Flashtool is an extremely useful tool maintained by Androxyde that allows you to download and flash stock roms to your device and more.
I thought it would be a good idea to create a guide showing how to use some of the most useful features of this great tool. It will be focused on the Xperia Z as that's the device I own, but will also apply to other devices compatible with Flashtool. I will add more sections to the guide as I get time to do so.
Contents:
1. Install Flashmode and Fastboot drivers.
2. Download any firmware customisation and create an FTF.
3. Flash stock firmware in FTF format to your device.
4. More coming soon....
Requirements:
Windows PC
Flashtool driver package by DooMLoRD.
Flashtool by Androxyde.
Part 1.
Install Flashtool drivers:
1. Run the installer. You will see this screen.
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"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Press "Next" to continue.
2. Select Flashmode and Fastboot drivers. These drivers are common drivers for all compatible devices. Also scroll down the list and select Xperia Z drivers (or the relevant drivers for your device). This installs the ADB drivers for your device.
Press "Install".
The drivers will now install.
Note: If you're on Windows 8, then try this if you have trouble installing the drivers - Resolving driver installation issues on Windows 8 (thanks to fards)
Part 2.
How to create an FTF of any firmware customisation version:
Flashtool now integrates the excellent XperiFirm by Iagucool for downloading firmware. This guide has been updated to reflect that.
For the purposes of this guide, I downloaded the Customized NCB firmware version 10.6.A.0.454 for the C6603.
1. Start Flashtool and wait until it finishes syncing devices.
2. Click on the XperiFirm icon (highlighted red in image).
If this is the first time you've done this, Flashtool will download XperiFirm.
3. Find Xperia Z (or whichever device you like) on the list and click on it.
Select your device variant from the list that expands and click "Check all".
4. Find the firmware version you want in the list, click on it, then click the firmware version you want to download in the list on the right.
Press "Download" in the window that appears.
5. XperiFirm will download and unpack 5 files.
6. When XperiFirm has finished downloading and unpacking the files, press OK and close XperiFirm.
7. Flashtool will automatically create the bundle and will display when it's finished. You can now close Flashtool.
Part 3.
How to Flash an FTF using Flashtool:
Your bootloader does not need to be unlocked and you do not need root to flash roms in FTF format with Flashtool.
1. Place the FTF you have in C:\Users\your username\.flashtool\firmwares if it isnt there already (if you followed this guide to create an FTF it will be in the correct place already).
2. Start Flashtool and wait until it finishes syncing devices.
3. Click on the lightning bolt icon, select Flashmode and press OK.
4. Choose the firmware you wish to flash from the list on the left (highlighted red). If you want to keep data and installed apps etc, then uncheck everything in the Wipe section (highlighted green). Conversely, if you want a clean install, check everything in the Wipe section. Make sure nothing is checked in the Exclude section (highlighted blue). Note that if you're flashing over a custom rom or downgrading, then wiping all data is required.
When everything is as it should be, press Flash (highlighted yellow).
5. Flashtool will prepare files for flashing.
6. This screen will appear:
Power OFF your device. Connect your USB cable to your PC, then while holding Volume DOWN, connect the other end of the USB cable to your device.
Flashtool will now flash the firmware. When the flashing process starts, you can release the Volume down key.
DO NOT disconnect your device at this point, until it says it's safe to do so. When Flashtool says it has finished, disconnect your device and power it on. You have successfully flashed stock firmware to your device.
Disclaimer:
This guide is provided in good faith and the steps as provided work fine for me. However, I will not accept any responsibility for data loss or possible damage to your device. Following this guide is done at your own risk.
Credits:
DooMLoRD for the Flashtool driver package.
Androxyde for Flashtool.
Iagucool for the XperiFirm firmware downloader used by Flashtool.
If I've forgotten anyone please let me know and I'll add them.
Hey @kingvortex bro!
Nice guide. And now I don't have to write a full instructions about how to flash ftf for every newbie need it here
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Ultimate PureXZ Ultra!
Thanks.
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Del.
Nice and very useful guide for the new comers. Keep up the good work..
Thank you for great job.
When I create ftf (backup my ROM), the apps I download from Google play and data backup also? Or just ROM?
thedark1979 said:
Thank you for great job.
When I create ftf (backup my ROM), the apps I download from Google play and data backup also? Or just ROM?
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This guide creates a FTF from files downloaded from Sony's servers. It doesn't backup your rom or data.
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kingvortex said:
This guide creates a FTF from files downloaded from Sony's servers. It doesn't backup your rom or data.
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Thank you. But how I can backup my ROM and apps and data with this tools? Not from CWM recovery ?
You can't, as far as I'm aware. If you need help backing up your data, please open a thread in the Q&A section. Thanks.
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thedark1979 said:
Thank you. But how I can backup my ROM and apps and data with this tools? Not from CWM recovery ?
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It's off topic but I'll answer you to not post off topic things here and other threads.
For apps backup download titanium backup or ultimate backup from Play store. You can backup your ROM from recovery only.
Those apps need root.
For how to root search around here.
Don't ask about that again here. Do that in a new thread if you still have issues.
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Ultimate PureXZ Ultra!
I have downloaded the firmware from another pc using xperifirm but when i am creating an ftf, i cannot edit the device name. this prevents me from proceeding with the ftf creation. can you tell me how to fix it?
imboy25 said:
I have downloaded the firmware from another pc using xperifirm but when i am creating an ftf, i cannot edit the device name. this prevents me from proceeding with the ftf creation. can you tell me how to fix it?
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Double click in the field.
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kingvortex said:
Double click in the field.
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Oh my goodness! :silly:
imboy25 said:
Oh my goodness! :silly:
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Yeah, that's actually easy to miss to be fair. I'm not sure why it's that way. There must be a good reason.
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Can anyone help me?
I'm trying to install AOKP on my work colleague's C6630 (Xperia Z) which is from O2 in the UK, the bootloader allowed says No and I've tried the flashtool and the process shown in this thread, none of the root methods in the flashtool are working and the FlashMode doesn't respond when I attempt to install the generic UK rom, shows a quick red led, then a quick green led, then nothing (Windows does show a driver problem even though I've installed the fastboot .
I can carry out ADB or flashboot commands by going into those modes but nothing that will let me root or install a custom recovery partition.
I'm stuck and can't get any further, even though a lot of the guides here say you should still be able to get root while the bootloader is locked.
I have xperia z 4.4.2 bootloader unlocked and rooted.. and I have pacman rom..
I downloaded the ftf of 4.4.4 how can i flash it?
djsubterrain said:
Can anyone help me?
I'm trying to install AOKP on my work colleague's C6630 (Xperia Z) which is from O2 in the UK, the bootloader allowed says No
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You cannot flash AOSP/AOKP/PAC etc or any rom that needs a custom kernel when you have a locked bootloader. There's no way to unlock your friend's bootloader, unfortunately.
SkoopMan said:
I have xperia z 4.4.2 bootloader unlocked and rooted.. and I have pacman rom..
I downloaded the ftf of 4.4.4 how can i flash it?
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Follow the guide that's in the first post.
Sent from my C6603
kingvortex said:
You cannot flash AOSP/AOKP/PAC etc or any rom that needs a custom kernel when you have a locked bootloader. There's no way to unlock your friend's bootloader, unfortunately.
Sent from my C6603
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Should it be possible to root though so he could use xposed frameworks to get some sort of custom experience? I did try every single method in the flashtool for rooting but none of them worked.
djsubterrain said:
Should it be possible to root though so he could use xposed frameworks to get some sort of custom experience? I did try every single method in the flashtool for rooting but none of them worked.
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Yes, you can root without unlocking the bootloader.
On 4.4.2 or below, use towelroot. On 4.4.4, it's slightly more complicated. Guide here.
Sent from my C6603
kingvortex said:
Yes, you can root without unlocking the bootloader.
On 4.4.2 or below, use towelroot. On 4.4.4, it's slightly more complicated. Guide here.
Sent from my C6603
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Thanks so much, finally got root. Do you know if the dualrecovery allows you to install any custom roms or will it only work for flashing tools, etc?
Having problems trying to find the correct XZdualrecovery for this phone too, it's the Xperia Z (C6603), although I can't seem to find this on the http://nut.xperia-files.com/ site, anyone know which one is for the C6603?
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hello friends,
let me begin by introducing myself, i am developer for Xperia devices (X10, ARC, PLAY, S, T, Z) and am the Lead Developer of Team UtterChaos, member of Team ICX and was associated with Team FreeXperia, ... i have some experience in development for Xperia devices, specifically in kernels, rooting & recoveries and i have various how-to, reference threads which are very helpful to new & advanced users alike across various device communities... i hope even this thread will be useful to everyone... if you would like to know what things i have worked on before feel free to check some of the links in my signature below...
so some of u must be new to the Sony Xperia family & even if u are not this should be useful... this thread should get u up to speed on what you need to know for this device...
i will try to cover some very basic things and try to touch upon some advanced topics...
i will be dividing this thread into various sections, and each section will point to an individual post...
following is the list of sections covered:
Basics
FlashTool
Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking
Rooting
Recovery
Flashing Custom Kernel
Flashing Custom ROMs
for those who are interested in development are free to contact me via p.m.... BUT PLEASE do not ask generic questions, post all generic queries at the forums/threads...
regards,
DooMLoRD
Basics
[ various bootmodes ]
newest Sony devices have three boot modes... these bootmodes can be reached when device is powered off...
Normal - just press power button and device starts booting
Flashmode - this mode is used to flash stock OFFICIAL firmware using flashtool, denoted by GREEN LED (this is similar to DOWNLOAD/ODIN mode of the Samsung devices)
Fastboot mode - this is a special mode, denoted by BLUE LED, used when we want to flash custom kernel, custom system images, for that we need to unlock bootloader, i will tell more details about this later...
[ various key combinations ]
this is most important part...
known key combinations so far:
while device is power OFF
Volume Up + USB cable connected to PC -> FASTBOOT MODE (BLUE LED will light up)
Volume Down + USB cable connected to PC -> FLASHMODE (GREEN LED will light up and quickly disappear)
while device is power ON
There is a special button under a small back cover
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Button Pressed and hold for 5 seconds -> resets the battery, its like removing the battery and putting it back in
Button Pressed and hold for >10 seconds -> will power off hard, device will power down [device will vibrate thrice]
[ understanding About Device ]
What it all means for u:
Kernel version:
Sony has released this device with 3.4.0 kernel. When custom kernels are released (they will surely be soon) this string will change (as can be seen from the screenshot).
Model number:
The Xperia SP has model number as C530x and has three main variants....
C5302
C5303
C5306
the difference is in the radio frequencies each variant supports
Android version: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_(operating_system)
Sony officially launched this phone with android version 4.1.2 (aka Jelly Bean).
Baseband version: [linked to firmware version]
(Crudely) this is a software interface which communicates with radio -> gsm/wcdma (2g/3g)/LTE, basically acts as a base for the main OS to ‘talk-to’ the hardware on the phone [I know this explanation isn’t precise even partly incorrect.. if someone can help me out I will update it]
This is similar to the "radio" image of the HTC devices.
Build number: [aka firmware version]
This is dependent on which firmware u flash on ur phone and is linked to the baseband version.
Btw some devs use this field to add their own ‘signature’ to the ROM so if u are using custom ROMs this field might be varying. Though the Baseband version for a particular firmware remains same.
what is firmware?
The firmware is a package containing all the official software for a particular build. It will contain system, kernel & baseband files. Generally the firmware is supplied (on forums) in form of FTF package (a container file ending with .ftf) which can be flashed via FlashTool.
what are the ways to update/repair firmware?
SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service) / PCC (PC Companion) / EMMA are all official ways to update to new or repair existing firmware on your device. SEUS/PCC are available to all users (consumers), EMMA is special and is only available to select individuals. This requires you to connect device to PC and then the software will check for updates and download them over the internet.
Updates can also be sent as FOTA (Firmware over-the-air)/OTA (over-the-air) updates where in you can download and install the updates without the need to connect to PC/any software.
FlashTool is an unofficial user-created tool, but the best way to flash official firmwares. Generally the firmware is supplied in form of FTF package (a container file ending with .ftf) which can be flashed via FlashTool. Thus FlashTool is the easiest way to do offline updates, just download the FTF file, it keep on PC and flash ur device when ever you want to.
FlashTool
Flashtool is one of the MOST IMPORTANT piece of software for ur phone, it is an unofficial, but the best way to flash official firmwares on both locked and unlocked bootloader devices. Generally the firmware is supplied in form of FTF package (a container file ending with .ftf) which can be flashed via FlashTool. Thus FlashTool is the easiest way to do offline updates, just download the FTF and keep on PC and flash ur device when ever you want to. One can also flash select partitions using FlashTool, say you want to flash baseband(radio) from newer/older firmware but want to keep the main system the same u can do that using newest FlashTool! FlashTool also supports fastboot modes! so if you are not very comfortable with command line then u can use the FastBoot Toolbox inbuilt into FlashTool to fastboot the kernels!
FlashTool can be used to flash both locked and unlocked bootloaders devices.
For all flashtool informations (download links, release notes, FAQ) go to the Flashtool Homepage
Flashtool specifically for 2013 Xperia devices released!
Flashtool is on github : FlashTool GitHub repo
[FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies (excellent guide for new users, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! The info for Rooting, Recovery & Bootloader UNlock in that thread is for older Xperia devices...)
i will try n get more links for FlashTool and post it here
Sony also provides an official FlashTool but it can be used only with unlocked bootloader devices
Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking
[Tutorial] Xperia SP Bootloader Unlocking/Relocking
Rooting
[ROOT][SP] How-to for rooting newest firmware 12.0.A.2.245
[ROOT] DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit
Recovery
if you are not familiar with custom Android recoveries i suggest that u read this:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...-and-how-to-use-it-on-android-complete-guide/
FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS:
Currently CWM Recovery is available for this device and come as a part of kernel (stock or custom kernel)
Recoveries on stock kernel:
[Recovery] CWM (UNLOCKED Bootloaders)
FOR LOCKED BOOTLOADERS:
[Recovery] CWM (LOCKED Bootloaders)
kindly post queries related to specific recovery at the corresponding thead
Flashing Custom Kernel
CUSTOM KERNELS ARE SPECIFIC TO ROMs...
you cant use stock kernel on CM ROM and you cant use CM kernel on stock ROM....
there are two ways to flash custom kernel
first download the kernel file... if it is a boot.img then use Method 1 (fastboot mode) or if its a update.zip file then use Method 2 (recovery)
Method 1 - fastboot mode
if you get kernel in boot.img format then do the following
reboot device into fastboot mode
then flash the kernel using following command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot kernel.elf
then reboot from fastboot
Code:
fastboot reboot
thats it now device should start booting that kernel
Method 2 - recovery
if you already have recovery working on your device then do the following
save the update.zip on SDCARD
reboot into recovery
flash the update.zip which contains the kernel
reboot into system
thats it now device should start booting that kernel
Flashing Custom ROMs
Most custom ROMs are provided as update.zip. Its a technical term, basically its a special signed ZIP file which can be flashed via custom recovery.
Download the ZIP file and save it on ur PC
now connect ur device and save the ROMs ZIP file on the SDCARD
disconnect the device (after copying is over)
reboot into recovery
go to install ZIP from sdcard menu and navigate to the folder where you saved the ZIP file
now select it
recovery will start flashing the ROM
after flashing is over just reboot device and you will be on the custom ROM
Tips:
some CUSTOM roms require specific kernels (like CM10) in that case FIRST flash the corresponding kernel and then follow the instuctions posted above
sometimes the ROM requires cleaning /data & /cache partitions. you can wipe these before flashing the ROM! [WARNING YOU WILL LOSE UR DATA BY DOING THIS!]
thread is now completed and ready
Very informative thank
Sim-Unlock?
I see no information about unlocking C5303. Is it possible to unlock O2 UK C5303 with any method mentioned above?
Ok.. so I rooted, unlocked bootloader and installed CWM for unlocked bootloader... but I still have my BE2 in settings!
sarkar1990 said:
Ok.. so I rooted, unlocked bootloader and installed CWM for unlocked bootloader... but I still have my BE2 in settings!
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It will stay in the settings,but without the DRM keys it no longer works for pictures, just video. Also you may not be able to share music likes with walkman, alsoyou cannot share your location via MMS
Thank, it was usefull
Thanks!! Your post made the transition from Samsung to Xperia easy.. :good:
Not so easy compared to Physical buttons of Samsung phones..:cyclops:
[Q] 2-way Call Recording
Thanks for so detailed informations. i have xperia arc s now, and hoping switch to xperia sp.
I use doomkernel v22 GB for my xperia arc s. it work nicely on my phone and 2-way call recording is my favorite fitur.
[Q] Would it be "2-way call recording" on Xperia SP Kernel?
Thanks in advance
NB: sorry for my bad English
i've a 5303 but i cant install flashmode driver and flashtool don't see the phone..
First started rooting my phones 18 months ago when I ran out of memory on my old Xperia Mini Pro and needed to delete all the bloatware.....now after a rooted LG 4x HD, Iv'e just got the new SP and again have it rooted, running on .257
Thanks for your guide and links, worked a treat
anyone have firmware 12.0.A.2.245 generic for C5302 ? i want to back it up incase i ever needed it.
edit: without any modification.
kinda lost
sry bout to ask this here, but im trying to install doomlord's kernel v2 on my xperia sp, but looks like dev-host isn't working at all, is there other way to get that kernel? i just bought my sp yesterday and today unlocked the bootloader and made the backup TA, but since i cant download the kernel i cant install cwm :c hope u guys give me any advice, i still dont have enough posts, thats why im posting here.
PD: sry bout my english, is my 2nd lang, im from Chile. Greetings.
When I saw that I could upgrade to Lollipop I was interested. Then I realized there probably was no root for this yet. So I went about figuring out a way to root it before going to it. Technically this isn't a root once you have already gone to Lollipop.
THIS WILL ONLY WORK IF YOU ARE STILL ON KITKAT, ROOTED, WITH RECOVERY (TWRP is what I use via NUT's Dual Recovery for the Z1).
Requirements:
PRFCreator - Creates pre-rooted firmware - Click Here to Download
Flashtool - Allows you to flash the FTF - Click Here to Download
The FTF for the upgrade - C6916_14.5.B.0.236_T-mobile_US.ftf - Click Here
The latest SuperSU zip from ChainFire - Click here to Download
I'm assuming you have adb, drivers installed and a general understanding of how to navigate the tools above, if not read up on how they work.
Create a pre-rooted flashable firmware with PRFCreator. Install/Download PRFCreator and put the FTF and the latest SuperSU binary zip in the spot labeled SuperSU Zip. Make sure to check the box next to kernel in the include box on the top right side. See screenshot below.
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Congrats you have just created a flashable zip with SuperSU loaded into it. You might ask why you're not gonna add NUT's XZDualRecovery into there. Reading on the forms at the time of this post and it apppears that PRFCreator and/or Nut's recovery doesn't play well with Lollipop and causes bootloops. So run NUT's Z1xzdualrecorvery installer via bat or sh after the fact and not during via PRFCreator until they can work it out.
Make sure you have the original C6916_14.5.B.0.236_T-mobile_US.ftf in the firmwares folder either C:\Flashtool\Firmwares or C:\User\[username]\.flashtool\firmwares
Now take the flashable zip you created via PRFCreator and put it on your phones internal storage, sdcard etc.
Now that you have the flashable zip with SU preinstalled and ready to fire, reboot your phone into recovery. adb reboot recovery etc.
Once your phone has rebooted into recovery you will need to flash the flashable zip you created with PRFCreator.
After flashing the zip I'd suggest wiping the cache/dalvik. And then you will want to go to the reboot screen and power off the device.
Once the device is powered off open Flashtool.
After it loads and syncs the devices (takes a second) you'll want to double click C9XX from the list (Z1).
Next click the BOLT icon in the top left navigation that has a tooltip that says "Flash"
When the flash screen comes up select the right firmware based on the FTF location, check SYSTEM and BASEBAND under the exclude section and uncheck DATA under the wipe section, I unchecked APPSLOG but you don't have to uncheck it (to be honest I think it slowed my initial bootup by upgrading my apps) via this screenshot:
Now click the "Flash" button with your device disconnected and powered off. Follow the directions. For your Z1s you'll want to hold the "DOWN VOLUME" button and then plug the USB connector into it.
Next you will see Flashtool flashing away. Once it's complete you can unplug your phone and then power it up.
Your device is now rooted and running Lollipop. In terms of installing a custom recovery, again all of that is untested and you'll need to play around with the latest XZdualrecovery from NUT to see how it works.
REMINDER: This doesn't solve killing ric etc. Which is important to note for being able to mount the system etc. You can kill ric via tasker and an .sh script like I do or via a flashable kill ric (seen a few floating around) if you get recovery installed after the fact etc.
Thanks to:
Chainfire for his SUPERSU
zxz0O0 for his PRFCreator tool
Androxyde for keeping flashtool going
greatremix for posting up the FTF
I'll be uploading the flashable zip that I made from PRFCreator. It's over a gb obviously so it might be just as easy for you all to create it yourself.
Reserved
To solve most issues with not being able to write to the system which most root apps need. Install NUT's latest xzdualrecovery which can be found at this address under xzdualrecovery. I installed 2.8.15 via the installer (not the flashable)
http://nut.xperia-files.com/
I update rom using sony companion and rooted by king root, i tried to unlockbootloader with flashtool a minutes ago and its say :
can i flash some rom ?
Lavievn said:
I update rom using sony companion and rooted by king root, i tried to unlockbootloader with flashtool a minutes ago and its say :
can i flash some rom ?
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Whoah whoah whoa... Let me make sure I got this straight... You... have a Z1S (Not a Z1, but Z1S) and you actually managed to root it on lollipop AND unlock the bootloader?!!!?!... Please tell me you are not joking. Or am I just not understanding correctly...
THE BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED?!!!?! If you did that... that is amazing. Do you know how long people have been trying to unlock the bootloader for this dam thing? But.. before I jump to conclusions. I'll wait for your reply.
Yazuken1 said:
Whoah whoah whoa... Let me make sure I got this straight... You... have a Z1S (Not a Z1, but Z1S) and you actually managed to root it on lollipop AND unlock the bootloader?!!!?!... Please tell me you are not joking. Or am I just not understanding correctly...
THE BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED?!!!?! If you did that... that is amazing. Do you know how long people have been trying to unlock the bootloader for this dam thing? But.. before I jump to conclusions. I'll wait for your reply.
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i've unlocked that bootloader, install RockZ1L kernel, so i tried to install DstrikerZ1kaiRom
when it's ask me what's my model of my phone i choose 6902...it's flashed and boot to system too slowly at first time, after that it's had to shutdown...it take very long time and has been loop boot, i trying to take it's back to .236 stock rom now
p/s sorry for bad english, it's have successfull to flash custom kernel with good double tab to wake ...and something...but can't run with other rom
Lavievn said:
i've unlocked that bootloader, install RockZ1L kernel, so i tried to install DstrikerZ1kaiRom
when it's ask me what's my model of my phone i choose 6902...it's flashed and boot to system too slowly at first time, after that it's had to shutdown...it take very long time and has been loop boot, i trying to take it's back to .236 stock rom now
p/s sorry for bad english, it's have successfull to flash custom kernel with good double tab to wake ...and something...but can't run with other rom
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That is the reason why the bootloader is locked. It might say you have unlocked the bootloader but you really haven't. It's still locked hence the inability to flash a custom ROM. I would suggest against anyone trying flashtool to unlock the bootloader, it will not work.
Best to get root, recovery and xposed if it works.
joedeveloper said:
That is the reason why the bootloader is locked. It might say you have unlocked the bootloader but you really haven't. It's still locked hence the inability to flash a custom ROM. I would suggest against anyone trying flashtool to unlock the bootloader, it will not work.
Best to get root, recovery and xposed if it works.
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i'm stuck now, do you have a C6902 stock kernel, or any way to change phone infomation by flashtool ?
it's show that my phone is C6902 in flash tool now, so i can't flash any rom or back to stock now
@joedeveloper I'm currently on 4.4.4, rooted with baseband .59, but noticed by your directions with "prfcreator" that you do not have us "check" modem when building the flashable zip. Would it hurt to include the modem so as to get the updated baseband to .69?
Also being deodexed, will that cause issues?
Thanks for the help
Not to distract from joedevelopers hard work, but I think its important for me to inform you guys that if you have already upgraded to lollipop through sony pc companion, or ota, King root does in fact work just fine. It will give a screen saying that it could not find that xperia z1s is rootable, but it will also give an option to try to root anyway. After pressing it, it will tell you the device was sucessfully rooted. And if you check with root verifier it will let you know root was successful. So you're still good if you upgraded to lollipop.
@joedeveloper Settings>About Phone reports baseband .69 after update, so that answers that.
I went back to tft .37 and did a fresh install so I have no information if one with a deodexed phone will be effected.
Many thanks to this update method.
SOLVED
Anyone get xposed to work after this update?
Can you clarify the ric thing?
So far so good, got recovery installed, now im going to try to install the audio mod, cause i desperately need that lol
SO I finally got it to where i got a flash able zip and it worked phone says its rooted , but it won"t let me install adblocker , edit file with root explore and busybox they all say failed , please help
throonis said:
SO I finally got it to where i got a flash able zip and it worked phone says its rooted , but it won"t let me install adblocker , edit file with root explore and busybox they all say failed , please help
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This is what I'm referring to as the issue with sony ric being enabled. It's sony's way of preventing you from writing to the system, and most root apps need this. If you were to run:
adb shell
then
su
then
mount -o remount,rw /system
What does it tell you? "Denied"?
In order to prevent sony ric from blocking it, try installing NUT's xzdualrecovery version 2.8.15. Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.15-RELEASE.installer.zip
http://nut.xperia-files.com/
It has a built in ric killer and will solve your issues.
So all I have to do is flash the zip on my z1s to have.recovery correct I have root supersu
Got root, thanks.
Okay, got root. Thank you. The trick is to keep doing the ADB root until it works. It doesn't work the first couple of times. I gave it 20 minutes each time before trying to install again.
Jellybean
I tried your steps from Jellybean but got no root on lollipop but I can't get root from 4.4.4. Is there a 4.4.2 firmware floating around and could that be the problem? I did the steps twice and followed it exactly. The only difference is 4.3.
Lavievn said:
i've unlocked that bootloader, install RockZ1L kernel, so i tried to install DstrikerZ1kaiRom
when it's ask me what's my model of my phone i choose 6902...it's flashed and boot to system too slowly at first time, after that it's had to shutdown...it take very long time and has been loop boot, i trying to take it's back to .236 stock rom now
p/s sorry for bad english, it's have successfull to flash custom kernel with good double tab to wake ...and something...but can't run with other rom
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HOW TO INSTALL CWM AND ROCKZ1L KERNEL ??? STEP BY STEP ! MY Z1S IS ON STOCK 5.0.2, BOOT LOADER UNLOCKED : YES.
SORRY , MY ENGLISH IS VERY BAD ! THANKS SO MUCH .
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All is explained here :
http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...for-a-range-of-unlocked-xperia-devices-video/
I only created ftf file with this and sharing. I tested it only on my C6903 with unlocked bootloader, so theoretically it may brick your device with locked bootloader (and flashing this on locked bootloader haven't any sense). Bootloader from android 5.0+ is required to working.
Download :
https://mega.co.nz/#!5pxXGLSb!2vUFBb7aaYQUiX4Fw91RiMp_5XoRR7eEB6d5bxeCxAc
Is this only for stock kernel? Because I've tried TA-Update with EMMA and your .ftf with flashtool on a custom stock kernel. No acces to recovery mode from TA...
Fladder72 said:
Is this only for stock kernel? Because I've tried TA-Update with EMMA and your .ftf with flashtool on a custom stock kernel. No acces to recovery mode from TA...
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Probably working only with newest bootloader (from 5.0.2)
Is C6902 working
Should working on all z1 (honami) with 5.0.2
Wysłane z mojego Xperia Z1 przy użyciu Tapatalka
Anyone knows a solution?
-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/emma-tool-offering-devices-firmware-t3275122
I'd like to report that the ftf worked flawlessly for me, on a C6902. I updated to official .216 first, then flashed the ftf. Then I booted into fastboot and flashed a recovery to the actual recovery partition using "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" and booted into it using POW+VOL DOWN combination.
Thank you OP for the upload. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to try MM or Firefox OS.
drakonizer said:
I'd like to report that the ftf worked flawlessly for me, on a C6902. I updated to official .216 first, then flashed the ftf. Then I booted into fastboot and flashed a recovery to the actual recovery partition using "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" and booted into it using POW+VOL DOWN combination.
Thank you OP for the upload. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to try MM or Firefox OS.
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Needed to read this, thanks for posting, gonna try this out tomorrow morning
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AndropaX said:
I only created ftf file with this and sharing. I tested it only on my C6903 with unlocked bootloader, so theoretically it may brick your device with locked bootloader (and flashing this on locked bootloader haven't any sense). Bootloader from android 5.0+ is required to working.
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Thanks, was waiting since forever for these files, since the update wasn't available for C6902 through EMMA.
Thanks bro...gud job..working without any issue on my c6902
Does it gonna work on Sony Xperia Z1. 368?
Please can somebody be so kind and re-upload this file again. Thanx in advance
Link seems to be down. Here's a mirror in case anyone wants it. @SuperLamic
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24686681827314894
drakonizer said:
Link seems to be down. Here's a mirror in case anyone wants it. @SuperLamic
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24686681827314894
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How should I flash it? Flashtool doesn't see the file. (I tried downloading stock from xperifw and flashtool extracted that successfully...)
SuperLamic said:
How should I flash it? Flashtool doesn't see the file. (I tried downloading stock from xperifw and flashtool extracted that successfully...)
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I've used flashtool and it's worked for me. In any case, if you've flashed the full ftf for the latest stock, you should already have a standalone recovery partition. Do note that it only works on non stock kernels.
Sent from my XT760
drakonizer said:
I've used flashtool and it's worked for me. In any case, if you've flashed the full ftf for the latest stock, you should already have a standalone recovery partition. Do note that it only works on non stock kernels.
Sent from my XT760
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well I know that I can flash fota recovery (and I'm using it) but I thought that this update should bring me direct booting into recovery. No matter how messed is my main kernel, recovery should boot.
Just to be sure - I have to copy ftf to downloaded in flashtool and then find it after choosing flash mode?
SuperLamic said:
well I know that I can flash fota recovery (and I'm using it) but I thought that this update should bring me direct booting into recovery. No matter how messed is my main kernel, recovery should boot.
Just to be sure - I have to copy ftf to downloaded in flashtool and then find it after choosing flash mode?
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If you've updated to the latest stock, all you need to do is flash a recovery to the actual recovery partition using fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to boot into this recovery while I'm running a stock kernel on my device, but it works perfectly on any other kernel, which is when it's actually needed.
In case you want to flash this ftf anyway, all you need to do is click on the lightning logo on flashtool, select flashmode, navigate to the directory with the .ftf and select the "TA Update" option that comes on the left hand side of the screen.
drakonizer said:
If you've updated to the latest stock, all you need to do is flash a recovery to the actual recovery partition using fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to boot into this recovery while I'm running a stock kernel on my device, but it works perfectly on any other kernel, which is when it's actually needed.
In case you want to flash this ftf anyway, all you need to do is click on the lightning logo on flashtool, select flashmode, navigate to the directory with the .ftf and select the "TA Update" option that comes on the left hand side of the screen.
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well, it just hates me probably...
SuperLamic said:
well, it just hates me probably...
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You can flash TA/boot bundle from any .236 and you'll be all set... But, as most of Sony's AOSP "innovations", this is just another big NOTHING. There is absolutely no difference between having recovery in FOTA or in a stand alone recovery partitions...
@SuperLamic i was facing same issue.Here's how i solved it. 1)unpack the ftf by drakonizer then in flashtool select create bundle ,browse to the extracted folder.you will now see the created ftf flash it
2)select flash ta option in flashtool (available in advanced/pro mode) and browse to extracted ta.img
[email protected] said:
@SuperLamic i was facing same issue.Here's how i solved it. 1)unpack the ftf by drakonizer then in flashtool select create bundle ,browse to the extracted folder.you will now see the created ftf flash it
2)select flash ta option in flashtool (available in advanced/pro mode) and browse to extracted ta.img
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wow, thanks mate. It works now
XPERIA Z2 D6503 23.5.A.0.570 UNLOCKED/LOCKED BOOTLOADER
FLASHABLE ZIP
YOU WANT THE NEW ANDROID 6.0.1 MARSHMALLOW UPDATE ON YOUR XPERIA Z2 BUT YOU WANT TO KEEP ROOT, RECOVERY & XPOSED?
THEN KEEP READING THIS THREAD!
features::angel:
prerooted (BETA-SuperSU-v2.68)
recovery (twrp)
byeselinux
RICDefeat
bootloop fix
signed zip file
optional:
xposed framework v82
Sound 3 in 1 Bass Loud Stereo MM
DMR Function Restore V3 [Team HSxEXR]
and more!#
ftf:
D6503_23.5.A.0.570_1281-9715_R4D [AUSTRALIA]
https://youtu.be/Zx02x357Mo0
Checklist:
lollipop (stock or stock based)
root
busybox
recovery
USB Debugging + Unknown Sources
ADB Drivers
non-xposed stock (USE xposed-UNINSTALLER)
Introduction:
Download the "Marshmallow_D6503.zip"
extract the zip file
boot into recovery
X. OPTIONAL flash "xposed-uninstaller-20150831-arm.zip" to remove LP xposed
FACTORY RESET
flash "flashableMM.zip"
flash "byeselinux_flashable.zip"
flash "RICDefeat.zip"
flash "Z2-6.0.1_570_bootloop_fix.zip"
wipe cache & dalvik
now it`s time to flash your favourite zip files like:
X. OPTIONAL XPOSED flash "xposed-v82-sdk23-arm.zip"
X. OPTIONAL UB flash "[Team HSxEXR] DRM function restore V3.zip"
X. OPTIONAL UB SOUND flash "Sound 3 in 1 Bass Loud Stereo MM.zip"
wipe cache & dalvik
reboot
install "BusyBox.apk" and install newest available version
X. OPTIONAL install "XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4" for Xposed
Enable USB Debugging + Unknown Sources
Run "install.bat from /Z2_MM_TWRP_Recovery_V2_By_Serajr/ to install the Recovery
connect the Z2 to PC, phone will reboot into twrp
DONE:victory:
GOT TROUBLE WITH YOUR RECOVERY? RECOVERY FIX in 2 MINUTES:
open any root explorer app like ES FILE MANAGER
Delete /system/etc/mm_twrp_recovery folder
Go to /system/bin/ folder
Look for the "chargemon.stock" file - If it's present, delete this one: chargemon - and now, rename the chargemon.stock to chargemon
Look for the "taimport.stock" file - If it's present, delete this one: taimport - and now, rename the taimport.stock to taimport
Reboot
download "recovery fix.zip" from mega.nz
extract the file and run "adbrecoveryfix.exe" the .exe file will install some needed files (normally into C:\Minimal ADB and Fastboot\ )
copy the files from the folder "RECOVERY FILES" into the "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" Folder
connect your xperia with the pc
open the "m a a d" folder and then SHIFT+RIGHT CLICK to open a command window
now type:
adb shell
su root
mount -o remount,rw /system
exit
exit
install.bat
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don´t forget to press enter after "adb shell", "su root" and so on!
now your recovery will install again without any errors!
MEGA.nz] DOWNLOAD:
OPTIONAL UB... optional step for unlocked bootloader
OPTIONAL... optional step for locked and unlockedd bootloader
DO NOT FORGET THAT IF YOU HAVE A LOCKED BOOTLOADER YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO FLASH ZIPS FOR UB LIKE THE DMR FUNCTION V3 ZIP FILE!
LIST OF WORKING FLASHABLE ZIPS:
xposed framework v82 sdk 23 arm [XPOSED
Sound 3 in 1 Bass Loud Stereo MM [SOUND MOD]
DRM function restore V3 [UB MOD]
thank you!
:good:
seems to work fine on my z2
can I also flash other zips like this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/6-0-1-d6503-23-5-0-570-prerooted-t3364817
?
elitephantompro said:
:good:
seems to work fine on my z2
can I also flash other zips like this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/6-0-1-d6503-23-5-0-570-prerooted-t3364817
?
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if the zip file is comptible with marshmallow and the z2 of course you can i recommand to flash the zip files directly after "the bootloop fix file wipe"!
Recovery fix
UPDATE:
I FINALLY FOUND A SOLUTION FOR THE AFTER A WHILE DISAPPERAING TWRP RECOVERY!
SOMETIMES IT`s GOOD TO SEARCH IN OLDER THREADS
Problem! :/
I have some problems about speaker and headset with microphone.
Anyone can't hear me when I speak with speaker
And I can't talk to anyone with headphone. I hear toppy sound.
I think problems source is boomsound, how can I uninstall other extra mods?
Help me please!
I followed all the instructions but at the end my phone ended up in bootloop. How can I recover my phone now?
Please help, Thanks!
SoloTheWolf said:
I followed all the instructions but at the end my phone ended up in bootloop. How can I recover my phone now?
Please help, Thanks!
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Well if you don't have recovery you have to flash a ftf with flashtool.
If u have recovery you can wipe amd start the process again.
Have you tried the MMbootloop
fix.zip?
nice tutorial
works 100%
SoloTheWolf said:
I followed all the instructions but at the end my phone ended up in bootloop. How can I recover my phone now?
Please help, Thanks!
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did you flash the bootloop fix.zip? did you try to flash a recovery like the NUT`s Dualrecovery after flashing the needed files? because there is no working recovery except the one in my tutorial! try to only flash the needed files, and skip every optional step! you can try all the zips you want to install after installing the twrp recovery. this tutotial works 100%
Abdülcelil said:
I have some problems about speaker and headset with microphone.
Anyone can't hear me when I speak with speaker
And I can't talk to anyone with headphone. I hear toppy sound.
I think problems source is boomsound, how can I uninstall other extra mods?
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hey! you installed a soundmod? then i am sorry, you have to reinstall a lollipop ftf, root it (i do it with kingsroot) and install a recovery (i prefer NUT`s dualrecovery)
then do the whole procedure again but skip all the oiptional steps with xposed and so on! dont forget to install the recovery, and use the fix if it disappears after using it for one time. after doing that, check your sound, if its not working, its 100% a hardware bug. if its working, make a full backup using the recovery, and then flash one zip file, check if sound is working, then flash another one (mabye it`s becasue of an incompatible zip!) thats why you should backup the system.
freaky2xd said:
hey! you installed a soundmod? then i am sorry, you have to reinstall a lollipop ftf, root it (i do it with kingsroot) and install a recovery (i prefer NUT`s dualrecovery)
then do the whole procedure again but skip all the oiptional steps with xposed and so on! dont forget to install the recovery, and use the fix if it disappears after using it for one time. after doing that, check your sound, if its not working, its 100% a hardware bug. if its working, make a full backup using the recovery, and then flash one zip file, check if sound is working, then flash another one (mabye it`s becasue of an incompatible zip!) thats why you should backup the system.
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I actually don't know these things. I just like some advantages of root and wanted to see android mm. I actually don't know what should I do. If there is a video, instruction, photo etc. I follow them and do it. Could you tell me what should I do at first? If I just turn back to 5.1.1 pre rooted and do that process again, will it be fixed?
not worked
it says md5 skipping (sucessful in 1 sec). pls help sony z2
use my own tft file with your tutorial
Hello, I am still waiting for release of CE1 .570 version by Sony. After that I want to create my own pre-rooted file. Should it work with your tutorial? Any special steps needed when creating own tft file to make it work with your tutorial?
miroslav.novotny said:
Hello, I am still waiting for release of CE1 .570 version by Sony. After that I want to create my own pre-rooted file. Should it work with your tutorial? Any special steps needed when creating own tft file to make it work with your tutorial?
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of course you can use another .570 ftf for the z2! it works the same way, all the zip files (most important the bootloopfix) do work.
but you have to use the same supersu zip file like in my flashablemm file! download it and extract the supersu zip out of the flashablemm zip using winrar you can also try the newest beta from supersu but the one i used is more likely to be safe. (NOT 2.46!!!) just use the prf creator, select your ftf, for root select the supersu zip i used, CHECK all the features (in the right upper box) like fotakernel and so on and ckeck "sign" the zip file to avoid trouble while flashing it. you are invited to press the thanks button!
SidhuZ said:
it says md5 skipping (sucessful in 1 sec). pls help sony z2
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model= D6503 or D6502?
did you wipe cache and dalvik and made a factory reset via recovery before trying to flash the flashablemm?
of course you need to exctract all the files from "Marshmallow_D6503.zip" and then flash "FlashableMM.zip" and then the other files like me...
maybe you " checked" something like "zip file signature verification" before "swipe to confirm flash"?
try it with and without enabling the zip file signature verification.
if it still doesnt work`, redownload the file! maybe the file got broken while downloading it
miroslav.novotny said:
Any special steps needed when creating own tft file to make it work with your tutorial?
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I just tried make my own prerooted flashable zip from US ftf and it works for me. See pic. of my settings.
Now i have [LB] D6503 .570 fw SuperSu 2.71 and twrp 3.0.2.0 after rebooting to twrp again I flashed busybox 1.24
Good luck
btw. Do you have any specific reason to wait for CE ftf. You always can disable /uninstall all bloatware with TB.
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petrmelis said:
I just tried make my own prerooted flashable zip from US ftf and it works for me. See pic. of my settings.
Now i have [LB] D6503 .570 fw SuperSu 2.71 and twrp 3.0.2.0 after rebooting to twrp again I flashed busybox 1.24
Good luck
btw. Do you have any specific reason to wait for CE ftf. You always can disable /uninstall all bloatware with TB.
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I see you used higher version of (beta) SuperSU, any reason? Or you just wanted to try and it worked?
I have no special reason waiting for CE1 .570 apart from wanting to have ROM for my region (despite the fact most of the ROM code is probably the same)
freaky2xd said:
of course you can use another .570 ftf for the z2! it works the same way, all the zip files (most important the bootloopfix) do work.
but you have to use the same supersu zip file like in my flashablemm file! download it and extract the supersu zip out of the flashablemm zip using winrar you can also try the newest beta from supersu but the one i used is more likely to be safe. (NOT 2.46!!!) just use the prf creator, select your ftf, for root select the supersu zip i used, CHECK all the features (in the right upper box) like fotakernel and so on and ckeck "sign" the zip file to avoid trouble while flashing it. you are invited to press the thanks button!
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Thanks freaky2xd, maybe will give it a try even before the CE1 .570 release!
miroslav.novotny said:
I see you used higher version of (beta) SuperSU, any reason? Or you just wanted to try and it worked?
I have no special reason waiting for CE1 .570 apart from wanting to have ROM for my region (despite the fact most of the ROM code is probably the same)
Thanks freaky2xd, maybe will give it a try even before the CE1 .570 release!
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I used the supersu beta because the newest "stable" version 2.46 doesn`t with Xperia´s marshmallow! but don`t panic, the beta zips are nearly as stable as the 2.46 but not finally completed for marshmallow. when the final supersu zip for marshmallow is available you can download and simply flash it on your marshmallow system if you want. I used this supersu version because I knew 100% that it will work. everything higher than the version I used will work too
petrmelis said:
....btw. Do you have any specific reason to wait for CE ftf. You always can disable /uninstall all bloatware with TB.
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Just wanted to make sure it will be the same as I have currently.
BTW where did you get the Z2_RecRootV3_combined.zip? I can find only RecrootV4 for Z3 in some other thread....
BTW where did you get the Z2_RecRootV3_combined.zip? I can find only RecrootV4 for Z3 in some other thread....
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I took it from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66534297&postcount=535
I dont know what is a different between V3 and V4 except V3 has Z2 in its name.
Do not work with Nougat 7.1.1 / 32.4.A.0.160 (Bootloop)
New TWRP (You dont need otg and mouse anymore!):
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120733410 (thanks to andralex8!)
GUIDE UPDATED, TESTED AND SIMPLIFIED 15.2.2017 (thanks to munjeni)
Tested with Saudi Arabia, Germany and Nordic (.378) firmwares
I managed to get my Xperia Z4 Tablet (SGP771) LTE model to have root, TWRP-recovery*, munjenis DRM fix and Adaway working with Nougat firmware (Saudi Arabia). I will share steps that I have done with my own tablet. If this guide brick your device or something goes wrong, I am not responsible for loss of your device. Use this guide only with your own RISK!
This tutorial is not for beginners. You need to have working adb installed yout pc, unlocked tablet, sonys special driver for fastboot. and TA backup (example TA-21062016.img). Use only this tutorial with Sony USB-cable.
*To get TWRP working, you need: OTG-cable and a mouse with wire or wireless mouse with a dongle.
0. Download Nougat 32.3.A.0.376 (Saudi Arabia) firmware with Xperiafirm 32.3.A.0376. to your PC
1. Flash Nougat 32.3.A.0.376 (Saudi Arabia) with Flashtool 0.9.23.2.
2. Boot your device and enable Developer settings from setting
3. Enable USB debugging setting from Developer settings
4. Download Supersu and Magisk to your device:
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/supersu/download/zip/SuperSU-v2.79-201612051815.zip
http://tiny.cc/latestmagisk
5. Shutdown your device
6. Download munjenis DRM fix and serajr script package v2 to your pc:
http://munjeni.myiphost.com/ta_poc.rar
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70959962&postcount=65
7. Decompress files from munjeni and serajir to same folder.
8. Extract kernel.sin from your nougat firmware ftf (You can use 7zip to do this). Copy it to same folder with DRM fix. Rename kernel.sin to kernelX.sin
9. Copy your TA backup to same folder with DRM fix and rename it TA.img
10. Open Cmd with admistrator persimmions and use DOUBLECLICKME_NOUGAT.bat (search cmd rght mouseclick use admistrator).
11. Follow munjenis tool tutorial: You can choose if you want Sony Ric off. I left it on but turned dm verity off.
12. Download TWRP: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B0j3VJ1Xp5N8cnhQamtxRWVtRmc
13. Press vol up and connect your device to pc to use fastboot. Use command: fastboot flash boot new_boot.img
14. After that use command: fastboot flash recovery TWRP-3.0.2-0-20160604.img
15. Disconnect your device and put otg-cable to tablets usb and connect mouse to otg-cable.
16. Press vol down + power to boot to TWRP. Touchscreen is not workin but you can use your mouse to navigate in TWRP!
17. Allow TWRP to make changes to your device and flash Supersu 2.79 and Magisk 11.1.
18 Boot your device and install magisk manager from the play store.
19. Enable from magisk manager settings: busybox, magisk hide and systemless hosts and Install Adaway (Will not work without Magisk, strange).
I have not managed to get my CTS profile approved but that is not major issue if not playing with Pokemon go (You can use magisk to detect this).
Note1 : Change LTE to 1 priority from mobile setting. Default for SA firmware is GSM
Note2: If you have already tried rootkernel to get drm working; do a full wipe and reflash firmware with flashtool. Rootkernel messes something. Tablet do not boot if you have used rootkernel and after that try to use munjenis DRM fix.
Note3: Magisk 11.1 wont work with Xperia Z4 Tablet without Supersu. So flash Supersu first and Magisk 11.1 after that
Note4: You cannot boot to TWRP by using root and reboot to recovery apps. You need to boot to the recovery with keycommand voldown+power
I hope this guide helps some fellow flashers
Special thanks for
munjeni
serajr
Chainfire
Androplus
topjohnwu
Teamwin
Androxyde
mrRobinson
If I forgot someone I am truly sorry!
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Just tried unable to boot to recovery
sahilg009 said:
Just tried unable to boot to recovery
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Did you do a full wipe? Try to fastboot flash boot new_boot.img after flashing recovery!
Tried wiping now flashing kernel gives me a no sim card error
sahilg009 said:
Tried wiping now flashing kernel gives me a no sim card error
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Check this out:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70972513&postcount=115
halfvast said:
Check this out:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70972513&postcount=115
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Even tried that still giving me signal problem
sahilg009 said:
Even tried that still giving me signal problem
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Strange, I Did not encourter this problem because I could boot to TWRP and do adb trick there. Do you use orginal Sony usb to flash in fastboot? I had once a problem with Samsung Phone (S7) to flash recovery because the usb was not the one that came with my Phone.
Yeah
Try redownload TWRP image and flash it. If not working do a clean flash and try again or wait for Androplus kernel
Tried it all nothing worked still no sim error
sahilg009 said:
Tried it all nothing worked still no sim error
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I found out munjeni is fixing his tool:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70993277&postcount=173
I used previous version, which is not availble right now.
He says further in his thread he is going to release tomorrow a new version.
I used this version:
http://www.filedropper.com/tapoc
halfvast said:
I found out munjeni is fixing his tool:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70993277&postcount=173
I used previous version, which is not availble right now.
He says further in his thread he is going to release tomorrow a new version.
I used this version:
http://www.filedropper.com/tapoc
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Couldnt I just do the root and recovery method you have given on the wifi version as im not too bothered about drm fix for now as it looks abit complicated at the moment for me. It would be much more simple for me to flash recovery then super su. I just wanna know if this is possible?
Thanks
I am not sure. You need atleast a correct TWRP. You can try if You dare with your own RISK
But I doubt that it wont work..
halfvast said:
I am not sure. You need atleast a correct TWRP. You can try if You dare with your own RISK
But I doubt that it wont work..
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Ok then dont think id like to try incase it doesnt boot so I think I might just wait for andro to do his stuff.
I have updated the guide and tested it today (13.2.2017) and it is working again
Guide updated and simplificed 15.2.2017. Thanks to munjeni!
halfvast said:
Guide updated and simplificed 15.2.2017. Thanks to munjeni!
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Step 8 says Extract kernel.sin from your nougat firmware copy it to same folder with DRM fix. Rename kernel.sin to kernelX.sin. Do I have to extract that from the ftf or my Nougat firmware im currently using? Also does the ftf have to be that region?
RJASSI21 said:
Step 8 says Extract kernel.sin from your nougat firmware copy it to same folder with DRM fix. Rename kernel.sin to kernelX.sin. Do I have to extract that from the ftf or my Nougat firmware im currently using? Also does the ftf have to be that region?
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You need to extract it from ftf-image. I used 7zip. My device was Nee with stock. I used DE with Marshmallow and I am currently using Saudi Arabia. So I dont think it will matter, which kernel you use with your device. But I would use same kernel version with rom. So If you are using Saudi Arabia rom use Saudi Arabia kernel. For Russia rom use Russia kernel, and so on
I will add tft-image extract to tutorial!
DRM fix doesn't work. XReality (among other things I assume) are ever disabled.
On Marshmallow DRM fix was working fine (was using XReality engine despite the unlocked bootloader)
For me it is working!