[Stock]5.1.1][546,200 & 232][Root&Recovery][LB/UB] 6502/03 | Complete Guide | 03/10
Dear friends,
Here is the pre-rooted Android lollipop 5.1.1 stock firmware with the build number 23.4.A.0.546 for your Sony Xperia Z2 D6502/6503.
The new update of 23.4.A.1.200 & 23.4.A.1.232 firmware files will be found on the second post below.
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The complete guide for rooting your device is found in this thread. But, that thread is for Lollipop 5.0.2 with build number 23.1.A.0.726 fw. But the process are similar to that only.
Whatever, the experienced guys and experts can easily understand that. But for newbies and noobs? Dont worry. I will give you complete guide to root your device in an easy method. All you need is download the required files first. Before that, just know what we are going to do in this process.
*** This method is for both Rooted and Non-rooted users and for both Locked and Unlocked bootloaders. ***
What we are going to do?
1. We need to downgrade your firmware to the rootable one (17.1.2.A.0.314).
2. Then root it and, install dual recovery
3. Then flash the latest 23.4.A.0.546 zip file, which is pre rooted.
4. Reboot the phone
5. That's all!!
Required files
1. Flash tool
2. adb setup
3. Root toolkit for .314 rooting
4. Nut's dual recovery installer
5. 17.1.2.A.0.314 ftf firmware file
6. Flashable zip of 23.4.A.0.546 firmware
Downloads
The first five files are found in this thread ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2.................guide-t3085893
6. Flashable zip of 23.4.A.0.546 for D6503 variant [Mega]
7. Flashable zip of 23.4.A.0.546 for D6502 variant [Mega]
Mirror [Google drive]
6. Flashable zip of 23.4.A.0.546 for D6503 variant
7. Flashable zip of 23.4.A.0.546 for D6502 variant
Backup and restore your Walkman/Music playlist while changing ROMs.
The following thread will help you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperi.............................ia-walkman-music-t3181150
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Steps to install on a already rooted phone
1. Copy the flashable_D65xx_23.4.A.0.546.zip to memory card. (xx refers your variant, whether it is D6503 or D6502)
2. Boot the phone via recovery, and install the pre-rooted zip.
3. Clear cache/dalvik.
4. Reboot the phone.
5. That's all.
Steps for the non-rooted users
Make sure you have atleast 70% charge on your phone
Do not use windows 10 operating system. Instead use win 7/8/8.1
Please take backup of your apps and data, if necessary. Clean installation is best here.
1. First we need to setup our computer with all the pre required tools and drivers.
So, install the adb-setup-1.4.2.exe
2. Install the flashtool
3. Go to the flashtool installation directory and, go to drivers folder (C:\Flashtool\drivers by default).
Double click on Flashtool-drivers.exe and install the required Z2 drivers.
4. Now, copy the 17.1.2.A.0.314 ftf file into, C:\Flashtool\firmwares folder
4.1 Enable debugging mode in mobile and enable unknown sources installation4.1.1. To enable debugging mode in your phone, tap on build number ( Settings->About Phone-> Build number) continuously for 7 times4.1.2 Go back and see the developer options above the about phone menu. There you can enable debugging mode4.1.3. To enable unknown sources installation, go to Setting-> security and enable it5. Copy the flashable_D65xx_23.4.A.0.546.zip to your external sd card and remember the location, where its been copied. And, Switch off your phone.
6. Open flashtools from Computer's menu
7. Now, click on the lightning symbol on top left of flashtool
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7.1. Select flash mode8. Now select the .314 firmware, Make sure that the APPSLOG, CACHE and DATA are checked under wipe section. Otherwise it results in a BootLoop
9. Click on flash (Bottom Right corner) and wait until it asks you to connect the phone.
10. Now, press the volume down button and connect the phone, flashing will be started.
11. Once flash is done, switch on your phone. (Close the flashtool)
12. Again, enable debugging mode and unknown sources.
13. Now open the Xperia root tool kit.
14. Double click on install.bat and connect your phone. Once rooting is done, it will automatically restart your phone.
15. Now we have to install dual recovery, open Z2-lockeddualrecovery2.7.154-BETA.installer.zip and extract.
16. open the extracted folder and double click install.bat
17. Command prompt will open. Select the option 1 and press enter
18. Dual recovery will be installed and the phone boot into recovery for the first time.
19. Keep it in recovery and select install.
20. Select the copied flashable_D65xx_23.4.A.0.546.zip
21. Swipe to confirm flash.
22. After the flashing is done, clear cache/dalvik and switch on the phone.
23. Voila!! You have installed a pre rooted lollipop firmware on your Xperia Z2 D6502/6503 with the build number 23.4.A.0.546.
The first boot may take some more time than the normal boot. Please be patient!!
The pre rooted zip of newly updated 23.4.A.1.200 file downloads:
1. Flashable zip of D6502
Google Drive | Mega
2. Flashable zip of D6503
Google Drive | MegaThe complete 5.1.1 builds' pre rooted zip can be found here.
Pre rooted zip for D6502 & D6503 for all builds (i.e. .546, .200 & .232)
Thanks. Testing....
Installed on D6502 last night , working flawlessly , WIFI and Data reception excellent , animations good , Battery life is OK like all other 5.1.1 Stock ROMS , will be great if the OP can share some tips to save battery! Installed Xposed working great.
Is there a way to enable line call recording ?
successfully flashed/installed
D6503 stock, rooted with kinguser. Used NDR Utils to boot into recovery and flashed firmware just fine.
Thanks!
zadusimple said:
Installed on D6502 last night , working flawlessly , WIFI and Data reception excellent , animations good , Battery life is OK like all other 5.1.1 Stock ROMS , will be great if the OP can share some tips to save battery! Installed Xposed working great.
Is there a way to enable line call recording ?
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Google it for line call recording.
And, use greenify app for saving the battery.
will i lose my data if i just wana upgrade 4m 5.0.2 to 5.1?i am rooted with recovry installed.
Thnx in advnce!!!
nagaGuy said:
will i lose my data if i just wana upgrade 4m 5.0.2 to 5.1?i am rooted with recovry installed.
Thnx in advnce!!!
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No you won't.
I just upgraded mine 5.0.2 to 5.1
No data lost.
downgrade
arul20be said:
Dear friends,
Here is the pre-rooted Android lollipop 5.1.1 stock firmware with the build number 23.4.A.0.546 for your Sony Xperia Z2 D6502/6503.
The complete guide for rooting your device is found in this thread. But, that thread is for Lollipop 5.0.2 with build number 23.1.A.0.726 fw. But the process are similar to that only.
Whatever, the experienced guys and experts can easily understand that. But for newbies and noobs? Dont worry. I will give you complete guide to root your device in an easy method. All you need is download the required files first. Before that, just know what we are going to do in this process.
*** This method is for both Rooted and Non-rooted users and for both Locked and Unlocked bootloaders. ***
What we are going to do?
1. We need to downgrade your firmware to the rootable one (17.1.2.A.0.314).
2. Then root it and, install dual recovery
3. Then flash the latest 23.4.A.0.546 zip file, which is pre rooted.
4. Reboot the phone
5. That's all!!
Required files
1. Flash tool
2. adb setup
3. Root toolkit for .314 rooting
4. Nut's dual recovery installer
5. 17.1.2.A.0.314 ftf firmware file
6. Flashable zip of 23.4.A.0.546 firmware
Downloads
The first five files are found in this thread ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2.................guide-t3085893
6. Flashable zip of 23.4.A.0.546 for D6503 variant
7. Flashable zip of 23.4.A.0.546 for D6502 variant
Steps to install on a already rooted phone
1. Copy the flashable_D65xx_23.4.A.0.546.zip to memory card. (xx refers your variant, whether it is D6503 or D6502)
2. Boot the phone via recovery, and install the pre-rooted zip.
3. Clear cache/dalvik.
4. Reboot the phone.
5. That's all.
Steps for the non-rooted users
Make sure you have atleast 70% charge on your phone
1. First we need to setup our computer with all the pre required tools and drivers.
So, install the adb-setup-1.4.2.exe
2. Install the flashtool
3. Go to the flashtool installation directory and, go to drivers folder (C:\Flashtool\drivers by default).
Double click on Flashtool-drivers.exe and install the required Z2 drivers.
4. Now, copy the 17.1.2.A.0.314 ftf file into, C:\Flashtool\firmwares folder
4.1 Enable debugging mode in mobile and enable unknown sources installation4.1.1. To enable debugging mode in your phone, tap on build number ( Settings->About Phone-> Build number) continuously for 7 times4.1.2 Go back and see the developer options above the about phone menu. There you can enable debugging mode4.1.3. To enable unknown sources installation, go to Setting-> security and enable it5. Copy the flashable_D65xx_23.4.A.0.546.zip to your external sd card and remember the location, where its been copied. And, Switch off your phone.
6. Open flashtools from Computer's menu
7. Now, click on the lightning symbol on top left of flashtool
7.1. Select flash mode8. Now select the .314 firmware, and if u don't want your data are deleted, uncheck the APPSLOG, CACHE and DATA under wipe section.
9. Click on flash (Bottom Right corner) and wait until it asks you to connect the phone.
10. Now, press the volume down button and connect the phone, flashing will be started.
11. Once flash is done, switch on your phone. (Close the flashtool)
12. Again, enable debugging mode and unknown sources.
13. Now open the Xperia root tool kit.
14. Double click on install.bat and connect your phone. Once rooting is done, it will automatically restart your phone.
15. Now we have to install dual recovery, open Z2-lockeddualrecovery2.7.154-BETA.installer.zip and extract.
16. open the extracted folder and double click install.bat
17. Command prompt will open. Select the option 1 and press enter
18. Dual recovery will be installed and the phone boot into recovery for the first time.
19. Keep it in recovery and select install.
20. Select the copied flashable_D65xx_23.4.A.0.546.zip
21. Swipe to confirm flash.
22. After the flashing is done, clear cache/dalvik and switch on the phone.
23. Voila!! You have installed a pre rooted lollipop firmware on your Xperia Z2 D6502/6503 with the build number 23.4.A.0.546.
The first boot may take some more time than the normal boot. Please be patient!!
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can downgrade to 23.1a ftf , and then root and instal this prerooted rom?
garson10 said:
can downgrade to 23.1a ftf , and then root and instal this prerooted rom?
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What the hell man? Don't quote the full post, instead you can mention me!!
Yes!! Downgrade and root, then install dual recovery and flash the latest, If you are non-rooted.
@arul20be
Hi, thank you for the ROM. BTW what is the customization region of this firmware?
acsakvith said:
@arul20be
Hi, thank you for the ROM. BTW what is the customization region of this firmware?
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Indian customization for d6502 and, UK for d6503
My z2 is not rooted, why do I need to downgrade to 17.1.2.A.0.314 before I can update to 23.4.A.0.546?
I'm currently on the 23.1.A.1.28 stock firmware.
there is a LINK here that says only flashtool can do the trick.
No luck flashing .314 firmware. Please help.
Thanks for the instructions which I've followed up to flashing of the .314 firmware however when I restart my D6503 phone it goes into a boot loop and just displays Sony then Xperia over and over again.
I tried reflashing but get the same result.
The flash appears to be successful and the log is attached.
Can you please suggest how I can get past this and continue with the root?
Thanks.
douvers said:
Thanks for the instructions which I've followed up to flashing of the .314 firmware however when I restart my D6503 phone it goes into a boot loop and just displays Sony then Xperia over and over again.
I tried reflashing but get the same result.
The flash appears to be successful and the log is attached.
Can you please suggest how I can get past this and continue with the root?
Thanks.
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I got it to work by leaving APPSLOG, CACHE and DATA under wipe section selected.
anyone plz reply , i am running on android lollipop 5.0.2 on D6503 , i have root and twrp recovery , can i just copy the file on the memory and flash it from recovery and get 5.1.1 ? plz reply
kingsasha said:
anyone plz reply , i am running on android lollipop 5.0.2 on D6503 , i have root and twrp recovery , can i just copy the file on the memory and flash it from recovery and get 5.1.1 ? plz reply
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Yes, that all you have to do.
zenesis said:
My z2 is not rooted, why do I need to downgrade to 17.1.2.A.0.314 before I can update to 23.4.A.0.546?
I'm currently on the 23.1.A.1.28 stock firmware.
there is a LINK here that says only flashtool can do the trick.
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That is the rootable one. So, you must downgrade to .314. If you don't want to downgrade, then forget the root.
Hi, what is the problem with windows 10? I can't make it to work on win7. but only on win10 that my flashtool works.
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Instructions for obtaining the rights to the .244. This method seems to work for many and has been confirmed over at a private forum.
If you already have downloaded 10.3.1.A.0.244,
1. Flash 10.1.1.A.1.310 with all Wipes using flashtools (All data will be erased.)
2. Obtain Root using the toolkit.
3. Flash this Recovery to your device.
4. Download the System only Rom and put it on the sd-card.
5. Go into Recovery (when the press "Volume up" when the blue LED lights up)
6. Search for the previously downloaded System only Rom file and flash it in CWM recovery.
7. Boot into flash mode (when booting from USB-connected cable to press "Volume down")
8. Flash 10.3.1.A.0.244 through FlashTool without system (tick the box Exclude) / / After loading you will have the new firmware./ /
9. Flash Recovery again.
10. Download the latest version SuperSU (at the bottom of the link to the zip file), add this file to the sd-card.
11. Go into Recovery, flash the archive SuperSU / / After loading you will have the new firmware with the normal working Root privileges./ /
thanks for the info.
can you please put screen shot tutorials or video tutorials for this?
i'm newbie @ flashing and rooting.
don't know where can i find recovery for xperia zr.
akash4357 said:
Instructions for obtaining the rights to the .244. This method seems to work for many and has been confirmed over at a private forum.
If you already have downloaded 10.3.1.A.0.244,
1. Flash 10.1.1.A.1.310 with all Wipes using flashtools (All data will be erased.)
2. Obtain Root using the toolkit.
3. Flash Recovery.
4. Download and put it on the sd-card.
5. Go into Recovery (when the press "Volume up" when the blue LED lights up)
6. Search for the previously downloaded file.
7. Boot into flash mode (when booting from USB-connected cable to press "Volume down")
8. Flash 10.3.1.A.0.244 through FlashTool without system (tick the box Exclude) / / After loading you will have the new firmware./ /
9. Flash Recovery again.
10. Download the latest version SuperSU (at the bottom of the link to the zip file), add this file to the sd-card.
11. Go into Recovery, flash the archive SuperSU / / After loading you will have the new firmware with the normal working Root privileges./ /
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So are you now using this rooted 4.2.2? No more bootloop?
I haven't tried it yet as I'm out right now. But people at the other forum say that it's working and they have root access.
Sent from my C5503 using Tapatalk 2
akash4357 said:
I haven't tried it yet as I'm out right now. But people at the other forum say that it's working and they have root access.
Sent from my C5503 using Tapatalk 2
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with locked or unlocked bootloader?
i'm wating unlocked one.
@akash4357 Which recovery would that be?
Thanks akash4357, appreciate your efforts however I have a couple questions though.
akash4357 said:
If you already have downloaded 10.3.1.A.0.244,
1. Flash 10.1.1.A.1.310 with all Wipes using flashtools (All data will be erased.)
2. Obtain Root using the toolkit.
3. Flash Recovery.
4. Download and put it on the sd-card.
5. Go into Recovery (when the press "Volume up" when the blue LED lights up)
6. Search for the previously downloaded file.
7. Boot into flash mode (when booting from USB-connected cable to press "Volume down")
8. Flash 10.3.1.A.0.244 through FlashTool without system (tick the box Exclude) / / After loading you will have the new firmware./ /
9. Flash Recovery again.
10. Download the latest version SuperSU (at the bottom of the link to the zip file), add this file to the sd-card.
11. Go into Recovery, flash the archive SuperSU / / After loading you will have the new firmware with the normal working Root privileges./ /
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6. when you wrote "search for the previously downloaded file", do you mean I should install the .zip file from SD card?
9. How can you flash the recovery if you will not have root access? Or recovery can still be installed with out root?
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Noonski said:
@akash4357 Which recovery would that be?
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Here you go Boss, this is the one i am using, just made a thread about it. Not sure which Recovery is being used in the instructions on this thread however.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44361947#post44361947
WOW
akash4357 said:
Instructions for obtaining the rights to the .244. This method seems to work for many and has been confirmed over at a private forum.
If you already have downloaded 10.3.1.A.0.244,
1. Flash 10.1.1.A.1.310 with all Wipes using flashtools (All data will be erased.)
2. Obtain Root using the toolkit.
3. Flash Recovery.
4. Download and put it on the sd-card.
5. Go into Recovery (when the press "Volume up" when the blue LED lights up)
6. Search for the previously downloaded file.
7. Boot into flash mode (when booting from USB-connected cable to press "Volume down")
8. Flash 10.3.1.A.0.244 through FlashTool without system (tick the box Exclude) / / After loading you will have the new firmware./ /
9. Flash Recovery again.
10. Download the latest version SuperSU (at the bottom of the link to the zip file), add this file to the sd-card.
11. Go into Recovery, flash the archive SuperSU / / After loading you will have the new firmware with the normal working Root privileges./ /
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well... it was a real pain in the a** but it worked!
gmengass said:
Thanks akash4357, appreciate your efforts however I have a couple questions though.
6. when you wrote "search for the previously downloaded file", do you mean I should install the .zip file from SD card?
9. How can you flash the recovery if you will not have root access? Or recovery can still be installed with out root?
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Here you go Boss, this is the one i am using, just made a thread about it. Not sure which Recovery is being used in the instructions on this thread however.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44361947#post44361947
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for number 6, he means to flash the file you have downloaded on step 4. for number 9, you already have root access on that point given that you have followed all preceding instructions. The file you flashed on step 6 is the pre-rooted system partition of the 244 firmware, that is why on step 8 he indicated that you should not include flashing of the system part.
offtopic: now that there is a root method for xperia ZR, I will be buying it in the coming weeks. =))
Now it all seems to work fine so far. But what still hold me back is the pre-rooted zip file with the system partition from an unknown source. I always run custom ROM on my Android phones but usually they're from the developer directly. Flashing zip files downloaded from these Russian websites seem a bit risky. Anyone knows more about the source of it?
itandy said:
Now it all seems to work fine so far. But what still hold me back is the pre-rooted zip file with the system partition from an unknown source. I always run custom ROM on my Android phones but usually they're from the developer directly. Flashing zip files downloaded from these Russian websites seem a bit risky. Anyone knows more about the source of it?
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It's a very trusted private forum. Why would i post something from somewhere that I don't trust?
Moreover Root on 4.2.2 is now active!!
itandy said:
So are you now using this rooted 4.2.2? No more bootloop?
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Yes no more bootloops! Rooted and everything is fine :good:
akash4357 said:
It's a very trusted private forum. Why would i post something from somewhere that I don't trust?
Moreover Root on 4.2.2 is now active!!
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Seems like I'm also going to flash it soon. Thanks! :laugh:
I can confirm the method working.
@akash4357 I took the liberty of adding a few more links and words to your description.
I also don't get the reboots I had on the .310 rom with SuperSU while deleting System apps using Titanium Backup.
request :/
can you guys make a flashable rooted zip of the 4.2.2 firmware please? i was deleting some bloatware and looks like i did something wrong and got a bootloop for some reason. Now i had to wipe data and everything, even the internal storage was formatted when wiping data!!! Reinstall the firmware and lost root, so ill have to do it all over again for the love of god, please!:crying:
zytres said:
can you guys make a flashable rooted zip of the 4.2.2 firmware please? i was deleting some bloatware and looks like i did something wrong and got a bootloop for some reason. Now i had to wipe data and everything, even the internal storage was formatted when wiping data!!! Reinstall the firmware and lost root, so ill have to do it all over again for the love of god, please!:crying:
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The file zr244-system-supersu.zip is already a flashable zip of system partition with busybox, su and Superuser.apk. So you might find your missing files there or flash it for the whole system partition.
also..
itandy said:
The file zr244-system-supersu.zip is already a flashable zip of system partition with busybox, su and Superuser.apk. So you might find your missing files there or flash it for the whole system partition.
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Also i forgot to mention that i was unable to enter recovery. It turned on the green led and i tried with both volume up and volume down and it didnt work several times.
Noonski said:
I can confirm the method working.
@akash4357 I took the liberty of adding a few more links and words to your description.
I also don't get the reboots I had on the .310 rom with SuperSU while deleting System apps using Titanium Backup.
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Thanks for the edit! You saved me some time.
Are you by any chance planning any ROM development for the ZR?
Just followed the instructions and upgraded to 4.2.2 with root. Data is preserved and so far everything seems fine. Finally see lockscreen widgets again!
is anyone able to get into recovery? pressing up or down during the green light doesnt do anything. the only way i can access recovery is to reflash it every time.
thHello all,
This is a known way to root any android phone with an unlocked bootloader. I tested it on my ZR, it just works fine and is easy & fast to follow !
It works for all firmwares and it's a good way to root the latest stock rom (eg .67 / .244 or even KitKat firmwares).
Note: I'm not responsible if something happens to your device ! Just follow the procedure and all'd be fine !
Quick instructions
Unlock bootloader
Flash any CWM-containing kernel
Boot into recovery and flash su-bin-arm-signed.zip (or this one that worked for me on KitKat)
Revert back to stock kernel
Install SuperSU and update su.bin
Enjoy
Instructions for noobies (yes I didn't forget you !)
Unlock your bootloader.
You may want to backup your TA before. In this case you need an already rooted phone. I personnaly downgraded mine to .310 then rooted it with Doom's toolkit to be able to backup my TA.
Download and copy the following file to your phone: su-bin-arm-signed.zip (or this one for 4.3)
Install the firmware you want to be on when the phone gets rooted
Flash a kernel that contains CWM, for example this one which comes from CM 10.1 FXP234a (you can also try to hotboot it, didn't work for me).
You can flash it with a command line or a soft like FlashTool:
In FlashTool select Flash > Fastboot mode
Connect the phone in fastboot mode : when powered off, connect it to your laptop while pressing Volume + key. You can release the key when the LED turns blue
Select the kernel to flash and run the operation
> Now do not try to boot normally the phone because it won't boot, as the kernel's not compatible with the stock rom.
Boot into recovery:
Power on the phone
When the led turns violet at boot for 3", press Volume +
Now you are in recovery. Use Volume buttons to navigate and Power to confirm.
Select Install zip > Choose zip from sdcard or external sdcard (depending where you put the .zip to flash)
Choose su-bin-arm-signed.zip
Confirm
Go to Advanded > Power off
Flash back the stock kernel corresponding to the firmware installed on the phone (.244 -> .244 kernel). You can for example use Flashtool:
Download the .ftf of the build installed on your phone (no matter the location of the firmware)
Run Flashtool
Do Flash > Flashmode and select the .ftf you downloaded
Uncheck anything on the "Wipe" colon
Check everything on the "Exclude" colon except "KERNEL"
You should now only have kernel.sin and loader.sin on the content colon.
Click on Flash
Connect the phone in flash mode : when powered off, connect it to your laptop while pressing Volume - key. You can release the key when the LED turns green
Reboot the phone, install SuperSU, run it and update the su binary
You can relock the bootloader with Backup TA to recover warranty or Bravia Engine 2 without losing root.
May help:
- Stock .310 kernel
- Stock .244 kernel
- Stock .67 kernel
- Stock .569 kernel for C5503 / C5502
- Instructions by gspbeetle
Thanks to:
- Team FXP for the kernel
Sorry for my bad english and I hope I helped
NeoJeo said:
Hello all,
This is a known way to root any android phone with an unlocked bootloader. I tested it on my ZR, it just works fine and is easy & fast to follow !
It works for all firmwares and it's a good way to root the latest stock rom (eg .244).
Note: I'm not responsible if something happens to your device ! Just follow the procedure and all'd be fine !
Quick instructions
Unlock bootloader
Flash any CWM-containing kernel
Boot into recovery and flash su-bin-arm-signed.zip
Revert back to stock kernel
Install SuperSU and update su.bin
Enjoy
Instructions for noobies (yes I didn't forget you !)
Unlock your bootloader.
You may want to backup your TA before. In this case you need an already rooted phone. I personnaly downgraded mine to .310 then rooted it with Doom's toolkit to be able to backup my TA.
Download and copy the following file to your phone: su-bin-arm-signed.zip
Install the firmware you want to be on when the phone gets rooted
Flash a kernel that contains CWM, for example this one which comes from CM 10.1 FXP234a (you can also try to hotboot it, didn't work for me).
You can flash it with a command line or a soft like FlashTool:
In FlashTool select Flash > Fastboot mode
Connect the phone in fastboot mode : when powered off, connect it to your laptop while pressing Volume + key. You can release the key when the LED turns blue
Select the kernel to flash and run the operation
> Now do not try to boot normally the phone because it won't boot, as the kernel's not compatible with the stock rom.
Boot into recovery:
Power on the phone
When the led turns violet at boot for 3", press Volume +
Now you are in recovery. Use Volume buttons to navigate and Power to confirm.
Select Install zip > Choose zip from sdcard or external sdcard (depending where you put the .zip to flash)
Choose su-bin-arm-signed.zip
Confirm
Go to Advanded > Power off
Flash back the stock kernel corresponding to the firmware installed on the phone (.244 -> .244 kernel). You can for example use Flashtool:
Download the .ftf of the build installed on your phone (no matter the location of the firmware)
Run Flashtool
Do Flash > Flashmode and select the .ftf you downloaded
Uncheck anything on the "Wipe" colon
Check everything on the "Exclude" colon except "KERNEL"
You should now only have kernel.sin and loader.sin on the content colon.
Click on Flash
Connect the phone in flash mode : when powered off, connect it to your laptop while pressing Volume - key. You can release the key when the LED turns green
Reboot the phone, install SuperSU, run it and update the su binary
You can relock the bootloader with Backup TA to recover warranty or Bravia Engine 2 without losing root.
May help:
- Stock .310 kernel
- Stock .244 kernel
Thanks to:
- Team FXP for the kernel
Sorry for my bad english and I hope I helped
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Sounds good. Testing this. Will let you know of the end results
akash4357 said:
Sounds good. Testing this. Will let you know of the end results
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Thanks ! Did it work as expected ?
NeoJeo said:
Thanks ! Did it work as expected ?
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Yes! It worked brilliant. Excellent find NeoJeo. Appreciate your help.
akash4357 said:
Yes! It worked brilliant. Excellent find NeoJeo. Appreciate your help.
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Glad I helped
I wish had nown this before doing it the long way
Backing up with pc companion, downgrading with flashtool, rooting and then wait for OTA update and after that restore the backup with pc companion.
Skickat från min C5503 med Tapatalk 4
Mario.D said:
I wish had nown this before doing it the long way
Backing up with pc companion, downgrading with flashtool, rooting and then wait for OTA update and after that restore the backup with pc companion.
Skickat från min C5503 med Tapatalk 4
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I also found the long ways to long... mostly with a slow connection. That's why I thought to this one
Regarding backup of TA partition, does it have to revert to original firmware or can I back it up even after flashing 4.2.2 with root?
grim_ripper said:
Regarding backup of TA partition, does it have to revert to original firmware or can I back it up even after flashing 4.2.2 with root?
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Backing up TA Partition can only be done BEFORE you unlocked bootloader.
Thanks NeoJeo for this awesome rooting method! Flashed the Nordic 4.2.2 ROM on my Xperia ZR and it is working like a charm .
I've backed up my phone's TA partition just in case something goes wrong and I need to re-lock it and give it for servicing .
@ Grim_ripper: Is your bootloader already unlocked ?
@ su1979: You're welcome, glad I helped !
su1979 said:
I've backed up my phone's TA partition just in case something goes wrong and I need to re-lock it and give it for servicing .
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I did the same ^^
thanks!! I'm testing !
Is it possible to re-lock the BL if I didn't do any TA backup before?
awwer2002 said:
thanks!! I'm testing !
Is it possible to re-lock the BL if I didn't do any TA backup before?
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Hello,
No, not possible for the moment. For other devices such as the Xperia Z we can relock the bootloader by flashing a .ftf but without recovering the drm.
The backup and restore tool is the better way to reloock but it needs a backup before you unlock the BL.
I cant acces to the recovery mode even i press vol+ when i see the green light
Did i do something wrong？
The device is working good so far by this rooting method.
I just want the recovery mode back:cyclops:
Sorry for my bad english
awwer2002 said:
I cant acces to the recovery mode even i press vol+ when i see the green light
Did i do something wrong？
The device is working good so far by this rooting method.
I just want the recovery mode back:cyclops:
Sorry for my bad english
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Green light? weird. Do the cyanogenmod logo displays at boot?
awwer2002 said:
I cant acces to the recovery mode even i press vol+ when i see the green light
Did i do something wrong？
The device is working good so far by this rooting method.
I just want the recovery mode back:cyclops:
Sorry for my bad english
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If "select kernel to flash" says something like
"writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)"
It means your bootloader is not unlocked yet.
NeoJeo said:
Green light? weird. Do the cyanogenmod logo displays at boot?
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oh, I mean after I flashed back the stock kernel.
sorry I am new to android
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NeoJeo said:
Green light? weird. Do the cyanogenmod logo displays at boot?
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gspbeetle said:
If "select kernel to flash" says something like
"writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)"
It means your bootloader is not unlocked yet.
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I am sure the BL is unlocked already as I flashed CM10.1 before.
anyway, Thanks for your advise
Edit: Use PRFCreated method for lollipop 5.0.2->5.1.1
Edit: For windows 8/10, you need to enable test mode for S1Boot fastboot driver install, you can also sign it with Zadig afterwards and turn off test mode.
Code:
bcdedit.exe -set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING ON
(reboot)
Thanks NeoJeo for the method!
For some reason, my friend's new machine have to use flashtool to create a ftf backup first after updating the official firmware . Using other kernels will fail and creates a bootloop. (Maybe carrier locked? No idea.)
Bootloop can be solved by re-flashing the stock firmware completely and redo all the steps again, so its quite safe.
Stock roms:
You can always download the latest with firmware with xperifirm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
HK stock roms seem to be less bloated.
Old roms for research purpose:
C5503_10.1.1.A.1.310 (HK) (4.1.2)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-WWAl17NsavUWJRZldCZVdpNTQ/edit?pli=1
* (Doomlord rooter for this rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472)
Pre-rooted 10.4.B.0.569 (4.3.0) rom by Sijav:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2590174
C5503_10.5.A.0.230 (HK) (4.4.2)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/phqyx3awwpjr1ab/C5503_10.5.A.0.230_Generic HK.rar
C5503_10.5.A.0.230 (NORDIC) (4.4.2):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2774540
C5503_10.6.A.0.454 (HK) (5.0.2):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7l5nu0bqYuGWUk3WkpQbm9EQm8/view?usp=sharing
Tools:
Flashtool:
http://flashtool.net/download.html
(Remember to install drivers as well from C:\Flashtool\drivers)
Backup TA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
or https://www.dropbox.com/s/xjm6t08xy946lee/Backup-TA-9.10.zip
SDK Platfom tools:
http://developer.android.com/
or https://www.dropbox.com/s/lgs2m90p1et87hx/platform-tools.7z
Super SU zip install:
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
or
https://download.chainfire.eu/740/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.49.zip
Boot.img:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2774540
or
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0n62ripm00u4z78/boot_v8.img
UPDATE FOR 5.0.2, new boot.img:
(ref: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-zr/general/c5502-unlock-bootloader-rom-c5502stock5-t3115901)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7l5nu0bqYuGX19QcUl5VWdKOXc/view
Step by step reference for my friends:
1. download & install flashtool http://flashtool.net/download.html
^if doesnt work, then try https://www.dropbox.com/s/xyk493qa8psydrf/flashtool-0.9.13.0-windows.exe
2. install flashmode and fastboot drivers from C:\Flashtool\drivers
3. plugin your phone, make sure settings->security->unknown source and settings->developer options->usb debugging is checked at all times
(if cant find developer options, go to settings->about phone->build number, keep tapping build number to see what happens)
4. - If your already phone upgraded, then:
4.1 If you want to keep your current kernel for later use, see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334653)
4.2 download 31x kernel (4.1.2) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2384512
4.3 save it to \Flashtool\firmwares
4.4 open FlashTool.exe, click Flash device -> Flashmode
^ to enter flashmode, either plugin usb without battery or plugin usb with Volume - while your phone is OFF
4.5 select the 31x kernel and downgrade
4.6 kill FlashTool.exe
5. download and run doomlord's rooter from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472
6. use task manager or cmd to kill adb.exe, if it is still running
- Now you have a rooted phone
7. download and run backup ta from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598 , keep the zip file for later use
- Backup TA only works with rooted rom
- If you want to use the latest andriod continue below:
7 download the latest firmware with xperifirm and bundle it with flashtool.
8. upgrade / flash your system to the latest version (see step 4, but use the latest firmware file instead)
9. get unlock key from http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlock/step1
11. download andriod sdk from google and install http://developer.android.com/
12. open SDK manager, scroll down and check Google USB Driver then click install packages
^ if doesnt work, then try: https://www.dropbox.com/s/lgs2m90p1et87hx/platform-tools.7z
^ USB drivers is also avaible under flashtools/drivers
13. go to \sdk\platform-tools
(replace %key% below with the key from sony's email)
run fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x%key% in cmd
or create a plain text file and save it as a .bat with
Code:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x[B][I]%key%[/I][/B] [user=607132]@pause[/user]
^ If stuck at 'waiting for device', you can use flashtool.exe to enter 'fastboot mode via adb' (run Flashtool.exe -> Flash device -> fastbootmode
), then re-try the command above
^ while in fastboot mode, your phone screen is off and led is blue
- Now you bootloader is unlocked.
14. put this zip file into your external sd from http://download.chainfire.eu/supers...om/s/sy1vzzq9ygfvqvb/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.01.zip
15. run Flashtool.exe -> Flash device -> fastbootmode
16. reboot into fastboot mode (via ADB)
17. after led turns blue, select kernel to flash and choose boot.img from http://www.mediafire.com/download/4bs9zy3z4sl1lvl/boot.img
^ if doesnt work, try: https://www.dropbox.com/s/y5is541wd5lck79/boot.img
18 click reboot device into system while pressing Volume +
- if LED does not turn purple at all, something must be wrong
- press Volume + as long as but NOT before the LED turn purple.
^ return to step 4 if needed, bootloader may be not properly unlocked.
19 select install zip -> choose zip from external sdcard
^ Volume+ - is up and down, Power is select
20 confirm
21 go to advance -> power off
22 remove battery and plugin usb to enter flash mode
^ Flashtool.exe should show the phone is connected in flash mode
^ But there seems to be a time limit where CM 10.1 remount itself automatically with the wired blue thing popping up and then crash
23 return to Flashtool.exe -> Flash device -> Flashmode
24 choose the .ftf either from the one in step 8 or the one you have downloaded
25 Uncheck anything on the "Wipe" colon
26 Check everything on the "Exclude" colon except "KERNEL"
^ You should now only have kernel.sin and loader.sin on the content colon
27 FLASH!
- if bootloop occurs, return to step 4 lol
^ alternatively you can just redo step 24, but this time "Wipe" everything and "Include" everything. If it boots, then jump right to step 14 and retry installing the zip
28 Install super su in google play
^ first boot may need battery in and usb removed
29 (optional) Re-run backup-ta to restore the zip from step 7 for Relocking bootloader (and check for rooted at the same time)
- if backup ta failed because of no su rights, return to step 4 lol
EDIT: do not re-lock bootloader if using the new img
EDIT:
Upgrading should keep your settings and stuff, unless something went wrong that you have to wipe data for a clean install.
Quick check list:
1. Most Important. Make sure you still have your bootloader backups.
Run Backup-TA to backup your current bootlocker if needed (new version here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598). Backup-TA only works on rooted.
2. If you somehow lost it, re-obtain your unlock key from http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlock/step1
3. Have your Flashtool and SDK ready (https://www.dropbox.com/s/xyk493qa8psydrf/flashtool-0.9.13.0-windows.exe, https://www.dropbox.com/s/lgs2m90p1et87hx/platform-tools.7z)
4. If you need the stock firmware from your carrier, remember to clear contents in something like: C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs and/or C:\ProgramData\Sony Mobile\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs (or something similar in %appdata% for windows XP)
5. You can use any ADB backup tool or Sony Companion to backup your settings, best timing is right after OS update but before rooting.
To do:
1. Either upgrade with Sony Companion and use Flashtool -> SEUS Decrypt, or download by XperiFirm to create your own firmware (Will take a while to load depending on the power level of your PC.)
or just use the firmware people uploaded
2. open Flashtool.exe -> Flash device -> fastbootmode
3. reboot into fastboot mode (via ADB)
4. Unlock you bootlocker by running "fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x%key%" (%key% is your unlock key from Sony's email)
^ (Last time I checked, some people say they need to update SDK first.)
^ (unlock key may change after new firmware is flashed)
^ you need to enter fastboot mode via ADB first, or it will get stuck at 'waiting for device'
5. select kernel to flash and choose boot.img
6. click reboot device into system while pressing Volume + (press Volume + after the LED turn purple)
7. select install zip -> choose zip from external sdcard -> your-su-zip-file (http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu)
^ 'Volume+' 'Volume-' and 'Power'.
8. go to advance -> power off
^ If you get a boot loop, simply remove battery and plugin usb cable to enter flashmode and re-flash the new firmware again.
^ remember to re-enable "Usb debugging" under "Developer options"
^ tap "About phone" -> "Build number" 10 times to unlock "Developer options"
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Thanks this works great but I am unable to successfully install a recovery with this method. Has anyone had the same issues??
Sent from my C5503 using xda app-developers app
Hello,
@awwer2002: After you succeed rooting the device did you install any recovery ? If yes, which one ?
@gmengass: Which recovery are you trying to install ?
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OTA Help-Desk
*5.1.1 LMY48B Available*
*5.1 LMY47I Available*
*5.1 LMY47D Available*
This thread is only for OTA help and nothing else!
Flash stock recovery before proceeding
.
NOTE: If You are a rooted non-stock user I suggest you look at @rootSU's thread before proceeding as his method for rooted users is far less prone to cause issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/info-rooted-user-learn-to-update-t2927876
First, let's talk about what an OTA is:
An OTA (Over the Air) update is the method of updating your phone's software. When the OTA is downloaded to your phone it will prompt you to reboot and install. It is not a complete image, but a series of patches to the OS. Patches in the OTA can include: bootloader, radio, system, recovery and kernel. While it's installing, the script checks the files it is patching to make sure the original files are correct. If everything is correct, the update will finish successfully. If it's not, the process will stop. That's why it is critical to make sure everything is in its "out of the box" state. Don't worry though. It is easy to get your phone back to a state where you will have it up and running, with the latest software.
We are also able to manually flash this file. When the URL of the OTA is discovered, you can download it and use adb or a custom recovery to apply it.
Now that you have read the important info above, Let's update your Nexus 5!
In order for the OTA to apply successfully without intervention; you must be completely stock
From 4.4.4 KTU84P
Current Bootloader: HHZ11k
Current Radio M8974A-2.0.50.1.16
Stock Kernel: 3.4.0-gd59db4e
All /system apps present
No modifications to existing /system files of ANY kind.
From 4.4.3 KTU84M
Current Bootloader: HHZ11k
Current Radio:M8974A-2.0.50.1.13
Stock Kernel: 3.4.0-gd59db4e
All /system apps present
No modifications to existing /system files of ANY kind.
Note: Literally any modification will break the OTA. Xposed, DPI, build.prop, volume mod, etc. ANYTHING!
Seriously, I'm not joking guys.
If you meet the above criteria, the OTA will complete successfully.
If you don’t meet the criteria or don’t want to wait for the OTA to hit your device then see below.
Current OTA's
5.1.1 LMY48B from LMY47D: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/33560221/OTA_update_from_lmy47d_to_lmy48b.zip
5.1 LMY47I from 5.0.1 LRX22C: http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_hammerhead/90bd789f499ea5ad33510c568ec920aae7214d34.signed-hammerhead-ota-LMY47I-from-LRX22C-radio-restricted.zip
5.1 LMY47D from 5.0.1 LRX22C: http://android.clients.google.com/p...d-ota-LMY47D-from-LRX22C-radio-restricted.zip
5.1 LMY47D from 5.0 LRX21O: http://android.clients.google.com/p...d-ota-LMY47D-from-LRX21O-radio-restricted.zip
Legacy OTA's
5.0.1 LRX22C from 5.0 LRX210: http://goo.gl/eoV0GE
5.0.1 LRX22C-from-KTU84: http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_hammerhead/6dadaf477bab65f42f5681b03bd535f431594b95.signed-hammerhead-LRX22C-from-KTU84P.6dadaf47.zip
5.0 LRX21O-from-4.4.4 r2 KTU84Q: http://android.clients.google.com/p...ed-hammerhead-LRX21O-from-KTU84Q.67fdc56d.zip
Thanks @pppp6071
5.0 LRX21O-from-4.4.4 KTU84P: http://android.clients.google.com/p...ed-hammerhead-LRX21O-from-KTU84P.c1a33561.zip
Thanks @saberdragon18
4.4.4-KTU84P-from-4.4.3-KTU84M:[/COLOR][/B] http://android.clients.google.com/p...ed-hammerhead-KTU84P-from-KTU84M.c08cce45.zip Thanks @sucro
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46289250&postcount=1 Thanks @oldblue910
These are the most common scenarios. If you aren't sure where you fit, feel free to ask.
NOTE: Starting with Android 5.0 (LRX21O) you MUST sideload the OTA in a STOCK RECOVERY. No exceptions.
Scenario #1
You are completely stock. Unlocked/locked bootloader. No root permissions.
Continue to Section A
Scenario #2
You are stock, with root. Custom Recovery without any modifications or deletions.
Continue to Section B
Scenario #3
You are stock, with Xposed Framework installed.
Continue to Section C
Scenario #4
You are stock, with a custom kernel and/or old radio and no other modifications.
Continue to Section D,1
Scenario #5
You are stock with any modifications to /system/ including removed system apk(s) and a custom kernel.
Continue to Section D,2 or See 2nd Post (Special Scenario #1) **Special Scenario #1 is not updated yet**
Scenario #6
You are running a Custom ROM
Continue to Section D,3
Section A: adb sideload
NOTE:Make sure you have the latest version of adb. It seems people are having issues with older versions. It's attached at the bottom of this. Also Starting with Android 5.0 you must sideload the OTA through a stock recovery. Custom recoveries for now will error out.
1) Download the OTA.zip on your PC, rename the file update.zip, then place file in the same directory as adb.
2) Make sure you have USB Debugging checking in the Developer Options, then connect your phone.
3) Open the command prompt from the directory above on your PC and type the command: 'adb reboot recovery'
4) When in recovery, you’ll see an android laying down. Press and hold POWER, and then press volume up and release. The menu will appear. Select “apply update from adb
5) Using the command prompt type: 'adb sideload update.zip' The file will load and the update will begin.
6) When completed, select reboot.
Section B: Flashing in a Custom Recovery (TWRP- CWM)
(For Flashing 4.4.4 OTAs and Below ONLY!)
1) Download the OTA.zip and copy to your phone.
2) Boot into recovery.
3) Flash the OTA just like you would a ROM.
4) Reboot.
Section C: Uninstalling Xposed Framework
Use the Xposed Framework Installer to remove the framework before applying the OTA.
Go into Xposed Framework, Framework-> Uninstall (it will restore the original file "app_process") then reboot.
NOTE: If you just uninstall Xposed Framework (the app itself), even after a reboot the "app_process" file (in /system/bin) is still the modified one by Xposed Framework, the original file is not restored.
Xposed Installer and info can be found here.
Once Xposed is uninstalled; jump back up to Section A on stock recovery (5.0 and above) and Section B on custom recovery (4.4.4 and below).
Thanks @Hammer_Of_The_Gods & @C3C076
Section D: Let’s get back to stock
1) Flash the stock boot.img and/or radio.img (whatever is applicable) from the factory image using fastboot. Also flash recovery.img if updating to 5.0
Fastboot commands used in this section would be:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash radio radio-hammerhead-M8974A-1.0.25.0.23.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
NOTE: Some custom kernels will modify files in /system/ If this is the case you will see a status 7 error and the file modified. The easiest way to fix this is to flash the system.img
2) Replace the stock kernel or .apk(s) you removed or modified.
If you don't have a backup of removed or modified apk(s) flash the system.img
Note: These must be the exact versions that shipped with the rom.
Fastboot commands used in this section would be:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
3) Flash the KOT49H stock image. Follow abaaaabbbb63's guide if you need help.
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After completing the steps needed to return to “stock” make sure you meet all the criteria at the top of the page then revert to:
Section A if you are running stock recovery.
Section B if you are running a custom recovery (for 4.4.4 OTAs and below only).
Feel free to ask any questions you may have. I’ll do my best to answer them as quickly as possible. Perhaps others may answer them as well. Please read to see if your question has been answered before asking.
FAQ
Q: When in Recovery/Bootloader the phone isn't listed in Windows Device Manager.
A: Uninstall all current N5 drivers and install the Universal Naked driver. Turn on USB Debugging in Developer Settings and boot to recovery
Q: I'm seeing a status 7 error when trying to install the OTA
A: Look at the error closely. It will describe on the file it is failing at. Post the file path so we can help resolve the issue.
Q: The ota applied successfully but I lost my custom recovery and I want to re-root. How do I get root back?
A: Flash the custom recovery of your choice in fastboot and use it to regain root permissions
Q: I've tried everything, but I'm still getting status 7 errors.
A: Unfortunately you may have to start from scratch. Follow Section C1.
Q: I flashed a .zip file that modified (insert mod here.) Will I the OTA install successfully?
A: No, any modification at all will cause the OTA to fail.
Q: Why do I get a "cannot read update.zip" error when trying to sideload?
A: If you named the file update.zip, the actual name would be update.zip.zip. Windows auto names extensions by default. That could be your problem. If not try another usb cable or a different usb port. If that still doesn't work, make sure you type exactly what you renamed the file. You may have made a typo. It is also case-sensitive.
UPDATED: 6/19/14 - Updated for KTU84P
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Special Scenario #1
If you are running the stock ROM, rooted, with a custom kernel, and you want to retain root after the OTA; follow this great detailed walkthrough by @Lettuce!
If it helps you, make sure you thank him on the original post, located here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48212456&postcount=2681) downloaded factory image from https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#hammerhead
2) extract the tgz, the tar within that, then extract the the zip within that to get the system.img and boot.img files
3) moved these two files into the adb folder (for the fastboot/adb method)
4) download Latest SuperSU from http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
5) put SuperSU.zip on your phone's internal storage
6) download the 4.4.1 OTA update zip from http://android.clients.google.com/p...ed-hammerhead-KOT49E-from-KRT16M.7ed504f6.zip
7) rename it to ota.zip
8) move ota.zip onto your phone's internal storage
9) boot into bootloader
10) open command prompt from your adb folder
11) connect USB cable
12) type 'fastboot devices' to check the connection
13) type 'fastboot flash system system.img'
14) type 'fastboot flash boot boot.img'
15) use volume and power buttons to boot into recovery (TWRP)
16) install ota.zip
17) install latest SuperSu.zip
18) clear dalvik and cache
19) reboot phoneUPDATED: 1/25/15
Good job :thumbup:Nice to see you here
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Scenario #2: Will I receive a message ?
Thanks for this thread. It's just what I've been trying to figure out.
So, if I'm Scenario #2, will I received a message on the phone when the OTA is available? Can I let it download then install through TWRP ?
If I'm reading correctly, the custom recovery will not let it install automatically (and maybe I don't want it to since it could wipe out TWRP). On reboot will TWRP prompt me to root the phone (that's how I got to root the first time).
If you're rooted, but with stock ROM, do you know for sure OTA updates won't go through? Thanks.
david31262 said:
Thanks for this thread. It's just what I've been trying to figure out.
So, if I'm Scenario #2, will I received a message on the phone when the OTA is available? Can I let it download then install through TWRP ?
If I'm reading correctly, the custom recovery will not let it install automatically (and maybe I don't want it to since it could wipe out TWRP). On reboot will TWRP prompt me to root the phone (that's how I got to root the first time).
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I believe the new versions of recovery will ask to keep the custom recovery and/or root. We'll see how the custom recoveries handle the OTA on the N5 and I'll update the post accordingly.
BirchBarlow said:
If you're rooted, but with stock ROM, do you know for sure OTA updates won't go through? Thanks.
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It all depends on how you gained root access. If you used cf-super boot it will not go through because it modifies the kernel.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
What about cf auto root? From the description it looks like that only adds the root apps and nothing else.
El Daddy said:
It all depends on how you gained root access. If you used cf-super boot it will not go through because it modifies the kernel. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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WHen you say cf-super boot you mean installing SuperSU through TWRP right? Thanks.
Evo_Shift said:
What about cf auto root? From the description it looks like that only adds the root apps and nothing else.
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BirchBarlow said:
WHen you say cf-super boot you mean installing SuperSU through TWRP right? Thanks.
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Cf-auto root and super su should be fine as they don't modify the kernel.
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Nice!!
Every time someone mentions me, I regret choosing this username.
abaaaabbbb63 said:
Nice!!
Every time someone mentions me, I regret choosing this username.
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Yeah, I regretted mentioning you.
Thank you copy & paste.
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Hi I would just like to confirm if the Nexus 5 is like my old HTC One in that I would receive OTA updates on a stock rom and stock recovery with a unlocked bootloader.
maxal said:
Hi I would just like to confirm if the Nexus 5 is like my old HTC One in that I would receive OTA updates on a stock rom and stock recovery with a unlocked bootloader.
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As long as everything is stock an unlocked bootloader does not effect an OTA.
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El Daddy said:
Nexus 5 OTA Help-Desk
Scenario #3
You are stock, with custom kernel, any modifications or removed system apk(s)
Continue to Section C
Scenario #4
You are running a Custom ROM
Continue to Section C
Section C: Let’s get back to stock
You have two options to do this:
Option #1 Flash the KRT16M stock image. Follow @abaaaabbbb63 guide if you need help.
If you want to keep data intact flash only the boot.img, system.img, and recovery.img (optional)
OR
Option #2 Replace the stock images or .apk(s) you removed or modified.
Note: These must be the exact versions that shipped with the rom.
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Just to be sure, flashing only boot.img and system.img will keep my apps and all user data, correct? I can live without the center clock mod and battery % for now.
Synyster06Gates said:
Just to be sure, flashing only boot.img and system.img will keep my apps and all user data, correct? I can live without the center clock mod and battery % for now.
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That is correct.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
El Daddy said:
That is correct.
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I did it... everything booted correctly, my apps and settings were still there, but for what ever reason - my APN settings will not stay. I save it, and it takes me back to an empty menu. Any ideas?
Try pressing the menu button in apn's and reset to default.
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El Daddy said:
Try pressing the menu button in apn's and reset to default.
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Tried that. Says it's done, nothing comes up.
I tried searching for network as well but that didn't work either. The wifi works, but no network.
I restored a backup I made last night and it still isn't working. Any ideas?
Tried to do a system wipe then restore again
E: Unable to mount '/cache'
Hmmmm. I've never heard of that issue before. I'm not sure what else to try.
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El Daddy said:
Hmmmm. I've never heard of that issue before. I'm not sure what else to try.
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I fixed it. I went ahead and flashed the stock cache.img as well and all is working. Some how I guess the cache corrupted or deleted.
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Official stock Android 6.0 Marshmallow 20i files for the T-Mobile LG G4 H811 variant only. Included below: TWRP-flashable stock rom, boot, modem and bootloader zips. Stock 20i KDZ and individual images are also included.
20i NOTES...
1. *AntiRollback / QFuse V2* Safe to downgrade to 10N only.
2. Marshmallow bootloader requires bootloader unlock via fastboot
Requirements:
You must have TWRP 2.8.7+ installed to use these zip files. Thanks to Dees_Troy as always for that. Or you need LGUP installed to flash the KDZ in download mode.
Install Directions:
You can install stock 20i M with zip files in TWRP or flashing a KDZ in LGUP or LG Bridge. Due to the new 20i bootloader fastboot oem unlock requirements there is almost no benefit in using one method over the other.. both KDZ or ZIP upgrade methods work. If coming from Lollipop there is no way to retain TWRP or root since the new bootloader has a new unlock method.
To flash via zip in TWRP:
1. Download LG-H81120i-Flashable.COMPLETE.zip place it on internal or external sdcard (external preferred).
2. (re)Boot into TWRP if not there already.
3.* Backup current partitions: boot, system, data, efs to external sdcard if possible (optional but suggested)
4.* Up to you if you want to wipe data (TWRP > Wipe > Swipe slider) but not needed if coming from a stock rom.
5. Install LG-H81120i-Flashable.COMPLETE.zip (Install > select zip > swipe to confirm/flash)
6. After zip finishes you can reboot into M! (if TWRP asks if you want to install SU, HIT NO!!!)
7. If you want root or TWRP follow the bootloader unlock directions in the next section below.
To flash via KDZ:
1. Easiest way to flash the KDZ is just using the official LG Bridge tool. You can grab it for Windows or Mac HERE
2. Alternative to LG Bridge is downloading the 20i KDZ yourself from the Codefire directory link further below then following the LGUP thread HERE for a how-to on KDZ flashing. .
3. If you want root or TWRP follow the bootloader unlock directions in the next section below.
Bootloader OEM Unlock + Root:
Starting with the Android 6.0 20i bootloader it has to be unlocked, sorta like a Nexus, with fastboot. Previously only 'OEM Unlock' had to be toggled in Android Developer settings for TWRP or custom boot images to work.
1. Flash stock 20i using zip or KDZ. Boot into Android after upgrade to 20i.
2. Download the twrp-2.8.7.1-h811.img file HERE. This file needs to be on your computer and external sdcard*.
3. Download the latest SuperSu zip (2.67+) from HERE [Thanks to Chainfire] and stick on external sdcard*.
4. Confirm "OEM Unlock" is set to enabled in the hidden Developer Settings.
5. Enable "USB Debugging" in Developer Settings, connect USB cable PC <-> Phone... and send the following 3 commands in command prompt/terminal:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader (phone reboots to bootloader)
fastboot oem unlock (this wipes ALL data!!)
fastboot boot twrp-2.8.7.1-h811.img (phone boots TWRP)
6. For perm TWRP: In TWRP hit Install > Images... (bottom right corner) > select TWRP.img on ext sdcard > select "recovery" > swipe.
7. If you want root: Hit the Home button > Install > select SuperSU zip on external sdcard > swipe.
8. All done. Reboot into Android. (if TWRP asks if you want to install SU, HIT NO!!!)
*if you do not have an external sdcard to save SuperSU and the TWRP.img onto.. you will need to skip saving the files to sdcard until AFTER you fastboot OEM unlock and boot into TWRP. After fastboot booting TWRP you can use adb push to put SuperSU and TWRP.img onto the internal sdcard to install with TWRP. Or you can use the MTP mount option in TWRP and drag n' drop the files from the computer to the phone. You cannot store the files on the internal sdcard before the OEM unlock because OEM unlock wipes all you data.
Please do not mirror my files!
Downloads:
LG-H81120i-Flashable.COMPLETE.zip
100% stock untouched system, boot, modem and bootloader.
LG-H81120i-Flashable.Modem.zip
This is a flashable stock 20i modem.
LG-H81120i-Flashable.Boot.zip
This is a flashable stock 20i boot.img. Boot.img contains kernel + dtb + ramdisk.
LG-H81120i-Flashable.Bootloader.zip
This is a flashable stock 20i bootloader. It contains aboot, factory, hyp, laf, pmic, raw_resources, rpm, sbl1, sdi, sec and tz. If you have not already unlocked the bootloader through fastboot on 20i or higher... you will need to run stock LG M to unlock before using the M bootloader on CM or AOSP roms.
Also, KDZ + all stock images for 20i are available in the link below...
CODEFIRE DIRECTORY
MD5 Sums:
Click button below to view MD5 for each file...
MD5 (aboot.img) = 1d46ac119f89e48bb5c7d412a01eaf70
MD5 (boot.img) = 01ae6bd65523428567cbd5e012b1fef7
MD5 (factory.img) = 6e2d5a6f596befbb9b4a6852712b0c6c
MD5 (H81120i_00_0201.kdz) = 21b011e8b0410b64336c40bf6817f32a
MD5 (hyp.img) = 2c633be343054a300e4c161158762db3
MD5 (laf.img) = c7b4b2e478ce4749089d07de3a0be823
MD5 (LG-H81120i-Flashable.Boot.zip) = bfa2f1b8cbb9a55af23be7ac080c1ea4
MD5 (LG-H81120i-Flashable.Bootloader.zip) = 527bb58d7f9fcbaa383c6b4500d91424
MD5 (LG-H81120i-Flashable.COMPLETE.zip) = bf9d74bb603063e3e45549e1cfef9c4d
MD5 (LG-H81120i-Flashable.Modem.zip) = 3509dda24c85cb60c07d5818823e9524
MD5 (modem.img) = 7e67c715f70b5b6d797a2c6c71247279
MD5 (persist.img) = 451427e31a42ff055adeb7364b9b927d
MD5 (pmic.img) = 27949a20917c61f9fbb296178565b4b1
MD5 (raw_resources.img) = 43d74c6229d6e4ac851844ce8933c0c7
MD5 (rct.img) = 03e489583925004bab373b4fd71ab251
MD5 (recovery.img) = 41c1d13acd617d882e8f8ac678ce3b94
MD5 (rpm.img) = 3f1c59968b8c798fbb664cd279076deb
MD5 (sbl1.img) = a7ee1a6e3370917b6b57e927b337a83e
MD5 (sdi.img) = df16bace89164b4a8ad224fb0ca4f4c8
MD5 (sec.img) = e1d32ec012c59dd9020687ea71241d1a
MD5 (system.img) = d1f18956219cfe75d0732d1ce7be31ea
MD5 (tz.img) = 0088536b7dbf8013fb49055db5410a7f
Downgrade:
To downgrade you can use TWRP to restore your backups... and then just flash the matching bootloader zip and modem zip from my previous threads... or just check the CODEFIRE DIRECTORY link for previous stock files.
OR
Use LGUP HERE to flash a previous KDZ version. KDZ will remove TWRP but easy enough to reinstall that.
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y u quote OP?
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I'll be using this space to respond to some questions rather than posting throughout the thread where others may not see it. Everything should be pretty standard at this point though. These are 100% stock files.. not debloated or deodexed or anything.
Feb 16 2016
I have edited the OP to suggest the 2.8.7.1 TWRP over the 3.0.0-0 version for now. I have had a few users in IRC tell me that after flashing 20i, unlocking bootloader, installing twrp then flashing CM13 causes some issues with data not mounting and some mention of "cannot find crypto footer". Will talk to dees_troy tomorrow hopefully and see what's what.... not sure if it's a TWRP issue.. or an LG issue or wat. But just in case.. using a known good working TWRP is the best bet for now.
Q & A:
Q:
DrakenFX said:
I know the answer but, updating via LG Bridge will loose Root/TWRP right?
If that the case which i know it is, is there a way to root in Marshmallow? Or is just safe to flash the files but stock recovery?
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A:
due to the new bootloader unlock on 20i it is possible to flash stock unrooted 20i and then bootloader unlock and install TWRP/root. Directions for bootloader unlock are in the OP!
Wooooohooooooo
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This was fast!! Thank you!
i love you autoprime ! <3
Holy crap outta nowhere. Thank you auto!
Thanks. Will try tonight.
Pat
@autoprime
I'm so wanna give you a hug , been waiting for this for a while
Question..
I know the answer but, updating via LG Bridge will loose Root/TWRP right?
If that the case which i know it is, is there a way to root in Marshmallow? Or is just safe to flash the files but stock recovery?
Yes!
Thank you!
Just installed all this along with the latest xposed.
Now I have secure booting error 1003.
Wtf. I followed everything to a T how do I get back into TWRP from here?
I had OEM unlock checked before I flashed.
Raptor5150 said:
Just installed all this along with the latest xposed.
Now I have secure booting error 1003.
Wtf. I followed everything to a T how do I get back into TWRP from here?
I had OEM unlock checked before I flashed.
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Check out this post. Stated you need OEM Unlocked in Developer Options first:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62104913&postcount=3
Also to get to TWRP: completely shut down the phone. Remove the battery if you need to. Then when it's off, hold down Power and Vol Down buttons together. Then when the LG logo appears let go of Power Button for a second (still holding down Vol Down) , then hold the Power Button and Vol Down again. The factory reset screen comes back, click yes and yes. It will reboot into TWRP. (this is if you know for a fact TWRP is still there)
aoaleman said:
Check out this post. Stated you need OEM Unlocked in Developer Options first:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62104913&postcount=3
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I could have sworn I had it checked. I always have it checked.
Especially on a phone that will let me.
Now what do I do? Its just bootlooping the LG screen.
Raptor5150 said:
I could have sworn I had it checked. I always have it checked.
Especially on a phone that will let me.
Now what do I do? Its just bootlooping the LG screen.
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You wouldn't have it checked if you flashed the complete zip above. I'm guessing you would need to wipe all (except internal and/or sd card), then reflash the complete zip, boot into system. Check OEM unlocked in Dev Options. Then reboot back to recovery, flash SuperSU.
I'm thinking this would make it work, not sure though.
aoaleman said:
You wouldn't have it checked if you flashed the complete zip above. I'm guessing you would need to wipe all (except internal and/or sd card), then reflash the complete zip, boot into system. Check OEM unlocked in Dev Options. Then reboot back to recovery, flash SuperSU.
I'm thinking this would make it work, not sure though.
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Its bootlooping though how do I get past this?
edit: Read your edit
Coming from stock 10n, Wiped, Flashed 20i zip, flashed SuperSU -
Now i get "Secure booting error - Error Code:1003" then continues to bootloop showing that error everytime
Can't even boot into recovery, damn i'm screwed all day at work only Macs here D':
Raptor5150 said:
I could have sworn I had it checked. I always have it checked.
Especially on a phone that will let me.
Now what do I do? Its just bootlooping the LG screen.
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You can Re-check just go to DEVELOPER OPTION and check OEM ENABLE gain
Doing the factory reset still didnt work. GOD DAMN IT.
Sigh... Phone is just a brick now I guess.
Raptor5150 said:
Doing the factory reset still didnt work. GOD DAMN IT.
Sigh... Phone is just a brick now I guess.
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Factory Reset screens don't take you to TWRP? What happens?
aoaleman said:
Factory Reset screens don't take you to TWRP? What happens?
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Just shows the secure boot error again doesnt load into anything. Which I have no idea how that is possible. Ill keep trying. But I hit yes and yes and then nothing. Phone reboots and keeps secure booting error.
This is for Verizon Only. Other Carriers will be available on their pages from here on out
You Do Not Need To Be Rooted To Install This Rom
You Must Be On Stock Verizon Oreo Firmware Before Starting
This Takes Some Patience To Install
All Discussion for the latest will begin HERE @ POST 1030
Downloads
ODIN_ADB_G935VVRS4CRI1_EASY_ROOT_UNROOT.7z
Google Drive Mirror
Odin Files
SM-G935V_CRI1.zip
Google Drive Mirror
Pre Install/Install Instructions If You Are Not On Verizon Oreo Firmware Or Unsure Start Here
1. Donwload and unzip ODIN_ADB_G935VVRS4CRI1_EASY_ROOT_UNROOT.7z. If not on Verizon Oreo firmware download and unzip SM-G935V_CRI1.zip
2. Use the odin thats located in the ODIN_ADB_G935VVRS4CRI1_EASY_ROOT_UNROOT. folder in the Odin folder
3. In Odin select the AP, BL, CP and Regular CSC file from the SM-G935V_CRI1 folder and put them in the corresponding Odin slots If you have been on Ufirmware then extract the pit file from the regular CSC file then In the Pit file tab in odin select the HERO2QLTE_USA_VZW.pit
4. Select start in odin. You will loose your data and files on internal storage
5. As soon as you are on the start screen in phone setup reboot back to download mode
6. In the Odin folder inside the ODIN_ADB_G935VVRS4CRI1_EASY_ROOT_UNROOT folder use odin and flash the AP_OREO_ROOTED_G935VVRS4CRI1_.tar
7. Reboot Phone to recovery
Install Instructions
1. In the Odin folder inside the ODIN_ADB_G935VVRS4CRI1_EASY_ROOT_UNROOT folder use odin and flash the AP_OREO_ROOTED_G935VVRS4CRI1_.tar and reboot back to recovery. If you have done this in the above instructions you can skip this and just make sure you are in recovery
2. In recovery wipe data an leave the phone in recovery and Run xxx_FlashSystem.cmd
6. Phone will automatically reboot to download when finished
7. In download use odin in AP slot and flash the AP_OREO_ROOTED_G935VVRS4CRI1_.tar
Alt Install Instructions Using FlashFire. Must Be Rooted
1. From the Root_images folder inside the ODIN_ADB_G935VVRS4CRI1_EASY_ROOT_UNROOT folder copy the system.img.ext4 to your phones internal storage
2. In FlashFire Choose add firmware and choose system.img.ext4
3. Make sure that Inject root is disabled
4. Choose to reboot too download mode
5. Choose add wipe and choose to wipe dalvik cache I also recommend wiping data but if you are already on my rom then you probably dont need too
6. Click Flash
7. When phone reboots to download flash in Odin AP slot AP_OREO_ROOTED_G935VVRS4CRI1_.tar
8. If you get stuck in bootloop on Boot animation then you will need to reboot to recovery and wipe data
To Unroot Phone Easy Method with Hybrid bootloaders
1. In Root Control on phone in phone and settings choose to Easy Unroot Rom Using Hybrid Files
2. Your phone after about a minute will boot to download mode
3. In the Odin folder inside the ODIN_ADB_G935VVRS4CRI1_EASY_ROOT_UNROOT folder use odin In AP slot and flash the AP_OREO_UNROOTED_G935VVRS4CRI1_.tar
4. Phone will reboot and you are unrooted
To Reroot Phone
1. Reboot phone to download mode
2. In Odin in AP slot flash AP_OREO_ROOTED_G935VVRS4CRI1_.tar and phone will reboot
3. Phone will reboot itself once and you will be rooted
To Unroot Phone Using Stock Bootloader Files
1. In Root Control on phone in phone and settings choose to Unroot Rom Using Stock Files
2. Your phone after about a minute will boot to download mode
3. In the FullStock folder inside the Odin folder inside the ODIN_ADB_G935VVRS4CRI1_EASY_ROOT_UNROOT folder use odin In BL slot and flash the BL_G935VVRS4CRI1_DELETE_CACHE.tar
4. Phone will reboot to recovery you will get recovery error and recovery will bootloop
5. Force phone back to download mode and flash in Odin in the BL slot flash BL_ENTER_ENG_RECOVERY_G935.tar
6. Phone will reboot to recovery where you will get a bunch or red errors about the cache
7. In recovery wipe cache then from recovery reboot back to bootloader
8. Flash in Odin In BL slot BL_OREO_STOCK_G935VVRS4CRI1_.tar
9. As soon as Odin is down flashing and phone powers off hold the buttons to reboot to recovery
10. In recovery you will get the no command error wait for the recovery options to come up and then wipe cache and reboot
To Enter And Exit Safestrap
I do not recommend using safestrap since you can easily root and unroot. Safestrap can be used as an emergency recovery if need be but you can use it if you want too
What Is Safestrap
Safestrap is a Bootstrap / Recovery for locked bootloader phones. Safestrap is now based on TWRP Recovery (a touch based recovery) and you can perform .zip installs, backups and restores here.
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1. Make sure phone is plugged into computer
2. Make sure phone is rebooted to download mode
3. In BL slot in odin flash BL_ODIN_ENTER_SAFESTRAP_G935.tar
4. Let Phone reboot and enter safestrap
5. Too leave safestrap click reboot phone and hold buttons to reboot to download mode
7. In AP slot in odin flash AP_OREO_UNROOTED_G935VVRS4CRI1_.tar
Feature:
SafeStrap Recovery PreLoaded
Official Oreo
Safetynet Passes
Samsung Pay,Pass,Secure Folder Working
Samsung Cloud Enabled
Places Tab Enabled
Spam Caller Id Enabled
Call Recording Enabled
Native Status Bar Speed Meter Enabled
Custom Boot Animation
Helpful Key Combos
Recovery Mode
Home+ Volume Up + Power @ Same time
Download Mode
Home + Volume Down + Power @ Same time
Safe Mode
Phone Powered Off
Press and hold the Power key past the model name screen.
When “SAMSUNG” appears on the screen, release the Power key.
Immediately after releasing the Power key, press and hold the Volume down key.
Force Reboot
Press and hold the Power + Volume Down buttons for approximately 10
Old Downloads Ufirmware
ODIN_ADB_G935U_CRG2_ALL_CARRIERS_V1.zip
Odin Files
SM-G935U_G935UUEU4CRG2.zip
Google Drive Mirror
Old Install Instructions
Old Pre Install/Install Instructions
1. Donwload and unzip ODIN_ADB_G935_CRF1_ALL_CARRIERS.zip. If not on CRF1 Oreo firmware download and unzip SM-G935U_G935UUEU4CRG2.zip
2. Use the odin thats located in the ODIN_ADB_G935_CR**_ALL_CARRIERS folder in the Odin_Firmware folder
3. In Odin select the AP, BL, CP and CSC files that matches your carrier from the SM-G935U_G935UUEU4CRG2 and put them in the corresponding Odin slots In the Pit file tab in odin select the HERO2QLTE_USA_VZW.pit no matter what carrier you are.
4. Select start in odin. You will loose your data and files on internal storage
5. You do not need to go through setup of stock firmware as you are wiping again. So as soon as odin is done flashing and phone reboots and finishes recovery install and reboots you can immediately reboot too download mode and continue too old install instructions 1
Old Install Instructions
1. Make sure phone is plugged into computer
2. Make sure phone is rebooted to download mode
3. In BL slot in odin flash BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_G93*.tar
4. As soon as phone powers off hold buttons to reboot to recovery
5. Once in recovery run xxx_FlashSystem.cmd
6. Phone will reboot to download mode
7. In BL slot in odin flash BL_G935_CRF1_DELETE_CACHE.tar
8. Phone will automatically reboot to recovery
9. Let recovery bootloop at least once
10. Hold buttons to reboot to download
11. In BL slot in odin flash BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_G93*.tar
13. Phone will automatically reboot to recovery
14. Once in recovery you will see a bunch of red lines saying failed to mount cache. Scroll down and select wipe cache then reboot too bootloader
15. Phone will reboot to download mode
16. In BL slot in odin flash BL_G93*_CR**.tar
17. Phone will reboot but it will not automatically reboot to recovery you must do this manually. As soon as phone powers off hold buttons to reboot to recovery
18. When in recovery you will get the no command error then after a few you will get recovery options at this point wipe data and reboot to setup phone
19. If phone does not boot up after 10 minutes reboot to recovery and wipe cache. If this don't work then reboot back to recovery and wipe data
Bugs:
DO NOT USE ENCRYPTION
Safestrap is still beta so there are some bugs
All reboot options in safestrap only reboot the phone.
Safestrap rom slots do not work dont mess with
Credits:
- @Raymonf for modified odin
- @afaneh92 for safestrap Main Thread Here Consider a donation to him he worked along time on this Donation Link
- @me2151 for finding this method
- @tytydraco for some instructions
- @mweinbach for some instructions
- @Craz Basics for xposed on non rooted
- @partcyborg for finding the root method!
- @elliwigy for being great help and original S8 root
- @rayan-refoua for boot animation
- @FatalONEM8 - For posting Oreo OTA
- @stang5litre
- @jds3118
- @Krog18
- @klabit87 for S7 Safestrap
echoe rom and noname rom
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SafeStrap Flashable Zips
Remove FRP Protection Safestrap Flashable Zip
SS_Remove_FRP_S7.zip
Directions For FRP
So if your stuck and dont know google account info Do the samfail process when all done flash file to enter safestrap once in safestrap mount and unmount system then flash SS_Remove_FRP zip then follow direction to leave safestrap. After your phone reboots from recovery the last time force phone back to recovery wait until options come up and wipe data and you can now enter new google account in setup or skip
Google Pixel Style With Samsung Apps Replaced With Google Apps
Google_Style_With_Build_prop_Tweaks_V4.zip (Slightly Debloated)
Data Wipe is recommended to get full effect
If you flash one of the google mods make sure to set default dialer in settings/apps to google dialer
If Gboard dont show update the app in playstore or apk mirror then in playstore uninstall the update then it will work
Extreme Aroma based debloater for S8/S7/S9 devices by OrelMadK
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/themes/4-2-18-extreme-aroma-based-debloater-s8-t3744608
This aroma debloater probably one of the best I have seen by @orelta
The above zips cannot be undone If you want to go back to stock you would need to do the Install process over but you shouldnt need to wipe data this time
Xposed Framework Installer zip
xposed-v90-sdk26-arm64-beta3.zip Flash In safestrap
Xposed Installer APK
XposedInstaller_3.1.5.apk Install as normal apk then open app make sure framework is installed (the box will be yellow) then reboot open and box will be green showing its working
Recommended Xposed Modules
View attachment Xtended-Settings.3.1.7.apk
View attachment GravityBox-O.8.2.0.apk
View attachment Firefds-Kit-Oreo.0.1.0.0.apk
Xposed Uninstaller zip
xposed-uninstaller-20180117-arm64.zip
Dual Speaker Mod
Dual+Speaker_Oreo-8.0-Compatible.zip Flash In safestrap
Dual+Speaker_Return_TO_Stock.zip
Rom Control-Access To Some Hidden Settings
View attachment RomControl.apk
Host AdBlocking
View attachment Host_AddBlocking.zip
View attachment Remove_Host_AddBlocking.zip
Credits
- @rovo89 for xposed Main xposed thread
- @IDan1109 base of debloat script
- @EmperorEye for some build.prop tweaks script
jrkruse said:
This is the leaked Oreo for the ATT S7 Edge. I removed all ATT stuff and fix volte calling but wificalling does not work at the moment. This is For S7 Edge Only. It has Verizon CSC so it probably wont work on other carriers
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G935AUCS4BRA1_OREO.zip
Directions:
Just note that you may end up having to wipe your internal storage so be prepared
You must be on Verizon Firmware either Nougat stock rooted or one of my Hybrid roms or stang5litre Nougat rom
You must be rooted with Flashfire installed
Download G935AUCS4BRA1_OREO.zip and unzip Copy FF_OREO_FIRMWARE.tar To Internal Phone Storage
In Flashfire select add firmware choose FF_OREO_FIRMWARE.tar and select all for images when you get flashfire warning about flashing protected partions do you want to split the flash select no
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Click add wipe and wipe data
Click to reboot to download after flash
Make sure inject supersu is not checked. Do Not Inject SuperSU
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Flash
When Phone reboots to recovery use odin and flash BL_G935AUCS4BRA1_OREO.tar in BL slot in odin
If you get corrupt storage message you will have to click reset and this will wipe your internal storage
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Thank you for developing these Roms for our beloved s7 edge! I am going to flash this rom and see if i can get my gear s2 working with it as i have heard people are having issues. I will report back anything that seems broken and all of the exciting new features that work. I appreciate all of the time you put into these roms!
EDIT: I have noticed when I use Open gl (skia) as my renderer in development settings I get snappier performance and better battery life. Could someone else confirm this? If so would it be changed as default renderer when phone boots? I can set it in developer options but if I do a reboot it defaults back to open gl.
yessss!!!! will you make this for the other carriers esp. Tmobile
Incredible ! Thanks @jrkruse !
I am having problems transferring the large 5gb flashfire file over top my phones internal storage.
C64assembly said:
I am having problems transferring the large 5gb flashfire file over top my phones internal storage.
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Logic dictates I ask this question. Do you have enough free space on your phones internal storage
comptonhubbard said:
yessss!!!! will you make this for the other carriers esp. Tmobile
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Nope but you can flash att firmware and the flash the update zip. Then flash your tmobile csc or edit the apn. I don't way to get system image from other carriers phones
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Logic dictates I ask this question. Do you have enough free space on your phones internal storage
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It was my usb cable. I was able to transfer the image over and flash it. all is good now. I am going to try to pair my gear s2. Also I am curious if my gear vr will work or complain like it did with the beta nougat rom from last year.
C64assembly said:
It was my usb cable. I was able to transfer the image over and flash it. all is good now. I am going to try to pair my gear s2. Also I am curious if my gear vr will work or complain like it did with the beta nougat rom from last year.
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You tell us
Just installed and everything seems to be good . Installation was clear and easy .
jrkruse said:
You tell us
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I couldn't get this rom to pair with my gear s2. It is fantastic though...very snappy! I was suprised to see the dual audio feature implimented on the s7...i thought it was a chipset feature only available on the s8. Everything else seems to work great! I noticed that the camera has the stickers feature.
C64assembly said:
I couldn't get this rom to pair with my gear s2. It is fantastic though...very snappy! I was suprised to see the dual audio feature implimented on the s7...i thought it was a chipset feature only available on the s8. Everything else seems to work great! I noticed that the camera has the stickers feature.
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Bluetooth is kind of wacky you can not control incall volume on bt but media is fine. Another issue is safetynet. It will pass basic integrity check but other check fails so some apps will work and some won't that use safetynet. Android pay is one that does not but samsung pay works fine as well as other samsung apps like secure folder and pass
Nice work bud @jrkruse!!!!!!
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stang5litre said:
Nice work bud @jrkruse!!!!!!
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how likely are we to see a tmobile oreo version of your stang rom
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alin919 said:
Just installed and everything seems to be good . Installation was clear and easy .
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did you have to wipe internal storage?
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jrkruse said:
Nope but you can flash att firmware and the flash the update zip. Then flash your tmobile csc or edit the apn. I don't way to get system image from other carriers phones
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which att firmware? won't i need an oreo csc from tmobile?
@comptonhubbard , Yes i have to clean the internal storage but already saved some important stuff .
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stang5litre said:
Nice work bud @jrkruse!!!!!!
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I will love a Oreo Stang5litre Rom for Verizon
comptonhubbard said:
how likely are we to see a tmobile oreo version of your stang rom
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did you have to wipe internal storage?
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which att firmware? won't i need an oreo csc from tmobile?
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yes it will probably wipe internal staorage I say to expect this in OP
and you need bra1 ATT firmware and there is no tmobile csc you would have to use a nougat one
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@comptonhubbard , Yes i have to clean the internal storage but already saved some important stuff .
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I will love a Oreo Stang5litre Rom for Verizon
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Well I would not expect one anytime soon. Root and engboot need to come first but Im just speculating I dont speak for @stang5litre
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Well I would not expect one anytime soon. Root and engboot need to come first but Im just speculating I dont speak for @stang5litre
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I know that and I am not rushing at all , for me is fantastic to run Oreo Roms way before Verizon release it ! Thanks to you @jrkruse !
As soon as root is achieved I'll start on stang Oreo . [emoji41]
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