update.zip
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_SAM11_ said:
That means alot after my last reply, i had been trying to flash with odin but i dnt kno why tablet isn't connecting laptop while other phones are. Not evn on media mode. So I'm downloading ota update.zip
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This might take me a while, I can't edit the thread (kinda odd). I've gotta talk to admin about it but I'll try to get instructions up for ya asap (unless someone replies to you with instructions before I do).
Update: I managed updating to 5.1.1 update. Now i just need January update and root the device. I just need January zip update ota if u can manage me getting that please
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_SAM11_ said:
Update: I managed updating to 5.1.1 update. Now i just need January update and root the device. I just need January zip update ota if u can manage me getting that please
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I believe I have the file stored somewhere on my hard drive, I'll look and pm you a link if I can find it.
Cheers!
KingOfTheNet said:
I believe I have the file stored somewhere on my hard drive, I'll look and pm you a link if I can find it.
Cheers!
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Sure Thanks for much help
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Guys no lollipop update for tab4 t230 ?
tab4map4 said:
Guys no lollipop update for tab4 t230 ?
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No, this thread is for the Tab 4 8.0 AT&T. Please make sure you consult the relevant forums for your device model as doing anything meant to be done on different devices can be catastrophic.
Cheers!
_SAM11_ said:
Sure Thanks for much help
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Finally got the instructions up. You can check the very beginning of the thread for instructions on flashing. Just remember, I will not be held responsible if your device is bricked after the matter.
Cheers!
Well although I planned to unlock bootloader after a few months I decided to grab the opportunity when unlock page started working and with the ultimatum by Huawei about providing unlock codes, but ever since I unlocked and fixed multiple boot loops I noticed few apps and features are now missing such as
HiFi Huawei sounds in Settings is gone
Unable to change or apply themes
smart remote Control is now gone,
Phone no longer stay awake while looking at it
There might be more stuff missing which I haven't noticed
I mean it feels absurd I just unlocked bootloader why are these stuffs missing this makes no sense to me, all I did is installed twrp, installed magisk no modules nothing, in fact, my favorite mods are giving boot loops anyway but that aside I do need the above things back please help out a friend, anyone else faced this ?
I have a theory like Miui had a "region" option and apps changes according to regions set. So does something like this happens in EMUI as well, I don't remember exactly but I believe I set region/language as the UK while completing the setup, if so how can I change it back(PS: I live in India)
or its the side effect of root perhaps?
PHONE: HONOR VIEW 10
Current EMUI ver:8.0
Varient:BKL-09(C675D2)
Current Version of Update:8.0.0.140
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Well although I planned to unlock bootloader after a few months I decided to grab the opportunity when unlock page started working and with the ultimatum by Huawei about providing unlock codes, but ever since I unlocked and fixed multiple boot loops I noticed few apps and features are now missing such as
HiFi Huawei sounds in Settings is gone
Unable to change or apply themes
smart remote Control is now gone,
Phone no longer stay awake while looking at it
There might be more stuff missing which I haven't noticed
I mean it feels absurd I just unlocked bootloader why are these stuffs missing this makes no sense to me, all I did is installed twrp, installed magisk no modules nothing, in fact, my favorite mods are giving boot loops anyway but that aside I do need the above things back please help out a friend, anyone else faced this ?
I have a theory like Miui had a "region" option and apps changes according to regions set. So does something like this happens in EMUI as well, I don't remember exactly but I believe I set region/language as the UK while completing the setup, if so how can I change it back(PS: I live in India)
or its the side effect of root perhaps?
PHONE: HONOR VIEW 10
Current EMUI ver:8.0
Varient:BKL-09(C675D2)
Current Version of Update:8.0.0.140
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Wow well I expected a better response from the community or some response for sure.. Well turns out these all apks were in data partition, so they got removed when phone storage was formatted, makes sense now
Extracted the apks and pushed them myself... Features are back
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Wow well I expected a better response from the community or some response for sure.. Well turns out these all apks were in data partition, so they got removed when phone storage was formatted, makes sense now
Extracted the apks and pushed them myself... Features are back
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No idea what kind of issues you had, but none of those vanished after unlocking my bootloader.
I've been able to use themes just like before, the display stays on when I look at it and those Huawei sounds in settings are still there as well. No idea about the remote since I never used it anyway.
So idk what went wrong on your phone but it doesn't look like that's anything "normal"
Help please !
Bro, can you please please please extract upload C675 system.img stock so that I can come back on stock?
(--light--) said:
Wow well I expected a better response from the community or some response for sure.. Well turns out these all apks were in data partition, so they got removed when phone storage was formatted, makes sense now
Extracted the apks and pushed them myself... Features are back
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oreopie said:
Bro, can you please please please extract upload C675 system.img stock so that I can come back on stock?
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c675 firmware is now available in firmware finder , but if u still need it let me know , i'll try upload it
Nimueh said:
No idea what kind of issues you had, but none of those vanished after unlocking my bootloader.
I've been able to use themes just like before, the display stays on when I look at it and those Huawei sounds in settings are still there as well. No idea about the remote since I never used it anyway.
So idk what went wrong on your phone but it doesn't look like that's anything "normal"
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I am guessing it as per different variant, perhaps in mine these apk were in the data partition, Microsoft translator was missing as well
I pushed those apks extracting from firmware to the system partition and its back to normal
You are a savior then !
Yes bro, please upload it. It would be a pleasure for me and several others. I'm dying to get that.
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c675 firmware is now available in firmware finder , but if u still need it let me know , i'll try upload it
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oreopie said:
Yes bro, please upload it. It would be a pleasure for me and several others. I'm dying to get that.
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I just realized the firmware on firmware finder seems rather incomplete, update.app is just 300 MB or so, no way it contains full system.img
so am gonna have to take twrp backup b ready for 3gb download, anything else u want other than the system?
From LOS to Stock
Thats not a problem bro, have a 50mbps 250gb monthly plan in broadband. Wanted you to know that I am coming from LOS to stock as much as I know it would require only system.img. But if you think anything else would be required, then please upload that too, as I have only the stock recovery and nothing else.
Thanks for your help !
oreopie said:
Thats not a problem bro, have a 50mbps 250gb monthly plan in broadband. Wanted you to know that I am coming from LOS to stock as much as I know it would require only system.img. But if you think anything else would be required, then please upload that too, as I have only the stock recovery and nothing else.
Thanks for your help !
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https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_Boc9uk2CwrHzBgE-ljexntxuac9GOs0
here you go, its rar5 with high compression so PC is recommended for unzipping,
after unzip paste in twrp folder and restore
So i have to flash system image in fastboot i'm not wrong.. ? How to flash this zip ? Should i extract image from this ??
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https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_Boc9uk2CwrHzBgE-ljexntxuac9GOs0
here you go, its rar5 with high compression so PC is recommended for unzipping,
after unzip paste in twrp folder and restore
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oreopie said:
So i have to flash system image in fastboot i'm not wrong.. ? How to flash this zip ? Should i extract image from this ??
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it is not flashable, just extract the content of the zip,
paste it in the twrp folder of the phone and use restore option of twrp
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https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_Boc9uk2CwrHzBgE-ljexntxuac9GOs0
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Mate, thank you for this upload. I am also having the same problems(C675). You are a life saver.
1. Could you please elaborate the steps in detail, where to place system.img in twrp folder(In Internal or sd card)?
2. Also what is the version u have uploaded mate(8.0.0.140/8.0.0.151)?
3. Also can you upload ramdisk, kernel, stock recovery also?
4. Is there any way to get FULLOTA-MF for India as provided in other regions?
Thank you.
I flashed it bro but no network.
I think I need radio/modem files.
Could you please upload? I'm waiting.
oreopie said:
So i have to flash system image in fastboot i'm not wrong.. ? How to flash this zip ? Should i extract image from this ??
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oreopie said:
I flashed it bro but no network.
I think I need radio/modem files.
Could you please upload? I'm waiting.
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CzhlQcv6Ck-gzTTmk55D1NUUc0241EKi/view?usp=sharing
here you go , rest of the partitions
Do the same unzip in PC- Copy all these files inside twrp backup folder, go to twrp and use restore option hopefully it will work
this is 140 update backup I haven't received 151 officially due to unknown reasons, but I had made changes to my system partition so it contains almost all new features and fixes of 151 except the 3D creator cam,
3D creator is in my data partition which i did not backup
Hey, Are you sure taking restore of this one alongwith previous one will do the job ? I guess imei resides in efs partition which I cannot see here. Can you confirm this once please ?
and thanks for your time and effort bro
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CzhlQcv6Ck-gzTTmk55D1NUUc0241EKi/view?usp=sharing
here you go , rest of the partitions
Do the same unzip in PC- Copy all these files inside twrp backup folder, go to twrp and use restore option hopefully it will work
this is 140 update backup I haven't received 151 officially due to unknown reasons, but I had made changes to my system partition so it contains almost all new features and fixes of 151 except the 3D creator cam,
3D creator is in my data partition which i did not backup
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Wow well I expected a better response from the community or some response for sure.. Well turns out these all apks were in data partition, so they got removed when phone storage was formatted, makes sense now
Extracted the apks and pushed them myself... Features are back
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Hey, could you share how did you manage to extract the apks? I downloaded the firmware using the Firmware Finder and found the HwRemoteController.apk but when I try to install it via adb I get a signature failure.
Mate, thank you for this upload.
1. Is there any way to get FULLOTA-MF for India as provided in other regions?
2. How to install the latest update with root?. Is there any solution available?
Jorooo87 said:
Hey, could you share how did you manage to extract the apks? I downloaded the firmware using the Firmware Finder and found the HwRemoteController.apk but when I try to install it via adb I get a signature failure.
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U need to place them directly in /system/app
Or /data/apps and give permission rw-r--r--
Or try signing the apk it should work I guess if libs are not there
oreopie said:
Hey, Are you sure taking restore of this one alongwith previous one will do the job ? I guess imei resides in efs partition which I cannot see here. Can you confirm this once please ?
and thanks for your time and effort bro
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Take your own backup first... Try installing only one partition at time... To be honest this EMUI is very new to me... Dont know y they made so many different partitions
Or maybe it's a kirin's thing... I should have just gone with Op5t like rest of the world... Its just chaos and confusion here
Hello,
I tried searching in every Sony forum, I must be unlucky or I'm typing the wrong keywords.
I own a Xperia XZ Premium Dual (G8142), CDA 1308-6877 (customized HK), firmware 47.2.A.8.24 while the others have 47.2.A.10.80 (looking on xpericheck.com). I also own a Xperia XA2 Ultra Dual (H4233), with the same problem.
My question: can I change customization on my phone, and if yes, what should i do, to receive faster and the latest updates?
Thank you in advance,
Cactuss
ilCactuss said:
My question: can I change customization on my phone, and if yes, what should i do, to receive faster and the latest updates?
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If you really feel there is some sort of advantage to having the latest firmware on your phone, then upgrade it yourself, you won't damage the phone or change your warranty status.
Look on Xperiafirm and find a 47.2.A.10.80 customised build - CE1 would be a good option
Download Newflasher and put it in the same folder as the firmware you downloaded from Xperiafirm
Delete Userdataxxx.sin and files ending in .ta (except in the boot folder). This will ensure that you don't lose any personal data. Also delete persist*.sin to avoid losing android attest key.
Then start newflasher.exe and follow instrctions.
You might need a copy of the Sony driver
I would make a backup with Xperia transfer before you do anything, if the phone is glitchty after your rebuild, then factory reset it and then restore from the backup.
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Thank you for fast reply! You solved every doubt I had.
I hope Android 9 will roll out soon for my XA2 ultra (since custom HK is the last one with Android 8). If not, I will follow your instructions.
Just one more question: what about not deleting userdataxxx.sin and .ta files, for a clean install? I don't care to save personal data, since it's all cloud based.
Thank you again!
ilCactuss said:
Thank you for fast reply! You solved every doubt I had.
I hope Android 9 will roll out soon for my XA2 ultra (since custom HK is the last one with Android 8). If not, I will follow your instructions.
Just one more question: what about not deleting userdataxxx.sin and .ta files, for a clean install? I don't care to save personal data, since it's all cloud based.
Thank you again!
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It's the userdataxxx.sin file that decides if the data folder is overwritten or not. Leave it in for a clean wipe.
The ta files need to go so you don't damage your TA partition that holds your DRM key.