I have recently rooted my Sony Xperia SP 12.1.a.1.201(4.3),it was one hell of a process ! So currently my bootloader is unlocked with CWM recovery! I wanted to install a custom rom, and if i do so, i just want to know that how to go back to stock rom from cyanogen mod keeping the root! Please Help!
tanmay_sarkar said:
I have recently rooted my Sony Xperia SP 12.1.a.1.201(4.3),it was one hell of a process ! So currently my bootloader is unlocked with CWM recovery! I wanted to install a custom rom, and if i do so, i just want to know that how to go back to stock rom from cyanogen mod keeping the root! Please Help!
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You could download and flash Exitenz rom stock based, also you can flash offical firmware by flashtool and root it
lorkan126 said:
You could download and flash Exitenz rom stock based, also you can flash offical firmware by flashtool and root it
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what if i flash CyanogenMOD and then if i want to go back to Stock rom, isn't there a way that i cud keep root wen i go back to stock?
tanmay_sarkar said:
what if i flash CyanogenMOD and then if i want to go back to Stock rom, isn't there a way that i cud keep root wen i go back to stock?
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No, you must root again
lorkan126 said:
No, you must root again
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will flashtool work on Cyanogenmod? so that i could flash Stock firmware?
tanmay_sarkar said:
will flashtool work on Cyanogenmod? so that i could flash Stock firmware?
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yes you can flash stock by flashtool it will work
lorkan126 said:
yes you can flash stock by flashtool it will work
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flashing Stock again will lock my bootloader again or it will be unlocked only?
tanmay_sarkar said:
flashing Stock again will lock my bootloader again or it will be unlocked only?
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Bootloader will be unlocked
lorkan126 said:
Bootloader will be unlocked
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Thankz,By the way.. i have suggested that i could also flash pre rooted stock and den 201 kernel.. any ideas on that?
@ OP You have Q&A so quit PM me and ask all your questions here
The quick answer is yes - use your recovery to back up your rooted stock ROM. If you don't like CM simply return to your back up - it will still be rooted.
Alternatively, you have an unlocked bootloader - so you can flash Doomlord's kernel immediately after returning to stock (the kernel is insecure meaning you can flash a supersu zip in recovery to get root again).
Doomlord's latest kernels are decent and I can recommend Williams kernel too - as good as stock.
Parkside said:
The quick answer is yes - use your recovery to back up your rooted stock ROM. If you don't like CM simply return to your back up - it will still be rooted.
Alternatively, you have an unlocked bootloader - so you can flash Doomlord's kernel immediately after returning to stock (the kernel is insecure meaning you can flash a supersu zip in recovery to get root again).
Doomlord's latest kernels are decent and I can recommend Williams kernel too - as good as stock.
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If i restore my rooted Stock Rom backed up by CWM, in this case also,do i have to Flash doomlord kernel?
tanmay_sarkar said:
If i restore my rooted Stock Rom backed up by CWM, in this case also,do i have to Flash doomlord kernel?
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No, if you backup your rom and restore ut will be the same like you have now, kernel too, Root too
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Hi all
I have rooted and unlocked the bootloader but haven't taken the jump and stuck a ROM or kernel on as yet, as am actually quite happy with the stock ROM, and also rely on the headphones, amongst other things - which appear to be a problem on some of the ROMs.
If I do stick a custom ROM on, can I easily get back to the stock one, is there a stock ROM of that which I can flash via CWM ?
I understand that with CWM I (currently) have to instantly stick a ROM on, so presumably cant do a backup of the stock ROM at that point..before putting on FXP or some such
I presume I can use the sony update service, but would that wipe the root ...?
could someone enlighten me
many thanks
nat
xda-nat said:
Hi all
I have rooted and unlocked the bootloader but haven't taken the jump and stuck a ROM or kernel on as yet, as am actually quite happy with the stock ROM, and also rely on the headphones, amongst other things - which appear to be a problem on some of the ROMs.
If I do stick a custom ROM on, can I easily get back to the stock one, is there a stock ROM of that which I can flash via CWM ?
I understand that with CWM I (currently) have to instantly stick a ROM on, so presumably cant do a backup of the stock ROM at that point..before putting on FXP or some such
I presume I can use the sony update service, but would that wipe the root ...?
could someone enlighten me
many thanks
nat
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Take a backup of what you have now in recovery, and you can always restore.
Also there are plenty of stock .ftfs in the allin one thread in Q&A that can be flashed in flashtool
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if you flash cmw from the thread then yeas, but you have unlocke your bootloader, so just flash the advanced stock kernel and then you have recovery without having to reflash a rom...
gregbradley said:
Take a backup of what you have now in recovery, and you can always restore.
Also there are plenty of stock .ftfs in the allin one thread in Q&A that can be flashed in flashtool
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if you flash cmw from the thread then yeas, but you have unlocke your bootloader, so just flash the advanced stock kernel and then you have recovery without having to reflash a rom...
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hi thanks for the reply
this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1922925
that has CWM rolled up in it?
and I can simply type
fastboot flash boot Tkernel.elf
using the version of fastboot that came with flashtool
with the phone in fastboot mode (blue LED)?
effectively following steps from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23181182#post23181182
xda-nat said:
hi thanks for the reply
this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1922925
that has CWM rolled up in it?
and I can simply type
fastboot flash boot Tkernel.elf
using the version of fastboot that came with flashtool
with the phone in fastboot mode (blue LED)?
effectively following steps from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23181182#post23181182
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yes
How can i remove CWM from my phone Galaxy S Advance
miju71 said:
How can i remove CWM from my phone Galaxy S Advance
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How did you install it? Flashing CoCore? Recovery is Kernel related, so if you want TWRP, just flash the TWRP-Version of CoCore. If you want Stock Recovery, flash the Stock Kernel.
SebastianM89 said:
How did you install it? Flashing CoCore? Recovery is Kernel related, so if you want TWRP, just flash the TWRP-Version of CoCore. If you want Stock Recovery, flash the Stock Kernel.
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I had rooted my device and installed cwm then i unrooted it but device is now custom so how can i go back to legal version?
miju71 said:
I had rooted my device and installed cwm then i unrooted it but device is now custom so how can i go back to legal version?
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Flash stock firmware with Odin.
shut_down said:
Flash stock firmware with Odin.
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when i go into Recovery mode the device doesnt get added. What steps do i have to do
miju71 said:
when i go into Recovery mode the device doesnt get added. What steps do i have to do
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To go to Downlad mode, not to Recovery. And install USB drivers for phone (if you was not, here).
So as you all no, Ive unlocked my Bootloader and Rooted my phone.
Now i am trying to install the iHackers 2.1 ROM but am coming into confusion. I have not installed any other apps for the rooted device, i have a clean device with "Philz advance Recovery Kernel" Installed. That is all!
If i go through the process of installing the iHackers 2.1 ROM will this delete "Philz Advance Recovery"? As i think Philz recovery is a kernel
and iHackers wants me to install their Kernel. Correct? so the iHackers will replace philz recovery?? Am i right or wrong?
If im right then how would i install ROMS/WIPE DATA/CLEAR CACHE and that after ive installed the iHackers ROM???
At the end of the tutorial iHackers give they say install my desired Kernel after the Stock Kernel step. Is this were i replace "Philz Recovery"?
I here people installing DOOM's(Something) Kernel at this point. But does that mean they have lost the recovery Kernel?? Its confusing.
I would like the Doom Kernel everyone is using aswell as iHackers ROM as well as A Recovery Kernel lol, Not asking for much am i ! LOL
Could some help clear this up please, i have read many documents on here and havent wrapped my head round it yet. THANKS
The procedure should be like that, complete the iHackers procedure to install the room. After you did that if you lost the recovery you can flash any kernel with recovery via Flashtool, it's your choice. The recovery it's implemented in Kernel so don't get confused, after you install any rom you can flash any custom kernel with any recovery.
eclyptos said:
The procedure should be like that, complete the iHackers procedure to install the room. After you did that if you lost the recovery you can flash any kernel with recovery via Flashtool, it's your choice. The recovery it's implemented in Kernel so don't get confused, after you install any rom you can flash any custom kernel with any recovery.
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Hi again mate...
So if i follow the steps for the iHackers ROM and decide i dont like it how do i revert back to the stock version i have (Which i have backedup via the CWM Recovery) if ive deleted it by switching kernels?
l-_-M4r5h411-_-l said:
Hi again mate...
So if i follow the steps for the iHackers ROM and decide i dont like it how do i revert back to the stock version i have (Which i have backedup via the CWM Recovery) if ive deleted it by switching kernels?
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A nandroid backup and then a restore would be the easiest and recommended
shem2409 said:
A nandroid backup and then a restore would be the easiest and recommended
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and if its to late for that? I backed up something when i had CWM installed but after changing to the iHackers Kernel that has now gone and im stuck with this. i prefer my stock! im not smart enough for this stuff!
Any help to revert back?
l-_-M4r5h411-_-l said:
and if its to late for that? I backed up something when i had CWM installed but after changing to the iHackers Kernel that has now gone and im stuck with this. i prefer my stock! im not smart enough for this stuff!
Any help to revert back?
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Install kernel with CWM and restore what you backed up before.
eclyptos said:
Install kernel with CWM and restore what you backed up before.
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Cheers Mate
Thats all from me now, im happy with my stock kernel and deleted bloatware haha. THANKS
Guys can i flash iHackers Kernel 2.1? im on locked bootloader with a ROM of NUT 4.3 full root.
gaboh24 said:
Guys can i flash iHackers Kernel 2.1? im on locked bootloader with a ROM of NUT 4.3 full root.
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nopes... if you try flashing it with cwm you might brick it and if you try fastboot it won't allow it...
Hi!
I want to install XperianZe v3 and if I flash the kernel later how i can go back on stock kernel?
I have unlocked bootloader
edit: or if I flash the kernel can i later flash stock .205 with flashtool?
2a0d0a0m said:
Hi!
I want to install XperianZe v3 and if I flash the kernel later how i can go back on stock kernel?
I have unlocked bootloader
edit: or if I flash the kernel can i later flash stock .205 with flashtool?
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Yes you can always! Happy flashing. Backup your data before trying anything for the first time. Just in case anything went wrong. You can go back to full stock by flashing ftf file from flashtool. No problems at all. And if your bootloader is not unlocked, don't flash non-sony ROM.
shahrukhqasim said:
Yes you can always! Happy flashing. Backup your data before trying anything for the first time. Just in case anything went wrong. You can go back to full stock by flashing ftf file from flashtool. No problems at all. And if your bootloader is not unlocked, don't flash non-sony ROM.
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ok thank you