yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z Android Development] protuger:
After unlocking bootloader, did you say you go straight flashing this recovery? If so... you just need to find a custom rom and install it via recovery. If you can access recovery your good to go..
[Xperia Z Android Development] comax70:
Hello this work on 233 firmawere?
[Xperia Z Android Development] neoxx3m:
Yes. :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] gur89:
???

i flashed by zip and my phone restart. the phone vibrates but the screen stays black.:(:(:(:(:(:( plz help me!
[Xperia Z Android Development] Rajeev:
Are u on a Unlocked Bootloader.. ? Press the volume UP or Down button continuely after the vibrate..
[Xperia Z Android Development] mccbrandon:
I also have this problem, but then holding any combination of buttons it still wont boot
[Xperia Z Android Development] [A|iENN]:
Recovery for Z 4.4.4

This recovery will work on Xepria Z 10.5.1.A.0.283 Android 4.4.4 ? Reply would be great :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
No. There isn't a version for 283.

If you want a stock 283 kernel with custom recovery, use Dual Boot recovery with Philz Touch CWM Advanced Edition and TWRP. :)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Android Development] [A|iENN]:
Thanks for the reply :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] draculaxx00:
can't go to recovery mode
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
If you're using this on 10.5.1.A.0.283 or 10.5.1.A.0.292 then don't. It's only compatible with 10.5.A.0.230 or older.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Android Development] acutraaq:
Is there any cwm recovery only?
[Xperia Z Android Development] QSR1:
new to sony

Please tell that

1. flashing the kernel v13 in fastboot mode will install the CWM recovery 4.04.6 (if CWM is not already installed)?

2. If we 1st flash boot.img taken from CyanogenMod 11 in fastboot mode, can CyanogenMod 11 rom zip be flashed through CWM recovery?
[Xperia Z Android Development] sefu emobi:
Thank you.
[Xperia Z Android Development] jinslix:
Could someone update the download link + mirror? None of them seem to be working. Or, if possible could someone send me the kernel privately?
[Xperia Z Android Development] sr.shakil:
Please repair the download links... all of the download links are broken... or, someone give me an alternative link...
[Xperia Z Android Development] ikho22:
deadlinks can you update that links? thanks :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] lingowistico:
Is this recovery compatible with stock sony 5.1.1 version 10.7.A.0.228?
[Xperia Z Android Development] emadalden:
thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] Hellscythe:
hey doomlord,

thanks so much for your hard work

but i am not ready to unlock and root just yet.

i have a few questions,

There will be a universal recovery around the corner soon right?

Again, i appreciate what you have done for us
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130303]

No such thing as universal recovery...
[Xperia Z Android Development] doki81:
is there a way to fix the backup time and date? mine the backup is 1970 something..how can i set it to current date? :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130303]

Will look into it later...
[Xperia Z Android Development] doki81:
keep up the good work DL!!

here some coffee for you as a token of appreciation :D

Paypal ID8Y216676XU774322X.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Barracuda96:
Do you need to flash a ROM afterwards or you can still use the stock Sony rom?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Crocodile1973:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130303]

Can still use stock Rom
[Xperia Z Android Development] Hellscythe:
sorry, i worded it really badly lol.

what i mean is, a recovery that can flash on any roms.

from my understanding this recovery can only flash on factory based roms with stock based kernel right?
[Xperia Z Android Development] BoneMo:
right,,,because it is kernel+recovery in one file so ForStockKernel+Recovery or CyanogenmonKernel+Recovery options :cyclops:
[Xperia Z Android Development] Hellscythe:
ahh okay i see, thanks!

just to clarify, most other CWM recoveries you see out there are recoveries on their own right?

because on my htc incredible S, i could flash on sense roms and CM roms with the same recovery
[Xperia Z Android Development] Teknohtc:
i want to root this soooo badly but i can't because, when i try to install the android_winusb.inf file on s1boot fastboot its gives me this f****** message: Windows was unable to install s1 fastboot. I am lost. This shouldn't be hard and i tried differnt files,usb ports and nothing.
[Xperia Z Android Development] mregls:
Sounds to me that you still have to unlock your bootloader. I used the alternate drivers (EXE archive) offered in the unlock bootloader forum and installed that file. All my drivers were updated and had not problems whatsoever.

Good luck my friend
[Xperia Z Android Development] Teknohtc:
my bootloader is unlocked: i checked the rooting status bootloader unlock allowed: yes. I think its windows giving me a hard time.....
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
are u using Wndows 8?

if yes try this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38891680#post38891680
[Xperia Z Android Development] Teknohtc:
nope windows 7 64bit. I am going to try a different computer and os (windows XP) It's annoying though this takes two seconds to do instead been trying hours to root this damm phone. Pretty much if i can't root it i will sell it.....
[Xperia Z Android Development] mregls:
Does it say Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes OR

Bootloader unlocked: Yes?

I believe when it says "allowed" it is not actually unlocked, it just means you can unlock it. I am going by my own experience here. Please correct me if I am wrong anyone.

Good luck.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Teknohtc:
good point i think your right lol
[Xperia Z Android Development] mregls:
Press thanks button if I helped you :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] Teknohtc:
Thanked twice! BTW MOD make this a STICKY!! i am now rooted because of this guy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs2iPY0J4ZA
[Xperia Z Android Development] Teknohtc:
Thanks Doomloard for the root!!!
[Xperia Z Android Development] AMoosa:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130303]

Does anyone know if root transmission works to root the xz?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Sermpie:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130303]

Hey doom.

Can you put the doom boot logo in this kernel to? :)

Thnx
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
FINALLY!!!!

got the Xperia Z (white) C6602!!!

huge thanks to all those who donated! thanks to your kind and very generous donations i was able to afford this device!

cheers!

regards,

DooMLoRD
[Xperia Z Android Development] doki81:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130303]

Congrats!!!hope you enjoy the new toy and continue to develop more better kernel for us :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] kart_man_21:
Thanks, might be something for Faq.

It's totally different than my old Galaxy s2, but much better :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
TIP:

if u are experiencing very slow backup in CWM do the following:

install ROM Manager from Play Store

go to ROM Manager settings

enable "Quick Backup & Restore"

this should resolve the slow backup speeds...

basically the problem seems to be the slow refresh rate of the CWM recovery display...

i need someone to confirm that...
[Xperia Z Android Development] jakobxxl:
AW: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130303]

Confirmed, much faster. Thank you for the tip.
[Xperia Z Android Development] doki81:
the backup time have really shorten by half of more of the time...! thx DL!!
[Xperia Z Android Development] m00moo:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130303]

Anybody know how to go back to stock recovery please? Thanks

EDIT: Fixed thanks!
[Xperia Z Android Development] sachinaik:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130303]

Hi DoomLord,

After installing this kernel with recovery, charging via USB has become very very noticeably slow....

Can u pls help me resolve this....
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130303]

Not related to kernel as this is pure stock..
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130303]

So we have CWM working on locked bootloader devices... Since I am busy with exams my friend is working on it and should be posting it soon... Backup/restore works... Just adb is the issue, hopefully should be fixed soon...
[Xperia Z Android Development] zanndoth:
awesome doom! a lot of us are waiting for this. =D
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
Update!

fixed adb in recovery!
[Xperia Z Android Development] doki81:
is this mean we will have V3? is it recommended to upgrade from V2 to the latest?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Cpasjuste:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130303]

Hi,

Do you know what this is doing? We could add it by default.

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Well I know, just need to create a file ".hidenandroidprogress" in sdcard/clockworkmod.
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
yes basically that...
[Xperia Z Android Development] Entropy512:
out of curiosity, was the problem with 4.2.2's secure ADB?

I need to figure out if there's a way to set PRODUCT_DEFAULT_PROPERTY_OVERRIDES only for recovery initramfs and not main initramfs... (obviously this can be changed with repacks but I want to do it as part of the CM build process unless someone figures out a better secure ADB solution...)
[Xperia Z Android Development] cdesai:
http://review.cyanogenmod.org/32550
[Xperia Z Android Development] mandarjoshiin:
Hi Doom,

I have been following you since X10 days.. A big salute to u... :good:

My Arc could fly with the kind of kernels u provided.. Thanks alot.. Now I am waiting for my Xperia Z.. As soon as I get it, I'll certainly try this.. Keep rocking bro!! :laugh:
[Xperia Z Android Development] eddietah:
Too deep for me :(
[Xperia Z Android Development] andyboo:
Hi Doomlord!

Thanks for your hard work! Much appreciated!

I'm a bit of a noob here, and i have read many threads before posting here. I'm having trouble flashing CMW... Sorry...

My device has unlocked boot loader, rooted and i can enter fastboot, but from there on, im lost. I've youtube how to do it, got confused, read how to use flash tool, no go...

Just wanted to know if you or anyone else is able to simply instruct me on how to flash CWM
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
Advanced Stock Kernel v3 released!

Changelog:

updated to new kernel from firmware 10.1.A.1.434

adb is now fixed in recovery!

Download link at first post!

enjoy!
[Xperia Z Android Development] avetny:
Super ! Downloading
[Xperia Z Android Development] changkho1908:
I dont like notifications bar like that.
[Xperia Z Android Development] sangreal:
Hi,

I checked prior to running root that the phone I have has an unlockable bootloader, flashed and it set it to state it wasnt unlockable so then ran the status change procedure

Downloaded your kernel img file, when running fastboot I get the following:

C:\toolkit>fastboot flash boot Kernel.img

sending 'boot' (9892 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.622s]

writing 'boot'...

FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)

finished. total time: 0.627s

Could you advise why this is please, I'm not an expert on this so would appreciate your assistance to determine why I get this.

EDIT: My mistake wasnt unlocked was it, just that it is unlockable

Thanks

Mike
[Xperia Z Android Development] m0b:
Nice! But there is some issue:

1. Is there colored shell in recovery? I having extra symbols in adb shell (screenshot in the buttom).

2. When you select the reboot in recovery it asks something similar like you flashing ROM.

3. Is it possible add exFAT support to recovery? I am using exFAT 64gb SD and i can't use it in recovery!

For exFAT supprot look here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2189991

4. Recovery backup date is wrong something like 1900 (or 1990, dont remember) year. It was in v2 too.
[Xperia Z Android Development] tanoxxx:
I try to flash the kernel wiht the recovery, but i get stuck on < waiting for device > :(

i dont know why, i have the driver installed, all activity related are closed, the XZ is in fastboot mode and i tryed also to change Usb port, nothing :confused:

do you have some idea? or can you make please a zip for flash it by recovery?

Please someone Can Help me ?

Thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] shaoran_ojo:
thanks for your hard work, really appreciated it.

for v.3 when I use file from internal card to flash, it just stucked at format system... and done nothing so I had to hard reboot it (power + volume up) and it happened to me twice. but using file from external card work just fine.

just reporting btw :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] Desperanto86:
confirm that! soft reboot helps and reinstall zip is fine
[Xperia Z Android Development] Hellscythe:
hey guys, im just a little curious on why it takes the xperia z so long to get an official/fully working recovery :S
[Xperia Z Android Development] Desperanto86:
Hmm...Stange bug. I've made nandroid backup of fully work ROM. Then install bad ROM.ZIP and catch endless boot-reboot. Then I've restored my backup, but boot stucked on SONY logo... Helped only reinstalling of WORK ROM.ZIP and advanced restoring of data partition.
[Xperia Z Android Development] RobbyTouchHD:
Damn I always get an error message on the DEV-Host. Why?
[Xperia Z Android Development] haynesteve:
Itappears we are locked out of DEV-HOST temporarily :crying:

ANy chance of an alternative download link for v3 ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] avetny:
Here we go:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9VftJ_f_nMqanZrYVp0T29Ga00/preview
[Xperia Z Android Development] haynesteve:
Cheers - you a star
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130322]

1. No. Don't worry about those symbols

2. Standard CWM implementation

3. I will try something out for exFAT users

4. I am searching for solution for this...

dude u have some issued with fastboot...

Thanks for reporting I will investigate...

I don't think this device will officially be supported by ClockworkMod

Not really sure what's going on..

please wait services will be back online soon...

Please don't mirror my files..
[Xperia Z Android Development] Desperanto86:
You can't understand what I mean or you can't understand the problem of recovery? Thx
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130322]

I am not sure what went wrong
[Xperia Z Android Development] tanoxxx:
Hi DooMLoRD

thanks for your reply,

i fix it, i found the the cause, was my android SDK too old, i update it and now i can flash all file :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] Desperanto86:
I think the problem appears in work with system partition. Because we have an issue during formating system (like it is locked and we have no rigth to do something). Maybe here we have the same issue? I think so, because when we have clean system partition boot stucks on logo (like my bug).
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130322]

I am trying to reproduce that error but haven't been able to so far...
[Xperia Z Android Development] aashgaur:
unlocked bootloader ... rooted !! but cudnt flash recovery ... can someone tell how to do it ! cudnt understand where to put commands !! help !!
[Xperia Z Android Development] nickwarn:
Put the kernel/recovery in your fastboot folder and open command window by holding shift+right click in your fastboot folder and type fastboot flash boot nameofrecovery.img and the press enter
[Xperia Z Android Development] Paddiis:
Also, I suggest you check this thread to, everything you need to get started!
[Xperia Z Android Development] Desperanto86:
WTF? Today cache partition stuck after wipe data/cache :( When I enter into recovery, I see like

"E: can't mount /cache"

and something about

"E: can't find /cache/recovery/log" or something like that, I don't remember exact.

Formating manualy of cache partition helps, but restoring manualy cache partition from backup give nothing - all my settings are zero.

I do backup in internal storage.
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130322]

Cache partition doesn't store settings :P

Though I think I know what might be causing this error...
[Xperia Z Android Development] Desperanto86:
But why after full restore except cache I have no settings? I kill a lot of time to reconfiguring phone again :(
[Xperia Z Android Development] jigarpatel22:
External Card is not mounting in Recovery.

Because of that, I can not take backup on it or install mods from it.

I have SanDisk Class 10 64GB card formatted as FAT32.
[Xperia Z Android Development] doki81:
try to hard power off ur xz..boot it back to CWM and see if you can get back the ext sdcard to mount or not :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
Advanced Stock Kernel v4 released!

Changelog:

possible fix for the rare hanging/errors during mounting partitions in recovery!

PLEASE DO TEST OUT and let me know!

Download link at first post!

enjoy!
[Xperia Z Android Development] amerikian:
Thanks DL!

Any way to create a .zip to install via Recovery as well? I'm on the previous version and can't get Cache to mount - so i can't complete Full Wipe, etc..

Thanks again.
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130328]

Just flash this using fastboot
[Xperia Z Android Development] amerikian:
Thanks for the reply. I would but i'm on my work computer and its locked down. I suppose i can wait till i get home :)

My issue with fastboot on my work computer is when i get press Shift + Right click to open command prompt in Fastboot folder...there isn't an option for Command Prompt cause i'm still on Windows XP. Do you know how i could correctly open command prompt to run fastboot?

Are you in India? Shouldn't you be sleeping? haha.
[Xperia Z Android Development] fareeed:
Here is the fastboot package from Doom's bootloader unlocking thread, providing you have the fastboot drivers installed, simply navigate to the fastboot folder from command prompt, for example..

cd C:\Users\Fareed\Desktop\fastboot_with_Android_USB_file\fastboot

then from there you should be able to use fastboot :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] amerikian:
still can't mount cache

Hi I just installed and still can't get my cache to mount.

:crying:
[Xperia Z Android Development] babakmaham:
hi

i have a Q

when i choose" reboot now" in recovery mode it goes to another menu and wants to disable recovery and when i choose "go back" device leaves recovery mode and reboot as normal.

this is for what??
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130328]

Trying formatting cache in recovery menu

Odd... never saw anything like that
[Xperia Z Android Development] amerikian:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130328]

formatting cache in recovery menu

Just tried. When I boot up recovery I get error messages at the bottom saying can't mount cache can't find log....

I tried to run format from recovery but it just hung and I had to soft reboot to exit.
[Xperia Z Android Development] babakmaham:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130328]

Thank you mr doomlord .

Works great.but I have some feelings about this new kernel on my phone.

It seems battery life is better than before flashing by your kernel.colors is more saturated!!and there is some lags in stuck launcher!!!display brightness on auto mode isnt as like before (i have lower brightness)

I want to know !is this the same kernel that I had?or something is changed?!!!
[Xperia Z Android Development] kheni:
own experience

Hello All,

Just to share my own experience. I installed CMW on my XZ without issues but after that my XZ rebooted arround 6 - 7 times alone....

The reboot came when I opened "ES Explorer". I deleted it and now I don't reboot anymore.

I don't know if there is a link between CMW installation and "ES Explorer" or if I made a specific action but now all is ok.

PS : I didn't tried to install "ES Explorer" again and I can enter in CWM as I want with any issue.

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Info : now i'm sure the issue comes from "ES Explorer". I tried to install it and reboot has started again.

All is ok when I use "ES Explorer" as a normal explorer but when I quote "access at /" and "Mount / and /system" the XZ make bootloop since I uninstall "ES Explorer"
[Xperia Z Android Development] Desperanto86:
I use ES Explorer like RootExplorer. And I have no problems with it. I'm sure ES Explorer has no relation to the issue!
[Xperia Z Android Development] kheni:
I'm agree with you : when I quote root explorer option only I don't have problem. Issues comes when I quote "mount / and /system"
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
wait for sometime... it may take longer to format /cache

the kernel (zImage) is untouched stock .434 firmware

no changes have been made to it...

not related...
[Xperia Z Android Development] kheni:
Thanks for your answer DooMLord.

Maybe I'm under bad star :p
[Xperia Z Android Development] amerikian:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130328]

DL - all good! Thanks for the support and development! Working perfectly.

Sent from my White C6602
[Xperia Z Android Development] kheni:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130328]

Excuse me, i come back with my issue : impossible to mount /system in RW. I'm still in RO. In several root explorer, when I want to mount /system in RW, I have an automatic reboot.

Maybe I didn't congurate something in the CMW ??

DooMLord do you have an idea ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
i have posted an alternate recovery flashable zip in the OP for the FW .434 advanced kernel v04
[Xperia Z Android Development] jigarpatel22:
I have done restore from recovery, after that not able to go to recovery.

Tried installing again but it said, it's already present.

I am using installer from this thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2187363
[Xperia Z Android Development] kheni:
Re: [RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.8 for Xperia Z (Stock Kernel) [20130328]

DooMLord, i installed your recovery in zip version from old recovery.

and now impossible to start my phone....

could you help me ?

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one info more, when i plug power cable, the led still make flash light.

when i push power, i feal 1st vibration but nothing more happen.
[Xperia Z Android Development] kheni:
the only thing I can do is enter in fastboot mode (with blue led).

I think that the only solution is to install original rom from my provider....
[Xperia Z Android Development] kheni:
So I install my provider rom via flashtool and my phone restarted without troubles (even if all my datas were deleted)....
[Xperia Z Android Development] babylonbwoy:
Can we flash v04 on .350 fw ? Sorry but it's not clear for me.

edit : nevermind, flashed 434 fw.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Kyrie1965:
DooMLoRD, may you compile recovery with always TRUE result check for ".hidenandroidprogress"? So it will be always fast backup and restore on Xperia Z.

Now it is takes to much time - 5-30 min to backup/restore without "Quick Backup and Restore" option (just put file sdcard/clockworkmod/.hidenandroidprogress).