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Note 5110 USA Software Update today

Just for your info. When I woke up today I found that my Note N5110 has downloaded a new firmware update ans is asking for install. The firmware is 164.63 Mb. Of course I didn't installed because my tablet is rooted with civato custom kernel. Just be careful!

Mine is not rooted and still running original ROM. update was already downlaoded and just needed reboot and 5 minutes later back up !
Only info was that it had better stability..

Mine is rooted with custom recovery twrp installed, exposed framework, tweakbox, app options, and a few apps set up at 160dpi. When checking for an update the device tells me that my device has been modified and updates are not available. So I guess I have nothing to worry about

The pronlem is that when I try to check for software updates the device do not find anything but after a while in the notification bar appears even though I restart the tablet. My fear is to loose root after install the update.

Be carefull you will lost root, I did, and now I cant root!!! framaroot is not working any more!!

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rfreeman said:
Be carefull you will lost root, I did, and now I cant root!!! framaroot is not working any more!!
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I'm sorry dude but thanks you for your response. That was the reason I open this threat, to avoid people loosing root in their Notes 8.0 after this update.

rfreeman said:
Be carefull you will lost root, I did, and now I cant root!!! framaroot is not working any more!!
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did you try CF-Root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291839

I used Voodoo Root Keeper and restored root and it works fine. My unit was stock though.
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ExploreMN said:
I used Voodoo Root Keeper and restored root and it works fine. My unit was stock though.
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Yes, mine works fine too, but you should reboot after root restoration.

mingkee said:
Yes, mine works fine too, but you should reboot after root restoration.
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Just pulled this update now. Assuming its not 4.2.2? I saw 164MB and thought . . . maybe.
Shouldn't be too long though, didn't they claim 4.2.2 for a few other devices in June-July? :fingers-crossed:

Used voodoo ota root keper and went ahead and downloaded! Worked like a charm! Thanks guys!
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Definitely not 4.2.2. Don't see what's different.
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Has anyone been able to use frama root to unroot and re root

tonyz3 said:
Has anyone been able to use frama root to unroot and re root
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Unrooting the old version works perfectly. But you will not be able to root with Framaroot after you did the update...

p107r0 said:
did you try CF-Root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291839
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Confirmed CF-Auto-Root worked...THANKS!

FYI it may refuse to update because "device is modified" when it is unmodified. Fix is simple... Shutdown, remove sdcard, boot up and update. Replace sdcard later and all is good.
This is for those that are being mistakenly notified that their system is modified. I hope this saves someone some time.

I can confirm that CF-Root works with the new firmware. Just to play I downloaded the new firmware (MF1) and installed via Kies then applied CF-Root with Odin and my Note 8.0 is now rooted with the last software update version.

for us non-rooted folks, does anyone know what the update does. All it said was "stability improvements"

tke743 said:
FYI it may refuse to update because "device is modified" when it is unmodified. Fix is simple... Shutdown, remove sdcard, boot up and update. Replace sdcard later and all is good.
This is for those that are being mistakenly notified that their system is modified. I hope this saves someone some time.
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This didn't help on a friend's. His was rooted the exact same as mine. We tried unrooting, voodoo, factory reset, with and without sd... nothing works. Keeps saying it can't update because the device is modified. Anyone have any ideas? It was rooted with framaroot... no idea what else to do.
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ExploreMN said:
This didn't help on a friend's. His was rooted the exact same as mine. We tried unrooting, voodoo, factory reset, with and without sd... nothing works. Keeps saying it can't update because the device is modified. Anyone have any ideas? It was rooted with framaroot... no idea what else to do.
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Use KIES on PC. Connect the tablet and see if the update is available, if so update it with KIES.

[Q] Android 4.3 COMING TODAY Can I update?

The Google Breakfast event announced that OTA 4.3 for Nexus 10 is coming today! Can I update if I am rooted???

add12364 said:
The Google Breakfast event announced that OTA 4.3 for Nexus 10 is coming today! Can I update if I am rooted???
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Yes but you'll lose your root. Download root keeper by voodoo do you can keep root and update. As long as your on stock Rom and recovery and didn't modify any system apps you should be fine fir the ota. I think your boot loader needs to be picked as well but I'm not sure I locked mine just in case anyways
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abdel12345 said:
Yes but you'll lose your root. Download root keeper by voodoo do you can keep root and update. As long as your on stock Rom and recovery and didn't modify any system apps you should be fine fir the ota. I think your boot loader needs to be picked as well but I'm not sure I locked mine just in case anyways
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The boot loader needs to be locked?

add12364 said:
The boot loader needs to be locked?
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Im not sure but I locked mine just in case. You can just lick it with the app called boot locker
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abdel12345 said:
Im not sure but I locked mine just in case. You can just lick it with the app called boot locker
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Went online and did some more researching... The majority say that you need the following three items...
Stock ROM
Stock Kernel
Stock Recovery that's all...

abdel12345 said:
Yes but you'll lose your root. Download root keeper by voodoo do you can keep root and update. As long as your on stock Rom and recovery and didn't modify any system apps you should be fine fir the ota. I think your boot loader needs to be picked as well but I'm not sure I locked mine just in case anyways
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So I did this and still ended up losing root. Any idea how I should go about restoring it?

abdel12345 said:
Download root keeper by voodoo do you can keep root and update.
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For 4.3 it will NOT work , check out supercurios post
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Android 4.3 Notes:
Based on Android 4.3 release notes, on Enterprise and Security, Restrict Setuid from Android Apps, su binaries and Superuser apps designed for previous Android generation will simply not work on 4.3:
It means preserving root with OTA Root Keeper won't be possible anymore as new rooting techniques rely on more than just a setuid su binary in /system.
I'll look into solution of course to preserve the functionality if possible, but until then please follow Chainfire's job on SuperSU betas.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17117779

Unrootable?

Hello everyone. I just got a Samsung Galaxy S4 on the AT&T network. I want to root it to open up the capabilities and such. I have tried rooting this phone via the motochopper method and the "format micro sd card exFAT/unzip/run command cd /mnt/extSdCard..etc) when i get to the ./pwn I get permission denied. I have tried searching and come up with nothing. I am running Android 4.3 build. SGH-I1337 MK2 platform. I am ready to pull my hair out. I spent all day yesterday trying to resolve this. Please help.
PS: If I missed something I apologize I did try to search.
Thanks,

Kit_Kat said:
Hello everyone. I just got a Samsung Galaxy S4 on the AT&T network. I want to root it to open up the capabilities and such. I have tried rooting this phone via the motochopper method and the "format micro sd card exFAT/unzip/run command cd /mnt/extSdCard..etc) when i get to the ./pwn I get permission denied. I have tried searching and come up with nothing. I am running Android 4.3 build. SGH-I1337 MK2 platform. I am ready to pull my hair out. I spent all day yesterday trying to resolve this. Please help.
PS: If I missed something I apologize I did try to search.
Thanks,
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the only root method is vroot and that is suppose to be pretty questionable as far as security goes.
And if you are okay with that there is still no custom recovery for mk2 so you will not be able to flash custom rome onto it yet

btp54 said:
the only root method is vroot and that is suppose to be pretty questionable as far as security goes.
And if you are okay with that there is still no custom recovery for mk2 so you will not be able to flash custom rome onto it yet
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I was able to root my AT&T S4 running MK2 with KingoRoot 1.1.5. It's a very simple 1-click root tool.

suprahp95 said:
I was able to root my AT&T S4 running MK2 with KingoRoot 1.1.5. It's a very simple 1-click root tool.
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Thanks alot for the information guys. My question is I hear about this VROOT and KingoRoot why are there security risks with these? I will be more than happy to use them but whats the risks involved? Also once rooted with KingoRoot or VROOT I cant do custom roms and such?
Thanks,

Kit_Kat said:
Thanks alot for the information guys. My question is I hear about this VROOT and KingoRoot why are there security risks with these? I will be more than happy to use them but whats the risks involved? Also once rooted with KingoRoot or VROOT I cant do custom roms and such?
Thanks,
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Use kingo, it uses vroot method without the virus/trojan and ripping off your emei
I should add i confirmed with them that vroots malicious code was removed from kingo root latest release. Google it for download. I used it, knox safe root even for my i377m
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azuziel said:
Use kingo, it uses vroot method without the virus/trojan and ripping off your emei
I should add i confirmed with them that vroots malicious code was removed from kingo root latest release. Google it for download. I used it, knox safe root even for my i377m
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Again thanks for the information.
After I do this can I do the custom roms like everyone else? Are there any limitations or is it the same as everyone elses root access?
Thanks

Kit_Kat said:
Again thanks for the information.
After I do this can I do the custom roms like everyone else? Are there any limitations or is it the same as everyone elses root access?
Thanks
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I dont believe you can run custom recovery, might soft brick. Mk2 is locked i believe, maybe safestrap. Again tho double check. If cant run custom, install xposed framework, can do all rom customization on stock, only does it in memory, without changing apks or system and what not, cool stuff. Anyway install busybox installer from play store. Then xposed is apk you can find with Google, once xposed running, download the modules u want from within xposed and play around. All mods can be turned off in xposed if it causes problems.
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I think on 4.3 all you can do is root, its possible there's a recovery script or something. It should be in the general of att s4 forums
mf3 rooted SHOstock

There is no recovery and no custom ROMs that can be installed.
Looks like the lot of you have no idea what is going on. With this device, a maybe can end up with a $600 paperweight.
Please be 100% sure of your info before posting.
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graydiggy said:
There is no recovery and no custom ROMs that can be installed.
Looks like the lot of you have no idea what is going on. With this device, a maybe can end up with a $600 paperweight.
Please be 100% sure of your info before posting.
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Thanks alot for the info, I am kind of kicking myself because I had a phone before this one that I rooted no problem but then the phone started dropping calls and such so I returned it and now apparently I got one that is not rootable as of now. I am sure the developers are working on it and a workaround will be out soon.
Again thanks,

It is rootable. Just no recovery or ROMs
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I have tried Vroot 1.1.5 about a dozen times and always fails. I have debugging checked and drivers are OK. I can connect adb with no problem. At times adb and root will say device offline. I also got the connect message on my sgh-I337 Att Mk2 and checked always, then OK. Any info or suggestions.
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Try kingo root.
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graydiggy said:
Try kingo root.
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First I made a mistake as it was Kingo root ver 1.1.5. I never got any superuser or supersu message on my i337, I did see the notice on Kingo to allow supersu when it came up. Kingo goes thru connecting, downloading, sending script to device, waiting on device and sometimes I see device offline, then Kingo will connect and do it's thing. At the end alli get is root failed. I will do it again in a couple hours and try to get better information. One question I do have is what state is the I337 to be in booted up and lock screen unlocked, recovery or fast boot? I have only tried in booted up and lock screen unlocked. Oh I have tried root also but it failed also. On Knox, some thread it was mentioned to have Knox disabled to run Kingo. I ask there but was reminded that I wasn't on a Kingo thread... even tho some 8 others had ask questions or input on Kingo. So found this thread. Thanks for any advice.
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UPDATE!!!! Do ask me why but after 2 more fails with Kingo, I started a program that I had to use with Hisense Sero pro tablet to root it called Snappea. It doesn't root but needed to be connected to the Sero while rooting. So I brought it up and let I connect to my ATT SG4 I337 and the ran Kingo1.1.5. Kingo ran thru the steps fast, installed supersu, rebooted i337 and checked it, rebooted again and was done. Rooted. Thanks for your help
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First I made a mistake as it was Kingo root ver 1.1.5. I never got any superuser or supersu message on my i337, I did see the notice on Kingo to allow supersu when it came up. Kingo goes thru connecting, downloading, sending script to device, waiting on device and sometimes I see device offline, then Kingo will connect and do it's thing. At the end alli get is root failed. I will do it again in a couple hours and try to get better information. One question I do have is what state is the I337 to be in booted up and lock screen unlocked, recovery or fast boot? I have only tried in booted up and lock screen unlocked. Oh I have tried root also but it failed also. On Knox, some thread it was mentioned to have Knox disabled to run Kingo. I ask there but was reminded that I wasn't on a Kingo thread... even tho some 8 others had ask questions or input on Kingo. So found this thread. Thanks for any advice.
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UPDATE!!!! Do ask me why but after 2 more fails with Kingo, I started a program that I had to use with Hisense Sero pro tablet to root it called Snappea. It doesn't root but needed to be connected to the Sero while rooting. So I brought it up and let I connect to my ATT SG4 I337 and the ran Kingo1.1.5. Kingo ran thru the steps fast, installed supersu, rebooted i337 and checked it, rebooted again and was done. Rooted. Thanks for your help
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So now that you are rooted there are still not recovery or custom roms for this particular phone right? One of the main reasons I would be rooting is for the custom roms.
Thanks,

I can't wait to get a new rom. the MK2 broke a lot of my apps. Any apps I had hidden are no longer accessible. It's rootable but I want to get away from this ATT Garbage.

bimbim18 said:
I can't wait to get a new rom. the MK2 broke a lot of my apps. Any apps I had hidden are no longer accessible. It's rootable but I want to get away from this ATT Garbage.
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So which builds are rootable? I am just curious if developers are working on the ATT MF2 or we are forever doomed. I ask because one of the reasons I got this phone was because I wanted to root it.
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Kit_Kat said:
So which builds are rootable? I am just curious if developers are working on the ATT MF2 or we are forever doomed. I ask because one of the reasons I got this phone was because I wanted to root it.
Thanks,
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Might help to read... You will find your answers quite easily.
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Kit_Kat said:
So which builds are rootable? I am just curious if developers are working on the ATT MF2 or we are forever doomed. I ask because one of the reasons I got this phone was because I wanted to root it.
Thanks,
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Like graydiggy said do some searching and reading. Here's a hint. Google "root mf3 xda"

jd1639 said:
Like graydiggy said do some searching and reading. Here's a hint. Google "root mf3 xda"
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Okay you guys got me. Now for my question what is the difference between MF2 and MF3? Is that a different bootloader or firmware because I understand it, it is not a different android version.
Thanks,

Wow I can't believe I've never used xposed and gravitybox before!

Seen them about but never wondered what they are just installed OK my moto g and I LOVE IT.
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Yeah, it's pretty cool. The list of available customizations is always growing, too.
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Gotta test these. Have heard many good things.

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Seen them about but never wondered what they are just installed OK my moto g and I LOVE IT.
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I agree 100%. I just got my daughter a Moto G GPE and since there are no working recoveries out for it yet, I couldn't flash a custom ROM. However, with root and Xsposed/Gravity Box, I can set up everything she (and I) need on her phone. In some ways, it makes custom roms obsolete for casual users.

+1. It is one of the best things that happened on Android lately

Can someone please link me to a root method for KitKat 4.4.2? Thanks

masteriori said:
Can someone please link me to a root method for KitKat 4.4.2? Thanks
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Just install CWM recovery on Moto G and after flash superuser.zip with it. Google for the rest of the information and download.

masteriori said:
Can someone please link me to a root method for KitKat 4.4.2? Thanks
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After trying two other methods that didn't work on Kitkat 4.4.2 I tried COOPTX method and it worked. Do not try to get TWRP recovery because it is buggy.

masteriori said:
Can someone please link me to a root method for KitKat 4.4.2? Thanks
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Install TWRP, and boot into it. Reboot the phone with TWRP it will ask about root, apply it, boot the phone and run the superuser installer.

I like the looks of Gravitybox but it seems to be messing up the magnet-activated wake-up of the phone when using the flip cover - at least with the settings I am using for this module - so I had to deactivate the module for now until I can find out if there is a solution with different settings ...

How to root (SGP561) Z2 Tablet Verizon, new update 23.0.1.E.0.208 (4.4.4)

Hi guys, finally I've found a way to get the latest update 23.0.1.E.0.208 (4.4.4) without losing root on this tablet.
The method is the same as the method here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155), but we will use the files for Xperia Z2 Tablet Verizon instead of files for Xperia Z2.
First, you MUST BE on an older version (17.1.D.0.437) with root and XZDualRecovery
You need these files:
1. New 23.0.1.E.0.208 update FTF file (you can use XperiFirm to get it)
2. PRFCreator v0.5.zip (I tried the later version v0.8 but it didn't work, so better to use v0.5)
3. Latest stable SuperSU update package
4. XZDualRecovery flashable patched version (in the attachment) (note that the original version from [NUT] will not allow you to mount system rw)
Then follows step 4 to 11 in the instructions in the above thread for Xperia Z2 and replace all the files for Xperia Z2 with the files you've just got.
Good luck!

thanks for this, will try it this week...
noticed any issues with this update on the verizon tab?

Is it possible to flash back to 4.4.2, to root? Sadly, mine came with the newest update.
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https://mega.co.nz/#!VZYHRAKT!wky8U_6G9aB4XctdfKMIaJQZtdlnWTtNv0pNLlgh0AM here is the ftf file for the older version.

Worked like a charm! Thank you for posting this.

How come this cannot be posted as a flashable zip? Why do we need to create our own file? Just curious.
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smarcisin said:
How come this cannot be posted as a flashable zip? Why do we need to create our own file? Just curious.
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My internet connection sucks. It takes long to upload large files.

Trying to do this, however it seems we need a custom recovery already installed. Trying to install the XZDualRecovery from the installer file I downloaded but it just hangs at libdvm opened. Any other way to install a custom recovery so I can follow the rest of the guide to get my replacement tab rooted?

Varekai said:
Trying to do this, however it seems we need a custom recovery already installed. Trying to install the XZDualRecovery from the installer file I downloaded but it just hangs at libdvm opened. Any other way to install a custom recovery so I can follow the rest of the guide to get my replacement tab rooted?
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Sounds to me like you need to flash the old ftf first, then root and then install the custom recovery. Root only works on the older firmware linked above.
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Thanks, I thought you had to have a recovery already installed for that. Downloaded everything I need plus old FTF file, can't seem to get it to work right. Think I am having driver problems even tho it works fine in fastboot mode through ADB. Can't get Sony PC companion to work either even tho I've downloaded pretty much every driver I can find for it. I'm on Windows 8.1

I never managed to get it to work on windows 8.1 by had a windows 7 laptop laying around and that worked fine. I would recommend finding a non 8.1 computer. Good luck.
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Got it working. I didn't know I had to have the unknown sources checked. Also I didn't realize I was plugged into a 3.0 port in the back of my PC, so that didn't help.
Now that I'm on the old version and rooted, I saw some people had success with updating to the newest update for VZW and keeping root. Can anyone else confirm this? I have TWRP and everything on my HTC, but my tablet I would rather not mess with it as much. The steps in this guide are pretty involved.

Varekai said:
Got it working. I didn't know I had to have the unknown sources checked. Also I didn't realize I was plugged into a 3.0 port in the back of my PC, so that didn't help.
Now that I'm on the old version and rooted, I saw some people had success with updating to the newest update for VZW and keeping root. Can anyone else confirm this? I have TWRP and everything on my HTC, but my tablet I would rather not mess with it as much. The steps in this guide are pretty involved.
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I am on the newest firmware and rooted, so I can confirm that it works.
It's not as bad as it seems. Just follow the steps and you will be a better human for it! Happy hacking and debloating.
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Yup just did this, everything is working great, thanks!

My camera doesn't work after updating. Every time I hit the capture button it just freezes. I'd like to just wipe and do a clean install. Can I just do it in TRWP? Will I lose root?
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smarcisin said:
My camera doesn't work after updating. Every time I hit the capture button it just freezes. I'd like to just wipe and do a clean install. Can I just do it in TRWP? Will I lose root?
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Should be fine, I wiped mine after the whole process and had no problems at all.
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There was a leaked Lollipop update I saw today on XperiaBlog. Could this method be used to update?
Update: worked like a charm. Running lollipop with root and nuts dualboot

tmkhoa said:
https://mega.co.nz/#!VZYHRAKT!wky8U_6G9aB4XctdfKMIaJQZtdlnWTtNv0pNLlgh0AM here is the ftf file for the older version.
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Is it possible to have this uploaded again since it's no longer available. ftf file for 17.1.D.0.437
Also PRFCreator v0.5.zip since the earliest one available is v0.7.
Thanks!

Anybody...

AddictedToGlass said:
Anybody...
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How about this one:
https://mega.nz/#!lAQFQZ7R!wky8U_6G9aB4XctdfKMIaJQZtdlnWTtNv0pNLlgh0AM
Why PRFCreator v0,5?
freealta said:
Is it possible to have this uploaded again since it's no longer available. ftf file for 17.1.D.0.437
Also PRFCreator v0.5.zip since the earliest one available is v0.7.
Thanks!
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