ALL IN ONE THREAD[Updated 12/3/13]Read me first!

[gregbradley]

i tried it says you Phone contain Modified Software that cant be updated? what shod i do?

You have unlocked your bootloader.
So you can either make an .ftf file using these instructions or download a ftf from post 3 in this thread and flash it using flashtool, found from a link in post 2 of this thread

 

[ghiggo]

Hi, you can retrieve the original firmware TIM Italy Skyfall theme?

 

[gregbradley]

Hi, you can retrieve the original firmware TIM Italy Skyfall theme?

We will need someone who has that firmware to upload it for us. I can only get my original carrier firmaware.

 

[amdowney]

Right hopefully I'm finally in the right place!

I am on my second Xperia T that keeps rebooting during calls, suspected to be some sort of glitch with the screen locking and wifi on at the same time so I want to try the latest Sony update.

I have previously updated a phone to a custom ROM but on the firmware thread in this forum some dodgy English outlines some additional steps:

- for now Binary method doesnt work so you hawe to
- unlock your boorloader
- flash this kernel - http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1922925
- download superuser zip (on website or here - https://rapidshare.com/files/3415386...arm-signed.zip)
- put zip to your internal memory
- flash it via Recovery, root will work (tested on my device)

i flashed that kernel, then i have to flash superuser in recovery. the only thing i have to know now is how to get in to recovery mode.

edit: it seems that superuser is included in that kernel ?? i notice it in my app drawer."

So I think I understand that I have to:

1) Unlock the bootloader via Sony

2) Use a flash tool to flash the kernal to support CWM

But I would really appreciate some clarification on the next step(s)

3) So as above, is super user included so I can skip this step? Or otherwise what do I do with superuser.zip? Flash is with the standard recovery?

4) Then install CWM and then at last run this firmware update?

Thanks for help, and patience!

 

[gregbradley]

Right hopefully I'm finally int he right place!



1) Unlock the bootloader via Sony

2) Use a flash tool to flash the kernal to support CWM

But I would really appreciate some clarification on the next step(s)

3) So as above, is super user included so I can skip this step? Or otherwise what do I do with superuser.zip? Flash is with the standard recovery?

4) Then install CWM and then at last run this firmware update?

Thanks for help, and patience!

If you just want to flash the 7.0.A.3.195 ftf you can just download flashtool, drag and drop the .ftf into the open window.
Turn phone off and connect it to the pc in flashmode (Instructions in post 2)

You only have to unlock bootloader if you want to flash custom kernel, and that can be done in FASTboot mode (Via cmd window (adb) or flashtool)

There should be no need to root or unlock bootloader if you are flashing a stock .ftf

 

[amdowney]

Ah I think I jsut realised that going back to step one again, will give that a go, thanks bro!

 

[gregbradley]

Ah I think I jsut realised that going back to step one again, will give that a go, thanks bro!

Dont forget, there is no need to say thanks. If you really feel you need to say thanks please use the thanks button. It keeps the threads cleaner.

Hope you get sorted and if you have any more problems drop me a PM.

 

[gregbradley]

Noobs guide

now moved to post 2

 

[Hereisphilly]

If I flash the firmware build 7.0.A.3.195 ftf via the flashtool, with a locked bootloader, does it wipe the device or merely update like an OTA would?

Thanks

 

[gregbradley]

If I flash the firmware build 7.0.A.3.195 ftf via the flashtool, with a locked bootloader, does it wipe the device or merely update like an OTA would?

Thanks

If you untick the option to wipe data in flashtool then it will not wipe your data.

To be entirely sure though you can wait untill it is available for you officially.

 

[Jacky113]

This is totally unrelated to flashing etc but is it possible to compile a list of stock Xperia/ICS apps that can be safely removed with titanium backup etc, would be useful but don't want to screw up anything in the process.

 

[gregbradley]

This is totally unrelated to flashing etc but is it possible to compile a list of stock Xperia/ICS apps that can be safely removed with titanium backup etc, would be useful but don't want to screw up anything in the process.

You can always freeze them in titanium backup first to see if your ROM is stable without them. If it is you can uninstall them, if not you can defrost them. Also if you search in xda there are already these lists available

Sent from my LT30p using xda premium

 

[rambo12345]

Problem with flashing 7.0.A.3.195

first of all i have a unlocked bootlader and i have the new kernel V4.

After i try to flash this firmware 7.0.A.3.195 with flashtool i got stuck (See picture).

Flashed several time with the same results. here is mine flashtool log also

28/038/2012 18:38:15 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
28/038/2012 18:38:15 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.8.0 built on 2012-10-01 19:35:32
28/038/2012 18:38:15 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
28/038/2012 18:38:20 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
28/038/2012 18:38:22 - INFO - Connected device : LT30
28/038/2012 18:38:22 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
28/038/2012 18:38:22 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 3.0.8+1.0.21100-02378-gcca969a / Build number : 7.0.A.1.303
28/038/2012 18:38:30 - INFO - Selected LT30p_7.0.A.3.195_Generic.ftf
28/038/2012 18:38:30 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
28/038/2012 18:38:36 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
28/038/2012 18:38:40 - INFO - Device disconnected
28/039/2012 18:39:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
28/039/2012 18:39:07 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
28/039/2012 18:39:07 - INFO - Reading device information
28/039/2012 18:39:07 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
28/039/2012 18:39:07 - INFO - Start Flashing
28/039/2012 18:39:07 - INFO - Processing loader
28/039/2012 18:39:07 - INFO - Checking header
28/039/2012 18:39:07 - INFO - Flashing data
28/039/2012 18:39:09 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_7054 - Version : R5F001 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
28/039/2012 18:39:09 - INFO - Processing partition-image.sin
28/039/2012 18:39:09 - INFO - Checking header
28/039/2012 18:39:09 - INFO - Flashing data
28/039/2012 18:39:09 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
28/039/2012 18:39:09 - INFO - Checking header
28/039/2012 18:39:09 - INFO - Flashing data
28/039/2012 18:39:12 - INFO - Processing fotakernel.sin
28/039/2012 18:39:12 - INFO - Checking header
28/039/2012 18:39:12 - INFO - Flashing data
28/039/2012 18:39:14 - INFO - Processing amss_fs_2.sin
28/039/2012 18:39:14 - INFO - Checking header
28/039/2012 18:39:14 - INFO - Flashing data
28/039/2012 18:39:14 - INFO - Processing amss_fs_1.sin
28/039/2012 18:39:14 - INFO - Checking header
28/039/2012 18:39:14 - INFO - Flashing data
28/039/2012 18:39:14 - INFO - Processing amss_fsg.sin
28/039/2012 18:39:14 - INFO - Checking header
28/039/2012 18:39:14 - INFO - Flashing data
28/039/2012 18:39:15 - INFO - Processing apps_log.sin
28/039/2012 18:39:15 - INFO - Checking header
28/039/2012 18:39:15 - INFO - Flashing data
28/039/2012 18:39:16 - INFO - Processing system.sin
28/039/2012 18:39:16 - INFO - Checking header
28/039/2012 18:39:16 - INFO - Flashing data
28/043/2012 18:43:37 - INFO - Processing userdata.sin
28/043/2012 18:43:37 - INFO - Checking header
28/043/2012 18:43:37 - INFO - Flashing data
28/043/2012 18:43:50 - INFO - Processing cache.sin
28/043/2012 18:43:50 - INFO - Checking header
28/043/2012 18:43:50 - INFO - Flashing data
28/043/2012 18:43:52 - INFO - Ending flash session
28/043/2012 18:43:52 - INFO - Flashing finished.
28/043/2012 18:43:52 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
28/043/2012 18:43:52 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
28/043/2012 18:43:52 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

 

[gregbradley]

Which version of the xperia do you have, the T, TX, etc.

Also, which .ftf are you flashing, can you provide the link, out the name of the file in full

Sent from my LT30p using xda premium

 

[rambo12345]

Which version of the xperia do you have, the T, TX, etc.

Also, which .ftf are you flashing, can you provide the link, out the name of the file in full

Sent from my LT30p using xda premium

I have a Xperia T LT30P and flashed this one LT30p_7.0.A.3.195_Generic.ftf by Jozinek ( i have also tried with other 3.195 ftf file with the same results)

Ok i have now figured out It is working now.

What i have done is 1. flash ftf with flashtool 2. flashed kernel V3 (if i flash kernelV4 it is not working)

Now it is working

 

[Spectre51]

FTF for Stock Xperia TL LT30at - AT&T Branded version 7.0.B.1.152

http://d-h.st/gmB

MD5 (LT30at_7.0.B.1.152_ATT.zip) = 070f3dc9c8cfeb5606da02773e0f0c8e

Rootable using Bin4ry's tools or through flashtool.

 

[nakTT]

FTF for Stock Xperia TL - AT&T Branded version 7.0.B.1.152

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0ByrrmqPijqISREZpSE16bWdKV1E

MD5 (LT30at_7.0.B.1.152_ATT.zip) = 070f3dc9c8cfeb5606da02773e0f0c8e

Rootable using Bin4ry's tools or through flashtool.

Speaking of flashtool, I can't actually find my phone model in the list. Mine Xperia J.

Sent from my ST26i using xda app-developers app

 

[gregbradley]

Speaking of flashtool, I can't actually find my phone model in the list. Mine Xperia J.

Sent from my ST26i using xda app-developers app

It may not be supported yet then. Try installing some drivers and see.

 

[nakTT]

This is totally unrelated to flashing etc but is it possible to compile a list of stock Xperia/ICS apps that can be safely removed with titanium backup etc, would be useful but don't want to screw up anything in the process.

100% agree. We need to remove all the bloatwares.

Sent from my ST26i using xda app-developers app

---------- Post added at 03:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:16 PM ----------

It may not be supported yet then. Try installing some drivers and see.

I mean it can detect my phone connected to the.pc but my phone.is not in the list of the phone on that flashtool.

Sent from my ST26i using xda app-developers app

 

[gregbradley]

100% agree. We need to remove all the bloatwares.

Sent from my ST26i using xda app-developers app

---------- Post added at 03:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:16 PM ----------



I mean it can detect my phone connected to the.pc but my phone.is not in the list of the phone on that flashtool.

Sent from my ST26i using xda app-developers app

You will see that the xperia t is also not mentioned but it works when you install the xperia tx drivers...if it works for you, no worries