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Question about the force update method

I currently have a HOX and its rooted with an unlocked boot loader however it has stock recovery can i use the force update method

Yes you only need stock rom,kernel and recovery.....
With force update method you mean the official update ?

MarcelHofs said:
Yes you only need stock rom,kernel and recovery.....
With force update method you mean the official update ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2009525
Here force update jellybean

cobby911 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2009525
Here force update jellybean
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I thought you ment the official update, this i have to study...New to me
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As far as i can tell its only for the cids who are mentioned above in the OP. Not everybody gets the ota the same time for a cid it goes in time, and this forces the update to be pushed to the phone.....

how to root D5503 14.5.A.0.242 firmware?

well after the release of the latest firmware comes the new expectation of rooting the device?
any successors?

for now,you can only flash over rooted 4.4.4

what i am asking is a more direct and preferably one step method...

xangoch said:
what i am asking is a more direct and preferably one step method...
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for Z3/Z3c there is giefroot but i don't know if this tool also works for our Z1c
I am also waiting for a working root method

have u try prf method?

Hiw can i flash over 4.4.4 without loose root? Via flashtool what adjustments are recommended there?

giefroot not vorking
kattzenfleisch said:
for Z3/Z3c there is giefroot but i don't know if this tool also works for our Z1c
I am also waiting for a working root method
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gives pie error...

Also I wait for a direct method...(Like EasyRootTool)
Now I'm on rooted 4.4.4 and wait for update to last firmware because I need root (Titanium Backup and so on)
So, I ask same of OP: please notify here when a root (tested) method work on 14.5 fw :fingers-crossed:

pdf 14.5
Has anyone tried pdf 14.5?

slsamg7112 said:
for now,you can only flash over rooted 4.4.4
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This means that I could flash via flashtool .242 firmware without loosing root?
And do u guys think that if I flash 4.4 kernel only (rooted) , and later I re-flash lollipop kernel will it works?

bongokongo said:
This means that I could flash via flashtool .242 firmware without loosing root?
And do u guys think that if I flash 4.4 kernel only (rooted) , and later I re-flash lollipop kernel will it works?
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i think you misunderstood what i said.check out my post and you'll understand what i mean
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...14-5-0-242-pre-rooted-xzdualrecovery-t3081109

bongokongo said:
This means that I could flash via flashtool .242 firmware without loosing root?
And do u guys think that if I flash 4.4 kernel only (rooted) , and later I re-flash lollipop kernel will it works?
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i think he means to install a prerooted .242 rom( which is available in the forum ) over a rooted [4.4.4 .157 installed] phone from from recovery

slsamg7112 said:
i think you misunderstood what i said.check out my post and you'll understand what i mean
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...14-5-0-242-pre-rooted-xzdualrecovery-t3081109
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This is the only way for now?
Mmmm...I understand...for the 4.4.4 latest firmware I have to do the same...but the phone sometimes stuck and reboot...
Now, with a major release, I have to do the same for have root..I think that I wait for a direct method or similar (tools or other)...
Thanks for the info.

xangoch said:
i think he means to install a prerooted .242 rom( which is available in the forum ) over a rooted [4.4.4 .157 installed] phone from from recovery
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yeah yeah... i mean flashing directing the preeroted .242 rom. i've already a flashed .157 rom and a dual recovery with a locked BL.
slsamg7112 said:
i think you misunderstood what i said.check out my post and you'll understand what i mean
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...14-5-0-242-pre-rooted-xzdualrecovery-t3081109
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so, i've just to follow the instruction in your post? sorry if i'm so timorous, but i don't want to have problems of bricks, anomalous reboots and so on....

DomusX10 said:
This is the only way for now?
Mmmm...I understand...for the 4.4.4 latest firmware I have to do the same...but the phone sometimes stuck and reboot...
Now, with a major release, I have to do the same for have root..I think that I wait for a direct method or similar (tools or other)...
Thanks for the info.
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yep,for now it's the only way to get root access on android 5.0(i think)
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bongokongo said:
yeah yeah... i mean flashing directing the preeroted .242 rom. i've already a flashed .157 rom and a dual recovery with a locked BL.
so, i've just to follow the instruction in your post? sorry if i'm so timorous, but i don't want to have problems of bricks, anomalous reboots and so on....
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well,if you follow the guide then you will almost have no chance to get bootloop etc.

slsamg7112 said:
yep,for now it's the only way to get root access on android 5.0(i think)
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well,if you follow the guide then you will almost have no chance to get bootloop etc.
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Thanks for everything guys. Always #1 cheers :good:

Am I too late for this method? I already updated to 5.02 and i lost root. Can I flash back to 4.4. and install dual recovery , or is this method only useable on 4.4?

slsamg7112 said:
yep,for now it's the only way to get root access on android 5.0(i think)
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well,if you follow the guide then you will almost have no chance to get bootloop etc.
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DomusX10 said:
This is the only way for now?
Mmmm...I understand...for the 4.4.4 latest firmware I have to do the same...but the phone sometimes stuck and reboot...
Now, with a major release, I have to do the same for have root..I think that I wait for a direct method or similar (tools or other)...
Thanks for the info.
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Check this out.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...ck-rooting-stock-lollipop-14-5-0-242-t3085888

Hi i followed all the steps as mentioned.... but after flashing restarting it is not going past Sony logo, not even the boot animation.
Please help

Hey there Just decided to share my experience. I have a D5503 and I flashed the 14.5.A.0.242 firmware. After this I decided to try to root the device,but since I had no TWRP or Clockwork it seems impossible to root. I lost my bootloader unlock too and no tool or method seems to be able to unlock it. I tried the official sony method,tried from flashtool and other similar programs but nothing seems to work (from cmd it comes up with and error message, some kind like "failed,cannot complete command or smth"). And yes,I've checked and my phone's bootloader CAN be unlocked. Any ideas what must be causing that or I just have to wait for a proper tool/method for root/BL unlocker ?

Marshmallow 6.0 Odin files G928PVPU2BPC3 HERE!

Merry early Xmas everyone!
Here's the official odin tar file to upgrade your phone to MM 6.0
Enjoy and don't forget to thank me !:fingers-crossed:
DOWNLOAD

Sunderwear said:
Merry early Xmas everyone!
Here's the official odin tar file to upgrade your phone to MM 6.0
Enjoy and don't forget to thank me !:fingers-crossed:
DOWNLOAD
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Goung to download and see if this works

I can now confirm that it works,
Used Odin 3.10.6, Failed the first time ( i should of known better) used original cable and passed 2 time. After it reboots, the first time it may reboot a few more times. Downloading my apps now, oh and just to reconfirm that the OP said this TAR DOES delete everything. Thank you again @Sunderwear

Great! Updated.
Worked.
Thanks!

definitely works your are awesome..thanks for this christmas present..

Been on it since yesterday, so far I've rooted, Xposed

You already rooted? How
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Please lost my tethering option..different menu on phone to set up this mod.. help please..

borgx76 said:
You already rooted? How
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Please lost my tethering option..different menu on phone to set up this mod.. help please..
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I'm at work now, but if he'd over to the Sprint Galaxy Note 5 area in general they have a Post on the the MM release. Go to post 50. I used those files TWRP and SU and can confirm they work. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=65989300

Beandip-Javier said:
I'm at work now, but if he'd over to the Sprint Galaxy Note 5 area in general they have a Post on the the MM release. Go to post 50. I used those files TWRP and SU and can confirm they work. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=65989300
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OK but where you get those 2 files?
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Beandip-Javier said:
I'm at work now, but if he'd over to the Sprint Galaxy Note 5 area in general they have a Post on the the MM release. Go to post 50. I used those files TWRP and SU and can confirm they work. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=65989300
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Ok just flash twrp with odin? And install supersu like a apk right?

I did a search for them via Google, I will add them to my drop box in a few.
Flash TWRP via Odin
- Boot back into recovery and flash the SU zip.

Ok thank you so much much my friend

borgx76 said:
Ok thank you so much much my friend
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Here's the link, just keep in mind these files worked for ME. You doing this at your own risk, blah blah blah. Within the folder I have all files for TWRP,SU, XPOSED. I gathered these via Google so thank you to those involved in putting them together.

I lost access to my contact list via bluetooth with this?

For some dang reason my phone sits on the splash screen and never enters recovery. I have in red @ the top of the screen saying "RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING" Anyone else see this ?
My Note 4 went w/o hitch

benny3 said:
For some dang reason my phone sits on the splash screen and never enters recovery. I have in red @ the top of the screen saying "RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING" Anyone else see this ?
My Note 4 went w/o hitch
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yes. i'm having the same issue at this very moment and seem to be soft-bricked at the moment. won't boot past the logo screen...

lostsoul77 said:
yes. i'm having the same issue at this very moment and seem to be soft-bricked at the moment. won't boot past the logo screen...
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You'll have to flash the stock tar again. Use this recovery it worked for me...TWRP_3.0.0.1_Android_6.0_M_Only

benny3 said:
You'll have to flash the stock tar again. Use this recovery it worked for me...TWRP_3.0.0.1_Android_6.0_M_Only
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Thats the one i used....still get that message if i reflash stock tar and the twrp files...causing me security issues with a few apps

lostsoul77 said:
Thats the one i used....still get that message if i reflash stock tar and the twrp files...causing me security issues with a few apps
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After flashing TWRP 3.0.0.1 , Are you going back into recovery and flashing BETA SUPERSU V2.68

Beandip-Javier said:
After flashing TWRP 3.0.0.1 , Are you going back into recovery and flashing BETA SUPERSU V2.68
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No. I flashed MM-zenltespr-smn928p.tar file to get root and SU binary. Then i flashed the TWRP file
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Getting no server response error and unable to semd MMS

lostsoul77 said:
No. I flashed MM-zenltespr-smn928p.tar file to get root and SU binary. Then i flashed the TWRP file
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Here's how I rooted mine with no issues so far.
MAKE SURE THAT IN DEVELOPER OPTIONS YOU HAVE OEM UNLOCK USB DEBUGGING ON BEFORE FLASHING TWRP.
Flashed
a - TWRP 3.0.0.1-M
b - boot back into recovery (TWRP) and flash BETA SuperSU v2.68
after you do this reboot your phone to make sure things are good.
I then went back to recovery and flashed the Xposed zip and boot back into phone and install Xposed APK.
if you have the time flash the no wipe tar and try my method, check your PM shortly going to send you a link to my drop box where i have all the files needed in one place.
-Beandip-javier

SGH-i257 4.2.2. firmware

I have a SGH-i257 with 4.2.2 firmware
how do I make the md5/tar files from it for flashing

Teracotta said:
I have a SGH-i257 with 4.2.2 firmware
how do I make the md5/tar files from it for flashing
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You can download its original stock firmware from firmwarefile.com no need to to make files.
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Teracotta said:
I have a SGH-i257 with 4.2.2 firmware
how do I make the md5/tar files from it for flashing
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I've the same model. Can you help me flashing TWRP RECOVERY?

iamqaisarkhan said:
You can download its original stock firmware from firmwarefile.com no need to to make files.
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I've the same model. Can you help me flashing TWRP RECOVERY?
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firmwarefile doesn't have 4.2.2, it only has 4.4+
You need 4.2.2. to flash TWRP, using the Loki method. This phone has a locked bootloader so an unsigned kernel cannot normally be flashed, but it allows root with KingRoot.

Teracotta said:
firmwarefile doesn't have 4.2.2, it only has 4.4+
You need 4.2.2. to flash TWRP, using the Loki method. This phone has a locked bootloader so an unsigned kernel cannot normally be flashed, but it allows root with KingRoot.
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What is loki method? Can you explain me with instructions?

iamqaisarkhan said:
What is loki method? Can you explain me with instructions?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41751943#post41751943
The process should be the same for the i337 and the i257, as long as you have 4.2.2. I make no guarantees as I cannot backup 4.2.2 to even give myself multiple shots at fixing the phone in case of brick. Most likely, the predesigned boot only works for i337 but the exploit should work for i257.

Teracotta said:
I have a SGH-i257 with 4.2.2 firmware
how do I make the md5/tar files from it for flashing
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hii if u still have that firmware, will u plz send me the download link..?
my email address is
[email protected]
regards

Dr_Bharat_Bapodara said:
hii if u still have that firmware, will u plz send me the download link..?
my email address is
[email protected]
regards
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I don't have the firmware in a flashable. It's still on the phone itself, and I don't know how to back it up.

Best Way to Back Stock Firmware BND Al10?

I just unlocked bootloader and installed Twrp. I wanted to try aosp Rom which just arrived few days back. I keep get error while backing up using twrp. Any other way?

In erecovery can full restore original Rom

letschky said:
In erecovery can full restore original Rom
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Yeah it gets declined by some error

Username.php said:
Yeah it gets declined by some error
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do you have the china AL10 version?
if yes download full Firmware and flash via adb
if you have India Version no chance to go back to stock without full firmware
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Usually you do a twrp backup before you flash something else

letschky said:
do you have the china AL10 version?
if yes download full Firmware and flash via adb
if you have India Version no chance to go back to stock without full firmware
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Usually you do a twrp backup before you flash something else
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Yeah I have Indian version.