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[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] mikesmccurdy:
Still trying and eternally grateful

Thank you so much for the input. I must be totally stupid because Odin loaded Clockwork mod without a hitch but it still freezes at the end of the blue bar and will no further. Odin reoorts pass When I boot do downloading... it only gives me the product name sgh-t789 Custom Binary Download Yes: (4counts) and current binary Custom. There is always a chance that I forgot to uncheck ro-partiton but I was pretty careful. All this to get rod of pages of bloatware...rrgh. Thanks so much to thos who have given me input so far. Unfortunatly I am not sure what I ws running in the first place but I imagine it was not ICS. I can't afford a new phone and know I must get past this!!! Thanks a million guys.:p I will try to find a rom to flash and see but am not even sure how to get into Cloclwork on ths silly thing yet.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] njstein:
To get into recovery you must do the volume buttons/power button hold. It's explained in the rooting thread. It's not hard, just follow the instructions. You shouldn't have to remove the battery, just turn off your phone, then hold all 3 buttons, release the power button after about 10 seconds but keep holding volume buttons until recovery comes up in your phone.

Sent from NOS_INJECTED ParanoidAndroid Blaze
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] mikesmccurdy:
Still trying and eternally grateful

Thank you. I am able to get into recovery mode without an issue and odin reports that Clockwork Mod Passed but I stil can't get past the blue bar locking up when it reaches the end. I must be missing something stupid as I cand even get Odin to recoginze the stock download so I can try to start over. rrgh. I know I'm missing something stupid but it seems to me that when I boot the phone into recovery I should see a clockworkmod screen giving me boot oprions but not sure what I should be seeing am flying a bit blind. Would appreciate good recommendation of a rom to try and download and where I might find it. I do notice that the rocovery mode screen increments the custom binary dowload indicator everytime I try something.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] The Barron:
Im thinking you might have forgotten to repartition the phone. Make sure its selected so you can have a clean partition and redo the steps to root it and see if that works.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] xWolf13:
As said above. The mistake was that he clicked repartition.

Sent from my Provisioned Galaxy S Blaze
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] The Barron:
strange, i always thought you had to partition, at least at some point.

Anywho, if you can get into recovery (and since you said odin loaded cwm) couldn't you just put a rom onto a SD card, pop it in, and just install it with cwm?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] xWolf13:
Also said above...
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] The Barron:
Bootloader is bad? Doubt it, but only thing i can think of right now.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] mikesmccurdy:
Still grateful......

Oddly CWM reports as having loaded in Odin but I cant access it to load a mod unless there is a trick to getting to CWM I haven't figured out yet. I'm also a bit confused that Odin only recognizes TAR files when the mods I downloaded ie liquid are in zip format and not recognized by Odin. sorry for asking stupid questions but I sincerely appreciate the time you all take to respond. I am detrermined to fix this one. I was pretty careful to uncheck repartition but there is always the chance I missed it once.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] xWolf13:
Zips are flashed in CWM.. Not in Odin..

Sent from my Provisioned Galaxy S Blaze
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] jparnell8839:
to get to download mode, you need to either have a jig or to have your phone plugged into your computer while pressing VOL UP + VOL DOWN and PWR. that will get you to Download (Odin) Mode. To get to CWM Recovery, Unplug your phone from your computer and press VOL UP + VOL DOWN and PWR. The phone will do a short vibrate and the Samsung logo will appear. Then you will see ClockworkMod Recovery at the top with options. If you have standard (non-touch) CWM, use volume up and volume down to navigate and select your choice with the power button (short presses, a long press will power off). Go to mounts and storage -> mount usb storage. then copy your ROM of choice to your phone. go back twice and then enter install zip from sdcard. then either Choose zip from sdcard or Choose zip from internal sdcard. install. wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik. reboot. win.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] mikesmccurdy:
Continued thanks.....

My problem is that I am not able to get into CWM. I am able to get into Odin mode but I get the vibrate when trying to boot into CWM then the Samsung logo then the blue bar that freezes when it reaches the end. After that when I try a regular boot all I see is the battery indicator if I have it plugged into power. I really appreciate these detailed instructions, but until I can get past the blue bar, I am stuck.......
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] woodzx67:
Do you let go of the vol button and power before the Samsung logo? If you do then hold the buttons until the logo appears then let them go. If you let go early it just boots like normal
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] mikesmccurdy:
Problem Escalating

Search as I might I can't seem to get past this. I have CWM loaded but am getting an error mounting sdcard when I try and e: unable to write to ums lunfile when I try to mount USB. I'm getting in deeper here and would appreciate any further advice.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] jparnell8839:
I'd try reflashing CWM... something doesnt seem right. its like your mount points are all screwy.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1591622

make sure to use the pit file located in that thread

--------------------EDIT-----------------------------

Just used the files (CWM and pit through Odin) and CWM flashed successfully for me. Able to do a nandroid backup and restore as well as flash a new ROM.

Also, please dont get mad for this, but just to be on the safe side (had a person last week who mistakenly did this) this is the Galaxy S Blaze 4G, not the Galaxy S 4G. If your device model isn't T769, you've got the wrong forum :P
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] tzvblsm:
I had the same issue today with s3 that I fixed will by restoring stock ........,.,...
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] mikesmccurdy:
From Bad to Worse......

HA no I'm in the right forum, I just seem to have the wrong phone. I am able to reflash CWM with the PIT file you mentioned but still cannot mount the SD card or get into USB mode. I am completely stumped over this unbrickable phone...........HELP! I could never get mad at anyone who tries to help me. Worst thing is I've only had it a week.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pjgowtham:
I read an article long ago which has the capability to root all android devices . It uses a flaw that is in the android itself. It seems even backup and restore app of sony uses this method

So this s the link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

I dont know if it works but devs can try it out :)

Sent from my xperia z through xda app
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alfiabraham:
doesn't work with the latest firmware :rolleyes:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flashben:
it is not working with the latest firmware 10.1.1A.1.253.

I have tried
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reptile64:
If we update OTA we don't lose root right?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sadman Khan:
Download OTA rootkeeper...use Protect root..that should keep your root after you update

Sent from my Revolutionary Htc One X HD :D
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reptile64:
With every OTA update my root was still there, I'm just asking for the specific update, if something changed and we lose root.. ;)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flashben:
I have tried, OTA cannot update the new firware, can only use PCC to update the new fireware.

I can confirm Voodoo OTA RootKeeper cannot help protect root when u are updating using PCC.

I have Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and i update from PCC and my root is lost.....
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reptile64:
What about the root methods that used to work with older firmwares? Are they still working? Anyone tried?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sadman Khan:
Well i didnt know :P sorry!

Sent from my Revolutionary Htc One X HD :D
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flashben:
I have tried bin4ry's method and it is confirmed by many users it is not working....

I have also tried motochpper and it is not working too.

But i know that if u unloack bootloader, you are still able to root.. but i just dont want to unlock my BL just yet....
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maddhouse:
Might need to confirm but I remember that on the arc to root you had to downgrade the kernel, root then re flash updated ed kernel

Needs to be confirmed first
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pjgowtham:
My suggestion to preserve root is simple

Download the update.(just d update from the existing firmware)

Creating a .zip file

Modding it so that we don't lose root

Flash that zip through cwm so that we can enjoy updates widout losing root or trying to find new ways of rooting new firmware..
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blagoja:
I try this and work, first i flash Stock Kernel with CWM , then i flash root from recovery and than back Stock Kernel from .tft file.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lombego:
I woul also go with this solution approach..

1. For getting the FTF Files: http://mytechencounters.wordpress.c...eate-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/

2. Then creating a Flashable Zip File: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2183077

3. Preroot it..But how to do that?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flashben:
I am looking for a easier way :) I didnt install CWM on my XZ...

unliess it is really no other ways, i will have unlock my BL but i will still wait :)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RoberM:
Madhouse was talking about Locked Bootloader phones, everybody knows how to root any firmware with an unlocked bootloader.

In the Xperia ARC, the procedure was to flash the newest firmware (not-rootable), then flash a previous kernel only (rootable) with flashtool, turn on phone, root it using any exploit available, turn it off, and flash the newest kernel alone with flashtool. Phone rooted and in the latest version.

I don't know, but maybe this method could work as this new firmware is still based on Android 4.1 just like the previous one, so the older, exploiteable, kernel should be able to boot the new firmware.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blagoja:
I already root my phone with this method , just flash old kernel with CWM_Recovery , reboot in recovery , flash root SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip , reboot in flash mode and then flash stock Kernel from 10.1.1.A.1.253 .
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RoberM:
AGAIN, this is only possible on unlocked bootloaders. With locked bootloaders, once you update to 10.1.1.A.1.253, you loose root and recovery, so there is no way to do what you are saying. Once updated to .253, the only way to change kernel is via flashtool.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blagoja:
Yes, this is only possible on unlocked bootloader.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G1_enthusiast:
Wasnt sure of this, now I am, thanks!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lombego:
Think i found a Tutorial for the thirt part: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1849867

But still i didnt get the update.. so i can't test..
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RoberM:
So... the process for having .253 fw rooted on locked bootloaders would be:

Downloading FTF

Following this tutorial to have a prerooted flashable zip : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1849867

Flashing new kernel only, from FTF using flashtool

Flashing new baseband only, from FTF using flashtool

Then you should have full 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware and rooted on locked bootloader

I am waiting for UK unbranded fw, but if someone is wiling to try with one of the available FTF's...
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] philje123:
I'm in UK and had notification of the update through PC companion earlier today so you should be able to get it.

Phil
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Moody:
Unfortunately, you can not pre-root firmware for locked bootloaders. You can for unlocked bootloaders though.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pjgowtham:
Ya ..it isnt possible...ryt!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RoberM:
You are wrong, as soon as the new firmware (system partition) is able to boot with the existing kernel in the device, you can flash pre-rooted fw using CWM. This, obviously, requires to be rooted first and have a recovery. It is the same as when you flash a pre-rooted stock based custom rom, you have RomAmur for locked bootloaders as an easy example on this forum.

Just checked Sony Update Service (SUS), and still no new UK unbranded rom available [MENTION=375661]philje123[/MENTION] are you sure the notification you got from PC Companion was the new firmware or just the apps update we all got a couple of weeks ago?

EDIT: This user already did it, he pre-rooted .1.253 fw and flashed it on Locked BL: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41455711&postcount=51
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fer2503:
If i update with pc companion i lose the cwm recovery?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RoberM:
Yes.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rankman2004:
hey,sorry, i am new for this approach. Appreicate for more detail guide. e.g Flashing new kernel only, from FTF using flashtool and Flashing new baseband only, from FTF using flashtool. One more query, this approach can root the 253 without installing any recovery and downgrade to low version(e.g 350) ? My Xperia Z is locked BL did not root and install any recovery, now it is .253.

Thanks!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Moody:
Well pre-rooting a rom used to cause a random reboot bug, as I quote from the excelsus Z Thread under the installation procedure section:

"9) Oh and remember to re-root your device with bin4ry's method again as this rom doesn't not include root to avoid getting the random reboot bug"
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RoberM:
This is related to what rooting binaries are used, where are located, and stuff like this. This has nothing to do with pre-rooted roms in locked bootloader. You truly have root access in apps and stuff, but when you mount /system/ as writable, it reboots the phone. Just a nasty bug we are all suffering in the XZ since fw .350, not only in pre-rooted roms.

Once someone figures out which are the correct binaries to use, and where should they be, all problems should be gone.

Pre-rooted zips are perfectly possible as long as the kernel is compatible, in this case it is, i have been using pre-rooted roms on Xperia devices since 2 years ago.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tamirwig:
Wait, I might be misunderstanding, but this bug doesn't always occur on previous versions, does it? I'm on rooted stock 434, and just checked system folder in root explorer: It's mounted as rw...
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lhurtado:
What I do, but I think I can't recommend it, is

Backup your ta partition

Unlock your bootloader

Update software without ta

Flash doom kernel

Root from recovery

Restore your ta partition

Flash stock kernel

Done

Restore ta is dangerous, you can brick your phone. Don't try this unless you are completely sure what are you doing.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thangcuay:
I have Rooted this firmware

The root requires unlockbootloader
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RoberM:
Of course, the bug only happened at first, when using badly done root scripts.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pandaball:
I don't quite get what you're saying. How would you flash anything via CWM (or even CWM for that matter) if you don't have root access in the first place after updating via SEUS? CWM is removed when flashing via SEUS, as are all previous system files.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RoberM:
That is WHY we are updating via Zip file in CWM and NOT via SEUS, to keep root (obviously you need root in the first place).
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] .LEONARDO.:
ROOT 10.1.1.A.1.253 locked bootloader

Hi, I'm verry noob and I,ve been reading all the posts but I'm still trying to figure out... Is there already some way to root the new FW 10.1.1.A.1.253 whitout unlock bootloader?

Thanks!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] olavjunior:
Eid OTA yesterday

FYI I got the update OTA yesterday. I had tried updating with Sony companion on PC earlier in May, but since my phone was rooted with locked bootloader, it didn't work.

But yesterday I got the OTA, and my root is kept perfectly fine :)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stewartk:
I want to downgrade back to stock Vodafone UK and root then upgrade ota but I can't find the stock branded ftfs
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sikoro:
root 10.1.1.A.1.253

Is there any possibility for the moment to root 10.1.1.A.1.253 in the way that is understandable for average users?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2282415

Follow the instructions. Simple.

Unless by "understandable for average users" you actually mean one click or automatic in which case the answer is no at the moment :D
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yautja_Hunter:
Hello! I own Sony Xperia Tablet Z with FW 10.1.1.A.1.253 and I already have UNLOCKED bootloader. Can somebody please give me a link how I can ROOT my device? Thanks!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rootk1t:
here are the steps, hope it helps someone:

1. Unlock bootloader using the key from Sony: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/

2. Use the root toolkit by Bin4ry: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

3. Install kernel with CWM for SGP312 from this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2301216

4. Get flashable CWM superuser from here: http://download.clockworkmod.com/superuser/superuser.zip

5. Boot into CWM recovery and flash CWM superuser

6. Run fix permissions in CWM

7. Reboot

All done.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tseyksuli:
is there any working root method for locked bootloader on firmware 253?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
Not without downgrading. Check links in the stickys.

From me to you.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tseyksuli:
reason why i asked this is because above post over mine was guide for one for unlocked bootloader but i need one for locked bootloader, so thats why i'm asking.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
See my edited post.

From me to you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Charger0707:
My phone keeps restarting and restarting it just happened out of no where, i did update it a week ago to jelly bean through Kies

What could be the issue?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] krazierokz:
are you rooted or stock JB and are you able to get past the boot screen or just to the samsung logo ??? it appears your phone has a sticky power button or jammed ... have you been able to use you're phone after the update or ...?? little more detail please ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fudge_Pack:
Rate each other out of 10, give suggestions, etc.

Lets see them!

Heres mine:

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On a side note, i have a few things i have to do to the lock screen

1: remove the background tint

2: fully transparent status bar

If any of you gents could point me in the right direction, i would very much appreciate it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mystichobo:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1352163
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kevtrysmoddin:
Here's mine
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SocalTeknique:
Here's mine, nothing special

*Edit, apparently i can only post 30 pictures with the tapatalk app.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Uno dei tanti:
;)

Dream of Tapa-Tapa-Tapatalk.. 4
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] tobehuman:
Hello,

This is my first device with a Super AMOLED screen. I'm coming from an iPhone 5 and a LG Optimus G, both of which have LCD screens. On this phone, my Samsung Galaxy S4, certain shades of gray are grainy and streaky. Is this normal?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jbdan:
Could be. Can you post a picture of what you see with a camera
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] tobehuman:
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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] tobehuman:
That is it, but sideways. The streaks are horizontal in the pic, but actually vertical in person.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nbeebe24:
Could just be the quality of whatever you're viewing that's causing the streaks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pinoycrusader:
I received a replacement from tmobile and the screen has banding on the screen. I have to send back the phone
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] tobehuman:
Were they horizontal or vertical?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pinoycrusader:
horizontal
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nitrogen618:
I noticed it too. My galaxy nexus (samoled) was grainy like this phone. Except, this phone is barely noticible.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] tobehuman:
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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jbdan:
In my experience this is normal for an oled but only to a certain degree. That degree depends on the user and the differences between panels. I'd suggest going to store and comparing to other gs4 to see if it it's something you want to pursue in exchanging.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Walter21026:
So who's watching Google I/O or maybe attending? What are your expectations for the next few days? What are you most interested about?
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Keith Patrick:
I'll be listening. I'm interested in the keynote speech that is only about nine hours away. This is when we will figure out if KLP or JB 4.3 will be announced, I'm sure. It may be on some of the threads but the Google I/O 2013 app is available on the play store. It's worth checking out. I learned they have a segment on rooting Glass.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Robson:
when performing a hard reset; there's a 2-note sound which comes with it. is it posslbe to have a sound with a soft reset? something which comes with the bootloader?

cheers
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Deleted member 3452239:
My friend gave me his s2 to see if I can fix it.. The symptoms suggest the power button is stuck. But it can be pressed and it releases and can be pressed again, so it is not stuck as in jammed.

The battery is removed, and when the battery is replaced, the phone immediately tries to turn on. It vibrates and goes to the Samsung logo, then the screen goes black and continues to vibrate every 2-3 seconds.

I managed to get it to go to the boot anim a few times, but it froze and restarted. I also got it into recovery but it immediately restarted after that as well.

My only other thought is that the CPU isn't drawing enough power from the battery. What do you guys think?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] meekrawb:
You can try some of the things in this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1931310
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Deleted member 3452239:
It says it will work if it is stuck and not defective. Does stuck literally mean it is stuck in the housing and cant be pressed?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] krazierokz:
another thing i read some where on here is its sometimes actually not the power button itself but the ribbon itself to the power button that connects to the mother board sometimes becomes loose....try wiggling make sure its securely in there just worth a shot im sure anything helps right now
[LG Nitro HD] KronicSkillz:
thanks i know lots of ppl use mhl and it's even a good idea if u plan to buy the 10-20 dollar mhl adapter in the future, so u can plug into any hdmi tv.