yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Huawei MediaPad X2] emfields:
Truly bricked ..

The battery is still charging.

Unfortunately, the situation has taken a turn for the worse, I believe I have true-bricked it now. I tried loading a different stock ROM via the flashboot method, and now I can't get it to boot to a bootloader screen nor a recovery screen, normal boot hangs at the logo. It's stuck in a bootloop of death, can't power off.

1. Recovery mode takes me to the EMUI recovery screen with options:

- Reboot system

- Wipe data/factory reset

- Wipe cache partition

2. ADB is unreachable (It never boots to a reachable state)

3. Fastboot / bootloader screen is unreachable (I can't reboot to fastboot screen)

4. Three finger reboot takes me to the EMUI "install update" screen, which fails at 5%, allowing me to only reboot system.

Can't get to fastboot.

Can't flash recovery.

Can't get into adb.

I tried putting a stock 702L B005 image in the sd card dload folder, no dice.

I think it's a paperweight. :(

:crying:
[Huawei MediaPad X2] audioralf:
Why did you flash 'a different stock rom', instead of that what I suggested?

Do factory reset and run that downgrade script.

My device: Mate 9 superroot, Mediapad X2 GEM 701->703 B212 KangVIP (AJ mod)
[Huawei MediaPad X2] emfields:
Because it was not clear to me what you meant in your first response, and it didn't answer my question about how to get IMG files.

What you suggested was:

Note that in my first question I asked "I've read I'm supposed to use some IMG files (boot.img, cuts.img, etc) - where/how do I get them?"

At the time of that post, I had no idea how to extract IMG files, (hence the original question). Also did not understand what the "recovery img for 112" means, nor how to get it. Much less understand what "Start external sd dload downgrade script via 3 button press without usb" means.

Some of us are new here. :)

Due to Djiban's response explaining with clear steps how to extract those files, etc., I was able to get as far as extracting and flashing images. A thread on this forum (among many threads of conflicting and confusing advice, none of which are clear if they are correct or wrong) said to flash imgs for 703L, which seemed to work but looked to be incorrect for my device. However wasn't able to figure out how to get back to stock ROM, nor which one I need..

I followed up by asking a question to you about whether this path you suggested would work for my 702L device, but didn't get any response, so I more or less flashed what seemed to be (based on other posts) the correct stock ROM. Didn't work. :)

Currently,

I've managed to finally un-brick it again, :D escaped Boot loop of death, and was able to get back to stock B005. I've seen conflicting answers on the correct path to get to an android 6 ROM, and I'm not sure what correct "upgrade path" is now.

Thanks sincerely to all for the help, and will post updates here as I get there.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] audioralf:
Sorry, but all tke guides and answers are here in our x2 forum. It does not help to repeat it. I have less time currently, so I asked you if you have still charging battery. If not, we must quickly return to 5.11, because when your battery is empty you will not be able to repair the device. This can happen if you return to b005 without downgrade script.

3 buttons press means: start the device with power and keep holding vol up and down keys.

My device: Mate 9 superroot, Mediapad X2 GEM 701->703 B212 KangVIP (AJ mod)
[Huawei MediaPad X2] emfields:
Thanks, sincerely appreciate your time taken to help!

Thanks also for patience, I'm slowly figuring out terms and how to do different upgrade/downgrade methods.

Charging:

I am able to charge (I have a working copy of B005 now with downgrade script run)

Currently:

I have a working installation of B005

I have run the downgrade script, and it is charging

I can access flashboot menu and adb to flash images

I have downloaded copies of Taiwan versions of 702L stock images B003, B005, B201-202-203

I have downloaded 703L stock images B009 and B112 and Kangvip Slim B212

Question:

I now understand how to flashboot / upgrade from dload.

Which forums guide or upgrade path should I follow from here (B005 Stock) to get to an Android 6.0 ROM (stock or MOD is okay) with native Google apps (i.e. Not Chinese version which has no Google app store)?

Thanks!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] audioralf:
Simply put B203 DEMO to dload Folder and select manual update from emui.

My device: Mate 9 superroot, Mediapad X2 GEM 701->703 B212 KangVIP (AJ mod)
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Djiban:
The rom suggested is the very new CUST158B203_DEMO Version from Taiwan (December 12th 2016, labelled "demo") for 702 L:

http://consumer.huawei.com/tw/support/downloads/detail/index.htm?id=92804&key4=GEM-702LC158B203

Simply install it with official dload method, directly on your B005! You'll have the Huawei Taiwan's B203 Android 6 rom for 702L!

More infos

:

https://xdaforums.com/mediapad-x2/general/rom-b203-gem-702l-t3524889

and specifically the post #93 and the following ones
[Huawei MediaPad X2] emfields:
Upgraded, with a hitch

Thanks audiorolf and djiban: :)

B005 successfully upgraded to Taiwan B203 rom via sdcard dload method.

Current status:

I'm marking the thread as solved, since the device is succesfully unbricked and has a working OS.

However, the B203 upgrade still has a hitch: the phone SIM card / data seems to not be working. Did you guys hear anything about this from others who upgraded to B203?

I will continue this question on the [ROM] B203 thread

I will also post an edit to the original post with summary of de-bricking from my experience.

Thanks!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] kimiwei:
I'm looking for someone who might be able to unbrick my hard-bricked Nexus 5X. It died after a Google OS was sent through a couple days ago.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] ajsmsg78:
Can you get into download (bootloader) mode?
[Huawei MediaPad X2] kimiwei:
I was able to get into it a couple of times but since the battery did not take a charge, the phone died – and now no, I can't get into it.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] ajsmsg78:
Maybe buy one of those cheap battery cases off ebay to get the phone working then try and enter the bootloader and do a stock rom flash. I have a friend who had the same thing happen to his 5X and it ended up being the flash memory went bad and the phone was done.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] kimiwei:
What is a battery case and why will it work better than plugging the phone in to a wall charger? How do I do a stock rom flash?"

You mean the phone couldn't be resuscitated?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mc_B3oWoLF:
32.3.A.2.33 is being pushed to our devices :)

Didn't "see" it via phone settings, but immediately discovered via Xperia Companion.

the version 32.3.A.2.33 is 7.0 (Security Patch 1. March 2017)

Kernel 3.10.84-perf-g1016077

Firmware + rooted boot.img thanks to youvedone
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] redavenger:
how did you go? what has changed?

is it version 7.1?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] allayarov.i:
I do not think that it is 7.1. It might be just February security patches. :rolleyes:
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] redavenger:
has to be more than security patches considering how screwed up the nougat release is.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mc_B3oWoLF:
Unfortunately, I'm still getting prepared for the update (backing the phone up, downloading the FW. My network connection isn't perfect at all for now).

I'll let you know as soon as I get any news :)

The update is quite large, so it might be 7.1 (but can't be sure.. the chance it's just bug fixing along with February security patches are very high)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] youvedone:
Unfortunatly the rootkernel_v5.32 gives no twrp for this version.

So the version 32.3.A.2.33 is 7.0 (Security Patch 1. March 2017)

Kernel 3.10.84-perf-g1016077

But have to say again: My Z5 Compact was never as good as now with 7.0 (E5823_32.3.A.0.378_R3D_1298-7782_Customized-NOBA | with root)

---------- Post added at 10:37 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:25 AM ----------

Here you can get my versions

E5823_32.3.A.2.33_R2D_Customized AU_1298-7260.ftf

rooted boot.img

Because of " No kernel modules for 3.10.84-perf-g1016077 available " I integrated superuser.zip.

Updated with TWRP but no superuser: boot_sc_v02.img

Normally I would flash SuperSu afterwards.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mc_B3oWoLF:
from what I've discovered: as soon as the phone is ready to play music in the head/earphones, it vibrates. I mean the regular corded 3,5mm ones.

Previous releases displayed emerging/disappearing audio icons in the top status bar multiple times and you had to pay attention to it, waiting for the "icons dancing" to stop - to be sure that audio will be played to the earphones.

Now, "icon dancing" is present no more :) It displays Smart Connect & Audio Parameters (with some delay between one another), and vibrates as soon as it's ready to play sounds via 3,5 audio port
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] NeoBeum:
I was working on the Android Bootable Recovery with Rootkernel for the E5823, and I decided to check something and thought I'd see if Xperia Companion would detect and connect to my phone... it did, and that's how I found there was an update...

Also... just for giggles:

[IMG="Tel"]http://i.imgur.com/gobdAKul.png[/IMG]
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] sijav:
# Chown audio.cal owner to audioserver
chown audioserver /data/misc/audio/audio.cal

This has been added to the init.sony.rc in the ramdisk of kernel :D hopefully they've fixed the audio problem :)

I'm gonna test it right away :o

EDIT: Added my own 32.3.2.33 MEA kernel with TWRP and busybox and DRM Fix and RIC disabled and dm-verity disabled ...

Another Edit: Confirmed! Audio playing loud and clear <3
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Root97:
could you possibly provide me with the MEA .ftf?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] novahob:
Just checked xperiFirm and looks like a staged rollout, as nothing in the UK yet
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] rolo143:
Just checking xperifirm, I see previous Nougat software version dissappear, now I only see this one (32.3.A.2.33) and marshmallow one. Do you recomend updating to Nougat with this new version? Have bugs been squashed now?

PD. I'm still on mm v32.2.A.5.11
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] sijav:
I don't see much of a bug, battery life is much better than MM (in case of me)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mc_B3oWoLF:
You can get it yourself quite easily =)

You'll just need to get

XperiFirm

for that =)

As soon as you follow the original guide from the mentioned XperiFirm topic and download the desired firmware,

Just use latest FlashTool (you can get it here, for example: Download the FlashTool folder contents )

Run the desired version of Flashtool (x32 or x64)

Select "Tools" -> "Bundles" -> "Create"

In the opened window:

1.Select the source folder (where you've downloaded the FW via XperiFirm, for example: "C:\FW\E5823_Customized_AU_1298-7260_32.3.A.2.33-R2D")

2.Double click the "Device:" selection field and select in the Device Selector window "E58XX Sony Xperia Z5 Compact"

3.in the Variant Selector window select the correct variant (for current example, the suitable one is "E5823")

4.Input the branding (for example: Customized_AU)

5.Input the version (for example: 32.3.A.2.33-R2D)

6.Select all the items that appeared in the "folder list" [bottom left part of the Bundler window]: click on the first item (be it folder or file), scroll the list to the bottom, press "Shift" + click on the last item

7.Click on the "->" button to move all files from the left part of the window to the right one

8.Press "Create" button

after several minutes, you'll see the line "created successfully" (or something similar meaning that the ftf file is successfully created).

As easy as that :)

Thanks to IgorEisberg for XperiFirm, Bin4ry & Androxyde for Flashtool, Gewiz for the heads-up, sceryavuz for the guide and the files and of course BIG THANKS to Sony Developers for the FW!
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Caraya:
Hi. Did you try that ROM with another kernel? Maybe Zach or AndroPlus? Cose custom ROM with custom kernel sucks in my opinion. Thermal throttling is just too heavy for me.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Root97:
What happens if update my phone via OTA update ?

(Rooted with rootkernel)

Can I do that ?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] altvolt74:
offtopic

can someone try flash this

https://xdaforums.com/z5-compact/th...nt-display-t3559115/post71090477#post71090477

and be sure to patch the service.jar

so i can update the guide

thanks
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] jutphaas:
Hi,

Do you have kcal in this kernel? Or can you make one? Rootkernel could add it to the 378 kernel i don.t see rootkernel do it to the new .33 kernel...
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] sijav:
Oh? no I havn't add kcal ....

I can add the 0.376 from root kernel though ...
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Sopur:
Can i flash the zip from before in the posts via twrp? Is the phone then still rooted?

Gesendet von meinem E5823 mit Tapatalk
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] fridlack:
Then there is no way to patch kernel with TWRP and superuser?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] sijav:
I've just posted a kernel https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=71651795&postcount=9
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] rich2007:
Can I flash for .33 rom for USA with Flashtool64?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] sijav:
If you have unlocked your bootloader, yes through flashtool's fastboot you can flash. if not, no.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] rich2007:
Thanks! :laugh:
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] sahildayal24:
Root Xperia z3+ android 7.0

Please provide some information on rooting E6553 Sony Xperia Z3+ Android 7.0
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] rockbastard:
Could one of you post a link for downloading 32.3.A.2.33 (nordic version) or the one from February, many thanks
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Gewiz:
32.3.A.2.33 (nordic version) is not available yet. Just wait a few more days. To download it or older version just use xperifirm, it's simple and fast.

not gonna hapen dude, since you are in the wrong subforum. This is Z5compact only Thread. Please ask in z3+ section for help.

Really nice guide buddy:good:

However imo there is even an slightly easier way to do, just try it:

If you open Xperifirm through Flashtool(round button with "XF") and download a firmware, just close Xperifrim after the download is complete.

Afterwards Flashtool will automatically create an .ftf file.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mc_B3oWoLF:
Yes, you can, if the model number is the same =)

I've flashed non-rooted "Customized HK" device with other region FW through "Flashmode" without wiping any user data

Both Firmwares (the originally installed on the phone, and the one I've been installing) were non-customized original Sony ones.

Didn't have to unlock the bootloader :)

If I'm not mistaken, you might just loose the root

Please, anyone, correct me if I'm wrong ;)

:o

Thanks, buddy, actually, I just didn't try to press the button (was in such a rush, that didn't "see it at all") :laugh:

I'll definitely update the guide with your words!
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] emosis:
That ftf you shared can it make my phone simlocked ?

Missed simlock.ta right ?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] alpadolmeri:
Which firmware should I choose for my E5823 ? I am Italian but I have still no Nougat firmware for Italy.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Gewiz:
You're welcome! :laugh:actually i also missed it for a long time until i played a little bit around with flashtool.

There is a nougat firmware available for italy on xperifirm. However it is .376 version so you might want to wait for .33 or just try australian ver.

Edit: Now there is also the italian .33 available
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] emosis:
Using the Rom with sijav kernel..

Everything works perfect..

Battery life is longer than mm

Phone dont get hot..

All functions works correctly.

Sound is ok ( better than stock)

IT s the Best one for daily using for now..
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Lethien:
Hi guys,

If it's possible, can someone resume the steps with a post to install this fw with root & TWRP ?

I've got the .378 firmware with Superuser & TWRP (Because super su drains my battery so hard...)

I'm wondering, it is possible to make a little update without a factory reset ? If I install with OTA, will I lost the ROOT ?

Anyway, I've got so much applications installed with some parameters and if I could dodge the factory reset and the steps to create a boot img etc... I will do it for sure.

Thanks !
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Gewiz:
I know this kernel only for samsung devices?

Edit: Nevermind. Found it. I thought you mean siyah kernel at first.:laugh: Sorry my mistake.

Yes & Yes
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] niny9791:
hi, i'm from croatia and using customize ce1, i think you can use it also

Poslano sa mog E5823 koristeći Tapatalk
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] shanpao:
Can I make a card brush kernel?

---------- Post added at 11:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:45 PM ----------

You can help make a card brush mode kernel it
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] novahob:
This is a slow roll out or what nothing in UK yet. ?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] torben5247:
Are there anyone that has used the rootkernel 5.23 on the 32.3.A.2.33. with succes?

I can see in the z5 thread that you need to add a folder into the rootkernel folder.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=71655368&postcount=2375

I have tried to run rootkernel 5.23 after adding the folder and it seem to look fine.

Are there anyone that have tried to flash the 32.3.A.2.33 kernel after repacking it??

Thanks in advance.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] youvedone:
See my other posts in this thread.

But short: yes.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] torben5247:
Thanks for yor answer.

Have you tried the twrp 3.1 for z5 compact?

https://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/twrp-3-1-0-z5-z5c-z5p-t3571050

I think that if i dont install twrp in the rootkernel tool (say no when tool is asking)

I can flash twrp afterwards and then i can get twrp 3.1.

Am i right or wrong?

Thanks in advance
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Gewiz:
Please don't ask the same question in two different threads -> Forum Rules

https://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/twrp-3-1-0-z5-z5c-z5p-t3571050/post71747926#post71747926
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] harry_turtle:
Eeeh, I flashed your boot_sc_v01 through fastboot, but no root for me...
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] youvedone:
U you have to install superuser phh to have root
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] harry_turtle:
Oh, I thought it was integrated into your .img.

How am I installing SuperSU without TWRP?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] youvedone:
V01 should have no twrp but superuser phh

V02 does have no preinstalled superuser or supersu but twrp to install supersu
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Superrman:
i update to 2.33 the phone is half english(customize Ver). and the sound problem only fix for messages ringtones still weak

you can't hear changes of sound levels on quick menu bar on top

its taking about 10 sec to load 1 photo preview

probably my last sony...

some bugs didnt fixed over 1 year!!!

maybe custom ROM will fix most of sony screw's up

like one speaker for call, i saw via root it can be fixed

thats sad that other devs better from sony devs
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] novahob:
Just got the update here in UK, 207mb. Will install later
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Lethien:
Did you used phh superuser or supersu for your kernel ?

Hi [MENTION=6577903]youvedone[/MENTION], I flashed your file but I'm experiencing a huge battery drain (I lost 1% every 10 minutes...)

I was totally agree with you when you said .378 with root + PHH is very good, but in fact, it has the problem with the sound... Do you think we can add the command line

Chown audio.cal owner to audioserver

chown audioserver /data/misc/audio/audio.cal

to the init.sony.rc of the .378 ?

Regards,

Lethien
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] novahob:
Definitely sounds like they have fixed the volume problem ?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] torben5247:
I am currently on version 32.3.A.0.378.

Any one tried to "dirty" flash ftf version 32.3.A.2.33 without wiping anything in flashtool?

It could be nice if it is possible and all installed app´s isn´t deleted.....

Thanks in advance
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] fiarfox888:
i try it with kernel v2 evrything works till yet :3
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] torben5247:
Thanks for your reply fiarfox888

Just to make sure.....

what version did you have before flashing kernel v2?

you just flashed a new kernel v2 from this thread using fastboot?

you did not flash ftf 32.3.A.2.33 first?

Hope you will answer my questions. :good:
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] cyberwytch:
Here's what I did - started on .378. Flashed the .33 ftf without wiping anything. Flashed the v1 kernel. Flashed twrp separately cause it's no longer in the kernel (optional step.) Then booted normally for the first time and everything was fine. You can probably do the same, but as always ymmv.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] zacharias.maladroit:
Who's interested:

feedback please for Nougat 2.33 firmware and the following kernel:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=71823450&postcount=381

Thank you :)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] fiarfox888:
Sry bit late but i had an andro kernel v43 i dont remember anymore exactly and i flashed. 33 without hooking anything and ut works..
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] sijav:
Nope, I don't think so :rolleyes:

---------- Post added at 12:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:19 PM ----------

Card brush kernel? card brush mode kernel? What?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] shanpao:
Or img format kernel
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] torben5247:
I have flashed. 33 using flashtool, No wipe.

Flashed modified kernel and twrp using fastboot.

No issues At All.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Root97:
I flashed the .33 ftf then the .43 Androkernel .img using fastboot commands and ended​ up with 16gb instead of 32gb :/
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] dario2510:
How could you?

I'm trying to modify the kernel, but it says " Skipping TWRP recovery. No kernel modules for 3.10.84-perf-g1016077 available".

Thank you

EDIT: found here ( https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=71651905&postcount=2373 )
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Superrman:
anyone else got super laggy MKV file play?

(it was fine b4 the update)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Tommylind:
MKV works fine for me using Archos Media Player
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Superrman:
yup with bsplayer its also work fine, but the problem is i using miracast (without security )so only stock apps working(is said no 3rd apps support that Tv) sad stock sony apps works so slow,
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Syao66:
Hey guys I'm currently using a Xperia z5 compact and I wad wondering about this update. Is it worthy? My main issu are low speaker volume and a little overheating sometimes

Cheers
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] novahob:
I'm on O2 UK stock and the low speaker volume is a lot better. I've never had overheating since being on nougat. Battery life is a bit better but nothing like MM. Thinking of doing a companion repair to see that helps.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Deevro:
Need Help :silly:

i tried to flash boot.img from [MENTION=6577903]youvedone[/MENTION], and always end up like this (see attachment)

anyone know how to fix it ? :3 or i type a wrong commands ? :3

or i tried wrong steps? :3

*2.33 < updated from MM to N via phone

*developer mode > usb debug > enabled

*developer mode > OEM unlocking > enabled
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] panecondoin:
could anyone provide a working TWRP recovery to flash via fastboot?

nvm, found it...
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] 4ty-phive:
Looks like my modified HK firmware has shown up
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Sopur:
I want to flash the files from youvedone - but flash tool does not work amymore (a java error message ?). I tried to install/u install both, java and flashtool several times. I have no clue, why, the last update worked perfectly...

BR

Sopur

Gesendet von meinem E5823 mit Tapatalk
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] youvedone:
are there open questions to me? sorry.. had no time to look into xda for some time.

Sopur - what exactly did you try to flash?