yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] pradeep@57:
When I have installed with oreo my mobile has been restarting so many times by opening apps
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] zyxel25:
did you follow each instruction carefully?
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] danielaniq28:
Did i do something wrong?

My phone keep crashing rebooting when i'm clicking any search bar/text field related ui, for example the playstore, chrome etc.

and it also crashes,and reboot at the beginning of setting up an app like whatsapp where you need to tap agree to continue.
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] niaboc79:
Yes, you didn't read the install instructions...
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] danielaniq28:
Thank you, I really does need to follow the instruction properly, now everything is smooth and not noticing a single hiccup
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] niaboc79:
My ROG theme is done and available: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.existenz.republicofgamers
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] caqo71:
Just bought the theme, nicely done my friend. Icons are great. I comented your work on playstore. Thanks for your work.

the clock is just awesome.

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[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] hhjadeja007:
I also want to make my own themes. But I have one problem. How did you manage to change colour of nav bar buttons from white to black when you open message or email app? Thanks
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Floodland:
Awesome ROM, thank you. Any chance to get systemui themed dark? I see many supposedly black/dark themes for xperia, but all seems to left notification, area, settings and most dialogs (belonging to system framework) in that awful white I really do not want to see anymore. I just saw ROG theme screenshots, and it shows the same white, along with the nice red gradient in settings.

I also tried several Substratum themes, without luck (most of them crash badly while trying to theme systemui). Any clue?
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] 888Leander:
Here you go bud

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75785313
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] niaboc79:
Already working on the next one... Prodigy
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] lilbrat:
Hey folks I have a question, now I just got my phone a few days ago. Now V 6, here is firmware 41.3.A.2.128 but after upgrading my phone firmware it's on firmware 41.3.A.2.149 (June Security patch). Now do I need to downgrade?
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] danielaniq28:
Flash 41.3.A.2.128 ftf

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Anyone having erratic behaviour of auto brightness changing rapidly and not smoothly
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Floodland:
Hi, I'm new to this device. I found that Oreo builds run significantly worse than Nougat, both in fluidity as battery duration.

I previously read some critics mentioning exactly that but coming from other devices where Oreo worked as good as Nougat (even with significant changes under the hood), I though it was just whining. Tried some extra mods trying to improve the experience, unsuccessfully, I could not get a decent workload.

The questing is, am I missing something or Sony really screwed it for XZ with Oreo?
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Kuarinfou:
Hi. I bought my XZ 2 months ago, but i'm not satisfied with its original ROM. So i wanna give a try to eXistenZ ROM, but i'm not sure what will happen if i try to install it. Does the phone remove its X-Reality, BionZ etc. when i unlock bootloader, also what is DRM fix?
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] josephnero:
To avoid losing original keys,downgrade to Marshmallow and back them up.

You will have everything with this ROM( X-reality, etc) plus XZ2 goodies.

drm fix simulates TA keys so your device works as if it has lockedbootloader.
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Kuarinfou:
Thanks for your reply. Do you mean i should backup via TWRP with "back them up" ?
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] josephnero:
No, as soon as you unlock the bootloader the keys are wiped. You should back them up before unlocking the bootloader via

Dirtycow exploit

Check this guide

https://xdaforums.com/xperia-xz/how-to/how-to-unlock-bl-kernel-twrp-root-t3541648

https://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/universal-dirtycow-based-ta-backup-t3514236
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] niaboc79:
Guys, check out my latest theme The Prodigy :cool:

https://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony-themes-apps/theme-prodigy-xperia-theme-t3812703
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] niaboc79:
My new theme Mustang Shelby is nearly done ?
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] ivanmasi:
im going back to 5.50 , V6 battery its a joke, 2h of screentime....

last version of sony its worse than worse
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] waxrock:
Sounds like less of a ROM problem and more of a (your) phone problem. Format and find out what's killing your battery.
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] ivanmasi:
You can check more people asking for battery in 128 version in the forum is discussion

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[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] koekoek91:
While I do agree that battery life has become worse lately on Sony ROMs, Im pretty sure it's not because of Existenz.

2hours of SOT is really bad...

I'm also on v6.0 and I'm already at 2,5hrs with 50% still left even after playing a couple of games for half an hour as you can see in my screenshot below.

I usually get 6 - 6,5 hours SOT if I don't play any games.

So I think the problem and that of other users reporting bad screen on time is on your end.

Edit: something went wrong adding the screenshot so here: https://postimg.cc/image/rqz5xbu5t/8d7ccb14/
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] KenGzRPb:
Please give me solution

Hi, I'm trying your rom. This rom is very good and it is going well.

But my phone always freeze and restart when I use call, change to connect another wifi,

use anything about keyboard and whatever. I don't know how to solve this problem.

could you help me please. :crying::crying:
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] zyxel25:
try a clean installation
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Vuchay1992:
Help

Good morning, No ver.149
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] sensei_sai:
Good morning, see OP
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Mazellat:
[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] new update for Xperia™ XZ (July) : JULY UPDATE 41.3.A.2.157
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] niaboc79:
V7.0.0 will be based on it [emoji6]

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[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Forbiddendnb:
We wait, your rom is the best

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@niaboc79, is it real to add gestures home button from Android p?
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] MarmadasGamwich:
Hey. I thank you for your great job but i have a question. If i want to install latest nougat patch, can i flash latest magisk, superusermod etc. Can they work with nougat? If they can't work where can i find nougat files? Thank you for your help and sorry for grammar mistakes...
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Pandemic:
No ofcourse not >> different android version.
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] MarmadasGamwich:
Is there any way to find old files?
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] 888Leander:
There is always a way xD
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] deadman220:
can someone please share the debloating file because i cant find it
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] niaboc79:
Update today guys ?
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Mazellat:
You are the best :good::good:
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] bloodey:
Hello there, is this rom (i mean xa2 camera) can shoot better than stock? Or quality is same?
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Forbiddendnb:
[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION], Sony roll out néw Smart Cleaner https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/sony-mobile-communications/smart-cleaner/smart-cleaner-3-01-release/smart-cleaner-3-01-android-apk-download/
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Axeldroid20:
For xperia xzs v7.0 please
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] SRV.Vietnamese:
Tried the newest and got bootloop :(
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] GRGC25:
so just security patches?

can someone be more specific on the theme code fixes? what was needed to fix? i though it was fine already

do you think xz will get android p?
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] niaboc79:
I don't need to be more specific ?

No XZ won't have android P.
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] niaboc79:
So you didn't follow install instructions.

Rom has been tested before release.
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] deadman220:
i got the same thing when i use the keyboard or the dialer pad only and tried to clean install and its the same the device freeze and reboot :crying: :crying: :crying:

neeed heelp :confused: :confused:
[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION]
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] niaboc79:
Which build are you using?

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[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] deadman220:
v6.0.0 with oreo rom 41.3.A.2.149

ill download build 41.3.A.2.157 and clean install v7.0.0
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] jitz975:
Existenz oreo v7 is based on latest Sony build 41.3.A.2.157. Please be on that latest build and do a fresh installation. Hope it help you.
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] exoMate:
I can vouch that the v7 Oreo doesn't work with the latest firmware as it results in a bootloop.

Here's what I did to be really clear.

Flashed Customized UK 41.3.A.2.157 (I only selected Wipe -> Sin -> Apps_Log & Userdata --- Misc TA -> CUST-REST --- Exclude Misc TA -> FOTA-REST). Then I used fastboot to flash boot.img/recovery.img. Then went directly to TWRP, I tapped on Wipe Data (Advanced), checked Data, Cache, and Dalvik/Art (confirm).

Flashed your latest patch afterwards, however I skipped DRM fix as I use munjeni's TA PoC method, please let me know if that could be the culprit.

Moreover, I flashed Magisk, Magisk SELinux Manager (the way explained by you), and finally Flash Safety net patch, then I reboot (I didn't use the Wipe function at any point after the first time as noted by you).

That results in a bootloop, so if you can guide me on how to get this sorted, I'd highly appreciate it.
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] koekoek91:
I'm a little confused about your way of using flashtool.

You're supposed to tick all boxes under wipe.

The boxes under Exclude, and both Misc TA's should be left unticked.
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Pandemic:
Why you skipped drm fix and use munjenis script ? Dont do that, just follow exact instruction what is clearly explained without using other methids and all will be fine..

Please people follow exact instructions to avoid bootloop or issues and flash latest fw with the July patch and then the instructions.. Kinda dumb we must repeat it always and everytime !! -__+
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] exoMate:
Honestly, I started the whole process of rooting on Android/Xperia XZ for the first time just yesterday. To do so, I followed korom42's Oreo guide, but the first step is to backup TA on MM and then unlock bootloader. The guide used for that is nathan30's, and he suggests to only flash and wipe the way I mentioned, here's the direct quote with the image showcasing only those few boxes checked...

However I am now going to reflash and do it based on your suggestion and hopefully that will get everything sorted!

As I mentioned above, I am new to this whole thing, but I am almost certain that the DRM fix is not needed if you use the munjeni's TA PoC method taken from korom42's installation guide. From my limited understanding, both methods lead to the same result, and as long as the DRM keys are functional (which it is in my case without flashing the DRM fix), then it shouldn't have any impact on the eXistenZ patch.

However, I'd appreciate it if someone with more knowledge can chime in and clarify this point.
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] koekoek91:
I can't believe Nathan still hasn't updated his guide.

I mentioned to him long time ago that he should change that part of the guide because newbies like you who are just getting started with their XZ will most likely end up in trouble if following his wiping suggestions.

Anyway, just follow my suggestions from earlier and from there on follow exact instructions from OP.

I have never tested myself with PoC method so I don't know about that. But following exact instructions from OP should work just fine and you should have no issues.
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Danchou-san:
Where can you actually see what version of Existenz you have? It says I still have version V5.0.0 in the changelog after I flashed the patch
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] huynhphuoc.nguyen.1:
hello, i am using win 10 home, when i install recovery i can not open cmd command but it only shows powershell command to install recovery, so there is no way to recover recovery. The powershell command did not perform the recovery setup for my phone
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] exoMate:
I wiped everything as suggested by you and then followed the instruction all the way (including the DRM fix patch just to be safe) and thankfully all works just fine, though later Xposed led me to another bootloop, and the problem appears to be unsolvable by all expect the Xposed dev team since the issue seems to have been caused by Sony's security update since March.

Anyway, I have now re-flashed all once more, so thanks a bunch for your suggestion.

Before I forget, a big thanks to the OP niaboc79 for creating this truly awesome ROM patch. :good:

It shows as v7.0 when I check the changelog.

I don't think this is the right place for this question, but I'll do my best to help you out on this. Basically, just right click on the bottom left blue Windows icon and select "Command Prompt (Admin)", then type "cd your recovery image directory" and press enter.

your recovery image directory can easily be taken by going to your recovery.img folder on Windows Explorer and then left click on an empty space of the address bar, copy the address completely (for example C:\Program Files\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib) and paste it on your recovery image directory on CMD (Command Prompt).

So for example, based on the above address, it should look exactly like this "cd C:\Program Files\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib" then press enter. Afterwards, just proceed normally by using the fastboot command to flash the recovery.img.
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] jitz975:
Hello bro,

First extract Existenz kernel using 7zip manager and rename to boot.img. Location rom zip > existenz folder> ftf > boot_exz.img.

After that delete existenz folder from zip. Take out updater script (location META-INF\com\google\android\), open with notepad++ and delete this line

package_extract_file("existenz/ftf/boot_exz.img", "/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/boot");

and replace this updater script within the zip.

After that, follow these instructions

1.Flash latest Oreo FTF (Customized UK41.3.A.2.157) via Flashtool (Take a backup of your files since full wipe is recommended, exclude only TA files)

2. When done, unplug device and enter fastboot mode and flash TWRP (Hold vol up + plug in usb).

3. Flash TA PoC kernel or for drmfix method flash existenz kernel extracted from zip.

3.Unplug device and DO NOT turn it on, Reboot into TWRP recovery. (Hold vol down + power button),then Wipe Data, Cache and Dalvik/ART Cache.

4.Flash ROM.

5.Flash magisk 16+ ,other zips (Flash drmfix only if you are not following TA PoC method)

6.Flash Magisk SELinux Manager (When prompt press volume UP, then select permissive mode (Volume DOWN), if it doesn't ask to press any volume key, reflash Magisk SELinux Manager again): https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xE..._d37H29OLVxesW

7.Then reboot. If it will enter into bootloop and reboots itself, then vol up + power button, then enter into twrp and wipe cache n dalvik, and then reboot. It will boot up. :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] barret95:
why you all having troubles installing v7? The only problem I had was ADB drivers which was easy to fix.

Follow instructions , every step and you should have no problems. (unless some downloads didn't finish properly). v7 works perfectly , no issues over here honestly.

just make sure you have the same build and the patch
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] hariprasetyo:
what is the difference with stock rom if i flash this patch v.7 ? how is the performance to play the game ?
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] sensei_sai:
Same.
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] jitz975:
Not much performance difference, but you will get some premium only features and more control over your phone, new look.
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] zyxel25:
bro can you make a proper instruction on how to install existenz with rootkernel TA PoC without causing a bootloop? thanks
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] jitz975:
Instructions only for TA PoC method.

Go to this page and create TA PoC kernel. https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74724162&postcount=2793

Rename the created kernel to boot_exz.img

After that open rom zip using 7zip. Go to this location Location rom zip > existenz folder> ftf > boot_exz.img and replace kernel with the one you renamed.

Then copy rom zip to sdcard.

After that, follow these instructions

1.Flash latest Oreo FTF (41.3.A.2.157) via Flashtool (Take a backup of your files since full wipe is recommended, exclude only TA files)

2. When done, unplug device and enter fastboot mode and flash TWRP (Hold vol up + plug in usb).

3.Unplug device and DO NOT turn it on, Reboot into TWRP recovery. (Hold vol down + power button),then Wipe Data, Cache and Dalvik/ART Cache.

4.Flash ROM.

5.Flash magisk 16+.

6.Flash Magisk SELinux Manager (When prompt press volume UP, then select permissive mode (Volume DOWN), if it doesn't ask to press any volume key, reflash Magisk SELinux Manager again): https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xE..._d37H29OLVxesW

7.Then reboot. If it enter into bootloop and reboots itself, then vol up + power button, then enter into twrp and wipe cache n dalvik, and then reboot. It will boot up.
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Marília de Oliveira:
I got stuck on the Sony screen, bootloop xperia xz dual
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Forbiddendnb:
I have a bug?! When turn on always dislpay(?), sometimes my wallpaperes change to black screen.
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] exoMate:
I really appreciate this, though I have already flashed eXistenZ successfuly without doing any of these.

Basically, I followed the TA PoC root method from korom42, and then I flashed the latest firmware and wiped everything. Afterwards, I followed the installation guide from the first page step-by-step, including flashing the DRM fix.

Despite doing things this way, I am fairly certain I have the DRM codes as the keys show OK and the image enhancements (X-reality & Vivid) options make a noticeable difference to the image quality of the screen.

So now I am wondering, is there any side effect to flashing the DRM fix on top of using the TA PoC root method?
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] zyxel25:
I think you misunderstood the difference between DRM Fix and TA PoC. The DRM fix is just simulating the DRM keys in order for the Sony Premium features to work and still it will show keys okay except that the FIDO_KEYS is not provisioned , TA PoC is not simulating the keys because it's using your own TA(if you successfully backed it up before unlocking your bootloader) and it will show that the FIDO_KEYS is provisioned.
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] exoMate:
Oh yeah that's absolutely the case and I had no freaking idea! :eek:

In my defense, I read the snippets about the DRM keys on all the guides but nowhere did I see what the drmfix.zip patch was for, and frankly I didn't care because everything was working perfectly with the TA PoC method for me.

But yeah I just double-checked and the FIDO_KEYS show as not provisioned, whereas it showed as provisioned before using eXistenZ patch yesterday, so I guess I'll now redo everything the way jitz975 suggested.

Thanks for the clarification.
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] koekoek91:
Normally everything goes fine following these steps.

But now I am stuck on step 6.

When im flashing Magisk Selinux Manager in TWRP it says:

- Installing

- Volume key test -

Press volume up:

Like normal... but when I press volume up key nothing is happening and it just stays stuck.

I have tried reflashing Magisk Selinux Manager several times and tried different Magisk versions but it won't respond.

Even tried reflashing firmware and everything two times as well and have tried different TWRP versions but nothing helps.

Have you had this before?

Edit: I have restored my Existenz v6.0 backup so I thought I'd check what Selinux Manager does now, and guess what... It works fine now. Weird? :silly:

But I'm stuck with v6.0 now unless you have any suggestions?
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Marília de Oliveira:
[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] Locked in Sony screen with flashv8 :(
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] nahsha:
Thanks for the new update! So far so good.
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] RAVIVERMAOPTIMUM:
? Speaker issue

In v7 eXistenZ When I take a call on speaker only one speaker down side is working and in song play ▶ both are working and in v6 eXistenZ all things working fine... ? Fix it as soon as possible ?.....
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] sensei_sai:
Make a clean install
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] lordriguez:
Hi!

I'm on V6 now and I was on N v7 before so I want to asks If I can't keep my userdata because I don't want to reinstall all apps and setup again... :(
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] lilbrat:
Deleted..
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] zyxel25:
You can dirty install v7
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] niaboc79:
Guys, follow install instructions. That's all.

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[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] koekoek91:
What if Magisk Selinux Manager just won't respond? That step seems to be key to avoid bootloop. So im at a loss now.
[Sony Xperia XZ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] lilbrat:
[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION], sorry but I have a quick question, what phone dialer/contacts version was used in your new update? Reason I'm asking when I was debloating it flopped back to to older style version. Thanks

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Did you change or root the "stock kernel" before flashing the patch ect.. If so don't as it took me a bit to get it through my head.. I went from scratch, flashed ftf, unlocked my bl, flashed trwp followed the instructions in the op and it flashed just fine..