Hi
1. What s the best app for device administrator for xperia Z?
i have McAfee & Moxier Pro pre-installed on my xZ
2. Can device administrator effect on some security option like lock-screen?
(to enable swipe mode or sth else)
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Hi there,
My Xperia Z is encrypted - with the standard option in Android (Security > Encryption)
My SD is crypted to --> This is mandatory for my Exchange mail.
My question is, how I can "full" backup my device with Sony PCCompanion ? Becasue in this state, i get an error message from PC Companion when i try to backup. The message is like "your device is encrypted".
YES AND ??
Of course the next suggestion addressed several times on this forum, is no applicable
Code:
1. On the phone, go to 'Settings'
2. Under settings, select 'Developer options'
3. Scroll down and enter 'Desktop backup password'
4. Enter the older password and leave the new password fields blank
5. Click Set backup password and then try to backup again
Thanks for your help / recommendation ! I really want to weekly schedule a full backup of my device .
A+
No idea ?
Hi! I don't have the answer but I would be happy to have one! I backup by "copying the files" but well if I have to reset the phone I lose everything except pictures and videos.
Use 3. party solution as a WA (e.g. holo backup)
Hi !
Pls. see my note on using e.g. holy backup in sony forum (extracted here for ref.)
I have same issue with Z3 compact. So I have approached Sony support and they claim that this is not an error!.
Obviously this is an error, hence I am escalating this at Sony to provide procedure to backup encrypted phone.
There are a number of 3.party solutions available (even wo rooting), however these are of course not supported by Sony.
Currently I am using holo backup as a WA for making backup. This is *not* a complete backup, however it captures all user data.
Peter
** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER. I DO THIS AS A HOBBY AND SHARE MY FINDINGS IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE FINDS THEM USEFUL. **
** THIS WORKED ON MY DEVICE BUT IT MAY NOT WORK ON YOURS. APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK **
Requirements:
Flashtool 0.9.15.0
Rooted SGP311 (on any Android version up to and including 4.4.2) with custom recovery installed.
If you do not meet these conditions, for example, if you are on an unrooted system, here is a guide to get you on a rooted 4.1.2 with recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53063218&postcount=14
This works on locked or unlocked bootloaders. This also works on any customization.
The procedure should work with any pre-rooted Android version but I started with 10.1.C.0.370 (4.1.2) which was rooted with DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v17, patched with remountrebootfix, and equipped with XZDualRecovery.
Limitations:
This process can delete the files on your internal SDcard so back them up. Also, you will have to reinstall all your apps, as they get erased too.
Download link:
Mega
https://mega.co.nz/#F!UkshjY6A!HIW7xGf1E1oa04e0N3b1OA
You only need the zip and ftf files. The txt file is just the checksum if you want to verify that your download is error-free. I strongly recommend that you do the checksum before flashing.
Instructions:
1- Backup before you start messing with your tablet!
2- Put system.flashable.zip in /sdcard of your tablet.
3- Keep SGP311_10.4.1.B.0.109_R2C_VMo_US_CA_PR_NoSystem.ftf on your PC.
4- Disconnect any USB cable that may be attached to your tablet.
5- Reboot to recovery. Preferably to TWRP, but you can make CWM work too.
6- Do not wipe anything.
7- Once in recovery, flash system.flashable.zip.
8- It is important to NOT REBOOT the tablet after this step.
9- Find and use the Power Off option in the recovery and turn your tablet off. In CWM based PhilZ Touch it is under "Power Options" -> "Power Off". In TWRP it is under "Reboot" -> "Power Off". If you see your tablet rebooting, force it to turn off by pushing the power and volume up keys simultaneously (or however else you can!)
10- Open Flashtool 0.9.15.0 and click on the flash icon. Choose flash mode.
11- Navigate to where you have saved SGP311_10.4.1.B.0.109_R2C_VMo_US_CA_PR_NoSystem.ftf and flash this ftf with your tablet in flash mode. To put your tablet in flash mode, hold the volume down button when it is off and connect with the USB cable to the PC.
12- Reboot and enjoy!
Credits:
I only put the files together. All the credit should go to XDA's [NUT] and DooMLoRD and many others...
I had a few requests from people who upgraded to 4.4 and were not happy with the speed. So I made these file in case you want to downgrade to rooted 4.3.
Enjoy.
Downloading now. Thanks!
hi njajoor
thanks to your guides i was able to flash in quick an easy way all the procedure was smooth.
may i kinow how did you tewk your rooted 4.3 rom or which settings do you recommend to improve the performance of the tab Z?
many thanks again
mame3876 said:
hi njajoor
thanks to your guides i was able to flash in quick an easy way all the procedure was smooth.
may i kinow how did you tewk your rooted 4.3 rom or which settings do you recommend to improve the performance of the tab Z?
many thanks again
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This is what I do normally, but you may want to change it for you specific needs:
1- In settings:
Wifi, menu, advanced, network notification unchecked; Keep wifi on never; wifi optimization checked
NFC off
Sound, touch sound off; screen lock sound off
Display, sleep after 30 seconds, double tap to wake up checked, brightness set to lowest
Power management, stamina mode on
Keyboard, sounds feedback, sound on key press unchecked
Accounts, email: set sync frequency to 1 hour; Skype: sync off
2- install adaway
3- use titanium backup pro or apps tab in settings to freeze/disable:
Crackle and Netflix (unless you use them)
Anything with the word or logo of Facebook or twitter or social engine in it. You are better off using the browser for these.
If you use both email and Gmail apps, disable Gmail and set it up in email app.
All Google play apps except store and Services
Google plus and hangout
McAfee, reader by Sony, let's start psm, video unlimited, wisepilot
Mobile date, mobile network, sim lock, and sim toolkit (sgp311 doesn't have mobile data)
PO Box touch and Xperia Chinese keyboard (this may significantly reduce your keyboard flickering if not entirely eliminate it)
4- I install greenify, wakelock detector and juice defender on my other Android devices but I've come to believe Sony's stamina does an excellent job and none of that is necessary.
5- Turn gps on only when you use it
6- Remove active widgets from your home screen. I only have the clock and the weather left. If you want to keep the widgets put them on a separate display than the ones you keep your commonly used icons in.
With these settings mine is smooth as butter. I hope yours will be too.
Device: Sony Xperia Sp
Model Number: CS303
Android Version: 4.1.2
Problem: Unable to root device
Situation
1) Enabled USB Debugging from Settings> Developer Options
2) Enabled Unknown sources from Settings > Security
3) Downloaded DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v17_perf-event-exploit and extracted files
4) Ran "RUNME.bat"
5) Followed the instructions on the screen
6) Script seems to have finished executing successfully with "all done".
7) Device when rebooted, does not show signs of change.
Solution: ?
Hi,
I suggest you ask in the thread you got the toolkit from. Otherwise, I'll have your thread moved to your device section... Here,
> Sony Xperia SP > Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good luck!
acquiredskills said:
Device: Sony Xperia Sp
Model Number: CS303
Android Version: 4.1.2
Problem: Unable to root device
Situation
1) Enabled USB Debugging from Settings> Developer Options
2) Enabled Unknown sources from Settings > Security
3) Downloaded DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v17_perf-event-exploit and extracted files
4) Ran "RUNME.bat"
5) Followed the instructions on the screen
6) Script seems to have finished executing successfully with "all done".
7) Device when rebooted, does not show signs of change.
Solution: ?
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Go to this link for root .254 firmware http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2405933 or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440375 . Good luck :good:
Go to http://towelroot.com and click on the lambda icon to download the app towelroot. Ignore any warnings from chrome.
Install towelroot on your phone. Open it and tap on 'make it rain'. If the device does not not reboot then you have root. Reboot and check if you have root with root checker app.
Refer to this thread for more details http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783885
Prat92 said:
Go to http://towelroot.com and click on the lambda icon to download the app towelroot. Ignore any warnings from chrome.
Install towelroot on your phone. Open it and tap on 'make it rain'. If the device does not not reboot then you have root. Reboot and check if you have root with root checker app.
Refer to this thread for more details http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783885
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Thank you for your reply!
After installing towelroot, rebooting and checking with a root checker app, I do indeed have root access.
Thank you, once again.
This is the EASIEST way to root Xperia V. This will work on most other xperia devices. Also will work on most other devices like Samsung, LG etc.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE/DAMAGES CAUSED BY ROOTING YOUR DEVICE. USE ROOT AT YOUR OWN RISK
Guide
1. Download "Towelroot" apk. ~click~
2.Go to "Settings > Security" and enable "Unknown Sources"
3.Install Towelroot apk.
4.Open the app Towelroot.
5.Click "Make it rain"
Thats all. Now you have root access. Now you can uninstall Towelroot app.
Go to the Play store and install "SuperSU" by Chainfire.
Your phone may give you a warning "Towelroot app is harmful". Just ignore it.
This will ONLY work if a) the kernel date is older than June 2014 b) the device has a qualcomm processor
This is the easyest way to root xperia V,T,TX. But there is already a thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2798411
krasimiretov said:
This is the easyest way to root xperia V,T,TX. But there is already a thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2798411
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Yeah there is a thread already. Thanks for the info. Someone ask a forum moderator to delete this thread.
or just use KINGROOT. google it. Super simple as well.
Easy to root
:good:
Hello, I will try to cut it short.
As some of you may know you can link your phone to Windows 10 and control your phone screen from the Your Phone Companion app. I was using it with a custom rom called ''Hyper Rom'' But after installing a new custom rom I can't do it anymore. I can use the app to access my photos and notifications but can't control the screen
The new custom rom that I installed: (BLASTUI: [ROM] [R 11.0 ETLJ] BLASTUI ROM FOR G970F/G973F/G975F [STABLE] [ODEX] [V2.0] w/ THUNDERSTORM KERNEL | XDA Developers Forums (xda-developers.com) )
I don't know what's the problem but I'm guessing the reason is ''Your Phone Companion'' app has been debloated from the phone so it's not a built-in system app anymore, I can't access it from phone settings, I have to download and use it from Google Play. I tried to put the yourphone_stub folder to system/priv-app, wiped cache and dalvik, After reboot it was there but could use it only after updating from google play (Still couldn't access it from phone settings if this information helps). And yes I still can't access my phone screen from Your Phone Companion app.
Sorry if my explaining is complex. Eng isn't my first lang. Thx