New Sony Bootloaders Allow Recovery Partition Booting - Sony Cross-Device General

Just to share with everyone and hope for that solution to Z3c.
http://fxpblog.co/2015/05/01/finally-boot-to-recovery-enabled-in-special-bootloaders-from-sony.html
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Well this avaliable on Z2 after 4.4.4
I discovered that when I updated my phone to lollipop
If we could access to update center we could update our phones by putting our rom in folder "recovery" in the internal memory
Aslo fast boot could work with LB but I didn't try to flash using it.
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Its nice, but whats with locking bootloader? Does we need that in future?

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Update after root

Hi all!
About 2 months ago I rooted my Arc S using Zergrush. Today I got a notification there's a new system update. I'm guessing I shouldn't update. Am I right?
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You can do it via OTA if you have a locked bootloader and remain root.
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I can confirm that... Did OTA for My Missus's Xperia Mini and My daughters Xperia pro.. both updated fine.. and both still rooted.
How do I know if I have a locked bootloader?
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Yours is locked when you ask that question
Did you unlock it?
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I think that if you had removed system files like removing bloatwares your phone will not be rooted after you update . However backup your stuff , update through you mobile update center (found in your mobile) , if not rooted downgrade again .

[GUIDE][ROOT XPERIA Z]Plus XZ Dual Recovery

Here is a simple guide to root Xperia Z and install @[NUT]'s XZ dual recovery at the same time (BIG thanks to him:good
**NOTE: If you are on .569 or .101 firmware, you will need to downgrade to a previous version as no rooting exploit is currently available**
Before starting, as always, make sure you have a backup of your data
Download XZ dual recovery from Here, and unzip it.
Go to Settings/About Phone/Build number and tap it 7 times to enable Developer Options
Go back, open Developer Options, check USB debugging box, and Click OK to allow.
Plug the phone into the PC via USB cable.
Now go to XZDR folder, run the install file and choose [ 3. Installation on unrooted ROM ]
If a message about RSA key comes up, allow it.
After installation, the phone will boot into Philz Touch 6 recovery.
Go to /Philz settings and select Re-root System (SuperSU) /Yes - Apply SuperSU.
The log should say "done install SuperSU from market"
Select ***Go Back***/Reboot System Now.
You are now rooted with XZ Dual recovery
Dont forget to install Chainfire's SuperSU app from Playstore, and update su Binary when prompted:good:
To enter the recoveries during the boot process, press volume up to enter Philz CWM Advanced edition, or volume down to enter TWRP when green LED comes on.
Alternatively, use the newly installed NDR utils app to choose which recovery to boot into.
For more information on XZ Dual Recovery go Here
Have fun and enjoy
Edit: You can now update to. 569 by flashing a pre-rooted rom in recovery.
An alternative way of gaining root after installing the dual recovery would be to simply boot into one of the recoveries and flash a superuser zip. That would install the superuser control apk to /system/app and includes the latest su binaries.
Chainfire always has the latest version of SuperSu available in zip form on his website - http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
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great tut as always shoey
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kingvortex said:
An alternative way of gaining root after installing the dual recovery would be to simply boot into one of the recoveries and flash a superuser zip. That would install the superuser control apk to /system/app and includes the latest su binaries.
Chainfire always has the latest version of SuperSu available in zip form on his website - http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
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If I'm on .569 already, unroot and unlocked bootloader, can I still use your method? Install the dual recovery and flash SuperSU?
jerryhou85 said:
If I'm on .569 already, unroot and unlocked bootloader, can I still use your method? Install the dual recovery and flash SuperSU?
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If your bootloader is unlocked then simply flash DooMLoRD's advanced stock kernel , then flash the SuperSU zip that I linked to.
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jerryhou85 said:
If I'm on .569 already, unroot and unlocked bootloader, can I still use your method? Install the dual recovery and flash SuperSU?
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You can use This one too
Is this procedure ok for stock 4.2.2 XZ 6603 with locked bootloader? Bootloader stays untouched after this?
Maybe my questions looks lame for You but I wanna ask before then be sorry after.
BTW: It seams to be too easy... I just can't believe! :good:
marceli7 said:
Is this procedure ok for stock 4.2.2 XZ 6603 with locked bootloader? Bootloader stays untouched after this?
Maybe my questions looks lame for You but I wanna ask before then be sorry after.
BTW: It seams to be too easy... I just can't believe! :good:
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Yes, I tested it successfully on that configuration, and it doesn't interfere with bootloader. Once you achieve root, it might be.a good idea to backup your TA partition.:thumbup:
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work 2.67
i use root 2.67
flasrom 4.3
thanks for share
thx
This is good. Thanks for help
Hey there, I'm getting hope here
I have the Xperia z
With locked bl
10.4.1.B.0.101
Will this root my phone and let me install cyanogenmod rom on my phone.
Please tell me yes
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Ah-Bollox said:
Hey there, I'm getting hope here
I have the Xperia z
With locked bl
10.4.1.B.0.101
Will this root my phone and let me install cyanogenmod rom on my phone.
Please tell me yes
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No. If you want to flash Cyanogenmod (or any other non stock based rom), you need to unlock your bootloader.
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Damn, how about a 4.4 rom?
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Ah-Bollox said:
Damn, how about a 4.4 rom?
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No. The 4.4 roms that are currently available are non stock based. Anything that needs a custom kernel needs an unlocked bootloader.
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xperia sp uk update now rolling

Xperia gb have confirmed today at 12pm the update is now rolling.
https://mobile.twitter.com/sonyxperiagb/status/435020753285967872
Connect up your phones to pcc and if your updated be kind enough to upload the ftf.
rstorabb said:
Xperia gb have confirmed today at 12pm the update is now rolling.
https://mobile.twitter.com/sonyxperiagb/status/435020753285967872
Connect up your phones to pcc and if your updated be kind enough to upload the ftf.
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Its suppose to have started on Tuesday last week but seems Vodafone UK has it.
So will this be the generic UK version? Should be nice to see a hopefully smoother 4.3 than what I'm currently using.
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donk165 said:
So will this be the generic UK version? Should be nice to see a hopefully smoother 4.3 than what I'm currently using.
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Can you please upload the generic UK ftf you have.
Kind of thinking this isn't rolling out...lol
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Maybe its stuck in traffic on the M25.
I think what they have actually confirmed is they have no idea what's going on and they are quite happy to ignore one of their biggest markets.....
I hope we get this by the end of Feb, because after that, their website will be lying.
Cant be much different to the Generic Austrailia firmware. Why is it taking so long !
Does anyone have a link to the Vodafone UK 266 FTF?
Its in a thread soemone started specifically about the vodafone UK version a few pages back now. Id not bother though unless you're rooting straight off, its better than the CE in my opinion but has some voda specific bloat and is still sluggish at times.
Ive decided to just try the Existenz rom which sounds like a nice tweaked version and pre-rooted to boot.
maybe some progress:
Well my number is there as getting it so I will check when I get home but not holding my breath.
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Whilst it'd be nice to have a proper Generic UK one id still hold out for the next version in case it has some good fixes in.
Still nothing...
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Anyone received yet?
I've given up waiting, but my cust number supposedly has the update, ive flashed eXistenZ Ultra and everything works great, even got 4G on Three, couldn't get that on stock 4.1. I'm still on a locked bootloader so no warranty loss.
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donk165 said:
I've given up waiting, but my cust number supposedly has the update, ive flashed eXistenZ Ultra and everything works great, even got 4G on Three, couldn't get that on stock 4.1. I'm still on a locked bootloader so no warranty loss.
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Might try this myself. I thought you couldn't flash other roms with locked bootloader
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sco0ter said:
Might try this myself. I thought you couldn't flash other roms with locked bootloader
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If you check the eXistenZ thread, there are instructions to install on locked bootloaders. I think only stock based ROMs can flashed on locked bootloader.
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donk165 said:
If you check the eXistenZ thread, there are instructions to install on locked bootloaders. I think only stock based ROMs can flashed on locked bootloader.
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Right. Thanks
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We have a news thread for this kind of news guys.. We do not need a lot of threads about the long waited 4.3 update: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516663

Note 3 (international snapdragon version) keep restarting by itself

Hi, my mother's note 3 running stock samsung android 5.0 is facing some problems
1)It will restart itself while sleeping, the phone will work normally when using but after screen is off, it will restart by itself and keep looping
I tried to factors restart but the problem remains the same..
2) the phone will charge very slowly while booting and restarting itself and the screen will get very hot.
3) note 3 started to not having any service when a sim card is in it...my mother's sim card works on my lg g2 but no service on her note 3..my sim card also says no service on her note 3...
Thanks for reading!
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Have you tried doing a backup with Smartswitch and then re-flashing a stock ROM?
I can't, my battery charge very slowly....and battery left 10%..dont have a extra battery with me
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Update : new battery also the same...phone will reboot when sleep mode...sim no service
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Did you try a full factory reset and downgrading to the latest BTU 4.4? Including the modem and bootloader.
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celderic said:
Did you try a full factory reset and downgrading to the latest BTU 4.4? Including the modem and bootloader.
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I did full factory reset and I also flash a stock 5.0 firmware via Odin.... That does not solve the problem..
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How to downgrade to latest btu 4.4?
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limjialok said:
I did full factory reset and I also flash a stock 5.0 firmware via Odin.... That does not solve the problem..
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How to downgrade to latest btu 4.4?
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Just flash it in odin, but make sure the phone is off for 30 seconds or so before you do the button combo for download mode, as modems sometimes don't flash if you boot straight into download mode.
Tick bootloader update in odin, obviously a full data wipe from recovery as i doubt it would boot otherwise
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celderic said:
Just flash it in odin, but make sure the phone is off for 30 seconds or so before you do the button combo for download mode, as modems sometimes don't flash if you boot straight into download mode.
Tick bootloader update in odin, obviously a full data wipe from recovery as i doubt it would boot otherwise
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So I just take any country's n9005 4.4.4 tar file and flash via odin? The only think new is to just tick on 'bootloader update' ? So basically downgrading to 4.4.4 only requires a tick on bootloader update?
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Bump
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Anyone?
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limjialok said:
Hi, my mother's note 3 running stock samsung android 5.0 is facing some problems
1)It will restart itself while sleeping, the phone will work normally when using but after screen is off, it will restart by itself and keep looping
I tried to factors restart but the problem remains the same..
2) the phone will charge very slowly while booting and restarting itself and the screen will get very hot.
3) note 3 started to not having any service when a sim card is in it...my mother's sim card works on my lg g2 but no service on her note 3..my sim card also says no service on her note 3...
Thanks for reading!
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Flash newest stock ROM if it continues probably is hardware issue
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New way to root Xperia MM?

I searched a while in the internet especially for a way to root the Z2 6.0.1 without the need to flash a prerooted zip plus the antibootloop.zip?
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