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LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic_Nordic + Generic Global World (Arc - Release - Mediafire)

LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Nordic For Arc
http://www.mediafire.com/file/werekcawazkhd58/LT15i_Xperia_Arc_4.1.B.0.431_Generic_Nordic.7z
LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World For Arc
http://www.mediafire.com/file/rtoaz2tc6c7bsjc/LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic_Global_World.7z

Can u upload the Generic Global World Version in Mediafire.
.Plz..
.?
Arcman09 Via LT15i using xda premium

ArcMan09 said:
Can u upload the Generic Global World Version in Mediafire.
.Plz..
.?
Arcman09 Via LT15i using xda premium
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Updated first post.

I thought Generic Nordic is the same as Generic World? There was a discussion a while back that talked about how there isn't such a thing as "generic world" even though it's always referred to as that.

whats differnt in this version pls

p47r0n said:
LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Nordic For Arc
http://www.mediafire.com/file/werekcawazkhd58/LT15i_Xperia_Arc_4.1.B.0.431_Generic_Nordic.7z
LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World For Arc
http://www.mediafire.com/file/rtoaz2tc6c7bsjc/LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic_Global_World.7z
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Awesome job getting hold of this. Downloading Generic Global World now. Hopefully someone will make a ROM with it.

Thank s Man..Finally Got it..
Hitted Thanks Button."!
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thanks, is it possible to root?
or any bugs?

nujhum said:
thanks, is it possible to root?
or any bugs?
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I have mine rooted, Lt15i, with generic world. Just rooted yesterday night, dont see bugs or problems at the moment.

jcgechevarria said:
I have mine rooted, Lt15i, with generic world. Just rooted yesterday night, dont see bugs or problems at the moment.
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rooting process like normal with flashtool or need something else...
I AM soo noob lol XD

nujhum said:
rooting process like normal with flashtool or need something else...
I AM soo noob lol XD
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I'm sorry, it's not so easy..... you have to root with recovery, and after that load a zip file with cwm. That's how i did it, and the way it works for me.

jcgechevarria said:
I'm sorry, it's not so easy..... you have to root with recovery, and after that load a zip file with cwm. That's how i did it, and the way it works for me.
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Can u provide a step by step instruction if you have time to write down?
I have an lt 15i, bootloader unlocked: yes, and now i am on lt15i 4.04 FR version.
What i did is:
flash the phone with a lt15i 4.04 FR edition with 562 kernel inside (it is on this forum)
start the phone with a lot of errors
root the phone with one click root. OK
put the phone to flash again and flash only the 4.04 kernel (ONLY, it is also on this forum)
at the end i started the phone, now i have a 4.04 FR version, rooted and with 431 kernel..but from pieces.
The removal process of FR bloatware it works ONLY with root explorer software.
Now i see there is a generic world firm but no easyroot process.
how to root ??? ( i want to install this generic world from one piece).
Big thank you

If you have bootloader unlocked and want root.
1. Download http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1680793
2. fastboot.exe boot boot.img (This command won't flash the kernel just boot it)
3. Download Superuser from http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip and flash it.
4. Rooted
I might aswell upload a prerooted system.img file, anyhow both methods requires bootloader to be unlocked.

9 job man

adriancristina said:
Can u provide a step by step instruction if you have time to write down?
I have an lt 15i, bootloader unlocked: yes, and now i am on lt15i 4.04 FR version.
What i did is:
flash the phone with a lt15i 4.04 FR edition with 562 kernel inside (it is on this forum)
start the phone with a lot of errors
root the phone with one click root. OK
put the phone to flash again and flash only the 4.04 kernel (ONLY, it is also on this forum)
at the end i started the phone, now i have a 4.04 FR version, rooted and with 431 kernel..but from pieces.
The removal process of FR bloatware it works ONLY with root explorer software.
Now i see there is a generic world firm but no easyroot process.
how to root ??? ( i want to install this generic world from one piece).
Big thank you
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Hi adriancristina, please, if you still want to root i wrote this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27066726&postcount=604
I hope to be useful.

Thanks for mediafire links.
Keep it going.
---------- Post added at 04:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:57 PM ----------
@ adriancristina
Just boot a kernal with cwm built in. get in recovery and flash superuser zip & reboot.
done.
cmds: fastboot boot <name>.img

p47r0n said:
LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Nordic For Arc
http://www.mediafire.com/file/werekcawazkhd58/LT15i_Xperia_Arc_4.1.B.0.431_Generic_Nordic.7z
LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World For Arc
http://www.mediafire.com/file/rtoaz2tc6c7bsjc/LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic_Global_World.7z
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How is the touch screen response ?
I flashed mine with 4.0.3 and 4.0.4 for LT18i and the touch screen was horrible for games (Max Payne, Dead Space, NOVA1,2&3...etc...) in both the cases. (display driver problem i think due to mismatch)
Is it smooth in this version ?

p47r0n said:
If you have bootloader unlocked and want root.
1. Download http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1680793
2. fastboot.exe boot boot.img (This command won't flash the kernel just boot it)
3. Download Superuser from http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip and flash it.
4. Rooted
I might aswell upload a prerooted system.img file, anyhow both methods requires bootloader to be unlocked.
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Thanks man

[HOW TO] Update to 257 and preserve root

O.K guys...
This is quite simple
Download generic 534 (I used for central Europe)
DOWNLOAD FTF
Flash it via Flashtool and root with Kingo or root this way :
tnx @schickel
This method works great. If you don't trust these tools(Kingo root), use Root MANY ANDROID from Bin4ry. I've used this tool without any problems on the downgraded firmware.
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Then boot ROM (you will need to restart your device two times to root proper) and you'll get OTA warning you have 257 firmware ready for update.
Download update and let the device flash the update.
And that's it
Now you have newest firmware and you root is here as well...
See ya
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I'm not talking theoretically - I just did that
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Thanks.
Not everyone gets the OTA, some need to do it via pccompanion.
But its great news to know the OTA update keeps root.

gregbradley said:
Thanks.
Not everyone gets the OTA, some need to do it via pccompanion.
But its great news to know the OTA update keeps root.
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That's the point of this thread.
You'll get OTA if you use generic or world FTF.
That's why I said - first flash central Europe (for EU countries) and you'll get OTA info about 257 firmware.
I couldn't update by OTA too, then I did all this and now I can use OTA.
I was receiving OTA info but couldn't update - so I know not everyone can update that way.
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funky0308 said:
That's the point of this thread.
You'll get OTA if you use generic or world FTF.
That's why I said - first flash central Europe (for EU countries) and you'll get OTA info about 257 firmware.
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Yes I agree with you. But some will want to stay with region specific or branded firmware. There are other methods for them, this is good for those people who will want to flash to central Europe first.
I good find and thanks for confirming OTA keeps root.

I agree, of course
Thanks @Toledo_JAB for moving thread to right place. :thumbup:
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funky0308 said:
That's the point of this thread.
You'll get OTA if you use generic or world FTF.
That's why I said - first flash central Europe (for EU countries) and you'll get OTA info about 257 firmware.
I couldn't update by OTA too, then I did all this and now I can use OTA.
I was receiving OTA info but couldn't update - so I know not everyone can update that way.
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What for other methods do we have without unlocking bootloader and flashing other ftf?
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So will this require wiping or can I install generic ROM over branded ROM?

EDIT: ROOT IS STILL HERE! WOOHOO!!!
OTA on phone preserves root, no matter which .534 firmware u have.
If u update from phone it preserves root
Make sure to switch to SuperSU app before u update, from any other superuser, works best

stealthj said:
EDIT: ROOT IS STILL HERE! WOOHOO!!!
OTA on phone preserves root, no matter which .534 firmware u have.
If u update from phone it preserves root
Make sure to switch to SuperSU app before u update, from any other superuser, works best
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how do you force OTA though? I can't get it on Generic UK firmware...

Sean473 said:
how do you force OTA though? I can't get it on Generic UK firmware...
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I didn't force it. I was running the .534 DK firmware and the update notification has always been there through the sony software update app. I chose the DK firmware over the hong kong firmware because I didin't like the NFC logo always on there and I'd rather my phone say 4G instead of LTE.
You may have to wait for the OTA! Not sure if there is a way to force it on the phone unless someone gets the update.zip after they download it and you flash it in stock recovery? not sure as I've never entered stock recovery yet. my BL still locked.
Damn it I want a nexus 5... but I'm afraid I'll get drunk or something and accidentally wash it like i do the Z1 all the time

masterv1 said:
What for other methods do we have without unlocking bootloader and flashing other ftf?
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read the development thread, there are roms there that will help you
Sean473 said:
how do you force OTA though? I can't get it on Generic UK firmware...
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you cant.
yo either do it manually or flash a ftf from cntral Europe to force it

gregbradley said:
read the development thread, there are roms there that will help you
you cant.
yo either do it manually or flash a ftf from cntral Europe to force it
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How do you manually OTA? I only have the ftf file!

Sean473 said:
How do you manually OTA? I only have the ftf file!
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unless you see it in your software update in phone settings you cant.
or you do what you quoted me as saying..flash a central eurpean ftf and then you will get an ota

I got the update pushed on OTA today (I have root) unfortunately it fails updating, no specified reason. Not looking forward to wiping phone and retrying it.

madlive said:
I got the update pushed on OTA today (I have root) unfortunately it fails updating, no specified reason. Not looking forward to wiping phone and retrying it.
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Same here. I just tried the OTA update and got the update failed after the reboot.
EDIT:
Maybe because I rooted with using Vroot. From what I've read, people had success using Kingo root. I tried the update 4x so far after Vroot. I'll edit this post again after rooting using Kingo root and see if the update will go through or not.

funky0308 said:
O.K guys...
This is quite simple
Download generic 534 (I used for central Europe)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
Flash it via Flashtool and root with Kingo.
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Hi Funky,
thanks for that tipp, will try out asap. But exactly which FTF you choosed, this one:
C6903 14.1.G.1.534 Central Europe1276-4314_R2A
Cheers

Yes, that's the firmware I have used.
As I said, I used that firmware just because my original firmware couldn't update via OTA.
I got info about new firmware but couldn't update until I first flashed that unbranded firmware.
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Can I flash the central Europe firmware without wiping data? If yes, then how to do it?
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Works like charm. OTA update is my favourite "root method".

[STOCK][C6903][4.3] Update to 14.2.A.1.136 Central Europe 1 (1276-4318) [Root & XZDR]

[STOCK][C6903][4.3] Update to 14.2.A.1.136 Central Europe 1 (1276-4318) [Root & XZDR]
Hi,
!!! WARNING !!!
C6903 only!
!!! WARNING !!!
Firmware info:
Device: C6903
Build number: 14.2.A.1.136
Android version: 4.3
Customization version: 1276-4318
Branding: Central Europe 1
The following items are integrated into this ROM:
XZDR: 2.7.80-BETA
SuperSU: 1.91
How to update: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628185
This wouldn't be possible without the great work of [NUT]! Thank You very much! :good:
Downloads (Google Drive):
Flashable zip: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2-FUIRLyD-EYmY3OFpFUVJpVUE/edit?usp=sharing
md5sum: 8aced2357dd9ac5d908d8d4ba2664cf9, sha1sum: 315f3d60f67c25029c79f5b722a844bf7e8f31e3​
Stripped ftf: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2-FUIRLyD-EQ0J6eDJWRzdMOTA/edit?usp=sharing
md5sum: ec0fe8d9d5b60005aa6870b83531d6a2, sha1sum: e0d05f627c4744c127a174526e680d5c64816218​
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Mateusz

Sigh.
Dear God, will the Z1 never have a normal/easy rooting method like it did on 4.2.2 with vRoot? I'm an amateur at best. I don't want to downgrade (which I heard could break the IMEI or something), or unlock my bootloader (which seems like an awful lot of trouble). Someone please tell me it's possible... I've been walking around with a non rooted phone longer than I'd like. My S3 and note 10.1 were a breeze to root. I don't even remember having any trouble rooting them... Why is it so hard to root the Z1!?!?

Jimmyness said:
Dear God, will the Z1 never have a normal/easy rooting method like it did on 4.2.2 with vRoot? I'm an amateur at best. I don't want to downgrade (which I heard could break the IMEI or something), or unlock my bootloader (which seems like an awful lot of trouble). Someone please tell me it's possible... I've been walking around with a non rooted phone longer than I'd like. My S3 and note 10.1 were a breeze to root. I don't even remember having any trouble rooting them... Why is it so hard to root the Z1!?!?
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I think IMEI lose only occurs on Samsung Devices. Off course its possible on most other phones but it's far less unlikely that it will occur on the Xperia Z1.
By the way if you downgraded to 4.2.2 you would temporarily lose cellular use on your phone, you would need to update the baseband to the one that is packed with the latest update. But even that won't ruin your IMEI, just temporarily disable it.

Hi,
Jimmyness said:
Dear God, will the Z1 never have a normal/easy rooting method like it did on 4.2.2 with vRoot? I'm an amateur at best. I don't want to downgrade (which I heard could break the IMEI or something), or unlock my bootloader (which seems like an awful lot of trouble). Someone please tell me it's possible... I've been walking around with a non rooted phone longer than I'd like. My S3 and note 10.1 were a breeze to root. I don't even remember having any trouble rooting them... Why is it so hard to root the Z1!?!?
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use this ftf to downgrade http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48555400&postcount=3 to .534. You won't "loose" Your IMEI.
Than root, install recovery and upgrade to .136.
Cheers,
Mateusz

I'm currently on 4.2.2 generic UK. Can I use this method to go directly to 14.2.a.1.136?
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Hi,
andyneouk said:
I'm currently on 4.2.2 generic UK. Can I use this method to go directly to 14.2.a.1.136?
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if you're rooted and have a working recovery there shouldn't be any problems. Just follow the steps in [NUT]'s thread.
Cheers,
Mateusz

f3nix82
I installed your rom and all is working fine: newest firmware with full root @ CE customization.
Thanks a lot.

thanks mate. I was asking yesteday to Nut to créate this or at least to tell me how to do it.. Could you tell me the process to change from baltic to central europe?. Cheers.

So to check.
If on 4.3 with full root and recovery.
Wipe
Flash rom
Load kernel via flashtool
Profit?
That simple?
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Hi,
y2grae said:
So to check.
If on 4.3 with full root and recovery.
Wipe
Flash rom
Load kernel via flashtool
Profit?
That simple?
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Yep.
You can add another step to this. If you have a backup in TWRP.
After flashing via Flashtool reboot to system. After system boot reboot to recovery and flash the data partition backup (_only_). Then wipe Dalvik. You will end up with all Your apps+data
(This tip is from the previous version update. Again, thanks to [NUT] - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988 :good
Cheers,
Mateusz

Hi!
juanpirulo said:
thanks mate. I was asking yesteday to Nut to créate this or at least to tell me how to do it.. Could you tell me the process to change from baltic to central europe?. Cheers.
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Do you mean the update process or how to create this zip+ftf?
Cheers,
Mateusz

f3nix82 said:
Hi!
Do you mean the update process or how to create this zip+ftf?
Cheers,
Mateusz
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How to Create the zip+ftf i mean. Cheers
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Hi,
juanpirulo said:
How to Create the zip+ftf i mean. Cheers
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I've used this method: [DIY GUIDE] Create a personalized ROM yourself! by @[NUT]. :good:
Although I did not use his virtual machine since I'm already on Linux.
HTH.
Cheers,
Mateusz

f3nix82
after few days of VERY heavy Z1 usage (many root privileges being used) everything is smooth and stable. Fine job.

if im on 1.136 BAL (nuts rom) can i flash this directly without wiping?

Hi.
mharckk said:
if im on 1.136 BAL (nuts rom) can i flash this directly without wiping?
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To tell you the truth: I don't know.
What I would do is:
1. Make TWRP backup.
2. Wipe everything.
3. Flash the zip.
4. Power off.
5. Flash the FTF via Flashtool.
6. Boot into system. After boot reboot to recovery.
7. Restore DATA partition ONLY. Wipe Dalvik.
8. Boot into system.
After that you end up with a clean install with all your apps+data.
HTH.
Cheers,
Mateusz

This version have bluetooth audio fixed?
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Hi,
shahzaib.khan said:
This version have bluetooth audio fixed?
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no stock bugs have been fixed in this version.
Maybe in the next Sony release?
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f3nix82 said:
Hi,
no stock bugs have been fixed in this version.
Maybe in the next Sony release?
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Hi bro is it possible to flash ur rom on top of Nuts deodex 136? If so can u elaborate me the safest step coz I once brick my phone.Tnx in advance.And I does not want it to happens again.

Hi,
anakdayak said:
Hi bro is it possible to flash ur rom on top of Nuts deodex 136? If so can u elaborate me the safest step coz I once brick my phone.Tnx in advance.And I does not want it to happens again.
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It should be possible. Just use the steps described few posts up.
Cheers,
Mateusz
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[STOCK ROM][FTF] Xperia Z (C6603) 10.5.1.A.0.283 Generic SG (Unbranded/Singapore)

Xperia Z (C6603) Generic SG firmware (.FTF)
Downloaded through Sony PC Companion 2.10.221, decrypted and repackaged by Flashtool Version 0.9.13.0
Android version: 4.4.4
Kernel: 3.4.0
Build number: 10.5.1.A.0.283
Customization Version: 1270-1412
Branding: Generic SG (unbranded)
Country: Singapore
Download:
MEGA (945 MB, FTF)
Google Drive
Screenshot:
https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/375x666q90/538/hHrXLp.png
If you want pre-rooted and flashable version for this ROM, go to this link: [Pre-Rooted] Xperia Z (C6603) 10.5.1.A.0.283
Hope this post is helpful!

Thaks u alot. Could u give me some review of this firmware ?

Thank you. Downloading...

hoping this fixes google play services issue...
Thank you sir

sontran_vietnam said:
Thaks u alot. Could u give me some review of this firmware ?
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Added two screenshots.

has anyone rooted this f/w?
is it possible to root using teh method in teh following link?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900

ralphel said:
has anyone rooted this f/w?
is it possible to root using teh method in teh following link?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
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I have, I used this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/orig-development/root-xperia-z-c660x-unlocked-t2154310

apa_kabar said:
I have, I used this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/orig-development/root-xperia-z-c660x-unlocked-t2154310
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thanks
but I'm looking locked BL method
should have mentioned it earlier

ralphel said:
thanks
but I'm looking locked BL method
should have mentioned it earlier
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1. Flash 230 kernel only with Flashtool.
2. Root with towelroot or Easy Root.
3. Flash 283 kernel only with Flashtool.
That's the only way to root with a locked bootloader currently.
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kingvortex said:
1. Flash 230 kernel only with Flashtool.
2. Root with towelroot or Easy Root.
3. Flash 283 kernel only with Flashtool.
That's the only way to root with a locked bootloader currently.
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may I know is the kernel the same for all countries or country specific?

ralphel said:
may I know is the kernel the same for all countries or country specific?
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It's the same for all releases of any firmware version.
I have now provided kernel only FTFs here.
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oic
thanks
tat really helps
updating my XZ now

XZ getting way too hot and other issues after updating and rooting 4.4.4
Hello,
I flashed the generic Singapore ftf and rooted using towelroot.
At first I thought all went well, but there are some issues.
1: the powerbutton sometimes seems unresponsive and doesn't give me the lockscreen.
2: Charging the phone takes much longer then before (could be a good thing though)
3: Battery drain ( mentioned before in this forum and many other), but i see the percentages drop when using the phone even when it's charging
4: The phone gets really hot. When testing the camera app I got the message that i have to wait for the phone to cool down.
Never had any message like this before.
Are there others having the same issues??
Perhaps I did something wrong during the flashing and rooting
Many tnx

liam10 said:
Hello,
I flashed the generic Singapore ftf and rooted using towelroot.
At first I thought all went well, but there are some issues.
1: the powerbutton sometimes seems unresponsive and doesn't give me the lockscreen.
2: Charging the phone takes much longer then before (could be a good thing though)
3: Battery drain ( mentioned before in this forum and many other), but i see the percentages drop when using the phone even when it's charging
4: The phone gets really hot. When testing the camera app I got the message that i have to wait for the phone to cool down.
Never had any message like this before.
Are there others having the same issues??
Perhaps I did something wrong during the flashing and rooting
Many tnx
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have you tried just flashing without rooting?

mrjayviper said:
have you tried just flashing without rooting?
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Tnx for the reply.
Yes i just flashed the ftf without rooting the phone.
Currently on generic Singapore without root. No results thus far

liam10 said:
Tnx for the reply.
Yes i just flashed the ftf without rooting the phone.
Currently on generic Singapore without root. No results thus far
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do you mean no errors? thanks

no I ment no improvements.
I will try to flash again. Hoping it gets better

got this rom yesterday and no power drain jet
Looks like a bug fix....

I flashed the rom again.
Before I did I made a backup to save the important stuff.
I didn't uncheck data when using flashtool so I could start with a fresh rom. Rooted the phone with easyroot like Kingvortex (tnx) described.
So far so good! No excessive heat or batterydrain.
Again very happy with me XZ.
I guess I had to many junk on the phone interfering with a nice working ROM.

Please kindly upload on the other server like hugefiles.net or putlocker.
Thanks

[DEV][Thinktank]Root 23.0.1.A.0.167 FW on Sony Xperia™ Z2? (Android 4.4.4)

Today, the long-awaited update Android 4.4.4 for Sony Xperia™ Z2 is released.
Rejoice!
But, installing this update will overrun the root access. Root access will be gone. So, how to root 23.0.1.A.0.167 FW on Sony Xperia™ Z2?
I'm gonna try the same old "Easy Root Tool" and see what happens. Any ideas would be good!
-EDIT-
Do you want to update your Sony Xperia™ Z2 to 4.4.4 but don't want to lose root? Don't worry, you won't! Click "here"
Credits to @niaboc79
Also, thanks to @funky0308 and @Envious_Data for their work
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I got root on 4.4.4 on my own, using this guide, credits @norti
@niaboc79 's pre-rooted ROM was based on Generic RU and the NC feature wasn't working on it. So I wanted to download a brand new FTF with my customization number and followed the steps on the guide.
ZBAM!
Got my own .167 (4.4.4) ROM (Generic DE) with root on my Sony Xperia™ Z2.

we will find a way...
but you should definitely put question mark in title...
we are lucky to have older fw (I'm talking for LB, z3 can't be downgrade and they will have problems to root 4.4.4. I believe we could use older fw to root fw and to upgrade keeping root...
I'll upgrade later today and will try few things...

In the title a statement and not a question !! WTF

I thought u achieved root, wtf

Jiyeon90 said:
I thought u achieved root, wtf
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Haha I agree

What if we...
- backup TA
- unlock bootloader and root (how?)
- relock bootloader by restoring TA
???

epr said:
What if we...
- backup TA
- unlock bootloader and root (how?)
- relock bootloader by restoring TA
???
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you can, yeah...as soon as Doom or NUT build/patch new kernel...
BTW @[NUT] will you work on this one?
tnx

does other rooting method on locked bootloader works?
Does this works? On locked bootloader? Android 4.4.4 (23.0.1.A.0.167)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/how-to-root-firmware-314-t2821619

tazoman said:
Does this works? On locked bootloader? Android 4.4.4 (23.0.1.A.0.167)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/how-to-root-firmware-314-t2821619
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I doubt...
Sony patched all those security holes and all those methods should be updated.
Of course, someone should try...
Can anyone confirm he upgraded D6503 to 4.4.4?

Wouldn't downloading the update through PC companion and making an ftf/downloading an ftf and then pre-rooting the firmware work? We have recovery for the phone so a pre-rooted flashable firmware should work without working exploits right?

funky0308 said:
I doubt...
Sony patched all those security holes and all those methods should be updated.
Of course, someone should try...
Can anyone confirm he upgraded D6503 to 4.4.4?
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In 30 minutes, I will. The update is downloading now. It's around 1.2GB.

Mod edit
As a few members noticed, the thread title was a little misleading, as it seemed like there already was a way to root the new firmware.
I changed the thread title to one that shouldn't mislead people.
OP, if you have any problems with this, or prefer a different title, please send me a private message or quote this reply.
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V4LKyR said:
In 30 minutes, I will. The update is downloading now. It's around 1.2GB.
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4.4.4 for D6503 isn't out yet.
Don't bother to download that, it'll say it's 167 but you'll download 314 and flashing will stop immediately after downloading fw.
gamer649 said:
Wouldn't downloading the update through PC companion and making an ftf/downloading an ftf and then pre-rooting the firmware work? We have recovery for the phone so a pre-rooted flashable firmware should work without working exploits right?
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Yes, that should work.
That's why I said, we are lucky to have older fws to downgrade and keep the root using prerooted fws...
we'll see once fw is available...

funky0308 said:
4.4.4 for D6503 isn't out yet.
Don't bother to download that, it'll say it's 167 but you'll download 314 and flashing will stop immediately after downloading fw.
Yes, that should work.
That's why I said, we are lucky to have older fws to downgrade and keep the root using prerooted fws...
we'll see once fw is available...
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Uh-oh... Well, I guess you're right, what you said exactly happened. This is interesting.

funky0308 said:
4.4.4 for D6503 isn't out yet.
Don't bother to download that, it'll say it's 167 but you'll download 314 and flashing will stop immediately after downloading fw.
Yes, that should work.
That's why I said, we are lucky to have older fws to downgrade and keep the root using prerooted fws...
we'll see once fw is available...
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I didn't actually read any of the other replies to the thread. Mainly cause the main post was all about how could we root it.

It is possible to install the lockeddualrecovery from NUT? If yes we can use it for root
Sent from my D6503 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

i guess this will be the option for now. Root .314 firmware, backup TA then flash 4.4.4 ftf. Plug the device to flashtool and unlock the BL, install Doomkernel (for recovery), flash supersu.zip, plug phone again to flashtool reflash stock kernel, boot the phone and it should be rooted then restore TA Backup.

dyepnoodle said:
i guess this will be the option for now. Root .314 firmware, backup TA then flash 4.4.4 ftf. Plug the device to flashtool and unlock the BL, install Doomkernel (for recovery), flash supersu.zip, plug phone again to flashtool reflash stock kernel, boot the phone and it should be rooted then restore TA Backup.
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Thats correct, but too long way to install .167

anyone is working on prerooted rom?
I'm starting so if anyone is already on it I don't want to lose time on that....

TheFerhatKing said:
It is possible to install the lockeddualrecovery from NUT? If yes we can use it for root
Sent from my D6503 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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It is possible to install it on a rooted firmware, you wouldn't be able to install it on the new firmware without root.
dyepnoodle said:
i guess this will be the option for now. Root .314 firmware, backup TA then flash 4.4.4 ftf. Plug the device to flashtool and unlock the BL, install Doomkernel (for recovery), flash supersu.zip, plug phone again to flashtool reflash stock kernel, boot the phone and it should be rooted then restore TA Backup.
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You wouldn't even need to do that.
1) Root .314 firmware.
2) Install locked bootloader recovery.
3) Make a pre-rooted firmware of the 4.4.4 build.
4) Install the firmware through recovery.
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funky0308 said:
anyone is working on prerooted rom?
I'm starting so if anyone is already on it I don't want to lose time on that....
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Is it for the D6502 or D6503? If I was able to update my D6503 to 4.4.4 I would have done it but I have been plagued with the same problem as all the other D6503 owners. I'm just going to wait for a UK unbranded pre-rooted firmware (or a UK unbranded ftf, whatever comes first).