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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..

Sony Xperia Z1 5.1.1 New Build 14.6.A.1.236 ftf and pre-rooted here

Download links in video description

Why not put the link on here, instead of the video? ?

mokuni said:
Why not put the link on here, instead of the video? ?
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i'm on the phone , you can pute the, here if you want

mokuni said:
Why not put the link on here, instead of the video? ?
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Youtube views.

Hi, how to flash this with flashtool. Im actually flashed .216 after a unsuccessful root dry but with the .216 what i have flashed with flashtool; i got a real hot camera so i decided to flash this rom. How to do with flashtool ? any advice please what to exclude in flashtool. got no root and no open bootloader. thank you.

Does anyone know if this is the official update that adds recovery partition support? If anyone is on stock kernel, could you verify whether fastboot flashing a recovery and booting it with POW+Vol Down button boots into recovery?
Sent using XDA One

Here's the link for people who dont feel like going to youtube
FTF (install with FlashTool) Z1:
https://goo.gl/VSxEkm
Flashable Zip File (Install from Recovery) Z1:
https://goo.gl/XoJl0K

Is this ok to flash on a UK Z1?
TIA

can you provide a deodex patch for this rom?
please? i would be better...
thank you...

Really rooted?
Is this rom really pre-rooted? I don't have root access after a clean install...

elFlexor said:
Is this rom really pre-rooted? I don't have root access after a clean install...
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the zip file is pre-rooted

Hoping there will be a AU version of the pre-root soon!!

I'm not losing any data when I flash this, right?

^eLipS# said:
I'm not losing any data when I flash this, right?
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If you don't wipe your data in recovery or flashtool than you won't loose anything.

Should I flash everything of the FTF file? an d in the exclude window there is AMSS_FSG ,AMSS_FS_1 ...etc what are those?

hi guys ^^
i have a problem
i flashed the FTF with flashtool, i have not excluded anythink, i have not ticket on anything. now i have bootloops
allways when the phone starts and gets to the first page of the "setup assist" it gets black and restarts.
i also cant get into recovery.
can someone help me pls

+1

NexusGTS said:
the zip file is pre-rooted
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please forgive me if this question is retarded....
The zip is pre-rooted, but was it rooted with kingroot? (again, maybe its a stupid questions, but I am asking because I dont know and would like to know...)

Squatrack Curler said:
please forgive me if this question is retarded....
The zip is pre-rooted, but was it rooted with kingroot? (again, maybe its a stupid questions, but I am asking because I dont know and would like to know...)
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It is rooted with supersu

NexusGTS said:
It is rooted with supersu
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I am running 5.0.2.
I tried in the past to flash, through recovery, the last firmware that was released before this. I downloaded a zip from one of the threads, and installed it through recovery, but after rebooting, I was still on 5.0.2.
If I download this and flash it in recovery, should it update my phone to this firmware. Or would it be better to flash through the flashtool? (to not delete the data, not to check the data in the wipe window?)
Thanks

[TWRP] [Recovery] [E6553] Xperia Z3+ Flashable recovery

Hello, guys.
Today I made a full working, flashable TWRP 3.0 recovery for our single SIM device. But do you still need it? Cause I made it for personal use, and if you do - I can post it here. Just need your answer. Thx!
MotexT

Great, please upload it! Does it work with marshmallow? Just flash it in flashtool? And is it hotbootable as well?

Yes please post it!!

Yeah please upload it. I am eagerly waiting for it.

But rather put it into the development section then. And a question... What do you think about building cm for this device?

So, as soon as I finish some test for DualSim version - will post it here. Need also some help with thread creating - it will be first time when I create a new Dev thread on XDA, so I need to respect all stuff like credits, devs, license etc. PM me who can help.

diemadedrei said:
Great, please upload it! Does it work with marshmallow? Just flash it in flashtool? And is it hotbootable as well?
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Yes, it works perfectly with MM, as it was designed for MM

diemadedrei said:
But rather put it into the development section then. And a question... What do you think about building cm for this device?
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Will start CM development a bit later, waiting an answer from my Z5 Dev-buddies, who will help. Stay tuned!

Guys from 4pda forum tested my recovery for both, and looks lije both work properly. So will post it here. Who don't want to wait for thread - PM me, will send direct link for download and instructions.

Guide for installing TWRP with link to download
Inside my Drive Folder head to Recovery folder and then download either twrp1 for SingleSim or twrp2 for DualSim
Drive Folder
Guide for installing​
Put twrp1.img/twrp2.img to Fastboot folder
Hold Shift and then right click on tge window
Then "Open command line here"
In command line write "fastboot flash recovery twrp1.img/twrp2.img
Connect your phone holding Vol+ button
A blue LED will light up for a while, you will receive "Done or Ok" in command line
After that disconnect your phone abd turn it on
And when yellow LED will appear on Sony logo, press Vol+ one time
Soon you will enter the recovery main menu
twrp1.img for SingleSim and twrp2.img for DualSim respectively
This recovery doesn't have to be reflashed or rehotbooted - this is FOTA one, it will rest untill you reflash FOTA partition

Do I need to be rooted to do this? I have dual sim not locked bootloader and not rooted.
Sent from my E6533 using XDA Free mobile app

angvil said:
Do I need to be rooted to do this? I have dual sim not locked bootloader and not rooted.
Sent from my E6533 using XDA Free mobile app
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To root your phone flash custom kernel from This thread. Then flash my recovery (still uploading DualSim version, wait 5 min), and through recovery flash latest SuperSu binary and DRM Restore (for recover lost functions after unlocking Bl).

Really really awesome, I'm so happy the device finally gets some love! Should be just as well be flashed via flashtool, right?
Edit: oh and I'm really excited that you're trying to port cm

diemadedrei said:
Really really awesome, I'm so happy the device finally gets some love! Should be just as well be flashed via flashtool, right?
Edit: oh and I'm really excited that you're trying to port cm
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You can flash a custom kernel from another thread by using Flashtool. But to flash the recovery you need to use Fastboot. Maybe after I will merge kernel with recovery into one flashable unit, but I need some time to figure out how to do that. Stay tuned, cheers!
MotexT

MotexT said:
You can flash a custom kernel from another thread by using Flashtool. But to flash the recovery you need to use Fastboot. Maybe after I will merge kernel with recovery into one flashable unit, but I need some time to figure out how to do that. Stay tuned, cheers!
MotexT
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I see, will try later then.

diemadedrei said:
I see, will try later then.
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Give me a sign when you will do that, also report the results. Any additional questions - you're welcome. :highfive:
MotexT

MotexT said:
To root your phone flash custom kernel from This thread. Then flash my recovery (still uploading DualSim version, wait 5 min), and through recovery flash latest SuperSu binary and DRM Restore (for recover lost functions after unlocking Bl).
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Excuse me, how can do that DRM Restore? I unlocked my BL long time ago without any Backups...
And one more thing, there is any Xposed version for the dual vers E6533?
Thanks a lot.

lilloscar said:
Excuse me, how can do that DRM Restore? I unlocked my BL long time ago without any Backups...
And one more thing, there is any Xposed version for the dual vers E6533?
Thanks a lot.
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Yep, you can use the latest Xposed Framework (SDK 23). And about DRM Restore - just flash attached file and be happy. Cheers! ?
MotexT

Can I flash the drmrestore onto a fully running system or does it have to be applied before first boot after rom install?

MotexT said:
Yep, you can use the latest Xposed Framework (SDK 23). And about DRM Restore - just flash attached file and be happy. Cheers!
MotexT
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Am very thankful for all your help and knowledge, my resume is this:
- kernel flashed OK
- TWRP 2 launched OK
- SuperSU flashed OK
- drmrestore flashed OK (at this point I really start appreciate for the first time after months my device)
- Installed Xposed OK
Everything looking so good, I get some time installing lot of things... then I decided to make a Wipe cache / dalvik and unfortunately I get stuck at the boot screen.
Does you recommend anything?

Need stock kernel for i9500 kitkat 4.2.2

Guys,
I need stock kernel for my I9500 running kitkat 4.4.2 (INDIA-INS), please share if anyone has it.

And how would you flash it?

Pwnycorn said:
And how would you flash it?
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Via TWRP recovery! I need a flashable zip as I was not successful in extracting it from the stock ROM I have.

Atrix2dBeast said:
Via TWRP recovery! I need a flashable zip as I was not successful in extracting it from the stock ROM I have.
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I think it would be simpler and faster to just flash the stock ROM, since nobody seems to be able to offer you any further advice on this.

Pwnycorn said:
I think it would be simpler and faster to just flash the stock ROM, since nobody seems to be able to offer you any further advice on this.
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Okay Pwnycorn, thanks for the reply!

Pwnycorn said:
I think it would be simpler and faster to just flash the stock ROM, since nobody seems to be able to offer you any further advice on this.
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Hi @Pwnycorn ,
I just extracted the boot.img from stock and flashed it via Flashify and it worked.
Just wanted to to let you know, no offence ,might help someone in need.
Thanks.

[Q][STOCK] Downgrade to sprint Stock

Hi,
I've found the following (SPERRY_SPRINT_7.1.1_NCQ26.69-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip) stock ROM on firmwarecenter. But it's not a usual ROM, I can't flash the zip with TWRP as usual.
Do you guys have any link to the Sprint stock ROM ? Or any tutorial to explain how to flash a ROM like this one ?
Thank you,
Djokx

Unpack the zip file first and use fastboot for flashing whole firmware by using fastboot commands. Ex: fastboot flash boot boot.img

Djokx said:
Hi,
I've found the following (SPERRY_SPRINT_7.1.1_NCQ26.69-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip) stock ROM on firmwarecenter. But it's not a usual ROM, I can't flash the zip with TWRP as usual.
Do you guys have any link to the Sprint stock ROM ? Or any tutorial to explain how to flash a ROM like this one ?
Thank you,
Djokx
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They don't typically make stock firmware for flashing in custom recovery. Unzip, rename files from .xml to .img and install with fastboot.

Djokx said:
Hi,
I've found the following (SPERRY_SPRINT_7.1.1_NCQ26.69-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip) stock ROM on firmwarecenter. But it's not a usual ROM, I can't flash the zip with TWRP as usual.
Do you guys have any link to the Sprint stock ROM ? Or any tutorial to explain how to flash a ROM like this one ?
Thank you,
Djokx
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Here is a decent video on flashing stock firmware on a Motorola device.

Thread cleaned - could we try and answer the guy's question and avoid bickering please? Perhaps someone could zip up a Recovery Stock ROM?
madbat99 said:
They don't typically make stock firmware for flashing in custom recovery. Unzip, rename files from .xml to .img and install with fastboot.
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This is largely true, with a few notable exceptions. Wileyfox, for instance. From personal experience.

Djokx said:
Hi,
I've found the following (SPERRY_SPRINT_7.1.1_NCQ26.69-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip) stock ROM on firmwarecenter. But it's not a usual ROM, I can't flash the zip with TWRP as usual.
Do you guys have any link to the Sprint stock ROM ? Or any tutorial to explain how to flash a ROM like this one ?
Thank you,
Djokx
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LenAsh said:
Thread cleaned - could we try and answer the guy's question and avoid bickering please? Perhaps someone could zip up a Recovery Stock ROM?.
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Here you go
sperry_stock_7.1.1_NCQ26.69-33.zip
Untested since I do not own this device, but it should work for you.
PS. I was mentioned over here, but I guess it got cleaned. I am sure nice things were being said, right? lol
edit: Just noticed this is not the exact firmware you were looking for (33 vs 48).
Here is the one you requested
sperry_stock_7.1.1_NCQ26.69-48.zip

SuperR. said:
Here you go
sperry_stock_7.1.1_NCQ26.69-33.zip
Untested since I do not own this device, but it should work for you.
PS. I was mentioned over here, but I guess it got cleaned. I am sure nice things were being said, right? lol
edit: Just noticed this is not the exact firmware you were looking for (33 vs 48).
Here is the one you requested
sperry_stock_7.1.1_NCQ26.69-48.zip
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Nothing bad. Someone mentioned you making stock flashable zips. And here you made one. Right on dude.