yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
New version 4.4

changes:

2014.07.04 ver. 4.4
- added support to CM 11 KitKat by bagyusz.
- all version are supported (4.1, 4.3 and CM 11) in same installer.

Now will support CM11 on locked bootloaders (bagyusz release), same installer for all versions (4.1, 4.3 and CM11).

regards

dssmex
[Xperia SP Android Development] jancsessz:
[MENTION=1262249]dssmex[/MENTION]

With this recoverys working offline charging?
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
yes
[Xperia SP Android Development] headache59:
Does this mean this version can be installed directly over the existing CM11's (LBL- by bagyusz) without bricking the phone?

If so, :good::good::good::good:
[Xperia SP Android Development] Fat_boy555:
Too update I can just download v4.4 and flash in recovery?
[Xperia SP Android Development] Raffhell:
I can SAFELY use the recovery (camera button) to backup/restore or install roms on a rooted 4.3? :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Yes, just install or flash

Yes

Yes
[Xperia SP Android Development] neXus PRIME:
[MENTION=1262249]dssmex[/MENTION]

Your updated zip for CM11 might not work

I have tried accessing your wipedata file but it doesnt open in any text editor. For CM11 to boot, the file must be this:

[HIDE]#!/system/bin/sh
#
# ramdisk hijack for Xperia SP 4.4 version
# by Peter Nyilas - dh.harald@XDA
# modefild by bagyusz 20140430
#
# credits
# idea: KeiranFTW@XDA
# recoveries for Xperia SP: cray_Doze, davidmarco, dssmex
# root/recovery ramdisk: CyanogenMod team
#
# To enter recovery: press vol- during blue light[/HIDE]
export PATH=/system/xbin:/system/bin:/sbin/:bin
mount -o remount,rw /
mkdir /temp/
cd /temp
tar -xf /system/bin/hijack.tar
sleep 0.6
exec /temp/hijack.sh
[Xperia SP Android Development] ongkhel:
do i need to flash both CWM 4.4 and recoverys 4.4?
[Xperia SP Android Development] frorgaba:
Link on Dev-Host nomore working:confused:

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by trying to flash got the message

set metadata recursive / some changes failed

E:Error in/storage/sdcard1/pa_huashan-4.41-20140704.zip

(Status 7)

installetion aborted

made sonmething wrong?
[Xperia SP Android Development] neXus PRIME:
Read my thread.... Use Philz recovery to flash

CWM is unsupported
[Xperia SP Android Development] frorgaba:
got the same message with PhilZ and also for for bult 4 and 3

must be something wrong with my SD Card
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
I don't use hijack.tar , i use cm ramdisk to load CM. Actually i have CM11 working on my phone and work fine.
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
I test install method and flash method in philz, twrp and cwm (4.1, 4.3 and kk) and no problems. Try download the file again.
[Xperia SP Android Development] sshivampp:
Installed version 4.4 via recovery and phone freezes with black screen after sony logo, so back to previous version and why restoring cache takes soo much time while restoring backup via cwm
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
what rom use?
[Xperia SP Android Development] neXus PRIME:
Ok so you only support unlocked boot loader cm11. Got it.
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
I can't load hijack.tar because loading the CM recovery again but the script work with any rom only change the ramdisk.cpio.gz. In next releases can add more roms in installer.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Torch90:
same here

stock rom(.205) with recovery version 4.3 installed

the 4.4 recovery is started and works fine the touch interface too (PhilZ), but after the kernel logo only black screen appears
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
You made some modification to the build.prop file? The property ro.build.version.release = 4.3 for the version you have.

If you are using another version number for some improvement and you want to keep so you just delete the file / system / btmgr / ramdisk.cpio.gz.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Torch90:
the bulid.prop is untouched and line: ro.build.version.release = 4.3 is there

in the bootmgr folder only have

cwm.cpio.gz

philz.cpio.gz

twrp.cpio.gz

and bin folder

i need delete this file from the cwm installer package?

or only enough if i replace manually from the cwm package the philz.cpio.gz to system/bootmgr ?

edit1: i replaced manually the the philz.cpio.gz file, the system booted but in the recovery as tough glove mode enabled :/
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
send me the file /cache/wipedata/wipedata.log and /cache/wipedata/wipedata.log.old please.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Torch90:
The 2 file in the zip
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
No problems in recoveries, check if exist the file /system/bin/wipedata.stock and have 755 permissions.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Torch90:
It's already 755

But now i have the oldest version recovery with the new the system won't boot
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Ok, the logs are of previous version. If you try again, check in installer for no errors and if get same error when boot please send me the log files. I always do a full test of the installers and in my phone work fine, but maybe in some circumstances have a bug.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Torch90:
So if i install the newest again check the install process?

But if the system is not boot how check the logs?
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
enter in TWRP and copy the files to SD (advanced-> file manager)
[Xperia SP Android Development] Torch90:
Ok i will do this. But Sorry now i go to work and i'm on a bus. If i'm at home the files will be send

Sended with Tapatalk from my XSP
[Xperia SP Android Development] piponito:
Same here. Instaled version 4.4 via recovery and phone freezes with black screen after sony logo. I have stock rom .205
[Xperia SP Android Development] kontini:
It happened the same to me and I found out that ramdisk.cpio.gz was wrongly added to my 4.3 JB even if the script seems fine, just flash previous version because it hasn't included and removes this file that is the default ramdisk during boot but it is for kitkat
[Xperia SP Android Development] Torch90:
wiped cache and flashed ver4.4 via philz recovery with no error: the system is not boot

:) with twrp file manager i deleted the ramdisk.cpio.gz and the system is started :)

anyway i sended the 2 log files, but i think the solution is ready. thx kontini
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Ok, in old recoveries like Philz or twrp the build.prop have ro.build.version.release=4.4 and the installer detect KitKat and install the ramdisk. This only apply to flashable zip.

If anyone have same trobule please delete /system/btmgr/ramdisk.cpio.gz (only in 4.3 or 4.1.2) or run the install version from pc if you have older version (4.3.7 or older) installed.
[Xperia SP Android Development] sshivampp:
Stock 4.3 build .205
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Fixed. Download new version...

regards

dssmex
[Xperia SP Android Development] Torch90:
flashed ver 4.4.1 and now everything is working good

thanks
[Xperia SP Android Development] jhonecide:
can i just flash 4.4.1 flashable zip using twrp recovery? cause i'm using 4.4 version now
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
yes, you can
[Xperia SP Android Development] Torch90:
I already flashed from 4.4

Sended with Tapatalk from my XSP
[Xperia SP Android Development] sshivampp:
Thanks, will try and report

EDIT: ver. 4.4.1 working fine on stock fw build .205
[Xperia SP Android Development] Hamidreza2010:
[MENTION=1262249]dssmex[/MENTION] whats this problem?

how can solve that?

thanks
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Disconect all phones/devices, reboot your PC and try again (connect only one device to PC)
[Xperia SP Android Development] Hamidreza2010:
Ok

I,ll try it and get feedback
[Xperia SP Android Development] abbas_2010:
if u haved blustacks on ur pc quite from try bar or unistall it

hope so work:good:
[Xperia SP Android Development] Hamidreza2010:
thanks bro

Its my friend problem

I,ll tell him , hope will work
[Xperia SP Android Development] greek_assassin:
How do i enter on DarkPassenger recovery?

IF I HELPED YOU PRESS THE THANKS BUTTON
[Xperia SP Android Development] omidz:
how can i flash this via fastboot?

i just have fastboot working now :(
[Xperia SP Android Development] air001:
IMHO noway.
[Xperia SP Android Development] akay56:
hi

i have the xperia sp for over a year now... i am still on 12.0.A.1.257 :crying: (the stockest of the stocks...)

i have rooted my phone some time ago, and now wish to flash one of the newer 4.3 ROM

wondering.. can i install this CWM+PHILZ+TWRP recovery directly (in the sense is this recovery compatible with my stock 4.1 ROM) or would i have to find another recovery suitable for my ROM.

thanks for your help

ash
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Yes, it's compatible with all stock versions and CM11
[Xperia SP Android Development] Makiavell:
Error "can't mount system" when restore backup from CWM recovery. I'm on JB 4.3 12.1.A.1.207...
[Xperia SP Android Development] shahrukhqasim:
How did you get your fastboot working?
[Xperia SP Android Development] sambastrakan:
happens to me too ...

---------- Post added at 12:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:29 PM ----------

Someone tried to install recoveries (includes twrp 2.7.1.0) from here : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261606

Seems to be compatible with Xperia SP, there is a file for our model: XSP-lockeddualrecovery2.7.154-BETA.installer.zip

But I'd like to know before trying ... :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] sambastrakan:
is there a way to have only twrp recovery ? With no need to click a button to choose one recovery and whith the possibility to make a "reboot recovery" which will go directly into recovery.

Or the 3 are needed for some reason ?

Thx.
[Xperia SP Android Development] sambastrakan:
I modified the install package from 1st post to enter twrp by default (reboot recovery) : https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32890756/CWM_XperiaSP_4.4.1_DefaultTwrp2700.zip

And for who wants to make a try of twrp 2.7.1.0: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32890756/CWM_XperiaSP_4.4.1_DefaultTwrp2710.zip

Some errors appears before doing a backup but it is well done. Also, the possibility de backup the "Trim Area" ??
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Three recovery's is for compatibility to all roms, all recovery's are only 10 MB of system partition and don't change any system file (except wipedata for load the recovery). if you don't want tree recoveries just delete selected in /system/btmgr
[Xperia SP Android Development] niedzwiedz102:
Hey man, thanks for great work.

I installed the recovery (installer 4.4.1) on Stock 1.205 rooted with Towel, and everything is working right.

.... except the recovery gave me the offline-charging bug (which was not there in Stock JB 4.3). Any idea what might be wrong?
[Xperia SP Android Development] creative21:
Help!!

When i only use reboot option in power menu it reboots into cwm, after that i can't boot into rom until i restart from cwm for 4-5 times

Rom: existenz ultra 4.0
[Xperia SP Android Development] Centurion13337:
Thanks for sharing :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] NEXUS 4G:
help loading recovery

i was wiping data from philz to install cm11, after i wiped the phone reboot before i could install a rom. now its stuck on sony screen and cant get recovery. all the files are on the phone, but i need to get into the recovery to install. any ideas would be great, thanks.
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
You need reinstall stock rom, root and recovery
[Xperia SP Android Development] Araib93:
Will this work if I have an unlocked bootloader and a stock kernel? (stock kernels do not have recovery)

Edit: It works ! :D Flashed Doom Kernel, then recovery package, then the stock 207 kernel. after first reboot, placed all the files in data/local/tmp and rebooted :) Best stock kernel with all recoveries and unlocked bootloader = best combo ever :p

Edit: Out of supreme curiosity, what if we could partition our internal memory (10 mb) and allocate that for recovery. I used to be an htc user and sony is a whole new world :p anyway, in htc, we had a separate partition for recovery so upon flashing a different rom our recoveries stayed intact. Here on sony I find it really offensive that I have to first find a perfect rom then a perfect kernel to work with that rom only to find out that it doesn't support recovery :rolleyes: having a separate partition could fix that.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Alkid:
Hello friends!

How can I update the old Recovery (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2352920) this new?
[Xperia SP Android Development] agantai:
thank you very much, 2.7.1.0 the only one i could install on my xperia sp. thanks again for your great help :good:
[Xperia SP Android Development] kimbaris:
Greetings,

Could someone describe what's the purpose of the following files and whether they are needed for each of the three recoveries?

ric

chargemon

wipedata.sh

ramdisk.cpio

Thank you.
[Xperia SP Android Development] parkavenu:
I've tried several times to install the recovery, but nothing happen.

when I choose number 1 for install , the message " daemon started successfully " , nothing else either in my phone and windows.
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
You need install drivers and enable development options
[Xperia SP Android Development] parkavenu:
I've already downloaded drivers and, developer options enabled and USB debugging
[Xperia SP Android Development] parkavenu:
I think the problem is my PC doesn't recognize my phone in USB Debugging mode
[Xperia SP Android Development] MH-Droid:
It has bugs.. Sometimes reboot system doesn't work in cwm.. Full wipe always freezes in cache format section..
[Xperia SP Android Development] codeknight11:
Same here. For fullwipe, just reboot into recovery and wipe again and it should work. Works for me.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Heartstoler1991:
help

Hii.. I m new,in this forum.. I want to root my phone.. I m on 4.3.. Stock.. I completed the first. Step.. Next I want to install a custom. Recovery.. In this thread under download section. I m watching two zip files.. One is. Cwm..SP.... ZIP. And second is Recovery.. SP.ZIP

ZIP. I confused between them.. Can anyone tell me which one should I use.. ?? next. How can I enter. In recovery.?? Which. Is the stable version of CM. Kitkat. That I can flash?? reply. Me... Thanx. In advance..
[Xperia SP Android Development] fernoct:
For installation via PC, use installer.

For flashing via a recovery, use flashable.

As mentioned in the OP:

Turning on the phone will see four lights advancing (GREEN-WHITE-RED/BLUE) when the blue light show press:

Volume up -> Philz

Volume Down -> TWRP

Camera button -> CWM Touch
[Xperia SP Android Development] Heartstoler1991:
thanx for reply
[Xperia SP Android Development] ongkhel:
when im trying to install new custom rom,

reboot in philz

wipe data / format > clean to install new rom ( always freeze / hang up (10mins))

even in installing new rom sometimes it take more than a 5 mins to install. i never tried to use TWRP or CWM.
[Xperia SP Android Development] umair42:
Yeah.It happens.I always use twrp and it is best for me.
[Xperia SP Android Development] ongkhel:
so it better to use twrp?
[Xperia SP Android Development] umair42:
For me,yes.
[Xperia SP Android Development] ongkhel:
oh i see. :p, because some custom rom required a specific recovery. thanks for your advice! :good:

P.S hope there's a new update that fix every issue on the current version.! :D
[Xperia SP Android Development] rexxxxx:
Hello,

Sorry if this is answered already in the previous posts, but I can't read all the 34 pages :(

After I access "root" with the towelroot app. and try to install the recoveries package I get this:

Choose your option :1

You have selected Xperia SP, let

* daemon not running. starting i

* daemon started successfully *

48 KB/s (16106 bytes in 0.321s)

828 KB/s (16121 bytes in 0.019s)

3643 KB/s (470091 bytes in 0.126

4302 KB/s (3582448 bytes in 0.81

3874 KB/s (3606497 bytes in 0.90

3345 KB/s (2661701 bytes in 0.77

3272 KB/s (1109128 bytes in 0.33

49 KB/s (152 bytes in 0.003s)

385 KB/s (7505 bytes in 0.019s)

/system/bin/sh: su: not found

/system/bin/sh: su: not found

after that there are no recoveries installed.

any solution - thanks

P.S.

managed to install it.

had to install SuperSU from Play Store and give permissions during install.
[Xperia SP Android Development] j0a0:
After root did you install supersu?

You can try this method it works fine for me!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2843763
[Xperia SP Android Development] Pachanka:
After executing the script in the logs i have :

installation : OK

Model Number : C5303

Version : Unknow --> (ERROR: NOT COMPATIBLE)

I'm on Xperia SP, and i can't boot to one of a recovery :/
[Xperia SP Android Development] Centurion13337:
Thank you very much for sharing. Easy and clear instructions. Cheers!
[Xperia SP Android Development] j0a0:
Hi,

I have stock .207 and rooted with towelroot.

Have SuperSU installed from PlayStore.

Install this recovery pack without PC using this method http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2843763

I extracted /data/local/tmp from the zip to same path on the phone and set permission RWX R-X R-X to step1.sh and than execute it as root with root browser.

I can access all the recoverys but in CWM when i press "reboot system now" ask me "Root access possibly lost. Fix? This can not be undone." with 2 options NO and Yes - Fix Root (/system/xbin/su).

This only happens on CWM recovery!!!

Is this normal. I always say NO but should i say Yes Fix???

I want to install MrSteve ROM but i'm afraid of this....
[Xperia SP Android Development] Ainster:
wrong section. sorry.
[Xperia SP Android Development] habunath:
is there a way i can install these recoveries for unlocked bootloader?
[Xperia SP Android Development] umair42:
You can install them on unlocked bl too.
[Xperia SP Android Development] MH-Droid:
I have problem with installation of this.. Previously i dont have this issue with my own laptop but im trying to install this recoveries using my friends laptops .. Ive tried with 3 different laptops running win8 and always says daemon dosnt start successfully. Trying to start in port 5037 ..deamon started successfully and nothing happens..
[Xperia SP Android Development] j0a0:
Try to install like I did... Read my post... A few posts back... You can install the recoverys without PC!
[Xperia SP Android Development] mattia.b89:
Hi fellow, is this method compatible only with 64bit operating system?

I tried Windows 7 , 8 , 8.1 and 10 all 64bit and with no one I was lucky...I tried on a virtual machine with Windows 7 32bit and I finally completed the procedure in 20 seconds

Anyway thank you for your work!
[Xperia SP Android Development] mattia.b89:
See my latest post, and feedback-me

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See my latest post, and feedback-me
[Xperia SP Android Development] MH-Droid:
Yes maybe you are right, now i remember that all of those systems were 64bit and my own is 32 bit.. Any way i finally installed it using root explorer.. The method is explained by someone in above posts.[emoji4]
[Xperia SP Android Development] mattia.b89:
Perfect at least it's a common problem, and now is reported too! A big help for future's users
[MENTION=1262249]dssmex[/MENTION] can you add a warning in the OP. Thank you
[Xperia SP Android Development] beespoison:
the latest version is awesome and all recoveries is working fine :)

Thanks for the awesome tools sir.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Gamer4Life:
hello, i have a problem in cwm, it's the same error everytime, i tried 3 different times and allwaus get stuck in tge same place

using 4.3 207 australia, i root using towelroot, install supersu, install recovery, so far so good, then i copy existenz rom and supersu fix in sd card,

then i reboot my phone and i press camera key , i enter cwm successfully,

i go to mount...(something) , i format system,data, then cache, the log tells me that all went great with done message, and now begins the problem..

when press back to main menu, the menu disappears, but the log still there, and the cwm background, my phone stops responding to all keys and touch..

i have to turn it off using back button, and out doesn't boot just gets stuck in sony logo...

i had to install stock.ftf 3 Times, and still facing the same problem every time and now i gaveup up

please help me.
[Xperia SP Android Development] codeknight11:
Instead of CWM, use philz. I had the same problem on CWM.
[Xperia SP Android Development] sohan3421:
Version of PhilZ ?
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
Work on 32 and 64 bit, just only install the correct drivers.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Indohara:
stuck

Hi there, i got stucked at some point when I'm trying

when I pressed 1, I got stucked at some ...kB/s. Like in the screen capture i've provided. What should I do?

i'm on stock 4.3 12.1.A.1.207, rooted, LB

thanks in advance :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] NinoRapis:
hi dssmex

can you update at the last PhilZ Touch 6.59.0

it works very fine
[Xperia SP Android Development] arun123sa:
My Xperia does not asking for root permission

Hi friend,

Yesterday I rooted my xperia device by using towel root apk. Once I rooted, verified it by using root checker app. and then I installed some root applications like titanium backup, supersu. I downloaded the latest cwm recovery from this thread. but, when I select the 1st option, it ll not prompt me for root access and the process will be remain same after the deamon start successfully portion. please help me from get rid of this. My devices build number is 12.1.A.1.205 and LB.

Thanks in advance,

Arun Kumar Subburaj
[Xperia SP Android Development] codeknight11:
Restart device. Is USB Debugging enabled? Did you allow ADB access to PC when asked? A small pop-up window is displayed on your phone asking for authorization when you connect your device to PC - You need to allow it (only when PC needs adb access).
[Xperia SP Android Development] arun123sa:
Hi tj_droid,

It works. I am now able to backup my phone. Thanks for your response.
[Xperia SP Android Development] papawil01:
hi, i;m having a problem with this cwm. im using CM11 and everytime i install this CWM, my phone does not detect my SD card. anyone can help me? thanks
[Xperia SP Android Development] forddark:
Which recovery recommend to install the CM 12.
[Xperia SP Android Development] damian01211:
Guys, I'm having a problem.

I'm stuck on " daemon started successfully " and it doesn't go anywhere.

I own a C5303 with .205 build number and LB (Can't unlock it due to my network blocking that -.-). Phone is rooted, SuperSU by Chainfire installed and Root checked by Root Checker.

Here's a screen of the problem:

[IMG="Stuck on Daemon started"]http://i62.tinypic.com/21mu5x5.png[/IMG]

BTW. I have PCC installed just incase.

EDIT: Tried on diffrent PC and worked fine! Time to install CM11!
[Xperia SP Android Development] MK99:
Did you try first with USB 3.0?
[Xperia SP Android Development] damian01211:
@up I first tried with my PC using 2.0 USB and then on my notebook using 3.0 USB.

On my notebook with USB 3.0 it does work.
[Xperia SP Android Development] ko28088788:
HI im doing this for a friend but everytime i tried to open the file, it wouldn't let me open it.

Help
[Xperia SP Android Development] dic1911:
BUG?

Sorry for asking such a stupid question

"is there any known bug/not working function in these recoveries?"

I'm considering change to another rom

but I read earlier reply some says blahblah backup/restore not working (I can't remember well

and some says twrp is working best or something

any suggestion?

(PS. my xperia sp is on eXistenZ Ultra 4 with the OP recoveries installed ((LBL of course
[Xperia SP Android Development] dssmex:
latest version of CM11 have Philz and CWM, don't need this recovery. Currently this recovery is only for stock ROMs
[Xperia SP Android Development] mabdullah007:
can't install recovery

its say cannot find the path specified
[Xperia SP Android Development] anisingh62:
Please update both recovery to the latest versions