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i went to kit kat when they first released it now i would like to install the stock rom so i can sell my phone. i have no back up ( my card took it with it when it died) is there any way i can flash stock rom from safe strap? if so any one have a link? thank you
I'd like to know this, too. Updated to KK not knowing that downgrading was impossible. So now I need to find a new safety net in case I mess it up.
I'm not exactly sure where you are? Or what you're actually attemptong to do. But try this... IF you're NOT on "OFFICIAL" OTA KK 4.4.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715
If you are on the OTA 4.4.2 KK... Your stuck with it Till a bootloader "Break through"!
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Chaplain Dennis said:
I'm not exactly sure where you are? Or what you're actually attemptong to do. But try this... IF you're NOT on "OFFICIAL" OTA KK 4.4.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715
If you are on the OTA 4.4.2 KK... Your stuck with it Till a bootloader "Break through"!
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How can I tell if I'm on the "Official" or not?
oldweasel said:
How can I tell if I'm on the "Official" or not?
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Easiest way is to just check what version rom you are using. Unless you are using custom rom, it'll either be MLG for leaked version Kitkat or NC2 which is the official latest Kitkat. I think the OP was talking about the leaked version Kitkat which has the old (better) bootloader.
The latest NC2 has updated bootloader which make it impossible to downgrade or root.
If you are still on MLG and never updated your bootloader (by installing NC2), then you should be able to go back to MJ5 JellyBean. Everyone or most of us on official NC2 is stuck with this version and regretting taking the OTA update.
I just rooted my Xperia Z (C6606) last night, and now this morning I notice my xperia is downloading a new update. I'm not new to the scene with rooting, I'm sure it will break my root, is there a root method for this new update?
It most likely break root if successful or fail to update.
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citykiid said:
I just rooted my Xperia Z (C6606) last night, and now this morning I notice my xperia is downloading a new update. I'm not new to the scene with rooting, I'm sure it will break my root, is there a root method for this new update?
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How did you root your phone, I was not able to find any links that helped me root the phone? Could you please send me the link in XDA.
citykiid said:
I just rooted my Xperia Z (C6606) last night, and now this morning I notice my xperia is downloading a new update. I'm not new to the scene with rooting, I'm sure it will break my root, is there a root method for this new update?
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I'm in the same boat... I noticed the new update this morning. I'm wondering if SuperSU Pro w/ survival mode enabled will preserve root. Haven't tried it yet...
I thought as much, guess I won't update then, unless there is a method to root the new update
Will of fire said:
It most likely break root if successful or fail to update.
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I thought as much, is there a method that can root the update?
buddyperson said:
How did you root your phone, I was not able to find any links that helped me root the phone? Could you please send me the link in XDA.
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here's the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31545627&postcount=1
glad to help.:good:
I can confirm it will break root
citykiid said:
I just rooted my Xperia Z (C6606) last night, and now this morning I notice my xperia is downloading a new update. I'm not new to the scene with rooting, I'm sure it will break my root, is there a root method for this new update?
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I loaded the update and lost my root access. Trying to find an updated root process now that will work with the 10.4.C.0.814 version. Very frustrating that I can't simply post in the thread for the previous version of root to ask for an update.
TMo? An update? What android version?
If you want root you will have to go back to 4.2.2 and root it again then flash a pre rooted stock based ROM.
Usually an update kills root.
Sent from my C6606 on 4.4.2 KitKat
deerhurst said:
TMo? An update? What android version?
If you want root you will have to go back to 4.2.2 and root it again then flash a pre rooted stock based ROM.
Usually an update kills root.
Sent from my C6606 on 4.4.2 KitKat
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It's not an Android update. It's updates to some of the Sony applications and I think some UI tweaks. According to T-Mobile, Sony has not released an update to the phone beyond 4.2.2. Ha.
I researched it after the question. Its apparently 4.3 as said in other sources. TMo cant document did their life.
Sent from my C6606 on 4.4.2 KitKat
fsured said:
It's not an Android update. It's updates to some of the Sony applications and I think some UI tweaks. According to T-Mobile, Sony has not released an update to the phone beyond 4.2.2. Ha.
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Your info is outdated, the update is 4.3. Here's a screenshot from my phone, decided to update.
markdmaclachlan said:
I loaded the update and lost my root access. Trying to find an updated root process now that will work with the 10.4.C.0.814 version. Very frustrating that I can't simply post in the thread for the previous version of root to ask for an update.
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I'm still looking for a root method on this forum and on other forums as well, if this forum doesn't get closed before then I'll post any links i find
I have tried at least 15 times and keep getting this. Am I doing something wrong? I am not new to this. It downloads and tries to install but it never finishes.
you may root it again bro. Root will lost if a new frmware updated to your phone.
update
fsured said:
It's not an Android update. It's updates to some of the Sony applications and I think some UI tweaks. According to T-Mobile, Sony has not released an update to the phone beyond 4.2.2. Ha.
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On the Sony website they say that the build number and the jellybean are updated to 4.3 instead of the 4.2.2.
Just look up the model number on sony mobile
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citykiid said:
here's the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31545627&postcount=1
glad to help.:good:
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Thanks a lot the 0 option in the runme worked no problem. I have been trying to root for 2 months now. Now its time to install kitkat rom.
deerhurst said:
TMo? An update? What android version?
If you want root you will have to go back to 4.2.2 and root it again then flash a pre rooted stock based ROM.
Usually an update kills root.
Sent from my C6606 on 4.4.2 KitKat
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How did you get KitKat on your T-Mobile z I'm of a international 4.3 mind pointing me in the right direction.
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Rooted on 4.2.2, installed a recovery manager then flashed a pre rooted stock based ROM from here.
Sent from my C6606 on 4.4.2 KitKat
deerhurst said:
Rooted on 4.2.2, installed a recovery manager then flashed a pre rooted stock based ROM from here.
Sent from my C6606 on 4.4.2 KitKat
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So no flash tool. I'm going to have to look into it more. I used flash tool to flash the 6603 4.3
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Will of fire said:
So no flash tool. I'm going to have to look into it more. I used flash tool to flash the 6603 4.3
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Flash the ROM in the recovery console, such as TWRP then flash the kernel with FlashTool. Many of the threads in the dev section do a good job of quickly running through the steps.
I used NUT's 4.4.2 pre-rooted ROM.
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Ok i was wondering.
If I were to upgrade my xperia Z with a locked bootloader to android lollipop 5 (official update confirmed for February)
1. Would u be able to root it?
2.would I be able to downgrade back to KK if I don't like it? (I'm thinking no…)
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xdarkmario said:
Ok i was wondering.
If I were to upgrade my xperia Z with a locked bootloader to android lollipop 5 (official update confirmed for February)
1. Would u be able to root it?
2.would I be able to downgrade back to KK if I don't like it? (I'm thinking no…)
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1. Yes
2. you cannot downgrade to 4.4.4 when upgrade bootloader to 5.0
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xdarkmario said:
Ok i was wondering.
If I were to upgrade my xperia Z with a locked bootloader to android lollipop 5 (official update confirmed for February)
1. Would u be able to root it?
2.would I be able to downgrade back to KK if I don't like it? (I'm thinking no…)
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1. Always.
2. Yes, I think you can always flash stock ftf of KK and revert back to KK.
mvv1277 said:
1. Always.
2. Yes, I think you can always flash stock ftf of KK and revert back to KK.
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i hope so because i like the look and features of LP but if i cant root or if something i dont like pushes me to want to downgrade to KK and i cant i dont want to do it. for me to unlock my bootloader would be 90-130$ and i dont have it now.
I am still on 4.4.4, can anyone in the UK confirm what they are on?
xXPaToSoNXx said:
I am still on 4.4.4, can anyone in the UK confirm what they are on?
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I'm on 5.0.1 Lollipop only because I downloaded the update from XDA and installed using ODIN. It is was a very easy process and does NOT void your warrany as you are not rooting the phone.
Bought my phone from Three last week and it came with 4.4.4.
To many problems with lollipop at the moment I am rolling back to 4.44.
jutley said:
To many problems with lollipop at the moment I am rolling back to 4.44.
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No problems on Lollipop BOC3 for me in the UK.
Batfink33 said:
No problems on Lollipop BOC3 for me in the UK.
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I have issues with androidwear and lollipop using my Moto 360.
Still on 4.4.4. Uk Sim free, unbranded 910f
morpheus9394 said:
I'm on 5.0.1 Lollipop only because I downloaded the update from XDA and installed using ODIN. It is was a very easy process and does NOT void your warrany as you are not rooting the phone.
Bought my phone from Three last week and it came with 4.4.4.
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I might try that,I haven't heard of it before though so I'll have to look into it a little bit more. Another question, let's say the official lollipop update comes out. How would I get around downloadin that after I uninstall the unofficial update?
I'm in UK and i recently update to 5.0.1 with odin ... yes, the warranty was NOT void but battery life it's quite poor ... i will wait for official UK 5.0.1 for EE. Untill then i will downgrade to 4.4.4 ...
I'm on BOC3 and find the battery to be excellent. Definately a better build than DBT.
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xXPaToSoNXx said:
I might try that,I haven't heard of it before though so I'll have to look into it a little bit more. Another question, let's say the official lollipop update comes out. How would I get around downloadin that after I uninstall the unofficial update?
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make sure you use the 910F version else you'll risk bricking it. Theres plenty of instructions on here. Very easy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/lollipop-5-0-1-n910fxxu1boc3-t3059806
I think this is the netherlands but works fine on my f unlocked UK.
Has to be said I was disappointed with the initial german release, the contacts app crashing constantly was a real PITA, I rolled back since then and found KK is far more stable.
Think what has been disappointing from Samsung is they are being pretty poor in software roll out planning, it is bad now however I am wondering how it will be after the S6 is launched globally.
Jygar said:
Has to be said I was disappointed with the initial german release, the contacts app crashing constantly was a real PITA, I rolled back since then and found KK is far more stable.
Think what has been disappointing from Samsung is they are being pretty poor in software roll out planning, it is bad now however I am wondering how it will be after the S6 is launched globally.
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Official German lollipop release?
xXPaToSoNXx said:
Official German lollipop release?
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Yes the DBT release.
Just flash it with Odin ?
Tom540 said:
Just flash it with Odin ?
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okay if I do this will my phone be formatted and can I restore it easily for ota's?
xXPaToSoNXx said:
okay if I do this will my phone be formatted and can I restore it easily for ota's?
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It won't be "formatted", you'll have to do the factory reset yourself and since it is an official ROM from Samsung you phone will be eligible for later OTA's
xXPaToSoNXx said:
okay if I do this will my phone be formatted and can I restore it easily for ota's?
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Your internal/external SD cards will not be formatted, and you should still be able to receive OTAs after flashing. There is more information and tutorials on XDA/elsewhere on the internet ☺
I'm on 5.0.1 on BOC3. BOB4 wasn't anything fantastic after the initial hype of it being Lollipop died, but BOC3 was a noticeable upgrade to even BOB4. In my experience anyway. I have an unbranded 910F and flashed the BOC3 via ODIN. I'd highly recommend it!
I'm still on 4.4.4
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I'm on O2, so still 4.4.4 at the minute but I've read that 5.0.1 should be out next week according to a veteran member of the O2 forums.
https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Andro...Mini-S4-Note-3-amp-Note-4/td-p/852453/page/13
Disappoints me that its taking this long, having swapped from a Nexus 5. Feels like we're jumping through hoops just to get an update that's already outdated.
thedarkmunk said:
I'm on 5.0.1 on BOC3. BOB4 wasn't anything fantastic after the initial hype of it being Lollipop died, but BOC3 was a noticeable upgrade to even BOB4. In my experience anyway. I have an unbranded 910F and flashed the BOC3 via ODIN. I'd highly recommend it!
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You recommend BOC3? So how does this fash work? Is it just necessarily an ota update you would get? And is it completely reversible?
Hello,
I am running CM12.1 on my device at the moment but sadly my WiFi issue still persists.
I want to return to 100% stock lollipop (or any other if available).
I want to flash the whole device completely. Like delete every possible file and driver and install everything back.
How do I achieve this?
I don't see any stock lollipop images lying around this forum.
Bump!
I would like to do this not before giving it to the services station.
[email protected] said:
Bump!
I would like to do this not before giving it to the services station.
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Well, you should've posted in the Q&A section.
Anyway, what's your model number?
What stock were you on before you put CM12.1?
athulele said:
Well, you should've posted in the Q&A section.
Anyway, what's your model number?
What stock were you on before you put CM12.1?
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I was on stock 5.1. I have XT-1052.
[email protected] said:
I was on stock 5.1. I have XT-1052.
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Download the appropriate firmware from here - https://mega.nz/#!U9lRFBgD!POchMYI96ZTy16M_PGSZ4aIjo6ktpaHKaJAmp6XBUR4
and follow this guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto...using-t2446515
please use the firmware from the link only. if you attempt to downgrade to kitkat, you will most likely brick your device
athulele said:
Download the appropriate firmware from here - https://mega.nz/#!U9lRFBgD!POchMYI96ZTy16M_PGSZ4aIjo6ktpaHKaJAmp6XBUR4
and follow this guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto...using-t2446515
please use the firmware from the link only. if you attempt to downgrade to kitkat, you will most likely brick your device
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Thank you very much!
Will I be having the same Europe version?
Or will I be having the GB version?
What will happen if I flash the Europe version on my GB device?
Will it be a brick even though both are XT-1052?
[email protected] said:
Thank you very much!
Will I be having the same Europe version?
Or will I be having the GB version?
What will happen if I flash the Europe version on my GB device?
Will it be a brick even though both are XT-1052?
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Here's the link to GB firmware - http://www.filefactory.com/file/3vbcl95dai2b/XT1052_GHOST_RETGB_5.1_LPA23.12-15_cid7_CFC.xml.zip
But the server is very slow.
Anyway, I used the Europe version a to restore my Asia Retail device to stock without any problem.
The ROMs for XT1052 are cross compatible since all the XT1052s have same hardware.
You'd be safe as long as you do not try to downgrade.
athulele said:
Here's the link to GB firmware - http://www.filefactory.com/file/3vbcl95dai2b/XT1052_GHOST_RETGB_5.1_LPA23.12-15_cid7_CFC.xml.zip
But the server is very slow.
Anyway, I used the Europe version a to restore my Asia Retail device to stock without any problem.
The ROMs for XT1052 are cross compatible since all the XT1052s have same hardware.
You'd be safe as long as you do not try to downgrade.
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Thank you soooo much, I won't downgrade as you said.
One last think I would like to ask is that, will they accept my phone with WiFi and Bluetooth not working with an unlocked bootloader?
I unlocked it to further diagnose the phone and flashed CyanogenMod.
As it seems that drivers are missing.
I posted here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/xt-1052-please-upload-persist-folder-t3178527
But no one replied so I am giving it to the service centre.
athulele said:
Here's the link to GB firmware - http://www.filefactory.com/file/3vbcl95dai2b/XT1052_GHOST_RETGB_5.1_LPA23.12-15_cid7_CFC.xml.zip
But the server is very slow.
Anyway, I used the Europe version a to restore my Asia Retail device to stock without any problem.
The ROMs for XT1052 are cross compatible since all the XT1052s have same hardware.
You'd be safe as long as you do not try to downgrade.
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Thank you, I am back on stock Lollipop, WiFi still isn't working though.