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[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ianthok:
Awesome ?, i have that problem to but solved now ?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] yopen71:
Why should I decrease M4 screen dpi? For what reason? Please explain?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Quarkkk:
Xperia M4 every icons are very big and also icon bar on the top and buttons on the bottom. When you change it (you can return to stock just delete this line) after restart you will feel difference of "space" in your screen like you changing screen resolution on games to higher.

But here we have opposite smaller value (280 from 320) is looks like bigger resolution on computer.

Type this phrase "ro.sf.lcd_density=280" on Internet and you will see the examples
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ardentis:
For me its a preference. I dont need the interface to look so big so I change the density to 300. It also makes the phone feel bigger than it really is and it allows more notifications to be displayed in the status bar.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] vinzsupertramp:
help meeeee

in the prompt (CMD) C:\Windows\system32>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

< waiting for device >

error: cannot load 'recovery.img'

i don't now..... hel me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ardentis:
Did you put recovery.img in C:\adb/ ? Alternatively, you can write the location of recovery.img (EG type in

fastboot flash recovery C:\users/yourusername/downloads/recovery.img
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] grigtm:
hello

thx for the tutorial, my bad was that I updated my M4aqua and lost usb conectivity mass storage, not a problem, all done in fastboot mode, nice and fast, realy fast, and to run CMD in a specific folder just pres shift+right click and select it

one problem I encountered, entering the code with #*#* ..... my phone was unlocable, but flashtool sad not unlocable bootloader, after restarting all, managed to do it
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ianthok:
That's why i recommended to run fastboot via flashtool adb tool, so the PC can recognizing your M4 aqua from On condition until Off wen run flashmod or fastboot mode
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] langsakers:
[Help]

Please somebody help me, my E2353 cannot allowed to unlock bootloader :( I've check it on sony website

I have tried to root with locked bootloader using rootkitXperia http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/root-how-to-root-5-0-lollipop-t3212108 but it doesn't work

Is there any way to unlock bootloader ???

I figure to download .tft and flashing using flahstool, is that require unlock bootloader first to flashing .tft file???

I'm using M4 Aqua E2353 with the latest firmware build number 26.1.A.2.167 Android version 5.0:rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Rizio:
You need to follow this instruction: https:xdaforums.com/m4-aqua/general/guide-t3130092

(sorry, I don't allowed to post http link)
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ianthok:
Wow, i remake this tutorial an working

.

Actuali my mobile is e2353 latest firmware indonesia, maybe you missed something
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] langsakers:
Well, that's my problem, my device is not allowed to root or unlock bootloader

Bootloader unlock allowed : No http://postimg.org/image/jhpd9t86f

[IMG="Rooting status = No"]http://postimg.org/image/jhpd9t86f[/IMG]

Do you have any idea how to fix it bro? :rolleyes: :)

---------- Post added at 05:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:23 PM ----------

Same problem here...

I've already unlock bootloader with step above, but cannot install recovery :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Hoogland:
can't get into fastboot mode

Sorry but i got a little lost at step 5 at TWPR.

When i press "reboot into fastboot adb" my devices turns off and there will be a blue led (i guess thats fastboot).

But it's just for a few seconds. After that the led turns into green.

When i look at flashtool, i'm getting this error:

28/024/2015 14:24:03 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.

28/024/2015 14:24:03 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.

What am i doing wrong?

Sorry for my bad english.

Thanks!
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Rizio:
You must install the fastboot driver that find into flashtool folder.

Rizio
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ender1986:
Hi,

i followed all steps, and so far my phone (E2303 26.1.a.2.167) shows that bootloader:yes and flashtool shows Bootloader status: ROOTED.

however the last step before coming to TWRP is that with the cmd and typing "fastreboot flash recovery recovery.img" is not working.

it shows me

C:\adb>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

< waiting for devices >

and then nothing happens until the phone leaves flash mode and starts up...

i already tried defining the place of the recovery.img by tyoping the command fastboot flash recovery C:\adb\recovery.img but its the same problem.

i read some posts that people have this problem here, so could maybe someone help ?? i feel like it is maybe something i missed??
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Hoogland:
Thanks! But when i try, i'm getting a error :(.

I'm using Windows 10 64 bit

-Edit-

There was a problem with my pc. I saw a video that solved the problem :).

Thanks anyway :)
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ender1986:
i figured it out myself, but it is written in the tutorial. i succesfully rooted my m4 aqua. thanks to this tutorial! great!

btw. the solution is to unplug device an power off and then press Vol+ and plug it to enter fastboot mode. then if you enter the command fastboot flash recovery recovery.img it works.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Hoogland:
Well i successfully rooted my m4 :D

Thanks for this awesome guide!
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] depressed_:
Pls tell me how install them. No .exe file in this, please :(

---------- Post added at 06:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:24 PM ----------

What did you do? My friend has the same problem :(
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] bookworth:
It is like this: plug in your M4, USB debugging enabled.

Open Device Manager (Device Manager is the tool that shows the devices that are currently connected to your system. To Start Device Manager: Open the run command by pressing and holding the Windows key , then press the R key ("Run") Type devmgmt.msc).

You should see a device with yellow exclamation mark - phone or something, with letters adb in it.

Choose it and choose update drivers.

Browse to the drivers you downloaded.

It should work now.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] krumusainski:
''ERROR - This action needs a connected device in ADB mode '' i followed all steps till this error durring flashing under fastboot mode :)
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ianthok:
Hahaha good, well done ?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Rizio:
Pay attention because for installing flashtool driver under windows 10 you must enabling installing unfirmed driver with the microsoft procedure (find it with google)

Rizio
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] krumusainski:
thanks, will do ;)
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] jorginhopc:
Hi

I have a E2303 and followed this tutorial. Flashtool was able to unlock BLU but the phone says status: unavailable.

I've tried lock/unlock several times. when I try to flash recovery it says Command not allowed.

that means that BL is not unlocked?

I'm using E2303_26.1.A.2.167_CE.ftf (I've tried with some others ftf but then my phone are not able to get network signal.

could you help?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] depressed_:
My friends has E2303 with status unavailable, too and it worked for him. U have to make sure that u have all drivers right installed. I am supposing u made in some steps mistake.

https://mega.nz/#!ywUwFLpK!LmlAnwl8AS27wJzNjqBF7vpfvJHSz5pGer-XHOIVF6o download adb for m4 aqua and copy them to C:\adb ->If u have to, rewrite files.

Then download it: http://1url.cz/Om7k Connect ur mobile to pc, launch downloaded program, select device, on the right bottom side click Install

Then use flashtool 0.9.18.4 for unlocking bootloader. Check ur code in ulcode.txt and folder name(it is code which u have got from flashtool). If it is correct try to unlock ur bootloader. If u click on icon "Unlock" and after that u can not click on it a second time then it works and it is unlocked. Flashtool will write if is bootloader unlocked or not. If it is, try again copy to recovery to your mobile. Hope it will work for you. Btw if u copy recovery, your mobile has to be off and u have to made volume up and connecting mobile to pc at the same time before uploading recovery.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] jorginhopc:
thanks for the reply,

I tried using the same software/version as you but with no success. flashtool consider my bootloader as unlocked but I still not able to flash recovery. also in flashtool if I try to root, it is not able to do it.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] depressed_:
Can I help you through TeamViewer?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] dakisa:
You are the best...work perfectly M4 aqva 2303

You are the best...work perfectly M4 aqva 2303 :laugh:
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ianthok:
You to my buddy ?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] jorginhopc:
please contact me via private message
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] depressed_:
Do people need to use: Reboot into fastboot mode? Better is shutdown device and click on BLU and connect it. It is faster because when u use reboot into fastboot mode then u have to usb cable disconnect and after that connect when u choosed BLU.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ardentis:
Anyway to get into fastboot is fine. It shouldnt matter what method you use
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] wazzak007:
05/058/2016 14:58:27 - INFO - Connected device : Sony Xperia M4 Aqua

05/058/2016 14:58:27 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A

05/058/2016 14:58:27 - INFO - Android version : 5.0 / kernel version : 3.10.49-perf-gd5b0faa / Build number : 26.1.B.2.147

05/058/2016 14:58:41 - INFO - Please wait device is rebooting into fastboot mode (via ADB)

05/058/2016 14:58:41 - INFO - Device will soon enter fastboot mode

05/058/2016 14:58:47 - ERROR - This action needs a connected device in ADB mode

05/058/2016 14:58:49 - ERROR - This action needs a connected device in ADB mode
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ardentis:
The fix seems pretty self-explanatory. Just go to Settings > Developer Settings > Enable ADB. If you dont have Developer Settings enabled go to Settings > About and tap the build number 5¿ times, and then it will be enabled.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] topmarko:
work perfect :good:
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] 96degrees:
mine is E2353 with Bootloader unlock allowed : No..

so..is it over..i cant root my M4 at all..? :(
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] gerzii:
1) during root no wipe is needed? i mean: must i reinstall and configure m4?

2) do i lost root, by making ota-update?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Luumumba:
Rooted E2333 French Version.

Had some problems with unlocking Bootloader on E2333 but finally did it with this guide just tried it over and over again for like 4 hours..

Thank you for that guide.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] sirluxx:
1. Rooting itself should do nothing to your data but unlocking your bootloader should trigger a factory reset.

2. Updating your device does not matter, as with an unlocked bootloader you can always flash SuperSU through a custom recovery.

If you only want root then there is another method that does not require your bootloader to be unlocked, just look through the General forum. ;)
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] [SIC]:
ADB/Fastboot

[IMG="flashtool unlock bl erreor"]http://i.imgur.com/vdJZavr.png[/IMG]Hi I got a wierd issue with the ADB, according to "Devicemanager" it's all there in b&w - ADB Interface.

Unfortunately I can only get the fastboot code (similar) to OP's ADB code from flashtool or is thar simple that I have plugged it in wrong mode?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Hoogland:
Sorry for the late reply. Here's a video that solved it for me : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9OvUjITsWI
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] mipele:
TWRP missing....

Hi, I managed to root my M4 aqua in December 2015. The SU app (same version as mentioned in page one) is working, giving rights to apps that require them. One thing that I can't understand, is that why cannot I boot to the TWRP mode? Well, at least the UI is not showing (and I can't really remember that did I see that ui when I was rooting the phone...)

So, I have the quick boot app (free one from the google play) and when selecting the Recovery boot option there does boot the phone but it's not getting to the twrp mode or view, it just boots the phone normally. So this might (does) sound like a stupid question but how do I enter to that recovery mode? With power off button and Volume down (tapping it few times when sony logo is shown) the phone screen goes totally black, and nothing is seen (I think this should bring up the twrp view...). Anyways, I was thinking that maybe I flash the recovery image again to device. I think I managed to do that at the first time but maybe something went wrong (which I cannot recall...) but if I do reflash the rec.img, do I need to re-install the SU app too?

Update: Oh, I managed to sort this one out myself :) So, during the restart, the Volume Down key must be pressed down several times. Did that like 5-7 times and then the TWRP ui showd up. Ok, so now I can take backup of my current system, after I find the way to use the sd with this backup...
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ADDOriN:
The method is working great on my E2303 .167 software.

Only i had an issue with flashtool and ulcode.txt in particular. In the guide and inside the picture you are naming your .txt file as "ulcode.txt" while i did the BLU process it connected and disconnected several times. Had to rename the .txt file just as "ulcode" since its already a .txt file and it worked great. Time to get rid of that crap-ware. I recommend Titanium Backup, SD Maid, Link2SD and their pro versions if needed.

Also i'm waiting for a stable Lollipop or Marshmallow rom with less bloatware or even stable Cyanogen.

PS. Did someone try the AOSPG and is it stable enough?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ardentis:
AOSPG is almost as stable as Stock.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] marwen2000:
Hi

I need help. I tried to root my device but after unlocking my bootloader and installing twrp i wiped everything and lost my os. How can i restore it plz?? Thank you
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ardentis:
Flash Tool. Check the sticky thread with the various guides
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ADDOriN:
Well if you want to use Stock you made a mistake for wiping everything....
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Hitman951:
Well, there is a flashable .167 zip so you can flash with twrp.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] MrHolst:
Can only boot into revorery mode

Hi,

I have unlocked device, installed TWRP and UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip. After this the phone refuse to boot the OS. I can only seem to boot into recovery mode. Maybe this is a stupid question, but I did not wipe anything, so I had expected my device would now simply be rooted, so I could start using those apps that requires rooted device. Did I miss something? Do I have to install a new ROM (that was NOT my plan...).

Thanks
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ELNİNO06:
ianthok thank you.My m4 aqua rooted :D
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ADDOriN:
No you did exactly what I did. I'm using stock rom that is only rooted. Did you check everything is done the right way?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] MrHolst:
Well, I was having a hard time finding out what to do, but ind the end I feel fairly sure that I did things right. At least the last critical steps of flashing the TWRP, booting it up in recovery mode and installing the super user zip went smooth and without any error messages. As I understand you, you did the same as me, but once you boot from TWRP or do a normal cold start, the phone boots up with the stock Android (which is v5 in my case), correct?

Does anyone know, if there is a setting somewhere, that could cause the boot process to always enter TWRP or other things that blocks from booting up in the Android OS?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] MrHolst:
Per my own recent experiences, although it was on pc, this sounds very much like correct drivers have not been installed. I have seen many threads with this problem and numerous advises on how/where to get the right drivers. I was in the exact same situation as you describe several times, but on my pc I noticed that the device was not being recognized in device manager, hinting me it was a driver problem. My problem got solved by installing new drivers from one of those threads I read. I can't even recall precisely which one it was that worked in the end, but you need other drivers anyway, since you are on mac. I suggest you focus your search on new drivers.

Good luck - I am a bit further, but ref. my previous post, I am still not completely there yet.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] uafsc:
Thanks for the reply!

I should clarify that when I open Flashtool and click on "Devices > Check Drivers" , my device does appear under "List of ADB Devices" when turned on and "List of Fastboot Devices" when in fastboot mode. Even the Sony Bridge application recognizes my phone so it seems that I do have the drivers. Are there other drivers I should install or is there some different problem?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] MrHolst:
I can't say for mac, but for pc there were other drivers needed, before the flash mode connection worked. I too had my device connected with "normal" USB mode, where I could access the file system from pc etc., but for flashing I needed other drivers. I think some came with the AndroidSDK and others were just linked to from various threads I found on the topic.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ADDOriN:
Locate - Flashtool-drivers.exe in C:\Flashtool\drivers and tick the first two selections - Flashmode and Fastboot Drivers and try doing the same process one more time.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] MrHolst:
Thanks for getting back on this. I tried your suggestion, but unfortunately the result is the same: I can only boot into recovery. I have flashed the recovery numerous times now, trying all tiny variations I could think of, e.g. flash via the Xperia flash tool and via cmd (fastboot flash recovery recovery.img).

I am getting a bit desperate now, since my (sons!) device is currently as good as bricked! Any other suggestions on how I can get around this or maybe at least something I can check/change in the TWRP settings, will be greatly appreciated.

If worse comes to worse I guess my only option forward would be to install a new ROM, does that sound right? If so, which ROM is recommended right now?

Since I also can't connect to SD card in TWRP, I can't make any backups of the stock ROM, but would it not be the same to install the firmware discussed in this article: http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/97-sony-xperia-m4-aqua-e2303?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ADDOriN:
Other thing is to try this guide: http://xdaforums.com/m4-aqua/general/unbrick-sony-xperia-m4-aqua-t3196289

and unbrick your sons device and try one more time shall we?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] MrHolst:
Thanks for not giving up on me;) I have downloaded the package (took many hours on the free-downloader!) and will try it out tomorrow. I will write an update with the result.

UPDATE: Hi ADDOriN, It took 3 attempts, but the un-brick guide you linked to, actually worked:) It brought back the device to something similar to factory reset and as a bonus, the TWRP recovery is still there, now just to be accessed as it should: vol- + power. That means I could quickly pick up where I left and install superSu and now I have a rooted device, which was the whole purpose of doing this. Now I will start looking for smart ways to remove bloatware and exploit the sd card, so my son can get his big games installed. Thanks.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] flacweb78:
How can I done BLU step ? My back button is only available when the device is power on .....
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] snoopy20:
The instructions are misleading. The "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes" isn't working and can't be used to establish whether it's possible. If you get the 'FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)' using the fastboot method (FlashTool is doing exactly the same under the hood) then your device can not be bootloader unlocked.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Fregil:
When i try to fastboot in ADB Mode it says that there are no drivers installed even if i did install them
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] coelhooliveirar:
Which root method have you used to root the 26.1.B.2.147 build?

I haven't updated my E2363 to that build because I didn't know if it'd be possible to root it.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ahtabasi:
E2333 rooted with this tutorial ! tnx.:)

just 1 tip : between 6-7 you need to unplug cable and turn on phone then plug cable and go to fastboot mood then go to adb folder and cmd and ...

tnx again
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] 123Kage:
Can I root Aqua M4 dual E2312 with this method?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ardentis:
Yes
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Lugi2:
Hi guys I have a question.

If I unlock my bootloader and install twrp will I be able to still install ftf files with flash tool?

I am waiting for the android 6 update and I wann have root

Thx
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Jevinruv:
Yes you can
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] coelhooliveirar:
Hi! Is it possible to root 26.1.b.2.147 E2363 without unlocking the BL?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ardentis:
Only if you downgrade or use the LBL twrp
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] christinaklee:
help

help

in step unlock bootloader have this problem

24/042/2016 11:42:07 - INFO - Unlocking phone using key -----------------------

24/042/2016 11:42:07 - INFO - ...

24/042/2016 11:42:07 - INFO - FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)

24/042/2016 11:42:07 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.004s
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] marchrius:
Hi, I have an xperia m4 dual model E2333 build number 26.1.B.3.109

will this work? I only need root but I understand that unlocking bootloader is necessary too. From that service menu it says that the bootloader can be unlocked.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] StoyanP:
I have a similar question, E2303 on 26.1.A.3.111 here, should I try this?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] famparskipetar@gmail.com:
downgrade
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] chandan333:
Error in flashing TWRP

I did all correctly.... my phone's status in "unlocked Bootloader" is "Yes". while flashing TWRP It shows "error : cannot load recovery.img" Followed all process correctly. Please find the solutions for this.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] lkanedal:
Works on m4 e2306

Try

Flashboot oem unlock keybysony (if flashtool dont works).&&.(without [-i] flashboot oem unlock -i keybysony)

Flashboot flash recovery recovery.img

Cheers
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Quarkkk:
My bootloader was ublocked but still showed error:

writing 'recovery'...

FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)

Try to update software via PC Companion and try once again. In my case I managed and now I have a TWRP and root
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] cyber68:
Hi

in cmd it sayes:

C:\adb>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes

sending 'recovery' (30050 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.948s]

writing 'recovery'...

FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)

finished. total time: 0.953s

and TWRP doesn't appear.

any solution?