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Dose z ultra has recovery, that I can boot to it so I can reset the phone from there.
If yes, how to reboot the phone to it?
I talking about lock z ultra and no CWM or TWRP recovery installed.
there is none
SÜPERUSER said:
there is none
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Then how to reset the phone when it will not boot to system.
Use Flashtool and flash a new FTF
Guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2496062
Hi, I'm kind of a noob, so sorry if this is a dumb question.
I just installed the new Lollipop Fimware on my Z2, using Flashtool. Now I want to root the device, but reading through articles on XDA or XperiaBlog, they all said you need to use older firmware. So my question is, can you root the Z2 with Lollipop?
I'd be grateful for helpful answers.
ICripzHD said:
Hi, I'm kind of a noob, so sorry if this is a dumb question.
I just installed the new Lollipop Fimware on my Z2, using Flashtool. Now I want to root the device, but reading through articles on XDA or XperiaBlog, they all said you need to use older firmware. So my question is, can you root the Z2 with Lollipop?
I'd be grateful for helpful answers.
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Things needed:
PC, fastboot driver, know how to boot to bootloader(fastboot mode) and recovery mode
Now you can without having old kernel (not firmware)
go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/kernel-andropluskernel-v10-t2974841 extract boot.img from the zip file.
Boot your phone to fastboot mode and in command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Go to recovery mode after restarting and then get UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip and flash it via newly installed TWRP recovery.
themightydeity said:
Things needed:
PC, fastboot driver, know how to boot to bootloader(fastboot mode) and recovery mode
Now you can without having old kernel (not firmware)
go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/kernel-andropluskernel-v10-t2974841 extract boot.img from the zip file.
Boot your phone to fastboot mode and in command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Go to recovery mode after restarting and then get UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip and flash it via newly installed TWRP recovery.
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And for locked bootloaders it is a different story
HellRoot said:
And for locked bootloaders it is a different story
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Yep totally different story.
So there's no way yet for locked bootloaders?
themightydeity said:
Things needed:
PC, fastboot driver, know how to boot to bootloader(fastboot mode) and recovery mode
Now you can without having old kernel (not firmware)
go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/kernel-andropluskernel-v10-t2974841 extract boot.img from the zip file.
Boot your phone to fastboot mode and in command (how ?) :
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Go to recovery (how? which recovery ? there is one installed by default?) mode after restarting and then get UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip and flash it via newly installed TWRP recovery (what ?).
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Thats a terribly bad answer right ? I've rooted another devices but but can't undestand almost a thing of the process you just posted.
Imagine for the noob dude ?
zeehkaev said:
Thats a terribly bad answer right ? I've rooted another devices but but can't undestand almost a thing of the process you just posted.
Imagine for the noob dude ?
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Same here. I'm a noob wanting to learn how to root. But this went over my head :/
Would using PRF creator work? If you bundled the lollipop firmware with supersu.zip and flashed it would it give you lolipop with root? Because this is what i did to update to 4.4.4 with root. For anyone that doesnt know PRF creator is a program which combines 3 files which is are firmware of your choice, a superSU.zip and a recovery.zip. It combines them into a .zip that you can flash in recovery and have the firmware with superSU and a custom recovery on it.
I have a locked bootloader and mines rooted, do you want me to say how?
If its on lollipop, i would very much like to know how.
Isn't this the exact same answer as rooting 4.4.4?
Downgrade to 4.4.2
Root
Install recovery
Install rooted lollipop zip in recovery
If you don't understand this or the method posted above don't root. Also, if.you can't google things like fastboot to understand what it is don't root.
K-NineHD said:
I have a locked bootloader and mines rooted, do you want me to say how?
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it would be kindly appreciated!
Bootloop
Everything was fine, till i tried superSU. Twrp flashed it fine, but then when i tried to reboot, the device got stuck in a bootloop.
wipe cache/delvik also didnt help.
I have a new z2, then unlocked the bootloader, and then got the Norway rom using xperifirm.
Norway rom installed fine. twrp installed fine. But i am facing a bootloop now that i have flashed UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
Anybody else face this issue?
0charbless said:
Everything was fine, till i tried superSU. Twrp flashed it fine, but then when i tried to reboot, the device got stuck in a bootloop.
wipe cache/delvik also didnt help.
I have a new z2, then unlocked the bootloader, and then got the Norway rom using xperifirm.
Norway rom installed fine. twrp installed fine. But i am facing a bootloop now that i have flashed UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
Anybody else face this issue?
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try wiping just "Dalvik Cache" and restart again. I have also face similar strange issue when I was using FlashTool a couple of times.
If that doesn't work try normal wiping from TWRP and install firmware using FlashTool.
themightydeity said:
try wiping just "Dalvik Cache" and restart again. I have also face similar strange issue when I was using FlashTool a couple of times.
If that doesn't work try normal wiping from TWRP and install firmware using FlashTool.
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Thanks. I tired wiping , but it didnt work.
I just reflashed with 17.x firmware, and upgraded using the rooted rom "D6503_Customized BAL_1282-0827_23.1.A.0.690_R3C_SuperSU_XZDR2.8.3"
ICripzHD said:
Hi, I'm kind of a noob, so sorry if this is a dumb question.
I just installed the new Lollipop Fimware on my Z2, using Flashtool. Now I want to root the device, but reading through articles on XDA or XperiaBlog, they all said you need to use older firmware. So my question is, can you root the Z2 with Lollipop?
I'd be grateful for helpful answers.
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Hi,
FIRST: you need to downgrade your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
Flash it using FLASHTOOL
SECOND: Root your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783750
THIRD: Install Recovery for flashing zip ROMs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
FOURTH: Use this to flash Lollipop
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/stock-d6503-23-1-0-690-bal-rooted-t3057150
Just make sure you follow all the steps and you're good.
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yavhin said:
Hi,
FIRST: you need to downgrade your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
Flash it using FLASHTOOL
SECOND: Root your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783750
THIRD: Install Recovery for flashing zip ROMs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
FOURTH: Use this to flash Lollipop
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/stock-d6503-23-1-0-690-bal-rooted-t3057150
Just make sure you follow all the steps and you're good.
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I'm no Android/Lollipop/Rooting expert but using an unlocked boot loader I was able to root Lollipop (23.1.A.0.690 ) easily using the kernel from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...ot-stock-flashable-kernel-23-1-0-690-t3061816
My steps were:
1. Install Lollipop
2. fastboot flash boot boot.img (to install above mentioned kernel with TWRP recovery)
So far so good.
PS: To use fastboot you'll likely need the drivers from flashtool (http://www.flashtool.net/index.php) and if on Win 8.1 you'll need to search for instructions on how to install unsigned drivers.
ICripzHD said:
Hi, I'm kind of a noob, so sorry if this is a dumb question.
I just installed the new Lollipop Fimware on my Z2, using Flashtool. Now I want to root the device, but reading through articles on XDA or XperiaBlog, they all said you need to use older firmware. So my question is, can you root the Z2 with Lollipop?
I'd be grateful for helpful answers.
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check out my tutorial if you need help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0msKcElz3Ow
tfcarlin said:
and if on Win 8.1 you'll need to search for instructions on how to install unsigned drivers.
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If you're not on mobile, you can check out my signature to disable signed driver enforcement for windows 8 and 8.1. It sticks after reboots too.
yavhin said:
Hi,
FIRST: you need to downgrade your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
Flash it using FLASHTOOL
SECOND: Root your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783750
THIRD: Install Recovery for flashing zip ROMs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
FOURTH: Use this to flash Lollipop
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/stock-d6503-23-1-0-690-bal-rooted-t3057150
Just make sure you follow all the steps and you're good.
[CREDITS]
Credits goes to all OP of the Threads
Please press THANKS if this helped you.
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Is there root only for Baltic ROM? I am on Nordic and I want root is that possible?
New bootloader: boot to recovery enabled for select devices.
http://fxpblog.co/2015/05/01/finally-boot-to-recovery-enabled-in-special-bootloaders-from-sony.html
adfurgerson said:
New bootloader: boot to recovery enabled for select devices.
http://fxpblog.co/2015/05/01/finally-boot-to-recovery-enabled-in-special-bootloaders-from-sony.html
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Zu is not included yet. This is what HTC has been doing for ages. Not sure why everyone does it this way...
There are two rules in life for being successful:
1. Never reveal everything you know;
2.
Sony has now made these available for a variety of Xperia devices, including the Rhine family (which the Z Ultra is). Excellent news! Thank you, Sony ❤
Would this new bootloader brick the Z Ultra GPE?
ZU is now supported but I tried flashing it today over stock 5.0.2. Foraging showed as successful but nothing happens when I try to boot into recovery. The phone just reboots normally
What benefits is thing going to offer over what we previously had? Trying to figure out if I should wait with anticipation or apathy.
fzurita said:
Would this new bootloader brick the Z Ultra GPE?
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most likely it will brick your gpe. And you don't need this "new" boot loader, Gpe has all the features already. It's just Sony devices had the function removed.
This boot loader allows booting directly to recovery without having to go through the boot partition. GPE doesn't let you do that right?
halifage said:
ZU is now supported but I tried flashing it today over stock 5.0.2. Foraging showed as successful but nothing happens when I try to boot into recovery. The phone just reboots normally
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I followed the directions and it said the device has no new updates. Where did you download the firmware? I have a C6806.
Thanks
alphahere said:
I followed the directions and it said the device has no new updates. Where did you download the firmware? I have a C6806.
Thanks
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As far as I can tell, only c6833 is supported so far.
But if you wanna give it a try, head over to sonymobile.com/developer. you have to install the Sony flash tool for xperia devices.
when you open the flash tool and connect your device as instructed on the website, it will show all the available 'services' you can flash to your device.
Have you guys succeeded in booting to recovery? Coz I have flashed TWRP to recovery partition and it doesn't boot
Regards
Would be interesting if the GPe stock firmware can be flashed after this, since GPe and the normal ZU are more euqal than ever with that.
Anyone tried to flash stock GPE after this flash ?
Since a lot of you guys seem to not get into recovery after installing the new sony bootloader i might share how i succesfully did it...
I've installed the new Sony-Bootloader (or how Sony calls it "TA-Update") on my Z-Ultra (C6833)
After that i immediatly booted into fastboot and flashed twrp to the recovery partition (fastboot flash recovery FILENAME)
Succesfully booted into the twrp-recovery version i flashed
Device didn't got wiped, but cache partition did get wiped
But i was running twrp-recovery (but im pretty sure it wasn't the newst version) before on fotakernel, also i was running aicp-rom
Didn't do any experiments afterwards, but we'll see what happens after i flash a new rom
Hey guys.......i have zu c6802 which isn't supported in emma yet.....so is it possible for me to get this new bootloader???????
caspianprince said:
Hey guys.......i have zu c6802 which isn't supported in emma yet.....so is it possible for me to get this new bootloader???????
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me too
alia5 said:
I've installed the new Sony-Bootloader (or how Sony calls it "TA-Update") on my Z-Ultra (C6833)
After that i immediatly booted into fastboot and flashed twrp to the recovery partition (fastboot flash recovery FILENAME)
Succesfully booted into the twrp-recovery version i flashed
Device didn't got wiped, but cache partition did get wiped
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Didn't work for me. Did the same but it didn't boot to recovery, it booted up normally. I had twrp installed in FOTA, too.
I flashed in a virtual machine with Windows Vista since I wasn't able to get Emma running in my Windows 10 x64 Pro.
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Flashing stock 14.6.A.0.368 installed the recovery partition for me. (C6806, which Emma is still to provide me with the partition)
The trick is to actually find a recovery that is written to work in the recovery partition, Saatvik Shukla has posted a build of TWRP over in the developement forum which works. The "Official" version over at twrp.me doesn't
pTeronaut said:
Flashing stock 14.6.A.0.368 installed the recovery partition for me. (C6806, which Emma is still to provide me with the partition)
The trick is to actually find a recovery that is written to work in the recovery partition, Saatvik Shukla has posted a build of TWRP over in the developement forum which works. The "Official" version over at twrp.me doesn't
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Thanks man, I searched for something like that but didn't found that. That explains why it didn't boot the recovery. I'll try that later.
EDIT: It works
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Hello dear friends.
I'd like to root my Xperia-Z2 locked bootloader stock rom untouched without downgrade
Is there any preroot ftf file can flashing via flash tool directly?. If not what is the easiest way to do it without unlock bootloader?
Thanks
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Excuse me, he would say it, but this is another topic with a question, how to root Android Marshmallow with locked bootloader.
With Flashtool, no way to flash prerooted FTF, because prerooted firmware in ZIP format is only for flash from recovery (TWRP).
As already understood, at this stage it is not possible to root with locked BL.
Do not you want to unlock, but you don't want to do downgrade.
You are interested in the easiest way without unlocking, but in this situation (without unlocked bootloader) for now is only possible to return to a previous version of Android, which you do not want.
Consider and choose possible and reasonable option for you.
Monipeev said:
Excuse me, he would say it, but this is another topic with a question, how to root Android Marshmallow with locked bootloader.
With Flashtool, no way to flash prerooted FTF, because prerooted firmware in ZIP format is only for flash from recovery (TWRP).
As already understood, at this stage it is not possible to root with locked BL.
Do not you want to unlock, but you don't want to do downgrade.
You are interested in the easiest way without unlocking, but in this situation (without unlocked bootloader) for now is only possible to return to a previous version of Android, which you do not want.
Consider and choose possible and reasonable option for you.
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Thanks
My phone still in warranty I don't want lose it.
How can I do downgrade and upgrade again to root MM . 575?
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Step.
1. Download right FTF firmware for your model device, that software have way to root, like 5.1.1.
2. Install drivers for device and flashmod, after that Flash firmware from Flashtool.
3. After that, root Android version and install recovery - Nuts Dual Recovery.
4. When you have root and recovery, just follow step for install in recovery / clear data, cache, dalvik cache ..../ from first post in topic with prerooted Marshmallow .575 and you will be with rooted last version on Android, Marshmallow 6.0.1, build 23.5.A.0.575
@Monipeev Many thanks
Can I rollback to stock rom anytime ?
To cover warranty
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Yes of course.
You just have to know the number by region (Customization version) of your stock software.
Monipeev said:
Step.
1. Download right FTF firmware for your model device, that software have way to root, like 5.1.1.
2. Install drivers for device and flashmod, after that Flash firmware from Flashtool.
3. After that, root Android version and install recovery - Nuts Dual Recovery.
4. When you have root and recovery, just follow step for install in recovery / clear data, cache, dalvik cache ..../ from first post in topic with prerooted Marshmallow .575 and you will be with rooted last version on Android, Marshmallow 6.0.1, build 23.5.A.0.575
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Hi I am on the same boat. Stock MM 575 firmware. Do I need to unlock the bootloader? How to do that?
Thanks.
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@laofan, You don't need unlocked bootloader to flash stock firmware.
Just follow step obove and all will be fine.
Thanks @Monipeev
I did it by downgrade to KK, root and recovery then upgrade to last version preroot
Thanks
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@SaMo_HoSSaM
You and all are welcome.
Flawless use of the device.
@Monipeev
I installed this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3390498 on my phone locked bootloader but I can't flash the recovery twrp 3.0.0 I tried use twrp app from play store but it show I installed 2.8.7 and I can't enter any recovery the led blinking red only no green or blue
Xpeosed too show installed but not active
What shall I do.?
I appreciate your support.
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Sorry for the late reply, too much work today.
Probably everything is OK for now, if you repeated the necessary steps for this again.
I think you missed a step or your flash incorrect file.
Monipeev said:
Sorry for the late reply, too much work today.
Probably everything is OK for now, if you repeated the necessary steps for this again.
I think you missed a step or your flash incorrect file.
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Explain more please
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I think, you forgot to flash TWRP Recovery after flash the rom.
TWRP app, will not help in this situation.
Think it's best and clear to move back to return to the previous version of Android which allows Root, then install recovery again and again steps to flash pre rooted Marshmallow.
Sorry for this, but at least I would do.
P.s. I see too late, that you forgot to flash recovery on the moment when you flash the rom.
I didn't find flashable recovery zip to flash via recovey before lose the old recovey on old firmware
That's mean I have to redo all these steps again?
Ok if I did return the steps how to install this recovery after flash the rom?
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@Monipeev will this method work with .575
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=66232079
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i have all done, but icant install dualrecovery... this say: adb server out of date, killing... and unauthorizated too... what can i do please?
@SaMo_HoSSaM, Just try it and tell us.
It's will be useful for all.
@Balage3000, Why you try dual recovery?
If you Install Android Marshmallow, dual recovery don't work on it for now.
I have not read yet, someone managed it installed on this version of Android.
I and many people hope Nut to do his magic and impressed us with version and for Android 6.0.1
Monipeev said:
@SaMo_HoSSaM, Just try it and tell us.
It's will be useful for all.
@Balage3000, Why you try dual recovery?
If you Install Android Marshmallow, dual recovery don't work on it for now.
I have not read yet, someone managed it installed on this version of Android.
I and many people hope Nut to do his magic and impressed us with version and for Android 6.0.1
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i have successfull downgraded, rooted and the dual recovery installed... therefore have i now Android 5.1.1, but I want gladly a custom rom installing (cm 12 or omnirom with Overclocking)... but at the recovery menu i can't make this, i have many times tested... ---> Wipe Data, Cache, Dalvik-Cache and Flash from zip.. but it won't work... what must i do please? Unlock Bootloader? Sorry for the bad english.
@Balage3000, The Rom's that you mention are installed precisely device with unlocked BL. In their description is given this information. If you try it on locked bootloader, they will not working.
Hi all, I just recently got a Z2( first sony device in almost 10 years). It is on 23.5.A.0.575 build. I guess it is still locked bootloader.
I am wondering if anyone could give me a general idea of what to do to root, unlock bootloader( if it is necessary), Recovery and install rom.
I have been tinkering some other android devices and I know how to backup/install rom. But with so much info floating around the forum I kind of lost direction of what to do for the z2.
I appreciate anyone's input.
Thank you.
attachment is the phone infomation. I am in the U.S. and using AT&T as my wireless carrier.
Install all the required adb drivers first for Z2
I suggest u downgrade first to kitkat using flashtool then you need to root and install recovery.
flashtool link. http://www.mediafire.com/download/2ut97v5aszylr4w/flashtool-0.9.18.1-windows.exe
1. search google for android 4.4.2 ftf and download it and flash using flashtool.place your ftf here C:\Users\[Your PC Name]\.flashTool\firmwares
3.how to use flashtool http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
start from the last sixth picture where it says " click on the lightning bolt"
4. download rootkit xperia(rootkitXperia_20140719) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009 and root your device. Make sure u have usb debugging and unknown sources enabled and install it
5. download xzdual recovery for locked bootloader http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZ...0c77gct569cirjj3j9mpcv4&randomizer=_ur02qzphs and install it
i have the same device. i suggest u to install existenz mm rom as its much stable and also has xperia x features in it its based on stock. you can unlock your bootloader but you will lose drm functions such as X reality, noise cancellation and some other things but after you come to existenz mm you can restore all those features without relocking your bootloader. here http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
BUT FIRST BACKUP USING TA PARTION TOOL http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41763438#post41763438 IT WILL HELP TO RELOCK BOOTLOADER WITHOUT LOSING ANY FEATURES AS BOOTLOADER WAS NEVER UNLOCKED .download abricot 8.1 kernal it has the new led breathing effect and also supports FOTA partion
Hariskh said:
Install all the required adb drivers first for Z2
I suggest u downgrade first to kitkat using flashtool then you need to root and install recovery.
flashtool link. http://www.mediafire.com/download/2ut97v5aszylr4w/flashtool-0.9.18.1-windows.exe
1. search google for android 4.4.2 ftf and download it and flash using flashtool.place your ftf here C:\Users\[Your PC Name]\.flashTool\firmwares
3.how to use flashtool http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
start from the last sixth picture where it says " click on the lightning bolt"
4. download rootkit xperia(rootkitXperia_20140719) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009 and root your device. Make sure u have usb debugging and unknown sources enabled and install it
5. download xzdual recovery for locked bootloader http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZ...0c77gct569cirjj3j9mpcv4&randomizer=_ur02qzphs and install it
i have the same device. i suggest u to install existenz mm rom as its much stable and also has xperia x features in it its based on stock. you can unlock your bootloader but you will lose drm functions such as X reality, noise cancellation and some other things but after you come to existenz mm you can restore all those features without relocking your bootloader. here http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
BUT FIRST BACKUP USING TA PARTION TOOL http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41763438#post41763438 IT WILL HELP TO RELOCK BOOTLOADER WITHOUT LOSING ANY FEATURES AS BOOTLOADER WAS NEVER UNLOCKED .download abricot 8.1 kernal it has the new led breathing effect and also supports FOTA partion
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Thank you so much, hariskh. I am reading all the threads you gave me now.
One quick question, someone else mention downgrade to LP 5.1.1. Is there any difference if I downgrade to KK or LP? I would for sure install a MM rom on top of that. Will the downgraded firmware matter?
Again, thank you for your help.
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laofan said:
Thank you so much, hariskh. I am reading all the threads you gave me now.
One quick question, someone else mention downgrade to LP 5.1.1. Is there any difference if I downgrade to KK or LP? I would for sure install a MM rom on top of that. Will the downgraded firmware matter?
Again, thank you for your help.
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NO the firm downgrade will not matter at all. i suggested Kitkat as its easy to root and install a recovery.although u can install lollipop if u know how to root and install recovery
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here are the adb drivers https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24521665358595410
here are the flashtool drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830
be sure to disable driver signature verification in your windows
Hariskh said:
NO the firm downgrade will not matter at all. i suggested Kitkat as its easy to root and install a recovery.although u can install lollipop if u know how to root and install recovery
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here are the adb drivers https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24521665358595410
here are the flashtool drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830
be sure to disable driver signature verification in your windows
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Thanks. I am downgrading to KK now and would report back. Finger crossed.
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Hariskh said:
Install all the required adb drivers first for Z2
I suggest u downgrade first to kitkat using flashtool then you need to root and install recovery.
flashtool link. http://www.mediafire.com/download/2ut97v5aszylr4w/flashtool-0.9.18.1-windows.exe
1. search google for android 4.4.2 ftf and download it and flash using flashtool.place your ftf here C:\Users\[Your PC Name]\.flashTool\firmwares
3.how to use flashtool http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
start from the last sixth picture where it says " click on the lightning bolt"
4. download rootkit xperia(rootkitXperia_20140719) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009 and root your device. Make sure u have usb debugging and unknown sources enabled and install it
5. download xzdual recovery for locked bootloader http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZ...0c77gct569cirjj3j9mpcv4&randomizer=_ur02qzphs and install it
i have the same device. i suggest u to install existenz mm rom as its much stable and also has xperia x features in it its based on stock. you can unlock your bootloader but you will lose drm functions such as X reality, noise cancellation and some other things but after you come to existenz mm you can restore all those features without relocking your bootloader. here http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
BUT FIRST BACKUP USING TA PARTION TOOL http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41763438#post41763438 IT WILL HELP TO RELOCK BOOTLOADER WITHOUT LOSING ANY FEATURES AS BOOTLOADER WAS NEVER UNLOCKED .download abricot 8.1 kernal it has the new led breathing effect and also supports FOTA partion
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I have successfully root and install lockdual recovery. Should I unlock bootloader before install the rom?
laofan said:
I have successfully root and install lockdual recovery. Should I unlock bootloader before install the rom?
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its your choice you want to do now or later but sometimes after unlocking your bootloader your phone factory resets including internal storage.I suggest do it now but first do a TA backup first. it will backup your TA partion and whenever u want to lock your bootloader without losing features u can do it with this tool and no one will ever know that your bootloader was ever unlocked. its very useful backup first
Hariskh said:
its your choice you want to do now or later but sometimes after unlocking your bootloader your phone factory resets including internal storage.I suggest do it now but first do a TA backup first. it will backup your TA partion and whenever u want to lock your bootloader without losing features u can do it with this tool and no one will ever know that your bootloader was ever unlocked. its very useful backup first
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Thanks. All good now. Up and runing 3.5 !
laofan said:
Thanks. All good now. Up and runing 3.5 !
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Did you backup your TA partion