So, my little brother opened one of the waterproof flaps on my sony Xperia Z in the pool the other day. I would have been sad, but I saw it as an excuse to buy a Z ultra GPE. Luckily, a week after I ordered the Z Ultra GPE, the original Z started working again with no problems (despite the 3 red LDI's) but thats another story... :laugh: Anyways, I've ordered the GPE edition of the Z ultra, and I'm having trouble discovering rom compatibility. I've had trouble finding any info about this in the forums so I thought I'd ask. Are the steps to root the phone the same? Do any of the LTE supported roms work? Do I still need to backup the keys so I don't lose things like the bravia engine?
TLDR: Xperia Z ultra GPE rom compatibility.
EDIT: I know that most of you with a vanilla Z ultra really want the GPE rom, so I should clarify that the only reason I'm interested is in hopes of getting a kitkat cyanogen or pac-man rom running.
Congrats, and welcome! You can root it by following these steps (jump down to "rooting GPe"). I'll be honest and tell you that i'm actually not that sure about the first question. I want to say "go nuts" with the AOSP ROMs (do not flash Sony ROMs), but i'm not 100% sure. I'm around 95% sure.
I think i'll summon @hamdogg @blueether @ChillyChan and @jackie099 and see what these guys say.
LordManhattan said:
Congrats, and welcome! You can root it by following these steps (jump down to "rooting GPe"). I'll be honest and tell you that i'm actually not that sure about the first question. I want to say "go nuts" with the AOSP ROMs (do not flash Sony ROMs), but i'm not 100% sure. I'm around 95% sure.
I think i'll summon @hamdogg @blueether @ChillyChan and @jackie099 and see what these guys say.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I assumed the sony roms wouldn't work. That alone made it a tough decision to chose the GPE because I really like some of what timescape has to offer. That being said, my biggest frustration with my Xperia Z (on T-Mobile USA) was that the bootloader was locked. As someone who has flashed custom roms/kernels on every android phone I've ever owned I really felt "stuck" on the T-Mo Z. Getting A GPE ensured I can have my fun. (Plus. You know. Kitkat.)
Here's CM11 for the GPe version at least.
LordManhattan said:
Congrats, and welcome! You can root it by following these steps (jump down to "rooting GPe"). I'll be honest and tell you that i'm actually not that sure about the first question. I want to say "go nuts" with the AOSP ROMs (do not flash Sony ROMs), but i'm not 100% sure. I'm around 95% sure.
I think i'll summon @hamdogg @blueether @ChillyChan and @jackie099 and see what these guys say.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Newsteam assembllllleeeeeeeee !! !!
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
---------- Post added at 01:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:12 AM ----------
I'm not 100%... but I think that a GPe will be fine to flash a Sony ROM... however I think that once you do you are stuck?!!?
Or perhaps that was because at the time there were no GPe ROM's available...
The steps to root the GPe are different. The kernel isn't the same as the Sony kernel, so to root will require a different method.
I've not investigated this so can't help.
Ham, I actually laughed out loud when I read the first part. Excellent!
Didn't someone around here say that GPe people shouldn't flash Sony ROMs or something? And CM has its own CM11 branch for the GPe, so I'm actually not sure what's true anymore
The rooting though is pretty straight forward, and the method in my guide is taken from the guy that dumped the GPe ROM when he got it, so that should work just fine.
Sent from my old Desire HD using Morse code
LordManhattan said:
Ham, I actually laughed out loud when I read the first part. Excellent!
Didn't someone around here say that GPe people shouldn't flash Sony ROMs or something? And CM has its own CM11 branch for the GPe, so I'm actually not sure what's true anymore
The rooting though is pretty straight forward, and the method in my guide is taken from the guy that dumped the GPe ROM when he got it, so that should work just fine.
Sent from my old Desire HD using Morse code
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm not a rom master, but I cant see why you couldn't flash any AOSP ROM (or even Sony, but I cant see the latter booting at all without some kernel work). Surly a AOSP Rom is only is only going to flash /system and boot.img, then you would just need to reflash @DooMLoRD's kernel/recovery (or better yet swapout the boot.img in the zip)
The questions are, are the partitions the same for /system /data and boot?
blueether said:
The questions are, are the partitions the same for /system /data and boot?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hahah, you see? There are too many unanswered questions, so I'm not putting my stamp on anything in this thread
But I agree, all AOSP ROMs around here should work just fine, but why does CM have its own Togari GPe version of CM11? What's the difference between the XZU and GPe? I know there are some differences in the bootloader and stuff like that but...
Sent from my old Desire HD using Morse code
LordManhattan said:
Hahah, you see? There are too many unanswered questions, so I'm not putting my stamp on anything in this thread
But I agree, all AOSP ROMs around here should work just fine, but why does CM have its own Togari GPe version of CM11? What's the difference between the XZU and GPe? I know there are some differences in the bootloader and stuff like that but...
Sent from my old Desire HD using Morse code
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
maybe just because of the differing kernel and some of the low level partitions?
another question, could we use adb to dd the raw disk image to a normal ZU. yes I know that this is a failsafe way to brick the phone is you get it even slightly wrong...
blueether said:
I'm not a rom master, but I cant see why you couldn't flash any AOSP ROM (or even Sony, but I cant see the latter booting at all without some kernel work). Surly a AOSP Rom is only is only going to flash /system and boot.img, then you would just need to reflash @DooMLoRD's kernel/recovery (or better yet swapout the boot.img in the zip)
The questions are, are the partitions the same for /system /data and boot?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok, so I'm am totally willing to help with development on my phone in any way I can. I LOVE the XDA community. If anyone wants to test roms, needs a system dump, anything at all I can help. Hell, I'd even let someone remote into my desktop to poke around in the phone over ADB. Anything that can help the community with this simply awesome phone.
PR0XIDIAN said:
Ok, so I'm am totally willing to help with development on my phone in any way I can. I LOVE the XDA community. If anyone wants to test roms, needs a system dump, anything at all I can help. Hell, I'd even let someone remote into my desktop to poke around in the phone over ADB. Anything that can help the community with this simply awesome phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
there is already a system dump and I think partition layout, so my questions are for the real DEVs to answer... Don't play too much as there has already been one or two dead GPe phones
blueether said:
there is already a system dump and I think partition layout, so my questions are for the real DEVs to answer... Don't play too much as there has already been one or two dead GPe phones
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Fair enough. Just trying to help. My main goal is the pac-man rom. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508281 I'd rather run a jellybean pacman than a stock kitkat if I'm honest.
PR0XIDIAN said:
Fair enough. Just trying to help. My main goal is the pac-man rom. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508281 I'd rather run a jellybean pacman than a stock kitkat if I'm honest.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I guess you can PM @BLOWNCO (the PAC dev) and ask him if he's interested?
LordManhattan said:
I guess you can PM @BLOWNCO (the PAC dev) and ask him if he's interested?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
PM Sent! Although it isn't showing up in my "sent" for some reason. We'll see what he says. =) You guys have all been awesome btw! Thank you for all the great replies. :cyclops:
If the Sony rom is Cwm flashable then it should be flashable I guess.
Sent from my C6833_GPe using Tapatalk
Leechoonhwee said:
If the Sony rom is Cwm flashable then it should be flashable I guess.
Sent from my C6833_GPe using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Please don't assume things. I haven't seen a single GPe owner flash a Sony ROM, and I think I've read that it won't work. The difference between "yes" and "no" around here is around $600, so don't say that something will probably work, and then the other person will sit there with a brick in his hands, just because you assumed something.
Remember that this is a public forum, and people from all over the place are reading and following everything we say, so when you write stuff like that, little Timmy might take your word on it and do it - and then brick it.
So stop assume things, please.
(This might look like an angry post, but it isn't. Just be careful about what you say when it comes to high risk stuff)
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk
LordManhattan said:
Please don't assume things. I haven't seen a single GPe owner flash a Sony ROM, and I think I've read that it won't work. The difference between "yes" and "no" around here is around $600, so don't say that something will probably work, and then the other person will sit there with a brick in his hands, just because you assumed something.
Remember that this is a public forum, and people from all over the place are reading and following everything we say, so when you write stuff like that, little Timmy might take your word on it and do it - and then brick it.
So stop assume things, please.
(This might look like an angry post, but it isn't. Just be careful about what you say when it comes to high risk stuff)
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I agree with LordManhatton here, and I was in two mind to post what I dad for that reason.
BTW it will flash, as the only check in the model # and the GPe ships with the same (c6806). Whether it will boot is another question, and will it write everything to the correct partitions is another and more serious question. Then there is can you get back to a real GPe once you have flashed non real GPe ROMs?
Too many ifs for me
LordManhattan said:
Please don't assume things. I haven't seen a single GPe owner flash a Sony ROM, and I think I've read that it won't work. The difference between "yes" and "no" around here is around $600, so don't say that something will probably work, and then the other person will sit there with a brick in his hands, just because you assumed something.
Remember that this is a public forum, and people from all over the place are reading and following everything we say, so when you write stuff like that, little Timmy might take your word on it and do it - and then brick it.
So stop assume things, please.
(This might look like an angry post, but it isn't. Just be careful about what you say when it comes to high risk stuff)
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have a logic for the assumption and that is because the only chance that the device will be bricked is when the S1 bootloader is changed. As far as I know that is only achievable via ftf flash.
I said CWM flash files is because Rom files dun override that part and even it doesnt boot up or ended in a loop, you can easily undo it.
I did not advise any GPE device to flash via ftf because that will definitely end up as an expensive paper weight.
I hope my logic makes sense. We are all here to learn
So after reading every post, it seems that CM11 is the only ROM available for us GPE guys?
CCJ22 said:
So after reading every post, it seems that CM11 is the only ROM available for us GPE guys?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That we're aware of, yes But we still don't know if you guys can flash regular custom ROMs like the rest of us (PAC, Slimkat etc), so don't do that quite yet.
Related
before you go into sarcasm-mode and start posting lmgtfy links, I've read this and this, but I need more info.
So, what's to lose by unlocking my bootloader using the official method?
Unlocking with the Test Point didn't work and it's getting on my nerves. Every tutorial I've read, and every video I've watched, all followed step by step, word by word, didn't work for my phone, but that's not relevant now.
Most of the time people say TrackID and Gracenote Music Info services (which I can't use anyways) cease to work without DRM keys, but some members have reported otherwise. I don't use/buy/have DRM'd content so I'm not worried about that.
All in all, it seems I stand to lose nothing, and being able to flash whatever I want seems so damn worth a try.
eagerly waiting for your answers
ur ri8 dude!!!
INDEED THERE IS NOTHING TO LOSE AND UNLOCKING BY OFFICIAL METHOD IS FAR MORE SAFE AND EASY
Hell wid DRM Keys
Thanks for your input, bud :good:
However, due to a very restricted mobile data cap (no DSL/Cable here), I'll have to wait till tomorrow. Not because of the unlock procedure, it's just I don't have any custom ROM worth flashing at the moment, and most of them are 100mb+
Hopefully, more members will drop by and post some thoughts (yeah, thoughts, because there seems to be no end-all-be-all concensus on this).
Well i'll make also oficial one and after month of use still dont missing nothing.
Sent from my ST15i using xda app-developers app
Try out cm10 with KrSH kernel
Enjoy d benefit of unlocking bootloader
Sent from my ST15i using xda premium
redij59 said:
Try out cm10 with KrSH kernel
Enjoy d benefit of unlocking bootloader
Sent from my ST15i using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is my only "reliable" phone at the moment and I want it to stay that way, so CM10 remains a no-go until it's stable enough for a daily driver.
BTW, I don't feel like I'm missing anything from JB right now. Quite a bunch of it's new features are merely internet services (which sucks in my area). Don't care that much about Project Butter either 'cause my XMP is smooth enough already
Pixelado said:
before you go into sarcasm-mode and start posting lmgtfy links, I've read this and this, but I need more info.
So, what's to lose by unlocking my bootloader using the official method?
Unlocking with the Test Point didn't work and it's getting on my nerves. Every tutorial I've read, and every video I've watched, all followed step by step, word by word, didn't work for my phone, but that's not relevant now.
Most of the time people say TrackID and Gracenote Music Info services (which I can't use anyways) cease to work without DRM keys, but some members have reported otherwise. I don't use/buy/have DRM'd content so I'm not worried about that.
All in all, it seems I stand to lose nothing, and being able to flash whatever I want seems so damn worth a try.
eagerly waiting for your answers
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I believe there's at least a slight change of retaining your warranty if you unlock it via TP method, since you can relock it while still having DRM keys intact, where unlocking with official method, you leave significantly bigger footprint (SE site + no DRM keys), and there's no way Sony will cover any hardware damage to your phone afterwards.
And about TrackID, i never used it, and I consider it nothing more than a bloatware
Nothing but this
Hi budd
1st :: DRM and S*** like that I guess can be replaced with SoundHound or Shazam
2nd :: As for Warranty ,hmm ,I unlocked my XMP 30 minutes after I bought it:laugh: ,Warranty is only for software or Factory building Mistakes ,it does't cover any hardware damage if it's done by you (I don't know if this is the situation in your country),so no need to it(as you're gonna pay to have it fixed if it got broken) ,every software problem is fixable be flashing a stock .ftf
3rd :: The only concern is This
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
But I think FlashTool Is more than Enough ,It can do the same functions as PC Companion and SUS ,and even have a lot more than that ,(+ a Log):good:
4th :: on the long term ,UnLocked Bootloader gives you a lot of Flexibility
Like U don't have to root after Flashing Stocks ,just flashing Kernels will do ,custom Kernels ,CWM ..... etc etc:victory:
Try Real ICS r5.2 with KrSH Kernel 3.0
Or Stock .431 firmware with MESA 1.6
These are great Mix I think:highfive:
Or you can Flash FXP-132
Happy UnLocking & Flashing
Now you can use trackID without any DRM on your phone. I agree with Un.Knowen trackID is garbage it could barely recognize my songs.
For my part I suggest real ICS lite r2 + KrSH Kernel V2! For stability and battery life
voyé dépi on ti SK17i!!
Pixelado said:
Unlocking with the Test Point didn't work and it's getting on my nerves. Every tutorial I've read, and every video I've watched, all followed step by step, word by word, didn't work for my phone, but that's not relevant now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just last week used the test point method to unlock the bl of my Mini (ST15i). I was having a ton of issues and totally unable to go through with it using the tool under Windows 7 but when i booted into Windows XP, was able to accomplish it in the first go, so that's a consideration as well. I'd still recommend you give it one more shot but only for the following reason, not the DRM keys
Un.Knowen said:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
rahimali said:
I just last week used the test point method to unlock the bl of my Mini (ST15i). I was having a ton of issues and totally unable to go through with it using the tool under Windows 7 but when i booted into Windows XP, was able to accomplish it in the first go, so that's a consideration as well. I'd still recommend you give it one more shot but only for the following reason, not the DRM keys
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No matter what tho, flashtool always saves the day so really, no point. I mean one more go sure but if you run into problems then meh who cares more on to the official method.
Un.Knowen said:
Hi budd
2nd :: As for Warranty ,hmm ,I unlocked my XMP 30 minutes after I bought it:laugh: ,Warranty is only for software or Factory building Mistakes ,it does't cover any hardware damage if it's done by you (I don't know if this is the situation in your country),so no need to it(as you're gonna pay to have it fixed if it got broken) ,every software problem is fixable be flashing a stock .ftf
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I disagree, i had hardware damage, got it repaired free of charge thanks to warranty.
Un.Knowen said:
Try Real ICS r5.2 with KrSH Kernel 3.0
Or Stock .431 firmware with MESA 1.6
These are great Mix I think:highfive:
Or you can Flash FXP-132
Happy UnLocking & Flashing
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Real ICS is basically stock rom with mods installed... I have already almost all of those mods installed on my stock rom Also, i believe you can install RealICS on device with locked bootloader.
Only reason i would ever consider unlocking bootloader would be to put better kernel (better: i would expect at least 20% performance boost, and longer battery life), or perhaps some bug-free version of JB
Keeping a locked bootloader just for the sake of using OTAs and official updates is just silly IMO. It's not like Sony delivers updates faster than this community does, right?
Well, screw DRM, I'll do it tonight
I used test point method with omnius during free easter holiday promotion.
Managed to do it myself. Don't be confused with no indication or visible sign that test point is pressed. Just connect dot and sim card holder, remove connection, plug phone and send unlock by program. (from my memory). That's it. Yes and drivers.
Now I'm free (unlocked bootloader) and DRM still there. Best combination.
You loose repair with pc companion or updater also.
Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk 2
loCe45 said:
I disagree, i had hardware damage, got it repaired free of charge thanks to warranty.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well ,I was saying if your warranty is SoftWare Only (like me) ,then FlashTool Is all you need ,If it was Hardware (Not just Factory Mistakes) then it's worthy thinking about
---------- Post added at 05:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:51 PM ----------
vr5411 said:
You loose repair with pc companion or updater also.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No You Don't if you used Test.Point Method ,See the Picture I Attached Above
I took it from official sony blog
---------- Post added at 06:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:54 PM ----------
Pixelado said:
It's not like Sony delivers updates faster than this community does, right?
Well, screw DRM, I'll do it tonight
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That Is the sweet of Android ,that It have a community Like this:good:
ViVa XDA:highfive:
any way ,try the Test.Point Method ,Make sure you Installed every Driver
PS : some times it just doesn't work ,shows error in s1tool
when that happens use another computer (Friend ,Relatives ,etc)or format yours
you need a system that doesn't have a previous installation of any sonys progs or s1tool
I think It's a Complicated Drivers Mix issue ,It faced this issue twice ,but any way I formated the system part of my Laptop and that solved the problem (FormatAholic + FlashAholic)
Oh ,See those Yummies :
Lasan Mods||Walkman Player||NXT apps||NXT For MDPI||Xperia S Fonts||Xperia S Home Launcher||Beats.By.Dre and sound Impovment
ps ;If you want to flash them all and got bootloop ,PM me (I figured how to do'em all)
Thank Every Contributor for their contributions:good:
By the Way ,Thanks For The Links in your signature Pixelado
Well, I'm free now
Running Rage kernel v3.2. I don't think I'll go full-force with custom ROMs though.
Pixelado said:
Well, I'm free now
Running Rage kernel v3.2. I don't think I'll go full-force with custom ROMs though.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Congratulations Mate
Good for you
thanks.
BTW I already have most of the mods you listed (or at least some similar alternatives), but I feel like I could use a new dialing screen
What if I unlock my bootloader with sony and for some reason I need the warranty, then I relock bootloader. What will happen if I send it to the store?
amnher said:
What if I unlock my bootloader with sony and for some reason I need the warranty, then I relock bootloader. What will happen if I send it to the store?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The store will repair it under warranty...
And after relocking the bootloader... Your warranty will be back
Hi guys,
What is the best way to root this beautiful device? Currently my Z Ultra is using stock rom, I'm happy with it but I want to root so I can add on a few things like App 2 SD, titanium backup etc with the possibility of maybe adding on a ROM once development kicks off for Sony Z Ultra Roms.
When I had my Note 2, I backed up the EFS with the rooting tool as I was told this was where all my IMEI and serial were housed in case the device got bricked - Therefore, I want to find out what the same kind of thing with the Z ultra is. I've heard that you should back up the TA partition but that's for the Bravia engine keys if I'm not mistaken? Will that also backup the IMEI and any other important bits of info like the serial?
Long story short, I want to know what the safest way to root is please and how I can backup all the neccessary things so that if God forbid my device does get bricked etc, I can go back and still have a fully functional device.
Thanks all
HamzaB
well..there is no need to write another four pages long explanation and guide. Everything you need to know is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446502
And some more good reading
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428590
And please scroll through the forum and read the other threads
It's safe. Use vRoot, and it'll be over after 10 seconds. It's also almost impossible to hard brick it unless you throw it into a volcano or something. You might soft brick it, like I did last week, but it's simple to get it up and running again.
One question though. Are you currently running firmware version 532 or 257?
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk
LordManhattan said:
It's safe. Use vRoot, and it'll be over after 10 seconds. It's also almost impossible to hard brick it unless you throw it into a volcano or something. You might soft brick it, like I did last week, but it's simple to get it up and running again.
One question though. Are you currently running firmware version 532 or 257?
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
oops
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
..lol yeah I forgot to mention the 257 firmware :silly: hmm I haven't bricked mine yet but its good to know flashtool will recover the phone from almost about anything
LordManhattan said:
It's safe. Use vRoot, and it'll be over after 10 seconds. It's also almost impossible to hard brick it unless you throw it into a volcano or something. You might soft brick it, like I did last week, but it's simple to get it up and running again.
One question though. Are you currently running firmware version 532 or 257?
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Since this thread has already been stared...i am on a c6806 with the i think 257 update ....can i use vroot as well ?
SÜPERUSER said:
..lol yeah I forgot to mention the 257 firmware :silly: hmm I haven't bricked mine yet but its good to know flashtool will recover the phone from almost about anything
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That is, everything except for volcano drops. Or can it? To the lab! Hawaii!
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk
trooper1414 said:
Since this thread has already been stared...i am on a c6806 with the i think 257 update ....can i use vroot as well ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
From everything that I have read on this forum, VRoot does NOT appear to work with .257.
The only way to root .257 at the moment seems to be to revert to .532, root it, and then use a root-keeper while you do an OTA upgrade to .257.
that's correct, and you can revert your firmware without unlocking your bootloader, which doesn't void your warranty too. yay to sony
I promise you it's easier than you think.
It's also very easy to recover your phone. I got a couple bootloops and then I did something so my navbar disappeared.
I just re-flashed .352 -> 257 and that was that.
I love how easy it is.
LordManhattan said:
It's safe. Use vRoot, and it'll be over after 10 seconds. It's also almost impossible to hard brick it unless you throw it into a volcano or something. You might soft brick it, like I did last week, but it's simple to get it up and running again.
One question though. Are you currently running firmware version 532 or 257?
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
one sec Vroot is working again ?
avetny said:
one sec Vroot is working again ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not for 257, pretty sure he meant for 352?
SweFox said:
Not for 257, pretty sure he meant for 352?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
got it. Thanks
SÜPERUSER said:
well..there is no need to write another four pages long explanation and guide. Everything you need to know is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446502
And some more good reading
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428590
And please scroll through the forum and read the other threads
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you for your reply and everyone else who replied.
I will follow the vroot method as someone mentioned on this thread, however, I've read to backup TA partition to backup DRM Bravia keys or something, however, how can I backup things like IMEI/Serial etc (things that were kept on EFS on Note devices)
Thanks
READ THIS FIRST
LordManhattan said:
READ THIS FIRST
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ah, wow. Thanks for that. Literally an hour away from rooting.
What other methods can i use?
EDIT: What is the difference between unlocking and locking bootloader?
hamzab said:
Ah, wow. Thanks for that. Literally an hour away from rooting.
What other methods can i use?
EDIT: What is the difference between unlocking and locking bootloader?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm not sure. I think there was an alternative, albeit much longer and complicated rooting guide back on 475 or something (that should still work on 532?). The rooting scene ain't pretty from now on. We don't have any other "one click root" solutions at the moment, so we're properly f*****, unless you want to give the vRoot people your information, like a lot of us have already done
The difference between unlocked bootloader and locked bootloader is that the unlocked bootloader is unlocked. Just kidding. I literally just unlocked my bootloader, and it allows me to install Recovery and flash custom ROMs like CM, PAC-ROM, PA etc. You'll lose X-Reality though, so you might want to think about it before you do it, but it's revertible (i.e you can lock it again) and get X-Reality back as long as you've backed up your TA folder!
LordManhattan said:
I'm not sure. I think there was an alternative, albeit much longer and complicated rooting guide back on 475 or something (that should still work on 532?). The rooting scene ain't pretty from now on. We don't have any other "one click root" solutions at the moment, so we're properly f*****, unless you want to give the vRoot people your information, like a lot of us have already done
The difference between unlocked bootloader and locked bootloader is that the unlocked bootloader is unlocked. Just kidding. I literally just unlocked my bootloader, and it allows me to install Recovery and flash custom ROMs like CM, PAC-ROM, PA etc. You'll lose X-Reality though, so you might want to think about it before you do it, but it's revertible (i.e you can lock it again) and get X-Reality back as long as you've backed up your TA folder!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ah so you have to unlock boot loader for pretty much anything.
I'm not really interested in installing custom ROMs, I think Sony have actually done quite a good job, I only installed custom roms on my note because samsung was so bloated.
Do I have to unlock bootloader if all I want to do is add a few things like awesome beats, titanium backup pro etc? I don't want to install a ROM.
Hopefully someone somewhere comes up with a new rooting method soonish. Would even donate.
EDIT: In theory then, can I unlock the boot loader, install a custom rom, then relock it so I get x reality back etc?
hamzab said:
Ah so you have to unlock boot loader for pretty much anything.
I'm not really interested in installing custom ROMs, I think Sony have actually done quite a good job, I only installed custom roms on my note because samsung was so bloated.
Do I have to unlock bootloader if all I want to do is add a few things like awesome beats, titanium backup pro etc? I don't want to install a ROM.
Hopefully someone somewhere comes up with a new rooting method soonish. Would even donate.
EDIT: In theory then, can I unlock the boot loader, install a custom rom, then relock it so I get x reality back etc?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You don't have to unlock the bootloader if you just want to root and install Titanium etc. You only need to unlock it if you want to flash a custom ROM. People are trying to find a root exploit in 257, but it looks like it's really hard to do, so we just have to wait.
And that won't work. You need to have Recovery installed to flash custom ROMs, and Recovery requires root.
Looks like the credible SamMobile has 4.4.2 kitkat in their palms. We could expect a leak to be soon, in the past they have been really good about leaking firmware like how they already have for the s4 by contacting thier "elite friends."The picture below is a screenshot of the kitkat easteregg and wrote note 3 on it. Some of the things im most looking forwards to is Google wallet and the ability to hide apps from the app drawer. FUNFUNFUN
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E4dspICPJE
Basicly saying we'll leak it when it become more stable. It doesn't surprise me considering the s4 got it leaked already, but what does surprise me is that they got a kitkat leak first, considering we have the newer/premium device.
SamMobile on twitter posted "#NEXTUPDATE (Too buggy atm)"
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Excited.
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
@Brandonrz
"...what does surprise me is that they got it first."
Tell me a bout it. Maybe Samsung's working harder on ours?
theROMinator said:
@Brandonrz
"...what does surprise me is that they got it first."
Tell me a bout it. Maybe Samsung's working harder on ours?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was surprised that the s4 got the first leak.
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
OK just a thought but if we do get the release.... the leaked one could there be a chance that there is some way we could unlock the bootloader.. being that it is a leak not fully locked down like the officials would be.
johnminator said:
OK just a thought but if we do get the release.... the leaked one could there be a chance that there is some way we could unlock the bootloader.. being that it is a leak not fully locked down like the officials would be.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
They leak will be as locked down if it's for our variant... And either way, chances are It will be for the international version so either way it's irrelevant. But it shouldn't be too hard to port it hopefully.
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
Tmobile ppl are running this now.... so we shall see
Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Just released.
Sent from my SM-N900V using xda app-developers app
staywide8 said:
Just released.
Sent from my SM-N900V using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep, for international version, you can get it here http://www.sammobile.com/2014/01/12...-galaxy-note-3-sm-n9005/#.UtMGEIhqC48.twitter Hopefully some of the dev's can get this working for us. DO NOT TRY INSTALLING ON THE VZW VERSION, YOU WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY BRICK!
This wont work with the verizon N3 will it.
EDIT: Anyone have a mirror that isnt slow as sin
---------- Post added at 03:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:56 PM ----------
njfoses said:
Yep, for international version, you can get it here http://www.sammobile.com/2014/01/12...-galaxy-note-3-sm-n9005/#.UtMGEIhqC48.twitter Hopefully some of the dev's can get this working for us. DO NOT TRY INSTALLING ON THE VZW VERSION, YOU WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY BRICK!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well poop
njfoses said:
Yep, for international version, you can get it here http://www.sammobile.com/2014/01/12...-galaxy-note-3-sm-n9005/#.UtMGEIhqC48.twitterDO NOT TRY INSTALLING ON THE VZW VERSION, YOU WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY BRICK!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can this be installed on a Dev edition? Since it probably has the aboot partition included, will it lock the Dev edition phone? Once a dev makes this rom suitable for the retail version, is there a way to extract and repack the files without the aboot portion? How does one make an Odin-flashable file anyway if one has the partitions like boot.img, modem.bin etc? I've always been wanting to learn to make my own Odin .tar files in case I want to flash and don't have recovery installed.
Thanks
Isn't anyone concerned about this update, I mean look at the SE Android Status from N9005 from the test build it is currently showing as Enforcing. For those of us with the Retail SM-N900V doesn't this mean no more Safestrap Recovery? Also, if you go back and read about the Test Firmware it does a complete wipe of Data, so shouldn't we be worried about Root too? I certainly understand the excitement over 4.4.2 but isn't anyone paying attention to what the test build has done?
Hard to be excited about losing Root and Safestrap to get KitKat...
KachowPow said:
Isn't anyone concerned about this update, I mean look at the SE Android Status from N9005 from the test build it is currently showing as Enforcing. For those of us with the Retail SM-N900V doesn't this mean no more Safestrap Recovery? Also, if you go back and read about the Test Firmware it does a complete wipe of Data, so shouldn't we be worried about Root too? I certainly understand the excitement over 4.4.2 but isn't anyone paying attention to what the test build has done?
Hard to be excited about losing Root and Safestrap to get KitKat...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is already root for the international version from chainfire but safestrap idk.
jparasita said:
There is already root for the international version from chainfire but safestrap idk.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You mean Root has been restored already on the international version, which this is mainly due to the Unlocked Bootloader, which it is simpler to restore Root on a device that has an Unlocked Bootloader as you just install/flash the SU.zip in custom Recovery and Root is restored, works for Unlocked devices. There lies the problem, for those of us with the retail SM-N900V if the KitKat update does a complete wipe on install deleting the internal storage all is lost, if SE is set to Enforcing it could be a cold winter.
KachowPow said:
There lies the problem, for those of us with the retail SM-N900V if the KitKat update does a complete wipe on install deleting the internal storage all is lost, if SE is set to Enforcing it could be a cold winter.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm pretty sure the Kingo folks might get us root again on Kit Kat in no time.
AngryManMLS said:
I'm pretty sure the Kingo folks might get us root again on Kit Kat in no time.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Idk...kitkat really doesnt seem to be a big deal. I have it running on another device, and its a minor update. I could live with 4.3 and a rooted device with safe strap
+1. Did nothing but mess up bluetooth on nexus 10.
Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
AngryManMLS said:
I'm pretty sure the Kingo folks might get us root again on Kit Kat in no time.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's not really Root I'm worried about, I'm more concerned with Recovery. If the SE status changes from "Permissive" to "Enforcing" there goes our ability to flash new custom 4.4.2 ROMs that I'm sure will come out. It will be like owning a SM-N900A.
KachowPow said:
Isn't anyone concerned about this update, I mean look at the SE Android Status from N9005 from the test build it is currently showing as Enforcing. For those of us with the Retail SM-N900V doesn't this mean no more Safestrap Recovery? Also, if you go back and read about the Test Firmware it does a complete wipe of Data, so shouldn't we be worried about Root too? I certainly understand the excitement over 4.4.2 but isn't anyone paying attention to what the test build has done?
Hard to be excited about losing Root and Safestrap to get KitKat... .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was under the impression that the only data wipe was when people are Odin-ing the update, rather than accepting an OTA. On the past androids i had (incredible, thunderbolt, galaxy nexus, s3, note 10.1, nexus 7) i haven't had an update that wiped data from an OTA.
KachowPow said:
It's not really Root I'm worried about, I'm more concerned with Recovery. If the SE status changes from "Permissive" to "Enforcing" there goes our ability to flash new custom 4.4.2 ROMs that I'm sure will come out. It will be like owning a SM-N900A.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
For some reason I don't think they are going to set it to enforcing. Because they haven't for the past 3 updates. Even if they did. Hash would be able to easily cook up ss because on the at&t note 3 and Verizon s4 and s3 are enforcing and he was able to do it... Never underestimate @Hashcode
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
Hey guys, You may have noticed that ive been posting a few posts here and there and I also have a YouTube Channel Which is JackHasAnLG
Im going to start making more Xperia Z Ultra videos soon, Ive already got this one
Just a quick Unboxing
Reviews, Custom Roms and more to come, let me know if theres anything in specific you want to see
J
Cool stuff, we need one!
shaolin95 said:
Cool stuff, we need one!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yay someone commented!
Anything in particular? Obviously got the Unboxing and benchmarks, hoping to get the Sony magnetic dock and I have a S Case for it
mmmmm not sure, I used to have a Note 1 channel showing things others werent showing at the time like PS3 connectivity to run emulators, etc.
Maybe small videos showing people how easy it is to use the PS3 controller with it, some of the small apps that maybe people is not familar with to show what the phone can do before being big!
Car holder, etc.
Maybe others will give more ideas but surely testing new ROMS will give you a nice following for people that prefer to wait before flashing new stuff
Oh a maybe some detailed flashing guide. .....hey you ask for more
shaolin95 said:
mmmmm not sure, I used to have a Note 1 channel showing things others werent showing at the time like PS3 connectivity to run emulators, etc.
Maybe small videos showing people how easy it is to use the PS3 controller with it, some of the small apps that maybe people is not familar with to show what the phone can do before being big!
Car holder, etc.
Maybe others will give more ideas but surely testing new ROMS will give you a nice following for people that prefer to wait before flashing new stuff
Oh a maybe some detailed flashing guide. .....hey you ask for more
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Aha brilliant! It just so happens I have a PS3 controller
Ill have to get to work with some of these ideas, I wish more people would look at the thread and comment, its like a ghost time with the device
J
JackHanAnLG said:
Aha brilliant! It just so happens I have a PS3 controller
Ill have to get to work with some of these ideas, I wish more people would look at the thread and comment, its like a ghost time with the device
J
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'd love it if you can take a look at the rooting 290 with a locked bootloader thread and make a video detailing the process from recovery up until it is fully functioning - so all the flashing, wiping, etc.
Thanks so much.
hassanmahmood said:
I'd love it if you can take a look at the rooting 290 with a locked bootloader thread and make a video detailing the process from recovery up until it is fully functioning - so all the flashing, wiping, etc.
Thanks so much.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ill try and get around it to!
Although im not sure you can unlock the bootloader on 4.3?
JackHanAnLG said:
Ill try and get around it to!
Although im not sure you can unlock the bootloader on 4.3?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm talking about the method for a locked bootloader.
Upgrading to a pre rooted .290 Rom whilst maintaining a locked bootloader
hassanmahmood said:
I'm talking about the method for a locked bootloader.
Upgrading to a pre rooted .290 Rom whilst maintaining a locked bootloader
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh okay Rooting 4.3 with a locked bootloader, cool
Are there any methods to un-root? as I havent looked and once im rooted ill un root and do a video of that, plus i have no need for root at this point
JackHanAnLG said:
Oh okay Rooting 4.3 with a locked bootloader, cool
Are there any methods to un-root? as I havent looked and once im rooted ill un root and do a video of that, plus i have no need for root at this point
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I successfully unrooted 532 by simply going into SuperSU and choosing to uninstall through there.
Not sure if the same applies to .290 - but I can't imagine why it wouldn't?
hassanmahmood said:
I successfully unrooted 532 by simply going into SuperSU and choosing to uninstall through there.
Not sure if the same applies to .290 - but I can't imagine why it wouldn't?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thats true, I forgot about the SU app letting you un root via it, its pretty cool is that really worth a video though? haha
J
JackHanAnLG said:
Thats true, I forgot about the SU app letting you un root via it, its pretty cool is that really worth a video though? haha
J
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think that's pretty straightforward - unless you get bored and want an additional video to add to the collection. lol.
I've been following the methods posted in the Locked BL rooted 290 thread - just not familiar with flashing to the extent I'd like which is why I was hoping for a video that goes through the process step-by-step from rooting .532, to installing recovery, to all the flashing and ultimately to having a fully working pre-rooted .290 ROM without any boot loops or booting issues.
You could technically start from the downgrading from .290 part if you wanted to make it a complete overview - but I think most people are able to downgrade from .290 to .532 without a problem - the complications arise when trying to go back to a rooted .290
hassanmahmood said:
I think that's pretty straightforward - unless you get bored and want an additional video to add to the collection. lol.
I've been following the methods posted in the Locked BL rooted 290 thread - just not familiar with flashing to the extent I'd like which is why I was hoping for a video that goes through the process step-by-step from rooting .532, to installing recovery, to all the flashing and ultimately to having a fully working pre-rooted .290 ROM without any boot loops or booting issues.
You could technically start from the downgrading from .290 part if you wanted to make it a complete overview - but I think most people are able to downgrade from .290 to .532 without a problem - the complications arise when trying to go back to a rooted .290
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I dont see why sony make it so hard. I had a galaxy S3 beforehand, a nexus 4 and even my older LG 2X just plugged into a computer, USB debugging and a piece of software and that was it
So after a couple of years messing with my android phones and learning all about android I decided to take a try building my own ROM. I did a couple of months of research and finally built slimkat from their source...I know intimately I will have to flash it to see if it works but is there any way I could check it out to make sure its ok to flash? If I did something wrong I'm assuming it could brick my phone. I compared it to the most recent slimkat on their site and my zip is about 5 MBS larger than the one on their site.
Can anyone suggest what I should do before flashing it on my phone,
I am on a d801 T-Mobile g2
Sent from my LG-D801 using Tapatalk
I'm assuming you posted to the wrong forum, this is for Chromecast...anyways...
(nevermind about MR, I did not see you were on a g2)
mdamaged said:
I'd suggest you install MultiROM, and that way you can install your rom as a secondary ROM, if you decide to keep it you can use MR's swap ROM function.
If you do not want to use MR, then just make a nandroid of what you have now, then wipe and flash the new ROM, so if something does not work right, you can always go back using the nandroid.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But I could potentially brick my phone couldn't I ?
Sent from my LG-D801 using Tapatalk
(Had some other info but it was based on the fact you had a Nexus device which you don't)
If you are worried about bricking your device at every little turn, then you should probably just stick to what you use now, and toss out the ROM you built. Nandroid and try, or just forget the whole thing.
FWIW, MR does not support the d801 T-Mobile g2...so forget MR.
mdamaged said:
(Had some other info but it was based on the fact you had a Nexus device which you don't)
If you are worried about bricking your device at every little turn, then you should probably just stick to what you use now, and toss out the ROM you built. Nandroid and try, or just forget the whole thing.
FWIW, MR does not support the d801 T-Mobile g2...so forget MR.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
nevermind, i flashed it and it worked like a charm. thanks for the advice.