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I was wondering if anyone with a GPe edition of the xzu had gotten it rooted and modifed the build.prop so that could put it into tablet mode.
Not sure I just ordered mine but I'm waiting so we both are in the same boat
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Yes, the GPe is rooted and yes you can kick it into tablet mode.
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@Lord can you point to the root method please
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Jump down to "Rooting GPe".
ryuken11221 said:
@Lord can you point to the root method please
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unlock your bootloader flash this kernel then flash superSU update zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579005
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Jump down to "Rooting GPe".
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This is what I have been waiting for! I recently picked up my gTab plus 7.0, and I love apps in tablet mode, and I just felt it ashame that such a great device would be stuck with the phone mode version of many apps on that huge 6.44 display.
i think ill just wait for a better method i want to be able to back up my TA partition so that i can relock my bootloader if i needed to
ryuken11221 said:
i think ill just wait for a better method i want to be able to back up my TA partition so that i can relock my bootloader if i needed to
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You can. Downgrade to 532, root,backup TA, update to 290 and'root again. I'm skipping a couple of steps now, but you'll get it.
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You can. Downgrade to 532, root,backup TA, update to 290 and'root again. I'm skipping a couple of steps now, but you'll get it.
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You sure I have the Google Play Edition so I'm not sure what your talking about
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ryuken11221 said:
You sure I have the Google Play Edition so I'm not sure what your talking about
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Hey, ho.. It's/was new years eve when i wrote that (i.e drunk). Do you have a GPe or Xperia ZU? If you have a GPe, yes, you can root it, and if you have an Xperia Z Ultra (stock Sony), yes you can root it.
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Hey, ho.. It's/was new years eve when i wrote that (i.e drunk). Do you have a GPe or Xperia ZU? If you have a GPe, yes, you can root it, and if you have an Xperia Z Ultra (stock Sony), yes you can root it.
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Yeah I have the GPE not the ZU but its OK for now I guess I only use it to do my titanium backups and transfer info from phone to phone but I'll wait I want the the ability to relock my boot loader if I need it serviced at all so from this point its only a matter of time till it gets done
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Hi guys,
I'm thinking of buying this tablet (or maybe Z2, as soon as It rolls out) but I'm afraid of getting a device with a not unlockable bootloader. I'd have a no-brand one. Is there the possibility that the bootloader is locked on my new tablet without the possibility of unlocking It? I read somewhere that carriers can request sony to unlock the bootloaders of the devices they sell (but, as I said, I'd have a no brand one).
In short, what does getting a not unlockable bootloader depend on?
Thanks a lot
Antonio
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Tablet Z2!!
Alfablos said:
Hi guys,
I'm thinking of buying this tablet (or maybe Z2, as soon as It rolls out) but I'm afraid of getting a device with a not unlockable bootloader. I'd have a no-brand one. Is there the possibility that the bootloader is locked on my new tablet without the possibility of unlocking It? I read somewhere that carriers can request sony to unlock the bootloaders of the devices they sell (but, as I said, I'd have a no brand one).
In short, what does getting a not unlockable bootloader depend on?
Thanks a lot
Antonio
I think sony themselves should unlock the bootloaders, kinda like htc does. My old Xperia tablet s had unlocked bootloader when they bought it back from me, so they should get the point. but OMG can't wait to buy tablet z2! You think it will be available for purchase after mwc? :angel:
Too bad the bezel is soooo obnoxiously ugly. lol
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jrmusante said:
Alfablos said:
Hi guys,
I'm thinking of buying this tablet (or maybe Z2, as soon as It rolls out) but I'm afraid of getting a device with a not unlockable bootloader. I'd have a no-brand one. Is there the possibility that the bootloader is locked on my new tablet without the possibility of unlocking It? I read somewhere that carriers can request sony to unlock the bootloaders of the devices they sell (but, as I said, I'd have a no brand one).
In short, what does getting a not unlockable bootloader depend on?
Thanks a lot
Antonio
I think sony themselves should unlock the bootloaders, kinda like htc does. My old Xperia tablet s had unlocked bootloader when they bought it back from me, so they should get the point. but OMG can't wait to buy tablet z2! You think it will be available for purchase after mwc? :angel:
Too bad the bezel is soooo obnoxiously ugly. lol
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Bou I've read in this forum of threads like "FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS ONLY" and about a method to see If your bootloader is unlockable (something like #7#blablabla*. This is a real pain in the ass. Is there a way to know that Sony's criteria are to make bootloader non unlockable?
I haven't looked at Z2 yet, but I will soon. Anyway, no, I don't think It'll be available immediately after the MWC I expect It for May/June
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Generally all Xperia devices bought unlocked (not from any carrier) are able to be bootloader unlocked. Some carriers block that, but not all of them.
To check, follow the tutorial: http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/06/20/xperia-tablet-z-how-to-access-the-service-menu/
At the menu, go to Service Info, then Configuration and check that.
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Felimenta97 said:
Generally all Xperia devices bought unlocked (not from any carrier) are able to be bootloader unlocked. Some carriers block that, but not all of them.
To check, follow the tutorial: http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/06/20/xperia-tablet-z-how-to-access-the-service-menu/
At the menu, go to Service Info, then Configuration and check that.
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Thank you. So if I'm buying no brand my bootloader should be unlockable as far as I understand. Is that right?
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Alfablos said:
Thank you. So if I'm buying no brand my bootloader should be unlockable as far as I understand. Is that right?
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Yes.
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Yes.
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Thank you. Samsung isn't doing the same apparently, so I had to give away my Note 3. Anyway as far as I understand there will be no 32Gb+LTE version of Xperia Tablet Z2, right? Sorry if I speak about that here but I don't think there's an apposite section on this forum.
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Thank you. Samsung isn't doing the same apparently, so I had to give away my Note 3. Anyway as far as I understand there will be no 32Gb+LTE version of Xperia Tablet Z2, right? Sorry if I speak about that here but I don't think there's an apposite section on this forum.
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There actually is a thread for that here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2651363
But, I can answer you: I am pretty sure there is going to be an LTE, but I can't say for certain if there will be a 32 Gb + LTE version, though...
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There actually is a thread for that here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2651363
But, I can answer you: I am pretty sure there is going to be an LTE, but I can't say for certain if there will be a 32 Gb + LTE version, though...
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Thanks!
Guys, I've found this.
This is A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/supported-devices
I'm impressed!
Do you think this will be implemented on Tablet Z2 too?
Alfablos said:
Guys, I've found this.
This is A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/supported-devices
I'm impressed!
Do you think this will be implemented on Tablet Z2 too?
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That has been there for years. And, yes, Tablet Z2 will likely have it too.
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Felimenta97 said:
That has been there for years. And, yes, Tablet Z2 will likely have it too.
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Now all I need to know is whether I can connect my Apple Keyboard and mouse to the tablet and I'm done. If I can, I'm off to Japan to get a Z2 tablet directly from Kazuro Hirai himself
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I'm sorry if this has been asked before, I'm a previous Z1 user and thinking of getting the z2, can the TA be backed up? Thanks in advance!
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Thraxzzz said:
I'm sorry if this has been asked before, I'm a previous Z1 user and thinking of getting the z2, can the TA be backed up? Thanks in advance!
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There is no method of backing up the TA partition yet. You don't loose much by wiping the DRM keys though. The only thing that i noticed stopped working was the video unlimited service which most of us probably don't use anyway. X-Reality engine and camera keep working without DRM keys.
Thraxzzz said:
I'm sorry if this has been asked before, I'm a previous Z1 user and thinking of getting the z2, can the TA be backed up? Thanks in advance!
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Not yet
Alright, gonna buy It and back to development!
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GiGi. said:
There is no method of backing up the TA partition yet. You don't loose much by wiping the DRM keys though. The only thing that i noticed stopped working was the video unlimited service which most of us probably don't use anyway. X-Reality engine and camera keep working without DRM keys.
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my x reality isnt working since i unlocked
numskull said:
my x reality isnt working since i unlocked
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Follow those steps if you are sure it's not working for you. Take 2 screenshots with and without x-reality and compare them on your computer. X-Reality is working perfectly fine.
m33ts4k0z said:
Follow those steps if you are sure it's not working for you. Take 2 screenshots with and without x-reality and compare them on your computer. X-Reality is working perfectly fine.
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Not only have i done that, i also posted the screenshots on here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2755893 there is no difference
Edit, my mistake, didnt click link lol, i havent reflashed a stock firmware n to be honest i cant be bothered either.... x reality dont do much anyway
If you are talking about post with blue cigarette pack and blue monitor, then its quite obvious xreality is working, you have to be blind to not see that oversaturation
When you have a method for root access on a locked bootloader, I think it will be possible to backup
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To clear up some doubts
Doomlord has mentioned nothing at all breaks with 4.4 when you unlock your bootloader
It seems all of Z2s ive had hand with havent had any affect of unlocking your bootloader
Backing up your TA partition isnt posible at this time probably because no one has even tried
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If you are talking about post with blue cigarette pack and blue monitor, then its quite obvious xreality is working, you have to be blind to not see that oversaturation
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yes im talking about pics with cigarette packet and monitor, this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2755893&page=3 page 3, post 28, as anyone can clearly see there is absolutely no difference in the first 2 pics (do note the blu in the title = bootloader unlocked) and then in the next 2 pics (please note the lb in the title for locked bootloader) there is clearly a difference.
Edit: my mistake, thought envious data wrote that (hmmmm maybe i do have vision issues after all lol). Deleted the bit that wasnt aimed at feis
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yes im talking about pics with cigarette packet and monitor, this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2755893&page=3 page 3, post 28, as anyone can clearly see there is absolutely no difference in the first 2 pics (do note the blu in the title = bootloader unlocked) and then in the next 2 pics (please note the lb in the title for locked bootloader) there is clearly a difference.
Edit: my mistake, thought envious data wrote that (hmmmm maybe i do have vision issues after all lol). Deleted the bit that wasnt aimed at feis
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Your x-Reality engine is working as intended. You got no issues.
m33ts4k0z said:
Your x-Reality engine is working as intended. You got no issues.
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Really??? my laptops f****** then, coz there aint no difference
Your notebook is fine, the effects of X-Reality can be seen on only Sony devices supporting the feature and only on Sony apps, such as Album and Movies. I am sure that I am correct in my presumption.
Either ways I personally do not care, care more audio output quality.
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Your notebook is fine, the effects of X-Reality can be seen on only Sony devices supporting the feature and only on Sony apps, such as Album and Movies. I am sure that I am correct in my presumption.
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You are correct and also wrong. It can be seen only on phone's screen but the pictures in that thread are screen snapshots from Album, so you see a difference (pictures 3-4, closeup of the cigarette pack)
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Your notebook is fine, the effects of X-Reality can be seen on only Sony devices supporting the feature and only on Sony apps, such as Album and Movies. I am sure that I am correct in my presumption.
Either ways I personally do not care, care more audio output quality.
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lol i know its fine, as i know my x-reality is no longer working. It dont come across well in text but saying it was f****** was pure sarcasm
i am a samsung user,i want to jump on to sony xperia z2 coz im tired of that boring design of samsung and now when i was comparing a demo at the store,z2 superior auto is less sharp to samsung 16mp auto,but 20mp was better than samsung in sharpness,but there overall appearance is not as cool as superior auto,dont know why,maybe we got to adjust some settings,so why isnt sony giving that 20mp superior auto,i dont care if it take 10mb pics or 20mb pics,i got a 64gb sd card,why arent they giving us that option? what is the use of 20mp if it doesnt take good pics? not all are camera pros to adjust all the setting like iso and **** for diff shots for diff lighting conditions,will they make it auto in future updates? btw i dont want to root my device if i get z2 and use mods for that ****
There is an Xposed module to enable 20MP in superior auto
I think rizal lovins cybershot mod does the same too
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Do we have to root the device for that??
Yes
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Yes
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can you post a link for a how-to root on the Z2? I couldn't find anything in the Android Development section for root.
You have to unlock your bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702001
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if i unlock the bootloader i wont get official updates,right?
doomlord has said that nothing at all is lost from unlocking your bootloader
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Now I am tempted to unlock it and root my phone! Scared as hell though since I have never done anything like it before.
Fadeless said:
Now I am tempted to unlock it and root my phone! Scared as hell though since I have never done anything like it before.
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same as you :/ im scared of damaging my phone
shaf46 said:
same as you :/ im scared of damaging my phone
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It's easy guys, i tried to post a simple thread the other day with required files and simple step by step instructions my 6 year old niece could follow, but it wouldnt let me for some reason.
Will try again later. For the record, my xreality stopped working after i unlocked, although some people say theres is fine. Not a big deal and i aint tried yet but apparently you can get it going again
unlocking your bootloader is safe so long as you folow the instructions
warning- your warrenty is void if you Unlock your BL(bootloader)
if you want to unlock your bootloader , id recomend you use this tool
flashtool.net
also id recomend looking at development forums, doomlord has posted some nice info, a guide even
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im not doing it :3 i don't want to lose that x reality thats the only thing i can show to people about the speciality of my phone haha
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im not doing it :3 i don't want to lose that x reality thats the only thing i can show to people about the speciality of my phone haha
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im not too sure x-reality is lost, it seems mixed
anyway ill be buying another xperia Z2 this time for my self, and ill unlock the bootloader and conform if X-reality is still working
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im not too sure x-reality is lost, it seems mixed
anyway ill be buying another xperia Z2 this time for my self, and ill unlock the bootloader and conform if X-reality is still working
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keep us update
Michealtbh said:
There is an Xposed module to enable 20MP in superior auto
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Hi can you let me know what the xposed module is called or link it to me I cant find it thank you
It's called 20MP Superior Auto. Should be like the first module listed under downloads.
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I'm just wondering if there are any devs actively working on a workaround for the psn app and remote play feature for people who unlocked there bootloaders and did not backup the TA folder
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Use this mod!!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2930672
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Use this mod!!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2930672
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Not working
Perfectdevil said:
Use this mod!!!!
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Not compatible with 167 which is required for remote play
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I'm just wondering if there are any devs actively working on a workaround for the psn app and remote play feature for people who unlocked there bootloaders and did not backup the TA folder
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I'm in a similar position as you. Tried running the simple Playstation App (not looking at remote play yet, don't have a PS4) and I receive the error 0x82e01003 after trying to sign in.
No news on this??? Possible to get remote play working with a custom rom??? Failing that anyone know where i could sell my phone so i can get one with a non unlockable bootloader? Can't sell it at a phone shop as i still have around 16 months on the contract
Hoping for news on this too! It sucks that they got it to work on non Sony phone - but for some reason i can't get it to work on my Xperia. Maybe my IMEI is saved as unlocked when I unlocked it on the Sony website.
May be this could be help for you guys
http://www.androidauthority.com/ps4-remote-play-no-root-required-574894/
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