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Cannot seem to find the answer for this specific device. Will have the ATT USA version of the HOX+ and want to know:
What is the Best Back Up App to get before rooting or anything like that, something that can be found in the Play store? Obviously would want it to backup the basics like calender, contacts, email accounts, etc. Also though, need a backup app that will backup installed App Data like say my game progress for Dead Trigger. I'm reading that once you root your device all App Data is erased to scratch, would hate to invest hours into an app only to have to start all over once Rooted when it does become available for ATT USA version.
Then once i am Rooted, what is the best Rooted Backup App to install that will backup everything above and anything else i would need before unlocking Bootloader and flashing roms?
Seems there's unroot backups and rooted backups but hundreds on the Play store and hate to find out the hard way which ones actually work and do what i need and which ones don't.
Appreciate any help on this and hope soon there will be stickies in this thread explaining such things to Androids Newbs like me so once this device is released tomorrow you guys don't get countless threads started like mine. Thank you
Is this right?
Upon doing more research online please correct me if i'm wrong here. From my understanding this is the process needed to flash a custom rom:
1. Root your device. Rooting actually does not delete any data or files but virtually "unlocks" (almost like jailbreaking Ios) your device for further access/tweaking abilities.
2. Now that i am rooted i can install titanium backup (is this the best rooted backup, see it mentioned by you guys a lot here) and this rooted backup app will backup virtually everything on my device including app data.
3. Once rooted, i can now install custom recovery (what exactly is this and what does it do?). I'm guessing custom recovery is needed for unlocking the bootloader incase there is a problem custom recovery will recover your device (hints the name custom recovery)?
4. Now i have my device rooted, everything including app data backed up with titanium backup, custom recovery installed, now i can unlock bootloader. Once i unlock bootloader i will then need to restore my device with titanium backup. Now my phone is basically fully unlocked (fully jailbroken) and can now flash any custom rom available for my specific device (ATT HOX+ USA model)?
I see something mentioned about ADB but do not understand what this does or is used for? It seems it is another way of backing up the phone but if so, where is the backup file saved and used for exactly?
Just trying to figure this all out guys, please be easy on me. Trust me i've been researching and just trying to put all the pieces to this android puzzle together here, newb to android and first android device (very excited and just want to do it all right and not have issues of course).
If i'm missing any steps or have them out of order please let me know. I understand there is no root yet for this specific device but just saying if everything was available the steps i laid out is what i would do?
Thank you in advance for your patience and help, greatly appreciate the community here and all you guys do for us.
Sorry one more thing. Once i am rooted, unlocked bootloader, flashing custom roms having a great time. What exactly do the warranty people look for if i need to send my device in for replacement under warranty?
Do they void it if my device is rooted, or unlocked bootloader, or both?
If so, is root and or bootloader unlock reversible if i needed to return my device under warranty for say a hardware issue?
I'm sure i can flash the stock rom back so the warranty people won't see a custom one on the device but do they look for Root or Bootloader?
Just trying to cover all my bases here, thank you.
i'm thinking about getting this phone instead of the note 3 (coming from note 2) and wondering what the deal is with root, unlocking the bootloader etc?
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congratz to 1000 post... the deal? What u wanna know?
Root, well to root on locked bootloader is to make an TA Backup where all your drm keys are stored. These are removed when unlocking the bootloader. The benefit of doing this backup is that you then can restore these keys if needed in the future. And also you can run apps and access features that requires the device to be rooted.
I noticed you are in some level of familiar with custom roms and root as I checked your previous post here at XDA running some sammy roms.
But the benefits of unlocking the bootloader? You can flash roms with ease along the features of being rooted as above.
ah sorry. i didnt meant it in that sense. i had to unlock the bootloader on my old htc desire (samsung since then and no lock). i wondered what the deal was in getting it done?
on the samsungs i've just flashed a custom recovery and that's it. easy as pie but way back when i had to use a goldcard to get the desire unlocked and more steps in getting s-off
is it easy or tricky with the sony? if i get this phone i'd be needing to root straigt away to put my TB backups back on so wouldnt have any drm keys to backup yet
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ah sorry. i didnt meant it in that sense. i had to unlock the bootloader on my old htc desire (samsung since then and no lock). i wondered what the deal was in getting it done?
on the samsungs i've just flashed a custom recovery and that's it. easy as pie but way back when i had to use a goldcard to get the desire unlocked and more steps in getting s-off
is it easy or tricky with the sony? if i get this phone i'd be needing to root straigt away to put my TB backups back on so wouldnt have any drm keys to backup yet
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The TA backup does make a backup of alla the DRM keys, as the Bravia engine...and bla bla bla what other features there are.
It is easy to unlock the bootloader IF you not running Windows 8. On W8 it is a bit tricky because you have to reboot the OS in test mode disabling the driver verification in order to be able to install fastboot driver and S1 driver. Other than that, it should be done in about 30 sec if there's no issue :good:
and typically i'm on win 8 (though wish i wasn't at times).
cheers for the info. wonder if it would work with win7 via VM
well, i ordered it, and put my old note 2 for sale on mazuma
As a fellow Galaxy Note user here, Rooting the ZU is easy...
Unlocking the bootloader is another.. It is pretty much straightforward from the tutorials on this forum but you have to watch out of your TA partition..
I have gone as far as backing up my TA but I haven't unlocked my Bootloader yet.. I don't feel the need for a custom ROM yet.
Stock, Rooted .532 ROM with Xposed Framework serves most of my needs.. Plus seamless connection of the Dualshock controller which is a definite plus for me!
cool. i've read the guide and i get that the TA partition holds DRM info but isn't thatonly for purchases etc? if it's lost what's the worst case scenario? brick or you lose access to paid for content?
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and typically i'm on win 8 (though wish i wasn't at times).
cheers for the info. wonder if it would work with win7 via VM
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I have no idea how stable it gonna be to make an operation like this? ..because you have to manually unmount and mount the choosen device in to VMware. Now I don't have VMWare Workstation installed as I recently moved to Windows 8 Enterprise. ..big mistake when doing this kind of operations. It took me about an hour to figure out how to properly disarm all this stupid verification of drivers and certificates and bla bla bla microsoft features. In these moments I love my linux mint.
The TA backup benefits from that first of all you do make a backup of your DRM keys if you would like to restore them in the future if going back to stock rom and for example sending it for service covered warranty. You don't necessarily lose your warranty but there might be times when the service center denies your request as they see that the device has been tempered with. I think I read that it does also relock your bootloader but I might need to confirm that..not entirely sure.
If you lost the DRM keys or the backup? Ehm.. yeah no more bravia engine, Track ID and the other apps provided by sony wont work. Other than that, It's not that big of a deal but It's good to have a backup just in case!
ah, good to know then. cheers.
i suppose i could throw a wubi ubuntu install on or something i guess.
Yes, the TA partition has your UNIQUE DRM info needed for Sony's proprietary software to work. (aka bravia engine and xreality) take note of the word UNIQUE.. you cannot use a TA backup from another phone.. So you really have to back it up.. A few minutes of effort to back it up is worth spending rather than losing your keys forever..
As I've read from one of the posts on other threads, restoring the TA partition would not relock your bootloader.. They are two separate steps.. You have to manually relock it after restoring.. Which as far as i understand is fairly easy although I haven't done it myself..
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Got my XZU last Saturday and decided today to keep it. Being long out of the Sony-world (last was an XS, now coming from a Find 5), I've got some questions. I'm also going to search for the infos, but I feel a single thread for "my stuff" makes it easier for me, so please be kind.
So, for the current state, here's the device's information.
- Sony Xperia Z Ultra (C6833), black
- running on Vodafone DE
- Android version 4.2.2
- Baseband version 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10220006-09
- Kernel 3.4.0-perf-gde8296d-02194-ga2561a5
- Build 14.1.B.1.510
- The device shows me an update to 14.2.A.1.136
Questions:
1) Do Sony's official updates only update Android + Sony Apps or are there also firmware updates included?
2) I want to root and install a custom ROM, should I start from the current build or should I upgrade to $something first?
3) I've read that KitKat is restricting SDcard usage for non-system apps. Do custom 4.4 ROMs work around this(,yet) or should I update to 4.3 max?
4) I probably won't use the camera much, if at all, still, most custom ROMs can't get the camera quality on a level the stock ROM has, so how bad is it on this device?
5) is the PowerCover CP12 available somewhere in the EU? It's "out of stock" in all big shops I looked at in .de,.at,.ch and the Twitter-Team wasn't really helpful. Ordering from outside the EU would be possible, but pretty much guaranteed to get stuck at the customs where the next office is ~50km away and doesn't have work-friendly times at all.
6) About screen protectors: a) can I apply them over the shatter shield and if so b) will input by pens or something still work on a decent level?
7) is there a prefered solution of recoveries on this device or does it not matter at all, if I'd choose CWM or TWRP(or is there something else entirely)?
8) are there known problems in general with custom ROMs regarding external hardware? I'd like to use my "SmartWireless Headset Pro", my "SmartWatch (1)" and TV-Out
That's it for now, thanks for any help
1) The 136 update is a firmware update (to Android 4.3), but they also push out updates for their Sony apps.
2) You have to update to at least 290 (Android 4.3) if you don't want to lose your IMEI when you flash a custom ROM. Also note that you'll lose your IMEI if you downgrade from 136/290 to anything older. There are no real reasons to downgrade though, but just keep that in mind. It's easily fixable, so it's not the end of the world if you do it.
3) Yes, there's a workaround to get SD card working on KitKat (you just have to replace one file)
4) The camera is still bad on custom ROMs. It might get better with official Sony KitKat.
5) I have no idea.
6) a) Yes. b) Yes.
7) We've got double recovery, meaning you'll get both CWR and TWRP when you flash recovery, so use the one you prefer. (Vol Up for CWR and Vol Down for TWRP)
8) I think the only known issue on 136 is that Bluetooth might be a little wonky, but i'm not sure, so be sure to read around here since there's a thread about it.
Thank you for that.
In regard to 1), I meant firmware updates of hardware, f.e. the Find5 received some updates regarding the touchscreen.
As for 2), so there's currently no reason not to install the latest official Sony update, meaning it's also rootable without too much hassle? What would be the consequences of a lost IMEI?
S.D.Richards said:
Thank you for that.
In regard to 1), I meant firmware updates of hardware, f.e. the Find5 received some updates regarding the touchscreen.
As for 2), so there's currently no reason not to install the latest official Sony update, meaning it's also rootable without too much hassle? What would be the consequences of a lost IMEI?
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Bugfixes are included in firmware updates, so they don't release an update to fix one minor thing. The Find5 receives updates every two weeks, if i'm not mistaken?
There's really no reason to update to 136 (the newest) if you're going to flash a custom ROM. Rooting is fairly easy if your bootloader is unlocked, and it only takes a couple of minutes, but it's a little more complicated if your bootloader is locked. Luckily, you're on 510, meaning it's even easier to root, and once you've rooted 510, make a backup of your TA partition. It holds all of your unique DRM files that makes X-Reality work etc. You'll lose the TA partition when you unlock the bootloader, so that's why you have to make a backup of it before you unlock it. Once you've done that, update to 290, unlock the bootloader, root it and do whatever you'd like to do.
Thanks again.
Now rooting worked(+OTA keeper from the Playstore), so did creating the TA backup.
Having a glance over the custom ROMs available as of now, I think I'd like to stay on rooted stock until Omni (official) comes around.
So what would be the (better) procedure to get latest Sony ROM running? Use Sony's updater and hope OTA keeper works or unlock, install recovery and flash a pre-rooted FTF?
S.D.Richards said:
Thanks again.
Now rooting worked(+OTA keeper from the Playstore), so did creating the TA backup.
Having a glance over the custom ROMs available as of now, I think I'd like to stay on rooted stock until Omni (official) comes around.
So what would be the (better) procedure to get latest Sony ROM running? Use Sony's updater and hope OTA keeper works or unlock, install recovery and flash a pre-rooted FTF?
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OTA Root Keeper doesn't work on 4.3, so you'll lose root no matter what you do. Are you still on 510, or have you updated to something else?
You have your TA partition backed up now (recommend you to upload it to your Drive or Dropbox), so you can unlock the bootloader without permanently losing the TA partition. It'll delete it when you unlock the bootloader, but you can easily restore it again in case you have to send it in for repairs. Rooting 290 and everything else becomes so much easier and faster the second your BL is unlocked, so head over to the General section and look for Jackie's root guide and see if that's something you might want to do...
...or you can simply stay with the firmware you're on now, granted it's not the most stable firmware version, but it'll save you a lot of time. Official KitKat is also scheduled for release this month, so you can:
A ) Stay on current firmware and wait for official Sony KitKat
B ) Go all out and flash a custom ROM
I'm currently running the GPe ROM, and I can highly recommend it. It's solid as a rock with no bugs.
Any questions?
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LordManhattan said:
OTA Root Keeper doesn't work on 4.3, so you'll lose root no matter what you do. Are you still on 510, or have you updated to something else?
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Still on 510, bedtime was up and I don't wanted to do something stupid with a sleepy head.
You have your TA partition backed up now (recommend you to upload it to your Drive or Dropbox), so you can unlock the bootloader without permanently losing the TA partition.
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Yes, did that and mirrored it over a few systems. BTW, if I'd ever go back to stock, would the TA-p get changed so I'd need to back it up again or does it stay the way it is over the phone's lifetime?
It'll delete it when you unlock the bootloader, but you can easily restore it again in case you have to send it in for repairs. Rooting 290 and everything else becomes so much easier and faster the second your BL is unlocked, so head over to the General section and look for Jackie's root guide and see if that's something you might want to do...
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No problem, I had my Xperia S unlocked, so I now the procedure. Only question related to that: I read that for the Z1(?) there's a minimal version one should update to before unlocking the BL, if you don't camera stops working or something - so, is this also a problem on the ZU or has this already been fixed?
I'm currently running the GPe ROM, and I can highly recommend it. It's solid as a rock with no bugs.
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I'll have a look at it, thanks.
S.D.Richards said:
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Yes, did that and mirrored it over a few systems. BTW, if I'd ever go back to stock, would the TA-p get changed so I'd need to back it up again or does it stay the way it is over the phone's lifetime?
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The TA partition is unique to your device, so you do it only once, so be sure to not lose it.
No problem, I had my Xperia S unlocked, so I now the procedure. Only question related to that: I read that for the Z1(?) there's a minimal version one should update to before unlocking the BL, if you don't camera stops working or something - so, is this also a problem on the ZU or has this already been fixed?
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The ZU has never had any of the camera issues when we unlock the bootloader, so there's nothing to add here
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So to be clear, when you're talking about the GPe ROM, you're meaning this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608708 ?
So if I'd like to try this, I'd need to:
1. unlock bootloader
2. install recovery
3. take NAND backup
4. Flash .290 fw
5. flash this ROM
Correct?
S.D.Richards said:
So to be clear, when you're talking about the GPe ROM, you're meaning this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608708 ?
So if I'd like to try this, I'd need to:
1. unlock bootloader
2. install recovery
3. take NAND backup
4. Flash .290 fw
5. flash this ROM
Correct?
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The bootloader unlocking doesn't need to be the first step since you can flash Recovery on a locked bootloader. You can do everything except the ROM flashing on a locked bootloader. But yeah, that looks fine to me. Be sure to download the tweaked GPe version that includes Recovery and SD fix.
If you can't bother making a NAND:
- Unlock the bootloader
- Update to 290
- Flash boot.img (includes recovery)
- Boot into recovery and flash (VOL UP when LED lights up)
- Done.
Thanks again, could/would you link me to a .290 ftf for germany/europe/generic? The ones I found are either for other regions or the links seem to be down.
Here's 290 EU for the C6833.
https://mega.co.nz/#!VR4HyJia!PGxJXHOi8V-eJpWDnsJKShRPlhoYHR5DpFRkko6m0Nk
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LordManhattan said:
Here's 290 EU for the C6833.
https://mega.co.nz/#!VR4HyJia!PGxJXHOi8V-eJpWDnsJKShRPlhoYHR5DpFRkko6m0Nk
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Thanks, already found that link, but it gives me a "the file you are trying to download is no longer available"-error.
Already searched on Google, but couldn't find one, yet, or only for the other models.
Here's the Chilean 290 for C6833. It doesn't matter which one you use, and you're planning to flash the GPe, so just flash this one and get it done
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Thank you very much for all your help, GPe is up and running smoothly now.
Apart from anything looking pretty huge, guessing different DPI settings compared to Sony's values, it's fine so far. One question though: under display settings it says X-Reality is on. Is that just cosmetics, since at no point I restored the TA-backup. If it's "fake", is it possible to restore TA and have it working or would that "trash" the system and restore should only be done in case of a stock re-install?
S.D.Richards said:
Thank you very much for all your help, GPe is up and running smoothly now.
Apart from anything looking pretty huge, guessing different DPI settings compared to Sony's values, it's fine so far. One question though: under display settings it says X-Reality is on. Is that just cosmetics, since at no point I restored the TA-backup. If it's "fake", is it possible to restore TA and have it working or would that "trash" the system and restore should only be done in case of a stock re-install?
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just cosmetic and does nothing. If you restored the TA the GPe rom would fail to boot.
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just cosmetic and does nothing. If you restored the TA the GPe rom would fail to boot.
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Thanks for that quick answer, satisfied for now, so I can finally go to sleep
One last thing. Just change ro.sf.lcd_density=400 to 320 in build.prop to get the same sized UI like the Sony ROM. Unless you like 400.
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LordManhattan said:
One last thing. Just change ro.sf.lcd_density=400 to 320 in build.prop to get the same sized UI like the Sony ROM. Unless you like 400.
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Perfect, just what I've been looking for, thanks.
Now to hope that the ZU also gets double tap to wake, than I'd be pretty happy.
S.D.Richards said:
Perfect, just what I've been looking for, thanks.
Now to hope that the ZU also gets double tap to wake, than I'd be pretty happy.
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Yeah, the leaked footage from the Z2 KitKat build shows the option to use double tap to wake, so it looks like we'll get it. It's a kernel feature, so it'll work on mostly anything out there.
I have a Sony Xperia Tablet Z, 64GB WiFi (SPG312) running stock 4.3, and I can not root this thing. I've tried several different methods to no avail. Does anyone on here know how to root this thing? I'm ultimately trying to install CM11.
Either go back to 4.2, root with Doom's Rootkit, then install a recovery, and install 4.3 already rooted, or unlock your bootloader, install CM kernel, use the recovery built in to install the SuperUser zip, then flash stock kernel again.
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Felimenta97 said:
Either go back to 4.2, root with Doom's Rootkit, then install a recovery, and install 4.3 already rooted, or unlock your bootloader, install CM kernel, use the recovery built in to install the SuperUser zip, then flash stock kernel again.
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So unlock the bootloader? How do I go about that? And after that I can install CM right from there? That sounds like the one thing I haven't tried.
How do I go about doing that?
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
Follow that link. It's pretty easy. Just make sure you have all the tools in hand. Shouldn't take more than a hour to read everything and do the procedure, if you have everything ready.
It's mentioned there, but remember that it will void your warranty and, with Android 4.3 or lower, on stock ROMs, you will not have Bravia Engine working. Also, in any version, Music and Video Unlimited will not work anymore.
Another big tip: Go to the Xperia Z section (the phone one), and on the sub categories, can enter one called Cross Device Development, or something along those lines, and look for a thread with the name TA backup. If you do the long process, of going back and such, backup your keys. Should come in handy in the future.
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Felimenta97 said:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
Follow that link. It's pretty easy. Just make sure you have all the tools in hand. Shouldn't take more than a hour to read everything and do the procedure, if you have everything ready.
It's mentioned there, but remember that it will void your warranty and, with Android 4.3 or lower, on stock ROMs, you will not have Bravia Engine working. Also, in any version, Music and Video Unlimited will not work anymore.
Another big tip: Go to the Xperia Z section (the phone one), and on the sub categories, can enter one called Cross Device Development, or something along those lines, and look for a thread with the name TA backup. If you do the long process, of going back and such, backup your keys. Should come in handy in the future.
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Emma does not work. I have tried to register for an account a several times with no luck.
Birkesuss said:
Emma does not work. I have tried to register for an account a several times with no luck.
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You do not need Emma.
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u need to download flashtool and find a 4.1.2 rom for your device...
then you can either use framaroot 1.91(gandalf exploit) or use doomlords root setup...
after that you can install phill'z recovery...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343 this link was very help full for my device sgp311 and i think its almost the same for your device only the rom and the stripped .ftf will be different...
unlocking your boatloader is not really applied to you,you only need it if you want to install custom roms...but before you do search a bit around to find hou you can backup your drm keys aka .ta partition.
Make sure you downgrade to 4.2 and root using http://nut.xperia-files.com/?dlid=V...jb3ZlcnkyLjcuMTIzLUJFVEEuaW5zdGFsbGVyLnppcA== option 3 then backup your TA partition before unlocking your bootloader, or theoretically you'll lose warranty
ok ok ok
So what steps do I take to install CM11?
Which method posted would get me there? You guys are saying a lot of different things here, have me a little confused
Hi anyone knows and tries this Kingo to root and unlock bootloader
http://www.kingoapp.com/sony-bootloader-unlock.htm
http://www.kingoapp.com/index.htm
thanks
Unlock bootloader > flash any cm10-11 kernel that has recovery built in > boot to recovery > flash SuperSU > flash 4.4.2 stock kernel back (from FTF)
Hi All,
I've been using 4.4.4 (Build# 23.0.1.A.0.167) for a while... I've stuck with it for longer than I should have, it's just... I liked the amazing battery life and stability and didn't want to lose that after reading so many bugs with upgrades....
Any how, I was considering, finally, making the jump to the latest via Over The Air from Sony... however, is there anything I should know before taking the leap? Considering I may want to root... should I consider rooting it before the upgrade? Or will it not affect anything and I can upgrade... then root later(or again, does the upgrade prevent/make it harder to root)?
I'm stock right now, but I would like to root the phone eventually...just, I haven't had time to fool with it right now, and it's my only reliable phone that I use daily. Anything I should be aware of that the upgrade/update may impact the root?
Thanks in Advance.
If it's the Marshmallow update, I don't think there is an easy way to root after unless things have changed since I last looked. At least not without unlocking your bootloader. I recommend doing the links below to get a rooted Marshmallow without unlocking your bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader will wipe you're TA partition and effect camera performance and some viewing modes
If you root you want to backup your "DRM Keys" as a precaution. Though if you lose your DRM there is a fix on here to recover lost functions after losing keys.
Anyways I recommend using "flashtool" to flash a Lollipop firmware. Then use the 2 guides I've linked below to flash Marshmallow to your phone with root.
This code will root Lollipop with a locked bootloader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3108230
This guide will install a pre-rooted Marshmallow ROM fully stock still with a locked bootloader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3355768
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A guide to backup your TA partition and DRM Keys.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
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Unlocking the bootloader will wipe you're TA partition and effect camera performance and some viewing modes.
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I have a question which relates to what you mentioned.
Unfortunately a while back I unlocked my bootloader not knowing I'd get a negative effect on camera performance as well as viewing modes.
Anyway, I recently relocked the bootloader, did a factory reset, full wipe, dalvic/cache, etc...
I done a clean install of Marshmallow .570 firmware, stock.
I have the feeling that having previously unlocking the bootloader is still affecting me.
In the display setting, when selecting X reality or Super Vivid, it does not make any visible changes!
I double checked my bootloader status and it is locked. Is there any other way I can get back the same camera performance and Sony enhancements as before? If so, how?
Thank you so much if you are able to help.
MM570+Assertive Display+greenify
SOT 6hrs same like 4.4
and faster windows animation
kanej2006 said:
I have a question which relates to what you mentioned.
Unfortunately a while back I unlocked my bootloader not knowing I'd get a negative effect on camera performance as well as viewing modes.
Anyway, I recently relocked the bootloader, did a factory reset, full wipe, dalvic/cache, etc...
I done a clean install of Marshmallow .570 firmware, stock.
I have the feeling that having previously unlocking the bootloader is still affecting me.
In the display setting, when selecting X reality or Super Vivid, it does not make any visible changes!
I double checked my bootloader status and it is locked. Is there any other way I can get back the same camera performance and Sony enhancements as before? If so, how?
Thank you so much if you are able to help.
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Try http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
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RuffBuster said:
Try http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
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Thanks bro, I did come across that and it worked wonders! I was so worried I would never get back the quality I had before.
Now I'm finally able to use Sony image enhancements and not having to worry about camera performance and image noise!
The above fix worked 100%
Cheers.:good:
RuffBuster said:
If it's the Marshmallow update, I don't think there is an easy way to root after unless things have changed since I last looked. At least not without unlocking your bootloader. I recommend doing the links below to get a rooted Marshmallow without unlocking your bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader will wipe you're TA partition and effect camera performance and some viewing modes
If you root you want to backup your "DRM Keys" as a precaution. Though if you lose your DRM there is a fix on here to recover lost functions after losing keys.
Anyways I recommend using "flashtool" to flash a Lollipop firmware. Then use the 2 guides I've linked below to flash Marshmallow to your phone with root.
This code will root Lollipop with a locked bootloader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3108230
This guide will install a pre-rooted Marshmallow ROM fully stock still with a locked bootloader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3355768
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A guide to backup your TA partition and DRM Keys.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
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Thanks for the tip. Didn't know that it was hard to root Marshmallow and up from what I get from your post. I'm on KitKat and I'm jumping up to lollipop, I'll be tearing through the guides you posted, appreciate it.
I don't have any music on my phone, but I'll probably do the DRM backup anyways, just as a precaution as you mentioned.
Cheers mate!
ssnova said:
Hi All,
I've been using 4.4.4 (Build# 23.0.1.A.0.167) for a while... I've stuck with it for longer than I should have, it's just... I liked the amazing battery life and stability and didn't want to lose that after reading so many bugs with upgrades....
Any how, I was considering, finally, making the jump to the latest via Over The Air from Sony... however, is there anything I should know before taking the leap? Considering I may want to root... should I consider rooting it before the upgrade? Or will it not affect anything and I can upgrade... then root later(or again, does the upgrade prevent/make it harder to root)?
I'm stock right now, but I would like to root the phone eventually...just, I haven't had time to fool with it right now, and it's my only reliable phone that I use daily. Anything I should be aware of that the upgrade/update may impact the root?
Thanks in Advance.
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You can fully root your phone without any problem or losing your data and without using PC by this easy way:
1-Download KingRoot from this link: http://www.kingroot.net/wap/download
2- Install it on your phone.
3- Open it and wait until it check for the root installed or not, if it isn't installed then click on the Root icon in the middle and your phone will be fully rooted successfully.
Note: your phone maybe reboot normally during the rooting progress or after it, no problem in it ok
If there is any another question just tell me and i will answer you
What about the changing of kinguser to supersu afterwards as kinguser does not give the same root access permissions as supersu does. Also think it's only the latest version than kills Sony ric older ones will need ric killer. What about recovery? If using 5.1 use NUTS xzd recovery for z2, I'd also wipe the phone when Updating from KK to 5.1 or to mm to get the best results just use sonys back up app and Titanium Backup to save your app data.