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[Guide] How To Install / Flash Custom Roms Step by Step | Noobs Easy Way | Xperia S

Complete Beginners Guide To Flash Custom ROM on Xperia S | 2011 Devices
This Guide Is Made Easier To Understand The Basics To Install / Flash Custom ROM (Specifically On Xperia Phones). You will not need to go to any annoying links and go on reading lengthy descriptions everything required is provided here. :victory:
Everything is Step By Step.
Just Follow Them And Everything Will Work Fine
Now Lets Get Down To Business.
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This Tutorial is Specially For
For Complete Beginners
For Newcomers to Android
For Those Who Want To Learn Flashing ROM Easy Way
People who did not had any encounters with Programming
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Thanks To All The Senior Developers For Providing Us The Knowledge In Developing Modding And Flashing And Amazing Guides Through Out XDA Forum. Without You People This Guide Would Not Have Been Complete
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This Guide Is Covered in Next 4 Posts With Every Step As Described Below.
NOTE : I Will Explain This Thread For Flashing Custom ROM Cyanogenmod 10 for Xperia S.
Link here---> https://sites.google.com/site/projectfreexperia/
You can download any Stable ROM The Procedure is Same For All.​
Step by Step Process Tree
Step 1. Rooting Xperia S​Step 2. Unlocking Bootloader​Step 3. Installing CWM Recovery​Step 4. Flashing A Custom ROM​Step 5. That's it! You will Have The Custom Rom Running.​
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Step 1 : Rooting Your Xperia S
Step 1 : Rooting Your Xperia S
This is done by Using A Root Tool Provided by Our Senior Developer @Bin4ry. Please Press His Thanks Button For Helping Out For The Amazing TooL!
Just Download The Tool By Clicking Here : Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v30
For Xperia S 2.55 Firmware look in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=39498268
But Don't Start Running The Tool Yet. Before That you need to Do A Couple Of Things, :angel:
Before Rooting What You Need?
1.) Install Your Phones Software Driver, ---> PC Companion Will Do The Job Just Connect The Phone And Check If It Detects!
2.) Activate USB Debugging, Setting ---> Developer Options
3.) Activate Unknown Sources, Setting ---> Security
4.) Connect Your Phone via USB
5.) Confirm That Your Device Is Connected Properly In Device Manager.
Only Then,
6.) Proceed With Rooting Tool Kit.
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How To Use It?
1.) Download Attached File.
2.) Extract it Using Winrar
3.) Double click the RunMe.bat and follow instructions!
Xperia phones with "older" firmware = Normal mode
Sony Tablet and similar = Special mode
Xperia phones with JB Firmare = Mode 3 (Goroh_kun mode)
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Complete Video Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EpkrCq1gfM
Just Follow The On Screen Instructions. (Its really easy like installing a game :laugh
After The Software Finishes Its Work! Your Phone Must BE Rooted By Now!

Step 2 : Unlocking Bootloader on Xperia S
Step 2 : Unlocking Bootloader on Xperia S
Procedure To Unlock Bootloader of Sony Xperia S LT26i :
1.) Installation of Fastboot USB Drivers (Xperia S)​2.) Unlocking Bootloader of Xperia S​
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Now, We Will Unlock The Bootloader,
Why to Unlock Bootloader?
1.) You can flash custom ROMs/Kernels
2.) You don't need to worry if the new firmware can be rooted or not as with unlocked bootloader u can always ROOT Your device
[ Before We Begin Unlocking Bootloader ]
Get the IMEI code for ur device: type *#06# in phone dialer to find it out, note only the digits (no dashes)
Make Sure The Fastboot Drivers Are Installed.
Make sure u have a windows PC with USB cable to connect the phone
Power down ur phone and keeping the Volume Up button pressed connect the USB cable to PC this will trigger FASTBOOT mode and windows
Will start driver installation, extract the above package and point the driver install to that location (usb_driver) folder
Once drivers are installed just disconnect cable and power on device.
[ How to Unlock ] (Official Way)
Video Link ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRH3pC7MhEA
For better understanding, I highly recommend you to watch the above video along with the instructions below:
1.) Download ‘Fastboot Drivers And Pacakges File For Xperia S’ file from → Here
2.) Extract the file you downloaded above on your PC. You’ll get the following three files:
drivers.zip
fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.zip
3.) Go to: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and read everything!
This will open a web page in your default browser. Scroll to the bottom of the Instructions on the page and you’ll see a link like “Continue”, click on it.
In the pop-up window click “Yes, I’m sure” and then in the next window click on both the checkboxes, and then click “I accept”.
4.) Now insert the details as per the instructions:
First 14 digits of your IMEI No. Do NOT enter the last digit (15th) in the box. To know your IMEI No. dial *#06# on your Xperia Arc.
Your Name
Your Email Address
Click Submit.
5.) You’ll get a KEY to unlock boot loader. Write it down somewhere you can remember, it will be used later.
6.) Switch off your phone.
7.) Now extract the “fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.zip” file you got in Step 2.2.
8.) Pick up your phone (it must be switched off) and hold the “Menu” button (the key at the bottom right of your phone), now while holding the “Menu” button connect your phone to your PC with an USB cable.
9.) Once connected — the LED light near the phone’s USB plug will turn blue. If it doesn’t — repeat the Step 8.
10.) Now to install the drivers do the following:
Extract the “drivers.zip” file you got in Step 2.1
Open “Device Manager” on your PC and look for “S1Boot Fastboot” under the head “Other devices”
Right-click on “S1Boot Fastboot” and select “Update Driver Software…”
Now select “Browse my computer for driver software” and select the folder where you’ve extracted all the three files you got in Step 2. Once done — click Ok.
Now click Next (Make sure you’ve ticked the “Include subfolders” checkbox).
If you see any Windows security warning box, don’t worry . Just select “Install this driver software anyway”
Wait for “Windows has successfully updated your driver software” message to appear on your screen. Now click Close.
11.) Open the “fastboot” folder from the file we extracted in Step 7.
12.) Now hold Shift and press mouse right click (Shift + Mouse Right Click) anywhere on the empty white space inside the “fastboot” folder. And then select “Open command window here” from the context menu.
13.) Now in the command prompt window type/paste the following:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version​
14.) It should return a value like “0.3”. This ensures that your device is correctly connected.
15.) Now type/paste the following line in the command prompt window:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY​
IMPORTANT! Replace the word “KEY” from the above line with the KEY that you received in Step 5. Then Hit Enter.
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16.) Now wait for the process to complete. Command prompt will show a “Finished” message when it will be completed.
17.)Once it’s done, disconnect the USB cable from your phone and switch it ON.
18.)Your phone’s boot loader should now be Unlocked.
(The above videos and some steps are for Xperia 2011 devices, but most the steps are same for Xperia S/P/U/Sola)
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Step 3 : Installing ClockWorkMod Recovery With RoceoverX
Step 3 : Installing ClockWorkMod Recovery With RoceoverX
We Will Install Recovery Using RecoverX Software.
Download The Software from Here ----> RecoverX v1.6.8.0
You just have to select your device and the recovery, click "Install" and RecoverX does the rest !!! It's that simple!!
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Step 4 : Flashing ROM
Step 4 : Flashing ROM
Assuming you have already downloaded your required file, let’s proceed.
ROM Flashing
1.) Copy Paste update on Phone
Copy update- copy update-xxx-xxx-xxx.zip coresponding to your device to sdcard
Copy GAPPS. Download Link [Here]
2.) Flash CM kernel
Set USB Debugging On from Settings - Developer Options.
Connect the phone to the PC.
Click 1 - Click the Lightning icon.
Select 2 - Select the Fastboot Mode.
Click 3 - Click Ok.
Click 4 - Select Reboot Into Fastboot Via Adb and wait for the phone to go into fastboot mode. (Blue led).
Click 5 - Select Reboot Into Fastboot Via Fastboot and wait for the phone to go into fastboot mode. (Blue led).
Click 6 and 7 - Select the boot.img (Extract The boot.img file from zip)
Click 8 - Reboot phone. After reboot, the phone will be in recovery mode.​
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3.) Boot into Recovery
While FXP logo is displayed (and lights are lit) press several times volume up to enter CWM (recovery)
4.) Flash ROM
To update main rom select
Install zip from sdcard
Choose zip from sdcard
Select your update (copied at step 2)
To flash gapps redo steps a-c and select gapps package
Use gapps version designed for your android version !!! Link ---> Here, Gapps
5.Wipe device
Whip Cache
Whip Dalvik Cache (Advanced Option)
Cache Partition
If after boot you experience ForceClose then is recomended to reboot to recovery and wipe device​
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6.) Partition format
7.) Reboot and Enjoy :victory:
Troubleshooting
If you experience a bootloop (phone constantly reboots and reboots on the boot screen) or a soft brick (powering on the phone shows an orange triangle with a phone and computer), don’t be afraid. XDA to the rescue!
For a bootloop:
Take out the battery.
Wait for 3 min.
Put the battery in. Do NOT power on the phone.
Keep pressing Volume Up + Home simultaneously and press the power button to turn on the device.
Once the phone shows the model number screen, leave the buttons.
Your phone will boot into recovery.
Select “Wipe data/ Factory reset”. (Volume Up for going up and Volume down to go down)
After the reset is done, select “Reboot system now”.
The phone will reboot and you should be all fine.
For a soft brick:
You probably flashed some faulty firmware or firmware not meant for your device.
The File You Downloaded Must Be Incomplete.
Download the correct firmware and flash again.

woa! really great thread!
thnx for this step by step tutorial.. this really will help me and other begginers here in xperia forum..

there's some mistake in your guide:
first, you can't root last xperia s rom version with Bin4ry root tool
it would be better to link the main thread which then will lead people to the right place
then, i think that instead of using recoverX to install CWM, it would be better to flash advanced stock kernel (and then TWRP if you like)
and you don't need to flash FXP kernel before flashing rom
last but not least... i think that this thread would be better sitting in general section (instead of the android development one)

mirhl said:
there's some mistake in your guide:
first, you can't root last xperia s rom version with Bin4ry root tool
it would be better to link the main thread which then will lead people to the right place
then, i think that instead of using recoverX to install CWM, it would be better to flash advanced stock kernel (and then TWRP if you like)
and you don't need to flash FXP kernel before flashing rom
last but not least... i think that this thread would be better sitting in general section (instead of the android development one)
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Thank You! I'd do the same..
And about the Last .55 Version I'd update the thread.
Next for the Advanced kernal.. Its true! but for beginners understanding CWM forms a very good base.
There were some issues with TWRP while providing null value in moving from CM10 to OPEN SEMC
So prefered CWM

How to Root Desire EYE [Simple Guide]

Rooting your device may cause loss of warranty.
1. Check your device model - This guide is for HTC Desire Eye and its variants including AT&T Model and International Unlocked Model only.
2. Backup - Backup is mandatory since bootloader unlock will erase your device to factory.
Requirentments- First you should have bootloader unlocked device. (Please visit "http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader" to unlock your bootloader)
Installed ADB Drivers and files - tool can found here, link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9SWmcUAdoOnOVpITTVtcFZUZUk/view?usp=sharing
Download your recovery.img here, link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9SWmcUAdoOnc3hOLXpWVVFIc2c/view?usp=sharing
Super SU & binary here, link - http://download.chainfire.eu/593/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.19.zip?retrieve_file=1
Put recovery.img to your ADB folder in PC, and super su to your mobile.
3. Now start command line in the ADB folder where your files located in the PC (Right click + hold down Shift) then "Open command window here"
Guide - http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/232/right-click-to-open-a-command-prompt/
4. Run following commands to flash recovery.img to your device ( this will replace your original recovery)
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Simple.. Now reboot into recovery by pressing power+vol down, then select recovery in the loading screen (if you have any issues rebooting into loader screen please try after disable quick boot in power settings).
5. Now flash your Super SU (Zip) transferred to your mobile by selecting in the recovery.
Everything good to go after reboot.....!!!!

I flashed the recovery image and it keeps coming up with a little screen with a red triangle,any ideas? thanks

pimpsuprazx said:
I flashed the recovery image and it keeps coming up with a little screen with a red triangle,any ideas? thanks
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Bootloader unlocked?

Can you post a screenshot (PIC) ?

That what happened after flashing the recovery.img and booting into recovery:
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johnyboo said:
That what happened after flashing the recovery.img and booting into recovery:
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Same problem here.. Really sad.. Was the recovery image working???

jolishj said:
Same problem here.. Really sad.. Was the recovery image working???
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Odd that there a few having problems. I s-off'd and had this recovery installed very easily. Are you all still having problems?

unforseenenemy said:
Odd that there a few having problems. I s-off'd and had this recovery installed very easily. Are you all still having problems?
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the same issue here
like the recovery is not compatible

Try using the recovery found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-eye/development/recovery-twrp-2-8-4-0-htc-desire-eye-t3008442

I have rooted my phone, But when I uninstall any system app using system app remover after restarting app will be back, and I can't uninstall them.
What's the problem??

karo222 said:
I have rooted my phone, But when I uninstall any system app using system app remover after restarting app will be back, and I can't uninstall them.
What's the problem??
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System write protection.
There is a mod to disable that here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/des...e-disable-write-protection-v1-0-tool-t2966850
Or use a custom ROM, those have it disabled already.

I went through all the necessary steps. Only thing/issue now is the actual flashing of the root file. It will not take. Anyone else have this issue? Is there a way to get the necessary binary or whatever it's asking for? Thank you in advance.
-Carlos

I have exactly the same issue

hondalude89 said:
I went through all the necessary steps. Only thing/issue now is the actual flashing of the root file. It will not take. Anyone else have this issue? Is there a way to get the necessary binary or whatever it's asking for? Thank you in advance.
-Carlos
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Only you have to Download BETA-SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524.zip and flash it. Issue Solved

I did all the steps and everythign went fine, but then I downloaded a RootChecker app and it says I dont have root access. How can I make sure everything worked? NVM I GOT IT FIXED THANX ALOT FOR THIS POST!!!

Shameera_N said:
Rooting your device may cause loss of warranty.
1. Check your device model - This guide is for HTC Desire Eye and its variants including AT&T Model and International Unlocked Model only.
2. Backup - Backup is mandatory since bootloader unlock will erase your device to factory.
Requirentments- First you should have bootloader unlocked device. (Please visit "http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader" to unlock your bootloader)
Installed ADB Drivers and files - tool can found here, link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9SWmcUAdoOnOVpITTVtcFZUZUk/view?usp=sharing
Download your recovery.img here, link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9SWmcUAdoOnc3hOLXpWVVFIc2c/view?usp=sharing
Super SU & binary here, link - http://download.chainfire.eu/593/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.19.zip?retrieve_file=1
Put recovery.img to your ADB folder in PC, and super su to your mobile.
3. Now start command line in the ADB folder where your files located in the PC (Right click + hold down Shift) then "Open command window here"
Guide - http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/232/right-click-to-open-a-command-prompt/
4. Run following commands to flash recovery.img to your device ( this will replace your original recovery)
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Simple.. Now reboot into recovery by pressing power+vol down, then select recovery in the loading screen (if you have any issues rebooting into loader screen please try after disable quick boot in power settings).
5. Now flash your Super SU (Zip) transferred to your mobile by selecting in the recovery.
Everything good to go after reboot.....!!!!
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It is not working on my HTC DESIRE EYE
Error: The code execution cannot proceed because RAPI.DLL was not found.
Troubleshooting steps:
1. Make sure the downloaded file is unzipped
2. USB Debugging enabled
3. On my phone i selected the option, USE USB FOR: "usb file transfer"
4. On my phone I also tried selecting the option, USE USB FOR: "CD Installer"
5. Restart Phone, Mobile and the downloaded file

[Guide] From a (soft) Brick to a Marshmallow (Taiwan 6.0.1)

How to fully fix au Japanese HTC Butterfly 3 with Taiwan’s ROM
[ROM verified working in US on all gsm networks and Europe (other networks may place sim lock ie. Middle East, South America)]
**Read over entire guide before starting**
**I am not responsible for any damage done to your phone. (Guide is basically without flaw, but still)**
**It is recommended you leave sim card out until point you stop, turn off phone, insert, then reboot.**
Shout out to mars3712 for uploading the file images check him out and donate:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=profile&uid=24052804347819348
and another shout out to moizjazz for helping me diagnose my problem that many have been experiencing (banner error due to CID and MID[this prevents HTC updates from installing and/or installing zips])
Pre-req.s htc drivers and adb 1.3 drivers
1. Enable adb debugging on phone
2. Download this file and unzip: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwjkdhnznIw6THQxdHFIcWUxRms/view?usp=sharing
3. add this zip with it and unzip contents into same directory https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24352994023706379
4. hold shift and then right click blank space in folder and select open command window here
5. Type: adb reboot download
6. Type: fastboot oem get_identifier_token
7. Right click terminal and left click and hold from First "<" to last ">"
8. Press enter, paste into wordpad or text editor
9. Delete all <bootloader> s and space afterwards
10. Log into www.htcdev.com
11. Copy the token to http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/unlock-instructions/page-2
12. Proceed with instructions until you get the email.
13. Download Unlock_code.bin and put it with all other files (in b3twrp)
14. Type into terminal Fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlockcode.bin
15. You will be prompted to allow unlock, with volume rocker move to yes and press power button
16. During reboot hold all three buttons and when phone shuts off let go of vol+
17. You will be in download mode again
18. Type these commands
a. Fastboot flash boot boot.img
b. Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
c. Fastboot flash system system.img
d. Fastboot oem writecid HTC__621
e. fastboot oem writemid 0PL220000
[Good time to make twrp backup on SD card]
[You can stop here if you are content with lollipop; skip to bottom for gps fix]
f. fastboot oem lock
19. Reboot and upgrade to marshmallow without dealing with banner errors and RUU
At this point the Tiawan rom has two software malfunctions, no gps and no nfc, however, there is a patch you can flash for gps
Marshmallow update has gps fixed and nfc detected, but unusable.
-video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEAH...SD4YsS3P4WqrPA
-Straight up link- http://1drv.ms/1nKdi4e
This dude is awesome for having the gps fix, like his video.
P.S. There is now a way to root or add xposed installer to Marshmallow because twrp 3.0 for recovery has been made for this device running marshmallow
[Edit]: Now there is twrp!!!!! (see bottom!!!!)
**I have tested this method twice and confirmed that even with some updated download mode firmware, updates will always be possible**
*This method rocks!*
Also (to end this goose chase), if any of you want the zips for some reason, here are the links to the best servers:
Japan: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347822774 Credit goes to - Krocko
Taiwan: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24352994023706373 Credit goes to- mars3712
Big ANNOUNCEMENT! An actual twrp recovery image has been compiled and uploaded!(In china)
Here's my reuploaded copy! (Won't take 10 minutes to download) Thanks to mrquyen1993 for sharing this update and a HUGE thanks to... I actually dont know...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6qqU5WVQ2khMVRMSUhOUWY3WU0/view?usp=sharing
Phone, SMS, and data work perfectly! I had issues with sms due to damaged SIM card(weirdest thing ever).
Hello, I believe a simlock solution has been found. add attached misc.img to your b3 adb directory and open terminal and enter command fastboot flash misc misc.img in bootloader mode. If that doesn't work try it in download mode. I can't test if this is a successful fix or not because I didn't have this problem.

So when I flash this rom, I will get a completely clean rom with no bloatware, root and TWRP?
And if I have root I can use your method to be able to text again?

Twrp is still only flashable to recovery and and all gsm cell service works, but other than that you're correct. These are the stock flashable images. (You need to decompress the file)
Sent from my HTC_B830x using XDA-Developers mobile app

Works like a charm, thanks a lot!

So if I follow your steps, I can convert my Japan version to Taiwan version? Does NFC and GPS work?

Can you post a copy of your updated boot.img somehow?

NP. Srry I Just saw this now.
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Half correct
frosticfire said:
So if I follow your steps, I can convert my Japan version to Taiwan version? Does NFC and GPS work?
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Only gps will work and you have to follow the bottom link. Follow the instructions.txt in the zip.

Sim card problem
My phone keeps showing "SIM network subset unlock PIN" , it reboots after i entered the pin, it goes back to the same page after it reboots. Any solutions?
This only happens when there's a SIM card being inserted.

Troubleshooting
bernard090 said:
My phone keeps showing "SIM network subset unlock PIN" , it reboots after i entered the pin, it goes back to the same page after it reboots. Any solutions?
This only happens when there's a SIM card being inserted.
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Have you tried:
-soft factory reset(in settings)
-factory reset and/or wiping cache in download mode
-factory reset and/or wiping cache in recovery
-wiping system, data, and cache in twrp prior to flashing boot, recovery, and system
-reverting to backup
-trying simlock toggle in recovery/weird mode with vol+ and power on boot
-Checking sim support/trying different sim
These are steps I would take (in the order least to most in depth[not this order])
Sounds like a problem with your sim card from your specific provider. The phone with Tiawan has an international apn-configs.xml

TWRP for B3 By BOA ai-dev
Tutorial Chinese
TWRP-Recovery Rom taiwan
TWRP-Recovery Rom Japan
Rom stock B3 HTV31 Au ver 1.11.970.0 - new
Boa rom cook pay
After updating Marshmallow , you do not need to fix gps.
Sorry, my english very bad
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
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Bug:
1. NFC.
2. Power.

This is some awesome stuff!
mrquyen1993 said:
TWRP for B3 By BOA ai-dev
Tutorial Chinese
TWRP-Recovery Rom taiwan
TWRP-Recovery Rom Japan
Rom stock B3 HTV31 Au ver 1.11.970.0 - new
Boa rom cook pay
After updating Marshmallow , you do not need to fix gps.
Sorry, my english very bad
Bug:
1. NFC.
2. Power.
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I'm going to test these files!
[Edit] I have now confirmed twrp works. If you can, please have the creator make a thread in android development!

@ boa19861105
http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=1580110
Sent from my HTC_B830x using XDA-Developers mobile app

Birkyjon said:
Have you tried:
-soft factory reset(in settings)
-factory reset and/or wiping cache in download mode
-factory reset and/or wiping cache in recovery
-wiping system, data, and cache in twrp prior to flashing boot, recovery, and system
-reverting to backup
-trying simlock toggle in recovery/weird mode with vol+ and power on boot
-Checking sim support/trying different sim
These are steps I would take (in the order least to most in depth[not this order])
Sounds like a problem with your sim card from your specific provider. The phone with Tiawan has an international apn-configs.xml
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I've tried every single method you have listed but to no avail, any other suggestions?

Butterfly 3 android 6 sense 8
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1083701208319409&id=241474159208789
Sent from my HTC_B830x using XDA-Developers mobile app

So... will SMS Work?
Hi, the whole reason to do this for me is to get SMS working in the UK on this phone. Will this fix it? Also will this root the phone, as the KLGadget guy on Youtube seems to think that you can flash the Taiwan Rom without Root, but I have had no luck (keeps saying SC CARD NOT MOUNTED when I try his method) thanks.

nickbarr said:
Hi, the whole reason to do this for me is to get SMS working in the UK on this phone. Will this fix it? Also will this root the phone, as the KLGadget guy on Youtube seems to think that you can flash the Taiwan Rom without Root, but I have had no luck (keeps saying SC CARD NOT MOUNTED when I try his method) thanks.
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you should have a PC, Laptop and follow my instructions.
however I write in Vietnamese, you can use gg translate
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Sorry my english very bad

mrquyen1993 said:
you should have a PC, Laptop and follow my instructions.
however I write in Vietnamese, you can use gg translate
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Thanks, but I am not sure you have answered my questions.

Rom stock taiwan can fix sms,
I use adb to flash rom, it should not need sd

mrquyen1993 said:
Rom stock taiwan can fix sms,
I use adb to flash rom, it should not need sd
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thanks. I will follow the original instructions.

How To Guide Flashing ColorOs 12 on Oppo reno6 5G CPH2251

Hey Guys,
Many users downgraded their ColorOs12 to ColorOs11.3 on oppo reno6 5G device due to many bugs on it, they want to install ColorOs12 but they are not getting OTA update, they are wandering how can they install ColorOs 12 back on their phone, So, here I have come up with a method to directly flash ColorOS12.
Note: Data will(or might) be erased in this method so please take backup of you data on phone.
This has been tested on Indian version, I am not sure if it will work for other countries.
I strongly recommend to take full firmware backup using method below before proceeding
Backup full firmware(ROM) of any MediaTek device using MTK client| Oppo reno6 5G | MT6877
Hello Guys, Many times we encounter a situation where we need to do some software update, flash custom ROM, install stock ROM etc, so it is advisable to take full firmware/ROM backup of your device. If required then you can flash this backup to...
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Step1: Pre-requisite -Installing required drivers and setup
From link below download drivers and setup.
Install mediatek driver.
Install python (during installation of python please select "install for all user" from customization and tick add path to system variable)
install usbdk.
download extarct Mtk client tool.
go to folder where you extract mtk client
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open cmd here and run below command
cd mtkclient
pip3 install -r requirements.txt
In default setting it takes 2 hour to flash but after change it takes 13 min. If you want to increase flashing speed then open mtk_daxflash.py file from library folder, search "dsize = min(length, 0x200)" and replace it with "dsize = min(length, 0x2004)" , save and close the file.
You need to close command prompt in order to take effect of change.
Reference(https://github.com/bkerler/mtkclient/issues/271)
New Qcom Mtk Driver V3.0.5.1.rar | by TUSER HP for Generic Device/Other
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
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Download Python
The official home of the Python Programming Language
www.python.org
GitHub - bkerler/mtkclient: MTK reverse engineering and flash tool
MTK reverse engineering and flash tool. Contribute to bkerler/mtkclient development by creating an account on GitHub.
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Step2: Download and extract the ColorOs 12 firmware
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CPH2251_11_C.27_ColorOS12_Android12_Latest.rar
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Step3: Flash the firmware
on cmd type below command to flash the firmware
python mtk wl "ROM location full path"
it will wait for devices.. Power off the phone, wait 10 sec then press vol up + vol down together and then plug the usb cable.
Once device detected , it will display devices information and start flashing
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While flashing it will dump the preloader, this file is very important so, please keep this file safely. this file may require in future.
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Step4: Boot the phone
Once flashing completed, press vol up + power button together for 30 sec. Wait for device to boot.
Step5: Flashing the preloader.bin (only if required)
In case, even after flashing completed successfully but some time device does not boot, only black screen, no charging sign either then don't panic, device has entered into emergency download mode, if you face the same then it's time to flash preloader.bin file. Follow below steps
1) download SP flash tool specific version v5.2148. (https://androidmtk.com/smart-phone-flash-tool)
2) download attached preloader.bin, scatter file and auth file from link below and place all these files at same folder.
MT6877_flashing_preloader.zip
drive.google.com
3) open sp flash tool, select download agent files from mtk folder as shown on image and load scater file and auth files respectively.
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4) In cmd run command "python mtk payload". Now press and hold vol+ vol- or all the buttons together, it should show payload sent successfully.
5) Now in sp flash tool click on Download button, it should flash the preloader successfully.
6) once preloader is flash successfully you can turn on the phone by pressing vol+ and power button together for 20 sec. If attached preloader does't flash then you can try flashing your device backup preloader.bin created/shown on step3.
so by this way we directly flashed ColorOS 12 on oppo reno6 5G.
Tips: If due to some reason flashing did not completed successfully then please press vol up and power button together for 30-40 sec to boot the phone (exit the brom mode).
Disclaimer: I have tested this method on my phone, it's 100% working but I will not responsible if damage any damage happens to your device while doing this. So do it at your own risk.

thanx nand for helping me in upgrading to coloros 12 again,this process worked successfully.

Thanks for the info.
My question is: can I use this method to remove phone branding using stock firmware image you pointed in your post?

macslui said:
Thanks for the info.
My question is: can I use this method to remove phone branding using stock firmware image you pointed in your post?
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Hi, i didn't understand your question. Can you explain more.

Nand kumar said:
Hi, i didn't understand your question. Can you explain more.
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Sorry. Try to better explain: I have a Vodafone branded reno 6 that accept any sim card. I only want to remove Vodafone branding (boot logo and custom app that are present only in branded phone).

Yes, you can try. I recommend you to take full firmware backup before doing this as explained in guide.

bonjour a tous quand j'écrit pip3 install -r requirements.txt j'ai une erreur :
ERROR: could not open requirements file :[Errno2] no such file or directory: requirements.txt
merci de m'aider

Please run this command from mtk folder

Nand kumar said:
Yes, you can try. I recommend you to take full firmware backup before doing this as explained in guide.
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Hi Nand, I've done everything as you pointedout in this document and backup document.
Unfortunately I was able to flash the phone with success but now it do not turn it on anymore.
I've tried to every button combination but it remain off.
I also cannot enter brom mode anymore.
Have you some suggestion?
Thanks!

macslui said:
Hi Nand, I've done everything as you pointedout in this document and backup document.
Unfortunately I was able to flash the phone with success but now it do not turn it on anymore.
I've tried to every button combination but it remain off.
I also cannot enter brom mode anymore.
Have you some suggestion?
Thanks!
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I was able to reenter brom mode. Now I'm reflashing again.

Hi all, everything ok now. I've flashed COS12 and now my phone is non more brand (vodafone) related.

Nand kumar said:
Please run this command from mtk folder
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ok merci je ne savais pas comment ouvrir cmd a partir d'un fichier fonctionne très bien merci

macslui said:
Hi all, everything ok now. I've flashed COS12 and now my phone is non more brand (vodafone) related.
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macslui said:
Glade to hear that you removed brand using thus method.
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Unfortunatly COS12 in my opinion Is very laggy. I'm trying tio rollback to COS11 but, after flashing using your guide, the phone do not boot anymore. So I have to go back to 12. It's only my experience on COS12?

Hi, for many peoples, Color os12 was not laggy but have some bugs like battery draining etc.
For your device is not booting on color 11 then you have to flash preloader using Sp flash tool version v5.2148

Thanks Nand, allways ready to answer, thanks! Can please explain how to flash preloader with SP flash tool please? I have preloader from backup. Thanks again for your support.

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macslui said:
Thanks Nand, allways ready to answer, thanks! Can please explain how to flash preloader with SP flash tool please? I have preloader from backup. Thanks again for your support.
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Removed my contact details as I was getting to many message/calls on phone.

macslui said:
Hi Nand, I've done everything as you pointedout in this document and backup document.
Unfortunately I was able to flash the phone with success but now it do not turn it on anymore.
I've tried to every button combination but it remain off.
I also cannot enter brom mode anymore.
Have you some suggestion?
Thanks!
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Same happen with me.. My phone is not bootibg up , no logo, no charging logo, not even single sign for alive please help me out help help

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Same happen with me.. My phone is not bootibg up , no logo, no charging logo, not even single sign for alive please help me out help help
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Question Red Warning and UnWorking Lockscreen. HELP

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Hello, dear owners of this beautiful device.
After an unsuccessful attempt to get root, such a warning appeared, plus the ability to lock the screen disappeared. As a result, I didn't get root either and problems arose)
Could you show the instructions how to fix everything step by step and get root? Thanks)

Hey, so I have the same problem as you. I was installing the patched boot.img file when I rebooted, but there was no magsik app. After I tried to flash the same file again, except I put in some vbmeta file because some website said so, now my phone's files are corrupted. I got into fastboot mode and put through recovery mode, and did a data wipe and one final reboot, but even that did work because it said my phone is corrupt. The last thing I will try is to install TWRP, remove the old data, and install the update to restore the previous ROM files. I'll let you know if anything works. Just try ur methods and let me know if they worked. Sure is an expensive paperweight if it doesn't work...

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Hey, so I have the same problem as you. I was installing the patched boot.img file when I rebooted, but there was no magsik app. After I tried to flash the same file again, except I put in some vbmeta file because some website said so, now my phone's files are corrupted. I got into fastboot mode and put through recovery mode, and did a data wipe and one final reboot, but even that did work because it said my phone is corrupt. The last thing I will try is to install TWRP, remove the old data, and install the update to restore the previous ROM files. I'll let you know if anything works. Just try ur methods and let me know if they worked. Sure is an expensive paperweight if it doesn't work...
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did anything happen?

Stusick said:
Did anything happen?
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Nothing yet... I'm trying to contact the support team. They can only do so much remotely

i have this error also what should i do?
the phone not boot up
the red warning are stuck

yakir150 said:
i have this error also what should i do?
the phone not boot up
the red warning are stuck
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Your boot loader must be unlock
Reboot to recovery, choose English when you see "Wipe data" type
adb reboot sideload
Once your phone boots into sideload mode (When you see the two error line at the bottom of the screen) type
adb sideload NX729J-update.zip
When the transfer is successful ( with a transfer of 2.0 display) you can wipe the data twice with the first and second options and reboot the phone. If you are lucky, the phone will boot

[email protected] said:
Your boot loader must be unlock
Reboot to recovery, choose English when you see "Wipe data" type
adb reboot sideload
Once your phone boots into sideload mode (When you see the two error line at the bottom of the screen) type
adb sideload NX729J-update.zip
When the transfer is successful ( with a transfer of 2.0 display) you can wipe the data twice with the first and second options and reboot the phone. If you are lucky, the phone will boot
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okay i try it and still no luck the same problem

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okay i try it and still no luck the same problem
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Download global V3.19 rom from: https://rom.download.nubia.com/Europe&Asia/NX729J/V319/NX729J.zip
Download QPST and QFIL flash tool from: https://www.mediafire.com/file/220h5xaxi1gd55m/QPST_2.7.496.zip/file. Install the driver (provided in the download) and these two programs.
You could then flash this rom V3.19 using QFIL flash tool. If you can flash this rom successfully your phone will work.

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Download global V3.19 rom from: https://rom.download.nubia.com/Europe&Asia/NX729J/V319/NX729J.zip
Download QPST and QFIL flash tool from: https://www.mediafire.com/file/220h5xaxi1gd55m/QPST_2.7.496.zip/file. Install the driver (provided in the download) and these two programs.
You could then flash this rom V3.19 using QFIL flash tool. If you can flash this rom successfully your phone will work.
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my phone is eu and using 4.18
can i use 3.19?
it's ok?

yakir150 said:
okay i try it and still no luck the same problem
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For QFIL, use Flat Build and in the configuration use ufs. Good luck!

yakir150 said:
my phone is eu and using 4.18
can i use 3.19?
it's ok?
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Your version V4.18 will be replaced by V3.19. This V3.19 version can be flashed through edl mode. I could not find V4.18 in this format. The two roms are very similar. They are both global roms.

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Your version V4.18 will be replaced by V3.19. This V3.19 version can be flashed through edl mode. I could not find V4.18 in this format. The two roms are very similar. They are both global roms.
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okay i will try and let you know
thank you very much

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okay i try it and still no luck the same problem
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If QFIL does not work, you need to do side load the rom multiple times again then it might work!

turn off the red rm8 notification (Your device is broken. It is unreliable and may not work)
- enter command on PC: adb reboot "dm-verity enforcing"
- on phone for rooted device with termux: reboot "dm-verity enforcing"

izsdeaman said:
turn off the red rm8 notification (Your device is broken. It is unreliable and may not work)
- enter command on PC: adb reboot "dm-verity enforcing"
- on phone for rooted device with termux: reboot "dm-verity enforcing"
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The command on PC shows "Too many arguments." The Termux one works. Thanks!

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Your boot loader must be unlock
Reboot to recovery, choose English when you see "Wipe data" type
adb reboot sideload
Once your phone boots into sideload mode (When you see the two error line at the bottom of the screen) type
adb sideload NX729J-update.zip
When the transfer is successful ( with a transfer of 2.0 display) you can wipe the data twice with the first and second options and reboot the phone. If you are lucky, the phone will boot
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Tahnk you very very very much.