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[Prerooted][flashable]zip[23.1.A.0.690][SGP521]Baltic Generic

Requirements:
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (SGP521) with root and fully working DualRecovery 2.8.7.
Instructions:
Download: SGP521_23.1.A.0.690_Baltic Generic_flashable.zip ( 1.22 GB ), mirrior: Mega
Copy SGP521_23.1.A.0.690_Baltic Generic_flashable.zip on SDCARD.
Go to recovery.
Factory Reset (recommended).
Install SGP521_23.1.A.0.690_Baltic Generic_flashable.zip.
Reboot the system.

Wow ! So fast !
Nice job ! Could you do the same for the SGP511 ?

Wolfman017 said:
Wow ! So fast !
Nice job ! Could you do the same for the SGP511 ?
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Ok. Later

Bird40 said:
Ok. Later
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Yeah I would really like that!
Thanks in advamce if you do!

Bird40 said:
Requirements:
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (SGP521) with root and recovery.
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Nice work getting this up for the folks! Большое спасибо
Translated- Big Thanks

Moscow Desire said:
Nice work getting this up for the folks! Большое спасибо
Translated- Big Thanks
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Пожалуйста!
You're welcome!

does anyone know whether there is multi user support?

Bird40 said:
Пожалуйста!
You're welcome!
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Would be nice if you can do it for SGP511 will it work fine if my tab is uk region also ive always wanted to have lollipop prerooted on my z2 tab and youve brought it

http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2-tablet/general/lollypop-t3057435

Can this be flashed over cm12 or do I need to go back to stock

For the love of God, I can't get into Recovery.. All hell broke loose since I updated to 4.4.4 and I would love to upgrade to Lollipop..
Things are so much easier on Nexus devices and my OnePlusOne

zohan99 said:
For the love of God, I can't get into Recovery.. All hell broke loose since I updated to 4.4.4 and I would love to upgrade to Lollipop..
Things are so much easier on Nexus devices and my OnePlusOne
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Look at the OP

Bird40 said:
Look at the OP
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I was able to install 5.0.2 using flashtool, but because I can't get into recovery, I can't flash this prerooted zip file.
I'm a bit of a noob in regards to Sony devices, but is it possible to flash this file using flashtool..?

zohan99 said:
I was able to install 5.0.2 using flashtool, but because I can't get into recovery, I can't flash this prerooted zip file.
I'm a bit of a noob in regards to Sony devices, but is it possible to flash this file using flashtool..?
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Simple answer....no
The recoveries were really only working properly on 4.4.4, and that was only if you unlocked your bootloader and flashed a dual recovery+boot.img. For some reason, flashing a recovery to the normal "recovery" partition, even though successfully flashed, wouldn't allow access to it. Only the "FotaKernel" flashing (dual recovery) was working somewhat.
Theoretically, under 4.4.4, you could get to recovery by using "fastboot boot recovery.img", but it was ify-ify if the recovery would show on the display. I had to do it numerous times.
Once you've upgraded to 5.0.2, the only option is
a. Wait for a dev to make a compatible recovery (probably fotakernel type, or one that can be booted using "fastboot boot recovery.img"
b. Wait for somebody to create a modified boot.img which will allow adb push (to push superSu using up to date binary). I can do this, but right now am busy at work, and won't get around to doing it until sometime this weekend.
Either way, I suspect it's going to require an unlocked bootloader. But I wouldn't reccommend that until you learn the disadvantages and back up your DRM keys.
You could probably roll back a couple versions to an earlier OS (ftf flashing) and try with what recoveries we have now.
I'm still on 4.4.4 (unlocked bootloader and backed up DRM keys, not that you really need them for most folks), so will be working on it this weekend.

Thank you for the elaborated answer! I have unlocked my bootloader, and was rooted on 4.4.2 but was unsuccessful in rooting 4.4.4.
I will wait until a modified recovery is released and hopefully be able to root then. Thanks again for the explanation.

installing and testing.

Sorry
I am noob
Can I know how to recover?
need to use another program?
Can i have the program name?
thanks a lot
Can I know how to install ?
SGP521_23.1.A.0.690_Baltic Generic_flashable.zip copy to SD card need unzip ?

Any updates regarding custom recovery?

To work with DualRecovery you can use this

Bird40 said:
To work with DualRecovery you can use this
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So frustrating.. No matter what I do, I can't get into the recovery..

Download 14.5.A.0.270 firmware ftf Z1

Download 14.5.A.0.270 firmware ftf from below link and flash it using Flashtool. Flashing ftf steps
6906 z1
https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B-N0QS8y5873a2ZGb3BXYXphWnM&export=download
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6943 pre root , 4k y recovery
link

Is It 5.1?

eraldopaes said:
Is It 5.1?
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No, the xperia firmwares for 5.1 are not due until at least August.
I've just created a pre-rooted zip using the Customised IT ftf and PRF Creator with the latest SuperSU and [NUT]'s latest dual recovery. I've only just flashed it myself and I'm waiting for the first boot to complete. If it's OK, I'll upload to Google Drive.

kingstonkhan said:
No, the xperia firmwares for 5.1 are not due until at least August.
I've just created a pre-rooted zip using the Customised IT ftf and PRF Creator with the latest SuperSU and [NUT]'s latest dual recovery. I've only just flashed it myself and I'm waiting for the first boot to complete. If it's OK, I'll upload to Google Drive.
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Any news on the download?

I still don't know why people post these. You can download the right one for your phone with XperiFirm.
If you flash the wrong firmware you can effect your baseband and each ROM also has different settings depending on your region. Like some might use "LTE" and some might use "4G". There's also other changes such as if fast dormancy is enabled or disabled, so you really should wait and install the correct ROM for your device.

nalab1 said:
Any news on the download?
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Yeah, I posted it in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60858425&postcount=19

kingstonkhan said:
Yeah, I posted it in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60858425&postcount=19
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Can I flash this thru recovery? or does it need flashtool?
Regards,
Alan

nalab1 said:
Can I flash this thru recovery? or does it need flashtool?
Regards,
Alan
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Through recovery, it is pre-rooted and has the latest recoveries as well. It is the customised IT firmware, so it is for EURO-LTE and has been running on my UK C6903 for nearly 24 hours without an issue so far!

kingstonkhan said:
Through recovery, it is pre-rooted and has the latest recoveries as well. It is the customised IT firmware, so it is for EURO-LTE and has been running on my UK C6903 for nearly 24 hours without an issue so far!
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Hi!
When you flashed the update thru recovery did you just wipe cache/dalvik cache and then install?
Regards,
Alan

nalab1 said:
Hi!
When you flashed the update thru recovery did you just wipe cache/dalvik cache and then install?
Regards,
Alan
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Yes, exactly that.

New Miui Version

Hey guys just wanted to point out that we have one of the newer versions of miui for our phone available here:
http://en.miui.com/download-244.html
It's what I'm going to be using for a bit.
It is for LB/UB
Cheers.
Here's a link to the basic gapps I used(play store only):
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952608222
Instructions:
Boot into recovery, wipe cache data and dalvik cache. (I flashed from stock 4.4.2 with root and recovery)
Install miui zip.
Start up, use it a bit.
Reboot into recovery, wipe cache and dalvik cache.
Install gapps zip.
Here's a review with screenshots
http://en.miui.com/thread-34895-1-1.html
Here's an antutu benchmark attached

Wow !!
Thats great news, Now I am going to get Root.!!

it's miui v6 on lollipop or kk?

kris555777 said:
it's miui v6 on lollipop or kk?
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kk 4.4.4 .167
seems to be running smoothly so far, it's more streamlined than the previous versions

Magnetox said:
kk 4.4.4 .167
seems to be running smoothly so far, it's more streamlined than the previous versions
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Is there any thread for XZ2 Miui 6 on mi forums or could you share some screenshots.
Thank you.
Also, Is it required to go back to kitKat stock for flashing this ?

Th3DON said:
Is there any thread for XZ2 Miui 6 on mi forums or could you share some screenshots.
Thank you.
Also, Is it required to go back to kitKat stock for flashing this ?
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I flashed from 4.4.2 ftf after root and recovery but you can probably flash from anything if you do a complete wipe including kernel etc check op for screenshots

how about battery life? are they good?

muhammadnajmi96 said:
how about battery life? are they good?
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Yes no problems so far

Does it come with stock Sony camera?

I can't flash it.
It just stuck after clicking the flash button.

zaryab360 said:
Does it come with stock Sony camera?
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Yes it does

turulojko said:
I can't flash it.
It just stuck after clicking the flash button.
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That's strange are you flashing with debugging enabled as well as unknown sources on a rooted version of 4.4.2?

Hi
A noob question, do we need unlocked BL?

Magnetox said:
That's strange are you flashing with debugging enabled as well as unknown sources on a rooted version of 4.4.2?
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Yes, yes, yes, but on 5.0.2 stock with locked bootloader.

turulojko said:
Yes, yes, yes, but on 5.0.2 stock with locked bootloader.
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Flash the FTF file for stock 4.4.2 and flash from there

Th3DON said:
Hi
A noob question, do we need unlocked BL?
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This is for lb/ub

Hi! Very noob question... I have a Xperia Z2 D6503 with Lollipop 5.0.2 (1282-0827 R4C) with locked bootloader and without root....
So...
1- Can i instal this? I have to use flashtool?
2- Can i go back to Stock lollipop after that?
PS: Sorry for my english.
Thanks !

MarianoQT said:
Hi! Very noob question... I have a Xperia Z2 D6503 with Lollipop 5.0.2 (1282-0827 R4C) with locked bootloader and without root....
So...
1- Can i instal this? I have to use flashtool?
2- Can i go back to Stock lollipop after that?
PS: Sorry for my english.
Thanks !
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You can't install it with flashtool. You need to root and install reocvery.

Emma22288 said:
You can't install it with flashtool. You need to root and install reocvery.
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I need to dowgrade to Jelly Bean!? Or can I root with 5.0.2!? I need to puta it in te SD card the zip file of the new rom!?

MarianoQT said:
I need to dowgrade to Jelly Bean!? Or can I root with 5.0.2!? I need to puta it in te SD card the zip file of the new rom!?
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There is a new root method for lollipop roms. You can find it in here in the general section. And yes you have to put the rom file in the SD card. I suggest you to read everything about root, bootloader unlocking, TA backup, and recovery and only start it.

Prerooted 23.5.A.0.575 and 23.5.A.1.291_R3D Customized DE (D6503)

Hi!
Just sharing my own prerooted 23.5.A.0.575 and 23.5.A.1.291_R3D Customized DE:
- working root (SuperSU PseudoPro v2.71)
- TWRP 3.0.2-0
Just flash thru recovery.
23.5.A.0.575 - http://www.mediafire.com/download/6b4af5y95nwytd0/D6503_23.5.A.0.575_Customized_DE.zip
23.5.A.1.291_R3D (MM with Stamina) - http://www.mediafire.com/download/lho33urkbydu2bn/D6503_23.5.A.1.291_R3D_Customized_DE_1281-4640.zip

I only knew it when I opened the link.
Oh its D6503 .

Is this for 1281-4640 CDA?

is this for LB or UB?
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worked on LB, thanks!

do you need to flash the bootloop fix for this? thank you so much...

not work xperia z2

Thanks, it's working on my z2 6503 LB

abeyruma said:
do you need to flash the bootloop fix for this? thank you so much...
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no need. i flashed this directly from LL

hafizulpijul12 said:
Is this for 1281-4640 CDA?
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yes
apple5*CZ* said:
not work xperia z2
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i wonder why it did not work for you. but it's working on mine

Thnk You So Much!!!!!

abeyruma said:
Thnk You So Much!!!!!
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you're welcome

if i flashed this firmware , will i get OTA update in the future ?

McMaddo98 said:
if i flashed this firmware , will i get OTA update in the future ?
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You should get the notification, you should be able to download it, but it will not install.
HTH
Sent from my SGP311 using XDA Labs

guhvanoh said:
You should get the notification, you should be able to download it, but it will not install.
HTH
Sent from my SGP311 using XDA Labs
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afaik, it will install (OTA fw update) but you will lose your root and recovery. im really not sure tho as i always update thru flashing pre-rooted firmware

It will not install. It will notify that there is some update and it will download it but it will not install as some files in system are changed
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk

diyabolic said:
It will not install. It will notify that there is some update and it will download it but it will not install as some files in system are changed
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
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can i install a clean firmware and receive OTA update normaly ?

Of course. Don't root of you want OTA
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk

Will it work if you flash it directly from kitkat or .55 fw? Sorry I'm quite ignorant to these things... Thanks for the answer if you got any...
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It works... Hell yeah!!! I just need to flash the bootloop fix to make sure that i wont get stuck... Thanks loonlekim... This is awesome...

Additional link for D6503_23.5.A.1.291_R3D_Customized DE_1281-4640
I edited the first post. I added the download link for 23.5.A.1.291_R3D.

will it work on my xperia z3 compact ? back home buttons does not work. and scroll down notifications..

[MM][STOCK][FTF][Z5- DUAL][E6683] 32.2.A.5.11 Customized MY 1298-9654-R9C With ROOT

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Dear all, I wanted to share the stock FTF file of "32.2.A.5.11 Customized MY 1298-9654-R9C" firmware which I downloaded and created via XperiFirm and Flashtool respectively and then uploaded to mediafire for you all to download easily So here you go .......
The kernel is Stock with the following Features :
- Dm-Verity OFF
- Sony RIC OFF
- TWRP 3.0.2 installed [With my modified WHITE Theme, Blue LED etc]
- BUSYBOX installed
- SuperUS 2.78 SR3 installed (it means fully rooted kernel)
- DRM fix installed (just flash your backed up device key FTF via flashtool)
- NO XPOSED FX installed (flash it from TWRP after sometimes, fully compatible with v87)
Instructions:
1st - Flash the E6683_32.2.A.5.11 Customized MY 1298-9654-R9C.FTF via flashtool's Flashmode With everything
2nd - Flash the kernel.img via fastboot or using flashtool's fastboot mode
3rd - Start the phone for first time and let it breath ............
ITS ONLY FOR Z5 E6683 DSDS, DO NOT FLASH IT TO OTHER MODELS
> > > > Download 5.11 ROOTED Kernel < < < <
> > > > Download Firmware < < < < http://www.mediafire.com/file/15ufenbuqupjea1/E6683_32.2.A.5.11_1298-9654_R9C_CHINMOY32.ftf
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Do you have a 32.2.A.5.11 kernel build tool? Thank you

Is there a reason for using sr3 rather than sr5?
Thanks
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

goRt said:
Is there a reason for using sr3 rather than sr5?
Thanks
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
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No there is no reason beside the one that I did not know that there is indeed a SR5 out there .. :/

shanpao said:
Do you have a 32.2.A.5.11 kernel build tool? Thank you
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Yes I do, its the same tool -- rootkernel_v5.0_Windows_Linux.zip
from this link rootkernel_v5.0_Windows_Linux.zip

chinmoy32 said:
Yes I do, its the same tool -- rootkernel_v5.0_Windows_Linux.zip
from this link rootkernel_v5.0_Windows_Linux.zip
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I also use this tool to make, but there is no TWRP

shanpao said:
I also use this tool to make, but there is no TWRP
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Everything you need is in that thread several times
Sent from my E6653 using Tapatalk

thanks!! hope you can do the same for Android N once its release

Ukiya8 said:
thanks!! hope you can do the same for Android N once its release
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I hope so too !

I have the Xperia Z5 dual E6683 running on android version 6.0.1 and I was wondering if this would be compatible? Also what does "dsds" mean?

NeutrinoNexus said:
I have the Xperia Z5 dual E6683 running on android version 6.0.1 and I was wondering if this would be compatible? Also what does "dsds" mean?
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dsds = Dual Sim Dual Standby
chinmoy32 said:
I hope so too !
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Hi Chin, is it possible to do a kernel without supersu? thanks

NeutrinoNexus said:
I have the Xperia Z5 dual E6683 running on android version 6.0.1 and I was wondering if this would be compatible? Also what does "dsds" mean?
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Yes of course it is compatible !!
this firmware is particularly for your Z5 model E6683, and which version of Android you are currently running has nothing to do with FTF flashing.
DSDS stands for dual sim dual standby , its a variant marker used by Sony.
Just download the flashtool (google it) and flash the FTF first then the kernel .
before that keep backup of your staffs .

Ukiya8 said:
dsds = Dual Sim Dual Standby
Hi Chin, is it possible to do a kernel without supersu? thanks
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yeah, it is possible .

Ukiya8 said:
dsds = Dual Sim Dual Standby
Hi Chin, is it possible to do a kernel without supersu? thanks
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here you go , @arul20be did that already, so I dont have to do it
Dont forget to give him thanks ..
E6683 Kernel without SuperSU

chinmoy32 said:
Yes of course it is compatible !!
this firmware is particularly for your Z5 model E6683, and which version of Android you are currently running has nothing to do with FTF flashing.
DSDS stands for dual sim dual standby , its a variant marker used by Sony.
Just download the flashtool (google it) and flash the FTF first then the kernel .
before that keep backup of your staffs .
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I don't have any personal files on my phone since I just got it, should I still make a backup? And if so, how?

chinmoy32 said:
here you go , @arul20be did that already, so I dont have to do it
Dont forget to give him thanks ..
E6683 Kernel without SuperSU
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i just did, thanks

NeutrinoNexus said:
I don't have any personal files on my phone since I just got it, should I still make a backup? And if so, how?
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no need to backup then ..............
and for backing up you need to have TWRP .............
for that please do some googling in general ...........
get a overall idea and then get back here in XDA and I think you will fit in just fine ............ we can then help you out with the specifics I think

Hi @chinmoy32y
Is this rom deodexed?

devilmaycry2020 said:
Hi @chinmoy32y
Is this rom deodexed?
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this is the FTF file dude , how can this be deodexed ??? of course this is stock odexed firmware

If I use the XperiFirm software, do I need to do anything special or just download from there and flash from there?
Will my phone be rooted if I use the XperiFirm?