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Can we flash ZL ftf file to Z ?

Hello guys. I want to flash Xperia ZL 4.2.2 FTF to my Z. Is there any risk ? I m asking becouse my old K750 works with W800i system. I want to use 4.2.2 and i dont want to unlock my BL. Thanks for answers.

shindorei said:
Hello guys. I want to flash Xperia ZL 4.2.2 FTF to my Z. Is there any risk ? I m asking becouse my old K750 works with W800i system. I want to use 4.2.2 and i dont want to unlock my BL. Thanks for answers.
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The system simply wouldn't boot.
Possible permanent side effects:
- Hard brick of LCD screen
- NFC chip rendered useless
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lee480 said:
The system simply wouldn't boot.
Possible permanent side effects:
- Hard brick of LCD screen
- NFC chip rendered useless
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One guy on Xperia Blog flashed ZL ftf on Z. It booted but screen was black.

Vaith said:
One guy on Xperia Blog flashed ZL ftf on Z. It booted but screen was black.
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I speaking based on experience. If you own a STE Xperia phone and flashed Xperia Go's FW, your screen is dead, permanently. There's no way to fix it, even when you flash your device's stock ROM. I'm not saying it will brick your Xperia Z, but I just trying to caution you. Though I quietly confident nothing will happen.
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lee480 said:
The system simply wouldn't boot.
Possible permanent side effects:
- Hard brick of LCD screen
- NFC chip rendered useless
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You will never brick NFC chip, it's exactly the same
Vaith said:
One guy on Xperia Blog flashed ZL ftf on Z. It booted but screen was black.
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If 4.2.2 isn't released tonight or thuis weekend I think I can port it in a few hours
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krabappel2548 said:
You will never brick NFC chip, it's exactly the same
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It can. Some update flashes a new NFC firmware. Flashing the wrong NFC FW can permanently brick the chip.
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krabappel2548 said:
You will never brick NFC chip, it's exactly the same
If 4.2.2 isn't released tonight or thuis weekend I think I can port it in a few hours
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krabappel when will u be updating ur rom for zl ? currently it is closed

lee480 said:
It can. Some update flashes a new NFC firmware. Flashing the wrong NFC FW can permanently brick the chip.
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But the NFC specific fw is the same since the chip is equal so normally it shouldn't make a difference
demonicjas said:
krabappel when will u be updating ur rom for zl ? currently it is closed
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My last exam was today so pretty soon
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Tried to flash ZL kernel and system. No use. Blank screen at boot.
Even after flash ZL 423 kernel. Flashtool recognize my device a 1.307. Probably because of signature, flashing might failure.
Returned to 1.307
Need to solve drivers.
Ps: Locked bootloader.

shindorei said:
Hello guys. I want to flash Xperia ZL 4.2.2 FTF to my Z. Is there any risk ? I m asking becouse my old K750 works with W800i system. I want to use 4.2.2 and i dont want to unlock my BL. Thanks for answers.
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I won't do that if I were you messing firmware which is purposed to that device is suicidal to ur Z. U might get softbrick. Unless u port it into ur Z, it might work.
Whitefang
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Is it really so hard to just wait until it has been released for Xperia Z? Patience is a virtue

A couple of questions..

Is there anyway to hide non used apps?
Will there be a option in a future update to move apps to sd?
Thanks
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Root, then remove bloatware.
Use app2sd or similar app from the play store to move apps to sd card. Root is needed

Doesn't rooting the device break the camera though??
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gibbo82 said:
Doesn't rooting the device break the camera though??
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Root won't break camera but will void your warranty! If your'e a first time android user, I suggest you don't root as any **** ups might result in you just having an expensive brick.. Get used to android for a few months before you do any of this stuff.. Unlocking bootloader will cause the camera to break but in your case you don't need to do that.

Sean473 said:
Root won't break camera but will void your warranty! If your'e a first time android user, I suggest you don't root as any **** ups might result in you just having an expensive brick.. Get used to android for a few months before you do any of this stuff.. Unlocking bootloader will cause the camera to break but in your case you don't need to do that.
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root will NOT void your warrenty because you can always unroot and leave no trace that the phone was ever rooted.

So you don't have to unlock the bootloader. To be able to root?.
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gibbo82 said:
So you don't have to unlock the bootloader. To be able to root?.
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Nope. I think all you need is an application called "VRoot" works for the Z1 as well. As the program is in Chinese, there's a thread about how to use it here. It's also got the download links and stuff

No,
Please read the guides in the dev section, Your questions are answered there

Ok guys, thanks for the info
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Just so you know most bloated system apps can be disabled from your settings/apps/all without rooting and this removes the icon, and plus side you can always re-enable if you ever need it afterwards
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englishmale said:
Just so you know most bloated system apps can be disabled from your settings/apps/all without rooting and this removes the icon, and plus side you can always re-enable if you ever need it afterwards
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This does not uninstall them though, it just hides the icon...they are still there

How do enable usb debugging mode?. Can't find it in settings anywhere
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gibbo82 said:
How do enable usb debugging mode?. Can't find it in settings anywhere
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you first need to enable developer mode by setting>about phone>press 10 times on model number. You will then have developer mode enabled, go back and go to developer options and enable usb debugging from there

Z2 apps!!!

Can the apps from Z2 be put onto non rooted Z1 at all?
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Just a few ones, like the live wallpaper MAY work. You need root to enjoy Z2 apps and many other goodies like the Xposed Framework.

Any more word on these apps working without root?
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kingchristy123 said:
Any more word on these apps working without root?
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As the most of them are form system it will be impossible without Root. Just Root your phone and you will discover a new world.

eclyptos said:
As the most of them are form system it will be impossible without Root. Just Root your phone and you will discover a new world.
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yeah rooting it tonight need to look through it in on 4.4 atm if i download .534 and flash straight from kit kat would i lose imei and if so how could i prevent it

kingchristy123 said:
yeah rooting it tonight need to look through it in on 4.4 atm if i download .534 and flash straight from kit kat would i lose imei and if so how could i prevent it
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Just use the FTF provided by NUT in Post #3 here. Then use Bin4ry Method to root, Install SuperSU, XZDualRecovery and update to 4.4 again form http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443.

eclyptos said:
Just use the FTF provided by NUT in Post #3 here. Then use Bin4ry Method to root, Install SuperSU, XZDualRecovery and update to 4.4 again form http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443.
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If my bootloader is lock do I still need dual recovery? Sorry im a bit of a newbie lol
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kingchristy123 said:
If my bootloader is lock do I still need dual recovery? Sorry im a bit of a newbie lol
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Yes, dualrecovery you have to have to install 4.4 from .zip file then stripped from Flashtool. It's an easy installation and you will forget even to have it but is really important because you will do a full backup of your System and if something go wrong you can restore it.

Advanced Stock kernel (TWRP) & root for unlocked bootloader

Hello everyone,
I present to you an advanced stock kernel with TWRP recovery for Z3 Tablet compact.
== Project status ==
Working:
- Recovery
- Stock rom
- Full root
- everything that's not in the "not working list"
== Download ==
- kernel: Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Advanced Stock kernel
== Installation instructions: ==
- flash boot.img using fastboot
Don't try this when you don't know what you are doing!!
== Rooting: ==
- Enter recovery
- Choose to install SuperSU when rebooting to stock rom
- Click on notification about SuperSU installer
- Use TWRP as installation method
- SuperSu will automatically be installed
== Changelog ==
Code:
[QUOTE][B]== v1.0 ==[/B]
- Stock 23.0.1.A.0.167 fw[/QUOTE]
XDA:DevDB Information
Advanced Stock kernel (TWRP) & root for unlocked bootloader, Kernel for the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
Contributors
krabappel2548
Kernel Special Features:
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2014-12-02
Last Updated 2014-12-02

Does this kernel work for all 3 flavours of the z3 compact tablet? I am asking is as I read that you are developing with the wifi only version while I have the lte (SGP621) version.

pietr0 said:
Does this kernel work for all 3 flavours of the z3 compact tablet? I am asking is as I read that you are developing with the wifi only version while I have the lte (SGP621) version.
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I'm not sure, I don't know what the differences in kernel, but I don't think they have a lot of differences and probably it should work
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Great!
krabappel2548, great work men! :good:
Very nice
Do you also know if the bootloader is still intact?
I ask this because the algorithms for noise reduction, Mira Cast and better pictures in lower light are protected by DRM and the process of unlocking the bootloader removes it from the software.
So basicly if the bootloader was unlocked we should also loose the named algorithms .
And you could loose waranty if you have to bring it back to the store for problems.
Of course not for Root/Custom ROM issues: That is still the responsibiliy of every user
Edit: Did you know that you could earn money? They reward people who can root the Xperia Z3. For details see http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/bounty-root-unlocking-bootloader-method-t2940539
krabappel2548 said:
I'm not sure, I don't know what the differences in kernel, but I don't think they have a lot of differences and probably it should work
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I have installed the kernel and TWRP works fine.
The kernel seems to be the same as stock. The only difference I have found is that /system is rw from boot. If I
Code:
mount -o ro,remount /system
it becomes read only as expected. After this it is not possible to mount rw again (Operation not permitted) which is the same as stock.

Is it for UB only?
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mcrane1981 said:
Is it for UB only?
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Yes, read the thread title.

I've flashed the kernel in fastboot, how do I then install superSU??

sonnylumley said:
I've flashed the kernel in fastboot, how do I then install superSU??
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Download it and flash in recovery or enter recovery, then reboot, it will ask to install supersu.
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Anyone try it with lte version?
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Thank you. Will try this if I decided to root.
Did you use to dev for Xperia S as well? Kinda remember back in those days.

pepporony said:
Thank you. Will try this if I decided to root.
Did you use to dev for Xperia S as well? Kinda remember back in those days.
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Yeah, Xperia Neo => Xperia S => Xperia Z => Xperia Z1 and Z3 Tablet Compact now
But I had a break for a few months, recently started again
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hack without root
Hey krabappel can an app be hacked without having root..?
I ask this because lucky patcher manage to hack an app and I have no root and locked bootloader.

First thanks for your hard work. Now I have some questions.
Is the kernel for wifi version 16/32gb?
How to open the bootloader without loosing the specific sony bravia and drm files. To backup them would be nice.
Thanks a lot for your time and work

bikeaholics said:
First thanks for your hard work. Now I have some questions.
Is the kernel for wifi version 16/32gb?
How to open the bootloader without loosing the specific sony bravia and drm files. To backup them would be nice.
Thanks a lot for your time and work
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Before there is a root for locked bootloader you will always lose them.
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krabappel2548 said:
I'm not sure, I don't know what the differences in kernel, but I don't think they have a lot of differences and probably it should work
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I finally managed to unlock my tablet (Lte) and try your kernel. It works flawless. Thanks a lot for this.

Ahlbrink said:
Anyone try it with lte version?
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I had the LTE version and this worked great
thanks to Krabappel2548

Question, Do you lose Sony's proprietary stuff when the bootloader is unlocked? Also, we will still receive software updates once unlocked and rooted? Thank you.
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xuggs said:
Question, Do you lose Sony's proprietary stuff when the bootloader is unlocked? Also, we will still receive software updates once unlocked and rooted? Thank you.
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I am not sure about Sony proprietary stuff since I have not really used any of that. To me the tablet seems to work just fine after unlocking the bootloader.
Updates for the Sony applications like "Movies" are not working for me and it is probably caused by the unlocking. Waiting for CM12 so I can get rid of the Sony stuff...

xuggs said:
Question, Do you lose Sony's proprietary stuff when the bootloader is unlocked? Also, we will still receive software updates once unlocked and rooted? Thank you.
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If you aren't on stock kernel OTA updates will fail to verify. When you flash back stock kernel from an FTF with Flashtool it should work I think. Don't update through pc though. Use ftf files for safe updates, since pc companion might have a risk of bricking the device
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Just ask

I have a new z3 compact . And how to root it sombedy told me must be unlocked the bootloader and they said it will bi decrease the vamera quality. Maybe also any other issues.. So what sould i do now. Can you tell me hows good this phone with rooted.
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agiss30 said:
I have a new z3 compact . And how to root it sombedy told me must be unlocked the bootloader and they said it will bi decrease the vamera quality. Maybe also any other issues.. So what sould i do now. Can you tell me hows good this phone with rooted.
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Here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/questions-belong-t2868300
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=362096883
You're welcome

Can I flash D5833 Firmware to my D5803 Device?

jereMarfil24 said:
Can I flash D5833 Firmware to my D5803 Device?
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May you stop repeating the same question for the 5th time? There is a Q&A subforum for your repeated question needs

BarajaVLC said:
May you stop repeating the same question for the 5th time? There is a Q&A subforum for your repeated question needs
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Oke thanks . i am sorry i just a newbie
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