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Complete Beginners Guide To Flash Custom ROM on Xperia S | 2011 Devices
This Guide Is Made Easier To Understand The Basics To Install / Flash Custom ROM (Specifically On Xperia Phones). You will not need to go to any annoying links and go on reading lengthy descriptions everything required is provided here. :victory:
Everything is Step By Step.
Just Follow Them And Everything Will Work Fine
Now Lets Get Down To Business.
This Tutorial is Specially For
For Complete Beginners
For Newcomers to Android
For Those Who Want To Learn Flashing ROM Easy Way
People who did not had any encounters with Programming
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Thanks To All The Senior Developers For Providing Us The Knowledge In Developing Modding And Flashing And Amazing Guides Through Out XDA Forum. Without You People This Guide Would Not Have Been Complete
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This Guide Is Covered in Next 4 Posts With Every Step As Described Below.
NOTE : I Will Explain This Thread For Flashing Custom ROM Cyanogenmod 10 for Xperia S.
Link here---> https://sites.google.com/site/projectfreexperia/
You can download any Stable ROM The Procedure is Same For All.
Step by Step Process Tree
Step 1. Rooting Xperia SStep 2. Unlocking BootloaderStep 3. Installing CWM RecoveryStep 4. Flashing A Custom ROMStep 5. That's it! You will Have The Custom Rom Running.
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Step 1 : Rooting Your Xperia S
Step 1 : Rooting Your Xperia S
This is done by Using A Root Tool Provided by Our Senior Developer @Bin4ry. Please Press His Thanks Button For Helping Out For The Amazing TooL!
Just Download The Tool By Clicking Here : Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v30
For Xperia S 2.55 Firmware look in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=39498268
But Don't Start Running The Tool Yet. Before That you need to Do A Couple Of Things, :angel:
Before Rooting What You Need?
1.) Install Your Phones Software Driver, ---> PC Companion Will Do The Job Just Connect The Phone And Check If It Detects!
2.) Activate USB Debugging, Setting ---> Developer Options
3.) Activate Unknown Sources, Setting ---> Security
4.) Connect Your Phone via USB
5.) Confirm That Your Device Is Connected Properly In Device Manager.
Only Then,
6.) Proceed With Rooting Tool Kit.
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How To Use It?
1.) Download Attached File.
2.) Extract it Using Winrar
3.) Double click the RunMe.bat and follow instructions!
Xperia phones with "older" firmware = Normal mode
Sony Tablet and similar = Special mode
Xperia phones with JB Firmare = Mode 3 (Goroh_kun mode)
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Complete Video Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EpkrCq1gfM
Just Follow The On Screen Instructions. (Its really easy like installing a game :laugh
After The Software Finishes Its Work! Your Phone Must BE Rooted By Now!
Step 2 : Unlocking Bootloader on Xperia S
Step 2 : Unlocking Bootloader on Xperia S
Procedure To Unlock Bootloader of Sony Xperia S LT26i :
1.) Installation of Fastboot USB Drivers (Xperia S)2.) Unlocking Bootloader of Xperia S
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Now, We Will Unlock The Bootloader,
Why to Unlock Bootloader?
1.) You can flash custom ROMs/Kernels
2.) You don't need to worry if the new firmware can be rooted or not as with unlocked bootloader u can always ROOT Your device
[ Before We Begin Unlocking Bootloader ]
Get the IMEI code for ur device: type *#06# in phone dialer to find it out, note only the digits (no dashes)
Make Sure The Fastboot Drivers Are Installed.
Make sure u have a windows PC with USB cable to connect the phone
Power down ur phone and keeping the Volume Up button pressed connect the USB cable to PC this will trigger FASTBOOT mode and windows
Will start driver installation, extract the above package and point the driver install to that location (usb_driver) folder
Once drivers are installed just disconnect cable and power on device.
[ How to Unlock ] (Official Way)
Video Link ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRH3pC7MhEA
For better understanding, I highly recommend you to watch the above video along with the instructions below:
1.) Download ‘Fastboot Drivers And Pacakges File For Xperia S’ file from → Here
2.) Extract the file you downloaded above on your PC. You’ll get the following three files:
drivers.zip
fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.zip
3.) Go to: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and read everything!
This will open a web page in your default browser. Scroll to the bottom of the Instructions on the page and you’ll see a link like “Continue”, click on it.
In the pop-up window click “Yes, I’m sure” and then in the next window click on both the checkboxes, and then click “I accept”.
4.) Now insert the details as per the instructions:
First 14 digits of your IMEI No. Do NOT enter the last digit (15th) in the box. To know your IMEI No. dial *#06# on your Xperia Arc.
Your Name
Your Email Address
Click Submit.
5.) You’ll get a KEY to unlock boot loader. Write it down somewhere you can remember, it will be used later.
6.) Switch off your phone.
7.) Now extract the “fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.zip” file you got in Step 2.2.
8.) Pick up your phone (it must be switched off) and hold the “Menu” button (the key at the bottom right of your phone), now while holding the “Menu” button connect your phone to your PC with an USB cable.
9.) Once connected — the LED light near the phone’s USB plug will turn blue. If it doesn’t — repeat the Step 8.
10.) Now to install the drivers do the following:
Extract the “drivers.zip” file you got in Step 2.1
Open “Device Manager” on your PC and look for “S1Boot Fastboot” under the head “Other devices”
Right-click on “S1Boot Fastboot” and select “Update Driver Software…”
Now select “Browse my computer for driver software” and select the folder where you’ve extracted all the three files you got in Step 2. Once done — click Ok.
Now click Next (Make sure you’ve ticked the “Include subfolders” checkbox).
If you see any Windows security warning box, don’t worry . Just select “Install this driver software anyway”
Wait for “Windows has successfully updated your driver software” message to appear on your screen. Now click Close.
11.) Open the “fastboot” folder from the file we extracted in Step 7.
12.) Now hold Shift and press mouse right click (Shift + Mouse Right Click) anywhere on the empty white space inside the “fastboot” folder. And then select “Open command window here” from the context menu.
13.) Now in the command prompt window type/paste the following:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
14.) It should return a value like “0.3”. This ensures that your device is correctly connected.
15.) Now type/paste the following line in the command prompt window:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY
IMPORTANT! Replace the word “KEY” from the above line with the KEY that you received in Step 5. Then Hit Enter.
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16.) Now wait for the process to complete. Command prompt will show a “Finished” message when it will be completed.
17.)Once it’s done, disconnect the USB cable from your phone and switch it ON.
18.)Your phone’s boot loader should now be Unlocked.
(The above videos and some steps are for Xperia 2011 devices, but most the steps are same for Xperia S/P/U/Sola)
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Step 3 : Installing ClockWorkMod Recovery With RoceoverX
Step 3 : Installing ClockWorkMod Recovery With RoceoverX
We Will Install Recovery Using RecoverX Software.
Download The Software from Here ----> RecoverX v1.6.8.0
You just have to select your device and the recovery, click "Install" and RecoverX does the rest !!! It's that simple!!
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Step 4 : Flashing ROM
Step 4 : Flashing ROM
Assuming you have already downloaded your required file, let’s proceed.
ROM Flashing
1.) Copy Paste update on Phone
Copy update- copy update-xxx-xxx-xxx.zip coresponding to your device to sdcard
Copy GAPPS. Download Link [Here]
2.) Flash CM kernel
Set USB Debugging On from Settings - Developer Options.
Connect the phone to the PC.
Click 1 - Click the Lightning icon.
Select 2 - Select the Fastboot Mode.
Click 3 - Click Ok.
Click 4 - Select Reboot Into Fastboot Via Adb and wait for the phone to go into fastboot mode. (Blue led).
Click 5 - Select Reboot Into Fastboot Via Fastboot and wait for the phone to go into fastboot mode. (Blue led).
Click 6 and 7 - Select the boot.img (Extract The boot.img file from zip)
Click 8 - Reboot phone. After reboot, the phone will be in recovery mode.
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3.) Boot into Recovery
While FXP logo is displayed (and lights are lit) press several times volume up to enter CWM (recovery)
4.) Flash ROM
To update main rom select
Install zip from sdcard
Choose zip from sdcard
Select your update (copied at step 2)
To flash gapps redo steps a-c and select gapps package
Use gapps version designed for your android version !!! Link ---> Here, Gapps
5.Wipe device
Whip Cache
Whip Dalvik Cache (Advanced Option)
Cache Partition
If after boot you experience ForceClose then is recomended to reboot to recovery and wipe device
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6.) Partition format
7.) Reboot and Enjoy :victory:
Troubleshooting
If you experience a bootloop (phone constantly reboots and reboots on the boot screen) or a soft brick (powering on the phone shows an orange triangle with a phone and computer), don’t be afraid. XDA to the rescue!
For a bootloop:
Hold The Power Button And Volume Up Button
If You Hold For 3 Seconds = Soft Reset = 1 Viberation
If You Hold For 10 Seconds = Hard Reset = 3 Viberations***
Power on the Phone Again, Keep pressing Volume Up Button
Your phone will boot into recovery.
Select “Wipe data/ Factory reset”. (Volume Up for going up and Volume down to go down)
After the reset is done, select “Reboot system now”.
The phone will reboot and you should be all fine.
***Do Not Try Hard Reset Untill And Unless The Phone is Facing Major Problems,
For a soft brick:
You probably flashed some faulty firmware or firmware not meant for your device.
The File You Downloaded Must Be Incomplete.
Download the correct firmware and flash again.
Feedback And Corrections
Please Feel Free To Message Me About Any Dead Links Or Corrections
Feedbacks Are Welcome!
Which is the best way to flash / install a custom ROM / gapps ? With Flashtool or through TWRP / CWM ?
I'm now on stock ROM, Xperia ZL. Do i have to wipe / factory reset / cache / Dalvik cache if i use TWRP ?
Every advice is welcome, thank you
xperia s 2013 jelly bean
I have a question for xperia s jellybean 4.1.2 , i already root it using some other easy method and i wanna know how to flash rom on to that , i have no idea how to flash a rom and i m scared if i try this something might happen so i m asking for help?:laugh:
I know its ment to be straight forward but I have become stuck...
In step 4 - "Click 6/7" when using the Xperia Flasher where do I find the boot.img i need to put on my phone?
Thanks
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chuckie987 said:
I know its ment to be straight forward but I have become stuck...
In step 4 - "Click 6/7" when using the Xperia Flasher where do I find the boot.img i need to put on my phone?
Thanks
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It would appear the ROM i downloaded didnt have a kernel.img but now i have a differant ROM and it has a boot.img so all good again!
Can i follow this method on xperia sl and also can i flash xperia s roms to xperia sl.....my boatloader is unlocked but phone isnt rooted so i guess i will skip unlock boatloader method.....which kernel should i flash for slimbean 4.3...it will be great help if someone answer these questions
Please Help
Hi, I searched a lot for the way to flash a custom rom on my Xperia S. But now halfway through, I've got a problem. My device says it does not allow to unlock bootloader, so does that mean that there is no way I can flash a custom rom on my phone? :crying:
mjk123 said:
Hi, I searched a lot for the way to flash a custom rom on my Xperia S. But now halfway through, I've got a problem. My device says it does not allow to unlock bootloader, so does that mean that there is no way I can flash a custom rom on my phone? :crying:
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You can use only Stock based ROM for locked bootloaders, not the unlocked bootloaders one.
This is very nice thread. For begginers like me in the rooting this.... loved it. i wast to ask a question
can we flash any zip file using flashtool or there are onle few specific files?
mr.sky10295 said:
This is very nice thread. For begginers like me in the rooting this.... loved it. i wast to ask a question
can we flash any zip file using flashtool or there are onle few specific files?
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You cannot flash .zip files using flashtool. You can flash only Firmwares or kernel files using flashtool.
Mirhawk said:
You cannot flash .zip files using flashtool. You can flash only Firmwares or kernel files using flashtool.
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ohh...then is there any other method to flash zips otherthan going into recovery?
i am asking because my recovery is not working. when i go into recovery, blank black screen comes up. and it gets stuck there. i waited for very long time to make sure that it is stuck
mr.sky10295 said:
ohh...then is there any other method to flash zips otherthan going into recovery?
i am asking because my recovery is not working. when i go into recovery, blank black screen comes up. and it gets stuck there. i waited for very long time to make sure that it is stuck
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Which recovery are You using? The 2.8.1.0? It doesn't work with Xperia S. Use the 2.8.0.1 version.
Mirhawk said:
Which recovery are You using? The 2.8.1.0? It doesn't work with Xperia S. Use the 2.8.0.1 version.
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Wait i will let you know the complete story.
so what happened is
first i was on CM11 for few mnths then switched to MIUIv5 for 1 month. everything was working fine
but when day before yesterday i flashed PA rom i am not able to access the recovery now (previously there was TWRP in my XS). now i can't flash any zip file
when i reboot to recovery it gets stuck on black blank screen. Even the recovery apps like twrp are not working. when i tried to install recovery through app, the app crashes.
As recovery is not working i cant even switch to other roms or any zip file.
i am totally stuck on this ROM
i asked this que on sony mobile group on FB (created by some sony fans), one of the member said "probably this is not ROM fault but the kernel fault. consider trying new kernel"
mr.sky10295 said:
Wait i will let you know the complete story.
so what happened is
first i was on CM11 for few mnths then switched to MIUIv5 for 1 month. everything was working fine
but when day before yesterday i flashed PA rom i am not able to access the recovery now (previously there was TWRP in my XS). now i can't flash any zip file
when i reboot to recovery it gets stuck on black blank screen. Even the recovery apps like twrp are not working. when i tried to install recovery through app, the app crashes.
As recovery is not working i cant even switch to other roms or any zip file.
i am totally stuck on this ROM
i asked this que on sony mobile group on FB (created by some sony fans), one of the member said "probably this is not ROM fault but the kernel fault. consider trying new kernel"
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If You are on Beta 6 of PA, it doesn't have twrp or cwm. Flash the twrp v2.8.0.1 by terminal emulator method.
Mirhawk said:
If You are on Beta 6 of PA, it doesn't have twrp or cwm. Flash the twrp v2.8.0.1 by terminal emulator method.
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i am on PA 4.6 BETA4
terminal emulator means the android app or PC's cmd?
PS: sorry giving you too much trouble by asking stupid questions. but i dont have much knowledge about this things deeply. so kindly bear me for some time.
mr.sky10295 said:
i am on PA 4.6 BETA4
terminal emulator means the android app or PC's cmd?
PS: sorry giving you too much trouble by asking stupid questions. but i dont have much knowledge about this things deeply. so kindly bear me for some time.
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Ah yes, even that one doesn't have recovery.
Unlocked bootloader is must.
You need an Android app. You can find the app here. Also, here is the page of the twrp.
What You need to do is, download the twrp from here. Rename it to fotakernel.img .
Then copy it to Your sdcard.
Then run the following commands on the terminal emulator app:
Code:
su
dd if=/sdcard/fotakernel.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
TWRP installed!
NOTE: READ with UNDERSTANDING and CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE STEPS INDICATED BELOW
IM NOT HELD RESPONSIBLE IF SOMETHING BAD HAPPENED TO UR PHONE
GOT IT? GET IT? GOODDDDDDDDD!!!!!... ^_^
*****Installing Custom Recovery for Unrooted / Rooted Phones*****
REQUIREMENTS:
DOWNLOAD THIS >>>>>>>>>> https://www.dropbox.com/s/z71f7ao9wio6vvi/download this.zip
note --->> extract all the RAR files in DOWNLOAD THIS folder
1. Android Usb Driver (PDA Net)
2. Android MT65xx PreLoader driver (xp/vista/7)
3. Android MT65xx Vcom driver (xp/vista/7) use this in case if PreLoader won't work
4. Alcatel One Touch Installer (use this IN CASE MT65xx PreLoader and Vcom drivers doesn't work)
5. SP Flash Tool
6. SCATTER FILE
7. RRECOVERY IMG FILE
8. USB DATA CABLE of your phone
9. YOUR DEVICE
10. USB DEBUGGING ENABBLED on your device -->>> (Settings > Application > Development > USB debugging)
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HOW TO:
1. Install Android USB Driver (PDAnet).
2. Turn off your phone. Then connect your phone via usb data cable.
>>> [ a ] Then an unknown device will appear instantly, it will disappear and then it will reappear. Right click on it and choose to update driver manually. Now locate the folder where your Android MT65xx PreLoader is. Then press OK / Next. If prompt, choose “INSTALL DRIVER ANYWAY” OR
>>> [ b ] Find new software mt65xx preloader. Then choose install the software from a list. Now locate the folder where your Android MT65xx PreLoader is.
**NOTE: If nothing happens after plugging then boot to recovery by TURn OFF first your ddevice then PRESS and HOLD POWER + VOL UP Button then see your notification area on your desktop then follow either [a] or above.
- Done. Now disconnect your phone from the computer. And make it sure that your phone is turned off before proceeding to step 3..
3. Extract downloaded files to one folder for easy locating of the files. Open SP Flash Tool. Then choose scatter loading.
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4. Look and find the scatter text file and open it.
note: the ver of scatterfile to choose should be the same ver of your device ( ex. ur device is 2.3.6 the you should choose 2.3.6 scater file)
5. Ignore and tick OK.
6. Check the box with the name "Recovery". Then look for the downloaded recovery file.
And open it.
7. Tick Option from the menu and check USB Mode.
8. Tick the Download button. Note: Look at the image carefully before ticking the download button. Make it sure nothing else is checked.
9. Plug your cellphone via your usb cable. Then wait for it to be finish.
***NOTE: If your phone isn’t detected after plugging then boot to recovery by PRESSING + HOLD POWER + VOL UP Button THEN go back to step 2. or try to install Alcatel Android Manager
10. A yellow bar will appear. Wait for it to reach 100%.
11. Done. Congratulations. You successfully installed a "CUSTOM RECOVERY".
*****Rooting the phone******
Requirements:
- Unrooted Phone
- Accomplished the method above. Or a Custom Recovery is already Installed
- SuperUser Zip file
>>>>>>> http://www.4shared.com/rar/a0y6F3s6/superuser.html
password:
akosikhyla
How to:
1. Copy and paste the downloaded zip file to the root of your SD Card.
2. Turn Off your phone and open custom recovery by pressing and holding Power Button + Volume Up.
3. Install zip from sdcard
4. Choose zip from sdcard.
5. Choose the file downloaded. (Superuser zip file)
Then confirm update.(choose YES -Install SuperUser)
6. Reboot.
7. Look for an icon with an Android Face named "SuperUser".
8. Done. Congratulations. Your phone is now rooted.
when your done on the steps above you should UPDATE your cwm recovery( this is important for flashing CUSTOM ROMS..etc)
>>>> follow the steps below:
*****CWM RECOVERY by SIR MARK
----->>>
https://www.dropbox.com/s/c6gryly8x1nxu9w/CMW_recovery_by_mark.zip
1.place the zip file(CWM_recovery_by_mark.zip) to sd card
2.go to recovery mode (vol up+power)
3.select "install zip from sdcard" then select "chose zip from sdcard"
4.locate the CWM_recovery_by_mark.zip then choose yes
5.wait until installing process done "!"
6.reboot.. DONE
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CWM RECOVERY of SERGEY
http://www.4shared.com/zip/ijDqcind/recovery_2_3_5-6-signed.html
**************
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS THAT you MIGHT ENCOUNTER
PROB: paRtition change... etc
ANS: possible you used wrong SCATTER FILE
PROB: your device is undetectable
ANS: might be on the USB PORT or not SUCCESSFUL in installing the driver
for more possible QUESTIONS and ANSWERS go here;
>>>>>>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/237...m/groups/237333346380882/doc/446069185507296/
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there ur good to flash any kind of roms u want.. CREDITS to those who made the files... ^_^
****CREDIT to SIR RAIN of Symbianize
to Obcenity for the real creator of Tutorial
to Jbazt_katuforzs for the Flash Tutorial
dont forget to say THANKS
zatanika said:
NOTE: READ with UNDERSTANDING and CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE STEPS INDICATED BELOW
IM NOT HELD RESPONSIBLE IF SOMETHING BAD HAPPENED TO UR PHONE
GOT IT? GET IT? GOODDDDDDDDD!!!!!... ^_^
*****Installing Custom Recovery for Unrooted / Rooted Phones*****
REQUIREMENTS:
DOWNLOAD THIS >>>>>>>>>> https://www.dropbox.com/s/ucdvhqlefmktgna/download this.zip
1. Android Usb Driver (PDA Net)
2. Android MT65xx PreLoader driver (xp/vista/7)
3. Android MT65xx Vcom driver (xp/vista/7) use this in case if PreLoader won't work
4. Alcatel One Touch Installer (use this IN CASE MT65xx PreLoader and Vcom drivers doesn't work)
5. SP Flash Tool
6. SCATTER FILE
7. RRECOVERY IMG FILE
8. USB DATA CABLE of your phone
9. YOUR DEVICE
10. USB DEBUGGING ENABBLED on your device -->>> (Settings > Application > Development > USB debugging)
***************************************************************************
HOW TO:
1. Install Android USB Driver (PDAnet).
2. Turn off your phone. Then connect your phone via usb data cable.
>>> [ a ] Then an unknown device will appear instantly, it will disappear and then it will reappear. Right click on it and choose to update driver manually. Now locate the folder where your Android MT65xx PreLoader is. Then press OK / Next. If prompt, choose “INSTALL DRIVER ANYWAY” OR
>>> [ b ] Find new software mt65xx preloader. Then choose install the software from a list. Now locate the folder where your Android MT65xx PreLoader is.
**NOTE: If nothing happens after plugging then boot to recovery by PRESSING HOLD POWER + VOL UP Button then see your notification area on your desktop then follow either [a] or above.
- Done. Now disconnect your phone from the computer. And make it sure that your phone is turned off before proceeding to step 3..
3. Extract downloaded files to one folder for easy locating of the files. Open SP Flash Tool. Then choose scatter loading.
4. Look and find the scatter text file and open it.
5. Ignore and tick OK.
6. Check the box with the name "Recovery". Then look for the downloaded recovery file.
And open it.
7. Tick Option from the menu and check USB Mode.
8. Tick the Download button. Note: Look at the image carefully before ticking the download button. Make it sure nothing else is checked.
9. Plug your cellphone via your usb cable. Then wait for it to be finish.
***NOTE: If your phone isn’t detected after plugging then boot to recovery by PRESSING + HOLD POWER + VOL UP Button THEN go back to step 2. or try to install Alcatel Android Manager
10. A yellow bar will appear. Wait for it to reach 100%.
11. Done. Congratulations. You successfully installed a "CUSTOM RECOVERY".
*****Rooting the phone******
Requirements:
- Unrooted Phone
- Accomplished the method above. Or a Custom Recovery is already Installed
- SuperUser Zip file
>>>>>>> http://www.4shared.com/zip/EahpxSml/Superuser-312_-efghi-signed.html
How to:
1. Copy and paste the downloaded zip file to the root of your SD Card.
2. Turn Off your phone and open custom recovery by pressing and holding Power Button + Volume Up.
3. Install zip from sdcard
4. Choose zip from sdcard.
5. Choose the file downloaded. (Superuser zip file)
Then confirm update.(choose YES -Install SuperUser)
6. Reboot.
7. Look for an icon with an Android Face named "SuperUser".
8. Done. Congratulations. Your phone is now rooted.
****CREDIT to SIR RAIN of Symbianize
to Obcenity for the real creator of Tutorial
to Jbazt_katuforzs for the Flash Tutorial
when your done on the steps above FLASH CMW RECOVERY by MARK, its universal CMW recovery for CUSTOMIZED ROM
*****CWM RECOVERY by SIR MARK
----->>>
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dfvth3ep9o8bu1u/CMW_recovery_by_mark.zip
1.place the zip file(CWM_recovery_by_mark.zip) to sd card
2.go to recovery mode (vol up+power)
3.select "install zip from sdcard" then select "chose zip from sdcard"
4.locate the CWM_recovery_by_mark.zip then choose yes
5.wait until installing process done "!"
6.reboot.. DONE
---------------------------------->>>>>>>>> (optional)
CWM RECOVERY of SERGEY
------> after accomplishing the steps above DL this zip file >>>>> https://www.dropbox.com/s/3d1umegiill2s3s/recovery_2_3_5-6-signed.zip
-------> put it on the root of ur sdcard then flash it
*turn off your device , vol up+power, > install zip frm sd > chose zip file then flash it..
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POSSIBLE PROBLEMS THAT you MIGHT ENCOUNTER
PROB: paRtition change... etc
ANS: possible you used wrong SCATTER FILE
PROB: your device is undetectable
ANS: might be on the USB PORT or not SUCCESSFUL in installing the driver
for more possible QUESTIONS and ANSWERS go here;
>>>>>>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/237...m/groups/237333346380882/doc/446069185507296/
*********
there ur good to flash any kind of roms u want.. CREDITS to those who made the files... ^_^
dont forget to say THANKS
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thank ypu so much your tut 100% works in my alcatel one touch 918N ,,,,
diordna_j said:
thank ypu so much your tut 100% works in my alcatel one touch 918N ,,,,
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glad to help.. ^_^
password for superuser.rar
working fine, thank you
flipsonder29 said:
password for superuser.rar
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password: akosikhyla
Help! After putting the downloaded zip file to my SD Card then turned off the phone and reboot by pressing the power button + volume up it displays the android symbol and Im stuck with it. Basically i cant open my phone. How can i fix this problem? please help!
ginger09 said:
Help! After putting the downloaded zip file to my SD Card then turned off the phone and reboot by pressing the power button + volume up it displays the android symbol and Im stuck with it. Basically i cant open my phone. How can i fix this problem? please help!
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wew..why on earth u put the downloaded files on your sdcard? what files you put on it?
help
zatanika said:
NOTE: READ with UNDERSTANDING and CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE STEPS INDICATED BELOW
IM NOT HELD RESPONSIBLE IF SOMETHING BAD HAPPENED TO UR PHONE
GOT IT? GET IT? GOODDDDDDDDD!!!!!... ^_^
*****Installing Custom Recovery for Unrooted / Rooted Phones*****
REQUIREMENTS:
DOWNLOAD THIS >>>>>>>>>> https://www.dropbox.com/s/ucdvhqlefmktgna/download this.zip
note --->> extract all the RAR files in DOWNLOAD THIS folder
1. Android Usb Driver (PDA Net)
2. Android MT65xx PreLoader driver (xp/vista/7)
3. Android MT65xx Vcom driver (xp/vista/7) use this in case if PreLoader won't work
4. Alcatel One Touch Installer (use this IN CASE MT65xx PreLoader and Vcom drivers doesn't work)
5. SP Flash Tool
6. SCATTER FILE
7. RRECOVERY IMG FILE
8. USB DATA CABLE of your phone
9. YOUR DEVICE
10. USB DEBUGGING ENABBLED on your device -->>> (Settings > Application > Development > USB debugging)
***************************************************************************
HOW TO:
1. Install Android USB Driver (PDAnet).
2. Turn off your phone. Then connect your phone via usb data cable.
>>> [ a ] Then an unknown device will appear instantly, it will disappear and then it will reappear. Right click on it and choose to update driver manually. Now locate the folder where your Android MT65xx PreLoader is. Then press OK / Next. If prompt, choose “INSTALL DRIVER ANYWAY” OR
>>> [ b ] Find new software mt65xx preloader. Then choose install the software from a list. Now locate the folder where your Android MT65xx PreLoader is.
**NOTE: If nothing happens after plugging then boot to recovery by TURn OFF first your ddevice then PRESS and HOLD POWER + VOL UP Button then see your notification area on your desktop then follow either [a] or above.
- Done. Now disconnect your phone from the computer. And make it sure that your phone is turned off before proceeding to step 3..
3. Extract downloaded files to one folder for easy locating of the files. Open SP Flash Tool. Then choose scatter loading.
4. Look and find the scatter text file and open it.
note: the ver of scatterfile to choose should be the same ver of your device ( ex. ur device is 2.3.6 the you should choose 2.3.6 scater file)
5. Ignore and tick OK.
6. Check the box with the name "Recovery". Then look for the downloaded recovery file.
And open it.
7. Tick Option from the menu and check USB Mode.
8. Tick the Download button. Note: Look at the image carefully before ticking the download button. Make it sure nothing else is checked.
9. Plug your cellphone via your usb cable. Then wait for it to be finish.
***NOTE: If your phone isn’t detected after plugging then boot to recovery by PRESSING + HOLD POWER + VOL UP Button THEN go back to step 2. or try to install Alcatel Android Manager
10. A yellow bar will appear. Wait for it to reach 100%.
11. Done. Congratulations. You successfully installed a "CUSTOM RECOVERY".
*****Rooting the phone******
Requirements:
- Unrooted Phone
- Accomplished the method above. Or a Custom Recovery is already Installed
- SuperUser Zip file
>>>>>>> http://www.4shared.com/rar/a0y6F3s6/superuser.html
password:
akosikhyla
How to:
1. Copy and paste the downloaded zip file to the root of your SD Card.
2. Turn Off your phone and open custom recovery by pressing and holding Power Button + Volume Up.
3. Install zip from sdcard
4. Choose zip from sdcard.
5. Choose the file downloaded. (Superuser zip file)
Then confirm update.(choose YES -Install SuperUser)
6. Reboot.
7. Look for an icon with an Android Face named "SuperUser".
8. Done. Congratulations. Your phone is now rooted.
when your done on the steps above you should UPDATE your cwm recovery( this is important for flashing CUSTOM ROMS..etc)
>>>> follow the steps below:
*****CWM RECOVERY by SIR MARK
----->>>
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dfvth3ep9o8bu1u/CMW_recovery_by_mark.zip
1.place the zip file(CWM_recovery_by_mark.zip) to sd card
2.go to recovery mode (vol up+power)
3.select "install zip from sdcard" then select "chose zip from sdcard"
4.locate the CWM_recovery_by_mark.zip then choose yes
5.wait until installing process done "!"
6.reboot.. DONE
---------------------------------->>>>>>>>> (optional)
CWM RECOVERY of SERGEY
http://www.4shared.com/zip/ijDqcind/recovery_2_3_5-6-signed.html
**************
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS THAT you MIGHT ENCOUNTER
PROB: paRtition change... etc
ANS: possible you used wrong SCATTER FILE
PROB: your device is undetectable
ANS: might be on the USB PORT or not SUCCESSFUL in installing the driver
for more possible QUESTIONS and ANSWERS go here;
>>>>>>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/237...m/groups/237333346380882/doc/446069185507296/
*********
there ur good to flash any kind of roms u want.. CREDITS to those who made the files... ^_^
****CREDIT to SIR RAIN of Symbianize
to Obcenity for the real creator of Tutorial
to Jbazt_katuforzs for the Flash Tutorial
dont forget to say THANKS
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Have a nice evening.
Please us your re-upload or another file sharing site in the http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...3162&nocache=1 page before you upload "download this.zip" file since it would need.
Thank you.
^_^
links updated.. ^_^
zatanika said:
links updated.. ^_^
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DOWNLOAD THIS >>>>>>>>>> https://
www.dropbox.com/s/z71f7ao9wi...oad%
20this.zip - download not working. update please
thanks are you ako si khyla ?
thanks for this are you ako si kyla alcatel group?:fingers-crossed:
my phone just keeps on rebooting
what happened?
*****Rooting the phone******
Requirements:
- Unrooted Phone
- Accomplished the method above. Or a Custom Recovery is already Installed
- SuperUser Zip file
How to:
1. Copy and paste the downloaded zip file to the root of your SD Card.
2. Turn Off your phone and open custom recovery by pressing and holding Power Button + Volume Up.
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I strictly followed all the rules but when I opened custom recovery, it stuck on the android logo (the start-up screen) for an hour.
can you please help me?
zatanika said:
links updated.. ^_^
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i was stuck at step 3! huhuh my computer can't install my phone's driver, what shall i do?
zatanika said:
NOTE: READ with UNDERSTANDING and CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE STEPS INDICATED BELOW
IM NOT HELD RESPONSIBLE IF SOMETHING BAD HAPPENED TO UR PHONE
GOT IT? GET IT? GOODDDDDDDDD!!!!!... ^_^
*****Installing Custom Recovery for Unrooted / Rooted Phones*****
REQUIREMENTS:
DOWNLOAD THIS >>>>>>>>>> https://www.dropbox.com/s/z71f7ao9wio6vvi/download this.zip
note --->> extract all the RAR files in DOWNLOAD THIS folder
1. Android Usb Driver (PDA Net)
2. Android MT65xx PreLoader driver (xp/vista/7)
3. Android MT65xx Vcom driver (xp/vista/7) use this in case if PreLoader won't work
4. Alcatel One Touch Installer (use this IN CASE MT65xx PreLoader and Vcom drivers doesn't work)
5. SP Flash Tool
6. SCATTER FILE
7. RRECOVERY IMG FILE
8. USB DATA CABLE of your phone
9. YOUR DEVICE
10. USB DEBUGGING ENABBLED on your device -->>> (Settings > Application > Development > USB debugging)
***************************************************************************
HOW TO:
1. Install Android USB Driver (PDAnet).
2. Turn off your phone. Then connect your phone via usb data cable.
>>> [ a ] Then an unknown device will appear instantly, it will disappear and then it will reappear. Right click on it and choose to update driver manually. Now locate the folder where your Android MT65xx PreLoader is. Then press OK / Next. If prompt, choose “INSTALL DRIVER ANYWAY” OR
>>> [ b ] Find new software mt65xx preloader. Then choose install the software from a list. Now locate the folder where your Android MT65xx PreLoader is.
**NOTE: If nothing happens after plugging then boot to recovery by TURn OFF first your ddevice then PRESS and HOLD POWER + VOL UP Button then see your notification area on your desktop then follow either [a] or above.
- Done. Now disconnect your phone from the computer. And make it sure that your phone is turned off before proceeding to step 3..
3. Extract downloaded files to one folder for easy locating of the files. Open SP Flash Tool. Then choose scatter loading.
4. Look and find the scatter text file and open it.
note: the ver of scatterfile to choose should be the same ver of your device ( ex. ur device is 2.3.6 the you should choose 2.3.6 scater file)
5. Ignore and tick OK.
6. Check the box with the name "Recovery". Then look for the downloaded recovery file.
And open it.
7. Tick Option from the menu and check USB Mode.
8. Tick the Download button. Note: Look at the image carefully before ticking the download button. Make it sure nothing else is checked.
9. Plug your cellphone via your usb cable. Then wait for it to be finish.
***NOTE: If your phone isn’t detected after plugging then boot to recovery by PRESSING + HOLD POWER + VOL UP Button THEN go back to step 2. or try to install Alcatel Android Manager
10. A yellow bar will appear. Wait for it to reach 100%.
11. Done. Congratulations. You successfully installed a "CUSTOM RECOVERY".
*****Rooting the phone******
Requirements:
- Unrooted Phone
- Accomplished the method above. Or a Custom Recovery is already Installed
- SuperUser Zip file
>>>>>>> http://www.4shared.com/rar/a0y6F3s6/superuser.html
password:
akosikhyla
How to:
1. Copy and paste the downloaded zip file to the root of your SD Card.
2. Turn Off your phone and open custom recovery by pressing and holding Power Button + Volume Up.
3. Install zip from sdcard
4. Choose zip from sdcard.
5. Choose the file downloaded. (Superuser zip file)
Then confirm update.(choose YES -Install SuperUser)
6. Reboot.
7. Look for an icon with an Android Face named "SuperUser".
8. Done. Congratulations. Your phone is now rooted.
when your done on the steps above you should UPDATE your cwm recovery( this is important for flashing CUSTOM ROMS..etc)
>>>> follow the steps below:
*****CWM RECOVERY by SIR MARK
----->>>
https://www.dropbox.com/s/c6gryly8x1nxu9w/CMW_recovery_by_mark.zip
1.place the zip file(CWM_recovery_by_mark.zip) to sd card
2.go to recovery mode (vol up+power)
3.select "install zip from sdcard" then select "chose zip from sdcard"
4.locate the CWM_recovery_by_mark.zip then choose yes
5.wait until installing process done "!"
6.reboot.. DONE
---------------------------------->>>>>>>>> (optional)
CWM RECOVERY of SERGEY
http://www.4shared.com/zip/ijDqcind/recovery_2_3_5-6-signed.html
**************
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS THAT you MIGHT ENCOUNTER
PROB: paRtition change... etc
ANS: possible you used wrong SCATTER FILE
PROB: your device is undetectable
ANS: might be on the USB PORT or not SUCCESSFUL in installing the driver
for more possible QUESTIONS and ANSWERS go here;
>>>>>>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/237...m/groups/237333346380882/doc/446069185507296/
*********
there ur good to flash any kind of roms u want.. CREDITS to those who made the files... ^_^
****CREDIT to SIR RAIN of Symbianize
to Obcenity for the real creator of Tutorial
to Jbazt_katuforzs for the Flash Tutorial
dont forget to say THANKS
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:good: thank you so much your thread is very 100% works device :fingers-crossed:
heeelllllpppp urgent
Help! After putting the downloaded zip file to my SD Card then turned off the phone and reboot by pressing the powerbutton + volume up it displays theandroid symbol and Im stuck withit. Basically i cant open my phone. How can i fix this problem?please help!
i m facing problem
Hi
I haved followed the above procedure mentioned by u, but since then i m not getting incoming calls and and the home button also stopped working, i dont know where i made mistake but plz help me coz this is my friends phone as he was facing low memory problem so by having faith on xda i took his phone to root it and uninstall unwanted apps to free up some space.
I also tried flashing two different custom roms but it goes in boot loop and i also flashed it with stock rom again boot loop problem.
Plz hel me its urgent i had to return this phone to my friend.
My phone USB is broken. Is there any way to install recovery, or root phone from sdcard, or any other method?
pano gagawin ko ?
kuya/ate pano po ito ? natapos ko nmn po yung sa may custom recovery pero kpag nag(vol up + power) di nmn nag iba yung recovery boot :3
This is a guide for XPERIA ACRO S (other xperia users can also refer needed information)
[Below procedure looks lendy, but you'll just need max 30 minutes if you have every downloaded file.]
I make this guide for noobs as there weren't such guide (even for my first time of flashing ROM I didn't get any such guide, so I decided to make one)
This Guide is especially for flashing BPaul's 5.1.1 ROMs (B3||B2||B1)
To Flash Different Versions Of BPaul's ROM follow Respective Guide:
Beta1 threads POST #13
Beta2 same thread
Beta3 threads POST #40
So here I'm giving detail process to install Bpaul's 5.1.1 with every links needed.
we are going to take below steps;
1. unlocking Bootloader
2. flashing kernel with recoveries
3. backing up stock ROM
4. installing BPaul's 5.1.1
Special Thanks;
@BPaul (for awesome ROM)
@cobrato (for stock kernel)
@jajb (for gapps)
NOTE: I'AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DAMAGED YOUR PHONE BY CROSS FLASHING OTHER ROMS,KERNELS ETC. BELOW PROCESS IS SUCCESSFULLY CARRIED ON XPERIA ACRO S. AS NOOBS CAN MAKE MANY MISTAKES, I'AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR DAMAGE.
-DO AT YOUR OWN RISK-
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-Here we START-
Note: Before Unlocking Bootloader, I suggest you to Backup your TA Partition. (Trim Area) IF in future something goes wrong with network signal related issues or bootloader issue, you could restore this backup. TA Partition can be backed-up ONLY before unlocking bootloader. To backup TA follow this "Guide" and after you could below steps. Also your phone needs to be Rooted to backup TA, if your phone isn't rooted, follow this "Guide"
*_UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER_*
(unlocking bootloader will erase everything on your phone, i suggest you to take backup of your data)
First check weather you can unlock your bootloader. To do so type *#*#7378423#*#* in dialer and find bootloader unlocked status.
IF bootloader unlock allowed = YES (you can unlock)
IF bootloader unlock allowed = NO (you can't unlock)
IF bootloader unlocked = YES (already unlocked)
Then you need to take unlocking code from official Sony website (link below)
LINK1 Unlocking Bootloader
after clicking on above link, on the page just scroll down
1.select your device
2.provide your IMEI
3.you'll get unlock code (save it properly)
Next you need to download minimal adb and fastboot (link below)
LINK1 Miniamal ADB and Fastboot
install it to your computer.
Now we have to connect phone in fastboot mode, follow below steps
1.Turn on usb debugging mode.
(setting > developer option > usb debugging)
2.Turn Off your Xperia Acro S
3.Press and Hold volume up button and then connect usb to computer.
(If you see Blue LED of phone, then everything is going right)
(Let your computer install essential fastboot drivers)
[If blue LED disappears after some seconds and phone starts charging, that means your PC isn't installing fastboot drivers. In such situation REFER Q&A thread POST #4 ]
Now open minimal adb and fastboot (we installed previously)
Type below command
-fastboot devices
-fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x(your unlock code without this brackets)
-fastboot reboot
DONE
(Now you have successfully unlocked your bootloader)
[ To check that if you have succeeded in unlocking bootloader type *#*#7378423#*#* in dialer and find bootloader unlock status.
ALSO you'll notice that your phone is factory resetted]
*_FLASHING KERNEL WITH RECOVERY'S_*
As you have STOCK ROM, you need to flash STOCK KERNEL with recoveries (link below)
LINK1 Stock Kernel
-The above kernel cantain CWM as well as TWRP
After opening above link, download respective kernel
Save the above downloaded kernel to fastboot folder on your computer.
-Get into fastboot mode and connect to computer.
(Press and Hold volume up button and then connect usb to computer).
Now open minimal adb and fastboot (we installed previosly)
Type below command
-fastboot devices
-fastboot flash boot kernel_62B196_acroS.elf
-fastboot reboot
DONE
(Now you have successfully flashed kernel with recovery)
*_BACKINGUP STOCK ROM_*
As you have successfully flashed kernel with recoverys, its easy to take a full backup of your system.
To enter into recovery follow below steps
1.To get into CWM reboot your phone, press volume up key for few times when the magenta LED appears.
(To navigate use volume buttons, for selecting use power button)
2.To get into TWRP reboot your phone and tap the screen for few times when the magenta LED appears.
3.Select Backup.
(let the process finish)
I SUGGEST TO TAKE BACKUP FROM BOTH RECOVERY'S
DONE
(Now you have successfully Backed-up your ROM)
Flashing BPaul's Beta2 ROM works ONLY IF YOUR PHONE HAS Beta1 ROM installed. If you don't have Beta1 installed, first of all install it. . If your phone has Beta 1, ignore this and carry on.
*_FLASHING ROM BPaul's 5.1.1_Beta 2 over Beta 1*
For Flashing This ROM your phone (Xperia Acro S) needs to be rooted if your not rooted, follow this "Guide" Also USB Debugging in developers option should be enabled.
A] Download ROM BPaul's 5.1.1 Beta 2 (link below)
LINK1 BPaul's B2
C] Download below minimal GApps for 5.1.1 and copy it to your sdcard/ext_sdcard(link below)
LINK1 GApps for 5.1.1
1.Download fota kernel with cwm recovery (link below)
LINK1 Fota Kernel
2.Copy above downloaded kernel + rom to internal storage of your phone
3.Open minimal adb and fastboot
Type below command;
-adb shell
-su
(confirm popup su request from your phone)
-dd if=/sdcard/hikari-fota_CWM.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
Now you need to enter into recovery. To do so, restart your phone in recovery mode.
1.Wipe system + factory reset
2.Install zip from sdcard/ext_sdcard
(select beta-hikari...... rom)
3.Wipe cache + dalvic cache
4.Again install zip from sdcard/ext_sdcard
(select 5.1.1 gapps)
5.Again wipe cache+ dalvic cache
6.Reboot
For the first time it can take a looooong time to boot up. So just don't worry.
DONE
(You have successfully installed BPaul's 5.1.1)
OPTIONAL:
For rooting this ROM, just download SuperSU, save it to your phone and install it manually with recovery. (link below)
LINK1 SuperSU
If you found above post easy and helpful, you could donate/buy me a cup of COFFEE or even a BEER!
(I'll be there for you as a online support any time), just click HERE!
(You need to have a PayPal account, If you don't have, then click HERE and just create one individual account, it's simple)
Regards,
hitman-xda
Very good tutorial. Thank you.
BPaul said:
Very good tutorial. Thank you.
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Its because of you BPaul, thanx for making an awesome ROM and still caring for acro s
I can't open CWM after flash system.img
Please help
dzi-benk said:
I can't open CWM after flash system.img
Please help
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Did you copied the recovery into internal memory and typed the command successfully??
hitman-xda said:
Did you copied the recovery into internal memory and typed the command successfully??
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Yes, I have copied recovery (CWM.img and TWRP.img) and always fail in the process command, what should i do ?
dzi-benk said:
Yes, I have copied recovery (CWM.img and TWRP.img) and always fail in the process command, what should i do ?
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You just need to copy one of them.
Do not keep it in any folder and correctly write the command or just copy and paste.
Let me know if you fail again.
And post a picture of the error.
PS: Make sure you write cwm command if you copied cwm recovery and twrp command for twrp recovery.
Regards,
hitman-xda
hitman-xda said:
You just need to copy one of them.
Do not keep it in any folder and correctly write the command or just copy and paste.
Let me know if you fail again.
And post a picture of the error.
PS: Make sure you write cwm command if you copied cwm recovery and twrp command for twrp recovery.
Regards,
hitman-xda
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This :
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Copy twrp into your internal memory and DO NO WRITE the command which is marked into below picture.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzKXheD4UND6NjdDOGpVcTY2WDA/edit?usp=docslist_api
Regards,
hitman-xda
hitman-xda said:
Copy twrp into your internal memory and DO NO WRITE the command which is marked into below picture.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzKXheD4UND6NjdDOGpVcTY2WDA/edit?usp=docslist_api
Regards,
hitman-xda
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Wow, thanks bro finally i can try lolipop for my Acro S
How about to root? I install SuperSU from app store and when i want to update it's so loong and failed
dzi-benk said:
Wow, thanks bro finally i can try lolipop for my Acro S
How about to root? I install SuperSU from app store and when i want to update it's so loong and failed
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Did you followed every step of the Guide? (you must be)
The last step of the Guide is about rooting 5.1
Just installing superSU from play store doesn't root your phone.
BTW You could just press thumbs up button, instead writing thanks
Regards,
hitman-xda
hitman-xda said:
You could just press thumbs up button, instead writing thanks
Just installing superSU from play store doesn't root your phone.
Are you on stock ROM? OR lollipop? OR any other.
Regards,
hitman-xda
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Finally, i'm download from Here and push from CWM it's work Once more thanks for your help. Nice to meet you
Regards,
dzi-benk
BPaul's Beta1 Flashing Guide
(As B2 version is flashable over B1, i created this guide for newer users who are facing ERROR7)
The process is little bit different compaired to B2 flashing process.
--PHONE NEEDS TO BE ROOTED AND USB DEBUGGING ENABLED.--
*_Downloads_*
1. ROM http://d-h.st/yt2G
2. Kernel http://d-h.st/nJXM
3. Flashtool (install it) http://d-h.st/Kb8
(After installing, goto installation folder and then drivers, install it. Select xperia acro s, fastboot driver while installing)
4. Min ADB and Fastboot (install it) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1S0LCuXCnnmOWhnUk1ZWVdQakE/view?pli=1
5. SuperSU http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
*_FLASHING B1_*
1. UNZIP downloaded ROM to a folder. (You'll see 2imgs and 2recoverys)
2. Copy TWRP to your internal memory of phone.
3. Now open Min ADB and Fastboot and type below command.
-adb shell
-su
-dd if=/sdcard/twrp.img
of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
4. Open Flashtoool.
5. Click flash button.
6. Select fastboot mode .
7. Remove USB, Reboot phone to fastboot mode. (Power off phone, push vol up key and connect USB )
--FOLLOW BELOW STEPS CAREFULLY--
8. Setect SYSTEM to flash and open system.img from the extracted folder. (wait minimum 6 mins)
9. Select Kernel to flash and open downloaded kernel boot_07_05_15.img (wait for a min)
10. Reboot device into system.
DONE!
Your phone will take a long time to boot up for the first time, so just dont worry.
Also for Flashing Beta2 version your phone needs to be rooted. For that copy downloaded SuperSU to your phone and install it manually through your recovery.
NOW YOU CAN FLASH B2 VERSION WITHOUT ANY ERROR.
Regards,
hitman-xda
hitman-xda said:
BPaul's Beta1 Flashing Guide
(As B2 version is flashable over B1, i created this guide for newer users who are facing ERROR7)
The process is little bit different compaired to B2 flashing process.
--PHONE NEEDS TO BE ROOTED AND USB DEBUGGING ENABLED.--
*_Downloads_*
1. ROM http://d-h.st/yt2G
2. Kernel http://d-h.st/nJXM
3. Flashtool (install it) http://d-h.st/Kb8
(After installing, goto installation folder and then drivers, install it. Select xperia acro s, fastboot driver while installing)
4. Min ADB and Fastboot (install it) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1S0LCuXCnnmOWhnUk1ZWVdQakE/view?pli=1
5. SuperSU http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
*_FLASHING B1_*
1. UNZIP downloaded ROM to a folder. (You'll see 2imgs and 2recoverys)
2. Copy TWRP to your internal memory of phone.
3. Now open Min ADB and Fastboot and type below command.
-adb shell
-su
-dd if=/sdcard/twrp.img
of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
4. Open Flashtoool.
5. Click flash button.
6. Select fastboot mode .
7. Remove USB, Reboot phone to fastboot mode. (Power off phone, push vol up key and connect USB )
--FOLLOW BELOW STEPS CAREFULLY--
8. Setect SYSTEM to flash and open system.img from the extracted folder. (wait minimum 6 mins)
9. Select Kernel to flash and open downloaded kernel boot_07_05_15.img (wait for a min)
10. Reboot device into system.
DONE!
Your phone will take a long time to boot up for the first time, so just dont worry.
Also for Flashing Beta2 version your phone needs to be rooted. For that copy downloaded SuperSU to your phone and install it manually through your recovery.
NOW YOU CAN FLASH B2 VERSION WITHOUT ANY ERROR.
Regards,
hitman-xda
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Is it true that I have to root the phone (JB) with DooMLorDs kit.
PhantomSuppressor said:
Is it true that I have to root the phone (JB) with DooMLorDs kit.
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There are many ways available for rooting Acro S.
For Me, 'towelroot' was the easiest way to root my phone. After that, you can manually download SuperSU app from play store.
Even You can try it
http://towelroot.com/
Regards,
hitman-xda
hitman-xda said:
There are many ways available for rooting Acro S.
For Me, 'towelroot' was the easiest way to root my phone. After that, you can manually download SuperSU app from play store.
Even You can try it
http://towelroot.com/
Regards,
hitman-xda
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WOW! thanks
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hitman-xda said:
BPaul's Beta1 Flashing Guide
(As B2 version is flashable over B1, i created this guide for newer users who are facing ERROR7)
The process is little bit different compaired to B2 flashing process.
--PHONE NEEDS TO BE ROOTED AND USB DEBUGGING ENABLED.--
*_Downloads_*
1. ROM http://d-h.st/yt2G
2. Kernel http://d-h.st/nJXM
3. Flashtool (install it) http://d-h.st/Kb8
(After installing, goto installation folder and then drivers, install it. Select xperia acro s, fastboot driver while installing)
4. Min ADB and Fastboot (install it) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1S0LCuXCnnmOWhnUk1ZWVdQakE/view?pli=1
5. SuperSU http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
*_FLASHING B1_*
1. UNZIP downloaded ROM to a folder. (You'll see 2imgs and 2recoverys)
2. Copy TWRP to your internal memory of phone.
3. Now open Min ADB and Fastboot and type below command.
-adb shell
-su
-dd if=/sdcard/twrp.img
of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
4. Open Flashtoool.
5. Click flash button.
6. Select fastboot mode .
7. Remove USB, Reboot phone to fastboot mode. (Power off phone, push vol up key and connect USB )
--FOLLOW BELOW STEPS CAREFULLY--
8. Setect SYSTEM to flash and open system.img from the extracted folder. (wait minimum 6 mins)
9. Select Kernel to flash and open downloaded kernel boot_07_05_15.img (wait for a min)
10. Reboot device into system.
DONE!
Your phone will take a long time to boot up for the first time, so just dont worry.
Also for Flashing Beta2 version your phone needs to be rooted. For that copy downloaded SuperSU to your phone and install it manually through your recovery.
NOW YOU CAN FLASH B2 VERSION WITHOUT ANY ERROR.
Regards,
hitman-xda
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When I type: dd if=/sdcard/twrp.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
it says that there's no such file or directory even though I copied twrp.img to my phone?
PhantomSuppressor said:
WOW! thanks
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When I type: dd if=/sdcard/twrp.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
it says that there's no such file or directory even though I copied twrp.img to my phone?
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Did you rooted your phone?
Was towelroot successful?
And do not place twrp.img in any folder. Just in internal memory.
hitman-xda said:
Did you rooted your phone?
Was towelroot successful?
And do not place twrp.img in any folder. Just in internal memory.
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Yes it was successful and I did place the twrp.img in internal memory
PhantomSuppressor said:
Yes it was successful and I did place the twrp.img in internal memory
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Try connecting USB to another port.
If still it dosent work, try restarting phone.
hitman-xda said:
Try connecting USB to another port.
If still it dosent work, try restarting phone.
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Still nothing, after trying both of those
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TWRP 3.0.3 at the post number 17 !
PLEASE FOLLOW VERY CAREFULLY THE NEXT STEPS
Make sure to have installed the OTA "full_k15ta_a-ota-1484567521.zip" (201701) !
1) Download the TWRP 3.0.2 at the next link :
http://www.mediafire.com/file/ya6ql5kcqtqy1h9/Apollo_twrp_3.0.2.rar
2) Install the adb drivers and fastboot commands :
http://www.mediafire.com/file/2df821420xpdp48/ADB_1.4.2.rar
Unrar the rar. Run “adb-setup.exe”. Hit “Y” to all 3 questions.
3) Tap on Settings --> About phone --> Tap Build number seven times.
Developer options --> OEM unlocking enabled and USB debugging enabled.
4) Download SuperSU.zip and BusyBox.zip at the next link :
http://www.mediafire.com/file/g4hubpximcn2g1b/LAST_SU-BU.rar
5) Unrar the rar. Copy the 2 zips onto your microSD.
STEPS TO DO ONCE ONLY :
6) Plug your phone to PC via USB cable.
Allow the pop up request on your phone to give your PC USB debugging.
7) Open CMD (command prompt).
8) Type the next command :
adb reboot bootloader (and press enter)
9) Now type the next command :
fastboot oem unlock (and press enter)
10) Press volume up (into your phone) to confirm to unlock the bootloader.
You will see in the CMD prompt the next messages :
"Start unlock flow", and when it will be finished, you will see "OKAY".
11) Reboot in normal mode (be patient, when you unlock the bootloader, the phone reset to factory).
12) Now tap 7 times on Build number. Then Developer options, and re-enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging.
STEPS TO DO EVERY TIME YOU NEED TWRP RECOVERY :
13) Copy the TWRP (recovery.img) into the same folder of fastboot.exe and adb.exe ( c:\adb\ ).
14) Connect your phone to the PC via USB cable.
15) Open CMD (command prompt) and type the next command :
adb reboot bootloader (and press enter)
16) Now type the next command :
fastboot boot c:\adb\recovery.img (and press enter)
17) Onto TWRP, if asking you to swipe to allow modification of System, tap KEEP READ ONLY.
18) Now - the most important thing - tap on Backup.
19) Check mark on Nvram, Boot, System and Data.
20) Tap on Select Storage, tap on MicroSDCard, tap on OK.
21) Tap Swipe to Backup.
22) Return to the main menù of TWRP.
23) Tap Install. Tap on Select Storage. Tap Micro SDCard. Tap OK.
24) Tap on SuperSU zip
25) Swipe to confirm Flash.
26) Tap on Reboot.
27) Tap on POWER OFF.
28) Turn on your phone.
29) Tap on the icon of SuperSU to activate it.
30) Download an app like "Root Check" or similar, to verify if phone is rooted.
is there a stock recovery available that i can flash in case i want to reset my phone or pull ota updates without flashing any zip files? i think the ota.zip that vernee released does not include a recovery, does it?
EDIT: there might be a possibility to extract recovery.img from the phone over adb. the problem is that you need to be rooted to do this but i am not, so i will leave a link down below. could someone who rooted his apollo try to get the recovery.img ?
https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/132314/can-we-backup-the-stock-recovery-img-in-any-way
julius1504 said:
is there a stock recovery available that i can flash in case i want to reset my phone or pull ota updates without flashing any zip files? i think the ota.zip that vernee released does not include a recovery, does it?
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You are right. There is no recovery.img inside the OTA update zip
I have made a custom recovery by myself. The pictures are the proof that my twrp works well.
This twrp method does not affect the original stock recovery.
Before to start the twrp by Fastboot, make sure you have installed the OTA 201701 update zip onto your Apollo.
Hello, the method works very well ....
Thank you very much :laugh:
Hello, Cleopatra
Just a couple of questions....
1.- In this TWRP "instalation" you ask adb to boot from an image is not in the telephone but in your PC? (Please, confirm)
2.- Instad using SuperSu for root, can Magisk take its place? Magisk seems to be a very promisory system.
Thank you very much. I do not have my piedce already to check myself. That is the reason of item 2.-
jrotaetxe said:
Hello, Cleopatra
Just a couple of questions....
1.- In this TWRP "instalation" you ask adb to boot from an image is not in the telephone but in your PC? (Please, confirm)
2.- Instad using SuperSu for root, can Magisk take its place? Magisk seems to be a very promisory system.
Thank you very much. I do not have my piedce already to check myself. That is the reason of item 2.-
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Your first question :
Fastboot to boot the recovery.img (TWRP) inside your PC. I confirm it.
Your second question :
Regarding Magisk, please keep in mind that you need also "phh's SuperUser" and "xposed-v87.0-sdk23-topjohnwu.zip".
Very soon I will have the Vernee Apollo in my hands to do all kinds of tests without asking anyone to be the test case.
The first most important target is to make a stock firmware flashable by SP Flash Tool.
The second most important target is to make a twrp flashable by SP Flash Tool.
Regards
We are in the same situation...
Waiting
Graccie tanto!!!
Stock firmware in Flash Tool
Cleopatra Bianchi said:
Your first question :
Fastboot to boot the recovery.img (TWRP) inside your PC. I confirm it.
Your second question :
Regarding Magisk, please keep in mind that you need also "phh's SuperUser" and "xposed-v87.0-sdk23-topjohnwu.zip".
Very soon I will have the Vernee Apollo in my hands to do all kinds of tests without asking anyone to be the test case.
The first most important target is to make a stock firmware flashable by SP Flash Tool.
The second most important target is to make a twrp flashable by SP Flash Tool.
Regards
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I look forward to flash the stock firmware in Flash Tool. I foolishly made a phone of brick, all backups lost. Thanks!
UPDATE 01
UPDATE 01
Carliv Touch Recovery 5.7.3
The touchscreen does NOT works.
BUT :
You are able to move between the options by "volume up" and "volume down" buttons.
You are able to select any option by "power" button.
Flash it by SP Flash Tool (load the scatter file inside rar and select "Download Only" option).
On an inspired idea by Marsapa (Androidiani forum).
Download link : You will find it on Needrom
STEPS TO UNBRICK THE VERNEE APOLLO :
Make sure you have the "full_k15ta_a-ota-XXX.zip" onto your microSD.
Make sure you have "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.79-20161211114519.zip" onto your microSD.
SuperSU.zip and BusyBox.zip link :
http://www.mediafire.com/file/g4hubpximcn2g1b/LAST_SU-BU.rar
1) Flash the recovery.img with SP Flash Tool.
2) Press "volume up" and "power" buttons simultaneously.
3) Select the first line with "volume up" button.
4) Press "volume down" to enter into Carliv 5.7.3.
5) Press "volume down" button and select "install zip".
6) Press "power" button.
7) Select "Choose zip from ExtraSD" and press "power" button.
If you do not find anything on ExtraSD, select "Choose zip from Sdcard".
8) Select "full_k15ta_a-ota-1482441792.zip" and press "power" button.
9) Select "Yes - Install full_k15ta_a-ota-1482441792.zip".
10) Press "power" button to start the flash of OTA zip.
You will see the following lines appear in sequence :
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
Target:
alps/full_15ta_a/k15ta_a:6.0/MRA58K/1482438895:user/release-keys
Patching system image unconditionally...
Verifying the updated system image...
Verified the updated system image.
Patching custom image unconditionally...
Verifying the updated custom image...
Verified the updated custom image.
Patching custom image unconditionally...
Verifying the updated custom image...
Verified the updated custom image.
start to update general image
start to update loader image
start to update main loader image
Install from sdcard complete.
11) Select "<<<< Go Back <<<<" and press "power" button.
12) Press "volume down" button and select "install zip".
13) "Choose zip from Sdcard".
14) Select "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.79-20161211114519.zip" and press "power" button.
15) Select "Yes - Install UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.79-20161211114519.zip".
16) When "Install from sdcard complete", "<<<< Go Back <<<<".
17) Select "Reboot Phone".
18) Select "No".
19) Be patient. Your Apollo will reboot twice.
20) Enjoy with your unbricked Vernee Apollo.
21) Settings-->About phone-->tap 7 times on Build number.
22) Developer options-->enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging.
23) Tap on SuperSU icon to activate it (New user).
Cleopatra Bianchi said:
The first most important target is to make a stock firmware flashable by SP Flash Tool.
The second most important target is to make a twrp flashable by SP Flash Tool.
Regards
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Agree in both
Regards
Where can I find the update zip ?
How to enter to Custom RECOVERY?
Hello
I tried two recovery
TWRP and Carliv Touch Recovery
everything is ok - Backup and Restore
But how enter to recovery?
Button "-" with "power" dont work
Button "+" with "power" and when choose Recovery - dont work
Stuck on trying to install recovery. Downloaded everything.
greeneyez15o said:
Where can I find the update zip ?
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http://www.vernee.cc/downloads-apollo.html
There are the two next zip :
full_k15ta_a-ota-1482441792.zip
full_k15ta_a-ota-1484567521.zip
The k15ta_a is typical of Vernee Apollo Helio X25
Sracer85 said:
Hello
I tried two recovery
TWRP and Carliv Touch Recovery
everything is ok - Backup and Restore
But how enter to recovery?
Button "-" with "power" dont work
Button "+" with "power" and when choose Recovery - dont work
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I see you on 4pda.
1) "volume plus" + "power" simultaneously.
2) select the first line with "volume plus".
3) press "volume minus" to enter into recovery.
I suggest you to install "Quick Reboot (Root)" apk to enter more quickly into recovery mode.
stock rom flashable by SP Flash Tool
At the next thread you will find the stock rom flashable by SP Flash Tool :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/vernee-apollo-helio-x25-roms-fix-t3561019
UPDATE 02
UPDATE 02
TWRP 3.0.3
Unfortunately the touch screen does NOT work.
Then, you will have to choose two different methods :
1) Flash the twrp 3.0.3 and use an OTG mouse.
2) Boot the twrp by Fastboot mode (please read carefully the steps at the first post).
Download link :
http://www.mediafire.com/file/274vwdo2xhm6aqm/Apollo_X25-twrp_3.0.3.rar
Cleo.
Think will be good you "edit" the first post and include this update. Thus yo do not obligue a reader to dive the whole thread to finf the most updated of your achievements...
Congrats and thank you. having TWRP for the phone is a huge step.
Regards
i just wanna say thanks alot
its working like magic on my Vernee Apollo
However, im still on
21) Tap Swipe to Backup.
took around 40 mins to Backup
i'll keep you posted of what happens
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Its all working just fine
Cleopatra :angel: what you did her is just beyond amazing
why666me said:
i just wanna say thanks alot
its working like magic on my Vernee Apollo
However, im still on
21) Tap Swipe to Backup.
took around 40 mins to Backup
i'll keep you posted of what happens
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WHAT ??? 40 minutes to make a backup ???
WAIT please ! Probably you are doing it wrong.
Questions :
1) Do you have selected ONLY Nvram, Boot, System and Data ?
2) What kind of microSD are you using ? Speed class 6 or speed class 10 ?
Hello everyone.
The purpose of this guide is to illustrate two methods to flash the stock rom on F3, both with the use of xiaomi flash tool (which for convenience I will call "miflash") and with cmd.Warnings!Before starting I would like to make one point clear, every moding operation involves risks that could lead to bootloop, softbrick or hardbrick of your phone, they can be caused by countless circumstances or actions, so you need the utmost attention and scrupulousness in performing certain operations.What I will describe I have tested it on my F3 and it works, in any case, neither I nor the xda forum are responsible for any breakdowns on the phone caused by the operations described below!Having said that, let's start...
All you need is:
Bootloader unlocked, using the official tool you find here
Latest version of miflash, which you can download from here;
SDK platform tools, which you can download from here;
Stock fastboot rom, which you can download from here, here or here.
Make a backup of your data because they will be deleted in the process!
Now that you have everything you need, follow the steps:1) How to flash a stock rom using miflash.
Unzip miflash to C:\ ; [Only for the first time]
Unzip SDK platform tools to C:\ ; [Only for the first time]
Unzip the fastboot rom in the miflash folder;
Rename the fastboot rom folder with a shorter name and no spaces like "V12.5.6.0.RKHEUXM";
Disable driver signature enforcement in windows 10; [Only for the first time. It is a temporary option that is reactivated the next time the pc is restarted]
Spoiler: How to disable driver signature
1 - Open settings;
2 - Go to update and security;
3 - In the left column click on restore;
4 - Under advanced restart click on restart now;
The pc will restart in a blue screen, click in sequence:
1. Troubleshoot;
2. Advanced options;
3. Startup Settings;
4. Restart;
5. Press the 7 or F7 key to Disable driver signature.
Now the pc restarts by itself.
Go to the miflash folder in c:\, open it and search for XiaoMiFlash.exe, right click and start as administrator;
Click on the driver button at the top and then install (if a warning message comes out, install anyway); [Only for the first time]
Restart your pc; [Only for the first time]
Go to the miflash folder in c:\, open it and search for XiaoMiFlash.exe, right click and start as administrator;
Click on the select button at the top left and navigate to the fastboot rom folder in the window that opens, then press ok; (If you followed the guide it is located in C:\MiFlash20210226\namethatyougavetotherom);
Click on the clean all option at the bottom right;
Spoiler: Why clean all option
- The clean all option allows you to flash the rom avoiding blocking the bootloader (which I recommend);
- The save user data option allows you to flash the rom without deleting the data (not recommended if you come from custom rom or from stock rom of different regions and does not block the bootloader);
- The clean all and lock option instead at the end of the flash blocks the bootloader which in some cases especially if you flash a rom that is not the original and can lead to a brick of the phone (I do not recommend blocking the bootloader, but if you want to do it make sure you are on the stock rom of the same region your phone was born with).
Now in the phone enable debug USB in developer option;
Spoiler: Developer option
Enable developer option:
- Go to settings;
- Tap on my device;
- Tap on all specifications;
- 7 tap on miui version.
Debug USB:
- Go to settings;
- Other settings;
- Developer options;
- Debug USB.
Restart the phone in fastboot mode and connect it to a rear USB port or in any case to a USB 2.0;
Spoiler: Fastboot mode
Turn the phone off;
Long press of the power key + volume -.
If the phone is recognized by miflash its code appears in the first row of the table otherwise click the refresh button at the top right;
Make sure clean all is selected and click on flash;
The flash lasts several minutes wait without touching anything;
Surely miflash at the end of the flash will give an error because the clean all option is selected and not blocking the bootloader at the end of the process it recognizes it as an error. Do not worry!!! it's normal;
If all went well the phone should restart by itself, (attention! the first start of the phone lasts several minutes stuck on the miui logo, wait until the configuration screen appears.
2) How to flash a stock rom using cmd.Small premise; You could easily use this method even just by starting the .bat file inside the fastboot rom, but if any problems should occur or at the end of the process the window would close immediately without giving you the time to understand what happened, while if you run the .bat file directly from the prompt (cmd) you have the possibility to check the whole flash process and see if any errors occur because the window will remain open anyway.
Unzip miflash to C:\ ; [Only the first time to install drivers]
Unzip SDK platform tools to C:\ ; [Only for the first time]
Unpack the fastboot rom and move all content to C:\platform-tools;
Disable driver signature enforcement in windows 10; [Only for the first time. It is a temporary option that is reactivated the next time the pc is restarted]
Spoiler: How to disable driver signature
1 - Open settings;
2 - Go to update and security;
3 - In the left column click on restore;
4 - Under advanced restart click on restart now;
The pc will restart in a blue screen, click in sequence:
1. Troubleshoot;
2. Advanced options;
3. Startup Settings;
4. Restart;
5. Press the 7 or F7 key to Disable driver signature.
Now the pc restarts by itself.
Go to the miflash folder in c:\, open it and search for XiaoMiFlash.exe, right click and start as administrator; [Only for the first time]
Click on the driver button at the top and then install (if a warning message comes out, install anyway); [Only for the first time]
Restart your pc; [Only for the first time]
Go to the start button with the mouse and click with the right button;
In the menu that will open click on command prompt (administrator) a cmd window will open;
Now in the phone enable debug USB in developer option;
Spoiler: Developer option
Enable developer option:
- Go to settings;
- Tap on my device;
- Tap on all specifications;
- 7 tap on miui version.
Debug USB:
- Go to settings;
- Other settings;
- Developer options;
- Debug USB.
Restart the phone in fastboot mode and connect it to a rear USB port or in any case to a USB 2.0;
Spoiler: Fastboot mode
Turn the phone off;
Long press of the power key + volume -.
Now in the cmd window you are in the path: C:\windows\system32. First we move to the platform tools folder and check if the pc recognizes the phone in fastboot (if you followed the guide it will be in C:\platform-tools) to move to the folder press this command and press enter:
Code:
cd c:\platform-tools
Now check if the pc recognizes the phone in fastboot with this command and press enter (The phone code should appear):
Code:
fastboot devices
If the code appears you can start the .bat file to start the flash, then type this command and press enter:
Code:
flash_all.bat
Spoiler: Why flash_all.bat
- The flash_all.bat allows you to flash the rom avoiding blocking the bootloader (which I recommend);
- The flash_all_except_storage.bat allows you to flash the rom without deleting the data (not recommended if you come from custom rom or from stock rom of different regions and does not block the bootloader);
- The flash_all_lock.bat instead at the end of the flash blocks the bootloader which in some cases especially if you flash a rom that is not the original and can lead to a brick of the phone (I do not recommend blocking the bootloader, but if you want to do it make sure you are on the stock rom of the same region your phone was born with).
The flash lasts several minutes wait without touching anything but you can follow the trend in case there are problems;
If all went well the phone should restart by itself, (attention! the first start of the phone lasts several minutes stuck on the miui logo, wait until the configuration screen appears.
I hope this guide can help you to get back or flash the stock rom.
Happy flash everyone!
Thanks.
Can i do by twrp Install the rom
Nandowiko said:
Thanks.
Can i do by twrp Install the rom
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It is not advisable to flash the stock rom with twrp for two simple reasons:
1) For the moment the only two twrp developed are in beta state and it is not certain that they perform this task correctly.
2) Twrp does not do the arb check (Anti RollBack) To find out more, read here:
Xiaomi's Anti-Rollback Protection Explained: How to avoid bricking your phone
All Xiaomi smartphones and tablets will have anti-rollback protection enabled. What is it and how do you avoid bricking your device because of it?
www.xda-developers.com
So using miflash or the executable via cmd is the safest and most reliable way to flash the stock rom.
This is not working with locked bootloader.. any other method with locked bootloader to flash stock rom?
Mihiranpura said:
This is not working with locked bootloader.. any other method with locked bootloader to flash stock rom?
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It is true! you need the unlocked bootloader, I read that with this tool you can do it. I have not tried it, I do not guarantee the success of the flash with a locked bootloader and in any case I strongly advise against flashing with a locked bootloader. If any errors occur it is risky and complicated to recover it, it is always better to unlock it.
RollDload said:
Hello everyone.
The purpose of this guide is to illustrate two methods to flash the stock rom on F3, both with the use of xiaomi flash tool (which for convenience I will call "miflash") and with cmd.Warnings!Before starting I would like to make one point clear, every moding operation involves risks that could lead to bootloop, softbrick or hardbrick of your phone, they can be caused by countless circumstances or actions, so you need the utmost attention and scrupulousness in performing certain operations.What I will describe I have tested it on my F3 and it works, in any case, neither I nor the xda forum are responsible for any breakdowns on the phone caused by the operations described below!Having said that, let's start...
All you need is:
Bootloader unlocked, using the official tool you find here
Latest version of miflash, which you can download from here;
SDK platform tools, which you can download from here;
Stock fastboot rom, which you can download from here, here or here.
Make a backup of your data because they will be deleted in the process!
Now that you have everything you need, follow the steps:1) How to flash a stock rom using miflash.
Unzip miflash to C:\ ; [Only for the first time]
Unzip SDK platform tools to C:\ ; [Only for the first time]
Unzip the fastboot rom in the miflash folder;
Rename the fastboot rom folder with a shorter name and no spaces like "V12.5.6.0.RKHEUXM";
Disable driver signature enforcement in windows 10; [Only for the first time. It is a temporary option that is reactivated the next time the pc is restarted]
Spoiler: How to disable driver signature
1 - Open settings;
2 - Go to update and security;
3 - In the left column click on restore;
4 - Under advanced restart click on restart now;
The pc will restart in a blue screen, click in sequence:
1. Troubleshoot;
2. Advanced options;
3. Startup Settings;
4. Restart;
5. Press the 7 or F7 key to Disable driver signature.
Now the pc restarts by itself.
Go to the miflash folder in c:\, open it and search for XiaoMiFlash.exe, right click and start as administrator;
Click on the driver button at the top and then install (if a warning message comes out, install anyway); [Only for the first time]
Restart your pc; [Only for the first time]
Go to the miflash folder in c:\, open it and search for XiaoMiFlash.exe, right click and start as administrator;
Click on the select button at the top left and navigate to the fastboot rom folder in the window that opens, then press ok; (If you followed the guide it is located in C:\MiFlash20210226\namethatyougavetotherom);
Click on the clean all option at the bottom right;
Spoiler: Why clean all option
- The clean all option allows you to flash the rom avoiding blocking the bootloader (which I recommend);
- The save user data option allows you to flash the rom without deleting the data (not recommended if you come from custom rom or from stock rom of different regions and does not block the bootloader);
- The clean all and lock option instead at the end of the flash blocks the bootloader which in some cases especially if you flash a rom that is not the original and can lead to a brick of the phone (I do not recommend blocking the bootloader, but if you want to do it make sure you are on the stock rom of the same region your phone was born with).
Now in the phone enable debug USB in developer option;
Spoiler: Developer option
Enable developer option:
- Go to settings;
- Tap on my device;
- Tap on all specifications;
- 7 tap on miui version.
Debug USB:
- Go to settings;
- Other settings;
- Developer options;
- Debug USB.
Restart the phone in fastboot mode and connect it to a rear USB port or in any case to a USB 2.0;
Spoiler: Fastboot mode
Turn the phone off;
Long press of the power key + volume -.
If the phone is recognized by miflash its code appears in the first row of the table otherwise click the refresh button at the top right;
Make sure clean all is selected and click on flash;
The flash lasts several minutes wait without touching anything;
Surely miflash at the end of the flash will give an error because the clean all option is selected and not blocking the bootloader at the end of the process it recognizes it as an error. Do not worry!!! it's normal;
If all went well the phone should restart by itself, (attention! the first start of the phone lasts several minutes stuck on the miui logo, wait until the configuration screen appears.
2) How to flash a stock rom using cmd.Small premise; You could easily use this method even just by starting the .bat file inside the fastboot rom, but if any problems should occur or at the end of the process the window would close immediately without giving you the time to understand what happened, while if you run the .bat file directly from the prompt (cmd) you have the possibility to check the whole flash process and see if any errors occur because the window will remain open anyway.
Unzip miflash to C:\ ; [Only the first time to install drivers]
Unzip SDK platform tools to C:\ ; [Only for the first time]
Unpack the fastboot rom and move all content to C:\platform-tools;
Disable driver signature enforcement in windows 10; [Only for the first time. It is a temporary option that is reactivated the next time the pc is restarted]
Spoiler: How to disable driver signature
1 - Open settings;
2 - Go to update and security;
3 - In the left column click on restore;
4 - Under advanced restart click on restart now;
The pc will restart in a blue screen, click in sequence:
1. Troubleshoot;
2. Advanced options;
3. Startup Settings;
4. Restart;
5. Press the 7 or F7 key to Disable driver signature.
Now the pc restarts by itself.
Go to the miflash folder in c:\, open it and search for XiaoMiFlash.exe, right click and start as administrator; [Only for the first time]
Click on the driver button at the top and then install (if a warning message comes out, install anyway); [Only for the first time]
Restart your pc; [Only for the first time]
Go to the start button with the mouse and click with the right button;
In the menu that will open click on command prompt (administrator) a cmd window will open;
Now in the phone enable debug USB in developer option;
Spoiler: Developer option
Enable developer option:
- Go to settings;
- Tap on my device;
- Tap on all specifications;
- 7 tap on miui version.
Debug USB:
- Go to settings;
- Other settings;
- Developer options;
- Debug USB.
Restart the phone in fastboot mode and connect it to a rear USB port or in any case to a USB 2.0;
Spoiler: Fastboot mode
Turn the phone off;
Long press of the power key + volume -.
Now in the cmd window you are in the path: C:\windows\system32. First we move to the platform tools folder and check if the pc recognizes the phone in fastboot (if you followed the guide it will be in C:\platform-tools) to move to the folder press this command and press enter:
Code:
cd c:\platform-tools
Now check if the pc recognizes the phone in fastboot with this command and press enter (The phone code should appear):
Code:
fastboot devices
If the code appears you can start the .bat file to start the flash, then type this command and press enter:
Code:
flash_all.bat
Spoiler: Why flash_all.bat
- The flash_all.bat allows you to flash the rom avoiding blocking the bootloader (which I recommend);
- The flash_all_except_storage.bat allows you to flash the rom without deleting the data (not recommended if you come from custom rom or from stock rom of different regions and does not block the bootloader);
- The flash_all_lock.bat instead at the end of the flash blocks the bootloader which in some cases especially if you flash a rom that is not the original and can lead to a brick of the phone (I do not recommend blocking the bootloader, but if you want to do it make sure you are on the stock rom of the same region your phone was born with).
The flash lasts several minutes wait without touching anything but you can follow the trend in case there are problems;
If all went well the phone should restart by itself, (attention! the first start of the phone lasts several minutes stuck on the miui logo, wait until the configuration screen appears.
I hope this guide can help you to get back or flash the stock rom.
Happy flash everyone!
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Thank You So Much - Get Back Device in normal Mode
Hello @RollDload
I have Flashed below Fastboot ROM in Mi11X India using the CMD method and working fine but I am surprised why I didn't get OTA for the next Version - Below Mentioned Update Tracker got from another post - My Bootloader is Unlocked - If I manually Update next version using recovery ROM then Can I flash without data lost? - If possible please let me know the solution
2021-04-20 | Stable Fastboot | V12.5.2.0.RKHCNXM (Currently Avalibale)
2021-05-25 | Stable Recovery | V12.5.3.0.RKHCNXM (Should Offer this via OTA as per my Assumption)
sunnymodh said:
Hello @RollDload
I have Flashed below Fastboot ROM in Mi11X India using the CMD method and working fine but I am surprised why I didn't get OTA for the next Version - Below Mentioned Update Tracker got from another post - My Bootloader is Unlocked - If I manually Update next version using recovery ROM then Can I flash without data lost? - If possible please let me know the solution
2021-04-20 | Stable Fastboot | V12.5.2.0.RKHCNXM (Currently Avalibale)
2021-05-25 | Stable Recovery | V12.5.3.0.RKHCNXM (Should Offer this via OTA as per my Assumption)
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Hi, I'm glad it worked fine ...
First try to clear the update application data.
If you don't get the update try the recovery method, you shouldn't lose your data. Do a backup anyway to be sure ...
First of all thanks for the Response
I have already tried clear data of Update app, also login into Mi Account but non of the works
Now I will use the recovery method - will follow the below steps let me correct if I am going to do wrong steps
Download this ROM 2021-05-25 | Stable Recovery | V12.5.3.0.RKHCNXM
Put it into Device -> Choose update package - > will flash
Will take backup for Safety
Hi all!
Trying to flash stock ROM (On Linux, cmd command mode), i get following message: "Missmatching image and device" although my phone is a Poco F3 Alioth :/
sunnymodh said:
First of all thanks for the Response
I have already tried clear data of Update app, also login into Mi Account but non of the works
Now I will use the recovery method - will follow the below steps let me correct if I am going to do wrong steps
Download this ROM 2021-05-25 | Stable Recovery | V12.5.3.0.RKHCNXM
Put it into Device -> Choose update package - > will flash
Will take backup for Safety
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Why not try the latest update directly? So there is no more need for the ota.
Remember that "CN" is the Chinese version.
"ID" the Indian version.
"MI" l "EEA" etc the global versions.
Use the one corresponding to the one you already have in use.
Otherwise flash what you would like with miflash but avoid blocking the bootloader.
nicfio said:
Hi all!
Trying to flash stock ROM (On Linux, cmd command mode), i get following message: "Missmatching image and device" although my phone is a Poco F3 Alioth :/
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I don't know, I don't use linux, but try to check the drivers and make sure you use the right rom for your model, there are three versions, china india and global.
RollDload said:
Why not try the latest update directly? So there is no more need for the ota.
Remember that "CN" is the Chinese version.
"ID" the Indian version.
"MI" l "EEA" etc the global versions.
Use the one corresponding to the one you already have in use.
Otherwise flash what you would like with miflash but avoid blocking the bootloader.
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Yes...Correct regarding latest flash
let me correct you regarding Version
ID - Indonesia ROM
IN - India ROM
I have changed ROM from India to another for Miui Dialer only but after installation, I found Xiaomi EU ROM much better than any other Region ROM
Chinese ROM - good but lots of bloatware, No Gapps
Xiaomi EU - Excellent Performance, MIUI Dialer with Gapps (you can download only from Xiaomi EU website (EU & EEA) both are different Version
Im stuck on
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what to do?
edit:
okay so I panicked. lol
I disconnected the phone from pc then I realized it was a dumb move
the phone is still on fastboot though.
So I reconnected the phone to pc and it wont detect. I am worried that if I turned off my phone it will die.
So what I did next was hold power button and volume down trying my luck to get into fastboot again.
And it did boot into fastboot again.
Then using miflash and everything worked now im on stock rom. Thanks!
PS: Im so happy that I am still within Gods grace.
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Im stuck on
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what to do?
edit:
okay so I panicked. lol
I disconnected the phone from pc then I realized it was a dumb move
the phone is still on fastboot though.
So I reconnected the phone to pc and it wont detect. I am worried that if I turned off my phone it will die.
So what I did next was hold power button and volume down trying my luck to get into fastboot again.
And it did boot into fastboot again.
Then using miflash and everything worked now im on stock rom. Thanks!
PS: Im so happy that I am still within Gods grace.
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yes, unplugging the phone in the middle of a flash is very dangerous, but luck was on your side. better this way
Guys just wanted to clear a doubt i had
So currently I have a mi11x Indian version running miui 13
So my first question is if I unlock via miunlock and then flash custom ROMs (pixelexperience)
Will I be able to go back to stock rom and relock bootloader if in the future I need to go back to stock or something
Or will it cause a brick.
Please, you don't need to know this but I am disabled, get really low on energy really quick. Trying to solve this is driving me mad!
Mi 11 bought with CN stock.
Unlocked the bootloader, loaded global rom for miui 12, all worked well.
OTA didn't work though.
Updated yesterday to latest global rom. All seems to work except, Google Wallet which used to work great gives me their CTS error.
Nothing actually changed on the phone, it's still just the unlocked phone, stock global rom.
I tried loading an older 12.5 rom and then, did an OTA update to MIUI 13
Still, Google Wallet doesn't want to know.
Was considering flashing again with the stock global rom (I don't want the CN on there) and locking the boot again but, would that even work or, does it have to be the CN stock rom?
All the bypass options for the security are just beyond my mind now sadly.