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I have a rooted Xperia S with unlocked bootloader, by following instructions on this thread.
Today I received a notification about OTA update to 6.1.A.2.45 (40MB in size) and I was wondering if I can apply this update without loosing root. I really did search for an answer on the forum before making this post and couldn't find anything specific for my phone, but what I did found only confused me more, which is to be expected since I am a noob. Apparently it worked for some users of Xperia Play with unlocked bootloader, but on the other hand some users of Xperia Arc S say that bootloader should be locked when making an OTA update.
I would really appreciate any help from more experienced members, I'm new in Android and don't want to start by bricking my phone.
Thank you for your time and effort.
Boom
better dont, you will end up with a bricked device. NEVER accept OTA updates if your bootloader is unlocked.
Don't update with PCC when you're unlocked.
Wow, that was fast! Thank you guys.
hi, did you find how to update?
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I have a rooted Xperia S with unlocked bootloader, by following instructions on this thread.
Today I received a notification about OTA update to 6.1.A.2.45 (40MB in size) and I was wondering if I can apply this update without loosing root. I really did search for an answer on the forum before making this post and couldn't find anything specific for my phone, but what I did found only confused me more, which is to be expected since I am a noob. Apparently it worked for some users of Xperia Play with unlocked bootloader, but on the other hand some users of Xperia Arc S say that bootloader should be locked when making an OTA update.
I would really appreciate any help from more experienced members, I'm new in Android and don't want to start by bricking my phone.
Thank you for your time and effort.
Boom
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i also have an open bootloader although not root, but i tried updating using the phone's OTA and PCC and neither worked. I promptly realized it might just be the open bootloader which is keeping me from updating, so how do we manually update? if you have any procedures will highly appreciate anyone..... thanks in advance
abajarde said:
i also have an open bootloader although not root, but i tried updating using the phone's OTA and PCC and neither worked. I promptly realized it might just be the open bootloader which is keeping me from updating, so how do we manually update? if you have any procedures will highly appreciate anyone..... thanks in advance
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You can find your regions FW. (firmware) and download it, after that download and install flashtool, and flash the .ftf file via flashtool and that is it.
thanks for the quick reply
Anicane said:
You can find your regions FW. (firmware) and download it, after that download and install flashtool, and flash the .ftf file via flashtool and that is it.
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Im going to engage in a rather noobish conversation but i want to be completely sure before i proceed to install. my phone and my pc companion both find the update which is 6.1.a.2.45, which i assume is the one i need to find on .ftf. after downloading it from wherever i find it i just open the flash tool program and select it to start the installation? and again thank you
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Anicane said:
You can find your regions FW. (firmware) and download it, after that download and install flashtool, and flash the .ftf file via flashtool and that is it.
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i did a fast search and found this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31011440#post31011440
they have some firmwares there, but they seem to be full updates, because they are 300+mb while the update on my phone its only 40mb.
so should i just download the generic and proceed to flash?
Anicane said:
You can find your regions FW. (firmware) and download it, after that download and install flashtool, and flash the .ftf file via flashtool and that is it.
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Where do i find a xperia s Brazil firmware? I downloaded every other regions, but i want the brazilian one. Can you help me? Thank you.
BoomBadill said:
I have a rooted Xperia S with unlocked bootloader, by following instructions on this thread.
Today I received a notification about OTA update to 6.1.A.2.45 (40MB in size) and I was wondering if I can apply this update without loosing root. I really did search for an answer on the forum before making this post and couldn't find anything specific for my phone, but what I did found only confused me more, which is to be expected since I am a noob. Apparently it worked for some users of Xperia Play with unlocked bootloader, but on the other hand some users of Xperia Arc S say that bootloader should be locked when making an OTA update.
I would really appreciate any help from more experienced members, I'm new in Android and don't want to start by bricking my phone.
Thank you for your time and effort.
Boom
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Hmmm,
Slightly different scenario here.
I have a rooted xperia S with a locked bootloader and obviously want to preserve root.
Previous experience tells me that a PC update from SEUS does a full wipe of the phone and looses root however OTA updates usually preserve root. I was hoping somebody could clarify if this is still the case?
Thanks
if your bootloaders unlocked you cant update ota or via seus. it will just give an error about your device being modified
Hmmm,
Slightly different scenario here.
I have a rooted xperia S with a locked bootloader and obviously want to preserve root.
Previous experience tells me that a PC update from SEUS does a full wipe of the phone and looses root however OTA updates usually preserve root. I was hoping somebody could clarify if this is still the case?
Thanks
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same question as you, i have a rogers xperia s with a stock uk rom, it's rooted but bootloader is still locked. Just want to make sure that i don't loose root, or the root method can still be applied after the update.
i found something which might help you
hackit said:
same question as you, i have a rogers xperia s with a stock uk rom, it's rooted but bootloader is still locked. Just want to make sure that i don't loose root, or the root method can still be applied after the update.
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there is a rom somewhere in another forum i guess which already is updated and rooted. so you might want to just download that one and flash it. it has its own kernel and recovery.
abajarde said:
there is a rom somewhere in another forum i guess which already is updated and rooted. so you might want to just download that one and flash it. it has its own kernel and recovery.
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I thought you could not use pre rooted rom with a locked bootloader.
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hackit said:
I thought you could not use pre rooted rom with a locked bootloader.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1723610
I've not been on much recently at all so I could be wrong, but I'm sure it's been said that you can flash ROM such as the linked one when bootloader is locked and perhaps the pre-rooted one too. May need to search the thread.
Nothing out there that allows me to root my Xperia S on ICS without wiping my data though I think. One can wait... or dream. :[
Chocolate Columbo said:
Nothing out there that allows me to root my Xperia S on ICS without wiping my data though I think. One can wait... or dream. :[
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Yeah having too wipe at this point is a bummer. If I'm going to wipe my phone ill wait for the ability to unlock my locked bootloader.
Problem with that is I will most likely have a new phone by then.
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hi All, good day. Sorry just a noob. Ive tried to read the whole thread and cant find an answer to the follwing questions. Hope you can help me.
1. Is there a posibillity of losing an network signal when flasing a custom Rom?
2. when i root my device, is there a posibility that the X-reality engine will not work properly?
3. ive read that the device can be rooted even if the bootloader is locked. If i decided to unroot it again, can we do that?
4. is there a flash counter in xperia devices just like in samsung where in you can see if the waranty has been breached already or not?
5. can we turn the device to its original state again after rooting, unlocking and flashing custom roms?
6. if device is rooted, can we still install new updates from Sony thru OTA?
thanks,
Have a great day!
zaxharu said:
hi All, good day. Sorry just a noob. Ive tried to read the whole thread and cant find an answer to the follwing questions. Hope you can help me.
1. Is there a posibillity of losing an network signal when flasing a custom Rom?
2. when i root my device, is there a posibility that the X-reality engine will not work properly?
3. ive read that the device can be rooted even if the bootloader is locked. If i decided to unroot it again, can we do that?
4. is there a flash counter in xperia devices just like in samsung where in you can see if the waranty has been breached already or not?
5. can we turn the device to its original state again after rooting, unlocking and flashing custom roms?
6. if device is rooted, can we still install new updates from Sony thru OTA?
thanks,
Have a great day!
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1.Maybe, if you do the wrong step.
2.No
3.Not sure
4.Not sure
5.Yes if you restore TA partition
6.Yes
Ben Ling said:
1.Maybe, if you do the wrong step.
2.No
3.Not sure
4.Not sure
5.Yes if you restore TA partition
6.Yes
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Thanks a lot Sir. have a great day!
Yes you can unroot just by flashing a Stock Sony ftf over the current one via flashtool. Preferably the same firmware( without wiping)
Also, there is no flash counter in Xperia. If you have a locked bootloader and it is unrooted, there is no way to tell if you have unlocked or rooted
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Sadman Khan said:
Yes you can unroot just by flashing a Stock Sony ftf over the current one via flashtool. Preferably the same firmware( without wiping)
Also, there is no flash counter in Xperia. If you have a locked bootloader and it is unrooted, there is no way to tell if you have unlocked or rooted
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Thank you so much Sir. Sorry i got two new questions.
1. Is there a specific FTF file per region? im an Asian. and when i search for latest firmware. i only got C6833_14.3.A.0.757_CE.rar
2. Ive noticed that NFC Service always turned on even if i turned it OFF. When i check battery stats, its the second app that eats most of my battery. its next to screen. Do you have same issue?
Can you please not post then same question in two or three threads
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zaxharu said:
Thank you so much Sir. Sorry i got two new questions.
1. Is there a specific FTF file per region? im an Asian. and when i search for latest firmware. i only got C6833_14.3.A.0.757_CE.rar
2. Ive noticed that NFC Service always turned on even if i turned it OFF. When i check battery stats, its the second app that eats most of my battery. its next to screen. Do you have same issue?
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No problems with NFC here.
There are different ftfs for different regions. But that's not a problem. You can flash any region's ftf for your specific model number. If your model is 6833, then download any .757 c6833 ftf and flash it. Have a nice day
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hi,
I started this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/upgrading-55-to-314-t2860394
but ran into an issue. Since I didn't get any updates on that thread, I thought I would make a post dedicated to the problem I'm running into.
basically while attempting to upgrade to .314 using PC Companion I get
The phone tablet contains modified software that cannot be updated
Sony Updated Engine failure (error 2003)
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with some research it appears that this is because i unlocked my bootloader.
Questions:
is my conclusion correct? or is this because of something else?
if correct, what is the recommended course of action here? relock bootloader and update using companion PC or decrypt FTF files and flash using flashtool?
If i relock bootloader using flashtool, will it wipe my phone data?
I've found the firmware files on my computer (C:\ProgramData\Sony Mobile\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs) If i decrypt these with flashtool and use them to update firmware, will it wipe my data?
Thanks
You can update via flashtool without looking data. Flash ftf file and check system only and uncheck wipe. Re- locking bootloader will wipe your phone. Your assumption is correct m8. You can't update your phone with pc companion because of your unlocked bootloader. Happy flashing m8
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stress40 said:
You can update via flashtool without looking data. Flash ftf file and check system only and uncheck wipe. Re- locking bootloader will wipe your phone. Your assumption is correct m8. You can't update your phone with pc companion because of your unlocked bootloader. Happy flashing m8
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Hey! thanks for the help on this subject.
I wonder where I can find official tft for sony z2 (314). I'm in exact same position as [w]. Want to upgrade the software (stock) but I already unlockd bootloader and flashed stock kernel with recovery. Sony software says that can update the phone, but I don't want to download som strange tft. Want the oficial tft image or some goo source.
Thanks again
hope you have a nice day
deftoner said:
Hey! thanks for the help on this subject.
I wonder where I can find official tft for sony z2 (314). I'm in exact same position as [w]. Want to upgrade the software (stock) but I already unlockd bootloader and flashed stock kernel with recovery. Sony software says that can update the phone, but I don't want to download som strange tft. Want the oficial tft image or some goo source.
Thanks again
hope you have a nice day
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
here you can find all the ftf files
Envious_Data said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
here you can find all the ftf files
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I swear that I use the search! thanks Envious_Data!
have a good one.
deftoner said:
I swear that I use the search! thanks Envious_Data!
have a good one.
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there is a help forum at the top of qna, try advertising that to people as there are links to many useful things there such as that thread with all the ftfs
that frf thread is also found at the top of the general section
deftoner said:
Hey! thanks for the help on this subject.
I wonder where I can find official tft for sony z2 (314). I'm in exact same position as [w]. Want to upgrade the software (stock) but I already unlockd bootloader and flashed stock kernel with recovery. Sony software says that can update the phone, but I don't want to download som strange tft. Want the oficial tft image or some goo source.
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I'm also kinda paranoid so I just created my own FTF from official Sony update via Sony PC Companion using these instructions.
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperi...eria/This-is-how-to-create-an-FTF/td-p/228703
Its takes a while but felt more comfortable than just some random dl.
here is the .314 i created.
https://mega.co.nz/#!vFxxxBIC!jhyxhfGIqxJxycY-6vCHU4Vai-gkmyBiNGgAZLhlp8U
stress40 said:
You can update via flashtool without looking data. Flash ftf file and check system only and uncheck wipe.
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So i'm a little paranoid, can you explain like i'm 5?
attached is a screenshot of the flashtool interface
What do i want to check and what do i want to leve unchecked?
do you mean that all the check boxes under WIPE should be empty
and the only checkbox under EXCLUDE that should be checked is SYSTEM?
thanks
@[w] Hey m8, Here's a step by step guide with videos from xperiafirmware hope it helps. BTW did you re-lock your bootloader?
stress40 said:
@[w] Hey m8, Here's a step by step guide with videos from xperiafirmware hope it helps. BTW did you re-lock your bootloader?
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sweet. upgraded and rooted using "Easy Root Tool" (was super easy!) :good:
for others discovering this post i've attached a screenshot of what my flashmode tool looked like:
basically under WIPE make sure DATA is unchecked. you will notice that userdata.sin disappears from content list
under exclude make sure nothing is checked.
win.
@[w] Hey m8, glad to see everything went ok Now you are all set to go and mod to your heart's content:highfive: Thanks for posting the screen shot and explanation as a reference for noobs/Sh*tsung refugees to see how the Flashtool screen should look during upgrading. Once again thanks for that:victory:
Hi ;
I use http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/firmware-23-0-1-3-9-xperia-z2-ftf-t2932452 this FTF and have 23.0.1.A.3.9 software.
How can we root this version ? Any easy method ?
Thank you.
Locked bootloader
1. Downgrade to 4.4.2,
2. Root and install recovery,
3. Flash rooted 4.4.4 zip through recovery
Unlocked bootloader
1. Unlock bootloader,
2. Flash kernel with recovery,
3. Flash Superuser zip through recovery
That's about it until a vulnerability has been found
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and please don't forget to backup your TA parition If u will Unlock your bootloader
working
ALp TR said:
Hi ;
I use http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/firmware-23-0-1-3-9-xperia-z2-ftf-t2932452 this FTF and have 23.0.1.A.3.9 software.
How can we root this version ? Any easy method ?
Thank you.
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Hi freind this here perfect working : http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
freddykruger67 said:
Hi freind this here perfect working : http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
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What's the benefit in creating your own zip when one is created and tested ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2929402 )? Just complexity for the sake of it. OP has one post.
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o0 Matt 0o said:
What's the benefit in creating your own zip when one is created and tested ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2929402 )? Just complexity for the sake of it. OP has one post.
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You can use your provider's or region's update, no need to flash other countries' firmware.
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ALp TR said:
Hi ;
I use http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/firmware-23-0-1-3-9-xperia-z2-ftf-t2932452 this FTF and have 23.0.1.A.3.9 software.
How can we root this version ? Any easy method ?
Thank you.
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BTW: you shouldn't flash that firmware, it's for o2 Germany only. It's basically the same as the other 4.4.4 firmwares just with a lot of bloatware and changes to o2 network.
norti said:
You can use your provider's or region's update, no need to flash other countries' firmware.
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And the only difference is bloatware and, possibly, very minor cosmetic changes. Ow and a configuration number.
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Hi
First time using android phone. I just got a Z2 D6503 model with 5.0.2 Lollipop android (in the UK), build number: 23.1.A.1.28. I would like to root my phone as some apps need to the phone to be rooted in order to work properly. So can you guys please suggest any that I can read on?
Also, I saw some posts around said that you should not mess up with bootloader (a partition which holds Sony's special features according to my narrow knowledge). As I just started to use the phone, is there anything I need to know so I don't **** my phone up in the first place, which many newbies did, 'cause I have no backup phone at the moment. Just send me some thing to read. Any help will be appreciated.
Additionally, is the stock rom of Z2 good enough? Or I should flash some other cooked rom? I don't need fancy things, just an efficient system that helps me do the work.
Thank you very much for your patience!
Cheers!
Congratulations on your new Z2!
You can read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3147932 for some explanations and a way to root.
Stock ROM is more then enough if you plan on rooting just to get your apps working
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And btw, this thread should have been posted in the Q&A forum, just so you know that for a later occasion
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Skanin said:
Congratulations on your new Z2!
You can read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3147932 for some explanations and a way to root.
Stock ROM is more then enough if you plan on rooting just to get your apps working
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And btw, this thread should have been posted in the Q&A forum, just so you know that for a later occasion
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Lovely mate! Thanks a bunch! I'm doing some reading now
"Oh, and if I install Xistenz, then it is already rooted right? I'm ready in Lollipop and Xistenz developer said that I can just have to backup data, then boot into recovery, flash the rom "
Never mind, I'n reading. Just too excited asking dump questions
Hi
I followed this guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/root-t3108230 to root my phone but it seems not to work.
Do you have a solid guide to root a Z2 phone? And how to backup all of my data before doing that?
OK, I have XZdual recovery 2.8 installed on my Z2, I check root using root checker and it said the phone was rooted successfully. Using ROM manager from clockmod, I also see that I have the recoveries installed. However, when I turn off the phone and on again, it does vibrate at press, then after Sony logo shows up, a red LED flash, I cant get to recovery by either pressing up and down buttons several times. What is wrong with my recovery?
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OK, I have XZdual recovery 2.8 installed on my Z2, I check root using root checker and it said the phone was rooted successfully. Using ROM manager from clockmod, I also see that I have the recoveries installed. However, when I turn off the phone and on again, it does vibrate at press, then after Sony logo shows up, a red LED flash, I cant get to recovery by either pressing up and down buttons several times. What is wrong with my recovery?
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Unfortunately, I'm not sure what's wrong with your recovery :/ I had this problem once aswell, I fixed it by downgrading to Android 4.4.2, installed recovery and followed this guide to upgrade to lollipop http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2933155. It may be an idea to try that
If you need any more help, I can help you when I get home tonight. (I'm on vacation you see x))
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another newbie here with a lot of doubts
I´ve bought a used z2 rooted and with the 4.4.4 existenz.
But I want to use lollipop, I used it on my previous Z and I was very happy with it.
If I use the sony companion repair option, will I get the lollipop or a dead z2? :cyclops:
thank you
Skanin said:
Unfortunately, I'm not sure what's wrong with your recovery :/ I had this problem once aswell, I fixed it by downgrading to Android 4.4.2, installed recovery and followed this guide to upgrade to lollipop http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2933155. It may be an idea to try that
If you need any more help, I can help you when I get home tonight. (I'm on vacation you see x))
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Superb! Sorry, the rom was too messy, I chose to reflash my phone OS (using flash tool) and now it is in Lollipop 5.0.2, Now what should I do next to first root, then install recovery. When I try to root the phone after flashing using flash tool, it failed to complete the task, said:
21/032/2015 16:32:46 - INFO - Running rootit
21/032/2015 16:32:47 - INFO - Waiting for device. After 60secs, stop waiting will be forced
21/033/2015 16:33:47 - INFO - Forced stop waiting.
21/033/2015 16:33:47 - ERROR - The part1 exploit did not work
21/033/2015 16:33:47 - INFO - Cleaning files.
I'm in 5.0.2, build 23.1.A.1.28, the phone just auto updated after I reflash the rom
Now I need a solid root to install recovery.
What you should do is keep reading.
I only got a Z2 recently, I read everything and downgraded to 4.4.2 to root it without unlocking the boot loader. Then I backed up my TA partition in case I decide to go custom. After that I flashed it back to 5.0.2 keeping root.
I managed to do all of that by reading the information already provided. Stop being so bloody lazy.
::Psy:: said:
another newbie here with a lot of doubts
I´ve bought a used z2 rooted and with the 4.4.4 existenz.
But I want to use lollipop, I used it on my previous Z and I was very happy with it.
If I use the sony companion repair option, will I get the lollipop or a dead z2? :cyclops:
thank you
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If you want to keep root and ROM + getting 5.0.2, download the
eXistenz 2.0 zip and flash from recovery. If not, you can flash a stock 5.0.2 ROM via Flashtool.
trdat said:
Superb! Sorry, the rom was too messy, I chose to reflash my phone OS (using flash tool) and now it is in Lollipop 5.0.2, Now what should I do next to first root, then install recovery. When I try to root the phone after flashing using flash tool, it failed to complete the task, said:
21/032/2015 16:32:46 - INFO - Running rootit
21/032/2015 16:32:47 - INFO - Waiting for device. After 60secs, stop waiting will be forced
21/033/2015 16:33:47 - INFO - Forced stop waiting.
21/033/2015 16:33:47 - ERROR - The part1 exploit did not work
21/033/2015 16:33:47 - INFO - Cleaning files.
I'm in 5.0.2, build 23.1.A.1.28, the phone just auto updated after I reflash the rom
Now I need a solid root to install recovery.
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This is because lollipop is currently not rootable. You have to downgrade to Kitkat and followed the guide to upgrade to lollipop.
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Skanin said:
If you want to keep root and ROM + getting 5.0.2, download the
eXistenz 2.0 zip and flash from recovery. If not, you can flash a stock 5.0.2 ROM via Flashtool.
This is because lollipop is currently not rootable. You have to downgrade to Kitkat and followed the guide to upgrade to lollipop.
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I remember that in flashtool thread, the author said that only few rom were named are not rootable. I downloaded the first one whih isn't in the list, so rooatble means downgradeable and rootable from 4.4 right?
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trdat said:
I remember that in flashtool thread, the author said that only few rom were named are not rootable. I downloaded the first one whih isn't in the list, so rooatble means downgradeable and rootable from 4.4 right?
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Yes it is you can find firmwares here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934.
At each version, you can see if it is rootable or not
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Skanin said:
Yes it is you can find firmwares here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934.
At each version, you can see if it is rootable or not
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Ok. I'm getting confused at this point. The ones with red "NO ROOT" are not rootable and the one without it is rootable right? Also which 4.4 kit kat version should I download?
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trdat said:
Ok. I'm getting confused at this point. The ones with red "NO ROOT" are not rootable and the one without it is rootable right? Also which 4.4 kit kat version should I download?
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That's right! I used the 17.1.2.A.0.314 firmware to root.
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Skanin said:
That's right! I used the 17.1.2.A.0.314 firmware to root.
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Lovely! I'm downloading and give it a try
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If you want to keep root and ROM + getting 5.0.2, download the
eXistenz 2.0 zip and flash from recovery. If not, you can flash a stock 5.0.2 ROM via Flashtool.
This is because lollipop is currently not rootable. You have to downgrade to Kitkat and followed the guide to upgrade to lollipop.
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Flash from recovery, is that the option that I have when I press the power button and choose restart?
I´ve never done it before, I just have to put the zip file in the sd card and choose the recovery option?
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sy::;61972547]Flash from recovery, is that the option that I have when I press the power button and choose restart?
I´ve never done it before, I just have to put the zip file in the sd card and choose the recovery option?
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Yes it is. You put the zip file on the SD card and shut off your phone. When you restart the phone again, it will vibrate and the led will light up, press the volume down button a couple of times and then chose the option "install zip", or something similar. Find the zip file you placed on your SD card and select it for flashing/installing
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Yes it is. You put the zip file on the SD card and shut off your phone. When you restart the phone again, it will vibrate and the led will light up, press the volume down button a couple of times and then chose the option "install zip", or something similar. Find the zip file you placed on your SD card and select it for flashing/installing
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Do I need to clean my sd card or I can put the file there leaving all the rest? And when it updates to 5.0.2 am I going to loose my data?
Now about the zip file, my contry is Portugal, does that have anything to do with the rom version?
I'm looking for the correct zip file but this is all too new for me
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sy::;61972706]Do I need to clean my sd card or I can put the file there leaving all the rest? And when it updates to 5.0.2 am I going to loose my data?
Now about the zip file, my contry is Portugal, does that have anything to do with the rom version?
I'm looking for the correct zip file but this is all too new for me
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You can place it where you like, without wiping any data!
Use either this: https://mega.co.nz/#!QZc23YbK!gi5mrwEQNA63565s3BCaeQrYiRkt0pd_HNmb_K16e8E or this http://www.mediafire.com/download/0b8828828cmf58c/Xperia_Z2_eXistenZ_Y_v2.0.0.zip for download
Since you already are on eXistenz, you do NOT have to wipe data, and therefore won't lose anything
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