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Had a problem with recovery going missing when i updated to 4.3, decided to downgrade back to 4.2 rom 534 and after the downgrade my IMEI reads a series of 0's obviously can't make any phone calls and have no signal at all.
Have tried to get the EE branded ftf but it wouldn't download, I didn't want to get another branded one so i went with an unlocked one, still can't get the EE ftf so can't revert back to my official branded rom, still haven't got recovery and by using an ftf i've lost root, so i'm kind of back to square one but with no imei lol, ahhh if i didn't laugh i'd cry.
Any ideas how to get it back up and running?
Cheers.
This may help i havent tried it myself as thats one of the few problems that my crappy Z1 haven't got .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48597629&postcount=11
hope it helps.
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This may help i havent tried it myself as thats one of the few problems that my crappy Z1 haven't got .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48597629&postcount=11
hope it helps.
elander said:
This may help i havent tried it myself as thats one of the few problems that my crappy Z1 haven't got .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48597629&postcount=11
hope it helps.
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This may help i havent tried it myself as thats one of the few problems that my crappy Z1 haven't got .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48597629&postcount=11
hope it helps.
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Only just got home but i've sorted it now, basically i wasn't able to get the EE branded ftf from XDA as the link was down so i got the tmobile one as it's pretty much the closest one there is in the list.
Flashed that with flash tool and it came back, obviously lost root, so i've re rooted and now i'm upgrading all over again.
Will be staying on 4.2 until i've got a whole day to mess about with things, 4.3 isn't for me yet, at least until root is 100%
Cheers for the help all the same.
Problems occur if 4.3 is flashed using flashtool.
I solved it by reinstalling the software using SUS then flashing 4.2
Regards,
~J2C
Just2Cause said:
Problems occur if 4.3 is flashed using flashtool.
I solved it by reinstalling the software using SUS then flashing 4.2
Regards,
~J2C
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SUS???...
Darkstylance said:
SUS???...
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Sony Update Service.
Regards,
~J2C
Ok... Thanks...
I tried to reinstall with SUS 4.3, and then flash with flashtool, but I still departing imei all 0.
I'm desperate, please help me.:crying:
Thebox said:
I tried to reinstall with SUS 4.3, and then flash with flashtool, but I still departing imei all 0.
I'm desperate, please help me.:crying:
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Flash from android 4.3 to 4.2 .257 then from 257 to 534, root then OTA to 257 and wait for a rooting solution for android 4.3.
Regards,
~J2C
Thebox said:
I tried to reinstall with SUS 4.3, and then flash with flashtool, but I still departing imei all 0.
I'm desperate, please help me.:crying:
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Just grab the closest rom you initially started with and flash with flashtool, that's pretty much all i did.
Then root.
Install clock work mod or TWRP.
Then flash a rom from the development section like monx.
Just2Cause said:
Flash from android 4.3 to 4.2 .257 then from 257 to 534, root then OTA to 257 and wait for a rooting solution for android 4.3.
Regards,
~J2C
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dladz said:
Just grab the closest rom you initially started with and flash with flashtool, that's pretty much all i did.
Then root.
Install clock work mod or TWRP.
Then flash a rom from the development section like monx.
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Just get recover flash IMEI if the stock 290. And this version has no root, there is the problem.
I tried to flash the rom Monx but still all the same.
Thebox said:
Just get recover flash IMEI if the stock 290. And this version has no root, there is the problem.
I tried to flash the rom Monx but still all the same.
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I assume you didn't understand what I mean, while using android 4.3, flash for the previous firmware 257 (the unrootable android 4.2) and then flash 534 (the rootable android 4.2) then root and OTA to 257 again, then from 257, if you get OTA to 4.3 then go for it, if you don't have OTA to 4.3, you'll have to wait.
Thebox said:
Just get recover flash IMEI if the stock 290. And this version has no root, there is the problem.
I tried to flash the rom Monx but still all the same.
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In my personal instance i couldn't get recovery, nothing would work, I had to downgrade.
Just2Cause said:
I assume you didn't understand what I mean, while using android 4.3, flash for the previous firmware 257 (the unrootable android 4.2) and then flash 534 (the rootable android 4.2) then root and OTA to 257 again, then from 257, if you get OTA to 4.3 then go for it, if you don't have OTA to 4.3, you'll have to wait.
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Just one leap back to the earliest rom is all thats needed to get your imei back, obviously not the easiest way but probably the safest.
dladz said:
Just one leap back to the earliest rom is all thats needed to get your imei back, obviously not the easiest way but probably the safest.
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If you flash from 290 to 534 you will loose IMEI and service provider signal, if you flash back 290 you will get them back. so to prevent loosing IMEI and service provider signal, flash 257 then 534.
Just2Cause said:
If you flash from 290 to 534 you will loose IMEI and service provider signal, if you flash back 290 you will get them back. so to prevent loosing IMEI and service provider signal, flash 257 then 534.
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Jeez i'll say again.
I downloaded the T-mobile FTF file as it was the closest to my EE phone when i got it, i was on 290 and without my IMEI, i flashed the FTF file via flashtool which is a 534FTF and my IMEI come back as soon as the phone came on, i was able to root and upgrade to monx's rom.
So what you're saying is untrue, if you pick the wrong FTF file then that may cause the IMEI to be lost again or not come back at all, but if you pick the one as i said before which corresponds with your phones original network or the closest thing to it then the imei will come back I know this as I did this a few days ago, i'm not going to argue about this and i'm not going to respond to anything else on this matter.
If theres another way to do it then fair enough, all I know is that doing it this way worked.
The imei gets lost if you wipe data when you are on 290 and flash 534 using flashtool
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n3rrox said:
The imei gets lost if you wipe data when you are on 290 and flash 534 using flashtool
Sent from my C6903 using xda app-developers app
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And if you don't wipe data you get stuck in a bootloop. (I tried it)
Just2Cause said:
I assume you didn't understand what I mean, while using android 4.3, flash for the previous firmware 257 (the unrootable android 4.2) and then flash 534 (the rootable android 4.2) then root and OTA to 257 again, then from 257, if you get OTA to 4.3 then go for it, if you don't have OTA to 4.3, you'll have to wait.
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Ok, and where I can dowload the 257 versión for flashtool?
Thanks
Enviado desde mi C6903 mediante Tapatalk
Thebox said:
Ok, and where I can dowload the 257 versión for flashtool?
Thanks
Enviado desde mi C6903 mediante Tapatalk
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You can find the link in the mega ftf collection thread, here
I have a c6902 in the USA on Tmobile. I used Pc companion to update to stock .290 firmware (Jellybean 4.3), lost root (and thought I was fine without it).
I read a thread about downgrading using FTF on flashtool and that your sim card won't work correctly? (I think that's what i read).
I just wanted to know is this correct or did I misread something?
I'm wanting to revert to the firmware before .290, looking at the FTF thread it looks like .257 is what i need, but Which of the three?
my software id is: C6902 R4B
C6902 14.1.G.2.257 Commercial/Journalist 1277-1348_R1A
C6902 14.1.G.2.257 Generic IN 1277-2364_R5A
C6902 14.1.G.2.257 Generic TH 1276-7160_R4A
Is there anything else I should know or do before downgrading? (aside from making a TA backup?)
I want to downgrade to gain full root again, and the minor annoyances I'm encountering will go away too (mainly sound output issues since upgrading; i.e lost the stock tones i was using for alarms and phone has been rebooted a few times to make notification/ringtones output {stock and custom})
Sorry for my noobishness, (cut my teeth on android using htc phones for the past 3-4 years, this Z1 is slightly foreign to me)
That is correct, you'll lose sim card detection like I did. I used the sony PC Companion to reset my phone (so I got sim detection back), then followed this guide:
http://techbeasts.com/2013/12/19/in...ng-latest-14-2-0-a-290-firmware-how-to-guide/
Took less than 20 minutes and was so easy.
Shroomster said:
I have a c6902 in the USA on Tmobile. I used Pc companion to update to stock .290 firmware (Jellybean 4.3), lost root (and thought I was fine without it).
I read a thread about downgrading using FTF on flashtool and that your sim card won't work correctly? (I think that's what i read).
I just wanted to know is this correct or did I misread something?
I'm wanting to revert to the firmware before .290, looking at the FTF thread it looks like .257 is what i need, but Which of the three?
my software id is: C6902 R4B
C6902 14.1.G.2.257 Commercial/Journalist 1277-1348_R1A
C6902 14.1.G.2.257 Generic IN 1277-2364_R5A
C6902 14.1.G.2.257 Generic TH 1276-7160_R4A
Is there anything else I should know or do before downgrading? (aside from making a TA backup?)
I want to downgrade to gain full root again, and the minor annoyances I'm encountering will go away too (mainly sound output issues since upgrading; i.e lost the stock tones i was using for alarms and phone has been rebooted a few times to make notification/ringtones output {stock and custom})
Sorry for my noobishness, (cut my teeth on android using htc phones for the past 3-4 years, this Z1 is slightly foreign to me)
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On a C6906, I had no issues whatsoever downgrading from 290 to 257.
TagEHeuer said:
That is correct, you'll lose sim card detection like I did. I used the sony PC Companion to reset my phone (so I got sim detection back), then followed this guide:
http://techbeasts.com/2013/12/19/in...ng-latest-14-2-0-a-290-firmware-how-to-guide/
Took less than 20 minutes and was so easy.
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So you downgraded, used pc companion to repair your problem while on .257, rooted, upgraded then rooted again?
Following that guide, I have a locked bootloader currently. If I unlock it on .290, do I lose any functionality or does the phone just factory reset?
sent from my rooted Xperia Z1
Shroomster said:
So you downgraded, used pc companion to repair your problem while on .257, rooted, upgraded then rooted again?
Following that guide, I have a locked bootloader currently. If I unlock it on .290, do I lose any functionality or does the phone just factory reset?
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I unlocked it on .290 and I didn't lose any functionality or it didn't factory reset (back up in case) http://techbeasts.com/2013/12/18/how-to-unlock-bootloader-of-sony-xperia-devices-guide/
I used Sony to reset all my phone back to the latest firmware which was .290 (as I lost sim defextion), then just followed the guide I originally posted.I never downgraded.
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So what did you do to lose sim card operation?
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Shroomster said:
So what did you do to lose sim card operation?
sent from my rooted Xperia Z1
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I tried flashing back to .534 from .290 after I upgraded to 4.3. It kept boot looping then bricked.
Simply, you have 2 solutions to downgrade without losing SIM signal.
1- Downgrade from 290 to 257, then from 257 to 534 (then root then OTA to 257 if you downgraded to root it).
2- When downgrading from 290 to 534, exclude "Baseband" in Flashtool and you'll be good to go.
Regards,
~J2C
The only problem I have is I can't find ftf in the ftf thread for my c6902 that matches my id
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Dial *#*#7378423#*#* then go to service info then software info and see what is your customization number and look for that number in the ftf thread.
If you want to go back to 257 for root, then you have 2 options:
1- flash 257, then 534, root and OTA to 257.
2- flash 534 and exclude baseband then, root and OTA to 257.
Regards,
~J2C
Just2Cause said:
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* then go to service info then software info and see what is your customization number and look for that number in the ftf thread.
If you want to go back to 257 for root, then you have 2 options:
1- flash 257, then 534, root and OTA to 257.
2- flash 534 and exclude baseband then, root and OTA to 257.
Regards,
~J2C
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Yes, I read how to find my ID, and it is not listed in the ftf thread. C6902 R4B
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Shroomster said:
Yes, I read how to find my ID, and it is not listed in the ftf thread. C6902 R4B
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There are numbers before the "R4A", look for the numbers, not the R4A.
Just2Cause said:
There are numbers before the "R4A", look for the numbers, not the R4A.
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Yes, and I'm not sure if the initials in the files stand for the region it is from.
there are three possible files for me to download for the c6902:
IN
TH
journal/commercial
No idea what the differences are.
By the way...unlocking the bootloader did wipe my phone/factory reset it. Oh well I was prepared none the less...
I just realized I didn't reset the usb debugging/dev options, which is why the fastboot isn't working damnit lol...
EDIT----got fastboot working, just can't get the recovery to work. I press up then down, blue light flashes then phone boots to home screen, not recovery.
EDIT---- apparently the key sequence is hold up then press down but keep holding up? can anyone confirm this for me?
Final EDIT-----GOT IT ALL WORKING.... thanks for the help everyone...
Welcome.
Hello,
I recently bricked my Z1 and just got it back from warranty repaired. It is a C6906 that they upgraded to 4.3 (.290) however it is branded to BELL and I wish to flash the unbranded generic so I don't have as much bloatware/fast updates.
Since I do not wish to brick the device again and go through this again and so I am looking for advice to do this in a way that is guaranteed. With flashtool if I flash "C6906 14.2.A.0.290 Generic CA 1276-7484_R2B" would I have any issues at all? Just load up Flashtool - select the ftf and just use the default settings and plug in the Z1 while holding down the volume button.
I used the latest Flashtool v0.9.13, connected to PC, let install windows the drivers, selected the Unbranded Stock ftf, wiped all data, appslog, cache, all the rest unchecked and I performed the flash. All fine and the phone working well. I don't know why you had problems or why you bricked the phone but there is no advice to give you because it's simply. So even if all it's clear no guarantee and it's up to you. I don't think is the FTF faulty.
eclyptos said:
I used the latest Flashtool v0.9.13, connected to PC, let install windows the drivers, selected the Unbranded Stock ftf, wiped all data, appslog, cache, all the rest unchecked and I performed the flash. All fine and the phone working well. I don't know why you had problems or why you bricked the phone but there is no advice to give you because it's simply. So even if all it's clear no guarantee and it's up to you. I don't think is the FTF faulty.
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This is separate from how I bricked it (using custom rom), I did this previously with a older version and just not on .290 and I am wondering if there is any issues (IMEI etc) doing it .290 to .290, thats all. I just don't want to make a mistake.
magwart said:
This is separate from how I bricked it (using custom rom), I did this previously with a older version and just not on .290 and I am wondering if there is any issues (IMEI etc) doing it .290 to .290, thats all. I just don't want to make a mistake.
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Ok, so you bricked the phone with custon rom, now I understand. In this case there is no any issues flashing .290 unbranded on .290 branded. IMEI is lost only when jumping .257 and downgrade directly to .534. It's more "safe" flash .290 on .290. Go flash now.
eclyptos said:
Ok, so you bricked the phone with custon rom, now I understand. In this case there is no any issues flashing .290 unbranded on .290 branded. IMEI is lost only when jumping .257 and downgrade directly to .534. It's more "safe" flash .290 on .290. Go flash now.
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Thanks. I don't suppose there is any working root for 4.3 yet, is there for the C9606?
Edit: Successfully flashed. Thanks again.
magwart said:
Thanks. I don't suppose there is any working root for 4.3 yet, is there for the C9606?
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No direct root, like Vroot or 360, for .290 at the moment, just a method to get full root for Locked Bootladers. To do that you have to downgrade, root, install recovery then update to .290 again, a bit longer to get root on your phone, sure this method working for C6902/3 but should work for C6906 too, just check.
Would I be able to go from 290 branded to the new 136 intended without issue? I already bricked one device trying to root and I'm just trying to make sure lol
akusokuzan said:
Would I be able to go from 290 branded to the new 136 intended without issue? I already bricked one device trying to root and I'm just trying to make sure lol
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Probably because when you bricked your phone was the time when some issues was not discovered yet in do that, and this confirm the fact on the thread now is wrote "How not brick your phone" . BTW, the risk to brick the phone is in downgrading so if you want just to upgrade without Root this way should be more "safe" and you will be able to do it without any issue.
eclyptos said:
Probably because when you bricked your phone was the time when some issues was not discovered yet in do that, and this confirm the fact on the thread now is wrote "How not brick your phone" . BTW, the risk to brick the phone is in downgrading so if you want just to upgrade without Root this way should be more "safe" and you will be able to do it without any issue.
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Lol yeah, when I was trying to update with root, it didn't go so hot. That thread wasn't stickied until after the debacle. Sounds good though, thanks!
My phone has OS 290 need to downgrade to 257 to root but the file doesn't show up in flashtool i downgraded to 534 before but lost IMEI so went back to 290
Follow NUT's thread in Android Development section in order to root your Z1.
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
ryanraven said:
My phone has OS 290 need to downgrade to 257 to root but the file doesn't show up in flashtool i downgraded to 534 before but lost IMEI so went back to 290
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Even I am facing this issue. The flashtool does not seem to recognize .257 at all. Not sure on the reason.
Gurus - Any idea on why the flash tool is not recognizing .257?
@livelyyoungman, @ryanraven Use the FTF .534 provided by NUT to avoid IMEI lost, then follow the instructions to upgrade to .290. Read carefully the thread.
Even I had lost the IMEI when I flashed wrong firmwares 534 rom.
you need to flash .534 based on your firmware c6902 or c6903 or whatever it is. Root your phone and then use nut tutorial to upgrade and keep the root.
Losing IMEI is not even a problem at all because when you will update to .290 or .136 it will be back so do not be worry about it.
matharuajay said:
Even I had lost the IMEI when I flashed wrong firmwares 534 rom.
you need to flash .534 based on your firmware c6902 or c6903 or whatever it is. Root your phone and then use nut tutorial to upgrade and keep the root.
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I flashed the correct firmware. The one I used was C6902_14.1.G.1.534_Generic IN firmware that I downloaded from the link provided in this forum (MEGA link). Excluded "Baseband" as well. Still IMEI went missing
eclyptos said:
Losing IMEI is not even a problem at all because when you will update to .290 or .136 it will be back so do not be worry about it.
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I was not worried on this, as I did read about the issues on downgrading and was fully aware that by flashing to the latest version I would be getting back the IMEI.
Now I have successfully downgraded to .534 as well - just flashed first the global .257 and then the generic IN version of .534. All is well now. Was able to root the phone as well. But now I am facing camera issues; may be a visit to the service center is what seems looming @ large.:crying:
livelyyoungman said:
But now I am facing camera issues; may be a visit to the service center is what seems looming @ large.:crying:
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If you unlocked bootlader then with .534 or .257 the camera not working, update to .290 or .136 and your camera will be back again.
eclyptos said:
If you unlocked bootlader then with .534 or .257 the camera not working, update to .290 or .136 and your camera will be back again.
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No I have not yet unlocked the BL. But I find the following issues when using the camera:
1. "Camera Not Available" message appears sometimes. It does disappear but upon taking photos after this message a BLUE hue is visible at the bottom of all the pictures I shoot. Only a reset restores the camera function properly.
2. The phone keeps rebooting at least once every day.
I was reading few of the other posts and find that these two could be related to HW malfunction. Hence wanted to visit the service center to figure out the process for replacing the phone. I have already visited the service guys early last week for these two issues. They flashed my mobile once again and returned back to me for checking. :crying:
A factry reset in needed after update. If you are not on latest FW then update.
eclyptos said:
A factry reset in needed after update. If you are not on latest FW then update.
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Yes did that as well. But still it does re-appear. So just wanted to confirm if there is really any hardware issue with my piece.
livelyyoungman said:
Yes did that as well. But still it does re-appear. So just wanted to confirm if there is really any hardware issue with my piece.
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Then something wrong. Call Sony to understand if you should sent it back.
Hi everyone,
So i have an xperia z1 on 14.3.A.0.757. Vanilla, not rooted, havnt unlocked bootloader.
I would love to get Xposed Framework but i have been searching all over the interwebs but its so unclear.
Could someone explain to me EXACTLY what needs to be done to get from vanilla to xposed? And how i would go about doing this, the easiest way! Any links to good explanations and step by step guides which are safe would be much appreciated!
Thanks,
Marcel
Root, then install it like a normal APK.
If you are unsure how to root, look in my signature
gregbradley said:
Root, then install it like a normal APK.
If you are unsure how to root, look in my signature
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Is there any way to root the phone without it being wiped?
Not from a 757 firmware.
You can try excluding data when using flashtool, but I wouldn't do that.
However, if you can update to 4.4.4 via pccompanion you will not lose data and you can root that very easily without losing data using newroot
gregbradley said:
Not from a 757 firmware.
You can try excluding data when using flashtool, but I wouldn't do that.
However, if you can update to 4.4.4 via pccompanion you will not lose data and you can root that very easily without losing data using newroot
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wait so i am on 4.4.4 and updated to it via pccompanion, does that mean there is alternative root method which means no loss of data? I heard bout some towelroot thing, does that exist for the Xperia Z1?
Yes there is, what build number are you on, you said 757, but that's not 4.4.4
Please post what it says in the build number and android version from settings/about phone
gregbradley said:
Yes there is, what build number are you on, you said 757, but that's not 4.4.4
Please post what it says in the build number and android version from settings/about phone
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4.4.2 (woops thought i was on 4.4.4....)
14.3.A.0.757
OK, you will probably lose data when rooting then.
Flash a FTF from the FTF mega collection that ends in .108 or .118
then use the newroot tool to root it
gregbradley said:
OK, you will probably lose data when rooting then.
Flash a FTF from the FTF mega collection that ends in .108 or .118
then use the newroot tool to root it
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wait so why am i flashing? like all i want to do is gain root access?
marcelrees said:
wait so why am i flashing? like all i want to do is gain root access?
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Because you cannot root 757 FW
Either downgrade to android 4.2 (i.e a firmware ending in .534) or upgrade to the latest android version 4.4.4 (ending in .108 or .118) and root it.