Flashed wrong boot, bricked - Xperia Z2 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello!
After I unlocked bootloader of Xperia Z2 tablet, I accidentally flashed wrong boot and now I see only orange charging light. Tablet reacts to reboot with long press of switch button and reacts to swotch+volup combo, that switches it to flashmode for a short period(few secs) and then reboots. Seems that I cant reach fastboot mode, and use flashmode long enough to use flashtool. What options do I have?

Narkozzz said:
Hello!
After I unlocked bootloader of Xperia Z2 tablet, I accidentally flashed wrong boot and now I see only orange charging light. Tablet reacts to reboot with long press of switch button and reacts to swotch+volup combo, that switches it to flashmode for a short period(few secs) and then reboots. Seems that I cant reach fastboot mode, and use flashmode long enough to use flashtool. What options do I have?
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Read this thread and if you have questions ask there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2229250

still dead
kulvertti said:
Read this thread and if you have questions ask there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2229250
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I tried this link but no go. I need a ftf for stock verizon z2 tablet if possible.

FTF that works.
This FTF is for the verizon xperia z2. sgp561.
The image works. Download and flash with flashboot.

imaverik said:
I tried this link but no go. I need a ftf for stock verizon z2 tablet if possible.
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Sure. Here you are:
https://mega.co.nz/#!VZYHRAKT!wky8U_6G9aB4XctdfKMIaJQZtdlnWTtNv0pNLlgh0AM
This is stock ftf: SGP561_Verizon US_1280-8553_17.1.D.0.437_R20A.

kulvertti said:
Sure. Here you are:
https://mega.co.nz/#!VZYHRAKT!wky8U_6G9aB4XctdfKMIaJQZtdlnWTtNv0pNLlgh0AM
This is stock ftf: SGP561_Verizon US_1280-8553_17.1.D.0.437_R20A.
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Thank you very much!!!! This worked!

Glad I can help.

latest ftf file for SGP561: https://mega.co.nz/#!VZYHRAKT!wky8U_
kulvertti said:
Glad I can help.
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I also got myself into the same boat. I went to above link to get the file but it is no longer available?! If possible would you please post the file again? Thank you.

rey.scorpio said:
I also got myself into the same boat. I went to above link to get the file but it is no longer available?! If possible would you please post the file again? Thank you.
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Here you go https://mega.co.nz/#!VZYHRAKT!wky8U_6G9aB4XctdfKMIaJQZtdlnWTtNv0pNLlgh0AM

SGP561Z2 Tablet w/ 4.4.4 Root possible?
kulvertti said:
Here you go https://mega.co.nz/#!VZYHRAKT!wky8U_6G9aB4XctdfKMIaJQZtdlnWTtNv0pNLlgh0AM
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Thank you very much for you timely response and for making the Stock FTF available.
I was able to root the z2 Tablet months ago and then a few days used XperiFirm and Flashtool to update to what I believed was the new Lollipop only to find out I had updated to 4.4.4. I didn't realize though that root would be disabled. I've been looking for an "easy" way to root again i.e. I don't want to downgrade to 4.4.2 unless I'm sure I have the correct FTF (hence my request) for the US Verizon LTE FTF.les I need the original stock FTF for emergency's sake.
Nonetheless, I will most likely wait to for Lollipop FTF to become available and then hopefully a root exploit will become available. However, correct if I am wrong it seems all current LOLLIPOP ROOT methods involve downgrading to 4.4.2 to root and building towards Lollipop again?
Thanks again.

rey.scorpio said:
Thank you very much for you timely response and for making the Stock FTF available.
I was able to root the z2 Tablet months ago and then a few days used XperiFirm and Flashtool to update to what I believed was the new Lollipop only to find out I had updated to 4.4.4. I didn't realize though that root would be disabled. I've been looking for an "easy" way to root again i.e. I don't want to downgrade to 4.4.2 unless I'm sure I have the correct FTF (hence my request) for the US Verizon LTE FTF.les I need the original stock FTF for emergency's sake.
Nonetheless, I will most likely wait to for Lollipop FTF to become available and then hopefully a root exploit will become available. However, correct if I am wrong it seems all current LOLLIPOP ROOT methods involve downgrading to 4.4.2 to root and building towards Lollipop again?
Thanks again.
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Yes. At moment only way to root with locked bootloader is downgrade to 4.4.2, root and then update with prerooted firmware. Because this is easy way to root I don´t think there is no much development to find new exploit to root.

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OTA update to 6.1.A.2.45 for rooted Xperia S with unlocked bootloader

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?
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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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.
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
hackit said:
I thought you could not use pre rooted rom with a locked bootloader.
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
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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.
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium

[Q] how can I root this device?

I just got a Tablet Z. Model # SGP311, build 10.4.B.0.577
I am wondering if it's possible to root this. I don't know if the bootloader is unlocked.
Thanks
galaxyII said:
I just got a Tablet Z. Model # SGP311, build 10.4.B.0.577
I am wondering if it's possible to root this. I don't know if the bootloader is unlocked.
Thanks
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You can root the XTZ, but it's a bit of work... IMO the easiest way is to install a custom rom, but there are other root methods for this device...
galaxyII said:
I just got a Tablet Z. Model # SGP311, build 10.4.B.0.577
I am wondering if it's possible to root this. I don't know if the bootloader is unlocked.
Thanks
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You should be posting on the Q&A my friend.. Anyway.. Please see links below to root your SGP311...
Try this bro for. 577
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588442
Or try this on the new firmware .109
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2671276
donedos said:
You should be posting on the Q&A my friend.. Anyway.. Please see links below to root your SGP311...
Try this bro for. 577
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588442
Or try this on the new firmware .109
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2671276
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Thanks a lot let me try this
OK I am kind of lost with these numbers (109 etc)..I read the link and it looks like it isnt easy like the Samsung devices.
First do I need to unlock my bootloader? Is it possible to install custom rom without root?
galaxyII said:
OK I am kind of lost with these numbers (109 etc)..I read the link and it looks like it isnt easy like the Samsung devices.
First do I need to unlock my bootloader? Is it possible to install custom rom without root?
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No and no.
Sent from my SGP311 using Tapatalk
galaxyII said:
OK I am kind of lost with these numbers (109 etc)..I read the link and it looks like it isnt easy like the Samsung devices.
First do I need to unlock my bootloader? Is it possible to install custom rom without root?
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1.) I suggest you simply flash 10.1.C.0.370 firmware and root it using the attached file below.
2.) install the latest dual recovery by NUT.
3.) then follow this:
Try this bro for. 577
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588442
Or try this on the new firmware .109
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2671276
two important things, you should be rooted and has a recovery installed before proceeding the update and retain the root .
@donedos After connecting the tablet with the companion software on my mac, I got the .109 upgrade
Now I am on .109 Firmware.
- How should I flash 10.1.C.0.370? Which tool to flash, source to find 10.1.C.0.370 (search would do?)?
Many thanks
galaxyII said:
@donedos After connecting the tablet with the companion software on my mac, I got the .109 upgrade
Now I am on .109 Firmware.
- How should I flash 10.1.C.0.370? Which tool to flash, source to find 10.1.C.0.370 (search would do?)?
Many thanks
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use flashtool..just use the latest version...just like you said. google will help you how to use the flashtool for xperia..
donedos said:
1.) I suggest you simply flash 10.1.C.0.370 firmware and root it using the attached file below.
2.) install the latest dual recovery by NUT.
3.) then follow this:
Try this bro for. 577
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588442
Or try this on the new firmware .109
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2671276
two important things, you should be rooted and has a recovery installed before proceeding the update and retain the root .
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Okay, I have flashed firmware .370 to my tablet (but used SGP312 instead of 311 which is the model of my tablet!), and I have that awful UI layout with the home key and back button of the bottom left and the drop down menu on bottom right! .109 update has popped up as well.
When/if I update to .109 (after root) will my model be SGP311?
I have rooted okay, but used doomlord xploit as the file you attached did not seem to work, and I have installed the recovery by NUT.
I now have the firmware for SGP311 (UK), but only a .ftf file (853,683kb). The directions above state you should have a zip file also
Aid777 said:
Okay, I have flashed firmware .370 to my tablet (but used SGP312 instead of 311 which is the model of my tablet!), and I have that awful UI layout with the home key and back button of the bottom left and the drop down menu on bottom right! .109 update has popped up as well.
When/if I update to .109 (after root) will my model be SGP311?
I have rooted okay, but used doomlord xploit as the file you attached did not seem to work, and I have installed the recovery by NUT.
I now have the firmware for SGP311 (UK), but only a .ftf file (853,683kb). The directions above state you should have a zip file also
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You might lose root with the OTA. The awful phone layout is a consequence of Google trying to unify the UI across Android devices. It's a bit better for devs, lot worse for users. But you eventually get used to it. With 4.4, even Settings app will have the giant phone UI.
Sent from my SGP311 using Tapatalk

Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.4 (23.0.1.A.0.167) ROOT AND RECOVERY

Is there any root available? Does the old method works? Also does it work on locked bootloaders?
tazoman said:
Is there any root available? Does the old method works? Also does it work on locked bootloaders?
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I recently rooted my locked z2 with this file. And for recovery i used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
Dont forget to hit the thanks button
Surajn97 said:
I recently rooted my locked z2 with this file. And for recovery i used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
Dont forget to hit the thanks button
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anyone try ????
Surajn97 said:
I recently rooted my locked z2 with this file. And for recovery i used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
Dont forget to hit the thanks button
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R U talking about latest fw?
tazoman said:
Is there any root available? Does the old method works? Also does it work on locked bootloaders?
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Not at this moment no, but it appears that a pre-rooted zip isn't far off.
ghostofcain said:
Not at this moment no, but it appears that a pre-rooted zip isn't far off.
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not too far off
http://scr.hu/2tqx/5nj0a
Envious_Data said:
not too far off
http://scr.hu/2tqx/5nj0a
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Could you provide a link to the the zip (or thread if any) to check it out? I would love to have a bit of hands on experience with the newest fw.
P.S: Havent tried it, I cant live without root .
Thanks
DaGhostman said:
Could you provide a link to the the zip (or thread if any) to check it out? I would love to have a bit of hands on experience with the newest fw.
P.S: Havent tried it, I cant live without root .
Thanks
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for now ill post another screenshot as it isnt uploaded
http://scr.hu/2tqx/oo4fw
you will find a thread in the development section when its done uploading
there are some small problems which i wont be able to fix just becaue of lack of time, ill be leaving it upto Niaboc if he wants to fix it
Thanks for the fast reply! Can't wait to get on it.
This rooting method doesn't work on latest 4.4.4 for Z2
Sent from my D6503
Is it the latest 4.4.4 for Z2? And is it pre rooted? Which means can I flash this on my locked Z2?
Sent from my D6503
tazoman said:
This rooting method doesn't work on latest 4.4.4 for Z2
Sent from my D6503
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Please, let me know when it will be possible to ROOT 23.0.1.A.0.167 Stock fw with locked bootloader. I will be very grateful.
Pishtiko said:
Please, let me know when it will be possible to ROOT 23.0.1.A.0.167 Stock fw with locked bootloader. I will be very grateful.
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You will likely be waiting some time, because it's possible to downgrade and flash pre-rooted zip or to OTA certain FW's maintaining root, I don't see devs putting a lot of effort into finding an exploit. That said best hope is probably an exploit being found for Z3 which is transferable to Z2, but as I say you may be waiting some time.
So what you recommend to do if i want to have root on 167?
Tusnal said:
So what you recommend to do if i want to have root on 167?
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Try to create a rooted update package from the update ftf: [4.4.4] Create ROOTED update package from stock FTF [LOCKED BOOTLOADER]
So I need to flash dual recovery to do that
How can I make a full stock backup just in case I need to use it for warranty?
Tusnal said:
So I need to flash dual recovery to do that
How can I make a full stock backup just in case I need to use it for warranty?
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You don't need, you can flash back an original ftf anytime or repair with Sony PC Companion. We are talking locked bootloadr, so until you don't unlock it, you have warranty.
But if you already have root on prev. firmware, you should install DualRecovery and boot into TWRP and you can backup your system there.
norti said:
You don't need, you can flash back an original ftf anytime or repair with Sony PC Companion. We are talking locked bootloadr, so until you don't unlock it, you have warranty.
But if you already have root on prev. firmware, you should install DualRecovery and boot into TWRP and you can backup your system there.
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I just bought the phone and I really miss root hehe so if I don't unlock the bootloader I can change recovery and flash a stock root rom without losing warranty?
Tusnal said:
I just bought the phone and I really miss root hehe so if I don't unlock the bootloader I can change recovery and flash a stock root rom without losing warranty?
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Yes, if you have older firmware on the phone, you can try the root options available and you can use recovery without unlocking th bootloader. If you have the latest, than you can possibly flash an older firmware to your phone and root that. But you need to read a bit, to understand everything correctly.
I have successfully rooted my Z2 on 4.4.4 locked bootloader
Sent from my D6503

[SOLVED] Root Access 4.4.4

Hey guys im back after smashing my beloved xperia z (which i had mastered the ins and outs of) and reluctantly replacing it with a HTC ONE m7 which was the most terrible phone i have ever used in my life.... i have plonked a good bit of cash on a z2 and I AM LOVING IT
I had updated to the latest version of KK but i am hearing mixed reports that a root is not available for this version.
If anyone could point me in the right direction that would be fabulous.
Thank you in advance
Chris
xeningti said:
If anyone could point me in the right direction that would be fabulous.
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Have a look here
If any, PM me.
Bjørn
bjorn96 said:
Have a look here
If any, PM me.
Bjørn
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1.1 You need obviously an already rooted phone with [NUT]'s Dual Recovery with a previous firmware version (4.4.2)
Just seen tht and gave up lol
xeningti said:
1.1 You need obviously an already rooted phone with [NUT]'s Dual Recovery with a previous firmware version (4.4.2)
Just seen tht and gave up lol
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Downgrade.
ahhh crafty.... so could i flash a previous FTF with flashtool.... create a pre rooted version of 4.4.4 the flash that?
is that kind of what i need to do?
xeningti said:
ahhh crafty.... so could i flash a previous FTF with flashtool.... create a pre rooted version of 4.4.4 the flash that?
is that kind of what i need to do?
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Yeap, that it.
Note 1: Download the 4.4.4 ftf from Xperifirm
Note 2: 4.4.3 you have to download from the link.
Note 3: BACKUP TA when root!!!
good luck! im trying to but its seems im screwed and i have .167 firmware
the towlroot meathod just hangs,,,
bjorn96 said:
Yeap, that it.
Note 3: BACKUP TA when root!!!
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what so you mean?
whats ta
djnos said:
good luck! im trying to but its seems im screwed and i have .167 firmware
the towlroot meathod just hangs,,,
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finally got it
on 4.4.4 rooted and with recovery
will dont know what ta is thou
how did you do it i am still pondering this hole new method.... wheres doomlord when you need him!!!
xeningti said:
how did you do it i am still pondering this hole new method.... wheres doomlord when you need him!!!
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Hello
I see you are totally green on this.
Well, im kinda green too, but I have had a lot of help from @xda and now I can manage to do some stuff with my telephone.
The first thing you have to do is BACKUP!!! This is always important.
Well, then lets get to it.
The XPERIA Z2 has a locked bootloader. This means that it cannot flash any roms, custom or other without being unlocked. When you unlock the bootloader, you delete all files on the phone, (don’t ask me how, it just does) and also deletes a partition called TA. The TA-partition contains DRM-keys, to explain that, @Envious_Data might help.
Anyway, when you have root, you can backup the TA, BEFORE you flash any custom ROM, or the ROM with ROOT. That way you will always be able to go back to scratch. Without ROOT on 4.4.4 you need to downgrade to 4.4.3, ROOT and backup the TA-partition before you even start thinking about unlocking bootloader.
(search the XDA, Google (use XDA in the end for XDA results) XDA-TV and you will find tons and tons of stuff. Once you understand some, it will come fast to you.)
I have gathered some threads here for you to read, and I hope this will work for you too.
Start off by reading this
When done, notify me.
All the best
Bjørn
bjorn96 said:
Hello
I see you are totally green on this.
Well, im kinda green too, but I have had a lot of help from @xda and now I can manage to do some stuff with my telephone.
The first thing you have to do is BACKUP!!! This is always important.
Well, then lets get to it.
The XPERIA Z2 has a locked bootloader. This means that it cannot flash any roms, custom or other without being unlocked. When you unlock the bootloader, you delete all files on the phone, (don’t ask me how, it just does) and also deletes a partition called TA. The TA-partition contains DRM-keys, to explain that, @Envious_Data might help.
Anyway, when you have root, you can backup the TA, BEFORE you flash any custom ROM, or the ROM with ROOT. That way you will always be able to go back to scratch. Without ROOT on 4.4.4 you need to downgrade to 4.4.3, ROOT and backup the TA-partition before you even start thinking about unlocking bootloader.
(search the XDA, Google (use XDA in the end for XDA results) XDA-TV and you will find tons and tons of stuff. Once you understand some, it will come fast to you.)
I have gathered some threads here for you to read, and I hope this will work for you too.
Start off by reading this
When done, notify me.
All the best
Bjørn
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ok i have dowgraded to 4.4.2 i tried towelroot which worked but SUPER SU could not load binaries. So i flashed stock 4.4.2 again and i am now trying to root using doomlords community rootkit and its not working....
xeningti said:
ok i have dowgraded to 4.4.2 i tried towelroot which worked but SUPER SU could not load binaries. So i flashed stock 4.4.2 again and i am now trying to root using doomlords community rootkit and its not working....
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Have had some problems with SuperSU too, but try backup ta.
If not work, try restore phone with PCC.
Then downgrade and try again.
bjorn96 said:
Have had some problems with SuperSU too, but try backup ta.
If not work, try restore phone with PCC.
Then downgrade and try again.
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i have flashed a stock rom many times and still getting the errors, i have no idea what a TA is... also im on locked bootloader if that helps at all.
sorry for being a noob
xeningti said:
i have flashed a stock rom many times and still getting the errors, i have no idea what a TA is... also im on locked bootloader if that helps at all.
sorry for being a noob
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see attachment
xeningti said:
i have flashed a stock rom many times and still getting the errors, i have no idea what a TA is... also im on locked bootloader if that helps at all.
sorry for being a noob
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To root the Z2 and get dual recovery on 4.4.2 follow these steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/how-to-root-firmware-314-t2821619
Then you need to follow the instructions in this thread, it's much easier than what it seems
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
Also, no need to backup TA unless you wanna unlock your bootloader
Jiyeon90 said:
To root the Z2 and get dual recovery on 4.4.2 follow these steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/how-to-root-firmware-314-t2821619
Then you need to follow the instructions in this thread, it's much easier than what it seems
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
Also, no need to backup TA unless you wanna unlock your bootloader
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Backup of TA was just a mention. Also its smart to have it, cuz you might forget it.
Anyway, @xeningti the towelroot should work on 4.4.3, did you try to download the towelroot app from towelroot.com???
Jiyeon90 said:
To root the Z2 and get dual recovery on 4.4.2 follow these steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/how-to-root-firmware-314-t2821619
Then you need to follow the instructions in this thread, it's much easier than what it seems
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
Also, no need to backup TA unless you wanna unlock your bootloader
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i am 3.2.3
bjorn96 said:
Backup of TA was just a mention. Also its smart to have it, cuz you might forget it.
Anyway, @xeningti the towelroot should work on 4.4.3, did you try to download the towelroot app from towelroot.com???
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yeah i used the towerl root and it said it had worked although when i installed supersu it said it could not update or find binary
xeningti said:
yeah i used the towerl root and it said it had worked although when i installed supersu it said it could not update or find binary
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Did your phone come with 4.4.4??
Try root with towel on 4.4.3
Send some shots of it.

[Q] Newbie here and I need a little help

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
Sent from my Xperia Z2 somewhere in Norway
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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
Sent from my Xperia Z2 somewhere in Norway
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
Sent from my Xperia Z2 somewhere in Norway
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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
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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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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.
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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
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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?
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
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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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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.
Sent from my D6503 using XDA Free mobile app
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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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