Whats up guys. I have made a US C6806 FTF file from my most recent 4.4.2 update. It is flashed the same way all the other FTF's are.
This is a fully stock FTF, it is exactly the same as what you would otherwise download with your PC Companion System Update.
Here is the link!! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5W8Ylg2cEfmMGlQbU9tSlQ4WWM/edit?usp=sharing
NOTE: This is not for the GPE Edition C6806, this is for the Sony Version only.
pedal2themedal said:
Whats up guys. I have made a US C6806 FTF file from my most recent 4.4.1 update. I will be uploading it here shortly. It is flashed the same way all the other FTF's are.
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4.4.1? Uhm..
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Waiting patiently
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Flashing it now, if it works it will be posted in about 3-4hrs (at work now and the internet sucks)
Edit: Flashed and it booted right up!! Will actually have it posted a bit sooner I think, upload is at 15%
Link is up!!
This recovery and root method also works like a charm, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687549
Works in c6802?
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madsponge26 said:
Works in c6802?
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It should....try it out, just make sure that you have a backup just in case
Downloading it now! Gotta make a backup of my GPE rom then I'll be flashing this guy to see what's up!
madsponge26 said:
Works in c6802?
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andino said:
Downloading it now! Gotta make a backup of my GPE rom then I'll be flashing this guy to see what's up!
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For a stock rom, it doesn't get much better than this. You can hide system icons, re sizable grid for the sony launcher, not to mention the themes. I will be making a blacked out them for this soon as the white settings bugs me.
Downloaded and installed no issues on my 6806. Thanks for the upload!
andino said:
Downloaded and installed no issues on my 6806. Thanks for the upload!
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Awesome, I also noticed that the recovery that is linked in that rooting/recovery thread is old. I would suggest using the newest version as you could have issues when using an older one.
pedal2themedal said:
Awesome, I also noticed that the recovery that is linked in that rooting/recovery thread is old. I would suggest using the newest version as you could have issues when using an older one.
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Yeah I used this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687549
andino said:
Yeah I used this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687549
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I'll wait for the Rooted version of the ROM. Can't wait.
I'm rooted with original 4.4.2 build.
Is there a list of changes associated with this build somewhere.
Is this build worthwhile flashing?
if ou flash but leave the dual kernel in place......will you preserve root?
Thanks
rockky said:
I'm rooted with original 4.4.2 build.
Is there a list of changes associated with this build somewhere.
Is this build worthwhile flashing?
Thanks
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This is just a fully stock FTF for those who want to flash via flashtool rather than using sony pc companion. Main benefit of this is your bootloader does not have to be locked to install.
thanks, so confirming, this isnt an upgrade from my original gpe build then?
pedal2themedal said:
This is just a fully stock FTF for those who want to flash via flashtool rather than using sony pc companion. Main benefit of this is your bootloader does not have to be locked to install.
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rockky said:
thanks, so confirming, this isnt an upgrade from my original gpe build then?
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This is not a GPE rom, it is the stock c6806 sony rom that just came out.
Flashing this to a GPe will end WITH A BRICK
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You use "stock c6806". I'm confused. Is not the c6806 the Gpe edition?
pedal2themedal said:
This is not a GPE rom, it is the stock c6806 sony rom that just came out.
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rockky said:
You use "stock c6806". I'm confused. Is not the c6806 the Gpe edition?
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Technically yes, but the answer is no. The GPE is a variant of the C6806, but it's bootloaders are completely different trust me, i hard bricked my old phone testing that theory, lol.
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I've kept abreast of the current state of s-off and root for the past week and have done some searches but haven't seen a concrete answer yet.
Will I still be able to apply the s-off and root method using the prescribed procedures and software considering I've downloaded all the available ota firmware?
Thanks in advance.
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Yup.
Locked & Loaded
laie1472 said:
Yup.
Locked & Loaded
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Great, thank you!
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What about those of us who didn't install the OTA update? Can we still install it after S-OFF & root?
ydoucare said:
What about those of us who didn't install the OTA update? Can we still install it after S-OFF & root?
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If the ROM you flash doesn't already have the updates baked in, which they will, then yes.
rlaw said:
Great, thank you!
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No prob. Happy Rooting.
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joehunni said:
If the ROM you flash doesn't already have the updates baked in, which they will, then yes.
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This is correct sir.
Locked & Loaded
Since 4.2.2 for the LTE version is out now, has anyone tried downgrading back to 4.1.2 via FTF file and flashtool?
Does that work properly?
nex86 said:
Since 4.2.2 for the LTE version is out now, has anyone tried downgrading back to 4.1.2 via FTF file and flashtool?
Does that work properly?
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Yes
Followed these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2325990
Everything went fine, only thing i noticed is that I lost all data including the HD pics and vids the tablet had when i bought it.
Thanks.
I have SGP311 and already made my own FTF file, my question was just if there will be any problems with the bootloader etc..
nex86 said:
Thanks.
I have SGP311 and already made my own FTF file, my question was just if there will be any problems with the bootloader etc..
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How did you make your own FTF?
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I was wondering if there is any progress on the bootloader unlock, or should I just pretend that it won't happen?
Also, I noticed that there aren't any developers that have created a 4.3 TouchWiz rom. Is this development halted because of the KNOX security issues?
Thanks for the help!!
There are at least 2 TW 4.3 ROMs. One of them even has an Aroma installer.
mateopase said:
There are at least 2 TW 4.3 ROMs. One of them even has an Aroma installer.
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Can you link me to them, or atleast tell me which ROMs they are?
royredman said:
Can you link me to them, or atleast tell me which ROMs they are?
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This is the only one actually. It looks pretty good. Keep in mind, you need to be on MDK to use it since it uses a 4.3 kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517611
mateopase said:
This is the only one actually. It looks pretty good. Keep in mind, you need to be on MDK to use it since it uses a 4.3 kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517611
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yeah, to be honest, I kind of was hoping for a bigger vender like Hyperdrive or Eclipse to do this to their ROM. Also, it looks like their 4.3 ROM is in early beta stages. thanks though!!
Anyone know anything about the bootloader progress?
Hi. I'm new to this, stuck on ME7 with Safestrap. Am I better off going back to stock and updating it OTA, then rooting? Is there a better recovery then that will allow me to update to 4.3 and eventually 4.4 Roms? Sorry the NOOB question.
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Can't you guys downgrade with Odin? then install recovery and your rom?
scottsdca said:
Hi. I'm new to this, stuck on ME7 with Safestrap. Am I better off going back to stock and updating it OTA, then rooting? Is there a better recovery then that will allow me to update to 4.3 and eventually 4.4 Roms? Sorry the NOOB question.
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Best bet right now is to stay on me7 IMO.
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markdapimp said:
Can't you guys downgrade with Odin? then install recovery and your rom?
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No. Can't go backwards. Once your on me7 or higher you can't flash an older version.
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Here is ftf for C6833 LTE Europe 14.3.A.0.757
https://copy.com/GzArn8qILOoY
md5
E4345058E7B594EB23E754041594C13C
chemcup said:
Here is ftf for C6833 LTE Europe 14.3.A.0.757
https://copy.com/GzArn8qILOoY
md5
E4345058E7B594EB23E754041594C13C
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thanks.. how have you made the firmware ftf from your phone?
Hmmm.... it includes root?
Cristi95 said:
thanks.. how have you made the firmware ftf from your phone?
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just download the update using sony PCC.
arceles said:
Hmmm.... it includes root?
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no jut ftf
arceles said:
Hmmm.... it includes root?
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You can easily root it by flashing Jackie's 681 kernel. I just did it myself and it works great.
From me. Sorry.
Hello. I have installed this firmware but the front camera in C6833 still don't work. Can anybady help? I have installed a clean instalation with full wipe with root and recovery.
LordManhattan said:
You can easily root it by flashing Jackie's 681 kernel. I just did it myself and it works great.
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that is .681 kernal. wouldn't .757 kernal be more updated/ improved from bugs&fixes?
corrado85 said:
that is .681 kernal. wouldn't .757 kernal be more updated/ improved from bugs&fixes?
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Yes, but for 'now' (at the time the post was written) it's the best we had for root. In jackie099's thread there is an updated 757 version by ChillyChan
Can i flash it without wiping data? Thanks
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soncarl said:
Can i flash it without wiping data? Thanks
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Yes you can, you could even flash it while standing on you head. Whether either will have beneficial effects is an different question completely.
To answer the new question: it will most probably work with out issue (I would guess that it's more likely to work if you are standing on your head)
Is the link down? Copy opens up, but no files for downloading
Hi guys,
I'm an xperia noob here. I came from a Samsung galaxy s3 and an LG G2 and I'm not familiar with modding the xperia phones. I would really appreciate if someone could redirect me to the latest root method. If I were to root, do I need to unlock my bootloader? What would I lose if I root? What would I lose if I unlock my bootloader? How do I return back to stock if I need to? I would really be grateful for the replies from you guys!
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I would also like to know because I am considering the z2 now with black Friday sales. Is it easy to root and stay on stock rom? Because I only want root
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romdroid. said:
I would also like to know because I am considering the z2 now with black Friday sales. Is it easy to root and stay on stock rom? Because I only want root
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Yes it's easy to root with towelroot as I remember, and stock rom is best in my opinion, I never used custom rom on xperia. Only once, but that was stock based custom rom
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electrash said:
Yes it's easy to root with towelroot as I remember, and stock rom is best in my opinion, I never used custom rom on xperia. Only once, but that was stock based custom rom
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ok nice man so if I buy a brand new xperia z2 today I can root with towelroot even if its on the latest fw?:good:
romdroid. said:
ok nice man so if I buy a brand new xperia z2 today I can root with towelroot even if its on the latest fw?:good:
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Not quite, but it's still pretty easy. If you're on the 4.4.4 .167 firmware you need to check out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
sorry my mistake, didnt know for that new firmware. But its still easy to do it, it requres only 10min of your time
Thanks for the newest root method, but what would I lose if I root or unlock bootloader?
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If you only root, you don't loose anything. And with unlocked Bl you will loose warranty if something is wrong with the phone (camera function should be intact)
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Can you update ota when rooted or no?
No, you must manualy update it with flashtool or unroot phone
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Unroot and undo any changes at all!
romdroid. said:
Can you update ota when rooted or no?
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electrash said:
No, you must manualy update it with flashtool or unroot phone
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Envious_Data said:
Unroot and undo any changes at all!
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Sorry to muddy the water but, if all you have done is rooted, many users have upgraded ota from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 and even retained root.
ghostofcain said:
Sorry to muddy the water but, if all you have done is rooted, many users have upgraded ota from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 and even retained root.
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Well yes, but posibility is 100000000:1 to happen like this. That is pure luck.
electrash said:
Well yes, but posibility is 100000000:1 to happen like this. That is pure luck.
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Either its possible or not, when a number of people on xda have done it I'd say its possible.
So less rephrase my post for clarity, in general OTA Upgrades are not possible on rooted devices, but a number of users have reported successfully performing an OTA upgrades to 4.4.4 on rooted devices without losing root.