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[Q] Really dont know how to Root and install CWM on XPERIA Z1 COMPACT!! Help...!!!

Hi everybody... I have purchased Xperia Z1 Compact few day ago and this is my first ever experience with any SONY SMARTPHONE device in this Android era. Before this I had Galaxy SIII and I learnt how to Root, Flash, Custom OS, and Reseting Counter on my own through different sources youtube videos. But regarding my sony xperia z1 compact device, I have been searching for the last 3 consecutive days on how to ROOT and get CWM on my device but all i get in return is total crap. I know about the official Sony Way of Unblocking the bootloader but then again I dont want SONY to know that I tinkered around with their device in the form of Unblocking and/or Rooting. There is 1 website which demonstrate how to UNLOCK BOOTLOADER in 2 different ways. 1- Official. 2-Unofficial. The unofficial way is very easy through FLASHTOOL but my device is running 4.4.2 kitkat and yesterday I upgraded to even more latest 4.4.2 build number 14.3.A.0.757. I think flashtool is not yet compatible with the 4.4.2 line for UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER in UNOFFICIAL WAY. When i recieved my device it was running on Android 4.3. So please kindly tell me how I can UNLOCK the BOOTLOADER in unofficial way and also root the device. I dont want any suggestions regarding OFFICIAL WAY UNLOCKING.
Oh yes one more thing. If i want my regional dedicated Android FTF file, from where I can get one. My location is SAUDI ARABIA.
Samsung phones have the best solution for providing regional dedicated OS files through samfirm ware, but about sony I have no clue.
Kindly help..... Thanks to all in advance. Waiting eagerly. I want to restore my apps and data which run on ROOTED device.
Regards.:good:

noob_coder said:
Hi everybody... I have purchased Xperia Z1 Compact few day ago and this is my first ever experience with any SONY SMARTPHONE device in this Android era. Before this I had Galaxy SIII and I learnt how to Root, Flash, Custom OS, and Reseting Counter on my own through different sources youtube videos. But regarding my sony xperia z1 compact device, I have been searching for the last 3 consecutive days on how to ROOT and get CWM on my device but all i get in return is total crap. I know about the official Sony Way of Unblocking the bootloader but then again I dont want SONY to know that I tinkered around with their device in the form of Unblocking and/or Rooting. There is 1 website which demonstrate how to UNLOCK BOOTLOADER in 2 different ways. 1- Official. 2-Unofficial. The unofficial way is very easy through FLASHTOOL but my device is running 4.4.2 kitkat and yesterday I upgraded to even more latest 4.4.2 build number 14.3.A.0.757. I think flashtool is not yet compatible with the 4.4.2 line for UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER in UNOFFICIAL WAY. When i recieved my device it was running on Android 4.3. So please kindly tell me how I can UNLOCK the BOOTLOADER in unofficial way and also root the device. I dont want any suggestions regarding OFFICIAL WAY UNLOCKING.
Oh yes one more thing. If i want my regional dedicated Android FTF file, from where I can get one. My location is SAUDI ARABIA.
Samsung phones have the best solution for providing regional dedicated OS files through samfirm ware, but about sony I have no clue.
Kindly help..... Thanks to all in advance. Waiting eagerly. I want to restore my apps and data which run on ROOTED device.
Regards.:good:
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I was just wondering why you didn't want Sony to know that you unlocked your bootloader? If it's a warranty concern then when you send it back just relock the bootloader. I did that with my XPERIA Z when I needed to get it repaired and there was no problems at all.
You mentioned you want to restore your apps that need to run on rooted devices... You only need to unlock the bootloader IF you want to use a custom kernel. For example if you want to use DoomLords kernel then you need to have your bootloader unlocked or if you want to flash CyanogenMod ROM to your phone you need to unlock your bootloader (because it flashes a custom kernel to your phone as well)
If you ONLY want to use apps that need root then I suggest you follow this guide which has worked for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2634196
About region FTF's, the ONLY difference as far as I know are the apps that come bundled with it. I've flashed many FTF's from many countries and the only difference between them is the bundled apps.

theprince1991 said:
I was just wondering why you didn't want Sony to know that you unlocked your bootloader? If it's a warranty concern then when you send it back just relock the bootloader. I did that with my XPERIA Z when I needed to get it repaired and there was no problems at all.
You mentioned you want to restore your apps that need to run on rooted devices... You only need to unlock the bootloader IF you want to use a custom kernel. For example if you want to use DoomLords kernel then you need to have your bootloader unlocked or if you want to flash CyanogenMod ROM to your phone you need to unlock your bootloader (because it flashes a custom kernel to your phone as well)
If you ONLY want to use apps that need root then I suggest you follow this guide which has worked for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2634196
About region FTF's, the ONLY difference as far as I know are the apps that come bundled with it. I've flashed many FTF's from many countries and the only difference between them is the bundled apps.
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Oh really? and how will I relock the bootloader then as I dont know the whole process..... and you mean I just need the ROOT access for my apps and not the UNLOCKING OF THE BOOTLOADER in order for the ROOT ACCESS to work... But many websites and tutorials were saying that you must first have to UNLOCK the BOOTLOADER.... and also how can I be so sure that different region TFT will work on my phone. I once saw RUSSIAN 4.1.2 on GALAXY S3 in my friend's phone and it was working fine except we didn't know RUSSIAN LANGUAGE.
So can you please guide me all the way on ROOTING and then also RELOCKING the BOOTLOADER.
Many thanks.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291
Sent from the app on my Z1C...

theprince1991 said:
I was just wondering why you didn't want Sony to know that you unlocked your bootloader? If it's a warranty concern then when you send it back just relock the bootloader. I did that with my XPERIA Z when I needed to get it repaired and there was no problems at all.
You mentioned you want to restore your apps that need to run on rooted devices... You only need to unlock the bootloader IF you want to use a custom kernel. For example if you want to use DoomLords kernel then you need to have your bootloader unlocked or if you want to flash CyanogenMod ROM to your phone you need to unlock your bootloader (because it flashes a custom kernel to your phone as well)
If you ONLY want to use apps that need root then I suggest you follow this guide which has worked for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2634196
About region FTF's, the ONLY difference as far as I know are the apps that come bundled with it. I've flashed many FTF's from many countries and the only difference between them is the bundled apps.
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http:// dl. weeaboo . com/Z1Compact/C690...0Unbranded.ftf
http: / / dl .weeaboo. com/Z1Compact/D550...neric%20UK.ftf
What are these files? Do I have to download all of them? I mean these are 2 different TFT files? What's the scope of having two?
There is no mentioning what should I have to do? What key combination do I have to make and which mode do I have to enter for FLASHING like FASTBOOT mode or FLASHING MODE?
No nothing blatantly explained. Not Noob Friendly. If you can guide me through these mysterious Steps. It'll be helpful...
And also do tell what version will this TFT be? 4.3 or 4.2.2 or what? is it compatible with Xperia Z1 Compact????

noob_coder said:
http:// dl. weeaboo . com/Z1Compact/C690...0Unbranded.ftf
http: / / dl .weeaboo. com/Z1Compact/D550...neric%20UK.ftf
What are these files? Do I have to download all of them? I mean these are 2 different TFT files? What's the scope of having two?
There is no mentioning what should I have to do? What key combination do I have to make and which mode do I have to enter for FLASHING like FASTBOOT mode or FLASHING MODE?
No nothing blatantly explained. Not Noob Friendly. If you can guide me through these mysterious Steps. It'll be helpful...
And also do tell what version will this TFT be? 4.3 or 4.2.2 or what? is it compatible with Xperia Z1 Compact????
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642081

noob_coder said:
Oh really? and how will I relock the bootloader then as I dont know the whole process..... and you mean I just need the ROOT access for my apps and not the UNLOCKING OF THE BOOTLOADER in order for the ROOT ACCESS to work... But many websites and tutorials were saying that you must first have to UNLOCK the BOOTLOADER.... and also how can I be so sure that different region TFT will work on my phone. I once saw RUSSIAN 4.1.2 on GALAXY S3 in my friend's phone and it was working fine except we didn't know RUSSIAN LANGUAGE.
So can you please guide me all the way on ROOTING and then also RELOCKING the BOOTLOADER.
Many thanks.
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Yeah you JUST need root access, there is no need to unlock the bootloader for root access. You definitely do not need to unlock the bootloader. I don't want to unlock the bootloader because on my old XPERIA device when I unlocked the bootloader I lost BRAVIA engine.
Yeah, the default language might be different but when you start your XPERIA for the first time it will ask you what language you want. From this menu you can pick English, Arabic etc...
If you don't want to flash custom ROMs then you don't need to unlock the bootloader. If you just need root access then just follow this article (It'll teach you EVERYTHING you need to know):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291

tgill. said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642081
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I was going along the step by step procedure, everything was smooth but when I reached STEP 14 things gone strange. Now the cmd prompt option 3 was taking time and i closed the command prompt. Now i have tried 2 times more the same step but nothing happening except the same blinking cursor without any notification/message. I tried going to FLASHMODE but FLASHTOOL is accepting it as USB DEBUGGING DEVICE (NON FLASHMODE).... What should I do now?

noob_coder said:
I was going along the step by step procedure, everything was smooth but when I reached STEP 14 things gone strange. Now the cmd prompt option 3 was taking time and i closed the command prompt. Now i have tried 2 times more the same step but nothing happening except the same blinking cursor without any notification/message. I tried going to FLASHMODE but FLASHTOOL is accepting it as USB DEBUGGING DEVICE (NON FLASHMODE).... What should I do now?
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My phone is not going into FLASHMODE now after rooting.
what should be the solution now? As i am waiting to FLASH D5503_GENERIC UK.ftf file now. All i got is BLACK SCREEN everywhere from every combination of keys.....mad:

OK. I figured it out. I have successfully rooted my device. Thanks a lot. BTW can I upgrade my 4.4.2 14.3.A.0.681 build to 4.4.2 14.3.A.0.757 while having the ROOT ACCESS INTACT???

Root Help
What rooting instructions did you follow? I dont see a step 14. Also how do you do Step 7? run on computer? or? im trying to understand this befor i start with it.

zike47222 said:
What rooting instructions did you follow? I dont see a step 14. Also how do you do Step 7? run on computer? or? im trying to understand this befor i start with it.
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I followed this link. Read carefully and you'll be ok.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642081

[Q] Root on a locked bootloader on a Lollipop firmware.

I recently got my amami (D5503) a week ago and really enjoying it :laugh: (except for the heating issue). I also updated it to Lollipop (14.5.A.0.242) last week. As of now, I want to unlock the bootloader (to satisfy my flashing needs) and I need to back up the DRM keys and the TA first. My problem is that I haven't successfully rooted my amami yet. I have already used Easy Root Tool, DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit, and Flashtool. I regret updating this phone to Lollipop . Rooting it (to back up those DRM keys and TA) would have been easier if it still was on Jellybean.
What should I do now?
(A) Wait for somebody to successfully root the firmware and hope that they will post it...
(B) I missed out a thread that already fixed my problem... (If your answer is B, please provide a link.)
(C) You'll reply a helpful suggestion to me...
I would really appreciate useful suggestions. Good day!

Hey, maybe you saw that I had a similar issue, which I described here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/help/recovery-root-xposed-270-t3138956
Since you dont have and are unable to do a nandroid backup, you should use some backup app from the play store for your contacts, messages etc. Afterwards, if you follow the steps i took, you get a rooted 4.4 kitkat with recovery. Then you take some prerooted lollipop zip, like the one from this thread (maybe check localization, I'm from germany so i supposed that was the right one for me):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/stock-14-5-0-270-customized-t3115946
and flash it over kitkat. Restore your stuff and your done.
Hope, I could help!

Temp root to allow custom font

Is it possible to install custom font through temp root? Lots of things are unclear about rooting 6.0 and is what makes things phone a pain to root

jafferkhan said:
Is it possible to install custom font through temp root? Lots of things are unclear about rooting 6.0 and is what makes things phone a pain to root
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nope. wont persist through the reboot necessary to flash fonts. btw since u seem to be attempting it ,did u manage temp root via king or kingo on stock 6.0.1? i never attempted it. i took safe upgrade the root actuaally occurs on 5.1.1 base then upgrade with aboot ripped from firmware (safe upgrade is 5.1.1 base with 6.0.1 toolchain making it possible to upgrade with aboot ripped out of firmware ) the last part of guide wasnt remotely even necessarry where it tells u to place the file in recovery . i didnt understand why you would do that ? i guess if u were planning on staying on stock bit then why unlock in first place .

mojoswagger1980 said:
nope. wont persist through the reboot necessary to flash fonts. btw since u seem to be attempting it ,did u manage temp root via king or kingo on stock 6.0.1? i never attempted it. i took safe upgrade the root actuaally occurs on 5.1.1 base then upgrade with aboot ripped from firmware (safe upgrade is 5.1.1 base with 6.0.1 toolchain making it possible to upgrade with aboot ripped out of firmware ) the last part of guide wasnt remotely even necessarry where it tells u to place the file in recovery . i didnt understand why you would do that ? i guess if u were planning on staying on stock bit then why unlock in first place .
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I managed to root it, the issue is, I ended up losing mobile service

Root sony z5 premium without loosing drm keys

Hello everyone
Can you guys help me to unlock my bootloader and root my sony z5 premium without loosing my drm keys..
And is it necessary to downgrade?
If its necessary how to downgrade it?
And will downgrading my phone will let me lose my drm keys?

yes a downgrade to 6.0 is necessary bc it is used to insert a dirtycow exploit so u can extract the drm keys and save them so u can unlock the bootloader without loosing them something u can do on 7.X.X bc improved security

LastDarkWarlord said:
yes a downgrade to 6.0 is necessary bc it is used to insert a dirtycow exploit so u can extract the drm keys and save them so u can unlock the bootloader without loosing them something u can do on 7.X.X bc improved security
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I'm also a sort of noob in a similar situation as OP. I was hoping to clarify the answers so there is no confusion (I've got a stock z5p E6853 running 7.1.1). Correct me if I'm wrong....
1. In order to root a stock z5p running Nougat without loosing the DRM keys --> the phone's firmware has to be downgraded to 6.0.
2. You would perform the downgrade from Nougat to MM using Xperifirm and flashtool.
3. After the downgrade the dirtycow exploit is used to extract the DRM keys.
Does downgrading a stock device from Nougat to MM automatically unlock the bootloader and therefore erasing the DRM keys???? I've read conflicting instructions that saying that in order to downgrade a stock z5p you must unlock the first bootloader which means erasing the DRM keys.
Thank you for being patient with a noob.

hantav said:
I'm also a sort of noob in a similar situation as OP. I was hoping to clarify the answers so there is no confusion (I've got a stock z5p E6853 running 7.1.1). Correct me if I'm wrong....
1. In order to root a stock z5p running Nougat without loosing the DRM keys --> the phone's firmware has to be downgraded to 6.0.
2. You would perform the downgrade from Nougat to MM using Xperifirm and flashtool.
3. After the downgrade the dirtycow exploit is used to extract the DRM keys.
Does downgrading a stock device from Nougat to MM automatically unlock the bootloader and therefore erasing the DRM keys???? I've read conflicting instructions that saying that in order to downgrade a stock z5p you must unlock the first bootloader which means erasing the DRM keys.
Thank you for being patient with a noob.
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I was able to answer my own question by taking a risk and make the attempt to backup the DRM keys on my stock z5p running 7.1.1. My findings from my noob experience are:
Downgrading to Lollipop on a stock phone doesn't automatically unlock phone's bootloader.
Because the phone is bootloader is still locked after the procedure, the DRM keys were still intact and I was able to do the backup.
The procedure that I followed to downgrade and then do the DRM backup was basically the procedure as described in https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-premium/development/rooting-xperia-z5-z5p-variants-drm-keys-t3437902 by @YasuHamed. However, I found the instructions still a little to complicated for a noob.
The very detailed set of instructions that I followed can be found here: The actual instructions that I followed were . The page talks about the Xperia X but the procedure is nearly identical to that of the z5p. The different steps that I did were:
Downloading the "Commerial and Journalists" version of Android firmware from Xperifirm for my E6853 z5p, which is Lollipop 5.1.1 the factory OEM operating system.
Once the firmware was downloaded from Xperifirm it needs to be extracted so that flashtool could read it. Xperifirm has the ability to extract automatically after downloading but I ran into errors because the generated file names were TOO long (more then 260 characters). Instead, I used flashtool to decrypt the files. In flashtool, go to "TOOLS" --> "BUNDLES" --> "FILESET DECRYPT".
After the FTF file is created by flashtool, you can start the downgrade procedure by pressing the "lightning bolt" button in flashtool. In my case, the procedure failed multiple times because of a faulty USB cable to connect the phone to the PC. Make sure you don't use a ****ty cheap cable.
After the downgrade, I had Lollipop installed which allowed me to use the ivoryroot exploit https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597 to the TA-DRM backup. If you chose to use ivoryroot make sure you pay attention to the exact model of phone and the version of android that you have installed. For my E6853, ivoryroot only works on Android v.32.0.A.6.170 & v.32.0.A.6.200.
With the phone connected to the PC, run "tabackup.bat" from the PC.
The expect file should be "TA-ModelNumber-Serial-Time.img" that has a size of 2,097,152 bytes.
Thanks.

hantav said:
I was able to answer my own question by taking a risk and make the attempt to backup the DRM keys on my stock z5p running 7.1.1. My findings from my noob experience are:
Downgrading to Lollipop on a stock phone doesn't automatically unlock phone's bootloader.
Because the phone is bootloader is still locked after the procedure, the DRM keys were still intact and I was able to do the backup.
The procedure that I followed to downgrade and then do the DRM backup was basically the procedure as described in https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-premium/development/rooting-xperia-z5-z5p-variants-drm-keys-t3437902 by @YasuHamed. However, I found the instructions still a little to complicated for a noob.
The very detailed set of instructions that I followed can be found here: The actual instructions that I followed were . The page talks about the Xperia X but the procedure is nearly identical to that of the z5p. The different steps that I did were:
Downloading the "Commerial and Journalists" version of Android firmware from Xperifirm for my E6853 z5p, which is Lollipop 5.1.1 the factory OEM operating system.
Once the firmware was downloaded from Xperifirm it needs to be extracted so that flashtool could read it. Xperifirm has the ability to extract automatically after downloading but I ran into errors because the generated file names were TOO long (more then 260 characters). Instead, I used flashtool to decrypt the files. In flashtool, go to "TOOLS" --> "BUNDLES" --> "FILESET DECRYPT".
After the FTF file is created by flashtool, you can start the downgrade procedure by pressing the "lightning bolt" button in flashtool. In my case, the procedure failed multiple times because of a faulty USB cable to connect the phone to the PC. Make sure you don't use a ****ty cheap cable.
After the downgrade, I had Lollipop installed which allowed me to use the ivoryroot exploit https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597 to the TA-DRM backup. If you chose to use ivoryroot make sure you pay attention to the exact model of phone and the version of android that you have installed. For my E6853, ivoryroot only works on Android v.32.0.A.6.170 & v.32.0.A.6.200.
With the phone connected to the PC, run "tabackup.bat" from the PC.
The expect file should be "TA-ModelNumber-Serial-Time.img" that has a size of 2,097,152 bytes.
Thanks.
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VERY WELL EXPLAINED
the above process dies at xperia XZ, the new generation of complication starts with all 4gb ram devices of SONY (from Xzs) where there is NO way to downgrade to |Android to level of dirtycow script to work!. Nor there is way to have drm fix kernel! (YET)

Trouble finding the right Threads

Hello there,
I have no Idea if this is the right place to ask.
I'm not a COMPLETE :angel: noob, i have the Z2 Succesfully Unlocked and Rooted, so i have used Flashtool before (But didn't Knew what DRM Keys were, so they're lost)
Sorry i'm not realy good with finding links n' stuff, aspecially that English isn't my native language i have some difficulty understanding some of the technical terms such as "dirtycow exploit"
I want to Root my Sony Z5P [E6853] [Android 7.1.1.] and i have trouble finding the Right Threads of Needed Software and Tutorials for :
1. How to Downgrade to what ROM via Flashtool so i can root the device to save The DRM Keys (Stock Rom links n'stuff)?
1.2. Heared there is a way to Unlock The Bootloader without losing the DRM Keys ("dirtycow exploit") What ever this is
2. How to Backup DRM Keys?
3. Unlock Bootloader (Done Before with the Z2, but it as been a while )
4. Custom Dual Recovery (TWRP)
6. Custom ROM (LinageOS Prefered) (i know how to flash a ROM, i just need the link for the latest Official or UNOfficial version )
if this is the wrong place for this kind of assingment, just move or delet it

No worries!
Dummbrotaffe said:
Hello there,
I have no Idea if this is the right place to ask.
I'm not a COMPLETE :angel: noob, i have the Z2 Succesfully Unlocked and Rooted, so i have used Flashtool before (But didn't Knew what DRM Keys were, so they're lost)
Sorry i'm not realy good with finding links n' stuff, aspecially that English isn't my native language i have some difficulty understanding some of the technical terms such as "dirtycow exploit"
I want to Root my Sony Z5P [E6853] [Android 7.1.1.] and i have trouble finding the Right Threads of Needed Software and Tutorials for :
1. How to Downgrade to what ROM via Flashtool so i can root the device to save The DRM Keys (Stock Rom links n'stuff)?
1.2. Heared there is a way to Unlock The Bootloader without losing the DRM Keys ("dirtycow exploit") What ever this is
2. How to Backup DRM Keys?
3. Unlock Bootloader (Done Before with the Z2, but it as been a while )
4. Custom Dual Recovery (TWRP)
6. Custom ROM (LinageOS Prefered) (i know how to flash a ROM, i just need the link for the latest Official or UNOfficial version )
if this is the wrong place for this kind of assingment, just move or delet it
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Hi! See the thread in the General section titled (7.1.1. FTF patched kernel, etc.). Follow those instructions exactly and you will have unlocked bootloader, and be rooted with custom recovery. Our phones no longer have warranty protection, so no worries about modifying now. The new kernel in that thread, along with other new kernels, have DRM Fix integrated in them, so you don't lose your DRM keys with them (or you do lose them, but the kernel tricks your system into thinking the keys are still intact. My phone still shows DRM keys intact though I've unlocked bootloader, rooted and with custom recovery. Everything works as it should. I did backup my DRM keys when I was on android 6.0.1, but you must return to the android version you were on when you backed up your keys if you want to restore the keys. I didn't want to do that, and with newer kernels no problem. If you're already on android 7.1.1., probably don't need to flash the FTF. Start at step #13, get unlock code from Sony Developers, and follow steps. Make sure to first install all necessary drivers on your Windows or Mac version and test before starting down the path. Check that thread out and enjoy your "new" enhanced phone!