Hi
I have a SGP611 that I previously rooted, but then unrooted again by flashing a stock 23.1.A.1.28 (Android 5.0.2) using flashtool. It works as it should, except the tablet still have not traced the 5.1.1 update. It just thinks it currently up to date, even when I force it to search for the update. How do I get the 5.1.1 update?
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The reason I went back to stock, is that one of my apps is programmed to not work on a rooted device
centric dk said:
Hi
I have a SGP611 that I previously rooted, but then unrooted again by flashing a stock 23.1.A.1.28 (Android 5.0.2) using flashtool. It works as it should, except the tablet still have not traced the 5.1.1 update. It just thinks it currently up to date, even when I force it to search for the update. How do I get the 5.1.1 update?
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The reason I went back to stock, is that one of my apps is programmed to not work on a rooted device
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Did u try finding for the latest update via Sony Bridge for Mac or PC Companion for windows? In worst case, just download the Xperifirm and Flashtool applications and use them to flash the latest update for your region.
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Hey!
I'm currently on 4.4.4 with a custom recovery and rooted. I got the official Motorola 5.1 update yesterday. I want to know whether i need to flash the stock recovery and unroot before updating? Do i need to do anything else? like updating to 5.02 before updating to 5.1, cause i didn't get the 5.02 update, only the 5.1.
Thanks!
You don't need a 5.02 update, that's why Motorola announced they were skipping 5.0.2 official and going to 5.1
The soak test was 5.0.2 but only works on Indian retail versions (xt1022) of moto e and should not be flashed on other variants.
I think I've read that you need to be unrooted with stock recovery.......
Please don't take my work for it, its here on XDA that's where I read it.
You are lucky to get 5.1, UK is not getting the update at the moment, but I have 5.1 on my moto e via cm12.1.
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shivakanth.sujit said:
Hey!
I'm currently on 4.4.4 with a custom recovery and rooted. I got the official Motorola 5.1 update yesterday. I want to know whether i need to flash the stock recovery and unroot before updating? Do i need to do anything else? like updating to 5.02 before updating to 5.1, cause i didn't get the 5.02 update, only the 5.1.
Thanks!
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Yes you need to be on Stock Recovery and Unroot... [emoji3]
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First let me say that I currently only have access to a Linux System (Ubuntu).
Secondly, I had to FTF. I messed something up and I FTF'd Android 4.4.2 / firmware .314.
I have been unable to root this firmware and install recovery.
Is there a "better" firware to root with?
Thanks
D6503
draexo said:
First let me say that I currently only have access to a Linux System (Ubuntu).
Secondly, I had to FTF. I messed something up and I FTF'd Android 4.4.2 / firmware .314.
I have been unable to root this firmware and install recovery.
Is there a "better" firware to root with?
Thanks
D6503
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Another program was using the port the rooting software was using. Once I cleared that port out rooted fine.
Sent from my D6503
Just bought my first Sony Android device today (been using Samsung up to now).
Managed to unlock the bootloader.
Then tried to flash the Androplus Kernel but did the wrong one so I killed WIFI (not useable anymore).
Restored back to stock state 28.0.A.8.251 using EMMA/FlashTool (Flashed firmware for WIFI model Nordics)
WIFI working but now I get no update notifications over WIFI/OTA(?!?)
Now trying to find a way to update to 28.0.A.8.260 to attempt flashing AndroPlus Kernel/Custom Recovery again.
Have only been able to find FTF for Argentina market.
-- I want to stay on Lollipop 5.0.2 --
Any help with this would be much appreciated.
//xdafan
xdafan2015 said:
Just bought my first Sony Android device today (been using Samsung up to now).
Managed to unlock the bootloader.
Then tried to flash the Androplus Kernel but did the wrong one so I killed WIFI (not useable anymore).
Restored back to stock state 28.0.A.8.251 using EMMA/FlashTool (Flashed firmware for WIFI model Nordics)
WIFI working but now I get no update notifications over WIFI/OTA(?!?)
Now trying to find a way to update to 28.0.A.8.260 to attempt flashing AndroPlus Kernel/Custom Recovery again.
Have only been able to find FTF for Argentina market.
-- I want to stay on Lollipop 5.0.2 --
Any help with this would be much appreciated.
//xdafan
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Hi,
Use flashtool (not the sony Emma) and Xperifirm (there are many more firmware to download) then create a FTF file and flash it
Or try: http://www.xperiablog.net/forum/resources/categories/xperia-z4-tablet-wi-fi.81/
Fix Sony Album & Camera after Xposed install?!?
killdozer56 said:
Hi,
Use flashtool (not the sony Emma) and Xperifirm (there are many more firmware to download) then create a FTF file and flash it
Or try: http://www.xperiablog.net/forum/resources/categories/xperia-z4-tablet-wi-fi.81/
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Thanks for your help, I managed to get the correct firmware (though UK version not Nordic) on the tablet and root it successfully with AndroPlus firmware 14. Also installed Xposed Framework v80 with success, though now Sonys Album app, and the stock Sony Camera force closes after I installed Xposed Framework, and I'm wondering if there is any way to fix this issue. I'd like to be able to use these, but if it's not possible I'll just use some other camera app and album/gallery app.
Any help would be appreciated!
//xdafan2015
xdafan2015 said:
Thanks for your help, I managed to get the correct firmware (though UK version not Nordic) on the tablet and root it successfully with AndroPlus firmware 14. Also installed Xposed Framework v80 with success, though now Sonys Album app, and the stock Sony Camera force closes after I installed Xposed Framework, and I'm wondering if there is any way to fix this issue. I'd like to be able to use these, but if it's not possible I'll just use some other camera app and album/gallery app.
Any help would be appreciated!
//xdafan2015
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There is some workaround here (search for deodex app and cameracommon apk)
Is that all I need to do?
killdozer56 said:
There is some workaround here (search for deodex app and cameracommon apk)
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Do I only need to deodex the cameracommon.apk and album(whatever).apk and push them back onto the phone and it will work with xposed framework installed?? I need more info on how to make this happen
xdafan2015 said:
Do I only need to deodex the cameracommon.apk and album(whatever).apk and push them back onto the phone and it will work with xposed framework installed?? I need more info on how to make this happen
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Ask to @alex009988 he have installed Xposed
xdafan2015 said:
Do I only need to deodex the cameracommon.apk and album(whatever).apk and push them back onto the phone and it will work with xposed framework installed?? I need more info on how to make this happen
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Hi. No you don't have to.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65805617&postcount=13
alex009988 said:
Hi. No you don't have to.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65805617&postcount=13
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Thanks for your response! Though the link you provided didn't clue me in very much as to how to deodex system.
I am running Lollipop 5.0.2 (.260 something firmware). Primarily interested in just getting Album app and Camera app that came with the Z4 tablet to work while having Xposed Framework 0.80 installed and running (avoid force closing)
//xdafan
xdafan2015 said:
Thanks for your response! Though the link you provided didn't clue me in very much as to how to deodex system.
I am running Lollipop 5.0.2 (.260 something firmware). Primarily interested in just getting Album app and Camera app that came with the Z4 tablet to work while having Xposed Framework 0.80 installed and running (avoid force closing)
//xdafan
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Update the system to the android MM. And everything will work with xposed installed and without patches
xdafan2015 said:
Just bought my first Sony Android device today (been using Samsung up to now).
Managed to unlock the bootloader.
Then tried to flash the Androplus Kernel but did the wrong one so I killed WIFI (not useable anymore).
Restored back to stock state 28.0.A.8.251 using EMMA/FlashTool (Flashed firmware for WIFI model Nordics)
WIFI working but now I get no update notifications over WIFI/OTA(?!?)
Now trying to find a way to update to 28.0.A.8.260 to attempt flashing AndroPlus Kernel/Custom Recovery again.
Have only been able to find FTF for Argentina market.
-- I want to stay on Lollipop 5.0.2 --
Any help with this would be much appreciated.
//xdafan
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Why do you want to stay with 5.0.2 ?
killdozer56 said:
Why do you want to stay with 5.0.2 ?
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Well for the reason that I don't know if there is such a thing as an Androplus kernel that will allow me to successfully root the tablet running Mashmallow system software instead. It was enough of a pain to finally get the tablet rooted and working the way I like it for me to want to just stay with what works
xdafan2015 said:
Well for the reason that I don't know if there is such a thing as an Androplus kernel that will allow me to successfully root the tablet running Mashmallow system software instead. It was enough of a pain to finally get the tablet rooted and working the way I like it for me to want to just stay with what works
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Check the AndroPlusKernel thread. There is. You can use Titanium Backup or Helium to backup and restore your apps and settings.
Everybody who's been responding, THANK YOU!
For now I don't feel like I want to mess around with updating to the latest Android version on my tablet and re-rooting etc.
So if someone would be so kind as to explain to me how to get the Sony Album app and Sony Camera app deodexed/running with Xposed Framework v80 installed without force closing I would very much appreciate that. I only want to fix that for now, maybe in the future I will look at re-rooting under Android 6.0 but not right now.
//xdafan
alex009988 said:
Update the system to the android MM. And everything will work with xposed installed and without patches
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Looks like I will have to bite the bullet here was hoping for some instructions for getting just the Album and Camera running on Android 5.0.2, but if that's not doable I will have to look into getting MM and rooting it again.
Question though is where I can find a suitable FTF file with Android MM 32.1.A.1.163 for the SGP712 (WIFI model)?
Or can/should I just:
1) Update firmware from Sony PC Companion then
2) Flash AndroPlus Kernel v20 and then TWRP 2.8.7.0 Touch fixed v2 using fastboot from Windows
3) Then installing SuperSU/Xposed Framework v80 in TWRP as I did with 5.0.2 when rooting that?
Is there any way for me to update to Android MM 32.1.A.1.163 and ensuring a FULL system reset so I know I will get a fresh start?
//xdafan
xdafan2015 said:
Looks like I will have to bite the bullet here was hoping for some instructions for getting just the Album and Camera running on Android 5.0.2, but if that's not doable I will have to look into getting MM and rooting it again.
Question though is where I can find a suitable FTF file with Android MM 32.1.A.1.163 for the SGP712 (WIFI model)?
Or can/should I just:
1) Update firmware from Sony PC Companion then
2) Flash AndroPlus Kernel v20 and then TWRP 2.8.7.0 Touch fixed v2 using fastboot from Windows
3) Then installing SuperSU/Xposed Framework v80 in TWRP as I did with 5.0.2 when rooting that?
Is there any way for me to update to Android MM 32.1.A.1.163 and ensuring a FULL system reset so I know I will get a fresh start?
//xdafan
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1) Sony Pc companion doesn't work with unlocked bootloader. Use flashtool and xperifirm
http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/03/12/install-xperia-marshmallow-using-flashtool-and-xperifirm-guide/
2) kernel v21 and TWRP 3.0.0-0
https://dl.androplus.org/Xperia Z4 Tablet SGP712_SGP771/
3) yes Xposed v80-sdk23-arm64.zip and SuperSU v2.65
killdozer56 said:
1) Sony Pc companion doesn't work with unlocked bootloader. Use flashtool and xperifirm
http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/03/12/install-xperia-marshmallow-using-flashtool-and-xperifirm-guide/
2) kernel v20 and TWRP 3.0.0-0
https://dl.androplus.org/Xperia Z4 Tablet SGP712_SGP771/
3) yes Xposed v80-sdk23-arm64.zip and SuperSU v2.65
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Seriously BIG thanks for your help with this! Followed the flashtool/xperifirm tutorial you linked to and then flashing and using the kernel/TWRP and Xposed component (v80 sdk23 arm64) that you recommended. Everything now works like a charm, and I am even back on the "Nordic combined" stock ROM image rather than the U.K one that I had to use for Android 5.0.2! And the Sony camera app and album app both work like a charm with no issues!
I'm VERY happy right now!!
/xdafan
xdafan2015 said:
Seriously BIG thanks for your help with this! Followed the flashtool/xperifirm tutorial you linked to and then flashing and using the kernel/TWRP and Xposed component (v80 sdk23 arm64) that you recommended. Everything now works like a charm, and I am even back on the "Nordic combined" stock ROM image rather than the U.K one that I had to use for Android 5.0.2! And the Sony camera app and album app both work like a charm with no issues!
I'm VERY happy right now!!
/xdafan
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:good:
You can post your result with xposed and the modules you use in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3339355
Hi guys,
I really need help here. I have a SGP312, bootloader unlocked, and I'd like to get back to stock rom 10.7.A.0.228 because I need MHL-Output and this doesn't work with any custom rom I tried. Here's the problem: I can get into fastboot and into flash mode but nothing I try is working. If I use flashtool the and flash latest XperiFirm ROM for SGP312 everything is running fine until I try to boot. The Sony logo appears and then nothing happens. Once I waited for over 30 minutes. Screen stays on but it's not booting.
So back to flashing recovery...in recovery I can flash ALL custom roms I want. LineageOS, crDroid, CyanogenMod, no problem. If I try to flash this: "https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-tablet-z/general/stock-10-7-0-228-vmo-t3303365" I have same problem as described before. Sony logo pops up, screen stays on, no boot.
Also I tried different recoveries TWRP, CWM, Phil's and so on and nothing seems to work. With wipes without wipes does not matter...
And I tried Sony flash tool Emma (with rom for SGP11) and I tried with TWRP to flash a backup of 10.7.A.0.228 I made...both with same results
Can anyone help? I just want to go back to Android 5.1.1 (root preferred but if no root it's also okay) or I need a custom rom with working MHL. Does anyone have the one clue that can get me back to stock rom?
Thanks guys!
johneggman said:
Does anyone have the one clue that can get me back to stock rom?
Thanks guys!
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It's a known issue, especially after coming from android 7.x.x ROMs.
You need to flash ANY stock ROM except 5.1.1. 4.1.2 or 4.4.2 will do. After the ROM boots ok, you can flash 5.1.1 directly via Flashtool 0.9.18.6.
It will work.
Rootk1t said:
It's a known issue, especially after coming from android 7.x.x ROMs.
You need to flash ANY stock ROM except 5.1.1. 4.1.2 or 4.4.2 will do. After the ROM boots ok, you can flash 5.1.1 directly via Flashtool.
It will work.
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Thank you very much! I'll give that a try. Right now I'm having problems with flashtool 0.9.23.2. It gives me the "Processing of loader.sin finished with errors" and "Error in processHeader : 1" when I try to flash. Drivers are installed correctly, tablet z is recognized as "Sony sa0107". I'm running Windows 10 64bit and flashtool as admin.
Any ideas?
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Thank you very much! I'll give that a try. Right now I'm having problems with flashtool 0.9.23.2. It gives me the "Processing of loader.sin finished with errors" and "Error in processHeader : 1" when I try to flash. Drivers are installed correctly, tablet z is recognized as "Sony sa0107". I'm running Windows 10 64bit and flashtool as admin.
Any ideas?
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you need version 0.9.18.6.
Rootk1t said:
you need version 0.9.18.6.
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Thank you! I'll give that a try as soon as I have time. If that also does not work I'll try flashing with my Macbook. Maybe my Windows computer really has some driver issues.
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you need version 0.9.18.6.
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Hi Rootk1t,
thanks for the tip! It worked. I went from 4.4.4 to 5.1.1 prerooted although I had to do this with a Macbook. Even version 0.9.18.6 didn't want to flash my SGP312. I think the drivers on my windows machine are really messed up. But now everything is fine!
Thanks again!
Do you have any hints for me where I can find older stock versions?
schaeaef said:
Do you have any hints for me where I can find older stock versions?
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Try finding your FTF on http://xperiafirmware.com/
johneggman said:
Hi Rootk1t,
thanks for the tip! It worked. I went from 4.4.4 to 5.1.1 prerooted although I had to do this with a Macbook. Even version 0.9.18.6 didn't want to flash my SGP312. I think the drivers on my windows machine are really messed up. But now everything is fine!
Thanks again!
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So where did you find the stock 4.4.4 for SGP312? Every single thing I find, links are dead. Thanks
jhcomputerguy said:
So where did you find the stock 4.4.4 for SGP312? Every single thing I find, links are dead. Thanks
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I'm gonna check as soon as get home. All I remember is, that I was searching a long time because, as you said, all links were dead. Maybe I still have the ROM somewhere in my files. I'll get back to you.
jhcomputerguy said:
So where did you find the stock 4.4.4 for SGP312?
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I have some tablet firmwares saved.
Rootk1t said:
It's a known issue, especially after coming from android 7.x.x ROMs.
You need to flash ANY stock ROM except 5.1.1. 4.1.2 or 4.4.2 will do. After the ROM boots ok, you can flash 5.1.1 directly via Flashtool 0.9.18.6.
It will work.
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This was exactly what I needed, thanks! Couldn't flash anything on my SGP311 with the latest Flashtool, but followed your advice and had no issue.
Rootk1t said:
It's a known issue, especially after coming from android 7.x.x ROMs.
You need to flash ANY stock ROM except 5.1.1. 4.1.2 or 4.4.2 will do. After the ROM boots ok, you can flash 5.1.1 directly via Flashtool 0.9.18.6.
It will work.
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thanks this fixed my SGP311
I flashed 4.4.4 rom
managed to find on 4pda russian website. not sure if pasting link is allow here but just google 4pda and your model number or topic 470240
the page has a complete archive
This saved my SGP311! Thanks for sharing the breadcrumbs to an active download link for 4.4.4 in 2018, found it, downloaded it, flashed it, booted again!
Rootk1t said:
It's a known issue, especially after coming from android 7.x.x ROMs.
You need to flash ANY stock ROM except 5.1.1. 4.1.2 or 4.4.2 will do.
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Just for the search engine: 5.0.2 didn't work for me either - same symptoms as with 5.1.1. Going back to 4.4.4 worked.
Rootk1t said:
It's a known issue, especially after coming from android 7.x.x ROMs.
You need to flash ANY stock ROM except 5.1.1. 4.1.2 or 4.4.2 will do. After the ROM boots ok, you can flash 5.1.1 directly via Flashtool 0.9.18.6.
It will work.
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Thank you SO much! I have been flashing umpteen versions with no luck and now with a very ancient "store front" version I'm back up and running! Thanks!
I'm sorry but I can't find any suitable firmware for SGP312.
I'm currently on Android 5.1.1 (Build 10.7.A.0.228, Germany/EU if that matters), and I'd really like to try to upgrade it to LineageOS 15.1 for all kinds of reasons; but in case that I botch anything (or the apps I really need don't work, like the screen time manager, as it's the kids' device), I really want to have a working firmware at hand to at least recover it back.
Kinda-noob question: do I really need a flashable firmware or would a full nandroid backup work for a rollback once I have TWRP installed?
XPUser99 said:
I'm sorry but I can't find any suitable firmware for SGP312.
I'm currently on Android 5.1.1 (Build 10.7.A.0.228, Germany/EU if that matters), and I'd really like to try to upgrade it to LineageOS 15.1 for all kinds of reasons; but in case that I botch anything (or the apps I really need don't work, like the screen time manager, as it's the kids' device), I really want to have a working firmware at hand to at least recover it back.
Kinda-noob question: do I really need a flashable firmware or would a full nandroid backup work for a rollback once I have TWRP installed?
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For a kids device, i would recommend to stay on sony stock 5.1.1, because games run faster there, also it is already tried and tested with easy root installation and debloating.
To revert back from custom ROM (LOS or RR) to stock you'll need to flash firstly any firmware (like 4.4.4) except the latest 5.1.1, then boot it, and afterwards update to 5.1.1 if you want so. If you revert straight to the latest 5.1.1 stock, you'll get permanent bootloop or black screen issue.
So you need to have at least two stock firmware packages.
As for nandroid backup, you can't revert from custom rom to stock via restoring nandroid backup.
Fresh install is recommended.
So i bought a new xperia z2(D6503) as a back up phone, and i cant update to latest update for it which is android 6.0 its still stuck on android kitkat the phone says that the latest software is already installed i have tried the xperia companion also which also shows the same.
Thanks in advance.
rkoforever90 said:
So i bought a new xperia z2(D6503) as a back up phone, and i cant update to latest update for it which is android 6.0 its still stuck on android kitkat the phone says that the latest software is already installed i have tried the xperia companion also which also shows the same.
Thanks in advance.
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hey hello!!!
why don't you manually flash the latest update using flash tool??
kzee125 said:
hey hello!!!
why don't you manually flash the latest update using flash tool??
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So i have realized that the device i bought is prototype version or thats what it says on boot up. I dont know normally flashing works for it.