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Full rooting guide for xperia t lt30p build 7.0.A.3.195

After having many problems rooting my xperia t james bond phone, I decided making a noob-ready tutorial on how to root the xperia t and probably other phones aswell.
No technical stuff, just follow the steps and you will be rooted in no time.
I did this with:
android version 4.0.4
build 7.0.A.3.195
So the very first thing you should do is unlocking your bootloader. Sony has made their own tutorial on how to do this, but It can be a little complicated. Im gonna link you to it and to a videp which explains it very well. I prefer the video myself.
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e1DYnoxUm0
After that you will need to unlock recovery mode. You can do this in 2 ways but I prefer the easy one.
The easy one is:
Installing a custom kernel with recovery mode integrated in it.
Use this link to download the kernel or go to the forum thread where I found it:
http://www.mediafire.com/?n4v89r2fvri2wlb
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1922925
Now that you've got the kernel with recovery mode integrated downloaded, we need to flash/install it into the phone.
You need to do this via flashtool. That's atleast the easiest I think.
You can download flashtool from the following website:
http://androxyde.github.com/
Install it. If you have problems installing the drivers for flashtool, you can use this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOC57DfI1zo
Now you need to make sure your phone is on and connected to your pc.
Open flashtool and click on the thunderbolt in the upper left corner.
Select fastboot mode.
Now select "Reboot into fastboot mode (via ADB)"
Wait for it to reboot. There should be a blue light turned on, on your phone.
Now look at your pc screen again. Click on "Select Kernel To Flash"
Select the kernel that I Gave you in the beginning of the tutorial.
Wait for it to install and your mobile probably reboot etc. untill it is on.
Now download Superuser zip file : https://rapidshare.com/#!download|939p5|3415386268|Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip|1324|0|0
Place the Superuser zip file on your mobile phone memory card or internal memory.
Now Turn off your phone completely.
Now we are gonna go into recovery mode to install Superuser.
There are several ways to do this but the one I use is holding both the volume buttons down and then holding the power button aswell.
(I did this when my phone was connected from my pc) or you use this video (skip to 3:31)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fMk0PhA_qc
It should boot into recovery mode. You can use the volume buttons to go up and down and the power button to select. Browse to the sdcard for the superuser.zip file and install it. (the most easy part).
Now go back to the start screen of recovery mode and select reboot into system.
Done, you have now got a fully rooted xperia T lt30p
Please tell me if I missed something. My first post ever lol
This post helped me alot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903137

Many thanks for your input here, but it is just a replication of the all in one thread instructions.
Also, to enter recovery mode you just need to press the volume up button when the purple led appears at boot up, you dont need to press all 3 buttons.
Also, you can download the SuperSU.apk directly from the market instead of flashing it in recovery.
Never the less, this is quite comprehensive and i have linked it to the all in one thread.

gregbradley said:
Many thanks for your input here, but it is just a replication of the all in one thread instructions.
Also, to enter recovery mode you just need to press the volume up button when the purple led appears at boot up, you dont need to press all 3 buttons.
Never the less, this is quite comprehensive.
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Yea, I know it's just recycled stuff but it is just for a nooby that doesen't know how to do stuff. I had like 10 tabs opened trying to root my xperia t.
This brings that number down lol

Well its certainly nice to see someones first post as a contibution rather that just asking for questions when the information is already out there.

If your bootloader is locked, to root, just use this, tested and working with a LOCKED bootloader on the Xperia T firmware 7.0.A.1.303 :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

Doesn't work on .195
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium

Tactics119 said:
If your bootloader is locked, just use this, tested and working with a LOCKED bootloader on the Xperia T:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
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This method only works on the older firmware, as is mentioned several time in the all in one thread. If you have updated to the newer firmware 7.0.A.3.*** then THERE IS NO METHOD TO ROOT PHONE WITHOUT UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER!

gregbradley said:
This method only works on the older firmware, as is mentioned several time in the all in one thread. If you have updated to the newer firmware 7.0.A.3.*** then THERE IS NO METHOD TO ROOT PHONE WITHOUT UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER!
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My apologies, just learning the sony ropes, so to speak, I've come across from the Optimus 3D (free upgrade to Xperia T) my O3D is now running Xbsall's I.C.S. port.
Now I'm rooted on my current firmware, can I upgrade to the latest Xperia T firmware and if so how? As I've said, I'm a sony noob, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards.

Tactics119 said:
My apologies, just learning the sony ropes, so to speak, I've come across from the Optimus 3D (free upgrade to Xperia T) my O3D is now running Xbsall's I.C.S. port.
Now I'm rooted on my current firmware, can I upgrade to the latest Xperia T firmware and if so how? As I've said, I'm a sony noob, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards.
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Update via SUES or PCCompanion if your firmware has the official update. If not you can still upgrade via flashtool, just read the all in one thread. All information is there.
However, if you update the only way to root is unlock your bootloader.

gregbradley said:
Update via SUES or PCCompanion if your firmware has the official update. If not you can still upgrade via flashtool, just read the all in one thread. All information is there.
However, if you update the only way to root is unlock your bootloader.
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Thanks fella, updating to 195 via pc companion now, it wouldn't update to 195 when I wasn't rooted.
Many thanks.

Tactics119 said:
Thanks fella, updating to 195 via pc companion now, it wouldn't update to 195 when I wasn't rooted.
Many thanks.
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Thats irrelevant.
Have you checked if you can unlock the bootloader yet? If you cant then you will not be able to root.
Make sure you read the all in one thread fully so you know what you are doing. It would be better if you ask questiosn there, I monitor that thread closely

gregbradley said:
Thats irrelevant.
Have you checked if you can unlock the bootloader yet? If you cant then you will not be able to root.
Make sure you read the all in one thread fully so you know what you are doing. It would be better if you ask questiosn there, I monitor that thread closely
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Yes it says bootloader can't be unlocked in my service menu, however the phone is now updating via pc companion.

Tactics119 said:
Yes it says bootloader can't be unlocked in my service menu, however the phone is now updating via pc companion.
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OK, then you will not be able to root.
If you want a rooted phone please read the all in one thread and ask questions there isnstead of hijacking this thread. I will help you there

gregbradley said:
OK, then you will not be able to root.
If you want a rooted phone please read the all in one thread and ask questions there isnstead of hijacking this thread. I will help you there
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Will do. Sorry. I'm new to Sony. Be gentle. lol

enrique71 said:
Doesn't work on .195
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium
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Can you tell me what doesen't work?? What part of the tutorial?

I think he is replying to the post above his that suggest using the method for the old firmware and he is pointing out that it wont work on the .195 firmware which is the title of your OP

gregbradley said:
Thats irrelevant.
Have you checked if you can unlock the bootloader yet? If you cant then you will not be able to root.
Make sure you read the all in one thread fully so you know what you are doing. It would be better if you ask questiosn there, I monitor that thread closely
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No, it's relevant, with all due respect, why didn't my 303 firmware accept updates until it was rooted?

Tactics119 said:
No, it's relevant, with all due respect, why didn't my 303 firmware accept updates until it was rooted?
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coincidence, official updates do not rely on root status.

many thanks. Was devastated when I had to send my 3 week old T back,
am a partial noob here and worked fine on the latest version of the phone software. :good:

This firmware can now be rooted without unlocking the bootloader, read post 2 of the All in one thread (Q&A section) to find instructions..

[Q] Sony Xperia Z bricked after custom 4.3 Rom

Hi All,
Hoping for some advise and hopefully a fix. Been scouring these forums for 4 hours and cannot find a problem the same as mine or one that seems like it would fix.
I've always stuck to nexus phones in the past so the xperia z is new to me. picked it up this weekend but i've already had enough of sony's custom skin so thought i'd get a custom rom.
I updated to the latest software version using the pc suite and then used the xperia z root tool (v16).
After this i downloaded root checker and verified i was rooted
i then downloaded cwm recovery and installed
i then downloaded the 4.3 google edition rom for the xperia z, put it on the sd card and went into recovery, selected it from sd card. said it all installed ok so selected reboot...
after this it didnt come back on and just vibrates once when you press the power button. tried the hard reset thing where it vibrates 3 times but after this it does nothing.
it isnt recognised when plugged in to pc and the only sign of life that i can see is the light flashing red when plugged in as if charging.
Any ideas? never had something not switch on at all before.

Is your bootloader even unlocked?
4.3 roms and all other roms with non stock kernels cannot be flashed on a locked device.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium

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DrKrFfXx said:
Is your bootloader even unlocked?
4.3 roms and all other roms with non stock kernels cannot be flashed on a locked device.
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if im honest i think it probably wasnt, this is a first for me and its gone horribly wrong! no way back?

richwright1 said:
if im honest i think it probably wasnt, this is a first for me and its gone horribly wrong! no way back?
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Easy. Just repair with SUS
or
Download flashtool, and download the corresponding firmware you need (should be .ftf format) (i.e. if your a UK generic user download UK generic ROM) and flash the firmware.

fixed
Thanks guys. Flashtool got me back up and running.
Now, just because I'm obviously a complete tool does anyone know off the top of their head if it is actually possible to put the Google edition 4.3 on here after all of that or should I quit while I'm ahead???

richwright1 said:
Thanks guys. Flashtool got me back up and running.
Now, just because I'm obviously a complete tool does anyone know off the top of their head if it is actually possible to put the Google edition 4.3 on here after all of that or should I quit while I'm ahead???
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Backup TA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
Unlock bootloader: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
Install recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 ( using windows installer )
Then finally follow instrustions from here and flash this rom : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2389823
It is an advanced build of 4.3 based on CM 10.2.
Remember to fastboot flash boot.img of kernel before flashing it form recovery.
If all that seems too complicated then i advice you don't attempt it right away, read around the XDA forum and familiarise yourself before attempting to brick your phone :silly:

Dude does your bootloader unlocked? If not maybe it cause u a soft brick. Try to flash the original ftf for xperia z use the latest flash tool then reflash it. Hope it helps you. Btw welcome to the SONY world ;p

[Q] Have I bricked my Z1?

Hello, hoping someone can help me recover my phone.
I recently purchased a Z1 and today I stupidly flashed doomlords kernel without unlocking the bootloader.
When I try to switch the phone on, all I get is a short vibration and nothing else.
Does this mean I now own a waterproof paper weight?

Try flashing a .TFT file using flash tool, any TFT file with a full Rom attached should revive your device.

I can't get access to my PC until tomorrow, but I am going to try.
Just wondered if anyone could put me out of my misery sooner than then.

dodietheshorters said:
I can't get access to my PC until tomorrow, but I am going to try.
Just wondered if anyone could put me out of my misery sooner than then.
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Flashing a FTF will wipe data and settings (unless you know what you are doing).
A better option would be to flash a Stock Sony kernel (boot.img) from flashtool in fastboot mode.
I'm not a Z1 user so won't point you at one but @[NUT]'s threads would be a good place to start looking

blueether said:
Flashing a FTF will wipe data and settings (unless you know what you are doing).
A better option would be to flash a Stock Sony kernel (boot.img) from flashtool in fastboot mode.
I'm not a Z1 user so won't point you at one but @[NUT]'s threads would be a good place to start looking
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I am gonna try to flash only the kernel from the stock ROM FTF, as there were check boxes to skip flashing system, data, etc..
I just hope that the device will boot into flashmode.

* [NUT] wakes up after being rattled by @blueether :cyclops:
To OP, pssst: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/disaster-recovery-getting-z1-zu-z-zl-to-t2229250

[NUT] said:
* [NUT] wakes up after being rattled by @blueether :cyclops:
To OP, pssst: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/disaster-recovery-getting-z1-zu-z-zl-to-t2229250
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Anyway thank you so much for your tutorial. After following your guide, I can solve my Xperia Z -- Refuse to Boot problem. Many thanks!
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk

[Q] Phone bricked? Process inside.

Ok so I decided after using this thing stock for ages I was going to try CM11. Spent all day reading and trying to figure this out.
Used Krabappel guide to downgrade to .534 via flashtools. SUCCESSFUL.
Unlocked Bootloader via Sony official. SUCCESSFUL.
Backed up TA via guide. SUCCESSFUL.
Rooted via Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v33. SUCCESSFUL.
Then moved onto trying to find/install a recovery so I could flash the CM11 rom. Now where things seem to have gone awry...
Flashed advanced stock kernel v4 by krabappel2548 in accordance to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439298
Via this command: fastboot flash boot adv-stock-v4.img
Claimed it ran through successfully. Tried to adb reboot recovery, no devices found.
Now device will not turn on. Holding down the power button resulted in a single buzz, no screen activity. Volume up+power gave the three vibrations for reset, no screen activity. Currently red blinking light when plugged in via usb.
Not sure where to go from here. Currently sitting and charging while blinking away.
Thanks for looking. This was so much easier on nexus devices lol!

Hello friend, i suppose you should try booting into fastboot mode via holding volume UP and connecting USB, see if flashtool recognizes it.
If it does, then we need to find you a pure stock kernel to install and later a recovery.
Also, what android firmware you had before flashing kernel?

DeejayTelis said:
Hello friend, i suppose you should try booting into fastboot mode via holding volume UP and connecting USB, see if flashtool recognizes it.
If it does, then we need to find you a pure stock kernel to install and later a recovery.
Also, what android firmware you had before flashing kernel?
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Beautiful, flashtools does recognize it: blue LED and "device connected in fastboot mode"
I believe I was on 14.1.G.1.534 since I needed to downgrade to that in the first step, and I don't think any steps I took afterwards changed it AFAIK.

bpm2000 said:
Ok so I decided after using this thing stock for ages I was going to try CM11. Spent all day reading and trying to figure this out.
Used Krabappel guide to downgrade to .534 via flashtools. SUCCESSFUL.
Unlocked Bootloader via Sony official. SUCCESSFUL.
Backed up TA via guide. SUCCESSFUL.
Rooted via Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v33. SUCCESSFUL.
Then moved onto trying to find/install a recovery so I could flash the CM11 rom. Now where things seem to have gone awry...
Flashed advanced stock kernel v4 by krabappel2548 in accordance to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439298
Via this command: fastboot flash boot adv-stock-v4.img
Claimed it ran through successfully. Tried to adb reboot recovery, no devices found.
Now device will not turn on. Holding down the power button resulted in a single buzz, no screen activity. Volume up+power gave the three vibrations for reset, no screen activity. Currently red blinking light when plugged in via usb.
Not sure where to go from here. Currently sitting and charging while blinking away.
Thanks for looking. This was so much easier on nexus devices lol!
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If you felt a vibration you are not bricked thankfully. Try flashing another ftf in flash tool and start over.
edit: oops you beat me to posting before I hit post.

Looking at my steps taken, did I mess something up? I'm not sure what I did wrong and would like to not repeat this mistake.

I found out what you did wrong.
You needed to have 14.2.A.1.136 fw to install the kernel. Read carefully what it says here.
Stock kernel with CWM and TWRP recovery for 14.2.A.1.136 fw | v4 [10/02/14]
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If you messed up with the kernel, you might have to install a new one.
But firstly try what angryGTS said before me. Reflash .534 and see what happens, then i will happily help you get to a solid firmware and install CM11
Also, you backed up TA after unlcoking BL or before, and how you backed it up (recovery or other tool? )? (It's important that you have backed up BEFORE unlocking BL :/ )

DeejayTelis said:
I found out what you did wrong.
You needed to have 14.2.A.1.136 fw to install the kernel. Read carefully what it says here.
If you messed up with the kernel, you might have to install a new one.
But firstly try what angryGTS said before me. Reflash .534 and see what happens, then i will happily help you get to a solid firmware and install CM11
Also, you backed up TA after unlcoking BL or before, and how you backed it up (recovery or other tool? )? (It's important that you have backed up BEFORE unlocking BL :/ )
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I used the tool here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598&highlight=ta and backed up before going through Sony's BL unlock process.
Just flashed .534 C6903_14.1.G.1.534_1276-4314_R2A and I am back in!

bpm2000 said:
I used the tool here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598&highlight=ta and backed up before going through Sony's BL unlock process.
Just flashed .534 C6903_14.1.G.1.534_1276-4314_R2A and I am back in!
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That's just great news.
Your camera should not be working since you have unlocked BL and firmware version .534 . Root it using Kingo Root or such one click root programs.
And then install recovery from here .
-Use this to go to rooted 4.3 . thanks to NUT (at this point your camera should start working again)
-Use this to go to rooted 4.4 version .681 , thank NUT again (you can stay here if you want Z2 camera mods and DoomKernel and other stuff availiable to fw up to .681 )
And optional go to latest .757 KitKat using this thank NUT again , but you won't be able to do much here.
Also when you are at .681 , you might want to flash to CM11 there , check here and thank FXP team.
Have fun. And remember to read instructions carefully .

DeejayTelis said:
That's just great news.
Your camera should not be working since you have unlocked BL and firmware version .534 . Root it using Kingo Root or such one click root programs.
And then install recovery from here .
-Use this to go to rooted 4.3 . thanks to NUT (at this point your camera should start working again)
-Use this to go to rooted 4.4 version .681 , thank NUT again (you can stay here if you want Z2 camera mods and DoomKernel and other stuff availiable to fw up to .681 )
And optional go to latest .757 KitKat using this thank NUT again , but you won't be able to do much here.
Also when you are at .681 , you might want to flash to CM11 there , check here and thank FXP team.
Have fun. And remember to read instructions carefully .
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I gotta run they are kicking me out of work for the day but will try this tomorrow and report on the progress. Thanks a million!

bpm2000 said:
I gotta run they are kicking me out of work for the day but will try this tomorrow and report on the progress. Thanks a million!
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You are welcome :highfive: .

DeejayTelis said:
You are welcome :highfive: .
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OK I got the recovery installed fine.
Is it safe to go from .534 to 1.136? Looks like NUT removed the 4.3 0.290 files that you linked today.
Do I need to be using his kernel/de-odexing at all?
thx

bpm2000 said:
OK I got the recovery installed fine.
Is it safe to go from .534 to 1.136? Looks like NUT removed the 4.3 0.290 files that you linked today.
Do I need to be using his kernel/de-odexing at all?
thx
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go straight to the 757 rom

Didn't NUT said that .681 is required to go to .757 ?

DeejayTelis said:
Didn't NUT said that .681 is required to go to .757 ?
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yes, but it isn't
that's just his guide for people already on the latest FW
You basically just need to be rooted, on any FW with recovery and you can flash it

gregbradley said:
yes, but it isn't
that's just his guide for people already on the latest FW
You basically just need to be rooted, on any FW with recovery and you can flash it
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Really?
I flashed from .257 to .290 to .681 and then .757 for nothing. Lol

DeejayTelis said:
Really?
I flashed from .257 to .290 to .681 and then .757 for nothing. Lol
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Yes really.

[Q] D5803 lollipop to D5833 region

I want to try the lollipop that everyone loses their mind with so is it okay to flash d5803 firmware to d5833 phone? Is there a very simple guide here that explains everything? And when I flashed that d5803 firmware will I lose my keys?
Also, if I dont like the lollipop, can I flash back to d5833 kitkat firmware?
Thank you guys! I dont have any knowledge about this flashing things so I wanna ask you guys first.

I'm no pro and not sure if folks will answer without telling you to search. But I'm almost sure this is a surefire way to brick your phone. Differences between radios and stuff will have a significant impact on your device functionality. Talking from experience of flashing a lot of roms, not a dev by any means.
Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk

braveally said:
I'm no pro and not sure if folks will answer without telling you to search. But I'm almost sure this is a surefire way to brick your phone. Differences between radios and stuff will have a significant impact on your device functionality. Talking from experience of flashing a lot of roms, not a dev by any means.
Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk
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I actually searched about it here and this is the only thread that I saw. http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/help/flashing-d5803-to-d5833-make-difference-t3068857
One member said that he has d5833 singapore version with d5803 italy firmware. I am convinced that nothing will happen but I know there will be. But I want to ask also for assurance
With your experience in flashing a lot of roms, I can reflash back to kitkat( d5833 firmware) from my bricked phone right?

giotzkie05 said:
I want to try the lollipop that everyone loses their mind with so is it okay to flash d5803 firmware to d5833 phone? Is there a very simple guide here that explains everything? And when I flashed that d5803 firmware will I lose my keys?
Also, if I dont like the lollipop, can I flash back to d5833 kitkat firmware?
Thank you guys! I dont have any knowledge about this flashing things so I wanna ask you guys first.
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I am using 5803 firmware Italy on my 5833. Everything works. You will have absolutely no problems. In fact i didn't even wipe data. (Using flashtool)
Also you can flash back to 5833 kitkat firmware but it has to be a clean flash (must wipe data).
Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app

Sadman Khan said:
I am using 5803 firmware Italy on my 5833. Everything works. You will have absolutely no problems. In fact i didn't even wipe data. (Using flashtool)
Also you can flash back to 5833 kitkat firmware but it has to be a clean flash (must wipe data).
Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app
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You're the one that I am talking about!
Btw, when I flash back to kitkat, is it the same procedure but Im wiping data this time? I saw this guide from xperia blog and I think this is the guide that I will follow through http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
Is that a good guide? Thank you for your reply!

Been out of the flashing world for some time now, as i need my phone for work and can't risk a bricked phone for even a day. Do we still have to worry about losing Sony licenses for the camera and bravia engines from unlocking the bootloader? Forgive me, i can't remember all of the terms. Do we need top unlock the bootloader to boot still?
Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk

braveally said:
Been out of the flashing world for some time now, as i need my phone for work and can't risk a bricked phone for even a day. Do we still have to worry about losing Sony licenses for the camera and bravia engines from unlocking the bootloader? Forgive me, i can't remember all of the terms. Do we need top unlock the bootloader to boot still?
Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk
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If you root with this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/giefroot-rooting-tool-cve-2014-4322-t3011598 your bootloader will stay locked with TA keys, if you want to unlock the bootloader - FIRST backup the TA keys with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598 then you can unlock bootloader and if you need to send your phone in for repairs just restore the TA keys
giotzkie05 said:
I want to try the lollipop that everyone loses their mind with so is it okay to flash d5803 firmware to d5833 phone? Is there a very simple guide here that explains everything? And when I flashed that d5803 firmware will I lose my keys?
Also, if I dont like the lollipop, can I flash back to d5833 kitkat firmware?
Thank you guys! I dont have any knowledge about this flashing things so I wanna ask you guys first.
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If you look here this guy flashed it, seems to work fine as well
NaminatoR1254jaime.sier said:
Yeah, I did flash it.
I used xperifirm to download a Generic Latinamerican Firmware, because Im from Chile, and I use carrier Movistar, and their firmware is soooooo old, is the number version you use to root the z3c (the one finishing in .93)
After that, I used flashtool (I used 0.9.18.3) and built the firmware, but left cust-reset.ta and the other reset.ta out of it.
Finally, with the same flashtool I flashed everything, except baseband and in wipe I unticked data.
Took a long while to flash and a longer to boot (optimizing apps blabla) but it runs great.
EDIT: Working with it a little more, the only thing I dont have working is the led notifications.
EDIT2: Yes I do. Turns out I love to use the phone in silent mode...but silent mode [and priority mode] disables led notifications (even if they are in fact enabled in settings). So I have to use "sound mode" and vibration.
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giotzkie05 said:
You're the one that I am talking about!
Btw, when I flash back to kitkat, is it the same procedure but Im wiping data this time? I saw this guide from xperia blog and I think this is the guide that I will follow through http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
Is that a good guide? Thank you for your reply!
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Usually when you downgrade from a newer firmware (this is from experience) without wiping data there will be an unlimited wave of error messages popping up. so yes if you want to go back to KitKat wipe data as well - you can make a backup of data using TWRP then restore only the data (that worked for me a few times)
And yes that guid looks good - although you can just download the .ftf file from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/list-stock-firmwares-d5803-d5833-t2906706 Just makes the process a bit easier

giotzkie05 said:
You're the one that I am talking about!
Btw, when I flash back to kitkat, is it the same procedure but Im wiping data this time? I saw this guide from xperia blog and I think this is the guide that I will follow through http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
Is that a good guide? Thank you for your reply!
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Yes it's the best guide. go for it! When you flash back to kit kat you have to wipe data. But when you upgrade to lollipop from kitkat you don't necessarily have to wipe data. Have fun
And like he said, just grab the ftf from that link. That will save you the trouble of going through the xperifirm steps. Just follow the flashtool steps. Make sure you copy the ftf you download from that link to flashtool>firmwares. Then it will show up in the list. Follow the rest of the steps from the xperiablog link
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Hello there!
I am with Nordic (5803) version on my 5833 phone since a week ago. No problems so far, i am just not using 4G (where the most differences are assumed to be).
The only issue I had, was the battery drain in the first hours after I've flashed. Then i just restarted the phone, and since then, no problems.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/d5833-23-1-0-690r9c-t3071901

nzzane said:
Usually when you downgrade from a newer firmware (this is from experience) without wiping data there will be an unlimited wave of error messages popping up. so yes if you want to go back to KitKat wipe data as well - you can make a backup of data using TWRP then restore only the data (that worked for me a few times)
And yes that guid looks good - although you can just download the .ftf file from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/list-stock-firmwares-d5803-d5833-t2906706 Just makes the process a bit easier
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When I will go back to kitkat is it the same procedure? Just like the instructions in the link that you have given?
Sadman Khan said:
Yes it's the best guide. go for it! When you flash back to kit kat you have to wipe data. But when you upgrade to lollipop from kitkat you don't necessarily have to wipe data. Have fun
And like he said, just grab the ftf from that link. That will save you the trouble of going through the xperifirm steps. Just follow the flashtool steps. Make sure you copy the ftf you download from that link to flashtool>firmwares. Then it will show up in the list. Follow the rest of the steps from the xperiablog link
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Thank you. I am now on lollipop and enjoying it so far. Ill try that another method next time
maranBG said:
Hello there!
I am with Nordic (5803) version on my 5833 phone since a week ago. No problems so far, i am just not using 4G (where the most differences are assumed to be).
The only issue I had, was the battery drain in the first hours after I've flashed. Then i just restarted the phone, and since then, no problems.
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That's true. I had battery drain at first and very lag phone but after some restarts and some usage it came back to its fast and snappy UI.

giotzkie05 said:
When I will go back to kitkat is it the same procedure? Just like the instructions in the link that you have given?
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Yep when you go back same procedure just wipe data

I'm using the Baltic D5803 Lollipop update on my Australian D5833. No issues or noticeable change in radio connectivity, I'd say flash away.
Seems 100% cross compatible with D5833. No idea why some users are suggesting it will soft brick or otherwise harm your device.

AndIKnow said:
I'm using the Baltic D5803 Lollipop update on my Australian D5833. No issues or noticeable change in radio connectivity, I'd say flash away.
Seems 100% cross compatible with D5833. No idea why some users are suggesting it will soft brick or otherwise harm your device.
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I must admit, I'm pretty surprised to see this. Haven't rooted anything since my Z1. When i had my previous Samsung and HTC phones, using firmware from models usually bricked the phone. Nice to see it possible here.
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nzzane said:
If you root with this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/giefroot-rooting-tool-cve-2014-4322-t3011598 your bootloader will stay locked with TA keys, if you want to unlock the bootloader - FIRST backup the TA keys with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598 then you can unlock bootloader and if you need to send your phone in for repairs just restore the TA keys
If you look here this guy flashed it, seems to work fine as well
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Usually when you downgrade from a newer firmware (this is from experience) without wiping data there will be an unlimited wave of error messages popping up. so yes if you want to go back to KitKat wipe data as well - you can make a backup of data using TWRP then restore only the data (that worked for me a few times)
And yes that guid looks good - although you can just download the .ftf file from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/list-stock-firmwares-d5803-d5833-t2906706 Just makes the process a bit easier
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Think i have to wait until there is compatibility with lollipop. Already upgraded, and tool not working unfortunately. Thanks for the info though, I'll keep a close eye.
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