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i just rooted my phone and installed CM6 mod in it and VIDEOTAPED THE WHOLE THING. so, i could provide a detailed and labbeled step-by-step video guide if it is worth your attention. (i am able break the youtube upload limit of 15-minutes- dont ask me how). pls tell me if you would like to see the video guide. thank you very much. in case you all agree to the idea, i would mention your names in the vid! YAY
most of you might be asking me why i am making a new guide when there are so many existing guides?
answer: i could make this guide more detailed and i am very bored at home so got nothing better to do. ..And include in your comments anything you want to see inside the video so that i could add it in.
leave your postive/negative comments below and i will decide if i should make the video. thankyou very much.
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ok DUDES, thanks for all the encouragements.
i decided to make thie vid. try to do it by this week. latest next week.
I WILL POST THE LINK HERE. YOU GUYS ROCK. i will mention you all in the video
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i made the vid! uploading now gonna take a long time to upload a long video.
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released:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_Otd0r0RZc
I would think posting a video on how to unlock the bootloader is better since there are a lot of people wanting to try but just don't know where to start.
wow
aR_ChRiS said:
I would think posting a video on how to unlock the bootloader is better since there are a lot of people wanting to try but just don't know where to start.
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i am new to all this. but i dont know what a bootloader is .
i have Xrecovery, is that the same as bootloader?
if Xrecovery is a bootloader, i could possibly include it in my video. thanks
Unlocking your bootloader totally unlocks your phone to all possibilities new roms really looking forward fo see what the devs come up with love to see windows/andriod dual boot
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Root your phone without unlocking the bootloader. How? A new application called UnlockRoot does it all for you! Literally, all you need to do is download the UnlockRoot.exe, run it and enjoy your new rooted device. I can confirm that it is 100% working and took about 2 minutes from start to finish.
All you have to do is connect to your computer, enable USB debugging which is accessible through Settings>applications>devlopment>USB debugging
open UnlockRoot.exe and click root, after that it should take the comp. 1 min tounlock then 1 min to reboot then voila you have it rooted! You will then see the superuser app inside your app drawer. I recommend you to download busybox and titanium backup to have full control on your device. I've just rooted my xperia play and my wife's arc s using method. Both of them are running v2.3.4 so this should work on lower versions.
If there will be an instance wherein your device didn't reboot automatically,manually restart your device.
http://rom.anshouji.com/root/unlockroot23-eng.exe
Have fun
Is this in any way better than supetoneclick, zergrush?
Sent from my Xperia Play
sorry but this does not sound legit
PHOENIXROSE said:
sorry but this does not sound legit
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I checked out the site and it doesnt say compatible with Xperia PLAY or any SE phones for that matter. Plus I am already rooted and unlocked bootloader. The site looks a little questionable like maybe the software could be virus filled. I dont know though. Only way to find out would be to try it, and for that I have no reason to. IT show support for the Kindle Fire. Anyone try it?
3 posts. All the same but in different forums... Spammer.
Even if it does work, this sort of thing shouldn't be allowed. Just trying to promote your own site.
BAN THE SPAM!
Edit: he only posted twice... Still though, at the very least, I call shill.
I may have been overly judgemental in this case.
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It's put out by AnTuTu, the same people who do CPU Master. They have a link in the newest version of their app.
Probably uses exact same exploits as superoneclick
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d31b0y said:
3 posts. All the same but in different forums... Spammer.
Even if it does work, this sort of thing shouldn't be allowed. Just trying to promote your own site.
BAN THE SPAM!
Edit: he only posted twice... Still though, at the very least, I call shill.
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk
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First of all that is not my site and i'm not a spammer. I only posted this method in two different forums,the other one is in the android general hacking tips. The only reason why i mentioned the site is because i'm having problems uploading the unlockroot.exe launcher in this thread. As you can see,i'm only a new member and i don't usually start threads. I'm just trying to help because i had a lot of frustrations using other rooting methods. I have a descent job and i'm not gonna benefit in spamming so don't accuse me. I just felt very excited to share this method as this worked like a charm for my xperia play. I'm not forcing you to try this so ban me if you feel like doing so.
First of all that is not my site and i'm not a spammer. I only posted this method twice,the other one in the android general hacking tips. The only reason why i mentioned their site is because i'm having problems attaching the unlockroot.exe launcher in this thread. As you can see i'm only a new member and i don't usually start threads. I'm just trying to help man as trying other rooting methods gave me a lot of frustrations. I just felt excited sharing this method because it worked like a charm for my xperia play. I'm not forcing you to try this,it's up to you if you don't want to. I have descent job so i'm not in any way gonna benefit in spamming so don't accuse me. Just ban me if you feel like doing so.
Sorry if i double-posted,please remove this post mods. Thanks!
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I checked out the site and it doesnt say compatible with Xperia PLAY or any SE phones for that matter. Plus I am already rooted and unlocked bootloader. The site looks a little questionable like maybe the software could be virus filled. I dont know though. Only way to find out would be to try it, and for that I have no reason to. IT show support for the Kindle Fire. Anyone try it?
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I noticed that too but trust me,it worked for my xperia play and my wife's arc s. Both of them are running the latest android v2.3.4 that's why i'm very surprised that it worked. Other rooting methods didn't work for that version so i resorted to doomlord's method but i'm having problems installing the adb drivers as i'm using windows7. I'm so happy using this method because it's very safe,no need to unlock your bootloader. Best regards!
d31b0y said:
3 posts. All the same but in different forums... Spammer.
Even if it does work, this sort of thing shouldn't be allowed. Just trying to promote your own site.
BAN THE SPAM!
Edit: he only posted twice... Still though, at the very least, I call shill.
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk
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I already uploaded the direct link to the file so you can shut your mouth now. I've been itching to do that right from the start but this site won't allow me because i need to have at least 8 posts before i can attach external link. You're a senior member so you should've known that,think first before accussing me a spammer.
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I already uploaded the direct link to the file so you can shut your mouth now. I've been itching to do that right from the start but this site won't allow me because i need to have at least 8 posts before i can attach external link. You're a senior member so you should've known that,think first before accussing me a spammer.
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I'm curious, why not post directly to their site, instead of a link to a file host?
No, offense, but if you post directly to their home site, it makes it seem a lot more legit than just posting a link to your download account.
http://www.unlockroot.com/index.htm
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I'm curious, why not post directly to their site, instead of a link to a file host?
No, offense, but if you post directly to their home site, it makes it seem a lot more legit than just posting a link to your download account.
http://www.unlockroot.com/index.htm
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Sorry bro but i already did that when i started this thread. I just edited my post because that d31boy guy is accussing me of being a spammer and just promoting that site.
When I see a brand new poster posting a link to relatively unknown website for use of an unknown exe file, it's hard not to be suspicious. I mean, you obviously know the benefits of root and you know your way around this site. The site has absolutely no mention of how the root is applied (which isn't your fault provided you don't have an affiliation to the site ). It's a pretty big leap of faith.
However, I may have jumped in a bit too quick on this one. It would have been better just to report the post and allow a mod to make a more informed decision. For that, I apologise.
All this method is, is the zergRush method with a different name...
Here's what I did (quick run thought of what i did, attached screenshot for reference)
Downloaded it from the OP's post (http://unlockroot.com was running at 2000BYTES/SEC)
Installed it on my XP partition
rebooted, went to my linux partition
Mounted XP Partition
went to \Program Files\Unlockroot\tools\
Copied rootutility to /home/myusername/
adb shell rm -r /data/local/tmp
adb shell mkdir /data/local/tmp
adb push rootutility /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/rootutility
adb shell /data/local/rootutility
and got the attachment
works on the .62 firmware?
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Fma965 - ForgottenCoders
http://forgottencoders.co.uk
fma965 said:
works on the .62 firmware?
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Fma965 - ForgottenCoders
http://forgottencoders.co.uk
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Someone posted that it didn't worked on his .62 play,mine is .42. Give it try so we will know if it's really not working on that build.
Best regards!
lesthur said:
Someone posted that it didn't worked on his .62 play,mine is .42. Give it try so we will know if it's really not working on that build.
Best regards!
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I will if you tell me how to unroot lol used doonlord kernel for auto root.
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This is a simply guide as to how to get Adobe flash running on Nexus S 4.1.1
Note: As many of you are aware as of Jelly Bean Adobe flash is no longer officially supported
1> Download Adobe Flash Player for Android from here: http://www.mediafire.com/?mjodwbaka3tj8gd
2> Copy the .apk file to the SD card of your Nexus S device
3> Install it using a File Manager of your choice
4> Open Browser
5> Go to the Browser settings and un-check the option for Flash Player
You will now have the latest version of Flash unofficially on your Nexus S
Note: This tutorial should work with any other Android device running Jelly Bean
Kind Regards,
AlanS181824
AlanS181824 said:
This is a simply guide as to how to get Adobe flash running on Nexus S 4.1.1
Note: As many of you are aware as of Jelly Bean Adobe flash is no longer officially supported
1> Download Adobe Flash Player for Android from here: MOD EDIT : Link Removed - Adfly links are removed for a reason. Read the rules to work out why.
2> Copy the .apk file to the SD card of your Nexus S device
3> Install it using a File Manager of your choice
4> Open Browser
5> Go to the Browser settings and check the option for Flash Player
You will now have the latest version of Flash unofficially on your Nexus S
Note: This tutorial will work with any other Android device running Jelly Bean
Kind Regards,
AlanS181824
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Thanks! I'll test it out.
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Thanks! I'll test it out.
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Please thank me if it works!
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AlanS181824
try to install but error parsing package
Flash already works on jb
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Well the play store doesn't Give me the option To download. But is your device stable with flash? I know when I took it off my old ICS ROM it did seem more reliable
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using xda app-developers app
AlanS181824 said:
This is a simply guide as to how to get Adobe flash running on Nexus S 4.1.1
Note: As many of you are aware as of Jelly Bean Adobe flash is no longer officially supported
1> Download Adobe Flash Player for Android from here: MOD EDIT : Link Removed - Adfly links are removed for a reason. Read the rules to work out why.
2> Copy the .apk file to the SD card of your Nexus S device
3> Install it using a File Manager of your choice
4> Open Browser
5> Go to the Browser settings and un-check the option for Flash Player
You will now have the latest version of Flash unofficially on your Nexus S
Note: This tutorial should work with any other Android device running Jelly Bean
Kind Regards,
AlanS181824
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posting guides that you've clearly taken from posts elsewhere on the web or even here on xda, passing them off as your own and brazenly pleading for people to hit your "thanks" button is taking the piss.
You've posted guides on rooting, forcing OTA updates, and now installing flash player.
All of these were available elsewhere first, none of the work is your own, and nowhere have you acknowledged the original source of your guides.
Its called plagiarism....either stop posting, reference the original source, stop pimping for thanks or I'll report you to the mods, ok?
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posting guides that you've clearly taken from posts elsewhere on the web or even here on xda, passing them off as your own and brazenly pleading for people to hit your "thanks" button is taking the piss.
You've posted guides on rooting, forcing OTA updates, and now installing flash player.
All of these were available elsewhere first, none of the work is your own, and nowhere have you acknowledged the original source of your guides.
Its called plagiarism....either stop posting, reference the original source, stop pimping for thanks or I'll report you to the mods, ok?
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WOW....I try to help people and this is what I get, being accused of "plagiarism" First of all I don't copy others post's and secondly how dare you come onto a thread I created for the better good and to help others and you come on here and attempt to give it a bad name? I worked hard on my posts I try to make them as understanding and as easy to read as possible. My OTA update post I created that because JB had only just come out and not many people knew how to get it, I checked there was NO thread as to how to update it there might be now but when I posted there wasn't. Same with my root guide it contains links to files I put together no-body else did, I did. And as for the post on Adobe Flash yes that might have been more known of but it still is a useful piece of information to know. Whats wrong with asking for thanks if you have done something to help others? It doesn't cost nothing and it is just a simple click, it helps to build ones reputation. Please do know you facts next time. Go search I even dare you and find posts that have the same information I put up but before I posted them. MyPhone.gr an online Greek mobile support forum has used several of my posts. Did they give me credit? No they didn't. Do I care? No I don't as long as it helps others I don't care if others use my posts. Please don't come onto my posts again with no beneficial information and accuse me of this and that. I will have you reported.
Good day to you,
AlanS181824
Double post and should be posted in Apps & Themes.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1770102
greg2826 said:
Double post and should be posted in Apps & Themes.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1770102
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Thanks for notifying me the guide you post isn't a tutorial whereas the one I posted is and I have no idea how to move a thread
Sincerely,
AlanS181824
Alan,
I dare Pal.
You post other people's ideas and work and claim it for your own. You should at least reference where you got your information from as its clearly not your own.
The least you're guilty of is being too "unimaginative" to Google and to see that (amazingly coincidentally) there are already almost identical posts already on XDA or other forums (posted before yours) containing your guides.
The worst you're guilty of is claiming the credit for other people's work.
So what's it to be, incompetence or dishonesty?
ps. I welcome the chance to exchange some date-stamped links with the mod. The evidence won't lie > this one posted on 15 July is almost identical to the post you're claiming the credit for yesterday the 25th http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1774336
Greg, you're right, edited to sound a bit more polite
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Greg, you're right, edited to sound a bit more polite
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Thank u.
Maybe he is just new and little bit 2 "thanks" hungry, but he definitely needs 2 focus on using search button...
Greg, I wouldn't mind if he just said "hey guys this isn't my work, I spotted it elsewhere, thanks are due too xxxxx" but he just passes stuff off as his own. Its so blatant and he's very pushy on the "thank me"s. I spotted his other threads before and ignored them, but this one is just too blatant and too much, I had to say something. Very obvious after a bit of googling
does the yahoo video chat include with this Flash to have a video call?
Adobe flash for Nexus S
Hi to all, and happy to new year.
a silly question i use the mobile opera to my nexus how could i find the un check buttopn for Adobe flash.
Many thanks
Hi all! I can not see a program stream as it lacks the flash player. I how can I see my favourite tv show of motogp streaming without Adobe? Or there is another program or method? Ty
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Over the internet there are various guides teaching the lesson 'how to get out of a soft brick.' Some guides can be hard to follow and very hoarse leaving a noob feeling like he/she has destroyed their device. Fear Not.This is a comprehensive guide for less experienced users who happen to find themselves in a soft brick.
Dictionary - Soft brick - the phone can still boot, and be flashed easily but in its current state is unusable.
- Hard brick - the phone cannot boot and requires additional devices to do so (USB Jig, Riffbox).
This is the quickest escape route on the interweb and you will be done in no time. Here we go:
First Download Flashtool. Here (You may download any version from the previous versions tab.)
Install Flashtool.
Find the stock firmware for your device. For the x8
E15i android 2.1.1 http://www.multiupload.com/VKNI6Q6ET5 (2.1.1.C.0.0 latest firmware)
Dictionary - stock firmware - latest version of software released by the manufacturer
After downloading the firmware. Extract the file. You will be left with a firmware file with .ftf as the ending.
Go into 'my computer' then 'flashtool' folder then 'firmware'. Then copy the .ftf file into that folder.
Close the folder.
Now to make sure that your phone is recognized by flashtool, go into computer then flashtool then drivers.
Now Install the driver for the x8.
Connect your x8 to your computer.
open the Flashtool program.
Click the bolt icon in the top left.
Select the name of the firmware you downloaded (2.1.1.C.0.0) in the left panel. it will highlight blue.
Click ok (bottom right).
A box will appear telling you to put your device into flash mode. Follow the instructions it gives.
Once this is done the box will dissapear and firmware will flash.
Finally device will reboot and phone will be back to normal.
Congratulations you have unbricked your device.
I hope you found this useful. Please thank me using the button if you appreciate my efforts. #
This is my first guide. Tell me what you think. Anything I could improve.
Very good guide, cause didn't know yet about this..very thanks..:thumbup:
Sent from my XPERIA X8 using xda premium
nice and quick guide, i guess that what a paniced newbie search for!
suggestion:i think you should add about the installation of drivers,as many users come here telling that their phones is not recognized by flashtool
also change the 4-noobs at the title, is kidda disturbing...put "for" instaid of 4
There is about 100 threads about that. Just color of text and size is diferent!
guuuuuuuyyyyyyyyyyysssssssssss,dont attack him because he want to help,if you dont like it,ignore it!
IAmNice said:
I know he is trying to help But if you post info that is already out there its not really helping.
Sent by a nice guy with a nice phone
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I know what you are talking about,but as long as there are so many who make a new thread for asking help for a brick,I prefer having similar threads with the same information that will help people rather than having stupid threads that are useless after all.....
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Thankyou for everyone's support. I have changed the '4' to 'for' in the title as suggested by stamatis16.
also
As someone who studied psychology, I know that people learn in very different ways. A guide from someone else may not help a certain person. Different fonts evoke different responses and speeds of learning. Different colours do similar things too. So in response to the 'there are millions of guides' argument, I say . Everyone learns differently and this may help someone desperate more effectively than any other. I know that when I needed this help none of the guides were as simple as the one I have composed.
In addition to this, please remember, I am spending my personal time to aid others. So negative flaming saying that my posts are 'not really helping' is always a let-down.
Thankyou once again for the support.
Special thanks lyhengboy stamatis16 for comments.
Guys, think of it this way. Its better for someone to make a new thread which will prevent 2000 threads asking the same topic.
Hmm OP can we merge this topic with the existing one with Lucas? You can always PM him for ideas
For now I agree that it is somehow odd to create extra thread for the same purpose for noob knowing that there is already an existing one. Very nice purpose but we need to be organized as well hugs.
deedii said:
Hmm OP can we merge this topic with the existing one with Lucas? You can always PM him for ideas
For now I agree that it is somehow odd to create extra thread for the same purpose for noob knowing that there is already an existing one. Very nice purpose but we need to be organized as well hugs.
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I can understand that but I have clearly highlighted in my post before this one why I made a new thread. Please read it if you have not.
Also I would like to have my own 'branding' if you like, of guides and reviews. I try to spice each one up differently to combat that argument.
Thankyou very much for being kind when posting. :laugh: Sorry if I come across as rude, I do not mean to be this way.
Q:Hmm OP can we merge this topic with the existing one with Lucas? we need to be organized as well
A: I would be very sad if you were to delete or move or zap this thread for the reasons you mention above. I have spent great periods of time composing and tailor making this for certain users. As a RC I hope you can understand my reasoning.
Thankyou once again.
EDIT: I have changed the title to make it seem 'different'. I also want to mention my 'dictionary' feature. I think this is different and may help my argument.
I fully understand you. Thy will be done
Can someone with a soft bricked X8 let me know if its possible to boot into safe mode?
Hold menu when booting.
Thankyou. I was a bit scared when you said you wanted to remove this post and 'merge it with another.' Great to know you are so supportive.
Yes, please do not merge this. I have benefited allot from this post. Merging it I think will take out the time put into to this. Plus, other people may not see this. I am happy the op decided not to merge.
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Thankyou. I was a bit scared when you said you wanted to remove this post and 'merge it with another.' Great to know you are so supportive.
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Na it was just a suggestion to make the forum more organize.
I have no power either of merging nor deleting threads that's moderators job, we can only ask them. Have fun helping people
Thanks, man
I don't have a soft or a hard brick. But I acknoledge you made a great guide and thank you anyway.
It was also useful because I am still considering if I should root my Galaxy Ace Duos GT-S6802 or not. And this made me realize that even if it bricks, it can be reverted. Do you have any idea if a hard brick is reversible? Also, in worst case scenario, can I simply download the software from samsung site and install it? Thanks. And sorry if I broke any rules here, I'm still a noob (still scared by the introdutory video haha)
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I don't have a soft or a hard brick. But I acknoledge you made a great guide and thank you anyway.
It was also useful because I am still considering if I should root my Galaxy Ace Duos GT-S6802 or not. And this made me realize that even if it bricks, it can be reverted. Do you have any idea if a hard brick is reversible? Also, in worst case scenario, can I simply download the software from samsung site and install it? Thanks. And sorry if I broke any rules here, I'm still a noob (still scared by the introdutory video haha)
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It's ok my friend. I will send you a Private message (PM). You have a name quite similar to another user.
The Sony Xperia Z1 is a high-end Android smartphone produced by Sony. The Z1, at that point known by the project code name "Honami", was unveiled during a press conference in IFA 2013 on 4 September 2013. The phone was released in China on 15 September 2013, in the UK on 20 September 2013, and entered more markets in October 2013. On 13 January 2014, the Sony Xperia Z1s, a modified version of the Sony Xperia Z1 exclusive to T-Mobile US, was released in the United States.
Like its predecessor, the Sony Xperia Z, the Xperia Z1 is waterproof and dustproof, and has an IP rating of IP55 and IP58. The key highlight of the Z1 is the 20.7 megapixel camera, paired with Sony's in-house G lens and its image processing algorithm called BIONZ. The phone also comes with Sony's new camera user interface, dedicated shutter button and has an aluminium and glass unibody design.
Pre-requisites:
Before we go any further, Please check your phone model number by going to Settings -> about phone -> Model number, If yours match this Number C6906, Then you are good to go.
Make sure your phone's battery is above 50% charge.
Original USB cable.
How to update your Sony Xperia Z1 C6906 to Android Lollipop 5.1.1?
To make sure Sony drivers will install properly on your PC, Download the latest version of Sony PC Companion from here and install it.
Download Flashtool from here and install it.
Download Sony FTF file from one of the links provided below :
Generic USA (Customized US) AndroidHost - AndroidFileHost
Now go to C:Flashtool and run Flashtool.exe, Click on the Flash icon in the left, Select Flashmode and press OK.
From the source folder in the top navigate to the folder where you downloaded the FTF file earlier and press OK.
Select the FTF file from the Firmware menu and click Flash.
Now wait until a window prompts asking you to plug your phone with USB cable.
Power off your device.
Press the volume down button and plug the USB cable, The update should begin...
Wait until the update is completed, Unplug the USB cable and reboot your device.
The first boot should take some time...
Now you have successfully update your phone.
We are not doing anything great here, We are just sharing something, This FTF were created by Flashtool and Xperifirm Tools and then uploaded to the internet. Some people like to make conspiracy behind everything, We have no goal here use this firmware at your own risk.
If you find this firmware broken, Please report in the comment and we will immediately upload new one.
Has anyone flashed this? The title of the post gives me some pause.
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Has anyone flashed this? The title of the post gives me some pause.
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I don't see anything special about it.. I would just as soon download the FTF yourself via XperiFirm.
I just uploaded the C6906 firmware as a flashable zip. Haven't gotten to test it just yet (phone is charging), but it should be fine. Works fine, and had one guy report this FTF didn't work. You've been warned.
[C6906] Stock Sony 14.6.A.0.368 1276-7484 R2D flashable ZIP, pre-rooted, XZDR-LOCKED
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Has anyone flashed this? The title of the post gives me some pause.
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If you haven't heard about the stagefright bug on Android devices, You check it here .
Does this thread objective is to explain that the new 5.1.1 ROM for the Z1 has the fix against stagefright?
cranknet said:
If you haven't heard about the stagefright bug on Android devices, You check it here .
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Sorry, it's not that I haven't heard of Stagefright it's more that I was surprised at the title of the thread.
depperly said:
Sorry, it's not that I haven't heard of Stagefright it's more that I was surprised at the title of the thread.
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It's just blogspam, which is why the title and content are not very coherent. Not to mention, at least one user mentioned to me this FTF doesn't work. The MD5 doesn't match, so it's been modified somehow. Since OP/the blog doesn't mention this, I am suspicious.
i've looked all over, and cant seem to find an answer....can i use this (or any other z1 ftf) on the xperia z1s????
microJUBEI said:
i've looked all over, and cant seem to find an answer....can i use this (or any other z1 ftf) on the xperia z1s????
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You will likely need to find a FTF/zip specifically for the C6916. I have no specific knowledge, but it's likely that anything for a C690x phone will soft-brick yours. According to XperiFirm, a 5.1.1 release isn't available yet for that model.
ive put ftfs on the tl (using an ftf for the xperia t). i was hoping the same would be ok for the z1s
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It's just blogspam, which is why the title and content are not very coherent. Not to mention, at least one user mentioned to me this FTF doesn't work. The MD5 doesn't match, so it's been modified somehow. Since OP/the blog doesn't mention this, I am suspicious.
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You are throwing serious accusations, if you don't like the thread don't jump to conclusions.
We are creating this firmwares via Flashtool and Xperifirm which this tools are available on XDA.
This firmwares are uploaded to Androidhost and AFH server which most of XDA Developers users knows.
What should I add if somehow I modified the firmwares?
This question is directly to you.
cranknet said:
You are throwing serious accusations, if you don't like the thread don't jump to conclusions.
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It's not about "not liking" the thread - it's just not very clearly written and is, in fact, copy-paste of a blog post. The subject you chose is confusing, which is weird because you didn't even keep the same subject as the blog post. It's weird to include a marketing description of the phone in a post about new firmware for it. It makes it more unclear why you're making the post. It would have been way more relevant to, say, explain what the Stagefright exploit is, rather than regurgitate a sales pitch.
Contributing to the community is commendable, but it's in your best interest to communicate clearly how the FTF/ZIP/whatever release was created and *any* changes you made from the exact stock image as obtained via XperiFirm.
cranknet said:
We are creating this firmwares via Flashtool and Xperifirm which this tools are available on XDA.
This firmwares are uploaded to Androidhost and AFH server which most of XDA Developers users knows.
What should I add if somehow I modified the firmwares?
This question is directly to you.
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This is good, and that's how it should be. But you didn't describe the origin of the firmware, or if anything was added (pre-root, Xposed, XZDR, whatever). I don't think really cares where you host so long as it's not annoying or really slow.
The fact is, your FTF's MD5 doesn't match the MD5 of the FTF obtained from XperiFirm. You don't explain why. That should make anyone suspicious.
So, why is it different?
xasbo said:
It's not about "not liking" the thread - it's just not very clearly written and is, in fact, copy-paste of a blog post. The subject you chose is confusing, which is weird because you didn't even keep the same subject as the blog post. It's weird to include a marketing description of the phone in a post about new firmware for it. It makes it more unclear why you're making the post. It would have been way more relevant to, say, explain what the Stagefright exploit is, rather than regurgitate a sales pitch.
Contributing to the community is commendable, but it's in your best interest to communicate clearly how the FTF/ZIP/whatever release was created and *any* changes you made from the exact stock image as obtained via XperiFirm.
This is good, and that's how it should be. But you didn't describe the origin of the firmware, or if anything was added (pre-root, Xposed, XZDR, whatever). I don't think really cares where you host so long as it's not annoying or really slow.
The fact is, your FTF's MD5 doesn't match the MD5 of the FTF obtained from XperiFirm. You don't explain why. That should make anyone suspicious.
So, why is it different?
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Well I'm a newbie and I will make your advise under consideration, I thought I'm doing something but I was wrong, Copying from my own blog wasn't a great idea.
I didn't edit the firmware except renaming it.
I don't know how did you compared the md5 of the file unless you made it the same I did.
cranknet said:
Well I'm a newbie and I will make your advise under consideration, I thought I'm doing something but I was wrong, Copying from my own blog wasn't a great idea.
I didn't edit the firmware except renaming it.
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So I guess you didn't test the FTF first? That's a big risk... On a blog, maybe it's different, but on XDA people want to know whether or not something works before they flash it. For example, I posted a flashable ZIP of this same release, but made it clear I hadn't tested yet and explained how I built it. Someone was brave and actually flashed it before I did, but I did go back and test it and update my post to confirm that it works.
It is possible that the person who had a problem with this FTF did something wrong, we don't know for sure. If all you did was download via XperiaFirm, I don't know why it wouldn't work. Obviously, it won't be rooted, but a stock image should still flash just fine.
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I don't know how did you compared the md5 of the file unless you made it the same I did.
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I just double checked - I misunderstood the download process; I thought that XperiaFirm downloaded complete FTFs, but it is actually flashtool which builds the FTF after the firmware is decrypted. I usually do not watch this process in detail. This makes it much less likely that FTFs from two different people would ever match exactly, even if the contents are the same. In fact, I re-downloaded this FTF and compared MD5s and they didn't match. This makes sense now.
I'm certainly not trying to dissuade you from contributing to the community, but more encouraging you to put more thought into how/what you post here. :good:
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So I guess you didn't test the FTF first? That's a big risk... On a blog, maybe it's different, but on XDA people want to know whether or not something works before they flash it. For example, I posted a flashable ZIP of this same release, but made it clear I hadn't tested yet and explained how I built it. Someone was brave and actually flashed it before I did, but I did go back and test it and update my post to confirm that it works.
It is possible that the person who had a problem with this FTF did something wrong, we don't know for sure. If all you did was download via XperiaFirm, I don't know why it wouldn't work. Obviously, it won't be rooted, but a stock image should still flash just fine.
I just double checked - I misunderstood the download process; I thought that XperiaFirm downloaded complete FTFs, but it is actually flashtool which builds the FTF after the firmware is decrypted. I usually do not watch this process in detail. This makes it much less likely that FTFs from two different people would ever match exactly, even if the contents are the same. In fact, I re-downloaded this FTF and compared MD5s and they didn't match. This makes sense now.
I'm certainly not trying to dissuade you from contributing to the community, but more encouraging you to put more thought into how/what you post here. :good:
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You made one flashable zip and you didn't test it, That's a serious problem.
For me whoever made Flashtool and Xperifirm, They made it clear that you flash it at your own risk.
about the FTF file, Its been created as the tool suggest, Download extract compress and done, If an error were occurred during these 3 procedures, Then I would know there is a problem with the file.
Every user must know that flashing the phone via FTF file could damage his phone if there is a slight problem in the tool or the FTF or even the USB cable.
One day I flashed my phone with Chinese USB cable, Guess what? I broke my phone.
What I'm trying to say, If you are suspicious about my FTF, Just extract it and take look at the system files.
I know I'm wrong about the way I put posted the thread but nothing else.
Ok boys, chill out. This is XDA guys, not fight club. OP, that would be you @cranknet. The Stagefright thing is already frightening to those with average knowledge about Android's OS, but to create posts - yes I say it in plural 'coz you have 3 posts of the same exact content, only difference is it's targeted for different devices; that are confusing makes your post sound extremely legit, like top 1 priority legit to the point that an average person would actually think of doing all the steps you mentioned. Ok, so the point is to share and help others out, that's cool. But you got to hand it to @xasbo raising serious doubts as well about how legit this post really is. I mean, look at the other XDA peeps out here posting their FTF. They post where they got it - using Xperiafirm mostly 'coz that's our no. 1 legit source, and they are also posting (well most of them) are posting the regional info like if its TW, SG, US, etc. Some of them are also posting if they did something to it like pre-rooted, SuperSU, or with a custom recovery included so people would know. I'm not suppose to police like this, we have the forum mods to do this but this is a community. Let's keep it clean and relevant. No fighting and hating and s*it.
If you really want to help out, try getting some cues on how some of the people here does it, check these out:
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[FTF] [C6902] Xperia Z1 Android 5.1.1 Customized IN 14.6.A.0.368
Thread by Gladwin_Prince
[C6906] Stock Sony 14.6.A.0.368 1276-7484 R2D flashable ZIP, pre-rooted, XZDR-LOCKED 1 2
Thread by xasbo
XPERIA Z1 (C6902-C6903) Official Lollipop 5.1.1 Arabic
Thread by abdo2a
They are putting on the title what the post is about. Since 5.0 people in XDA at least almost all of them have already heard about Stagefright and knows well that 5.1.1. is suppose to fix it plug the battery problem. No need to scare or confuse them even more.
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Ok boys, chill out. This is XDA guys, not fight club. OP, that would be you @cranknet. The Stagefright thing is already frightening to those with average knowledge about Android's OS, but to create posts - yes I say it in plural 'coz you have 3 posts of the same exact content, only difference is it's targeted for different devices; that are confusing makes your post sound extremely legit, like top 1 priority legit to the point that an average person would actually think of doing all the steps you mentioned. Ok, so the point is to share and help others out, that's cool. But you got to hand it to @xasbo raising serious doubts as well about how legit this post really is. I mean, look at the other XDA peeps out here posting their FTF. They post where they got it - using Xperiafirm mostly 'coz that's our no. 1 legit source, and they are also posting (well most of them) are posting the regional info like if its TW, SG, US, etc. Some of them are also posting if they did something to it like pre-rooted, SuperSU, or with a custom recovery included so people would know. I'm not suppose to police like this, we have the forum mods to do this but this is a community. Let's keep it clean and relevant. No fighting and hating and s*it.
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Yup, Sorry for that, Next time I will provide more information in my posts.
I apologize to @xasbo if I said something wrong to him.
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Yup, Sorry for that, Next time I will provide more information in my posts.
I apologize to @xasbo if I said something wrong to him.
:fingers-crossed:
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No sweat, man, we're cool. :highfive: It's nice that your responded to critique and explained what you were doing.
xasbo said:
No sweat, man, we're cool. :highfive: It's nice that your responded to critique and explained what you were doing.
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No problem, We can talk more if you are interested.
Boom and just like that we got new friends!
Nice!!! Reason to love XDA more.