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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
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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.
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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".
I'm currently running 14.2.a.0.290 cracked rom.
upgrading My Z1 to 14.2.a.1.136 make me loose My root access?
Please advice.
vijay2network said:
I'm currently running 14.2.a.0.290 cracked rom.
upgrading My Z1 to 14.2.a.1.136 make me loose My root access?
Please advice.
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Yes you will loose root access If you upgrade OTA. Use this method instead:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628185
Next time please post in Q&A section.
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shem2409 said:
Yes you will loose root access If you upgrade OTA. Use this method instead:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628185
Next time please post in Q&A section.
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:good:
I have the SGP512, which is the tablet with 32GB and Wifi only. In order for any owner of this Z2 Tablet model to use the newly discovered root exploit, you have to downgrade to a firmware below .402, like the .69 firmware. Sadly, I can not find any FTF for this model. Unless someone has this file somewhere, we can not root our tablets. Does anyone have any FTF for the SGP512 below .402?
EDIT: YOU CAN USE THE SGP511 FTF. SORRY FOR MY DUMB ASS STUPIDITY.
Not sure if the SGP511 and 512 share the same firmware, but as I said in the Root Exploit thread, I found the .69 version for the SGP511 on a Russian forum:
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=567703&st=20
Direct download link: https://cloud.mail.ru/public/7f09c14ca037/SGP511_17.1.A.2.69_[Global].ftf
I have no clue if it's a valid file, so use at your own risk!
MrMagic said:
Not sure if the SGP511 and 512 share the same firmware, but as I said in the Root Exploit thread, I found the .69 version for the SGP511 on a Russian forum:
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=567703&st=20
Direct download link: https://cloud.mail.ru/public/7f09c14ca037/SGP511_17.1.A.2.69_[Global].ftf
I have no clue if it's a valid file, so use at your own risk!
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I tried that FTF and my Tablet would not accept it :crying:
Uclydde said:
I have the SGP512, which is the tablet with 32GB and Wifi only. In order for any owner of this Z2 Tablet model to use the newly discovered root exploit, you have to downgrade to a firmware below .402, like the .69 firmware. Sadly, I can not find any FTF for this model. Unless someone has this file somewhere, we can not root our tablets. Does anyone have any FTF for the SGP512 below .402?
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.55 will work as well Or probably even .39 if you can find it.
xsacha said:
.55 will work as well Or probably even .39 if you can find it.
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Sadly I can't find either
i too am looking for .55, if i find it, i will post
Is it confirmed that the Russian .69 linked 5 posts back does not work? It's labeled for the SGP511 - do the SGP511 and SGP512 use the same firmware?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53424605
Russian didn't work for me bit this did
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Maddhouse said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53424605
Russian didn't work for me bit this did
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Do I understand that the version doesn't really matter (since we are only using it to run the root exploit and then immediately flashing the latest, e.g. .402)?
CAL7 said:
Is it confirmed that the Russian .69 linked 5 posts back does not work? It's labeled for the SGP511 - do the SGP511 and SGP512 use the same firmware?
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They do NOT use the same firmware. My SGP512 would NOT accept the SGP511 FTF. I tried several times.
EDIT: That russian .69 FTF would not work on my SGP512, but I made a dumb assumption. I tried the .36 SGP511 FTF and that worked just fine. My SGP512 is now rooted!
CAL7 said:
Do I understand that the version doesn't really matter (since we are only using it to run the root exploit and then immediately flashing the latest, e.g. .402)?
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As long as the firmware came out before .402 (meaning .69, .55, or .36) the root exploit will work, and then we can update back to .402. It doesn't matter which firmware it is, as long as it isn't .402.
Uclydde said:
I have the SGP512, which is the tablet with 32GB and Wifi only. In order for any owner of this Z2 Tablet model to use the newly discovered root exploit, you have to downgrade to a firmware below .402, like the .69 firmware. Sadly, I can not find any FTF for this model. Unless someone has this file somewhere, we can not root our tablets. Does anyone have any FTF for the SGP512 below .402?
EDIT: YOU CAN USE THE SGP511 FTF. SORRY FOR MY DUMB ASS STUPIDITY.
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So the 511 firmware does indeed work for the 512? That's good to know. I have the 512 and haven't tried this yet.
I was going to ask if someone who had succeeded in rooting could follow this guide:
[GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334653
That guide seems to suggest you can change your build.prop to trick the Sony PC Companion software to download any firmware you want.
~Troop
Trooper_Max said:
So the 511 firmware does indeed work for the 512? That's good to know. I have the 512 and haven't tried this yet.
I was going to ask if someone who had succeeded in rooting could follow this guide:
[GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334653
That guide seems to suggest you can change your build.prop to trick the Sony PC Companion software to download any firmware you want.
~Troop
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Use this download: https://mega.co.nz/#!AgQw2LCT!6FQR4_DZ_-odkXYrCzRWa4lx4ZyGviWLKOzPdmm2ZFc
It's the .36 FTF for the SGP511 which WILL work on the SGP512. I used it on my SGP512 and successfully rooted it using the exploit.
I have NEVER been able to access any file on Mega. Just spent an evening on multiple computers running multiple browsers and, at best, have 57% of the file. Is there any other host?
Uclydde said:
Use this download: https://mega.co.nz/#!AgQw2LCT!6FQR4_DZ_-odkXYrCzRWa4lx4ZyGviWLKOzPdmm2ZFc
It's the .36 FTF for the SGP511 which WILL work on the SGP512. I used it on my SGP512 and successfully rooted it using the exploit.
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I know this sounds stupid, but can you double-check that you still have 32gb of memory showing on your device with the "SGP511_17.1.A.2.36_1281-8033.ftf" flashed. I'm paranoid it could get messed up as that is for teh 16gb model! :fingers-crossed:
SANGER_A2 said:
I know this sounds stupid, but can you double-check that you still have 32gb of memory showing on your device with the "SGP511_17.1.A.2.36_1281-8033.ftf" flashed. I'm paranoid it could get messed up as that is for teh 16gb model! :fingers-crossed:
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Don't sweat it. Mine says it has 25GB free under storage and I'm running the this FTF. The 16GB model wouldn't say that
Maddhouse said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53424605
Russian didn't work for me bit this did
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Whats the difference between the the 3 versions of tablet?
dipesh1502 said:
Whats the difference between the the 3 versions of tablet?
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Xperia™ Z2 Tablet
SGP511/ Wi-Fi 16GB
SGP512/ Wi-Fi 32GB
SGP521/ LTE/4G 16GB
Mikey said:
Xperia™ Z2 Tablet
SGP511/ Wi-Fi 16GB
SGP512/ Wi-Fi 32GB
LTE/4G 16GB/ SGP521
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So if i have to make a rom for z2 tablet which ftf is most preferable?
Or i have to make two roms?
dipesh1502 said:
So if i have to make a rom for z2 tablet which ftf is most preferable?
Or i have to make two roms?
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I think you would need two ROMs. One for the Wifi models and one for the LTE/4G model.
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
Link here : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B58yPhN4YGyiZkw4U09LaXducDg/view?usp=sharing
Wow!!!for what version?6603?or6653?
Edit: sorry I see it for 6603 ,thanks
D6653 can be used not ?
I try to downloaded couple times all failed
Does this mod work on xperia 5.1.1 lollipop update? Has anyone tried it?
No. It isn't mod, it is an offical rom 5.1.1 from Sony for Z3 D6603
This Rom have pre rooted?
alfredofm said:
This Rom have pre rooted?
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@alfredofm
See here buddy, i maked a pre-rooted one with latest XZDR 28.21
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3162851
Is this a generic Rom or can what does customized mean again
Hi,
Is there anybody how cen help how to root d6603 with running 5.1.1???build number is 23.4.A.0.546 i looked up the whole internet and the xda forums but i can't find anything what can help me...!
Thanks foward!!
You need to downgrade to .93 FW ...then root using giefroot.... Then install custom recovery... Then install pre-rooted .546 FW.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=58527839
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