yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia C4 Guides, News, & Discussion] bigrammy:
In this thread you can discuss FlashTool by [MENTION=2807379]Androxyde[/MENTION] General Thread HERE at the very least be sure to THANK him for this Awesome tool. Our discussions will be confined to Xperia C4 and C5 and is for testing the compatibility only. Once all features are confirmed as working on the C4/C5 mt6752 this thread will be closed & further post should be on [MENTION=2807379]Androxyde[/MENTION] General Thread HERE​

​

WARNING no OT (OFF TOPIC) Questions Please ask in the C5/4 General section.

Start a NEW THREAD if there is nothing relative to your problem or info. Do not direct all questions to me personally this is a open thread for all to share their experiences and advice.​

Things to discuss and test here.

All FlashTool Features:

1. Phone Detection. ( This is confirmed as working the Phone was automatically detected and correctly identified ) :good:

2. Bootloader re-lock. ( To be verified )

3. Fastboot features. ( To be verified )

4. Flashing of .ftf Files (This is confirmed as working Here thanks to [MENTION=5106618]mayanks15603[/MENTION] and [MENTION=6156986]AnandSadar[/MENTION] )

Other features will be listed as and when :o

HAVING PROBLEMS FLASHING? See this post Here by [MENTION=5106618]mayanks15603[/MENTION] Thanks again bro. :D

For those flashing the entire .ftf YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO THAT!! :mad:

Unless you bricked it of course and then the .ftf you flash should be the one designed specifically for your phone. :rolleyes:

At this time we only have a choice of Android 5.0 or 5.1 so all you really need to flash is the boot.sin and system.sin from the .tft and Tick wipe userdata if you flashing between 5.0 >< 5.1 and vice versa.

IF and when 6.0 M is released then PLEASE give people who know the chance to investigate any changes to things like Partition layout and File System format before you dive in. :silly:

WARNING: Do not use any version above v0.9.18.6 as they will brick your device!!! (This is also stated on the FlashTool website)

The Previous release (0.9.18.6) is available from the downloads page HERE and should be OK for our C4 C5.

If anyone knows how to recover a device that has been bricked using said version could they please share it.

For the Noob's In this short tut I posted the

maximum

amount you should ever need to flash and in 99% of cases only the

boot.sin

and

system.sin

need to be flashed http://xdaforums.com/xperia-c5-ultra/development/androxydes-flashtool-features-xperia-c4-t3292650/page3
[Sony Xperia C4 Guides, News, & Discussion] bigrammy:
OK since the OP above seems not to be clear enough for some people let me remind you...

1. This is not F****** Facebook!!! so don't send me friend requests PM's etc unless you know me personally or we are working together on some project.

This is a FORUM which is totally different. If you do not know what a forum is or how they work then you should not be on here.

Here is a list of the RULES for the FORUM in general these are not mine but XDA's so stick to them. http://xdaforums.com/announcement.php?a=81

2. Do your own googling and searching!!!

Some people are too lazy or too stupid to read the thread/posts or use the search options.

I am constantly amazed by the amount of people who want to root their phones etc who clearly have no idea what they are doing or even why they are doing it :silly:

3. READ THIS it echo's my thoughts perfectly http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16682226&postcount=2439

4, If you are a genuine newb as defined there and who has read the Thread and done some searching but is still unclear then we will gladly help. :good:

Be warned though this sort of stuff is quite advanced and you should be at a reasonable state of understanding about how your smartphone works and what these tools do already. :silly:

You should be proficient with the terminology used in Android/Linux. :good:

You should be proficient at installing drivers and know how to use a PC and it's programs correctly. :good:

You should know how to use command line tools such as adb and fastboot :good:

If you are a Noob as defined there then you should keep away. :victory:

THANKS
[Sony Xperia C4 Guides, News, & Discussion] AnandSadar:
Flashing of .tft file works, I already used it to flash E5563 C5 ultra.
[Sony Xperia C4 Guides, News, & Discussion] mayanks15603:
Flashing works for me too.. I also used it to flash my c5 ultra E5563
[Sony Xperia C4 Guides, News, & Discussion] kanej2006:
^ Great to hear it works for us C5 Ultra users! All we need now are custom roms and happy flashing!

Thank you bigrammy.
[Sony Xperia C4 Guides, News, & Discussion] mekar07:
Hey guys ..where can i get c5 ultra dual firmware in ftf format?? Anybody knows?
[Sony Xperia C4 Guides, News, & Discussion] bigrammy:
Hi,

Thanks but can you be a little more specific. :confused:

eg: Did you flash the full .tft or a partial. :confused:

From the Fastboot cmd Did the (booloader) secure = Yes/No change :confused:

It's So we can add to the list of confirmed functions :fingers-crossed:

If this tool is fully compatible with the C4 and C5 then it's happy days all round :D
[Sony Xperia C4 Guides, News, & Discussion] bigrammy:
You can hit my Thanks Button to say thanks like I hit yours :D

Edit: You did already :o
[Sony Xperia C4 Guides, News, & Discussion] AnandSadar:
Download system files using Xperifirm and use flashtool to create TFT file. For more info use http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/1...re-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide/
[Sony Xperia C4 Guides, News, & Discussion] bigrammy:
Read the main FlashTool thread (link is in the OP) on how to use the FlashTool and all it's features.

If you hit the XF button in FlashTool it will install XperiFirm for you Thread Here again read the thread for usage.

This is a dev thread and I/we should not have to

you guys :crying:
[Sony Xperia C4 Guides, News, & Discussion] AnandSadar:
Before flashing tft file my bootloader unlock status was no, After flashing tft file bootloader unlock status became yes. I also unlocked bootloader using flashtool.
[Sony Xperia C4 Guides, News, & Discussion] bigrammy:
Just for confirmation

Did you flash a full or partial .TFT ??

Edit: we must of posted at the same time :laugh:

Thanks for your reply :good:
[Sony Xperia C4 Guides, News, & Discussion] mayanks15603:
I flashed the full ftf file.. With the exception of removing the .ta file from the main package.. It worked and it didn't relock the boot loader or anything so the bootloader remained unlocked even after flashing it.. So yeah.. Also you have to be sure to check mark wipe user data option otherwise it will just flash system on top of the existing modified/non modified rom ...

Hope that helps !

Cheers!
[Sony Xperia C4 Guides, News, & Discussion] bigrammy:
Hi,

Thanks bro I will update the OP accordingly :good:

I would hit your thanks button but I have used my daily limit. :(
[Sony Xperia C4 Guides, News, & Discussion] gsser:
İs this relock bootloader function wipe data? Or does it just relock?
[Sony Xperia C4 Guides, News, & Discussion] bigrammy:
Most just re-lock it's only unlock that wipes data but as always backup first just to be safe ;)
[Sony Xperia C4 Guides, News, & Discussion] kristoff_andxp:
There's a problem for me

Well, I cannot flash anything on my C5.

With flashtool it gives an error that says something like "boot.sin finished with error"

And is kinda urgent, because I have a bricked phone :(

P.S. Sorry for my poor english
[Sony Xperia C4 Guides, News, & Discussion] mayanks15603:
FOR EVERYONE HAVING PROBLEMS FLASHING !

Be sure to select the lowest speed in the flashtool options just when you select firmware to be flashed.. It should be set at the lowest..

It solves the bootloader.sin error.. So all the best to everyone having problems.. They'll be surely fixed.. All the best.. And do report back ;)

Peace! Cheers!
[Sony Xperia C4 Guides, News, & Discussion] SKA67:
Why do you work for the

And does not work for me :(

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64306484&postcount=3004
[Sony Xperia C4 Guides, News, & Discussion] francoistoen:
Device not identified

HI

I tried to connect my Xperia C5 Ultra Dual E5533 and here is the error received in FlashTool :

"18/000/2016 12:00:54 - ERROR - (MainSWT.java:1055) - Cannot identify your device." :confused:

Is there a way to cancel this type or error?

Thanks

François
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] panyan:
Ive got a broken usb port on my z3c

Are there any apk's I can use to get root?

5.1.1

1.264
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chamelleon:
It gonna be hard. You can use adb over WiFi but in most scenarios You need Flashtool to downgrade to 4.4.x and I don't know is there any alternative way.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PaaGrant:
Do you have a custom recovery?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chamelleon:
[MENTION=6223071]GeePrhyme[/MENTION] read thread title.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PaaGrant:
[MENTION=2581648]Chamelleon[/MENTION]

I've seen the thread title. He needs to root but his usb port is broken. So I'm asking if he has a custom recovery then all he has to do is flash a custom kernel that comes with root. Is that simple.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chamelleon:
I understood it differently that he needs both root and/or recovery.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] istux:
Check this out: http://www.kingroot.net/

Actually I really dislike and I never recommend this method. Here is why: http://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/general/kingroot-4-0-t3105593

But in your specific case, I see no other solutions.

Once you've got root access, you can try to flash the recovery through Flash Gordon app.

It's just an idea, never tested on z3c yet, but it should work...

Download modified FlashgordonBB from HERE

Download NUT's dualrecovery from HERE (you have to download the "flashable" one for z3c)

Install FlashGordonBB.apk with a File Manager

Open Flash Gordon on your phone, tap on "Select zip..." and select NUT's dualrecovery ZIP file

Tap on "Grant" when root permission is asked

Tap on "Flash Now!"

Turn off (do not reboot through Flash Gordon)

Done!

Let me know ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] panyan:
Yes, I know it is difficult - this is why i ask for help :)

I need root AND custom recovery, as [MENTION=2581648]Chamelleon[/MENTION] said

do I need kingroot first for this?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] panyan:
I just install Kingroot - it cannot root this device :crying::crying::crying:
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chamelleon:
So wouldn't be easier to change micro USB port?

Wysłano z Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] panyan:
thats not a solution for me
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chamelleon:
May I ask why? From my experience I can tell You it's not so hard to change port like this if You have hot air station or know someone who has.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] panyan:
it isnt the port itself that is broken,

perhaps the controller chip or something

and i dont know anybody with a "hot air station" :(
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chamelleon:
Ok, I get it. If it doesn't looks broken it doesn't mean it's ok. At least few times a month I'm repairing USB ports that looks like new but not working. Sometimes one of data pins can be broken inside and it may look fine but it wont be. I don't know how US services working but in mine I'm charging for it around 15$ so maybe it's worth to try in some service center instead of risking brick Your phone. If anything goes wrong with rooting and phone starts to bootloop You end with nice looking brick cause You wont flash it to bring it back to life.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] istux:
No kingroot no party mate :(

You have to wait for next updates of kingroot or a new exploit to come out.

The last beta of kingroot? Give it a try: http://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=15961
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] panyan:
Kingroot has been updated and I have managed to get root :highfive::highfive::highfive:

I have tried:

- FlashGordonBB

- Flashify

- TWRP Manager

- Rashr

None of these seem to work.

Apparently it is because of a FOTA kernel partition?

Could I flash a new kernel and then flash the recovery?

All I want to do is to flash [ROM][5.1.1|STOCK][D5803|D5833] 23.4.A.1.264 SLiM 4.9
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] istux:
Great :good:

It's not only for Slim rom, which is good, but if you get recovery you can flash all the android version in the future!

FOTAkernel? yeah maybe... anyway with Andorid 6 the partition table will change, so those methods could work soon. Let's hope ;)

You're not able to flash any kernel without usb-cable OR recovery. Sorry.

Would you like to try this one?

http://xdaforums.com/z3/development/app-recovery-cwm-twrp-philz-nut-multi-t3046661

If it works, we can write a small tutorial in general forum ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] panyan:
I try this:

1) http://xdaforums.com/general/paid-software/supersu-please-t3110954

2) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en_GB

3) http://xdaforums.com/z3/development/app-recovery-cwm-twrp-philz-nut-multi-t3046661

The app says that it has installed recovery and it reboots system. No Recovery.

When system reboots. No root either. :crying:

Sure thing :D
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] istux:
You're rooted, just install them from Playstore!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] panyan:
I try this:

1) http://xdaforums.com/general/paid-software/supersu-please-t3110954

2) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en_GB

3) http://xdaforums.com/z3/development/app-recovery-cwm-twrp-philz-nut-multi-t3046661

The app says that it has installed recovery and it reboots system. No Recovery.

When system reboots. No root either. :crying:
[OnePlus 2 General] gagne.pierreluc:
In terms of looks, the 1+2 definitely looks better than its predecessors. Let's face it, it feels like a good phone, not a made in China phone.

For the hardware, I feel like there's everything we need, glad they listened to us about the alert slider and FP sensor. The camera is great, processor doesn't overheat as many other users report.

The ONLY time when I was reconsidering my purchase was when I was on OxygenOS, let me explain why :

The launched they built is complete garbage comparatively to the one plus one, big disappointment. They got rid of a bunch of useful apps we were all using on the one plus one such as the camera app, maxxaudio, the themes customizations were splendid and much more.

I have recently switched over to kingmartians hydrogen os and you know what... All the issues that we have been facing with oxygenos are inexistent in it. Its REALLY smooth, even the FP reader is faster. For all of you that doubt of the oneplus 2 should give it a shot, totally worth it. I finally feel like I'm getting what I paid for.

Feel free to post any comments, I'd love to hear from you guys as well. How do you enjoy your oneplus 2?
[OnePlus 2 General] lenteenes:
I am glad to you like the 1+2

The phone is worth the price.
[OnePlus 2 General] gagne.pierreluc:
Think marshmallow will enhance 64 bit performance?
[OnePlus 2 General] hcbhatt:
Any updates on 6.0 for OPT? The official version ?
[OnePlus 2 General] Gold_Bishop:
Sorry, but my honest opinion is the following:

there is not one rom for the 1+2 that comes completely without major bugs.

No big developer crew has ever made it to the one plus 2 and all the adoption of the big customs roms are "unoffical".

So, I believe it was a big mistake to break up with Cyanogen.

They completed the "package" around the oneplus 1 and made it perfect. It was a phone that people were drawn to.

Now for the 1+2 you see the company already heavily investing in advertising to "push" the people towards buying the device.

Another sign for the medium success of it...

It have it laying in my drawer, but since there is no respectable rom I could go with, it will probably stay there until it's sold ;)

Just my pow...

GB
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imendozat:
Hi, im looking for G928G stock room, without carrier images.
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] success123:
http://samsung-updates.com/details/57688/Galaxy_S6_Edgeplus_SM-G928G/SM-G928G/TCE/G928GUBU2AOK1.html

---------- Post added at 08:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:18 AM ----------

http://samsung-updates.com/details/57688/Galaxy_S6_Edgeplus_SM-G928G/SM-G928G/TCE/G928GUBU2AOK1.html
[General SlimRoms Discussion] cachok9999:
Is it possible make the rom for Samsung Galaxy J7. Thanks in advance
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrkruse:
Install Kit Kat Roms On All Bootloaders

Edit: I updated the method and added new firmware zips ran into some hardware issues these fixed the problem

This method should work for All Bootloaders Without having to wipe data on Internal storage

Download This one NK2_Firmware_No_Bootloaders_V3.zip should work for all Kit Kat Roms. This is a 4.4.4 Version I tested it on 4.42 Version and it worked fine . If you want to use a differen versions, all Version listed below

Reboot To Safestrap Wipe cache, system, data, dalvik cache then flash above zip

Go back and Wipe cache, system, data

Install Kit Kat Rom

Reboot to system and go through setup.

Remember when using Kit Kat Roms there is no reason to flash kernel in safestrap as you are all ready running kit kat kernel. Also do not use Lollipop Safestrap on kit kat roms you can reach safestrap by simply rebooting rom and choosing safestrap recovery when dialog comes up

All Firmwares

NCG_Firmware_No_Bootloaders_V3.zip

NE9_Firmware_No_Bootloaders_V3.zip

NHA_Firmware_No_Bootloaders_V3.zip

NI2_Firmware_No_Bootloaders_V3.zip

NK2_Firmware_No_Bootloaders_V3.zip
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coopmaster:
can i use the Optimal Rom if i have BOK3?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrkruse:
Yes. I just added some instructions in OP that may be helpful
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coopmaster:
Just a question so if i have BOK3 when i go to flash the firmware do i need to wait till that rom has a BOK3 firmware or can i flash any of them?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrkruse:
. The BOK3 Firmware should be fine even on older roms. Just flash the rom and stay on the latest firmware. You may get a waring about unauthorized actions dialog warning just delete the SecurityLogAgent folder from the system/app folder, but all older roms should run fine on BOK3 firmware.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coopmaster:
sweet thank you.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DimitrieRetezatu:
Might be stupid question but I was wondering if Extreme Syndicate and Cyanogemod are compatible.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] painiac:
Am I understanding you correctly that newer firmwares are backwards-compatible? Are you referring to only Lollipop ROMs, or does this also apply to older KitKat ROMs?

If I were to update past BOD, that does slam the door on downgrading to a KitKat bootloader as we have already discussed. I understood this to mean I wouldn't be able to use any KitKat ROMs.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrkruse:
You can get kitkat roms to boot just by flashing the rom the kernel and the NON_HLOS.bin but I dont know if your bootloaders will let the NON-HLOS.bin flash or not. You have to wipe data and internal storage also
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] secandRRe:
Plasma ROM steer clear of, doesn't wanna play nice. However Optimal ROM works perfectly but hopefully the developer updates it to BOK3. Is anyone working on a debloat.bat for this firmware? or can someone?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] landshark68:
Not sure about Extreme Syndicate. ROMs must be touchwiz based. No AOSP based ROMs, so Cyanogenmod is not compatible. You have to look for ROMs in the Verizon Galaxy S5 Android Development forum. Cannot flash anything in the Original Android Development forum. Also probably not any or possibly just a couple from the Unified Development forum.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DimitrieRetezatu:
Thanks for the response. Makes more sense when you put it like that. Hopefully people will see that the new root is available and update some ROMs! :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrkruse:
There are several debloater zips I have made just check the OP on my rom threads
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrkruse:
If you like a very debloated rom that is super fast and great on battery I recommend my BS Free Roms. [MENTION=6697968]CVertigo1[/MENTION] made a new BOK3 version of my BS Free roms its only 800 mb in size thats half the size of normal roms. Check out his thread
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DimitrieRetezatu:
Sticking to OptimalROM seems to be everything I need.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] secandRRe:
I gave your zips a try on BOK3 with no luck?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrkruse:
You need to use the debloat script on a clean install of rom flash rom the flash debloat script. This way you haven't updated a bunch of apps
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DimitrieRetezatu:
I'm tempted to try your ROMs I just like the S6 Keyboard on OptimalROM it's probably one of the best keyboards I have used.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrkruse:
My BOG5 BS Free Rom and BS Free Google Rom both have s6 keyboards
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DimitrieRetezatu:
I wish I could hit the thanks button 100 times. I stayed up all night and figured I'd give it a whirl. Pretty awesome ROM way more debloated than the previous ROM I was using. I'm using the OK3 Version by Vertigo and man what a difference. I recommend BS Free Rom to everyone that hasn't tried it and I'm glad I took the time to.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrkruse:
Added in post 2 a way to install Kit Kat Roms on all Bootloader versions
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] secandRRe:
wait wait hold the phone, your saying if im on BOK3 i can install kit kat roms? with the .zips provided above?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrkruse:
It should work!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] secandRRe:
so flash kitkat rom and lets say its NK2 or any other kitkat firmware, i flash the corresponding .zip file with it and not the BOK3 kernel? sorry so many questions , just dont want me or someone else to brick their phone.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrkruse:
That is not what the instructions say now is it? The NK2 firmware zip only gets flashed once before you even install the rom. Read the instrutions. After rom is installed nothing else is flashed
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrkruse:
I updated post 2 for installing kit kat rom with some new zips and new method
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Artyomenko:
This method should work for All Bootloaders Without having to wipe data on Internal storage

should work for all Kit Kat Roms. This is a 4.4.4 Version I tested it on 4.42 Version and it worked fine . If you want to use a differen versions, all Version listed below

Reboot To Safestrap Wipe cache, system, data, dalvik cache then flash above zip

Go back and Wipe cache, system, data

Install Kit Kat Rom

Reboot to system and go through setup.

Remember when using Kit Kat Roms there is no reason to flash kernel in safestrap as you are all ready running kit kat kernel. Also do not use Lollipop Safestrap on kit kat roms you can reach safestrap by simply rebooting rom and choosing safestrap recovery when dialog comes up

can u make custom from G900F? I need Ukrainian or rus language.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xWAKESx:
Flashed rom. Flashed firmware BK3. phone held up at Verizon red screen....