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Just recently purchased the Sony TL (LT30at) with AT&T. There are a ton of app's that I wont be using and taking up space.
Im new to this reconfiguration but read that I should install titanium backup to remove these unwanted apps.
1)Do I need to root my phone first in order to use titanium backup and remove the apps?
2)Is there an alternative other than rooting the phone to remove these apps?
There's not alot of resources to root LT30at in a straight forward manner that is laid-out in laymans terms. I may be wrong if so, could you provide the link?
Thank you
Datboimarn3 said:
Just recently purchased the Sony TL (LT30at) with AT&T. There are a ton of app's that I wont be using and taking up space.
Im new to this reconfiguration but read that I should install titanium backup to remove these unwanted apps.
1)Do I need to root my phone first in order to use titanium backup and remove the apps?
2)Is there an alternative other than rooting the phone to remove these apps?
There's not alot of resources to root LT30at in a straight forward manner that is laid-out in laymans terms. I may be wrong if so, could you provide the link?
Thank you
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You do need to root,
Please read the all in one thread for tutorials on how to root. (Its the first thread in the Q&A section)
There are various things you may have to do depending on your firmware. But you will have to root to get rid of the AT&T bloatware.
Ask in the all in one thread if you have any problems.
Greg
How about extract at&t ftf and remove any bloatware you don't want. Then flash back. This way seems to accomplish what OP wants without root.
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xerothermic said:
How about extract at&t ftf and remove any bloatware you don't want. Then flash back. This way seems to accomplish what OP wants without root.
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app
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I think that has been tried before, but it fails.
You have to extract the ftf using winrar (Or similar) then dump the data from system.sin into a .ext 4 file. Then use a ext2explorer to remove the bloatware.
The problem coes when you try then to recompile the ext4 back into system.sin and put back into .ftf We cant do that, we can only put it back into .zip which needs recovery to flash and hence needs root.
If you know another way please do share.
gregbradley said:
You do need to root,
Please read the all in one thread for tutorials on how to root. (Its the first thread in the Q&A section)
There are various things you may have to do depending on your firmware. But you will have to root to get rid of the AT&T bloatware.
Ask in the all in one thread if you have any problems.
Greg
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Thanks for your help Greg.
So far, the information I have summed up is coming up short. It would be nice to get an accurate step-by-step and the right file for the root so I can just follow each step. I've read around the thread that ATT makes it difficult to do anything until you can unlock the bootloader.
At this point I understand that the phone is a couple of months out of the market just hope someone will take notice of the Sony TL Lt30at (specifically) and make an accurate root guide
If I downloaded TItanium Backup right now, whats the capability can I accomplish? Or will it only fully function when rooted?
Datboimarn3 said:
Thanks for your help Greg.
So far, the information I have summed up is coming up short. It would be nice to get an accurate step-by-step and the right file for the root so I can just follow each step. I've read around the thread that ATT makes it difficult to do anything until you can unlock the bootloader.
At this point I understand that the phone is a couple of months out of the market just hope someone will take notice of the Sony TL Lt30at (specifically) and make an accurate root guide
If I downloaded TItanium Backup right now, whats the capability can I accomplish? Or will it only fully function when rooted?
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I rooted my TL just the other day using the steps here (only 6-8):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2049157
Thanks to user LastQuark for the write-up.
Start at step 6 through 8. Since you're on stock firmware (like me) you don't have to do steps 1-5, I didn't and have no issues. Basically the root process takes like 2 minutes. It would be longer and more involved if you want to flash custom ROMS I think, but if you're looking to just remove AT&T bloatware, follow those steps.
I'm on stock firmware, locked bootloader, etc.
ChicagoGOBLUE said:
I rooted my TL just the other day using the steps here (only 6-8):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2049157
Thanks to user LastQuark for the write-up.
Start at step 6 through 8. Since you're on stock firmware (like me) you don't have to do steps 1-5, I didn't and have no issues. Basically the root process takes like 2 minutes. It would be longer and more involved if you want to flash custom ROMS I think, but if you're looking to just remove AT&T bloatware, follow those steps.
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Thanks man!
Has there been any issues so far from the boot?
I noticed the build is a different number from the stock originally on the phone (.152), will that change alot or create issues?
Gonna run through some things that I am uncertain with and do this root as well.
Did you manage to DL Titanium backup as well?
I didn't bother with Titanium only because I wasn't flashing firmware or anything. No need to wipe anything so I figured I'd do without.
As far as different firmware, you'd have to read up on what version isn't easily rootable, or not rootable at all.... . 195 maybe? Or something like that. I'm not entirely sure.
What I'm getting at is that if you can root your firmware version the steps I linked will work.
Oh, and no issues at all. Just a bit lighter due to the AT&T apps I deleted. Lol.
I was on .152 when I got my phone as well. This is what I did...
1. Install flash tool first, http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1355071460000 (thanks to Androxyde)
1.1 Then go to flashtools install folder and install the drivers from the driver folder.
1.2 Enable usb debug from the settings>development section.
2. install the backup and restore app (it needs to be installed for root to install without errors.) from here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1343299&d=1348239155
3. Then attempt to install root with restore, thanks to Bin4ry, from here http://ul.to/xdevcthz
This will get you root only, but put you on the path to recovery for when your ready.
- Xperia TL, XperimenT v1.7 ~ via XDA App
redincali said:
I was on .152 when I got my phone as well. This is what I did...
1. Install flash tool first, http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1355071460000 (thanks to Androxyde)
1.1 Then go to flashtools install folder and install the drivers from the driver folder.
1.2 Enable usb debug from the settings>development section.
2. install the backup and restore app (it needs to be installed for root to install without errors.) from here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1343299&d=1348239155
3. Then attempt to install root with restore, thanks to Bin4ry, from here http://ul.to/xdevcthz
This will get you root only, but put you on the path to recovery for when your ready.
- Xperia TL, XperimenT v1.7 ~ via XDA App
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Follow those steps then you can use an app like root explorer to manually remove the AT&T apps in the /system/app folder.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion
Spectre51 said:
Follow those steps then you can use an app like root explorer to manually remove the AT&T apps in the /system/app folder.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion
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Hey guys thanks for the comment and feedback!
I will do this tonight.
My only concern are, would the build firmware still be the same?
Will it disable some functionality on the phone like (auto brightness)?
Will the APN or service (LTE function) be interfered?
Thanks a bunch guys!
Datboimarn3 said:
Hey guys thanks for the comment and feedback!
I will do this tonight.
My only concern are, would the build firmware still be the same?
Will it disable some functionality on the phone like (auto brightness)?
Will the APN or service (LTE function) be interfered?
Thanks a bunch guys!
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Rooting won't disable anything or change the build number. Just adds the supersu app and allows you the ability to change system files.
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I have done the steps that was provided.
Downloaded Root Explorer ($3.99) and followed the steps. But as soon as I switch mount R/W to R/O it reboots right away on the Apps folder.
Root is enabled through SuperSU and grants access to the app
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I have done the steps that was provided.
Downloaded Root Explorer ($3.99) and followed the steps. But as soon as I switch mount R/W to R/O it reboots right away on the Apps folder.
Root is enabled through SuperSU and grants access to the app
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You are running a stock Xperia TL AT&T firmware?
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You are running a stock Xperia TL AT&T firmware?
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Yessir
Im doing a cmd coding from this website http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EpkrCq1gfM for step 3. I noticed that the guy on that vid ran the command prompt and I haven't done that steps yet. I'll let you know if anything turns out.
**Edit*
followed the steps and followed the command prompt instead just like the vid provided...
IT WORKED!
After 3hours contemplating on what could've been the issue, I have finally deleted the AT&T Bloatwares.
Thanks guys!
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How about extract at&t ftf and remove any bloatware you don't want. Then flash back. This way seems to accomplish what OP wants without root.
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I flashed a generic firmware which was MUCH better than at&t bloated version
Imo thats very best way to get rid of bloats
Dear all.
Is there any way, like we have in Samsung, that we can download a unbranded FW from somewhere (like Sammobile for Samsung), flash it in our device and it doesn't change the "counter", or something, that does not include loosing warranty.
My point is that my device comes with a lot of apps from my carrier and I do have to wait for the upgrades, and now I just want to use an unbranded one, and release me from this useless apps and get fastest OS upgrades...
Use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
Next time post in Q&A forum.
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Dear all.
Is there any way, like we have in Samsung, that we can download a unbranded FW from somewhere (like Sammobile for Samsung), flash it in our device and it doesn't change the "counter", or something, that does not include loosing warranty.
My point is that my device comes with a lot of apps from my carrier and I do have to wait for the upgrades, and now I just want to use an unbranded one, and release me from this useless apps and get fastest OS upgrades...
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Repair with sus. Go to sus folder in blob_fs if I'm not mistaken! There will be three files with different names than the others and are also bigger in size. Move them to flashtool folder, open flashtool and choose decrypt files. Do the procedure and you are ready! Will post a thread tomorrow here!
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If you ever have a warranty issue or a need to return the device to the carrier to be looked at, just flash the stock rom back on via flashtool.
IE. I am with Telstra, so I have a copy of the Telstra Stock Sony FW on my computer to flash in case I need to.
Untill then, happy flashing
Hi all
I think Xperia V was never officially launched in India.
I am getting this phone at a good deal on seller warranty (probably imported).
Not much of a technical guy but I read about the SOD problem this phone has and that Sony has releases a official firmware upgrade to fix it - 9.1.A.1.140
As I read in some of the threads related to official firmware upgrades that these are released for different countries one by one (nordic, hongkong, singapore etc) and people install the appropriate one.
In my case I don't think Sony would have officially released an upgrade for India.
Can I install this official firmware just after booting the phone for the first time?
Will this solve the SOD problem?
Plz suggest. The deal is running out on an online site fast. Willing to buy.
Pardon my lack of knowledge and technical know how in this regard.
Edit - I know there are lot of custom ROMS but at this moment I don't have the time to understand all that and install. For now I want to stick to a easy official upgrade to 9.1.A.1.140 mainly to fix SOD.
Plz help.
Sony website states this:
Latest available software
You may already have the latest software, depending on the date of purchase. Software updates are released at different times depending on operator and/or country. Therefore, we cannot give you an exact date for when a specific update will be available for your device.
Android version: Google Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Latest available software: 9.1.A.1.140
Release date: 2013-04-10
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That is why I got confused.
I want to install this firmware the first thing after getting the phone before doing anything to avoid SOD problem.
Plz tell me how to do it.
I will order the phone just after getting some help here.
Just how many rules are you willing to break...
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gregbradley said:
Just how many rules are you willing to break...
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Thanks for reporting.
A simple answer to the original query or a simple explanation of the rules I broke would have been more appreciable rather than a sarcastic comment.
The rules are the ones you agreed to when you made your account here.
They are in place to help you.
So, for example, if you post in the correct section you are more likely to get an ANSWER to the QUESTION you have just asked.
Secondly, bumping a thread in less than 24 hours often irritates users as it is spamming the thread.
If you are unsure if the rules there is a link to them in my signature.
But To help you, yes you can flash that firmware, even before you have turned the phone on
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Thank you so much. Can you explain how to do that even before turning the phone on or direct me to a thread where this information is available.
Also, will this firmware solve the SOD problem?
I have a subquery related to this already posted in a different thread but since you are reading this now, I will just post the link and quote here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42341551&postcount=67
Can someone explain how are these firmware upgrades for different regions different? Not sure which one to install here in India. I am getting this phone imported. Xperia V has not been launched officially in India. Will be going to denmark for 3-4 months soon.
Which one should I install?
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Sorry for breaking rules. It was not intentional. Also, I did not intend to bump the thread rather wanted to add some more information.
saurav_k said:
Thank you so much. Can you explain how to do that even before turning the phone on or direct me to a thread where this information is available.
Also, will this firmware solve the SOD problem?
I have a subquery related to this already posted in a different thread but since you are reading this now, I will just post the link and quote here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42341551&postcount=67
Sorry for breaking rules. It was not intentional. Also, I did not intend to bump the thread rather wanted to add some more information.
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If you want to add more information to a post you can use the edit button.
In order to flash a ftf file you need to install flashtool. Find links to it in the first thread in the dev section.
Also, I suggest you read the first 3 posts in the all in one thread. That's the first thread in the Q&A section and will answer many of your questions.
As to whether this firmware fixes SOD, I presume so, many have said so but I have a T and have never encountered the SOD.
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You can flash any firmware for your phone. Global generic will always be safe.
gregbradley said:
If you want to add more information to a post you can use the edit button.
In order to flash a ftf file you need to install flashtool. Find links to it in the first thread in the dev section.
Also, I suggest you read the first 3 posts in the all in one thread. That's the first thread in the Q&A section and will answer many of your questions.
As to whether this firmware fixes SOD, I presume so, many have said so but I have a T and have never encountered the SOD.
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You can flash any firmware for your phone. Global generic will always be safe.
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Will this need rooting the phone or unlocking the bootloader?
Can I just not install the firmware upgrade via Sony's default PC suite or OTA?
By Global Generic I suppose you mean INTL generic right?
Yes, that will do.
No, you do not need to root in order to flash a ftf. Please read the all in one thread, post 2, all these questions are answered there
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gregbradley said:
Yes, that will do.
No, you do not need to root in order to flash a ftf. Please read the all in one thread, post 2, all these questions are answered there
Sent whilst sat on the toilet.
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Thanks for your help. Placed the order. Fingers crossed. Will ask if I need any help during the firmware upgrade.
saurav_k said:
Thanks for your help. Placed the order. Fingers crossed. Will ask if I need any help during the firmware upgrade.
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Just got the phone.
It has 9.1.A.0.490. So I need to update it to 9.1.A.1.140
Is it OK if I simply upgrade using Sony PC Companion without using Flashtool and FTF file?
Are there any advantages/disadvantages or any implications of doing this either way when upgrading on a new phone.
Probably down the line I will root and install CM10/11 but not now. Plz suggest.
I have started installing using PC Companion. It is downloading the software to PC and will take about 4 hrs
What I am concerned about is whether it will ask me to choose the version (singapore, global generic etc) or directly install the appropriate one as per some internal manufacturing details of the phone?
saurav_k said:
Just got the phone.
It has 9.1.A.0.490. So I need to update it to 9.1.A.1.140
Is it OK if I simply upgrade using Sony PC Companion without using Flashtool and FTF file?
Are there any advantages/disadvantages or any implications of doing this either way when upgrading on a new phone.
Probably down the line I will root and install CM10/11 but not now. Plz suggest.
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If you get the update through PCC, just update there. Flashtool is an alternative solution, if you don't get the update in PCC.
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saurav_k said:
I have started installing using PC Companion. It is downloading the software to PC and will take about 4 hrs
What I am concerned about is whether it will ask me to choose the version (singapore, global generic etc) or directly install the appropriate one as per some internal manufacturing details of the phone?
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It won't ask for you, which version to install. As u said, the appropriate one will be installed.
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NuriJ said:
If you get the update through PCC, just update there. Flashtool is an alternative solution, if you don't get the update in PCC.
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It won't ask for you, which version to install. As u said, the appropriate one will be installed.
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Thanks. How will it know which one is appropriate or I mean to say how will it detect? I want to install a global generic version and not any country specific version like phillipines, singapore etc.
saurav_k said:
Thanks. How will it know which one is appropriate or I mean to say how will it detect? I want to install a global generic version and not any country specific version like phillipines, singapore etc.
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In which case you need to find that ftf and flash it in flashtool
Pccompanion will only flash the region specific one for you unless you change a number in your build.prop
In steps to install FTF using flashtool, following is mentioned:
"e) open the XPERIA Flashtool, click on flash and choose downloaded firmware, than click ok. Important - if you do not want to delete any data of your phone, just uncheck flashing userdata.sin file. All data will remain in your phone, but sometimes it can cause additional troubles. So it is better (and I recommend that) to do the backup of your personal data, than proceed with clean instalation and then restore your personal data."
I have a brand new phone. No personal data saved yet like contacts, messages etc. So no worries there.
But does this mean that I will loose the phones stock data like music, video samples and some additonal pre-installed apps if I choose to flash?
Second question:
"f) turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button "
The window will pop up after the update is done? or I have to keep holding volume rocker down during the installation? I mean how long do I need to keep it pressed down?
EDIT - The FTFs available here in first post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2227747
are for which region. Name has a "CE". Seems Central Europe?
Can you plz guide me to the Global/International Generic FTF for Xperia V
EDIT - Baseband of the phone is: 8960A-AAAAANAZQ-3003028-37. Which country does this belong to?
saurav_k said:
In steps to install FTF using flashtool, following is mentioned:
"e) open the XPERIA Flashtool, click on flash and choose downloaded firmware, than click ok. Important - if you do not want to delete any data of your phone, just uncheck flashing userdata.sin file. All data will remain in your phone, but sometimes it can cause additional troubles. So it is better (and I recommend that) to do the backup of your personal data, than proceed with clean instalation and then restore your personal data."
I have a brand new phone. No personal data saved yet like contacts, messages etc. So no worries there.
But does this mean that I will loose the phones stock data like music, video samples and some additonal pre-installed apps if I choose to flash?
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All data will be deleted, except for internal storage and external sdcard. (make sure to uncheck format of sdcard partition in flashtool, if you see it)
saurav_k said:
Second question:
"f) turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button "
The window will pop up after the update is done? or I have to keep holding volume rocker down during the installation? I mean how long do I need to keep it pressed down?
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Once flashtool starts the flashing process, and the LED is green, you can release it.
saurav_k said:
EDIT - The FTFs available here in first post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2227747
are for which region. Name has a "CE". Seems Central Europe?
Can you plz guide me to the Global/International Generic FTF for Xperia V
EDIT - Baseband of the phone is: 8960A-AAAAANAZQ-3003028-37. Which country does this belong to?
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Baseband wouldn't matter at all, just find a world generic firmware FTF to flash.
Edit: Yes it stands for central europe.
NuriJ said:
Baseband wouldn't matter at all, just find a world generic firmware FTF to flash.
Edit: Yes it stands for central europe.
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Thanks. Went through all posts in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42459460
Couldn't find a world generic.
Can you help me find plz.
EDIT - PC Companion has finished downloading the firmware and is ready for me to switch the phone on to install. Not sure which version it is. Apparently, there seems to be no INTL / World / Global Generic ftf out for LT25i 9.1.A.1.140 firmware yet. Ones I saw are: Singapore, Malasiya, Nordic Generic, CE.
What exactly is the difference in these? What Region specific data it will have. It still will have all languages support so I can choose English. I suppose.
Does this means maps will be loaded for that particular region only?
Shall I just go ahead with upgrade via companion.
You cannot go wrong using by pccompanion.
Its not a hack, not a trick, it's the official way Sony want you to do it. So just go ahead and do it
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It was claimed that X-reality still work after bootloader is unlocked on the .681 firmware :good::good:
Anyone can have a check on Bionz?? (i'm lazy to do it myself)
maybe i'll unlock soon since u know, the recovery cannot mount system on stock rooted 4.4
camera quality issue is still present
The quality of pics taken on same modes with lb and ub are different, more grainy pics from ub. but unlike old jb versions, it now clearly shows iso difference. eg:- iso 5000 for ub on superior auto low light mod with out flash, and the same for lb is 6400. Also there is difference in image sizes too.. ub pics are few hundred Kb's bigger than lb pics (which clearly is/may an indication of some missing processing??).
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The quality of pics taken on same modes with lb and ub are different, more grainy pics from ub. but unlike old jb versions, it now clearly shows iso difference. eg:- iso 5000 for ub on superior auto low light mod with out flash, and the same for lb is 6400. Also there is difference in image sizes too.. ub pics are few hundred Kb's bigger than lb pics (which clearly is/may an indication of some missing processing??).
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Oh holly crap :crying::crying:
thanks for the info bro
sony still dont let us own the phone totally in unlocked BL!!
Do u think there're someway to hack it and take it back??
currently there is no other ways than re locking, but the overall quality can be increased by different mods( which obviously will be more better with lb), like tweaking jpg compressions, video bitrate changes, etc.. but wait.. the kk is just a week old now, devs are still working on kk mods and tweaks. hopefully we can see something soon.:good:
KWOKSFUNG said:
It was claimed that X-reality still work after bootloader is unlocked on the .681 firmware :good::good:
Anyone can have a check on Bionz?? (i'm lazy to do it myself)
maybe i'll unlock soon since u know, the recovery cannot mount system on stock rooted 4.4
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The bionz still works... It is hardware maybe as stated above there might be some difference in quality... To be honest I have quite a good camera with unlocked bl...
The algorithm should be better on kitkat so I look forward to install that when it becomes a little less bugged
Unlocked bl is not a big thing anymore gives you a set of opportunities though
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HellRoot said:
The bionz still works... It is hardware maybe as stated above there might be some difference in quality... To be honest I have quite a good camera with unlocked bl...
The algorithm should be better on kitkat so I look forward to install that when it becomes a little less bugged
Unlocked bl is not a big thing anymore gives you a set of opportunities though
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thx bro but i cant tolerate grains
KWOKSFUNG said:
thx bro but i cant tolerate grains
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Both locked and unlocked has grains... But see if you can find some comparisons of locked and unlocked running kitkat with same settings... Or else just stay in the locked.. Especially if you don't actually need the custom kernels
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HellRoot said:
Both locked and unlocked has grains... But see if you can find some comparisons of locked and unlocked running kitkat with same settings... Or else just stay in the locked.. Especially if you don't actually need the custom kernels
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I am thinking about unlock mainly becoz the recovery on stock rooted 4.4 is buggy (cannot mount system)
Bug camera e and turn off smartphone Z1
hello, today I was taking some pictures I realized that the camera is not taking this more. when I click to take a picture, the icon is frozen and not appear to get out of camera options. grip on power and then open the home and the task manager to get out the camera. other applications are also not picking up camera. the option to turn off the smartphone also not getting this. use the C6903 and after installing Kikkat was so.
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hello, today I was taking some pictures I realized that the camera is not taking this more. when I click to take a picture, the icon is frozen and not appear to get out of camera options. grip on power and then open the home and the task manager to get out the camera. other applications are also not picking up camera. the option to turn off the smartphone also not getting this. use the C6903 and after installing Kikkat was so.
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how did u install kitkat??
NUT pre-rooted version or stock through PCC or flashtool??
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how did u install kitkat??
NUT pre-rooted version or stock through PCC or flashtool??
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I used the flashable file and Stripped by flashtools. Now did the flash with the camera Fw commercial stock back to normal however the NFC did not the installation.
Yeah me too had the same problem of camera app hanging when i try to shoot and the other problem is overheating... Do u know if there is any fix for this..im on ub. 136 nuts...previously i installed nuts.681
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bro there are a plenty of tutorials out there on how to install.. and the fr frameware seems to have some probs. go for a geniric global one. no probs at all. or else, try my installation procedure.
what i had is 136 in c6903 with locked bootloader , zxrecovery with root.
1) i downloaded generic global for 6903 and advanced kernel v2 by doomload, and deodex patch by nut, and striped ftf (which doesnot contains data partition,system partition, and cache, and it wont wipe anything,. it contains everything else, kernel, baseband ,TA, bootbundle, bla..bla..bla)
2) now installed latest flashtool 9.15
3) and then backed up my TA with TA backuptool latest version
4) now i unlocked my bootloader
5) and then flashed the ftf , with every thing ticked in "WIPE" and nothing ticked in "EXCLUDE"
6) rebooted, after setup, i rebooted to fastbootmode, flashed advance kernelv2,
7) again rebooted to recovery, flashed deodex patch, and latest super su package
now u can stop here and just reboot and use ur phone , nothing is not working, everything is fine OR if u need to relock and use original kernel continue to 8th step
8) reboot to check if u have proper root and everything..also remb to remove the sd write permission problem.. and install recovery(zx dual recovery latest beta) now....( coz we are going back to stock kernal , relock TA, and currently a buggy recovery, also a RIL restriction--> u cant write anything to system partition even u have root, but can perform other things which need root privilege)
9)reboot into fastboot mode again and flash the striped kernal for ur device ( WAIT..... THERE IS A TRICKY PART... THE STRIPPED FTF MAY NOT BE ALWAYS FROM UR REGIONS FTF OR THE GLOBAL ONE, AND MAY CONTAINS DIFFERENT RADIOS,TA CUSTOMIZATIONS ETC. SO IT MAY( a 10% chance) GET MESSY WITH THE FIRMWARE U FLASHED... SO THERE IS A WAY TO FLASH ONLY THINGS U WANT FROM UR FTF FILE (the whole ftf and not stripped ftf), THE WAY IS .... reload the ftf to flash tool(in flash mode ofcourse), and then SELECT SYSTEM from "EXCLUDE" and UNTICK everything on "WIPE" now the remaining files will count 12 ( check attached image to refer), and then flash it.
10) now reboot, yes u have a partial rooted( ril problem) , deodexed firmware with everything stock. now.
11) just restore the TA ( dont use lock TA from flastool, use TA tool to restore)
12) reboot, enjoy working everything!
DUDES... U KNOW WHY I TYPED ALL THESE STEPS HERE??? BECAUSE PLEASE DONT MESS UP THINGS AND THREADS WITH " IT IS NOT WORKING, PLS HELP ME things" WHILE ALL OTHERS ARE DISCUSSING SOMETHING ELSE. IF U NEED HELP QUICK AND CLEAR, POST UR PROBLEMS WHERE THEY ARE DISCUSSING ABOUT IT!
I want to try the lollipop that everyone loses their mind with so is it okay to flash d5803 firmware to d5833 phone? Is there a very simple guide here that explains everything? And when I flashed that d5803 firmware will I lose my keys?
Also, if I dont like the lollipop, can I flash back to d5833 kitkat firmware?
Thank you guys! I dont have any knowledge about this flashing things so I wanna ask you guys first.
I'm no pro and not sure if folks will answer without telling you to search. But I'm almost sure this is a surefire way to brick your phone. Differences between radios and stuff will have a significant impact on your device functionality. Talking from experience of flashing a lot of roms, not a dev by any means.
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braveally said:
I'm no pro and not sure if folks will answer without telling you to search. But I'm almost sure this is a surefire way to brick your phone. Differences between radios and stuff will have a significant impact on your device functionality. Talking from experience of flashing a lot of roms, not a dev by any means.
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I actually searched about it here and this is the only thread that I saw. http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/help/flashing-d5803-to-d5833-make-difference-t3068857
One member said that he has d5833 singapore version with d5803 italy firmware. I am convinced that nothing will happen but I know there will be. But I want to ask also for assurance
With your experience in flashing a lot of roms, I can reflash back to kitkat( d5833 firmware) from my bricked phone right?
giotzkie05 said:
I want to try the lollipop that everyone loses their mind with so is it okay to flash d5803 firmware to d5833 phone? Is there a very simple guide here that explains everything? And when I flashed that d5803 firmware will I lose my keys?
Also, if I dont like the lollipop, can I flash back to d5833 kitkat firmware?
Thank you guys! I dont have any knowledge about this flashing things so I wanna ask you guys first.
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I am using 5803 firmware Italy on my 5833. Everything works. You will have absolutely no problems. In fact i didn't even wipe data. (Using flashtool)
Also you can flash back to 5833 kitkat firmware but it has to be a clean flash (must wipe data).
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Sadman Khan said:
I am using 5803 firmware Italy on my 5833. Everything works. You will have absolutely no problems. In fact i didn't even wipe data. (Using flashtool)
Also you can flash back to 5833 kitkat firmware but it has to be a clean flash (must wipe data).
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You're the one that I am talking about!
Btw, when I flash back to kitkat, is it the same procedure but Im wiping data this time? I saw this guide from xperia blog and I think this is the guide that I will follow through http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
Is that a good guide? Thank you for your reply!
Been out of the flashing world for some time now, as i need my phone for work and can't risk a bricked phone for even a day. Do we still have to worry about losing Sony licenses for the camera and bravia engines from unlocking the bootloader? Forgive me, i can't remember all of the terms. Do we need top unlock the bootloader to boot still?
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braveally said:
Been out of the flashing world for some time now, as i need my phone for work and can't risk a bricked phone for even a day. Do we still have to worry about losing Sony licenses for the camera and bravia engines from unlocking the bootloader? Forgive me, i can't remember all of the terms. Do we need top unlock the bootloader to boot still?
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If you root with this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/giefroot-rooting-tool-cve-2014-4322-t3011598 your bootloader will stay locked with TA keys, if you want to unlock the bootloader - FIRST backup the TA keys with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598 then you can unlock bootloader and if you need to send your phone in for repairs just restore the TA keys
giotzkie05 said:
I want to try the lollipop that everyone loses their mind with so is it okay to flash d5803 firmware to d5833 phone? Is there a very simple guide here that explains everything? And when I flashed that d5803 firmware will I lose my keys?
Also, if I dont like the lollipop, can I flash back to d5833 kitkat firmware?
Thank you guys! I dont have any knowledge about this flashing things so I wanna ask you guys first.
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If you look here this guy flashed it, seems to work fine as well
NaminatoR1254jaime.sier said:
Yeah, I did flash it.
I used xperifirm to download a Generic Latinamerican Firmware, because Im from Chile, and I use carrier Movistar, and their firmware is soooooo old, is the number version you use to root the z3c (the one finishing in .93)
After that, I used flashtool (I used 0.9.18.3) and built the firmware, but left cust-reset.ta and the other reset.ta out of it.
Finally, with the same flashtool I flashed everything, except baseband and in wipe I unticked data.
Took a long while to flash and a longer to boot (optimizing apps blabla) but it runs great.
EDIT: Working with it a little more, the only thing I dont have working is the led notifications.
EDIT2: Yes I do. Turns out I love to use the phone in silent mode...but silent mode [and priority mode] disables led notifications (even if they are in fact enabled in settings). So I have to use "sound mode" and vibration.
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giotzkie05 said:
You're the one that I am talking about!
Btw, when I flash back to kitkat, is it the same procedure but Im wiping data this time? I saw this guide from xperia blog and I think this is the guide that I will follow through http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
Is that a good guide? Thank you for your reply!
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Usually when you downgrade from a newer firmware (this is from experience) without wiping data there will be an unlimited wave of error messages popping up. so yes if you want to go back to KitKat wipe data as well - you can make a backup of data using TWRP then restore only the data (that worked for me a few times)
And yes that guid looks good - although you can just download the .ftf file from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/list-stock-firmwares-d5803-d5833-t2906706 Just makes the process a bit easier
giotzkie05 said:
You're the one that I am talking about!
Btw, when I flash back to kitkat, is it the same procedure but Im wiping data this time? I saw this guide from xperia blog and I think this is the guide that I will follow through http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
Is that a good guide? Thank you for your reply!
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Yes it's the best guide. go for it! When you flash back to kit kat you have to wipe data. But when you upgrade to lollipop from kitkat you don't necessarily have to wipe data. Have fun
And like he said, just grab the ftf from that link. That will save you the trouble of going through the xperifirm steps. Just follow the flashtool steps. Make sure you copy the ftf you download from that link to flashtool>firmwares. Then it will show up in the list. Follow the rest of the steps from the xperiablog link
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Hello there!
I am with Nordic (5803) version on my 5833 phone since a week ago. No problems so far, i am just not using 4G (where the most differences are assumed to be).
The only issue I had, was the battery drain in the first hours after I've flashed. Then i just restarted the phone, and since then, no problems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/d5833-23-1-0-690r9c-t3071901
nzzane said:
Usually when you downgrade from a newer firmware (this is from experience) without wiping data there will be an unlimited wave of error messages popping up. so yes if you want to go back to KitKat wipe data as well - you can make a backup of data using TWRP then restore only the data (that worked for me a few times)
And yes that guid looks good - although you can just download the .ftf file from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/list-stock-firmwares-d5803-d5833-t2906706 Just makes the process a bit easier
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When I will go back to kitkat is it the same procedure? Just like the instructions in the link that you have given?
Sadman Khan said:
Yes it's the best guide. go for it! When you flash back to kit kat you have to wipe data. But when you upgrade to lollipop from kitkat you don't necessarily have to wipe data. Have fun
And like he said, just grab the ftf from that link. That will save you the trouble of going through the xperifirm steps. Just follow the flashtool steps. Make sure you copy the ftf you download from that link to flashtool>firmwares. Then it will show up in the list. Follow the rest of the steps from the xperiablog link
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Thank you. I am now on lollipop and enjoying it so far. Ill try that another method next time
maranBG said:
Hello there!
I am with Nordic (5803) version on my 5833 phone since a week ago. No problems so far, i am just not using 4G (where the most differences are assumed to be).
The only issue I had, was the battery drain in the first hours after I've flashed. Then i just restarted the phone, and since then, no problems.
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That's true. I had battery drain at first and very lag phone but after some restarts and some usage it came back to its fast and snappy UI.
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When I will go back to kitkat is it the same procedure? Just like the instructions in the link that you have given?
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Yep when you go back same procedure just wipe data
I'm using the Baltic D5803 Lollipop update on my Australian D5833. No issues or noticeable change in radio connectivity, I'd say flash away.
Seems 100% cross compatible with D5833. No idea why some users are suggesting it will soft brick or otherwise harm your device.
AndIKnow said:
I'm using the Baltic D5803 Lollipop update on my Australian D5833. No issues or noticeable change in radio connectivity, I'd say flash away.
Seems 100% cross compatible with D5833. No idea why some users are suggesting it will soft brick or otherwise harm your device.
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I must admit, I'm pretty surprised to see this. Haven't rooted anything since my Z1. When i had my previous Samsung and HTC phones, using firmware from models usually bricked the phone. Nice to see it possible here.
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nzzane said:
If you root with this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/giefroot-rooting-tool-cve-2014-4322-t3011598 your bootloader will stay locked with TA keys, if you want to unlock the bootloader - FIRST backup the TA keys with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598 then you can unlock bootloader and if you need to send your phone in for repairs just restore the TA keys
If you look here this guy flashed it, seems to work fine as well
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Usually when you downgrade from a newer firmware (this is from experience) without wiping data there will be an unlimited wave of error messages popping up. so yes if you want to go back to KitKat wipe data as well - you can make a backup of data using TWRP then restore only the data (that worked for me a few times)
And yes that guid looks good - although you can just download the .ftf file from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/list-stock-firmwares-d5803-d5833-t2906706 Just makes the process a bit easier
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Think i have to wait until there is compatibility with lollipop. Already upgraded, and tool not working unfortunately. Thanks for the info though, I'll keep a close eye.
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