[RECOVERY][KERNEL][Xperia XA1 and Ultra- Versions] Jan-18-2019

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Try the one from first thread..one from XA1 ultra. Try to boot with them at the first step.

fastboot boot boot.img
If it works then flash it, similarly with recovery
fastboot boot recovery.img
If it boot into recovery then flash it.
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I'm unable to boot into fastboot. Been trying for many hours without any success. I turn off my device and connect the usb cable and at the same time hold volume down button. The LED goes red then off then red then forever keeps rebooting. After some time it starts the phone as normal.
 
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I'm unable to boot into fastboot. Been trying for many hours without any success. I turn off my device and connect the usb cable and at the same time hold volume down button. The LED goes red then off then red then forever keeps rebooting. After some time it starts the phone as normal.
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Have you installed fastboot drivers?

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Have you installed fastboot drivers?

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I think I know what the issue is since I've had this problem before. Windows f**k**g 10!!!!! Grrrr.

Many people say that adb/fasboot drivers do not work properly on Windows 10 yet works perfectly fine on 8.1 and so on...

Unfortunately I am unable to try on an alternative device as my Dell Alienware gaming laptop is Windows 10.1 and so is my custom gaming pc. :(

All I can try and do now is fully install Android Studio/Java & SDK full to try and get the device properly working on windows 10.1.
 
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I think I know what the issue is since I've had this problem before. Windows f**k**g 10!!!!! Grrrr.

Many people say that adb/fasboot drivers do not work properly on Windows 10 yet works perfectly fine on 8.1 and so on...

Unfortunately I am unable to try on an alternative device as my Dell Alienware gaming laptop is Windows 10.1 and so is my custom gaming pc. :(

All I can try and do now is fully install Android Studio/Java & SDK full to try and get the device properly working on windows 10.1.
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I'm sure there must be something good about Windows 10...somewhere..:)

I hope you get it working!

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I am sharing my Stock kernel/boot.img build from Sony open source + custom recovery TWRP.
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Is it possible to build a DRM fix into these kernels at all? There's mention of one here: [url]https://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/root-root-stock-firmware-modern-sony-t3558904[/url]

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As I thought I was 100% right. After trying a third laptop having Windows 8.1, it was rather easy installing ADB & Fast Boot drivers...

Unlocking the bootloader loader was also easy.

Now for the good news. I was able to flash recovery. And for the bad. Even though I copied SuperSU in the internal phone memory, when booting in recovery, I am not able to see the "download" folder which is where I copied SuperSU to. Why am I not able to view the folders?

Even when mounting system, it is not displaying what is inside the folders.

All the files and folders are reading 0mb. Would simply putting SuperSU on an external memory card be accessible?
 
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kanej2006 said:
As I thought I was 100% right. After trying a third laptop having Windows 8.1, it was rather easy installing ADB & Fast Boot drivers...

Unlocking the bootloader loader was also easy.

Here is the bad part. Flashing the recovery made no difference. Even though I get the confirmation message it was successful yet I have no recovery. Even tried booting in recovery by holding the power button and volume up at the same time. Not working at all.

Any suggestions?? I have XA Ultra G3212 Dual Sim.
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- Now unplug your device from your PC and hold Vol down + power buttons. You have to release both buttons after first vibrate.

You should need to read first. Who told u to use power button and volume up at the same time?
 
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I'm sure there must be something good about Windows 10...somewhere..:)

I hope you get it working!

Sent from my Sony Xperia XA1 using XDA Labs

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Is it possible to build a DRM fix into these kernels at all? There's mention of one here: https://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/root-root-stock-firmware-modern-sony-t3558904
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Can't open the link..
 
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Thank you so much janjan for all your help and support.

I'm finally fully rooted and recovery is working just perfect.

Now I can finally run apps which require root access which previously did not work.

GMD Auto Hide soft keys, Adaway, Titanium Backup and Root Explorer all of which require root are working flawlessly.

Now for the good news for everybody. I was skeptical at first to unlock the bootloader as in some cases you lose Sony Enhancements, loss of camera quality, poor high iso performance /image noise, etc...

I can confirm that apart from losing DRM keys, nothing else is lost!

There is no impact in camera quality, iso performance /image noise is the same with no degradation and Sony image enhancements all working.

The phone feels so much faster and more responsive. I cannot live without Adaway.

Previously there was so much lag due to sh*tty ads. Every website was full of ads causing lag and further battery loss...

Ever since root access and the use of Adaway, there has not been any lag ever since.

To others if it may help. This amazing and 100% working guide from janjan even works on XA1 Ultra Dual sim!

Thanks Jan jan for your effort and hard work in making it possible to flash recovery and root the device, feels like a whole new beast in every possible way. Far more responsive after removing bloatware and blocking Ads.
 
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Battery is VERY impressive. As of now I've had 3 hours 44 minutes SOT and still have 35% battery!!

I get around 6 hours SOT on my XA1 Ultra, VERY impressive for a 6" 1080P screen and 2700 mAh battery.
 
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janjan bro, I've got a question, after unlocking bootloader, flashing kernel, recovery and rooting, are we still able to update our software?

I connected my XA1 Ultra to my laptop and I have a message saying the latest software is ready to be installed. Will this work or shall I not bother?

I have a feeling the only way to update is manually by flashing it in the recovery.
 
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janjan bro, I've got a question, after unlocking bootloader, flashing kernel, recovery and rooting, are we still able to update our software?

I connected my XA1 Ultra to my laptop and I have a message saying the latest software is ready to be installed. Will this work or shall I not bother?

I have a feeling the only way to update is manually by flashing it in the recovery.
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No OTA after unlocking the bootloader. Yes u r right..only manual by flashing into recovery.
 
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kanej2006 said:
Thank you so much janjan for all your help and support.

I'm finally fully rooted and recovery is working just perfect.

Now I can finally run apps which require root access which previously did not work.

GMD Auto Hide soft keys, Adaway, Titanium Backup and Root Explorer all of which require root are working flawlessly.

Now for the good news for everybody. I was skeptical at first to unlock the bootloader as in some cases you lose Sony Enhancements, loss of camera quality, poor high iso performance /image noise, etc...

I can confirm that apart from losing DRM keys, nothing else is lost!

There is no impact in camera quality, iso performance /image noise is the same with no degradation and Sony image enhancements all working.

The phone feels so much faster and more responsive. I cannot live without Adaway.

Previously there was so much lag due to sh*tty ads. Every website was full of ads causing lag and further battery loss...

Ever since root access and the use of Adaway, there has not been any lag ever since.

To others if it may help. This amazing and 100% working guide from janjan even works on XA1 Ultra Dual sim!

Thanks Jan jan for your effort and hard work in making it possible to flash recovery and root the device, feels like a whole new beast in every possible way. Far more responsive after removing bloatware and blocking Ads.
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That's very interesting to hear. I think I may have to take the plunge and unlock my bootloader after all. I haven't done any modding in months and I'm starting to get withdrawal symptoms!


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janjan bro, I've got a question, after unlocking bootloader, flashing kernel, recovery and rooting, are we still able to update our software?

I connected my XA1 Ultra to my laptop and I have a message saying the latest software is ready to be installed. Will this work or shall I not bother?

I have a feeling the only way to update is manually by flashing it in the recovery.
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That message is probably talking about PC Companion. Unless you've set the phone not to do it, it'll try to install the tool every time it connects to the computer.

You can't use PC Companion to update your phone once it has an unlocked bootloader but you might be able to do it with Emma. That's a flashtool made by Sony for unlocked bootloaders only.

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That message is probably talking about PC Companion. Unless you've set the phone not to do it, it'll try to install the tool every time it connects to the computer.

You can't use PC Companion to update your phone once it has an unlocked bootloader but you might be able to do it with Emma. That's a flashtool made by Sony for unlocked bootloaders only.

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Yeah, you are right. I did hear about Emma, very interesting...

However, for a newly released device, current support and development is good.

Thanks to janjan we already have recovery and root, already a huge step ahead...

To be honest, in many cases it takes months for root to be acquired so cannot complain.

In fact, very soon we'll probably see mods and even custom roms...

I'm quite surprised in another way, the screen is hands down AMAZING on this phone, sharpness and colour.

I played some ultra HD videos on both my XA1 Ultra & my Xiaomi Mi Mix, both having the same quality 1080P screen.

Very easily the Sony is far sharper and punchier colours. Just as all the reviews said, even though the XA1 Ultra is only a mid ranger, the screen is better than other high end flagships such as the XZ Ultra...
 
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Yeah, you are right. I did hear about Emma, very interesting...

However, for a newly released device, current support and development is good.

Thanks to janjan we already have recovery and root, already a huge step ahead...

To be honest, in many cases it takes months for root to be acquired so cannot complain.

In fact, very soon we'll probably see mods and even custom roms...

I'm quite surprised in another way, the screen is hands down AMAZING on this phone, sharpness and colour.

I played some ultra HD videos on both my XA1 Ultra & my Xiaomi Mi Mix, both having the same quality 1080P screen.

Very easily the Sony is far sharper and punchier colours. Just as all the reviews said, even though the XA1 Ultra is only a mid ranger, the screen is better than other high end flagships such as the XZ Ultra...
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To be honest I was almost done with a custom ROM, but I dropped it. I received only 1 or 2 reports regarding boot.img and recovery.img..no one appreciate the work people do. I was asking about reports but no answer..only 7 or 8 thanks..
 
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To be honest I was almost done with a custom ROM, but I dropped it. I received only 1 or 2 reports regarding boot.img and recovery.img..no one appreciate the work people do. I was asking about reports but no answer..only 7 or 8 thanks..
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I am sorry to hear that. Sad but true, no appreciation nowadays. People do not understand the time and effort it takes to make a rom. I completely understand where you are coming from.
 
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To be honest I was almost done with a custom ROM, but I dropped it. I received only 1 or 2 reports regarding boot.img and recovery.img..no one appreciate the work people do. I was asking about reports but no answer..only 7 or 8 thanks..
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I must have missed that. Where were you asking for reports?

Your work is very much appreciated and a rom could be amazing. It's a shame more people don't know of the work you've done here.

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    I do not understand how some users do not understand how XDA works.

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