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[STOCK][C660x][4.2.2] Update to 10.3.1.A.2.67 [Root & XZDualRecovery][DE/-ODEX]

Requirements:
Flashtool by @Androxyde
XZDualRecovery 2.5 RELEASE or newer.
Current FW version: 10.3.1.A.0.244, maybe others too, let me know!
Special features:
Superuser integrated in system, FULL root, no reboots when remounting /system RW!
XZDualRecovery 2.7.10 BETA (CWM 6.0.3.7 PhilZ Touch Recovery & TWRP 2.6.3.0) pre-installed;
Tailored FTF to minimize the chance of accidental system wiping!
No need to clear caches!
For both locked and unlocked bootloaders!
@shem2409 created a nice youtube video guide to assist you in your work, be sure to check this post for it! Thanks m8!
The C6602 ROM is based on the FTF provided by @macallen in this thread. Thanks dude
The C6603 ROM is based on the FTF provided by @NetSkill in this thread. Thanks dude
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 10.3.1.A.2.67:
For C6602: Download C6602.flashable.67.zip (Bittorrent: 696MB) and C6602_10.3.1.A.2.67_Stripped.ftf (15MB), save it somewhere you remember;
Put 'C6602.flashable.67.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Put 'C6602_10.3.1.A.2.67_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.67.zip' in recovery, do not reboot but go back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off;
Flash everything in 'C6602_10.3.1.A.2.67_Stripped.ftf';
Reboot to system without clearing (dalvik-/)cache.
C6603 & C6606: How to update to 10.3.1.A.2.67:
For C6603 & C6606: Download C6603.flashable.67.zip (Bittorrent: 749MB) and C6603_10.3.1.A.2.67_Stripped.ftf (15MB), save it somewhere you remember;
Put 'C6603.flashable.67.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Put 'C6603_10.3.1.A.2.67_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.67.zip' in recovery, do not reboot but go back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off;
Flash everything in 'C6603_10.3.1.A.2.67_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.
C6603 USERS WHO INSTALLED THE C6602 ROM ONLY:
Although much is the same, it's best to follow the guide as described above, just to be sure your phone gets set back to being what it really was: a C6603
NOTE: You will eventually/inevitably get the triangle screen again after doing this update (typically after you shut down your phone to reboot it without an actual reboot command), you will have to sit this one out it seems, it keeps coming back until it's done...
DO NOT INTERRUPT IT, LET IT RUN AND DO IT'S THING! you have been warned!
NEW: DE-ODEX your ROM!
Download deodex.67.zip (Bittorrent: 393MB), save it somewhere you remember;
Put 'deodex.67.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Create a backup of your phone in CWM or TWRP and don't forget to backup the contents of 'SDCard0';
Flash 'deodex.67.zip' in recovery, do not reboot but go back to the main menu;
Clear dalvik-cache ONLY;
Reboot to system.
The first boot after following this guide will take considerably longer again and after a long wait at the boot animation you will see Android optimizing the apps on your phone.
I have done this myself, using this method and I have not found any problem yet, again! :fingers-crossed:
Enjoy! :laugh:
Known XZDualRecovery Issues:
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

Thanks Mate -cheers-

works like a charm rooted with Dual Recovery
cheers dude ^^

Im a little bit afraid. The zip file says C6602 and i have C6603. Is this Official for the C6603 to or only for C6602?

Dear
I've already successfully flashed C6602.flashable.67.zip via DualRecovery, but after that, I can not enter flashmode anymore to flash C6602_10.3.1.A.2.67_Stripped.ftf
Please help

is it odex or deodex?

kkd28 said:
is it odex or deodex?
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dude... please remove the OP quote, sheez
It's ODEX, just bog standard STOCK

bariz143 said:
Im a little bit afraid. The zip file says C6602 and i have C6603. Is this Official for the C6603 to or only for C6602?
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They ARE for the C6602 and no, there isn't any C6603 version yet. That's why i instruct you to keep the 244 baseband, to keep LTE.
I have a C6603 as well (see sig), and the image from the OP is made with that. You see it identify itself as a C6602, but yet, i still have LTE
vodanhdaisu said:
Dear
I've already successfully flashed C6602.flashable.67.zip via DualRecovery, but after that, I can not enter flashmode anymore to flash C6602_10.3.1.A.2.67_Stripped.ftf
Please help
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That's simple: turn off the phone, have flashtool ready to flash (where it instructs to connect the USB lead), then while holding the VOL-DOWN button, connect the USB lead. :good:

Thanks again. Works fine on my C6603, don't need LTE so i never tried it.

[NUT] said:
dude... please remove the OP quote, sheez
It's ODEX, just bog standard STOCK
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oh, noticed and edited
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium

Excellent work! Will give it a try right away
Will help seed with my 100/100 line for a while. Thanks NUT!
Typo fail?
C6603: How to update to 10.3.1.A.2.67:
For C6602: Download C6602.flashable.67.zip (Bittorrent: 741MB) and C6602_10.3.1.A.2.67_Stripped.ftf (15MB), save it somewhere you remember;
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schoolsux said:
Excellent work! Will give it a try right away
Will help seed with my 100/100 line for a while. Thanks NUT!
Typo fail?
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heh, not really... more like a cut&paste fail

[NUT] said:
heh, not really... more like a cut&paste fail
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Haha yeah thats what I meant :good:

Bug Battery
[NUT] said:
heh, not really... more like a cut&paste fail
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battery bug is still there, installed it on my C6603 and soon after the root did a test restart at 32% battery and up to 62%.
I only root and without Recovery think this is hardware problem because they are already Three ROM 4.2.2 and still persists Bug Battery.
Sorry my bad English.

BeetoCarvalho said:
battery bug is still there, installed it on my C6603 and soon after the root did a test restart at 32% battery and up to 62%.
I only root and without Recovery think this is hardware problem because they are already Three ROM 4.2.2 and still persists Bug Battery.
Sorry my bad English.
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No, from what i have understood, it's not a hardware problem but a library issue in vanilla android 4.2.2 ... we'll just have to wait for Sony to permanently fix this.

[NUT] said:
No, from what i have understood, it's not a hardware problem but a library issue in vanilla android 4.2.2 ... we'll just have to wait for Sony to permanently fix this.
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Thanks for the feedback I thought it was hardware problem.
already wanted to get rid of my Z.

[NUT] said:
No, from what i have understood, it's not a hardware problem but a library issue in vanilla android 4.2.2 ... we'll just have to wait for Sony to permanently fix this.
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so the new fw's still sufferring from the bug is confirmed?
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium

kkd28 said:
so the new fw's still sufferring from the bug is confirmed?
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
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In .244 i didn't have it until a week ago, no experience with .67 yet to say so.

[NUT] said:
In .244 i didn't have it until a week ago, no experience with .67 yet to say so.
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same here. hope it never happan again.
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium

Working Good here, No Triangle at boot up too.
Root still work too.
Great work [NUT].
Now Phone have A.2....FW not A.0....
Thank you so much :thumbup:
Sent from my C6602 using xda premium

[Q] [HELP] my xperia Z big problem

Hi guys last time i flashed stock 4.2.2 build number:.67:cyclops:with flashtool but its looks have big problem every time i reboot i see i system app was updated with dameged update make the app not working when i open the app tells me (app name) stoped working i go to settings and click on app thats updated then click uninstall update some apps working normal and some not working still giving me stoped working IS THERE ANY ONE HAVE THAT IF YES GIVE ME HELP IF NOT ALSO HELP ME
Sorry for my bad EN
Now running:
Stock 4.3 no root:crying: (icant find good way)
Locked bootloader
No CWM:crying:

androidfreak70 said:
Hi guys last time i flashed stock 4.2.2 build number:.67:cyclops:with flashtool but its looks have big problem every time i reboot i see i system app was updated with dameged update make the app not working when i open the app tells me (app name) stoped working i go to settings and click on app thats updated then click uninstall update some apps working normal and some not working still giving me stoped working IS THERE ANY ONE HAVE THAT IF YES GIVE ME HELP IF NOT ALSO HELP ME
Sorry for my bad EN
Now running:
Stock 4.3 no root:crying: (icant find good way)
Locked bootloader
No CWM:crying:
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Read forum rules, it clearly says "DO NOT POST QUESTIONS IN THE GENERAL SECTION"!
To your problem: are you running 4.2.2 or 4.3 now? In your post you say you flashed 4.2, but then you say you're running 4.3
Try to reflash a stock 4.3 ftf. This should solve your problem

St.Jimmy90 said:
Read forum rules, it clearly says "DO NOT POST QUESTIONS IN THE GENERAL SECTION"!
To your problem: are you running 4.2.2 or 4.3 now? In your post you say you flashed 4.2, but then you say you're running 4.3
Try to reflash a stock 4.3 ftf. This should solve your problem
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Im running now 4.3
I DON'T WANT STOCK 4.3 FTF
It's bad for me the both versions are bad i want 4.2.2 the best

Do you want a custom Rom or stock 4.2? Because if you want a custom Rom you should flash 4.4....
If you want to stay with 4.2.2 reflash a stock ftf

If you downgrade, you need to wipe everything, or you may get a bootloop or errors like the ones that you're seeing.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

St.Jimmy90 said:
Do you want a custom Rom or stock 4.2? Because if you want a custom Rom you should flash 4.4....
If you want to stay with 4.2.2 reflash a stock ftf
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Wow thank for super fast answer
I want a stock 4.2.2 but clear of bugs

androidfreak70 said:
Wow thank for super fast answer
I want a stock 4.2.2 but clear of bugs
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Then you should download a ftf file and flash it, but don't forget to wipe as kingvortex mentioned

St.Jimmy90 said:
Then you should download a ftf file and flash it, but don't forget to wipe as kingvortex mentioned
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I know i most wipe data when using flastool i tried upgrade from 4.2.2 to 4.3 without wiping data its worked without bootloops but the bug of my 4.2.2 now in 4.3 i flashed 4.3 again with wiping data now its fine :good:
The most thing i liked in 4.2.2 is the ROOT
Now can you give me link for a bug free 4.2.2 stock ftf? If you cant now dont do it now do it when you not busy
I googled but i didnt found clear one and i cant try every4.2.2 ftf because my internet speed slow 80kb\s
4.3 will be perfect if i ROOTED it
And i heared some one say using flashtool much may damage my CPU is that right?

androidfreak70 said:
Hi guys last time i flashed stock 4.2.2 build number:.67:cyclops:with flashtool but its looks have big problem every time i reboot i see i system app was updated with dameged update make the app not working when i open the app tells me (app name) stoped working i go to settings and click on app thats updated then click uninstall update some apps working normal and some not working still giving me stoped working IS THERE ANY ONE HAVE THAT IF YES GIVE ME HELP IF NOT ALSO HELP ME
Sorry for my bad EN
Now running:
Stock 4.3 no root:crying: (icant find good way)
Locked bootloader
No CWM:crying:
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You can find a stock 4.2.2 .ftf file over the net or even here on xda and use the flashtool. When selecting the firmware to flash, also check the "reset customisations" option (down right) and then follow the common flashing sequence. This might fix your problem. Otherwise, use other version or pc companion or update service.
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androidfreak70 said:
I know i most wipe data when using flastool i tried upgrade from 4.2.2 to 4.3 without wiping data its worked without bootloops but the bug of my 4.2.2 now in 4.3 i flashed 4.3 again with wiping data now its fine :good:
The most thing i liked in 4.2.2 is the ROOT
Now can you give me link for a bug free 4.2.2 stock ftf? If you cant now dont do it now do it when you not busy
I googled but i didnt found clear one and i cant try every4.2.2 ftf because my internet speed slow 80kb\s
4.3 will be perfect if i ROOTED it
And i heared some one say using flashtool much may damage my CPU is that right?
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If it would be so, then many people out there wouldn't flash their phones over and over again.

how to make full wipe without CWM ? Just factory reset in settings ? I'm back to 4.2.2 via flashtool but without full wipe...

|>/\nte said:
You can find a stock 4.2.2 .ftf file over the net or even here on xda and use the flashtool. When selecting the firmware to flash, also check the "reset customisations" option (down right) and then follow the common flashing sequence. This might fix your problem. Otherwise, use other version or pc companion or update service.
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If it would be so, then many people out there wouldn't flash their phones over and over again.
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I flash my xperia z much because i need that u try flash my stock rom before anything else because its always fix all problems and i looks brick my phone alot:cyclops: so flashtool fix them

androidfreak70 said:
I flash my xperia z much because i need that u try flash my stock rom before anything else because its always fix all problems and i looks brick my phone alot:cyclops: so flashtool fix them
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As soon as you have a backup of the stock firmware (which is an .ftf file in your case), you can experiment with your phone as much as you want. That's what I do anyways....

fatis said:
how to make full wipe without CWM ? Just factory reset in settings ? I'm back to 4.2.2 via flashtool but without full wipe...
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You can do a full wipe from flashtool just tick the user data box in flashtool you can find it in right corner when select an ftf file

Camera Not working [STOCK][C690X][4.4] Update to 14.3.A.0.681 [Root & XZDR][LB/UB]

Camera Not working [STOCK][C690X][4.4] Update to 14.3.A.0.681 [Root & XZDR][LB/UB]
I would like to add to the thread mentioned below that I also have the camera not working.
Sony Xperia Z1 > Xperia Z1 Android Development > [STOCK][C690X][4.4] Update to 14.3.A.0.681 [Root & XZDR][LB/UB]
Device: Xperia Z1, 6903.
BootLoader unlocked
Previous Rom: [ROM] iHackers v3.0 [Xperia Z1] [ 1 2 3 ... Last ]
Previously the camera worked fine.
Admin: I've been flashing Roms since my Xperia X10, I am an experienced IT Guy with 15 years linux experience. I just never posted before because I always found my answers but this time I think I need to notify user: [NUT] that there are more users with this problem, reported on page 31.
Please allow me to post directly to the thread in question.
Thank you.

i solved downgrading to 136 then flashed stock 681 official
After i installed CWM6 recovery and flashed SU Package from chainfire website.
But battery draining too fast

Did you try doing a factory reset?

hush66 said:
Did you try doing a factory reset?
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Do you know this solution of yours works or do you enjoy getting people to factory reset their phone? Technically, there is no reason why that should make any difference. Please explain.

I have read that others who have done a factory reset, had their problems resolved.
No need to be so hostile, I was just trying to help. Won't help you in the future.
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk

thanks
lorenzotdj said:
i solved downgrading to 136 then flashed stock 681 official
After i installed CWM6 recovery and flashed SU Package from chainfire website.
But battery draining too fast
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I think I will do just that. The batter issue though is worrying. Thanks very much

hush66 said:
I have read that others who have done a factory reset, had their problems resolved.
No need to be so hostile, I was just trying to help. Won't help you in the future.
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Not being hostile at all mate. It's just that your solution doesn't make any sense, would have brought me grief if I followed your advice, and no I haven't read anywhere of anyone reseting to factory having solved this particular problem.
So a technical explanation would have made a difference!

same thing, after flashing 14.3.A0.681 my phone camera is not working (Z1 /unlock bootloader/rooted /before flashing this rom /my device was working perfectly)....
waiting for solution. start to flashing old rom 1136

I ended up flashing a stock kit Kat ftf. No root but at least I have a working phone. With camera and no glitches. I will look into rooting and installing recovery next time I get a chance.
Sent from my C6903 using xda app-developers app

silverfox013 said:
Not being hostile at all mate. It's just that your solution doesn't make any sense, would have brought me grief if I followed your advice, and no I haven't read anywhere of anyone reseting to factory having solved this particular problem.
So a technical explanation would have made a difference!
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Actually a Factory Reset is recommended every time after an Upgrade to clean up the installation. @hush66 is right, It was said 100 times here on XDA and before wipe everything you should had do a Factory Reset. Maybe it will not fix your problem but it does for some Battery Drain and some other stuff. Never reject a tip, but try by your self if you don't have nothing to lose.

hi Guys,
i have flashed my device again when camera was not working with same 4.4 ftf rom and now camera seems to be working again
can you confirm this fix for your device
br
J

same problem .
if downgrade at .681 it will work again this camera

hell_no said:
same problem .
if downgrade at .681 it will work again this camera
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have you read the post above yours? It gives you a fix to try

gregbradley said:
have you read the post above yours? It gives you a fix to try
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I dont have any backup
Ta backup

hell_no said:
I dont have any backup
Ta backup
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please read the post again, it does not say that, it says to flash a FTF again
At the very least I so hope you have learned to read before you start going flashing or unlocking your phone.
You have unlocked your bootloader so its very easy
Flash a 757 FTF
Flash XZDR dual recovery kernel (From [NUT]s download page here http://nut.xperia-files.com/) (Extract the boot.img, flash it with fastboot flash boot boot.img, then enter recovery and flash the whole .zip)
Then flash supers.zip from chainfire http://download.chainfire.eu/420/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99.zip
then enter recovery (Philz and goto philz settings and enable verify root on exit, then reboot and conform to fix root)

gregbradley said:
please read the post again, it does not say that, it says to flash a FTF again
At the very least I so hope you have learned to read before you start going flashing or unlocking your phone.
You have unlocked your bootloader so its very easy
Flash a 757 FTF
Flash XZDR dual recovery kernel (From [NUT]s download page here http://nut.xperia-files.com/) (Extract the boot.img, flash it with fastboot flash boot boot.img, then enter recovery and flash the whole .zip)
Then flash supers.zip from chainfire http://download.chainfire.eu/420/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99.zip
then enter recovery (Philz and goto philz settings and enable verify root on exit, then reboot and conform to fix root)
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okay i try it , but if that same problem . i downgrade into 4.3 until waiting problem solved

[Q] Unable to install MIUI V5 Stock based..

Unable to install MIUI v5 by sijav.
I am LB with 4.2.2(ROOTED) and XZDUALRECOVERY
I am getting boot-loop.
Followed the instructions perfectly as per said.
NOT A NEWBIE!

Same to me…my phone(c5502) also unable to flash the rom…following all the instruction and even redownload the file also no luck…(ps:my xperia arc s or xperia v just one flash than done)but still u can try the MIUI apps called "Miui Express",just feel like using miui rom.This apps include launcher, contact, message, phone, lockscreen even themes too~
Sent from my C5502 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Joncat24 said:
Same to me…my phone(c5502) also unable to flash the rom…following all the instruction and even redownload the file also no luck…(ps:my xperia arc s or xperia v just one flash than done)but still u can try the MIUI apps called "Miui Express",just feel like using miui rom.This apps include launcher, contact, message, phone, lockscreen even themes too~
Sent from my C5502 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Thanks for reply. Can you post on sijav's thread? I am not able to post there because I joined here recently!

Daedroza said:
Thanks for reply. Can you post on sijav's thread? I am not able to post there because I joined here recently!
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what?
you're getting bootloop? @Daedroza and @Joncat24 what version did you flashed?
I have got feedback that this works, I also my self flashed with every possible options!
ALSO did you come from 4.2.2? if not wait I'm making a package ftf for you guys to flash and it will works
instruction in main thread updated.

sijav said:
what?
you're getting bootloop? @Daedroza and @Joncat24 what version did you flashed?
I have got feedback that this works, I also my self flashed with every possible options!
ALSO did you come from 4.2.2? if not wait I'm making a package ftf for you guys to flash and it will works
instruction in main thread updated.
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Yup...downgrade to 4.2.2, root and also install recovery.Both 4.6.6 and 4.5.23...i'm even go to ur Miui forum to redownload the file but still same get bootloop wont boot...4.5.23 english and multi language also tried...if I select full wipe (in aroma),install till 40% than black out...(bootloop).The new 4.6.6, successfull install (if I select full wipe in aroma option, it happen same as 4.5.23)but the rom can't get root permission...showing system ui fc and the network operators showing wrong networking...if I reselect the network operators it show correct operators but the name just won't show the correct one that I had selected...
Ps:both before installing the rom i'm already full wipe the phone by myself coz if I select full wipe in aroma option it will cause bootloop...
Sent from my C5502 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

sijav said:
what?
you're getting bootloop? @Daedroza and @Joncat24 what version did you flashed?
I have got feedback that this works, I also my self flashed with every possible options!
ALSO did you come from 4.2.2? if not wait I'm making a package ftf for you guys to flash and it will works
instruction in main thread updated.
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Thanks for reply sijav.
I used 4.2.2 customised INDIA as base rom. I installed root then recovery. I flashed your 4.6.6 MIUI file. Did clean wipe in Aroma installer also. After the process ended the phone booted with sony logo then MIUI logo and then restarted again(bootloop)
***I will try this again in next 24 hours And will post the results here. Thanks for your work
Sent from my C5502 using XDA Free mobile app

If I'm not mistaken, if you're on locked bootloader you should first format system through recovery then install miui rom, it was the same way in locked Arc S
Sent from my C5502 using XDA Free mobile app

@sijav also if you are uploading your own 4.2.2 ftf can you please upload it on google drive?
It would be a great relief if you could upload all your further builds on google drive and share it here. Gives more 2mb/s speed so we could tell you instantaneously the build is flawless or not.
Sent from my C5502 using XDA Free mobile app

Daedroza said:
@sijav also if you are uploading your own 4.2.2 ftf can you please upload it on google drive?
It would be a great relief if you could upload all your further builds on google drive and share it here. Gives more 2mb/s speed so we could tell you instantaneously the build is flawless or not.
Sent from my C5502 using XDA Free mobile app
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hi, @Joncat24 this is really strange! both things, network wrong? I'm not sure! everything is working here, system ui fc? you don't have root access? can you give me logcat? else I can't do anything because everything is working with me and I'm not sure about your problems so please give me logcat.
System will format on aroma before installing so you no need to do that!
alright here's my theory: I'm assuming that you all have tried with philz touch recovery, maybe the philz touch recovery is not good! (as you can't flash latest cm with it!!) please use ClockWorkMod (the vanilla recovery) from NDR Utils app and give me the results. it should work after that!
oh and forget everything about 4.2.2! I can't get access to my old 4.2.2 ftf file anymore! sorry I can't upload anything... and about uploading in google drive, well google drive has banned my whole account many times because many users have downloaded huge files. So I'm trying not to put anything on google drive. also my upload speed is less than 14 kbps so I'm not just posting things on net without testing it with every aspect myself! (As I hate to spend more than 1 day to upload it again) so even if you tell me that my build is broken even if I fixed it it makes me 2 days in avarage to upload both eng and multi rom into servers.

sijav said:
hi, @Joncat24 this is really strange! both things, network wrong? I'm not sure! everything is working here, system ui fc? you don't have root access? can you give me logcat? else I can't do anything because everything is working with me and I'm not sure about your problems so please give me logcat.
System will format on aroma before installing so you no need to do that!
alright here's my theory: I'm assuming that you all have tried with philz touch recovery, maybe the philz touch recovery is not good! (as you can't flash latest cm with it!!) please use ClockWorkMod (the vanilla recovery) from NDR Utils app and give me the results. it should work after that!
oh and forget everything about 4.2.2! I can't get access to my old 4.2.2 ftf file anymore! sorry I can't upload anything... and about uploading in google drive, well google drive has banned my whole account many times because many users have downloaded huge files. So I'm trying not to put anything on google drive. also my upload speed is less than 14 kbps so I'm not just posting things on net without testing it with every aspect myself! (As I hate to spend more than 1 day to upload it again) so even if you tell me that my build is broken even if I fixed it it makes me 2 days in avarage to upload both eng and multi rom into servers.
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No problem. Going to try this with Vanilla CWM. If any one wants Google Drive FTF links I shall upload it for them.
Will post the result in three hours thanks sijav.
BTW which version of recovery? 6.0.4.5 right?

Result.
Result :
Flashed fresh 4.2.2 Customized India FTF. Installed SuperSU ROOT. Flashed XZDUALRECOVERY. Selected 6.0.48 CWM-Based recovery as told.
Selected the zip to be flashed. Selected Full Wipe in AROMA!
Installation started > Stopped at 1% > Device restarted and stopped at SONY LOGO.
I am on locked boot loader and I think that's what the problem is!
- NEW
Used PhilzTouch Recovery > INSTALL Complete.
I clean wiped then clicked on INSTALL NEW ROM, which again clean data, cache. Seems to work with one bug "ALL CHECK POINTS REACHED". It is not going from my Notifications menu!

Daedroza said:
Result :
Flashed fresh 4.2.2 Customized India FTF. Installed SuperSU ROOT. Flashed XZDUALRECOVERY. Selected 6.0.48 CWM-Based recovery as told.
Selected the zip to be flashed. Selected Full Wipe in AROMA!
Installation started > Stopped at 1% > Device restarted and stopped at SONY LOGO.
I am on locked boot loader and I think that's what the problem is!
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EXACT same results. I fear though that if i unlock my bootloader and MIUI fails again, PCC won't be able to rescue me with firmware repair! :crying:
C5502 with root (TowelRoot method), XZdualRecovery, stock 4.3 (waiting to go back down to 4.2.2 INDIA release again). Any hints on how to fix this? Am really interested in trying MIUI, but if Xperia ZL roms work perfectly, then i'd like to try one of those...if there's one as interesting as MIUI

Did you try to format system partition?

Adiyel said:
EXACT same results. I fear though that if i unlock my bootloader and MIUI fails again, PCC won't be able to rescue me with firmware repair! :crying:
C5502 with root (TowelRoot method), XZdualRecovery, stock 4.3 (waiting to go back down to 4.2.2 INDIA release again). Any hints on how to fix this? Am really interested in trying MIUI, but if Xperia ZL roms work perfectly, then i'd like to try one of those...if there's one as interesting as MIUI
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Yes. Use PhilZ, don't select Everything Wipe in Aroma and try installing.
If possible try installing twice! mine worked at second instance!
PROBLEM IS WITH RECOVERY AND NOT MIUI!

Daedroza said:
Yes. Use PhilZ, don't select Everything Wipe in Aroma and try installing.
If possible try installing twice! mine worked at second instance!
PROBLEM IS WITH RECOVERY AND NOT MIUI!
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damn! you were right,
formating data partition seems not a good idea in philz recovery!!
I'm gonna remove wipe in aroma and let users do it for next release OR find a way to remove things from data manually
thanks a lot for letting me know about this one.
have fun guys

Finally
sijav said:
hi, @Joncat24 this is really strange! both things, network wrong? I'm not sure! everything is working here, system ui fc? you don't have root access? can you give me logcat? else I can't do anything because everything is working with me and I'm not sure about your problems so please give me logcat.
System will format on aroma before installing so you no need to do that!
alright here's my theory: I'm assuming that you all have tried with philz touch recovery, maybe the philz touch recovery is not good! (as you can't flash latest cm with it!!) please use ClockWorkMod (the vanilla recovery) from NDR Utils app and give me the results.
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YES!!! Finally...finally i had successful to flash Miui on my Xperia ZR!!:good:Actually i was already want to give up...but lucky i did give up... I just try not to use Philz Touch recovery...it works!! U are right...is the recovery problem...but my Xperia V was successful install the rom by using Philz Touch recovery...thats strange... I just use ClockWorkMod to flash and before flash the rom, i just wipe cacheand format system and it works...even i had mentioned before that all the problem all gone~~ :good::laugh: thanks~

Xperia Z c6603 4.4.2 advice needed

Hi.
I recently bought myself the xperia z to play with, I don't have a computer so couldn't root it how I'm used to doing it (I'm not new to rooting, custom roms and kernels etc)
So yeah, like a fool I updated it to 4.4.2 without thinking, and it's mega and I mean MEGA slow!
I wasn't to test roms and kernels on it, but for love nor money, it will not go into recovery mode, searched Google, tried all recommended ways but nothing, just boots up normal :annoying:
I've rooted it with towelroot, which was successful, installed SU and BusyBox etc. Tried using rom manager to get a recover installed but just says there isn't one available :-/
Also tried flashify but again, nothing, just crashes after a few mins of what I presume it is searching.
Can anyone tell me where I'm going wrong please? All help would be massively appreciated.

iPhoneDroid93 said:
Hi.
I recently bought myself the xperia z to play with, I don't have a computer so couldn't root it how I'm used to doing it (I'm not new to rooting, custom roms and kernels etc)
So yeah, like a fool I updated it to 4.4.2 without thinking, and it's mega and I mean MEGA slow!
I wasn't to test roms and kernels on it, but for love nor money, it will not go into recovery mode, searched Google, tried all recommended ways but nothing, just boots up normal :annoying:
I've rooted it with towelroot, which was successful, installed SU and BusyBox etc. Tried using rom manager to get a recover installed but just says there isn't one available :-/
Also tried flashify but again, nothing, just crashes after a few mins of what I presume it is searching.
Can anyone tell me where I'm going wrong please? All help would be massively appreciated.
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Maybe you are new to sony devices because these devices do not have a separate partition for recovery.
Try THIS for TWRP
AND
Is it really that slow compared to 4.2.2 ??

Oh do they not? Google has mislead me then. Yes I'm fairly new to sonys, owned a few but never before rooted etc.
And yes, it is ridiculously slow, I have to reboot it like every 30 mins since updating from 4.3.
Thanks for the reply. Much appreciated

iamsuperuser said:
Maybe you are new to sony devices because these devices do not have a separate partition for recovery.
Try THIS for TWRP
AND
Is it really that slow compared to 4.2.2 ??
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Okay, so I read through all the info withing the link you gave me, from my understanding, I can't add a recovery as I don't have a computer to do so?
I've read on other sites that you can flash then manually through stock recovery, evidently not though :-/

iPhoneDroid93 said:
Okay, so I read through all the info withing the link you gave me, from my understanding, I can't add a recovery as I don't have a computer to do so?
I've read on other sites that you can flash then manually through stock recovery, evidently not though :-/
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You don't need a PC.
Just download XZRecovery.apk from the link I gave you and install it on your phone.
Open XZRecovery app on phone and then click 'install recovery '
Thats it. Done you have recovery.
Sony phones don't come with stock recovery at all.
And yes I just updated to 4.4.4, the phone just lags alot lot.

Tried that and it failed, also, my phone will not boot now, just keeps on vibrating, from experience I think its to do with the kernel, but no computer to fix it
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iPhoneDroid93 said:
Tried that and it failed, also, my phone will not boot now, just keeps on vibrating, from experience I think its to do with the kernel, but no computer to fix it
Sent from my Lumia 710 using Tapatalk
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D*mn............................
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!

Update!
Reflashed to 4.3. All is going well. Currently rooting etc

iPhoneDroid93 said:
Update!
Reflashed to 4.3. All is going well. Currently rooting etc
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How? You said don't have PC :/
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!

Borrowed a friends laptop rooted using towelroot

iPhoneDroid93 said:
Borrowed a friends laptop rooted using towelroot
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:good: great!
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!

towelroot APK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793071