Hi guys,
I`m an owner of Xperia X which is flashed with Customized Central Europe ROM. In order to get updates faster I want to flash a Customized RU ROM. Is there any differences between these ROMs and can I flash the Customized RU ROM (Android Oreo) to my Xperia X which is running Nougat now without loosing my data?
The only difference is a bloatware included in it.
I suggest you to make backups and flash it over a wiped phone. This will be the best solution, because if you'll flash it over a "dirty" system, it would cause anything - lags, camera bugs, and so on...
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Hi,
I'm running a stock orange FR rom (4.4.20) and have already rooted my atrix and installed CWM. Til now I wouldn't flash it and wanted to wait for the official FR update, but I just can't wait !
I tried to find the best ROMs for my atrix but can't decide which fits the best... Are there lots of bugs in the available ROMs ? What about the battery life ? It's pretty comfortable with the stock ROM, but I'm afraid of loosing autonomy after flashing...
If I flash a new ROM, it looks like I won't be able to apply any OTA update. Is there a way to go back to something "official" ?
What ROM would you advise ?
Hey guys, I have a friend from Japan with an x10 and he can't get the update yet! I thing there is no problem in flashing the Global generic version!what do you think?
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im using s0-o1b right now here in the philippines ive flash generic 2.3 no problems at all
There are no official Docomo 2.3 GB updates available afaik. Use flashtool and xrecovery to install one of the custom roms. I'm using EWJET and custom kernel listed on the Development section, it works with Japanese fonts, APNs, etc with no problem.
Thanks for the answers!we will flash dooms stock pre-rooted then,or normal stock 2.3! I have selected Japanese language from my phone and I saw that it is supported.
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Hello, here is a TWRP-flashable pre-rooted original Sony's Lollipop firmware for Xperia Z Ultra. It was made with the aid of Flashtool, Xperifirm and PRFCreator. I thank the authors of these wonderful tools. I encourage you to make your own pre-rooted firmware yourself, but if you are just not interested in such things and your Xperia Z Ultra is C6833, you can just grab it here.
There is just a couple of requirements to get this flashed: any recent version of TWRP already installed to your phone and a microSD memory card. So yes, you need to find a way to install TWRP on your Ultra somehow. Note: ClockworkMod may seem to install this fine also, but in my case the system actually was not properly installed and numerous errors did emerge, so I do not recommend use it for installation.
Here is some technical info regarding this firmware:
Phone: Sony Xperia Z Ultra (codename: Togari)
Phone Version: C6833
Origin: Stock (original by Sony, nothing removed)
Branding: No Brand
CDA: 1276-7737
Market: Russia
Operator: Customized RU
Firmware release: 14.5.A.0.270 / R2D
Here what have been integrated in the firmware by PRFCreator:
SuperSU: v2.46
LockedDualRecovery: v2.8.15
And finally here is the link to the firmware itself on Mega.
Fragmentation said:
Hello, here is a TWRP-flashable pre-rooted original Sony's Lollipop firmware for Xperia Z Ultra. It was made with the aid of Flashtool, Xperifirm and PRFCreator. I thank the authors of these wonderful tools. I encourage you to make your own pre-rooted firmware yourself, but if you are just not interested in such things and your Xperia Z Ultra is C6833, you can just grab it here.
There are just couple of requirements to get this installed: any recent version of TWRP and a microSD memory card. So yes, you need to find a way to install TWRP on your Ultra somehow.
Here is some technical info regarding this firmware:
Phone: Sony Xperia Z Ultra (codename: Togari)
Phone Version: C6833
Origin: Stock (original by Sony, nothing removed)
Branding: No Brand
CDA: 1276-7737
Market: Russia
Operator: Customized RU
Firmware release: 14.5.A.0.270 / R2D
Here what have been integrated in the firmware by PRFCreator:
SuperSU: v2.46
LockedDualRecovery: v2.8.15
And finally here is the link to the firmware itself on Mega.
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Thanks I've been using xslim version but been wanting to try small apps! And all the little tricks it has under its sleeve!
How to install this?
xaoup said:
How to install this?
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You should first install TWRP on your Ultra and then install this firmware with it.
Thanks! Working flawlessly I've been away from stock sony that nearly forget how cool it was!
huertae1985 said:
Thanks! Working flawlessly I've been away from stock sony that nearly forget how cool it was!
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You're welcome. I will share stock pre-rooted ROMs once Sony will release them. I think we may expect at least an upcoming update to 5.1.
Hi,
I am in CrDroid CM12.1 based ROM with TWRP recovery, and would like to flash this ROM. My bootloader is already unlocked, but you have mentioned that you have integrated "LockedDualRecovery", does this mean my bootloader will be again locked ? Do I need to unlock bootloader again to flash CM based ROM, if I would like to do in future ?
Thanks
gurung_vishwas1 said:
Hi,
I am in CrDroid CM12.1 based ROM with TWRP recovery, and would like to flash this ROM. My bootloader is already unlocked, but you have mentioned that you have integrated "LockedDualRecovery", does this mean my bootloader will be again locked ? Do I need to unlock bootloader again to flash CM based ROM, if I would like to do in future ?
Thanks
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Hello. No, your bootloader will stay as it is. LockedDualRecovery is just a piece of recovery software.
Hey guys,
I'm very new to flashing, and I recently flashed my Le Max 2 with stock android (LineageOS) using TWRP. I used "lineage-14.1-20170715-nightly-x2-signed.zip" and "twrp-3.1.1-0-x2". However, I've been running into some problems like videos getting constantly corrupted, the camera always crashing and also the phone heats up a lot more than before. Because of this, I want to revert back to the Vendor Rom, but the LeEco official website doesn't load for me. Is there any place I could find the ROM that came with the phone, and maybe the same recovery as well? And if so, how would I install it?
Thank you so much for your help!
Hello original vendor ROM is Chinese, Indian or USA. Which model do you have?
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Hello original vendor ROM is Chinese, Indian or USA. Which model do you have?
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Heya! I bought it from Chinavasion, but when I set it up it had everything defaulted to English (US) so I'm not entirely sure :/
If it is X820 or X822 model you can install some EUI based ROM like Cuoco or Small EUI.
You won't be able to revert back to the vendor ROM unless you backed up before flashing a custom ROM. With no backup, you'll be best off either flashing a stock LeEco ROM (either Indian 19s or Chinese 23s) or a modded version of the stock ROM, such as Cuoco92 or Small EUI or Crisbalgreece's Aroma 26s rom. The vendor ROMs are usually not very good anyway, tbh.
Hi!, I have difficutly in the docomo z2 tab firmware I feel not really comfortable with the bloatware, and docomo stuffs. Should I stay in 4.4 or upgrade to 5.0 or maybe change to global version?
the bloatware from Sony are present in all firmwares, the only difference is that in EU/US versions it's only Sony stuff, in japanese it's also operators apps. All Sony Xperia devices for Japan made specifically with locked bootloader, so you can't use custom clean firmware here, maybe it's possible to delete apps but you need to get root, which is possible with some work even on locked bootloader. But i prefer to just disable maximum as possible, i don't need to use devices for super sensitive information yet, so for now i tolerate presense of some bloatware.
Considering updating, japanese Sony devices can be easily updated to latest global versions (local japanese firmwares sometimes behind global for many Sony devices, in Xperia Z2 tablet the last version for Japan is only Lollipop, but the global is Marshmallow many years already).
You can easily update to Marshmallow official firmware by Flashtool from any country version (except few - like Verizon USA are not flashing), but there's some things which you loose if flashing EU Marshmallow version:
1. NFC - in japanese Sony devices it's different chip or something than in european version.
2. Tethering - global versions of this Z2 tablet with 32Gb is only Wi-fi models - you can flash them easily but there's no tethering at all (because Wi-fi models with no SIM slot), there's no even bluetooth internet sharing, this function are removed from Wi-fi only firmwares.
3. 32Gb - as mentioned above - only Wi-fi models with 32Gb, others are only 16Gb, you are loosing serious amount of space - i tested that and really regretted after month using esp. with big video files like movies and etc., 16Gb is very small for normal use.
So, there's a way to get above this problems but you need to flash your device with flashtool 2 times with different firmwares.
1. To get Marshmallow with 32Gb and NFC - flash fully the latest firmware for SGP512 (USA version) - it's 32Gb and NFC works, but because it's Wi-fi model - to preserve storage size and receive Tethering and SIM card functions do step 2. Install it, activate as usual welcome screen. Turn off and ready to flash again.
2. Take any global firmware for SGP521 and flash it with ONLY such parts – system, kernel and cache (apps_logs and userdata - choose wipe), if it asks for FSC - choose NO. Do not choose other parts.
So in result you will get a combined SGP521 firmware - with NFC, 32Gb, SIM, so like fully working Marshmallow on japanese Xperia. This solution do not require any hacking, it's very easy.
This solution works for all other firmwares, for example if you want to obtain 5.1.1 Lollipop the only available version left is for Ireland (i forgot the number, will write later), there's nowhere else this verison, japanese are only 5.0, but to have a working NFC and 32Gb - you need to flash japanese 5.0 and flash again EU 5.1.1 (only system and kernel again) = you will get fully working 5.1.1 which is rarest on this device.
In addition to my reply:
the original Kitkat 4.4.2 17.1.1.C.1.45 can be upgraded by system & kernel of SGP521 model O2 IE 23.0.1.A.0.167 to Kitkat 4.4.4 (rare on this device)
the original japanese 23.1.G.2.151 Lollipop 5.0.2 by system and kernel of SGP521 model VMo LAM 23.4.A.1.232 to Lollipop 5.1.1 (rare on this device)
the SGP512 VMo US/CA/PR (Wi-fi 32 Gb) 23.5.A.1.291 with system and kernel SGP521 model Customized CE1 23.5.A.1.291 to sim/tethering functionality
excluding all parts of firmware except system and kernel, bootloader kept locked
crustier said:
In addition to my reply:
the original Kitkat 4.4.2 17.1.1.C.1.45 can be upgraded by system & kernel of SGP521 model O2 IE 23.0.1.A.0.167 to Kitkat 4.4.4 (rare on this device)
the original japanese 23.1.G.2.151 Lollipop 5.0.2 by system and kernel of SGP521 model VMo LAM 23.4.A.1.232 to Lollipop 5.1.1 (rare on this device)
the SGP512 VMo US/CA/PR (Wi-fi 32 Gb) 23.5.A.1.291 with system and kernel SGP521 model Customized CE1 23.5.A.1.291 to sim/tethering functionality
excluding all parts of firmware except system and kernel, bootloader kept locked
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Is there any other way such as updating via sony official?. I'm always stuck at usb drivers when using xperia flashtool
IA. said:
Is there any other way such as updating via sony official?. I'm always stuck at usb drivers when using xperia flashtool
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As i know the last one official Android on locked Japanese Z2 tablets is only Android 5.0 Lollipop. It's the only way to update it to version 6, i used Windows 7 and much older flashtool like 0.9.20 - 0.9.23, the most last one version is something changed there it's crushing/not working, old one very stable.
Getting Nougat there (which will bring better battery and multitasking) on locked bootloader which Sony never unlock in Japan - only possible if someone repack old Nougat Developer Preview made for Xperia z3 smartphone i think (which is very good and stable on smartphone). I want to try that but for now stuck with hackintosh of tuning-up Mojave MacOS on my Toshiba Dynabook.
How can I install AICP Pie 9.0 ROM on docomo Xperia Z2 tablet?
Got marshmallow on my Xperia Z2 Tablet Docomo
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Got marshmallow on my Xperia Z2 Tablet Docomo
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did you get problems with the LTE network bar always up and down?