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[REF][GUIDE]Another Way to Successfully Flash AOSP/AOKP/CM9 ICS Roms from Gingerbread

Until now we all had to use LP1 Repack as a stepping-stone between Gingerbread and custom ICS Roms.
However, thanks to thechints, we have found an easier way to get to a fully rooted AOSP/AOKP/CM ICS from Gingerbread.
The following procedure was tested by thechints, vviz, abhisahara, and moi, and it works.
It was tested on Stunner and CM9, but could work for any ICS Rom that currently has "flash LP1 Repack" as one of the steps in its flashing instructions.
I emphasize the word 'could'. Give it a try and tell us what happened. The suggested method is safe insofar as it won't brick your device. You have a safe way back to GB via nAndroid backup or PC Odin if it fails.
The only tool that you need for the following procedure to work is AbyssNote 4.2 Kernel --> props to angelom and Chris X.
Get AbyssNote 4.2 kernel HERE.
Do not use earlier AbyssNote Kernel versions for the following procedure.
So, how to do it?
When on any rooted GB Rom:
First and foremost
Double- and triple-check if you have proper GB root!
Do not put faith in the fact that your Titanium Backup or some other root app works.
Do not use various root checkers from the Market.
Do that by trying to paste a file in /system folder -that's the only way for you to really know.
If you can do the pasting, you have root. If not, this thread is not for you.
I got several PMs from users who managed to achieve soft-bricks while still on GB. They tried to
flash AbyssNote kernel and got stuck. Do not let that happen to you.
After that:
1. download AbyssNote 4.2 kernel and place it on your internal/external SD Card
Also download the ICS Rom you want to install and put it on your SD card.
2. reboot to CWMR (press and hold volume up + home + power button) and do a backup of your current system
3. after your backup is done, stay in Recovery
4. go to install a zip from SD card --> select AbyssNote 4.2 zip and flash it
5. go back to CWMR's root menu --> advanced --> reboot recovery
6. you'll find yourself in AbyssNote's Touch Recovery (select options by tapping them, not by using the volume rocker and home button)
7. factory reset --> wipe cache --> wipe dalvik
9. flash the ICS Rom of your choice
10. reboot and let the Rom settle for a couple of minutes
Now comes the important part...check if you have root.
Start any Explorer with root permissions (Root Explorer, Es Explorer, X Explorer etc.).
Copy any file (a picture, txt file, MP3, whatever).
Navigate to /system folder
Change the /system folder's permissions to R/W.
Paste the file you have copied into /system.
If the pasting goes through OK, you're fully rooted.
Delete the file you've just pasted and set /system as R/O again
And that's it. Enjoy your rooted ICS Rom.
Once again, massive thanks to thechints, abhisahara, vviz and ubiquitous Dr. Ketan.
What to do if this procedure doesn't work, i.e. you don't get full ICS root
As we all know, our Notes are quirky devices. What works for most doesn't necessarily have to
work for your phone. So, if you fail to get full root:
Option 1. You will still have 90% functional ICS on your Note. Your phone will do all the usual stuff
normally. You'll probably even be able to use root apps, like Titanium. However, bear in mind that
you are stuck in the Rom you have just flashed - there is no going anywhere because your CWMR
doesn't have proper root privileges to flash things - DO NOT USE CWMR.
What you won't be able to do on your Note is
- apply themes and mods (because that involves flashing stuff through CWMR with no proper root)
- change DPI settings on your Note (you won't be able to switch to tablet mode, for instance)
Everything else should work properly. If you can live with that for a couple of weeks until the
official ICS arrives, then fine. Relax and enjoy your Rom.
Option 2. If you can't stand the thought that you don't have full root permissions then
- you can try to reboot to CWMR, flash AbyssNote 4.2 again, and try to run a GB restore.
This doesn't have high chances of success, but all is not lost even if it fails. Then
- you can use PC Odin to flash pre-rooted KJ1 stock Rom as explained by Dr. Ketan.
dr.ketan said:
When No Any other method works to Root your device, use this[/B]
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Note that, this will downgrade your ROM to KJ1, after that you can update it.
Download: https://rapidshare.com/files/369028110/SGN_XX_OXA_KJ1_FACTORYFS.zip
(special thanx to schiwa for providing premium a/c to host file)
Code:
Mirror for Above file (in case above link not works then only)
Download this three files
[url]http://www.mediafire.com/?7vf637co8frdqqg[/url]
[url]http://www.mediafire.com/?kkvdsf5vh8zipzi[/url]
[url]http://www.mediafire.com/?l6qqicvibzhxt18[/url]
- Tool to join them, run the following file and locate the .001 file.
[url]http://www.mediafire.com/?btrusgmd1v2d72q[/url]
- Make sure your SGN is NOT connected to your computer
- Reboot your SGN into "download mode" (Vol Down + Home + Power)
- Start ODIN
- Click the PDA button, and select the "SGN_XX_OXA_KJ1_FACTORYFS.tar" file
- Connect the SGN to your computer
- Make sure "repartition" is NOT checked
- Click the START button
- Wait for the phone to reboot TWICE
- Done.
Now that you have a rooted GB stock Rom, Install Mobile Odin Pro n update your device to any new Rom with Mobile Odin
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After that you can flash whatever you like from its CWMR or use Mobile Odin to upgrade.

Nice mate!
Very useful thread, hats off to you

matius44 said:
Nice mate!
Very useful thread, hats off to you
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This will probably become obsolete in a matter of minutes thanks to neo's kernel.

and 5 stars rated

chasmodo said:
This will probably become obsolete in a matter of minutes thanks to neo's kernel.
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What does it have to do with Neo's new kernel?

So we don't need to flash cf repack through mobile Odin or PC odin anymore and just flash 1st Abyte kernel, then 2nd flash any rooted & custom ics roms? Is it correct? What is your recommended ics custom rom would u suggest?
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matius44 said:
What does it have to do with Neo's new kernel?
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If Neo's kernel root sticks properly, one should be able to flash an ICS Rom straight from GB, just like you would flash a GB rom from another GB rom. No need for Abyss, Repack etc.

veasna.kelly said:
So we don't need to flash cf repack through mobile Odin or PC odin anymore and just flash 1st Abyte kernel, then 2nd flash any rooted & custom ics roms? Is it correct? What is your recommended ics custom rom would u suggest?
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Yes that is correct! Just make sure you have root and AbyssNote version 4.2
Try ICS Stunner and you won't be disappointed

veasna.kelly said:
So we don't need to flash cf repack through mobile Odin or PC odin anymore and just flash 1st Abyte kernel, then 2nd flash any rooted & custom ics roms? Is it correct?
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That is correct, yes.

chasmodo said:
That is correct, yes.
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Meaning any custom & rooted ics rom will not cause any bootloop..etc when do this directly with CF Repack. I have heard some users mentioning in other threads that bootloop will be there is no CF repack LP1 before flashing any ICS roms.......
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veasna.kelly said:
Meaning any custom & rooted ics rom will not cause any bootloop..etc when do this directly with CF Repack. I have heard some users mentioning in other threads that bootloop will be there is no CF repack LP1 before flashing any ICS roms.......
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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No bootloops with this procedure.

chasmodo said:
If Neo's kernel root sticks properly, one should be able to flash an ICS Rom straight from GB, just like you would flash a GB rom from another GB rom. No need for Abyss, Repack etc.
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Might be true but I honestly doubt that, as the key factor here is the recovery which I don't think Neo would use, I think he will use CWM Recovery but we shall see..
Either ways, amazing job here, credit is due where it's deserved

matius44 said:
Either ways, amazing job here, credit is due where it's deserved
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Fq, out of thanks for today.

chasmodo said:
Fq, out of thanks for today.
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No worries pal

Sticky​
As requested, sticky. Two in one day, good job guys! Added to wiki also​

Good one Chas
And here we come again
And people just stick to the stickies and you will be golden
This method works and has been tried and tested by others and me....so take a chill and go ahead with it

It worked for me!!
Now trying to find a way to mod the density of my ICS rom to 240, have not found anything working as of yet =/

julian071 said:
It worked for me!!
Now trying to find a way to mod the density of my ICS rom to 240, have not found anything working as of yet =/
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Just edit build.prop file in /system manually and you're good to go

julian071 said:
It worked for me!!
Now trying to find a way to mod the density of my ICS rom to 240, have not found anything working as of yet =/
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You can also download Rom Toolbox from the market and do it from there.

thanks chasmodo for this shortcut
just one question
if I've followed this way and got FULLY ROOTED ics rom
am i going to lose root if i format system partition or not ?

[WIP][KERNEL] Stock kernel from 10.1.1.A.1.253

DISCLAIMER: USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK
First of all, thanks to DoomLord for helping me to learn how compile kernels in the XZ. And for the toolchains and for everything pretty much.
Secondly, this is the first kernel I've compiled, I haven't modified any files from it so it should be 100% stock. I also haven't had to chance to test it yet, so report if it works, or if it doesn't
I've managed to compile the new kernel for the xz using the latest source from sony
Information:
For stock rom, unlocked bootloader.
Compiled using arm-eabi-linaro-4.6.2.
Link:
Code:
Filename:boot_new_kernel.img
Version 1 md5: aa0520f745e9d2f3814b55ec749a1a8d
Version 1:Dropbox link
Code:
Filename:kernel_wawy.zip
Version 1 md5: b169aef17ecf73226f926258e77e0453
Version 1:Dropbox link
Installation:
Unlocked bootloader only !!
Install using fastboot:
1. Download and rename boot_new_kernel.img file to boot.img
2. from console type: fastboot flash boot boot.img
3. then: fastboot reboot
Install using recovery (thanks for installer ):
1. Download kernel_wawy.zip
2. Copy zip to sd_card
3. Enter recovery and install kernel_wawy.zip
4. Reboot.
Sources:
Kernel Source: Sony link
Toolchains: Github link
Credits:
DoomLord for letting me use his build_tools, toolchains, recovery installer and overall for all his help.
Enjoy

So, is this COMPILED (self-made) or STOCK ROM? I don't think they can be both (unless you have some sort of "keys").
I'm asking because I really want the BRAVIA engine still working.

pascalbrax said:
So, is this COMPILED (self-made) or STOCK ROM? I don't think they can be both (unless you have some sort of "keys").
I'm asking because I really want the BRAVIA engine still working.
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It's a compiled kernel from stock sources for unlocked bootloader.

I'm confused. Will this help me get root?
Or rather, can you help me out here. I am right now on .434, rooted C6602.
How can i flash 253 and still keep root? Do I use flashtool, and flash everything except the kernel?

bharat4ever said:
I'm confused. Will this help me get root?
Or rather, can you help me out here. I am right now on .434, rooted C6602.
How can i flash 253 and still keep root? Do I use flashtool, and flash everything except the kernel?
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No, wait until I upload the version 3 of my stock rom, then flash it through cwm/twrp. Once you have done that, you have to flash kernel, baseband, fota from the ftf using flashtool.

Is a recovery included?

Michealtbh said:
Is a recovery included?
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In the kernel no.

This may sound like a stupid question but why can't we just pull the boot.img from people who installed the rom using Sony update service?:silly:

tomanlam said:
This may sound like a stupid question but why can't we just pull the boot.img from people who installed the rom using Sony update service?:silly:
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hehehe, because when you update your phone through sus you lose root so you can't dump the partition?

Sorry for the question but I can't understand:
I flashed the new firmware (253) now I have kernel version 3.4.0 do I have to flash this kernel too? Or it was included in the ROM flash?

theskig said:
Sorry for the question but I can't understand:
I flashed the new firmware (253) now I have kernel version 3.4.0 do I have to flash this kernel too? Or it was included in the ROM flash?
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This is only for unlocked bootloader. If you installed the kernel from ftf .253. You don't really need to.
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium

wawyed said:
This is only for unlocked bootloader. If you installed the kernel from ftf .253. You don't really need to.
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
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Thanks wawyed but I flashed the zip file via recovery not the ftf.

theskig said:
Thanks wawyed but I flashed the zip file via recovery not the ftf.
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This is the kernel version you should have in .253
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium

wawyed said:
This is the kernel version you should have in .253
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
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Ups mine is from February I should update! Thank you very much!

theskig said:
Ups mine is from February I should update! Thank you very much!
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Did you flash this kernel? or used the tft to update? Report back if it worked, thanks.

wawyed said:
Did you flash this kernel? or used the tft to update? Report back if it worked, thanks.
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Man I made a mess I'm so depressed
I flashed the kernel but I get a bootloop so i flashed the full tft firmware and now I have updated firm and kernel but there's no way to root it. All methods doesn't work for example fastboot and no recovery of course so I'm stuck I'm thinking about downgrade and root again and try to update

theskig said:
Man I made a mess I'm so depressed
I flashed the kernel but I get a bootloop so i flashed the full tft firmware and now I have updated firm and kernel but there's no way to root it. All methods doesn't work for example fastboot and no recovery of course so I'm stuck I'm thinking about downgrade and root again and try to update
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Just flash .434 tft but only system partition, don't wipe anything. Root + install recovery. then flash my rom through recovery and you will be fine.

wawyed said:
Just flash .434 tft but only system partition, don't wipe anything. Root + install recovery. then flash my rom through recovery and you will be fine.
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After many hours of work I finally did it. I have firm and kernel updated and root. I don't really know how I made it, after many hours of flashing every zip or ftf on the forum I'm confused and I just want to forget everything now It's better to go out and take a walk.
Thanks for all.

[ROM][C660X][ROOT-XZDUALRECOVERY][LB-UB] Update to 10.1.1.A.1.253

Requirements:
Flashtool
A recovery (can be both CWM and TWRP)
NOTE: As some people have problems flashing the update, please update your existing recovery to the latest recovery with XZDualRecovery
Current FW version: 10.1.A.1.350 or 10.1.A.1.434: maybe others too, try and let me know!
From the users in the thread I noticed people CWM running into trouble because their cache partition is gone. See the 'Known Issues' in the OP of the XZDualRecovery link above for more info and links to a fix. Fix that first before you attempt this update using CWM!
Special features:
Superuser integrated in system, FULL root, no reboots when remounting /system RW!
XZDualRecovery 2.3 RELEASE (CWM 6.0.3.2 & TWRP 2.5.0.0) pre-installed;
Tailored FTF to minimize the chance of accidental system wiping!
No need to clear caches!
   @shem2409 created a nice youtube video guide to assist you in your work, be sure to check his post for it! Thanks m8!
TIP: This ROM is compatible with the shutdown/reboot MOD by   @niaboc79
TIP: This ROM and the integrated recovery are compatible with the reboot wrapper by    @DooMLoRD, get it here!
C6603: How to update to 10.1.1.A.1.253:
For C6603: Download C6603.flashable.253.zip (Bittorrent: 728MB) and Xperia_Z_10.1.1.A.1.253_C6603-stripped.ftf (14MB), save it somewhere you remember;
Put 'C6603.flashable.253.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Put 'Xperia_Z_10.1.1.A.1.253_C6603-stripped.ftf' inside the Flashtool/firmwares folder;
Create a backup of your phone in CWM or TWRP and don't forget to backup the contents of 'SDCard0';
Flash everything in 'Xperia_Z_10.1.1.A.1.253_C6603-stripped.ftf' to your phone and boot the phone straight to recovery after that;
NOTE: If you have an unlocked bootloader, you CAN flash the kernel, but you do not need to, to keep your custom kernel. DooMKernel v7 has support for this ROM version.
Flash 'C6603.flashable.253.zip' in recovery (Works in both CWM and TWRP!)
Reboot to system without clearing (dalvik-/)cache.
C6602: How to update to 10.1.1.A.1.253:
For C6602: Download C6602.flashable.253.zip (Bittorrent: 703MB) and Xperia_Z_10.1.1.A.1.253_C6602-stripped.ftf (14MB), save it somewhere you remember;
Put 'C6602.flashable.253.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Put 'Xperia_Z_10.1.1.A.1.253_C6602-stripped.ftf' inside the Flashtool/firmwares folder;
Create a backup of your phone in CWM or TWRP and don't forget to backup the contents of 'SDCard0';
Flash everything in 'Xperia_Z_10.1.1.A.1.253_C6602-stripped.ftf' to your phone and boot the phone straight to recovery after that;
NOTE: If you have an unlocked bootloader, you CAN flash the kernel, but you do not need to, to keep your custom kernel. DooMKernel v7 has support for this ROM version.
Flash 'C6602.flashable.253.zip' in recovery (Works in both CWM and TWRP!)
Reboot to system without clearing (dalvik-/)cache.
The first boot will be considerably slower and after a long wait at the boot animation you will see Android optimizing the apps on your phone, It will update your NFC with a firmware and after that, all is done!
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For some devices the first or second reboot after the successful upgrade may be initiated by the ROM/Kernel to upgrade some low-level firmware. This will be done from the screen which normally shows you the kernel logo. This upgrade flash will also happen when on a custom kernel by             @DooMLoRD. DO NOT INTERRUPT THAT WHATEVER YOU DO OR HOWEVER LONG IT TAKES! Just let it do it's thing and wait, your phone will continue boot as soon as it's done.
I have done this myself, using my own method and I have not found any problem yet. :fingers-crossed:
Enjoy! :victory:
Known XZDualRecovery Issues:
All known issues in TWRP and CWM on locked boot loaders apply, see their respective threads for more information.
Be especially careful with the cache partition when using CWM. Hopefully version 2.0 solved the cache issues but in case of problems with /cache use the FTF in my files to restore the cache partition if yours ever stops mounting due to the CWM issues, read this and this for more info on that. This FTF was created for .434 but as the cache did not change between .350, .434 and .253 you can still use it to fix the cache partition.
CWM Usage warning: Root can be lost (almost worst case), a bootloop can be experienced (worst case) or a reboot upon remounting /system to be able to write to it (most cases, relatively harmless) when using CWM and before a reboot out of recovery the 'ROM may flash recovery, fix it?' question is answered with 'yes'. This can be recovered from by opening a terminal app and typing the following commands:
Code:
su
/system/bin/stop ric
mount -o remount,rw /system
chmod 755 /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
Alternatively you can boot in to TWRP and go to the Advanced menu -> File manager and look for /system/etc/install-recovery.sh to set permissions 755 on it.
If even that is too much to handle for you, see the patch at the bottom of the OP to flash the fix.
TWRP Usage warning: It seems TWRP 2.5.0.0 has issues with the internal storage, which seem related to the changes made to support encrypted storage volumes... This means the internal storage sometimes shows up almost empty (just folders) and no files. Try to use CWM when that happens.
How to report errors:
Please, before shouting out "It doesn't work!!1!" or "I lost root!" or even "My phone reboots when remounting /system RW!!" try the following:
Restore a .434 /system ONLY using any means you are familiar with so you can try again.
Root it using any means you are familiar with.
Install XZDualRecovery and then try to update again using TWRP. This time you can skip the FTF as it has already done it's job.
If it still fails something from there on: LOGS!!.
NOTE: The important ones can be found in /cache/recovery and in /tmp/XZDualRecovery, pack them up and send them to me.
Thank you
Flashable ROM Mutator:
Download AROMA ROM Mutator 0.13
This (former patch package) uses AROMA to create a user friendly menu to choose between updates to be installed.
If you want to switch from SuperUser (default in this ROM) to SuperSU you can use this to make the change.
If you have the reboot problem when trying to remount /system writable, you can reinstall the superuser app of your preference, it's installation includes the patch.
If you are missing /system/bin/chargemon.stock and you want to be able to charge your phone while it's turned off.
Flash using one of the recoveries!
Version 0.13 and upwards is using AROMA 2.70B1 or better, the below warning can be ignored for now. Let me know how it performs!
AROMA Warning: AROMA currently works best in TWRP but even there it has some issues on the Z/ZL. It sometimes does not start up correctly or it has a 'sticky button' issue. It makes it a little less easy to use but this will be fixed in time. It is a combination problem caused by the new hardware and incompatibility with it and the fact the recoveries both have been updated considerably to work on the latest phones, causing issues with some functionality of AROMA.
If it hangs when trying to start, reboot your phone and try again.
If it has the sticky buttons, press the button again to activate.
You can avoid the sticky buttons by pressing them for about half a second (that means not too short and not too long). It will work, it's just showing a bug associated with the latest recoveries.
The Samsung S4, HTC One and One X and the Nexus 4 & 7 show the same issues. For them AROMA sometimes crashes, this is an issue i have not yet observed on the Z/ZL.
XDA:DevDB Information
Update to 10.1.1.A.1.253, a ROM for the Sony Xperia Z
Contributors
[NUT]
ROM OS Version: 4.1.x Jelly Bean
Based On: STOCK
Version Information
Status: No Longer Updated
Created -0001-11-30
Last Updated 2013-06-25

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I take it you have to be coming from .434 to .253? I also see you have unlocked your bootloader and using a custom kernel

danw_oz said:
I take it you have to be coming from .434 to .253?
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Yes, i have

Hi NUT, may I know how to check my XZ is fully rooted or not ?
Thanks a lot ~

KennyCHF said:
Hi NUT, may I know how to check my XZ is fully rooted or not ?
Thanks a lot ~
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Try with root explorer, remount /system as rw (for reading and writing), if it suddenly reboots, your rooting failed.
The root methods by bin4ry and DooMLoRD have more issues. This release was unchanged, root gets installed after the rom itself by the flashable zip. As a result, i could not find a fault yet

Can you show me how root the room (.Zip) because i created my rom (C6602 in my country) but when i installation Suppersu.zip, i go to Root explorer set R/o and my phone reboot....Thanks alot if U help me

can i flash docomo status bar after finish?

my phone's bootloader is locked. So after following this method will i be having the latest kernel, fota & baseband? will there be any problem if i flash them from the .253 FTF?

I've got a stock ROM, locked and unrooted and branded.
Can I use the FTF file with flashtool only for upgrade and unbrand the phone?

This method include the latest kernel, fota, baseband etc..? or just system files?

im downloading the zip file now,
but where can i get the stripped ftf file? is it inside the zip or what?
thanks :3

Aresmar said:
This method include the latest kernel, fota, baseband etc..? or just system files?
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Yes, of course
alfiabraham said:
my phone's bootloader is locked. So after following this method will i be having the latest kernel, fota & baseband? will there be any problem if i flash them from the .253 FTF?
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Yes, no problem whatsoever.
Mastrox said:
I've got a stock ROM, locked and unrooted and branded.
Can I use the FTF file with flashtool only for upgrade and unbrand the phone?
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NO, your phone needs a recovery and that can only be if you are rooted...
spazzy1912 said:
im downloading the zip file now,
but where can i get the stripped ftf file? is it inside the zip or what?
thanks :3
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Inside the zip yes
changkho1908 said:
can i flash docomo status bar after finish?
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You can do to it whatever you want after installation, it's a full Rom
nhoc_huhu said:
Can you show me how root the room (.Zip) because i created my rom (C6602 in my country) but when i installation Suppersu.zip, i go to Root explorer set R/o and my phone reboot....Thanks alot if U help me
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I'll give you an example soon.
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app

Sorry I want to be sure.
I am locked Bootloader/rooted/recovery etc.
I will do as your guide says. But If I want to get the latest kernel etc; I have to flash kernel baseband etc from a stock 253 ftf?
Am I right? Or your files already have these?
A bit confused here
EDIT:
I looked at your "Xperia_Z_10.1.1.A.1.253_C6603-stripped.ftf" it containes the kernel baseband and stuff. So first you flash the new kernel etc... than the new system via recovery if I understand correctly. And system includes all the necessary root busybox and recoveries.
I still can't believe how this works on locked bootloader hehe.

Aresmar said:
Sorry I want to be sure.
I am locked Bootloader/rooted/recovery etc.
I will do as your guide says. But If I want to get the latest kernel etc; I have to flash kernel baseband etc from a stock 253 ftf?
Am I right? Or your files already have these?
A bit confused here
EDIT:
I looked at your "Xperia_Z_10.1.1.A.1.253_C6603-stripped.ftf" it containes the kernel baseband and stuff. So first you flash the new kernel etc... than the new system via recovery if I understand correctly. And system includes all the necessary root busybox and recoveries.
I still can't believe how this works on locked bootloader hehe.
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An FTF file is basically the same thing as the packages downloaded by SUS, the only difference is you use a different tool to install them and that a FTF is a container where the separate files are stored into one easy to handle bunble.
The locked bootloader accepts them because it also uses the exact same way to flash them but with a greater freedom of choice. The separate sin files are signed by Sony and that is still unchanged so the bootloader will accept them because of that.
And you understand the procedure well. Now go and do it
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app

[NUT] said:
Try with root explorer, remount /system as rw (for reading and writing), if it suddenly reboots, your rooting failed.
The root methods by bin4ry and DooMLoRD have more issues. This release was unchanged, root gets installed after the rom itself by the flashable zip. As a result, i could not find a fault yet
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I have followed your instruction to do, then I get the new firmware with root.
However my XZ will reboot when I mount the /system with R/W.
It does not happen before the upgrade. Any method to solve it ? thanks.

After flashing ftf, I lost my recovery.
I cant enter recovery now, so I couldnt flashed flashable.253.zip.
What should I do?
Everything is still working but I am on my old rom. "KA07 Revolution"

[NUT] said:
I've been cooking up a FW 10.1.1.A.1.253 Generic release, this thread will carry it into the world... i know @wawyed did one too, he beat me too it
I hope I can offer something he can not: ease of installation and without losing any data!
Requirements:
Flashtool
A recovery (can be both CWM and TWRP)
Current FW version: 10.1.A.1.350 or 10.1.A.1.434: maybe others too, try and let me know!
Special features:
Superuser integrated in system, FULL root, no reboots when remounting /system rw!
XZDualRecovery 2.1 BETA (CWM 6.0.3.2 & TWRP 2.5.0.0) pre-installed;
Tailored FTF to minimize the chance of accidental system wiping!
No need to clear caches!
How to update to 10.1.1.A.1.253:
Download NUTs_Xperia_Z_10.1.1.A.1.253.zip (743MB), save and unpack it somewhere you remember;
Put 'flashable.253.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Put 'Xperia_Z_10.1.1.A.1.253_C6603-stripped.ftf' inside the Flashtool/firmwares folder;
Create a backup of your phone in CWM or TWRP and don't forget to backup the contents of 'SDCard0';
Flash 'Xperia_Z_10.1.1.A.1.253_C6603-stripped.ftf' to your phone and boot the phone straight to recovery after that;
NOTE: If you have an unlocked bootloader, you CAN flash the kernel, but you do not need to!
Flash 'flashable.253.zip' in recovery (Works in both CWM and TWRP!)
Reboot to system without clearing (dalvik-/)cache.
The first boot will be considerably slower and after a long wait at the boot animation you will see Android optimizing the apps on your phone, It will update your NFC with a firmware and after that, all is done!
I have done this myself, using my own method and I have not found any problem yet. :fingers-crossed:
Enjoy! :victory:
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when we flash with flashtool...(locked bootloader) we have to exclude something?

[HELP] Completely lost and frustrated

Im completely confused by this GT-I9070...
it seems ive tried everything and nothing works...
I wanted to upgrade my friend's GB to MIUI, downloaded the ROM, installed CWM, flashed the ROM
and the phone got stuck in bootloop.
after that i tried a couple of different ways to flash at least the stock GB firmware back,
but it got stuck in setup (Setup.apk and gapps crashing constantly)
then tried a couple of things with odin, and got completely confused and frustrated.
can anyone please help me out here (im kinda noob here in flashing with odin and stuff)
and explain how can i flash a ICS or whatever ROM that will finally work?
a ste by step walktrough would be nice
currently i somehow got back to stock recovery, tried to flash TWRP using odin, and got stuck in bootloop again.

You need to flash official jelly bean firmware first, look on sammobile or samsung-updates. After that you can flash any ROM you want trough CWM recovery :thumbup:
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Or if you want a little help, check this out! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198341
sent with my S Advance

ok, can i flash it using the ordinary recovery? (stock one)
or do i have to do it via odin?

Berlovich4 said:
ok, can i flash it using the ordinary recovery? (stock one)
or do i have to do it via odin?
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To flash the stock ROM JB (4.1.2) you need to flash with Odin. Then flash the cocore kernel so that you can get CWM. CWM will later be useful to replace the default recovery easier for you to install a Custom ROM, which you want.
Note: Flash COcore Kernel using Universal Kernel By Frapeti. Download via Playstore.
Requirements: Your device must root first.
Additional info related to how to install the Cocore Kernel, using Universal Kernel by Frapeti. Please see the thread here.

TPD-21 said:
To flash the stock ROM JB (4.1.2) you need to flash with Odin. Then flash the cocore kernel so that you can get CWM. CWM will later be useful to replace the default recovery easier for you to install a Custom ROM, which you want.
Note: Flash COcore Kernel using Universal Kernel By Frapeti. Download via Playstore.
Requirements: Your device must root first.
Additional info related to how to install the Cocore Kernel, using Universal Kernel by Frapeti. Please see the thread here.
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Why flash root.zip and after that flash cocore kernel? Why not directly flash update.zip (CWM by shaan) after you have flashed stock, than you can install any ROM you want, no need to flash, reboot, flash, reboot.

coffeecore said:
Why flash root.zip and after that flash cocore kernel? Why not directly flash update.zip (CWM by shaan) after you have flashed stock, than you can install any ROM you want, no need to flash, reboot, flash, reboot.
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Because it is a choice or to me personally as an alternative method that I use. Or may include other users while still using the stock ROM. So there is no harm in using any method, as long as our desired goals are achieved. In this case get a Custom ROM.

I just dont get it..
I've downloaded a stock 4.1.2 firmware, flashed it using odin, everything went ok, got the green pass from odin.
As i have turned the device on, the error on the setup wizard still exist.
It seems like all of the setup wizards on all the stock firmwares i've tried are failing.
Also the device shows gapps crash error.
Any method to root the device while being unable to go to Playstore as suggested above?
or,
any method of knowing if the device is rooted or not?
my friend played a bit with the phone and maybe have rooted it somehow..
anyway, now im kinda with the stock 4.1.2 firmware, the nest step is to root, then flash the cocore kernel, am i right?

Berlovich4 said:
I've downloaded a stock 4.1.2 firmware, flashed it using odin, everything went ok, got the green pass from odin.
As i have turned the device on, the error on the setup wizard still exist.
It seems like all of the setup wizards on all the stock firmwares i've tried are failing.
Also the device shows gapps crash error.
Any method to root the device while being unable to go to Playstore as suggested above?
or,
any method of knowing if the device is rooted or not?
my friend played a bit with the phone and maybe have rooted it somehow..
anyway, now im kinda with the stock 4.1.2 firmware, the nest step is to root, then flash the cocore kernel, am i right?
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Do factory reset. Yes, now root and install CoCore.
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I DID IT!
Fianlly, after long hours of frustration its finally done.
Flashed root.zip I found some where, flashed temporary CWM, afterwards flashed HarshJelly,
works fine at last.
Thx for the help guys!

{ROM}[STOCK][TX][JB 4.3][9.2.A.1.215] Deodexed + Zipaligned + Philz Recovery

XPERIA TX - JB 4.3 - 9.2.A.1.215 OFFICIAL HK STOCK ROM - FLASHABLE ZIP​
Based on the latest .215 FTF, pure stock ROM, no custom themes, superuser mod, etc.
Downloads:
1.- Rom zip
2.- SuperSU
Basic flashing instructions apply:
1.- Flash LT29i_signed_092514_225838.zip
2.- Flash UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip
PhilZ Touch CWM Advanced Edition is included. No need to flash separately. Stock kernel is also included and flashed with the ROM, which means it'll most likely work on locked bootloaders (haven't seen it not work so far), but if it doesn't, just use Flashtool to flash a Stock Kernel with fastboot, which I can upload on request. I am not responsible for users having to reflash their stock FTF.
In case anyone is interested and has an unlocked bootloader, the following link has a modded Stock Kernel which enables Init.d support for running scripts on boot without having to use apps or other methods that delay boot time or depend on the app starting up first.
1.- http://www.mediafire.com/download/84430bo4m8pcbk5/initd_kernel_lt29i.zip
Thanks:
@jorgex94, @BreckZeBoulay, @devilmaycry2020, and @istux for collectively posting the links and maintaining the information/downloads for Stock ROMs.

"file has been blocked for a violation" please update links ..thanks

caer_ayu said:
"file has been blocked for a violation" please update links ..thanks
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It must be blocked from the internet connection you're using to try to download it; I'm downloading it just fine.

Antiga Prime said:
It must be blocked from the internet connection you're using to try to download it; I'm downloading it just fine.
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yup. my mistake. activated my vpn and the link works just fine ..thanks

Help
can i flash this using the flashtool on my pc?

Rken09 said:
can i flash this using the flashtool on my pc?
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No, this needs to be flashed with a custom recovery.