[Q] Rooting Z2 after .167 (help needed) - Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys.
I really took my time and I have searched the whole forum, all the threads involving rooting and also googled the heck of it, but still I am not pretty 100% sure how should I root mine Z2 23.0.1.A.0.167 after update as in many threads I found different answers.
Could please someone point me how to root my Z2?
Specifications below:
- first time root
- no custom recovery
- bought as 4.4.2, now updated to 4.4.4 @23.0.1.A.0.167
- UK, unbranded
I would like to get root, have custom recovery, could flash custom roms/kernels, etc.
I will really appreciate any help.
Thanks.

1. Use flashtool to downgrade to 314 firmware (exclude data)
2. Root and install recovery
3. Flash 167 rom
4. Useflashtool to flash pre-rooted 167 firmware (excluding data and system)
This method would alow you to keep your bootloader locked
I recomend using the TA Backup tool to backup ur TA just incase you want to unlock your bootloader
(when you root your device on 314)

Envious_Data said:
1. Use flashtool to downgrade to 314 firmware (exclude data)
2. Root and install recovery
3. Flash 167 rom
4. Useflashtool to flash pre-rooted 167 firmware (excluding data and system)
This method would alow you to keep your bootloader locked
I recomend using the TA Backup tool to backup ur TA just incase you want to unlock your bootloader
(when you root your device on 314)
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wow this sucks do we have to downgrade ?
and where do i find these can you give links ty

Envious_Data said:
1. Use flashtool to downgrade to 314 firmware (exclude data)
2. Root and install recovery
3. Flash 167 rom
4. Useflashtool to flash pre-rooted 167 firmware (excluding data and system)
This method would alow you to keep your bootloader locked
I recomend using the TA Backup tool to backup ur TA just incase you want to unlock your bootloader
(when you root your device on 314)
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Thank you very much. Looks like I am going to play with it today.
(something changes if I dont care about my bootloader unlocked?)
MonsterMMORPG said:
wow this sucks do we have to downgrade ?
and where do i find these can you give links ty
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I would also like to get the links even I saw threads describing it, but just for clarification.

MonsterMMORPG said:
wow this sucks do we have to downgrade ?
and where do i find these can you give links ty
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http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
If you have a unlocked bootloader you can just flash a recovery and use it to flash A root zip
splasenekladivo said:
Thank you very much. Looks like I am going to play with it today.
(something changes if I dont care about my bootloader unlocked?)
I would also like to get the links even I saw threads describing it, but just for clarification.
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Links above
Bootloader cant be unlocked at all unless YOU unlock it via flashtool or fastboot

Envious_Data said:
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
If you have a unlocked bootloader you can just flash a recovery and use it to flash A root zip
Links above
Bootloader cant be unlocked at all unless YOU unlock it via flashtool or fastboot
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Thanks for the links.
I thought you can easily unlock bootloader via Sony code, as I checked mine in software info I would be able to do it, or am I wrong?
In case I have unlocked bootloader, I will just flash via flash tool for example the dual recovery, then flash prerooted rom and I am good to go right?
(when I will pass all of this I will write it over here)

splasenekladivo said:
Thanks for the links.
I thought you can easily unlock bootloader via Sony code, as I checked mine in software info I would be able to do it, or am I wrong?
In case I have unlocked bootloader, I will just flash via flash tool for example the dual recovery, then flash prerooted rom and I am good to go right?
(when I will pass all of this I will write it over here)
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Flash pre-rooted rom and flash a 167 FTF (exclude system and data)
If your on unlocked bootloader flash recovery and then use recovery to flash a pre-rooted rom

Envious_Data said:
Flash pre-rooted rom and flash a 167 FTF (exclude system and data)
If your on unlocked bootloader flash recovery and then use recovery to flash a pre-rooted rom
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Thanks again, going to try it and will report afterwards.
Cheers.

splasenekladivo said:
Thanks again, going to try it and will report afterwards.
Cheers.
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One more question, any way to get root before flashing whole rom so I can run titanium backup before I wipe the whole thing?

Get your backup before the process.

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[Q] i Brick my phone

hi all,
i've used flahtool and use the flash mode. my phone is in .62 firmware EU
i've used this flashtool package from a modded ICS firmware >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518563
- Flashtool package: Flashtool package This includes baseband .70 and userdata etc from official ICS
after using this flashtool package my phone do a boot loop
my phone is root and i've installed CWM
how to unbrick my phone ?
ps : my english is bad i'm french.
It must be because of the kernel you are using. I had the same problem with that ROM, I tried several kernels and only bootloops.
Try flashing this kernel via fastboot mode:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566871
Then flash ROM KA18 or any other ROM, I am using ICS from team xperia and works great:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1395192
You need to have an unlocked bootloader to boot custom ROMs. If your bootloader is not unlocked then you can look in the forum for an original ROM and flash it via flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1258723.
tanks but my bootloader is locked for the moment i can unlock it...
i want to find a kernel for Android 2.3 for the firmware .62
i don' want to go in ICS for the moment
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258723
If you want to have your phone rooted, flash .42 then root and then use over the air update to go to .62
i get the MT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_1246-9107.ftf
how to flash ?
Did you confirmed if your bootloader can be unlocked?
Type *#*#7378423#*#* to enter the service menu, then Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status, it should say "Bootloader unlock allowed Yes" if bootloader unlock is not allowed you cannot use fastboot method to unlock it.
sorry but i can't boot my phone
i'm remember is possible to unlock the bootloader
unlock bootloader allowed : yes
johnstinks said:
i get the MT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_1246-9107.ftf
how to flash ?
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To flash, just install FlashTool.
Then open flashTool and click on the flash icon, select flashmode. Then in the select folder section selet where you have the ftf file, click OK and follow the instructions on the screen.
sdato001 said:
To flash, just install FlashTool.
Then open flashTool and click on the flash icon, select flashmode. Then in the select folder section selet where you have the ftf file, click OK and follow the instructions on the screen.
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no risk to brick the phone ? ( i mean no boot )
johnstinks said:
no risk to brick the phone ? ( i mean no boot )
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man this is almost a chat, ask in Q/A and go to general chat and this is already posted !!
try to search and open your mind, and we dont know for sure of you brick your phone, give it a try and see
ok now my phone is unbricked
i've used sony erricon update service to restore the firmware
i've lost all data in my phone but is not important ...
tanks =)

[Q] [recovery]A flashable zip with recovery for locked bl

Hy guys!
I came across the problem when i was trying new roms for my Neo. Whenever i flash a new rom I risk that it'll go bootloop because I'm on locked bl. If so i cannot reach recovery again because it is on the /system partition itself which is formatted in the process.
I just wanted to ask if somebody could make a flashable zip for our phones so when i flash a new rom I can flash the recovery straight after the rom.
Why don't u flash a stock rom -> unlock bl -> root to gain CWM -> install ROm
I think wating for sb making Custom Rom for u would take a long time
It's just my opinion :silly:
Install x-parts from the market: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5wdnkuQ1dNaW5zdGFsZXIiXQ.. Anyway just make a backup before you flash the rom. Use Flashtool to flash stock firmware, root and install recovery. You can restore your backup from there.:silly:
I just wanted to ask if somebody could make a flashable zip for our phones so when i flash a new rom I can flash the recovery straight after the rom.
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Yes that would be great..they should include CWM in the rom itself..as in automatically install CWM after flashing rom..before the first boot..
If so i cannot reach recovery again because it is on the /system partition itself which is formatted in the process.
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yup thats the problem with locked bootloaders..but if u unlock it then custom kernels will have CWM built-in..
LoneWanderer said:
Yes that would be great..they should include CWM in the rom itself..as in automatically install CWM after flashing rom..before the first boot..
yup thats the problem with locked bootloaders..but if u unlock it then custom kernels will have CWM built-in..
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I know that if I unlock the bl I can flash custom kernels but in service menu I have the line: Bootloader unlock allowed: NO. In that case can I still use the testpoint method?
I know how can i install recovery on the rom itself but as I said the phone can get into bootloops after installations and in that case I have to flash stock, flash neov kernel, root flash original kernel install cwm and start the whole process from the beginning.
Meridani said:
I know that if I unlock the bl I can flash custom kernels but in service menu I have the line: Bootloader unlock allowed: NO. In that case can I still use the testpoint method?
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You can unlock it, but you won't be able to use it(fastboot) until you remove SIM lock (with setool for example-paid, no free way).
Madfysh said:
You can unlock it, but you won't be able to use it(fastboot) until you remove SIM lock (with setool for example-paid, no free way).
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What do you mean by I am not able to use it(fastboot)?
Meridani said:
What do you mean by I am not able to use it(fastboot)?
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You can flash custom kernels only in fastboot mode.. If u dont remove the sim lock then you cant access fastboot mode..
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[Q] New to Z2, few Questions

Hey guys,
I am new to the Z2 and Sony devices in general. I rooted and flashed Samsung and HTC devices before, so I am not a total beginner.
Basically what I wanna do is: Flash the eXistenz Rom with locked BL.
1. Flashtool
Okay, so I need to downgrade. I already downloaded the flashtool + a .314 firmware for my phone.
Do I leave the flashtool flashing options just at the defaults? I mean do I really don't wanna check things like partition and TA in the "exlude" field.
Wouldn't that mean that it is going to flash TA and re-partition the storage (doesn't really sounds like what I want). I read some threads,
but they're always like "Yeah, just click flash", so I thought I doublecheck.
2. Rooting
Okay, so theres many root methods out there, which one can you guys recommend? What root method does flashtool use?
3. Nut's
If I do all the above mentioned, I could just flash a ftf file and my phone would be completely stock right? Nut's is also some sort of hack which doesn't alter the original recovery in the recovery partition on my phone, right?
Thanks in advance.
Kamairo said:
Hey guys,
I am new to the Z2 and Sony devices in general. I rooted and flashed Samsung and HTC devices before, so I am not a total beginner.
Basically what I wanna do is: Flash the eXistenz Rom with locked BL.
1. Flashtool
Okay, so I need to downgrade. I already downloaded the flashtool + a .314 firmware for my phone.
Do I leave the flashtool flashing options just at the defaults? I mean do I really don't wanna check things like partition and TA in the "exlude" field.
Wouldn't that mean that it is going to flash TA and re-partition the storage (doesn't really sounds like what I want). I read some threads,
but they're always like "Yeah, just click flash", so I thought I doublecheck.
2. Rooting
Okay, so theres many root methods out there, which one can you guys recommend? What root method does flashtool use?
3. Nut's
If I do all the above mentioned, I could just flash a ftf file and my phone would be completely stock right? Nut's is also some sort of hack which doesn't alter the original recovery in the recovery partition on my phone, right?
Thanks in advance.
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1. yes leave flashtool options at default (it will wipe your internal storage)
TA partition isnt touchable realy, if your DRM keys exist they arent affected by using flashtool
2. Rooting depends on your firmware, 167 or newer isnt rootable via tool so you will have to folow a slightly longer task to root, easy root tool is recomended (check the info thread near the top of QnA section)
3. [NUT] Is a user who makes recovery for locked bootloaders, You need to be rooted to be able to install his recoveries
flashing a FTF will completly reset your device to stock
[NUT]'s Recovery for locked bootloader doesnt affect the boot or Recovery partition hence its ability to run on a locked bootloader
Envious_Data said:
1. yes leave flashtool options at default (it will wipe your internal storage)
TA partition isnt touchable realy, if your DRM keys exist they arent affected by using flashtool
2. Rooting depends on your firmware, 167 or newer isnt rootable via tool so you will have to folow a slightly longer task to root, easy root tool is recomended (check the info thread near the top of QnA section)
3. [NUT] Is a user who makes recovery for locked bootloaders, You need to be rooted to be able to install his recoveries
flashing a FTF will completly reset your device to stock
[NUT]'s Recovery for locked bootloader doesnt affect the boot or Recovery partition hence its ability to run on a locked bootloader
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1. Okay, yeah, that makes sense if the BL is locked
2. So I'll check out Easy root tool, thx
3. That's what I thought, thank you

Is there a root for E2353 without unlocking bootloader?

I wanna root my phone without unlocking the bootloader, is it possible?
Kevinwith4y said:
I wanna root my phone without unlocking the bootloader, is it possible?
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yes.
1. Downgrade (if youre using the .167 to .112)
2. Flash root through adb
3. Flash recovery through adb
4. Build pre-rooted upgrade zip
5. Flash with recovery
6. Now you're on .167 with root and bootloader locked.
Jevinruv said:
yes.
1. Downgrade (if youre using the .167 to .112)
2. Flash root through adb
3. Flash recovery through adb
4. Build pre-rooted upgrade zip
5. Flash with recovery
6. Now you're on .167 with root and bootloader locked.
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Nice! Thanks
I have xperia m aqua e2353 with 26.1.A.2.167
I already downgraded to 112 and was able to root.
I want to flash .167
From the instructions, it says "build pre-rooted upgrade zip". I can't find a step-by-step procedure on doing this. Do I have to have a 167 ftf and use flash tool to extract kernel?
Sorry, new on M4....
Jevinruv said:
yes.
1. Downgrade (if youre using the .167 to .112)
2. Flash root through adb
3. Flash recovery through adb
4. Build pre-rooted upgrade zip
5. Flash with recovery
6. Now you're on .167 with root and bootloader locked.
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I have xperia m aqua e2353 with 26.1.A.2.167
I already downgraded to 112 and was able to root.
I want to flash .167
From the instructions, it says "build pre-rooted upgrade zip". I can't find a step-by-step procedure on doing this. Do I have to have a 167 ftf and use flash tool to extract kernel?
Sorry, new on M4....
greatbal said:
I have xperia m aqua e2353 with 26.1.A.2.167
I already downgraded to 112 and was able to root.
I want to flash .167
From the instructions, it says "build pre-rooted upgrade zip". I can't find a step-by-step procedure on doing this. Do I have to have a 167 ftf and use flash tool to extract kernel?
Sorry, new on M4....
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here is a detailed guide to upgrade your .112 to .167 while keeping root - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64565057&postcount=5
Jevinruv said:
here is a detailed guide to upgrade your .112 to .167 while keeping root - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64565057&postcount=5
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thank you very much!
Hi
Im kind of new to this android stuff
I need help downgrading from 167 to 112
can anyone give me step by step on how do it?
Sorry for the inconvenience
Aragi said:
Hi
Im kind of new to this android stuff
I need help downgrading from 167 to 112
can anyone give me step by step on how do it?
Sorry for the inconvenience
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This is how I did it with mine I included the rooting process too.
1.) Download flashtool and install all the drivers that is provided by flashtool (They're in the Flashtool/drivers folder in your C drive, I believe) In order to install the drivers, you have to disable windows 8 or 10's driver signature verification (to do that, open up settings then click "update and recovery then click the "recovery" option then click "advanced reboot" I don't know if the process is the same for Windows 8 though).
2.) Download the .112 firmware using XpeiraFirm (It's included in flashtool. You can use the commercial and Journalists one).
3.) Backup your data. (Text messages, call logs, music, photos).
4.) Flash the firmware using flash tool.
5.) If you lost your imei after the downgrade process, go ahead and do a factory reset. (It's somewhere in settings.).
6.) Download the rootkit and the TWRP(custom recovery) installer from this guide. Place them in the folder where you have the ADB and fastboot executable and then run the rootkit first then run the TWRP installer after.
7.) If you wish to update your firmware, just refer to the link in number 6 as there, you'll find the pre-rooted zip which you can use to update your phone to the latest firmware.
Good luck!
-TAM
Thank you so much with the fast reply...
Hope the rooting method works after i downgrade
Aragi said:
Thank you so much with the fast reply...
Hope the rooting method works after i downgrade
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You're welcome. I edited the post by the way

New to Z2---Could you point me to the right direction to start Moding the Z2 on 575?

Hi all, I just recently got a Z2( first sony device in almost 10 years). It is on 23.5.A.0.575 build. I guess it is still locked bootloader.
I am wondering if anyone could give me a general idea of what to do to root, unlock bootloader( if it is necessary), Recovery and install rom.
I have been tinkering some other android devices and I know how to backup/install rom. But with so much info floating around the forum I kind of lost direction of what to do for the z2.
I appreciate anyone's input.
Thank you.
attachment is the phone infomation. I am in the U.S. and using AT&T as my wireless carrier.
Install all the required adb drivers first for Z2
I suggest u downgrade first to kitkat using flashtool then you need to root and install recovery.
flashtool link. http://www.mediafire.com/download/2ut97v5aszylr4w/flashtool-0.9.18.1-windows.exe
1. search google for android 4.4.2 ftf and download it and flash using flashtool.place your ftf here C:\Users\[Your PC Name]\.flashTool\firmwares
3.how to use flashtool http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
start from the last sixth picture where it says " click on the lightning bolt"
4. download rootkit xperia(rootkitXperia_20140719) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009 and root your device. Make sure u have usb debugging and unknown sources enabled and install it
5. download xzdual recovery for locked bootloader http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZ...0c77gct569cirjj3j9mpcv4&randomizer=_ur02qzphs and install it
i have the same device. i suggest u to install existenz mm rom as its much stable and also has xperia x features in it its based on stock. you can unlock your bootloader but you will lose drm functions such as X reality, noise cancellation and some other things but after you come to existenz mm you can restore all those features without relocking your bootloader. here http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
BUT FIRST BACKUP USING TA PARTION TOOL http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41763438#post41763438 IT WILL HELP TO RELOCK BOOTLOADER WITHOUT LOSING ANY FEATURES AS BOOTLOADER WAS NEVER UNLOCKED .download abricot 8.1 kernal it has the new led breathing effect and also supports FOTA partion
Hariskh said:
Install all the required adb drivers first for Z2
I suggest u downgrade first to kitkat using flashtool then you need to root and install recovery.
flashtool link. http://www.mediafire.com/download/2ut97v5aszylr4w/flashtool-0.9.18.1-windows.exe
1. search google for android 4.4.2 ftf and download it and flash using flashtool.place your ftf here C:\Users\[Your PC Name]\.flashTool\firmwares
3.how to use flashtool http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
start from the last sixth picture where it says " click on the lightning bolt"
4. download rootkit xperia(rootkitXperia_20140719) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009 and root your device. Make sure u have usb debugging and unknown sources enabled and install it
5. download xzdual recovery for locked bootloader http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZ...0c77gct569cirjj3j9mpcv4&randomizer=_ur02qzphs and install it
i have the same device. i suggest u to install existenz mm rom as its much stable and also has xperia x features in it its based on stock. you can unlock your bootloader but you will lose drm functions such as X reality, noise cancellation and some other things but after you come to existenz mm you can restore all those features without relocking your bootloader. here http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
BUT FIRST BACKUP USING TA PARTION TOOL http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41763438#post41763438 IT WILL HELP TO RELOCK BOOTLOADER WITHOUT LOSING ANY FEATURES AS BOOTLOADER WAS NEVER UNLOCKED .download abricot 8.1 kernal it has the new led breathing effect and also supports FOTA partion
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Thank you so much, hariskh. I am reading all the threads you gave me now.
One quick question, someone else mention downgrade to LP 5.1.1. Is there any difference if I downgrade to KK or LP? I would for sure install a MM rom on top of that. Will the downgraded firmware matter?
Again, thank you for your help.
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laofan said:
Thank you so much, hariskh. I am reading all the threads you gave me now.
One quick question, someone else mention downgrade to LP 5.1.1. Is there any difference if I downgrade to KK or LP? I would for sure install a MM rom on top of that. Will the downgraded firmware matter?
Again, thank you for your help.
Sent from my D6503 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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NO the firm downgrade will not matter at all. i suggested Kitkat as its easy to root and install a recovery.although u can install lollipop if u know how to root and install recovery
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here are the adb drivers https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24521665358595410
here are the flashtool drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830
be sure to disable driver signature verification in your windows
Hariskh said:
NO the firm downgrade will not matter at all. i suggested Kitkat as its easy to root and install a recovery.although u can install lollipop if u know how to root and install recovery
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here are the adb drivers https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24521665358595410
here are the flashtool drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830
be sure to disable driver signature verification in your windows
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Thanks. I am downgrading to KK now and would report back. Finger crossed.
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Hariskh said:
Install all the required adb drivers first for Z2
I suggest u downgrade first to kitkat using flashtool then you need to root and install recovery.
flashtool link. http://www.mediafire.com/download/2ut97v5aszylr4w/flashtool-0.9.18.1-windows.exe
1. search google for android 4.4.2 ftf and download it and flash using flashtool.place your ftf here C:\Users\[Your PC Name]\.flashTool\firmwares
3.how to use flashtool http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
start from the last sixth picture where it says " click on the lightning bolt"
4. download rootkit xperia(rootkitXperia_20140719) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009 and root your device. Make sure u have usb debugging and unknown sources enabled and install it
5. download xzdual recovery for locked bootloader http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZ...0c77gct569cirjj3j9mpcv4&randomizer=_ur02qzphs and install it
i have the same device. i suggest u to install existenz mm rom as its much stable and also has xperia x features in it its based on stock. you can unlock your bootloader but you will lose drm functions such as X reality, noise cancellation and some other things but after you come to existenz mm you can restore all those features without relocking your bootloader. here http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
BUT FIRST BACKUP USING TA PARTION TOOL http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41763438#post41763438 IT WILL HELP TO RELOCK BOOTLOADER WITHOUT LOSING ANY FEATURES AS BOOTLOADER WAS NEVER UNLOCKED .download abricot 8.1 kernal it has the new led breathing effect and also supports FOTA partion
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I have successfully root and install lockdual recovery. Should I unlock bootloader before install the rom?
laofan said:
I have successfully root and install lockdual recovery. Should I unlock bootloader before install the rom?
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its your choice you want to do now or later but sometimes after unlocking your bootloader your phone factory resets including internal storage.I suggest do it now but first do a TA backup first. it will backup your TA partion and whenever u want to lock your bootloader without losing features u can do it with this tool and no one will ever know that your bootloader was ever unlocked. its very useful backup first
Hariskh said:
its your choice you want to do now or later but sometimes after unlocking your bootloader your phone factory resets including internal storage.I suggest do it now but first do a TA backup first. it will backup your TA partion and whenever u want to lock your bootloader without losing features u can do it with this tool and no one will ever know that your bootloader was ever unlocked. its very useful backup first
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Thanks. All good now. Up and runing 3.5 !
laofan said:
Thanks. All good now. Up and runing 3.5 !
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Did you backup your TA partion

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