Hi experts,
I just buy 2nd hand xperia z ultra with lte edition. 6833 model.
When iwant to flash some rom. Do i need to find the rom thst support model c6833 or i can flash any rom without problem?
Thank you very much for your help
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Most of the roms work with 6833 version and 6802 also i think. Only gpe version roms wont work, they have separate forum for those.
Also most threads indicate which models are supported.
If it supports 6802 theres a good chance that it will work with 6833, just read the threads and see what people are saying.
If it's not a GPE, it'll work.
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Hi,
I was looking to buy the SGP312 - 32GB, WiFi only from my local store and was looking Xperia Tablet Z Android Development section and it seems that their isn't much support for this model. Everyone (most people) seem to have the SGP311 - 16GB, LTE model.
I only found the FTF 10.1.C.0.370 for the SGP312.
If I get this model, am I gonna have trouble finding FTF's and rooting solutions since its not really the popular model.
I really don't want the 16GB and could not care less for LTE. If I need network on the tablet, I'll just use tethering with my Xperia ZL phone.
I also read on a thread that I cant flash the SGP311 on my SGP312 without screwing up the partition. My tablet will only see 16GB instead of 32 and God only knows what will happen when it tries to flash a baseband on a tablet that doesn't support Network.
I really want this tablet but not if I'll have problems finding ROMS or FTF or whatever support for this particular model.
The tablet is 50$ off today so I would appreciate an answer as soon as possible. :angel:
Thanks guys!!
Crash338 said:
Hi,
I was looking to buy the SGP312 - 32GB, WiFi only from my local store and was looking Xperia Tablet Z Android Development section and it seems that their isn't much support for this model. Everyone (most people) seem to have the SGP311 - 16GB, LTE model.
I only found the FTF 10.1.C.0.370 for the SGP312.
If I get this model, am I gonna have trouble finding FTF's and rooting solutions since its not really the popular model.
I really don't want the 16GB and could not care less for LTE. If I need network on the tablet, I'll just use tethering with my Xperia ZL phone.
I also read on a thread that I cant flash the SGP311 on my SGP312 without screwing up the partition. My tablet will only see 16GB instead of 32 and God only knows what will happen when it tries to flash a baseband on a tablet that doesn't support Network.
I really want this tablet but not if I'll have problems finding ROMS or FTF or whatever support for this particular model.
The tablet is 50$ off today so I would appreciate an answer as soon as possible. :angel:
Thanks guys!!
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Here's a link to the US FTF for the 312 (370) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2363932 is this what you need?
jonathanp said:
Here's a link to the US FTF for the 312 (370) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2363932 is this what you need?
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Thanks for replying. I already downloaded the FTF for the FW 370. But this is the only one on XDA for the 312. The one for 4.2.2 hasn't been leaked yet, I assume Sony already released it. Is the 370 the only one out at this time. For the 311, there seems to be around 3-4 different builds out already.
Crash338 said:
Thanks for replying. I already downloaded the FTF for the FW 370. But this is the only one on XDA for the 312. The one for 4.2.2 hasn't been leaked yet, I assume Sony already released it. Is the 370 the only one out at this time. For the 311, there seems to be around 3-4 different builds out already.
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There is no 4.2.2 for wifi yet, we're all still waiting for it
The various builds for 311 are likely to be for different regions same as 312 has FTF's for UK, US and Japan all are version 370.
jonathanp said:
There is no 4.2.2 for wifi yet, we're all still waiting for it
The various builds for 311 are likely to be for different regions same as 312 has FTF's for UK, US and Japan all are version 370.
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Ah Ok, like I said..I'm planning to buy one today since its 50$ off and my Asus transformer is getting old. I figured that since 4.2.2 was released for the 311 and it should have been released for the 312 as well.
:silly: I guess it explains why I couldn't find the FTF for the 312.
Thanks again for the info!! :good:
I think you may be confusing 312 311 and 321. 321 is the lte model, 311 and 312 are both Wi-Fi only. The former being the 16gb and the latter 32. All Wi-Fi models are still on 4.1.2 (.370)
311 and 312 FTFs are compatible with either. Only issue is that if you install a 311 FTF on a 312, it'll identify itself as 311. I have an SGP311 with a 312 FTF and it works fine except for System Settings and some apps (XDA included) thinking I have an SGP312.
The partitioning thing in the other direction may be an issue, but I suspect one that can be resolved later if necessary. Don't just take my word for it though.
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So can it be done?
Flash the Google play edition ROM in the normal Z ultra?
And if it were fine would we receive updates from Google like the GPe?
I know the the ROM has already been ported the Xperia Z.
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They've ported it to the Z1, its just a matter of time
same here
even i m thinking about this since i heard the news about GPe version of ZU coming out.
i m so waiting for this to be reality soon.
im new to this community, can someone plz help me do this from scratch???
Ultra Z
I'm hoping, as someone who ineptly didn't backup the .img and .zip on a GPe device, that I can back to where I was prior to unbootlocking.
Thread here to give some love of the GPe to more than (the admittedly larger installed base) Z1.
Is there any hardware difference between the the Sony and GPE? As someone without any in-depth knowledge in rom building, one would say just extract and install on an unlocked Z Ultra? I am wrong, but why?
I think the problem is that the gpe uses different boot/recovery/bootloader configuration, there has already been one hard bricked zu from flashing gpe img.
The other problem is that if an gpe ota update flashes anything to the boot loader when running on a zu it will hard brick it.
http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=reposi...ion_android_4.4.2_kitkat_system_update_kot49h
Wondering if this is possible?
I have a C6806 through Bell. It however uses the Sony Branded ROM. Would this update work or are their hardware differences which would cause a brick?
ooppee said:
http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=reposi...ion_android_4.4.2_kitkat_system_update_kot49h
Wondering if this is possible?
I have a C6806 through Bell. It however uses the Sony Branded ROM. Would this update work or are their hardware differences which would cause a brick?
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Oh please read some threads in this great forum it got asked soo many times. To your question: No as of now this is not possible. And most likely making your device a regular GPe will not be possible too. A modified version of the rom will be available soonish
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I purchased a c6806 from Bell about 3 weeks ago and would prefer to be on the GPe firmware, if possible. Under the Android development forum for the Xperia ZU, bigxie has posted a port of DooMLoRD's 4.4 ROM. With my unlockable bootloader, is it even possible for me to attempt to flash this rom? And if I do, will it mostly likely brick my device?
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I purchased a c6806 from Bell about 3 weeks ago and would prefer to be on the GPe firmware, if possible. Under the Android development forum for the Xperia ZU, bigxie has posted a port of DooMLoRD's 4.4 ROM. With my unlockable bootloader, is it even possible for me to attempt to flash this rom? And if I do, will it mostly likely brick my device?
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It does say unlocked in the OP of the thread, and needs either the stock GPE kernel or the modified GPE kernel. I dont believe that either will boot on a locked ZU
DtheS said:
I purchased a c6806 from Bell about 3 weeks ago and would prefer to be on the GPe firmware, if possible. Under the Android development forum for the Xperia ZU, bigxie has posted a port of DooMLoRD's 4.4 ROM. With my unlockable bootloader, is it even possible for me to attempt to flash this rom? And if I do, will it mostly likely brick my device?
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You're on Bell which means that Bell have locked the bootloader themselves. You can't unlock your bootloader, so you can't flash custom ROMs (including GPe). This might change in the future though (if some dev manages to crack it), but don't count on it.
Hi all, I am about to become the proud owner of a SXZ Ultra, and I was hoping someone might be kind enough to provide me with some links to the the most important info to help learn my way around this device. I have experience with Android but have no idea what to expect from the Sony UI nor the rooting procedure etc., so I would be grateful for some pointers to help minimize the learning curve and get the most out of the device as soon as possible. A quick search on the subject of rooting left me somewhat bemused...I am used to the SGA (Samsung Galaxy Ace), which was a totally different type of device with an entirely different procedure for flashing ROMs and rooting.
I have a specific question aside from that - I see that there is an IM750 MHL to HDMI adaptor available from Sony, but I would like to know if this is really necessary - has anyone had success with Miracast or Wifi Direct/DLNA connection with a smart TV so as to be able to send what I want to watch on the TV from the SXZU? I would prefer this to having to connect via HDMI because I have found that mini/micro HDMI connectors on tablets seem to be rather fragile to say the least, and it would also make far more sense for presentations. Thanks for your help.
MHL works well. Some people seem to have no issues with mirrorcast etc but others do...
For rooting read LordManhattan's guide and my downgrade guide both at the top of the general section.
The steps are more or less;
downgrade
Root
Backup TA
Unlock bootloader
Flash rom...
For stock sony firmware you can get the updates via PC companion [PCC] or use flashtool and flash FTF's
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Thank you. The thing is that if possible I would like to avoid having to unlock the bootloader, but I need Root in order to use Titanium Backup and be able to flash an alternative recovery so I can use Online recovery tools. Forgive my ignorance, but is this possible? Ideally I would like to upgrade to KitKat then obtain Root and flash the TWRP/CWM twin recovery without unlocking the bootloader - it seems to me that there are several advantages to using the stock ROMs, particularly being able to recieve Sony upgrades, at least until they stop supporting the device.
blueether said:
MHL works well. Some people seem to have no issues with mirrorcast etc but others do...
For rooting read LordManhattan's guide and my downgrade guide both at the top of the general section.
The steps are more or less;
downgrade
Root
Backup TA
Unlock bootloader
Flash rom...
For stock sony firmware you can get the updates via PC companion [PCC] or use flashtool and flash FTF's
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Yes you can get away with not unlocking the BL, if you go that route you don't need to back up the TA either. You will still need to downgrade yo route though. There are several ROMs based on sony firmware, and to be honest will probably be better that pure stock. Some of the upgrades have worked on rooted phones others haven't
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Thank you. Are any of those custom ROMs available with the latest Kit Kat release? I see that the SXZU is listed by Sony to receive this update, which is primarily why I didn't want to flash a custom ROM right away = and I would like to try Sony's stock configuration first. I have tried CM10, PAC ROM and others in my SGA and frankly I was underwhelmed for the most part, although with such a totally different device I might be pleasantly surprised...
Which ROM would you personally ally recommend?
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truth57 said:
Thank you. Are any of those custom ROMs available with the latest Kit Kat release? I see that the SXZU is listed by Sony to receive this update, which is primarily why I didn't want to flash a custom ROM right away = and I would like to try Sony's stock configuration first. I have tried CM10, PAC ROM and others in my SGA and frankly I was underwhelmed for the most part, although with such a totally different device I might be pleasantly surprised...
Which ROM would you personally ally recommend?
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Yes Sony has a 4.4.2 firmware out for the whole range. There is a rooted rom based on this that is very close to pure stock Sony I believe, and then there is Monix's ROM based on Sony's 4.4.2 release that gets good reviews - it is quite customised.
On the custom ROM front there are:
SlimKat - this is my preferred ROM but I'm having trouble building it for this device consistently
Carbon - this is my daily at the moment, I'm doing the unofficial builds of this for now
LiquidSmooth - this seems to get good reviews but doesn't look like it's been updated in about a month
PAC - I was using this for some time and was good
PA - as above
CM11 - Has it's fans and most of the other ROMs use at least some parts of it and it's device tree
AOSP - Don't know what that is up to, not used it
AOKP - as above
PAC - I was using this for some time and was good
PA - as above
Then there is the GPe port that many seen to love
Simply, will my Chinese card still work, I see that is basically the only possible issue, but it's kinda the big one. I would like to just upgrade the system, but sadly there is no upgrades for l50t/u models, I don't need custom rom or unlocked sim, just to go to MM from KK
Did I ask this question in the right place or no one really flashed L50t with D6503 rom?
Why dont you try to flash it then report back? It wont resulted in a hard-brick anyway afaik.
Yeah, I'm thinking about it, I'm gonna try it in a day or two if no one replies with an answer