I would really appreciate assistance.
I followed the steps in http://forum.xda-developers.com/xper...8-pre-t3205929 and my phone will not start.
I don't currently have the ability to try flashing an FTF but I will be attempting to do so once I get home from work - I will try flashing https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347818113.
Prior to having this issue, I had a fully rooted 5.0.2 that was fully functional.
Will I need to first install Kitkat to root my phone or will I be able to flash the FTF and keep the existing root? I could follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/xper...5-0-2-t3094094 instead?
If someone could give me a quick guide as to what I need to do at this point to have fully functional root again, I would really appreciate it.
Unlocked or locked bootloader?
Locked.
I just had exactly the same problem with the same rom - really a waste of time. Ended up downloading through Xperifirm and building both 4.4.4 and 5.1.1 roms myself. Wasted a lots of time restoring lost data also.
You have to go back to Kit Kat, install dual recovery then flash the latest prerooted Lollipop. Just use the more tested roms for C6833 if you can't build one yourself.
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You can also just flash the stock ftf without having to wipe all the data, in order to back up or recover everything you want.
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I just had exactly the same problem with the same rom - really a waste of time. Ended up downloading through Xperifirm and building both 4.4.4 and 5.1.1 roms myself. Wasted a lots of time restoring lost data also.
You have to go back to Kit Kat, install dual recovery then flash the latest prerooted Lollipop. Just use the more tested roms for C6833 if you can't build one yourself.
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You can also just flash the stock ftf without having to wipe all the data, in order to back up or recover everything you want.
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Can you show the step of solving this problem.
There's already thread with detailed guide for rooting 5.0.2 (in the OP also):forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z-ultra/general/guide-root-z-ultra-stock-lollipop-5-0-2-t3094094.
There's also a better instruction here: techbeasts.com/2015/04/18/root-xperia-z-ultra-c6802-c6833-c6806-14-5-a-0-242-5-0-2-lollipop-firmware/
For rooting 4.4.4, just install the NUT's dualrecovery which will root it, no need for a separate step. For 5.1.1, if you want to build the flashable zip, get the ftf from the androidhost link above, or use Xperifirm.
So here are the steps:
.Download the 4.4.4 ftf (for C6833 will work) and flash it using flashtool.
.Install dualrecovery using the install.bat.
.Get a tested prerooted zip for 5.1.1 and flash in TWRP.
.Or download stock 5.1.1 ftf to build a prerooted flashable zip with PRFCreator then flash in TWRP.
Good luck.
tnthd2 is correct, you have to follow the instructions exactly.
it took me two goes flashing the 5.1.1. prerooted .zip and then the FTF, the first time I got a boot loop.
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I'm currently 23.1.A.0.690 prerooted with Dual recovery and xposed installed, LOCKED bootloader.
Will updating to 23.1.A.1.28 make me lose my root? How to disable its persistent notification if it will take away my root or how can I root 23.1.A.1.28 after updating with flashing and prerooted ROMs if available!
Thanks in advance
If you update through OTA you should keep root, otherwise you can just install prerooted .128 ROM through dual recovery like I did
Jiyeon90 said:
If you update through OTA you should keep root, otherwise you can just install prerooted .128 ROM through dual recovery like I did
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Bro are u sure we won't lose root by updating through OTA?
aofathy said:
I'm currently 23.1.A.0.690 prerooted with Dual recovery and xposed installed, LOCKED bootloader.
Will updating to 23.1.A.1.28 make me lose my root? How to disable its persistent notification if it will take away my root or how can I root 23.1.A.1.28 after updating with flashing and prerooted ROMs if available!
Thanks in advance
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I was on 23.1.A.0.726, had root but no recovery (from the old downgrade method). It looks like Nut and all the guys have been busy updating their scripts, it all seems to be working so far. Although I ran ByeSeLinux before running Nuts latest 2.8.15 Locked recover installer (I just realised I installed the Z3 version, ah well it worked ) and choosing to install it with SuperSu, it looks like it might be included in it (don't quote me). I'm currently downloading arul20be's flashable .28 zip, but my internet is soo slow (probably done in about 20 mins). Will report back if I have any issues.
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Yep it is all good. The close all recent screens button is back. Yay!!
Hi all,
It's been a few months since I have last programmed my phone, and I do believe it's time for a refresh! I have forgotten some details... so I have a few questions regarding the flashing process.
I currently have the Sony lollipop stock ROM on (customized myself and with root etc) but I wish to go back to a CM based ROM. I have a custom recovery already installed, so basically I was just wondering whether I could just go to recovery, wipe all data, install CM & kernel and boot, or would I need to push files from fast boot via the PC?
I know it's a bit of a silly question, but it's been a while and I rather confirm which is the correct way before I spend unnecessary time recovering my phone through flash tool...
If someone could let me know quickly that'd be great! and thanks in advance people!
Alex
IF your bootloader is unlocked, you can download the CM 12 zip, wipe data and flash it through recovery.
IF your bootloader is locked, you will have to unlock it first, then flash CM from recovery
Sent from my Xperia Z2 somewhere in Norway
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If your bootloader is locked, you can still flash stock based ROMS though, without unlocking it. CM is not based on stock ROM, therefore you need unlocked bootloader
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Skanin said:
IF your bootloader is unlocked, you can download the CM 12 zip, wipe data and flash it through recovery.
IF your bootloader is locked, you will have to unlock it first, then flash CM from recovery
Sent from my Xperia Z2 somewhere in Norway
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If your bootloader is locked, you can still flash stock based ROMS though, without unlocking it. CM is not based on stock ROM, therefore you need unlocked bootloader
Sent from my Xperia Z2 somewhere in Norway
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It is unlocked, should have specified that earlier, my bad!
Thanks for the reply, saves me the time and effort flashing from scratch
I can confirm that albe95 S6 4.5 is workin like a charm on s4 i545.....
Can you link the rom you're using please?
If you can't post links pm it to me and I will post it for you
Thanks
You can find it in s4 i9505 android developpement.and be careful because you must have a rooted safestraped and lollipop on your s4
Did you have to modify the apn settings for it to work with Verizon?
No just flash oc1 stock kernel after you flashed the rom
anyone try it with flashfire?
would odining back to nc5, rooting, installing safestrap, and then flashing this rom and the requisite zips be a good install plan when coming from a OF1 rom (NK4 bootloader).
Brian
I ve flashed this rom on a oc1 rooted with nc5 bootloader.offcorse with safestrap
reliant_turbo said:
would odining back to nc5, rooting, installing safestrap, and then flashing this rom and the requisite zips be a good install plan when coming from a OF1 rom (NK4 bootloader).
Brian
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That will work but you will need to flash the OC1 firmware also.
You can get the firmware only zip from here
So you would only flash firmware, rom, then OC1 kernel.zip.
Does everything seem to be pretty stable @metallover33 ?
I'm hoping to have time to try it sometime soon, just not sure when.
Thanks.
yeah I figured id have to flash that... thats partially what i meant by "requisite zips" as detailed out in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63027724&postcount=6375 though this guy did the gigilie safestrap method. im not sure if the wifi fix zip takes care of some of the firmware stuff.
now I'm curious if i could just wipe, then flash the firmware, the rom and then the kernel in flashfire.
id like to not have to do a full kitkat wipe.
any reason you say flash the firmware first before flashing the rom?
thanks
Brian
No reason.
The only thing with flashfire though is you need to open the rom.zip and remove the boot.img so you don't flash a kernel that isn't for our phone.
It's always good to know what's in the rom.zip before flashing anyways
hmmm. is that's all that's contained in the boot.img? I know enough to stay out of trouble..... most of the time.
Brian
The boot.img is the kernel... I haven't looked in it myself but I think that's all there is that needs removed.
I have a friend that can check for me though.
yeah if they could take a peek that would be much appreciated. id like to give this a go in flashfire.
thanks
Brian
Open the zip with 7zip and delete boot.img.
Then go into the meta folder all the way in is the updater-script.
You need to replace it the one in the link.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/h3ymkighoznqq49/updater-script?dl=0
Then it should work with flashfire.
Not 100% sure but should.
Let us know how it goes.
Make sure to flash all 3 zips.
Also make sure you know how to recover using Odin.
ok. deleted boot.img and deleted updater-script and copied in the replacement.
yeah i have my nc5 full wipe recovery tar and pit file
I hope someone can make a custom oc1 based kernel .it would be great
Can only be done for mdk users.
Ss and ff users cannot have custom kernels even if it's based on stock.
ok here goes........ flashing now.
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it booted. wifi doesnt work. ill have to install flashfire from the sd and flash the wifi fix.
i also dont see a 4g icon but i have bars...... but im not online.
I'm working on making a modified version with our apn config and wifi modules.
Flash oc1 wifi modules. I have them in my afh account just search my username.
Hey guys, I have an Xperia Z2 D6503 with Android 5.1.1 FW 23.4.A.1.200 non-rooted with LB
I saw this ROM -----> http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/rom-z2-264-stock-rooted-deodexed-t3276227
In the instructions it only says to flash it from recovery and wipe data, and since it's stock based, i was wondering if i needed to root my phone or install a special recovery before flashing this room
Thanks in advance
You don't need to root, but you do need to unlock your boot loader to be able to flash anything that isn't flashed with Sony's own tools and have their signatures.
You migt need to load a different recovery (i.e. twrp or cwm). I can't say for sure.
dont forget to save drm keys first..... I really miss the sony camera, i didnt save the keys and now the camera performance is not as good as before. Tbh u will prefer the stock more.
azam_ said:
dont forget to save drm keys first..... I really miss the sony camera, i didnt save the keys and now the camera performance is not as good as before. Tbh u will prefer the stock more.
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Did you try using the drm restoration zip?
guys don't mislead. All you need is to downgrade to 23.1.A.1.28, root it via KingRoot and install XZ Dual Recovery. No unlock bootloader required
Mokiwipeout said:
Did you try using the drm restoration zip?
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i didnt know about the drm keys at the time i unlocked. So its gone forever
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Bruce666 said:
guys don't mislead. All you need is to downgrade to 23.1.A.1.28, root it via KingRoot and install XZ Dual Recovery. No unlock bootloader required
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Last i checked 5.1 was not supported on kingroot, and not many custom roms can be used on locked bootloader. He asked about a new rom.
azam_ said:
i didnt know about the drm keys at the time i unlocked. So its gone forever
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Last i checked 5.1 was not supported on kingroot, and not many custom roms can be used on locked bootloader. He asked about a new rom.
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He asked about a stock rom. He doesn't need to unlock his bootloader. He can simply downgrade and root then install recovery and flash that stock deodexed rom. Only CM and AOSP based roms need unlocked bootloader. All the sony stock based roms can install in a LB..
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DeX_17 said:
Hey guys, I have an Xperia Z2 D6503 with Android 5.1.1 FW 23.4.A.1.200 non-rooted with LB
I saw this ROM -----> http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/rom-z2-264-stock-rooted-deodexed-t3276227
In the instructions it only says to flash it from recovery and wipe data, and since it's stock based, i was wondering if i needed to root my phone or install a special recovery before flashing this room
Thanks in advance
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My friend. .
Follow this instructions
First download 23.1.A.1.28 ftf and flash it using flashtool. Or download any kitkat ftf and flash it via flashtool. Then root it and install NUT dual recovery. Then move the rom u want to flash to ur phone and enter recovery. Wipe data factory reset and flash rom. Then reboot.. Thats it. U don't need to unlock ur bootloader..
If u don't know how to downgrade u can simply see a YouTube video. There is lot of tutorials available in xda or YouTubes.
U can't root 5.1.1 directly if u are on a LB. So follow my method and enjoy a stock deodexed rom..
Here is a rooting method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3171219
Rajeev said:
He asked about a stock rom. He doesn't need to unlock his bootloader. He can simply downgrade and root then install recovery and flash that stock deodexed rom. Only CM and AOSP based roms need unlocked bootloader. All the sony stock based roms can install in a LB..
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My friend. .
Follow this instructions
First download 23.1.A.1.28 ftf and flash it using flashtool. Or download any kitkat ftf and flash it via flashtool. Then root it and install NUT dual recovery. Then move the rom u want to flash to ur phone and enter recovery. Wipe data factory reset and flash rom. Then reboot.. Thats it. U don't need to unlock ur bootloader..
If u don't know how to downgrade u can simply see a YouTube video. There is lot of tutorials available in xda or YouTubes.
U can't root 5.1.1 directly if u are on a LB. So follow my method and enjoy a stock deodexed rom..
Here is a rooting method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3171219
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@Rajeev
hi bro,
just one question:
i unlocked my BL but i am on stock ROM (and of course i saved my DRM-keys before )
So relocking my device will bring back the bravia engine etc?
Or is a complete reinstall after relocking needed?
thx
moonryder said:
@Rajeev
hi bro,
just one question:
i unlocked my BL but i am on stock ROM (and of course i saved my DRM-keys before )
So relocking my device will bring back the bravia engine etc?
Or is a complete reinstall after relocking needed?
thx
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Simply restore ur DRM key using TA backup tool. Make sure u don't have a custom kernel installed
Rajeev said:
He asked about a stock rom. He doesn't need to unlock his bootloader. He can simply downgrade and root then install recovery and flash that stock deodexed rom. Only CM and AOSP based roms need unlocked bootloader. All the sony stock based roms can install in a LB..
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My friend. .
Follow this instructions
First download 23.1.A.1.28 ftf and flash it using flashtool. Or download any kitkat ftf and flash it via flashtool. Then root it and install NUT dual recovery. Then move the rom u want to flash to ur phone and enter recovery. Wipe data factory reset and flash rom. Then reboot.. Thats it. U don't need to unlock ur bootloader..
If u don't know how to downgrade u can simply see a YouTube video. There is lot of tutorials available in xda or YouTubes.
U can't root 5.1.1 directly if u are on a LB. So follow my method and enjoy a stock deodexed rom..
Here is a rooting method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3171219
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Ooooh ok, thank you so much man <3
DeX_17 said:
Ooooh ok, thank you so much man <3
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Happy to help u
Rajeev said:
He asked about a stock rom. He doesn't need to unlock his bootloader. He can simply downgrade and root then install recovery and flash that stock deodexed rom. Only CM and AOSP based roms need unlocked bootloader. All the sony stock based roms can install in a LB..
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My friend. .
Follow this instructions
First download 23.1.A.1.28 ftf and flash it using flashtool. Or download any kitkat ftf and flash it via flashtool. Then root it and install NUT dual recovery. Then move the rom u want to flash to ur phone and enter recovery. Wipe data factory reset and flash rom. Then reboot.. Thats it. U don't need to unlock ur bootloader..
If u don't know how to downgrade u can simply see a YouTube video. There is lot of tutorials available in xda or YouTubes.
U can't root 5.1.1 directly if u are on a LB. So follow my method and enjoy a stock deodexed rom..
Here is a rooting method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3171219
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Why KitKat? 23.1.A.1.28 is 5.0.2 and is rootable.
Bruce666 said:
Why KitKat? 23.1.A.1.28 is 5.0.2 and is rootable.
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I already mentioned about 1.28 my friend.. . KK is another choice only..
Rajeev said:
I already mentioned about 1.28 my friend.. . KK is another choice only..
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ooops right, my mistake, sorry my friend
Hello everyone,
I updated to the latest version 6.0.1. 572
I also unlocked the Bootloader and rooted with King root (Temporary root)
But what I can't boot to the stock recovery, and whenever I try to, it automatically boots to system
And I tried to install twrp, I ended up getting it soft bricked and I had to reinstall lastest firmware
So, is there any way I can install a custom recovery?
Thanks
Do not use standalone recoveries at the moment. Use ROMs that has recovery else you'l end up in bootloop.
For now, rcovery fix is an issue with 6.0.1. So i suggest you simply stick with a ROM like Existenz MM V1 or any other, by downgrading and installing recovery with root AND then flashing 6.0.1(with recovery & root). That way you can have recovery.
I too am waiting for a recovery fix so just managing without recovery for now as non of the fixes are working for me.
Good Luck buddy!
XDA
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Or...
Use a custom kernel.
You will have recovery and much more.
XDA
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nagaGuy said:
Do not use standalone recoveries at the moment. Use ROMs that has recovery else you'l end up in bootloop.
For now, rcovery fix is an issue with 6.0.1. So i suggest you simply stick with a ROM like Existenz MM V1 or any other, by downgrading and installing recovery with root AND then flashing 6.0.1(with recovery & root). That way you can have recovery.
I too am waiting for a recovery fix so just managing without recovery for now as non of the fixes are working for me.
Good Luck buddy!
XDA
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Or...
Use a custom kernel.
You will have recovery and much more.
XDA
"Xcites: Develop: Achieve"
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Well, thanks for the help, downgraded to 5.1.1 (or should I downgrade to something more older?)
But I need help to choose a custom kernel (I know how to flash kernels using fastboot ) can you suggest me a kernel that has a custom recovery
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
5.1.1 is fine as you can root it. Just install Recovery( nuts dual recovery/ choose your version carefully & Follow instructions). if you'r going to upgrade to 6.0.1, i would suggest this kernel -http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2965480.
Just follow the instructions carefully and you'l be fine.
BTW, if you only want recovery, you can easily install in 5.1.1 after geting it rooted using kingroot.
XDA
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nagaGuy said:
5.1.1 is fine as you can root it. Just install Recovery( nuts dual recovery/ choose your version carefully & Follow instructions).
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Done, thanks!
After converting from kingroot to SuperSU (permanent root) and flashing dual recovery, then flashing a prerooted 6.0.1 ROM, now I have everything I need :good: :victory: