Okay guys,
I spent a whole day yesterday to exterminate lame SONY's firmware, and get a refreshment alternation
so I gathered all tutorials, which I had followed to give my Xperia S new soul, and made this all-in-one tutorial for anyone, who's not sure how to do it.
Big thank to DooMLoRD, who's is making all this awesome tools and stuff to make our Xperias alive again.
Before proceding, Your Xperia S should run on the latest official Sony's firmware (6.2.b.1.96). Otherwise...otherwise you probably ought to update it to the latest version.
Here are the links to the sites I used. I also recommend you to check them out, because there may be a more recent version of a file:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2555243
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447319
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417672
1. Bootloader unlock
Checking (source: JuniorMember's post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44713761&postcount=14)
1.1.1. In dial pad, type in *#*#7378423#*#*
1.1.2.Go to Service Info > Configuration
1.1.3. And check the Rooting Status
If it's Bootloader unlock allowed:Yes/No, then its not unlocked. If it says NO, you're not able to unlock it.
And if it's Bootloader unlocked:Yes, then it's (already) unlocked.
Unlocking (source: DooMLoRD's tutorial)
[ before we begin unlocking bootloader ]
1.2.1 Get the IMEI code for your device: type *#06# in phone dialer to find it out; note only the digits (no dashes)
1.2.2 Download the fastboot package with usb drivers (alternate drivers if the ones in package dont work OR this)
IMPORTANT: if you are using Windows 8 you will need to enable few things to allow driver installation
1.2.3.Make sure you have a windows PC with USB cable to connect the phone
1.2.4.Power down your 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.
If a phone enters but does not stay in a fastboot mode:I had that kind of problem, but I'm not sure how I actually fixed it; I only remember I did that:
1.2.4.1. Download and install Flashtool . After Installing, go to the folder where fastboot is installed and look for drivers folder; there you'll find Flashtool-drivers.exe. Install that: Be aware that there are Flashboot and Fastboot drivers at the bottom or at the top of the list Check also your phone's name.
1.2.4.2. If still does not work go to Device manager, trigger fastboot mode, connect to your computer, and quickly (when S1 Boot or sth like that appers in Device Manager) click with right mouse button (go to properties), then update driver and point to (usb_driver) folder in fastboot_with_Android_USB_file folder -> step 1.3.6.
1.2.5. Once drivers are installed just disconnect cable and power on device
[ how to unlock ] (official way)
1.3.1 First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your phone by checking the service menu: steps 1.1.1 - 1.1.3
1.3.2 Go to: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and read everything!
1.3.3 At the bottom click 'Start Unlocking the Bootloader'. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Continue" You will get numerous prompts, read all info and if you agree, click on "Accept"/"OK"/"Proceed"
1.3.4 Finally you will get a "Create Unlock request" page, enter your IMEI (sometimes the last digit needs to be removed for this to work), name and email address
1.3.5 You should now receive your unique unlock key via EMAIL, SAVE THIS KEY SAFELY
1.3.6 Extract fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.rar and open fastboot folder
1.3.7 Hold SHIFT and right click on the background of the folder Select 'Open command window here'
1.3.8 Connect your phone in fastboot mode (turn phone off, hold Volume UP button and plug in USB Cable) [make sure drivers are installed as explained above)
1.3.9 In the cmd windows type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
1.3.10 If a value is returned (it will return 0.5), it means the phone is correctly connected
1.3.11 Type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY and replace KEY with the key which u received earlier.
1.3.12 You're device should now be bootloader unlocked. You can check by followin steps 1.1.1 - 1.1.3.
2. Root (source: DooMLoRD's tutorial)
2.3.1 Download the three files from the download section in this post.
2.3.2 Open FlashTool and flash the XperiaS_LT26i_6.2.B.0.211_KernelOnly.ftf - 6.36 MB file, this is JUST the kernel of an older firmware which was rootable.
2.3.3 How to flash Put XperiaS_LT26i_6.2.B.0.211_KernelOnly.ftf to firware folder, which you can find in Fastboot's installation folder. Then hit the lighting strike, select Flashboot mode and select the kernel and hit flash and follow instructions how to enter flashmode.
2.3.4 Now once flashing is done reboot device and connect to PC in usb debuggin mode
2.3.5 CLOSE FLASHTOOL <<< VVVIMP STEP (Very very very important step it took me some time to figure out its meaning)
2.3.6 Extract the file DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip to root directory on c:\
execute runme_ file corresponding to your OS on desktop PC, this will execute a SPECIAL version of DooMLoRDs easy rooting toolkit <<< VVVIMP STEP
2.3.7 the above step is crucial! if you use any older version of the toolkit then IT WILL NOT WORK!
2.3.8 after rooting is over the device will restart
2.3.9 you can verify if device is rooted by checking for SuperSU app (it is the newest version)
2.3.10 once that's done, power down device and open FlashTool again
2.3.11 now flash XperiaS_LT26i_6.2.B.1.96_KernelOnly.ftf - 6.33 MB file to get back to the true kernel for the firmware
that's it after flashing is done just disconnect and power on device and enjoy rooted phone! Check with Root Checker app from GPlay.
3. CWM Recovery (source: hm9408's thorough version of DooMLoRD's tutorial)
3.1 Go to google play and download busybox. Once installed, open the app and tap install Also, make sure, you have SuperSU installed.
3.2. This should be relatively easy now. Your phone is now rooted, and you will now flash CWM Recovery on your phone. For this, hm9408 found a quick installer by DooMLoRD.
3.3 Just extract it anywhere, run it (cwm-install-en.bat, press Enter 3 times and it will start) while your phone is connected via USB, and you should be just fine. I had to do this step twice, because I didn't know you have to grant something with SuperSU. So during the process, watch the phone's screen.
3.4 You know CWM was flashed correctly when you shut down your phone, turn it on and your see the LED turns on BLUE when the Sony logo comes up. When it does, press the Volume Up button and the LED should turn GREEN for a couple of seconds, then boot into Recovery.
4. Installing custom ROM and gapps (google apps)
There's a link toCyanogenMod 11 beta 3 by RaymanFX which has already included kernel.
Other ROMs may not have included kernel, so you'll have to (1) flash it with Flastool, if it has kernel extension or (2) install it via recovery, it it has .zip extension.
4.1 Copy your ROM and gapps (their extensions have to be .zip.
4.2 Boot into recovery (step 3.4).
4.3 Navigate (with volume + and -, and power to select) to install zip, then select the file of you rom, install it, then install also the gapps by selecting the gapps.zip.
4.4. This is the most important step, DO NOT SKIP IT AT ALL COSTS For God's sake, in the main menu, wipe the cache and partitions and dalvik's cache. (I'm not sure if it's available to wipe dalvik's cache, but if it is, wipe it).
I forgot to wipe, and, holy cow, almost lost my pants, because phone didn't start, there was only sony's logo, slowly passing away again and again.
Well if that happens, look for an Xperia S firmware (e.g.) and appropriate kernel (e.g.), flash them via flashtool and wipe your sweat .
I think for a 2 years old phone, everybody should already know how to do this.
Or i think most of the people here on Xperia S XDA do already know how to do this.
xDroidZz said:
I think for a 2 years old phone, everybody should already know how to do this.
Or i think most of the people here on Xperia S XDA do already know how to do this.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol ya.
Sure?
xDroidZz said:
I think for a 2 years old phone, everybody should already know how to do this.
Or i think most of the people here on Xperia S XDA do already know how to do this.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've had it for 2 years, but spent a whole day yesterday to install CM, because I struggled with fastboot drivers for 4hs, then 1h to root it, then another 2hs to properly install CWMrecovery, because I didn't know I have to have BusyBox installed and then I didn't wipe the cache and had to do everything again. And don't say me everybody should know that, because there are people who does not even try to do that, because then don't konw where to start and nothing.
Cheers!
Joej970 said:
I've had it for 2 years, but spent a whole day yesterday to install CM, because I struggled with fastboot drivers for 4hs, then 1h to root it, then another 2hs to properly install CWMrecovery, because I didn't know I have to have BusyBox installed and then I didn't wipe the cache and had to do everything again. And don't say me everybody should know that, because there are people who does not even try to do that, because then don't konw where to start and nothing.
Cheers!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
are you kidding me? it takes me max 1 hour to read tutorial, unlock BL, flash custom kernel and flasch CM rom :laugh:
Joej970 said:
I've had it for 2 years, but spent a whole day yesterday to install CM, because I struggled with fastboot drivers for 4hs, then 1h to root it, then another 2hs to properly install CWMrecovery, because I didn't know I have to have BusyBox installed and then I didn't wipe the cache and had to do everything again. And don't say me everybody should know that, because there are people who does not even try to do that, because then don't konw where to start and nothing.
Cheers!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nah. Max is 1H. there are alot of TUT already. but thanks anyways for this TUT helps alot of people who are actually new to this device
dobi235 said:
are you kidding me? it takes me max 1 hour to read tutorial, unlock BL, flash custom kernel and flasch CM rom :laugh:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It takes you one hour once you exactly know how to do it and in case you already have all files downloaded.
And about tutorials: they're often incomplete. In my case, I struggled with finding drivers for fastboot and making them work 4hs. The unlock tutorial says to install one drivers then try another, but none of them worked. So it took me time to search forums and find something out. Here, I wrote what I'd done, so anyone else would know what to do.
Edit: every tutorial about unlocking says Windows should report unsuccessful installation when you connect the device in fast boot mode. Well, my didn't report that, so I wasn't able to point to the usb_folder. And then phone booted up after 5secs in fastboot.
Joej970 said:
It takes you one hour once you exactly know how to do it and in case you already have all files downloaded.
And about tutorials: they're often incomplete. In my case, I struggled with finding drivers for fastboot and making them work 4hs. The unlock tutorial says to install one drivers then try another, but none of them worked. So it took me time to search forums and find something out. Here, I wrote what I'd done, so anyone else would know what to do.
Edit: every tutorial about unlocking says Windows should report unsuccessful installation when you connect the device in fast boot mode. Well, my didn't report that, so I wasn't able to point to the usb_folder. And then phone booted up after 5secs in fastboot.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
no it took me hour to search for tutuorials (doom has for root and for unlocking BL too), read that, backup TA partiton, unlock, root, flash... DONE
I needed an whole afternoon, too! If you have to read everything from beginning and you are not able even to deal with the technical terms it needs long time. So, if I wouldn't have done it before, this tutorial would have been very useful to me :good:
magician
dobi235 said:
no it took me hour to search for tutuorials (doom has for root and for unlocking BL too), read that, backup TA partiton, unlock, root, flash... DONE
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well okay. Then write that down to a paper and stick it to a mirror, so you'll see your extraordinary achievement every time you wake up, and be proud of yourself, cause you did all that for the fisrt time in only one hour, although everyone else needed an afternoon. You're probably the smartest person I've ever seen, cause you apparently do magic :good:
Repair shops should totally hire you, since they often need an eternity to do their job.
Cheers
Joej970 said:
Well okay. Then write that down to a paper and stick it to a mirror, so you'll see your extraordinary achievement every time you wake up, and be proud of yourself, cause you did all that for the fisrt time in only one hour, although everyone else needed an afternoon. You're probably the smartest person I've ever seen, cause you apparently do magic :good:
Repair shops should totally hire you, since they often need an eternity to do their job.
Cheers
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i only wanted to say that this thread is completely unnecessary.. this phone is more than 2 years old... last update was i think 1year ago.. so there is nothing new... tutorials for unlocking BL (2nd March 2012) and for rooting (17th June 2013) are here for more than a year...and tutorial for instaling CM you can find in almost every CM thread... thats all I wanted to say :victory:... have a nice day
It is kinda necessary..
Some people still dont know how to flash these roms...And then end up spamming other threads...:/
Joej970 said:
Okay guys,
I spent a whole day yesterday to exterminate lame SONY's firmware, and get a refreshment alternation
so I gathered all tutorials, which I had followed to give my Xperia S new soul, and made this all-in-one tutorial for anyone, who's not sure how to do it.
Big thank to DooMLoRD, who's is making all this awesome tools and stuff to make our Xperias alive again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Your method is long and unnecessarily beating around the bush. Here's a much quicker way (how I did it in less than half an hour):
1) Copy the ROM zip to your internal storage
2) Unlock bootloader with Sony's info on their site.
3) Extract boot.img from the ROM zip / kernel zip.
4) In fastboot mode,
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot
5) Go into recovery while it's rebooting, wipe everything & flash the ROM zip.
TBH, DoomLord's stuff is not required, never really was for me..
Sure, it's good stuff, but not required in this case..
The tutorial is good, it's just unfortunate, is that after more than two years, yet no one has been able to unlock the bootloader problem that allows not be unlocked.
Sent from my LT26i using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Great_Geek said:
Your method is long and unnecessarily beating around the bush. Here's a much quicker way (how I did it in less than half an hour):
1) Copy the ROM zip to your internal storage
2) Unlock bootloader with Sony's info on their site.
3) Extract boot.img from the ROM zip / kernel zip.
4) In fastboot mode,
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot
5) Go into recovery while it's rebooting, wipe everything & flash the ROM zip.
TBH, DoomLord's stuff is not required, never really was for me..
Sure, it's good stuff, but not required in this case..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey, hey, hey,
where do you type that code in? In terminal emulator on a phone or maybe cmd on a computer? I've seen a lot of tutorials ordering to type a code, but none of them actually explained how and where you have to write it.
Thankss!
Joej970 said:
Hey, hey, hey,
where do you type that code in? In terminal emulator on a phone or maybe cmd on a computer? I've seen a lot of tutorials ordering to type a code, but none of them actually explained how and where you have to write it.
Thankss!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You use fastboot.exe or the fastboot binary for linux, same one that you used for unlocking bootloader..
Finding something to type into terminal emulator is pretty rare, and it'll usually be specified that you need to type it there..
Related
This guide is for you that have a new Xoom (WiFi only, US model) with Android 3.1 and want to
- get root access
- enable the external SD card unit
Please note that Android 3.2, which now is available for the US Wifi models, make this guide more or less obsolete. If your aim is to have root access, then there are probably simpler methods.
What you need to do can be encompassed in these following short steps (will be detailed later on) in the following order. Each step is required before you can proceed to the next one. However, make sure that you are very very careful and dont try to take any shortcuts. That may soft-brick your device, and you may have a difficult time to explain that to your wife ... You have been warned!
I strongly recommend you to read the entire guide before trying this. In fact, read it twice to ensure that you have understood everything. If there is wierd stuff that you dont understand, dont hesitate to ask. The reason for me writing this down is that I like to document what I have learned. This is to me an excellent way to ensure that I will remember what I just did. Another reason was that I could not find a single thread that encompassed all steps required. There are many different threads, but noone (that I could find) that really guides you from start to goal. So enjoy and good luck!
I would like to thank LandMaster and cam30era for helping out with advice during my initial trail-and-error session. I soft-bricked my device once and had big problems to get by point 4.3 (avoid overwriting of CWM), but with their encouragement I finally succeeded.
If someone else adapts this guide for the EU model or the 3G model, feel free to drop me an IM and I will update the guide for these devices too. Until then, this has only been tested on a WiFi only, 32 GB device bought in the US. If you brick your 3G or EU bought model, dont call me ...
0. Overview of the 6 required steps
1. Install Motorola USB drivers for your computers (for USB connectivity)
2. Install Java SDK and Android SDK tools (for adb and fastboot commands)
3. Unlock the device for flashing (allowing replacement of recovery and boot images)
4. Install a modified recovery image (ClockWorkMod recovery for Android)
5. Root the device (Allow r/w access to the device filesystem)
6. Flash a kernel that supports the SD card (SD card access, overclocking etc.)
Steps 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 require that you download install, image and zip files needed for the flashing.
All this was performed on a Windows XP x86 SP3. Windows 7, Mac and Linux users will probably have to do some steps differently.
Update July 7: I have tested the procedure on Windows 7 x86 now and the procedure is identical to Windows XP.
1. Install the latest Motorola USB drivers
The installation file can be found here
http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-...tware_and_Drivers/USB-and-PC-Charging-Drivers
1.1 Install the drivers and ensure that your Xoom is recognized by the computer
2. Installation of development software
Java SDK 6 and Android SDK (for Honeycomb at least) need to be installed. You can find the installation kits here.
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk-6u26-download-400750.html
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
2.1 Install them as any other software.
2.2 What I had to do was to manually modify the PATH environment variable. I use Windows XP so I did that by right clicking on My Computer, choose Properties and select Advanced. Here I added the path to platform-tools and Tools
%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program Files\Intel\WiFi\bin\;C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTSystem\;D:\Java\Android-sdk\platform-tools;D:\Java\Android-sdk\tools
Note: If the Android SDK complains that the Java Dev Kit cant be found, just press Back and then Next again. Wierd, but that seems to do the trick ... go figure.
2.3 Test that ADB and FASTBOOT works. You should open a command window and go to your Android installation directory. Plug in your Xoom to your computer and write 'adb devices'. Your Xoom should now be listed like this
C:\Documents and Settings\Anders>adb devices
List of devices attached
0288414343813157 device
Did your device not show up? Make sure that you have USB debugging enabled in Settings / Applications / Development
3. Unlocking the device for flashing
This step will effectively erase the internal storage, including all your apps and settings. Use whatever backup you want to rescure important data before you start.
3.1 Power up and start the Xoom
3.2 Ensure that your device is fully recognized by the computer. A good sign is that the 'Portable device' dialog is activated on Windows when your Xoom has booted. The Xoom should also be seen in 'My Computer'. If not, go back to step 2 and double check your USB drivers.
3.3 Use the command 'adb reboot bootloader' to go into Flash mode
3.4 Use the command 'fastboot oem unlock'. This will trigger a dialog on your Xoom. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the unlocking. I repeat, this *will* do a factory reset and all data will be lost!
3.5 Once unlocked, the Xoom will restart and work as normal, but now ready for step 4
4. Install recovery image (CWM)
Download the recovery image file and save it to your computer
4.1 Boot into flash mode with 'adb reboot bootloader'
4.2 Install your downloaded recovery image
C:\Documents and Settings\Anders> fastboot flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img
4.3 Restart the device with 'fastboot reboot'. Timing is essential here, so be alert when the device restarts, or you will have to redo section 4.
4.4 Enter CWM with the following procedure
4.5 Once the Motorola logotype is shown, start counting to 3. At 3, press the Volume Down button. This should result in the text 'Android Recovery' in the top left corner. If it does not work, experiment with the timing ...
4.6 When 'Android Recovery' is shown press the Volume Up button. This should invoke the CWM recovery menu. If that works, then congratulations for reaching this far .
Here is a potential pitfall. If you are unable to enter CWM *before* the device boots into Honeycomb, then the newly installed recovery image will be overwritten by the system default recovery. There are ways to prevent this (see posts below), but I recommend you to redo step 4 instead of messing with removal of system files. But both methods would probably work. Experiment!
5. Rooting the Xoom
The root zip file is located here
5.1 You need to transfer the ROOT zip file to a working micro SD card. You can do this on a computer or cell phone, but the ROOT zip must be located in the root directory of the SD card.
5.2 Insert the now prepared SD card in the Xoom
5.3 Boot into recovery (as described in 4.3). Navigate using the volume buttons and press the power button to select the active option
5.4 Select 'Install ZIP from sd card'
5.5 Select 'Choose ZIP'
5.6 Navigate to the ROOT zip file with the Volume buttons and select it with the Power button. Confirm that you want to install it.
5.7 Everything should indicate success, so back out to the main CWM menu and reboot the device.
5.8 From Android Market, install the ROM Manager app and start it. If the rooting was successful, then ROM Manager should start without any complaints.
6. Flashing a new kernel that supports SD cards (and maybe more ...)
The kernel that I used is described here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978013
The kernel zip file is located here
6.1 This step is identical to 5, but swap the ROOT zip towards the KERNEL zip. For simplicity, you may want to prepare the SD card with both zip files at the same time in step 5.1 ...
Looks great. You just might want to give credit to LandMaster and cam30era, too.
Also is this for just USA or all, cos many people brick there xoom if its just for USA only
okantomi said:
Looks great. You just might want to give credit to LandMaster and cam30era, too.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Of course, done
juDGEY2k10 said:
Also is this for just USA or all, cos many people brick there xoom if its just for USA only
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is only tested on a US device. OP updated.
Will this wipe all USER data?
Also, is the location of the zipped root file fine? the title says "[BOOT] Wifi-Only Charge Light Off".
I only see one problem, you have recovery before boot.img. If you flash the recovery, without a rooted boot.img and happen to boot into honeycomb, it will erase your recovery and load stock. So you can remove /system/etc/install-recovery.sh and /system/recovery-from-boot.p or flash the boot.img BEFORE rebooting out of recovery.
BrokenPixel said:
Will this wipe all USER data?
Also, is the location of the zipped root file fine? the title says "[BOOT] Wifi-Only Charge Light Off".
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When you unlock your Xoom, it will wipe all user data.
bwcorvus said:
I only see one problem, you have recovery before boot.img. If you flash the recovery, without a rooted boot.img and happen to boot into honeycomb, it will erase your recovery and load stock. So you can remove /system/etc/install-recovery.sh and /system/recovery-from-boot.p or flash the boot.img BEFORE rebooting out of recovery.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You're right. I rooted 1st and flashed CWR later. I then used brd's method to update to 3.1, re-root and flash the new bootloader and kernel. So there is a step missing after Step 3. I'm sorry, I don't remember exactly how to do this from HC 3.1. (meaning what files to use) as I was on HC 3.0 at the time.
BrokenPixel said:
Will this wipe all USER data?
Also, is the location of the zipped root file fine? the title says "[BOOT] Wifi-Only Charge Light Off".
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes it will. Read 3.4 again, it will do factory reset.
The root file may vary from case to case, but the procedure is the same AFAIK. I used the one that "charge light off"... There are probably others too.
bwcorvus said:
I only see one problem, you have recovery before boot.img. If you flash the recovery, without a rooted boot.img and happen to boot into honeycomb, it will erase your recovery and load stock. So you can remove /system/etc/install-recovery.sh and /system/recovery-from-boot.p or flash the boot.img BEFORE rebooting out of recovery.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is true, and I will update the OP to reflect that.
So has anyone followed this guide successfully yet? I don't really want to be the first...
yordikins said:
So has anyone followed this guide successfully yet? I don't really want to be the first...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi
I did!. And you know that someone gotta be first (actually second). Why not take the credit?
pingvinen said:
This is true, and I will update the OP to reflect that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So I'm guessing the OP has been updated? I think I'm ready to dive in
Sent from my Xoom using XDA Premium App
Abracastabya said:
So I'm guessing the OP has been updated? I think I'm ready to dive in
Sent from my Xoom using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Instructions are good to go. Just make sure that you don't reboot after flashing recovery, and before flashing boot image. If you do, by mistake, no harm done. You will just have to flash recovery again.
cam30era said:
Instructions are good to go. Just make sure that you don't reboot after flashing recovery, and before flashing boot image. If you do, by mistake, no harm done. You will just have to flash recovery again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sounds good and thanks B-)
Sent from my Xoom using XDA Premium App
Tnx . Very help full .
I don't know but ROM Manager just isn't budging showing any signs of root... or Superuser (+Elite)... or MarketEnabler...
I don't know, I'm kinda lost here. Let me retry (for the tenth time).
rmcsc said:
I don't know but ROM Manager just isn't budging showing any signs of root... or Superuser (+Elite)... or MarketEnabler...
I don't know, I'm kinda lost here. Let me retry (for the tenth time).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try again, and remember that timing (3 seconds) are key to success ...
I'll retry being more precise. I do get into Recovery and I flash the file mentioned. It seems it flashes correctly but when I boot into the OS, there's no signs of root anywhere.
I'll update in a few. Thanks!
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using Tapatalk
I very recently asked for help installing CM7 onto my phone. While following a fairly simple tutorial linked to me by the author something hasn't worked and I've been left with a brick. I managed to fastboot the boot.img then when rebooting I was asked to "spam" the volume button repeatedly until it entered another mode. It did not do this. Instead it simply left me with a blank screen. No Sony Ericsson logo and no booting into another mode as the tutorial described. Someone in the thread had the same issue and basically the author just washed his hands of it and asked that guy to make a thread. I did look at the troubled users profile for said thread but for some reason this forum is saying the search is down, so hopefully someone can help me at least get my phone working. I'm done with the rooting/romming shenanigans. If there is a way to just get my phone up and running then hopefully someone can tell me. Until then it's just a brick.
Edit - Tried updating via SEUS but it says the phone has modified software and cant be updated. :-(
Would flashtool work?? I have no idea how to use it tho but am downloading it. Looking for things on here is hard work. lol.
Is your boot loader unlocked? You didn't mention if it was or not. If its not then that's why your bricked.
kelvenha55 said:
Is your boot loader unlocked? You didn't mention if it was or not. If its not then that's why your bricked.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Its unlocked. The tutorial before the one I mentioned above was about finding out if it was or not and it had a YES next to it in the menu. Along with my IMEI number etc, so I was told I was OK to go ahead with the other tutorial.
Flashtool Guide
Oh rght this should help you, okay. The answer to your question is yes flashtool should work, it sounds like you've got a botched install that's all if you doo this you should be fine
THIS WILL ERASE ALL DATA ON YOUR PHONE BUT NOT YOUR SD CARD
Here's a quick rundown of what you need to do, Download flashtool, download an ftf file, flash the ftf file to your phone through flashtool and then as if by magic your phone should work. So let's begin
Step 1) Turn your phone off - Then leave it to the side.
Step 2) Download and install Flashtool Get flashtool from here
After it has downloaded install it but make sure you have remembered the directory where you've installed it.
Step 3) Download an ftf file. This is a package that contains the stock software that came with your phone and flashing this will therefore return your phone to factory settings or stock.
Here is a thread with a list of ftf files, download the one that corresponds with your phone.
After you've downloaded it move it the folder named firmwares in your flashtool directory. For example mine is C:\Flashtool\firmwares
Step 4) Install the drivers. Navigate to the drivers folder in your flashtool directory, for example mine is C:\Flashtool\drivers From there open the file named Flashtool-drivers.exe and install ALL of the drivers.
Step 5) Flashing the FTF. Once you have installed all of the drivers open flashtool. From there click on the flash icon in the top left corner of the screen. Select Flashmode then click OK.
Select the FTF file you downloaded and moved to the firmwares folder and then click OK.
You will then see flashtool say it is preparing files for flashing follwed by a popup. The popup will promt you to power off your phone, hold the back button, then plug the USB into your Computer.
After you have done this flashtool will begin flashing your phone. Do not remove the USB until it is finished.
Once it has finished (The log will tell you when it has) remove the USB and power on your phone.
The initial boot may take some time as needs to rebuild it's cache. Don't panic this is normal. After it has your phone shoudl now have booted and be on the stock software that came with it
Hope I helped, if you need anymore help PM me
Thanks for the help but I was just too over that phone so I sent it away for cash (even fuc*ed it was worth £32) and I've got a brand new Xperia Arc S. Thanks.
So i bought a sony xperia SL on ebay in used condition and i tried to update my phone but an error message appeared saying the device had been modified and cannot update...so i figured the phone was rooted....so now i want to unroot...can someone please help??
dannyeagle25 said:
So i bought a sony xperia SL on ebay in used condition and i tried to update my phone but an error message appeared saying the device had been modified and cannot update...so i figured the phone was rooted....so now i want to unroot...can someone please help??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If it is just only rooting, you can update your phone just fine. You will encounter the error if your bootloader had been unlocked. You can check your bootloader status by typing in dialer *#*#7378423#*#* a window should be prompt out. Go for software info>configuration. Look at the last one, if is saying bootloader unlock allowed: yes, then your phone bootloader is locked. If it is showing bootloader unlocked: yes, then your phone bootloader is unlocked. You can use flashtool to flash back original ftf to unroot. If you wan to relock bootloader, there is a thread in this forum. You can search for it
chrissiong said:
If it is just only rooting, you can update your phone just fine. You will encounter the error if your bootloader had been unlocked. You can check your bootloader status by typing in dialer *#*#7378423#*#* a window should be prompt out. Go for software info>configuration. Look at the last one, if is saying bootloader unlock allowed: yes, then your phone bootloader is locked. If it is showing bootloader unlocked: yes, then your phone bootloader is unlocked. You can use flashtool to flash back original ftf to unroot. If you wan to relock bootloader, there is a thread in this forum. You can search for it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ok so i did what you said and it says "Bootloader unlocked: Yes" now i am completely new to all of this so i have no idea what im doing im just following steps..all i want to do is to update my phone to the latest version.. in order to achieve that all i need to do is use the flashtool on my pc? i have windows 8.1 will that affect any of the process? and how do i use the flashtool btw...im sorry im being such a pain in the a** .
dannyeagle25 said:
ok so i did what you said and it says "Bootloader unlocked: Yes" now i am completely new to all of this so i have no idea what im doing im just following steps..all i want to do is to update my phone to the latest version.. in order to achieve that all i need to do is use the flashtool on my pc? i have windows 8.1 will that affect any of the process? and how do i use the flashtool btw...im sorry im being such a pain in the a** .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
For windows 8.1, you will need to use another method to install the necessary drivers for your computer to detect the devices in flashmode and fastboot mode. I dont know it is working or not because i dont own windows 8.1 computer
First of all, the files you will need to proceed next step
1. flashtool. you can download it in offical website http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
2. original ftf file of xperia sl (credits to ska67) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2423025 Just download all parts and extract it together to get the whole ftf file
3. usb cable
If you prepared those files, lets get started
1. install the flashtool(this is necessary because we need it flash the ftf)
2. copy the ftf file to firmwares folder (flashtool>firmwares)
3. for the drivers, the setup.exe is located in flashtool folder (flashtool>drivers>setup.exe). AFAIK, you cannot install the drivers directly in windows 8.1, you will encounter error messages while installing
To successfully run the drivers installation, you need to follow these steps
1. Update your windows 8.1, the files can be download in this website http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2917929, if you are on windows 8, just skip to step 2
2. Once you are done, follow this tutorial(credits to neroyoung) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095087
3. If you follow the steps correctly, now you should be able to install the drivers without getting error
4. Install the drivers(i already told you the file location at above)
5. Remember when you start the installation, check the box of the flashmode and fastboot drivers and install
6. Once the installation done, restart your computer
7. After this, now your computer should be ready for the flashtool to work
Now, this part is for the ftf installation
1. Power off your phone (just leave it beside, we need it afterwards)
2. Run the flashtool
3. Click the thunder icon (choose flashmode and click OK)
4. A window will prompt out, click the firmware of your device, i assume that you have placed the ftf file inside the firmware folder(it should be named as LT26ii xperia SL, the version will be 6.2.B.1.96)
5. For the options beside it, just leave it there (for the misc section, check the box named with no final verification)
6. Now, you can click the flash button(you need to wait for awhile before a window prompt out
7. A window should be prompt out telling you to connect your device to the computer.
8. Take your phone, press and hold the volume down key
9. Keep it pressed, connect the usb cable to your pc
10. release the key once GREEN LED lights up
11. Now the flashtool will start flashing, let it finish to 100%
12. In the meantime, DO NOT UNPLUG OR PLAY WITH YOUR PHONE BEFORE IT REACHES 100%, YOU WILL RISK BRICKING YOUR PHONE IF THE INSTALLATION WENT FAILURE
13. Once it reaches 100%, it should tell you to disconnect your phone and power on
14. the first boot will take a few minutes so patiently wait for it
15. once its done, have fun with your phone
PS: Follow the steps and be careful, I am not responsible if you brick your phone, burn your house or blow your PC by following this guide.
As i just say from the start, i do not own a windows 8.1 computer and i cannot confirm this tutorial is working or not
chrissiong said:
For windows 8.1, you will need to use another method to install the necessary drivers for your computer to detect the devices in flashmode and fastboot mode. I dont know it is working or not because i dont own windows 8.1 computer
First of all, the files you will need to proceed next step
1. flashtool. you can download it in offical website http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
2. original ftf file of xperia sl (credits to ska67) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2423025 Just download all parts and extract it together to get the whole ftf file
3. usb cable
If you prepared those files, lets get started
1. install the flashtool(this is necessary because we need it flash the ftf)
2. copy the ftf file to firmwares folder (flashtool>firmwares)
3. for the drivers, the setup.exe is located in flashtool folder (flashtool>drivers>setup.exe). AFAIK, you cannot install the drivers directly in windows 8.1, you will encounter error messages while installing
To successfully run the drivers installation, you need to follow these steps
1. Update your windows 8.1, the files can be download in this website http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2917929
2. Once you are done, follow this tutorial(credits to neroyoung) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095087
3. If you follow the steps correctly, now you should be able to install the drivers without getting error
4. Install the drivers(i already told you the file location at above)
5. Remember when you start the installation, check the box of the flashmode and fastboot drivers and install
6. Once the installation done, restart your computer
7. After this, now your computer should be ready for the flashtool to work
Now, this part is for the ftf installation
1. Power off your phone (just leave it beside, we need it afterwards)
2. Run the flashtool
3. Click the thunder icon (choose flashmode and click OK)
4. A window will prompt out, click the firmware of your device, i assume that you have placed the ftf file inside the firmware folder(it should be named as LT26ii xperia SL, the version will be 6.2.B.1.96)
5. For the options beside it, just leave it there (for the misc section, check the box named with no final verification)
6. Now, you can click the flash button(you need to wait for awhile before a window prompt out
7. A window should be prompt out telling you to connect your device to the computer.
8. Take your phone, press and hold the volume down key
9. Keep it pressed, connect the usb cable to your pc
10. release the key once GREEN LED lights up
11. Now the flashtool will start flashing, let it finish to 100%
12. In the meantime, DO NOT UNPLUG OR PLAY WITH YOUR PHONE BEFORE IT REACHES 100%, YOU WILL RISK BRICKING YOUR PHONE IF THE INSTALLATION WENT FAILURE
13. Once it reaches 100%, it should tell you to disconnect your phone and power on
14. the first boot will take a few minutes so patiently wait for it
15. once its done, have fun with your phone
PS: Follow the steps and be careful, I am not responsible if you brick your phone, burn your house or blow your PC by following this guide.
As i just say from the start, i do not own a windows 8.1 computer and i cannot confirm this tutorial is working or not
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
WOOOOOOOOOOW GREAT WORK MY FRIEND!!!!!!
it worked perfectly! i have no experience at all in extracting files and following stuff like this...this worked 100% no errors no nothing! my Xperia SL LT26ii is now updated and running faster than ever before!
i am extremely grateful for your help man seriously.. but i can honestly say i was 100% confident following your steps as soon as i realized you knew i needed to update my PC before it even told me. hahaha!
great work. thanks a lot :good: the steps you provided work 100% i approve this!
also i learned a lot from following your steps! again thanks!
dannyeagle25 said:
WOOOOOOOOOOW GREAT WORK MY FRIEND!!!!!!
it worked perfectly! i have no experience at all in extracting files and following stuff like this...this worked 100% no errors no nothing! my Xperia SL LT26ii is now updated and running faster than ever before!
i am extremely grateful for your help man seriously.. but i can honestly say i was 100% confident following your steps as soon as i realized you knew i needed to update my PC before it even told me. hahaha!
great work. thanks a lot :good: the steps you provided work 100% i approve this!
also i learned a lot from following your steps! again thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Welcome i am glad that you could successfully update your phone
WOOOOOOOOOOW GREAT WORK MY FRIEND!!!!!!
it worked perfectly! i have no experience at all in extracting files and following stuff like this...this worked 100% no errors no nothing! my Xperia SL LT26ii is now updated and running faster than ever before!
i am extremely grateful for your help man seriously.. great work. thanks a lot the steps you provided work 100% i approve this!
kapilrtn said:
WOOOOOOOOOOW GREAT WORK MY FRIEND!!!!!!
it worked perfectly! i have no experience at all in extracting files and following stuff like this...this worked 100% no errors no nothing! my Xperia SL LT26ii is now updated and running faster than ever before!
i am extremely grateful for your help man seriously.. great work. thanks a lot the steps you provided work 100% i approve this!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
sorry to disturb, but I am new here and I have little knowledge about technology(android). Can you help me about how you extract the file (three parts) and make them into 1 file FTF? I am having trouble with my xperia SL too, I am stuck with old version 4.0.4. I have tried 2 firemware already but they did not work. Thank in advance!
Rosely said:
sorry to disturb, but I am new here and I have little knowledge about technology(android). Can you help me about how you extract the file (three parts) and make them into 1 file FTF? I am having trouble with my xperia SL too, I am stuck with old version 4.0.4. I have tried 2 firemware already but they did not work. Thank in advance!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Use Winrar software for extracting the files. You can find it online easily.
My experience
Friend, I tell you what I did: re-flash the ROM that I have. ROOT automatically disappears.
If you need more help not dude to send me a private messaje.
Sorry if I have any mistake, i´m from Argentina
Cheers!!
Hi everyone, I finally got a little time to put together a guide to flashing stuff on the LeEco Le Pro 3 X727.
This phone comes with an unlockable bootloader out of the box, but we found some ways to get around that.
This guide will help anyone with a new X727 unlock the bootloader, install TWRP and root it.
First, I'd like to give huge props to @dr4stic for his excellent work on making it easier to unlock the phone, and for helping me get back to the US ROM after installing the Chinese rom.
On to the flashing...
If you want to take the long way around, this was the first method used for unlocking the bootloader:
First method is using the stock Chinese ROM & renaming it update.zip, place it in the root directory then use the Update app (or in settings) to select that update, then let it do its thing. It takes a while to boot back up so be patient.
Stock Chinese ROM: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862681546
Once the Chinese ROM is installed and booted up, enable Developer Options, make sure OEM Unlocking is turned on, then enable USB Debugging.
For these next steps, I'm quoting @dr4stic:
Have ADB/Fasboot tools on your computer (I am not helping you here, it you're lucky, maybe your friends will help)
Make sure you have enabled the developer tools, turned on USB debugging, and authorized your computer on your device (again, I'm not helping with that)
Make sure adb can see your device when you run "adb devices"
Run "adb reboot bootloader"
Run "fastboot devices" to make sure you see your device
Run "fastboot oem unlock-go" to unlock your device temporarily
Run "fastboot oem device-info" to verify unlock status
Your bootloader is now permanently unlocked (well, until you re-lock it on purpose).
The second, and much shorter method, is outlined in @dr4stic's thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/development/x727-model-persistent-bootloader-unlock-t3500388
Once your bootloader is unlocked, you'll want to install TWRP.
Here are a couple options for TWRP:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862668751 (Chinese version)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224398544 (GrossoShop version)
Download either of those (or both if you want to try both), extract them and place the .img file(s) into the folder your ADB & Fastboot files are. To make the flashing easier, rename the twrp files to twrp.img. If you still have your command prompt window open, great! If not, open one again.
Now:
Run "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img" (or whatever the twrp image filename is on your computer) to flash TWRP.
When flashing is complete, reboot into TWRP by pressing and holding Power Button and Volume Up Button at the same time and holding until you see the TWRP splash screen.
If TWRP boots up in Chinese, tap the big button on the lower right to open the language settings and choose the language you can understand.
Alright, now you have an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery installed. Your world has opened up a little bit more
The main problem with installing the stock Chinese ROM is that it does not have Google Play and there is no band 12 support (at least for T-Mobile), but at least bands 2 & 4 still work.
It's easy enough to find methods to get that installed, but I tried the GrossoShop ROM which is a very good ROM, but if you must have band 12, you'll need to read down a little farther.
Link to GrossoShop ROM: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862686304
Okay, if you chose to use the long route and installed the Chinese ROM, you can still get back to the full US version, complete with all LTE bands. dr4stic is responsible for this gem, and was my way back to US ROMdom.
To go from Chinese or Custom ROM back to Stock US version:
The file is located in his Android File Host space here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=601275311581036717
It's a little tricky to install, so follow these steps:
1. Enter TWRP and from Advanced Wipe, wipe Dalvick/ART Cache, Cache, System and Data (Leave Internal Storage untouched if that's where you copied the new ROM zip).
2. Install CN5.8.018s-to-US5.8.019s.zip
3. DO NOT REBOOT DIRECTLY AFTER FLASHING (Phone just vibrates forever if you reboot directly after flashing)
4. Go back to TWRP Home, then tap Reboot, then tap System.
The phone should reboot after that, and it might take a while. Then follow the setup process as you normally would and it should go through the Google setup as well.
To install root, I use SuperSU. Sometimes it's kinda hard to find the most up to date version, so I'll post the latest one that I have: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767120474
There's probably a newer version already, but I haven't looked.
Simply download and flash that file in TWRP, reboot and you're rooted. Easy peasy.
To flash only the US modem to restore band 12 on any ROM:
Download: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=601300970940399635
Extract the zip file and place it in your adb & fastboot folder.
From your abd & fastboot files folder (with the modem image in there too) open a command prompt and run
fastboot flash modem modem-5.8.019s.img
Then reboot your phone.
Keep this file handy because you'll need it every time you flash a ROM that doesn't have a US modem.
With the methods listed above, you should now be able to take a new LeEco Le Pro 3 X727 and unlock the bootloader, install TWRP, flash whatever ROMs you want, and restore US modem.
Again, big big thanks to @dr4stic to getting us to this point for the easy unlock option AND big thanks to all of you folks here in the forums for all of you suggestions, efforts and enthusiasm!
I imagine there will be some refinements and/or corrections to this guide as questions and suggestions come up, so please, if you see something in here that is wrong or unclear, please let me know.
Thank you for the good guide.
well done. Please keep it updated...
suhridkhan said:
well done. Please keep it updated...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lilila said:
Thank you for the good guide.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you and you're welcome. I'll try to keep this updated as new info or procedures come up :good:
hondajohn88 said:
Hi everyone, I finally got a little time to put together a guide to flashing stuff on the LeEco Le Pro 3 X727.
This phone comes with an unlockable bootloader out of the box, but we found some ways to get around that.
This guide will help anyone with a new X727 unlock the bootloader, install TWRP and root it.
First, I'd like to give huge props to @dr4stic for his excellent work on making it easier to unlock the phone, and for helping me get back to the US ROM after installing the Chinese rom.
On to the flashing...
If you want to take the long way around, this was the first method used for unlocking the bootloader:
First method is using the stock Chinese ROM & renaming it update.zip, place it in the root directory then use the Update app (or in settings) to select that update, then let it do its thing. It takes a while to boot back up so be patient.
Stock Chinese ROM: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862681546
Once the Chinese ROM is installed and booted up, enable Developer Options, make sure OEM Unlocking is turned on, then enable USB Debugging.
For these next steps, I'm quoting @dr4stic:
Have ADB/Fasboot tools on your computer (I am not helping you here, it you're lucky, maybe your friends will help)
Make sure you have enabled the developer tools, turned on USB debugging, and authorized your computer on your device (again, I'm not helping with that)
Make sure adb can see your device when you run "adb devices"
Run "adb reboot bootloader"
Run "fastboot devices" to make sure you see your device
Run "fastboot oem unlock-go" to unlock your device temporarily
Run "fastboot oem device-info" to verify unlock status
Your bootloader is now permanently unlocked (well, until you re-lock it on purpose).
The second, and much shorter method, is outlined in @dr4stic's thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/development/x727-model-persistent-bootloader-unlock-t3500388
Once your bootloader is unlocked, you'll want to install TWRP.
Here are a couple options for TWRP:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862668751 (Chinese version)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224398544 (GrossoShop version)
Download either of those (or both if you want to try both), extract them and place the .img file(s) into the folder your ADB & Fastboot files are. To make the flashing easier, rename the twrp files to twrp.img. If you still have your command prompt window open, great! If not, open one again.
Now:
Run "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img" (or whatever the twrp image filename is on your computer) to flash TWRP.
When flashing is complete, reboot into TWRP by pressing and holding Power Button and Volume Up Button at the same time and holding until you see the TWRP splash screen.
If TWRP boots up in Chinese, tap the big button on the lower right to open the language settings and choose the language you can understand.
Alright, now you have an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery installed. Your world has opened up a little bit more
The main problem with installing the stock Chinese ROM is that it does not have Google Play and there is no band 12 support (at least for T-Mobile), but at least bands 2 & 4 still work.
It's easy enough to find methods to get that installed, but I tried the GrossoShop ROM which is a very good ROM, but if you must have band 12, you'll need to read down a little farther.
Link to GrossoShop ROM: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862686304
Okay, if you chose to use the long route and installed the Chinese ROM, you can still get back to the full US version, complete with all LTE bands. dr4stic is responsible for this gem, and was my way back to US ROMdom.
To go from Chinese or Custom ROM back to Stock US version:
The file is located in his Android File Host space here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=601275311581036717
It's a little tricky to install, so follow these steps:
1. Enter TWRP and from Advanced Wipe, wipe Dalvick/ART Cache, Cache, System and Data (Leave Internal Storage untouched if that's where you copied the new ROM zip).
2. Install CN5.8.018s-to-US5.8.019s.zip
3. DO NOT REBOOT DIRECTLY AFTER FLASHING (Phone just vibrates forever if you reboot directly after flashing)
4. Go back to TWRP Home, then tap Reboot, then tap System.
The phone should reboot after that, and it might take a while. Then follow the setup process as you normally would and it should go through the Google setup as well.
To install root, I use SuperSU. Sometimes it's kinda hard to find the most up to date version, so I'll post the latest one that I have: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767120474
There's probably a newer version already, but I haven't looked.
Simply download and flash that file in TWRP, reboot and you're rooted. Easy peasy.
With the methods listed above, you should now be able to take a new LeEco Le Pro 3 X727 and unlock the bootloader, install TWRP, and flash whatever ROMs you want.
Again, big big thanks to @dr4stic to getting us to this point for the easy unlock option AND big thanks to all of you folks here in the forums for all of you suggestions, efforts and enthusiasm!
I imagine there will be some refinements and/or corrections to this guide as questions and suggestions come up, so please, if you see something in here that is wrong or unclear, please let me know.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nice one John
seffmono said:
Nice one John
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you kind sir
"...It's easy enough to find methods to get that installed, but I tried the GrossoShop ROM which is a very good ROM, but if you must have band 12, you'll need to read down a little farther..."
Did I miss the part on how to keep the Band 12 capabilities?
Thanks John, you have been very kind and helpful! So here what my setup is...
1. I installed Chinese ROM on 727.
2. Unlocked bootloader
3. Installed twrp, installed CM13.
I'm happy with this setup. All I want is the T-Mobile band 12 support. Can you please post steps on this part as well?
I see a long process where I can install CN.x.x.to.US.x.x.zip file via twrp. But will this lock the bootloader again and replace it with stock recovery? I didn't know that TWRP can update bootloader so I'm curious. If so I can follow dr4stic's guide to unlock the bootloader and then install twrp and restore the backup of my CM13.
Sent from my LEX720 using Tapatalk
ceo.mtcl said:
Thanks John, you have been very kind and helpful! So here what my setup is...
1. I installed Chinese ROM on 727.
2. Unlocked bootloader
3. Installed twrp, installed CM13.
I'm happy with this setup. All I want is the T-Mobile band 12 support. Can you please post steps on this part as well?
I see a long process where I can install CN.x.x.to.US.x.x.zip file via twrp. But will this lock the bootloader again and replace it with stock recovery? I didn't know that TWRP can update bootloader so I'm curious. If so I can follow dr4stic's guide to unlock the bootloader and then install twrp and restore the backup of my CM13.
Sent from my LEX720 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Flashing the CN-US ROM will not relock the bootloader, so you're safe there.
I followed the shorter version to unlock the bootloader and flashed twrp, and it worked. Once I reboot, and go back in recovery, it goes to stock recovery. I wonder if I need to delete the stock recovery?
Sent from my SM-N930V using Tapatalk
rob_z11 said:
I followed the shorter version to unlock the bootloader and flashed twrp, and it worked. Once I reboot, and go back in recovery, it goes to stock recovery. I wonder if I need to delete the stock recovery?
Sent from my SM-N930V using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you install TWRP from fastboot (fastboot flash recovery twrp.img), it should replace the factory recovery.
rob_z11 said:
I followed the shorter version to unlock the bootloader and flashed twrp, and it worked. Once I reboot, and go back in recovery, it goes to stock recovery. I wonder if I need to delete the stock recovery?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In fastboot mode type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img".... Fastboot boot recovery.img will only boot it and return back to stock after reboot. Flash will make it remain.
seffmono said:
In fastboot mode type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img".... Fastboot boot recovery.img will only boot it and return back to stock after reboot. Flash will make it remain.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i will try that.
I am really interested in flashing my phone with cyanogen but I am a total newbie at this. Could someone post a video tutorial for 727 model?
worries said:
I am really interested in flashing my phone with cyanogen but I am a total newbie at this. Could someone post a video tutorial for 727 model?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I hate to speak for everyone here but it's highly unlikely someone will take the time to do that. I suggest you instead do as much research as you can, and make a video for the next person like yourself that prefers it. Speaking from experience most people on XDA will recommend spending as much time reading and learning as you can, and then taking the "leap" on your own. Rooting and unlocking is not for the faint of heart, and a bit of confidence in your own abilities can go a long way! I hope this doesn't sound condescending, but just my advice. Best of luck!
I just installed the stock chinese ROM and when it boots it asks for a password to start Android. Has anyone else seen this. Do you know what the password is?
---------- Post added at 05:55 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:29 AM ----------
Nevermind. Booted into recovery and formatted the system then it ran fine.
huemedia said:
I just installed the stock chinese ROM and when it boots it asks for a password to start Android. Has anyone else seen this. Do you know what the password is?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It had this happen and If i remember correctly, their is a bug in the system and it wont let you past that screen regardless what. Just boot to twrp do a data backup. Format everything else except internal storage and reflash your rom
I followed this guide and flashed the US modem zip on top of stock 19s. However, my SIM is recognized and the "Mobile Networks" setting page is grayed out. However, my phone is still booting with Chinese text in the bootloader. How do I fix this?
Anyone tried this method on stock 20s. Build to unlock bootloader
LeEco Pro3
toanau said:
Anyone tried this method on stock 20s. Build to unlock bootloader
LeEco Pro3
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am trying the long way and it's failing (20s)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot oem device-info
...
(bootloader) Device product name: [le_zl1_oversea]
(bootloader) Device tampered: false
(bootloader) Device unlocked: false
(bootloader) Device critical unlocked: true
(bootloader) Charger screen enabled: false
(bootloader) Serial console enabled: false
(bootloader) Serial hw output enabled: false
(bootloader) Display panel:
OKAY [ 0.083s]
finished. total time: 0.083s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot oem unlock-go
...
FAILED (remote: oem unlock is not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.011s
Im dumb, nevermind
EDIT: included rough procedures for OEM unlocking, and updated link to recovery-verified.img (Sorry for uploading the wrong file ><)
Hi all bv9000 pro Users!
Recently I went on a journey to root this awesome rugged phone with one purspose: to remove that F*@(#&$ god awful loud annoying sound triggered by the OS when you use a camera app to take a picture + the boot startup sound (A bug blackview hasn't gotten around to fixing).
I successfully managed to port TWRP 3.1.1 from the Blackview bv8000 Pro and run it on the Blackview bv9000 Pro-f!
I've then managed to flash in Magisk to gain root access.
DISCLAIMER: I do not take responsibility for any bricked phones caused by the process, do so at your own risk (yadayadayada).
NOTE 1: Although I've got it running on the bv9000 Pro-F, this image should also work for the non-fullHD version, if someone can test this I'd be happy.
The link to the stock ROM (with the modified recovery img) can be found in the post below.
NOTE 2: No need to download anything other than what I've listed, Magisk is included in my custom recovery to circumvent the need to load the devices encrypted storage (or any other external storage) nothing stops you from mounting external usb storage.
What you'll need:
- USB Mouse (As there is no touchscreen input support, your device should have come with a usb-c otg cable so there's no problem here!)
- MediaTek SP Flash tools (I'd recommend the latest version) https://spflashtool.com/
- unlocked bootloader (You should be able to do this via the developer settings -> unlock OEM Bootloader)
EDIT: To unlock the boot loader, do the following:
1) Go to settings -> unlock OEM Bootloader (tick)
2) plug your device in (assuming you have ADB installed), use adb to access fastboot via. command prompt:
"adb reboot bootloader"
Then once the device is rebooted into fastboot mode
"fastboot oem unlock"
KEEP IN MIND THIS WILL REMOVE ANY FILES, so back them up
- I've done this with windows, but you should be able to repeat with linux no problems!
- A little patience
Pre-preparation:
First install any updates and back up your data (it's just easiest to use the google cloud backup as restoring becomes easy as pie, updating also fixes the setup wizard crashing on first setup). This is necessary because OTA updates cannot be performed with TWRP recovery, and flashing TWRP before doing OTA updates will flick the device into a recovery boot loop.
Install the SP Flash tools, and the MediaTek VCOM Drivers
(I won't link the specifics here, a quick google search should be able to help you, just note you might need to disable driver signature enforcement)
Two options for flashing:
1)
My Full Stock ROM already pre-prepared for flashing:
Patched ROM
No need for extra prep here! you should just be able to load the scatter
2)
My custom patched TWRP stock rom: recovery-verified.img
Blackiew's stock rom: stock rom
- Download the stock rom, backup the recovery-verified.img in the R06 folder, and then replace it with my custom patched TWRP stock rom (file name should be the same).
- Run "CheckSum_Gen.exe" once you replaced the file, it will generate the necessary checksum to allow SP flash tools to successfully flash recovery.
Once you've done with the pre-prep, switch off your device, take a deep breath and you're ready to go!
Steps!
1) Load up SP Flash Tools, select the android scatter file you've downloaded in the R06 folder
2) Select Download Only (I MEAN IT, FORMATTING WILL REMOVE YOUR IMEI AND RENDER THE PHONE USELESS)
3) Deselect everything but recovery (You only want to flash this)
4) Hit download
https://pasteboard.co/HkufwZZ.png
5) Hold volume up + power and plug in your phone, keep the volume up button held
6) very quickly the flash should be complete, and you should be greeted with a big ol' green tick to verify
https://pasteboard.co/HkuiTBB.png
7) Once you're done, remove your USB cable, plug in the OTG then we proceed to flash magisk
8) Hold power + volume up until you reach the bootloader, then use the menu to select recovery
9) You *should* be greeted with the TWRP recovery screen (Which is great success! )
DON'T PANIC IF YOU CANNOT USE THE TOUCH SCREEN, the kernel I've patched is missing this, seems the driver is different between touch screens, just plug in your OTG mouse to continue from here!
10) Use your mouse to first hit cancel, we don't need to decrypt the user data storage.
11) But oh no! it's all in Russian (no problem, Next step sorts that)
12) Use your mouse to navigate the menus as shown here to change to English! (or your preferred language) Change Language
13) Click install, then navigate up folder levels until you are in the root directory
14) scroll down and click on Magisk.zip, install it, allow it to install any apps as system apps (because this will then install to the system image, not the userdata)
15) reboot the phone (if it hasn't rebooted already)
16) You should be able to boot into your usual phones OS, if you don't see Magisk listed in your phone apps, just download it from here:
Magisk Manager
17) Congratulations! You should have complete root access :laugh::laugh::laugh:
Feel free to express your thanks, or list any problems you have, but keep in mind my studies take all my life, so I may not be able to help with all the problems you have
Congrats! Would it work on the BV9000 HD version?
Hi!
From what I've seen they both run the helio p25 chip
(Just a difference in RAM size) so it should.
You're more than welcome to try.
Just keep a backup of the original ROMs recovery. If something goes wrong during the boot to recovery you can easily re flash
hi i tried both optinos but they didn't work for me
I tried the first and the second options and it was showed me same error:
ERROR: STATUS INSUFFICIENT_BUFFER(0XC0010007)
I tried download only, format all and download, if i install original ROM its installing without problems!
In settings-> developer options -> OEM unlocking is enabled
can someone give me tips if I'm doing something wrong. thanks
My phone is Blackview BV9000PRO-F
Hello,
i have the blackview 9000 pro Hd (not full hd)
i first tried your prepared patched rom = not working (get erorrers in step 6)
then i chose step 2 and i was thinking to use the stock rom from the NOT full hd rom
now i get a green screen from the flashing: but after rebooting in recovery nothing happens, just normal reboot then
perhaps this is not so clair for me:
- Download the stock rom, backup the recovery-verified.img in the R06 folder, and then replace it with my custom patched TWRP stock rom (file name should be the same).
- Run "CheckSum_Gen.exe" once you replaced the file, it will generate the necessary checksum to allow SP flash tools to successfully flash recovery.
the file name you posted here " My custom patched TWRP stock rom: recovery-verified.img" is ramdisk-recovery.img
i replaced the ramdisk-recovery.img... it is not clair need to replace recovery-verified.img to?
>I tried the first and the second options and it was >showed me same error:
>ERROR: STATUS INSUFFICIENT_BUFFER(0XC0010007)
> tried download only, format all and download, if i install >original ROM its installing without problems!
>can someone give me tips if I'm doing something wrong. >thanks
>My phone is Blackview BV9000PRO-F
Hi, you need to unlock the OEM bootloader, if this is still locked it will prevent the flashing of custom ROMS.
I might've missed this step, will update post as necessary.
>
dingsje said:
Hello,
>i have the blackview 9000 pro Hd (not full hd)
>i first tried your prepared patched rom = not working >(get erorrers in step 6)
>then i chose step 2 and i was thinking to use the stock >rom from the NOT full hd rom
>now i get a green screen from the flashing: but after >rebooting in recovery nothing happens, just normal >reboot then
>perhaps this is not so clair for me:
>- Download the stock rom, backup the recovery->verified.img in the R06 folder, and then replace it with >my custom patched TWRP stock rom (file name should >be the same).
>- Run "CheckSum_Gen.exe" once you replaced the file, >it will generate the necessary checksum to allow SP >flash tools to successfully flash recovery.
>the file name you posted here " My custom patched >TWRP stock rom: recovery-verified.img" is ramdisk->recovery.img
>i replaced the ramdisk-recovery.img... it is not clair >need to replace recovery-verified.img to?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi,
I've uploaded the wrong file, the uploaded file should be recovery-verified.img.
I'm uploading a new file and will correct the link now,
Please accept my apologies ><
hyperlethalvector92 said:
>I tried the first and the second options and it was >showed me same error:
>ERROR: STATUS INSUFFICIENT_BUFFER(0XC0010007)
> tried download only, format all and download, if i install >original ROM its installing without problems!
>can someone give me tips if I'm doing something wrong. >thanks
>My phone is Blackview BV9000PRO-F
Hi, you need to unlock the OEM bootloader, if this is still locked it will prevent the flashing of custom ROMS.
I might've missed this step, will update post as necessary.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I already did this step:
Enable developer options-> OEM unlocking is enabled
Is that enough for this MTK phone to be unlocked the bootloader ?
And tried the both options but the results are same.
I have been unlocking bootloaders on many phones but first time MTK phones. If i try with adb commands it recognize when is in the android with command adb devices and show my device but if I try reboot bootloader and check in device manager in windows its show its connected and drives are correct but if i try to show the devices, it doesn't show any device connected
Hi,
You need to install fastboot drivers once it's in bootloader mode,
then use fastboot, not adb.
"fastboot oem unlock"
Then follow instructions.
simply doing settings -> oem unlock won't unlock the bootloader, it allows you to do so later via. fastboot
Check the original post, I've added the extra instructions sorry about the confusion!
Thanks a lot. I finally succeeded to unlock the bootloader and root my phone and install the magisk.. I did without use your rom just I unlocked the bootloader and install your twrp file and after in the recovery mode i format the data and istall magic and i still have the last updated android.
I hope this it ill help to other people. Cheers
zlatkomas said:
Thanks a lot. I finally succeeded to unlock the bootloader and root my phone and install the magisk.. I did without use your rom just I unlocked the bootloader and install your twrp file and after in the recovery mode i format the data and istall magic and i still have the last updated android.
I hope this it ill help to other people. Cheers
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm glad ^______^
Enjoy your rooted phone
I used this video to root my bv9000 pro hd
much easier than this above, i think it works to on bv9000 pro fhd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c48ISLPjn4Q
Congratulations .... I need a tip,.
And, brother, thank you very much. Worked perfectly.
But first I would like to get you a tip ..
One of the main reasons I have done all this complicated process was to be able to disable the crap of the loud music that plays when the device is started.
I want complete silence at startup.
How do I disable this ****?
Code for Huawei mobile Wi-Fi e5577s-321
Pls help unlock my Huawei mobile Wi-Fi e5577s-321
Imei
860782038163889
TWRP looping after OTA update
My dear, the procedure worked very well, until an OTA update was downloaded.
You are now looping on TWRP. How do I get out of this?
:crying:
help!
i missed to run wireless software update,so ROM clashed.
How can i re-install custom ROM?
mackie_ma said:
help!
i missed to run wireless software update,so ROM clashed.
How can i re-install custom ROM?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi guys, lemme apologize for disappearing, life and whatnot!
For those stuck in a TWRP boot loop, simply restoring the original recovery then restarting the phone will be enough to fix the problem.
(Actually you really don't need TWRP after the phone is rooted, maybe I should update the guide?)
Many Thanks
First off, thank you for your hard work. Loved the "**** it we have an OTG cable let's use it" haha. It works fine for me.
Second, do you happen to know if someone has ported Oreo on our bv9000 ? Or do you know of any ETA ?
Thanks again,
Cheers
Anyone tried on the BV9000 Pro? Don't think mine is 'F' OR 'Fhd'.... I must have first model brought out...
Ugh.. Windows and Drivers?!?!
I keep getting Driver not Recognized in Windows 7 Pro X86.
I installed the latest vcom/usb drivers, in legacy also. No Go.
I installed from several other sources the drivers, including the Automatic Mediatek driver install. No Go.
So if anyone has a tip for me, please let me know because once more Windows is proving itself ridiculous. I can't even get to the storage of my phone. Did something change with a Windows Update that it's not allowed anymore?
I put my BV9000 Pro in OEM Unlock and USB Debugging. I backupped everything. My phone is ready for it. It's as ready as Amy having coitus with Sheldon for the first time.