I talked with the Support to Sony, because the SGP321 formates every sdcard into the fat32 format
answer from sony:
In the LTE version is currently in effect so that only the FAT32 format is detected. But this should be changed in the future with an update.
so what can i do that other formats works?
cheers
yes pretty sad, I just got my tablet today after playing with it a few hours its pretty disappointing. Screen mirroring will disconnect wifi which make it pretty useless since i want to stream stuff online off my tablet thru Tv. Don't know if its sony's buggy software or hardware limitation. The os is pretty choppy compare to my note 2 and all this problem, wifi direct (can't transfer big files), no exfat, bad miracast support (wifi disconnect when in miracast mode), codec support pretty poor and no sub support, dunno what other problem i will find. Nice design but poor software should have stick with samsung poor design but better software right out of the box.
is theire a possibility to use xfat or nfts?
a script or so?
gerzii said:
I talked with the Support to Sony, because the SGP321 formates every sdcard into the fat32 format
answer from sony:
In the LTE version is currently in effect so that only the FAT32 format is detected. But this should be changed in the future with an update.
so what can i do that other formats works?
cheers
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exFat works fine on my SGP311. It seems odd that it wouldn't work on the 321.
yes i know
but i thought it gives from someone a sctipz now? *hM*
You can use Paragon NTFS & HFS+ or USB OTG Helper to enable NTFS&exFAT support to SGP321.
Rootk1t said:
You can use Paragon NTFS & HFS+ or USB OTG Helper to enable NTFS&exFAT support to SGP321.
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i will try and give u a feedback
Rootk1t said:
You can use Paragon NTFS & HFS+ or USB OTG Helper to enable NTFS&exFAT support to SGP321.
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with paragon my tablet always reboots
and
with usb otg helper it doesnt find the sdcard
what i am doing wrong ?
gerzii said:
with paragon my tablet always reboots
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with usb otg helper it doesnt find the sdcard
what i am doing wrong ?
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both programs work, so you're definitely doing smth wrong.
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both programs work, so you're definitely doing smth wrong.
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and what?
Hi all I'm using an app called "nexus media importer" it costs $4 and can let you browse your ntfs hdd
Any news on when this update will arrive?
I just bought the SGP321 version but am returning it since the main reason why i got it is to watch 1080p movies
Andreas1457 said:
Any news on when this update will arrive?
I just bought the SGP321 version but am returning it since the main reason why i got it is to watch 1080p movies
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just root the tablet, install the fix and the app and it works
Won't there be a problem with the warranty after rooting the device? Will I still be able to get the firmware updates from sony? I'm not sure that I'm ready to do this when it's something that should be possible from the beginning.
Andreas1457 said:
Won't there be a problem with the warranty after rooting the device? Will I still be able to get the firmware updates from sony? I'm not sure that I'm ready to do this when it's something that should be possible from the beginning.
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updates are be able to recieve
but with the warranty i dont know sorry
Andreas1457 said:
Won't there be a problem with the warranty after rooting the device? Will I still be able to get the firmware updates from sony? I'm not sure that I'm ready to do this when it's something that should be possible from the beginning.
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Rooting won't affect your warranty, as it can be undone. What affects your warranty is unlocking the bootloader, which is something you do when you want to install a custom kernel, and an unlocked bootloader stays that way for good.
Shanliang- said:
Rooting won't affect your warranty, as it can be undone. What affects your warranty is unlocking the bootloader, which is something you do when you want to install a custom kernel, and an unlocked bootloader stays that way for good.
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I understand, might just do that instead of returning it then. Is it safe to root the device and is the process simple? Can i update the device over the air just as i do with my unrooted galaxy s 3 phone?
Is unlocked bootloader the same as unrestricted concerning network operators? I have bought a version that works with all operators. Guess i don't need to unlock the bootloader and that i won't affect the warranty by rooting?
Thanks a lot for the help!
Andreas1457 said:
I understand, might just do that instead of returning it then. Is it safe to root the device and is the process simple? Can i update the device over the air just as i do with my unrooted galaxy s 3 phone?
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You can keep getting OTA updates after you root the device. Rooting it is as simple as connecting the tablet to your computer via USB and executing a file in your PC.
For further instructions you can go to DooMLoRD's Rooting Kit.
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You can keep getting OTA updates after you root the device. Rooting it is as simple as connecting the tablet to your computer via USB and executing a file in your PC.
For further instructions you can go to DooMLoRD's Rooting Kit.
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Thanks a lot! Is it as easy to unroot the device? Saw that the developer only wrote that he would post something about this later. I take it this doesn't unlock the bootloader?
Andreas1457 said:
Thanks a lot! Is it as easy to unroot the device? Saw that the developer only wrote that he would post something about this later. I take it this doesn't unlock the bootloader?
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One way of unrooting is to flash a stock firmware using Flashtool. Stock firmwares can be found in the Development section, and for the Flashtool, Google will give you the link to get it. This procedore doesn't require unlocking the bootloader either.
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Hi there chaps! I´m a NewB in the Android world an just acquired a Xperia play (r800a)
I´m from Mexico and yes there is no 2.3.3 update so far AFAIK, I have been reading about the different methods to get a successful update, so far I have tried PC Companion and SEUS with no luck (both state I have the latest software) then I bumped with Willlis111 thread (good job man BTW) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119074
So far I understand that (correct me if I´m wrong) I have to use Flashtool software with the UK generic FTF to override my current version of 2.3.2 so I can update OTA to a 2.3.3
For me, unlocking the bootloader is out of the question do to guarantee so I will like to try this method.
I have a bunch of questions cuz is something I have never done before (a little exitment in my life LOL)
I say better to ask the questions before than after....
1-I assume this will work with my r800a?
2-I´m assuming my bootloader is locked since the Track ID works?
3-What happens if I skip Step2 (gingerbreak)? Escapes to me the real benefits of the rooting procedure
And finally.....
4- Could this process brick my Play beyond resurrection?
Thanks to all and sorry for the long post....hopefully I´ll get some experience with droids and start building some apps soon
Rob.
Any input appreciated....
1) It is confirmed to be working on R800a.
2) If you haven't unlocked it, it's locked. No phone comes with bl's unlocked by default.
3) If you don't want to root your device, you can skip the Gingerbreak step. Here you have some insight on root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076720
4) AFAIK noone has reported issues with that particular way of updating. However, BE CAUTIOUS.
Logseman said:
1) It is confirmed to be working on R800a.
2) If you haven't unlocked it, it's locked. No phone comes with bl's unlocked by default.
3) If you don't want to root your device, you can skip the Gingerbreak step. Here you have some insight on root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076720
4) AFAIK noone has reported issues with that particular way of updating. However, BE CAUTIOUS.
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Thanks Logseman! I`ll defo update it in hopes it removes some of its glitches
I´ll take a peek in that GB thread that you mentioned.
Cheers and thanks again.
Rob.
yeah! I used Flashtool and used the generic UK FTF with success! Configured the MMS and the Internet Aps´s and all seems to work
One thing I noiced is that now my SP seems to be a r800i instead of a r800a as it used to be....any ideas why? Any drawbacks on this?
Rob.
Bluero said:
yeah! I used Flashtool and used the generic UK FTF with success! Configured the MMS and the Internet Aps´s and all seems to work
One thing I noiced is that now my SP seems to be a r800i instead of a r800a as it used to be....any ideas why? Any drawbacks on this?
Rob.
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Im no expert but I think its because you flashed the R800i rom so you could update if everything is working then everything is fine no?
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Im no expert but I think its because you flashed the R800i rom so you could update if everything is working then everything is fine no?
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I guess you are right mate, thou I thought that spec was more of a hardware thing...seem that is software related then
Now I´m on the verge...to root or not to root that is the question. I´m tempted to update to 2.3.3 and skip gingerbreak for the time. Somebody convince me other wise please LOL!
I´m sure that when I decide to root my Play there will be and upgrade of some sort with gingerbreak that will let me do it over the 2.3.3
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I guess you are right mate, thou I thought that spec was more of a hardware thing...seem that is software related then
Now I´m on the verge...to root or not to root that is the question. I´m tempted to update to 2.3.3 and skip gingerbreak for the time. Somebody convince me other wise please LOL!
I´m sure that when I decide to root my Play there will be and upgrade of some sort with gingerbreak that will let me do it over the 2.3.3
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hello, i am from yucatan, mexico.
root and flash working 100%
Bluero said:
I guess you are right mate, thou I thought that spec was more of a hardware thing...seem that is software related then
Now I´m on the verge...to root or not to root that is the question. I´m tempted to update to 2.3.3 and skip gingerbreak for the time. Somebody convince me other wise please LOL!
I´m sure that when I decide to root my Play there will be and upgrade of some sort with gingerbreak that will let me do it over the 2.3.3
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Rooting wont damage your phone it just makes you an admin on your phone same as you would get on a pc (you can do things you normally cannot). Its totally upto you. I use AdFree which removes adds when browsing the net on phone plus the adverts in free games are removed, it requires root to use this program.
If you root see safe apps to remove thread. I uninstalled most of the things listed and there are no problems at all .
Also about bricking your phone in your first post. Rooting wont brick your phone but you might mess it up if you uninstall stuff thats not on that list so just keep to the list and it ok. Plus since you have a locked bootloader even if you do brick your phone you can fully repair it using SEUS.
DrReD said:
hello, i am from yucatan, mexico.
root and flash working 100%
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Hey Red! I´m in Coahuila. I have seen your posts over Ba-k good stuff mate!
Good to see a fellow Mexican in the forums
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Rooting wont damage your phone it just makes you an admin on your phone same as you would get on a pc (you can do things you normally cannot). Its totally upto you. I use AdFree which removes adds when browsing the net on phone plus the adverts in free games are removed, it requires root to use this program.
If you root see safe apps to remove thread. I uninstalled most of the things listed and there are no problems at all .
Also about bricking your phone in your first post. Rooting wont brick your phone but you might mess it up if you uninstall stuff thats not on that list so just keep to the list and it ok. Plus since you have a locked bootloader even if you do brick your phone you can fully repair it using SEUS.
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Thanks mate! What the heck! I´ll root it...see I´m easy to convince LOL!
The thing that you mentioned last, that SEUS will help with any issue that might pop out gives me the confidence I needed
Success! rooted and with 2.3.3 Thanks! chaps for the tips and encouragement
Hi,
I'm a newbie of this gorgeous forum, i've heard of it many times and so, i decided definitely to create an account.
I Have a Nexus 4, 4.4.2 kitkat with the Build KOT49H and about 2 weeks ago i've accidentally deleted, in explorer, 2,95gb mic records files of the program easyvoice recording. They were very important to me, so i stopped using the phone to avoid the overwrite of the hidden/deleted files.
I tried with two methods:
1) Hexamob File Recovery PRO [NEEDS ROOT] , i haven't got root never on my nexus, so the bootloader isn't unlocked too. I can't unlock it because it will wipe all the memory involving the data folders making a total format like the hard reset does. You could say: Backup it?
It isn't so easy, the files that i've deleted are hidden by the memory in the phone (this is why i'm trying to recover it...), unless i'll download or overwrite it putting other files on it, they will certanly be unrecoverable. I stopped using my telephone in order to find a solution to my problem.
So, i've forgot this way to recover my files, and the mean question i ask to you is: Can i root my device in order to use Hexamob without the wipe process?
2) Recuva, Dr Fone Wondershare for Android, Data Recovery, Restoration... ecc ecc
I even tryied to use Windows Softwares such as the mentioned above. But... "luckily" for me, how you should know, many Nexus upgraded with 4.4.2 reports bugs with cable connection with PCs.
Example: when i try to copy all the pictures to windows it give me strange errors ("The library, drive, or media pool is empty.") and i have to copy one to one files per time.
So all the softwares doesn't find the "Nexus 4 MASS STORAGE". I've tried reinstalling automatically and manually drivers many times. Nothing work.
I've only three possibilities to return to use my nexus. Or i wait a google update in order to solve the cable connection bugs, or i wait in april a Dr Fone Wondershare for Android Software Update release compatible with 4.4.2, or i ask to you, my only concrete salvation.
Thanks a lot to all. Really.
Hate to tell you this, but you're sol. You're unlocked, unrooted, and you can't mount the device as a drive letter on the pc. I'd check with the app that's going to be updated in April, but I'm guessing it's not going to work anyway. Let them know you have a nexus 4, I don't think it can do usb mass storage
Sent from my Nexus 5
jd1639 said:
Hate to tell you this, but you're sol. You're unlocked, unrooted, and you can't mount the device as a drive letter on the pc. I'd check with the app that's going to be updated in April, but I'm guessing it's not going to work anyway. Let them know you have a nexus 4, I don't think it can do usb mass storage
Sent from my Nexus 5
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Thanks for the reply!
I've mailed with them, check this:
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Created:Mon Mar 03 10:42:26 2014
Subject:Android 4.4.2 for Nexus 4
I have a Nexus 4 with Android 4.4.2 and recently i've deleted very important files and i tryed to use Wondershare for Android to recover it.
It can't well notice my phone because after the second step, it begins by analyzing and at 20% say "The model isn't recognised" and it stop working by restarting the phone.
Please, can you release a version of this software compatible with NEXUS 4 with Android 4.4.2 ?
It is very important for me, i can't use it unless you do it..
Thanks, really thanks, you could save me!
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Dear Fabrizio,
Thanks for contacting Wondershare. This is ..... here to assist you.
We're pleased to learn you're interested in our product.
According to your description,I'm awfully sorry to tell you that our current program does not support Android OS 4.4.2, and you could go following to check the supported devices,
wondershare url
Regarding to our program,our team are researching the new version which supports more devices, and it will be released in next month.Many thanks for your kind understanding.
Yours Sincerely
.....
Support Team
Wondershare Software
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Dear Customer,
Thanks for your feedback, the supported version is planned in April, if you would like to use our update version in future, we will email you when the supported version is available. Thank you very much for your kind cooperation.
Yours Sincerely
......
Support Team
Wondershare Software
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How you've read they didn't mentioned about NEXUS 4 with 4.4.2, but i think the understood. I'm going to write another email in order to point out "specifying" that i'm using NEXUS 4.
Are you sure, i haven't no other solutions...? :crying:
Thanks..
I don't think so if you're not rooted. I'm trying out Dr fone for my own education, but I'm rooted and it seems to be working. It'll take awhile and I might try it unrooted too. I'll let you know what I find out.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
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I don't think so if you're not rooted. I'm trying out Dr fone for my own education, but I'm rooted and it seems to be working. It'll take awhile and I might try it unrooted too. I'll let you know what I find out.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
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Ok, thank you very very much :laugh: :highfive: .
I wait here :angel:
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Ok, thank you very very much :laugh: :highfive: .
I wait here :angel:
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If you're rooted it works better than I expected it to. But as you know, if you're not rooted it doesn't work. It's asking for usb mass storage which asfaik the nexus 4 doesn't support. I don't think even the update will be able to get around that limitation sorry
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
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If you're rooted it works better than I expected it to. But as you know, if you're not rooted it doesn't work. It's asking for usb mass storage which asfaik the nexus 4 doesn't support. I don't think even the update will be able to get around that limitation sorry
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
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...i should have expected it...
Sorry but, if i try DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Will it work?
Or can you suggest me what i should wait to solve my problem? Maybe DooMLoRD or other developer will release a toolik that will be able to root without unlock the 4.4.2 in 2-3 moths maybe, isn't it possible?
so i'll take my file....
Other solutions? There aren't?
Thanks..
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...i should have expected it...
Sorry but, if i try DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Will it work?
Or can you suggest me what i should wait to solve my problem? Maybe DooMLoRD or other developer will release a toolik that will be able to root without unlock, so i'll take my file....
Other solutions? There aren't?
Thanks..
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Any root method involves unlocking the bootloader first. As you know that wipes your device. If there were away to get around that it would have already been done
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
jd1639 said:
Any root method involves unlocking the bootloader first. As you know that wipes your device. If there were away to get around that it would have already been done
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
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Ok... so i can't do nothing... :crying:
I think that i'll be able to wait years for a tool that will recover this files..... :crying:
jd1639 said:
Any root method involves unlocking the bootloader first. As you know that wipes your device. If there were away to get around that it would have already been done
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
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THE LAST HOPE!! Is it possible??
Dear Customer,
Yes the supported version will be compatible with Nexus 4 Unrooted.
Anything else we can do, please feel free to tell us.
Yours Sincerely
.....
Support Team
Wondershare Software
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HI @all,
now that we have a FW for the device - is root possible?
All known root methods are not working.
BR
UserX10
Edit:
Solved -> Thanks you DooMLoRD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-...58xx-cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-7-root-t2890231
Delete.
Jeez.
People haven't even got their hands on the phone yet...
Be patient
Anyone wanna try Framaroot?
http://framaroot.net/index.html
framaroot does not work ...
Ok because I saw it posted on this blog and thought it would work. Strange!
plisk3n said:
Ok because I saw it posted on this blog and thought it would work. Strange!
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Well, it says "tested on device" and is from 9/4, before the device was even unavailable. I'd be careful that apk isn't something more.
CollinsJ said:
Well, it says "tested on device" and is from 9/4, before the device was even unavailable. I'd be careful that apk isn't something more.
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Yeah that's also the reason why I decided not to download it, I'll just wait till someone @ XDA finds a way to root the device. It's not like we'll die because our device isn't rooted for x weeks/months.
Weeks/months?! I would die! It's been a day and the amount of things I can't do is driving me nuts!
If you have an unlocked boot loader see what I say at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55709585. If you don't I think you'll be waiting for a while - someone needs to find an exploit and write the app/code needed to exploit it. This has become increasingly hard as Android has become more secure - before Towelroot AFAIK the Z1/Z2 was not rootable for a long time. You'd probably be waiting a similar length of time for the next big root exploit.
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If you have an unlocked boot loader see what I say at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55709585. If you don't I think you'll be waiting for a while - someone needs to find an exploit and write the app/code needed to exploit it. This has become increasingly hard as Android has become more secure - before Towelroot AFAIK the Z1/Z2 was not rootable for a long time. You'd probably be waiting a similar length of time for the next big root exploit.
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Would it not be helpful to contact Sony themselves? They're increasingly developer friendly, these days. Maybe they'd be willing to offer pointers to root app developers?
mudnightoil said:
Would it not be helpful to contact Sony themselves? They're increasingly developer friendly, these days. Maybe they'd be willing to offer pointers to root app developers?
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Well I know people at Sony and long story short: if you want root unlock the boot loader. Its as simple as that. You have to understand that while a root exploit looks nice to tinkerers its also a serious security issue which must be fixed - that is why many root solutions also patch the exploit they use after using it.
Does unlocking the bootloader require wiping the phone? I know this is required on the nexus phones. If it requires wipe then its the very first thing I'm doing once I get the phone out of the box.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
tilal6991 said:
Well I know people at Sony and long story short: if you want root unlock the boot loader. Its as simple as that. You have to understand that while a root exploit looks nice to tinkerers its also a serious security issue which must be fixed - that is why many root solutions also patch the exploit they use after using it.
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I'm aware of this ... but on the one hand being one of the few if only manufacturers to provide official unlocking for the bootloaders (with the obvious intention of spurring development etc), but on the other actively closing non-simple (i.e. ones requiring a dedicated program) root 'exploits' would seem a little at odds. Is it really that black and white? You'd think it might be in their interests to provide an official complex / secure rooting method.
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Does unlocking the bootloader require wiping the phone? I know this is required on the nexus phones. If it requires wipe then its the very first thing I'm doing once I get the phone out of the box.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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Yes. It will wipe everything AFAIK - double check with the website.
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I'm aware of this ... but on the one hand being one of the few if only manufacturers to provide official unlocking for the bootloaders (with the obvious intention of spurring development etc), but on the other actively closing non-simple (i.e. ones requiring a dedicated program) root 'exploits' would seem a little at odds. Is it really that black and white? You'd think it might be in their interests to provide an official complex / secure rooting method.
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Your statements contradict themselves. Rooting without unlocking the bootloader needs a security flaw. How can any method which leaves a security hole be secure?
Bootloader unlocking gets around this by letting you control the boot partition of the device so you can disable the "security barrier" that android provides. This is a choice you are explicitly making which is why it is the only "secure" way to root.
Does towelroot work?
MrOeyta said:
Does towelroot work?
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Unfortunately Towelroot does not work.
I've read some people saying that unlocking the bootloader causes you to lose your DRM keys which apparently would affect software/ camera issues?
Can anyone verify this?
tacocats said:
I've read some people saying that unlocking the bootloader causes you to lose your DRM keys which apparently would affect software/ camera issues?
Can anyone verify this?
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This is very true. On the z1c I neglected to back up the TA partition. And apparently lost native mirror cast and some camera features when I rolled the device back to stock.
Back up your TA partition before unlocking BL.
dillalade said:
This is very true. On the z1c I neglected to back up the TA partition. And apparently lost native mirror cast and some camera features when I rolled the device back to stock.
Back up your TA partition before unlocking BL.
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Any idea how this could be done?
Is this Android 4.4.4 to SGP521?
Link
Exciting!
Yes, it is 4.4.4, and it will bring us the new Z3 UI, and some Z3 features.
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Is this Android 4.4.4 to SGP521?
Link
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Sure you are not being a bit previous? My Z2 is SGP512, not SGP521! Hope you are right though
UPDATE: Doh! Just realized that both are valid
Very good news
Finally!
Sent from my SGP521 using Tapatalk
The rumour-mill has gone scarily quiet.. I don't understand why, having subscribed to a "premium" product, we don't get "premium" service. Anyone prepared to stir the pot and get the rumours going again?
pdes said:
The rumour-mill has gone scarily quiet.. I don't understand why, having subscribed to a "premium" product, we don't get "premium" service. Anyone prepared to stir the pot and get the rumours going again?
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Ok, try this one. They're not going to push the 4.4.4 and will go straight to 5L next year
New version
New version
Link
Has anyone been able to update? Mine just failes
Sent fra min D6503 via Tapatalk
Installed and working properly, we only need to root :good:
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Is this Android 4.4.4 to SGP521?
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yes, i already got it, any one has recovery?
I managed to install it with dual recovery but I am having issues on mounting the system. Does anyone know how to?
chesterr said:
I managed to install it with dual recovery but I am having issues on mounting the system. Does anyone know how to?
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But it is compatible? Now try but could
So, what do you guys think about this update? Is it really worth it? Curious to know.
The biggest reason for me to change was to get Remote Play to link with my PS4. Also, the applications button is now shifted to the middle of the bottom edge. Other than that, I haven't noticed any huge changes that blew me away.
Remote Play is pretty cool though, tried it out for a little bit last night and it was good enough to play Call of Duty campaign mode.
chesterr said:
I managed to install it with dual recovery but I am having issues on mounting the system. Does anyone know how to?
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Need to modify the kernel ramdisk to make it insecure.
Moscow Desire said:
Need to modify the kernel ramdisk to make it insecure.
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Yea it did ask me about ramdisk btw, guess I'm just gonna wait till PRF Creator tool to be updated,
chesterr said:
Yea it did ask me about ramdisk btw, guess I'm just gonna wait till PRF Creator tool to be updated,
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Well, technically, it's not such a big deal, to swap kernels/ramdisk with an unlocked bootloader. It's a simple edit. But, at this point, it would mean unlocking bootloader, and losing DRM keys (still not sure what functions besides some lost advanced camera functions, not that anybody uses the camera anyhow except for skype).
Under the old rooting, it used an exploit to modify ramdisk, (and install the necessary apps), without unlocking bootloader via an exploit.
As for me, I will wait a couple weeks and see if there's a new exploit. If not, well, I will do the above method.
Moscow Desire said:
Well, technically, it's not such a big deal, to swap kernels/ramdisk with an unlocked bootloader. It's a simple edit. But, at this point, it would mean unlocking bootloader, and losing DRM keys (still not sure what functions besides some lost advanced camera functions, not that anybody uses the camera anyhow except for skype).
Under the old rooting, it used an exploit to modify ramdisk, (and install the necessary apps), without unlocking bootloader via an exploit.
As for me, I will wait a couple weeks and see if there's a new exploit. If not, well, I will do the above method.
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Basically DRM keys are used to see if you have unlocked the device (in the past). So mainly for Sony to check if your warranty is still valid.
There is a tool that will backup your DRM keys though, and can restore it too. You just need root for that (just downgrade, root, backup keys and upgrade again) Just Google Xperia DRM backup and you're bound to find out
Hi guys, ill be getting my OP5 soon and i had been hesitating whether i should oem unlock and root the device, rom modding is a sure thing to do if i did root the phone but is there a way to totally flash back the phone to the original state? E.g. factory rom, factory bootloader and recovery...
Thanks
zgmf-x322a said:
Hi guys, ill be getting my OP5 soon and i had been hesitating whether i should oem unlock and root the device, rom modding is a sure thing to do if i did root the phone but is there a way to totally flash back the phone to the original state? E.g. factory rom, factory bootloader and recovery...
Thanks
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You can always go back to stock and relock your bootloader..
zgmf-x322a said:
Hi guys, ill be getting my OP5 soon and i had been hesitating whether i should oem unlock and root the device, rom modding is a sure thing to do if i did root the phone but is there a way to totally flash back the phone to the original state? E.g. factory rom, factory bootloader and recovery...
Thanks
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there are stock recovery and stock rom image to download from the oneplus site..
and a nearly-fully working twrp is being developed..
Perhaps not as SD835 is latest qualcom processor and one plus team is working for betterments of hardware software optimizations
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Perhaps not as SD835 is latest qualcom processor and one plus team is working for betterments of hardware software optimizations
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I needed root coz i needed the otg app which required root... coz i heard there no otg function in the stock OP5, i couldnt test it out yet as my OP5 hasnt arrived yet
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You can always go back to stock and relock your bootloader..
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Thanks m8
But if i flashed the official rom downloaded from the op site, will everything get locked again? E.g. oem, recovery etc
zgmf-x322a said:
I needed root coz i needed the otg app which required root... coz i heard there no otg function in the stock OP5, i couldnt test it out yet as my OP5 hasnt arrived yet
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there is a switch in advanced settings which enables otg, so i presume it natively supports otg without the need of an external app..
(though i have not tested otg function myself yet..)
thus defeating your need to root?
zgmf-x322a said:
Thanks m8
But if i flashed the official rom downloaded from the op site, will everything get locked again? E.g. oem, recovery etc
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with a custom recovery (like TWRP) and root solution (SuperSU or MagiskSU), the recovery sticks across reboots..
and the bootloader stays unlocked after flashing the official rom..
iamelton said:
there is a switch in advanced settings which enables otg, so i presume it natively supports otg without the need of an external app..
(though i have not tested otg function myself yet..)
thus defeating your need to root?
with a custom recovery (like TWRP) and root solution (SuperSU or MagiskSU), the recovery sticks across reboots..
and the bootloader stays unlocked after flashing the official rom..
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For the switch for enabling otg, will u able to test it out?
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For the switch for enabling otg, will u able to test it out?
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sure no prob..
my op5 is not with me atm, will get back to you few hours later for the result then..
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sure no prob..
my op5 is not with me atm, will get back to you few hours later for the result then..
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Thanks bro, appreciate ur help
hmm you guys think it is to early to flash custom Roms and wait a bit for stable builds/TWRP ?
Since alot of software updates are being pushed at OP5 the upcoming time i think
i fully agree with your suggestion...till explore the power of 1+5
OTG works just fine without root once the option is turned on in the settings. I have used it last week to transfer my SD contents to the phone.
I have tested a cheap £2 USB C OTG adaptor from ebay that works just fine and i have also tested using a Micro USB to USB C adaptor along with a USB to Micro USB adaptor that works also.
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For the switch for enabling otg, will u able to test it out?
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OTG works fine No need to install any 3rd app or mods
munkiii said:
OTG works just fine without root once the option is turned on in the settings. I have used it last week to transfer my SD contents to the phone.
I have tested a cheap £2 USB C OTG adaptor from ebay that works just fine and i have also tested using a Micro USB to USB C adaptor along with a USB to Micro USB adaptor that works also.
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Thanks for the info bro
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OTG works fine No need to install any 3rd app or mods
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Thanks m8
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hmm you guys think it is to early to flash custom Roms and wait a bit for stable builds/TWRP ?
Since alot of software updates are being pushed at OP5 the upcoming time i think
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I was thinking about it just then, maybe i wont root and flash when i receive the phone, i never had an op5 before so i am eager to know what performance it has, i just hope that their tweaks for the andoid711 is what i wanted :laugh:
I rooted right away so I could use some of my root apps, but I'm staying on the stock ROM for a while. They're pushing out tons of updates recently, so until the stock ROM gets most of the quirks sorted out, I'll be staying there.
Hi guys,
I come from a Nexus 5 and I've a nooby question...
If the bootloader is unlocked, the OTA updates are still ok ?
I mean, on my Nexus, with an unlocked bootloader I need to flash manualy the last update every time.
Is it the same with OnePlus ?
Thanks for your reply =)
I decided I was not going to root at first, thinking why bother, but then I got to thinking about data loss.
Let's say the phone bricks, my friend's OP3T did just that (he got it replaced no big deal). I want to be able to restore my phone to exactly the way it was either via titanium backup or nandroid backup.