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[help] need infos on latest rom and latest root method

hello I am an old Z user , but it got stolen 6month ago...
I just got a new one, I'm not a noob but I'm lost on what is the latest rom to install and the proper way to root it as I'm sure old methods aren't working anymore...
from what I roughly understood, you need to unlock the bootloader now?
if yes I would need help on that!
(I heard about some "framework" stuff to install as well)
thanks for helping !

dave_id said:
hello I am an old Z user , but it got stolen 6month ago...
I just got a new one, I'm not a noob but I'm lost on what is the latest rom to install and the proper way to root it as I'm sure old methods aren't working anymore...
from what I roughly understood, you need to unlock the bootloader now?
if yes I would need help on that!
(I heard about some "framework" stuff to install as well)
thanks for helping !
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latest ROM is 4.3 - build number 10.4.1.B.0.101
You only need an unlocked bootloader if you want custom ROMS such as CM, PAC etc with custom kernels. Cant flash custom kernels if on locked bootloader
Unlock bootloader - http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/tutorial-xperia-z-zl-bootloader-t2153261
To root you will need to be on a 4.2 ROM, once rooted you can install a recovery then you can install a rooted 4.3 ROM or custom ROM
Follow this method to root on stock rom - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472
(additional guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/guide-how-to-root-101-firmware-lb-t2656698)
Follow this method to gain recovery - http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/ub-lb-xzdualrecovery-xperia-z-qa-thread-t2477769
Should be ready to flash stuff

thanks a lot!!!
was lost into all the new infos...
so to install 4.3 - 10.4.1.B.0.101 no need to unlock, right?
(I only need the sony rom)

dave_id said:
thanks a lot!!!
was lost into all the new infos...
so to install 4.3 - 10.4.1.B.0.101 no need to unlock, right?
(I only need the sony rom)
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Correct, you do not need to unlock the bootloader if you are going to install the 4.3 - 10.4.1.B.0.101 ROM.
You can either do this on flashtool by flashing a 4.3 FTF or you can root and install recovery and flash a rom zip file

[Q] Is it safe to update?

Hi.
I'm from Portugal. My operator is MEO. I have an SP model C5303 with android 4.1.2 - 12.0.A.2.254. It´s rooted and it has CWM-based recovery v6.0.3.2 installed.
Received a notification update to oficial 12.1.A.1.205.
Is it safe to update? Is it possible to root the new version?
Thanks

tarzan2003 said:
Hi.
I'm from Portugal. My operator is MEO. I have an SP model C5303 with android 4.1.2 - 12.0.A.2.254. It´s rooted and it has CWM-based recovery v6.0.3.2 installed.
Received a notification update to oficial 12.1.A.1.205.
Is it safe to update? Is it possible to root the new version?
Thanks
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After rooting Never recieve any OTA (Over the Air) update from SONY or Carrier as it will brick your device!
If you want to port to official 4.3 JB .205 Firmware then you should do it via Flashtool. Download your stock .FTF file and flash it via Flashtool.
Warning - While flashing your all data will be lost so it is advised to make a nandroid backup before proceeding!
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thanks.
I will use flashtool
if I install one of these 5303 roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311964
I suppose it will be unrooted after updating.
am I correct?
but I can't find the thread about how to root this 12.1.A.1.205

tarzan2003 said:
thanks.
I will use flashtool
if I install one of these 5303 roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311964
I suppose it will be unrooted after updating.
am I correct?
but I can't find the thread about how to root this 12.1.A.1.205
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/general/root-xperia-sp-one-click-t2834225
This thread is for firmware 12.1.A.205 root it with one click
And yeah you will loose your root access but if you're on UBL (Unlocked bootloader) it will stay that way only (your bootloader status will stay unlocked but root access would be lost after flashing the stock kerne)
Press thanks if I helped

How can i root stock lollipop ?

hi , i have updated my phone to 14.5.A.0.242 and i want to know how to root it ?
i tried easyroot 12 but failed

kareem19 said:
hi , i have updated my phone to 14.5.A.0.242 and i want to know how to root it ?
i tried easyroot 12 but failed
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You have to downgrade to 4.4.4 and root then flash a pre-rooted lollipop rom using recovery.

Can't we just flash a 4.4.4 kernel that recovery, flash SuperSU and then reflash the 5.0.2 kernel? Cause I'm seriously lazy to go back to.4.4.4

LeParkour012 said:
Can't we just flash a 4.4.4 kernel that recovery, flash SuperSU and then reflash the 5.0.2 kernel? Cause I'm seriously lazy to go back to.4.4.4
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if you have unlocked bootloader , u can flash 4.4.4 kernel with recovery flash SuperSU in recovery and reflash 5.0.2 kernel i have done its working fine

did some one try to flash C690X_14.4.A.0.108_KernelOnly then root, then flash C690X_14.5.0.2_KernelOnly

Waledac said:
if you have unlocked bootloader , u can flash 4.4.4 kernel with recovery flash SuperSU in recovery and reflash 5.0.2 kernel i have done its working fine
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Do not do this ****. Flashing an android 4.4 kernel on android 5.0.2 system is the BEST WAY to brick your phone.
Remember, always flash KEBB (Kernel, Elabel, Bootbundle and Baseband), never kernel alone : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2574764
I recommand :
- Downgrade to Android 4.4.4
- Root and install XZDualRecovery
- Flash a pre-rooted Android 5.0.2 firmware

So I did this. Flashed 4.4.4 kernel with recovery. Flash SuperSU. Flash back 5.0.2 kernel from the ftf. Root doesn't seem to work. But it's there. Then I proceeded to use NUT's lockeddualrecovery installer using option 1 (rooted with SuperSU). It rebooted with root working. So yeah. That's how I rooted mt device

lelinuxien52 said:
Do not do this ****. Flashing an android 4.4 kernel on android 5.0.2 system is the BEST WAY to brick your phone.
Remember, always flash KEBB (Kernel, Elabel, Bootbundle and Baseband), never kernel alone : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2574764
I recommand :
- Downgrade to Android 4.4.4
- Root and install XZDualRecovery
- Flash a pre-rooted Android 5.0.2 firmware
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there might have been issues with 4.2.2 , 4.3 , but I dont think there is any issue in KitKat and Lollipop for just flashing Kernel of the same build the phone is running

and what about phones that have bootloader locked ? how can lollipop be rooted ?

lelinuxien52 said:
Do not do this ****. Flashing an android 4.4 kernel on android 5.0.2 system is the BEST WAY to brick your phone.
Remember, always flash KEBB (Kernel, Elabel, Bootbundle and Baseband), never kernel alone : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2574764
I recommand :
- Downgrade to Android 4.4.4
- Root and install XZDualRecovery
- Flash a pre-rooted Android 5.0.2 firmware
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Will i lose IMEI if i downgrade to 4.4.4?

I still have SuperSU from 4.4.4 since its on system apps... same as anti thief but cannot update or modify... towelroot was awesome ! i hope same sort of thing comes again ! im not downgrading ill just wait !

Ahx18 said:
Will i lose IMEI if i downgrade to 4.4.4?
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No. Your imei still there

Ahx18 said:
Will i lose IMEI if i downgrade to 4.4.4?
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Maybe you mean DRM keys.
IMEI is impossible (or almost) to lose on a Z1...
And then, no, you won't lose your DRM keys unless you unlock the bootloader.

i have rooted my z1 with the help of custom kernel. flashed ihackers kernel with recovery and installed supersu 2.46 zip in twrp and reflashed stock lollipop kernel. root works fine using titanium backup without any problem.

Ahx18 said:
Will i lose IMEI if i downgrade to 4.4.4?
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jbosko071 said:
and what about phones that have bootloader locked ? how can lollipop be rooted ?
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If you both have flashed ftf and you do not have root then first install dual recovery by selecting option 3 which will install dual recovery. Then you can flash super su zip.oh and don't forget to enable USB debugging.
Cheers
Sent from my C6902

Waledac said:
if you have unlocked bootloader , u can flash 4.4.4 kernel with recovery flash SuperSU in recovery and reflash 5.0.2 kernel i have done its working fine
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So, does it works with this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476498 Flash 4.4.4 kernel, flash this mod and reflash 5.0.2 kernel?

Nepstadion said:
So, does it works with this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476498 Flash 4.4.4 kernel, flash this mod and reflash 5.0.2 kernel?
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do you not see ? we both said we have locked bootloaders...

jbosko071 said:
do you not see ? we both said we have locked bootloaders...
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See post no 15

gauravbhakuni90 said:
See post no 15
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option 3 from where, is there any explanation ?

CappyT said:
Maybe you mean DRM keys.
IMEI is impossible (or almost) to lose on a Z1...
And then, no, you won't lose your DRM keys unless you unlock the bootloader.
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Yes i meant DRM keys*
My bootloader is unlocked, but i didn't lose them anyway
I went back to 4.4.4 then flashed a pre-rooted zip, now i have root access.

[Q] OTA Lollipop then root?

Hi
Got Z3C, D5803, Android version 5.0.2
Build 23.1.A.0.726
Bootloader Unlockable: No
Can it be rooted?
If so at what cost?
If this has been asked and answered, I'm sorry. Please forgive my search skills.

vectorer said:
Hi
Got Z3C, D5803, Android version 5.0.2
Build 23.1.A.0.726
Bootloader Unlockable: No
Can it be rooted?
If so at what cost?
If this has been asked and answered, I'm sorry. Please forgive my search skills.
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Hey,
The only way to get root on lollipop is to downgrade to 23.0.A.2.93 (or whatever it is) root that and install recovery.
After that you can flash a pre-rooted zip to get back to lollipop - all this can be done with a locked bootloader
Steps: (All specific instructions to root / install recovery / flash firmware are in the provided links)
Download and install Flashtool
Download a KitKat ftf download the ftf for your phone model (D5803) and download from the version 23.0.A.2.93 list, any brand will do as they are all the same on the inside
Flash the KitKat ftf using FlashTool
Root using giefroot then install recovery with XZDR
After you have rooted and got a working recovery you can go into recovery (when booting, on the sony xperia screen, when you see the green light hold the volume down button) and flash THIS PRE-ROOTED zip (Instructions to flash are within the link)

nzzane said:
Hey,
The only way to get root on lollipop is to downgrade to 23.0.A.2.93 (or whatever it is) root that and install recovery.
After that you can flash a pre-rooted zip to get back to lollipop - all this can be done with a locked bootloader
Steps: (All specific instructions to root / install recovery / flash firmware are in the provided links)
Download and install Flashtool
Download a KitKat ftf download the ftf for your phone model (D5803) and download from the version 23.0.A.2.93 list, any brand will do as they are all the same on the inside
Flash the KitKat ftf using FlashTool
Root using giefroot then install recovery with XZDR
After you have rooted and got a working recovery you can go into recovery (when booting, on the sony xperia screen, when you see the green light hold the volume down button) and flash THIS PRE-ROOTED zip (Instructions to flash are within the link)
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Thanks for the info.
Seems like a lot to go through to delete bloatware.
I may just stay stock, for the first time ever! Or wait until some genius figures out how to root Lollipop
One question, if I did root with the BL locked would I still get OTA?
Appreciate all the help.

Yep, you would still get OTA but if you did update you would loose your root
Sent from my D5833 using XDA Free mobile app

Wouldn't SuperSU's OTA survival option work? It worked with the 23.0.1.A.5.77 OTA
I mean root in KK and doing this instead of flashing a pre-rooted fw

gfeo said:
Wouldn't SuperSU's OTA survival option work? It worked with the 23.0.1.A.5.77 OTA
I mean root in KK and doing this instead of flashing a pre-rooted fw
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Sadly the lollipop (OTA or computer update) seems to completely remove root no matter what survival modes / root keepers you have
In the latest version of SuperSU (SuperSU 2.46) the survival option has been removed. Hopefully soon there will be a way for survival to work - but root and recovery is always better

I had this question too.
Thanks everyone for answering it.
I still have a doubt: In HTC devices you did the same but sometimes you needed to update firmwares, radios and stuff via adb.
How do you do it in sony?or you don't?

skinniezinho said:
I had this question too.
Thanks everyone for answering it.
I still have a doubt: In HTC devices you did the same but sometimes you needed to update firmwares, radios and stuff via adb.
How do you do it in sony?or you don't?
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{Short version; you don't}
After updating or flashing a pre-rooted zip everything is included in that zip / update file
And with the xperia series there is a model for Asia area (Australia, new Zealand etc) and a model for us and UK areas so if you flash a zip / update for the model that you have everything is included (usually you shouldn't have to flash radio or firmware manually unless you really wanted)
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nzzane said:
{Short version; you don't}
After updating or flashing a pre-rooted zip everything is included in that zip / update file
And with the xperia series there is a model for Asia area (Australia, new Zealand etc) and a model for us and UK areas so if you flash a zip / update for the model that you have everything is included (usually you shouldn't have to flash radio or firmware manually unless you really wanted)
Sent from my D5833 using XDA Free mobile app
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Thanks for the answer.
In HTC devices usually all worked well without flashing radios and firmwares but it was always better to keep them updated.Since I never found any tutorial on how to do that for xperias I found it strange.

sorry to bumb an old thread, but
Hi folks, i just rooted the Z3C of a friend and i am curious wether she could install future OTAs and just reflash superSU.zip from recovery or am i missing something? i find this easier than downloading a prerooted FW everytime.

Root Xperia Z1 5.1.1 Firmware ?

Hello People Can Any One Tell Me If Theres A Way To Root The Xperia Z1 With The Last Firmware 5.11 Without Downgrade To 5.0.2

kingroot ?

As of the moment, there are no know root procedures for 5.1.1 that have been posted in the Xperia Z1 General section other than pre-rooted FTFs downloaded using XperiFirm through Flashtool. Although - if my memory serves me right - I think I read somewhere here that if you have an unlocked bootloader, you shouldn't really have to worry about rooting as apparently it is easy to get root access. I really haven't explored the part of unlocked bootloaders even though I have a phone that I can unlock my bootloader though to be honest.

Deathschythe33 said:
As of the moment, there are no know root procedures for 5.1.1 that have been posted in the Xperia Z1 General section other than pre-rooted FTFs downloaded using XperiFirm through Flashtool. Although - if my memory serves me right - I think I read somewhere here that if you have an unlocked bootloader, you shouldn't really have to worry about rooting as apparently it is easy to get root access. I really haven't explored the part of unlocked bootloaders even though I have a phone that I can unlock my bootloader though to be honest.
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Thank You Budy And Yes Im Right now With UNlocked BL I wish I had A Way To Root My 5.1.1 Firmware Without Going To Back To 5.0.2 And then Flash The Preerooted Version Can you Tell Me where did you read about rooting BL Unlocked

kingroot doesn't work also on 5.1.1.
im also reverting to 4.4.4 just to flash the pre-rooted 5.1.1

Salvan Malkovich said:
Thank You Budy And Yes Im Right now With UNlocked BL I wish I had A Way To Root My 5.1.1 Firmware Without Going To Back To 5.0.2 And then Flash The Preerooted Version Can you Tell Me where did you read about rooting BL Unlocked
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Its just around the corners of Xperia Z1 General section I believe. But to be honest, I don't want to mess about with my bootloader - but that's just me, my own preference. The good thing is locked or not, we can still root our nasty Z1 phones!
If on 4.4.4 (Firmware version: 14.4.A.0.108):
Search and download
rootkitXperia_20140719.zip
Note: It is available here in our Community forums.
Use the rootkitXperia_20140719.zip to root your phone
If on 4.4.4 (Firmware version: 14.4.A.0.157):
Search and download
C690X_14.4.A.0.108_KernelOnly.ftf
C690X_14.4.A.0.157_KernelOnly.ftf
rootkitXperia_20140719.zip
Note: They are all available here in our Community forums.
Using Flashtools, flash the C690X_14.4.A.0.108_KernelOnly.ftf on your phone
Use the rootkitXperia_20140719.zip to root your phone
Then flash the C690X_14.4.A.0.157_KernelOnly.ftf back to your phone
If on 5.0.2:
Root with Kingroot
(Optional) Then replace Kingroot with SuperSU
Then install @[NUT] 's Dual XZ1 Recovery
If on 5.1.1:
Downgrade to 4.4.4 or 5.0.2 by using @Androxyde 's Flashtool
Root phone using the steps outlines above
Download a 5.1.1 FTF and create your own pre-rooted 5.1.1 Firmware, OR
Download pre-rooted Firmwares shared by our fellow community members
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Personally though, If I have a new phone and it's on 5.1.1, I'll just downgrade to 5.0.2 because I can root it without a PC. Just use Kingroot, (optional) replace KR with SuperSU using Terminal emulator, and Baaaammm!!! phones rooted. Then I'll install DualXZ1Recovery, grab one of the pre-rooted 5.1.1, then flash away baby!!!

Deathschythe33 said:
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Personally though, If I have a new phone and it's on 5.1.1, I'll just downgrade to 5.0.2 because I can root it without a PC. Just use Kingroot, (optional) replace KR with SuperSU using Terminal emulator, and Baaaammm!!! phones rooted. Then I'll install DualXZ1Recovery, grab one of the pre-rooted 5.1.1, then flash away baby!!!
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I'm reverting back also to kitkat or 5.0.2 but i can't find any 5.0.2 ftf just 4.4.4.

cheeze.keyk said:
I'm reverting back also to kitkat or 5.0.2 but i can't find any 5.0.2 ftf just 4.4.4.
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Make yourself a ftf.
Use flashtool to download your firmware. Use flashtool again to convert your firmware files to an ftf.
Flash the ftf with flashtool.
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Free mobile app

Deathschythe33 said:
Its just around the corners of Xperia Z1 General section I believe. But to be honest, I don't want to mess about with my bootloader - but that's just me, my own preference. The good thing is locked or not, we can still root our nasty Z1 phones!
If on 4.4.4 (Firmware version: 14.4.A.0.108):
Search and download
rootkitXperia_20140719.zip
Note: It is available here in our Community forums.
Use the rootkitXperia_20140719.zip to root your phone
If on 4.4.4 (Firmware version: 14.4.A.0.157):
Search and download
C690X_14.4.A.0.108_KernelOnly.ftf
C690X_14.4.A.0.157_KernelOnly.ftf
rootkitXperia_20140719.zip
Note: They are all available here in our Community forums.
Using Flashtools, flash the C690X_14.4.A.0.108_KernelOnly.ftf on your phone
Use the rootkitXperia_20140719.zip to root your phone
Then flash the C690X_14.4.A.0.157_KernelOnly.ftf back to your phone
If on 5.0.2:
Root with Kingroot
(Optional) Then replace Kingroot with SuperSU
Then install @[NUT] 's Dual XZ1 Recovery
If on 5.1.1:
Downgrade to 4.4.4 or 5.0.2 by using @Androxyde 's Flashtool
Root phone using the steps outlines above
Download a 5.1.1 FTF and create your own pre-rooted 5.1.1 Firmware, OR
Download pre-rooted Firmwares shared by our fellow community members
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Personally though, If I have a new phone and it's on 5.1.1, I'll just downgrade to 5.0.2 because I can root it without a PC. Just use Kingroot, (optional) replace KR with SuperSU using Terminal emulator, and Baaaammm!!! phones rooted. Then I'll install DualXZ1Recovery, grab one of the pre-rooted 5.1.1, then flash away baby!!!
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Hi, is it possible to use flashtool (im about want go back to 4.4.4 kitkat) without required root if my phone still unroot and locked BL like fresh phone?

alienx2 said:
Hi, is it possible to use flashtool (im about want go back to 4.4.4 kitkat) without required root if my phone still unroot and locked BL like fresh phone?
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Yes.

I am new to xda and this is my first post.
I found this thread very helpful but am stock right now...I want to root my xz1 already on 5.1.1, right now I have both ftf files of 5.0.2 and 5.1.1.
My problem now is...how do I create a pre rooted 5.1.1 from the ftf file? And does installing a pre rooted firmware gives all the privileges such as installing fonts?..I'd greatly appreciate your assistance.

tipcea said:
I am new to xda and this is my first post.
I found this thread very helpful but am stock right now...I want to root my xz1 already on 5.1.1, right now I have both ftf files of 5.0.2 and 5.1.1.
My problem now is...how do I create a pre rooted 5.1.1 from the ftf file? And does installing a pre rooted firmware gives all the privileges such as installing fonts?..I'd greatly appreciate your assistance.
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You have to use a Windows prog called PRF Creator. With it you can created your pre rooted zip file.
The pre rooted zip file will give you root privileges to your phone. With root you can basically do whatever you want.
To flash the zip you need a working custom recovery on your phone.

motorazrv3 said:
You have to use a Windows prog called PRF Creator. With it you can created your pre rooted zip file.
The pre rooted zip file will give you root privileges to your phone. With root you can basically do whatever you want.
To flash the zip you need a working custom recovery on your phone.
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I am very grateful for this enlightenment... Will embark on it ASAP, my pc just got blind am suspecting the screen....but thanks for the quick response.