Well, it seems to me that Bell will never update the phone to KitKat, given that I never even got the update after .290, so I guess I have to take this to my own hands.
First off, is it safe to use flashtool on a locked bootloader? Sadly, Bell also screwed us out of an unlockable bootloader.
Secondly, will any ftf file that's for the 6833/6806 work?
And thirdly, what should I exclude via flashtool? My phone is currently on .290 with no root, a locked bootloader, and no way to unlock bootloader.
If anyone can provide any help, or even instructions to the procedure I should take, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Just flash the 6833 ftf and see what happens (all should be good.though) if anything goes wrong just flash a proper ftf for the bell version.
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I never backed up my TA partition, is that something that I must do, or can I exclude TA from flashtool and have it work that way? I'm also unrooted, so I can't quite just back it up.
Eliasj said:
I never backed up my TA partition, is that something that I must do, or can I exclude TA from flashtool and have it work that way? I'm also unrooted, so I can't quite just back it up.
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You only need to backup ta partition if youre unlocking the bootloader.
You shouldn't have any problems flashing a non bell ftf.
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I flash ftf 6833 and my zu is 6802 . I nohave problem.:cyclops: my bootloder is lock!
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you must use The latest version FLASHTOOLS for flash ftf 6833 on 6802 Otherwise you cant flash !
youre fine flashing any c6833 .ftf i used the HK one, i just excluded baseband (since im not familiar with this stuff and i didnt want to mess with something that connects me to rogers lol ) TA is fine for us since our bootloader is locked from bell, i dont think well ever need to back it up.
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Hey guys.
Two days ago i have flashed back my SK17i to stock rom.
I updated from FOTA.
I didn't know i must relock bootloader before updating from FOTA, so i bricked my phone.
After 2 minutes of deep panic, i've flashed the relock .ftf file, but it won't work on phones unlocked with test point.
So, i found a way to relock bootloader and go back to stock. (On forums i didn't see any guide regarding the method to relock bootloaders unlocked by test point)
I've done in this way:
1) Flashed stock kernel
2) Flash the .ftf relock file
3) With S1Tool hit restore
The phone is now bootloader locked, without losing of DRM!
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could you please give more info about that i was unlocked my st18i and than i flash stock firmware with wolan server and than i rooted my device but i do not know how i can relock it. I tried flashtool and relock.ftf but the program can't see loader.bin it just saw preset.ta and i afraid to do that please help me to relock my phone...
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could you please give more info about that i was unlocked my st18i and than i flash stock firmware with wolan server and than i rooted my device but i do not know how i can relock it. I tried flashtool and relock.ftf but the program can't see loader.bin it just saw preset.ta and i afraid to do that please help me to relock my phone...
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How did you unlocked? Point test or software method?
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unlocked with the key method at official website but the main problem is flashtool program couldn't show the loader.sin it only saw preset.ta ido not understand why?
xSiRiNx said:
unlocked with the key method at official website but the main problem is flashtool program couldn't show the loader.sin it only saw preset.ta ido not understand why?
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Did you tried to download the latest version of flashtool?
Also, try to re-download the ftf file from another mirror, you should able to relock bootloader.
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does it means with the bootloader locked using this method, we could update fota after that?
paijho158 said:
does it means with the bootloader locked using this method, we could update fota after that?
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Yes, if you use this method, you can use fota!
(I used it)
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cappyt said:
yes, if you use this method, you can use fota!
(i used it)
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dont use fota update for test point method..for some works for some dosent..for me it wont work..use pc companion to update..its safe..
CappyT said:
Hey guys.
Two days ago i have flashed back my SK17i to stock rom.
I updated from FOTA.
I didn't know i must relock bootloader before updating from FOTA, so i bricked my phone.
After 2 minutes of deep panic, i've flashed the relock .ftf file, but it won't work on phones unlocked with test point.
So, i found a way to relock bootloader and go back to stock. (On forums i didn't see any guide regarding the method to relock bootloaders unlocked by test point)
I've done in this way:
1) Flashed stock kernel
2) Flash the .ftf relock file
3) With S1Tool hit restore
The phone is now bootloader locked, without losing of DRM!
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brov dont really understand dis, please break it down a little bit!
I just registered to confirm this method works. I foolishly allowed a FOTA yesterday and bricked my phone. It was unlocked via testpoint so the relock method didn't work, even though I tried it! I also tried flashing with S1tool with generic firmware and that didn't work. Then just out of curiousity/desperation I clicked on the RESTORE button in S1 and my phone actually started but was now locked again. I re-did the testpoint unlock this morning so now my phones fully updates and working with my SIM of choice.
I don't know if you need to do all the flashing as it may just be the RESTORE that does the trick. I definitely won't be allowing any OTA from now on. Lesson learned!
Just to confirm, so long as I do the update via PCCompanion or SEUS software I wont need to do all this?
Files to download please?
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Files to download please?
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What files?
If you unlocked your bootloader with test point, no need to flash anything, just press restore button in s1tool.
anyone tried this method to relock the bootloader which unlocked by test point method and still have the sim/network unlock
CappyT said:
Hey guys.
Two days ago i have flashed back my SK17i to stock rom.
I updated from FOTA.
I didn't know i must relock bootloader before updating from FOTA, so i bricked my phone.
After 2 minutes of deep panic, i've flashed the relock .ftf file, but it won't work on phones unlocked with test point.
So, i found a way to relock bootloader and go back to stock. (On forums i didn't see any guide regarding the method to relock bootloaders unlocked by test point)
I've done in this way:
1) Flashed stock kernel
2) Flash the .ftf relock file
3) With S1Tool hit restore
The phone is now bootloader locked, without losing of DRM!
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hey, what is ur method to unlock ur BL via paid version or free?
if free , can you access the fastboot mode??
Hey guys, i cant root my phone.
I just now reflashed my phone with FlashTool into 4.0.2.A.0.62 kernel 2.6.32.9.
And now i cant root my phone with DoomLord root with ZergRrush.
Can anyone help me?
Help yourself by searching, this is all explained many times.
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I tried this, but i doesnt found everything.
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You can't root on fw .62! You must flash back to .42 (use wotanserver) and then root. After that, update your phone by OTA (on the air update) to .62!
Completely untrue. You can root - read the posts.
In a nutshell, because posters fail to bother to read everything:
Copy Rootxperia.zip to the SD card
Factory reset (don't format the SD card)
Use flashtool or Wotan to install your version of 0.62
Use fastboot to BOOT (not flash) recoveryNeo.img
When CWM boots, install Rootxperia.zip
Done
(CWM in this instance is hot booted, not "installed")
LenAsh said:
Completely untrue. You can root - read the posts.
In a nutshell, because posters fail to bother to read everything:
Copy Rootxperia.zip to the SD card
Factory reset (don't format the SD card)
Use flashtool or Wotan to install your version of 0.62
Use fastboot to BOOT (not flash) recoveryNeo.img
When CWM boots, install Rootxperia.zip
Done
(CWM in this instance is hot booted, not "installed")
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This method works only with unlocked bootloader. By unlocking bootloader you loose warranty and some phones has no unlockable bootloader.
The OP has an unlocked bootloader... according to previous posts. My response reflects that.
Unlocking BL MAY affect your warranty... in practice highly unlikely.
Phones that cannot be unlocked are likely carrier locked which is a whole new moral ballgame. The desire to mess with these is dubious at best. Users intending to modify their phones should have unlocked carrier-free phones.
My phone carrier unlocked, but bootloader no
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I prefer to reflash my phone to .42 but i cant use wotant, i need ftf firmware.
I cant find it.
Or if i find it is in japanese or chinese server, so download is very slow
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why can't you use wotan server?
Also, if you be carefull and no scarry, unlock bootloader by tespin method (use link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269 ), then root (use link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1431033 ) and be sure to lock bootloader after that!
Lietotajs said:
and be sure to lock bootloader after that!
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And why is that?
Madfysh said:
And why is that?
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If you accidentaly update officaly firmware, for example, ICS will relise and you go update (with unoffically unlocked bootloader it is possible), you brick phone!
Lietotajs said:
If you accidentaly update officaly firmware, for example, ICS will relise and you go update (with unoffically unlocked bootloader it is possible), you brick phone!
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Well, you see, I wouldn't agree with you
You know someone who did that?
OTA update brick phones with officially unlocked BL. Since the ones unlocked via test point can use all official tools(PCC, SEUS) I believe they can also use OTA, since their BL's are patched.
Also, how can you accidentally update it?
Madfysh said:
Well, you see, I wouldn't agree with you
You know someone who did that?
OTA update brick phones with officially unlocked BL. Since the ones unlocked via test point can use all official tools(PCC, SEUS) I believe they can also use OTA, since their BL's are patched.
Also, how can you accidentally update it?
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With officaly unlocked bootloader OTA update not possible!
Some customers with unlocked boot loaders have experienced problems when they are accepting over the air upgrades (FOTA - Firmware upgrade Over The Air). For customers that have unlocked the boot loader, please do not accept any over the air upgrades. For additional information, check out the hints and tips from the community on the XDA forum.
Lietotajs said:
With officaly unlocked bootloader OTA update not possible!
Some customers with unlocked boot loaders have experienced problems when they are accepting over the air upgrades (FOTA - Firmware upgrade Over The Air). For customers that have unlocked the boot loader, please do not accept any over the air upgrades. For additional information, check out the hints and tips from the community on the XDA forum.
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Yes, that is official statement for BL unlocked via official way. Since those phones can't use SEUS or PCC because those programs can realize someone messed with OS, but FOTA is dumb and can't realize that, so she still try that's when Mr. brick comes into town
Unofficially unlocked BL's can use SEUS and PCC so I believe they can also use FOTA. All brick's came from officially unlocked phones. I haven't heard any case where it happen with unofficially unlocked BL.
If you show me one example they I will change my way of thinking
Ok guys, i tried flash kernel .42 (ftf) but my phone still .62
I tried flash .42 broadband, but nothing.
What should i do with locked bl?
And without wotant, becouse my internet speed is extremely slow for this month.
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jonke11 said:
Ok guys, i tried flash kernel .42 (ftf) but my phone still .62
I tried flash .42 broadband, but nothing.
What should i do with locked bl?
And without wotant, becouse my internet speed is extremely slow for this month.
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By my opinoin the easiest way is to unlock the boot loader and then you can do what ever you want..otherwise I would recommand wotan..
everything is possible, almost then, but indeed you cant root 62, but if you downgrade to 42 do this: tick only wiping data & cache with flashtool, restart your phone and then you are on 42 not so hard to do it if you on unlocked bl, but i think thats already explained sorry for that then, but it must work i try it many times on my own phone and lock and unlock my bl to several times, so good luck with it.
Flashing original sony ericsson kernel dont need bl unlocked?
And can anyone upload .42 kernel here in ftf file?
Becouse where iam found its have same size as .62 kernel
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[Q] Downgrade from .244 to 307
Hi Folks
I've just updated my tablet to the 10.3.1.A.0.244 and i didn't knew it wasn't rootable, I feel like an idiot.
So now i want to downgrade to .307 wich can be root and then update it to .244.
I spotted this tuto [FTF][4.2.2] Xperia Tablet Z (SGP321) 10.3.1.A.0.244 Global Unbranded but i'm not quite sure about some of the steps.
How can i flash the .307 firmware with flashtool if my tablet isn't bl unlocked?
How after flashing the .244 firmware back can i boot my tablet from a boot.img?
And finaly does the backup TA method really relock the bl as it was prior bl unlock?
Thank you in advance for you help!
satanluimm said:
Hi Folks
I've just updated my tablet to the 10.3.1.A.0.244 and i didn't knew it wasn't rootable, I feel like an idiot.
So now i want to downgrade to .307 wich can be root and then update it to .244.
I spotted this tuto [FTF][4.2.2] Xperia Tablet Z (SGP321) 10.3.1.A.0.244 Global Unbranded but i'm not quite sure about some of the steps.
How can i flash the .307 firmware with flashtool if my tablet isn't bl unlocked?
How after flashing the .244 firmware back can i boot my tablet from a boot.img?
And finaly does the backup TA method really relock the bl as it was prior bl unlock?
Thank you in advance for you help!
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I followed the steps in the thread you mentioned and successfully backed up my TA partition, unlocked my bootloader, rooted .244 and restored DRM keys & re-locked bootloader ... It too me some time but it did all work.
Got it but...
b8drf said:
I followed the steps in the thread you mentioned and successfully backed up my TA partition, unlocked my bootloader, rooted .244 and restored DRM keys & re-locked bootloader ... It too me some time but it did all work.
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Thanks for your reply mate!
Can you tell me wich partitions you excluded in flashtool? which checkbox you checked?
i was so eager to gain root access in order to remove all the bloatware that i couldn't wait to try and finaly i did it but once finished my device was stuck in a bootloop^^
I had to update it via sony update tool to get it back.
At first i excluded everything except the system partition and i also unchecked wipe data, it didn't work...
Then i added baseband cause i assumed it was linked to the firmware and that was why it failed, wasn't it either...
I have an unknown partition which i don't what it's used for^^ and also a partition named partition ( the internal memory?).
FOTA and TA i can guess.
satanluimm said:
Thanks for your reply mate!
Can you tell me wich partitions you excluded in flashtool? which checkbox you checked?
i was so eager to gain root access in order to remove all the bloatware that i couldn't wait to try and finaly i did it but once finished my device was stuck in a bootloop^^
I had to update it via sony update tool to get it back.
At first i excluded everything except the system partition and i also unchecked wipe data, it didn't work...
Then i added baseband cause i assumed it was linked to the firmware and that was why it failed, wasn't it either...
I have an unknown partition which i don't what it's used for^^ and also a partition named partition ( the internal memory?).
FOTA and TA i can guess.
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I simply followed the instructions in the thread ...
So just to be clear
So just to be clear, you lunched flashtool you click flash, selected the flasmode method then selected the 307 firmware in the list ( where did you dowloaded the 307 firmware??
i founded it on this thread [FTF] SGP321 10.1.1.A.1.307 Unbranded)
Then what did u do? Just click flash and nothing else?
I don't see any particular directives except flash 307^^
satanluimm said:
So just to be clear, you lunched flashtool you click flash, selected the flasmode method then selected the 307 firmware in the list ( where did you dowloaded the 307 firmware??
i founded it on this thread [FTF] SGP321 10.1.1.A.1.307 Unbranded)
Then what did u do? Just click flash and nothing else?
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Correct and that is the link where I downloaded the .307 firmware from - just make sure you check the md5's after download - also make sure you have the tablet in Flashmode (FlashTool will tell you if it is in Flashmode or Fastboot)
hth.
b8drf said:
Correct and that is the link where I downloaded the .307 firmware from - just make sure you check the md5's after download - also make sure you have the tablet in Flashmode (FlashTool will tell you if it is in Flashmode or Fastboot)
hth.
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I'm confused about that cause on the BACKUP TA thread it says you cannot flash someone elses ta partition...
I'll try it
satanluimm said:
I'm confused about that cause on the BACKUP TA thread it says you cannot flash someone elses ta partition...
I'll try it
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That isn't a TA partition, that is a copy of the .307 unbranded firmware (.ftf file)
The TA partition backup is later in the instructions and you are correct, you have to restore your own TA backup as they are tied to the individual phone.
To be honest, and please take this the way it was intended, by the types of questions you are asking it would appear that this is all very new to you - please proceed at you own risk as I cannot help much further as I simply followed the instructions in the original post.
hth.
New to the tablet z for sure i've had several abdroid devices sony htc samsung, never had any problems but with this one i'm king of very cautious..
Makes me Wonder why^^
Flashed it works but i don't want to unlock the bl since i need to enter my imei on sony's website and that mate voids the garanty^^
I will stay on .307 until a root procedure comes up for .244
Many thanks for your time!
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New to the tablet z for sure i've had several abdroid devices sony htc samsung, never had any problems but with this one i'm king of very cautious..
Makes me Wonder why^^
Flashed it works but i don't want to unlock the bl since i need to enter my imei on sony's website and that mate voids the garanty^^
I will stay on .307 until a root procedure comes up for .244
Many thanks for your time!
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Yes, I thought that as well re: IMEI, but simply requesting an unlock code via the Sony site doesn't mean you actually went thru with the unlock process - as long as your tablet is showing the correct Rooting status = "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes" then they have no proof that you followed thru with the unlock ...
I understand your caution though ...
hth.
hello guys I was wondering if there is an easier way to unlock boot loader as for me i don't understand the mumbo jumbo from sony
hykhleif said:
hello guys I was wondering if there is an easier way to unlock boot loader as for me i don't understand the mumbo jumbo from song
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Flashtool. But really if you are not comfortable with fastboot and adb please read more before you try messing with your phone
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ok i succeeded to unlock boot loader using flash tool
so if there is a new firmware update what steps shall i do, shall i restore the TA backup and then relock boot loader using flash tool
hykhleif said:
ok i succeeded to unlock boot loader using flash tool
so if there is a new firmware update what steps shall i do, shall i restore the TA backup and then relock boot loader using flash tool
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root and backup your TA partition now.
Then leave it unlocked.
Just flash what ever FTF you want. (any generic version will do)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453921
unlocked bootloader wont make any difference from now on. No point in locking it unless you have a waranty claim.
hamdogg said:
root and backup your TA partition now.
Then leave it unlocked.
Just flash what ever FTF you want. (any generic version will do)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453921
unlocked bootloader wont make any difference from now on. No point in locking it unless you have a waranty claim.
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i had my TA backed up when I was on 532 should I now back it up again
hykhleif said:
i had my TA backed up when I was on 532 should I now back it up again
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Ta is a unique set of keys basically. It's static so remains the same no matter what rom, kernel or baseband you flash.
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I have a new xperia z ultra c6806
Read a lot but still confused. ( Not everybody is made equal )
I want to root and back up TA
1 - My understanding is for backing up TA, i need to be rooted. But for rooting I need to be unlocked. But unlocking will erase the TA information. Am I wrong.
2- If I unlock boatloader can I flash back to pure stock for either warranty or returning the device.
Thanks
C6806 eh?
- Open the dialer and dial *#*#7378423#*#*
- Go to Service Info -> Configuration and check what is says under "Rooting status". Does it say Yes or No?
If it says yes, go ahead and downgrade to 532 and root it using Bin4ry's root tool, backup your TA partition and then unlock the bootloader, update to 757 again and flash Jackie's kernel and flash SuperSU. You can find links and what not here.
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C6806 eh?
- Open the dialer and dial *#*#7378423#*#*
- Go to Service Info -> Configuration and check what is says under "Rooting status". Does it say Yes or No?
If it says yes, go ahead and downgrade to 532 and root it using Bin4ry's root tool, backup your TA partition and then unlock the bootloader, update to 757 again and flash Jackie's kernel and flash SuperSU. You can find links and what not here.
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Thanks for the reply
It says " Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
So I guess, I will follow what you are saying
One thing; don't panic when you're noticing that you're not getting any signal at all (cell, WiFi etc.). That's the way it is when you're downgrading the baseband past .290, but you're only going to be on 532 for a short period of time, so it's no big deal. You'll get your signal back once you're back on 757.
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One thing; don't panic when you're noticing that you're not getting any signal at all (cell, WiFi etc.). That's the way it is when you're downgrading the baseband past .290, but you're only going to be on 532 for a short period of time, so it's no big deal. You'll get your signal back once you're back on 757.
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Got 532 installed and unlocked but now cant update to 757.... Pc companion is saying I am uptodate..
There seems to be no link to download 6806 757 firmware
Edit : oofff ... finally got everything working.. That was lot of work...
aalupatti said:
Got 532 installed and unlocked but now cant update to 757.... Pc companion is saying I am uptodate..
There seems to be no link to download 6806 757 firmware
Edit : oofff ... finally got everything working.. That was lot of work...
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So you figured out that you had to use Flashtool? You backed up TA? And you managed to unlock the bootloader and root?
Don't worry, this is a one time thing. The boring stuff is the downgrading and backup of TA, so since you've backed it up, it's done. If you have to relock your bootloader and un-root for whatever reason and you want to root again, you don't have to do this again. You then have to unlock the bootloader and simply flash a kernel.
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So you figured out that you had to use Flashtool? You backed up TA? And you managed to unlock the bootloader and root?
Don't worry, this is a one time thing. The boring stuff is the downgrading and backup of TA, so since you've backed it up, it's done. If you have to relock your bootloader and un-root for whatever reason and you want to root again, you don't have to do this again. You then have to unlock the bootloader and simply flash a kernel.
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My issue was downgrading and some driver issues with windows 8. All went well..
However now when I reboot I get this error " System UID's are inconsistent, you need to wipe your data partition or your device will be unstable"
But fixed that using twrp
I cant believe how good quality the phone hardware is.. Was using samsung for the last few years...
I am waiting for the next generation of z ultra and going to get that too.... Wish they introduce qi charging...