Downgrade to 4.2.2 - Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys
I updated my Xperia Z C6603 to JellyBeam 4.3 via OTA aaaaaaaand I lost my root. So now I want to have root again, and as you told me I have to go back to 4.2.2, then root again and update to 4.3 with flashtool.
So, could anybody help me with that? What exactly I have to do?
Thanks

plamen97 said:
Hi guys
I updated my Xperia Z C6603 to JellyBeam 4.3 via OTA aaaaaaaand I lost my root. So now I want to have root again, and as you told me I have to go back to 4.2.2, then root again and update to 4.3 with flashtool.
So, could anybody help me with that? What exactly I have to do?
Thanks
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Just follow this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565850
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gripfly said:
Just follow this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565850
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Ok, thanks, Could you just explain my with a few steps how to flash the ftf file with flashtool?
Thanks.

plamen97 said:
Ok, thanks, Could you just explain my with a few steps how to flash the ftf file with flashtool?
Thanks.
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Download ftf,
Put it in the flashtool/firmware folder,
Start flashtool,
Click on symbol left at the top,
Choose flashmode,
Choose the ftf you wanna flash,
Wait for a window to pop up,
Then connect phone in flashmode and wait till flashing is finished.
Sent from my Xperia Z[4.3][unlocked][rooted]

Tommy-Geenexus said:
Download ftf,
Put it in the flashtool/firmware folder,
Start flashtool,
Click on symbol left at the top,
Choose flashmode,
Choose the ftf you wanna flash,
Wait for a window to pop up,
Then connect phone in flashmode and wait till flashing is finished.
Sent from my Xperia Z[4.3][unlocked][rooted]
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Don't forget to also download the drivers which you can do easily with windows. Go to C:/FlashTool/drivers and click the icon. Otherwise you won't be able to enter flash mode if you haven't put the drivers in the folders too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45464122&postcount=3

Ok guys, thanks very much. :good:
EDIT: Problem again XD.
As I follow the intructions in the thread "Update to 10.4.B.0.569", I've to install the XZDualRecovery, but in order to install it, I must have root....

plamen97 said:
Ok guys, thanks very much. :good:
EDIT: Problem again XD.
As I follow the intructions in the thread "Update to 10.4.B.0.569", I've to install the XZDualRecovery, but in order to install it, I must have root....
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Then root ya phone.
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Tommy-Geenexus said:
Then root ya phone.
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Haha that's why I made this thread, I updated to 4.3 via OTA and I can't root.

plamen97 said:
Haha that's why I made this thread, I updated to 4.3 via OTA and I can't root.
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Can you unlock your bootloader? If so, then you could easily root. If you can i suggest you to unlock it.
If not, you must downgrade and get a pre-rooted firmware.
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Tommy-Geenexus said:
Can you unlock your bootloader? If so, then you could easily root. If you can i suggest you to unlock it.
If not, you must downgrade and get a pre-rooted firmware.
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I don't wanna loose the bravia engine, so I prefer to downgrade....and that's the reason for this thread, I don't know how.

plamen97 said:
I don't wanna loose the bravia engine, so I prefer to downgrade....and that's the reason for this thread, I don't know how.
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Find a 4.2.2 FTF in the general section and flash it with Flashtool.
How to flash stock roms with Flashtool
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plamen97 said:
I don't wanna loose the bravia engine, so I prefer to downgrade....and that's the reason for this thread, I don't know how.
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Bravia engine just oversaturates colors and make them look like amoled. No offense but if this is the only reason you should unlock.
Also bravia enginr still works for videos.
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plamen97 said:
I don't wanna loose the bravia engine, so I prefer to downgrade....and that's the reason for this thread, I don't know how.
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You can backup TA partition. But you will however lose warranty. Or use nutz method to update
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Downgrade to 4.2.2 with 423 version.
Root with doomslord way.
Install dual recovery.
Update with nuts method.
Thats way, i got proper root with stock firmware.
you dont have to unlock bootloader.
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4.1 vs 4.2 vs 4.3 vs 4.4
Hey can anyone please tel which android firmware is the most stable and fastest for xperia Z??4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4...also provide ftf file

plamen97 said:
Ok guys, thanks very much. :good:
EDIT: Problem again XD.
As I follow the intructions in the thread "Update to 10.4.B.0.569", I've to install the XZDualRecovery, but in order to install it, I must have root....
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To downgrade using flashtool you don't need a custom recovery/root

Anuj Mahajan said:
Hey can anyone please tel which android firmware is the most stable and fastest for xperia Z??4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4...also provide ftf file
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There is a thread discussed it in General. search it before you asked

Orangewanted said:
There is a thread discussed it in General. search it before you asked
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You can provide the link to the thread..I cant's seem to find it..

http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/android-best-sony-xperia-z-t2773994
always search it before you asked.

downgrade xperia z
i want to downgrade my xperia z C6602 to jelly bean from lollipop .. what should i do ? should i unlock the bootloader at first or no ?

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[Q] Random power off

My xperia z power off randomly with 70% of battery, sometimes it die at start, sometimes when i open the camera, sometimes it die for no reason... I have tried to restore with flashtool, to install a custom rom but the problem remain... help me!
What you did before this is happening?
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gripfly said:
What you did before this is happening?
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The phone is new, two days of life, becuse it's just returned from assistance. I have just rooted it and tryed the eXistenZ rom. The bug start after the firt boot with the custom rom but after restore with original fw the situation don't change...
Write down what you exactly do if you flash the stock firmware.
gripfly said:
Write down what you exactly do if you flash the stock firmware.
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after flashing by CMW the eXistenZ rom, I have falshed with flashtool (like the rom page request) the .67 kernel. At the start the rom was great but after some minutes the XZ shut down and the only thing I can do to wake it is to connect to the charger and power on. After too much death I decide to revert back to stock rom with flashtool.
For flashing the stock rom I have downloaded the ftf of .67 for my region and simply flashed on xperia... nothing strange... I think
UP! Any idea for fix this problem?
So with stock rom it works fine?
gripfly said:
So with stock rom it works fine?
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No! The bug remain... Also with stock rom. I have also tryed more fw version but the bug is present in all version...
Hi there,
I'm sorry to hear that you've a problem with your Xperia Z. Please check your battery status:
1. dial *#*#7378423#*#*
2. go to service test
3. Battery health status
4. confirm that it says 'Good, no need to replace it' + check the actual Batt(uAh):
5. if not, you could always send it back to repair, they'll replace the battery under warranty.
I hope I've helped you enough. Please let us know!:fingers-crossed:
tally114 said:
Hi there,
I'm sorry to hear that you've a problem with your Xperia Z. Please check your battery status:
1. dial *#*#7378423#*#*
2. go to service test
3. Battery health status
4. confirm that it says 'Good, no need to replace it' + check the actual Batt(uAh):
5. if not, you could always send it back to repair, they'll replace the battery under warranty.
I hope I've helped you enough. Please let us know!:fingers-crossed:
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It say:
Actual Batt(uAh): 2370000
Batt Health Status:
Good, no need to replace it.
...I think it's a software problem but what can cause this bug? I have already tried to restore the phone multiple times, also with flashtool... but nothing.
No it can not be a bug if you have flashed correctly the newest stock.
I think something other is not good but I don't know what.
gripfly said:
No it can not be a bug if you have flashed correctly the newest stock.
I think something other is not good but I don't know what.
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Yes but the problem start after two days... when i have installed eXistenZ rom...
greasegraphic said:
Yes but the problem start after two days... when i have installed eXistenZ rom...
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Write down exactly how do you flash the stock. 67 firmware(step by step).
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gripfly said:
Write down exactly how do you flash the stock. 67 firmware(step by step).
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Open Flashtool
Connect Xperia in Flashmod (plug usb with vol- pressed)
click the flash logo
select ftf
wipe all, exclude nothing
click flash
wait
unplug
reboot.
Good. No errors or something while flashing?
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gripfly said:
Good. No errors or something while flashing?
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Nothing. All ok...
Ok, I dont think so that is a software problem when you have tryied it multiple times. Because I think you know it too: after a clean flash with a firmware which not have this bug(reviews by other users), your phone have to work fine..
What I would try too:
1. Check if sim card is good placed.
2. Try with older firmware
3. Restore NAND backup
And if nothing would help I would send it to the repair center..
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gripfly said:
Ok, I dont think so that is a software problem when you have tryied it multiple times. Because I think you know it too: after a clean flash with a firmware which not have this bug(reviews by other users), your phone have to work fine..
What I would try too:
1. Check if sim card is good placed.
2. Try with older firmware
3. Restore NAND backup
And if nothing would help I would send it to the repair center..
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-The bug is present also with no sim in the phone
-I have flashed also .434 and .244 just to try but no result
-NAND backup?
greasegraphic said:
-NAND backup?
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It's a backup from the hole system.
This backup you can do in CWM/Recovery.
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gripfly said:
It's a backup from the hole system.
This backup you can do in CWM/Recovery.
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Oh ok, but I don't have it... too bad... tomorrow I go to the sony center...

[Q] How to install android 4.4 on our xperia z

I really want to flash android 4.4 on my z but i don't have a clue. Any detail solutions?
Official 4.4 is not relesaed. You only can flash a custom rom bur not more..
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I mean the aosp one but I don't know how to use adb to flash the rom
Have you backed up your TA partition and unlocked you bootloader?
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either read the stickies and learn or if you don't know what you are doing then why risk bricking the device?
i'd suggest reading up on adb commands and unlocking boot loaders etc before anything if you still don't know what are you doing then leave the device as it is
jasonlawkk said:
I really want to flash android 4.4 on my z but i don't have a clue. Any detail solutions?
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Let me make your life a little easier
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/update-sony-xperia-z-android-4-4-kitkat-aosp-rom/
I highly advice you to read rooting and unlocking bootloader guides first before you proceed to avoid bricking you device.
Good Luck!
Regards.
And here you got an easy to follow One-Click Solution to flash PabX 4.4 Rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47185858
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how to hard reset
how to hard reset xperia z
Thanks that's work. I am using 4.4 right now Yeah
Can anybody in xda developers steel xperia z ultra running 4.4 files and make them working on the Z as FTF file?
androidfreak70 said:
Can anybody in xda developers steel xperia z ultra running 4.4 files and make them working on the Z as FTF file?
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This is not possible, you'll have to wait until official 4.4 is released
St.Jimmy90 said:
This is not possible, you'll have to wait until official 4.4 is released
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Ok all the world is waiting for official 4.4 from sony

Cyanogen Mod

Hi
i want to install Cyanogen Mod 11 Nightly on my Xperia Z. Last time i tried but it end in Failure. My Device is already rooted and have CWM and TWRP recovery. Please some one tell me Step by Step Instructions to install Cyanogenmod.
Note : I have locked Bootloader.
sriszone said:
Note : I have locked Bootloader.
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This is the problem
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Tommy-Geenexus said:
This is the problem
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Thank you Bro... I will unlock it. I have another doubt, if i unlock the bootloader,can i get future updates like JB 4.3 and KK 4.4 from Sony?
sriszone said:
Thank you Bro... I will unlock it. I have another doubt, if i unlock the bootloader,can i get future updates like JB 4.3 and KK 4.4 from Sony?
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Yes, but only via flashtool.
You can't use pc companion or seus anymore.
Also press thanx if i helped
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Tommy-Geenexus said:
Yes, but only via flashtool.
You can't use pc companion or seus anymore.
Also press thanx if i helped
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And if he flash back to stock and restore the TA? :victory:
Tommy-Geenexus said:
Yes, but only via flashtool.
You can't use pc companion or seus anymore.
Also press thanx if i helped
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Thanks Bro. If i relock bootloader again, can i update it via SEUS?
gripfly said:
And if he flash back to stock and restore the TA? :victory:
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sriszone said:
Thanks Bro. If i relock bootloader again, can i update it via SEUS?
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Then you will be able to update via seus, pc comanion and ota
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Tommy-Geenexus said:
Then you will be able to update via seus, pc comanion and ota
Sent from my Xperia Z-back to stock
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So he only need to relock? Or does he have also to restore ta?
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gripfly said:
So he only need to relock? Or does he have also to restore ta?
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A relock should be enough,
TA is only for bravia engine.
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Tommy-Geenexus said:
A relock should be enough,
TA is only for bravia engine.
Sent from my Xperia Z-back to stock
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I am so satisfied with your answers bro.... i already take a backup of TA partition contains DRM Keys. I know if i install Cyanogenmod , i will lose all sony related apps including Bravia Engine. My doubt is , if i relock and restore my DRM Keys , can i able to get my Bravia Engine Back? and please tell me a easy way to relock my Bootloader
sriszone said:
I am so satisfied with your answers bro.... i already take a backup of TA partition contains DRM Keys. I know if i install Cyanogenmod , i will lose all sony related apps including Bravia Engine. My doubt is , if i relock and restore my DRM Keys , can i able to get my Bravia Engine Back? and please tell me a easy way to relock my Bootloader
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38124976
And yes, you get your Bravia back for sure.
Sent from my Xperia Z-back to stock

do I need to re-unlock my device after returning to stock via flashtool?

I meant following the unlock instructions from the Sony website.
I want to reinstall cyanogenmod/aokp and use CWM that cm came with this time!
Thanks!
mrjayviper said:
I meant following the unlock instructions from the Sony website.
I want to reinstall cyanogenmod/aokp and use CWM that cm came with this time!
Thanks!
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Do you did a TA-Backup?
So you want the Link from us for cm11?
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gripfly said:
Do you did a TA-Backup?
So you want the Link from us for cm11?
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I did the ta backup.
I just want to know if I need to reunlock the device if I wanna install a AOSP-based custom ROM like CM/AOKP.
If you want to try a non-stock based ROM, you must have the bootloader unlocked.
Otherwise your phone won't boot. It's self-explanatory in the ROM's thread
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[Q] Installing any ROM on C6943

Hi there everybody!
I've been following the xda for almost two years now, first to mod my old GS3 and now I keep it up with the Z1. You guys rocks!
My Z1 (C6943) is running a C6903 .534 (by NUT), rooted, with last dualrecovery working properly. I've been trying to install the iHackers 4.1 lately. My problem is that when I try to install the .zip file through the TWRP I get the message that it cannot open the file, along with (bad) and finally aborting the installation. Is there any solution to this? I have downloaded the file again but no luck either. Am I doing something really dumb?
I hope you understand my poor english, I'm trying to improve
Thanks in advance and have a great day.
albertmed98 said:
Hi there everybody!
I've been following the xda for almost two years now, first to mod my old GS3 and now I keep it up with the Z1. You guys rocks!
My Z1 (C6943) is running a C6903 .534 (by NUT), rooted, with last dualrecovery working properly. I've been trying to install the iHackers 4.1 lately. My problem is that when I try to install the .zip file through the TWRP I get the message that it cannot open the file, along with (bad) and finally aborting the installation. Is there any solution to this? I have downloaded the file again but no luck either. Am I doing something really dumb?
I hope you understand my poor english, I'm trying to improve
Thanks in advance and have a great day.
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Hey
You mentioned that you use dual recovery. Did you try to install the zip with philz touch (volume up when the phone vibrates) after you tried with twrp?
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HannibalSmith12 said:
Hey
You mentioned that you use dual recovery. Did you try to install the zip with philz touch (volume up when the phone vibrates) after you tried with twrp?
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Hey!
Yes...I've tried but still no luck. I'm gonna try once again to see if it works and post later. Thanks! :good:
Still not working. It has worked one time, but when I flash de kernel and baseband it get stuck on Sony logo. I've been trying this for days and still can't get done.
albertmed98 said:
Still not working. It has worked one time, but when I flash de kernel and baseband it get stuck on Sony logo. I've been trying this for days and still can't get done.
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You did "wipe data/factory reset" before trying to install the zip? And what about your bootloader, locked or unlocked?
You probably already know this but there are two step by step guides (one for locked and the other for unlocked bootloader). Just in case you didn't recognize it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2716182
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HannibalSmith12 said:
You did "wipe data/factory reset" before trying to install the zip? And what about your bootloader, locked or unlocked?
You probably already know this but there are two step by step guides (one for locked and the other for unlocked bootloader). Just in case you didn't recognize it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2716182
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I'm into LB. I finally solve the problem and I think the cause is my micro SD, it cannot mount/unmount files. Thanks for the help!
albertmed98 said:
I'm into LB. I finally solve the problem and I think the cause is my micro SD, it cannot mount/unmount files. Thanks for the help!
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You're welcome
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