Android 4.2.2 no camera auto focus - Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
I've been using Xperia Z1 for some longer time on KitKat, but I've noticed that it's much slower than android 4.3 I used to have on my Xperia Z.
So I've decided to downgrade to 4.3, but unfortunatelly Viper4android isn't fully supported on this version so I wanted to go even lower to try, whether everything works well there.
It took me few hours untill I found out how to properly downgrade to 14.1.G.2.257 and keep the antenna working.
However after short time I've noticed that the camera focus wasn't working at all.
I've tried about 3 different ROMS (all 14.1.G.2.257, did a full wipe), but the auto focus wasn't working on all of them.
Do You know some way to fix it (I've tried the camera fix but it didn't help) or a reason why it isn't working?
I'm planning to downgrade even to 14.1.G.1.534 this weekend, hopefully everything will work there.

Your bootloader isn't unlocked?
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funky0308 said:
Your bootloader isn't unlocked?
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Nah, It's unlocked for 100%.
I can change my kernels however I want.

mr.loverlover said:
Nah, It's unlocked for 100%.
I can change my kernels however I want.
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Well there's your answer..
Apparently, users reported many problems on older firmwares with unlocked bootloader...
Try to Google that and you'll get your answers...
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funky0308 said:
Well there's your answer..
Apparently, users reported many problems on older firmwares with unlocked bootloader...
Try to Google that and you'll get your answers...
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Really? A locked bootloader is the issue?
I'll google for that, however now I don't know if I want to relock it

mr.loverlover said:
Really? A locked bootloader is the issue?
I'll google for that, however now I don't know if I want to relock it
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No...unlocked bootloader could be issue.
Now I really don't get you...
Do you have locked or unlocked bootloader?
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unlocked bootloaders on those firmware break the camera
Just upgrade to 4.3 or 4.4 roms.
The warning is clear on the sony website about unlocking the bootloader on 4.2 roms.
Plus I must ask, if you have unlocked the boot, why bother downgrading?

Fix for camera
This is how I did it
I have Z1 6902 UB
1. Flash .757 ORIGINAL file. Not NUT. Wipe everything! Use Latest Flashtool
Check that camera works!
2. Connect your phone in fastboot mode and flash boot.img from kernel package Z1-XZDRKernel2.7.127-BETA.flashable
3. Flash Z1-XZDRKernel2.7.127-BETA.flashable in recovery
4. Flash UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.00 in recovery
5. Reboot and camera works.

i got the same problem
My camera dident focus too, i have a 6902 OB and i flash diferent kernels DooMKernel (v21) flash diferent version via flashtool(last version) and of course try to restore the phone but nothing works, how do you fix this isue?
my camera start malfuntion because im retard and i think i touch something whit link2sd, after noticed i try to restore and flash but no luky, later i open the bootloader hopping for a new kernel fix this but nothing :crying:
Any idea?

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my questions on the z1

Hi guys, I'm getting a z1 tomorrow
Should I get c6902 or c6903 ? I don't need 4g but I want a device that has many mods/ ROMs. That's all I need.. Second, what is lb and UB ROM? Third I want to install ROM on new device, the steps of installing ROM is something I don't understand.. My experience with grouper nexus 7, unlocked it, flashed it.. But z1, how to do that? Can someone explain basics to me?
bsmstar said:
Hi guys, I'm getting a z1 tomorrow
Should I get c6902 or c6903 ? I don't need 4g but I want a device that has many mods/ ROMs. That's all I need.. Second, what is lb and UB ROM? Third I want to install ROM on new device, the steps of installing ROM is something I don't understand.. My experience with grouper nexus 7, unlocked it, flashed it.. But z1, how to do that? Can someone explain basics to me?
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- depends. Is your device that you've ordered support LTE? If yes, then you'll get C6903
- LB = Locked boot loader. A state where you can't flash custom kernel
- UB = Unlocked boot loader. A state where you've unlock your boot loader, so you can flash custom kernel.
- which steps?
- there's ROM which can be flashed even your bootloader still locked. So, it depends on what ROM you wanna use.
omegahanggara said:
- depends. Is your device that you've ordered support LTE? If yes, then you'll get C6903
- LB = Locked boot loader. A state where you can't flash custom kernel
- UB = Unlocked boot loader. A state where you've unlock your boot loader, so you can flash custom kernel.
- which steps?
- there's ROM which can be flashed even your bootloader still locked. So, it depends on what ROM you wanna use.
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OK thanks for replying , so let's see.. How can I flash monxdified on a completely new device? I think the device is c9602 since I don't see a 4g on the package..
What is the best custom for this device? What's new on Sony kitkat ? Can we have it for Christmas eve?
bsmstar said:
OK thanks for replying , so let's see.. How can I flash monxdified on a completely new device? I think the device is c9602 since I don't see a 4g on the package..
What is the best custom for this device? What's new on Sony kitkat ? Can we have it for Christmas eve?
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1. Backup your TA partition (just in case you want to roll back to 4.2.2, and get back your DRM key)
2. Check for updates using OTA or Sony PC Companion
3. If there's update to 4.3, apply the updates
4. Before we step further, I wanna ask you, do you wanna keep your bootloader unlocked?
Well. We don't know when exactly 4.4 update is available. Let's hope we'll get this in December.
Hi
For me it doesn't matter if BL locked or not, I read there is no problem in that in 4.3 regarding camera issues.. But I have zero knowledge on how to deal with rooting and flashing the z1.. Im not going back to 4.2 for me its either aosp 4.4 or Sony ui 4.3. As I said I have zero knowledge so if you can elaborate more about how to do it that would be highly appreciated
hi
so i got the c6903 now... i cant root it and i dunno why
its running on 4.2.2 .257 fw official
i tried vroot it didnt work and 360 root cant be installed it says chinese only os.. how to do that now?
you have to downgrade to 534 to root
bsmstar said:
hi
so i got the c6903 now... i cant root it and i dunno why
its running on 4.2.2 .257 fw official
i tried vroot it didnt work and 360 root cant be installed it says chinese only os.. how to do that now?
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There is no better way than follow this steps on Page 2, Post #16 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588331&page=2
No body here was clever at the first time so just read carefully. This is the only way to get the full root on your device.
If this help click on thanks.
Well, I found that out through YouTube.. I downgraded my c6903 to 534 fw and rooted it, installed the recovery dual and flashed ihackers 2.1 , yes I did ta backup but I didn't unlock the bootloader. I dunno what's the benefit of doing so, although I emailed Sony and I got the unlock code on my email as they replied... I'm only missing an app that control the led color of notifications led and Google now since I'm not in the US region.. That used to work fine on 4.2.2 but no worries.. Thanks guys. You really helped me a lot and I think this is a great device, I have been using it since Tuesday. And I rooted and flashed it this morning. One problem is that I dunno how to enter recovery so I flashed the ROM right after I flashed the recovery.. I understand now that there is a flashable zip? Things are much easier with the nexus line
bsmstar said:
I understand now that there is a flashable zip?
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All the FTF have to be flashed on your device via Flashtool v0.9.13 compatible with your device and they are not zip. Recovery is in zip and all what you flash from recovery is in zip file.
Yeah I did that.. It had 257 fw, I flashed 534 with flashtool then I rooted by vroot, then ta backup with some bat file through computer and USB debugging, then installed recovery by bat file as well, which rebooted to recovery, I did factory reset/wipe, and flashed aroma ihackers 2.1 without custom kernel then switched off and flashed baseband and kernel by flashtool and rebooted, done..
Just like that. And you should be the one without knowledge?
Well, I put my mind to it.. And when I do that I usually succeed... But I still have unanswered questions, like what are the benefits of unlocking bootloader? How can I control led light color for different applications notifications.. I tried light flow and illumination bar, both didn't work.. Lastly I haven't got used to the camera ui as I haven't used it much and I already applied xposed 20 mp mod.. Lastly,, I like to thank you for all your attention and care and everything ... I really appreciated it
as i know the unlockbootloader is the only way to flash custom karnels.
i dont know mutch more then that, just switched from ios so i'm new to this.
I forgot to backup my TA does that make an issue and if, what kind?
sorry for thread steeling
bsmstar said:
But I still have unanswered questions, like what are the benefits of unlocking bootloader?
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Like @stianly said Unlocking Bootlader is needed to flash custom kernels only.
bsmstar said:
How can I control led light color for different applications notifications.. I tried light flow and illumination bar, both didn't work..
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I read somewhere on XDA about that. EDIT: Try Gravity Box Xposed
stianly said:
as i know the unlockbootloader is the only way to flash custom karnels.
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Right.
stianly said:
I forgot to backup my TA does that make an issue and if, what kind?
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Yes, it's a problem, without TA you lost your DRM keys permanently which are needed to re-lock your bootlader. You also lost the warranty of you device definitely.
yea i know the waranty and drm
but what does the drm keys do i lose some functions?
stianly said:
yea i know the waranty and drm
but what does the drm keys do i lose some functions?
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Yes, Bionz, X-Reality and probably Bravia Engine or something like that but your phone still working properly. Some users do not notice the difference with or without this features.
Ok I tried gravity box, can't find notifications led settings... Can you be more specific on this? Thanks...
bsmstar said:
Ok I tried gravity box, can't find notifications led settings... Can you be more specific on this? Thanks...
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Sorry, at the moment I don't have my phone so iI can't check for you but Gravity should have some options for that but maybe it's not the solution, I know it's possible, when I will know more something for your problem I will post.
OK thanks

[Q] Official Update 4.3 with ck/ub/root/cwm-twrp dual-boot

Hello community,
this is my first post here so i hope, i do it right
Please excuse my english, it is not perfect.
I have a xperia z with Android 4.2.2 (10.3.A.0.423) . The bootloader is unlocked, cwm/twrp dualboot is installed, also the doomlord customkernel v19 is in use, root-access is available.
Is it possible to update to official stock firmware 4.3 (10.4.1.B.0.101) using the PC-Companion without bricking my phone? Root-Access and cwm and so on would be lost as i assume. This would be ok for me.
I really would like to do it that way. I think, as an alternative, i could flash the 4.3 stock rom using cwm? Going this way, will my data and all settings be lost?
Updating via OTA is not a good idea i think.
Thanks for advise
Greetings
ShellingFord
Well, you cannot update via PC companion, Sony Update Service or OTA, as your bootloader is unlocked.
So, that leaves updating via Flashtool or flashing a prerooted rom from the development section.
The cleanest way would be via Flashtool, then simply flash a custom kernel again and root.
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And if im going to flash the stock-kernel which belongs my current firmware and then relock the bootloader?
If the bootloader is relocked, i can't flash a kernel or something else anymore right?
EDIT: If I decide to flash a rom will my data be lost or is it like im doing an normal update?
Is it possible to go back to stock with everything?
So much questions Sorry, I don't know that much, please help
Can anyone help?
Yes, if you relock the bootloader, you should be able to update via the normal methods (at least via PC companion, unsure about OTA). A locked bootloader means you cannot use custom kernels.
If you flash with Flashtool, you can choose not to wipe your data.
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kingvortex said:
Yes, if you relock the bootloader, you should be able to update via the normal methods (at least via PC companion, unsure about OTA). A locked bootloader means you cannot use custom kernels.
If you flash with Flashtool, you can choose not to wipe your data.
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I assume, it would be the best to flash the original kernel before i lock the bootloader?
After relocking the bootloader and installing the update via PC-Companion, will the kernel be the "original" kernel and will cwm/twrp be still there or not?
Yes, flash a stock kernel before locking the bootloader. If you don't, you will soft brick your phone.
After updating, you will have a stock kernel and your custom recovery will be gone as well as root.
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Thanks for the help so far. :good: I will try it and keep you informed.
ShellingFord91 said:
Thanks for the help so far. :good: I will try it and keep you informed.
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So everything worked fine. I relocked the bootloader via flashtool and installed the firmware using PC-Companion. My Xperia Z is now totally "stocked"
Thank you very much for your help
You're welcome. Glad to help.
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[Q] Critical Camera Issue 4.4 KK

hi,
my camera stopped working after flashing a 4.4.2 stock based rom.
i am on ub but without Ta backup. The camera doesnt take pictures and cant focus. it was allright before udpate.
i even downgraded to stock 4.2.2 to see if its working but no, it is not
Any help? Or as i understand i lost my cam forever?
-EDIT-!! After playing around a long time at night, it started to work again on .290 ftf
idk what it was and what it was caused by.
But it seems that sony has problems with the 4.4 update in general.
thanks anyway
Edit2 - actually it is only working on 290. O.0 strange! as i upgrade to lower or newer firmware it stopps working.
Has anybody got an idea?
Good for you, I hear someone saying that there still a possibility, without TA, to lose the cam forever.
..and yes, KK have been reported with many bugs but not with the cam actually.
Good luck.
eclyptos said:
Good for you, I hear someone saying that there still a possibility, without TA, to lose the cam forever.
..and yes, KK have been reported with many bugs but not with the cam actually.
Good luck.
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Well i think i will relock my BL and stay for stock. I hope i will be able to upgrade to 4.4 with camera feature. Because now it is only working on 290. ftf.
What the hell is that. Never happened before to me so strange
Thankx
LLars_PL said:
Well i think i will relock my BL and stay for stock. I hope i will be able to upgrade to 4.4 with camera feature. Because now it is only working on 290. ftf.
What the hell is that. Never happened before to me so strange
Thankx
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Relock BL without TA do not have sense. It will not work anyway so try to keep .290 for now and soon a fix will come, or try the new KK when it will roll out, with new fixes.
eclyptos said:
Relock BL without TA do not have sense. It will not work anyway so try to keep .290 for now and soon a fix will come, or try the new KK when it will roll out, with new fixes.
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i made it out- just flash 290. then flash original kit kat ftf and it will work. And keep your BL unlocked do not play with flashtool
LLars_PL said:
And keep your BL unlocked do not play with flashtool
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Thanks, I thought it was not safe flashtool for play with Bootloader, always use the Original Backup TA App. Good you solved. :good:
eclyptos said:
Thanks, I thought it was not safe flashtool for play with Bootloader, always use the Original Backup TA App. Good you solved. :good:
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Yes as long as you have a Ta-Backup which i have not, luckily i made it out :good:
Yes as long as you have a Ta-Backup which i have not, luckily i made it out
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So tell me exactly what did you do to repair camera issue? I'm now on RomAur v6.3 with unlocked bootloader and camera doesn't focus or take pictures... If I understood you correctly I'll have to flash C6903_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf and than C6903_14.3.A.0.681_Stripped.ftf all without TA(only TA? maybe I'll have to check something else?) using flashtool to made it work again? or do I have to flash original firmware or what?
adamkx7xdesire said:
So tell me exactly what did you do to repair camera issue? I'm now on RomAur v6.3 with unlocked bootloader and camera doesn't focus or take pictures... If I understood you correctly I'll have to flash C6903_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf and than C6903_14.3.A.0.681_Stripped.ftf all without TA(only TA? maybe I'll have to check something else?) using flashtool to made it work again? or do I have to flash original firmware or what?
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Well, you missunderstood the Ta thing Did you make a TA-Partition Backup BEFORE unlocking the bootloader? If yes- Just restore it & you are fine.
If not, thats what you have to do/what i did to make it work.
First of all NOT STRIPPED ftf`s becasue it is only the kernel as far as i know. You have to download the whole original rom which is about 1gb.
+Edit. Do not exclude any options in Flashtool like Ta, kernel or anything else !!!! Just choose your ftf and flash!
First flash original 290. FTF with your branding (for me it was vodafone)
The camera should work there. If yes continue.
Flash original 681. ftf with your branding if possible.
The cam should work there too. If yes continue.
Now you are good to go, put your custom rom on SD Card-
Flash custom kit kat kernel/or stock with recovery
Boot into CWM and flash your Rom. Your Cam should work.
LG
LLars_PL said:
Well, you missunderstood the Ta thing Did you make a TA-Partition Backup BEFORE unlocking the bootloader? If yes- Just restore it & you are fine.
If not, thats what you have to do/what i did to make it work.
First of all NOT STRIPPED ftf`s becasue it is only the kernel as far as i know. You have to download the whole original rom which is about 1gb.
+Edit. Do not exclude any options in Flashtool like Ta, kernel or anything else !!!! Just choose your ftf and flash!
First flash original 290. FTF with your branding (for me it was vodafone)
The camera should work there. If yes continue.
Flash original 681. ftf with your branding if possible.
The cam should work there too. If yes continue.
Now you are good to go, put your custom rom on SD Card-
Flash custom kit kat kernel/or stock with recovery
Boot into CWM and flash your Rom. Your Cam should work.
LG
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that's odd.... but I've flashed Xperia Z1 C6903 14.3.A.0.681 Commercial&Journalist w/o TA (before you told me that I should't exclude anthing) than I find out that the camera works and than I decided to flash DooMKernl v11 and RomAur 6.3 without any other steps and everything is working ok so far...
adamkx7xdesire said:
that's odd.... but I've flashed Xperia Z1 C6903 14.3.A.0.681 Commercial&Journalist w/o TA (before you told me that I should't exclude anthing) than I find out that the camera works and than I decided to flash DooMKernl v11 and RomAur 6.3 without any other steps and everything is working ok so far...
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Well nice,but only because you were able to take pictures and your camera wasn`t that broken as mine was probably
LG
LLars_PL said:
i made it out- just flash 290. then flash original kit kat ftf and it will work. And keep your BL unlocked do not play with flashtool
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I think that I have the exact same problem (no autofocus, no picture/video, no TA backup and unlocked bootloader).
I know that there was camera issues with unlocked bootloader that was fixed by Sony at some point (maybe the .290 ?), it can be an explanation...
If I understand correctly I need to flash .290 ftf with flashtool, then kit kat still with flashtool ?
Will I still have a rooted phone after that ?
I'm glad I finally found someone with the same problem, and someone that managed to solve it !
Swatch_n7 said:
I think that I have the exact same problem (no autofocus, no picture/video, no TA backup and unlocked bootloader).
I know that there was camera issues with unlocked bootloader that was fixed by Sony at some point (maybe the .290 ?), it can be an explanation...
If I understand correctly I need to flash .290 ftf with flashtool, then kit kat still with flashtool ?
Will I still have a rooted phone after that ?
I'm glad I finally found someone with the same problem, and someone that managed to solve it !
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Skip .290 and upgrade to KK directly. To keep Root you have to follow [NUT] instructions on his thread.
eclyptos said:
Skip .290 and upgrade to KK directly. To keep Root you have to follow [NUT] instructions on his thread.
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Ho but I am already on Kit Kat, and like LLars_PL I have camera issues. So I was wondering if I need to downgrade to .290 then reupgrade to KK, and if I'll still have a rooted handset, with working camera (JB or KK, as long as it's rooted with the camera working...)
Thanks anyway !
Edit : just saw that in [NUT] thread :
Camera problems?
You have 3 things to try to fix it, try them one at a time:
Clear dalvik-cache only;
Clear the camera app settings;
Do a factory reset in TWRP or PhilZ (this should keep your internal storage safe);
flash the ROM package again;
boot until you can test the camera;
If it works go back to recovery to restore a backup of data.
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I'll try as soon as I can.
Swatch_n7 said:
Ho but I am already on Kit Kat, and like LLars_PL I have camera issues. So I was wondering if I need to downgrade to .290 then reupgrade to KK, and if I'll still have a rooted handset, with working camera (JB or KK, as long as it's rooted with the camera working...)
Thanks anyway !
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In this case I think is better to start from scratch as the downgrade is recommended with Full Wipe. Then you should downgrade to .534, Root it and Upgrade with another Full Wipe to KK. Clean installation should fix the problem.
eclyptos said:
In this case I think is better to start from scratch as the downgrade is recommended with Full Wipe. Then you should downgrade to .534, Root it and Upgrade with another Full Wipe to KK. Clean installation should fix the problem.
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Thank you !
I'll wait because the solution posted by LLars_PL seems a little less brutal, but if that or [NUT]'s solution doesn't work, I'll certainlly do that.
Swatch_n7 said:
Thank you !
I'll wait because the solution posted by LLars_PL seems a little less brutal, but if that or [NUT]'s solution doesn't work, I'll certainlly do that.
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Hehe yeah, the downgrade to 290.was needed for me.
eclyptos said:
In this case I think is better to start from scratch as the downgrade is recommended with Full Wipe. Then you should downgrade to .534, Root it and Upgrade with another Full Wipe to KK. Clean installation should fix the problem.
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Downgrade to 534. Did not work for me
You dont need to root, just do it with 290.flash a original Kit kat ftf over 290.and then just Flash a Kit kat Kernel with cwm - Flash your custom Rom with root already
Wysłane z mojego C6903 przy użyciu Tapatalka
My wife has a completely stock (with original Sony ROM), installed the OTA to 4.4.2 and now the camera doesn't work.
Her phone is completely unmodified as it came of the box, sounds like I might have unlock it and install a custom ROM to fix what I can only assume is a bug with Sony's firmware update.
I suppose I should try contacting Sony support first, but phone/online support is usally mostly useless.
I've flashed the original 14.3.A.0.757 and now my camera is working again
Of course I lost the root (and the recovery ?!) so I need to sort this out now.
I've found that i have a weird problem with my Camera, the sound look like in mono when i listen to the sound, i've tried another app that just record sound and it's perfect, that make this only with the camera, any idea?

[Q] Help, Touch Screen no longer working.

Hello XDA.
I recently unlock my boot loader, then i flash iHacker kenel, then flash the strip firmware, then the touch screen stop working even when i flash the old rom back, C6903_14.1.G.1.534_Generic AU (1277-0078_R3A).
it load up normal, all other button working, just touch screen not working, (even in the recovery)
Please help.
Thanks.
mercifool said:
Hello XDA.
I recently unlock my boot loader, then i flash iHacker kenel, then flash the strip firmware, then the touch screen stop working even when i flash the old rom back, C6903_14.1.G.1.534_Generic AU (1277-0078_R3A).
it load up normal, all other button working, just touch screen not working, (even in the recovery)
Please help.
Thanks.
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If you tried stock ftf, and you did and screen is not working and it's not even working in recovery...well...That's probably hardware problem...
so you should try to relock bootloader, flash stock ftf and try to claim your warranty rights..
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funky0308 said:
If you tried stock ftf, and you did and screen is not working and it's not even working in recovery...well...That's probably hardware problem...
so you should try to relock bootloader, flash stock ftf and try to claim your warranty rights..
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Thanks for your help.
It was working before, I am not sure if it's the hardware. Can i relock bootloader when i can't press anything?
I think you can...
Check tutorial and you'll know for sure..
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Z1 5.1.1 root

Is there a way to root my Z1 on android 5.1?
Giorgos zografos said:
Is there a way to root my Z1 on android 5.1?
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This has been answered many times in other threads. Please search before posting.
No, 5.1 cannot be rooted directly. Root is only possible on 5.1 by flashing a pre-rooted ZIP.
Hi
If you have UB, youcan easily do that
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Same here still waiting for kingroot or anyone know way to root lollipop 5.1.1?.. need root my phone asap bec my phone always overheat.
xasbo said:
This has been answered many times in other threads. Please search before posting.
No, 5.1 cannot be rooted directly. Root is only possible on 5.1 by flashing a pre-rooted ZIP.
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But Flashtool is required root.. =/ my phone still unroot and cant flash rom?
still waiting for root :/
alienx2 said:
But Flashtool is required root.. =/ my phone still unroot and cant flash rom?
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Flashtool doesn't need root privileges.
With flashtool you flash ftf files.
You need flashtool program to flash ftf.
Your phone has to been in flash mode to flash a ftf file. The phone comes with flash mode, that's nothing special. The phone can handle flash mode from build.
agha_jo0n said:
Hi
If you have UB, youcan easily do that
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Just curious, if you are on stock unrooted 5.1.1, how does Unlocking the Bootloader make rooting easier?
spikey001 said:
Just curious, if you are on stock unrooted 5.1.1, how does Unlocking the Bootloader make rooting easier?
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Just flash custom recovery and then flash super user through recovery, that's it
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alienx2 said:
Same here still waiting for kingroot or anyone know way to root lollipop 5.1.1?.. need root my phone asap bec my phone always overheat.
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Overheat ? how ? there is no way... i have never even gotten over 50 Celcius... are you sure you don't have Z3+ ? D
Like what @xasbo said, this has been answered again and again, pls. use the search button.
There are no existing direct rooting method for 5.1.1 at the present time. Use flashtool to flash 4.4.4 or 5.0.2 on you phone then root it then install a custom recovery then flash a pre-rooted 5.1.1 on your phone. That is the only way you have at present if your phone has a locked boot loader.
If your phone has an unlocked bootloader, I believe you fastboot a rooted system.img or something to get root access on your 5.1.1 without the need to downgrade to either 4.4.4 or 5.0.2
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Deathschythe33 said:
Like what @xasbo said, this has been answered again and again, pls. use the search button.
There are no existing direct rooting method for 5.1.1 at the present time. Use flashtool to flash 4.4.4 or 5.0.2 on you phone then root it then install a custom recovery then flash a pre-rooted 5.1.1 on your phone. That is the only way you have at present if your phone has a locked boot loader.
If your phone has an unlocked bootloader, I believe you fastboot a rooted system.img or something to get root access on your 5.1.1 without the need to downgrade to either 4.4.4 or 5.0.2
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I did that but I got an error after flashing
.zip and then flashing the rest of ftf via flashtool except system. I posted the error in the thread of z1 Philippines
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amnher said:
I did that but I got an error after flashing
.zip and then flashing the rest of ftf via flashtool except system. I posted the error in the thread of z1 Philippines
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Ah, yes my apologies I mixed system.img vs. system.sin, if you are making a pre-rooted 5.1.1 use this thread it details how to create a pre-rooted 5.0.2 but it is the same for 5.1.1
migidid said:
Overheat ? how ? there is no way... i have never even gotten over 50 Celcius... are you sure you don't have Z3+ ? D
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Yep it was..and nope Im using Z1 C6903 then now no more overheat bec i did downgraded to kitkat 4.4.4 then installed custom ROM called "iHackers 6.2" without unlocked BL.
alienx2 said:
Yep it was..and nope Im using Z1 C6903 then now no more overheat bec i did downgraded to kitkat 4.4.4 then installed custom ROM called "iHackers 6.2" without unlocked BL.
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Strange, ive been using stock roms since 4.4.2 on my C6903 and never even felt my device being warm, like on samsungs opening chrome alone makes it so hot you cant touch it. but on Z1 noo, there must be something wrong on it.
migidid said:
Strange, ive been using stock roms since 4.4.2 on my C6903 and never even felt my device being warm, like on samsungs opening chrome alone makes it so hot you cant touch it. but on Z1 noo, there must be something wrong on it.
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5.0.2 was okay under control overheat. but 5.1.1 is not. its very worst.

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