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Hello developers and xda members!
Some months/weeks ago I asked about rooting and warranty.I got some answers that if I unroot it or use SEUS I will not loose warranty.
This time is about roms and locked bootloaders.
If I install a CWM Recovery then flash a ROM do I void warranty?If yes is there anyway that I can make it so it's like I never flashed anything so the warranty will still last?
If yes what is the best rom I can install for LOCKED bootloader(I don't want to unlock it)?
I want a rom with good battery life + camera (I don't care if it's not 100% perfect but at least better than the stock one!)
Any answer would be helpful!
Thanks
UltraWelfare said:
Hello developers and xda members!
Some months/weeks ago I asked about rooting and warranty.I got some answers that if I unroot it or use SEUS I will not loose warranty.
This time is about roms and locked bootloaders.
If I install a CWM Recovery then flash a ROM do I void warranty?If yes is there anyway that I can make it so it's like I never flashed anything so the warranty will still last?
If yes what is the best rom I can install for LOCKED bootloader(I don't want to unlock it)?
I want a rom with good battery life + camera (I don't care if it's not 100% perfect but at least better than the stock one!)
Any answer would be helpful!
Thanks
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Search the forum. Many other topics just like yours.
Nanostray said:
Search the forum. Many other topics just like yours.
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Already searched but I can't find exact answer.I really don't want to loose my warranty!
Also I care for the exact model (Xperia SP) and not for others
UltraWelfare said:
Already searched but I can't find exact answer.I really don't want to loose my warranty!
Also I care for the exact model (Xperia SP) and not for others
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Even if you unlock your bootlader you wont loose your warranty (if that is the reason you are not doing it).Just make a backup of your DRM keys and the unlock code and keep it safe.
BlAckXpeRia said:
Even if you unlock your bootlader you wont loose your warranty (if that is the reason you are not doing it).Just make a backup of your DRM keys and the unlock code and keep it safe.
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I don't generally want to unlock bootloader.
Even if I don't unlock it and just install a rom(e.x Existenz) would I need to backup DRM keys?
Also can you give me a SAFE tutorial about backing them up?
I also asked about a good rom that has a good battery life and camera than the stock one.
What's your opinion about roms?What is the best based on your opinion?
UltraWelfare said:
I don't generally want to unlock bootloader.
Even if I don't unlock it and just install a rom(e.x Existenz) would I need to backup DRM keys?
Also can you give me a SAFE tutorial about backing them up?
I also asked about a good rom that has a good battery life and camera than the stock one.
What's your opinion about roms?What is the best based on your opinion?
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If you wont be unlocking the bootlooder, you dont need the backup.Here is the thread with anything needed to get started with your phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701644
I've never used the stock or other based on it (I use 4.3+ ROMs ), but other forum members say that Existenz is the best one out there.Currently, I am using the leaked 4.3,but it is for unlocked bootloaders.
BlAckXpeRia said:
If you wont be unlocking the bootlooder, you dont need the backup.Here is the thread with anything needed to get started with your phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701644
I've never used the stock or other based on it (I use 4.3+ ROMs ), but other forum members say that Existenz is the best one out there.Currently, I am using the leaked 4.3,but it is for unlocked bootloaders.
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Why would I need the list of things to scan with a NFC enabled phone?
Anyway so I will not void my warranty if i flash a custom rom and then "format" it with SEUS?
That's my point
UltraWelfare said:
Why would I need the list of things to scan with a NFC enabled phone?
Anyway so I will not void my warranty if i flash a custom rom and then "format" it with SEUS?
That's my point
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nope, SUS will just repair the phone, leaving no evidence of root or ROM
Nanostray said:
nope, SUS will just repair the phone, leaving no evidence of root or ROM
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OK Thanks nanostray (again because you also gave me answers for rooting my phone).
I will proceed installing Xperia ExistenZ rom and I hope I will not brick my phone!:fingers-crossed:
Thanks for any answer
UltraWelfare said:
Why would I need the list of things to scan with a NFC enabled phone?
Anyway so I will not void my warranty if i flash a custom rom and then "format" it with SEUS?
That's my point
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Oops..wrong link!Here s the right one : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354704
P.S. Im not sure but I think you will still have your warranty.Back in the days, when i had my xperia x8 and it got hardbricked, I lied to my operator that it got fully discharged and it never turned on again.The trick worked and it went to Sony with a custom ROM inside of it .Anyways..today i had to revert to stock, because the tutorial for the leaked 4.3 said so, but i encountered a problem - SUS said that my phone has modified software and it didn't complete the operation.I had to flash an .ftf image file with flashtool.But after all, It was successfull.
Ehm I got a question.At the install instructions of Existenz it says
Flash the rom.
Flash NUT reboot fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2317432
Flash 12.0.A.2.254 kernel only with flashtool (see FAQ).
As I see NUT reboot fix is for Xperia Z...Do I need to install this?Do I also need to install .254 kernel only again?At the FAQ it says about How to flash 6.2.B.1.96 Kernel with flashtool <- but this kernel is for Z...What happens?
Should I flash the rom then reboot my phone and OK?
Should I flash the rom then reboot my phone and existenz rom opens and then flash the NUT reboot fix?
Should I flash the rom then instantly install the NUT reboot fix?
Should I also install the kernel (12.0.A.254)?
I am kinda confused :/
UltraWelfare said:
OK Thanks nanostray (again because you also gave me answers for rooting my phone).
I will proceed installing Xperia ExistenZ rom and I hope I will not brick my phone!:fingers-crossed:
Thanks for any answer
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Always glad to help but remember, in case of unlocked BL, SUS will not work.
Aye, you got a thank button for that, mate
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UltraWelfare said:
Ehm I got a question.At the install instructions of Existenz it says
Flash the rom.
Flash NUT reboot fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2317432
Flash 12.0.A.2.254 kernel only with flashtool (see FAQ).
As I see NUT reboot fix is for Xperia Z...Do I need to install this?Do I also need to install .254 kernel only again?At the FAQ it says about How to flash 6.2.B.1.96 Kernel with flashtool <- but this kernel is for Z...What happens?
Should I flash the rom then reboot my phone and OK?
Should I flash the rom then reboot my phone and existenz rom opens and then flash the NUT reboot fix?
Should I flash the rom then instantly install the NUT reboot fix?
Should I also install the kernel (12.0.A.254)?
I am kinda confused :/
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1. Flash ROM
1.b Reboot phone
2. Use .bat from NUT (I used it after OTArootkeeper failed and I couldn't mount /system r/w)
3. Flash the kernel with Flashtool
Step 1b and 2 depend on what you prefer, flashing the fix or rebooting and let the computer do the fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317432
You can use NUT for the SP. About the kernel I'm not sure. I am on LB atm.
Hope this helps (except for the kernel of course)
Nanostray said:
Always glad to help but remember, in case of unlocked BL, SUS will not work.
Aye, you got a thank button for that, mate
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1. Flash ROM
1.b Reboot phone
2. Use .bat from NUT (I used it after OTArootkeeper failed and I couldn't mount /system r/w)
3. Flash the kernel with Flashtool
Step 1b and 2 depend on what you prefer, flashing the fix or rebooting and let the computer do the fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317432
You can use NUT for the SP. About the kernel I'm not sure. I am on LB atm.
Hope this helps (except for the kernel of course)
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Everything went fine without using NUT.If problems appear then I will use it!!
Thanks again
UltraWelfare said:
Everything went fine without using NUT.If problems appear then I will use it!!
Thanks again
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haha not every problem can be solved with NUT
Nanostray said:
haha not every problem can be solved with NUT
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Haha I know but there it might if it's related...You never know .
Thanks again the new rom made my phone smoother + faster and a lot better.
Now we wait for 4.3 .
UltraWelfare said:
Haha I know but there it might if it's related...You never know .
Thanks again the new rom made my phone smoother + faster and a lot better.
Now we wait for 4.3 .
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Well, I've no idea how much longer.. Should have been here in December..
It was claimed that X-reality still work after bootloader is unlocked on the .681 firmware :good::good:
Anyone can have a check on Bionz?? (i'm lazy to do it myself)
maybe i'll unlock soon since u know, the recovery cannot mount system on stock rooted 4.4
camera quality issue is still present
The quality of pics taken on same modes with lb and ub are different, more grainy pics from ub. but unlike old jb versions, it now clearly shows iso difference. eg:- iso 5000 for ub on superior auto low light mod with out flash, and the same for lb is 6400. Also there is difference in image sizes too.. ub pics are few hundred Kb's bigger than lb pics (which clearly is/may an indication of some missing processing??).
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The quality of pics taken on same modes with lb and ub are different, more grainy pics from ub. but unlike old jb versions, it now clearly shows iso difference. eg:- iso 5000 for ub on superior auto low light mod with out flash, and the same for lb is 6400. Also there is difference in image sizes too.. ub pics are few hundred Kb's bigger than lb pics (which clearly is/may an indication of some missing processing??).
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Oh holly crap :crying::crying:
thanks for the info bro
sony still dont let us own the phone totally in unlocked BL!!
Do u think there're someway to hack it and take it back??
currently there is no other ways than re locking, but the overall quality can be increased by different mods( which obviously will be more better with lb), like tweaking jpg compressions, video bitrate changes, etc.. but wait.. the kk is just a week old now, devs are still working on kk mods and tweaks. hopefully we can see something soon.:good:
KWOKSFUNG said:
It was claimed that X-reality still work after bootloader is unlocked on the .681 firmware :good::good:
Anyone can have a check on Bionz?? (i'm lazy to do it myself)
maybe i'll unlock soon since u know, the recovery cannot mount system on stock rooted 4.4
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The bionz still works... It is hardware maybe as stated above there might be some difference in quality... To be honest I have quite a good camera with unlocked bl...
The algorithm should be better on kitkat so I look forward to install that when it becomes a little less bugged
Unlocked bl is not a big thing anymore gives you a set of opportunities though
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HellRoot said:
The bionz still works... It is hardware maybe as stated above there might be some difference in quality... To be honest I have quite a good camera with unlocked bl...
The algorithm should be better on kitkat so I look forward to install that when it becomes a little less bugged
Unlocked bl is not a big thing anymore gives you a set of opportunities though
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thx bro but i cant tolerate grains
KWOKSFUNG said:
thx bro but i cant tolerate grains
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Both locked and unlocked has grains... But see if you can find some comparisons of locked and unlocked running kitkat with same settings... Or else just stay in the locked.. Especially if you don't actually need the custom kernels
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HellRoot said:
Both locked and unlocked has grains... But see if you can find some comparisons of locked and unlocked running kitkat with same settings... Or else just stay in the locked.. Especially if you don't actually need the custom kernels
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I am thinking about unlock mainly becoz the recovery on stock rooted 4.4 is buggy (cannot mount system)
Bug camera e and turn off smartphone Z1
hello, today I was taking some pictures I realized that the camera is not taking this more. when I click to take a picture, the icon is frozen and not appear to get out of camera options. grip on power and then open the home and the task manager to get out the camera. other applications are also not picking up camera. the option to turn off the smartphone also not getting this. use the C6903 and after installing Kikkat was so.
micheldarkcore said:
hello, today I was taking some pictures I realized that the camera is not taking this more. when I click to take a picture, the icon is frozen and not appear to get out of camera options. grip on power and then open the home and the task manager to get out the camera. other applications are also not picking up camera. the option to turn off the smartphone also not getting this. use the C6903 and after installing Kikkat was so.
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how did u install kitkat??
NUT pre-rooted version or stock through PCC or flashtool??
KWOKSFUNG said:
how did u install kitkat??
NUT pre-rooted version or stock through PCC or flashtool??
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I used the flashable file and Stripped by flashtools. Now did the flash with the camera Fw commercial stock back to normal however the NFC did not the installation.
Yeah me too had the same problem of camera app hanging when i try to shoot and the other problem is overheating... Do u know if there is any fix for this..im on ub. 136 nuts...previously i installed nuts.681
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bro there are a plenty of tutorials out there on how to install.. and the fr frameware seems to have some probs. go for a geniric global one. no probs at all. or else, try my installation procedure.
what i had is 136 in c6903 with locked bootloader , zxrecovery with root.
1) i downloaded generic global for 6903 and advanced kernel v2 by doomload, and deodex patch by nut, and striped ftf (which doesnot contains data partition,system partition, and cache, and it wont wipe anything,. it contains everything else, kernel, baseband ,TA, bootbundle, bla..bla..bla)
2) now installed latest flashtool 9.15
3) and then backed up my TA with TA backuptool latest version
4) now i unlocked my bootloader
5) and then flashed the ftf , with every thing ticked in "WIPE" and nothing ticked in "EXCLUDE"
6) rebooted, after setup, i rebooted to fastbootmode, flashed advance kernelv2,
7) again rebooted to recovery, flashed deodex patch, and latest super su package
now u can stop here and just reboot and use ur phone , nothing is not working, everything is fine OR if u need to relock and use original kernel continue to 8th step
8) reboot to check if u have proper root and everything..also remb to remove the sd write permission problem.. and install recovery(zx dual recovery latest beta) now....( coz we are going back to stock kernal , relock TA, and currently a buggy recovery, also a RIL restriction--> u cant write anything to system partition even u have root, but can perform other things which need root privilege)
9)reboot into fastboot mode again and flash the striped kernal for ur device ( WAIT..... THERE IS A TRICKY PART... THE STRIPPED FTF MAY NOT BE ALWAYS FROM UR REGIONS FTF OR THE GLOBAL ONE, AND MAY CONTAINS DIFFERENT RADIOS,TA CUSTOMIZATIONS ETC. SO IT MAY( a 10% chance) GET MESSY WITH THE FIRMWARE U FLASHED... SO THERE IS A WAY TO FLASH ONLY THINGS U WANT FROM UR FTF FILE (the whole ftf and not stripped ftf), THE WAY IS .... reload the ftf to flash tool(in flash mode ofcourse), and then SELECT SYSTEM from "EXCLUDE" and UNTICK everything on "WIPE" now the remaining files will count 12 ( check attached image to refer), and then flash it.
10) now reboot, yes u have a partial rooted( ril problem) , deodexed firmware with everything stock. now.
11) just restore the TA ( dont use lock TA from flastool, use TA tool to restore)
12) reboot, enjoy working everything!
DUDES... U KNOW WHY I TYPED ALL THESE STEPS HERE??? BECAUSE PLEASE DONT MESS UP THINGS AND THREADS WITH " IT IS NOT WORKING, PLS HELP ME things" WHILE ALL OTHERS ARE DISCUSSING SOMETHING ELSE. IF U NEED HELP QUICK AND CLEAR, POST UR PROBLEMS WHERE THEY ARE DISCUSSING ABOUT IT!
I didnt backup before flashing, and now have false firmware, no sim signal, no wifi, battery heats as hell, and so on and so on...
I opened my Sony Xperia T LT30p- and found the original customization number and all that.
Its: "1266-6442 LT30p/Mobile Phone/Telekom.de DE (Germany)/Black"
So if anyone can help me to post here or a clue to find that firmware, he would be the God for me !
so please HELP..
Stock firmware can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2648320
[FTF] STOCK FIRMWARES for Xperia T,TL,V,TX
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Mad Marty said:
Stock firmware can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2648320
[FTF] STOCK FIRMWARES for Xperia T,TL,V,TX
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Yeah thanks dude But my original firmware is not there :/
And i figured out, i cant flash any previos firmware versions, just the 4.3.
When i boot, the sony and xperia logo comes, and then that animation, and blocks there, and the phone restarts, and doing this all over again..
Just the 4.3, boots normal and all that, but i dont want that 4.3, want a previous version :/
bosnianboss9 said:
Yeah thanks dude But my original firmware is not there :/
And i figured out, i cant flash any previos firmware versions, just the 4.3.
When i boot, the sony and xperia logo comes, and then that animation, and blocks there, and the phone restarts, and doing this all over again..
Just the 4.3, boots normal and all that, but i dont want that 4.3, want a previous version :/
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This is quite strange
1) Locked or unlocked bootloader?
2) Have you ever flashed a custom kernel?
3) Have you ever flashed a custom rom?
4) What's your original firmware customization number? EDIT: I've just seen that's 1266-6442... is this your ORIGINAL firmware? Where do you live? In Germany?
5) Rooted? CWM?
istux said:
This is quite strange
1) Locked or unlocked bootloader?
2) Have you ever flashed a custom kernel?
3) Have you ever flashed a custom rom?
4) What's your original firmware customization number? EDIT: I've just seen that's 1266-6442... is this your ORIGINAL firmware? Where do you live? In Germany?
5) Rooted? CWM?
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I can have locked or unlocked, thats not the problem.
Custom kernel, roms, rooting CWM and so on, i never did that, just flashing with flashtool :S
and yeah 1266-6442 is the original customization number, and i live in belgium, but 20 minutes away from Germany.
bosnianboss9 said:
I can have locked or unlocked, thats not the problem.
Custom kernel, roms, rooting CWM and so on, i never did that, just flashing with flashtool :S
and yeah 1266-6442 is the original customization number, and i live in belgium, but 20 minutes away from Germany.
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Ok, yes, I know how it works...
I just asked about the bootloader status, because sometimes some people mess with bootloader, kernel, flash from recovery, flash with Flashtool... and so on... WITHOUT the understanding of what they're doing... and come here complaining... do you know what I mean?
OK, now, I know how to help you.
1)
There's a method to download and install the original firmware directly from Sony.
But you need to be rooted. So, are you rooted?
2)
Your customization number is wrong.
1266-6442 doesn't exist.
That's maybe the number of your model, but it's not related with the firmware.
The right number for Telekom Germany is 1265-9144
The customization number is inside your software and can be found pressing *#*#7378423#*#*, inside Service info --> Sofware info --> Customization Version.
Give me that number please, so I can understand what's the software working now on you device.
3)
You said "I didnt backup before flashing, and now have false firmware, no sim signal, no wifi, battery heats as hell, and so on and so on.."
Ok, please, explain better what you did.
Have you flashed what kind of rom? Via recovery?
istux said:
Ok, yes, I know how it works...
I just asked about the bootloader status, because sometimes some people mess with bootloader, kernel, flash from recovery, flash with Flashtool... and so on... WITHOUT the understanding of what they're doing... and come here complaining... do you know what I mean?
OK, now, I know how to help you.
1)
There's a method to download and install the original firmware directly from Sony.
But you need to be rooted. So, are you rooted?
2)
Your customization number is wrong.
1266-6442 doesn't exist.
That's maybe the number of your model, but it's not related with the firmware.
The right number for Telekom Germany is 1265-9144
The customization number is inside your software and can be found pressing *#*#7378423#*#*, inside Service info --> Sofware info --> Customization Version.
Give me that number please, so I can understand what's the software working now on you device.
3)
You said "I didnt backup before flashing, and now have false firmware, no sim signal, no wifi, battery heats as hell, and so on and so on.."
Ok, please, explain better what you did.
Have you flashed what kind of rom? Via recovery?
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Haha yeah i know what u mean, but thats not me
1) As i sad, i just did flashing firmware, whats easy, but rooting, roms, kernel and so on, i dont have a clue how to do this and WHAT it is at all :S
2)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145364&page=4, here i saw it the 1266-6442 telekom germany DE, and i thought thats it, but u may be sure right.
And i currently have 1265-1620_R1J, flashed it yesterday just so, its CE Region i thing, 4.3 version, build .295.
3)Yeah, i first had the original Firmware on my phone, had the 4.2.2 version, and then the official software came for my phone and the T-Mobile provider i think.
And then, the 4.3 is just S**t, as i sad it, just problems, and i just want the previous version, because it worked perfect.
so i just was flashing all the other firmwares, especially the 4.3, from all the other regions, i thought maybe they will work better, but nope.
And when i try to flash previous versions/firmware, it just comes to the animation, after the sony and xperia logo, and restarts over and over again :/
And no, no roms, or recovery, i didnt do anything of all that, just flashing firmware with flashtool.
P.S. Thanks for trying to help me dude !
bosnianboss9 said:
Haha yeah i know what u mean, but thats not me
1) As i sad, i just did flashing firmware, whats easy, but rooting, roms, kernel and so on, i dont have a clue how to do this and WHAT it is at all :S
2)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145364&page=4, here i saw it the 1266-6442 telekom germany DE, and i thought thats it, but u may be sure right.
And i currently have 1265-1620_R1J, flashed it yesterday just so, its CE Region i thing, 4.3 version, build .295.
3)Yeah, i first had the original Firmware on my phone, had the 4.2.2 version, and then the official software came for my phone and the T-Mobile provider i think.
And then, the 4.3 is just S**t, as i sad it, just problems, and i just want the previous version, because it worked perfect.
so i just was flashing all the other firmwares, especially the 4.3, from all the other regions, i thought maybe they will work better, but nope.
And when i try to flash previous versions/firmware, it just comes to the animation, after the sony and xperia logo, and restarts over and over again :/
And no, no roms, or recovery, i didnt do anything of all that, just flashing firmware with flashtool.
P.S. Thanks for trying to help me dude !
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im reading you post and i get more confused because two things its impossible your xperia t had 4.2.2 because we jump ditectly from 4.1.2 to 4.3 and you put one thread for tx what is really your phone xperia t or tx?
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quintas84 said:
im reading you post and i get more confused because two things its impossible your xperia t had 4.2.2 because we jump ditectly from 4.1.2 to 4.3 and you put one thread for tx what is really your phone xperia t or tx?
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Ouh sorry my bad, 4.1.2 it was, and yeah, i know of course what phone i have dude Sony Xperia T lt30p
bosnianboss9 said:
Haha yeah i know what u mean, but thats not me
1) As i sad, i just did flashing firmware, whats easy, but rooting, roms, kernel and so on, i dont have a clue how to do this and WHAT it is at all :S
2)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145364&page=4, here i saw it the 1266-6442 telekom germany DE, and i thought thats it, but u may be sure right.
And i currently have 1265-1620_R1J, flashed it yesterday just so, its CE Region i thing, 4.3 version, build .295.
3)Yeah, i first had the original Firmware on my phone, had the 4.2.2 version, and then the official software came for my phone and the T-Mobile provider i think.
And then, the 4.3 is just S**t, as i sad it, just problems, and i just want the previous version, because it worked perfect.
so i just was flashing all the other firmwares, especially the 4.3, from all the other regions, i thought maybe they will work better, but nope.
And when i try to flash previous versions/firmware, it just comes to the animation, after the sony and xperia logo, and restarts over and over again :/
And no, no roms, or recovery, i didnt do anything of all that, just flashing firmware with flashtool.
P.S. Thanks for trying to help me dude !
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Ok, now I've understood what's your situation.
It seems that when you flashed 4.1.2 firmwares, the process was not compete for some reason.
The list from which you get that number, is about all kind of xperia T... and is different from the firmware list.
The problem is that you lost your previous original number, maybe it was 1265-9144... and you can resume it only with root and a little bit of experience... and actually I'm not sure you would be able to handle this kind of hacking stuff.
Anyway I'm quite sure that 4.1.2 from CE is perfect for your needs.
Try this one with Flashtool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42393403&postcount=29
This firmware is perfect for any european country: I tested many times and is one of the best.
But before flashing, recharge your battery to the maximum. And be sure that the flashing process is complete and without errors.
Just try and let me know...
istux said:
Ok, now I've understood what's your situation.
It seems that when you flashed 4.1.2 firmwares, the process was not compete for some reason.
The list from which you get that number, is about all kind of xperia T... and is different from the firmware list.
The problem is that you lost your previous original number, maybe it was 1265-9144... and you can resume it only with root and a little bit of experience... and actually I'm not sure you would be able to handle this kind of hacking stuff.
Anyway I'm quite sure that 4.1.2 from CE is perfect for your needs.
Try this one with Flashtool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42393403&postcount=29
This firmware is perfect for any european country: I tested many times and is one of the best.
But before flashing, recharge your battery to the maximum. And be sure that the flashing process is complete and without errors.
Just try and let me know...
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Well Im downloading it now, in 5 minutes the download is done, and flash it then and i will report.
When it doesnt work, i must do that root or what u think should work.
With a bit of instructions and so on, i could do it, im a "Computer/Technic Freak" anyway
bosnianboss9 said:
Well Im downloading it now, in 5 minutes the download is done, and flash it then and i will report.
When it doesnt work, i must do that root or what u think should work.
With a bit of instructions and so on, i could do it, im a "Computer/Technic Freak" anyway
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Damn, didint work. I had 50 % Battery, thats not the problem, the flashing process went good without any errors, and again, it comes past sony and xperia logo, and then by the animation, it blocks and restarts and do it all again..
I think i must do that root and so on :/
bosnianboss9 said:
Damn, didint work. I had 50 % Battery, thats not the problem, the flashing process went good without any errors, and again, it comes past sony and xperia logo, and then by the animation, it blocks and restarts and do it all again..
I think i must do that root and so on :/
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This kind of issue is called "bootloop".
When it happens, try to push "power button" + "volume up" together.
The phone will turn off.
Turn on again and if there's bootloop again, repeat the procedure on and on and on.
Try many times...
istux said:
This kind of issue is called "bootloop".
When it happens, try to push "power button" + "volume up" together.
The phone will turn off.
Turn on again and if there's bootloop again, repeat the procedure on and on and on.
Try many times...
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Well i did it, many times, didnt help.. And tried the soft and hardreset at least, didnt work either.. But im asking, why does this bootloop dont appear by any 4.3 version ?
Can i check somehow, is my phone rooted ?
Well, the other method wirh rooting and so on, must be done i think..
bosnianboss9 said:
Well i did it, many times, didnt help.. And tried the soft and hardreset at least, didnt work either.. But im asking, why does this bootloop dont appear by any 4.3 version ?
Can i check somehow, is my phone rooted ?
Well, the other method wirh rooting and so on, must be done i think..
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I can't answer to the first question.
You are the first with this weird problem and I'm beginning to think that something is broken inside your phone.
Bootloops are usual when something is wrong with kernel or system, but if you say that flashing went good and this appears only with 4.1.2 , I really don't know why.
You are not rooted because you've never done before and anyway every time you format the system (flashing with Flashtool or via recovery) you lose root.
So you are not rooted for sure.
The problem now is becoming bigger, because there's no way to root a 4.3 firmware directly.
But... guess what? You have to root 4.1.2 before and then install a 4.3 already rooted. :crying:
The only way for you to root 4.3 directly is to unlock your bootloader, but this means that you lose warranty and DRM keys (that are needed to let work some functions like Bravia Engine).
Actually you could save your warranty and DRM keys with a special backup (called TA backup), but.... guess what? You need to be rooted!!!! :crying:
The second way is to try to install 4.0.4 ice cream and root it. It could work.
I give you this link https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B55PDGQqCzReV2dFSjFSNnlLLVk/preview?pli=1
It's 4.0.4 italian version...
Try this... and if it doesn't work, the only way is to unlock your bootloader losing warranty and drm keys, sorry...
istux said:
I can't answer to the first question.
You are the first with this weird problem and I'm beginning to think that something is broken inside your phone.
Bootloops are usual when something is wrong with kernel or system, but if you say that flashing went good and this appears only with 4.1.2 , I really don't know why.
You are not rooted because you've never done before and anyway every time you format the system (flashing with Flashtool or via recovery) you lose root.
So you are not rooted for sure.
The problem now is becoming bigger, because there's no way to root a 4.3 firmware directly.
But... guess what? You have to root 4.1.2 before and then install a 4.3 already rooted. :crying:
The only way for you to root 4.3 directly is to unlock your bootloader, but this means that you lose warranty and DRM keys (that are needed to let work some functions like Bravia Engine).
Actually you could save your warranty and DRM keys with a special backup (called TA backup), but.... guess what? You need to be rooted!!!! :crying:
The second way is to try to install 4.0.4 ice cream and root it. It could work.
I give you this link https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B55PDGQqCzReV2dFSjFSNnlLLVk/preview?pli=1
It's 4.0.4 italian version...
Try this... and if it doesn't work, the only way is to unlock your bootloader losing warranty and drm keys, sorry...
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Dude, i s*it on the warrany and so on, i just want my phone to get goind and work !
So i will unlock the bootloader, and what should i do next ?
bosnianboss9 said:
Dude, i s*it on the warrany and so on, i just want my phone to get goind and work !
So i will unlock the bootloader, and what should i do next ?
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LOL :cyclops: as you wish...
1) Flash 4.3 with Flashtool
2) Unlock your bootloader on Sony official site following all the instructions: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
3) Once it's unlocked, open Flashtool and re-flash 4.1.2 CE that I gave you and you tried before: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42393403&postcount=29
4) Don't turn on. Download Doomkernel here: http://d-h.st/4kK
Unpack the .elf file inside the zip
5) Open Flashtool. Connect the phone to PC keeping pushed the volume-up button. Now the phone is in fastboot mode. Click on the lightning symbol, select fastbootmode, select kernel to flash, select the .elf file extracted before, done.
6) Unplug the phone. Turn on and you will see the doomkernel logo... and now I hope that you finally enter into 4.1.2 firmware without bootloop.
7) To root: you need to copy this file http://download.chainfire.eu/396/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip to the internal memory.
Turn off. Turn on pushing volume-down repeatedly, now you enter into recovery, now install the supersu zip and reboot.
istux said:
LOL :cyclops: as you wish...
1) Flash 4.3 with Flashtool
2) Unlock your bootloader on Sony official site following all the instructions: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
3) Once it's unlocked, open Flashtool and re-flash 4.1.2 CE that I gave you and you tried before: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42393403&postcount=29
4) Don't turn on. Download Doomkernel here: http://d-h.st/4kK
Unpack the .elf file inside the zip
5) Open Flashtool. Connect the phone to PC keeping pushed the volume-up button. Now the phone is in fastboot mode. Click on the lightning symbol, select fastbootmode, select kernel to flash, select the .elf file extracted before, done.
6) Unplug the phone. Turn on and you will see the doomkernel logo... and now I hope that you finally enter into 4.1.2 firmware without bootloop.
7) To root: you need to copy this file http://download.chainfire.eu/396/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip to the internal memory.
Turn off. Turn on pushing volume-down repeatedly, now you enter into recovery, now install the supersu zip and reboot.
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DAAAAAMN ! -.- :/ DommKernel logo is there, xperia logo, animation, and blocks again, restarts all the time.. I'm really desperate...
Now you have 4.1.2 with the doomkernel and the root, which is the perfect combination to do anything on your device.
If it's working, you can leave the phone in this situation.
Instead if you really want to go back to the original firmware, go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334653
Follow the part A using this custom number 1265-9144 (t-mobile Germany). Remember you need root for this process!
Relock the bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1924221
Plug to Sony PC Companion and Sony will re-install your original firmware.
My advice is to leave the phone unlocked and rooted with CE firmware
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bosnianboss9 said:
DAAAAAMN ! -.- :/ DommKernel logo is there, xperia logo, animation, and blocks again, restarts all the time.. I'm really desperate...
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Damn.
Reflash 4.3 with Flashtool.
Download this Doomkernel: http://doomlord.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=VC1Eb29NS2VybmVsLXYwOQ==
Be aware: don't use the old doomkernel, but this one (v.09) that is specific for 4.3
Flash the elf file, as you did before.
Now you have doomkernel logo and you can enter into 4.3.
Now root it as I suggested in the previous posts (turn off, turn on pushing vol-down, flash suspersu zip, reboot).
Try.
istux said:
Now you have 4.1.2 with the doomkernel and the root, which is the perfect combination to do anything on your device.
If it's working, you can leave the phone in this situation.
Instead if you really want to go back to the original firmware, go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334653
Follow the part A using this custom number 1265-9144 (t-mobile Germany). Remember you need root for this process!
Relock the bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1924221
Plug to Sony PC Companion and Sony will re-install your original firmware.
My advice is to leave the phone unlocked and rooted with CE firmware
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Well dude im a bit confused now
The recovery mode is working too ( volume down pressing repeadetly", "Team recovery..." didnt catch up the rest of the name, but cant boot into the phone as i said.
Soo, what should i do now? You are my one and only HOPE !!
Hey guys.
I just updated my Z1 to 14.3.A.0.757 and now the camera wont work and i dont know why?
When i open camera and press takke pic. its not Auto Focusing and the Lights turn on and nothing happends.
Then its just stay whit full lights on and dosent do ****
So i have to press lockscreen button and then back on.
You guys have any idea?
Thx....
Did you wipe data/cache before upgrading?
It's a bug from Sony, since there are many including myself, suffering from it. It made me downgrade to 4.3 since camera is a big deal on this phone.
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Bumblecito said:
Did you wipe data/cache before upgrading?
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No i dident its that why it wont work?
Just do same install and wipe data/Cache then?
Dont know why i need to delete data?
Did do a fresh update whit wipe data/cache but same problem.
C_Karhu said:
It's a bug from Sony, since there are many including myself, suffering from it. It made me downgrade to 4.3 since camera is a big deal on this phone.
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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So its no way i can use the newest update and make the camera work?
This is realy bad from sony.
Arnisen85 said:
Hey guys.
I just updated my Z1 to 14.3.A.0.757 and now the camera wont work and i dont know why?
When i open camera and press takke pic. its not Auto Focusing and the Lights turn on and nothing happends.
Then its just stay whit full lights on and dosent do ****
So i have to press lockscreen button and then back on.
You guys have any idea?
Thx....
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is this an official update or rooted update? LB or UB?
k.s.deviate said:
is this an official update or rooted update? LB or UB?
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Used NUT's download page then i found the Firmware. The Stripped and flashable solution.
Dont know what LB or UB stand for
Dont know why the camera wont work now.
Just did a fresh install of C6903_14.1.G.1.534_[NUT].ftf.torrent and the camera still wont work.
I am lost guys please help me.
Arnisen85 said:
Used NUT's download page then i found the Firmware. The Stripped and flashable solution.
Dont know what LB or UB stand for
Dont know why the camera wont work now.
Just did a fresh install of C6903_14.1.G.1.534_[NUT].ftf.torrent and the camera still wont work.
I am lost guys please help me.
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LB = locked bootloader
UB = unlocked bootloader
I also used @Nut's .757, my bootloader is locked and have never suffered from any camera issues.
Unfortunately my only suggestions would be to wipe cache..
k.s.deviate said:
LB = locked bootloader
UB = unlocked bootloader
I also used @Nut's .757, my bootloader is locked and have never suffered from any camera issues.
Unfortunately my only suggestions would be to wipe cache..
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I have UB.
I installed 681. and now camera working seams like only firmware the camera working on are 681.
Or do i have to do something advanced to get the newest firmware whit out camera crash?
Dont understand why only 681. working whit the cam.
Cheers
Arnisen85 said:
I have UB.
I installed 681. and now camera working seams like only firmware the camera working on are 681.
Or do i have to do something advanced to get the newest firmware whit out camera crash?
Dont understand why only 681. working whit the cam.
Cheers
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I have noticed a trend with UB and camera issues. are you using a custom kernel? If not, i would consider relocking your bootloader or flashing your back up if you made one before you unlocked. Once thats done and you confirm camera working on .534.. follow this quide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52407809&postcount=2 this page is by @gregbradley
Hopefully everythin gwill work for you.
k.s.deviate said:
I have noticed a trend with UB and camera issues. are you using a custom kernel? If not, i would consider relocking your bootloader or flashing your back up if you made one before you unlocked. Once thats done and you confirm camera working on .534.. follow this quide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52407809&postcount=2 this page is by @gregbradley
Hopefully everythin gwill work for you.
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Thx i gone se tomorrow its littlebit late now here in Norway
I post back if something magical happends
Thx for the help dude
Long press power button....long press on shut down.....u will be asked if u want to reboot in safe mode ......select yes.....after u r in safe mode reboot automatically....i had some issues in camera.....this fixed it...hope it works fr u
Sent from my C6902
Go back to 534 using flashtool, then re-root your phone, then install a custom recovery, then install a custom rom, don't boot, boot to flashmode and flash the global or region specific FTF for your phone not the stripped version, obviously taking care not to include TA and System in the flash, also don't perform a wipe from within flashtool on the second flash.
Done
Obviously do this only when all else has failed, should only take around 20 minutes max
dladz said:
Go back to 534 using flashtool, then re-root your phone, then install a custom recovery, then install a custom rom, don't boot, boot to flashmode and flash the global or region specific FTF for your phone not the stripped version, obviously taking care not to include TA and System in the flash, also don't perform a wipe from within flashtool on the second flash.
Done
Obviously do this only when all else has failed, should only take around 20 minutes max
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Very strange now i am on 14.3.A.0.681 and i have installed all the apps phonebook bla bla bla
Now i have backed up in TWR because this is working everything is working.
But how can i upgrade now to the newest?
Whit out mess this up again Dont want to go back to 534 again takes some time
I did go back to 534 then rooted it then flashed whit stripped throug TWR in to 681. so camera is working thx god
And phone is Unlocked B. dont know if that have anything to do whit it?
And if you dont have a rooted or UB whoud the camera work then whit the newest firmware?
I think its very strange camera only working in 681.
But that dosent maters cuz i am a nooooby
k.s.deviate said:
I have noticed a trend with UB and camera issues. are you using a custom kernel? If not, i would consider relocking your bootloader or flashing your back up if you made one before you unlocked. Once thats done and you confirm camera working on .534.. follow this quide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52407809&postcount=2 this page is by @gregbradley
Hopefully everythin gwill work for you.
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Damn i dont have a backup before i UB so then i am stuck then ?
Arnisen85 said:
Damn i dont have a backup before i UB so then i am stuck then ?
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No I dont think so, I'm pretty sure you can relock your bootloader. There should be a guide in the develpment section.
k.s.deviate said:
No I dont think so, I'm pretty sure you can relock your bootloader. There should be a guide in the develpment section.
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Finally this worked just fine.
[LB&UB]CriskeloROM v5.6 [Android 4.4] Kit Kat[20/05]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2761614
Everything works like a sharm
Finally some god news. Best of all Camera are 100% working.
4.4.2 - 14.3.A.0.757 and CriskeloROM v5.0
Thx guys for all your help realy nicely done. peace and love from a happy guy
Arnisen85 said:
Used NUT's download page then i found the Firmware. The Stripped and flashable solution.
Dont know what LB or UB stand for
Dont know why the camera wont work now.
Just did a fresh install of C6903_14.1.G.1.534_[NUT].ftf.torrent and the camera still wont work.
I am lost guys please help me.
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upgrade or downgrade into 4.3 thats hope it will works
I had this issue with .681 using nut method aswell.
Followed all directions and wiped prior to flash in recovery. All was fine but.camera was pitch black and fuzzy it would take a picture with flash but only crap.
All I had to do was
back up using titanium
Enter recovery and factory reset
Wipe dalvic cache
Reboot
Reinstall vital data only from titanium
Do not restore any camera app or data
Working perfectly.
Hope this helps and is untested on .757
Sent from my C6906 using XDA Free mobile app
Everything is working now.
Just see above. how i fixed it and i am using 757.
quickpanic said:
I had this issue with .681 using nut method aswell.
Followed all directions and wiped prior to flash in recovery. All was fine but.camera was pitch black and fuzzy it would take a picture with flash but only crap.
All I had to do was
back up using titanium
Enter recovery and factory reset
Wipe dalvic cache
Reboot
Reinstall vital data only from titanium
Do not restore any camera app or data
Working perfectly.
Hope this helps and is untested on .757
Sent from my C6906 using XDA Free mobile app
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Could not downgrade to get root
Hi all,
I'm a very big fan of this community, but only to read and learn. But now I need your help...
History: rooted my phone few months ago in the way told in this post. Everything went well, but last week my screen broke. Sony fixed it but also put latest software on it... and removed root.
Today I tried to downgrade to KitKat 23.0.A.2.98 again (stil had the FTF) to get root again, so I can put back my Nandroid backup. I didn't manage to get it working... after restarting after flashing when the blue screen appears before you are asked to unlock your SIM... my phone makes a pitching noise for 10 seconds and then reboots again. The process repeats itself again and again.
Fortunately I can flash the latest firmware back and my phone works again... thank God because a thought for a moment I soft bricked my phone.
Anyone a solution to get root? I'm now on LP 5.1.1
thnx!!!!
ciao
Valentijm
How did you downgrade? The normal way... means: using flashtool (latest version) and which settings did you use for flashing? ...and did you try downloading a different version and flashing it?
tomcatoggo said:
How did you downgrade? The normal way... means: using flashtool (latest version) and which settings did you use for flashing? ...and did you try downloading a different version and flashing it?
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Hi Tom, yes I did it the normal way... latest flashtool and settings the same as before, so I checked no boxes. After that didnýtwork I tried something different, so checked all wipe options. I also tried a different version and flashed that via the normal way. That didn't work either... the only flash that worked so far was 23.4.A.0.546 / R7C. But that's way to new to get root via downgrading
So the flashing process did always work without problems? But the result is always as you described?
And if it's only about root... did you try Kingroot? Afaik it is supposed to work on almost all versions.
Another thing: I don't remember all options by heart (and can't check them atm)... but maybe try some of the provided options.
tomcatoggo said:
So the flashing process did always work without problems? But the result is always as you described?
And if it's only about root... did you try Kingroot? Afaik it is supposed to work on almost all versions.
Another thing: I don't remember all options by heart (and can't check them atm)... but maybe try some of the provided options.
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It's more that when I reboot after having flashed back to earlier FW my phone bootloops... so I don't even get a chance to continue and root. Very annoying!
My next move is to find another old stock FTF (probably not a Dutch one) and will try to flash that one with different boxes checked.
When I'm back home I can check for the one that I used (quite recently) when relocking BL and rooting etc. If I don't find the source anymore, I can maybe upload it for you.
Ok... so this was the version that I used... to downgrade and root:
D5803_23.0.A.2.93_Generic_GLOBAL_1286-9917.ftf
try this link maybe:
https://mega.nz/#!f5pXVAIZ!nWmaFU9d5ux6FOUI6Kdv3GK8RObswoZzxRwpQVEvpxo
There's an easy way to get Root on 5.1.1 without having to downgrade back to kitkat
- Unlock your bootloader on Sony's Website
- Search for a custom kernel here that is for 5.1.1 ( e.g. Androplus, etc )
- Boot into fastboot mode in Flashtool and flash the kernel
- You now get recovery because the kernel comes with a custom recovery
- Flash SuperSu's latest Zip file to get root
- Enjoy
tomcatoggo said:
Ok... so this was the version that I used... to downgrade and root:
D5803_23.0.A.2.93_Generic_GLOBAL_1286-9917.ftf
try this link maybe:
https://mega.nz/#!f5pXVAIZ!nWmaFU9d5ux6FOUI6Kdv3GK8RObswoZzxRwpQVEvpxo
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That did the trick indeed!!! Didn't use your version but find another one just before I read your mail
Thnx for your time and help!
Revontheus said:
There's an easy way to get Root on 5.1.1 without having to downgrade back to kitkat
- Unlock your bootloader on Sony's Website
- Search for a custom kernel here that is for 5.1.1 ( e.g. Androplus, etc )
- Boot into fastboot mode in Flashtool and flash the kernel
- You now get recovery because the kernel comes with a custom recovery
- Flash SuperSu's latest Zip file to get root
- Enjoy
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Thnx for another point of view... unfortunately I read your mail just after I manged to downgrade my phone
Revontheus said:
There's an easy way to get Root on 5.1.1 without having to downgrade back to kitkat
- Unlock your bootloader on Sony's Website
- Search for a custom kernel here that is for 5.1.1 ( e.g. Androplus, etc )
- Boot into fastboot mode in Flashtool and flash the kernel
- You now get recovery because the kernel comes with a custom recovery
- Flash SuperSu's latest Zip file to get root
- Enjoy
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Maybe be careful when recommending that without mentioning, that he would loose his DRM keys in that process... so I would always add the comment, that he should have a backup before unlocking. Or at least mention the loss of the DRM keys as a warning.
van_vugt said:
That did the trick indeed!!! Didn't use your version but find another one just before I read your mail
Thnx for your time and help!
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Happy to hear that! Enjoy your system!
Oops I almost forgot, but I always have my DRM Keys backed up
Me 2... but not everyone might know about it
But it did not matter in the end anyway