Official release of the C6506 4.3
Part 1: http://d-h.st/0ZC
Part 2: http://d-h.st/YUb
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Flashable Zip and stripped FTF for rooted 4.3
Part 1: http://d-h.st/IwR
Part 2: http://d-h.st/Gwj
Are these files to be run with the same procedure as the one already posted (c650x)?.
If I'm on the journalist firmware, should I downgrade first, or is it OK to do it over the journalist one?
Regards
kobolt99 said:
Are these files to be run with the same procedure as the one already posted (c650x)?.
If I'm on the journalist firmware, should I downgrade first, or is it OK to do it over the journalist one?
Regards
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The first file is the unmodified version and can be flashed with flashtool (there's no root).
The other is the exact same process as in Nut's thread, (files were created with his tutorial). Earlier you needed to flashback to 4.2.2 because there was no root on 4.3 and therefore no DualRecovery. If you have recovery, then just flash the zip, poweroff and flash the stripped ftf. Same process...nothing is different.
Crash338 said:
The first file is the unmodified version and can be flashed with flashtool (there's no root).
The other is the exact same process as in Nut's thread, (files were created with his tutorial). Earlier you needed to flashback to 4.2.2 because there was no root on 4.3 and therefore no DualRecovery. If you have recovery, then just flash the zip, poweroff and flash the stripped ftf. Same process...nothing is different.
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Is it easy to build this kind of (NUT)-zip out of an ftf? Would like to have a german c6503 zip for NUT's method.
Andyy2k3 said:
Is it easy to build this kind of (NUT)-zip out of an ftf? Would like to have a german c6503 zip for NUT's method.
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Not that hard, the second time went much faster than the first. If you have a bit of time to kill ... .give it a go..
EDIT: Bootloop fixed; needed to flash stock kernel
antwan* said:
EDIT: Bootloop fixed; needed to flash stock kernel
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Cool
I have an C6506 on Android 4.2.2 with Compilation 10.31.A.2.67 and it's rooted
My question is: What steps do I have to follow to install the flashable version? and What are the differences between the official one and the flashable?
Aljecama12 said:
I have an C6506 on Android 4.2.2 with Compilation 10.31.A.2.67 and it's rooted
My question is: What steps do I have to follow to install the flashable version? and What are the differences between the official one and the flashable?
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The official version simply flashes your phone back to stock by removing root and recovery. If I ever sale the phone, ill use that file to restore everything back to factory.
Steps for flashable version:
1 - Since you are already rooted and I assume you have recovery, upload the flashable zip on your SDCard
2 - Flash the ZIP using recovery and power off WITHOUT rebooting
3 - Flash the stripped FTF using FlashTool
Boot your phone and you're done
What if my phone is not rooted, bootloader is locked and is on .569 (4.3) version?? Thanks.
mr_esmit said:
What if my phone is not rooted, bootloader is locked and is on .569 (4.3) version?? Thanks.
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My bootloader is locked too and is unlockable (at the moment), bootloader isn't important. If you want root on your 569, you have no choice, you need to flash back a stock FTF 4.1.2 or 4.2.2. whichever version works with DoomLord's 1 click root method. Once that is done, you install recovery and flash the zip via recovery, power off phone, flash stripped FTF via Flashtool and you're back on rooted 569.
Flashback to 4.1 o 4.2?? Tried flashing the .423 kernels only buy my phone get's stuck on the boot "sony" screen. Any tips?
mr_esmit said:
Flashback to 4.1 o 4.2?? Tried flashing the .423 kernels only buy my phone get's stuck on the boot "sony" screen. Any tips?
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Which firmware did you flash back to? 10.3.1.A.0.244
1 - Flash 244 FW
2 - Flash Kernel from 423 and reboot phone
3 - Root using "DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit"
4 - Flash back Kernel from 244
and then go on with installing recovery to perform next steps to go back on rooted 569
It has to work, I did a million times!
If your stuck on a bootloop right now, just flash back the whole 244 FTF. it will put you back on full stock.
Crash338 said:
Which firmware did you flash back to? 10.3.1.A.0.244
1 - Flash 244 FW
2 - Flash Kernel from 423 and reboot phone
3 - Root using "DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit"
4 - Flash back Kernel from 244
and then go on with installing recovery to perform next steps to go back on rooted 569
It has to work, I did a million times!
If your stuck on a bootloop right now, just flash back the whole 244 FTF. it will put you back on full stock.
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.244 or .267 FW. I ask because I read on another thread that I had to flash the COMPLETE .267 fw. Is this accurate?? The .267 I have, where can I get the .244?
Additionally, what did you use to back up your app data on the .569 fw? Thanks again.
mr_esmit said:
.244 or .267 FW. I ask because I read on another thread that I had to flash the COMPLETE .267 fw. Is this accurate?? The .267 I have, where can I get the .244?
Additionally, what did you use to back up your app data on the .569 fw? Thanks again.
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You can do it with the 67 as well. Process is the same so either 244 or 67.
I always use Titanium Backup to make a backup of all my apps/games, I have the paid version coz I have about 100 apps and don't feel like restoring them 1 at a time afterwards.
I just got an OTA notification about the new 10.4.1.B.0.101 on my phone. Ill probably be creating the files for this one tonight, so maybe you should wait another day before flashing the 569 .... 101 is newer. :victory:
Crash338 said:
You can do it with the 67 as well. Process is the same so either 244 or 67.
I always use Titanium Backup to make a backup of all my apps/games, I have the paid version coz I have about 100 apps and don't feel like restoring them 1 at a time afterwards.
I just got an OTA notification about the new 10.4.1.B.0.101 on my phone. Ill probably be creating the files for this one tonight, so maybe you should wait another day before flashing the 569 .... 101 is newer. :victory:
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I'm not rooted so TBU is a no go for me. What other back up method would you suggest?
The main reason for rooting now is because I also received the 101 update notification. Better to root now before stuff really gets complicated... again, thanks for the help.
Looking forward to your new. 101 fw (flashable zip and stripped ftf). Got the Ota too for 35mb but won't install, guess because I am rooted(Lb)
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nexus 4 noob said:
Looking forward to your new. 101 fw (flashable zip and stripped ftf). Got the Ota too for 35mb but won't install, guess because I am rooted(Lb)
Sent from my C6506 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I created that one too. I just didn't get a chance to upload it. Will do it either tonight or tomorrow... :highfive:
Would this work on C6502 model?
Did you upload the 101 FW yet?
What other method of back up can be used besides titanium BU? Thanks again.
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Title should tell you all.
I made it to be easy to flash on unlock boot loader via CWM recovery. Just flash it like other custom ROM.
It also reported to work on Locked boot loader!!
- deodex framework and app
- remove few bloated app recommended by ROM kitchen
- busybox installed
- ready for init.d tweak
- ready for user app.
Installation test with SSpeed V7 normal kernel and Advanced Stock Kernel ICS16
It work on my Xperia s I hope it work on your as well.
https://hotfile.com/dl/180118347/fd5551c/LT26i_6.1.A.2.55_SG_Stock.zip.html
The goal of this ROM is a clean stock ROM but ready for mod easily by using just 7zip and notepad++
For example to get quick panel toggle just download the mod somewhere in xda then open the ROM with 7zip (do not extract) then replace systemui and add quick panel setting apk in the system folder. That is!!
You can also add your favor app in data/app to make it preinstall with your new ROM.
Have fun with modding and share your work.
Great Job.
TKS
I S is running. 45 with Advance kernel 16. Will I lost my games save if I flash this?
Sent from my LT26i
Can I flash it on top of stock 6.1.A.2.55?
Sent from my Xperia S using xda app
darkerm said:
I S is running. 45 with Advance kernel 16. Will I lost my games save if I flash this?
Sent from my LT26i
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I think you can use titanium backup to backup your game data. Just to be safe please do binary backup of the whole system in CWM before you flash new firmware.
When I test on mine I always do a clean install to eliminate unforeseen problem. I wold recommend you do the same.
works for locked boot? : Confused:
Ok. Btw can you spot any difference in this new update?
Is battery life good?
Bravia engine and auto brightness working?
Sent from my LT26i
danytrial said:
works for locked boot? : Confused:
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I thought I made it clear by state in the first post.
For the unlock boot loader.
Nepythys said:
Can I flash it on top of stock 6.1.A.2.55?
Sent from my Xperia S using xda app
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If you have an unlocked boot loader and custom kernel like Sspeed kernel or Advance stock kernel.
tosa.th said:
If you have an unlocked boot loader and custom kernel like Sspeed kernel or Advance stock kernel.
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tosa.th said:
I thought I made it clear by state in the first post.
For the unlock boot loader.
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my bootloader is locked
and well i went ahead and flashed it (just to prove my theory) and it worked...
my previous rom was .50 rooted and had CWM installed also
i already had flashed .55 kernel and baseband only thing missing was .55 sys
i flashed this zip
it booted and phone is now finally fully .55 and rooted
only thing i had 2 reinstall was CWM because this zip doesnt have recovery in it
thanks! :good:
any chance of same rom with root but in original state (with root included ofc)?
i wont post my steps yet cause i think since this is a deodex rom we will have .odex files left over in sys partition (correct me if im wrong)
so please make a zip so i can test and u can then release for all us unlucky bootloader locked Xperia S users
cheers
tosa.th said:
If you have an unlocked boot loader and custom kernel like Sspeed kernel or Advance stock kernel.
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Only for custom kernel, can't do with stock kernel and this CWM?
And I can flash it on all version firmware (.45, .50,...) or custom roms?
hhlong89 said:
Only for custom kernel, can't do with stock kernel and this CWM?
And I can flash it on all version firmware (.45, .50,...) or custom roms?
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yes u can... read my previous post...
just remember 2 reinstall CWM after... this sys is deodex so id wait 4 a non deodexed zip 2 fully make it stock...
cheers
pcarvalho said:
my bootloader is locked
and well i went ahead and flashed it (just to prove my theory) and it worked...
my previous rom was .50 rooted and had CWM installed also
i already had flashed .55 kernel and baseband only thing missing was .55 sys
i flashed this zip
it booted and phone is now finally fully .55 and rooted
only thing i had 2 reinstall was CWM because this zip doesnt have recovery in it
thanks! :good:
any chance of same rom with root but in original state (with root included ofc)?
i wont post my steps yet cause i think since this is a deodex rom we will have .odex files left over in sys partition (correct me if im wrong)
so please make a zip so i can test and u can then release for all us unlucky bootloader locked Xperia S users
cheers
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You can always relock it if needed... :cyclops:
donottouch said:
You can always relock it if needed... :cyclops:
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i can not unlock it unless i take it to sony, my bootloader says unlock-able: NO
pcarvalho said:
yes u can... read my previous post...
just remember 2 reinstall CWM after... this sys is deodex so id wait 4 a non deodexed zip 2 fully make it stock...
cheers
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It's a good news for someone who want to root .55 firmware easily, thanks you! :highfive:
hhlong89 said:
It's a good news for someone who want to root .55 firmware easily, thanks you! :highfive:
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all we need now is the original sys with root and CWM included in a flashable zip
ive asked OP if he could do it in PM, lets wait and see
surprise......
Its work in Locked bootloader!!!!
hellonasty said:
surprise......
Its work in Locked bootloader!!!!
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true! but we need it to be non deodex 2 be fully stock or else we have .odex files in system using up space...
cheers
I flash this in a locked bootloader and run well... but now when i connect with computer have an update from sony with new software 6.1.A.2.55 avaliable...
Possible?
hellonasty said:
I flash this in a locked bootloader and run well... but now when i connect with computer have an update from sony with new software 6.1.A.2.55 avaliable...
Possible?
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no issue here...
I have an Xperia ZL C6506 - 10.4.B.0.569
I went into the service menu and it says my bootloader can't be unlocked
Is there anyway to work around this and unlock it anyway? If not can I still root my phone?
If so please advise as to how. I looked on the forums but most posts relate to unlocked bootloader or
a different model or build.
If you need more info please let me know.
Thanks
Endrith said:
I have an Xperia ZL C6506 - 10.4.B.0.569
I went into the service menu and it says my bootloader can't be unlocked
Is there anyway to work around this and unlock it anyway? If not can I still root my phone?
If so please advise as to how. I looked on the forums but most posts relate to unlocked bootloader or
a different model or build.
If you need more info please let me know.
Thanks
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You can root it and install recovery. Unfortunately you cannot unlock the bootloader.
This means that you can only flash stock based Roms, not any AOSP Roms like cyanogenmod, aokp, omni, p.a.c, etc... More specifically, you can only flash stock kernels. The ROM is Dependant on the kernel you are using. Stock kernel for stock Roms. Aosp kernel for aosp based Roms.
With Sony's devices (as of late anyway), the kernel is baked into the boot.IMG. And you can only alter, change, or flash a custom boot.IMG if your bootloader is unlocked. Sucks, but that's how it is.
Sent from my C6503 using Tapatalk
Thanks for the info.
At least I can still root the phone which at this point was my primary interest.
As I mentioned I have not seen any rooting info for my particular build or model together. Am I missing something?
Did I not see it or has no one done it yet for this build/model setup.
Where would you suggest I go from here?
Endrith said:
Thanks for the info.
At least I can still root the phone which at this point was my primary interest.
As I mentioned I have not seen any rooting info for my particular build or model together. Am I missing something?
Did I not see it or has no one done it yet for this build/model setup.
Where would you suggest I go from here?
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You need to downgrade to .423 stock kernel. Use Androxyde's Flashtool to flash that kernel.
Then use Doomlord's Rooting Toolkit to root your phone.
After that, flash the .569 kernel with Flashtool.
Now you can install NUT's dualrecovery.
Here are the steps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2388946
At point 11. you flash the .569 kernel..
I have successfully rooted my phone.
However I can't figure out how to get it back to .569
Do I need to use the Flash and Stripped version(This seems to be linked to rooting)
Or can I just use this
[FTF] Xperia ZL (C6506) 4.3 - 10.4.B.0.569 - Generic US
Found at this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2637847
Edit:
On a side note will I be able to update to 4.4 Kitkat when it is released for my phone by the normal download
or will I have to flash it to keep the root?
Edit:
So I tried flashing the Full FTF but ended up losing root. I tried to do the other option of using the flash/stripped version but it says I need TWRP and there
is no version for the ZL only the Z. Will the Z one work or am I going about this the wrong way.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Endrith said:
I have successfully rooted my phone.
However I can't figure out how to get it back to .569
Do I need to use the Flash and Stripped version(This seems to be linked to rooting)
Or can I just use this
[FTF] Xperia ZL (C6506) 4.3 - 10.4.B.0.569 - Generic US
Found at this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2637847
Edit:
On a side note will I be able to update to 4.4 Kitkat when it is released for my phone by the normal download
or will I have to flash it to keep the root?
Edit:
So I tried flashing the Full FTF but ended up losing root. I tried to do the other option of using the flash/stripped version but it says I need TWRP and there
is no version for the ZL only the Z. Will the Z one work or am I going about this the wrong way.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Hey,
There is recovery for the ZL, you can get it from Nut's site here http://nut.xperia-files.com/
Looks like his latest recovery is called "ZL-lockeddualrecovery2.7.95-BETA.installer.zip (9.35MB)" at the moment.
If you flash my build 569 and lost root then you used the untouched FTF from Sony and makes your phone completely stock.
What you wanna do is flash back to an old 4.1.2 that will let you obtain root with DoomLord's 1 click method.
Once root is on your phone, install Nut's DualRecovery from the link I just gave you.
Download my 2 files (stripped FTF and flashable zip) and copy the flashable zip on your SDCard.
Now reboot into recovery and flash the flashable zip, once it flashes successfully, power off your phone. DO NOT Reboot.
Use Flashtool and flash the stripped FTF and boot your phone.
You will be on rooted build 569 with root and dualrecovery already installed. :good:
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It was also suggested to me for my Xperia tablet that if you already had root and simply wanted to update, all you have to do is:
1) copy zip to SDcard
2) go into recovery and install zip (without wiping anything)
3) turn off phone
4) flash kernel via flashtool
But I haven't tested this way
Thanks Crash338 that worked
I now have a rooted phone with .569
Guys just sharing how I updated my ZL to the latest KK 4.4.2 and ROOT, in case someone is interested. Total time it took me around 2hrs using 10MB connection.
1. Downgrade to 4.2 Nordic version. Optional if youre 4.3 is already in Nordic.
2. Relock bootloader.
3. Use SUS to download and install the 4.4.2 update.
4. Decrypt and create your own FTF from the files downloaded by SUS.
5. Unlock bootloader.
6. Flash CM11 KK boot.img using fastboot.
7. Boot to CWM, flash supersu update zip to root the phone
8. Relfash STOCK Sony Kernel using the FTF created in step4.
9. Enjoy ROOT access.
10. Optional - relock bootloader.
Disclaimer - by following the steps, your warranty is VOID now. BUT you get to have the latest version of Android, ROOT and customization for your phone. I have made necessary backups to restore everything to STOCK, including DRM keys in case I need to go for warranty.
Edit - i'll update later with download links for flashtool, SUS, CM11 bootimg, chainfire supersu update
Additional screenie for fastboot commands -
2 questions, I'd love to do this, but...
1. Where can I find this nordic version? Is this an ftf somewhere?
2. How do you relock the bootloader? Is there something available? I can't seem to find it...
where i can find this supersu update zip? it comes with KK CM11?
gabrielmop said:
where i can find this supersu update zip? it comes with KK CM11?
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Here
http://click.xda-developers.com/api...pers&txt=http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Sent from my C6503 using Tapatalk
VenQWish said:
2 questions, I'd love to do this, but...
1. Where can I find this nordic version? Is this an ftf somewhere?
2. How do you relock the bootloader? Is there something available? I can't seem to find it...
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1. Yes its FTF, you can find it here also in xda.
2. Relock bootloader via flashtool or backup TA
Sent from my C6503 using Tapatalk
ryanrudolf said:
Here
http://click.xda-developers.com/api...pers&txt=http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Sent from my C6503 using Tapatalk
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Thank you
Part 1: http://d-h.st/nqC
Part 2: http://d-h.st/ylJ
Enjoy
Thanks for posting. Just to be clear: not rooted, right?
Bobomo said:
Thanks for posting. Just to be clear: not rooted, right?
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This is the rooted version. I used the original FTF from @scifan here.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759110
... to create this stock image with root and recovery included.
Oh, awesome! You should probably add that to the title
Does this have the same issue as the .101 where the XZDR.prop file needs to be replaced in order to access recovery?
Bobomo said:
Oh, awesome! You should probably add that to the title
Does this have the same issue as the .101 where the XZDR.prop file needs to be replaced in order to access recovery?
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lol, It might, I deleted the files in that directory right before turning off my phone to access recovery and flash the new zip. Both recovery's are working great with 4.4.2
Downloading now!
Crash338 said:
lol, It might, I deleted the files in that directory right before turning off my phone to access recovery and flash the new zip. Both recovery's are working great with 4.4.2
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First of ... thanks Crash! You were really fast! I'm downloading right now
What directory do we need to delete the files from? I was not aware of the issue, though now I know why I couldn't access recovery on 101 :silly:
adolfovm said:
First of ... thanks Crash! You were really fast! I'm downloading right now
What directory do we need to delete the files from? I was not aware of the issue, though now I know why I couldn't access recovery on 101 :silly:
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In your SDCard, simply delete the files in the XZDualRecovery or rename the XZDR.prop. If you delete them, they get recreated anyway and fixes that problem you had with 101
Oh, how much I love you right now. Thanks a lot! Will report if I encounter any issue with your files, though I seriously doubt I will.
I'm on unlocked boot loader. Can I just flash the zip and then the ftf file? Thanks
Sent from my Xperia ZL using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
So I just flash these with the Twerp ?
Sent from my C6506 using xda app-developers app
BL or BU
Crash338 said:
Part 1: http://d-h.st/nqC
Part 2: http://d-h.st/ylJ
Enjoy
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This FTF works to UB and LB or just for UB. Any bugs, something special wich we need to know after flashing?
Optilicious said:
I'm on unlocked boot loader. Can I just flash the zip and then the ftf file? Thanks
Sent from my Xperia ZL using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Locked or unlocked BL isn't important with these files.
Just upload the ZIP to your SDCard and flash it in recovery, then power off your phone without rebooting and flash the stripped FTF with Flashtool and you're done.
Thank you guys!
But for those (like my self) who are not experts on this, could you please, provide a detailed (step by step) guide on how to flash it?
If I already flashed it to kitkat (not rooted), can I do it over this one?
Regards
Torres77an said:
So I just flash these with the Twerp ?
Sent from my C6506 using xda app-developers app
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Just upload the ZIP to your SDCard and flash it in recovery, then power off your phone without rebooting and flash the stripped FTF with Flashtool and you're done.
I flashed it with CWM but TWRP should also work without issues.
Prome7eo said:
This FTF works to UB and LB or just for UB. Any bugs, something special wich we need to know after flashing?
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My BL is locked, there are easier ways if you have an unlocked bootloader but this will work whether your BL is locked or unlocked. Ive been running it for a few hours now and no issues, root and dual recovery's are working.
kobolt99 said:
Thank you guys!
But for those (like my self) who are not experts on this, could you please, provide a detailed (step by step) guide on how to flash it?
If I already flashed it to kitkat (not rooted), can I do it over this one?
Regards
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If you already flashed 4.4.2 then you do not have root and therefore cannot flash these. You will need to flash back to an older 4.2.2 so you can root and then install recovery. Once you have recovery the steps are:
1 - upload the zip to your SDCard and flash it via recovery
2 - After flash is successful, turn off your phone without rebooting.
3 - Flash the stripped FTF file via FlashTool and boot your phone.
That's it
Crash338 said:
Locked or unlocked BL isn't important with these files.
Just upload the ZIP to your SDCard and flash it in recovery, then power off your phone without rebooting and flash the stripped FTF with Flashtool and you're done.
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Awesome, just wanted to make sure! Thanks!
Sent from my Xperia ZL using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Crash338 said:
If you already flashed 4.4.2 then you do not have root and therefore cannot flash these. You will need to flash back to an older 4.2.2 so you can root and then install recovery. Once you have recovery the steps are:
1 - upload the zip to your SDCard and flash it via recovery
2 - After flash is successful, turn off your phone without rebooting.
3 - Flash the stripped FTF file via FlashTool and boot your phone.
That's it
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I made this post with links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52606650&postcount=5
Just replace the files in the last steps with the file from this thread.
EDIT: Meant this for person Crash was responding to. I know Crash knows how to do this
Downloaded but before flashing it I tried to reinstall dualrecovery 2.7.94 but phone got stuck at sony logo... Will fix this first then flash the update...
Bobomo said:
I made this post with links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52606650&postcount=5
Just replace the files in the last steps with the file from this thread.
EDIT: Meant this for person Crash was responding to. I know Crash knows how to do this
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Nice how to thread! :highfive:
We all have gotten a sneak peek of Sony's lollipop update onto our beloved z1 compact. Through the many ways available I for instance used an ftf file. But they do not come pre-rooted like the zip file alternatives.
The only way to root ftf I am told is to flash a kernel pre-installed with a recovery then flash SuperSU zip. I have flashed like 3 different boot.imgs only to find no TWRP/Philz/cmw recovery.
Can anyone give me a WORKING kernel that will boot into a recovery? Would really appreciate this.
Found my solution
Edit: I just found a cm11 snapshot boot.img kernel, flashed it. Booted to recovery and flashed a pre-rooted rom zip. Easy as pie.
Thanks all.
Just flash KK firmware 108, root it, install recovery latest version, and afterwards flash any customised prerooted ROM of your choice.
kokkss said:
Just flash KK firmware 108, root it, install recovery latest version, and afterwards flash any customised prerooted ROM of your choice.
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This is too much work. Work that I have to do. It's the only way to root this ftf. damn it
It's up to you.
I've done it.
I made a pre-rooted ftf using PRF creator and compiling the SUPERSU v2.37 and Z1C locked dual recovery 2.8.12 from Nuts site.
You can use Xperifirm to download the the firmware, then use Flashtool to decrypt the fileset and create the FTF, then you're good to go.
Hello guys.Does this method works??Without unlocking the bootloader? http://techchomps.com/root-14-5-a-0-242-android-5-0-lollipop-on-sony-xperia-z1-compact/
kos25k said:
Hello guys.Does this method works??Without unlocking the bootloader? http://techchomps.com/root-14-5-a-0-242-android-5-0-lollipop-on-sony-xperia-z1-compact/
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Hello,
No don't work. With LB, you can't flash boot.img.
So i must unlock it right??Can anyone please send me the directions on how to unlock and root?
martin091 said:
I've done it.
I made a pre-rooted ftf using PRF creator and compiling the SUPERSU v2.37 and Z1C locked dual recovery 2.8.12 from Nuts site.
You can use Xperifirm to download the the firmware, then use Flashtool to decrypt the fileset and create the FTF, then you're good to go.
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Awesome, which version region did you use? Mind sharing?
I am almost running out of options
So after everything done can we restore TA partition and relock the bootloader?
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bumjrah said:
Awesome, which version region did you use? Mind sharing?
I am almost running out of options
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I'm from the UK but I used the "Customized US" version. It works all the same, I've put together a UK one now but I'll need to wipe data before I can use it.
I'd share if I didn't have awful internet. The file is massive, unfortunately.
You'll find multiple threads on how to do different parts.
You need to create your pre-rooted firmware, then you'll need to download KK with Xperifirm (probably .108) and flash it with Flashtool.
Root KK using Easy Root Tool and install XZDualRecovery using the desktop client.
Once you're rooted with SuperSU/SuperUser and Recovery you can install the pre-rooted firmware (PRF) as a flashable zip within Recovery itself.
There's also work arounds for Xposed which you can find too, I've used them and it's all working as it should for now.
I also have a locked bootloader, so don't worry about unlocking it. I'll have a look around for the threads I used and post any I find.
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Working Xposed work-around
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60298690&postcount=123?
FR pre-rooted firmware with extras (not sure on your region or if it'll work properly. Worth a try?)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/14-5-0-242customizedfrpre-t3083055
PRF Creator
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
Xperifirm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
Flashtool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335555
I'll leave you to find your own SuperSU or SuperUser zip, same with XZDualRecovery as they're frequently updated so you're better off finding the latest versions.
But how can you flash 108 if you are already on 242 and you have a locked bootloader? You must unlock it first...
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BlackArtsInc said:
But how can you flash 108 if you are already on 242 and you have a locked bootloader? You must unlock it first...
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What I did is that I downgraded with Flashtool, rooted KK, and then flashed a prerooted rom through the recovery. No need to unlock the bootloader.
c6nsor9d said:
What I did is that I downgraded with Flashtool, rooted KK, and then flashed a prerooted rom through the recovery. No need to unlock the bootloader.
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How did you downgrade really?
You just flashed the 157 FTF in flashmode? It's doable?
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BlackArtsInc said:
How did you downgrade really?
You just flashed the 157 FTF in flashmode? It's doable?
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OK, there seems to be some loss in translation somewhere. Hope this will clear up some stuff:
1. Flash KitKat (kernel, system, everything).
2. Root it.
3. Install recovery (here)
4. Since you don't want to make your own pre-rooted firmware, here. Click on 'Google Drive' for the zip, and FTF. You need both.
5. Put the zip in your SD card/internal.
6. Boot into recovery and clear all data (dalvik, system, data, everything).
7. Flash the zip. DO NOT REBOOT.
8. Shutdown and use Flashtool to flash the .ftf you downloaded. Check System and Baseband on the 'exclude' column.
9. Have fun!
@dazzerfong OK,first of all thanks for your answer. What I'm asking is how did you do the first step with locked bootloader.
Flashtool->Flashmode->KitKat 157 FTF->Then root it blah blah?
Are these steps correct or not? Im about to try today cos I really miss root on my phone.
If you are already on Lollipop and your bootloader is locked you can get root this way.
1.Download the correct KitKat (.157) ROM for your country/operator using Xperifim.
Convert it to FTF using Flashtool. (there are tutorials,search)
2.Flash the FTF you created using Flashtool's Flashmode. Include everything.
3.Root your KitKat (.157) using the forum's tutorials and also install [NUT]'s recovery.
4.Boot into recovery and flash your pre rooted ROM in flashable zip format.
(There are also tutorials on how to create this with Xperifim and PRF programs).
5.Enjoy rooted Lollipop with locked bootloader.
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BlackArtsInc said:
@dazzerfong OK,first of all thanks for your answer. What I'm asking is how did you do the first step with locked bootloader.
Flashtool->Flashmode->KitKat 157 FTF->Then root it blah blah?
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Yep! All done with locked bootloader (or, if you want, unlocked, but you're wasting your time if you're unlocked). So, first you flash the FTF of a KitKat ROM.
Rooting, use Towelroot or something. No idea why, but Towelroot refuses to play with my TWRP (recovery), so I used the old method.
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One last question cos I just did all the steps but I couldnt reboot into Lollipop after flashing my pre rooted rom zip file.
6. Boot into recovery and clear all data (dalvik, system, data, everything).
7. Flash the zip. DO NOT REBOOT.
8. Shutdown and use Flashtool to flash the .ftf you downloaded.
Check System and Baseband on the 'exclude' column.
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On step 8 which FTF you mean exactly? I assume you mean the FTF from which you created
your pre rooted zip initially? In my case the Customized GR version?
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BlackArtsInc said:
@dazzerfong
One last question cos I just did all the steps but I couldnt reboot into Lollipop after flashing my pre rooted rom zip file.
On step 8 which FTF you mean exactly? I assume you mean the FTF from which you created
your pre rooted zip initially? In my case the Customized GR version?
N.
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You should have downloaded 2 things so far: the zip, and the FTF. That FTF is Lollipop stock: doesn't matter where it's from. Flash that in Flashtool, but remember to check 'System' and 'Baseband' in the 'Exclude' column.
BlackArtsInc said:
How did you downgrade really?
You just flashed the 157 FTF in flashmode? It's doable?
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Downgrade to .108 (with flashtool) in order to directly root the phone, whereas with .157, you'll have to flash an older kernel with flashtool in order to get root.
Once rooted, just get yourself a flashable prerooted firmware (zip file) and flash it from the recovery (after a wipe factory reset; wipe data; wipe cache; wipe Davilk Cache and Wipe System).