[Q] [Newbie]Troubles reading ftf files - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I'm new to rooting and flashing custom ROMs, so any help will be greatly appreciated
I'm using an orange xperia lt15i, that I've decided to root and on which I want to run CyanogenMod 9.1
Here's what I've come up with :
flashing a generic ftf to debrand my phone, in orded to unlock the bootloader
install recovery
unlock boot loader
flash CM
The catch is, flashtool (0.9.16.1) can't read any of the ftf files I put in the firmware directory..any idea ?
Did I get the steps in the right order, is there any way to achieve this at all ?
Thanks

Deathtiny said:
Hi,
I'm new to rooting and flashing custom ROMs, so any help will be greatly appreciated
I'm using an orange xperia lt15i, that I've decided to root and on which I want to run CyanogenMod 9.1
Here's what I've come up with :
flashing a generic ftf to debrand my phone, in orded to unlock the bootloader
install recovery
unlock boot loader
flash CM
The catch is, flashtool (0.9.16.1) can't read any of the ftf files I put in the firmware directory..any idea ?
Did I get the steps in the right order, is there any way to achieve this at all ?
Thanks
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maybe file is wrong download here a new one. this works 100% LINK
also use normal flashtool not 64bit.
install drives from flastool install dir/drivers for your phone
install android sdk (just leave all like it is & press install)
now to the process:
flashing a generic ftf to debrand my phone, in orded to unlock the bootloader i dont think this is need. on sony bl unlock site theres mentioned how to get in service menu & look if bootloader unlock allowed: yes or no. if yes just proceed. any way, CM requires flashng stock ics ftf b4 so do it after unlock...
install recovery no need if you flash CM's kernel later it was recovery built in (all custom)
unlock boot loader
flash cm kernel via fastboot
flash CM dont forget gapps! (google apps)

bejunk said:
maybe file is wrong download here a new one. this works 100%
also use normal flashtool not 64bit.
install drives from flastool install dir/drivers for your phone
install android sdk (just leave all like it is & press install)
now to the process:
flashing a generic ftf to debrand my phone, in orded to unlock the bootloader i dont think this is need. on sony bl unlock site theres mentioned how to get in service menu & look if bootloader unlock allowed: yes or no. if yes just proceed. any way, CM requires flashng stock ics ftf b4 so do it after unlock...
install recovery no need if you flash CM's kernel later it was recovery built in (all custom)
unlock boot loader
flash cm kernel via fastboot
flash CM dont forget gapps! (google apps)
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Ok so I rechecked service info and status says no, eventhough I remenbered differently and got an unlocking code from sony..
Anyway, guess the best I can do is now limited to rooting...
Thanks

Deathtiny said:
Ok so I rechecked service info and status says no, eventhough I remenbered differently and got an unlocking code from sony..
Anyway, guess the best I can do is now limited to rooting...
Thanks
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there are several methods of unlocking the bootloader such as testpoint...but its not that easy for newbe...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737846
look at this maybe it helps

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[Q] how to install CMW to flash custom kernels after unlocking my BT

i have new arc s
LT18i
4.0.2.A.0.62
GB 2.3.4
I will unlock bootloader with official sony bootloader unlock web site after that the device will be blank plz tell me where to start ???
after searching in xda i figure out that i must flash new kernel and i found pretty custom kernels and rom SO i must install CWM to flash the kernel and the rom
how i install CWM if my device is blank
barakaz said:
i have new arc s
LT18i
4.0.2.A.0.62
GB 2.3.4
I will unlock bootloader with official sony bootloader unlock web site after that the device will be blank plz tell me where to start ???
after searching in xda i figure out that i must flash new kernel and i found pretty custom kernels and rom SO i must install CWM to flash the kernel and the rom
how i install CWM if my device is blank
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what device blank means what..??
CWM is for flashing ROMs. You don't install it, once you've unlocked your bootloader and downloaded your sdk's etc, set up fastboot on your PC to boot custom kernels which contain cwm.
Your phone won't be blank, just user data(not sdcard)will be wiped. Follow the instructions on the SE site, or here.
sinkster said:
CWM is for flashing ROMs. You don't install it, once you've unlocked your bootloader and downloaded your sdk's etc, set up fastboot on your PC to boot custom kernels which contain cwm.
Your phone won't be blank, just user data(not sdcard)will be wiped. Follow the instructions on the SE site, or here.
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thank you
you completed the missing part
How to install latest Recovery?
Hi guys. I have just one simply question. I just unlock my bootloader at my ARC S with installed latest Android 4.0.3 4.1.A.0.562. My question is:
How can I install CWM Recovery on it?? I'm asking because all of these tips were written for Android in version 2.3 and I don't want to brick my phone during using wrong guide.
If it's not a problem redirect me to proper Guide and tools.
Thanks
Like I mentioned, CWM isn't installed, as such. No matter what version of android you're running, if you've unlocked the bootloader then, using fastboot, you can boot a kernel that contains CWM.

[Q] Root Xperia Play

Hello,
I have a Xperia Play R800i SIM unlocked with unlocked bootloader, firmware 2.3.4, 4.0.2.A.0.62.
Can someone link me to a Step By Step tutorial on how to root this phone? I have read this:
"Just download recoveryPLAY.img (google it) and place it in androidSDk folder where the fastboot.exe is located. Switch on your phone using fastboot and enter the command fastboot boot recoveryPLAY.img. Also download the RootXperia.zip and flash it once you are in recovery. Later on If you want CWM (recovery) on your phone , you can follow this thread."
But I don't know what fastboot is. I only know that in order to enter in fastboot mode on the phone you need to press the search button when connecting it to the PC.
Can you help me? And btw, if I manage to root the phone, will it wipe all my apps a.k.a. phone data? And what about the SD Card?
Thank You
Can't root if the firmware is .62 or higher unless you install a prerooted kernel.
Spectre51 said:
Can't root if the firmware is .62 or higher unless you install a prerooted kernel.
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And how to do that? Are there any disadvantages implied?
Thank you
Would there be any prob if I follow the tutorial to install the "Xperia NXT v1.1" Rom?
To flash a prerooted kernel you have to have an unlocked bootloader. The just follow the install guide for which ever kernel you install once you get your bootloader unlocked.
I was able to root mine without unlocking the bootloader. Search and try this pc software which is quite easy and efficient... Unlock root v 2.3.1.exe download at unlockroot.com. Hope this helps
Sent from my Xperia Play R800i.
I couldn't use that software because my r800i was .62. But I managed to flash a new room and install a new kernel. Thanks anyway.

[Q] Xperia play Gingerbread to Jellybean/Kitkat

Hi can anyone advise what the problem could be?
I have been trying to upgrade my Xperia play from Gingerbread to Jellybean and failed,
My handset is Bootloader unlock Status = No, although O2 unlocked the carrier so I could use any carrier.
So when I goto Sony bootloader unlock site the phone will not goto fastboot mode. Just says Waiting
When I open Fashtool I have successfully rooted the phone, but when I try to Flash the phone rather than go into Fastboot mode the just restarts.
I am using Windows 7 64bit.
Any help on getting this done is greatly appreciated
Grover
Umm I think only the simlock has been removed. But the bootloader is still locked and cannot be unlocked. and what button are you pressing to go into flashboot?
ryanperez said:
Umm I think only the simlock has been removed. But the bootloader is still locked and cannot be unlocked. and what button are you pressing to go into flashboot?
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I have used search button whilst plugining in USB.
Does that mean bootloader is locked, so impossible to unlock?
The sticker on the back of the phone is W46. Read somewhere that using Flashtool may damage the phone.
Thanks in advance
Grover
Grover2000 said:
Hi can anyone advise what the problem could be?
I have been trying to upgrade my Xperia play from Gingerbread to Jellybean and failed,
My handset is Bootloader unlock Status = No, although O2 unlocked the carrier so I could use any carrier.
So when I goto Sony bootloader unlock site the phone will not goto fastboot mode. Just says Waiting
When I open Fashtool I have successfully rooted the phone, but when I try to Flash the phone rather than go into Fastboot mode the just restarts.
I am using Windows 7 64bit.
Any help on getting this done is greatly appreciated
Grover
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SIM Unlocking the phone inst the same as Unlocking the Bootloader. If you Have Bootloader unlock Status = No you can still unlock your Bootloader via the Test Point method.
If you Unlock your phone with the Test Point method you will not have acces to Fastboot Mode, but you can still Flash Kernels via Flash Mode Using the FTF version of it(insted of a boot.img file).
Look in my signature if you want any FTF kernel.
TheScriptKitty said:
SIM Unlocking the phone inst the same as Unlocking the Bootloader. If you Have Bootloader unlock Status = No you can still unlock your Bootloader via the Test Point method.
If you Unlock your phone with the Test Point method you will not have acces to Fastboot Mode, but you can still Flash Kernels via Flash Mode Using the FTF version
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Please note this method only works for xplays made before a certain date. (can't remember exactly when but google will help)
Sent from my R800i using XDA Free mobile app
korrectmethod said:
Please note this method only works for xplays made before a certain date. (can't remember exactly when but google will help)
Sent from my R800i using XDA Free mobile app
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I have successfully done the test point via s1 tool method, but I'm not quite sure which version of JB to upload and how to my Xperia Play. Can someone give me a step by step guide on how to flash my phone?
Thanks in advance
Grover
Grover2000 said:
I have successfully done the test point via s1 tool method, but I'm not quite sure which version of JB to upload and how to my Xperia Play. Can someone give me a step by step guide on how to flash my phone?
Thanks in advance
Grover
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Just read the instructions for whatever kernel you are using, and same with the rom you want to install.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39047223
Sent from my R800i using XDA Free mobile app
As above, follow the guide above. Since you unlocked via the testpoint and there's no fastboot, you need to have your kernels in a .ftf file format.
Here's a thread with download links to ftf kernels: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2739559
You will need to use flashtool to flash them. The JB ROM can then be flashed via recovery normally.
My Xperia PLAY was locked to O2 as well and testpoint unlocked, and these have been working fine for me so far... although for some reason my phone stopped working with ICS ROMs. GB and JB still works however.
Phone bricked.
I flashed the Lupus JB kernal and then entered recovery menu and deleted formatted and now it just a blank screen as if the phone is off yet plugging in the usb is recognised by computer yet flashtools and Sony companion can't repair or recognise.
Any ideas?
Grover
Exactly what did you delete/format under recovery? All I did was pick the factory reset option, then wiped cache and dalvik cache, and then flashed the ROM and worked fine for me. I'm using version 8 of the kernel however for the extra data space.
Here are the ftf files for the stock original Sony firmware, which you can use to restore your device if flashing goes wrong (.79 is the latest): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43935357&postcount=2
I formatted the file as you did and it came on with a blank lit screen so I flash the default file in firmware a on flash tools to get nothing but a blank dead screen
Any help is greatly appreciated
Grover
1) Download the .79 ftf firmware and place it in Flashtool's firmware folder.
2) Open up flashtool, and plug in the Xperia PLAY in flash mode (hold back button while plugging in USB). Flashtool should report the device is in flash mode.
3) Press the flash button (lightning symbol) and select the stock .79 firmware, then confirm to flash that.
4) Wait for it to finish flashing. Flashtool will then ask you to reboot the device.
5) Unplug the phone and hold the power button until it vibrates. Let go and it should boot back into the stock Xperia software.
It should now be back to stock, and you can attempt to try custom ROMs and kernels again.
Unfortunately this is where the problem lies. Flash tools doesn't recognise that the phone is there hence can't flash it with stock firmware.
It is In a dead state. Is there anyone who offers a service to Unbrick it and what tools are required?
I am not dettered by having bricked my phone, as this is all part of my learning, although I would appreciated a possible fix to Unbrick it.
Thanks in advance
Grover
Have you installed the drivers for the phone from the flashtool driver folder? Have a check here on how to do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
KiraYahiroz said:
Have you installed the drivers for the phone from the flashtool driver folder? Have a check here on how to do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
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All the drivers where installed as per instruction. The phone is in a state of being off all the time no lights or anything.
The only thing that is heard is the usb sound on the computer when it is connected.
Flashtools Sony Companion doesn't see the phone at all.
grover
TheScriptKitty said:
If you Unlock your phone with the Test Point method you will not have acces to Fastboot Mode, but you can still Flash Kernels via Flash Mode Using the FTF version of it(insted of a boot.img file).
Look in my signature if you want any FTF kernel.
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But my bootloader was unlocked Via testpoint and i have both fastboot mode and flash mode working fine, i install kernels via .img like everyone else and im a r800X cdma user.
xdarkmario said:
But my bootloader was unlocked Via testpoint and i have both fastboot mode and flash mode working fine, i install kernels via .img like everyone else and im a r800X cdma user.
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Yes, if you unlocked your Bootloader via the test point method for the R800x and the R800i you should have access to Fast Boot Mode. You only don't get access to Fast Boot Mode if you have "Bootloader unlock status: No"(and unlocked via the Test Point Method), witch is about 100% of R800a users.
As above. Sadly, all phones sold from O2 UK have bootloader unlock as no, so the normal way of unlocking won't work and only the tespoint method is avaliable... So no fastboot. Due to that, I buy my phones unlocked and unbranded now. Luckily thanks to the great developers on here we can still root and play around with custom ROMs.
What version of Windows are you using Grover? I'm not sure if it's related but I have problems with adb/fastboot drivers on Windows 8/8.1 with HTC devices. Everything works perfectly on 7 though.

[Q] Unlocking bootloader

Hi everyone, I have an Xperia Acro S and recently I wanted to unlock my bootloader to get acces installing custom ROMs, now I've a question about unlocking the bootloader, I have read/seen many tutorials/videos where explain the official way to unlock the bootloader, in all of them say that I need to provide the IMEI to the Sony web, so I can get an unlock code; the IMEI has 15 digits, but I've seen only first 14 digits it's needed, today I used the entire 15 digits, got an unlocked code, but I don't know if I'm in the right way, or I need to ask for another code using just the first 14 digits.
I hope anyone could help me.
Thanks in advance.
Strik3_rAm said:
Hi everyone, I have an Xperia Acro S and recently I wanted to unlock my bootloader to get acces installing custom ROMs, now I've a question about unlocking the bootloader, I have read/seen many tutorials/videos where explain the official way to unlock the bootloader, in all of them say that I need to provide the IMEI to the Sony web, so I can get an unlock code; the IMEI has 15 digits, but I've seen only first 14 digits it's needed, today I used the entire 15 digits, got an unlocked code, but I don't know if I'm in the right way, or I need to ask for another code using just the first 14 digits.
I hope anyone could help me.
Thanks in advance.
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Nah You are doing right, only first 14 digits are shown online since it is not safe to publish own imei on internet. Since You received an unlock code, it is safe to assume that You are going the correct way.
Mirhawk said:
Nah You are doing right, only first 14 digits are shown online since it is not safe to publish own imei on internet. Since You received an unlock code, it is safe to assume that You are going the correct way.
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So, you're telling me that It's ok I provided the entire 15 digits to the web, and got an unlock code, so I can continue the procedure and unlock my bootloader? This just scare me, because I don't want to make unusable my device. Thanks for your reply.
Strik3_rAm said:
So, you're telling me that It's ok I provided the entire 15 digits to the web, and got an unlock code, so I can continue the procedure and unlock my bootloader? This just scare me, because I don't want to make unusable my device. Thanks for your reply.
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Yes, as long as You provide it on the Sony website, it is safe to do the procedure. And don't worry, it won't make Your device un usable.
Mirhawk said:
Yes, as long as You provide it on the Sony website, it is safe to do the procedure. And don't worry, it won't make Your device un usable.
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Sir, can you please help me with this... I wanted to get this ROM for my Xperia Acro S http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2790532, I just don't want to make it wrong, the instrucctions in the thread shows a Samsung S2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDQ_ER0mU9Y, can I use the same instructions and flash it to my Acro S? I already have unlocked my bootloader, and I'm on 4.1.2 - 6.2.B.1.96, and CMW-based Recovery v6.0.3.0.
Thanks for the reply.
Strik3_rAm said:
Sir, can you please help me with this... I wanted to get this ROM for my Xperia Acro S http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2790532, I just don't want to make it wrong, the instrucctions in the thread shows a Samsung S2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDQ_ER0mU9Y, can I use the same instructions and flash it to my Acro S? I already have unlocked my bootloader, and I'm on 4.1.2 - 6.2.B.1.96, and CMW-based Recovery v6.0.3.0.
Thanks for the reply.
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1-Put the rom on sdcard
2-Flash boot.img (inside zip) with fastboot
3-Boot into recovery and wipe system, data, cache and dalvik
4-Install the rom then gapps
5-Reboot
Strik3_rAm said:
Sir, can you please help me with this... I wanted to get this ROM for my Xperia Acro S http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2790532, I just don't want to make it wrong, the instrucctions in the thread shows a Samsung S2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDQ_ER0mU9Y, can I use the same instructions and flash it to my Acro S? I already have unlocked my bootloader, and I'm on 4.1.2 - 6.2.B.1.96, and CMW-based Recovery v6.0.3.0.
Thanks for the reply.
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darknessmc said:
1-Put the rom on sdcard
2-Flash boot.img (inside zip) with fastboot
3-Boot into recovery and wipe system, data, cache and dalvik
4-Install the rom then gapps
5-Reboot
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Do as per the instructions given by darknessmc, just an addition that clean only cache and dalvik immediately after You flash the ROM.
Thank you both, I finally got what I wanted, finally got a ROM on my device, actually was very scary, because the TWRP was in chinesse, I've got a hearthattack when I saw the symbols. :S:S:S
But Google translator and another guides helped me out. :good:
Hi guys, I've a question, if I want to install ahother ROM, do I just follow the steps you gave me before? I mean, that step when I need to enter in fastboot mode and flash the boot.img. Thanks @Mirhawk @darknessmc
Strik3_rAm said:
Hi guys, I've a question, if I want to install ahother ROM, do I just follow the steps you gave me before? I mean, that step when I need to enter in fastboot mode and flash the boot.img. Thanks @Mirhawk @darknessmc
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Yes, if it is a Kitkat based ROM.
@Mirhawk
Hello, how have you been? Mr. I have another question about all this, flashing with FLASHTOOL is the same as flashing with the recovery? If i want to flash a new ROM and in its instructions says I need to flash it using the flashtool, do I just follow your previous steps or I need to install the flashtool? thanks
Strik3_rAm said:
@Mirhawk
Hello, how have you been? Mr. I have another question about all this, flashing with FLASHTOOL is the same as flashing with the recovery? If i want to flash a new ROM and in its instructions says I need to flash it using the flashtool, do I just follow your previous steps or I need to install the flashtool? thanks
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Hello, If you flashing a stock rom you use flashtool but if it's a custom rom your phone has to be rooted. Please follow the steps to root and etc.
"If you come from a stock Sony firmware image please flash this kernel before via fastboot:
Quote:
Attention: your bootloader need to be unlocked to flash a custom rom like SlimBean.....a good step by step tutorial you find here:
http://androidlegend.com/how-to-unlo...peria-s-lt26i/
after that you can go ahead with the next steps below
1. Download:
(Kernel or if the rom has a boot.img file that will work)
2. Turn your phone off and hold the volume up button and plug in your USB connection and wait till the LED is getting blue
3. Terminal command to flash:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
4. Reboot your phone and wait till your LED turns violett....in this moment push the volume up button and you have access to your custom recovery
5. Connect your phone with USB and push the downloaded roms and gapps to your phone now with the terminal command:
adb push <filename> /sdcard/
6. Wipe data/cache/dalvic, format system, flash the rom and the gapps and you are finished "
The end. Good luck Please have you custom ready on hand. Download SMS backup app to backup your sms's, root not need for this. Your apps should download on it's own after a few minutes when the phone is on and working.
Happy modding.
Strik3_rAm said:
@Mirhawk
Hello, how have you been? Mr. I have another question about all this, flashing with FLASHTOOL is the same as flashing with the recovery? If i want to flash a new ROM and in its instructions says I need to flash it using the flashtool, do I just follow your previous steps or I need to install the flashtool? thanks
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No, flashing with flashtool and recovery is different.
Flashtool : You can only flash stock firmware(the .ftf files) or kernel (.img , .elf etc) using flashtool.
Recovery : The recovery is used to flash the ROM and kernel's in zip format, they cannot flash .ftf files. Also they can't flash files if they are not in zip.
If You are going to use a stock based ROM(i.e. JB ROM's) then some Developers need You to flash the Stock firmware(ftf file) first and then flash their ROM. So You flash the stock firmware(ftf) via flashtool and then flash the ROM after installing a recovery.
If You are going to flash a Kitkat ROM, then simply follow the earlier steps.

[Q] How to be sure that Bootloader is Unlocked, still receiving OTA updates

Hi I am a newbie. I had rooted my phone using Towel-root method and am even using xposed framework and am running stock version. After this to Unlock my Bootloader I fallowed procedures as given by sony, but after i entered unlock command in cmd, my xpeira m went into bootloop.
I tried repaing usning pc companion it said that my mobile has been modified and cant repair, and hence using flashtool flashed stock xperia m rom and had to root again.
But the problem is that I still receive OTA updates from Sony for Walkman and album apps. If my booloader is unlocked I shouldn't be recieving those right ? How can I confirm for sure without flashing anything ?
Another question: Now If i flash CWM from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...ery-philz-touch-6-41-6-xm-dual-t2795778/page2 will that erase my rom ? I mean do I have to flash my stock rom and reroot after flashing CWM for my device to work ?
i think i have an answer
raghu18 said:
Hi I am a newbie. I had rooted my phone using Towel-root method and am even using xposed framework and am running stock version. After this to Unlock my Bootloader I fallowed procedures as given by sony, but after i entered unlock command in cmd, my xpeira m went into bootloop.
I tried repaing usning pc companion it said that my mobile has been modified and cant repair, and hence using flashtool flashed stock xperia m rom and had to root again.
But the problem is that I still receive OTA updates from Sony for Walkman and album apps. If my booloader is unlocked I shouldn't be recieving those right ? How can I confirm for sure without flashing anything ?
Another question: Now If i flash CWM from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...ery-philz-touch-6-41-6-xm-dual-t2795778/page2 will that erase my rom ? I mean do I have to flash my stock rom and reroot after flashing CWM for my device to work ?
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Hi raghu,
see answer to ur first question, i dont think bootloader status will effect ur updates , because at first i tried to install CWM and went into bootloop , before that i unlocked my bootloader using flashtool, so i flashed .ftf file and went back to stock , when i tried to flash CWM i noticed that my bootloader was still unlocked , flashing .ftf didnt change it at all. i dont know whether this happened to me accidentally or it will really doesnt effect ur bootloader status but the answer is bootloader status will not effect ur updats ( as far as i knw).
answer to ur 2nd question is no it wont erase ( i am sure about it :good ur current ROM, if u flash it right. Dont worry i tried that recovery before, its gud and flash carefully, dont end up into bootloop once again ..safe flashing
thnx :good::good:
Your device's bootloader is absolutely locked if you are still receiving the OTA updates (and installing ). And I would suggest you to check the Bootloader status in Flashtool.
No flashing the CWM will not affect your current ROM
XDAOwner!! said:
Your device's bootloader is absolutely locked if you are still receiving the OTA updates (and installing ). And I would suggest you to check the Bootloader status in Flashtool.
No flashing the CWM will not affect your current ROM
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Thnx mate really helped me.
If I flash cwm on Locked Bootloader
Thank you guys for explanation. Please describe how I can check if my bootloader is locked using flashtool ??? and what happens if cwm is flashed on locked bootloader ( Just in case )
raghu18 said:
Thank you guys for explanation. Please describe how I can check if my bootloader is locked using flashtool ??? and what happens if cwm is flashed on locked bootloader ( Just in case )
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hey there,
open flashtool and look at the figure below
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ncyza0776myusll/Capture.PNG?dl=0
connect ur phone in flashmode and click on the BLU icon , then it will automatically get the code for ur IMEI and all u need to do is click Unlock and if u flash CWM on locked bootloader it wont work and u may end up in bootloop ( nt sure abt that coz never tried till nw )
hit thanks if this helps.:good::good::good:
hope this helps ,
As far as I am aware only the OTA firmware updates no longer work when you unlock your bootloader, the OTA application updates should work as intended.
For installing the kernel, all you have to do is put your device into fastboot mode, select the kernel with flashtool and then let flashtool work its magic. It won't wipe your ROM as it doesn't touch the /system partition.
You don't even need flashtool to check your bootloader unlock status either. Type in *#*#7378423#*#*, tap Service info, tap Configuration. You will see a section what says rooting status. Underneath rooting status you will find your bootloader status, it will read one of three things;
1) Bootloader unlock allowed: No (meaning you cannot unlock your bootloader, you shouldn't see this as you have unlocked yours by the sounds of the first post)
2) Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes (meaning you can unlock your bootloader, if it says this and you plan on unlocking the bootloader I hope you make backups of your TA partition cause you have no way of locking your bootloader again else. This goes for anybody reading this)
2) Bootloader unlock: Yes (meaning your bootloader is unlocked).
gamer649 said:
You don't even need flashtool to check your bootloader unlock status either. Type in *#*#7378423#*#*, tap Service info, tap Configuration. You will see a section what says rooting status. Underneath rooting status you will find your bootloader status, it will read one of three things;
1) Bootloader unlock allowed: No (meaning you cannot unlock your bootloader, you shouldn't see this as you have unlocked yours by the sounds of the first post)
2) Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes (meaning you can unlock your bootloader, if it says this and you plan on unlocking the bootloader I hope you make backups of your TA partition cause you have no way of locking your bootloader again else. This goes for anybody reading this)
2) Bootloader unlock: Yes (meaning your bootloader is unlocked).
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Thanks a ton man, You cleared all my doubts. Mine says "Boot Unloacked: Yes" , so I will proceed to flashing cwm. and ya I had taken TA backup.
Thank again
Hi my bro @gamer649 how can I backup my TA partition?
Thanx for ur help
kh34d said:
Hi my bro @gamer649 how can I backup my TA partition?
Thanx for ur help
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May be you can find in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484622&page=1
Try this ok
Hi my bro @Nicklas Van Dam.... U r my hero man
u helped me every time
I see u Unlocked ur Bootloader and use ROM with CyanogenMod 12 Alpha Unofficial build 20141121
i want to do like you
plz tell me about ur experience is this rom good?? if u want by message or here
many Thanx for helping me
kh34d said:
Hi my bro @Nicklas Van Dam.... U r my hero man
u helped me every time
I see u Unlocked ur Bootloader and use ROM with CyanogenMod 12 Alpha Unofficial build 20141121
i want to do like you
plz tell me about ur experience is this rom good?? if u want by message or here
many Thanx for helping me
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hi my friend @kh34d i've been send my experience about my rom that i used, just check out on your inbox, and want you be my friend?

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