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Forgive me if this is stupid, its the only solution I have been able to come up with to my original issue (here if anyone has a better solution http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2798335)
Because I cant access my recovery I need to flash a stock firmware to basically wipe the slate and start again. The only issue I have is that the only ftf file I can find for the UK is unbranded whilst my phone is locked on EE, if I was to flash the unbranded file will it play nicely or are things going to go from bad to worse? I would guess that it probably wouldn't work, but it there's no harm in checking.
so nobody knows the answer to this?
SxcKieranGrr said:
Forgive me if this is stupid, its the only solution I have been able to come up with to my original issue (here if anyone has a better solution http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2798335)
Because I cant access my recovery I need to flash a stock firmware to basically wipe the slate and start again. The only issue I have is that the only ftf file I can find for the UK is unbranded whilst my phone is locked on EE, if I was to flash the unbranded file will it play nicely or are things going to go from bad to worse? I would guess that it probably wouldn't work, but it there's no harm in checking.
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It should work but I think the SIM won't work. Then again, I don't know anything about locked carriers (Never had one).
If your bootloader is unlocked, try the EMMA service by Sony. It finds your phone's stock firmware if you're on a custom ROM with unlocked bootloader.
HussainQ said:
It should work but I think the SIM won't work. Then again, I don't know anything about locked carriers (Never had one).
If your bootloader is unlocked, try the EMMA service by Sony. It finds your phone's stock firmware if you're on a custom ROM with unlocked bootloader.
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Thanks for the reply. I don't have a unlocked bootloader though and without the possibility of unlocking it too.
SxcKieranGrr said:
Thanks for the reply. I don't have a unlocked bootloader though and without the possibility of unlocking it too.
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Try the Sony Update Service.
It should automatically find the latest firmware for your device and flash it.
HussainQ said:
Try the Sony Update Service.
It should automatically find the latest firmware for your device and flash it.
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You absolute hero! finally I've got stock back. I owe you a beer.
SxcKieranGrr said:
You absolute hero! finally I've got stock back. I owe you a beer.
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I don't drink -_-
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I don't drink -_-
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Then I'll have one for you.
I have the international SGP521 LTE (castor) running smooth on
CM11 nighlies on T-Mobile and ATT.
I have been looking at the official US version of the Z2 LTE- exclusive
to Verizon. In the past - Verizon has locked the bootloader - and made
it difficult to run CM11 on their branded devices.
Has anyone worked on the brand new Verizon branded Sony Z2 LTE tablet?
Can the bootloader be unlocked directly from Sony?
Will the CM11 castor nightly load on this version?
xbill9 said:
I have the international SGP521 LTE (castor) running smooth on
CM11 nighlies on T-Mobile and ATT.
I have been looking at the official US version of the Z2 LTE- exclusive
to Verizon. In the past - Verizon has locked the bootloader - and made
it difficult to run CM11 on their branded devices.
Has anyone worked on the brand new Verizon branded Sony Z2 LTE tablet?
Can the bootloader be unlocked directly from Sony?
Will the CM11 castor nightly load on this version?
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Code:
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.004s
This is what I'm getting. This is my first Sony device, so I'll wait for the experts to chime in before I go any further.
Did Sony issue you a bootloader unlock code?
Was this the message from the fastboot oem unlock 0xNNNNNNN?
The normal sony device flow is consistent across their devices:
get device drivers working from sony or flashtool (fastboot and ADB)
get the bootloader unlocked from sony
download PA Gapps,CM11 zip, and SuperSU to the SD card
extract the boot.img from the CM11 zip
flash the boot.img to the boot partition
reboot recovery
full wipe from the recovery
reboot to recovery and flash the zips from the SD card
reboot into system
If the bootloader won't unlock then everything else goes out the window.
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Code:
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finished. total time: 0.004s
This is what I'm getting. This is my first Sony device, so I'll wait for the experts to chime in before I go any further.
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Just picked up the US Sony Verizon Z2 tablet.
The model number is SGP561.
First impressions are great hardware.
SGP521 plus extra bands and CDMA.
Insane amount of bloatware.
Sony bloatware. Verizon bloatware. Bloatware on Bloatware.
I am not holding my breath for a Google Play version either.
I will try the Sony bootloader unlock - but I don't have high expectations.
Sony will issue a bootloader unlock.
But the device will not unlock with the issued code.
When you check the service menu settings- the device is unlockable.
No bootloader unlock means a difficult path for custom recovery.
Too bad this is the exclusive z2 tablet version release for the states.
If you have a GSM carrier (T-Mobile or ATT) buy the international SGP521 (castor)
from somewhere else like Amazon and roll the dice on warranty service.
Sony has been great with releasing Z2 tablet kernel sources but I guess
they don't really care about restricting customers in the US.
xbill9 said:
Sony will issue a bootloader unlock.
But the device will not unlock with the issued code.
When you check the service menu settings- the device is unlockable.
No bootloader unlock means a difficult path for custom recovery.
Too bad this is the exclusive z2 tablet version release for the states.
If you have a GSM carrier (T-Mobile or ATT) buy the international SGP521 (castor)
from somewhere else like Amazon and roll the dice on warranty service.
Sony has been great with releasing Z2 tablet kernel sources but I guess
they don't really care about restricting customers in the US.
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I just got one too and expected this outcome because it's Verizon
How do you get to the service menu with no dialer?
-Collin-
The directions are on the sony developer site
under the bootloader unlock pages.
Select the Z2 tablet non-wifi.
Its unusual- you have to go to the contacts app and then
click on white space on a specific page to bring up a hidden service app.
Thanks for that...definitely a bit strange. Would have taken me about 10 years to figure that out
Bad news on both fronts. Bootloader unlock allowed: no. LTE bands 4 and 13 (Verizon's two bands), meaning they disabled all the others. I had hopes of using this on T-Mobile at some point, but alas I should have known better.
Thanks, as always, Verizon My service provider is starting to feel like the Seinfeld skit where they try to quit the gym.
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I was contemplating buying the Z2 on verizon. So I get it seems like you cant unlock the bootloader but is it difficult to achieve root? I just want to be able to remove the Verizon apps. Also any feedback on this tablet would be appreciated
ohiog said:
I was contemplating buying the Z2 on verizon. So I get it seems like you cant unlock the bootloader but is it difficult to achieve root? I just want to be able to remove the Verizon apps. Also any feedback on this tablet would be appreciated
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Root is not an issue. I've successfully rooted both firmwares.
Has anyone successfully converted their SGP521 Verizon Xperia Z2 Tablet to using stock Sony firmware & retained Bravia Engine & Camera quality? I'd love to stop having to wait on Verizon for firmware & remove their apps.
Hey
da_reeseboy said:
Root is not an issue. I've successfully rooted both firmwares.
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I know you wrote this a couple years ago - but I am having trouble rooting my SGP561. Also - it safe to say that I am a newb. Haha. Any guidance would be appreciated.
Cheers.
V
viqsingh said:
I know you wrote this a couple years ago - but I am having trouble rooting my SGP561. Also - it safe to say that I am a newb. Haha. Any guidance would be appreciated.
Cheers.
V
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Its been too long since I've touched that tablet... sorry. I don't remember a thing on it.
Did you find the solution?
I have the same problem! did you find the solution?
Thanks
viqsingh said:
I know you wrote this a couple years ago - but I am having trouble rooting my SGP561. Also - it safe to say that I am a newb. Haha. Any guidance would be appreciated.
Cheers.
V
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viqsingh said:
I know you wrote this a couple years ago - but I am having trouble rooting my SGP561. Also - it safe to say that I am a newb. Haha. Any guidance would be appreciated.
Cheers.
V
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I really don't know if you still need help with this but if you do, let me know
reymund602 said:
I really don't know if you still need help with this but if you do, let me know
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I just got the tablet and I need help, if u are still willing...
Edit... Was able to flash lollipop 5.1.1. Firmware...
clintono316 said:
I just got the tablet and I need help, if u are still willing...
Edit... Was able to flash lollipop 5.1.1. Firmware...
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Sure thing,
The easiest way I've found was to use Kingroot to root your Z2 Tablet. (open and run kingroot to actually achieve root) afterwards if you prefer Supersu you will need to flash a custom recovery. To do so, activate USB debugging and connect your tablet to your PC via USB. Download xdualrecovery 2.8.26 for Tablet (should be the second one from top if downloading from http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZDualRecovery/XZDualRecovery_2.8.26). Extract the contents to your desktop and click the install.bat. When given options as to which method you wish to install custom recovery with choose method 2 (Install with superuser) and follow the on screen prompts and grant permission on your tablet (when selecting option 2 a script will initiate on your PC and advise you to grant root on your device. Simply unlock the device and grant permissions to continue). Once done your tablet will reboot to custom recovery. Reboot the system and install supersume and run the application. It will remove kingroot and install Supersu. When completed it will automatically open Supersu (it may prompt you to update the binaries... If this does happen DO NOT click TWRP as it will reboot to recovery and do nothing for you! Simply click Normal and let it do its thing and you should be done!!! :victory: all that's left to do is reboot your tablet to remove kingroot from the appdrawer if it's not already removed. If for some reason Supersume is not working properly then reinstall kingroot and retry Supersume again.
I forgot to include the link, for some odd reason I can't upload files. anyways I've also included the files for xposed installer just in case you want xposed on lollipop. Just be sure to make a backup after installing the framework through recovery as some modules are incompatible and cause the tablet to be stuck in a bootloop. That way you can restore if you have any questions ask and I'll help out as much as I can
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B3goltXJETKaeERwakdiN0h0a1E
reymund602 said:
Sure thing,
The easiest way I've found was to use Kingroot to root your Z2 Tablet......
if you have any questions ask and I'll help out as much as I can
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B3goltXJETKaeERwakdiN0h0a1E
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Hey thanks, yea I was going to ask u about rooting, I tried a couple ways but was unsuccessful. Will fallow ur institutions and hope that it will work this time. Will let u know what happens, but probably won't be able to try until tomorrow... Thanks again...
clintono316 said:
Hey thanks, yea I was going to ask u about rooting, I tried a couple ways but was unsuccessful. Will fallow ur institutions and hope that it will work this time. Will let u know what happens, but probably won't be able to try until tomorrow... Thanks again...
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Yeah no problem sir. Just trying to help out. I went scouring the interwebs for methods and didn't find any luck with lollipop. Only methods worked with Kitkat but I didn't have the ftf for Kitkat so was stuck with lollipop. But just follow my directions and it should work just fine. If link goes dead let me know asap and I'll upload them again as well as make a mirror. Let me know how things go
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Yeah no problem sir. Just trying to help out. I went scouring the interwebs for methods and didn't find any luck with lollipop. Only methods worked with Kitkat but I didn't have the ftf for Kitkat so was stuck with lollipop. But just follow my directions and it should work just fine. If link goes dead let me know asap and I'll upload them again as well as make a mirror. Let me know how things go
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I download the file and re-uploaded to my google drive and have a backup copy on my N7... So u can remove the link if u want or leave for others... Thanks...
No need to call me sir, makes me feel old... Even thou I am...????
I have a Sony Xperia Z Ultra, running 4.4.4. Is it possible to do a simple root (in order to make adjustments to the LED and sound), but not affect the stock ROM or over-the-air updates? I don't want to miss out on the official Sony Lollipop, so should I maybe wait to root until after that update is released? Thanks.
No, you can't get offical updates if you have your device rooted , although you can root your device till the new update is on the line. Just unroot your sony device get the update and then root it again. Otherwise try any other rom.
Ah, many thanks. I didn't realise that was possible. I thought rooted was rooted and there was no going back. Although I've rooted a couple of devices before, I'm still something of a newbie. Would you be able to point me in the direction of a good tutorial or website with instructions how to do a basic root, and un-root, on the Z Ultra? Cheers.
http://theunlockr.com/2013/12/17/unroot-sony-xperia-z-ultra/
I found it pretty helpful , instructions are simple.
t20mohit said:
No, you can't get offical updates if you have your device rooted , although you can root your device till the new update is on the line. Just unroot your sony device get the update and then root it again. Otherwise try any other rom.
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Is there a reason as to why google doesn't allow OTA on rooted devices?
t20mohit said:
http://theunlockr.com/2013/12/17/unroot-sony-xperia-z-ultra/
I found it pretty helpful , instructions are simple.
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That's great, many thanks. Can anyone help with a how to root page, please?
Newbie at this, but i've read several of the threads on here from start to finish to try to figure out how to Root my phone.
E2306 on Marshmallow
File system version 26.3.A.0.131
Either i'm getting mixed info, or just getting myself confused, but I'm not clear whether or not it's possible to root the E2306 when it says Bootloader unlocked: not allowed.
I saw an old thread saying it was possible with Lollipop [link here].
If it's not possible to do with Marshmallow on E2306, can I flash Lollipop onto the phone (as an example, or any other firmware recommended) to be able to either get the Bootloader unlocked allowed, or just to straight up root the phone.
Any help is appreciated, thanks.
PlayerThirteen said:
Newbie at this, but i've read several of the threads on here from start to finish to try to figure out how to Root my phone.
E2306 on Marshmallow
File system version 26.3.A.0.131
Either i'm getting mixed info, or just getting myself confused, but I'm not clear whether or not it's possible to root the E2306 when it says Bootloader unlocked: not allowed.
I saw an old thread saying it was possible with Lollipop [link here].
If it's not possible to do with Marshmallow on E2306, can I flash Lollipop onto the phone (as an example, or any other firmware recommended) to be able to either get the Bootloader unlocked allowed, or just to straight up root the phone.
Any help is appreciated, thanks.
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Flashing other firmware will not give you to unlock your bootloader if it's bootloader unlock allow: NO.
You can downgrad to lolipop and then root. There is no yet easy way to root on Marshmallow on locked bootloader. Some guy wrote some explanation about, how to root on locked bootloader, but it's not easy if you are a newbie, and for a lot of people it doesn't seem to work. I also tried, and i ended in bootloop. Maybe i did something wrong, or who knows. I don't have time for testing and trying, because i work a lot.
ekin_strops said:
Flashing other firmware will not give you to unlock your bootloader if it's bootloader unlock allow: NO.
You can downgrad to lolipop and then root. There is no yet easy way to root on Marshmallow on locked bootloader. Some guy wrote some explanation about, how to root on locked bootloader, but it's not easy if you are a newbie, and for a lot of people it doesn't seem to work. I also tried, and i ended in bootloop. Maybe i did something wrong, or who knows. I don't have time for testing and trying, because i work a lot.
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Could you link me to this "hard way" please
8hodgsonkh said:
Could you link me to this "hard way" please
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which version of Lollipop should i be downgrading to?
PlayerThirteen said:
which version of Lollipop should i be downgrading to?
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Forget my previous message. I successfully downgraded to Lollipop 5.0 and it is working fine.
Now, the link for the rootkit for Lollipop 5.0 E2306 appears to be unavailable
I found 2 threads which included this file (see below) but the links to the rootkit indicate that the account has too many downloads against it and has been temporarily disabled (https://www.dropbox.com/s/edse0h6b02...E23xx.zip?dl=0) [it appears to be cubeandcube's account.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/general/root-e2306-m4-aqua-guide-t3270521
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/root-how-to-root-5-0-lollipop-t3212108
Would anyone be able to upload a copy of the old rootkit for Lollipop 5.0 for the E2306?
Please and thanks.
8hodgsonkh said:
Could you link me to this "hard way" please
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It was and reply on my comment. The guy explained the whole thing, so i think you should be fine. You can find more precise information here or on the google. I will try to find it later, i'm busy right now.
ekin_strops said:
It was and reply on my comment. The guy explained the whole thing, so i think you should be fine. You can find more precise information here or on the google. I will try to find it later, i'm busy right now.
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I've looked everywhere and can't find it :c I'll wait try copy it here please if you can just to make sure the hard way was a way to root marshmellow? Because I got sick of laggy lollipop but I really need root
8hodgsonkh said:
I've looked everywhere and can't find it :c I'll wait try copy it here please if you can just to make sure the hard way was a way to root marshmellow? Because I got sick of laggy lollipop but I really need root
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Can't find it now, but here is this comment. About the same thing, but with less details. Still, it can help, you just need to do a little research.
"Downgrade to lollipop, root, make pre-rooted MM zip with Prf creator, and flash it via recovery. Hey, presto rooted mm with locked Bootloader.
ekin_strops said:
Can't find it now, but here is this comment. About the same thing, but with less details. Still, it can help, you just need to do a little research.
"Downgrade to lollipop, root, make pre-rooted MM zip with Prf creator, and flash it via recovery. Hey, presto rooted mm with locked Bootloader.
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Okay thanks dude
Bump, the Lollipop rootkit for E2306 is unavailable for download at https://www.dropbox.com/s/8icz6059kt3ztws/rootkitXperia_E2363_26.1.B.1.85.zip?dl=0
(says too much traffic on the account, so dl is disabled)
Does anyone still have a copy of the Lollipop E2306 rootkit from cubeandcube? I tried a couple other methods to root the phone and they're not working.
Dear All,
I refer to this below thread for a bit of history;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-x/help/restore-xperia-x-dual-f1522-to-stock-t3587368
After the success of flashing the stock rom and relocking the bootloader I tried to launch the camera but i keep getting the above message!
FYI I didn't have my TA partition backed up as well as the DRM keys thing-ies.
Any idea of what could be causing this?
saifallah said:
Dear All,
I refer to this below thread for a bit of history;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-x/help/restore-xperia-x-dual-f1522-to-stock-t3587368
After the success of flashing the stock rom and relocking the bootloader I tried to launch the camera but i keep getting the above message!
FYI I didn't have my TA partition backed up as well as the DRM keys thing-ies.
Any idea of what could be causing this?
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I couldn't find the error message your taking about. Briefly read what u said and understood some. So youunlocked bootloader, installed custom recovery and a rom, and manged to flash to official firmware and are having problems with the camera.
As someone mentioned in that other thread you gave, when you block bootloader l, you lose the TA part ions which contains DRM, which can help camera to work as Sony wants it. The lost TA is lost likely causing issues., thus I recommend rooting to do man which have fixes for the lost DRM (not a replacement for the list ones) , so your camera will function correctly again. Be u seen you never made aback up of the TA, you've permanently lost them, even after relocking the bootloader.
P. S. I'm sure someone mentioned a similar thing to you no in the other thread.
Hope I helped u in some way.
Hey man,
Thanks for the thorough reply. So you think I have no hope of getting the camera to work while maintaining the stock firmware with locked bootloader?
saifallah said:
Hey man,
Thanks for the thorough reply. So you think I have no hope of getting the camera to work while maintaining the stock firmware with locked bootloader?
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That right, I think you dont have any reason to come back to stock firmware when you lost DRM key, because some rom have DRM fix like poision rom and pexorom. In addition, I am using posion rom which is really stable and fixed all your problem.
Glad to be not the only one with this problem.
But (what sucks) i cant sell my X because of this sh*t.
mstrack said:
Glad to be not the only one with this problem.
But (what sucks) i cant sell my X because of this sh*t.
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don't be annoy, We just had TWRP a litte time ago so developers need time to build our device rom =))
ps: No thing is perfect :3 just use that on positive way :3
mstrack said:
Glad to be not the only one with this problem.
But (what sucks) i cant sell my X because of this sh*t.
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Why not?
I always sell my Phones rooted in Spain or Germany. Many people like to buy a pre rooted and working phone.
With Poioson rom for example, all ist working fine and stable.
max26292 said:
don't be annoy, We just had TWRP a litte time ago so developers need time to build our device rom =))
ps: No thing is perfect :3 just use that on positive way :3
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Im just blaming sony...im not happy with the X...and i paid the full price at launch
Oel said:
Why not?
I always sell my Phones rooted in Spain or Germany. Many people like to buy a pre rooted and working phone.
With Poioson rom for example, all ist working fine and stable.
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Tbh, i never tried to sell a phone with custom rom....
max26292 said:
That right, I think you dont have any reason to come back to stock firmware when you lost DRM key, because some rom have DRM fix like poision rom and pexorom. In addition, I am using posion rom which is really stable and fixed all your problem.
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Yea makes sense but I was just hoping to go back to being able to receive ota updates. Plus if i ever decide to sell the phone, i'm gonna have to slice a chunk of its price
mstrack said:
Glad to be not the only one with this problem.
But (what sucks) i cant sell my X because of this sh*t.
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It truly is a ****ty situation, wish I considered reading more before unlocking my bootloader ( and calling hell on myself)
saifallah said:
It truly is a ****ty situation, wish I considered reading more before unlocking my bootloader ( and calling hell on myself)
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Just unlock your bootloader again and camera will start working. Use FlashTool by Androxyde and Xpirifirm to update your phone when when new firmware is release.
shoey63 said:
Just unlock your bootloader again and camera will start working. Use FlashTool by Androxyde and Xpirifirm to update your phone when when new firmware is release.
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Thanks man, already did so. Now to decide whether I run the stock rom or install poison rom