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Thanks to blueether for His very useful thread
! ATTENTION !
There is a SIMPLE SOLUTION HERE
The C6833 modem works for my C6802 [TESTED]
Thanks to Triflot
Requirements:
*. DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK, I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THIS WILL DO TO YOUR PHONE
1. Xperia Z Ultra (Absolutely! ) [Tested on XZU with Unlocked Bootloader]
2. FlashTool, Download link & tutorial here
3. Required FTF (NUT's *.532 & *.136)
4. Custom ROM
5. PC running Windows OS
How to get into Flash Mode:
1. Power Off your Z Ultra
2. Press & hold Vol-
3. Plug your phone to your PC (USB driver > read for intallation step here)
How to get into FastBoot Mode:
1. Power Off your Z Ultra
2. Press & hold Vol+
3. Plug your phone to your PC (USB driver > read for intallation step here)
[TRICK] Get Into FastBoot Mode/Flash Mode
If you're having trouble getting into FastBoot Mode/Flash Mode, you can try this trick
1. You have to be on Windows
2. Make sure you opened FlashTool & installed driver for Z Ultra
3. Open Device Manager
4. Show hidden device [Not really necessary, I did this to make sure my Z Ultra driver is installed]
5. Plug your phone while holding Vol+ (FastBoot) OR Vol- (Flash)
6. If it doesn't recognized by Windows, then Scan for hardware changes (this simulate USB Unplug & Replug for me), do this while holding the Volume Rocker
7. Repeat number 6 until you got it connected
For Windows 8/8.1 Only:
When you connected Z Ultra using Flash Mode to your PC, it'll disconnect after a while, to solve this problem, try to prepare your files you want to flash first, then when FlashTool asked to connect your phone, do step 1 to 7, your phone won't disconnect at the time it being flashed
Fresh Install [RECOMMENDED]
Steps:
1. Flash NUT's Modified *.532 STOCK ROM Using FlashTool [Default Settings, Flash Everything]
2. Flash extracted boot.img file from CUSTOM ROM You Want To Install via FastBoot Using FlashTool
3. Boot Into CWM/TW Recovery
4. Flash CUSTOM ROM + GAPPS via Recovery
5. Flash Custom Kernel Here If You Want To Use It, If Not, Then Go To Step 6
6. Reboot Into System You Just Installed [IDK If This Is Necessary]
7. Reboot To Flash Mode
8. Flash ANY *.136 STOCK ROM Using FlashTool
Settings:
[Wipe] Data : Unchecked
[Exclude] Kernel : Checked
[Exclude] System : Checked
9. Reboot, Hopefully IMEI and BASEBAND Will Be Available
Thanks to x1123 for his post here
Update Custom ROM [EXPERIMENTAL]*Please Correct Me If I Wrong
Steps:
*. This Will Not Keep Your Google Account, So, Contacts, Mails, Hangouts Messages, etc. That Related To Google Account Will Disappear
1. Flash NUT's Modified *.532 STOCK ROM Using FlashTool
Settings:
[Wipe] AppsLog : Unchecked
[Wipe] Cache : Unchecked
[Wipe] Data : Unchecked
2. Flash extracted boot.img file from CUSTOM ROM You Want To Install via FastBoot Using FlashTool
3. Boot Into CWM/TW Recovery
4. Flash CUSTOM ROM + GAPPS via Recovery [GAPPS Must Be Installed, Otherwise Google Framework Will Crash]
5. Flash Custom Kernel Here If You Want To Use It, If Not, Then Go To Step 6
6. Reboot Into System You Just Installed [IDK If This Is Necessary]
7. Reboot To Flash Mode
8. Flash ANY *.136 STOCK ROM Using FlashTool
Settings:
[Wipe] AppsLog : Unchecked
[Wipe] Cache : Unchecked
[Wipe] Data : Unchecked
[Exclude] Kernel : Checked
[Exclude] System : Checked
9. Reboot, Hopefully IMEI and BASEBAND Will Be Available [Some Google Apps Will Disappear, You'll Need To Re-Install It]
Tested ROMs: copied from here
Carbon - Build 8: Working
SlimKat: Not tested yet
LiquidSmooth: Not tested yet
FXF CM11: Not tested yet
CM11: Working
AOSP: Not tested yet
AOKP: Not tested yet
AICP: Not tested yet
Lungo: Not tested yet
PAC-man: Not tested yet
PA: Working
Chameleon OS: Not tested yet
GPe ROM: Not tested yet
halo gan,
do we have to do all these step to flash a custom rom?
Thanks gan.
satriamau said:
halo gan,
do we have to do all these step to flash a custom rom?
Thanks gan.
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You should't have to. Just get recovery and flash. There does seem to be an issue with the odd c6802.
If you do lose you IMEI just flashing a FTF will restore it
blueether said:
If you do lose you IMEI just flashing a FTF will restore it
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Hi! I've installed CM11 on my phone (C6806) and have lost the IMEI. How do I flash a FTF? I'm new to all this, can you please give me a bit more info? Thanks!
blueether said:
You should't have to. Just get recovery and flash. There does seem to be an issue with the odd c6802.
If you do lose you IMEI just flashing a FTF will restore it
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I lost my imei yesterday so i have to go through this process. And since i'm already in a custom rom, so i don't need to flash boot.img via fastboot right? Just flash everything via recovery?
And if i do lost imei again, i just need to restore the backup of my previos rom?
Coming from a nexus, this quite confusing :/
Azra4 said:
Hi! I've installed CM11 on my phone (C6806) and have lost the IMEI. How do I flash a FTF? I'm new to all this, can you please give me a bit more info? Thanks!
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You flash it via Flashtool. The link for the thread is in the op.
satriamau said:
You flash it via Flashtool. The link for the thread is in the op.
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Thank you. So I need to install Flashtool. That should be easy enough. But what FTF should I use? I have a C6806 (GPE). I'm looking at this page - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453921. Should I use "STOCK ROM] [FTF] Xperia Z Ultra (C6806) 14.3.A.0.681 "Generic US""?
Azra4 said:
Thank you. So I need to install Flashtool. That should be easy enough. But what FTF should I use? I have a C6806 (GPE). I'm looking at this page - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453921. Should I use "STOCK ROM] [FTF] Xperia Z Ultra (C6806) 14.3.A.0.681 "Generic US""?
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I don't think you should flash ftf to a gpe z ultra. I've read somewhere it'll brick your device.
Dang! OK, so how do I get my IMEI back then?
Azra4 said:
Dang! OK, so how do I get my IMEI back then?
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you flashed the normal togari CM11 not the togari_gpe version? is so just flash the _gpe version over top
satriamau said:
halo gan,
do we have to do all these step to flash a custom rom?
Thanks gan.
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blueether said:
You should't have to. Just get recovery and flash. There does seem to be an issue with the odd c6802.
If you do lose you IMEI just flashing a FTF will restore it
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It's like blueether said, this steps meant for ODD C6802, not every C6802 need this step
Azra4 said:
Dang! OK, so how do I get my IMEI back then?
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give blueether solution a try, because i don't really have many experience with GPe edition of XZU
Does this guide assume you've unlocked bootloader or is that not necessary?
Only asking because it says from stock to custom rom and I read that as completely stock untouched.
Sent from my C6806 using XDA Free mobile app
Riza said:
It's like blueether said, this steps meant for ODD C6802, not every C6802 need this step
give blueether solution a try, because i don't really have many experience with GPe edition of XZU
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so i flash CM m11 over carbon rom, and i got this imei and baseband lost again.
is that mean i have the odd one and i have to do these painful steps to flash a rom?
is there any way to flash a rom, gapps and full wipe just from the recovery without losing imei and baseband?
thanks
satriamau said:
so i flash CM m11 over carbon rom, and i got this imei and baseband lost again.
is that mean i have the odd one and i have to do these painful steps to flash a rom?
is there any way to flash a rom, gapps and full wipe just from the recovery without losing imei and baseband?
thanks
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So Carbon worked fine with no IMEI issues?
blueether said:
So Carbon worked fine with no IMEI issues?
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No since i follow these steps while flashing carbon. I flash cm without these steps. Wanted to try cm since carbon giving me random reboots sometime. I love the features btw.
Oot : is there anyway i can turn heads up off on carbon?
Thanks.
juggz143 said:
Does this guide assume you've unlocked bootloader or is that not necessary?
Only asking because it says from stock to custom rom and I read that as completely stock untouched.
Sent from my C6806 using XDA Free mobile app
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i tried this AFTER i unlocked my bootloader, so idk about XZU with locked bootloader, but i think it's safer to unlock your bootloader first, it's to avoid soft brick of the device, many thread says u must unlock your bootloader before you install any custom ROM
satriamau said:
so i flash CM m11 over carbon rom, and i got this imei and baseband lost again.
is that mean i have the odd one and i have to do these painful steps to flash a rom?
is there any way to flash a rom, gapps and full wipe just from the recovery without losing imei and baseband?
thanks
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i'm afraid idk the other way, if you want to change your rom, then you must follow the fresh install guide, but if ure upgrading [from CM 11 to later CM 11] then follow upgrade guide
I looked at this a bit tonight. There's a c6x02.sh script which is run at the end of flashing ROMs on togari and honami (Z Ultra and Z1), which copies some particular modem firmware files needed for certain device models (C6802 for togari, C6902 for honami) if it detects that the device is one of these. This script is included in CM11, PA, PAC and SlimKat, but not in others, like Carbon and LiquidSmooth (because TARGET_DEVICE is improperly set in rhine-common/releasetools.py). As @wtfhax says here, the problem may be something around this.
Can someone with the lost IMEI problem on an AOSP ROM try flashing the two attached zips and tell us if either one solves the problem? One is with the c6x02 modem files which some ROMs copy over, while the other is with the "normal" files. Extracted from the latest CM11 nightly. Remember to say which device model you use.
Flash the attached c6833-modem.zip file for a workaround.
Triflot said:
I looked at this a bit tonight. There's a c6x02.sh script which is run at the end of flashing ROMs on togari and honami (Z Ultra and Z1), which copies some particular modem firmware files needed for certain device models (C6802 for togari, C6902 for honami) if it detects that the device is one of these. This script is included in CM11, PA, PAC and SlimKat, but not in others, like Carbon and LiquidSmooth (because TARGET_DEVICE is improperly set in rhine-common/releasetools.py). As @wtfhax says here, the problem may be something around this.
Can someone with the lost IMEI problem on an AOSP ROM try flashing the two attached zips and tell us if either one solves the problem? One is with the c6x02 modem files which some ROMs copy over, while the other is with the "normal" files. Extracted from the latest CM11 nightly. Remember to say which device model you use.
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That makes perfect scene, good on you mate
Triflot said:
I looked at this a bit tonight. There's a c6x02.sh script which is run at the end of flashing ROMs on togari and honami (Z Ultra and Z1), which copies some particular modem firmware files needed for certain device models (C6802 for togari, C6902 for honami) if it detects that the device is one of these. This script is included in CM11, PA, PAC and SlimKat, but not in others, like Carbon and LiquidSmooth (because TARGET_DEVICE is improperly set in rhine-common/releasetools.py). As @wtfhax says here, the problem may be something around this.
Can someone with the lost IMEI problem on an AOSP ROM try flashing the two attached zips and tell us if either one solves the problem? One is with the c6x02 modem files which some ROMs copy over, while the other is with the "normal" files. Extracted from the latest CM11 nightly. Remember to say which device model you use.
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WOW, works like a charm...
Device: C6802
Modem Works: C6833 [idk why]
btw, i added your solution to the first post, is it okay for you?
just tell me if you don't want to, thanks
Riza said:
WOW, works like a charm...
Device: C6802
Modem Works: C6833 [idk why]
btw, i added your solution to the first post, is it okay for you?
just tell me if you don't want to, thanks
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Thanks, that's great!
Did you try the c6x02 file, too? And it didn't work? I wonder why it's included, then - I guess we should ask CM on their issue tracker. In the meantime, you can just delete the c6x02.sh file from the root of any ROM zip you want to install, and it should use functional modem files. (Or use the above zip, but it may become obsolete in the future.)
Still, this doesn't tell the full story if for example Carbon users have had the IMEI problem, since it doesn't have the script. Have you had reports of that, @blueether? Maybe they were caused by not flashing on top of a compatible stock ROM?
There was one I think. I'm not sure what the cause was though
** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER. I DO THIS AS A HOBBY AND SHARE MY FINDINGS IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE FINDS THEM USEFUL. **
** THIS WORKED ON MY DEVICE BUT IT MAY NOT WORK ON YOURS. APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK **
This post shows you how to upgrade your system to lollipop 5.1.1 and optionally have root privileges. This is tested on C6833 model. For other models see the troubleshooting section near the end of the post.
Requirements:
Flashtool 0.9.18.6. or 0.9.19.6 or higher Important: Do not use Flashtool 0.9.19.0.
If you want to root the phone: Rooted XZU on Android version 5.0.2 or Kitkat with custom recovery installed.
This works on locked or unlocked bootloaders and any customization.
Download link for upgrade only:
C6833_14.6.A.0.368_1275-8026_R2D.ftf (unmodified Customized DE):
https://mega.nz/#!khF1nILD!C5D70e-BjCKVBCuOurjFOLcIMZDcldYVeIDnFiR-PGM
Download link for upgrade and root:
5.1.1-system.zip:
https://mega.nz/#!YoFgCSjA!Zh8t_4jeXcAEWhOYePA40uQLI7vw4-CnxohjBdMbpz0
C6833_14.6.A.0.368_No_System.ftf
https://mega.nz/#!l4dllSTT!R393EG4W3CwOZp1OLOzfUzpHF0IlvsmfW04BrGOggXc
Instructions for upgrading without root:
1- Back up your internal SDCARD and your apps.
2- Download C6833_14.6.A.0.368_1275-8026_R2D.ftf
3- Open Flashtool and click on the flash icon. Choose flash mode.
4- Navigate to where you saved C6833_14.6.A.0.368_1275-8026_R2D.ftf and flash this ftf with your phone in flash mode. I recommend wiping apps and cache and data (Note that wiping data will erase your internal SDcard too). To put your phone in flash mode, hold the volume down button when it is off and connect with the USB cable to the PC.
5- Reboot.
Instructions for upgrading with root:
0- If your existing system is rooted using Kingroot read the troubleshooting section below before continuing.
1- Back up your internal SDCARD and your apps.
2- Download C6833_14.6.A.0.368_No_System.ftf and 5.1.1_system.zip.
3- Copy 5.1.1-system.zip to your phone's internal SDcard.
4- Reboot to recovery and install 5.1.1-system.zip.
5- If you are coming from Kitkat just Turn the phone off. If you are coming from 5.0.2, reboot the phone and let it work through the boot animation which will take a while. Then it will show force closing messages and possibly reboots itself. At this point turn it off by holding down the power and volume-up keys for a few seconds. The phone will vibrate 3 times and turns off.
6- Open Flashtool and click on the flash icon. Choose flash mode.
7- Navigate to where you saved C6833_14.6.A.0.368_No_System.ftf and flash this ftf with your phone in flash mode. I recommend wiping apps and cache and data (Note that wiping data will erase your internal SDcard too). To put your phone in flash mode, hold the volume down button when it is off and connect with the USB cable to the PC.
8- Reboot.
Troubleshooting, etc.
This procedure works only if you follow every step carefully. When you are done you can easily test your root status in a terminal emulator or via adb. Please see the attached image.
If you have used Kingroot to root your existing system flashing this ROM may not work and it may leave your system with a partially updated file system that may be broken. The reason is that Kingroot (which in my opinion is malware) makes some of your system files immutable which means they cannot be removed during a software upgrade. To proceed, you should either find a way to replace this horrendous piece of code with SuperSU or downgrade to Kitkat and root with XZDualRecovery before trying this guide. Read the second part of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62936808&postcount=22.
If during the procedure for root the flashing of the ftf in step 7 fails, repeat step 7 with C6833_14.6.A.0.368_1275-8026_R2D.ftf or any other 14.6.A.0.368 ftf but exclude the system partition in the flashtool dialog window. If you don't exclude the system partition you will not get root.
If you have root after the procedure but something else doesn't work, try a factory reset.
Note that flashtool 0.9.19.0 was specifically released to support the new sin format on new devices and some of its features don't work with older devices. So to avoid taking any chances I used version 18.
I don't know if this works for C6802 or C6806. Some users reported success on 6806, like this one and this. For that model you follow this guide and use the zip file posted here. The only difference is that instead of flashing the ftf posted here in the next step, use the stock 14.6.A.0.368 ftf for your phone and exclude system.
Will this C6833 FTF work on a C6806 USA phone?, because I can't find a C6806 FTF anywhere...
Can this system zip be used with other customized versions of c6833 ftf.
usagi111 said:
Will this C6833 FTF work on a C6806 USA phone?, because I can't find a C6806 FTF anywhere...
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I just uploaded a C6806 US version in Development thread yesterday.
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could you share flashtool 0.9.18.0 cos I can't find that version only higher.
will this work on c6802 just wondering?
I did as you said but. I see no super-su
jaime4272 said:
I did as you said but. I see no super-su
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You probably didn't exclude the system partition in this step:
7- Navigate to where you saved C6833_Customized+DE_14.6.A.0.368.ftf.*Exclude system partition*and flash this ftf.
Out of curiosity, what is wrong with the latest flashtool?
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jaime4272 said:
could you share flashtool 0.9.18.0 cos I can't find that version only higher.
will this work on c6802 just wondering?
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I've uploaded 0.9.18.6
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2L0y84PJ2rteVNGVnlJWjFlOGs/view?usp=sharing
Never mind, i already found out, also flashtool published a new version wich is compatible with our device
http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
thanks mate, everything worked fine
I was able to flash android 5.1.1 but could not get root and I did every step as posted and I did exclude system partition. and without root could not install dual recovery there for could not flash SuperSU
I am sorry for my noobie question...but what is customised DE?
ALso if i run this, I am still at locked bootloader...will i lose the partition that enable me to have all Sony's special goodies (i didn't mean the bloatware of course)?
Also i am running stock 5.1.1 already after OTA but interested to have root...shall i go with the 2nd steps with root?
im4u2nv said:
I am sorry for my noobie question...but what is customised DE?
ALso if i run this, I am still at locked bootloader...will i lose the partition that enable me to have all Sony's special goodies (i didn't mean the bloatware of course)?
Also i am running stock 5.1.1 already after OTA but interested to have root...shall i go with the 2nd steps with root?
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Customized DE just means it is the German version of the ROM. I used that because I bought the phone in Germany. But the menus and keyboard and everything is in English so you would not even notice the difference.
This method will not touch your bootloader status so if you are locked you remain locked.
If you are already on 5.1.1 through OTA this will not work for you. You need to start from rooted 5.0.2 with recovery installed.
najoor said:
Customized DE just means it is the German version of the ROM. I used that because I bought the phone in Germany. But the menus and keyboard and everything is in English so you would not even notice the difference.
This method will not touch your bootloader status so if you are locked you remain locked.
If you are already on 5.1.1 through OTA this will not work for you. You need to start from rooted 5.0.2 with recovery installed.
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Thank you Najoor...in that case, i will wait for some guide to root 5.1.1 then...
I am using stock kitkat custom rom will I have to update to Lollipop 5.0 first or can i directly flash 5.1
terminator1983 said:
I am using stock kitkat custom rom will I have to update to Lollipop 5.0 first or can i directly flash 5.1
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I think you can still do it straight from kitkat but if you are following the instructions with root in step 5 instead of rebooting just turn the phone off.
Let me know if that works.
so my ZU used to be rooted with Lollipop 5.0.2, but i removed Kinguser/chinese root app and no longer have root access. I've also previously installed recovery but don't know if it will still work ? i forgot how to boot into recovery to see if it even works.. any helpers?
Power on the phone and when u see the led notification start pressing either the Volume UP or Volume Down key a couple of times to make your phone boot into recovery mode
corrado85 said:
so my ZU used to be rooted with Lollipop 5.0.2, but i removed Kinguser/chinese root app and no longer have root access. I've also previously installed recovery but don't know if it will still work ? i forgot how to boot into recovery to see if it even works.. any helpers?
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najoor said:
I think you can still do it straight from kitkat but if you are following the instructions with root in step 5 instead of rebooting just turn the phone off.
Let me know if that works.
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Thanks najoor it worked now i am using a rooted stock 5.1.1
jaime4272 said:
I was able to flash android 5.1.1 but could not get root and I did every step as posted and I did exclude system partition. and without root could not install dual recovery there for could not flash SuperSU
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I am not able to instal 5.1.1-system.zip on rooted Sony Xperia Z Ultra c6833 with Android 5.0.2. The instalation is aborted
Had 5.1.1 lollipop installed, downgraded to 4.4.4 kitkat and rooted with kingroot successfully- installed xzu dual recovery and rebooted into recovery mode.
Flashed 5.1.1 zip and turned off. Flashed 5.1.1 Saudi Arabia ftf with flashtool (wipe everything - ticking to exclude system partition) with phone off and connected z ultra in flash mode and flashed successfully. Disconnected and booted.. took a while on wave animation and started fresh but no supersu and not rooted in 5.1.1?? any help thanks
So the OFFICIAL 6.0.1 is already out and this is not the BETA version. It's for consumer release.
So how do you get to this eh?
NOTES: Flashtool can be used for both LB/UB. You won't lose DRM keys or unlock bootloader if you flash via flashtool.
1. Install Flashtool (get it here: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php).
2. There is a XperiFirm option there which would allow you to download official FTF files.
3. Navigate your way to Z3 Compact and grab the D5803 version US Variant (since this is configured for GLOBAL-LTE but i might still need to test bands). Or just grab anything you want there as long as it's version: 23.5.A.0.570
3. Flash using flashmode (hit the lightning icon there).
Now there's this "WIPE" Box, you have 2 options!
- Check User data and App logs and hit flash -- this will factory reset phone so you better have a backup!
- Leave them UNCHECKED if you want to retain your apps from your previous STOCK ROM. (might automatically uninstall incompatible apps in the process).
Once it asks for your device to be connected. Do as it says (power down, then hold the vol. down button as you plug the phone in).
-- this should start flashing.
4. After the process you may now boot the phone and there you have it!
-- Things below require unlocked BL --
If you want root, you can use fastboot and TWRP 3.X (I've tested the TWRP version 3.0.2 on the 6.0.1 beta before)
send this command on fastboot:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <your twrp img here>
and hit enter. It must return 'OKAY'.
Unplug phone then boot into recovery and flash your SuperSU.zip
https://download.chainfire.eu/924/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.68-20160228150503.zip
MINE!
Give a link to proper TWRP image please
tRippinthehead said:
Give a link to proper TWRP image please
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If you have a locked BL, then root and install DualRecovery. There is an excellent thread here on XDA and you'll be on TWRP in no time. It also makes sure you'll have the drivers and flash tool and everything that you'll need for this already configured and ready to go.
If you have an unlocked BL, just go find TWRP and flash through fastboot.
Thanks OP!
P.S. I'm guessing for those with locked BLs, we can use PRFCreator and that FTF from Xperifirm to create a flashable, pre-rooted MM ROM...anyone tried? My Z3c is currently bricked (hopefully fixable) so I can't test at the moment.
Another DEV published a root method, both for the LB and UB:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/wip-sony-android-6-0-mm-t3337357/page1
Keep in mind that that method was used for the BETA version of the rom, but yeah it's more likely that it would work with the consumer release. I'll update the OP once I relock my BL and successfully gain root with it.
The UB method there has the same effect as mine
I could not get root with the method, i would get boot img failure on flashing superSU in twrp with unlocked BL but to solve the issue i just flashed the advanced kernel for 6.0.1 and superSU flashed fine..not sure if anyone else is having this problem but this method did not work for me.
Do I keep root with locked bootloader with this method ?
Title of this topic is confusing, it seems that you need BL unlocked to get root.
hayatesan said:
Do I keep root with locked bootloader with this method ?
Title of this topic is confusing, it seems that you need BL unlocked to get root.
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No you will lose root if you flash ftf on locked BL, you will need to root again using whichever method you used previously. If you flash an ftf file on ANY bootloader locked or unlocked it resets your phone to the contents of the ftf file.
Fictional Reality said:
No you will lose root if you flash ftf on locked BL, you will need to root again using whichever method you used previously. If you flash an ftf file on ANY bootloader locked or unlocked it resets your phone to the contents of the ftf file.
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And which is the method to root this version with BL??
hv6478 said:
P.S. I'm guessing for those with locked BLs, we can use PRFCreator and that FTF from Xperifirm to create a flashable, pre-rooted MM ROM...anyone tried? My Z3c is currently bricked (hopefully fixable) so I can't test at the moment.
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I'm giving it a try so I'll let you know.
EDIT: Admittedly I haven't got a clue how to use prfcreator but I tried and whilst it flashed there was no root or recovery.
2nd EDIT: XDR doesn't work on MM yet. I'll give TWRP a try.
TWRP 3.0.2 for Z3C https://dl.twrp.me/z3c/twrp-3.0.2-0-z3c.img.html
Buleste said:
I'm giving it a try so I'll let you know.
EDIT: Admittedly I haven't got a clue how to use prfcreator but I tried and whilst it flashed there was no root or recovery.
2nd EDIT: XDR doesn't work on MM yet. I'll give TWRP a try.
TWRP 3.0.2 for Z3C https://dl.twrp.me/z3c/twrp-3.0.2-0-z3c.img.html
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Nice that sounds promising, at least it worked with the .zip that you created!
Which version of SuperSU are you using?
Thanks,
hv
hv6478 said:
Nice that sounds promising, at least it worked with the .zip that you created!
Which version of SuperSU are you using?
Thanks,
hv
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I'm using BETA-SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524.zip
However I was looking at the PRFCreator thread and it looks like if you add Recroot v2 as the SuperSU it should work. Not sure if it will give a recovery though.
EDIT: Okay. Didn't install the SuperSU binary properly but Kingroot could install the root though. Tried to remove it and replace with SuperSU and got a bootloop. However I have a cunning plan.
Xperia Z3 Compact - UB
I could not get TWRP recovery with the fastboot method.
I tried to install several "recoverys" but none are installed.
Help me please.
Buleste said:
I'm using BETA-SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524.zip
However I was looking at the PRFCreator thread and it looks like if you add Recroot v2 as the SuperSU it should work. Not sure if it will give a recovery though.
EDIT: Okay. Didn't install the SuperSU binary properly but Kingroot could install the root though. Tried to remove it and replace with SuperSU and got a bootloop. However I have a cunning plan.
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I love the sound of progress!
rvnlvrz said:
So the OFFICIAL 6.0.1 is already out and this is not the BETA version. It's for consumer release.
So how do you get to this eh?
NOTES: Flashtool can be used for both LB/UB. You won't lose DRM keys or unlock bootloader if you flash via flashtool.
1. Install Flashtool (get it here: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php).
2. There is a XperiFirm option there which would allow you to download official FTF files.
3. Navigate your way to Z3 Compact and grab the D5803 version US Variant (since this is configured for GLOBAL-LTE but i might still need to test bands). Or just grab anything you want there as long as it's version: 23.5.A.0.570
3. Flash using flashmode (hit the lightning icon there).
Now there's this "WIPE" Box, you have 2 options!
- Check User data and App logs and hit flash -- this will factory reset phone so you better have a backup!
- Leave them UNCHECKED if you want to retain your apps from your previous STOCK ROM. (might automatically uninstall incompatible apps in the process).
Once it asks for your device to be connected. Do as it says (power down, then hold the vol. down button as you plug the phone in).
-- this should start flashing.
4. After the process you may now boot the phone and there you have it!
-- Things below require unlocked BL --
If you want root, you can use fastboot and TWRP 3.X (I've tested the TWRP version 3.0.2 on the 6.0.1 beta before)
send this command on fastboot:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <your twrp img here>
and hit enter. It must return 'OKAY'.
Unplug phone then boot into recovery and flash your SuperSU.zip
https://download.chainfire.eu/924/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.68-20160228150503.zip
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It doesn't work, I have trying out for a while, but fastboot doesn't flash anything
hv6478 said:
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We have progress of sorts.
With prf creator add superSU and create the prerooted ROM.
In TWRP Wipe everything but SDcard and OTG
Install pre rooted ROM
Then Install RICDefieat.zip, byeselinux_flashable.zip, and BusyBox-v1.24.1-Stericson.zip
Power off the phone.
Open Flashtool
Load ftf of .570 and check the Exclude System box and flash the phone
Install TWRP using Z3C_MM_TWRP_Recovery_V2_By_Serajr
And that should be it.
Managed to get everything working bar the TWRP but I think that was my fault.
A download file of everything you need bar the ROM.
Buleste said:
We have progress of sorts.
With prf creator add superSU and create the prerooted ROM.
In TWRP Wipe everything but SDcard and OTG
Install pre rooted ROM
Then Install RICDefieat.zip, byeselinux_flashable.zip, and BusyBox-v1.24.1-Stericson.zip
Power off the phone.
Open Flashtool
Load ftf of .570 and check the Exclude System box and flash the phone
Install TWRP using Z3C_MM_TWRP_Recovery_V2_By_Serajr
And that should be it.
Managed to get everything working bar the TWRP but I think that was my fault.
A download file of everything you need bar the ROM.
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Worked?
marlontravagli said:
Worked?
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It seems to be working for me at the moment. Even TWRP.
Edit: TWRP is unstable and sometimes becomes unavailable . If that happens just find SGP621-RICDefeat.zip to enable R/W again and reinstall.
Buleste said:
We have progress of sorts.
With prf creator add superSU and create the prerooted ROM.
In TWRP Wipe everything but SDcard and OTG
Install pre rooted ROM
Then Install RICDefieat.zip, byeselinux_flashable.zip, and BusyBox-v1.24.1-Stericson.zip
Power off the phone.
Open Flashtool
Load ftf of .570 and check the Exclude System box and flash the phone
Install TWRP using Z3C_MM_TWRP_Recovery_V2_By_Serajr
And that should be it.
Managed to get everything working bar the TWRP but I think that was my fault.
A download file of everything you need bar the ROM.
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ok...this sims to be right, thanks
superpipo said:
ok...this sims to be right, thanks
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It seems that updating busybox to 1.24.1 stericson stops R/W permissions and the ability to access TWRP however it is easily fixed.
Hi.
I have a Xperia Tablet Z2 (SGP521) with Android 6.0.1 (build 23.5.A.0.570) without root, and I would like to make the root, how can I do?
Thanks in advance.
I'm sorry for my english.
Only way is:
- come back to original rom 4.4.2, using Flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
- root using Flashtool,
- flash TWRP http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZDualRecovery/Older_Releases/XZDualRecovery_2.8.21
- flash a prerooted rom using TWRP 2.8.21, http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2-tablet/general/prerooted-zip-vmo-ru-ua-kz-t3362729
- flash TWRP 3.0 can download from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/wip-sony-android-6-0-mm-t3337357 Recroot combined v 4
To go on recovery, at the vibration when you turn on your device, push volume down button and recovery will start
I made it all working fine
lorisino said:
Only way is:
- come back to original rom 4.4.2, using Flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
- root using Flashtool,
- flash TWRP http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZDualRecovery/Older_Releases/XZDualRecovery_2.8.21
- flash a prerooted rom using TWRP 2.8.21, http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2-tablet/general/prerooted-zip-vmo-ru-ua-kz-t3362729
- flash TWRP 3.0 can download from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/wip-sony-android-6-0-mm-t3337357 Recroot combined v 4
To go on recovery, at the vibration when you turn on your device, push volume down button and recovery will start
I made it all working fine
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Hello,
why i need something "flash" after rooting? i dont understand what is the "flash" do?
Paja LT said:
Hello,
why i need something "flash" after rooting? i dont understand what is the "flash" do?
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"Flash" means installing something to the internal memory.
You need to go back to a "rootable" version and after having your terminal rooted you can flash the latest rooted ROM.
Following the instructions on this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...lipopprerooted231a128z2-tabletsgp511-t3100821 I suggest you:
Flash the Lollipop 23.1.A.1.28 firmware with Flashtool;
Unlock the bootloader (not sure it is strictly needed but better avoid potential issues) with Flashtool (use the Sony website to get the unlock code as the automatic retrieval of Flashtool did not work for me);
Root using the script mentioned in the thread;
Flash the custom recovery;
Flash the rooted 6.0.1 ROM.
maxlnc said:
"Flash" means installing something to the internal memory.
You need to go back to a "rootable" version and after having your terminal rooted you can flash the latest rooted ROM.
Following the instructions on this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...lipopprerooted231a128z2-tabletsgp511-t3100821 I suggest you:
Flash the Lollipop 23.1.A.1.28 firmware with Flashtool;
Unlock the bootloader (not sure it is strictly needed but better avoid potential issues) with Flashtool (use the Sony website to get the unlock code as the automatic retrieval of Flashtool did not work for me);
Root using the script mentioned in the thread;
Flash the custom recovery;
Flash the rooted 6.0.1 ROM.
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Thank you for the reply, as i understant the devise will work fine without any flashing? "Flash" means something installing in internal memory, but I do not understand why should I do it ?
please help me to root devise.
flashTool writing: "ERROR Illegal key size or default parameters."
That can i do?
Andriusss said:
please help me to root devise.
flashTool writing: "ERROR Illegal key size or default parameters."
That can i do?
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You cant make the root with the flashtool! Copy the SuperSu (download newest zip) on your tablet (anywhere) and proceed with this: "TabZ2-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21-RELEASE.installer" you already downloaded from the tutorial. when you launch the "install.bat", the tablet will be rooted and twrp installed it auto-boot into twrp and now you can isntall your copied supersu zip then you can proceed with the tutorial
Got it fixed. In my first CWM Backup from the Dualrecovery Package (installer) was a working boot.img All fine now!
XZ Dual Recovery is not yet compatible with Marshmallow and because of this I was forced to unlock the BL. Are there any recovery that we can use as of this moment? It seems that the development section for this is not so active.
infinitylook said:
XZ Dual Recovery is not yet compatible with Marshmallow and because of this I was forced to unlock the BL. Are there any recovery that we can use as of this moment? It seems that the development section for this is not so active.
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I saw that there is a prerooted 6.0.1 with only TWRP recovery installed, not dualrecovery. Can you guide me on steps to get from official 6.0.1 to root status on an unlocked bootloader? I can't do anything to go back to previous firmwares and it seems I have to unlock as the only way to get anywhere.
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I saw that there is a prerooted 6.0.1 with only TWRP recovery installed, not dualrecovery. Can you guide me on steps to get from official 6.0.1 to root status on an unlocked bootloader? I can't do anything to go back to previous firmwares and it seems I have to unlock as the only way to get anywhere.
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I tried flashing the TWRP from the site of TWRP but it results in blank screen. Also XZDR is not compatible with Marshmallow.
Did you already backup your TA? You can only do this by obtaining root so it is a must to flash previous FW (KK or LP) then root and backup your TA partion unless you don't care for your DRM keys.
1. Go to http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/ and follow instructions to unlock your bootloader. Alternatively you can use flashtool (just search here in the forums).
2. Download a TWRP image of Scorpion Windy (Z3 Tablet Wifi) https://twrp.me/devices/sonyxperiaz3tabetcompact.html
3. Download older versions of SuperSU. Systemless root doesn't seem to work with Xperia Stock so you go the system way, older versions are preferred. Will attach the zip I used.
3. Flash MM FW by Flashtool, do initial setup.
4. Boot into fastboot, fastboot the TWRP image you downloaded. Reboot and you should be in recovery
5. Flash the SuperSU. Flash also the RIC defeat zip. Reboot and you'll notice your just in TWRP.
6. Force shutdown.
7. Open flashtool flash the mM FW but only kernel and the FotaKernel, dont wipe anything. Reboot. It should start.
That worked for me.
After you, need to install busybox from playstore and the SELinux Changer app
P.s I can't attach any file however you can find everything i mentioned (Zips) here at XDA and TWRP. I still need to enable init.d but I guess that's difficult with stock rom stock kernel. Oh, and you can install flashfire in substitute of your recovery. Be careful with flashing Zips after you have a stable system since you don't have recovery and therefore no Nandroid backup
infinitylook said:
I tried flashing the TWRP from the site of TWRP but it results in blank screen. Also XZDR is not compatible with Marshmallow.
Did you already backup your TA? You can only do this by obtaining root so it is a must to flash previous FW (KK or LP) then root and backup your TA partion unless you don't care for your DRM keys.
1. Go to http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/ and follow instructions to unlock your bootloader. Alternatively you can use flashtool (just search here in the forums).
2. Download a TWRP image of Scorpion Windy (Z3 Tablet Wifi) https://twrp.me/devices/sonyxperiaz3tabetcompact.html
3. Download older versions of SuperSU. Systemless root doesn't seem to work with Xperia Stock so you go the system way, older versions are preferred. Will attach the zip I used.
3. Flash MM FW by Flashtool, do initial setup.
4. Boot into fastboot, fastboot the TWRP image you downloaded. Reboot and you should be in recovery
5. Flash the SuperSU. Flash also the RIC defeat zip. Reboot and you'll notice your just in TWRP.
6. Force shutdown.
7. Open flashtool flash the mM FW but only kernel and the FotaKernel, dont wipe anything. Reboot. It should start.
That worked for me.
After you, need to install busybox from playstore and the SELinux Changer app
P.s I can't attach any file however you can find everything i mentioned (Zips) here at XDA and TWRP. I still need to enable init.d but I guess that's difficult with stock rom stock kernel. Oh, and you can install flashfire in substitute of your recovery. Be careful with flashing Zips after you have a stable system since you don't have recovery and therefore no Nandroid backup
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Well then, I knew what I should have done before I lost root. In any case, what certain DRM keys would I be losing on the tablet? I know the biggest commotion on the phones were the camera algorithms.
GigaSPX said:
Well then, I knew what I should have done before I lost root. In any case, what certain DRM keys would I be losing on the tablet? I know the biggest commotion on the phones were the camera algorithms.
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You would lose camera algorithm (I don't care for that, it's a tablet and its pictures are bad from the start).
X-reality and display enhancements, sound and noise cancellation (This is i don't want to lose since i use mine mainly for graphic projects) and remote play. That's only what I remember, i don't know if I missed out something.
NO NEED TO UNLOCK THE BT, flash a MM prerooted zip you can make it yourself with prf you need the FTF, recroot and superSu.
Anyway if you still want unlock the bt backup the drm keys with backupta
dnnz said:
NO NEED TO UNLOCK THE BT, flash a MM prerooted zip you can make it yourself with prf you need the FTF, recroot and superSu.
Anyway if you still want unlock the bt backup the drm keys with backupta
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That won't work and would cause bootloop. tried the latest supersu. anyway, i found the workaround and it's been working good now.
infinitylook said:
You would lose camera algorithm (I don't care for that, it's a tablet and its pictures are bad from the start).
X-reality and display enhancements, sound and noise cancellation (This is i don't want to lose since i use mine mainly for graphic projects) and remote play. That's only what I remember, i don't know if I missed out something.
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Wow, yeah that's too dire for me to go forward to. I should've just stayed on lollipop since it was already what was best for me.
infinitylook said:
That won't work and would cause bootloop. tried the latest supersu. anyway, i found the workaround and it's been working good now.
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But but but if many did that without problem including me, check the th "when is mm out"
dnnz said:
But but but if many did that without problem including me, check the th "when is mm out"
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i willread on that. last timme i checked it out mostly devices are with sgp 612 (wifi) anyway thanks for the tip.
Can you give me the link on that thread? i checked the threads here on this device forum and they are for sgp 612 and 611 (wifi versions)