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[Q] I can't find a good .md5 for rooting

I'm just trying to root my note 3.
The steps seem easy, I have odin, I can put my phone into bootloader mode, but every .md5 I try Fails in odin.
The "root" tab on this website is aged and doesn't specify Verizon Kitkat SM-N900V
so obviously everything I tried there failed.
does anyone have an md5 for this I can use?

Krux9 said:
I'm just trying to root my note 3.
The steps seem easy, I have odin, I can put my phone into bootloader mode, but every .md5 I try Fails in odin.
The "root" tab on this website is aged and doesn't specify Verizon Kitkat SM-N900V
so obviously everything I tried there failed.
does anyone have an md5 for this I can use?
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Try here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-note-3

ultramag69 said:
Try here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-note-3
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yea....no.. you just linked me back to where i started

Krux9 said:
yea....no.. you just linked me back to where i started
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Look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46818366
Follow each step and don't forget to enable USB debugging and unknown sources on your note 3

4aces said:
Look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46818366
Follow each step and don't forget to enable USB debugging and unknown sources on your note 3
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Awesome, this looks like a step in the right direction but it seems that I have to create the custom firmware, but it has to be done with a Linux terminal.
"How to use Universal Root de la Vega:
Open a terminal to the directory containing URDLV.sh (not windows command prompt)"
I don't have linux, and I may be missing something but I don't see a way to do this with windows. Any ideas?

Krux9 said:
Awesome, this looks like a step in the right direction but it seems that I have to create the custom firmware, but it has to be done with a Linux terminal.
"How to use Universal Root de la Vega:
Open a terminal to the directory containing URDLV.sh (not windows command prompt)"
I don't have linux, and I may be missing something but I don't see a way to do this with windows. Any ideas?
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Under how can I try my firmware are two links. One seems to be the file u need. N900V right? Click on it and it should open a mega upload link.

4aces said:
Under how can I try my firmware are two links. One seems to be the file u need. N900V right? Click on it and it should open a mega upload link.
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Alright.. well, I ran that md5 through Odin and it failed. I got this:
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And I guess it corrupted my firmware or something because my phone wouldn't boot after that. Had this "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please use Software Repair Assistant & try again."
Thankfully in my adventures of trying to root this damn thing, I've encountered this before and have a stock md5 to recover the phone when this happens.

Krux9 said:
Alright.. well, I ran that md5 through Odin and it failed. I got this:
And I guess it corrupted my firmware or something because my phone wouldn't boot after that. Had this "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please use Software Repair Assistant & try again."
Thankfully in my adventures of trying to root this damn thing, I've encountered this before and have a stock md5 to recover the phone when this happens.
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Good for you.
Did u read everything? Got cygwin? I don't want to make a new how to as there is one, just follow it step by step

[Tutorial] Downloading Firmware and convert them into .FTF files

Download and make your own Firmware​
Don't misread the title. This tutorial will help you download the needed FILE_xxxxxxxx so that FlashTool can decrypt them and create a bundle to flash.​
Requirements:
Download the XperiaFirmware Downloader tool thing here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
Flashtool (use search for this, there are a lot of threads for it)
Patience
A brain
Steps:
First Download the needed programs and install Flashtool and its drivers. For extra explanation you can check my how to use flashtool tutorial. Download the XperiaFirmware Download tool (see link above) and unzip it.
Open it:
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Select your deviceand the wanted customatisation number or operator and select the wanted firmware version:
A new window will pop up and select download and choose an location:
Let it download:
Close the window and the program...
Open flashtool and select Tools > Bundle > FILESET Decrypt:
Select the folder with the FILE's and add them to the list on the right:
Flashtool will decrypt it:
A new window pops up and you can create your bundle; select your device, enter the branding and the firmware version and select create:
Let flashtool do it's job and after a while it is done:
The .ftf file is in the same place as the FILE files.. So look up there and share the .ftf in the correct forum!
Good Luck!

Good guide..just a correction
When you create your bundler you only have to mark the .sin files, not the .ta(or something like that)

I always select everything... Works without issues
Sent from my C5303 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

I love the XperiaBlog.. Just copy my Guide, add other screenies and edit the text and saying it was ours... Stupid idiots
~~ Regards

antkalaitzakis96 said:
Good guide..just a correction
When you create your bundler you only have to mark the .sin files, not the .ta(or something like that)
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Thanks it worked.. But I would like to know why remove .ta ??
another person commented that he is not having any issue even after including those files.. Now that's bit confusing..

getvaisakh said:
Thanks it worked.. But I would like to know why remove .ta ??
another person commented that he is not having any issue even after including those files.. Now that's bit confusing..
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I read it somewhere that including ta would cause bootloop in some
devices

I've always included the. Ta parts when flashing ftf's myself never has a problem(yet). I thought it was just Ta files of a different device that bricked your phone
D2303 stock 4.4.4 KK rooted philz touch recovery xposed Bravia engine 2 x-reality

[email protected] said:
I've always included the. Ta parts when flashing ftf's myself never has a problem(yet). I thought it was just Ta files of a different device that bricked your phone
D2303 stock 4.4.4 KK rooted philz touch recovery xposed Bravia engine 2 x-reality
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Isnt that supposed to Relock the bootloader whenever you flash ta partition ?

[TOOL]Unlock Bootloader on Sony Xperia Z1 Compact without wipe

This guide/tool will let you unlock the bootloader of your xperia z1 compact without wipe userdata (e.g. sdcard), and TA partition. This mean that you’ll be able to flash a custom ROM like Cyanogenmod or ParanoidAndroid! You do not need root permissions!
ATTENTION: If you mess something your device will be hard bricked. This mean that you'll lose your warranty. Neither I nor the forum are leable of your actions.
1) Follow this guide on how to obtain key from Sony to unlock your bootloader.
2) Make a TA partition backup (this will let you switch from unlocked to locked bootloader, and vice-versa without consequences and without any wipe).
3) Download this simple tool that I've made: https://mega.nz/#!cZRXFTIS!PLXKhwbLfTDz7A-wJL_kBDDPiwyxzsBfu9X1321v8Gw.
It requires Java>=1.5 and it works on each desktop OS.
4) Open command prompt (terminal) and navigate to the folder of the tool.
5) Type: cust-rest-gen.jar [KEY]. Where [KEY] is the key that Sony send to you for unlock your bootloader.
Example (just an example):
Code:
On windows:
cust-rest-gen.jar 8FC42DA9D84D7CFC
On linux or mac os:
./cust-rest-gen.jar 8FC42DA9D84D7CFC
This command will generate a “cust-reset.ta” file.
6) Download the loader.sin for your firmware (here for .157: http://d-h.st/rvn)
7) Create a folder (call it “bootloader” to simplify) on your desktop and move loader.sin and cust-reset.ta inside.
8) Open Flashtool (download it here: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php)
9) Click on Tools->Bundles->Create and set it up in this way (Branding and Version may vary according to your firmware):
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10) Click on “Create” button and Flashtool will create ftf file on folder “firmware”.
11) Turn off you phone and click on flash icon on Flashtool -> Flashmode -> OK -> Select ftf you have created before and click on “Flash”.
12) When the program tell you, press volume down button on device and connect on PC.
Special Thanks to munjeni that has found how the cust-reset.ta works.

I appreciate the effort to contribute something to the community, please note the following though:
- Unlike what you say in the OP, this will still wipe DRM keys
- You can do this via Flashtool [BLU] icon directly, without downloading an additional program and less steps

zxz0O0 said:
- Unlike what you say in the OP, this will still wipe DRM keys
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I've tried: this is the DRM backup first and after the bootloader unlocker
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The size will always be the same. Check the hash and you will notice the difference.

This is true, I've correct the post!

The "Simple tool you made" is no longer available for download. Can you please re-upload that. thanks

can i unlock my bootloader with this tool if "Rooting Status" says NO ? sorry for my bad english

brunosp7 said:
can i unlock my bootloader with this tool if "Rooting Status" says NO ? sorry for my bad english
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Not posible in any way!

omax3d said:
The "Simple tool you made" is no longer available for download. Can you please re-upload that. thanks
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Link updated

[Small Guide] Flashing Yoga tab 2 1050L with 1050LC to make calls

This method worked with Yoga Tab 2 1050l, maybe it will work on 1050f.
Step 1: Download & extract this STOCK 1050LC
Step 2: Download & install "Phone Flash Tool", "Yoga 2 USB driver". Skip If already installed
Step 3: Power Off your tablet and open Phone flash tool.
Step 4: On "Phone flash tool" Click on [File>Option>General tab>Flash option] then click on "Force fastboot sparsing 500MB"
Step 5: On "Phone flash tool" Click on > Download Tab > Scatter Loading. Now locate scatter firmware file (Present firmware folder extracted in Step 1) and load it.
Step 6: Connect your device to PC via data cable (Keep in mind the device should be switch Off). Now click on Download Button / Upgrade Button (having a sign of Green Arrow) to begin to flash Flashing.
Step 7: Wait until download complete. don't turn off your tablet until this complete.
Warning: Do this on your own responsibility.
I'm not a developer, I just share this method to help yoga tab 2 users.
Good luck, and let me know If there's anything unclear.
"Warning1: Trying to flash any software to your device before backup your IMEI is high risk you could lose it if anything goes wrong.
I flashed this ROM 2 times, the first one was fine, the second I had a problem with the flash tool and I lost my IMEI and wasn't able to make calls, and I wasn't able to restore it myself."
Warning 2: If you are a lollipop user you need to update your bios with the tool in the attachments it's very easy to use if there are any problems just ask.

thank you, but I can't find file!
ps. I use 1050f

It's useless without the link
neverapple88 said:
thank you, but I can't find file!
ps. I use 1050f
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Nowhere on the Internet cold I have found the link to download the software. How can you not attach the crucial part?

I search on the internet but is impossible download fli step1 1050lc firmware. Link please is possible? I have 1050l. Thanks
Sent from my SM-N910F using XDA-Developers mobile app

Link added

How backup IMEI ?

maciej77 said:
How backup IMEI ?
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I think you can do this with TWRP Recovery.
From backup select this partitions: ESP-BOOT-RECOVERY-FASTBOOT-FACTORY-CONFIG and another again back up of ESP-FACTORY-CONFIG
I'm not sure about this.

Witam mam problem chciałem zaktualizować system ale przy każdym romie mam ten sam błąd przy system.img czy ktoś może wie czemu?
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How to reflash back to stock after unlocking bootloader

I need to reflash back to stock because Custom ROM RIL doesn't work.
Flashtool says all the FTFs I can find are not compatible. I am unable to find an official source for the FTF that I need. XperiFirm doesn't work; gives a connection error.
If someone could point me in the direction of FTFs that'd be great. Phone is unlocked to all UK networks.

Vicious_Squid said:
I need to reflash back to stock because Custom ROM RIL doesn't work.
Flashtool says all the FTFs I can find are not compatible. I am unable to find an official source for the FTF that I need. XperiFirm doesn't work; gives a connection error.
If someone could point me in the direction of FTFs that'd be great. Phone is unlocked to all UK networks.
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Are you using Windows or Linux?

Vicious_Squid said:
I need to reflash back to stock because Custom ROM RIL doesn't work.
Flashtool says all the FTFs I can find are not compatible. I am unable to find an official source for the FTF that I need. XperiFirm doesn't work; gives a connection error.
If someone could point me in the direction of FTFs that'd be great. Phone is unlocked to all UK networks.
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Have you tried downloading Xperiafirm from website and run it as admin

Vicious_Squid said:
I need to reflash back to stock because Custom ROM RIL doesn't work.
Flashtool says all the FTFs I can find are not compatible. I am unable to find an official source for the FTF that I need. XperiFirm doesn't work; gives a connection error.
If someone could point me in the direction of FTFs that'd be great. Phone is unlocked to all UK networks.
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The connection error regarding xperiafirm happened to me when downloading from other websites, Here is the original post that has the development of Xperiafirm.
Of course i downloaded it from this forum and it worked no connection errors or anything.
Now for flashtool, You need first of all to download the stock rom from XperiaFirm, it will be decompressed automatically by xperiafirm then you go to flashtool select,
Tools->Bundles->Create
After that select source folder
Then choose the decompressed folder for the ROM
Double-click on device and select Sony Xperia L1
Type the branding and version of the ROM you selected (if you typed anything in these two it doesnt matter)
Shift and select all the files in folder list and press the little -> arrow icon
select Create.
You will then have a folder in C:\User\Name\.flashTool\firmwares
That has the name variant of your device and the branding and version you typed earlier
That will be the source when you start flashing,
press the flash icon and select flashmode then the source of the flashing.
In frimware you select the Name of the device and keep selecting the subfolders
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Then you hit Flash and wait for it to finish flashing
Once it gives you a confirmation that flashing is done disconnect your device and reboot, your system should be working correctly now.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-v5-6-5.2834142/