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I know the guys from XDA hate ETA questions but I just have to ask wether someone is working on rooting the .257 firmware with apps like vRoot or Kingo ROOT because I tried various methods that I found on XDA today to root it and I almost ruined the software and had to do a factory reset.
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I know the guys from XDA hate ETA questions but I just have to ask wether someone is working on rooting the .257 firmware with apps like vRoot or Kingo ROOT because I tried various methods that I found on XDA today to root it and I almost ruined the software and had to do a factory reset.
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Kingo root latest version has done the job for me. first try ended with an error but second try has worked for me, i´m on Generic DE .257
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Kingo root latest version has done the job for me. first try ended with an error but second try has worked for me, i´m on Generic DE .257
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Can anyone else confirm this, because this is the first report of any app directly rooting an unrooted .257 FW
gregbradley said:
Can anyone else confirm this, because this is the first report of any app directly rooting an unrooted .257 FW
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This. I'd like to try it myself, but then again I don't want to ruin my phone like I already did this morning.
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Can anyone else confirm this, because this is the first report of any app directly rooting an unrooted .257 FW
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Did u update the firmware from an OTA update or you flashed the .275 directly? From what I read updating from an OTA keep the root you only need to install the supersu apk.
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Yes OTA update (if available) will preserve root.
And I can't see how can you "ruin" your phone?!
You could wipe data but it's almost impossible to brick this device if you're using right firmwares
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funky0308 said:
Yes OTA update (if available) will preserve root.
And I can't see how can you "ruin" your phone?!
You could wipe data but it's almost impossible to brick this device if you're using right firmwares
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I rooted it successfully today using your method but when I tried yesterday after downgrading my firmware I couldn't use my camera and my Home was completely black so I had to open apps through Google Search. Then I had to do a factory reset.
The guy above say that he can root 257 using latest 1.1 kingo, doing it twice. Can anyone verify?
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Kingo doesn't work yet
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Can anyone else confirm this, because this is the first report of any app directly rooting an unrooted .257 FW
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I just tried to root 257 with Kingo and did not succeed. Restarted four times in all, without any apparent damage to the phone. I hope Kingo will fix this soon and we will be able to root z1 running 257 stock. It's such a hassle free application! Good luck to them..
Lucian5800 said:
I rooted it successfully today using your method but when I tried yesterday after downgrading my firmware I couldn't use my camera and my Home was completely black so I had to open apps through Google Search. Then I had to do a factory reset.
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The camera hardware was working fine when you downgraded, it's just the SQLite database version was raised, and the old version of the camera app is incompatible with that. Wiping all camera apps' data would fix it.
(Source: I went back and forth between 257 and 534 a lot)
kgiann said:
I just tried to root 257 with Kingo and did not succeed. Restarted four times in all, without any apparent damage to the phone. I hope Kingo will fix this soon and we will be able to root z1 running 257 stock. It's such a hassle free application! Good luck to them..
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Use latest vroot then install superSU from play store
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chubby65 said:
Use latest vroot then install superSU from play store
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can anyone please verify again
One of the guys above say to root 257 with latest vroot, please confirm
Why not try it for yourself then you can confirm ?
none of this tools (vroot, kingo, 360root - all the newest version) has working for my Z Ultra (newest firmware) - i have try every tool two times
sry for bad english
I've tried latest kingoroot and vroot..
sadly none of them worked for me..
i have an unlocked z1 with official firmware .257
anyone get news how to root without downgrade?
Passi1909 said:
I've tried latest kingoroot and vroot..
sadly none of them worked for me..
i have an unlocked z1 with official firmware .257
anyone get news how to root without downgrade?
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An unlocked Z1...then flash a custom kernel...that is always the easiest way to root.
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An unlocked Z1...then flash a custom kernel...that is always the easiest way to root.
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sorry for my bad english, but with unlocked i mean: no branding or simlock
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sorry for my bad english, but with unlocked i mean: no branding or simlock
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OK, that is irrelevant to rooting then.
You can do the downgrade method and upgrade via OTA without losing any data then.
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OK, that is irrelevant to rooting then.
You can do the downgrade method and upgrade via OTA without losing any data then.
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but i will lose my actual data with the downgrade or not?
So I bought z1 (4.2) in t-Mobile store but phone is unlocked, every time when phone boots up, after "Sony" logo, T-Mobile logo appears... Its anoying a little bit, So I was wondering Is There Any way to delete that. Gif without rooting my phone, because I need to downgrade bla bla.... Thanks
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Without rooting or flashing is impossible. You have to access to system to delete it.
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Without rooting or flashing is impossible. You have to access to system to delete it.
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When I delete it somehow, Will I screw something? Face bootloop or similar?
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piponxs said:
When I delete it somehow, Will I screw something? Face bootloop or similar?
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After deleting the screen you will get a blanc black screen after sony logo or you can replace it with something else but actually I don't know if it's that easy to do.
If you are on 4.2 you can flash a unbranded FTF Android 4.3 update without unlocking bootloader or rooting and probably you will lose the screen after sony logo.
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After deleting the screen you will get a blanc black screen after sony logo or you can replace it with something else but actually I don't know if it's that easy to do.
If you are on 4.2 you can flash a unbranded FTF Android 4.3 update without unlocking bootloader or rooting and probably you will lose the screen after sony logo.
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If I wait for official 4.3 Will t-Mobile logo disappear? He wont right? So in second opinion I Just need to connect usb and flash ftf? No root, unlocking bl needed!? Is ftf a ROM or Just some kind of update? / Will I lose waranty?
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If I wait for official 4.3 Will t-Mobile logo disappear? He wont right? So in second opinion I Just need to connect usb and flash ftf? No root, unlocking bl needed!? Is ftf a ROM or Just some kind of update? / Will I lose waranty?
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No, official 4.3 (290) for you will still have the T-Mobile boot animation. You will need to flash a generic 290 FTF. Because you are flashing a stock FTF, it is not necessary to unlock BL or root.
I don't think you should lose warranty, but if you take it back into T-Mobile they'll probably wonder why all the T-Mobile stuff is missing.
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If I wait for official 4.3 Will t-Mobile logo disappear? He wont right? So in second opinion I Just need to connect usb and flash ftf? No root, unlocking bl needed!? Is ftf a ROM or Just some kind of update? / Will I lose waranty?
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You will lose Warranty if you Unlock Bootloader Only. You will not lose your Warranty if you will root your phone or deleting T-Mobile bloatware.
Yes, Official FTF in your case will have the T-Mo logo and all the t-mo bloatware.
The solution if to flash a Unbranded Generic TFT .290, it's a full rom 4.3, and flash it via Flashtool v0.9.13. To do that you don't need root or unlocked bootlader.
Doing this you will not have T-Mo logo and bloatware but you will lose all the data on your phone because is raccomended a fresh installation with wipe Data, Cache and Appslog.
You can still not losing your data if you uncheck Wipe Data but is not recommended.
I brought the phone in Poland and I flashed a generic NCB FTF .290 and is working flawlessly in all europe.
All what you need is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
Good luck.
There are apps to change the boot animation but requires root, go to pay store and search "change bout animation" and select the app you want.
Don't forget that it requires root.
Regards,
~J2C
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You will lose Warranty if you Unlock Bootloader Only. You will not lose your Warranty if you will root your phone or deleting T-Mobile bloatware.
Yes, Official FTF in your case will have the T-Mo logo and all the t-mo bloatware.
The solution if to flash a Unbranded Generic TFT .290, it's a full rom 4.3, and flash it via Flashtool v0.9.13. To do that you don't need root or unlocked bootlader.
Doing this you will not have T-Mo logo and bloatware but you will lose all the data on your phone because is raccomended a fresh installation with wipe Data, Cache and Appslog.
You can still not losing your data if you uncheck Wipe Data but is not recommended.
I brought the phone in Poland and I flashed a generic NCB FTF .290 and is working flawlessly in all europe.
All what you need is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
Good luck.
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Thank you so much man, So I Just need to connect usb and flash it like in instructions? Little scary because numbers of people bricked their device, I saw some posts...
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Thank you so much man, So I Just need to connect usb and flash it like in instructions? Last thing, I am confused about fw versions, looked up on ptcrb but cant get it clear, which one is the latest 4.3? For central Europe. .290?
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Yes, like the instructions. I give you few tips: backup all what you need to SD, switch off your phone and keep pressing volume down and connect to pc via usb, keep pushing the volume down all the time when do this, let windows install the drivers and when your phone will be connected in Flashmode open the Flashtool, select the firmware (put the firmware in the flashtool folder) leave the flashtool in default and flash the FTF, remember to keep pushing volume down all the time, when the green bar of the progress will start you can leave your phone alone.
All the FTF XXX.X.A.0.290 in the list are Android 4.3, download Central Europe if you are there and flash. You can use also NCB.
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Yes, like the instructions. I give you few tips: backup all what you need to SD, switch off your phone and keep pressing volume down and connect to pc via usb, keep pushing the volume down all the time when do this, let windows install the drivers and when your phone will be connected in Flashmode open the Flashtool, select the firmware (put the firmware in the flashtool folder) leave the flashtool in default and flash the FTF, remember to keep pushing volume down all the time, when the green bar of the progress will start you can leave your phone alone.
All the FTF XXX.X.A.0.290 in the list are Android 4.3, download Central Europe if you are there and flash. You can use also NCB.
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It worked!!! And no tmobile logo! Thank you once more!
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@eclyptos
Same procedure with .136?
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@eclyptos
Same procedure with .136?
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Yes.
@eclyptos
yeb but my software ID is R1B ,the one which I can download is R2B ?does it matters?
piponxs said:
@eclyptos
yeb but my software ID is R1B ,the one which I can download is R2B ?does it matters?
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No, that mean there is some very small differences in customization and R2B actually is the newest one. Nothing what will influence the functionality of your phone just update with the Unbranded one.
@eclyptos, 4.4 Central Europe released?
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@eclyptos, 4.4 Central Europe released?
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Not yet and no guarantee it will be. BTW, this Kitkat at the moment is not a big deal. Have a lot of issues. Stay with 4.3 for now. It's just an advice.
Hi,
I have a 4.3 installed on my phone, I woul upgrade to 4.4, but I don' know how to do that.
If I check with pc companion, ittell me that there is no upgrade, and the same by OTA.
I'm wondering if is it possible that I'm still out of upgrade.
How can I upgrade it...?
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Renato
renato1967 said:
Hi,
I have a 4.3 installed on my phone, I woul upgrade to 4.4, but I don' know how to do that.
If I check with pc companion, ittell me that there is no upgrade, and the same by OTA.
I'm wondering if is it possible that I'm still out of upgrade.
How can I upgrade it...?
TIA
Renato
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Is your Z1 a UK unbranded one? Uk unbranded seem to be always the last one to get updates. You could back up your phone then perform a repair. Doing repair may wipe your phone so consider before doing it. BTW you have posted in Q&A section. Please move to Q&A Moderators many thanks
If you can't post in the correct section you are unlikely to know where the search button is either...
Flash av 4.4 FTF using flashtool
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If you have root or unlock bootloader on your device you cant upgrade it through SUS or PCC. Lock it back or flash it via flashtool.
romaha said:
If you have root or unlock bootloader on your device you cant upgrade it through SUS or PCC. Lock it back or flash it via flashtool.
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This is incorrect.
If you have root you can still update via PCCompanion or SUS, but you will lose root.
If you have an unlocked bootloader then you cannot use official tools such as PCCompanions or SUS, you can only use EMMA (Official tool from Sony for unlocked bootloaders)
gregbradley said:
This is incorrect.
If you have root you can still update via PCCompanion or SUS, but you will lose root.
If you have an unlocked bootloader then you cannot use official tools such as PCCompanions or SUS, you can only use EMMA (Official tool from Sony for unlocked bootloaders)
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Interesting info about EMMA, thanks
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Interesting info about EMMA, thanks
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ok, I thought I can do it with OTA or pccompanion. I thought it is a "regular" upgrade for Z1. Indeed I need flashtool? I need to root Z1 ?
Renato
renato1967 said:
ok, I thought I can do it with OTA or pccompanion. I thought it is a "regular" upgrade for Z1. Indeed I need flashtool? I need to root Z1 ?
Renato
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You will be able to use PCCompanion once the update becomes available for you, they are not all released at the same time, it can roll out over a month or two.
In the meantime, you can flash a FTF using flashtool from flashtool.net and there is no need for root. It is just a repackage of an official download and made avaialable for all.
Find them in the FTF mega collection thread.... Use the search button.
I am using speria sp with .201 firmware. i am rooted . i m frm india. i received .205 firmware notification but i am unable to update it. Plz help me update my phn . How can i update my phn to .205. remember my phn is rooted....
Flash the stock rom
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Bro u can easily obtain ftf from firmware. Section.
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Try it via pcc...
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saurav.1302 said:
I am using speria sp with .201 firmware. i am rooted . i m frm india. i received .205 firmware notification but i am unable to update it. Plz help me update my phn . How can i update my phn to .205. remember my phn is rooted....
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If you are trying the OTA, it is likely to fail. I had the same issues.
Plug the phone into the PC and update via PCC. It will work.
I tried via PC Companion but it shows an error like " you installed custom software to phone,it can't be updated "..
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Ankit Gajera said:
I tried via PC Companion but it shows an error like " you installed custom software to phone,it can't be updated "..
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that means you have an unlocked bootloader..restore ta keys if you have a backup or just relock it and try again
or flash a ftf via flashtool and keep unlocked bootloader
If its OTA that fails it probably because of rooted phone. If PCC fails to update its because of unlocked bootloader, check for it in service menu.
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Bro u can easily obtain ftf from firmware. Section.
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Can you tell me how to flash tht ftf file. is there any video for that
saurav.1302 said:
Can you tell me how to flash tht ftf file. is there any video for that
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658952
Just try to read first...
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TsunaH said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658952
Just try to read first...
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tell me one thing, while flashing bootloader should be locked or unlocked?
Just relock the bootloader and you can update the phone with Sony Update Service.
However my problem after unlocking the BL again the phone still offers the update to be installed even it is already there. Any idea how to fix this?
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that means you have an unlocked bootloader..restore ta keys if you have a backup or just relock it and try again
or flash a ftf via flashtool and keep unlocked bootloader
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okay..thanks..i didn't know that unlocked bootloader phone can't be updated.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.