New bootloader for open devices (now with real recovery)

Toledo_JAB

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have you flashed a working recovery image?
I own a D5316 that I have unlocked the bootloader.
By chance did unlocking the bootloader include the new partition for the recovery?? :confused:

What T2 ultra versions does Emma support?
Your example shows a D5303

I always get the following screen no matter Kit Kat or Lollipop version.
Also I have read that Emma will allow unlocked bootloaders to flash the latest available firmware.
So I flashed back to Kit Kat to check for the known lollipop update.
The following screenshot was taken immediately after flashing Kit Kat, completely stock
I have even successfully flashed my D5316 with the D5303 ftf file, and Emma showed it as a D5303 but still has no services.

I am willing to attempt to build my own custom CWM recovery but if it will not work on my D5316, then I will just stick with the old kernel/recovery combo.

All your help is greatly welcomed!!

Thanks for your dedication to our beloved Sony phones.

~JAB

 

Toledo_JAB

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I have flashed this update through Emma, but when i try to get to recovery its boot to system...
Can you please give some more information about your phone model?
Did you ever install a recovery image after you did the update?
The update only unlocks the recovery partition, it does not install the actual recovery software.

I am still having issues with Emma saying nothing available for device.