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I rooted my Xperia L-LT221 with this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023756. Basically, it does this with a Flashtool:
- Flash 6.1.B.0.599_Kernel via FlashTool
- Reboot then run Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry
- Flash 6.1.1.B.1.75_Kernel via FlashTool
I have root, because Titanium Backup works.
Now I am trying to UNROOT the phone. I connected the phone to my PC and run Flashtool. Selected Root --> Unroot and I was prompted that my device was "NOT ROOTED".
How can I unroot the phone? I am trying to go back to factory state.
Model: LT22i
Android: 4.0.4
Baseband: u8500-49020908-P2H_EC01
Kernel: 3.0.8+ (stock)
Build: 6.1.1.B.1.54
Not realy clear what are you trying to do.
You can flash stock ROM and lose all settings and some data (call log, contacts, messages, settings etc.)
Or you can delete su binary and app.
Why do you want to unroot?
ChikeD said:
Not realy clear what are you trying to do.
You can flash stock ROM and lose all settings and some data (call log, contacts, messages, settings etc.)
Or you can delete su binary and app.
Why do you want to unroot?
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Basically, goes back to factory state. The phone is still on 4.0.4 and I believe the root stop ANY OTA, since I haven't received any updates for JB from Sony.
So I can flash stock ROM using FlashTool? Where can I get the stock ROM?
It only stops updates if you unlock bootloader. Yes you can upgrade with flashtool. Just google Xperia P 6.2.A.1.100 ftf
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AndroidNoob69 said:
It only stops updates if you unlock bootloader. Yes you can upgrade with flashtool. Just google Xperia P 6.2.A.1.100 ftf
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I didn't unlock the boot loader. As a matter of fact, the link to root above is ONLY for locked boot loader.
However, I never get OTA update, so something is causing this. Thus, I want to go back to factory state to make sure they're is no other surprises.
Um @lanwarrior you can always flash it with flashtool?? No need for such a big trouble.
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AndroidNoob69 said:
Um @lanwarrior you can always flash it with flashtool?? No need for such a big trouble.
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I understand flashing, but which ROM? Flash with Xperia P 6.2.A.1.100 ftf?
I am new to Sony Android phone and want to make sure I am flashing the right ROM. My phone is the unlocked version bought from Amazon.
@lanwarrior yes flash it and then root it with Doomlord's easy rooting kit
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lanwarrior said:
I understand flashing, but which ROM? Flash with Xperia P 6.2.A.1.100 ftf?
I am new to Sony Android phone and want to make sure I am flashing the right ROM. My phone is the unlocked version bought from Amazon.
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Could be there is no update for your region or no OTA anyway.
Install PC Companion and see if you got updates.
ChikeD said:
Could be there is no update for your region or no OTA anyway.
Install PC Companion and see if you got updates.
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Good point. Mine is the international version though, so it is not tied to any particular region.
Looks like I have to use the generic world version?
@lanwarrior I can only find the Central Europe but i think that should be fine.
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AndroidNoob69 said:
@lanwarrior I can only find the Central Europe but i think that should be fine.
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Thank you. Is there an identifier in the serial or build number that can identify which region the phone comes from? Samsung have this.
lanwarrior said:
Good point. Mine is the international version though, so it is not tied to any particular region.
Looks like I have to use the generic world version?
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There all kind of "international" versions.
Could be basband too IDK.
What language you need?
ChikeD said:
There all kind of "international" versions.
Could be basband too IDK.
What language you need?
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US English.
lanwarrior said:
I rooted my Xperia L-LT221 with this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023756. Basically, it does this with a Flashtool:
- Flash 6.1.B.0.599_Kernel via FlashTool
- Reboot then run Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry
- Flash 6.1.1.B.1.75_Kernel via FlashTool
I have root, because Titanium Backup works.
Now I am trying to UNROOT the phone. I connected the phone to my PC and run Flashtool. Selected Root --> Unroot and I was prompted that my device was "NOT ROOTED".
How can I unroot the phone? I am trying to go back to factory state.
Model: LT22i
Android: 4.0.4
Baseband: u8500-49020908-P2H_EC01
Kernel: 3.0.8+ (stock)
Build: 6.1.1.B.1.54
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There's an option in supersu to unroot
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ankitsxperiago said:
There's an option in supersu to unroot
Sent from my ST27i using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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There is none. I have SuperUser v3.0.7, the old one from back in...err..2012? This is not SuperSU.
I did a factory reset (NOT FLASH ROM) on the phone, and this fix OTA thing. After factory reset, I immediately get notice that there is an update for my phone (6.2.A.0.400).
Now I just cannot remove SuperUser!
lanwarrior said:
There is none. I have SuperUser v3.0.7, the old one from back in...err..2012? This is not SuperSU.
I did a factory reset (NOT FLASH ROM) on the phone, and this fix OTA thing. After factory reset, I immediately get notice that there is an update for my phone (6.2.A.0.400).
Now I just cannot remove SuperUser!
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So there is no way to uninstall SuperUser / unroot?
BTW, I want to keep the current stock ROM since many people saying that the new JB update slows down the phone.
lanwarrior said:
So there is no way to uninstall SuperUser / unroot?
BTW, I want to keep the current stock ROM since many people saying that the new JB update slows down the phone.
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Search for the stock ROM on XDA( the same one you are using) and flash using flashtool (Search and you will find tutorials). This will unroot your phone and remove SuperSU.
If you want to keep your SMS, call logs etc, use a backup app from Google Play.
lanwarrior said:
So there is no way to uninstall SuperUser / unroot?
BTW, I want to keep the current stock ROM since many people saying that the new JB update slows down the phone.
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Delete the /system/app/SuperSU.apk, and /system/xbin/su
What's the point though?
Aung Thiha said:
Unlike samsung, region does not matter for xperia. trust me. The only things that matter are build number and android version when you choose the right firmware for your Xpeira
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if region does not matter. why does they differentiate firmwares with regions?
Hello guys i need a bit of help here.I want to root my phone ,I got Xperia P LT22i android 4.1.2 (build 6.2.A.0.400) bin4ry and other programs didnt help me , my device says that i cant unlock bootloader in the configurations ,What can i do to root my phone ? is there other methods to root a phone ?
Thanks in advance
no way??/
partizan29 said:
Hello guys i need a bit of help here.I want to root my phone ,I got Xperia P LT22i android 4.1.2 (build 6.2.A.0.400) bin4ry and other programs didnt help me , my device says that i cant unlock bootloader in the configurations ,What can i do to root my phone ? is there other methods to root a phone ?
Thanks in advance
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so i guess there is no way to root my phone , only to wait until a new method will be released to root it without unlocking the bootloader?
Thats an old JB build. Update it.
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AndroidNoob69 said:
Thats an old JB build. Update it.
Sent my Carbonised Xperia P
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I have the same build, and i can't update it. It says that i have the latest available update.
Any thoughts on that?
Thanks
mogwa1 said:
I have the same build, and i can't update it. It says that i have the latest available update.
Any thoughts on that?
Thanks
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Updates are region and/or provider dependant.
You can take your chances and flash generic world formware.
ChikeD said:
Updates are region and/or provider dependant.
You can take your chances and flash generic world formware.
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I want to do it so i can root my phone, but since I've never done this, I'm a bit insecure and hesitant.
From the research I've done rooting my Xperia P is preferred to be done with the latest firmware which I don't have.
What would you suggest I do? I am completely new to this.
Thanks
mogwa1 said:
I want to do it so i can root my phone, but since I've never done this, I'm a bit insecure and hesitant.
From the research I've done rooting my Xperia P is preferred to be done with the latest firmware which I don't have.
What would you suggest I do? I am completely new to this.
Thanks
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Like before you do anything with your phone, take a full backup with PC Companion, and backup other data it doesn't manually.
Then you will need to download and install flashtool, install the drivers for Xperia P, flash mode, and fastboot mode with the drivers installer from drivers directory under flashtool directory.
Find and download generic 6.2.A.1.100 firmware file and flash it.
Exclude TA when you flash.
I have my firmware uploaded here, it's a two part 7-Zip, archive.
You may look for others that are more sutable for your region.
To root 6.2.A.1.100 use DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit.
My phone is acting really crazy and I can't do a backup with PC Companion, nor with the phone app for backup, but I don't care anymore.
I'll try everything you suggested and let you know if it worked.
Thanks a lot, you have been more than helpful. I really appreciate it.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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_
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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.
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
Sent from my D6503 using xda premium from "Somewhere, but not here..."
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
Sent from my D6503 using xda premium from "Somewhere, but not here..."
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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: