help I keep getting soft brick - Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi im a tmobile user and have a locked bootloader I rooted and installed a.custom recovery
on my phone but every time I install a custom Rom I get soft brick I've done this three times
I've followed the direction but still the same thing I have no idea what else to do

Okay so first, download ftf and flash it using Flashtool. Then you can go back to pure stock:thumbup:

konpakuyomu said:
Okay so first, download ftf and flash it using Flashtool. Then you can go back to pure stock:thumbup:
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Thanks for the response yes I've done that already 're rooted installed the recovery app downloaded the Rom refreshed it and again soft brick I did this three times

Ah, what app?

konpakuyomu said:
Ah, what app?
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The recovery app for locked bootloaders it installs the twerp recovery

Did you try dual recovery?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606

konpakuyomu said:
Did you try dual recovery?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
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Thanks I'll try that

Hope it's gonna be success

konpakuyomu said:
Hope it's gonna be success
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Ok I am not an expert but first thing is if u are flashing a custom kernel then your bootloader must be unlocked.Since you have a locked bootloader so u have to flash recovery for locked bootloaders only else ur phone will not boot.Also being on a locked bootloader, u cannot flash roms like aosp(cm,aokp,pac etc.) U can only flash stock based roms which don't require u to flash custom kernels.

r1punjay said:
Ok I am not an expert but first thing is if u are flashing a custom kernel then your bootloader must be unlocked.Since you have a locked bootloader so u have to flash recovery for locked bootloaders only else ur phone will not boot.Also being on a locked bootloader, u cannot flash roms like aosp(cm,aokp,pac etc.) U can only flash stock based roms which don't require u to flash custom kernels.
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Oh I didn't think about that possibility... I thought he was just trying to flash stock based ROMs.

konpakuyomu said:
Oh I didn't think about that possibility... I thought he was just trying to flash stock based ROMs.
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He didnt mention that.So maybe he was trying to flash custom kernel without unlocking bootloader.
I m sure it will help

konpakuyomu said:
Did you try dual recovery?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
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Ok thanks for the help

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SE Extreme Tweaker for ALL 2011 Models (incl. CWM for stock rom)

Original place (I don't understand the language):
http://se-cafe.net/forum/showthread.php?t=64038
XDA forum link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346190
Download link (version 1.8):
http://www.mediafire.com/?o224l3kfzlz45
Install:
- CWM for stock rom
- Apk
- BassBoost
- Mobile Bravia Engine
- more some feature
I tested it and working with xperia arc 2.3.4 (.42) fw!
I suggest you changed the title something like "cmw recovery on locked bl and more". I think many want recovery with but hesitant to unlock bootloader. Thanks for posting.
works perfect on rooted stock arc locked bootloader
sounds wonderful. I shall try on mine too
Can I install ROM now from the dev section in the forum?
can confirm that this does not work on the Xperia acro IS11S
so does this allow a recovery menu for devices with locked bootloaders, does that mean we can flash custom firmware on these devices. if not what are the benefits of locked bootloaders having a recovery menu
george1983c said:
so does this allow a recovery menu for devices with locked bootloaders, does that mean we can flash custom firmware on these devices. if not what are the benefits of locked bootloaders having a recovery menu
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Now we are able to make a full backup.
what happens if we flash the cyanogen .zip on locked bootloader?
mrloltime said:
what happens if we flash the cyanogen .zip on locked bootloader?
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Try it! lol
If we install CWM using this method, is there a way to remove it if we need to claim the phone on warranty or anything?
Also can more people confirm this definitely works with stock fw, locked bootloader
jtc42 said:
If we install CWM using this method, is there a way to remove it if we need to claim the phone on warranty or anything?
Also can more people confirm this definitely works with stock fw, locked bootloader
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i got rogers and its locked and it boots to recovery. I did a backup and it worked
m tempted to flash cm-7 or cm-9
mrloltime said:
i got rogers and its locked and it boots to recovery. I did a backup and it worked
m tempted to flash cm-7 or cm-9
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Are you sure that'll work? You still have a locked bootloader so custom ROMs probably still won't work. I think it more for backing up stock ROMs and installing mods etc.
ah ok i guessss your right....can we flash themes?
I have no idea. I'd like to know actually. Would make it a lot easier to test things that may cause a boot loop and be able to just flash back to stock without a full reset.
Sent from my LT15i
You can't upload the CM7 because CM7 need another Kernel. CM7 don't working with the stock kernel! If you make change kernel you need the unlocked bootloader phone.
I think that this works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325640
you are right,
Now we have to wait for developers to make some good rom whit stock kernel to, i'll love some miui rom
tomatos said:
You can't upload the CM7 because CM7 need another Kernel. CM7 don't working with the stock kernel! If you make change kernel you need the unlocked bootloader phone.
I think that this works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325640
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It says it requires an unlocked bootloader though....
jtc42 said:
It says it requires an unlocked bootloader though....
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Yes, but this is just a rom in ZIP file, just flash with CWM over the original stock rom. Test it if you have time!?
How about adding a (second) post / sticky in this Topic, with Roms, Tweaks etc. that work by CWM flashing... (locked bootloaders)

[Q] how i can flash costume roms on 2.2 h boot without s off??

hi
can i root2.2 hboot {my phone updated by running 4.0.4 ruu} & install costume roms on my phone without downgrade or s off ??
if yes can i use gingerbread costume roms too?
tanks
cr_real said:
hi
can i root2.2 hboot {my phone updated by running 4.0.4 ruu} & install costume roms on my phone without downgrade or s off ??
if yes can i use gingerbread costume roms too?
tanks
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Unlock the bootloader using the procedure at HTCDEV.com
tpbklake said:
Unlock the bootloader using the procedure at HTCDEV.com
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tanks
but how to root?
can i install gingerbread costume rom?
cr_real said:
tanks
but how to root?
can i install gingerbread costume rom?
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After you unlock the bootloader you can flash a custom recovery and that will allow you to root your current ROM, install custom ROMs, etc.
tpbklake said:
After you unlock the bootloader you can flash a custom recovery and that will allow you to root your current ROM, install custom ROMs, etc.
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i did it but my phone reboots bootloader repeatly
cr_real said:
i did it but my phone reboots bootloader repeatly
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What were the steps you did after you unlocked the bootloader at HTCDEV.com?
What custom Recovery did you install?
At what point did it start constant reboots?
tpbklake said:
What were the steps you did after you unlocked the bootloader at HTCDEV.com?
What custom Recovery did you install?
At what point did it start constant reboots?
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tanks
i tried again and do it
my only question is can i install gingerbread costume rom on this hboot?
cr_real said:
tanks
i tried again and do it
my only question is can i install gingerbread costume rom on this hboot?
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Yes, you can use GB custom ROMs, just don't try to go all the way back to Froyo.

How do I put a new rom on the HTC One?

With the GS2 I just got the file, put it on Odin and it was done so I have no clue about HTC phones. My phone is unlocked but has my networks firmware on it and I cannot update to newer firmware unless I get the stock firmware I'm guessing. So I'm just wondering where I can get that and how I do it?
Thanx.
Terrorantula said:
With the GS2 I just got the file, put it on Odin and it was done so I have no clue about HTC phones. My phone is unlocked but has my networks firmware on it and I cannot update to newer firmware unless I get the stock firmware I'm guessing. So I'm just wondering where I can get that and how I do it?
Thanx.
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Just about everything on htc phones is done through custom recovery.
If you have bootloader unlocked the you will need to flash a custom recovery I recommend twrp. After that just make a backup then download and flash a rom.
You can download and flash roms with just the phone no computer needed once you have the custom recovery
Sent from my Tricked out HTC One
Terrorantula said:
With the GS2 I just got the file, put it on Odin and it was done so I have no clue about HTC phones. My phone is unlocked but has my networks firmware on it and I cannot update to newer firmware unless I get the stock firmware I'm guessing. So I'm just wondering where I can get that and how I do it?
Thanx.
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when you say unlocked do you mean bootloader is unlocked
Just read this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265618
jaythenut said:
when you say unlocked do you mean bootloader is unlocked
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No I mean my network doesn't lock the phone but you get their firmware which is annoying. I have no idea how to check the bootloader, never even heard of one before, everything was much easier with Samsung lol.
What's the difference between flashing CR and Rom?
Terrorantula said:
What's the difference between flashing CR and Rom?
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Custom ROMs are tweaked so more than likely it will be snappier and more battery efficient compared to stock ROMs. Also some custom ROMs have different themes, wallpaper or look than a stock ROM. The only ROM I know that doesn't have ANY visual changes is ARHD ROMs by mike1986.
shadowboy23 said:
Custom ROMs are tweaked so more than likely it will be snappier and more battery efficient compared to stock ROMs. Also some custom ROMs have different themes, wallpaper or look than a stock ROM. The only ROM I know that doesn't have ANY visual changes is ARHD ROMs by mike1986.
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No I mean I see Flash Custom Recovery and I see Flash rom.
Terrorantula said:
No I mean I see Flash Custom Recovery and I see Flash rom.
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You need to flash a custom recovery to be able to flash a custom ROM. Read the guide that was mentioned a couple of post above. The steps år basically like this.
Unlock the bootloader through the HTCdev website
Flash a custom recovery
Make a nandroid backup of your stock rom from recovery
Download and copy a custom ROM zip to the SD card
Flash the custom ROM from recovery
No, Samsung was not any easier to modify . I have rooted and modified several devices from both Samsung and HTC. You just have to learn the steps.
Sent from my HTC One using xda premium
How do I check if the bootloader is unlocked? I never had to bother with it before.
Terrorantula said:
How do I check if the bootloader is unlocked? I never had to bother with it before.
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If you haven't unlocked bootloader then it is locked you can't root before you unlocked the boorloader
jaythenut said:
If you haven't unlocked bootloader then it is locked you can't root before you unlocked the boorloader
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Why are they all locked now? They never used to be.

Relocking Bootloader Xperia V

Hi all, sorry if this has been posted somewhere else on XDA. I used Fastboot with the code that sony sent me a while back to unlock my Bootloader. What I want to do now is to lock my Bootloader again to update to the new official rom. I would however love to flash a custom rom, but can't find a detailed enough step by step guide as to how. Also flashing custom kernals sounds risky, not sure if it is though, being the reason why I have not flashed anything beyond the Botloader. Help would be greatly appreciated.
You can use official 4.3 without relocking your bootloader.
Aria.A97 said:
You can use official 4.3 without relocking your bootloader.
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Can you PLEASE tell me how? The last phone I flashed was a Htc Sensation, everything these days is so different.
saa044 said:
Can you PLEASE tell me how? The last phone I flashed was a Htc Sensation, everything these days is so different.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092227
download flashtool and throw the ftf download in the link up there into the flashtool firmwares folder
then flash it under flash mode (do some search yourself
then reboot, all done
Allen Hu said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092227
download flashtool and throw the ftf download in the link up there into the flashtool firmwares folder
then flash it under flash mode (do some search yourself
then reboot, all done
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Cool thanks. Yeah I know about Flashtool, but this is the wife's phone, so imagine me stuffing it up lol. Just had to make sure, thanks again in advance.
saa044 said:
Can you PLEASE tell me how? The last phone I flashed was a Htc Sensation, everything these days is so different.
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Choose one these ROMs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712595
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2720664
1.Download rom
2.Reboot to recovery
3.Do a Nandroid Backup
4.Wipe Data,Cache and System
5.Install ROM from sdcard
6.reboot
7.Done Enjoy official 4.3 with unlocked bootloader
and remember : We can only lock and relock bootloader for 3 times
We can only lock and relock bootloader for 3 times
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what will happen if more than 3 times?
shadowhunter20 said:
what will happen if more than 3 times?
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INIT will, finally, be killed
And Apple will rule the Earth.
Sent from my Xperia V using Tapatalk
vrl13 said:
INIT will, finally, be killed
And Apple will rule the Earth.
Sent from my Xperia V using Tapatalk
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What?! :laugh:
Pls verify, because I unlocked and relock my bootloader a couple of times and Sony didn't mention anything about that

[Q] I cant get updates on my m7

So basicly i unlocked my bootloader flashed custom rom(cyanogen mod)i was boren from cyanogen and back to stock with my recovery backup that i made before i flash the custom rom...Today i got update to install lolipop,downloaded the file it asked me would i like to instaal it so i click install..The phone reset(like always when i update)but it went to recovery and the update didnt start..So i was thinking hmm maybe it wont update becauuse the bootloader is unloceld so i relocked the booloader and when i am trying to install the update it goes to fastboot...So i dont know why i cant install it
--Does anyone have idea that is the problem how to solve it?
-Thanks a lot
beliotcrnec said:
So basicly i unlocked my bootloader flashed custom rom(cyanogen mod)i was boren from cyanogen and back to stock with my recovery backup that i made before i flash the custom rom...Today i got update to install lolipop,downloaded the file it asked me would i like to instaal it so i click install..The phone reset(like always when i update)but it went to recovery and the update didnt start..So i was thinking hmm maybe it wont update becauuse the bootloader is unloceld so i relocked the booloader and when i am trying to install the update it goes to fastboot...So i dont know why i cant install it
--Does anyone have idea that is the problem how to solve it?
-Thanks a lot
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yup, see this by @nkk71 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59081466&postcount=2
Seanie280672 said:
yup, see this by @nkk71 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59081466&postcount=2
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Yeah but i already back to stock(with my backup from recovery)and still cant install the updates
beliotcrnec said:
Yeah but i already back to stock(with my backup from recovery)and still cant install the updates
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Did you first put stock recovery back on your phone ?
Seanie280672 said:
Did you first put stock recovery back on your phone ?
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No i have custom recovery..Is there anyway to back to stock?Would that fix the problem?
beliotcrnec said:
No i have custom recovery..Is there anyway to back to stock?Would that fix the problem?
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probably, you must be 100% stock rom and stock recovery to get OTA's, if you have relocked your bootloader then you will have to unlock your bootloader again so you can flash the stock recovery.
stock recovery is here, as long as your OTA is 7.19.401.2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59082816&postcount=2
Seanie280672 said:
probably, you must be 100% stock rom and stock recovery to get OTA's, if you have relocked your bootloader then you will have to unlock your bootloader again so you can flash the stock recovery.
stock recovery is here, as long as your OTA is 7.19.401.2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59082816&postcount=2
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That works thanks

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