10.7.A.222 to 10.7.A.228 - Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all,
the minor fix update was about 100Mb.
To keep my root can I update from device via OTA?? Or need to flash a full prerooted ROM???
Tnks in advance

Silver_77 said:
Hi all,
the minor fix update was about 100Mb.
To keep my root can I update from device via OTA?? Or need to flash a full prerooted ROM???
Tnks in advance
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I unpacked both firmwares and compared files. Stagefright vulnerability was not patched, kernel build date is the same as in .222. The only thing i noticed is a bit different screen brightness regulator appearance (while it is pressed, drop down panel disappears).
So the update is pretty useless from the functional&security point of view.
You can flash prerooted rom or just copy changed files to .222 firmware, it will work)

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[ROM][C530X][LB/UBL][SU] Pre-Rooted Stock 12.1.A.1.201 Firmware

The same as stock + root.
ROM:
http://speedy.sh/qYeq2/C5303-Generic-12.1.0.1.201-signed.zip
Mirror:
https://mega.co.nz/#!boIBHLjR!qsnN28c9xqTMq562a2lgQ6AdZVlgL4uqJZBVU75lKGk
Kernel (for flashtool after install rom)
http://speedy.sh/rFurz/C5303-12.1.A.1.201-kernel-only.ftf
Mirror:
https://mega.co.nz/#!zo4HxQQa!-rVewRUW0xcOz8WFxhfOnBR1RyjsIOknQlZ6sIPGDDA
STEPS:
Download the .zip file (see downloads)
Put the pre rooted firmware + SU zip into your internal SD
Flash both files and turn the phone off
Open flashtool into flashmode
Flash 201 kernel
Reboot device
Done
Than'k
Could you upload it with something else (for example https://mega.co.nz or http://d-h.st/) because I don't have a premium acount on speedy share, and I dont want to bloat my computer with their download assistant .exe file...
What kind of fw is this? Generic Europe? Generic Global?
Thanks for sharing!
could anyone confirm this one ?
Thank'd.
Btw, how do you make the kernel only ftf? I know how to make a full ftf and extract the kernel.sin from it. Then how to make the ftf from it? Or.. any other way? Thanks in advance.
any other link ?
because i dont have premium account.
thanks
Well no need for me to update my thread..... (kidding)
Nice work mate
the more devs we have the better the community
"Put the pre rooted firmware + SU zip into your internal SD
Flash both files and turn the phone off"
Flash ?? So i need recovery in my SP with .206 ???
AdamBialas said:
"Put the pre rooted firmware + SU zip into your internal SD
Flash both files and turn the phone off"
Flash ?? So i need recovery in my SP with .206 ???
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It is a pre-requisite that customised or cooked roms need root & recovery to install...
Im still using Stock rom .245(4.1) rooted with CWM. Do i still need to install .254(4.1) and .266(4.3) before flashing this rom and kernel? thanks in advance
cidane said:
Im still using Stock rom .245(4.1) rooted with CWM. Do i still need to install .254(4.1) and .266(4.3) before flashing this rom and kernel? thanks in advance
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I don't think so. I have flashed a few cooked (current) ROMs with .254 rooted + CWM. What matters is having CWM to flash the ROM which comes in zip files...In fact, I had to downgrade to .254 in order to root + CWM to flash
so to correct my understanding
ROM in OP is pre-rooted but Kernel in OP is stock kernel without root?
Exactly what are the changes in this FW
I mean geez Sony only put -_- battery improvements, software enhancements and are really very generic changes
thanks
Revontheus said:
Exactly what are the changes in this FW
I mean geez Sony only put -_- battery improvements, software enhancements and are really very generic changes
thanks
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Did you really expect them to say "Basically the same ROM without all the stuff ups we forgot to fix prior to releasing it"?
noonereallycares said:
Did you really expect them to say "Basically the same ROM without all the stuff ups we forgot to fix prior to releasing it"?
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No, At least they should've given the exact things they fixed liked the "App Installation Animation is fixed" instead of saying "Various System Improvements". It seems so general
headache59 said:
I don't think so. I have flashed a few cooked (current) ROMs with .254 rooted + CWM. What matters is having CWM to flash the ROM which comes in zip files...In fact, I had to downgrade to .254 in order to root + CWM to flash
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so do I still need to update to .254? im still .245 firmware
ahmedhappy312 said:
so to correct my understanding
ROM in OP is pre-rooted but Kernel in OP is stock kernel without root?
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Can anybody answer my question plz
Sent from my C5303 using Tapatalk
ahmedhappy312 said:
Can anybody answer my question plz
Sent from my C5303 using Tapatalk
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Yes it is.
Did you change anything in the ROM apart from rooting it? There are some files missing compared to my german .201 version. I don't know if there are more files than the bloatware ones, it was just a short look into it.
anyone experience unknown baseband and wifi problem after flashing?

[Q] 4.4.4 Easyroot?

Hey guys,
Can I still use the easy root tool to root after updating to the 4.4.4 firmware?
Thanks
Nope
I tried but it is getting stuck on CREATING VM (JAVASUCKS)
Same here... +1 Stuck on "Creating VM... "
No, the known flaws in 4.4.2 are all patched for latest fw, only current way around it is to downgrade, root install dual recovery and flash a pre-rooted zip from CWM.
In other words;
Go back to .314 (4.4.2) firmware,
Root,
Install a recovery,
And flash the new 4.4.4 firmware via recovery.
V4LKyR said:
In other words;
Go back to .314 (4.4.2) firmware,
Root,
Install a recovery,
And flash the new 4.4.4 firmware via recovery.
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There are new rumors that you can root 314 - select preserve mode in SuperSU - and go OTA... and root will remain...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56542305&postcount=131
nomaj said:
There are new rumors that you can root 314 - select preserve mode in SuperSU - and go OTA... and root will remain...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56542305&postcount=131
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Yeah I've heard that aswell. It's most likely working. Shall I try it? Just spent a few hours getting 4.4.4 work on my phone with root...
Ah right - Fuuuun...
I think i'll just carry on stock until someone sorts out a rooting method for 4.4.4 that doesn't involve so much faffing about lol.
Thanks for all the replies
Just keep a eye in Z3 Section too
4.4.4 firmrare is a near direct port
Hi folks,
I have a new 4.4.4 Z2, should I root it now or wait after the Lollipop version is installed?
Will I be able to install the Lollipop when rooted?
Godyn said:
Hi folks,
I have a new 4.4.4 Z2, should I root it now or wait after the Lollipop version is installed?
Will I be able to install the Lollipop when rooted?
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We don't know if we recive lollipop we can make a upgrade...but you can easly unroot the phone, flashing ftf from flashtool
Alllrriight ! good to know !
Found it !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
http://www.flashtool.net
Godyn said:
Alllrriight ! good to know !
Found it !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
http://www.flashtool.net
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Now struggling for a night with unlocking the bootloader, sooms that W7x64 has a prob with it so he can't find the driver.
I'm becoming a nerd

4.4.4

New firmware is out NJ6. I can't get the OTA yet but it is available from KIES. Hopefully this will solve all of my signal issues.
I saw this on sammobile as well...most likely this will close the current root loophole...will wait patiently until an awesome developer can create a rooted 4.4.4 rom.
Yes, I did lose root but that is okay with me if it helps my signal. Haven't been able to test it in problem areas yet.
murmur70 said:
Yes, I did lose root but that is okay with me if it helps my signal. Haven't been able to test it in problem areas yet.
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Have you tried to root again with towel root?
Towel Root no longer works, I tried it after I updated...
The-Beast said:
Towel Root no longer works, I tried it after I updated...
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Thanks!
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
I am cautiously optimistic that my signal is much improved.
Sent from my SM-T700 using XDA Free mobile app
I actually have 4.4.4 rooted right now on my device but safestrap doesn't work properly now. It starts to load but then reboots into OS.
The first 4.4.4 rom I made would boot, but only had a black screen (kernel modules didn't match boot.img), then I tried the nj6 boot.img and got the warning about unauthorized kernel. So, I decided to try one more thing. I reflashed the pre-rooted 4.4.4 rom I made and then flashed all of the 4.4.4 firmware in Odin EXCEPT for the system partition. This allowed me to boot into my rooted nj6 4.4.4 rom.
gr8nole said:
I actually have 4.4.4 rooted right now on my device but safestrap doesn't work properly now. It starts to load but then reboots into OS.
The first 4.4.4 rom I made would boot, but only had a black screen (kernel modules didn't match boot.img), then I tried the nj6 boot.img and got the warning about unauthorized kernel. So, I decided to try one more thing. I reflashed the pre-rooted 4.4.4 rom I made and then flashed all of the 4.4.4 firmware in Odin EXCEPT for the system partition. This allowed me to boot into my rooted nj6 4.4.4 rom.
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Ain't gonna lie ... a lot of that went right over my head; but I'm excited about it anyway LOL :good:
How do I get it on my phones have 2 Note 3's in my house. It's not available on Kies or OTA in my Texas area. Not rooted phones.. or just wait some more?? Thanks
We're actually getting an update inline with other carriers? Anyone noticing any improvements? And do we have any idea when it'll push OTA?
Can someone post up just the radio?
pez910 said:
We're actually getting an update inline with other carriers? Anyone noticing any improvements? And do we have any idea when it'll push OTA?
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The only thing I have noticed since updating last night is, data speeds have dropped. Not sure if its the radios, or if its the network being bottle necked, but Its taking me forever to download apps and files from my google drive account..
YankInDaSouth said:
Ain't gonna lie ... a lot of that went right over my head; but I'm excited about it anyway LOL :good:
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can you send on the link for your root 4.4.4
gr8nole said:
I actually have 4.4.4 rooted right now on my device but safestrap doesn't work properly now. It starts to load but then reboots into OS.
The first 4.4.4 rom I made would boot, but only had a black screen (kernel modules didn't match boot.img), then I tried the nj6 boot.img and got the warning about unauthorized kernel. So, I decided to try one more thing. I reflashed the pre-rooted 4.4.4 rom I made and then flashed all of the 4.4.4 firmware in Odin EXCEPT for the system partition. This allowed me to boot into my rooted nj6 4.4.4 rom.
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I was having the same issue when I tried to port Sprint 4.4.4 It would boot but I get black screen... Are you sure you flashed the 4.4.4 bootloader?
I would try to make a deodex 4.4.4 system flashable zip and flash and then right after it reboot to odin and flash the 4.4.4 kernel might work without flashing the bootloader and that way we have a working SS.
Kind of a newb to Note 3 firmware upgrades. I just downloaded the new NJ6 firmware from Sammobile. What's the best way to flash this?
gypsy214 said:
I was having the same issue when I tried to port Sprint 4.4.4 It would boot but I get black screen... Are you sure you flashed the 4.4.4 bootloader?
I would try to make a deodex 4.4.4 system flashable zip and flash and then right after it reboot to odin and flash the 4.4.4 kernel might work without flashing the bootloader and that way we have a working SS.
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Can you upload please
uberalbo said:
Kind of a newb to Note 3 firmware upgrades. I just downloaded the new NJ6 firmware from Sammobile. What's the best way to flash this?
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If you're a newb I recommend to stay out of it if you want root and ss. We waited all this time we can wait more to have a stable rooted with ss working version
gypsy214 said:
I was having the same issue when I tried to port Sprint 4.4.4 It would boot but I get black screen... Are you sure you flashed the 4.4.4 bootloader?
I would try to make a deodex 4.4.4 system flashable zip and flash and then right after it reboot to odin and flash the 4.4.4 kernel might work without flashing the bootloader and that way we have a working SS.
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joseph- said:
Can you upload please
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The only way to tell if it will work is to have someone flash just the system when its a flashable zip and then reboot to download and flash kernel via odin
gypsy214 said:
I was having the same issue when I tried to port Sprint 4.4.4 It would boot but I get black screen... Are you sure you flashed the 4.4.4 bootloader?
I would try to make a deodex 4.4.4 system flashable zip and flash and then right after it reboot to odin and flash the 4.4.4 kernel might work without flashing the bootloader and that way we have a working SS.
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I tried that and it didn't work. The NC4 bootloader won't let you use the NJ6 boot.img. It gives the unauthorized software message.

[Q] new firmware disable my root?

hey there!!
so i have the SGP521, and i understood that if i want to root it i need to flash older version of the firmware, so as it. - i did it! i installed the 17.1.A.2.69 firmware, and i rooted it sucseccfuly! but now i want to update it's firmware to the latest, and i don't know if it possible, that i will flash a new firmware and keep my device ROOTED. (i'm using Flashtool).
is there a way to only "update" the firmware without wiping the root (and maybe without wiping the user data too..)
thanks!
Tal.
Someone Help?
Flash an already rooted image, like this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2-tablet/general/prerooted-flashable-zip-t2961330
rosco_pc said:
Flash an already rooted image, like this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2-tablet/general/prerooted-flashable-zip-t2961330
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oh this is for the sgp511 version!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/rom-t2991129
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2-tablet/general/prerooted-flashable-zip-t2964640
Having read these three threads, I don't know and it seems the 511 trick works for the 512. Don't know if it will do the 521.
I'd like to know of the lollipop update coming will be rootable or kill root.
bagiz010 said:
hey there!!
so i have the SGP521, and i understood that if i want to root it i need to flash older version of the firmware, so as it. - i did it! i installed the 17.1.A.2.69 firmware, and i rooted it sucseccfuly! but now i want to update it's firmware to the latest, and i don't know if it possible, that i will flash a new firmware and keep my device ROOTED. (i'm using Flashtool).
is there a way to only "update" the firmware without wiping the root (and maybe without wiping the user data too..)
thanks!
Tal.
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I think I will not take the chance and maybe lose my 4g LTE contectivity by installing other version firmware..
But i will wait for the lollipop update too (hope it will not kill the battery, like it does on almost every phone it's installed on)
but thanks very much for the help!!

why an i getting this do i flash it

hi
i have added twrp and now on my nand back up of the stock rom today i got this OTA
this : This is a hotfix update for customers using Deutsche Telekom SIMs. We recommend updating your device to prevent possible compatibility issues in the future.
1. it is not for me right dont know why i got this as im in India
2. do i need to flash this asuming not as this has nothing to do with me
3.in future when i get an update for me how do i flash it as im no twrp not rooted
is this the right method
down load the update and flash the zip file like i flash any other custom rom via TWRP
thanks in advance
haree said:
hi
i have added twrp and now on my nand back up of the stock rom today i got this OTA
this : This is a hotfix update for customers using Deutsche Telekom SIMs. We recommend updating your device to prevent possible compatibility issues in the future.
1. it is not for me right dont know why i got this as im in India
2. do i need to flash this asuming not as this has nothing to do with me
3.in future when i get an update for me how do i flash it as im no twrp not rooted
is this the right method
down load the update and flash the zip file like i flash any other custom rom via TWRP
thanks in advance
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Yes you can flash the zip in stock recovery just like you would in twrp.
Exodusche said:
Yes you can flash the zip in stock recovery just like you would in twrp.
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hi
thanks again but do i need to flash it it says its for dutch telecom i dont need this right
haree said:
hi
thanks again but do i need to flash it it says its for dutch telecom i dont need this right
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My rule of thumb is if it ain't broken don't fix it. But won't hurt anything to flash it. If you don't think you need it then don't bother.

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