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[n00bs] Root and Install CyanogenMod7 after Unlock Your Bootloader Step by Step

Hello pals
A lot of user wants to unlock their BootLoaders to be able to use custom roms or just to get root perms on new Stock firmwares.
So I guess this Step by Step guide is what they need.
First note This process only works if you have your Bootloader UNLOCKED
Code:
If your bootloader is Locked and you want to Unlock it please see this thread:
[URL="http://unlock-bootloader.com"]Bootloader Unlocking / No Signal Fix for Locked ARC/NEO/PLAY/PRO[/URL]
That unlocking process works with all Xperia Family even X10 family.
NOTE: If you want to know how install CyanogenMod 7 go to second post
So lets go to the guide...
A) Root a Xperia Phone after Unlock the Bootloader
1. Download the pack that you need for your phone:
Xperia Arc
Xperia Neo
Xperia Play
Once downladed uncompress and you will find 7 Files and 1 folder inside.
2. Install S1 Boot Fasboot Drivers
Put Your phone in Fasboot Mode.
Fastboot Mode: Turn off your phone, then press and hold menu key (Arc/Neo) or Search key (Play) and attach USB cable to phone. You will get a beauty Blue Light.
There are 2 ways to install Fastboot drivers:
a) Normal manual way
Open Device Manager
Right click on "S1 Boot Fasboot" device
Select Update Driver
Select Second Option and path to the "fastboot_driver" inside pack that you downloaded before
b) Hard YES or YES way
In case first normal way doesn't work do this:
Open Device Manager
Right click on "S1 Boot Fastboot" device
Select Update Driver
Follow this pictures (My windows is in Spanish but is same on all languages):
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On Update Driver window select second choice
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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Again select second choice to choose driver from a list
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Just click on next with default option selected
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Click on "use disk" or "have disk"
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Select browse and go to "fastboot_driver" inside pack that you downloaded before
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Select "android_winusb.inf" file on driver folder
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Select "Android ADB Interface" from the list
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Confirm to install unsigned driver
3. Rooting the device
Copy "RootXperia.zip" file to sdcard (this file is inside the pack you downloaded nefore)
Connect the phone in Fastboot mode
Fastboot Mode: Turn off your phone, then press and hold menu key (Arc/Neo) or Search key (Play) and attach USB cable to phone. You will get a beauty Blue Light.
Execute "root-xperia-xxx.bat" file inside the root folder on your PC
It will execute the command to lauch the proper recovery image and you will hot boot into ClockworkMod.
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Note: To move use Volume buttons, to select user Power button
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Select "install zip from sdcard"
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Then select "choose zip from sdcard"
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Search and selecy "RootXperia.zip"
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Confirm Installation by select "Yes - Install RootXperia.zip"
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Wait to see something like this and reboot the phone.
Congratulations. Now you are Rooted

How to Install CyanogenMod 7 after unlock your Bootloader
How to Install CyanogenMod 7 after unlock your Bootloader
First note This process only works if you have your Bootloader UNLOCKED
Code:
If your bootloader is Locked and you want to Unlock it please see this thread:
[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232033"]Bootloader Unlocking / No Signal Fix for Locked ARC/NEO/PLAY/PRO[/URL]
That unlocking process works with all Xperia Family even X10 family.
First. Download and unpack the CyanogenMod7 that you need for your phone. Is a 7zip file.
Arc: {ARC/ARC S}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM7.1.0 - FXP041 FreeXperia Project
Neo: {NEO}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM7.1.0 - FXP041 FreeXperia Project
Play: {GSM/CDMA}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM7.1.0 - FXP041 RELEASED - FreeXperia Project
Ray: {RAY}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM7.1.0 - FXP041 FreeXperia Project
NOTE: Remember to use the BASEBAND that CyanogenMod or MIUI needs, otherwise you will not get GSM signal.
Second. Get the fastboot pack for your phone and unpack it (you will get a folder called root-xxx - that "xxx" is the model):
Xperia Arc
Xperia Neo
Xperia Play
Note: For Xperia Ray you can use any of the files below.
Third. Copy CyanogenMod and gapps addon to sdcard. Both are .zip files.
Fourth. Install CM7 Kernel by FreeXperia Team
On your CyanogenMod7 7zip file is the CyanogenMod rom itself, a boot.img file which is the kernel, gapps and a few apk as plus.
Put the boot.img file inside the fastboot folder (root-xxx folder that you unpacked before)
Now execute "Install_kernel_boot.img.bat" file and connect your phone in Fastboot mode
Note: If you dont know how to get into fastboot or need help with drivers go to first post.
Fifth. Install CyanogenMod and gapps in ClockworkMod
After install the kernel turn on the phone and as soon as you see the FreeXperia logo press several times volume down button and you will get into ClockworkMod.
To move use Volume buttons, to select use Home button.
Select and confirm "Wipe data/factory reset"
Select and confirm "Wipe cache partition"
Go to "advanced" menu
Select and confirm "Wipe Dalvik Cache"
Select and confirm "Wipe Battery Stats"
Go back and select "Install zip from sdcard"
Select "Choose zip from sdcard"
Search and install CyanogenMod zip and gapps zip aswell
Reboot your phone and enjoy CyanogenMod 7 stable

hi there mate...
some noob questions here.
i assume that "Install_kernel_boot.img.bat" (this is auto execute) same "fastboot flash boot boot.img" (manually).
im having hard time to understand all these thing.
and boot.img are normally provided in the custom rom.zip it self and needed to extract and copy to fastboot folder am i right?
eg Cyanogenmod 7.1 by team FreeXperia.

nujhum said:
hi there mate...
some noob questions here.
i assume that "Install_kernel_boot.img.bat" (this is auto execute) same "fastboot flash boot boot.img" (manually).
im having hard time to understand all these thing.
and boot.img are normally provided in the custom rom.zip it self and needed to extract and copy to fastboot folder am i right?
eg Cyanogenmod 7.1 by team FreeXperia.
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Exactly, you need to extract and put the boot.img file on the fastboot folder to user the .bat

Please add the 64bit drivers form this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087

Joe500 said:
Please add the 64bit drivers form this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087
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drivers posted works with 32/64 bits

I'm now at step Fifth but when I turn on my phone the screen keeps black Pls help.
EDIT: Ok I've found out the issue: You've to take the boot.img from the folder and not from inside the rom!

Does this rooting method work on 2.3.4? Without having to revert to older firmwares?

Thelolinator said:
Does this rooting method work on 2.3.4? Without having to revert to older firmwares?
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As the post says it works with any firmware. Please read carefully.
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium

I'm currently on 2.3.4 bootloader unlocked and rooted, do I have to downgrade to 2.3.3 before installing or can I go straight from 2.3.4?

rustynuts34 said:
I'm currently on 2.3.4 bootloader unlocked and rooted, do I have to downgrade to 2.3.3 before installing or can I go straight from 2.3.4?
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You can go from 2.3.4 and remember avoid downgrade stock roms, remember downgrade can cause battery 0% issue

All guys with dead xperia phones check this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1322827

how do we get back to the stock kernels with recovery ??

PAVNEET101 said:
how do we get back to the stock kernels with recovery ??
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You can flash the kernel.sin and loader.sin into a ftf file with flashtool

Wow alejandrissimo you are the man, thank you so much. I completly root my play, this is the best 24 bucks i spend all this year. very very thank u!!!

Thanks for this wonderful tutorial. I'm now running CM7.

Link dead
The link: Bootloader Unlocking / No Signal Fix for Locked ARC/NEO/PLAY/PRO
does not work

mudja said:
The link: Bootloader Unlocking / No Signal Fix for Locked ARC/NEO/PLAY/PRO
does not work
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That's because the threads got deleated, contact me via PM

Jinx13 said:
That's because the threads got deleated, contact me via PM
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i wonder why it got deleted?

lalek said:
i wonder why it got deleted?
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Alejandrissimo's and my threads got deleted as the mods didn't appreciate us helping all the members that we have helped. Although it seems the link has been changed now so click away

[TUTORIAL][GUIDE][HOW TO] Flash Factory Images || Unroot || Relock bootloader

Heya Nexus 6 Users,
In this thread, I'll help you to flash factory images on your nexus 6. This process will wipe your device, so please BACKUP YOUR DATA before going through the flashing process.​
You can backup your data from some well-known apps from Play Store
- Titanium Backup (Root)
- Super Backup (Non-root)
- Helium (Non-root) etc
I am not responsible if anything goes wrong.
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​
Step 1 : Pre-requisite
==> Setup your workspace by following step two from this (Credits @xBeerdroiDx)
==> For MAC users, you can follow this thread (Credits @AshtonTS)
==> For Linux users, you can follow this thread (Credits @bloodychaos)
Step 2 : Downloading Factory Images
==> You can find Nexus 6(shamu) factory images from here.
Step 3 : Extracting Factory Images
==> Extract the archive you downloaded (First extract shamu-XXXXX.tgz and then extract shamu-XXXXX.tar). You can use WinRaR or 7z etc. It should look like this
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Step 4 : Unlock the bootloader
==> Follow this thread. (Credits @xBeerdroiDx)
Step 5 : Flashing
==> Method 1 : (Short and Sweet)
- Power off your phone.
- Boot it in fastboot(bootloader mode) by pressing and holding Power Button + Volume Down at the same time.
- Connect your phone to your PC through your USB cable.
- Execute the flash-all.bat script (for Windows) or flash-all.sh(for MAC and LINUX) in the folder where you extracted the factory images.
**!!** For MAC: You'll have to edit the flash-all.sh, and add "./" before every fastboot command.
(For windows users)
- Wait for everything to flash.
- After everything finished, select "Recovery" using the volume buttons.
- When a small dead Android appears, press Power Button + Volume UP.
- Select "Wipe data/factory data reset"
- Reboot. Your phone should be stock.
==> Method 2 : (Long, but works always)
- Extract the image-shamu-XXXXXX.zip somewhere easy to access (On C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX for example).
- In the same folder, from the original archive, extract "bootloader-shamu-moto-XXXXXX.img" (rename it to bootloader.img) and "radio-shamu-XXXXXX.img" (rename it to radio.img). You will have the following files:
- Power off your phone.
- Boot it in fastboot(bootloader mode) by pressing and holding Power Button + Volume Down at the same time.
- Connect your phone to your PC through your USB cable.
- Open a CMD window.(By pressing shift key + right mouse click at same time)
- Type the following commands, in this order (If you have a different folder, change the path)
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX/bootloader.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX/radio.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash system C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX/system.img
fastboot flash userdata C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX/userdata.img
(Note: this command will wipe your device (including /sdcard), EVEN if your bootloader is already unlocked.)
fastboot flash boot C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX/boot.img
fastboot flash recovery C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX/recovery.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot flash cache C:/image-shamu-XXXXXX/cache.img
- After everything finished, select "Recovery" using the volume buttons.
- When a small Android appears, press Power Button + Volume UP.
- Select "Wipe data/factory data reset"
- Reboot. Your phone should be stock.
(Credits @abaaaabbbb63)
(Credits @Chirag_Galani for testing it )
Please consider downloading a free/paid version of my ANDROID APP
Hit thanks if you appreciate my efforts and if this thread helped you at any moment
Video Guides
Thanks Anuj Patel
For Windows:
For MAC:

>> Quick FAQs <<
Q1. Do I need to root the device before flashing?
Ans. NO
Q2. Will I loose device root status after flashing?
Ans. YES
Q3. Do I need to unlock bootloader before flashing?
Ans. YES
Q4. Can I skip any of the above steps in any method?
Ans. NO
Q5. Do I need to tick USB Debugging in Developer options before flashing?
Ans. NO (Answer corrected by @samersh72)
Q6. My device is not detected in my PC. What should I do?
Ans. Reinstall the drivers properly.
Q7. Can I root my device after flashing process?
Ans. YES
Q8. Which method is recommended for me?
Ans. Method 2 if you are not expert in flashing.
Q9. What will be my device status after flashing?
Ans. Stock Android with bootloader unlocked
Q10. My device is taking time to boot up. What should I do now?
Ans. Wait for 10-15 mins before thinking of reflashing.
Q11. My phone has 3GB RAM, can I flash factory images directly without using PC?
Ans. NO
Q12. How many times can I flash my device?
Ans. More than 0
Q13. Will I loose my data after flashing?
Ans. YES
Q14. I have some other query...
Ans. Please post it in Q&A section.
Q15. I am noob in all this. I am flashing for the very first time. Can you provide me support online via any software?
Ans. Follow each step as mentioned in first post. You'll be 100% successful.
Q16. What will be status of bootloader after flashing?
Ans. Unlocked
Q17. What is fastboot mode?
Ans. Bootloader mode.
Q18. Can I take screenshot of my bootloader mode using power+volume down?
Ans. NO
Q19. Any other easy way to flash?
Ans. If there was, I would have mentioned it.
Q20. Do you recommend me using toolkits to do this job?
Ans. NO
Q21. Can I connect my device over the air and flash it from PC?
Ans. NO
Q22. I don't have my device USB right now. Can I flash using other compatible USB cable?
Ans. YES
Q23. I have installed the drivers properly, still it's not recognized by my PC?
Ans. Use other USB port
Q24. How do I relock bootloader after flashing? (For 5.0.X)
Ans. Follow this. (Credits @BRKotucs)
Q25. I am having problems with unzipping the file. Can you help me?
Ans. Read this (Credits @av8rdude)
Q26. I am unable to get into stock recovery, what should I do?
Ans. Read this (Credits @jj14 and @WMguy)
Q27. It shows 32GB storage for 64GB storage device after flashing, where is my 32GB lost ?
Ans. Read this (Credits @efrant)
Q28. I need some information on adb and fastboot, what are those commands ?
Ans. Read this (Credits @rootSU)
Q29. Will I get OTA updates from Google after successfully completing any of the above methods ?
Ans. YES (Do not root or alter any system files)
Q30. I want to relock the bootloader after flashing? (For 5.1.X)
Ans. Follow this. (Credits @Evolution_Freak)
Q31. Can I flash back to Android version 5.0.1 if I'm on Android version 5.1?
Ans. NO

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If you want me to include anything in OP or in second post, please quote me on this thread with needed information.

I have not been able to get the flash-all method to work on lollipop on my Nexus 6 or Nexus 5. I always get those sig, storage or no system errors. The long method has worked fine for me though.

Evo_Shift said:
I have not been able to get the flash-all method to work on lollipop on my Nexus 6 or Nexus 5. I always get those sig, storage or no system errors. The long method has worked fine for me though.
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You need to follow long method for this. Even I was facing sig storage errors. I followed long method, it works flawlessly

Hi!
I have a suggestion. Instead of constantly updating the thread for every factory image that might be released in the future, you might want to replace things like "lrx21o" to a more universal name, so users aren't confused about it.
Also, try using this link for the factory images. It links directly to the shamu ones:
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#shamu
Anyways, good job!

My Sprint Nexus 6 has a submenu in settings for updating profile and PRL. Would this still be there if I use the Factory Images or is that an addition Sprint made to their phones? Thanks

njd.sina said:
My Sprint Nexus 6 has a submenu in settings for updating profile and PRL. Would this still be there if I use the Factory Images or is that an addition Sprint made to their phones? Thanks
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Yep, that's built in. I've flashed the factory image multiple times and those settings are built in.

nice guide....
Q9. Do I need to tick USB Debugging under Developer options before flashing ?
Ans. YES
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Ans. NO

when i get to the dead android power+VOL UP doesnt do anything... it just reboots and has been booting for the last 10 mins. i had to do the long method also, the flash all file stopped at system.img also

bdubs4200 said:
when i get to the dead android power+VOL UP doesnt do anything... it just reboots and has been booting for the last 10 mins. i had to do the long method also, the flash all file stopped at system.img also
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+1
I fixed this by following instructions above, replacing recovery.img with latest twrp then booting into twrp to do factory reset.
After doing factory reset power off phone and then reboot. Fixed my issue

5.0.1 is being released!

Can you flash the stock firmware onto the Att branded version with the bloat ware and effectively make it a google play edition?

veritas2884 said:
Can you flash the stock firmware onto the Att branded version with the bloat ware and effectively make it a google play edition?
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Take a look at this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2947581 in case you haven't.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Kind of a neat freak here:
I know dalvik is dead, but are there still any caches to wipe to make things perfectly clean after flashing?

BRKotucs said:
Take a look at this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2947581 in case you haven't.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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I had not seen this. Thank you for the redirect!

The archive for the Nexus 6 I downloaded looks different. When I unpacked the tar file I only have this file shamu-lrx21o-factory-e028f5ea
How do I flash it? I'm a noob at adb commands

jae2014 said:
The archive for the Nexus 6 I downloaded looks different. When I unpacked the tar file I only have this file shamu-lrx21o-factory-e028f5ea
How do I flash it? I'm a noob at adb commands
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Unzip that as well.

i followed the instructions in this thread. went back to stock, then when i rooted again. the bootloader was still unlocked and the phone was still rooted. how can i completely go back to stock. im having issues with the phone and need to take it to the store.
thanks

stas333 said:
i followed the instructions in this thread. went back to stock, then when i rooted again. the bootloader was still unlocked and the phone was still rooted. how can i completely go back to stock. im having issues with the phone and need to take it to the store.
thanks
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What exactly did you do?
Flashing the images is good enough to go back to stock, then relock the boot loader to finish up the task.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

[AllinOne][GUIDE][anyFW]Sony Xperia Z1 C6903 any Firmware Root+Recovery+Debloat

This All-in-One Guide will help you to setup a rooted Sony Xperia Z1 C6903 including Dual Recovery and without Bloatware
Root Instructions for Sony Xperia Z1 C6903:
download, install flash tool (0.9.19.10 or above)
install sony driver or Sony PC Companion
start flash tool and press the most right icon, black circle with "XP"
at the most left column select Smartphone => Xperia Z1/Z1s => C6903
choose your firmware at middle column depending on your geo location
select a version 14.5.A.0.270 (NOT higher!) at most right column
window will pop up, download and auto unpack (auto directory: C:\Users\...yourPCname...\.flashTool\firmwares)
time for backups, the internal sdcard will be erased
enable usb debugging and allow installation from unknown sources:
settings => go to "about phone" press "build number" 7 times, this enables developer options
settings => go to "developer options" enable USB debugging
settings => go to "security" enable unknown sources
power down device
press volume down while connecting usb
press “Black Lightning Thunder icon”
choose flashmode
select firmware and flash, [optional] you can wipe apps_log and userdata
if flash tool finds a fsc script (pop-up window), use it!
follow flash tool instructions... power up, device might auto reboot
do not configure anything, only enable usb debugging and allow unknown sources
ROOTING STEPS:
paste kingroot_4.1.0.apk, Android-Terminal-Emulator-1.0.70.apk, and the folder Replace_Kinguser_with_SuperSU-v1.2 on your phone
do NOT install SuperSU manually!
install kingroot_4.1.0.apk
if its rooting process requires internet connection, only stay connected till it hits about 60% or else it will auto install and update other kingxy apps
try root
restart
start kingroot to check root status
install Android-Terminal-Emulator-1.0.70.apk
paste "replace kingroot with super su" - mrw folder into /sdcard/*
must look like /sdcard/mrw/... or internal storage > mrw > ... (6 files)
open the Terminal app
enter command " su " ( without quotes )
allow Root Access
run command " sh /sdcard/mrw/root.sh " ( without quotes )
connect to internet
start SuperSU ask to update binary, click CONTINUE and Select NORMAL method
reboot after binary su was installed sucessfully
start SuperSU and check root status
if something went wrong, faktory reset and restart rooting steps
install busy box: (requires rooted device)
power up device
USB debugging enabled
allow unknown sources
start flashtool
connect USB
allow root access
second menue button "My C69xx" => install busy box, select the newest version
install Dual Recovery: (requires rooted device)
check bootloader status in service menu, the following steps work with locked bootloader too
download XZ-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21-RELEASE.installer (or newer version) from http://nut.xperia-files.com/
extract these files, start *.bat and follow onscreen instructions
phone will reboot automatically and go to recovery
reboot from recovery to complete installation
install new Android firmware without losing root by using Recovery:
download a prerooted firmware (e.g. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B92T-AuRewqdXzVnMWQxYjhzSm8/view?usp=sharing) of your choice [or use someones recovery backup folder (same phone model)]
move the zip on your external sd card
power down
start into recovery:
power on
wait for first vibration or first screen
then press volume up or down till it vibrates 2-3 times to enter Recovery (down: Team Win Recovery)
press install and select your prerooted firmware zip
wipe dalvik and cache
boot system or restart
[optional] install additional bloatware remover zips:
choose and move Bloatware_Remover*.zip on your phone
start into recovery
install the zips
wipe dalvik and cache
wipe factory reset
restart system
[optional] clean your phone and remove all files from this guide, Bloatware_Remover zip, prerooted firmware and remember the Bloatware Backup folder /system/__Backup/...
FAQs + Notes:
The Bloatware Remover zip version Mtimes-v1 includes most separated zips and results in the stable and safe state which i am using.
The Bloatware Remover zip version Mtimes-v1 will delete the /system/__Backup/ folder.
The bloatware_remover_list.xlsx includes apps from my previews phones which are not present at LP 5.x.
I followed this guide 4 times on 3 different Sony Xperia Z1 C6903 and it always worked.
The \META-INF\com\google\android\updater-script files can be used for other devices too. You probably only need to change the \META-INF\com\google\android\update-binary file!
Thanks:
@zxz0O0
@[NUT]
@Muuuly
@foc-us2k

changelog and FAQs

The bootloader status "Bootloader unlock Allowed: yes" means that you can unlock your bootloader but it isn't unlocked yet.
Only the status "bootloader unlocked yes" means that the bootloader is unlocked.
What I want to say is that the installation of xzdr should always work with "unlock Allowed yes" because it is still locked.
Can you tell us the resulting size of the firmware after running the debloating zip.
Thx for this tut. This should help new user very much.

motorazrv3 said:
The bootloader status "Bootloader unlock Allowed: yes" means that you can unlock your bootloader but it isn't unlocked yet.
Only the status "bootloader unlocked yes" means that the bootloader is unlocked.
What I want to say is that the installation of xzdr should always work with "unlock Allowed yes" because it is still locked.
Can you tell us the resulting size of the firmware after running the debloating zip.
Thx for this tut. This should help new user very much.
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Servus motorazrv3
checked and confirmed, wrong thought no my side, thanks.

I have a question this version Recovery XZ-lockeddualrecovery2.8.26-RELEASE.combined.zip will Work ? you write installer version , newest version is combined.

guys when i downloaded version 14.5.A.0.270 it not flashable , its a folder and inside it alot of files its not .ftf .. it doesnt even appear at the flashtool as a firmware to flash .... so any one help and tell me how to flash it

Black4Killer said:
I have a question this version Recovery XZ-lockeddualrecovery2.8.26-RELEASE.combined.zip will Work ? you write installer version , newest version is combined.
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ive a Z1, for it i can confirm that Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.26-RELEASE.combined.zip will work. But your XZ version should work on Xperia Z too.

*crespo* said:
guys when i downloaded version 14.5.A.0.270 it not flashable , its a folder and inside it alot of files its not .ftf .. it doesnt even appear at the flashtool as a firmware to flash .... so any one help and tell me how to flash it
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i dont know what you downloaded but its probably a flashable zip, as far as i know you can only use and install those in Recovery. Thus boot into recovery select install, select your zip and press confirm, delete cache and dalvik afterwards.

hi , I was lasy and skipped downloading and flashing part and installed kingroot 5.2.1 , it is now of system apps and it cant remove it self using unroot, I tried installing old version but always "installation failed", (my power button is crasy , it clicks it self so I remapped it to camera button, using xposed, so flashing it seems like a bad idea), what do you suggest ?
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edit1: I resotred it using xperia companion then I am flashing it now with france nrj using flash tool (the only region with 14.5.A.0.270)....
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edit 2 : same problems as before, after reboot the root files become read only!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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edit 3: I unlocked the bootloader then rooted then installed the recovery , works great, but android 5.0.2 only, so I continued the tuto and updated to the pre rooted android 5.1.1, guess what, lost read again to /root, I mean I cant install xposed and make folders in / and /system for exemple, I am pulling my hair right now, I entered the recovery and wiped data and the phone is stuck at sony logo (nope , not boot loop) bricked? I donnow I am flashing it again now with flashtool to the old 5.0.2 version again , I wasted 2 days now on this ****** new phone , AGHHHH!!!

Ummm....I need a little help please!
Stuck at step 17 . There is no firmware shown. I have downloaded the firmware for my phone, it is a D5503, Xperia Z1 compact in USA. Just for fun, I also downloaded the UK firmware but seems like both give some error after downloading. Please see screenshot below:
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update: I resolved this problem by downloading the latest version of flash tool....actually it is just one jar file.
Patch from 0.9.23.1 to 0.9.23.2
x10flasher.jar
From http://www.flashtool.net/downloads_windows.php
rajdude said:
Ummm....I need a little help please!
Stuck at step 17 . There is no firmware shown. I have downloaded the firmware for my phone, it is a D5503, Xperia Z1 compact in USA. Just for fun, I also downloaded the UK firmware but seems like both give some error after downloading. Please see screenshot below:
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SIM is not detected and unknown baseband after installing ROMs on lenovo A3500-HV

My device is Lenovo A3500-HV
when I try to install any rom higher than cm 12.1 , the devices loses its baseband and no longer detects sim cards !
The device is guaranteed to be not bricked : stock firmware and cm12.1 work fine !
what I tried :
Flashing roms with CWM recovery or various versions of TWRP with no errors but in vain .
Backup :
- The following backup operations also done on cm12.1 which is the only working rom ! -
1- Tried backing up the nvram from my stock rom using various versions of twrp recovery and restoring back on roms but
IN VAIN !
2- Tried backing up using MTK Droid Tools but when I restore the back up on any rom it doesn't work giving this output and after rebooting nothing happens !
HTML:
In system already available: Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.32
--->>> Connect to device <<<---
ATTENTION! Fake Hardware in kernel or firmware doesn't correspond to phone!
--- ERROR :pttycmd1 device NOT found!
--- file nvram.bin not selected
--- \data\nvram install
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Other attempted methods :
1- Installing stock firmware or cm12.1 and dirty flash higher rom .
2- Mobileuncle Tools (I can't access engineering mode !) .
3- Chamelephon .
4- Maui META 3G ( It doesn't detect the device when roms installed ) .
5- Using TWRP terminal and AT+ command .
6- Deleting nvram folder .
I CAN'T ACCESS ENGINEERING MODE ON ANY ROM !
Using codes or Mobileuncle Tools , nothing gets me to the Engineering Mode !
NOTE : WIFI works fine on any rom !
I get all roms from :
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=624077
and unfortunately the have no English discussion :'( .

Fix.
ebram96 said:
My device is Lenovo A3500-HV
when I try to install any rom higher than cm 12.1 , the devices loses its baseband and no longer detects sim cards !
The device is guaranteed to be not bricked : stock firmware and cm12.1 work fine !
what I tried :
Flashing roms with CWM recovery or various versions of TWRP with no errors but in vain .
Backup :
- The following backup operations also done on cm12.1 which is the only working rom ! -
1- Tried backing up the nvram from my stock rom using various versions of twrp recovery and restoring back on roms but
IN VAIN !
2- Tried backing up using MTK Droid Tools but when I restore the back up on any rom it doesn't work giving this output and after rebooting nothing happens !
HTML:
In system already available: Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.32
--->>> Connect to device <<<---
ATTENTION! Fake Hardware in kernel or firmware doesn't correspond to phone!
--- ERROR :pttycmd1 device NOT found!
--- file nvram.bin not selected
--- \data\nvram install
Other attempted methods :
1- Installing stock firmware or cm12.1 and dirty flash higher rom .
2- Mobileuncle Tools (I can't access engineering mode !) .
3- Chamelephon .
4- Maui META 3G ( It doesn't detect the device when roms installed ) .
5- Using TWRP terminal and AT+ command .
6- Deleting nvram folder .
I CAN'T ACCESS ENGINEERING MODE ON ANY ROM !
Using codes or Mobileuncle Tools , nothing gets me to the Engineering Mode !
NOTE : WIFI works fine on any rom !
I get all roms from :
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=624077
and unfortunately the have no English discussion :'( .
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Ok, I know that it's probably too late for a fix but i will just post it just in case if you still haven't had it fixed yet or incase if someone else got the same issue like me and you...
You will need both of these files:
1) A3500HV_A442_01_37_140920_ROW.7z
2) A modified Scatter File that enables the flashing of NVRAM+ the NVRAM File itself.
3) The SP Flash Tool.
I got all of them from the 4pda forum, and you can also search and download the 1st file which is an upgrade firmware with smaller size (312 MB) and i will attach the NVRAM scatter file and the NVRAM .. you will need the latest WinRAR version to etract it , and you can get the SP Flash tool easily from the same place you found the 1st file..
When you have all of them together in one folder then extract everything to its own folder name, and before anything else you need to take a full backup using Lenovo Assistant because the tablet will be reset, then open the SP Flash tool and point it to the scatter file from inside the 1st file's extracted folder (Not the NVRAM's one).
Check the "DA DL all with checksums" then click the Firmware Upgrade Option then click Download and at this point turn off the tablet and plug it using the USB cable WHILE HOLDING THE Volume Down Button and let the process finish until you see the big green check.
Power on the tablet and walk through the initial setup and at the home screen open the phone dialer and dial *#06* to make sure that the IMEI is still invalid or unknown, then turn the tablet off again.
Using the SP Flash tool select the Scatter file that i attached here with NVRAM in the same location then click Download, now plug in the tablet once more using the USB cable WHILE HOLDING THE Volume Down Button and let the process finish until you see the big green check.
That's it now just power on the tablet and check with the dialer again and you should already have the signal mark working.

medoamer said:
Ok, I know that it's probably too late for a fix but i will just post it just in case if you still haven't had it fixed yet or incase if someone else got the same issue like me and you...
You will need both of these files:
1) A3500HV_A442_01_37_140920_ROW.7z
2) A modified Scatter File that enables the flashing of NVRAM+ the NVRAM File itself.
3) The SP Flash Tool.
I got all of them from the 4pda forum, and you can also search and download the 1st file which is an upgrade firmware with smaller size (312 MB) and i will attach the NVRAM scatter file and the NVRAM .. you will need the latest WinRAR version to etract it , and you can get the SP Flash tool easily from the same place you found the 1st file..
When you have all of them together in one folder then extract everything to its own folder name, and before anything else you need to take a full backup using Lenovo Assistant because the tablet will be reset, then open the SP Flash tool and point it to the scatter file from inside the 1st file's extracted folder (Not the NVRAM's one).
Check the "DA DL all with checksums" then click the Firmware Upgrade Option then click Download and at this point turn off the tablet and plug it using the USB cable WHILE HOLDING THE Volume Down Button and let the process finish until you see the big green check.
Power on the tablet and walk through the initial setup and at the home screen open the phone dialer and dial *#06* to make sure that the IMEI is still invalid or unknown, then turn the tablet off again.
Using the SP Flash tool select the Scatter file that i attached here with NVRAM in the same location then click Download, now plug in the tablet once more using the USB cable WHILE HOLDING THE Volume Down Button and let the process finish until you see the big green check.
That's it now just power on the tablet and check with the dialer again and you should already have the signal mark working.
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Didn't work for me!

Hi
My device is Lenovo A3500-HV
I flashed Viper 7.1.2
but The call and messaging not working well !
Flashed any custom rom but not work
whats the wrong?

[TOOL][Z2] TOOL ALL IN ONE (Drivers|Unlock|TWRP|Factory Image|Stock Recovery)

This is the ZUK Z2's TOOL ALL IN ONE Discussion Thread more info and download go to the Original Thread
TOOL ALL IN ONE
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ADVANCED OPTIONS
FUNCTIONS
Install Drivers
Install Drivers
Unlock Bootloader
Lock Bootloader (use carefully)
Flash TWRP Recovery
Flash Stock Recovery
Flash Stock Factory Image
Automatic ROOT
Install APKs
Uninstall APKs
Take a Screenshot
Take a Screen Reocrd
Flash Partitions
Erase All Data (This function can decrypt the phone)
Reboot Phone
Update the Tool to latest version
Update Adb and Fastboot to latest version
Set Adb and Fastboot priviliges in system wide
Install Zip directly from PC (Required TWRP on phone)(These functions work perfectly on my pc but i have perfect adb drivers on my pc and perfect TWRP on my phone)
Flash Fastboot ROM
Delete downloaded files
ADB File Manager
DEVICE LIST
If you want you can send a request to add a new device here:
New Device Request Form
Device List
DOWNLOAD
Original Thread
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mauronofrio said:
This is the ZUK Z2's TOOL ALL IN ONE Discussion Thread more info and download go to the Original Thread
TOOL ALL IN ONE
ADVANCED OPTIONS
FUNCTIONS
Install Drivers
Unlock Bootloader
Lock Bootloader (use carefully)
Flash TWRP Recovery
Flash Stock Recovery
Flash Stock Factory Image
Install APKs
Flash Partitions
Erase All Data (This function can decrypt the phone)
Reboot Phone
Update the Tool to latest version
Update Adb and Fastboot to latest version
Set Adb and Fastboot priviliges in system wide
Install Zip directly from PC (Required TWRP on phone)(These functions work perfectly on my pc but i have perfect adb drivers on my pc and perfect TWRP on my phone)
Flash Fastboot ROM
Delete downloaded files
DEVICE LIST
If you want you can send a request to add a new device here:
New Device Request Form
Generic Phone (Use this option if you have not a listed phone)
Oneplus 5T (Stock firmware and stock recovery not found for now)
Oneplus 5 (Stock firmware not found for now)
Oneplus 3T (Stock firmware not found for now)
Oneplus 3 (Stock firmware not found for now)
Oneplus Two
Oneplus One
Oneplus X (Stock Firmware not found for now)
ZUK Edge (Stock firmware and recoveries not found for now)
ZUK Z2 PRO (Stock firmware and recoveries not found for now)
ZUK Z2 (Stock firmware and recoveries not found for now)
ZUK Z1
LG G6 (Stock Firmware not found for now)
LeEco Le Pro 3
LeEco Le Max 2 (Stock Firmware not found for now)
LeEco X52X
Nexus 4
Nexus 5
Nexus 5X
Nexus 6
Nexus 6P
Xiaomi Mi A1 (Stock Firmware not found for now)
DOWNLOAD
Original Thread
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nice！

mauronofrio said:
This is the ZUK Z2's TOOL ALL IN ONE Discussion Thread more info and download go to the Original Thread
TOOL ALL IN ONE
ADVANCED OPTIONS
FUNCTIONS
Install Drivers
Unlock Bootloader
Lock Bootloader (use carefully)
Flash TWRP Recovery
Flash Stock Recovery
Flash Stock Factory Image
Install APKs
Uninstall APKs
Flash Partitions
Erase All Data (This function can decrypt the phone)
Reboot Phone
Update the Tool to latest version
Update Adb and Fastboot to latest version
Set Adb and Fastboot priviliges in system wide
Install Zip directly from PC (Required TWRP on phone)(These functions work perfectly on my pc but i have perfect adb drivers on my pc and perfect TWRP on my phone)
Flash Fastboot ROM
Delete downloaded files
DEVICE LIST
If you want you can send a request to add a new device here:
New Device Request Form
Generic Phone (Use this option if you have not a listed phone)
Oneplus 5T (Stock firmware and stock recovery not found for now)
Oneplus 5 (Stock firmware not found for now)
Oneplus 3T (Stock firmware not found for now)
Oneplus 3 (Stock firmware not found for now)
Oneplus Two
Oneplus One
Oneplus X (Stock Firmware not found for now)
ZUK Edge (Stock firmware and recoveries not found for now)
ZUK Z2 PRO (Stock firmware and recoveries not found for now)
ZUK Z2 (Stock firmware and recoveries not found for now)
ZUK Z1
LG G6 (Stock Firmware not found for now)
LeEco Le Pro 3
LeEco Le Max 2 (Stock Firmware not found for now)
LeEco X52X
Nexus 4
Nexus 5
Nexus 5X
Nexus 6
Nexus 6P
Pixel (Stock Firmware not found for now)
Pixel XL (Stock Firmware not found for now)
Pixel 2 (Stock Firmware not found for now)
Pixel 2 XL (Stock Firmware not found for now)
Xiaomi Mi A1 (Stock Firmware not found for now)
DOWNLOAD
Original Thread
DONATE LINK
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Hi , I couldn't get unlock image from developer site(not received mail in Gmail) is it still possible to unlock with the tool?

ashwinonm said:
Hi , I couldn't get unlock image from developer site(not received mail in Gmail) is it still possible to unlock with the tool?
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You always need to get unlock image from the developer site, try to use a yahoo.com email, it works for me

mauronofrio said:
You always need to get unlock image from the developer site, try to use a yahoo.com email, it works for me
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Got it thanks, by the way does unlock option ask my unlock Image to select or do some other stuff? :angel:

ashwinonm said:
Got it thanks, by the way does unlock option ask my unlock Image to select or do some other stuff? :angel:
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What other stuff you can do with unlock image?

Last time ha tried this tool i had a hard brick type 900E. The phone was dead. So i had to resurrected it with the usb type cable trick. Dont try it!

joop1ter said:
Last time ha tried this tool i had a hard brick type 900E. The phone was dead. So i had to resurrected it with the usb type cable trick. Dont try it!
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You block the bootloader without a stock rom in your phone, true???

joop1ter said:
Last time ha tried this tool i had a hard brick type 900E. The phone was dead. So i had to resurrected it with the usb type cable trick. Dont try it!
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worked fine for me, for both my phones. you messed up brother. don't blame the tool.

nice work.
3q

elbow95 said:
nice work.
3q
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Thanks

first time checking z2 on xda(familiar with all root and stuff) ..can some pls guide me to proper threads how to start unlocking procedure and what are the key things to keep in mind before unlocking and installing custom recovery..does this have vendore structure or normal?