Hey guys!
Since there was no thread about it yet, and since Sony released recently a new bootloader update for the Xperia M2, I decided to open a new one, and explain a little more how it works.
The bootloader update is used, in the Xperia M2, to unlock the R/W features in the recovery partition. This means that, if you've an UBL device, and you flash the update, you'll get permissions to install a new UBL recovery inside the partition itself. So, you won't need to include an external ramdisk inside your boot image.
How can I obtain it?
You've currently 2 ways:
1. Download and install Emma and apply the update from there, which will be always the latest available.
2. Download it through an FTF (explained below).
How can I install it if I choose FTF way?
First, download the latest FTF from below. Once downloaded, place it in flashtool's firmware folder, which is located in C:\Users\<your-name>\.flashTool\firmwares\.
Now, launch Flashtools (it needs to be version 0.9.18.6 or below, mandatorily), choose the FTF update (you'll easily notice which one it is), and simply hit flash.
Once prompted, connect your device while off to the Micro-B end of the USB cable, and, while you press & hold the Vol- key, connect the USB-A end to the PC. Then flash will start.
How can I install a custom recovery?
How can I access the recovery?
To enter into the recovery, press and hold the volume down button, and while you're holding it, press and hold the Power button until it vibrates. When you see the Sony logo, stop holding the Vol- Button.
DOWNLOAD: Latest Bootloader Update FTF [ver 1.716]
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DOWNLOAD MIRROR: Latest Bootloader Update FTF [ver 1.716]
Since there was no thread about it yet, and since Sony released recently a new bootloader update for the Xperia M2, I decided to open a new one, and explain a little more how it works.
The bootloader update is used, in the Xperia M2, to unlock the R/W features in the recovery partition. This means that, if you've an UBL device, and you flash the update, you'll get permissions to install a new UBL recovery inside the partition itself. So, you won't need to include an external ramdisk inside your boot image.
How can I obtain it?
You've currently 2 ways:
1. Download and install Emma and apply the update from there, which will be always the latest available.
2. Download it through an FTF (explained below).
How can I install it if I choose FTF way?
First, download the latest FTF from below. Once downloaded, place it in flashtool's firmware folder, which is located in C:\Users\<your-name>\.flashTool\firmwares\.
Now, launch Flashtools (it needs to be version 0.9.18.6 or below, mandatorily), choose the FTF update (you'll easily notice which one it is), and simply hit flash.
Once prompted, connect your device while off to the Micro-B end of the USB cable, and, while you press & hold the Vol- key, connect the USB-A end to the PC. Then flash will start.
How can I install a custom recovery?
- Download my ADB Pack 'Herramientas-de-flasheo.zip'.
- Now, unzip my ADB Pack 'Herramientas-de-flasheo.zip', which contains basic ADB and Fastboot executables to a folder in your desktop. Also, copy the file Recovery file you downloaded to that folder.
- Put your phone in Fastboot mode, this means, while pressing and holding the Vol+ button, connect the USB cable. Once the Led goes blue, stop pressing it.
- Now, execute the following keyboard shortcut (Win+R) and type inside the Run prompt CMD. Inside the Command Prompt, using CD (change directory), navigate to the folder you created in the desktop. It'll be something like...
Code:cd C:\Users\linuxct\Desktop\adbpack\
- Now, execute the following command:
Code:fastboot flash recovery <[COLOR="Purple"]NAME-OF-THE-RECOVERY[/COLOR]>.img
How can I access the recovery?
To enter into the recovery, press and hold the volume down button, and while you're holding it, press and hold the Power button until it vibrates. When you see the Sony logo, stop holding the Vol- Button.
DOWNLOAD: Latest Bootloader Update FTF [ver 1.716]
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DOWNLOAD MIRROR: Latest Bootloader Update FTF [ver 1.716]
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