Install CWM 6 on Xperia Z C6602/C6603 [4.3] 10.4.B.0.569 firmware

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Thursday 20 February 2014 By htwe naing

You need to unlock bootloader first!
Unlocking bootloader is essential as it is a custom kernel and trying to flash it on device with a locked bootloader might end up turning your device into a black brick! You can either go to Sony’s official site for unlocking bootloader or follow the easy method mentioned here. It will use Minimal ADB and Fastboot installer in easier method.
Alternatively, you can follow below given steps to unlock bootloader of your device.
  • Dial *#06# and note down the IMEI code of your device anywhere
  • Now dial  *#*#7378423#*#* and navigate to Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status
  • Now look for Bootloader Unlock Allowed
  • If Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes, then you may proceed
  • Now go to this page and accept all legal terms. Then enter your name and E-Mail address where you will receive unlock key from Sony
  •  Now turn off your device completely
  • Start Minimal ADB and Fastboot Installer from Start menu
  • Hold volume up button and plug in USB cable in mobile’s port. You must have plugged in the USB in computer’s port already!
  • Do not leave the button until you see that LED has turned below
  • Wait for 10 seconds, if colour of LED does not change, then continue
  • (Optional) If LED colour changes and starts charging, then you need to install Fastboot drivers for your smartphones
  • (Optional) To do so, Install Flashtool from  navigate to the folder where it is installed, locate drivers folder, run exe file and install Flashtool drivers, Fastboot drivers and Drivers specific for Xperia Z
  • Once in fastboot mode, type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version in Minimal ADB command prompt and press Enter
  • You will get a response, for example 0.006s
  • This is a good sign! Now continue
  • Now type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY and press Enter. (Replace “KEY” with the unlock key you got from Sony in your Mail)
  • Bootloader will be unlocked in few seconds
  • It will wipe all data on internal SD Card only, so you better make a backup before doing this
  • Now lets continue to flashing process

    Required Downloads:

  • CWM kernel Zip | Mirror

Features:

  • This is a CWM based recovery
  • Its version is CWM v 6.0.4.5
  • This recovery supports internal storage
  • This CWM recovery allows you to flash zip files from internal SD Card

Instructions:

  • After downloading CWM kernel zip (Its not the actual name of file, just a reference name), place it in internal or external SD Card of your smartphone
  • Now extract CWM kernel zip on your PC’s desktop and copy boot.img
  • Paste this file inside the folder where you have installed Minimal ADB and Fastboot
  • Now turn off your smartphones completely
  • Plug in mobile’s USB in cable in PC port only
  • Hold Volume up button and plug in USB cable in mobile’s port
  • LED will turn blue (If it does not remain blue for long, then read Optional part in bootloader unlocking method explained above
  • Once you are successfully in fastboot mode, then you can continue
  • Now type Fastboot flash boot boot.img and press Enter
  • It will flash boot.img file on your device
  • Now unplug the device and boot it up
  • As soon as you see purple colored LED, start pressing volume up and down buttons repeatedly, until you are in CWM mode
  • In CWM Mode, select “Install Zip”
  • Now select the storage you have put that zip file in and just confirm its installation
  • There are two ways to navigate in this CWM recovery
  • You can navigate with volume buttons and make a selection with power button
  • Another way of navigating is by swiping your finger on empty area in recovery
  • Swipe up to move up, swipe down tp move down, swipe right to make a selection and swipe left to go back
  • After installation is complete, go back to main menu and reboot your smartphone
  • Congrats! You have successfully installed CWM custom recovery on your smartphones

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