Hello all I have the Xperia X, it is not my first time that I buy an Xperia and since a i am a guy that in the past has a Nexus devices I like to test ROMs.
To the point before I unlocked the bootloader I see some videos and I read some threads for the DRM keys back up. I do the back up with tool V2 all good the img file is 2mb etc , my problem is that I can't understand the process to restore it, in Nexus devices was more simple they don't have T_A keys.
I read again some threads but I can't understand the exactly command's all the times that I try from some pages the command list the ADB fails!!
Any one that can explain me steep by steep?
B a s i c s
FIRST OF ALL
it was WISE of you to inquire before even touching the bootloader .
xperia is the apple of Android,
literature
first step, understanding the TRICKY world of SONY
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76429289&postcount=7 (preface)
what do u need???
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76432787&postcount=12
what you should do ?
D-R-I-V-E-R-S
ON WINDOWS X64 PC (ONLY)
1. install xperia companion
2. install flashtool (www.flashtool.net)
3.A after installation flashtool, goto C:\Flashtool\Drivers and there will be one setupfile call DRIVERS, Run it and check all checkboxes ( for you i would say check all) and proceed. The process will take a while and all motherboard drivers will be installed)
3B. IF you are on win10 THEN no3 will fail and you wont able to install drivers! .. hence.. YOU MUST DISABLE DIGITAL SIGNATURE VERIFICATION ( google this, it whole separate method! )
3C, if you are on win7 x64 then you will keep getting this POPUP for digital signature verification warning , INSTALL ANWAYS.
4. install minimal adb and fastboot CLICK HERE
EXTRACTING TA.IMG / DRM KEYS / USING TA_BACKUP AKA DIRTYCOW SCRIPT
1. MAKE sure xperia x is on android 6.0.1 if not then flash it, HOW ? READ HERE
2. EXTRACT TA-BACKUP TOOL ON DESKTOP AND . enable USB debugging in X and run the bat file. download the script from HERE
3. you can run the script multiple times and it will extract same key file timestamped in the same folder on desktop! now you have your TA.IMG
UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER
1. VISIT UNLOCK CODE PAGE ON SONY WEBSITE and select X and give your valid email ID and IMEI number
2. sony will send you an email with your UNLOCK CODE
3. I use flashtool, simply connect your device in FASTBOOT MODE (blue LED) and click "BLU" on flashtool and enter the CODE
4. SONY WILL JERK , restart, ANDROID BOT WILL APPEAR to WIPE your TA PARTITION (DRM KEYS), DATA PARTITION, AND INTERNAL STORAGE PARTITION , so you will LOOSE ALL THE DATA ( i hope you have backup)
5. on every restart, THIS DEVICE CANNOT BE TRUSTED warning will start appearing .
NOW WHAT?
1. its your choice to stay on android 6 or upgrade to 7 or 8
2. you must now use modified kernel in order to mock drm keys and root xperia x
3. you can obtain all that from my post ( CLICK HERE ) PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
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1. FLASHTOOL comes with XPERIFIRM (last icon xp )
2. Xperifirm offers latest & the very first stockrom on which all sony devices left factory
3. the best tool to download sony stockroms! select 2016 devices, select SUZU and its variant and see the countries v/s builds offered . latest OREO build for X is 34.4.A.2.70. Take the German Customised and download
4. ONCE DOWNLOADED close download window and xperifirm. FLASHTOOL will start compiling the downloaded chunk of data from "C:\Users\<user>\.flashTool\firmwares\Downloads" to ONE .FTF FILE (2.7gb). it will prompt u something about fcs script , click YES or OK (i don't remember which one it is ) and let flashtool create the bundle at "C:\Users\<user>\.flashTool\firmwares"
5. once you have the ftf file , you can DELETE the contents inside "C:\Users\<user>\.flashTool\firmwares\Downloads" to save disk space.
6. NOW YOU ARE READY TO FLASH THIS VERSION OF STOCKROM TO YOU XPERIA X
7. PLEASE GOOGLE THE FLASHING GUIDE , i am bit lazy here to xplain since i has been already done many times
please do let me know in case of any guidance
if you like you may join our whatsapp group too ( click here )
YasuHamed said:
FIRST OF ALL
it was WISE of you to inquire before even touching the bootloader .
xperia is the apple of Android,
literature
first step, understanding the TRICKY world of SONY
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76429289&postcount=7 (preface)
what do u need???
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76432787&postcount=12
what you should do ?
D-R-I-V-E-R-S
ON WINDOWS X64 PC (ONLY)
1. install xperia companion
2. install flashtool (www.flashtool.net)
3.A after installation flashtool, goto C:\Flashtool\Drivers and there will be one setupfile call DRIVERS, Run it and check all checkboxes ( for you i would say check all) and proceed. The process will take a while and all motherboard drivers will be installed)
3B. IF you are on win10 THEN no3 will fail and you wont able to install drivers! .. hence.. YOU MUST DISABLE DIGITAL SIGNATURE VERIFICATION ( google this, it whole separate method! )
3C, if you are on win7 x64 then you will keep getting this POPUP for digital signature verification warning , INSTALL ANWAYS.
4. install minimal adb and fastboot CLICK HERE
EXTRACTING TA.IMG / DRM KEYS / USING TA_BACKUP AKA DIRTYCOW SCRIPT
1. MAKE sure xperia x is on android 6.0.1 if not then flash it, HOW ? READ HERE
2. EXTRACT TA-BACKUP TOOL ON DESKTOP AND . enable USB debugging in X and run the bat file. download the script from HERE
3. you can run the script multiple times and it will extract same key file timestamped in the same folder on desktop! now you have your TA.IMG
UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER
1. VISIT UNLOCK CODE PAGE ON SONY WEBSITE and select X and give your valid email ID and IMEI number
2. sony will send you an email with your UNLOCK CODE
3. I use flashtool, simply connect your device in FASTBOOT MODE (blue LED) and click "BLU" on flashtool and enter the CODE
4. SONY WILL JERK , restart, ANDROID BOT WILL APPEAR to WIPE your TA PARTITION (DRM KEYS), DATA PARTITION, AND INTERNAL STORAGE PARTITION , so you will LOOSE ALL THE DATA ( i hope you have backup)
5. on every restart, THIS DEVICE CANNOT BE TRUSTED warning will start appearing .
NOW WHAT?
1. its your choice to stay on android 6 or upgrade to 7 or 8
2. you must now use modified kernel in order to mock drm keys and root xperia x
3. you can obtain all that from my post ( CLICK HERE ) PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
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1. FLASHTOOL comes with XPERIFIRM (last icon xp )
2. Xperifirm offers latest & the very first stockrom on which all sony devices left factory
3. the best tool to download sony stockroms! select 2016 devices, select SUZU and its variant and see the countries v/s builds offered . latest OREO build for X is 34.4.A.2.70. Take the German Customised and download
4. ONCE DOWNLOADED close download window and xperifirm. FLASHTOOL will start compiling the downloaded chunk of data from "C:\Users\<user>\.flashTool\firmwares\Downloads" to ONE .FTF FILE (2.7gb). it will prompt u something about fcs script , click YES or OK (i don't remember which one it is ) and let flashtool create the bundle at "C:\Users\<user>\.flashTool\firmwares"
5. once you have the ftf file , you can DELETE the contents inside "C:\Users\<user>\.flashTool\firmwares\Downloads" to save disk space.
6. NOW YOU ARE READY TO FLASH THIS VERSION OF STOCKROM TO YOU XPERIA X
7. PLEASE GOOGLE THE FLASHING GUIDE , i am bit lazy here to xplain since i has been already done many times
please do let me know in case of any guidance
if you like you may join our whatsapp group too ( click here )
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1st of all thanks a lot for all this information and for the fast repont!!
2on yea now I see that Sony is the Apple Android, it have many staff to learn before touch the bootloader, but I thought cose of Sony Xperia open source project that was be easier that any other company!! Ok I will check all this information to my home!!
I have downloaded all the Xperia tool's form the 1st place!
. And finally I will report you what happen when I finish!!
bromoxitos said:
1st of all thanks a lot for all this information and for the fast repont!!
2on yea now I see that Sony is the Apple Android, it have many staff to learn before touch the bootloader, but I thought cose of Sony Xperia open source project that was be easier that any other company!! Ok I will check all this information to my home!!
I have downloaded all the Xperia tool's form the 1st place!
. And finally I will report you what happen when I finish!!
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the devil is in the details where SONY Xperias are concern.
for SONY, Open Project means THE DEVICE IS NO LONGER SONY AND NOW YOU HAVE TO BUILD YOUR OWN OPERATING SYSTEM.
Once BOOT is UNLOCKED , for sony it means DIVORCE
you can always try third party roms , currently we have only 2 or 3 (Omnirom, PanAndroid and XGen) Xgen is prerooted modifed SONY STOCKROM ( I am using XGEN)
Yes sir, there is alot to be be learned just on the are of how to baby sit Xperia , the method of ROOTING, Flashing Twrp and finding right kernels/modes is WHOLE different world. we will come to it once you have your TA.IMG and you unlock your bootloader
YasuHamed said:
the devil is in the details where SONY Xperias are concern.
for SONY, Open Project means THE DEVICE IS NO LONGER SONY AND NOW YOU HAVE TO BUILD YOUR OWN OPERATING SYSTEM.
Once BOOT is UNLOCKED , for sony it means DIVORCE
you can always try third party roms , currently we have only 2 or 3 (Omnirom, PanAndroid and XGen) Xgen is prerooted modifed SONY STOCKROM ( I am using XGEN)
Yes sir, there is alot to be be learned just on the are of how to baby sit Xperia , the method of ROOTING, Flashing Twrp and finding right kernels/modes is WHOLE different world. we will come to it once you have your TA.IMG and you unlock your bootloader
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Well I see!!
1st I want to say that I use the same room with you because it have DRM restore key's and I am happy with that!! It is a very good stock ROM with nice features.
2on I try custom ROMs but the biggest problem for me is that finger print reader does not work properly!! So now I have the xgen ROM. But I supposed that for now is better to return in-stock locked bootloader until a good aosp ROM works properly!! That's way I need to understand how I can restore my DRM key's!!
bromoxitos said:
Well I see!!
1st I want to say that I use the same room with you because it have DRM restore key's and I am happy with that!! It is a very good stock ROM with nice features.
2on I try custom ROMs but the biggest problem for me is that finger print reader does not work properly!! So now I have the xgen ROM. But I supposed that for now is better to return in-stock locked bootloader until a good aosp ROM works properly!! That's way I need to understand how I can restore my DRM key's!!
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1. thank you, you are most welcome
2. Xgen is modded Stockrom, working okay for now! but cant be 100% substitute of actual stockrom
3. please see this guide about RESTORING DRMKEYS! the only way is to relock your bootloader!
YasuHamed said:
1. thank you, you are most welcome
2. Xgen is modded Stockrom, working okay for now! but cant be 100% substitute of actual stockrom
3. please see this guide about RESTORING DRMKEYS! the only way is to relock your bootloader!
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Thanks a lot again for all this informations!!! ???????
after i give the 2on command it says permition denied it is normal or i must do something else!!
(adb shell dd if=/data/local/tmp/TAbackup.img of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/TA)
bromoxitos said:
after i give the 2on command it says permition denied it is normal or i must do something else!!
(adb shell dd if=/data/local/tmp/TAbackup.img of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/TA)
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72152006&postcount=166
Is that what you are also trying to do! ?
YasuHamed said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72152006&postcount=166
Is that what you are also trying to do! ?
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No I find an other thread that is like this.. I will try to reading again and see what i done wrong!!!
YasuHamed said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72152006&postcount=166
Is that what you are also trying to do! ?
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I try to go back to stock with lock boot loader, no reason to stay with unlock finally!!
Put I can't understand why it not let me go to flaah it!
bromoxitos said:
I try to go back to stock with lock boot loader, no reason to stay with unlock finally!!
Put I can't understand why it not let me go to flaah it!
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the RELOCKING is same way thats explained in the post for XZ, i never relocked it so i dont know why its not working for you.
also, please understand that SONY has made sure NO TURNING BACK POLICY from 2018. once unlocked you can never go back
so it was with 2016 device only where bootlock can be toggled! .
meaning?
if you have xzp today! you can never relock it! it will stay unlocked forever!
YasuHamed said:
the RELOCKING is same way thats explained in the post for XZ, i never relocked it so i dont know why its not working for you.
also, please understand that SONY has made sure NO TURNING BACK POLICY from 2018. once unlocked you can never go back
so it was with 2016 device only where bootlock can be toggled! .
meaning?
if you have xzp today! you can never relock it! it will stay unlocked forever!
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Well yes I see but I have Xperia x, that's I will stay in custom stock ROM!! Thanks a lot for the Replay!!!
Related
Hello XDA Members!
I just changed from galaxy mini to sony ericsson live with walkman.
The phone comes just out of the box.
It has android 2.3.4 installed with sony ericsson firmware 4.0.1.A.0.283.
So what do i want to achieve with my new phone?!
1. root acces
2. update firmware to 4.0.2.A.0.62
3. install cwm to use it later for installing other roms
4. flash a new kernel to use link2sd and move apps to sd-ext like on my mini.
So anybody out here willing to give me hints to achive the above mentioned points?
As i am from germany the phone offers me an upte to 4.0.A.0.69! Is it possible to maintain the above achievments with this update?
Thx for any support!
hi and welcome to the sony world!!!
so first let me ask you a basic question is your phone branded sim locked??
Thx for welcome.
No the phone isn't branded / sim locked.
Its a stock sony phone which i bought from amazon here in germany.
Great then the easiest way to root it is a custom kernel rom.
So first you will need to unlock your bootloader; you can do it in two ways:
1.- the offical way here http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ you will lose drm and be unable to use the official track id app from sony.
2.- the test point method here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285 you will not lose drm and track id and be able to update your phone with seus no problem. in this video http://www.google.com.mx/url?sa=t&r...tMG1Bg&usg=AFQjCNFe_MgteNSvfQYkgBoh7rwpwSVoAQ it shows you what points to use and you can do it with a paper clip it seems hard to do but it is pretty easy.
Take into account unlocking your bootloader will void warranty and may cause damage to your phone bla bla bla. You know the same thing from always.
i think this is the first step if you do it and need more help let us know or if you don't want to let me know and i will point you to some good threads for modding your phone without unlocked bootloader.
ginryu said:
Great then the easiest way to root it is a custom kernel rom.
So first you will need to unlock your bootloader; you can do it in two ways:
1.- the offical way here http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ you will lose drm and be unable to use the official track id app from sony.
2.- the test point method here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285 you will not lose drm and track id and be able to update your phone with seus no problem. in this video http://www.google.com.mx/url?sa=t&r...tMG1Bg&usg=AFQjCNFe_MgteNSvfQYkgBoh7rwpwSVoAQ it shows you what points to use and you can do it with a paper clip it seems hard to do but it is pretty easy.
Take into account unlocking your bootloader will void warranty and may cause damage to your phone bla bla bla. You know the same thing from always.
i think this is the first step if you do it and need more help let us know or if you don't want to let me know and i will point you to some good threads for modding your phone without unlocked bootloader.
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That was only about unlocking bootloader, which is needed if you want to install custom kernel and/or ROM.
For rooting, I have written a tutorial to root, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792. First root your phone and then make Over the Air update(directly from phone via 3G or WiFi) to newest firmware(which is .69 in your case).
Root will stay if you do OTA update, PC Companion/SEUS will remove root.
Also CWM installation is included in my tutorial.
Installing custom kernel is not yet in tutorial, but I will explain here.
First unlock bootloader like written in previous post. Then download the kernel you want, you will need .img file. Next, if you don't have it yet, then download Android SDK, because you will need fastboot. Move the .img file to the same folder as fastboot(C:\...\android-sdk\platform-tools), start Command Prompt, enter the following command
Code:
cd C:\...\android-sdk\platform-tools
and then
Code:
fastboot.exe flash boot boot.img
Replace C:\...\ part with the path to android-sdk directory and boot.img with the correct file name. Mostly it is boot.img, but can be different on some kernels.
thx, again a member willing to help my!
So happy.
I wont to do anything wrong. As you explained i first should root the phone and then install the latest firmware.
So i downloaded this file DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su.zip.
This will do the following
[*] This script will:
(1) root ur device using latest zergRush exploit (21 Nov)
(2) install Busybox (1.18.4)
(3) install SU files (binary: 3.0.3 and apk: 3.0.6)
The text goes on with
[*] Before u begin:
(1) make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
(2) enable "USB DEBUGGING"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications\Development)
(3) enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications)
(4) [OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
(5) connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
(6) skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
I am confused and blind
Where can i find the adb drivers?
just install pc companion and it will install the drivers for you once you connect your phone for the first time that's all.
ginryu said:
just install pc companion and it will install the drivers for you once you connect your phone for the first time that's all.
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Just googled
Thats the software i get for example from sony page hxxp://www.sonymobile.com/de/tools/pc-companion/ .
Am i right?
If so, then i am ready to root my live with walkman. Finally
yep you are right
Yeah got it!
Superuser is in list for apps.
Now i will start the firmwareupdate ota.
New question again
Why can't i connect to my fritzbox via wlan without my simcard plugged in? I get an error out of reach. If i put my simcard in, i can connect to my router.
My old mini didnt bother if the simcard isn't plugged it.
It still connects to the router.
never heard of anything like it. maybe it's a bug of the firmware?
Update
Firmware 4.0.2.A.0.69 installed, Superuser still there.
So what should i do next?
motorazrv3 said:
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Firmware 4.0.2.A.0.69 installed, Superuser still there.
So what should i do next?
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You should install cwm from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345741
What about this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346190 using se extreme tweaker.
Should do the same and i find it easier to handle.
motorazrv3 said:
What about this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346190 using se extreme tweaker.
Should do the same and i find it easier to handle.
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man i forgot about that one, yeah you are right and the bravia engine works like a charm too.
Success
Managed to enter cwm
Cwm displays "CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.7-nAa"
Hope that is the latest one.
yeah it is well there is a 5.5 version but i have only seen it in 1 custom kernel, by the way don't try to flash any custom rom with it or you will have trouble ok.
Enough for today.
Here in germany it is 8pm (twenty o'clock).
Time to chill now.
Thank you very much to my 2 supporter helping me managing the first steps.
Hope you can help me again when i go on.
Wlan still not working without simcard inserted. Any Ideas what could be the problem or is that a normal behaviour?
ginryu said:
yeah it is well there is a 5.5 version but i have only seen it in 1 custom kernel, by the way don't try to flash any custom rom with it or you will have trouble ok.
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Yeah if i understood right, i have to unlock bootloader first flashing a custom rom.
But now with cwm installed i am able to backup my rom and restore it if i need, am i right?
On galaxy mini we werent able to back up the stock rom via cwm.
yep you are right. As of the odd thing with the wifi and the sim still no ideas.
Tutorial. Bootloader unlocked. Install ClockWorkMod, Kernel and ROM
Before Flashing a Custom Kernel. You have to have your bootloader unlocked.
To Unlock Bootloader follow this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874
"This tutorial is for people who just bought a cell phone and want to customize, but afraid to make any modification other than Workshops.
All I'll be teaching procedures have been tested by me (Xperia Live With Walkman Wt19a) remembering that this tutorial can also be applied to other devices on the same line, but the person is aware of everything you're doing.."
Ok So we go to our interest.
It is recommend to have the Pc and Compani SUS for any drivers.
I will describe in steps. "Before you do anything BATTERY MUST BE 100% LOAD"
1º. You need to have CWM "ClockworkMod" To do a FULL BACKUP which TER is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. If you can not install the CWM, progress is TOTALLY PUT IN YOUR OWN RISK. (OK JA ADVISED THIS).
2º.Download CWM-Install here is the link: http://www.4shared.com/rar/qZQbLbdc/CWM-Install.html?
3º. After completing the download extract to a folder.
4º.1. Run install-cwm '. Cmd
install-cmw1.cmd - Xperia Arc / Neo
install-cmw2.cmd - Xperia Mini / MiniPro / Active / Live With Walkman
2.Enable USB Debugging on device
3.Connect your device using usb data cable
4.Follow on screen instruction
5º. Once that's done you should have already installed the CWM ClockworkMod then we will open it when you boot the phone. (When the phone shine brighter or some flashing LED FINGER TIGHT TO KEEP THE VOLUME DOWN BUTTON AND HOLD briefly) This should open the recovery console CWM.
6º. Now with the volume knob go to Backup / Restore. Hold down the middle button to enter the option. (Choose Backup) just wait a bit and BACKUP YOUR READY NOW IS READY.
7º. Restart the phone.
8º. Now a lot of attention. We will install the kernel. First of all you need to have the drivers installed ADB; So here's the link: http://www.4shared.com/zip/2KEB9taN/Android_ADB_Interface.html
9º. Now plug the phone into fastboot MODE. is vol + and connect usb cable. Blue LED must be connected. Once that's done your computer will start looking for drivers and will not find ... Then Extract the ADB drivers into a Folder and indicate to the drivers downloaded. This should work. If you are having trouble installing the drivers ADB. I recommend you download a program called Driver Identifier. To locate the driver.
10º. Now with the drivers already instaldos We Correctly Download the program called Flash Tools.
11º. Open the program Flash Tools. After clicking on the radius and choose MODE Fastboot. Not FlashBoot NOT CONFUSE. Leave the phone connected in mass storage mode. Now in clice Reboot into fastboot mode (via Fastboot) Note If you want to connect in Manual mode Fastboot can be connected normally.
12º. Now comes the most decisive moment of all :victory: ... You sure which kernel will apply. For if you apply some kernel Wrong at Risk of Damaging the Machine there only using an Advanced Backup has been done to resurrect.
13º. In my case my Mobile Live With WT19 is a Walkman So I will choose the Kernel Kamarush to show in this tutorial. Link to Kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709032
TIP. BEFORE YOU HAVE A ROM A CHOICE IN MEMORY CARD. IN MY CASE TO U.S. USING THE LINK REAL ICS V5 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707876:laugh:
14º. In the Flash Tools Click Select Kernel to Flash. Go up the file you Kernel for Low LWW Live With Walkman. Once you have the absolute certainty that the Kernel is right ok just take two clicks and it already in the kernel will install automatic a process is really fast.
15º. Now when the phone started so get in CWM.
16º. Now you need to do a reset FULL. First MAKE TO DO a FACTORY RESET AFTER A WIPE CACHE PARTITION. GO TO ADVANCED TO CHOOSE AND WIPE Dalvik CACHE.
17º. Then come back and go to install zip from sdcard. Choose choose zip from sdcard.
18º. Now go to the folder that has the ROM. done so just follow the installation procedures is an aroma "Do not clear it does not change anything already WT19 is defined as the first. Do not change anything in the options wipe.
19º. Done it now when you return to the CWM modules you need to install the WIFI to work. Link http://www.4shared.com/zip/c3qIfOdP/new_wifi_modules.html?
Installing is the same as the ROM.
20 °. Once that's done just restart your phone and you're ready. Easy Bad is not the only the beginning you have to install the drivers and ADB CWM for even those who do not have.
THIS IS OPTIONAL.
Fix Accelerometer "ICS" http://www.4shared.com/zip/w82KRrKc/Fix_Accelerometer_LWW.html?
To leave after boot a little faster. http://www.4shared.com/zip/zEQNj-ek/SlaidyBoost-B1_SGS_By_Slaid480.html?
Thema Bacana.
http://www.4shared.com/zip/L0cpG0-V/Themes.html?
Done.
After all that, you leave a thank you.
My Device. [email protected] ICS v5
Kernel: Kamarush.
: D
Thanks to all staff of the XDA tutorial that contributes to my being.
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Some add-ons.
To make more custom than it already is....
Notification Bar Transparent icons and more personalized
Apply the first modification; NEW Nice_Notification_Toggles_For_ICS.zip. http://www.mediafire.com/?awjo5isfkb9nmpi
Then disconnect and reconnect the device again in order CWM.
After applying the Second Amendment, with Transparent statusbar toggles.zip http://www.mediafire.com/?h8b64idzy556xd3
Always remember to have backup. causo act done to a problem.
If you're in trouble then refer to our friend who has provided such work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690037
am I completely blind or there really isn't any disclaimer that you have to unlock your bootloader to flash custom kernels?
can you play deatrigger n real ics
Thanks For the reply.
najodleglejszy said:
am I completely blind or there really isn't any disclaimer that you have to unlock your bootloader to flash custom kernels?
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I did not add unlocking the bootloader I have not found necessary. Because there are already Topics unlock your bootloader. If you think I need a Tutorial Add active before Unlock this Topic. I do
No Problem for Games
trantiena10 said:
can you play deatrigger n real ics
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i'm play deadtrigger.
Perfect runs very smooth and no lag. Add active you need a little overclocking can leave with 1600 Max and 1000 Min. From to play hard and not spend so much battery. Optimal Real ICS ROM V5.1. With some Fix
Thanks for this tutorial!
God, i remember when i didn't flash kernel and when i had to do all this **** to be root and have CWM...
sounds good tht TUT
eltonpestana said:
I did not add unlocking the bootloader I have not found necessary. Because there are already Topics unlock your bootloader. If you think I need a Tutorial Add active before Unlock this Topic. I do
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no need to put the full tutorial, you could just write that before flashing a custom kernel you have to have your bootloader unlocked, and paste the link to this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874
najodleglejszy said:
no need to put the full tutorial, you could just write that before flashing a custom kernel you have to have your bootloader unlocked, and paste the link to this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874
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Thanks for the tip
excuse me,i just bought this phone.i want to do everything i did to my previous xperia:X8.Xperia X8 had a manufacture date problem
does this phone have it too?what is the danger zone?does it exist?
at x8 11w28 or older is hard brick.can this phone be 100% secure unlocked?or is there any risk?please.
shadik555 said:
excuse me,i just bought this phone.i want to do everything i did to my previous xperia:X8.Xperia X8 had a manufacture date problem
does this phone have it too?what is the danger zone?does it exist?
at x8 11w28 or older is hard brick.can this phone be 100% secure unlocked?or is there any risk?please.
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I have not tested the method of test point, but it seems safe. If the person does not want to risk connecting something wrong. You can try to follow in the footsteps of Sony http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ according to your model. In my point of view I prefer methadone plus Sony's command in Ms Dos. Regarding the problem of manufacturing data can rest assured that no problems have at least the Sony because methadone is a specific code. Now as to the test point can not guarantee. In my view these quiet line Xperia handsets are very strong. These devices are actually very good.
eltonpestana said:
I have not tested the method of test point, but it seems safe. If the person does not want to risk connecting something wrong. You can try to follow in the footsteps of Sony http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ according to your model. In my point of view I prefer methadone plus Sony's command in Ms Dos. Regarding the problem of manufacturing data can rest assured that no problems have at least the Sony because methadone is a specific code. Now as to the test point can not guarantee. In my view these quiet line Xperia handsets are very strong. These devices are actually very good.
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but that way they will know i unlocked my bl and my warranty will be torn.because they know my phones IMEI.they report that to the centers and they know my phone doesnt have warranty even tho i relocked,stock kernel,stock rom,no root
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and i saw on other thread that i must downgrade to gb to root the phone.is it true?
shadik555 said:
but that way they will know i unlocked my bl and my warranty will be torn.because they know my phones IMEI.they report that to the centers and they know my phone doesnt have warranty even tho i relocked,stock kernel,stock rom,no root
EDIT
and i saw on other thread that i must downgrade to gb to root the phone.is it true?
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Yes, you can't root your device on ICS directly, you have to downgrade if you don't want to unlock your bootloader. Everything is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
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shadik555 said:
excuse me,i just bought this phone.i want to do everything i did to my previous xperia:X8.Xperia X8 had a manufacture date problem
does this phone have it too?what is the danger zone?does it exist?
at x8 11w28 or older is hard brick.can this phone be 100% secure unlocked?or is there any risk?please.
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managed to do what you wished?
real ICS on locked bootloader?
hi all,
my device- sony ericsson wt19i LWW
OS- ICS 4.0.4
build no.- 0.431
root- yes
bootloader- locked.
Is it necessary to unlock bootloader to install CWM?????:silly:
I just want to know If I can install real ICS rom on my fone?
if yes,should I must install some kernel before???
Please help me with this !!!!!
very nice tut tnx! :good:
cool
tany with walkman said:
hi all,
my device- sony ericsson wt19i LWW
OS- ICS 4.0.4
build no.- 0.431
root- yes
bootloader- locked.
Is it necessary to unlock bootloader to install CWM?????:silly:
I just want to know If I can install real ICS rom on my fone?
if yes,should I must install some kernel before???
Please help me with this !!!!!
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No need to unlock the bootloader to install CWM. However you will not get to modify your kernel. Cause to modify kernel you must have unlocked Bootloader. Installs CWM puts your phone in Debug mode and apply the. Bat according to your device model http://www.4shared.com/rar/qZQbLbdc/CWM-Install.html?
The next step you will have CWM.
Now you want to unlock your bootloader? you must use the means of unlocking the Sony the best way http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
After unlocking your bootloader. Then everything gets easier. Despois to unlock your bootloader. When you apply the Kernel it will come with CWM already built there then just do a full wipe and then apply the ROM to taste.
update the links above plsss... i want to install custom rom like Real Ics..but i'm not sure what kind of kerner it would fit in my LWW WT19i..can you post the link of the kerner ang Real ICS here so that i can install custom rom..thnx!
Great Tutorial, mate :good:
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tsunamixtreme said:
update the links above plsss... i want to install custom rom like Real Ics..but i'm not sure what kind of kerner it would fit in my LWW WT19i..can you post the link of the kerner ang Real ICS here so that i can install custom rom..thnx!
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Maybe this would help you, mate
All Roms and Kernels Sorted & Updated: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887855
--->Real ICS
*Real ICS r5.2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707876
*Real ICS Lite r4: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739569
--->Kernels
*MESA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1715679
*KRsH: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709032
*KernelPanic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1861905
*Rage: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398910 (Both GB & ICS)
Sony xperia U rooting/flashing/upgrading/ROMS
Im now updated/rooted with ICS..
so what are the additional features and apps that can i enjoy on ICS..?
im also happy to know answers for some of my questions..
1) can we again switch back to ginger bread and how..?
2) is upgrading and rooting are same other than official/unofficial thing point..?
3) what is rom and were do i get roms..?
4) what are apps can i enjoy now i mean aft upgrading to ICS..?
5) what are ftf files and their uses..?
i want to learn abt android can u suggest any sites that teaches me from basics..
vinaysweetheart007 said:
Sony xperia U rooting/flashing/upgrading/ROMS
Im now updated/rooted with ICS..
so what are the additional features and apps that can i enjoy on ICS..?
im also happy to know answers for some of my questions..
1) can we again switch back to ginger bread and how..?
2) is upgrading and rooting are same other than official/unofficial thing point..?
3) what is rom and were do i get roms..?
4) what are apps can i enjoy now i mean aft upgrading to ICS..?
5) what are ftf files and their uses..?
i want to learn abt android can u suggest any sites that teaches me from basics..
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To answer your questions :
ICS : Is a newer version of android which has alot of benefits over the last one (GB)...like better RAM Managing,faster OS/UI,better browsing,looks alot better,battery lasts more etc.
1)Yes you can switch back to gingerbread ,easy : Just download the GB .ftf file with flashtool.
2)Upgrading is official,rooting isnt : Sony's warranty remains after rooting,just dont unlock your bootloader (Basically.its like a BIOS in a PC)
3)ROM : It means 2 things, 1) Read Only Memory (Not our Case) and 2)OS System (Our Case) : Basically its like Windows for PC,a ROM is a Operative System you can install on your handheld device....why is it called "ROM" ? Because older phones had their OS in a Read ONLY Memory which was very hard to flash/overwrite.Where do you get them ? : All around the web,but the best ones are here in XDA ,under "Xperia U Android Development".
4)Yes,on ICS you can basically enjoy ALL of GB's files + a few more ,like Nova Launcher etc.
5)FTF files are flashable files(Normally ROM's) which you can flash(install) with programs like "Flashtool" ,the advantage of FTF files is that its clean flashing without losing warranty(Unlocking bootloader + CWM),the disadvantage is that mostly FTF files are ONLY original and Genuine ROM's,not Modded ones.
Hope that answers your questions ,if you got any other ones,feel free to ask.
Respect
Thanq very much xtrmshadow...really dat was very helpfull to put a step ahead in android...
can u answer some more questions..
1) How to root sony xperia U without voiding warranty...if so tell me the simple and undstable procedure
2) what are the advantages and disadvantages of rooting ..?
3) Does all root their phone..?
4) why rooting is not made official if it deserves much importance..?
thank u very much bro....
vinaysweetheart007 said:
Thanq very much xtrmshadow...really dat was very helpfull to put a step ahead in android...
can u answer some more questions..
1) How to root sony xperia U without voiding warranty...if so tell me the simple and undstable procedure
2) what are the advantages and disadvantages of rooting ..?
3) Does all root their phone..?
4) why rooting is not made official if it deserves much importance..?
thank u very much bro....
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You're welcome.
1)To root your phone go to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460.
And download the latest one v15 ,then just follow the instructions.
2)The advantages are that you will then have Administrator rights over your phone : You can now edit and modify absolutely everything,starting from deleting applications that came with the phone (For exemple : "Video Unlimited" or "Timescape" etc) to gain performance and free memory, and to do more advanced configurations,like Processor modification ,graphical driver changing (Chainfire 3D),build.prop tweaks... but these last few ones i dont advise if you're not an advanced user as you can brick your phone.
Brick = Make your device useless by doing problematic modifications....but if you did not unlock your bootloader,any "Bricks" can be fixed with PC Companion "Repair tool".
3)Not everyone roots their phone. Only people who arent happy with something about the phone (Software) and wants to tweak/modify or change. If you're happy with the phone how it is,i dont advise you root it.
4)Its not official because 60% of android users dont even know how to properly use the phone how it comes from the manufacturer....if you grant them root from the start....they would make a mess of the phone and there would be alot more "RMA" than there are.
The easy answer is : Because most people pretty much shouldnt have root as Android is a very nice ....but in the same time very sensible OS.
One small character error (Put M instead of N) in for exemple,the build.prop file...and the phone becomes useless until you "Repair" it with PC Companion ,or even worse,if its bootloader is unlocked ,totally bricked.
EDIT : Im not sure that you distinguish the diferences between "Rooting" and "Flashing/Upgrading". So in case you didnt get it :
Flash/Upgrade : Is upgrading or flashing another ROM or Android Version.
Rooting : Gaining Administrator rights on your Phone.
If ya need anything more mate,feel free to ask.
Respect
I'm going mad here.
I've been trying to root with Bin4rys method for ages. Can't do the flashtool method either. I have Xperia U on ICS flashed with flashtool but it doesn't think my phone is in debugging mode which it is so I can root it.I've tried everything I can think of.
Any ideas anyone?
Thanks
ollieh84 said:
I'm going mad here.
I've been trying to root with Bin4rys method for ages. Can't do the flashtool method either. I have Xperia U on ICS flashed with flashtool but it doesn't think my phone is in debugging mode which it is so I can root it.I've tried everything I can think of.
Any ideas anyone?
Thanks
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Try Bin4ry's method following these steps :
1)Download v15 .zip
2)Extract it wherever you want.
3)Go to the folder you've extracted.
4)Plug in your phone WITHOUT debugging mode
5)Activate debugging now
6)Right click on "RunMe.bat" and select "Run as administrator"
7)Press 1 on the MSDos Menu ("Normal)
8)Wait...the phone will show up a menu with "Restore" ,,press on the "Restore" button on the bottom of the screen.
9)Now leave the phone on your table and let it finish (Dont unplug the phone yet). It will reboot 2 times.
10)After the 2 reboots,press "Enter" or any key on the Bin4ry MSDOS prompt on your computer.
11)Unplug your phone and you're Done.
Those steps work perfectly,just dont miss any of em.
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Nope. Not working for me. I have followed your instructions and other people's to the letter.
I pressed 1, then enter, then it just says,
demon not running, starting now on port 5037
demon started successfully
then it stays there forever. Nothing happens with the phone or the green script.
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I think it's something to do with me flashing ICS with flashtool. I unlocked the bootloader and flashed the stock ICS rom. I managed to get root when it was running GB.
ollieh84 said:
Nope. Not working for me. I have followed your instructions and other people's to the letter.
I pressed 1, then enter, then it just says,
demon not running, starting now on port 5037
demon started successfully
then it stays there forever. Nothing happens with the phone or the green script.
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I think it's something to do with me flashing ICS with flashtool. I unlocked the bootloader and flashed the stock ICS rom. I managed to get root when it was running GB.
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Try latest flashtool,it has Bin4ry's method integrated into it.
xtrmshadow said:
You're welcome.
1)To root your phone go to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460.
And download the latest one v15 ,then just follow the instructions.
2)The advantages are that you will then have Administrator rights over your phone : You can now edit and modify absolutely everything,starting from deleting applications that came with the phone (For exemple : "Video Unlimited" or "Timescape" etc) to gain performance and free memory, and to do more advanced configurations,like Processor modification ,graphical driver changing (Chainfire 3D),build.prop tweaks... but these last few ones i dont advise if you're not an advanced user as you can brick your phone.
Brick = Make your device useless by doing problematic modifications....but if you did not unlock your bootloader,any "Bricks" can be fixed with PC Companion "Repair tool".
3)Not everyone roots their phone. Only people who arent happy with something about the phone (Software) and wants to tweak/modify or change. If you're happy with the phone how it is,i dont advise you root it.
4)Its not official because 60% of android users dont even know how to properly use the phone how it comes from the manufacturer....if you grant them root from the start....they would make a mess of the phone and there would be alot more "RMA" than there are.
The easy answer is : Because most people pretty much shouldnt have root as Android is a very nice ....but in the same time very sensible OS.
One small character error (Put M instead of N) in for exemple,the build.prop file...and the phone becomes useless until you "Repair" it with PC Companion ,or even worse,if its bootloader is unlocked ,totally bricked.
EDIT : Im not sure that you distinguish the diferences between "Rooting" and "Flashing/Upgrading". So in case you didnt get it :
Flash/Upgrade : Is upgrading or flashing another ROM or Android Version.
Rooting : Gaining Administrator rights on your Phone.
If ya need anything more mate,feel free to ask.
Respect
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Thanks xtrmshadow...i got almost all answers from u..but u dint answered to question no 2 i.e cani i root my xperia u without voiding warranty..?
thanks for everything..
vinaysweetheart007 said:
Thanks xtrmshadow...i got almost all answers from u..but u dint answered to question no 2 i.e cani i root my xperia u without voiding warranty..?
thanks for everything..
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Its a very questionable question .
No,rooting should not void your warranty.
I repeat ..."Should" , Sony said that only if you Unlock the bootloader,then you void your warranty,but they did not say anything about root....not that yes and nor that no.
Most people who bricked their rooted device had it repaired without any problem by the warranty.
So i cant say a 100% sure answer but ill say :
Its 85% safe to root and not void your warranty.
It depends on you really,but as i said,mostly its ok.
Respect
neectron said:
Try latest flashtool,it has Bin4ry's method integrated into it.
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I have been using the latest flashtool. v0.9.8.0
Flashtool says phone isn't connected in debugging mode, which it is.
ollieh84 said:
I have been using the latest flashtool. v0.9.8.0
Flashtool says phone isn't connected in debugging mode, which it is.
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Thats why you should use Bin4ry's method,and follow my instructions from this Thread on Page 1.
PS : If flashtool says phone isnt connected,you're probably missing some drivers. Go to the flashtool folder -> drivers folder -> execute the installer.
And select ALL the drivers,then install them and then try again.
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xtrmshadow said:
Thats why you should use Bin4ry's method,and follow my instructions from this Thread on Page 1.
PS : If flashtool says phone isnt connected,you're probably missing some drivers. Go to the flashtool folder -> drivers folder -> execute the installer.
And select ALL the drivers,then install them and then try again.
Respect
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Way ahead of you. I checked all the drivers on flashtool and installed them all to be sure. I have tried Bin4rys method about 20 times now and it doesn't work.
xtrmshadow thank u so much..u were so helpfull...
thanks for evrything..
xtrmshadow said:
Its a very questionable question .
No,rooting should not void your warranty.
I repeat ..."Should" , Sony said that only if you Unlock the bootloader,then you void your warranty,but they did not say anything about root....not that yes and nor that no.
Most people who bricked their rooted device had it repaired without any problem by the warranty.
So i cant say a 100% sure answer but ill say :
Its 85% safe to root and not void your warranty.
It depends on you really,but as i said,mostly its ok.
Respect
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Will I get extra storage
If I root xperia U??
root for xperia u
hi my xperia u has gb, software version 6.0.b.3.188 can i root it using Bin4ry method ?because it says for ics
prithvim7 said:
Will I get extra storage
If I root xperia U??
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No
sano5 said:
hi my xperia u has gb, software version 6.0.b.3.188 can i root it using Bin4ry method ?because it says for ics
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No
Sent from my ST25i using Tapatalk 2
Hi
Would really appreciate your guidance:
Ive an Xperia Go St27i on GB2.3.7 6.0.8.3.184
Which steps (linking me there would suffice if exist) should I follow to root the phone? Is this phone's firmware interchangeable with Xperia U or Sola ?
My understanding at this stage is that I should UPGRADE TO ICS then use this guide here to root. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Do you agree? Thanks in advance. :good:
please help
currently i'm using xperia u android4.04, my question is: will my xperia u be upgraded to android 4.1jelly bean by sony??? and if not than how can i root it and upgrade to jellybean??? pls do reply.....
All you need to know about Owning a Z2
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INDEX
How to root
How to Unlock your bootloader
How to "Unbrick your Device"
Guide to Flashing Custom ROMs
How to install Custom Recovery"[UB]"
FAQ
FTF Compilation
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DisclaimerBy following any guides on this thread you are doing this at your own will so if you brick your device i am not at fault as you chose to do this. only your self can be blamed for incorrectly following the steps a guide
-Introduction to this threadthis thread is a help/info/reference thread to where you can find alot of what you need to know, if there isnt what you know ask or point out ill update the thread as soon as
Also Feel free to ask any questions here, even if they may be as silly! this is XDA and XDA developers is a place of learning and teaching and many other things
-Introduction to who i amnothing special here
move along citizen
-1.
How to Root
By modifying your device you are voiding your warrenty, unlocking your bootloader is concidered modifying your device and will void your Warrenty from seller and your Default Xperia Z2, 2 year warrrenty
Downgrade PRF Creator Method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2933155
Easy Root Tool(this has been noted to work on the latest update)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
Root Tool For locked Bootloaders
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009
Bin4ry Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Recovery For locked bootloaders:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
Downgrade method
1. Flash a Older Version of firmware that can be rooted via root tool
2. Install recovery for locked bootloader
3. Make a PreRooted Zip using PRF CREATOR
4. Flash that zip along with recovery.
5. done.
-2.
-Commonly Asked Questions
Q. Why do my Apple Earphones not work?
A. Alot of headphones dont work, it seems they work on 314 fw but not 402, perhaps try upgrading?
Q. Why does my NC headphones get Quieter when i turn on Nc
A. i do believe that because the Nc headphones are shooting counteracting wave frequencys which affect your ears but cant hear, they limit the volume for safety.
Q. What would you recomend to a newbie flasher?
A. ALWAYS keep a copy of a stock rom on your device
A. Backup often, sometimes you have to lose your data
A. Keep flashtool and a FTF at hand, it will save your Z2
A. Come here for info, your here reading this and learning arent you now?
A. Unlock your bootloader before flashing non stock based roms please
A. Non stock based example: CM11 , Slim Rom, AOSP, Envi-OS Touch, Ubuntu touch!
A. NEVER blame the devs unless they LIED TO YOU!
A. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS
A. READ THE DISCLAIMER
A. BUY ME ICE CREAM
A. Any thing else SEARCH, cant find it, SEARCH AGAIN, still cant find it?, ASK!!!
Q. I have flash CM11 but the camera does not work and the touch doesn't work after the screen turns off, what is the problem?
A. Its CM11, official, Unofficial and FXP unofficial all are not fully working, i recommend you go back to stock for now.
(10th of July 2014)
Q. How do i debrand my device
A. Debranding is just the removal of branding, you can debrand by flashing a unbranded FTF/Rom or by deleting branded apps and/or files from your ROM using root
Q. If i flash a branded FTF to an unbranded Device, do i have to worry about simlock or anything to do with the brand?
A. Nope.. Not at all, you will have apps n stuff but there shouldn't be any simlock
Q. i have a problem and im not sure if its normal how do i tell
A. It depends on what realy, post here or in the QnA section your question
Q. Why should i Buy a Z2 over a S5 or M8
A. Its down to what you want more, xperia Z2 has a simple, elegant and stylish look with a Lightweight UI which is packed with features whilst not being overpacked or left empty
Q. WHY is overclocking dangerous
A. Because you can burn out your CPU and any device without that is useless!
Q.Why shouldent i ask for ETA From a dev?
A. Because Usualy Devs dont even know when they are going to be done
Q. Can i use an xposed module made for another xperia?
A. Yes if that xperia has the same version of android as yours
Q. What is a bootloader?
A.it is a program that loads an operating system when a computer or phone is turned on.
Q. Could you explain a bootloader, locked or unlocked or well whats it about.
A. like mentioned in the FA Question above its the program that starts your system now with android the kernel is contained within the bootloader where as just the bootmanager which would be a PC, your bootloader is locked by a sort of verifacation system so when you remove of that it doesent verify or when it does it doesnt have anything to copare it to, that is unlocking your bootloader ( or what ive been told )
Q. Can i install a custom kernel on a locked bootloader?
A. not at all! dont even try it either, it will brick your xperia!
Q. What do you mean brick your device?
A. read this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brick_(electronics)
A. Brick in simple words means a dead phone
Q. Does unlocking your bootloader break X-Reality?
A. it Apears to Break X-Reality and Bionz
Q. Can i flash A Z2 kernel on to Z2 tablet or vice versa?
A. kernels are device specific. you cant flash a Z2 kernel to Z2 tablet or any other device.
Q. If my bootloader isnt unlockable is there a way to root?
A. There is a link at the top of the thread called index
Q. can i make my bootloader unlockable if it isn't?
A. no.
(try swapping your Z2 for a unlockable one)
Q. is there any ways to fix the overheating with my Z2?
A. as far as i have seen and know ... No not yet
Q. if i flash a rom from my Samsung to my Z2 will it work?
A. Never, it will brick you phone, Z2 roms only work on Z2 and Samsung or any other device roms wont work on a Z2 unless they are ported to Xperia Z2.
Q. my Xperia Z2 overheats when im using the camera, is there any fix
A. there is a workaround but its dangerous and i do not recoment
(this can be found in development sections)
if a question isnt up here ASK!
Recovering from a brick
-3.
How to recover your device from almost any kind of brick
Requirements
Flashtool
FTF of choice for your device
2 Rubber bands (I am serious but only if your device has no response)
Downloads
FTFs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
Flashtool
http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
Requirements
Flashtool downloaded and installed
a FTF file downloaded
your ftf file placed in /flashtool/firmwares/ folder
drivers installed (check drivers.exe in the drivers folder)
Part 1
1. unplug your device from anything
2. open flashtool on your pc
3. plug your cable into your PC
4. do not plug the cable into your device
Part 2
1. Open the Flap on the Left Side of your device
2. Press and hold the RED Button for 30 secionds
3. Your device should buzz 3 times
4. If this does NOT work then find 2 rubber bands
5. once you have found 2 rubber bands put them around your device holding the volume up and power buttons
6. Wait for it to buzz 3 times.
7. continue.
if it does not take a few seconds then you need to put a rubber band around your device holding your power button and your volume up button, DO NOT LEAVE MORE THAN IT NEEDS TO BE LEFT, wait patiently for your device to buzz 3 times
Part 3
1. once your device has buzzed 3 times you are free to flash a FTF as your device is powered off
Part 4
1. if you dont know how to flash a FTF but have gotten as far as installing flashtool,Z2 drivers and downloading a FTF FOR YOUR DEVICE... then folow this step
2. within your flashtool window click on the lightning icon at the top left
3. select flashmode
4. navigate to where you downloaded your FTF (OR put your FTF in your /flashtool/firmwares folder)
5. select your FTF
6. Flashtool should give you a prompt to plug in your device
7. hold volume down and plug in your device
Part 5
1. wait for it to finish flashing
Part 6
1. your device is now recovered, enjoy...
Part 7 - Aditional Info
if all fails contact your insurance and ask for a replacement as sony may give you a replacement however you may be charged
if you cant afford it you can buy a new xperia Z2
if this happened without any modifacations aka by its self, then contact sony support as you are entitled to a free repair under Sony Xperia warrenty (2 years) which is given to all Sony Mobile Xperia Phones
-4.
- Unlocking your bootloader
Unlocking your bootloader is the allows custom kernels to be installed. it apears only X-Reality is broken along with Few Xperia Services Such as PlayStation Remote Play.
Unlocking your bootloader does wipe your TA partition and also your data and internal storage
Take note that Unlocking your bootloader will void your warrenty. some services do not care if your bootloaders are relock however some check if your DRM keys are existent.
Any modifacation to your device will imediately void your 2 year warrenty that comes with all Xperias given that you have proof of purchase.
-- How to unlock your bootloader
you can follow these instructions
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
or
these instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440597
Note that with the Xpria Z2 you can root without unlocking your bootloader this means that you can back up your TA (Check Index for how to root )
-- How to Relock your bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45496437&postcount=2
Relocking your bootloader does not get your DRM keys back
Guide to Flashing
Guide to Flashing For Locked BootLoaders
1. Root and Recover
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53220418&postcount=2
to get a recovery which is needed to flash a rom you will need root first.
There is a link above which provides more links to 3 Different root Tools and a Recovery installer for Locked bootloader And unlocked
2. Pick a Rom
So once you have rooted and installed Recovery you can go ahead and find your self a rom to flash
Here is an Index of Roms/mods/tweaks/kernels -> Click me
3. Pre-Flashing stuff
so once you've downloaded it, you want to go and put the ZIP file on your Xperia Z2
you also want to download this and put it on your phone too -> click me Credit to @[NUT] as this is his creation ->Click Me for the full thread
Now that we have everything Ready to GO, lets Get flashing!
4. Flashing the Rom
this will be the Common process for flashing any Stock-Based Custom roms since all Stock-Based roms are for locked bootloader.
Flashing a Rom for Unlocked bootloader only on your Locked bootloader Device will brick your device.
A. Download ROM
B. Put ROM on Phone
C. Turn off Phone
D. Power on the phone and press volume Down when the light shows or keep pressing it while the Sony Logo Shows
#this will enter the recovery menu you installed earlier
~ you may want to click backup and backup your current System and Data
- You can restore at a later date if the rom your using is causing you problems
E. Click Install
F. Navigate to where you put your ROM and The Second file we Downloaded
G. Select the ROM then Click "Add more Zips" and add the other file we downloaded
H. simply Swipe to Confirm Flash
J. Once thats done click on "wipe cache/dalvik" and Swipe to confirm
K.. finaly you are good to go
-Simply Click Reboot and Enjoy your Custom rom
L. if your phone keeps starting up halfway and turning off and then restarting then you will have to go back into your Recovery
M. once your in the recovery menu again, Click Wipe and then Swipe, you are Wiping the user Data because some Stock bases roms such as "MIUI" may need it
N. if you installed a Rom for Unlocked bootloader and your Device isnt responding, try this guide to fix that -> Click here
O. not sure what else to put here
P. if i remember ill put something here
Useful Links
Forum Rules and guidelines (for new people)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2668689
A bunch of FTFs (some useful for someone )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
How to Fix Noise Canceling
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54730368&postcount=5
Digital Rights Management info(DRM keys - information)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2743240
SuperSU thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
Flashtool website
http://flashtool.net
info about android and linux
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_(operating_system)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux
Index of roms/kernels and tweaks thanks to @sud.vastav
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765461
probably add some others if i remember to
Can Philz recovery be used instead of the standard CWM one? I know DoomLord made a thread saying it had been ported over unofficially but there hasn't really been any posts in that thread since 30th May. Philz recovery was always my fav to use on my GS3. Ideally I would like to flash Philz recovery & just keep the stock rom & kernel & root to block ads & change DPI & also use MyBackup Pro to it's full potential.
Thanks for posting all the info in one centralised thread though
BanziBaby said:
Can Philz recovery be used instead of the standard CWM one? I know DoomLord made a thread saying it had been ported over unofficially but there hasn't really been any posts in that thread since 30th May. Philz recovery was always my fav to use on my GS3. Ideally I would like to flash Philz recovery & just keep the stock rom & kernel & root to block ads & change DPI & also use MyBackup Pro to it's full potential.
Thanks for posting all the info in one centralised thread though
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,yes Philz can be used too instead of cwm, if you know how to flash and so on
Ill update OP thread
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Envious_Data said:
Q. Can i flash A Z2 kernel on to Z2 tablet or vice versa?
A. no kernels are device specific
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Do you mean "no, kernels are device specific" or that no kernel is device specific, meaning you can use kernels made for Z2 and the Z2 tablet?
leocooper said:
Do you mean "no, kernels are device specific" or that no kernel is device specific, meaning you can use kernels made for Z2 and the Z2 tablet?
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Oh grammar, kernels are device spesific aka Z2 kernel only works on Z2 and not tablet although they are almost the same on the inside
Time to update the thread thanks for pointing that out
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Great guides! Thank you so much for doing this
Envious_Data said:
All you need to know about Owning a Z2...
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Great info! Reckon you could also add, like, a section with obscure/hidden general productivity tips for the phone as well?
For example:
If you press and hold the right-hand side of the notification bar, it will change to quick settings allowing you to then swipe down for the quick settings.
From the home page, if you swipe from the very edge of a side of the screen, you can scroll 2 pages at once.
Etc.
@PulpDood
If you could write a post here with a list of secret features ill add to the index of the thread
Here is one for you
Press the page indicators to quickly scroll across pages in your home screen
Thanks if you do, credits to you
Edit-ill do later
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Screen rotation
Not sure if this is for on here or not but is it possible to have the screen rotation for the stock launcher on all the time and not just when a magnetic charger is connected? (I know other launchers are available)
evolutionisbad said:
Not sure if this is for on here or not but is it possible to have the screen rotation for the stock launcher on all the time and not just when a magnetic charger is connected? (I know other launchers are available)
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It seems there is a bug when you force rotate however ive found a soution. The problem is that you need root
You need to download and install
Xposed installer
Xperia rotation and multiline lables (this is the module name btw)
Gravity box(KK) can be used to rotate the lockscreen of which this require xposed too
Hope this helps
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Envious_Data said:
It seems there is a bug when you force rotate however ive found a soution. The problem is that you need root
You need to download and install
Xposed installer
Xperia rotation and multiline lables (this is the module name btw)
Gravity box(KK) can be used to rotate the lockscreen of which this require xposed too
Hope this helps
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Thanks, disappointing I have to root. I like to use stock for a while before I start to tamper with it
Actually thought I wouldn't need to root this as all I used root for was greenify but stamina mode seems to have better results.
Edit - found an app seems to work https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spydiko.rotationmanager
Thanks again
I have already spammed the thanks button for you mate in this thread but your great simple guide now has my bootloader unlocked & rooted & booted as they say
Does yourself or anyone else knowa good app to edit the DPI to a setting that wont cause issues with play store or apps or games or what would be the best setting to use for editing the build prop file? I know the default is about 480 Previous device was galaxy s3 which by default was 320 but I always changed it to 240 or 245.
BanziBaby said:
I have already spammed the thanks button for you mate in this thread but your great simple guide now has my bootloader unlocked & rooted & booted as they say
Does yourself or anyone else knowa good app to edit the DPI to a setting that wont cause issues with play store or apps or games or what would be the best setting to use for editing the build prop file? I know the default is about 480 Previous device was galaxy s3 which by default was 320 but I always changed it to 240 or 245.
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I usualy use xplore, you have to enable superuser in the settings but the app is functional enough for file management
Default DPI is 480, some people said 460 n stuff like that is a nicer dpi to use, hvnt realy tried my self
Edit- you also have to give credit to the ppl who wrote the other threads who i liked here
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Of course mate, credits to all that wrote the info in your links, I just found the way you laid your guide out was much easier to follow, the thanks to yourself was collecting all the info in one handy thread
Hi,
Try as I may. I cant unlock my Tablet Z LTE (SGP321) bootloader.
Im using FlashTool 0.9.18.4 and am currently on stock KK 4.4.4. firmware (SGP321_10.5.1.A.0.283_CE.ftf)
Everytime I try to ulock the bootloader it fails with FlashTool message that drivers need to installed
I've trird installing the drivers via the \FlashTool\Drivers directory.......but always get the following message "DPInst.exe doe not execute on your current operating system" - I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated as I'm desperate to install CM KK 4.4.4 and get rid of the Sony stuff.
Thanks in advance
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Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE/WIFI SGP321
vybztymz said:
Hi,
Try as I may. I cant unlock my Tablet Z LTE (SGP321) bootloader.
Im using FlashTool 0.9.18.4 and am currently on stock KK 4.4.4. firmware (SGP321_10.5.1.A.0.283_CE.ftf)
Everytime I try to ulock the bootloader it fails with FlashTool message that drivers need to installed
I've trird installing the drivers via the \FlashTool\Drivers directory.......but always get the following message "DPInst.exe doe not execute on your current operating system" - I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated as I'm desperate to install CM KK 4.4.4 and get rid of the Sony stuff.
Thanks in advance
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Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE/WIFI SGP321
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don't use flashtool for unblocking BL (cause you can use instruction from Sony's site), or install drivers properly: look for dpinst.exe in your temp folder and set compability mode with WinVista in it's properties and it will install properly.
Rootk1t said:
don't use flashtool for unblocking BL (cause you can use instruction from Sony's site), or install drivers properly: look for dpinst.exe in your temp folder and set compability mode with WinVista in it's properties and it will install properly.
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Thanks for your reply/suggestion. Unfortunately I do not have the "set compatibility" option in DPInst.exe properties. I have found 2 x dpinst.exe and 2 x dpinst64.exe files on my system.
I've tried using the Sony site instructions but
1. When i attch the tablet to my laptop in Fastboot mode (Vol up), and type "fastboot devices" at the cmd prompt, i dont get any indication that my tablet has been/is recognised (see scrrenshot 1)
2. When I run the unlock command using the unlock code obtained from Sony, command line sticks at "waiting for device" (screenshot 2)
i'm at a loss as to whats wrong \ what Im doing wrong
All / any suggestions welcomed as am desperate to install CM11/12.
Thanks in advance
Vybz
vybztymz said:
Thanks for your reply/suggestion. Unfortunately I do not have the "set compatibility" option in DPInst.exe properties. I have found 2 x dpinst.exe and 2 x dpinst64.exe files on my system.
I've tried using the Sony site instructions but
1. When i attch the tablet to my laptop in Fastboot mode (Vol up), and type "fastboot devices" at the cmd prompt, i dont get any indication that my tablet has been/is recognised (see scrrenshot 1)
2. When I run the unlock command using the unlock code obtained from Sony, command line sticks at "waiting for device" (screenshot 2)
i'm at a loss as to whats wrong \ what Im doing wrong
All / any suggestions welcomed as am desperate to install CM11/12.
Thanks in advance
Vybz
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Check that your tablet's fastboot drivers are installed correctly in device manager on windows. I haven't done this on the tablet z (yet), but if you do not have the drivers installed on a nexus you wont see any device in the fastboot devices option.
So i would suggest you download the correct drivers (preferably from sony, but google drivers might also work), and check that the device manager dont have any unknown devices (tablet z) and if you do not try reinstalling the driver by uninstalling the current one and getting the correct one from sony or the google drivers.
marcusorwen said:
Check that your tablet's fastboot drivers are installed correctly in device manager on windows. I haven't done this on the tablet z (yet), but if you do not have the drivers installed on a nexus you wont see any device in the fastboot devices option.
So i would suggest you download the correct drivers (preferably from sony, but google drivers might also work), and check that the device manager dont have any unknown devices (tablet z) and if you do not try reinstalling the driver by uninstalling the current one and getting the correct one from sony or the google drivers.
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Thanks - you were right, it was drivers. Finally managed (I think) to unlock bootloader.........but am now stuck in a bootloop .
Any suggestions welcomesed
Use flashtool and simply flash any stock version on top.
Alternatively, you can use some non stock ROM, but for that your first need to install the custom recovery via fastboot.
vybztymz said:
Any suggestions welcomesed
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Have a look at this guide for installing a CM ROM
vybztymz said:
Thanks - you were right, it was drivers. Finally managed (I think) to unlock bootloader.........but am now stuck in a bootloop .
Any suggestions welcomesed
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If your stuck in a bootloop i would suggest trying and flash recovery through flashtools and see if you can clear dalvik cache in the custom recovery.
it might help.
but otherwise do as the others say and flash a custom rom (CM preferably).
Lost Root after installing CN12 Nightly (Lollipop 5.0x)
marcusorwen said:
If your stuck in a bootloop i would suggest trying and flash recovery through flashtools and see if you can clear dalvik cache in the custom recovery.
it might help.
but otherwise do as the others say and flash a custom rom (CM preferably).
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hanks for you help.
I have rooted and unlocked the boot loader of my SGP321 (WiFi/LTE).
But every time I install CM12 (flashed zip via TWRP), I lose Root......and as far as I can see, there's no way back from that, bar a complete re-install of stock (KK444)
Really frustrated as have wanted to flash CM and get rid of the Sonly bloatware (example: of 2gb internal memory, the stock firmware leaves only c.500mb free....thats just plain ridiculous. Compared to CM12 which leaves 1.7 GIGS free.
any suggestions.......?
vybztymz said:
hanks for you help.
I have rooted and unlocked the boot loader of my SGP321 (WiFi/LTE).
But every time I install CM12 (flashed zip via TWRP), I lose Root......and as far as I can see, there's no way back from that, bar a complete re-install of stock (KK444)
Really frustrated as have wanted to flash CM and get rid of the Sonly bloatware (example: of 2gb internal memory, the stock firmware leaves only c.500mb free....thats just plain ridiculous. Compared to CM12 which leaves 1.7 GIGS free.
any suggestions.......?
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CM12 should have root built in, check developer options for it on your device.
If not then just flash SuperSU.zip from chainfire (i prefer chainfire's version of super user).
Chainfire's SuperSU is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
please note that i have not tested this on a Tab Z but it should work.
marcusorwen said:
CM12 should have root built in, check developer options for it on your device.
If not then just flash SuperSU.zip from chainfire (i prefer chainfire's version of super user).
Chainfire's SuperSU is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
please note that i have not tested this on a Tab Z but it should work.
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Thanks for the speedy reply. Really appreciated. I've gone intp developer options.....but what am i looking for?
[EDIT] In Developer Options, and under "Root Access" it says "Disabled"
[EDIT 2] Downloaded a RootChecker and it tells me I'm not rooted
I'm totally frustrated.....have been trying to install CM12 for the last 6 hours!!!!
NUT (duallockedrecovery) has done a fantastic job developing the xzdr.........but i have to say that, in common with a lot of devs.... not very good at writing nstructions.
I'm an IT manager and often train staff in systems etc, including writing user guides. When writing guides/instructions, I ALWAYS assume that the end user KNOWS NOTHING......and so the guides/etc are very detailed. Yes, it takes a while to write them, but feedback shows its the right track to take.
Almost all the articles on flashing CM12/using Fastboot etc lack small, but important, details......!!! I'm still not really sure if i should be using TabZ-lockeddualrecovery or XZ-lockeddualrecovery..........!!!!!!
i've got as far as I have by pulling together numerous XDA posts in order to get a (full'ish) picture of what to do. Devs, pls make your instructions clearer for people who aren't devs. Rant over
My current position is that my Xperia Tablet Z is
1. On KitKat 444 (Firmware ver. 283)
2. Rooted
3. Bootloader unlocked
4. SuperSU & SuperSu Pro installed
How do i get from this position to a successful CM12 install?
I have CM12 Nightly (7th May), GApps 5.0x Minimal ready and waiting....
I'm not a stupid person, but trying to do this has made me feel like a complete idiot.....help!!!
vybztymz said:
Thanks for the speedy reply. Really appreciated. I've gone intp developer options.....but what am i looking for?
I'm totally frustrated.....have been trying to install CM12 for the last 6 hours!!!!
NUT (duallockedrecovery) has done a fantastic job developing the xzdr.........but i have to say that, in common with a lot of devs.... not very good at writing nstructions.
I'm an IT manager and often train staff in systems etc, including writing user guides. When writing guides/instructions, I ALWAYS assume that the end user KNOWS NOTHING......and so the guides/etc are very detailed. Yes, it takes a while to write them, but feedback shows its the right track to take.
Almost all the articles on flashing CM12/using Fastboot etc lack small, but important, details......!!! I'm still not really sure if i should be using TabZ-lockeddualrecovery or XZ-lockeddualrecovery..........!!!!!!
i've got as far as I have by pulling together numerous XDA posts in order to get a (full'ish) picture of what to do. Devs, pls make your instructions clearer for people who aren't devs. Rant over
My current position is that my Xperia Tablet Z is
1. On KitKat 444 (Firmware ver. 283)
2. Rooted
3. Bootloader unlocked
4. SuperSU & SuperSu Pro installed
How do i get from this position to a successful CM12 install?
I have CM12 Nightly (7th May), GApps 5.0x Minimal ready and waiting....
I'm not a stupid person, but trying to do this has made me feel like a complete idiot.....help!!!
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Yea i know what you mean by guides not being written to include alot of details and missing out on small stuff that might be important, but anyway.
In the Developer Options there should be a box called Root Access, and it should be defaulted to Disabled ones you have installed CM12 for the first time, its just a matter of enabling this.
Im guessing you already know how to enable Developer Options, but if you dont here is how:
Go to About Device (or Phone/Tablet) and click on Build number a bunch of times (i think its 5-6 times), and the developer options should be visible in the settings.
If that dosent work you might want to try and flash the SuperSU binary through recovery, the zip to use is the one found in chainfires xda-thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
But here is the direct link for the zip https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
Just put that on your device internal memory (or SD-Card) and flash it in your recovery of choice, it should work in CWM, TWRP and Odin (but you dont have a samsung so the last one dosent matter).
This should install the SuperSU app, and its basic su binary onto your CM12 rom.
In both cases i would recommend you install root checker (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck) and see if root is available to you.
Also to note is that the Root Access option built into CM12 isnt that customizable and i would still recomend you install SuperSU, but if the Root Access option is working you can just download the SuperSU application from the play store and let it install SU binary and then you can disable CM12's built in root option ones you make sure the SuperSU was installed correctly.
Thanks so much for your help/patience......but i'm afraid im giving up (for now).
Will try again in a few days......so its back to rooted stock 444
By the way, why have CM decided to go with their own (as good as useless) recovery????
I forgot to say that you've helped fill in a few more gaps for me in respect of this i.e. flashing SU; changing Root Access in Dev. Options etc.
These are the things that all the articles ive read FAILED to mention.
Thanks so much
vybztymz said:
I forgot to say that you've helped fill in a few more gaps for me in respect of this i.e. flashing SU; changing Root Access in Dev. Options etc.
These are the things that all the articles ive read FAILED to mention.
Thanks so much
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No problem, if you have any other questions just tell me and i might be able to help you
I have also been in the dark about this stuff before, and im still not used to other manufacturers style of rooting and unlocking the bootloader (sony is the next best after Nexus) since samsung and the others usually you have a harder time unlocking and rooting.
But good luck if you try it again :victory: