A new rom released by yesterday, only working with C6802,check your zu version before flash it.
much smooth and stable, the biggerst change is the yellow tint screen looks much better with this rom, no kidding!
ftf rom have already tested
download link:http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=566750795&uk=3022441815
gtyy said:
A new rom released by yesterday, only working with C6802,check your zu version before flash it.
much smooth and stable, the biggerst change is the yellow tint screen looks much better with this rom, no kidding!
ftf rom have already tested
download link:http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=566750795&uk=3022441815
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Thanks. Downloading now.
gtyy said:
A new rom released by yesterday, only working with C6802,check your zu version before flash it.
much smooth and stable, the biggerst change is the yellow tint screen looks much better with this rom, no kidding!
ftf rom have already tested
download link:http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=566750795&uk=3022441815
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Thanks, just download finist
gtyy said:
A new rom released by yesterday, only working with C6802,check your zu version before flash it.
much smooth and stable, the biggerst change is the yellow tint screen looks much better with this rom, no kidding!
ftf rom have already tested
download link:http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=566750795&uk=3022441815
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so i got my z ultra and it immediately was ready for a software update having never rooted my phone before i didnt even think about it and completed the update, i later found out to root my phone i needed the stock firmware 14.1.a.0.??? so i downloaded and tried to follow these directions as best i could.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4gm9VeQCHA
then i was directed to this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2435474 to download the firmware but they all said code above them and then an unclickable website name i tried putting it in the address bar no luck so i found another link with the firmware link that i could load heres a link to where i got it from
https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B3BbH280MSmoVy1STFRRRDJBQ1k&export=download
then i followed the instructions to flash it on to my phone so now my phone has version 14.1.B.0.475
i tried to root with one click root with no luck not to mention now my sim is messed up i no longer have my straight talk network running on it and everytime i turn my fone off n on everything comes up in chinese again and i have to rechoose my language i tried to redownload the newest software update again since i could not root and it wont let me download the updated software and says i already have the latest software so now im halfway thru downloading this firmware u posted and need to know if theres anything else i need to do along with flashing this do i need to change the kernal and how do i do that does it need to be boot loaded or whatever can u explain what that is and whether or not i need to do it and if so how
thank you for reading
protostar13 said:
so i got my z ultra and it immediately was ready for a software update having never rooted my phone before i didnt even think about it and completed the update, i later found out to root my phone i needed the stock firmware 14.1.a.0.??? so i downloaded and tried to follow these directions as best i could.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4gm9VeQCHA
then i was directed to this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2435474 to download the firmware but they all said code above them and then an unclickable website name i tried putting it in the address bar no luck so i found another link with the firmware link that i could load heres a link to where i got it from
https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B3BbH280MSmoVy1STFRRRDJBQ1k&export=download
then i followed the instructions to flash it on to my phone so now my phone has version 14.1.B.0.475
i tried to root with one click root with no luck not to mention now my sim is messed up i no longer have my straight talk network running on it and everytime i turn my fone off n on everything comes up in chinese again and i have to rechoose my language i tried to redownload the newest software update again since i could not root and it wont let me download the updated software and says i already have the latest software so now im halfway thru downloading this firmware u posted and need to know if theres anything else i need to do along with flashing this do i need to change the kernal and how do i do that does it need to be boot loaded or whatever can u explain what that is and whether or not i need to do it and if so how
thank you for reading
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First thing read the stickies in the general section here, everything you need is there
But here goes again:
Read this thread first (Downgrade thread) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593918 then Lordmanhattan's http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2569904
You will probably want to flash a 290 or 136 ftf first off, this should restore your imei and calling etc
Then Downgrade to .532 using the thread above
Root the phone with the tool by Bin4ry also mentioned in the downgrade thread
Then you will want to back up the TA partition - see LordManhattan's thread
Then unlock the bootloader if you can and want to - see Lord's thread again
Then you can flash the latest FTF for your model
Once bootloader is unlocked we just have to flash a kernel with recovery (see jackie's or ChillyChan's threads)
Once you have recovery flash SuperSu update from there
All done
thank you
blueether said:
First thing read the stickies in the general section here, everything you need is there
But here goes again:
Read this thread first (Downgrade thread) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593918 then Lordmanhattan's http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2569904
You will probably want to flash a 290 or 136 ftf first off, this should restore your imei and calling etc
Then Downgrade to .532 using the thread above
Root the phone with the tool by Bin4ry also mentioned in the downgrade thread
Then you will want to back up the TA partition - see LordManhattan's thread
Then unlock the bootloader if you can and want to - see Lord's thread again
Then you can flash the latest FTF for your model
Once bootloader is unlocked we just have to flash a kernel with recovery (see jackie's or ChillyChan's threads)
Once you have recovery flash SuperSu update from there
All done
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thank you and sorry i didnt remember where i had posted it and then i realized it was the imei that was bad so i thought id post it in an imei thread thank youthough for your time if it works i promise ill send you some dough
blueether said:
First thing read the stickies in the general section here, everything you need is there
But here goes again:
Read this thread first (Downgrade thread) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593918 then Lordmanhattan's http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2569904
You will probably want to flash a 290 or 136 ftf first off, this should restore your imei and calling etc
Then Downgrade to .532 using the thread above
Root the phone with the tool by Bin4ry also mentioned in the downgrade thread
Then you will want to back up the TA partition - see LordManhattan's thread
Then unlock the bootloader if you can and want to - see Lord's thread again
Then you can flash the latest FTF for your model
Once bootloader is unlocked we just have to flash a kernel with recovery (see jackie's or ChillyChan's threads)
Once you have recovery flash SuperSu update from there
All done
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will this all still work using the 0.9.13.0 flashtool ive tried everything i can to load the new flashtool with no luck my computer keeps stopping the download even in the unrestrict link
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blueether said:
First thing read the stickies in the general section here, everything you need is there
But here goes again:
Read this thread first (Downgrade thread) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593918 then Lordmanhattan's http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2569904
You will probably want to flash a 290 or 136 ftf first off, this should restore your imei and calling etc
Then Downgrade to .532 using the thread above
Root the phone with the tool by Bin4ry also mentioned in the downgrade thread
Then you will want to back up the TA partition - see LordManhattan's thread
Then unlock the bootloader if you can and want to - see Lord's thread again
Then you can flash the latest FTF for your model
Once bootloader is unlocked we just have to flash a kernel with recovery (see jackie's or ChillyChan's threads)
Once you have recovery flash SuperSu update from there
All done
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nvm looks like its finally gonna work this time in the deposit file link
blueether said:
First thing read the stickies in the general section here, everything you need is there
But here goes again:
Read this thread first (Downgrade thread) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593918 then Lordmanhattan's http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2569904
You will probably want to flash a 290 or 136 ftf first off, this should restore your imei and calling etc
Then Downgrade to .532 using the thread above
Root the phone with the tool by Bin4ry also mentioned in the downgrade thread
Then you will want to back up the TA partition - see LordManhattan's thread
Then unlock the bootloader if you can and want to - see Lord's thread again
Then you can flash the latest FTF for your model
Once bootloader is unlocked we just have to flash a kernel with recovery (see jackie's or ChillyChan's threads)
Once you have recovery flash SuperSu update from there
All done
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hell yes thank you so much i tried out the 136 and i was abe to get the 0.9.14.0 flashtool and i got my imei back so send me an address where i can send u some cash u just saved me 500 bucks
protostar13 said:
hell yes thank you so much i tried out the 136 and i was abe to get the 0.9.14.0 flashtool and i got my imei back so send me an address where i can send u some cash u just saved me 500 bucks
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Glad to be of service, Oxfam will do.
protostar13 said:
will this all still work using the 0.9.13.0 flashtool ive tried everything i can to load the new flashtool with no luck my computer keeps stopping the download even in the unrestrict link
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nvm looks like its finally gonna work this time in the deposit file link
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ok so ive got thru thr root process but it didnt bring up the restore page on my phone but i did see that it is there its a 0.1mb file called RootMe i tried to restore it out of the root tool cuz it didnt come up by itself there was something that came up toward the end that said error 3 in the root page so do i need to just reflash the 290 software to be able to restore with this lil rootme restore file or is it all screwed up the closest version to the version 33 root and restore was the 30 and it seemed like it should have worked is there another way i can do this like one click root or kingo or something a lil less technically involved
What root app you using?
Sent from my Xperia Z Ultra using Tapatalk
protostar13 said:
hell yes thank you so much i tried out the 136 and i was abe to get the 0.9.14.0 flashtool and i got my imei back so send me an address where i can send u some cash u just saved me 500 bucks
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ok so i got rooted some how i tried one click root nothing tried kingo nothing then my phone shut off after kingo just said root unsuccessful and i sot a supersu app so i tried downloading some root only apps like adfree and superuser and both downloaded i checked adfree with my words with friends app and works well so now do i need to do all the ta partition and the rest to get back to the 136 software or can i just flash it and untick a few things and which ones would those be if i can do it that way i could care less about the bootloader or unlocking or whatever i want the quickest way to keep my imei and be on 4.3 with my supersu and u can send me that address for your cash to [email protected]
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blueether said:
What root app you using?
Sent from my Xperia Z Ultra using Tapatalk
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im using SuperSU v1.91 by chainfire
i guess what ive really wanted the root for in the first place is to change the download location of my games like gta3 ssx airborne assault8 and nfs mostwanted and more to come can u suggest an app good for doin that id like the app and all data from the games to go to my 64gb sd card
Related
Build number : 6.0.A.3.62
Android version : 2.3.7
How should I root it?
I guess root is only available for .63, .67 and .73
Thanks
Why don't you upgrade to one of the newer frimwares then?
Just flash doom stock kernel,it has root and recovey.
You can find it in dev section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1635582
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
scook94 said:
Why don't you upgrade to one of the newer frimwares then?
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How can I upgrade it to one of the newer firmwares?
rahulwadhwani said:
How can I upgrade it to one of the newer firmwares?
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Do you not get a software update notification if you have it check for updates under settings.
You can always flash an ftf for your specific region with what ever version you want.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
Thanks.... Had the same problem and got it rooted
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
@rahulwadhwani and @all i rooted my phone and installed recovery by switching to the DoomLord Kernel.....I also maintained my .62 firmware, and got recovery and root.
Try Steps I Taken For This-:
1. Unlock Boot-Loader,Which is necessary -:
*http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions(I Did From Here) OR
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
2. Download latest Flash Tool from -:
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588586
3. Download DoomLord Stock Kernel -:
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1635582
4. Make Phone To The FlashBoot Mode -:
*Click And Hold Up Volume Key While Plugging The Cable
5. Open Flash-Tool nad Select Flash Button ---> Flash-Boot Mode ---->Select The file Kernel File....If you can't see it there,try typing its name and click select.....
6. WoW you got New Advenced Stock Kernel With Root Permission And Recovery...ENJOY!!!!
pratyush_gamer said:
@rahulwadhwani and @all i rooted my phone and installed recovery by switching to the DoomLord Kernel.....I also maintained my .62 firmware, and got recovery and root.
Try Steps I Taken For This-:
1. Unlock Boot-Loader,Which is necessary -:
*http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions(I Did From Here) OR
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
2. Download latest Flash Tool from -:
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588586
3. Download DoomLord Stock Kernel -:
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1635582
4. Make Phone To The FlashBoot Mode -:
*Click And Hold Up Volume Key While Plugging The Cable
5. Open Flash-Tool nad Select Flash Button ---> Flash-Boot Mode ---->Select The file Kernel File....If you can't see it there,try typing its name and click select.....
6. WoW you got New Advenced Stock Kernel With Root Permission And Recovery...ENJOY!!!!
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Thanks. It worked
Sony Xperia S Build 6.0.A.3.62
i have the build 6.0.A.3.62 with android 2.3 gingerbread. i have unlocked the bootloader but don't know how to test if it is unlocked or something else is still required. after unlocking the bootloader, when i powered up the phone, it was like i just bought the phone. it gave me those 9 steps to follow in order to setup internet connection, google account sync, etc. so how do I know if bootloader is unlocked on this phone?
now I'm dying here to root the phone lol. its been 20 hours i've been messing with the phone. right in this thread pratyush suggested to download the flashtool. but when i goto the flashtool website to download the latest version, the link is broken. file not found.
so i'm just wondering if someone can give step-by-step instructions for the build 6.0.A.3.62 and help me to root this device please. would appreciate your help a lot.
thanks for the help ppl ..
Please get ics ...
Verstuurd van mijn LT26i met Tapatalk
Efe64 said:
Please get ics ...
Verstuurd van mijn LT26i met Tapatalk
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the latest one for my phone is 6.1.A.0.452 but all i wish to know, will it be easier to root the phone with 452 build? will i have to unlock the bootloader again after updating my phone to ics? i'm really a newbie and stupid when it comes to playing with electronic devices. but i can follow instructions accurately. sony gives a warning while upgrading that i wont be able to go back to 2.3 if i upgraded to ics. so all i wish to know, will it be easier to root the phone with present software build 62 or will it be better to upgrade and then root the phone on build 452?
please advise. thank you for your help.
zorathomas said:
the latest one for my phone is 6.1.A.0.452 but all i wish to know, will it be easier to root the phone with 452 build? will i have to unlock the bootloader again after updating my phone to ics? i'm really a newbie and stupid when it comes to playing with electronic devices. but i can follow instructions accurately. sony gives a warning while upgrading that i wont be able to go back to 2.3 if i upgraded to ics. so all i wish to know, will it be easier to root the phone with present software build 62 or will it be better to upgrade and then root the phone on build 452?
please advise. thank you for your help.
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You can go back to 2.3 just fine by flashing a ftf. There are a couple different methods to root ics. One needs an unlocked bootloader (flashing prerioted system image) the other does not (flashing multiple times while running some batch files). Both methods have posts in the dev section.
Sent from my LT28at using Tapatalk 2
thank you Spectre51,
thank you for answering my question. would appreciate if you could help me with these questions too..
1. is it easier to root my xperia s with build 62 or it is easier to do with build 452?
2. if i upgrade to build 452, will i need to unlock the bootloader again?
appreciate your help guys.. ur doing a fabulous job.
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ok as per Spectre51's instructions, i am upgrading the phone to the latest available software. i am using the pc companion to upgrade the phone software. i hope i can still play my games after upgrading to ics ..
(dam, this 5 mins wait is giving me fits..lol)
zorathomas said:
thank you Spectre51,
thank you for answering my question. would appreciate if you could help me with these questions too..
1. is it easier to root my xperia s with build 62 or it is easier to do with build 452?
2. if i upgrade to build 452, will i need to unlock the bootloader again?
appreciate your help guys.. ur doing a fabulous job.
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ok as per Spectre51's instructions, i am upgrading the phone to the latest available software. i am using the pc companion to upgrade the phone software. i hope i can still play my games after upgrading to ics ..
(dam, this 5 mins wait is giving me fits..lol)
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Easiest way is to unlock the booloader and flash the prerooted system.img you can then relock the bootloader if need be. That's for both ICS and GB.
Spectre51 said:
Easiest way is to unlock the booloader and flash the prerooted system.img you can then relock the bootloader if need be. That's for both ICS and GB.
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You dont need to root to flash an firmware. Just saying.
Upgrade to ICS. Its much better and it would be much easier to help you because everyone uses it..
Good luck.
alrighty .. i tried to update the software but after downloading some odd 500 MB worth updates, it says "your software is modified, so can't be upgraded"
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ok .. so i thought to do a factory reset on the phone settings > privacy > factory reset
it did factory reset and then i tried to upgrade the software. same thing ... it says, upgrade cant be done because the phone has modified software. i guess i will have to keep 2.3 gingerbread and then try to root the software. am i running out of options?
zorathomas said:
alrighty .. i tried to update the software but after downloading some odd 500 MB worth updates, it says "your software is modified, so can't be upgraded"
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ok .. so i thought to do a factory reset on the phone settings > privacy > factory reset
it did factory reset and then i tried to upgrade the software. same thing ... it says, upgrade cant be done because the phone has modified software. i guess i will have to keep 2.3 gingerbread and then try to root the software. am i running out of options?
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If you had unlocked the bootloader you need to relock it in order to do a software upgrade.
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Efe64 said:
You dont need to root to flash an firmware. Just saying.
Upgrade to ICS. Its much better and it would be much easier to help you because everyone uses it..
Good luck.
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Never said he had to root to flash a firmware. He has to unlock the bootloader to flash a prerooted system image.
Spectre51 said:
If you had unlocked the bootloader you need to relock it in order to do a software upgrade.
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Never said he had to root to flash a firmware. He has to unlock the bootloader to flash a prerooted system image.
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thanks for the help guys ..
are these prerooted system images on this link?
http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/STOCK+ROMS/ICS
zorathomas said:
thanks for the help guys ..
are these prerooted system images on this link?
http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/STOCK+ROMS/ICS
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No those look like the full firmwares. Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599303
Sent from my LT28at using Tapatalk 2
Is it me or is my post deleted?
Spectre51 said:
Never said he had to root to flash a firmware. He has to unlock the bootloader to flash a prerooted system image.
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Thats why i said, just saying.
I have a rooted Xperia S with unlocked bootloader, by following instructions on this thread.
Today I received a notification about OTA update to 6.1.A.2.45 (40MB in size) and I was wondering if I can apply this update without loosing root. I really did search for an answer on the forum before making this post and couldn't find anything specific for my phone, but what I did found only confused me more, which is to be expected since I am a noob. Apparently it worked for some users of Xperia Play with unlocked bootloader, but on the other hand some users of Xperia Arc S say that bootloader should be locked when making an OTA update.
I would really appreciate any help from more experienced members, I'm new in Android and don't want to start by bricking my phone.
Thank you for your time and effort.
Boom
better dont, you will end up with a bricked device. NEVER accept OTA updates if your bootloader is unlocked.
Don't update with PCC when you're unlocked.
Wow, that was fast! Thank you guys.
hi, did you find how to update?
BoomBadill said:
I have a rooted Xperia S with unlocked bootloader, by following instructions on this thread.
Today I received a notification about OTA update to 6.1.A.2.45 (40MB in size) and I was wondering if I can apply this update without loosing root. I really did search for an answer on the forum before making this post and couldn't find anything specific for my phone, but what I did found only confused me more, which is to be expected since I am a noob. Apparently it worked for some users of Xperia Play with unlocked bootloader, but on the other hand some users of Xperia Arc S say that bootloader should be locked when making an OTA update.
I would really appreciate any help from more experienced members, I'm new in Android and don't want to start by bricking my phone.
Thank you for your time and effort.
Boom
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i also have an open bootloader although not root, but i tried updating using the phone's OTA and PCC and neither worked. I promptly realized it might just be the open bootloader which is keeping me from updating, so how do we manually update? if you have any procedures will highly appreciate anyone..... thanks in advance
abajarde said:
i also have an open bootloader although not root, but i tried updating using the phone's OTA and PCC and neither worked. I promptly realized it might just be the open bootloader which is keeping me from updating, so how do we manually update? if you have any procedures will highly appreciate anyone..... thanks in advance
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You can find your regions FW. (firmware) and download it, after that download and install flashtool, and flash the .ftf file via flashtool and that is it.
thanks for the quick reply
Anicane said:
You can find your regions FW. (firmware) and download it, after that download and install flashtool, and flash the .ftf file via flashtool and that is it.
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Im going to engage in a rather noobish conversation but i want to be completely sure before i proceed to install. my phone and my pc companion both find the update which is 6.1.a.2.45, which i assume is the one i need to find on .ftf. after downloading it from wherever i find it i just open the flash tool program and select it to start the installation? and again thank you
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Anicane said:
You can find your regions FW. (firmware) and download it, after that download and install flashtool, and flash the .ftf file via flashtool and that is it.
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i did a fast search and found this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31011440#post31011440
they have some firmwares there, but they seem to be full updates, because they are 300+mb while the update on my phone its only 40mb.
so should i just download the generic and proceed to flash?
Anicane said:
You can find your regions FW. (firmware) and download it, after that download and install flashtool, and flash the .ftf file via flashtool and that is it.
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Where do i find a xperia s Brazil firmware? I downloaded every other regions, but i want the brazilian one. Can you help me? Thank you.
BoomBadill said:
I have a rooted Xperia S with unlocked bootloader, by following instructions on this thread.
Today I received a notification about OTA update to 6.1.A.2.45 (40MB in size) and I was wondering if I can apply this update without loosing root. I really did search for an answer on the forum before making this post and couldn't find anything specific for my phone, but what I did found only confused me more, which is to be expected since I am a noob. Apparently it worked for some users of Xperia Play with unlocked bootloader, but on the other hand some users of Xperia Arc S say that bootloader should be locked when making an OTA update.
I would really appreciate any help from more experienced members, I'm new in Android and don't want to start by bricking my phone.
Thank you for your time and effort.
Boom
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Hmmm,
Slightly different scenario here.
I have a rooted xperia S with a locked bootloader and obviously want to preserve root.
Previous experience tells me that a PC update from SEUS does a full wipe of the phone and looses root however OTA updates usually preserve root. I was hoping somebody could clarify if this is still the case?
Thanks
if your bootloaders unlocked you cant update ota or via seus. it will just give an error about your device being modified
Hmmm,
Slightly different scenario here.
I have a rooted xperia S with a locked bootloader and obviously want to preserve root.
Previous experience tells me that a PC update from SEUS does a full wipe of the phone and looses root however OTA updates usually preserve root. I was hoping somebody could clarify if this is still the case?
Thanks
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same question as you, i have a rogers xperia s with a stock uk rom, it's rooted but bootloader is still locked. Just want to make sure that i don't loose root, or the root method can still be applied after the update.
i found something which might help you
hackit said:
same question as you, i have a rogers xperia s with a stock uk rom, it's rooted but bootloader is still locked. Just want to make sure that i don't loose root, or the root method can still be applied after the update.
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there is a rom somewhere in another forum i guess which already is updated and rooted. so you might want to just download that one and flash it. it has its own kernel and recovery.
abajarde said:
there is a rom somewhere in another forum i guess which already is updated and rooted. so you might want to just download that one and flash it. it has its own kernel and recovery.
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I thought you could not use pre rooted rom with a locked bootloader.
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hackit said:
I thought you could not use pre rooted rom with a locked bootloader.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1723610
I've not been on much recently at all so I could be wrong, but I'm sure it's been said that you can flash ROM such as the linked one when bootloader is locked and perhaps the pre-rooted one too. May need to search the thread.
Nothing out there that allows me to root my Xperia S on ICS without wiping my data though I think. One can wait... or dream. :[
Chocolate Columbo said:
Nothing out there that allows me to root my Xperia S on ICS without wiping my data though I think. One can wait... or dream. :[
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Yeah having too wipe at this point is a bummer. If I'm going to wipe my phone ill wait for the ability to unlock my locked bootloader.
Problem with that is I will most likely have a new phone by then.
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Hi XDA users and devs,
i tried two method of rooting xperia p which is flashtool by bin4ry & androxyde and the other method is
Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v4 CMD stuff and all but m not able to root my device can any one tell me how to do so..
Please help
Post Q & A in Q & A Section next time,not General
To answer your question,try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900172
neectron said:
Post Q & A in Q & A Section next time,not General
To answer your question,try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900172
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XDA become tooo large forum it become difficult to find proper place to add new thread... for new like me in the forum, they dont allow post in the threads like http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900172 so i create here.
for your ans will say i tried that one which i already mentioned is there anyone who can help me with the rooting thing for My device
i rooted my device yesterday only..with the same method..n it's the simplest method..which problem u coming at?
bhushan2k said:
i rooted my device yesterday only..with the same method..n it's the simplest method..which problem u coming at?
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31/023/2012 21:23:52 - INFO - You have 60 seconds to follow the restore advice
31/023/2012 21:23:52 - INFO - Running adbrestoreexploit
31/023/2012 21:23:52 - INFO - Root hack did not work. Cleaning hack files
after this i get ROOTME option under backup & restore option in mobile but after restore and restart nothing happens and no Super user app there
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No Problem still looking for help
Did you install drivers from flaahtool properly?
Even I had come across with some problem at first attempt.. Same frustration.. Next day I started the same process with fresh start.. N phone got rooted..
On which fw u trying to flash?
What is the build number/version of your firmware? Newer versions can't be rooted using that method.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
Spectre51 said:
What is the build number/version of your firmware? Newer versions can't be rooted using that method.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
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6.1.1.B.1.54 is the build number and this is latest which is provided from SONY update option in the mobile...
@bhushan2k yes i have installed the drivers from Flashtool-drivers application..
prawinn said:
6.1.1.B.1.54 is the build number and this is latest which is provided from SONY update option in the mobile...
@bhushan2k yes i have installed the drivers from Flashtool-drivers application..
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That version can't be rooted using bin4ry's method via .bat file or flashtool. Either unlock the bootloader and flash a rooted kernel or flash back to an older firmware that can be rooted and OTA update.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
might look into this one....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26531938
donwgrade to previous version.. and root it .. after that flash it agian.. thats the only solution..
Assuming that you have installed following:
- Android ADB
- latest Flashtools & (driver) - antivirus disabled
- mobile is readily getting into flashmode and fashboot mode.
- usually i dont go into these hasles i install and flash CWM and then install custom ROM which are far better than stock rom.
darktanget said:
might look into this one....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26531938
donwgrade to previous version.. and root it .. after that flash it agian.. thats the only solution..
Assuming that you have installed following:
- Android ADB
- latest Flashtools & (driver) - antivirus disabled
- mobile is readily getting into flashmode and fashboot mode.
- usually i dont go into these hasles i install and flash CWM and then install custom ROM which are far better than stock rom.
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Thank you guys... just unlock the bootloader done... downloading the Old firmware. too slow downloading here.. waiting to finished it
prawinn said:
Thank you guys... just unlock the bootloader done... downloading the Old firmware. too slow downloading here.. waiting to finished it
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prerooted firmware downloaded and stucked in boot loop... again falshed old firmware and rooted..
guy this is more important dont flash prerooted OS just flash with old baseband you will get 100% root
Hey guys im back after smashing my beloved xperia z (which i had mastered the ins and outs of) and reluctantly replacing it with a HTC ONE m7 which was the most terrible phone i have ever used in my life.... i have plonked a good bit of cash on a z2 and I AM LOVING IT
I had updated to the latest version of KK but i am hearing mixed reports that a root is not available for this version.
If anyone could point me in the right direction that would be fabulous.
Thank you in advance
Chris
xeningti said:
If anyone could point me in the right direction that would be fabulous.
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Have a look here
If any, PM me.
Bjørn
bjorn96 said:
Have a look here
If any, PM me.
Bjørn
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1.1 You need obviously an already rooted phone with [NUT]'s Dual Recovery with a previous firmware version (4.4.2)
Just seen tht and gave up lol
xeningti said:
1.1 You need obviously an already rooted phone with [NUT]'s Dual Recovery with a previous firmware version (4.4.2)
Just seen tht and gave up lol
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Downgrade.
ahhh crafty.... so could i flash a previous FTF with flashtool.... create a pre rooted version of 4.4.4 the flash that?
is that kind of what i need to do?
xeningti said:
ahhh crafty.... so could i flash a previous FTF with flashtool.... create a pre rooted version of 4.4.4 the flash that?
is that kind of what i need to do?
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Yeap, that it.
Note 1: Download the 4.4.4 ftf from Xperifirm
Note 2: 4.4.3 you have to download from the link.
Note 3: BACKUP TA when root!!!
good luck! im trying to but its seems im screwed and i have .167 firmware
the towlroot meathod just hangs,,,
bjorn96 said:
Yeap, that it.
Note 3: BACKUP TA when root!!!
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what so you mean?
whats ta
djnos said:
good luck! im trying to but its seems im screwed and i have .167 firmware
the towlroot meathod just hangs,,,
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finally got it
on 4.4.4 rooted and with recovery
will dont know what ta is thou
how did you do it i am still pondering this hole new method.... wheres doomlord when you need him!!!
xeningti said:
how did you do it i am still pondering this hole new method.... wheres doomlord when you need him!!!
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Hello
I see you are totally green on this.
Well, im kinda green too, but I have had a lot of help from @xda and now I can manage to do some stuff with my telephone.
The first thing you have to do is BACKUP!!! This is always important.
Well, then lets get to it.
The XPERIA Z2 has a locked bootloader. This means that it cannot flash any roms, custom or other without being unlocked. When you unlock the bootloader, you delete all files on the phone, (don’t ask me how, it just does) and also deletes a partition called TA. The TA-partition contains DRM-keys, to explain that, @Envious_Data might help.
Anyway, when you have root, you can backup the TA, BEFORE you flash any custom ROM, or the ROM with ROOT. That way you will always be able to go back to scratch. Without ROOT on 4.4.4 you need to downgrade to 4.4.3, ROOT and backup the TA-partition before you even start thinking about unlocking bootloader.
(search the XDA, Google (use XDA in the end for XDA results) XDA-TV and you will find tons and tons of stuff. Once you understand some, it will come fast to you.)
I have gathered some threads here for you to read, and I hope this will work for you too.
Start off by reading this
When done, notify me.
All the best
Bjørn
bjorn96 said:
Hello
I see you are totally green on this.
Well, im kinda green too, but I have had a lot of help from @xda and now I can manage to do some stuff with my telephone.
The first thing you have to do is BACKUP!!! This is always important.
Well, then lets get to it.
The XPERIA Z2 has a locked bootloader. This means that it cannot flash any roms, custom or other without being unlocked. When you unlock the bootloader, you delete all files on the phone, (don’t ask me how, it just does) and also deletes a partition called TA. The TA-partition contains DRM-keys, to explain that, @Envious_Data might help.
Anyway, when you have root, you can backup the TA, BEFORE you flash any custom ROM, or the ROM with ROOT. That way you will always be able to go back to scratch. Without ROOT on 4.4.4 you need to downgrade to 4.4.3, ROOT and backup the TA-partition before you even start thinking about unlocking bootloader.
(search the XDA, Google (use XDA in the end for XDA results) XDA-TV and you will find tons and tons of stuff. Once you understand some, it will come fast to you.)
I have gathered some threads here for you to read, and I hope this will work for you too.
Start off by reading this
When done, notify me.
All the best
Bjørn
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ok i have dowgraded to 4.4.2 i tried towelroot which worked but SUPER SU could not load binaries. So i flashed stock 4.4.2 again and i am now trying to root using doomlords community rootkit and its not working....
xeningti said:
ok i have dowgraded to 4.4.2 i tried towelroot which worked but SUPER SU could not load binaries. So i flashed stock 4.4.2 again and i am now trying to root using doomlords community rootkit and its not working....
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Have had some problems with SuperSU too, but try backup ta.
If not work, try restore phone with PCC.
Then downgrade and try again.
bjorn96 said:
Have had some problems with SuperSU too, but try backup ta.
If not work, try restore phone with PCC.
Then downgrade and try again.
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i have flashed a stock rom many times and still getting the errors, i have no idea what a TA is... also im on locked bootloader if that helps at all.
sorry for being a noob
xeningti said:
i have flashed a stock rom many times and still getting the errors, i have no idea what a TA is... also im on locked bootloader if that helps at all.
sorry for being a noob
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see attachment
xeningti said:
i have flashed a stock rom many times and still getting the errors, i have no idea what a TA is... also im on locked bootloader if that helps at all.
sorry for being a noob
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To root the Z2 and get dual recovery on 4.4.2 follow these steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/how-to-root-firmware-314-t2821619
Then you need to follow the instructions in this thread, it's much easier than what it seems
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
Also, no need to backup TA unless you wanna unlock your bootloader
Jiyeon90 said:
To root the Z2 and get dual recovery on 4.4.2 follow these steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/how-to-root-firmware-314-t2821619
Then you need to follow the instructions in this thread, it's much easier than what it seems
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
Also, no need to backup TA unless you wanna unlock your bootloader
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Backup of TA was just a mention. Also its smart to have it, cuz you might forget it.
Anyway, @xeningti the towelroot should work on 4.4.3, did you try to download the towelroot app from towelroot.com???
Jiyeon90 said:
To root the Z2 and get dual recovery on 4.4.2 follow these steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/how-to-root-firmware-314-t2821619
Then you need to follow the instructions in this thread, it's much easier than what it seems
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
Also, no need to backup TA unless you wanna unlock your bootloader
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i am 3.2.3
bjorn96 said:
Backup of TA was just a mention. Also its smart to have it, cuz you might forget it.
Anyway, @xeningti the towelroot should work on 4.4.3, did you try to download the towelroot app from towelroot.com???
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yeah i used the towerl root and it said it had worked although when i installed supersu it said it could not update or find binary
xeningti said:
yeah i used the towerl root and it said it had worked although when i installed supersu it said it could not update or find binary
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Did your phone come with 4.4.4??
Try root with towel on 4.4.3
Send some shots of it.
Hi
First time using android phone. I just got a Z2 D6503 model with 5.0.2 Lollipop android (in the UK), build number: 23.1.A.1.28. I would like to root my phone as some apps need to the phone to be rooted in order to work properly. So can you guys please suggest any that I can read on?
Also, I saw some posts around said that you should not mess up with bootloader (a partition which holds Sony's special features according to my narrow knowledge). As I just started to use the phone, is there anything I need to know so I don't **** my phone up in the first place, which many newbies did, 'cause I have no backup phone at the moment. Just send me some thing to read. Any help will be appreciated.
Additionally, is the stock rom of Z2 good enough? Or I should flash some other cooked rom? I don't need fancy things, just an efficient system that helps me do the work.
Thank you very much for your patience!
Cheers!
Congratulations on your new Z2!
You can read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3147932 for some explanations and a way to root.
Stock ROM is more then enough if you plan on rooting just to get your apps working
Sent from my Xperia Z2 somewhere in Norway
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And btw, this thread should have been posted in the Q&A forum, just so you know that for a later occasion
Sent from my Xperia Z2 somewhere in Norway
Skanin said:
Congratulations on your new Z2!
You can read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3147932 for some explanations and a way to root.
Stock ROM is more then enough if you plan on rooting just to get your apps working
Sent from my Xperia Z2 somewhere in Norway
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And btw, this thread should have been posted in the Q&A forum, just so you know that for a later occasion
Sent from my Xperia Z2 somewhere in Norway
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Lovely mate! Thanks a bunch! I'm doing some reading now
"Oh, and if I install Xistenz, then it is already rooted right? I'm ready in Lollipop and Xistenz developer said that I can just have to backup data, then boot into recovery, flash the rom "
Never mind, I'n reading. Just too excited asking dump questions
Hi
I followed this guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/root-t3108230 to root my phone but it seems not to work.
Do you have a solid guide to root a Z2 phone? And how to backup all of my data before doing that?
OK, I have XZdual recovery 2.8 installed on my Z2, I check root using root checker and it said the phone was rooted successfully. Using ROM manager from clockmod, I also see that I have the recoveries installed. However, when I turn off the phone and on again, it does vibrate at press, then after Sony logo shows up, a red LED flash, I cant get to recovery by either pressing up and down buttons several times. What is wrong with my recovery?
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OK, I have XZdual recovery 2.8 installed on my Z2, I check root using root checker and it said the phone was rooted successfully. Using ROM manager from clockmod, I also see that I have the recoveries installed. However, when I turn off the phone and on again, it does vibrate at press, then after Sony logo shows up, a red LED flash, I cant get to recovery by either pressing up and down buttons several times. What is wrong with my recovery?
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Unfortunately, I'm not sure what's wrong with your recovery :/ I had this problem once aswell, I fixed it by downgrading to Android 4.4.2, installed recovery and followed this guide to upgrade to lollipop http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2933155. It may be an idea to try that
If you need any more help, I can help you when I get home tonight. (I'm on vacation you see x))
Sent from my D6503 using XDA Free mobile app on the airport in Spain
another newbie here with a lot of doubts
I´ve bought a used z2 rooted and with the 4.4.4 existenz.
But I want to use lollipop, I used it on my previous Z and I was very happy with it.
If I use the sony companion repair option, will I get the lollipop or a dead z2? :cyclops:
thank you
Skanin said:
Unfortunately, I'm not sure what's wrong with your recovery :/ I had this problem once aswell, I fixed it by downgrading to Android 4.4.2, installed recovery and followed this guide to upgrade to lollipop http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2933155. It may be an idea to try that
If you need any more help, I can help you when I get home tonight. (I'm on vacation you see x))
Sent from my D6503 using XDA Free mobile app on the airport in Spain
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Superb! Sorry, the rom was too messy, I chose to reflash my phone OS (using flash tool) and now it is in Lollipop 5.0.2, Now what should I do next to first root, then install recovery. When I try to root the phone after flashing using flash tool, it failed to complete the task, said:
21/032/2015 16:32:46 - INFO - Running rootit
21/032/2015 16:32:47 - INFO - Waiting for device. After 60secs, stop waiting will be forced
21/033/2015 16:33:47 - INFO - Forced stop waiting.
21/033/2015 16:33:47 - ERROR - The part1 exploit did not work
21/033/2015 16:33:47 - INFO - Cleaning files.
I'm in 5.0.2, build 23.1.A.1.28, the phone just auto updated after I reflash the rom
Now I need a solid root to install recovery.
What you should do is keep reading.
I only got a Z2 recently, I read everything and downgraded to 4.4.2 to root it without unlocking the boot loader. Then I backed up my TA partition in case I decide to go custom. After that I flashed it back to 5.0.2 keeping root.
I managed to do all of that by reading the information already provided. Stop being so bloody lazy.
::Psy:: said:
another newbie here with a lot of doubts
I´ve bought a used z2 rooted and with the 4.4.4 existenz.
But I want to use lollipop, I used it on my previous Z and I was very happy with it.
If I use the sony companion repair option, will I get the lollipop or a dead z2? :cyclops:
thank you
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If you want to keep root and ROM + getting 5.0.2, download the
eXistenz 2.0 zip and flash from recovery. If not, you can flash a stock 5.0.2 ROM via Flashtool.
trdat said:
Superb! Sorry, the rom was too messy, I chose to reflash my phone OS (using flash tool) and now it is in Lollipop 5.0.2, Now what should I do next to first root, then install recovery. When I try to root the phone after flashing using flash tool, it failed to complete the task, said:
21/032/2015 16:32:46 - INFO - Running rootit
21/032/2015 16:32:47 - INFO - Waiting for device. After 60secs, stop waiting will be forced
21/033/2015 16:33:47 - INFO - Forced stop waiting.
21/033/2015 16:33:47 - ERROR - The part1 exploit did not work
21/033/2015 16:33:47 - INFO - Cleaning files.
I'm in 5.0.2, build 23.1.A.1.28, the phone just auto updated after I reflash the rom
Now I need a solid root to install recovery.
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This is because lollipop is currently not rootable. You have to downgrade to Kitkat and followed the guide to upgrade to lollipop.
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Skanin said:
If you want to keep root and ROM + getting 5.0.2, download the
eXistenz 2.0 zip and flash from recovery. If not, you can flash a stock 5.0.2 ROM via Flashtool.
This is because lollipop is currently not rootable. You have to downgrade to Kitkat and followed the guide to upgrade to lollipop.
Sent from my D6503 using XDA Free mobile app
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I remember that in flashtool thread, the author said that only few rom were named are not rootable. I downloaded the first one whih isn't in the list, so rooatble means downgradeable and rootable from 4.4 right?
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trdat said:
I remember that in flashtool thread, the author said that only few rom were named are not rootable. I downloaded the first one whih isn't in the list, so rooatble means downgradeable and rootable from 4.4 right?
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
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Yes it is you can find firmwares here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934.
At each version, you can see if it is rootable or not
Sent from my Xperia Z2 somewhere in Norway
Skanin said:
Yes it is you can find firmwares here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934.
At each version, you can see if it is rootable or not
Sent from my Xperia Z2 somewhere in Norway
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Ok. I'm getting confused at this point. The ones with red "NO ROOT" are not rootable and the one without it is rootable right? Also which 4.4 kit kat version should I download?
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trdat said:
Ok. I'm getting confused at this point. The ones with red "NO ROOT" are not rootable and the one without it is rootable right? Also which 4.4 kit kat version should I download?
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
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That's right! I used the 17.1.2.A.0.314 firmware to root.
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Skanin said:
That's right! I used the 17.1.2.A.0.314 firmware to root.
Sent from my Xperia Z2 somewhere in Norway
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Lovely! I'm downloading and give it a try
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Skanin said:
If you want to keep root and ROM + getting 5.0.2, download the
eXistenz 2.0 zip and flash from recovery. If not, you can flash a stock 5.0.2 ROM via Flashtool.
This is because lollipop is currently not rootable. You have to downgrade to Kitkat and followed the guide to upgrade to lollipop.
Sent from my D6503 using XDA Free mobile app
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Flash from recovery, is that the option that I have when I press the power button and choose restart?
I´ve never done it before, I just have to put the zip file in the sd card and choose the recovery option?
:[emoji14 said:
sy::;61972547]Flash from recovery, is that the option that I have when I press the power button and choose restart?
I´ve never done it before, I just have to put the zip file in the sd card and choose the recovery option?
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Yes it is. You put the zip file on the SD card and shut off your phone. When you restart the phone again, it will vibrate and the led will light up, press the volume down button a couple of times and then chose the option "install zip", or something similar. Find the zip file you placed on your SD card and select it for flashing/installing
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Skanin said:
Yes it is. You put the zip file on the SD card and shut off your phone. When you restart the phone again, it will vibrate and the led will light up, press the volume down button a couple of times and then chose the option "install zip", or something similar. Find the zip file you placed on your SD card and select it for flashing/installing
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Do I need to clean my sd card or I can put the file there leaving all the rest? And when it updates to 5.0.2 am I going to loose my data?
Now about the zip file, my contry is Portugal, does that have anything to do with the rom version?
I'm looking for the correct zip file but this is all too new for me
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sy::;61972706]Do I need to clean my sd card or I can put the file there leaving all the rest? And when it updates to 5.0.2 am I going to loose my data?
Now about the zip file, my contry is Portugal, does that have anything to do with the rom version?
I'm looking for the correct zip file but this is all too new for me
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You can place it where you like, without wiping any data!
Use either this: https://mega.co.nz/#!QZc23YbK!gi5mrwEQNA63565s3BCaeQrYiRkt0pd_HNmb_K16e8E or this http://www.mediafire.com/download/0b8828828cmf58c/Xperia_Z2_eXistenZ_Y_v2.0.0.zip for download
Since you already are on eXistenz, you do NOT have to wipe data, and therefore won't lose anything
Sent from my Xperia Z2 somewhere in Norway