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[Q] Installing RomAur by Auras problems

Hi there!
I'm trying hard to get the custom rom RomAur running at my Xperia Z but I'm having some trouble to finally installing it.
Thread to the Rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2167064
What has to be done:
1 - Unlock bootloader - http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
2 - Copy rom to ext sdcard
3 - This rom if come without kernel , to get recovery flash DooMLoRD advanced stock kernel - http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2167381
4 - Enter to recovery
5 - Make sure to do a Factory Reset/ Wipe data / system/cache before installing ROM
6 - Install rom
7 - Reboot system
8 - On disable flash recovery stock say no to get init.d support
9 - Enjoy
What I managed so far:
1 - Unlock bootloader - http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
2 - Copy rom to ext sdcard
3 - This rom if come without kernel , to get recovery flash DooMLoRD advanced stock kernel - http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2167381
4 - Enter to recovery
Problem is: After doing a factory reset I don't know how to finally install the custom rom. Could somebody help me with that? If I manage to get it working on my Xperia Z I will write a step by step-guide to install custom rom with that phone.

Hi There,
Maybe you should have posted this into the forum of the Rom.
But to install it - once you have copied the Zip file to your device - you select 'Install from Zip' from the main menu of the recovery - select the Zip file and wait while it installs - reboot - Done!
Cheers
Paul

harrytipper said:
Hi there!
I'm trying hard to get the custom rom RomAur running at my Xperia Z but I'm having some trouble to finally installing it.
Thread to the Rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2167064
What has to be done:
1 - Unlock bootloader - http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
2 - Copy rom to ext sdcard
3 - This rom if come without kernel , to get recovery flash DooMLoRD advanced stock kernel - http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2167381
4 - Enter to recovery
5 - Make sure to do a Factory Reset/ Wipe data / system/cache before installing ROM
6 - Install rom
7 - Reboot system
8 - On disable flash recovery stock say no to get init.d support
9 - Enjoy
What I managed so far:
1 - Unlock bootloader - http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
2 - Copy rom to ext sdcard
3 - This rom if come without kernel , to get recovery flash DooMLoRD advanced stock kernel - http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2167381
4 - Enter to recovery
Problem is: After doing a factory reset I don't know how to finally install the custom rom. Could somebody help me with that? If I manage to get it working on my Xperia Z I will write a step by step-guide to install custom rom with that phone.
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at CWM..please select install zip from external sd. then you will finally install the rom. did u managed to go into CWM interface? i assume yes since u already done factory reset.

doki81 said:
at CWM..please select install zip from external sd. then you will finally install the rom. did u managed to go into CWM interface? i assume yes since u already done factory reset.
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So far I managed to install the advanced stock kernel and get root on my device (using fastboot.exe and BusyBox). So after that I enter recovery mode using Quick Boot. Then I have to do factory reset as found in preferences on my device. So far I think I got it.
But after that I have to wipe my data, system and cache. How do I do that and go on with the steps upcoming? After doing that I normally have to configure the device again for letting me use Recovery Manager and stuff like that, or don't I? So how should I do the full wipe?
Thank you for your suggestions so far!

harrytipper said:
So far I managed to install the advanced stock kernel and get root on my device (using fastboot.exe and BusyBox). So after that I enter recovery mode using Quick Boot. Then I have to do factory reset as found in preferences on my device. So far I think I got it.
But after that I have to wipe my data, system and cache. How do I do that and go on with the steps upcoming? After doing that I normally have to configure the device again for letting me use Recovery Manager and stuff like that, or don't I? So how should I do the full wipe?
Thank you for your suggestions so far!
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the next step you should do is to flash the CWM..
follow guide in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2167381
afterward you can do full wipe from the CWM and proceed to use CWM install zip function to flash the new aur rom.

paulrgod said:
Hi There,
Maybe you should have posted this into the forum of the Rom.
Paul
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Sorry, I thought this was the right place to ask, because I don't want to spam in other forums. Maybe you could move it?
paulrgod said:
But to install it - once you have copied the Zip file to your device - you select 'Install from Zip' from the main menu of the recovery - select the Zip file and wait while it installs - reboot - Done!
Paul
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I tried both ways, copying the zip file to root of the device itself and onto sd card (RomAur V1.1 XZ C6603.zip, FAT32 formatted 16 gb sd card). But Recovery Manager doesn't show any of these files when I chose to install from sd card.
sorry for my english, I'm not a native speaker :silly:

doki81 said:
follow guide in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2167381
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ok, I'll do that again. I tried this yesterday already and so I do have a few questions:
from the guide you sent me:
download the advanced stock kernel (contains recovery)
reboot device into fastboot mode
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
now flash the recovery using
Code:
fastboot flash boot kernel.img
[where kernel.img is the name of the file image u downloaded]
thats it!
As I use "adb reboot bootloader" it keeps telling me "error: device not found", even though its connected to PC using fastboot mode and "fastboot devices" shows my Xperia Z as connected in fastboot mode. What do I do wrong?
Second question: Is the advanced stock kernel with recovery the one I already installed? Z_DooMLoRD_insecure_FW-350.img? Or Z_DooMLoRD_CF-Auto-Root-ported_FW-350.img? So which kernel do I use in the last step?

I finished it and I just made some stupid mistake in my procedure (I was alredy wondering how Xperia Z can be so hard to put a new rom into..). I'll write a How-To for newbies the until monday. Thanks for your help so far!

How to install RomAur (and other ROMS) on Sony Xperia Z
This is how I managed to install RomAur at my Xperia Z. After realizing my mistake I noticed it's not much different to other android devices.
1. So first to install kernels and get root I unlocked the boot loader using this really good descriptions:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
http://www.techethon.com/root-sony-xperia-z-tutorial-easy-how-to/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
2. Then I started the device in fastboot mode by pressing volume + while connecting to PC and used fastboot.exe (shift+right click in the containing folder to start cmd) typing in this:
fastboot flash boot Z_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_FW-350_v2.img
IMPORTANT Z_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_FW-350_v2.img was contained in the same folder as fastboot.exe. Maybe there is already another new kernel to do this with, this one worked for me. Starting the device in fastboot mode can also be achieved by usind this command before flashing with the new kernel: adb reboot bootloader
3. Anyway after flashing I typed in this: fastboot reboot
4. Then I've put the zip file onto my micro sd (fat32 formatted, 16gb) and restarted the device disconnected from PC. This is what I've done wrong :silly:
While the device went on I pressed volume + when the SONY screen showed up and the led started to flash in several colors.
5. Now in the menu wiped/cleared/formatted everythin except the external sd-card and installed the "update" by using volume buttons to navigate and power button to confirm.
This is what worked for me. I might have forgotten some stuff so in case there might be something to add, just reply on this!

[STOCK][C6602&C6603][4.2.2] Update to 10.3.A.0.423 [Rooted & XZDualRecovery][LB/UB]

[STOCK][C6602&C6603][4.2.2] Update to 10.3.A.0.423 [Rooted & XZDualRecovery][LB/UB]
Requirements:
Flashtool by @Androxyde
XZDualRecovery 2.5 BETA
Current FW version: 10.1.A.1.350, 10.1.A.1.434, 10.1.1.A.1.253 or 10.1.1.A.1.307 all can be updated!
Special features:
Superuser integrated in system, FULL root, no reboots when remounting /system RW!
XZDualRecovery 2.5 BETA (CWM 6.0.3.2 & TWRP 2.5.0.0) pre-installed;
Tailored FTF to minimize the chance of accidental system wiping!
No need to clear caches!
@shem2409 created a nice youtube video guide to assist you in your work, be sure to check this post for it! Thanks m8!
In the following guide I suggest you use an external SDCard but that's just good practice, you can use your internal storage or even an USB OTG storage device in TWRP if you like to install, that's no problem!... If you are modding and the likes, best is to have an external sdcard, just for safeties sake.
C6602: How to update to 10.3.A.0.423:
NOTE: STICK TO THIS ORDER AND STEPS!!
For C6602: Download C6602.flashable.423.zip (Bittorrent: 686MB) and C6602_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf (15MB), save it somewhere you remember;
Put 'C6602.flashable.423.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Put 'C6602_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf' inside the Flashtool/firmwares folder;
Create a backup of your phone in CWM or TWRP and don't forget to backup the contents of 'SDCard0';
Flash 'C6602.flashable.423.zip' in TWRP, do not reboot but go back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off;
Flash everything in 'C6602_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf';
Reboot to system without clearing (dalvik-/)cache.
C6603: How to update to 10.3.A.0.423:
NOTE: STICK TO THIS ORDER AND STEPS!!
For C6603: Download C6603.flashable.423.zip (Bittorrent: 719MB) and C6603_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf (15MB), save it somewhere you remember;
Put 'C6603.flashable.423.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Put 'C6603_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf' inside the Flashtool/firmwares folder;
Create a backup of your phone in CWM or TWRP and don't forget to backup the contents of 'SDCard0';
Flash 'C6603.flashable.423.zip' in TWRP, do not reboot but go back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off;
Flash everything in 'C6603_10.3.A.0.423-stripped.ftf';
Reboot to system without clearing (dalvik-/)cache.
The first boot will be considerably slower and after a long wait at the boot animation you will see Android optimizing the apps on your phone.
After updating your NFC firmware and some update information has been displayed, all is done!
I have done this myself, using my own method and I have not found any problem yet, again! :fingers-crossed:
Enjoy! :victory:
Known XZDualRecovery Issues:
TWRP Usage warning: It seems TWRP 2.5.0.0 has issues with the internal storage, which seem related to the changes made to support encrypted storage volumes... This means the internal storage sometimes shows up almost empty (just folders) and no files. Try to use CWM when that happens.
Busybox Updater/Installer: If you have XZDualRecovery installed, un-install any Busybox updating app/tool as most if not all of them will install a version of busybox which does not support the lzma compression applets XZDualRecovery depends on. The version installed together with XZDualRecovery is very stable and I have yet to hear anyone complain about it's stability.
How to report errors:
Please, before shouting out "It doesn't work!!1!" or "I lost root!" or even "My phone reboots when remounting /system RW!!" try the following:
Restore a /system ONLY using any means you are familiar with so you can try again.
Root it using [Z][ROOT] DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit.
Install XZDualRecovery and then try to update again using TWRP. This time you can skip the FTF as it has already done it's job.
If it still fails something from there on: LOGS!!.
NOTE: The important ones can be found in /cache/recovery and in /tmp/XZDualRecovery, pack them up and send them to me.
Thank you
Flashable ROM Mutator:
Download AROMA ROM Mutator 0.14
This (former patch package) uses AROMA to create a user friendly menu to choose between updates to be installed.
If you want to switch from SuperSU (default in this ROM) to SuperUser (Be careful, SuperUser is incompatible with 4.2.2!) you can use this to make the change.
If you have the reboot problem when trying to remount /system writable, you can reinstall the superuser app of your preference, it's installation includes the latest patch.
If you are missing /system/bin/chargemon.stock and you want to be able to charge your phone while it's turned off.
Flash using one of the recoveries!
Version 0.13 and upwards is using AROMA 2.70B1 or better, the below warning can be ignored for now. Let me know how it performs!
AROMA Warning: AROMA currently works best in TWRP but even there it has some issues on the Z/ZL. It sometimes does not start up correctly or it has a 'sticky button' issue. It makes it a little less easy to use but this will be fixed in time. It is a combination problem caused by the new hardware and incompatibility with it and the fact the recoveries both have been updated considerably to work on the latest phones, causing issues with some functionality of AROMA.
If it hangs when trying to start, reboot your phone and try again.
If it has the sticky buttons, press the button again to activate.
You can avoid the sticky buttons by pressing them for about half a second (that means not too short and not too long). It will work, it's just showing a bug associated with the latest recoveries.
The Samsung S4, HTC One and One X and the Nexus 4 & 7 show the same issues. For them AROMA sometimes crashes, this is an issue i have not yet observed on the Z/ZL.
Thanks go to @Androxyde for the FTF creation, cheers m8!

nice! so does that mean we dont need to factory wipe before upgrading? I thought if we go across versions (4.1.2 > 4.2.2) you gotta wipe all your stuff first.

After flashing the stripped ftf, the phone doesn't go into recovery. It shows green light, Sony logo and nothing else. Then it just reboot again. Already tried downloaing the file and flashing again. still the same problem.

Ya, I need manual install dual boot to access back to CWM/TWRP then just can install but the preinstall superuser root is not working at all.
Root working back by installing DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit (v15) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472

Is there any reason why the dalvik cache are not wiped in this release process?
Is it simply a speed/optimisation thing, or will it cause issues if it happens?

Comming from PAC... Do i need to install other Stock rom before update or just use the instructions above? thanks.

Ok, so this is what ive done to get this to boot, on existing rom with recovery installed I flashed the .432.zip, obviously it bootlooped, but then flashed the ftf file which got the rom to boot. Then rooted and installed recovery as Andrewtst has linked to above.
Cheers.

Can't download the zip and ftf file, doesnt work, anyone can confirm that? can you reuploading or verify if is everything ok, thx for the work you done.

zanndoth said:
After flashing the stripped ftf, the phone doesn't go into recovery. It shows green light, Sony logo and nothing else. Then it just reboot again. Already tried downloaing the file and flashing again. still the same problem.
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I got into the same problem, and cannot get out. Anyone has any advice?

please fix dead links

dopeee said:
nice! so does that mean we dont need to factory wipe before upgrading? I thought if we go across versions (4.1.2 > 4.2.2) you gotta wipe all your stuff first.
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I found out with the leak by doomlord that it would be possible to update, no need to wipe, the official update works even better
lysp said:
Is there any reason why the dalvik cache are not wiped in this release process?
Is it simply a speed/optimisation thing, or will it cause issues if it happens?
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It's meant as an update process and not wiping anything will make the ROM treat your phone as one that just got updated
Faelz said:
Comming from PAC... Do i need to install other Stock rom before update or just use the instructions above? thanks.
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Yes, you need a stock ROM before you can flash this, I would not recommend updating your phone from PAC...
bungknees said:
Ok, so this is what ive done to get this to boot, on existing rom with recovery installed I flashed the .432.zip, obviously it bootlooped, but then flashed the ftf file which got the rom to boot. Then rooted and installed recovery as Andrewtst has linked to above.
Cheers.
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zanndoth said:
After flashing the stripped ftf, the phone doesn't go into recovery. It shows green light, Sony logo and nothing else. Then it just reboot again. Already tried downloaing the file and flashing again. still the same problem.
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chuazy said:
I got into the same problem, and cannot get out. Anyone has any advice?
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I have modified the guide a bit as i should have done before i posted it...
Restore the kernel to anything other then the 4.2.2 one and then try to flash the update package, after flashing the update, re-flash the kernel.
I made one error in my guide: If someone is not using the correct version of XZDualRecovery (2.5 BETA) then you lose recovery when on the 4.2.2 kernel. The correct steps order to prevent this from happening are now in the OP.

please fix dead links

calvinleeabc said:
please fix dead links
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After flashing this Rom, my data is still at Data/media but not on the default path, what should i do in this case? should i move the data from data/media to new location manually?

calvinleeabc said:
please fix dead links
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buciupetru said:
Can't download the zip and ftf file, doesnt work, anyone can confirm that? can you reuploading or verify if is everything ok, thx for the work you done.
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Sorry guys, the server is under a heavy load at the moment... the webserver lost a few workers that ate up much of the cpu time. I've killed them all and restarted the webserver.
IF the problem was caused by that, it's solved now

lethalfriend said:
After flashing this Rom, my data is still at Data/media but not on the default path, what should i do in this case? should i move the data from data/media to new location manually?
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No need: /data/media IS the 'new' location.

[NUT] said:
Sorry guys, the server is under a heavy load at the moment... the webserver lost a few workers that ate up much of the cpu time. I've killed them all and restarted the webserver.
IF the problem was caused by that, it's solved now
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thanks:good:efficient

[NUT] said:
No need: /data/media IS the 'new' location.
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But strangely, my phone isn't detecting the media from the above path, its just showing the pictures form newly created DCIM folder which is on a different location

lethalfriend said:
But strangely, my phone isn't detecting the media from the above path, its just showing the pictures form newly created DCIM folder which is on a different location
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Ooh... i now see what you mean... you are correct. I'll patch up the flashable package to do it automatically.
For you, use a file explorer to move the contents (skipping the 0 folder) of /data/media to /data/media/0/. Sorry man, i missed that completely on my phone

server stilll unreachable.

[SOLVED] eXistenZ Ultra v2.0.0 installation problem

Solution- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51503452
Yesterday i tried multiple times to install eXistenZ Ultra v2.0.0 but evrey time i get nothing except Bootloop.
My phone never vibrate twice after flashing 266 kernel.
I read OP instruction very carefully & follow it but no luck. Only i miss one point every time- "Unmount System", when i go to corresponding menu in CWM i only get "Mount System". So my system is already unmounted, for that reason i skip that step.
Please help me to get rid of bug-full Stock 4.3.
My step-
1. Flash full 12.0.A.2.254
2. Flash 12.0.A.1.257 (kernel only)
3. Root (DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit)
4. Flash 12.0.A.2.254(kernel only)
5. Install CWM (Philz, CWM Touch and TWRP)
6. Go to CMW
7. Wipe Data, Cache, Dalvik Cache
8. Unmount System (i skip that step, when i go to corresponding menu in CWM i only get "Mount System". So my system is already unmounted)
9. Flash ROM + SuperSU_fix
10. Power OFF Recovery
11. Flash 12.1.A.0.266 (kernel only)
12. Power ON phone & waiting for Vibrate Twice(I never get it, i tried at least 5-6 times to flash this ROM but i never get it)
Thanks in advance

I have the same problem on the "unmount system". Hope someone can help us..

wgermano said:
I have the same problem on the "unmount system". Hope someone can help us..
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Can you please link me to Stock 4.3 [0.266] Kernel only file ?
Can you still access CWM recovery ?
Do this -
Do a factory reset in recovery
Then go and UN- MOUNT System, If its already Unmounted mount it and unmount it again.
Then Flash ROM and SU Fix and flash the kernel after that.

For anyone having bootloop while installation follw this method
1. Flash full 12.0.A.2.254
2. Flash 12.0.A.1.257 (kernel only)
3. Root (DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit)
4. Flash 12.0.A.2.254(kernel only)
5. Install CWM (Philz, CWM Touch and TWRP)
6. Go to CMW
7. Wipe Data, Cache, Dalvik Cache
8. Unmount System (if it is mounted)
9. Flash ROM + SuperSU_fix
10. Power OFF Recovery
11. Flash 12.1.A.0.266 (kernel only)(If u get bootloop then step 12 )
12. Flash 12.0.A.2.254 kernel only and on the mobile till you get vibration two times,then force switch off using pin in back then flash .266 kernel again and wait for 3 to 4 bootloops.If you get the same problem again flash .254 kernel and repeat the same step once or twice.
13. Power ON phone & waiting for Vibrate Twice

Solution
wgermano said:
I have the same problem on the "unmount system". Hope someone can help us..
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I got the solution
Here is it- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51503452

[Stock][Lollipop 5.0.2][Root & Recovery][LB/UB] D6502/03 23.1.A.0.726 | CompleteGuide

[Stock][Lollipop 5.0.2][Root & Recovery][LB/UB] D6502/03 23.1.A.0.726 | CompleteGuide
As per many requests for d6503 variant, I have included the D6503 files too.
Hai friends, here is the complete guide to root your Xperia Z2 D6502/6503 lollipop 5.0.2 with build number 23.1.A.0.726.
And its for both Locked and unlocked bootloaders.
What are we going to do?
1. We need to downgrade your firmware to the rootable one (17.1.2.A.0.314).
2. Then root it and, install dual recovery
3. Then flash the latest 23.1.A.0.726 zip file, which is pre rooted.
4. For the safer side, i didn't include the kernel with the zip. So, we have to flash the ftf for the kernel
5. That's all!!
The latest release of Lollipop with build number 23.1.A.1.28 pre rooted files and instructions can be found here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/........3-23-1-1-28-complete-t3104145
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Requirements
1. Flash tool
2. adb setup
3. Root toolkit for .314 rooting
4. Nut's dual recovery installer
5. 17.1.2.A.0.314 ftf firmware file
6. Flashable zip of 23.1.A.0.726 firmware
7. 23.1.A.0.726 ftf firmware file
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If you are on a custom ROM or If do you want all your apps and data are untouched/Remain follow the simple guideline below.
Steps to keep your apps and data
1. Copy the flashable.zip into memory card/external sd card
2. Boot into recovery and flash the flashable.zip
2.1 Now, try to switch on the phone.​2.2 If the phone is switched on,​2.2.1 Backup all your apps using the backup application (Use the backup application, found on the Tools folder from App drawer/Menu)​2.3 If the phone is not turning on or Bootloop Occurs,​2.3.1 Switch off the phone by pressing Power button and Volume Up button simultaneously​2.3.2 Then follow the steps from, 23​2.3.3 Then, Backup all your apps using the backup application (Use the backup application, found on the Tools folder from App drawer/Menu)​3. After the backup done, Do a fresh installation by following all the given steps.
4. Then Restore the backed up things.
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That'all!
You can download everything from the below link.
Backup and restore your Walkman/Music playlist while changing ROMs.
The following thread will help you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperi.............................ia-walkman-music-t3181150
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Common files needed for both D6502/6503
1. Flashtool
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9q-KszuHW9JWHFtNFl5a1d6RkE/view?usp=sharing
2. Adb Setup
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9q-KszuHW9JZEhoQ2dZZGFNYXc/view?usp=sharing
3. Root toolkit
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9q-KszuHW9JalZKOGVOV1BqNFE/view?usp=sharing
4. Nut's dual recovery installer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9q-KszuHW9JbWdkSFhvbGMyYWc/view?usp=sharing
Firmware files for D6502
5. 17.1.2.A.0.314 ftf firmware file for d6502
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9q-KszuHW9JQ0VlNDd3M3V0R00/view?usp=sharing
6. Flashable zip of 23.1.A.0.726 firmware for d6502
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9q-KszuHW9JcHhPRlR5N2pXQWc/view?usp=sharing
7. 23.1.A.0.726 ftf firmware file for d6502
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9q-KszuHW9JVXVkcTkyNGxIV2s/view?usp=sharing
Firmware files for D6503
5. 17.1.2.A.0.314 ftf firmware file for d6503
You can get this 314 firmware file from the following thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
6. Flashable zip of 23.1.A.0.726 firmware for d6503
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9q-KszuHW9JZ3NROXptVHBQX1E/view?usp=sharing
7. 23.1.A.0.726 ftf firmware file for d6503
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9q-KszuHW9JelNGZ1NyVlo0YVU/view?usp=sharing
Steps
Make sure you have atleast 70% charge on your phone
1. First we need to setup our computer with all the pre required tools and drivers.
So, install the adb-setup-1.4.2.exe
2. Install the flashtool
3. Go to the flashtool installation directory and, go to drivers folder (C:\Flashtool\drivers by default).
Double click on Flashtool-drivers.exe and install the required Z2 drivers.
4. Now, copy the 17.1.2.A.0.314 ftf file into, C:\Flashtool\firmwares folder
4.1 Enable debugging mode in mobile and enable unknown sources installation​ 4.1.1. To enable debugging mode in your phone, tap on build number ( Settings->About Phone-> Build number) continuously for 7 times​ 4.1.2. To enable unknown sources installation, go to Setting-> security and enable it​5. Copy the flashable.zip to your external sd card and remember the location, where its been copied. And, Switch off your phone
6. Open flashtools from Computer's menu
7. Now, click on the lightning symbol on top left of flashtool
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7.1. Select flash mode​8. Now select the .314 firmware, and if u don't want your data are deleted, uncheck the APPSLOG, CACHE and DATA under wipe section
9. Click on flash (Bottom Right corner) and wait until it asks you to connect the phone.
10. Now, press the volume down button and connect the phone, the above dialog box disappears and, flashing will be started.
11. Once flash is done, switch on your phone. (Close the flashtool)
12. Again, enable debugging mode and unknown sources.
13. Now open the Xperia root tool kit.
14. Double click on install.bat and connct your phone. Once rooting is done, it will automatically restart your phone.
15. Now we have to install dual recovery, open Z2-lockeddualrecovery2.7.154-BETA.installer.zip and extract.
16. open the extracted folder and double click install.bat
17. Command prompt will open. Select the option 1 and press enter
18. Dual recovery will be installed and the phone boot into recovery for the first time.
19. Keep it in recovery and select install.
20. Select the copied flashable.zip
21. Swipe to confirm flash
22. After the flashing done, clear cache/dalvik and switch off the phone. Do Not Switch on
23. Keep the phone off and, copy the .726 ftf into C:\Flashtool\firmwares directory
24. Open the flashtool and, select the .726 ftf from left side, and uncheck all from wipe section like below.
25. Under the Exclude, check the PARTITION,TA and SYSTEM like below,
26. Click the flash button from, bottom right corner.
27. Once, it asks to connect the phone, press volume down and connect it. When the process started, release the volume button.
28. After flashing finished, disconnect the cable and start the phone.
Voila!! You have successfully installed the pre rooted lollipop of 5.0.2 with build number, 23.1.A.0.726 for your D6502/6503 version of Xperia Z2
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arul20be said:
Hai friends, here is the complete guide to root your Xperia Z2 D6502 lollipop 5.0.2 with build number 23.1.A.0.726.
And its for Locked bootloader.
What are we going to do?
1. We need to downgrade your firmware to the rootable one (17.1.2.A.0.314).
2. Then root it and, install dual recovery
3. Then flash the latest 23.1.A.0.726 zip file, which is pre rooted.
4. For the safer side, i didn't include the kernel with the zip. So, we have to flash the ftf for the kernel
5. That's all!!
Requirements
1. Flash tool
2. adb setup
3. Root toolkit for .314 rooting
4. Nut's dual recovery installer
5. 17.1.2.A.0.314 ftf firmware file
6. Flashable zip of 23.1.A.0.726 firmware
7. 23.1.A.0.726 ftf firmware file
That'all!
You can download everything from the below link.
Download links
1. Flashtool
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9q-KszuHW9JWHFtNFl5a1d6RkE/view?usp=sharing
2. Adb Setup
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9q-KszuHW9JZEhoQ2dZZGFNYXc/view?usp=sharing
3. Root toolkit
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9q-KszuHW9JalZKOGVOV1BqNFE/view?usp=sharing
4. Nut's dual recovery installer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9q-KszuHW9JbWdkSFhvbGMyYWc/view?usp=sharing
5. 17.1.2.A.0.314 ftf firmware file
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9q-KszuHW9JQ0VlNDd3M3V0R00/view?usp=sharing
6. Flashable zip of 23.1.A.0.726 firmware
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9q-KszuHW9JcHhPRlR5N2pXQWc/view?usp=sharing
7. 23.1.A.0.726 ftf firmware file
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9q-KszuHW9JVXVkcTkyNGxIV2s/view?usp=sharing
Steps
1. First we need to setup our computer with all the pre required tools and drivers.
So, install the adb-setup-1.4.2.exe
2. Install the flashtool
3. Go to the flashtool installation directory and, go to drivers folder (C:\Flashtool\drivers by default).
Double click on Flashtool-drivers.exe and install the required Z2 drivers.
4. Now, copy the 17.1.2.A.0.314 ftf file into, C:\Flashtool\firmwares folder
4.1 Enable debugging mode in mobile and enable unknown sources installation
4.1.1. To enable debugging mode in your phone, tap on build number ( Settings->About Phone-> Build number) continuously for 7 times
4.1.2. To enable unknown sources installation, go to Setting-> security and enable it
5. Copy the flashable.zip to your external sd card and remember the location, where its been copied. And, Switch off your phone
6. Open flashtools from Computer's menu
7. Now, click on the lightning symbol on top left of flashtool
7.1. Select flash mode
8. Now select the .314 firmware, and if u don't want your data are deleted, uncheck the APPSLOG, CACHE and DATA under wipe section
9. Click on flash (Bottom Right corner) and wait until it asks you to connect the phone.
10. Now, press the volume down button and connect the phone, the above dialog box disappears and, flashing will be started.
11. Once flash is done, switch on your phone. (Close the flashtool)
12. Again, enable debugging mode and unknown sources.
13. Now open the Xperia root tool kit.
14. Double click on install.bat and connct your phone. Once rooting is done, it will automatically restart your phone.
15. Now we have to install dual recovery, open Z2-lockeddualrecovery2.7.154-BETA.installer.zip and extract.
16. open the extracted folder and double click install.bat
17. Command prompt will open. Select the option 1 and press enter
18. Dual recovery will be installed and the phone boot into recovery for the first time.
19. Keep it in recovery and select install.
20. Select the copied flashable.zip
21. Swipe to confirm flash
22. After the flashing done, clear cache/dalvik and switch off the phone. Do Not Switch on
23. Keep the phone off and, copy the .726 ftf into C:\Flashtool\firmwares directory
24. Open the flashtool and, select the .726 ftf from left side, and uncheck all from wipe section like below.
25. Under the Exclude, check the PARTITION,TA and SYSTEM like below,
26. Click the flash button from, bottom left.
27. Once, it asks to connect the phone, press volume down and connect it. When the process starts, release the volume button
28. After flashing finished, disconnect the cable and start the phone.
Voila!! You have successfully installed the pre rooted lollipop of 5.0.2 with build number, 23.1.A.0.726 for your D6502 version of Xperia Z2
If you feel, its quite helpful there is a thanks button.
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Very helpful!
I like it

Hi all,
I really want root access on my stock lollipop 5.0.2 firmware, and my bootloader is locked (Bootloader unlock allowed: yes) so can I follow this guide for my D6503?
Many thanks

masteriori said:
Hi all,
I really want root access on my stock lollipop 5.0.2 firmware, and my bootloader is locked (Bootloader unlock allowed: yes) so can I follow this guide for my D6503?
Many thanks
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Yes u can
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masteriori said:
Hi all,
I really want root access on my stock lollipop 5.0.2 firmware, and my bootloader is locked (Bootloader unlock allowed: yes) so can I follow this guide for my D6503?
Many thanks
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You can follow the steps, but dont use the same ftf and zip files. Create them separately or download for D6503.. The given ones are for D6502..

I just tried this using the US version of the FTF's for D6503. It seems that you have to wipe cache, appslog, and data, otherwise the phone goes into bootloop.
So if you are trying this, be warned that it will wipe your data.

Rajeev said:
Yes u can
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bro,where to find xperia z2 d6502 23.1.A.0.726 deodexed firmware zip,pls tell me

ok i wanna do this for my d6503, i have the customized us ftf file, from here https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By-vo9NJkgzJWU5yTDlmcTBJcXc/view
but what about the flashable file for d6503? where can i get that?
and are you sure recovery works??

djnos said:
ok i wanna do this for my d6503, i have the customized us ftf file, from here https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By-vo9NJkgzJWU5yTDlmcTBJcXc/view
but what about the flashable file for d6503? where can i get that?
and are you sure recovery works??
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Thread edited. Files for d6503 variant added. And, Yes.. Recovery works..

Thanks for the guide.
I have ended up with 5.02 for D6503 with root, but no recovery. Any idea why that would be?

fezzawinkle said:
Thanks for the guide.
I have ended up with 5.02 for D6503 with root, but no recovery. Any idea why that would be?
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You can try to install the recovery. Get the installer from here
Download the installer one named, Z2-lockeddualrecovery2.8.14-RELEASE.installer.zip

Thanks for the guide
Can i do this update on D6503 Existenz rom 4.4.4 without losing apps & data ?
Which files to download and start from which step
Thanks

peetoz said:
Thanks for the guide
Can i do this update on D6503 Existenz rom 4.4.4 without losing apps & data ?
Which files to download and start from which step
Thanks
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I strongly recommend you to do from the beginning.. Because you are on a custom ROM, and the thread is about Stock ROM.
If you want all your apps and data, then follow the steps given below.
Steps
1. Copy the flashable.zip into memory card/external sd card
2. Boot into recovery and flash the flashable.zip
2.1 Now, try to switch on the phone.​2.2 If the phone is switched on,​2.2.1 Backup all your apps using the backup application (Use the backup application, found on the Tools folder from App drawer/Menu)​2.3 If the phone is not turning on or Bootloop Occurs,​2.3.1 Switch off the phone by pressing Power button and Volume Up button simultaneously​2.3.2 Then follow the steps from, 23 ​from this thread
2.3.3 Then, Backup all your apps using the backup application (Use the backup application, found on the Tools folder from App drawer/Menu)​3. After the backup done, Do a fresh installation by following all the given steps.
4. Then Restore the backed up things.

Hi,
I have a Z2 D6502 locked to O2 in the UK.
Great tutorial, worked great and I'm rooted on 5.0.2, but I have one quite major problem....I have 'unknown' baseband and IMEI showing as 'null'.
I no longer get O2 startup screen when I boot phone which is nice, but obviously need to regain the use of the phone.
My bootloader is showing as locked and apparently not able to be unlocked.
Any help appreciated.

If you are in UK your handset is more likely to be d6503. Flashing a d6502 rom will cause these symptoms

KrisPerry said:
If you are in UK your handset is more likely to be d6503. Flashing a d6502 rom will cause these symptoms
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Thanks that makes sense, for some reason had it in my head that it was a 6502, just looked up differences between 6502 & 6503.
Will refash later, nice to have got rid of O2 startup animation anyway

I get error when i flash the rom.
Any solution?

Im on existenz 4.4.4 will it be possible if you will include the 726 kermel to the flashable zip?currently my computer is not working so cant use flashtool.thanks

light19940120 said:
I get error when i flash the rom.
Any solution?
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Whats your device and what is the error you have got?

I have Xperia Z2 (D6503), and i get error in flashing. Somthing ext4 error.

Looking for ROM for Xperia SP with locked bootloader

The rooting status of my phone says: 'Bootloader unlock allowed: No'. Some hours of research made me believe that on the user side it is not possible to change that status. So I am stuck with my locked bootloader. Originally I wanted to flash LineageOS, but this ROM seems to depend on an unlocked BL. Please correct me, if I'm wrong. Now I am looking for an alternative that can be installed by a not so experienced user (me). Surely, I don't want to brick my phone. My first question is, what conditions does a ROM have to meet to be installable on a BL locked device? Are old ROMs of CyanogenMod an option? Or plain Android? Any suggestion is appreciated. Thanks.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/development/xperiasp-locked-bootloader-lbl-t2947194
That's lolipop and was the last one made for locked bootloader. It has all the steps in there. I don't know if all the linked stuff works, but I can confirm that the ROM's link is still up.

The download links on d-h.st only redirect me to advertisement pages, but no file can be downloaded
Anyway, can I conclude, that all ROMs based on Marshmallow and later cannot be flashed with LBL, and ROMs based on Lollypop and earlier can?

Basically, yes. Not all of the ROMs not based around Marshmallow/Nougat can be installed on LBL phones, though. If the op or the thread title doesn't mention that it can be installed on LBL phones then you can't.

https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/0B9ezDTx7eDfLNHVsUE9ub3FCeUU
I have an archive of last CM builds on my gdrive
There are also one stable build of 4.4 for unlocked bootloader

laim_name said:
https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/0B9ezDTx7eDfLNHVsUE9ub3FCeUU
I have an archive of last CM builds on my gdrive
There are also one stable build of 4.4 for unlocked bootloader
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Is the installation process the same as for this ROM?
Do I need a kernel upgrade? Current: 3.4.0

Please, could anyone check and comment on my work-flow for the installation of CM11 on my Xperia SP with LBL? I haven't done it yet, but want to make sure this is the correct way, so I will not brick my phone. One thing, I am not sure of is, whether I need to upgrade the kernel, since CM11 is based on KitKat (I believe) and I still have the JellyBean kernel... Another open question is, will the Nandroid backup be erased from the internal storage as well by applying the 'Wipe' function of TWRP?
Preparation:
- Download CM11 ROM from https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B9ezDTx7eDfLLW0zODZRWkdKZUk to desktop PC
- Export contacts etc. to backup file(s)
- Charge phone battery to full capacity
- Remove SIM card from device and insert SD card for Nandroid backup
- Establish Wi-Fi connection
- Ensure that USB and cable drivers are installed
- Select 'Settings > Xperia > USB Connectivity > USB connection mode > Media transfer mode (MTP)'
- Connect phone to desktop PC by USB cable
- Copy backup files for contacts etc. to PC
- Copy ROM from PC to device's internal storage
Root device:
- Install Aptoide from http://www.aptoide.com/
- Install Root Checker with Aptoide
- Select 'Settings > Security > Unknown sources: yes'
- Install TowelRoot from https://towelroot.com/
- Run TowelRoot
- Check root with Root Checker
Install TWRP:
- Install official TWRP app with Aptoide (also available at https://eu.dl.twrp.me/twrpapp/)
- Run TWRP app and install TWRP recovery for my device
- Shut down device
Nandroid backup:
- Boot to TWRP recovery (press Vol— and power buttons)
- Select 'Custom recovery > Backup' to copy full device backup to SD card
Wipe device:
- Boot to TWRP recovery
- Select 'Wipe' to wipe the device
Flash ROM:
- Boot to TWRP recovery
- Select 'Install' to flash CM11 ROM from internal storage to boot partition
- Shut down device
- Insert SIM card
- Reboot