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[Sony Xperia E1] casouzaj:
Unfortunately, flashing the old kernel is the only way to achieve root, because Sony patched their kernel, to close the path towelroot uses. It's not that tricky, though. On your phone, go to Settings > About phone and tap 7 times over the Build number (the last entry), until a small toast says you are now a developer. Press the back button once. You'll notice a new entry there, called Developer options. Tap over it and mark the USB debugging checkbox. On your PC, access www.flashtool.net from your PC, download and run the exe file to install Flashtool. Once installed, copy the ftf file of the ROM you want to flash to the subdirectory firmwares, under the Flashtool main folder. Now, which variant of the E1 is yours? And which carrier and market is your current ROM? You see, I have this old kernel https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9QC6m7q4NrFWFpuLWdkbHpoT2s/edit?usp=docslist_api, which I think might suit all variants. But as for the current 4.4.2 ROM, I have the 20.1.B.2.16 R2B ROM, for the D2114 Dual TV variant only, for now. I could prepare other ones if needed, but it would take some time to download their components and turn them into the ftf format. Anyway, for the old kernel, run Flashtool (the one winch better suits your system, I.e. either 32 or 64 bits), click the bolt icon on the left, select flashmode, and choose the ROM whose ftf you have copied to the firmwares folder. You can unmark the wipe data checkbox, in order to keep your data and mark everything for exclusion, except the kernel, and click on Flash. Connect the USB cable to one of your PC's ports. When a new window asks you to connect your phone, press and hold the vol- (volume down) button whilst connecting the micro USB end of the cable to it. Flashing should begin. Once finished, disconnect your phone from your PC and turn it on. Run towelroot. Your phone will be rooted within seconds. Turn it back off. Copy the new ROM to the firmwares folder, and repeat the process I've described above again, since you'll be interested in the kernel only. Got it? Once your phone is up again, run the Play Store and install both SuperSU and BusyBox. Run SuperSU and make it update its binaries through the normal way. Now run BusyBox, wait for it to prepare the Linux commands, and tap on Install.
[Sony Xperia E1] ankade:
D2005, FTFs needed, old (fair) and new (unfair)

Wow. Thanks A LOT, casouzaj, for that manual. Superb. GREAT STUFF!

But before I start, I still have some doubts :) Better doubt now than cry later ;)

Where from to get the *.FTFs ?

I found one NEW one here: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-j-e/general/ftf-official-android-4-4-2-kitkat-t2842259 - but I'd very much prefer official sources (why see above).

With XperiFirm (see links in my posting above) I could only download *.SIN files archives from the Sony servers.

There I found 20.1.A.2.13 AND 20.1.A.0.47 (however the old one was complete only in the UK version - in the DE version, one of the four files was missing on the Sony server *sigh* ).

Sony does not provide FTF format?

Can I make my own FTF from those SIN myself perhaps?

I guess I could also write a UK rom to my DE phone ?

Which I perhaps don't want to, UK has worse surveillance policy than DE, for that matters - perhaps there are nastier backdoors in the UK kernel ?

If not, I wouldn't mind an English phone, especially for the international/English AppStore.

Can I first backup the existing ROM into my own FTF, and later play that back?

Can I mix UK-old and DE-new?

> Sony patched their kernel, to close the path towelroot uses.

That is a mean, uncool, despotical jail-attitude of Sony.

We need to root our devices, there is tons of software which doesn't run otherwise. I don't get why they don't get that.

Is there a chance that someone finds a new path, to overcome that dictatorial patch?

Mine is a D2005, by the way. No carrier, no market. Fully paid for - but still not mine, it's a weird world we have to live in.
[Sony Xperia E1] casouzaj:
Ok, I've managed to create 2 fts files for you., both Customized DE. So, you can dismiss the old kernel for the D2114, whose link I posted earlier. As you've noticed in XperiFirm, the 20.1.A.0.47 one was crippled by Sony. Such a behaviour is very common for older ROMs. Fortunately, though, from what remained of those components, both kernel and loader were present. So, when flashing the old kernel, you won't have to mark anything for exclusion, since I've stripped that ftf down to kernel and loader only. Anyway, keep the wipe data checckbox unmarked. For the new ROM, labeled 20.1.A.2;.13, you are free to flash the whole ROM, if your current ROM version is less than R2B (or even if you are not sure of it, R2B is the latest ROM released by Sony). Again, you can unmark the wipe data checkbox. Nevertheless, if you decide not to flash the entire ROM, mark everything for exclusion, except the kernel.

Both ftf files are being uploaded to my Google Drive account right now. I'll post their links within hours for you.

Best of luck!

EDIT: As promised, here are the ftf files.

Old kernel only for D2005 Customized DE 20.1.A.0.47 R2B: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9QC6m7q4NrFRklNWDlfajAzMmM/edit?usp=docslist_api.

Complete new ROM for D2005 Customized DE 20.1.A.2.13 R2B: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9QC6m7q4NrFZGFXYmtLMnk5OUk/edit?usp=docslist_api.

NOTE: These files could not be tested by me, since I don't have a D2005. Nevertheless, I produced them the exact same way I did for my wife's D2114 and for my own C6503. Do it on your own risk, though!
[Sony Xperia E1] ramdanzs:
nice.. can you give me a tutorial/link to make smallapp work on my e1 dual d2105???
[Sony Xperia E1] VinBenzin810:
Dear members of this thearad.

What are the actualy news about custom Roms and custom custom kernel for our e1. I read a lot time befor that are a kernel that work with stock Rom with much feature . is it rigth. When yes can anybody send me a link to this kernel. And what about custom recovery ? Is there anyone like cwm or twrp. Sorry for that stupid question. And i know i must be read befor and then ASK but i doesent have any time to read so much.

For all devs on our phone thank you for your work.

Your VinBenzin 810
[Sony Xperia E1] TheBlackJester:
E1 D2005

20.1.A.2.13

4.4.2

I'm new on Sony devices...so, I've never used flashtool but with a right guide i can do it

Really thanks in advance
[Sony Xperia E1] casouzaj:
Which country and carrier? Are you currently using a carrier provided ROM?
[Sony Xperia E1] TheBlackJester:
Country: Italy

For "carrier" you mean the brand?

No-brand version ROM
[Sony Xperia E1] casouzaj:
Carrier is your network operator. Please, refer to my posts #1224 and #1226 in the previous page of this very thread for the procedures. I'll try my best to make Italian ftf files for both old kernel and a complete 4.4.2 ROM for you, just like I did with the German ones. Please, give me hours...
[Sony Xperia E1] TheBlackJester:
Wow!

Really really thanks for work you're doing to help me!!!

Carrier is TIM (Telecom Italia Mobile)
[Sony Xperia E1] casouzaj:
But do you want a TIM released ROM or a carrier independent (also called customized) one? Customized ROMs are free of carrier related bloatware.
[Sony Xperia E1] TheBlackJester:
A customized ROM, please...the actual ROM is carrier indipendent, no bloatware, no brand.

Here we call them "No-brand" stock ROMs.
[Sony Xperia E1] casouzaj:
OK, as I promised, here are the Italian ftf files for the D2005 variant.

Old kernel only, to allow achieving root: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9QC6m7q4NrFNUs2TnVhWGpPVnc/edit?usp=docslist_api

Complete 4.4.2 ROM (latest one available on Sony servers): https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9QC6m7q4NrFaDBQT01PblJ3WDQ/edit?usp=docslist_api

Hope they work for you. Couldn't test them myself, because I don't have a D2005. You'll be flashing them on your own risk. Rest assured that I've made them the same way I did for my wife's D2114 variant, and for my own C6503, and they are both working just fine.

Enjoy!
[Sony Xperia E1] ankade:
GREAT, you are a HERO !

WOW. Thank you soooo much. Great service!

Do have a bitcoin dogecoin darkcoin address? I would like to send you a symbolic "thank you". PM me!

Just downloaded the second archive. But I guess I can also simply use my existing ROM?

Anyways, I have them here now. You can delete the archives from your cloud if you want or need to.

Whew, the 20.1.A.0.47 is really small. Only 7 MB, while the 20.1.A.2.13 is 700 MB.

Googledocs told me the 20.1.A.0.47 contains only kernel.sin loader.sin and META-INF/MANIFEST.MF

Idea:

Wouldn't it then also work to flash an FTF with only

20.1.A.2.13 kernel.sin

20.1.A.2.13 loader.sin

20.1.A.2.13 META-INF/MANIFEST.MF

when I rooted it using your 20.1.A.0.47 downgrade FTF ?

That should minimize the risks, shouldn't it?

Because the phone is fully updated now, in the newest ROM already, probably with all those 700 MB already on it. And your 20.1.A.0.47 FTF will not be able to have overwritten any of that, because it only contains three files.

This whole topic got me too interested :) I found this brilliant manual:

Create your own FTF firmware files using XperiFirm and FlashTool [Guide] by XB on 16/08/2014

http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/1...re-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide/

Now I am wondering

(a) what are cust-reset.ta and fota-reset.ta because he leaves them out, and

(b) if there are new other files to leave out, since that manual got published in August 2014 ?

Anyways, thanks a lot! Enjoy your day / night /weekstart!

:cool:
[Sony Xperia E1] luqman98:
These two .ta files aren't important (i mean it's useless) and you can safely exclude it.

Sent from my Xperia E1 dual

1. Love doesn't need any reason.

2. Wanna speed up 3G (not 4G LTE)?

Here it is:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2586876

3. Press the thanks button if I really helped/assisted you.
[Sony Xperia E1] casouzaj:
[MENTION=5830949]ankade[/MENTION], as I stated before, the .47 ftf is small because it contains (and you've noticed it too) kernel and loader only. You don't need anything else from the old ROM to achieve root later. The components were crippled on the servers, but those ones could still be saved. As for the complete new ROM, of course you can exclude everything but the kernel when you are flashing it, because you flashed only the kernel from the old ROM. Nevertheless, it is the most recent compilation found on the servers. So, if yours happen to be smaller, you'd get an udade, by flashing the complete ROM. As for the TA files, they contain the DRM keys. Generally speaking, anything you exclude from the list is not flashed, thus keeping their corresponding files on the phone unchanged. DRM keys are unique for each and every user. There's no point in writing something over them.

Don't forget you can leave the wipe data checkbox unchecked,

in order to have all your data and settings kept.

Best regards!
[Sony Xperia E1] TheBlackJester:
You're the n°1!!!!!!!

I'm so grateful to you! :highfive:

And my girlfriend thanks you a lot too...it's her's E1 and she absolutely want to root it.

So, now i must flash old kernel with flashtool...achieve root with towelroot...and reflash the latest kernel from the 20.1.A.2.13 ROM (kernel.sin / loader.sin)...right!?
[Sony Xperia E1] casouzaj:
Yes! After achieving root, you are free to flash either only the kernel or the whole ROM, so that you'll be sure to have the latest compilation on your (and/or your girlfriend's) phone. Don't forget that, even if you decide to flash the ROM completely, you can unmark the wipe data checkbox, in order to keep all the user's data and settings .

Best of luck!
[Sony Xperia E1] TheBlackJester:
Sorry but I have a problem with E1 drivers, I can't give its by flashtool....

Where I can find its?

Thanks in advance
[Sony Xperia E1] casouzaj:
Open the folder 'drivers', under the main 'Flashtool' one, and run the exe file you'll find there, tick both the 'Flashmode Drivers' and the 'Common drivers for Shuang board' checkboxes and click on 'Install'. Windows drivers assistant will come up.

Hope it works for you
[Sony Xperia E1] TheBlackJester:
Anyway the problem coming when Win assistant ask to wait during drivers installation...the process take a very long time and if i try to click for terminate it, the pc totally freeze and i must do a forced power-off.

With Win Xp 32bit

I'd try with Pc Companion too but same result...I'm totally freakin' out!

Edit:

I don't have "Common drivers for Shuang board"...i've "Common drivers for Shinano"...

Ok..i've installed Flashmode and Shuang board drivers...but Windows tell me some drivers missing...
[Sony Xperia E1] casouzaj:
Try to install just the flashmode drivers. Your phone will not be properly seem as a phone. It will be in flashmode.
[Sony Xperia E1] TheBlackJester:
Flashmode and Shuang board drivers installed.

But when i go to flash with flashtool it tell me again some drivers is missing :crying:
[Sony Xperia E1] casouzaj:
Have you rebooted your PC after the drivers installation?
[Sony Xperia E1] TheBlackJester:
Yep!

But flashtool give me this
[Sony Xperia E1] casouzaj:
Your driver issues are over. It's a step forward. Would it be possible for you to post your build.prop file here?
[Sony Xperia E1] TheBlackJester:
Can I put it here in attachments?
[Sony Xperia E1] casouzaj:
I guess we're in kind of a deadlock here. I'd suggest to change ro.semc.version.cust_revision to R1B, and all three ro.semc.version.fs_revision, ro.build.id and ro.build.display.id to 20.1.A.0.47, but as you don't have root yet, you wouldn't be allowed to write in the system partition. Another line of thought is to edit the old kernel ftf file with winrar or 7zip and delete loader.sin from there, but I'm not sure if only kernel.sin would suffice. Make some tests and, please, report back.
[Sony Xperia E1] ramdanzs:
there was a custom rom for Xperia E1 Dual D2105 Check this link
[Sony Xperia E1] TheBlackJester:
I've tried to flash old kernel after deleted loader.sin

Flashtool ask me the device model this time

I selected D200X E1, but the result is the same
[Sony Xperia E1] xezrunner:
When you're in the drivers installer, did you select the first 2 drivers + the Xperia E1 drivers at the bottom?
[Sony Xperia E1] TheBlackJester:
Yes sir!

Flashmode, Fastboot and Shuang board (E1) drivers installed
[Sony Xperia E1] xezrunner:
Did you try restarting the computer? Plug the phone into a different USB port. Is USB Debugging enabled \ did you allow access when your phone asked? (Make sure you select always allow)
[Sony Xperia E1] TheBlackJester:
Yes...rebooted computer, debug enabled!

Now i try with another usb...i really don't know how to root this "rebel" E1

Edit: No luck...again the message asking for drivers on flashtool...it's so frustrating :(
[Sony Xperia E1] K4sh:
try revoke usb debugging authorisation and when notification appear on phone check always allow
[Sony Xperia E1] TheBlackJester:
Done, but...same result.

I think i have a problem with SEMC Flash Device driver...it's the driver the computer ask me to install when i connect the E1 to flashtool...how i can remedy to this problem?
[Sony Xperia E1] K4sh:
what driver you see in device manager?

it must be so0107 adb interface

anyway follow this

connect you device and open device manager

uninstall all drivers you see of your device and check box delete device driver too

now disconnect your phone and install flashmode fastboot and shuang board drivers

now revoke usb debugging authorisation and then connect your phone with usb debugging enabled

and check box of always allow
[Sony Xperia E1] TheBlackJester:
I see "Sony so0107 ADB Interface Driver" under "Sony so0107"

and "D2005" under "Portable device" voice.

Now i try with your procedure!

[MENTION=5128504]K4sh[/MENTION] done! Now i must reboot the computer before re-try flash..right?
[Sony Xperia E1] casouzaj:
Any possibilities for you to try the flashing procedures on a Windows 7 machine? You see, you are in a drivers war and XP is not supported by M$ for months now.
[Sony Xperia E1] TheBlackJester:
Maybe tomorrow...unfortunately i don't have my win7 notebook with me at the moment.

I've supposed the problem is XP too.
[Sony Xperia E1] Kizoky:
XP was still supported when Xperia E1 is released to the market.

Maybe he's doing something wrong, because the drivers on XP was fine
[Sony Xperia E1] TheBlackJester:
Nothing.

Again the same problem with flashtool.

Missing driver red message on flashtool

Windows try to install "SEMC Flash Device" but everythings go to stall when the pc try to read "WdfCoInstaller01009.dll"

As soon as possible i will try again on a netbook with Win7.

Really really thanks to everyone who have followed and helped me in these days...you're amazing guys! :good:
[Sony Xperia E1] bluemjc:
just use Vroot. It works!!!(after updating to latest version)
[Sony Xperia E1] zovko.slobodan:
I find this on google+. The lolipop coming on e1.

This is real or not?
[Sony Xperia E1] G.Pawar:
I think it's real.....

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[Sony Xperia E1] MachineZZ:
If we get L will be awesome :D
[Sony Xperia E1] G.Pawar:
Hey...can any one make full Screen mod for Xperia E1 Dual

Please

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[Sony Xperia E1] mai77:
snoopsnitch works on xperia E1

hey guys ,

GREAT NEWS !

snoopsnitch works on E1 ! :fingers-crossed:

this means we have a fantastic open source library to fully access SNAPDRAGON's GSM baseband stuff. the android API is very limited when it comes to low level GSM stuff.

but the baseband processor can be queried in debug mode and will spill the beans !

now you can find out whether s.o. is spying on you or there is an IMSI catcher around.

https://opensource.srlabs.de/ :good:

https://media.ccc.de/browse/congres...self-defense_-_karsten_nohl.html#video&t=2631
[Sony Xperia E1] xezrunner:
OH MY GOD THATS UNBELIEVABLE! After all, they still support this device. Yaay! :)
[Sony Xperia E1] G.Pawar:
what is Snoopsnitch???

If I Really Helped You Then Say Thanks

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[Sony Xperia E1] zovko.slobodan:
SnoopSnitch

Android application for detecting mobile abuse: Network insecurities, evidence of IMSI catcher, SIM card attacks, and SS7 abuse.
[Sony Xperia E1] Kizoky:
The phone's getting Lollipop (rumoressly)

But, we still don't have Cyanogenmod, or AOSP

All because we don't have display drivers for the MSM8610(8210)
[Sony Xperia E1] zovko.slobodan:
maybe sony will give us everything we need to build cm, sony just doing high security because we just get update to kk?! It's frash! when sony give us lollipop update i think after that we get everything for cm, and aosp....need time
[Sony Xperia E1] Kizoky:
I've tried to build CM11, but the only thing that stopped me is the display drivers. display-caf-new didn't work.
[Sony Xperia E1] zovko.slobodan:
Any other solution???
[Sony Xperia E1] Kizoky:
Well, the only thing we can do is find a similar phone to Xperia E1

You know, Motherboard, and Display, and try to port a ROM (If it exists) to E1.
[Sony Xperia E1] zovko.slobodan:
I whill start search....

Thanks to all of you for doing this for e1! :)
[Sony Xperia E1] Kizoky:
I've tried but I'm not done yet, I will test a new ROM now and see If the WiFi & Bluetooth working
[Sony Xperia E1] zovko.slobodan:
How to unlock bootloader on xperia e1?

*#*#7378423#*#*

Unlock bootloader allowed: no

I need worked metod?

Please help!
[Sony Xperia E1] Kizoky:
Is your phone rooted? If yes, it should say Unlock bootloader allowed: Yes

If your phone is already rooted and it still says the same, your bootloader is force-locked.
[Sony Xperia E1] zovko.slobodan:
Yea, have rooted phone but steel unlock bootloader "NO", :( can i flash recovery without unlocked bootloader?

What now?

Thank's for helping
[Sony Xperia E1] Kizoky:
You can't flash Recovery without unlocked bootloader

Sorry mate :(
[Sony Xperia E1] zovko.slobodan:
Thank's again for halping!
[Sony Xperia E1] xezrunner:
Does anyone know if they fixed the VPN bug in 2.14?
[Sony Xperia E1] TheBlackJester:
I can try, but...it's true VRoot install some uninstallable chinese apps on the device?
[Sony Xperia E1] mai77:
snoopsnitch open source GSM low level app / lib for xperia E1

It's sad that the E1 has less support than the E3.

But - we have snoopsnitch working !

this means we can do much more low level GSM baseband stuff than any phone without a snapdragon !

full control over telephony ! GREAT ! :fingers-crossed::good::highfive::laugh::D:o:);):cool:
[Sony Xperia E1] Kizoky:
http://xdaforums.com/xperia-j-e/general/e1porting-roms-xperia-e1-tutorial-t2996235

Hi guys just made a new thread on how to port ROMs for Xperia E1

Sound, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth are not working because the modules in the Stock KK rom is 4.4.2

While the AOSP, CM roms has 4.4.4..

Sony, sometimes I hate you.
[Sony Xperia E1] VinBenzin810:
I mean when you find a 4.4.2 Rom that wifi and the nother one works. Or is that wrong ? ? ?
[Sony Xperia E1] Kizoky:
If I had a 4.4.2 Cyanogenmod, then yes, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth would work.

If these phones had CM 10.2, That would be soo great.
[Sony Xperia E1] VinBenzin810:
what whenn we find roms 4.4.2 fo the zte open c or Motorola E if the roms for the phones work also in our phone when we change just a little bit. ( port ) i mean for the motoroal E there was released a 4.4.2 custom rom .
[Sony Xperia E1] Kizoky:
Where? Could you please give the link for it?
[Sony Xperia E1] casouzaj:
[MENTION=6255928]TheBlackJester[/MENTION], I'm really getting old! I think I might have posted somewhat wrong instructions. The thing is: if you intend to flash the new ROM completely, do it first. Then, flash the old kernel right after. Root your phone, and flash only the kernel from the new ROM, before installing and running SuperSU and BusyBox. If you flashed the whole new ROM after having rooted your phone, you'd loose root.
[Sony Xperia E1] VinBenzin810:
[MENTION=5903579]Kizoky[/MENTION] give me a little bit more time when i come from school i will find you a Rom because i am sure that i See a 4.4.2 Roms
[Sony Xperia E1] xezrunner:
That means we will only be able to get CM12 working... Or maybe CM10 but there's no such thing for the Moto E or the Andromax C2.
[Sony Xperia E1] G.Pawar:
Working XReality Engine for Xperia E1

xdaforums.com/xperia-j-e/general/xreality-engine-t2996661/post58030617#post58030617
[Sony Xperia E1] gymfreak7855:
So are all kitkat CM or AOSP builds impossible to make boot? Even those that may be based on the same android version? Eg 4.4.2?
[Sony Xperia E1] felipeiank:
Hi everyone. I'm without Internet connection then i couldn't trying to port that f*cking roms. Well, i think 4.4.2 roms will work fine and it is not necessary to resize moto e's pngs. For my buddies that are trying to port : Andromax C2 has a Stock Rom(Pure Android) based on Android 4.4.2. Could Kizoky or anyone trying to port at least for find out if it works? Because Pure Android is better than nothing and i didn't find CM11 based on 4.4.2
[Sony Xperia E1] TheBlackJester:
Thanks for the clarification ;)

I had understood..you were explained well ;)

A question..the E1 is already upgraded to latest rom..so i must reflash it?

Anyway..maybe in a few hours I'll re-try to flash old kernel with the Win7 netbook.
[Sony Xperia E1] casouzaj:
It's up to you to decide. Rest assured that the one I've uploaded is the latest and newest compilation of that same build.
[Sony Xperia E1] G.Pawar:
Lollipop update schedule..and Good news Xperia E1 is available in list :p

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[Sony Xperia E1] felipeiank:
Where do you found that image?
[Sony Xperia E1] G.Pawar:
Facebook Xperia E1 Group

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[Sony Xperia E1] xezrunner:
May I know the link of the group?