Please help! - Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have the Xperia Z C6603 Vodafone Australia branded running firmware .350. I managed to root the device without unlocking the bootloader, that went well. However when I try flashing CWM I lost my navigation keys. Everything else works fines, but I have no navigation keys, so I'm using lmt launcher for the time being. Does anyone know how I can get my navigation keys back without losing all my data?
Also, I tried adding the stock navigation keys for android via editing the build.prop but when ever I try to edit it the phone reboots.
Can someone help please?
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Ahmato27 said:
I have the Xperia Z C6603 Vodafone Australia branded running firmware .350. I managed to root the device without unlocking the bootloader, that went well. However when I try flashing CWM I lost my navigation keys. Everything else works fines, but I have no navigation keys, so I'm using lmt launcher for the time being. Does anyone know how I can get my navigation keys back without losing all my data?
Also, I tried adding the stock navigation keys for android via editing the build.prop but when ever I try to edit it the phone reboots.
Can someone help please?
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wipe data or flash a different rom

Doubt wiping data would replace the system.ui with the old one I had.
I don't want to lose all my data and set up my again.
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Ahmato27 said:
Doubt wiping data would replace the system.ui with the old one I had.
I don't want to lose all my data and set up my again.
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yes it would fix it if you boot into recovery and wipe data/cache...
look for this line in build.prop
qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
delete it... the above line is what people use to take awy the soft key.

The reboot while editing is due to the root problem! Download v30 from bin4ry forum, reroot the device and you'll be fine editing build.prop

gire.prasad said:
The reboot while editing is due to the root problem! Download v30 from bin4ry forum, reroot the device and you'll be fine editing build.prop
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Would it still work with a locked bootloader?
Can you please provide the link?
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Ahmato27 said:
Would it still work with a locked bootloader?
Can you please provide the link?
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Yes it is for locked bootloaders (am in locked)
Here's the download link:
http://uploaded.net/file/qdwj779r

Rerooting will not erase data right?
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Got it working and got my navigation bar back. Thanks so much
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[App] Need for Speed Most Wanted

Hi guys.... i have buy nfs most wanted from play store, but i'm not able tu use because the game cannot find internet connection! are there anyone that having try to play this?
I bought it when it came out but for some reason it closes when i get to main menu. It downloaded the data fine
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Downloaded fine here, but quits to home screen after loading up. Hope there's a fix soon
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Jellybean?
daranx said:
Downloaded fine here, but quits to home screen after loading up. Hope there's a fix soon
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Is this on the stock rom?
djfuego said:
Is this on the stock rom?
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Yes; stock, unrooted, unflashed, 100% untouched. Gonna get a refund
Looks like a good game, ill keep it and wait for updates.
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daranx said:
Downloaded fine here, but quits to home screen after loading up. Hope there's a fix soon
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Had that problem to at first. After a several plays it got better and now works almost without force closing.
Asphalt 7 does not force close btw, and is the better of the 2 imho
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crazymister said:
Had that problem to at first. After a several plays it got better and now works almost without force closing.
Asphalt 7 does not force close btw, and is the better of the 2 imho
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Should work all the time without force closing. Ridiculous.
I have LT30at and get force close everytime at welcome screen.
Download took me out of the refund window. EA with another license to extort.
I sent them an email to try and get my money back.
I have this same, when I launch a game app always crash to main screen...
It works on mine. Increasing dalvik.vm.heapgrowthlimit should be enough. But root is needed.
The game works on mine. Increasing dalvik.vm.heapgrowthlimit should be enough. But root is needed.
peetr_ said:
It works on mine. Increasing dalvik.vm.heapgrowthlimit should be enough. But root is needed.
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How can i increase dalvik? Can you tell us with a guide? Thanks
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Gush I can't root, I have blocked bootloader, Orange ... :-\
Whatever12 said:
Gush I can't root, I have blocked bootloader, Orange ... :-\
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Locked bootloader has nothing to do with root access.
Use bin4ry's method version 15.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Make sure you download and install sony backup and restore apk if your device did not come with it preinstalled.
augie7107 said:
Locked bootloader has nothing to do with root access.
Use bin4ry's method version 15.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Make sure you download and install sony backup and restore apk if your device did not come with it preinstalled.
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If you are on the latest firmware the only way to root is by unlocking the bootloader, Bin4ry's method does not work in the latest firmware
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That's all for me, I have '195
Whatever12 said:
That's all for me, I have '195
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You can still root by flashing the older formware 7.0.A.1.303 and using bin4ry's method. Just stay on that firmware and you will be rooted. Follow the guide from the all in one thread
i've just rooted my phone, but for increase dalvik what i have to do?
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LegibleEel said:
I bought it when it came out but for some reason it closes when i get to main menu. It downloaded the data fine
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Same problem it keeps closing
Envoyé depuis mon LT30p avec Tapatalk
neghelliregna said:
i've just rooted my phone, but for increase dalvik what i have to do?
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Download Root explorer, find file named build.prop in /system, open it for editing, find the line dalvik.vm.heapgrowthlimit and increase it to 96m for example. It should be enough.

Return to stock

Hi everyone!
I want to sell my s3 mini and i need to return back to stock. I downloaded the correct rom from here http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I8190 (PHE -spain) and i`m gettin a booting problem.
After the loading samsung circle, the lockscreen appears and after 5 seconds that circle starts again ....and this forever
razvanwin95 said:
Hi everyone!
I want to sell my s3 mini and i need to return back to stock. I downloaded the correct rom from here http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I8190 (PHE -spain) and i`m gettin a booting problem.
After the loading samsung circle, the lockscreen appears and after 5 seconds that circle starts again ....and this forever
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You can try flashing the attached file with ODIN (as PDA).
This will do a factory reset to your phone and hopefully make it boot normally.
The file is taken from the following thread so all credits go there!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030282
it worked
Thanx very much
razvanwin95 said:
it worked
Thanx very much
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Happy i could help!
If It's rooted will this remove the root?
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No just wipe data, sort of factory defaults resets.
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vonuzu said:
If It's rooted will this remove the root?
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I believe you need to flash an official rom again to remove root.
After that, do a factory defaults reset.
quendil said:
I believe you need to flash an official rom again to remove root.
After that, do a factory defaults reset.
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Yes i know that, but the OP was asking about returning to stock so i thought that the file will remove the root too.
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Yes only if u install stock firmware.
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Please help! Can't root my LT30at!

So yesterday I bought a Sony xperia tl-lt30at and I can't seem to root it.. I've had an htc, nexus s 4g, and galaxy s2 and rooted all with no problem. I've tried the methods for rooting the lt30at found in the forums here with no luck, the back up and restore app seems to freeze when I try to restore the "root me" method. I also have flashed a recovery image but the pressing up or down over n over during boot up. I can return my phone but I'd rather not, I love this phone. Anyone have any suggestions?
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luciferii said:
So yesterday I bought a Sony xperia tl-lt30at and I can't seem to root it.. I've had an htc, nexus s 4g, and galaxy s2 and rooted all with no problem. I've tried the methods for rooting the lt30at found in the forums here with no luck, the back up and restore app seems to freeze when I try to restore the "root me" method. I also have flashed a recovery image but the pressing up or down over n over during boot up. I can return my phone but I'd rather not, I love this phone. Anyone have any suggestions?
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use search!
"bin4ry root method"
gregbradley said:
use search!
"bin4ry root method"
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ive used that method, its the one that freezes up the restore and back up app
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luciferii said:
ive used that method, its the one that freezes up the restore and back up app
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have you used the latest version?
Also, download the latest restore and backup app.
PM spectre51, he has a apk for it if you cant find it on xda
gregbradley said:
have you used the latest version?
Also, download the latest restore and backup app.
PM spectre51, he has a apk for it if you cant find it on xda
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ill give that a try
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i cant seem to find a version other than 1.0 for the backup & restore.. what happens when i try to root my phone is that the backup & restore app wont let me click "ok" when i try to restore the "root me" that comes from the bin4ry method
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there is a thread in the general section talking about this.
in it spectre51 posted a version of the app that rooting works with.
it took me about 10 seconds to find using search
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2157484&highlight=root+at&t
gregbradley said:
there is a thread in the general section talking about this.
in it spectre51 posted a version of the app that rooting works with.
it took me about 10 seconds to find using search
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2157484&highlight=root+at&t
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still doesnt work i really like this phone but it looks like im gunna have to trade it in for an HTC
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found my problem.. theres no root for the lt30at with the jb update
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luciferii said:
found my problem.. theres no root for the lt30at with the jb update
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Yes there is. The latest bin4ry root works using option 3.
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luciferii said:
found my problem.. theres no root for the lt30at with the jb update
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Spectre51 said:
Yes there is. The latest bin4ry root works using option 3.
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Yes, that's where I decided to stop in this thread....
gregbradley said:
Yes, that's where I decided to stop in this thread....
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Root works fine on my xperia tl
No there is still a problem.
It does root the phone initially but on running Titanium backup (TB) superuser keeps asking for root access continuously (even though i've checked "remember"). And after a while the root access is gone.
Don't know whats going on, can reproduce this every time.
In one instance i was able to do a complete backup of all my apps with TB and then on next TB start it said no root access.
Maybe some conflict between SU and TB?
btw, SU version is somewhat old v3.2 2012-07
LT30at
Carrier At&T
Android version 4.1.2
Build: 9.1.F.1.120
UPDATE:
Installed the other Superuser (Koushik Dutta) and all is working.
So something not right with Chainsd's superuser that came installed while rooting. Probably the old version does not work (found no way to update to new version), it always complained about providing access.
In any case, all fine now. Hope this helps someone.
lt30at at 4.1.2 rooted with Bin4ry_v36
Hi guys,
I just want to confirm that i rooted my lt30at in JB (4.1.2) with the software:
Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v36.zip
I chose the option 4 and follow the instructions. I had to install before the JDK and the android SDK. Additionally check the device have the developer options enabled.
Best Regards,
julian8c

[Q] Help about bin4ry_v31 root

I just be stopped in this pic http://puu.sh/4oEBA.png
I don`t know why and I follow all the steps
I wait for a long time and I think it`s doesn`t work
I really feel sad so I pm and ask you
come on plz give me some help orz
My device : Xperia Z (10.3.1.A.2.67)
There is others which is same as me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460&page=337
#3364
Bin4ry's tool doesn't work for that firmware version.
Do this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
Follow the instructions carefully. It definitely works as I rooted the same firmware version with it myself.
If you have never used Flashtool before, here is a guide to setup drivers etc and flash - How to flash stock roms with Flashtool
Also, somebody may come in here and recommend that you use something called Kingo to root your phone. Personally, I don't trust it as there is no information on how it works or what it pushes to your phone, so keep that in mind.
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kingvortex said:
Bin4ry's tool doesn't work for that firmware version.
Do this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
Follow the instructions carefully. It definitely works as I rooted the same firmware version with it myself.
If you have never used Flashtool before, here is a guide to setup drivers etc and flash - How to flash stock roms with Flashtool
Also, somebody may come in here and recommend that you use something called Kingo to root your phone. Personally, I don't trust it as there is no information on how it works or what it pushes to your phone, so keep that in mind.
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Oh thx, bro
Maybe Bin4ry will publish new version of his tool very soon=] Hope that will be ture
louislee2815 said:
Oh thx, bro
Maybe Bin4ry will publish new version of his tool very soon=] Hope that will be ture
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I've used kingo a couple of times on my Z and a couple of other phones and it works flawlessly!!
kingvortex said:
Bin4ry's tool doesn't work for that firmware version.
Do this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
Follow the instructions carefully. It definitely works as I rooted the same firmware version with it myself.
If you have never used Flashtool before, here is a guide to setup drivers etc and flash - How to flash stock roms with Flashtool
Also, somebody may come in here and recommend that you use something called Kingo to root your phone. Personally, I don't trust it as there is no information on how it works or what it pushes to your phone, so keep that in mind.
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hello
I install the Flashtool and try to do it
When I flash the .423 rom , it told me to unplug the usb and power off.....then IT TOLD ME TO PRESS BACK BUTTON and connect usb
But Z don`t has back button -3-
Also
about the thread you give, I can see the pics in the post so that I don`t know what to do :crying:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
Chronic2k13 said:
I've used kingo a couple of times on my Z and a couple of other phones and it works flawlessly!!
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but we don`t know how did kingo do the root
louislee2815 said:
but we don`t know how did kingo do the root
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Doesnt matter because you usually wipe and flash a rom after root. Then you definally sure that there is no mallware left
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I'm not sure how it does root but it seems to download scripts on the fly and my handset appears to be bloat free!! As I said,I don't have an issue with it at all!
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louislee2815 said:
hello
I install the Flashtool and try to do it
When I flash the .423 rom , it told me to unplug the usb and power off.....then IT TOLD ME TO PRESS BACK BUTTON and connect usb
But Z don`t has back button -3-
Also
about the thread you give, I can see the pics in the post so that I don`t know what to do :crying:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
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Hold volume down and plug the USB cable in. The process is pretty simple, so it shouldn't matter that you cannot see the images in the post I linked to.
magikmichael said:
Doesnt matter because you usually wipe and flash a rom after root. Then you definally sure that there is no mallware left
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Erm, what? Not everybody roots in order to flash a custom rom. Some just want to remove bloat and run some root only apps.
Chronic2k13 said:
I'm not sure how it does root but it seems to download scripts on the fly and my handset appears to be bloat free!! As I said,I don't have an issue with it at all!
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Yep, you cannot see anything untoward, so it's completely fine!
I'm not saying that this Kingo app does anything bad, but do you think it would flash a notification toast up on screen saying "Please wait: Stealing your personal data" if it did?
I personally do not trust it and therefore will not recommend it to anybody over a method supplied by a trusted developer such as DooMLoRD, even if the process is one click and therefore foolproof.
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kingvortex said:
Hold volume down and plug the USB cable in. The process is pretty simple, so it shouldn't matter that you cannot see the images in the post I linked to.
Erm, what? Not everybody roots in order to flash a custom rom. Some just want to remove bloat and run some root only apps.
Yep, you cannot see anything untoward, so it's completely fine!
I'm not saying that this Kingo app does anything bad, but do you think it would flash a notification toast up on screen saying "Please wait: Stealing your personal data" if it did?
I personally do not trust it and therefore will not recommend it to anybody over a method supplied by a trusted developer such as DooMLoRD, even if the process is one click and therefore foolproof.
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Ok you are right. Some people only want to root and keep their files. Then it might be not so good to use kingo because nobody knows how it works.
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by the way , what do you think the quality of walkman in Xperia Z?
kingvortex said:
Hold volume down and plug the USB cable in. The process is pretty simple, so it shouldn't matter that you cannot see the images in the post I linked to.
Erm, what? Not everybody roots in order to flash a custom rom. Some just want to remove bloat and run some root only apps.
Yep, you cannot see anything untoward, so it's completely fine!
I'm not saying that this Kingo app does anything bad, but do you think it would flash a notification toast up on screen saying "Please wait: Stealing your personal data" if it did?
I personally do not trust it and therefore will not recommend it to anybody over a method supplied by a trusted developer such as DooMLoRD, even if the process is one click and therefore foolproof.
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will the Bravia engine gone after rooted?
No. Only unlocking the bootloader will disable DRM keys and Bravia engine.
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kingvortex said:
No. Only unlocking the bootloader will disable DRM keys and Bravia engine.
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thanks.
In fact, I want to root just because I want to use the music player " Poweramp " LOL
Why do you need root to use Poweramp? As far as I know it doesn't need it.
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kingvortex said:
Why do you need root to use Poweramp? As far as I know it doesn't need it.
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um....because Poweramp has better sound quality / effect?
That wasn't my question. Poweramp does not need root. So why do you want to root your phone?
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kingvortex said:
That wasn't my question. Poweramp does not need root. So why do you want to root your phone?
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You know the answer......
There is another method for people to use poweramp without buying the apps but you have to root first
Now I can`t do the one-click root, so I need to buy the poweramp apps
louislee2815 said:
You know the answer......
There is another method for people to use poweramp without buying the apps but you have to root first
Now I can`t do the one-click root, so I need to buy the poweramp apps
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I'm glad you're unable to root.
If I had known you wanted to pirate an app, I never would have helped you in the first place.
Thief.
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kingvortex said:
I'm glad you're unable to root.
If I had known you wanted to pirate an app, I never would have helped you in the first place.
Thief.
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....that`s a joke
I never do the things which like a chinese NOW
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I told the true, I need the Titanium backup but it need to root
Sorry for about "poweramp" that I think that will be funny, I have a credit card and I bought the unlocker a year ago.
Sorry for my joke
(In fact I did the behave which like chinese because I don`t have the credit card that time)

[Q] OTA update failure?

I've been trying to install the ota update for my T-mobile Z and it fails every time. Did a factory reset and still no luck. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
Have you modified the software on your phone in any way? For instance, changed fonts, removed system apps/bloat etc.
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kingvortex said:
Have you modified the software on your phone in any way? For instance, changed fonts, removed system apps/bloat etc.
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Yes. But the factory reset put it all back.
sp00nix said:
Yes. But the factory reset put it all back.
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If you removed system apps, then a factory reset did not put them back.
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kingvortex said:
If you removed system apps, then a factory reset did not put them back.
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They all seem to be there. Anyway if thats the case will a desktop update work? Or should i finally push for the bootloader unlock?
Yes, you will be able to update via the PC Companion.
Also, as you have a C6606, you cannot unlock your bootloader. ?
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kingvortex said:
Yes, you will be able to update via the PC Companion.
Also, as you have a C6606, you cannot unlock your bootloader. ?
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My carrier claims I can by calling in. I kept a copy of that conversion lol.
sp00nix said:
My carrier claims I can by calling in. I kept a copy of that conversion lol.
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You spoke to someone that either didn't know what they were talking about, or just wanted you off the phone. Your carrier has no facility to do that, neither would they do it even if they could. It was them that requested non unlockable bootloaders for their branded variant to start with, so why would they help you to bypass it?
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kingvortex said:
You spoke to someone that either didn't know what they were talking about, or just wanted you off the phone. Your carrier has no facility to do that, neither would they do it even if they could. It was them that requested non unlockable bootloaders for their branded variant to start with, so why would they help you to bypass it?
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Who knows. Maybe to keep the average Joe from bricking their phone? But after having my second carrier locked Sony I will be buying my next one strait up from Sony, or who ever had the next phone I like.

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