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Hi everyone.I have xperia z1 .257 firmware.Im waiting kingo app or 360 supports for .257 firmware.It will be my first root.Im afraid Here is my question.
If i do root should i use another rom ? Can i continue without any rom ? They told me if i dont use another rom my phone can be brick.
fndkc said:
Hi everyone.I have xperia z1 .257 firmware.Im waiting kingo app or 360 supports for .257 firmware.It will be my first root.Im afraid Here is my question.
If i do root should i use another rom ? Can i continue without any rom ? They told me if i dont use another rom my phone can be brick.
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Rooting won't brick your phone. And you can have root on stock
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You can root and stay on stock ROM no need to change to another ROM. Also rooting .257 firmware is not yet supported. Morever I read somewhere that Kingo and Vroot are under investigation for installing tracking malware.
MetalGearSolid said:
You can root and stay on stock ROM no need to change to another ROM. Also rooting .257 firmware is not yet supported. Morever I read somewhere that Kingo and Vroot are under investigation for installing tracking malware.
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yeah i know.because of that im waiting new update
What was that i heard about doing something to your phone messes up the camera? Will rooting it do that to the camera?
No rooting does not affect the Camera. Only unlocking Bootloader will mess up the camera.
Just tried vroot for my Z1 (6903...xx257 firmware) and it doesnt work
Hope to see some progress about it soon as I need root to restore my titanium backups from another phone
Stegy said:
Just tried vroot for my Z1 (6903...xx257 firmware) and it doesnt work
Hope to see some progress about it soon as I need root to restore my titanium backups from another phone
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Please read some of the guides.
It is impossible to directly root that FW,
Downgrade to .534, root and then upgrade OTA
I think dont downgrade your phone to 538.My some friends have problem about camera and walkman bla bla.Wait the root programme for 257
fndkc said:
I think dont downgrade your phone to 538.My some friends have problem about camera and walkman bla bla.Wait the root programme for 257
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There are no problems because you immediately upgrade to .257 OTA and the problems go.
You downgrade to the older version and are on it for as long as it takes to root (2-3 minutes) during that time the camera does work (But you can fix it if you want by clearing the data in the camera common app) but as soon as you upgrade it works again...
Do this my friend i did it and it work for me ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boIq09H026k
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There are no problems because you immediately upgrade to .257 OTA and the problems go.
You downgrade to the older version and are on it for as long as it takes to root (2-3 minutes) during that time the camera does work (But you can fix it if you want by clearing the data in the camera common app) but as soon as you upgrade it works again...
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kiorix said:
Do this my friend i did it and it work for me ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boIq09H026k
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was this post directed to me?
MetalGearSolid said:
No rooting does not affect the Camera. Only unlocking Bootloader will mess up the camera.
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what does unlocking bootloader mean exactly? sorry im new to this kinda stuff :/
Please read the guides.
They are the sticky threads in the general and development section. Or you can always Google it
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Cleviojr said:
Relax, rooting won't brick your phone hehe!
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guys so i heared something.Cant it get OTA updates automaticlly ? Do ii have to update by manuel ?
xunit94 said:
what does unlocking bootloader mean exactly? sorry im new to this kinda stuff :/
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Learn before doing atleast, so we don't get fifty new threads about generic issues.
This is a development forum, and it would be nice if it's not overly cluttered with useless threads all the time.
Also the mods gets a break aswell
I do not mean to be rude, but people who ask questions, which the answer to, lies a couple clicks away, generally don't want to bother themselves with reading.
This is a shame, because the great developers on here are excellent at writing extensively about how to do things, and what you should and should not do.
xunit94 said:
what does unlocking bootloader mean exactly? sorry im new to this kinda stuff :/
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Here is a video that you might find useful:
That should cover a lot of the questions that you may have.
Is anyone else receiving this
http://prntscr.com/43is2t
I am already on
http://prntscr.com/43isho
When I have some time I will do a backup, relock and see what happens.....
UK Vodafone C6903
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Is anyone else receiving this
http://prntscr.com/43is2t
I am already on
http://prntscr.com/43isho
When I have some time I will do a backup, relock and see what happens.....
UK Vodafone C6903
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Hi Greg,
I saw on XperiaBlog this -
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/07/16/new-firmware-14-4-a-0-118-certified-for-the-xperia-z1-compact-and-z-ultra/
I know its for the Z1C but you never know...
Regards,
Alan
i am on 118 update vodafone de ,for the last few days now, 14.4.A.0.118 VODAFONE GERMANY--DE
joecool666 said:
i am on 118 update vodafone de ,for the last few days now, 14.4.A.0.118 VODAFONE GERMANY--DE
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What model have you got?
nalab1 said:
What model have you got?
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C6903
It seems here that it could be the .118 update. I'm not quite sure. Haven't got the prompt yet. Mine is C6903 Singtel - SG.
LeParkour012 said:
It seems here that it could be the .118 update. I'm not quite sure. Haven't got the prompt yet. Mine is C6903 Singtel - SG.
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there is updates getting pushed out today ,so hopfuly yours will be one of them ,kind regarde joe, yeah i had this update before it was published on there ,C6903 Singtel - SG has 108 update at the moment,so you might have to wait a bit longer for your 118 update,
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there is updates getting pushed out today ,so hopfuly yours will be one of them ,kind regarde joe, yeah i had this update before it was published on there ,
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Hopefully. But I won't be flashing it immediately if it does. I rely a lot on stock-based kernels. So i'll wait for either DooMKernel or F(X)TrinityUltimateKernel to be updated. Maybe those who already got the update could share with us any changes or improvements?
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Hopefully. But I won't be flashing it immediately if it does. I rely a lot on stock-based kernels. So i'll wait for either DooMKernel or F(X)TrinityUltimateKernel to be updated. Maybe those who already got the update could share with us any changes or improvements?
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The kernel should be the same, I doubt a small update like this will have major kernel changes
When I get home I will update and install Doom's advanced stock kernel to gain root again.
I will let you know if it works, but I imagine it will be fine
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Hopefully. But I won't be flashing it immediately if it does. I rely a lot on stock-based kernels. So i'll wait for either DooMKernel or F(X)TrinityUltimateKernel to be updated. Maybe those who already got the update could share with us any changes or improvements?
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i find it alot faster cant fault it at the moment,
gregbradley said:
The kernel should be the same, I doubt a small update like this will have major kernel changes
When I get home I will update and install Doom's advanced stock kernel to gain root again.
I will let you know if it works, but I imagine it will be fine
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Alright thanks. Take your time.
I bet it is to fix x reality, which .108 broke for many people
crixley said:
I bet it is to fix x reality, which .108 broke for many people
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yeah it looks like it's fixed, regards
Can we update it using PCC without losing root?
dedei said:
Can we update it using PCC without losing root?
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No, but it is easily rootable with the newroot tool
dedei said:
Can we update it using PCC without losing root?
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No.. But Easy Root work just fine so you need to root it again..
BTW, I've posted latest FTF in main thread, it's from Vodafone DE.
Just checked PCC but it's not online for me yet! Now I wait.....
Hi Greg,
Have you tried the .118 ROM yet? If so, any difference from .108?
Regards,
Alan
Hot Hot Hot!!
Hi Guys and Gals,
Been running this on my C6903 overnight, and boy is it hot. In fact my device was so hot too the touch that it was almost unbearable.
Because of this I've had to revert back to the '108' build. Is it just me, or is anybody else experiencing this?
Also, on every boot there is a notification relating to mobile data, is this specific to vodafone?
If anybody has another ftf aside from this German one, I would be extremely grateful if you can post it, so that I test and compare, thanks in advance.
Very strange, I finally got around to flashing this and I stayed on the same version, same kernel, same baseband.
Pccompanion said I was up to date now but nothing changed.
Oh well.
Hey guys quick question, i am currently living with my long suffering firmware that is jellybean...the phones needing a good clean out and update!
So i was wondering if there is a UK regional FTF for the latest kit kat?
BUT ALSO! i have seen generic ES (Spain) Regional FTFs for Kit Kat and i will be moving to Spain in September.. so should i just go a head and flash that? i don't know the difference between ES & UK (not that i have managed to find a UK version, maybe someone could point me in the right direction)
Also are these FTFs available for rooting? my phone is currently rooted with CWM and will most likely want to re-root after i have flashed with flashtools..
sorry to ask such nooby questions
Thanks
Chris
xeningti said:
Hey guys quick question, i am currently living with my long suffering firmware that is jellybean...the phones needing a good clean out and update!
So i was wondering if there is a UK regional FTF for the latest kit kat?
BUT ALSO! i have seen generic ES (Spain) Regional FTFs for Kit Kat and i will be moving to Spain in September.. so should i just go a head and flash that? i don't know the difference between ES & UK (not that i have managed to find a UK version, maybe someone could point me in the right direction)
Also are these FTFs available for rooting? my phone is currently rooted with CWM and will most likely want to re-root after i have flashed with flashtools..
sorry to ask such nooby questions
Thanks
Chris
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UK Firmware version will work fine in Spain also
Here is link for generic UK Kitkat
You can re-root using towelroot after flashing with flashtool
androidtweaker1 said:
UK Firmware version will work fine in Spain also
Here is link for generic UK Kitkat
You can re-root using towelroot after flashing with flashtool
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Hey thanks for that! awesome
just out of curiosity? is the 4.4.2 any better than jellybean? in terms of performance and features? just a general opinion
cheers
chris
xeningti said:
Hey thanks for that! awesome
just out of curiosity? is the 4.4.2 any better than jellybean? in terms of performance and features? just a general opinion
cheers
chris
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The UI is a bit different with lot of bloatware removed.
Battery drain will be there initially but it will disappear after play store automatically updates.
Hitting thanks will be more appreciated than typing it
androidtweaker1 said:
The UI is a bit different with lot of bloatware removed.
Battery drain will be there initially but it will disappear after play store automatically updates.
Hitting thanks will be more appreciated than typing it
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i've thanked both posts and i am currently flashing excited! i havn't heard of towelroot before? i usually use doomlord kernel? does it definetaly work with xperia z? the reason i ask is i am not sure if after flashing the bootloader locks again..... do you need a locked or unlocked bootloader?
cheers
chris
xeningti said:
i've thanked both posts and i am currently flashing excited! i havn't heard of towelroot before? i usually use doomlord kernel? does it definetaly work with xperia z? the reason i ask is i am not sure if after flashing the bootloader locks again..... do you need a locked or unlocked bootloader?
cheers
chris
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I had rooted using the old school method because towelroot was not availabe then
Towelroot will work to root and its the easiest way at the moment.
After rooting just download and install SuperSU from play store.
After flashing firmware Bootloader wont be locked again
Kernel and Root are two different things
You will have to flash recovery again though as flashing firmware will remove the recovery
You can get the recovery from here
Dont follow root instructions from the link as you will be rooted after using towelroot
androidtweaker1 said:
I had rooted using the old school method because towelroot was not availabe then
Towelroot will work to root and its the easiest way at the moment.
After rooting just download and install SuperSU from play store.
After flashing firmware Bootloader wont be locked again
Kernel and Root are two different things
You will have to flash recovery again though as flashing firmware will remove the recovery
You can get the recovery from here
Dont follow root instructions from the link as you will be rooted after using towelroot
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what an awesome member!
you my friend! are a gentleman and a scholar! many thanks!
chris
xeningti said:
what an awesome member!
you my friend! are a gentleman and a scholar! many thanks!
chris
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Cheers :good::highfive:
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Cheers :good::highfive:
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one last question actually!!! i re installed flash tools before i flashed (still havnt flashed as of yet as need to back up) and when in open flashtools i see this error in the list
"Error parsing settingsprefs.js"
any ideas?
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one last question actually!!! i re installed flash tools before i flashed (still havnt flashed as of yet as need to back up) and when in open flashtools i see this error in the list
"Error parsing settingsprefs.js"
any ideas?
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Have you installed Java?
Edit: If not install it
androidtweaker1 said:
Cheers :good::highfive:
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androidtweaker1 said:
Have you installed Java?
Edit: If not install it
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absolutely im on java 7 update 65
here's a pic
xeningti said:
absolutely im on java 7 update 65
here's a pic
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You can proceed with flashing without any issues :highfive:
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You can proceed with flashing without any issues :highfive:
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i dont mean to be disrespectful but are you absolutely sure? i can't risk my phone getting gubbed hahah
xeningti said:
i dont mean to be disrespectful but are you absolutely sure? i can't risk my phone getting gubbed hahah
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ok ok ok!!! ill flash!! hahaha
xeningti said:
ok ok ok!!! ill flash!! hahaha
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Post results after flashing
androidtweaker1 said:
Post results after flashing
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will do!
androidtweaker1 said:
Post results after flashing
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BOOM
and cheers once again!
xeningti said:
BOOM
and cheers once again!
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:good:
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:good:
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sorry to be a pain again! having trouble getting CWM and doomlord kernal+root (sorry i just enjoy doomlords kernels) i hav installed ADB driver etc and it DOES boot into fastboot... when i type in "fastboot boot boot.img" it says its complete then you hear the sound of the device ejecting..... but the blue light stays solid... so i have to volume up+power to reboot and CWM isnt installed..... any ideas?
Today received this message. Hope it worth update
I got this today too, weird thing is I'm on stock kk, rooted and have custom recovery. I thought if it was rooted it prevents ota?
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SlavKor said:
Today received this message. Hope it worth update
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We all know lollipop is out. It's all this forum has been talking about for weeks.
evsnova74 said:
I got this today too, weird thing is I'm on stock kk, rooted and have custom recovery. I thought if it was rooted it prevents ota?
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Being rooted doesn't prevent OTAs, modifying /system does. That said, it'll still notify you and download the update, it will just give you errors when trying to install it.
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We all know lollipop is out. It's all this forum has been talking about for weeks.
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Months*
RoyJ said:
Months*
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Mea culpa
I know everyone is very happy and excited about the update, but do we really need a thread each time someone gets an update?
Isn't this the place to show your happiness?
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I know everyone is very happy and excited about the update, but do we really need a thread each time someone gets an update?
Isn't this the place to show your happiness?
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Of course we need a new thread for it! It's like, super important and stuff. I think a new thread should be posted for every single member that gets an OTA!!
WHO'S WITH ME??!?!?
I can't start a new thread because i installed it myself few days ago.:crying:
Tempted flash back 4.4.4, then wait for the OTA so i to can start a thread so i don't miss out.:good::laugh:
As mentioned we do not need a thread for each person who gets the update, many have already and it has been posted in multiple threads. Please search before posting and creating a new thread.
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If I was to buy a new unlocked note8 from Best Buy would I still be able to root it? And if so can someone give please give me a link
Tinythejuggalo said:
If I was to buy a new unlocked note8 from Best Buy would I still be able to root it? And if so can someone give please give me a link
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ot-samfail-galaxy-note8-t3685340/post74074361
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ot-samfail-galaxy-note8-t3685340/post74074361
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Do I need to worry about a update out of the box? And if so what do I need to do to stop said update?
Tinythejuggalo said:
Do I need to worry about a update out of the box? And if so what do I need to do to stop said update?
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The root method on Snapdragon models has just been patched. Read OP in the link above. You can disable updates via package disabled app but that means you could never update. Also battery wouldn't show charge past 80%. Read the thread please.