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[FTF] SGP321 10.1.1.A.1.307 Unbranded

For 16GB Xperia Tablet Z LTE (SGP321). Flash on variants of this device at your own peril.
Download: https://mega.co.nz/#!UZBhTZKQ!B4A753kOZEwPczt5hFWc1V-62eJzLIK8a4v6YOx_ERE
Mirror: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8IkQjiPjX_DWHlURl9heVpXTU0/edit?usp=sharing
Created from SEUS and Flashtool. Not tested. No warranty. No mirrors, please.
Use Flashtool v0.9.11.0 to flash.
If you want root, unlock your bootloader, flash a kernel with recovery and flash superuser.

Is it possible to root on this version (.307)??
I need root >_<...

Root is not a "need", but a "want", and the answer to your question is probably not. Just unlock your bootloader, flash a kernel with recovery then flash superuser.

I´m not able to flash it.
Flashtool says "Device connected in flash mode" and that's it.
Other Firmware are working, any idea?

Did you update flashtool to the latest version? Only 0.9.11.0 works for Xperia Tablet Z iirc.
EDIT: 0.9.11.0 flashes fine for my XTZ on OSX.

Tried it and installed, thank you!

pandaball said:
For 16GB Xperia Tablet Z LTE (SGP321). Flash on another/variants of this device at your own peril.
Download: https://mega.co.nz/#!UZBhTZKQ!B4A753kOZEwPczt5hFWc1V-62eJzLIK8a4v6YOx_ERE
Created from SEUS and Flashtool. Not tested. No warranty. No mirrors, please.
Use Flashtool v0.9.11.0 to flash.
If you want root, unlock your bootloader, flash a kernel with recovery and flash superuser.
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Hey,
works great thanks, I don't have the DoCoMo crap anymore
I have the LTE 32GB version, is there anyway I can resize the partition or I need to wait for a 32gb version you think?
Thanks again

shaun.s said:
Hey,
works great thanks, I don't have the DoCoMo crap anymore
I have the LTE 32GB version, is there anyway I can resize the partition or I need to wait for a 32gb version you think?
Thanks again
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Not by flashing via flashtool. You may be able to resize partitions using adb shell or something like that, but that's highly dangerous and untested. There is no 32GB LTE version of the XTZ for worldwide though, so you may be stuck with only 16GB of storage.

pandaball said:
Not by flashing via flashtool. You may be able to resize partitions using adb shell or something like that, but that's highly dangerous and untested. There is no 32GB LTE version of the XTZ for worldwide though, so you may be stuck with only 16GB of storage.
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im sure there will be a 32GB LTE version coming soon....ill just have to wait..:S
I wouldn't want to resize using adb shell...I guess ill wait and see

pandaball said:
Not by flashing via flashtool. You may be able to resize partitions using adb shell or something like that, but that's highly dangerous and untested. There is no 32GB LTE version of the XTZ for worldwide though, so you may be stuck with only 16GB of storage.
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Thanks for that.
If one was to go back to the stock docomo firmware by putting tablet in flashmode will pc companion download the docomo firmware?
Basically how do I go back to 32gb version until I get international LTE 32gb
Cheers

shaun.s said:
Thanks for that.
If one was to go back to the stock docomo firmware by putting tablet in flashmode will pc companion download the docomo firmware?
Basically how do I go back to 32gb version until I get international LTE 32gb
Cheers
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I guess repairing via PC Companion would work. Flashing the DoCoMo ftf might work, but not sure about that.

pandaball said:
I guess repairing via PC Companion would work. Flashing the DoCoMo ftf might work, but not sure about that.
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So ill need to find a ftf download first :/
Wish there were just a partition resize app lol

I lost root and custom recovery after flashing this. But this update brings about the wonderful update to the touch screen which makes the tablet so much more easy to use.
Hopefully, someone will create custom recovery and root for this later.

pandaball said:
I guess repairing via PC Companion would work. Flashing the DoCoMo ftf might work, but not sure about that.
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no go.
I tried to get default DoCoMo firmware using PC companion but it just says my tablet is up to date.

shaun.s said:
no go.
I tried to get default DoCoMo firmware using PC companion but it just says my tablet is up to date.
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Did you make sure you chose 'repair' rather than update?

pandaball said:
Did you make sure you chose 'repair' rather than update?
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Yup did repair it goes looking for the software comes back and says no software available...
I'm trying to find firmware dumps now I don't kno what else will work

I downloaded the stock DoCoMo and im back to 32gb..
ill wait until a international 32GB LTE version is released...
thanks

i have .253 with locked bootloader...if i flash this .307 the locked bootloader stays and i don´t loose bravia engine 2! am i right?

snorfu said:
i have .253 with locked bootloader...if i flash this .307 the locked bootloader stays and i don´t loose bravia engine 2! am i right?
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No FTF file can be modified. It will not unlock your bootloader, nor will it do any dastardly things to your tablet other than update it.

pandaball said:
For 16GB Xperia Tablet Z LTE (SGP321). Flash on variants of this device at your own peril.
Download: https://mega.co.nz/#!UZBhTZKQ!B4A753kOZEwPczt5hFWc1V-62eJzLIK8a4v6YOx_ERE
Created from SEUS and Flashtool. Not tested. No warranty. No mirrors, please.
Use Flashtool v0.9.11.0 to flash.
If you want root, unlock your bootloader, flash a kernel with recovery and flash superuser.
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u know a method to unlock the bootloader of the lte version?
becuae the official method doenst work

[Q] Japanese SOL23 Rooting (AU/KDDI Branded)

I live in Japan and bought an AU/KDDI branded Z1. The model is a SOL23, not a C6902/3/6 as it appears everyone else is using in the forums. Japanese carriers have a tendency to bog a lot of their phones down with carrier specific bloat. AU is not any different. Some of the apps are not integrated in to the rom and can be removed, but most cannot. My desire is to install TiBackup and remove some of this garbage. I have the original SOL23 FTF and have tried the following…..
1) All One click root tools (Kingo, vRoot, 360root) with no effect. I imagine the ROM is some 257 derivative
2) Flashing a prerooted ROM image. Works great, but no cell signal (sim lock? wrong baseband?)
3) Editing the original FTF. This got pretty messy and eventually gave up
Some insight as to why this is so difficult, suggestions, and methods would be great.
Phone Details:
Model: SOL23
Android Version: 4.2.2
Baseband Version: 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270011-02
Kernel Version: 3.4.0.-perf-g66807d4-02451-g22b4297 dated Monday sept 30
Build Number: 14.1.C.0.467

I will try to:
- downgrade
- root
- flash any ROM you like
- flash ONLY kernel and baseband of your original ftf
Ps. If still no signal I would also try to unzip ROM aur. In a directory u can find the specifics files for each model, try to search in your dump the same file and put it in the same dir.
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Thanks for the quick response!
Technically speaking, there is no ROM to "downgrade" to. There exists only the current rom for all SOL23, it was the one the phone was released with. I may attempt to flash an international downgrade (with no signal) and go from there, I'll let you know how that works....

AU/KDDI uses CDMA (if I remember correctly), so the ROM for GSM/WCDMA's cell part won't work.
If you just want to get rid of that bloat, freeze them in setting/apps will be better IMO as it will easy for system upgrade, or you'll have to bring all the bloat back before upgrade your phone.

Problem solved
Essentially I translated xperiafreaks.org webpage from Japanese and trial and error.
What you need……
SOL23 Stock FTF
Generic International FTF (C6903_14.1.G.1.534_1277-2880_R4A)
XZU recovery
WinRAR/Winrar/7Zip (any one)
Flashtool
CMW pre root file
Prep phone:
1) back up phone to removable storage
2) removed microsd card
Prep Files
1) Use Winzip/Winrar/7zip tool to extract system.sin & kernel.sin from SOL23 FTF
2) Use flash tool SEUS decrypt function to convert system.sin to system.ext4 and kernel.sin to kernel.elf
3) Use Zip application to add system.ext4 and kernel.elf to cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip file. This will be your rooted stock ROM
General Procedure
1) Use flash tool to flash Generic International Stock Rom (EXCLUDE TA & BASEBAND)
2) Boot phone, create developer option (settings>about phone>tap build number 7 times)
3) Go in to developer options, enable usb debug
4) Run Kingo Androidd Root to root phone
5) Boot back in to Android copy the cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip you created to phone sdcard
6) Run XZU recovery to boot in to CWM recovery
7) Flash cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip
8) Enjoy stock rooted phone with signal/LTE data!

F1A5Hx said:
I live in Japan and bought an AU/KDDI branded Z1. The model is a SOL23, not a C6902/3/6 as it appears everyone else is using in the forums. Japanese carriers have a tendency to bog a lot of their phones down with carrier specific bloat. AU is not any different. Some of the apps are not integrated in to the rom and can be removed, but most cannot. My desire is to install TiBackup and remove some of this garbage. I have the original SOL23 FTF and have tried the following…..
1) All One click root tools (Kingo, vRoot, 360root) with no effect. I imagine the ROM is some 257 derivative
2) Flashing a prerooted ROM image. Works great, but no cell signal (sim lock? wrong baseband?)
3) Editing the original FTF. This got pretty messy and eventually gave up
Some insight as to why this is so difficult, suggestions, and methods would be great.
Phone Details:
Model: SOL23
Android Version: 4.2.2
Baseband Version: 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270011-02
Kernel Version: 3.4.0.-perf-g66807d4-02451-g22b4297 dated Monday sept 30
Build Number: 14.1.C.0.467
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1) They wont work, follow the guides in this forum to see how to root that FW
2) They have wrong baseband, after flashing one flash a FTF for your phone and exclude everything EXCEPT baseband, this should work
3) This will NEVER work on any FTF for any phone

Problem solved
gregbradley said:
1) They wont work, follow the guides in this forum to see how to root that FW
2) They have wrong baseband, after flashing one flash a FTF for your phone and exclude everything EXCEPT baseband, this should work
3) This will NEVER work on any FTF for any phone
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If you notice, I answered my own problem. There are no guides to rooting this model in this forum (of course, except for the one I just posted).

Really man, thanks a lot. Great job.
I wonder if we will be able to update to the newer firmware with this rooting technique.
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Really man, thanks a lot. Great job.
I wonder if we will be able to update to the newer firmware with this rooting technique.

I just got the same phone.
Need to use it on Rogers LTE here in Canada.
Do you happen to have any links etc for doing this please & thank you.
EDIT
Found this one
http://www.microsofttranslator.com/...tp://xperia-freaks.org/2013/11/02/pre-rooted/
Don't see any mention of the stock SOL23 FTF tho in the description.
What to prepare
make a prerooted.zip is necessary files and utilities.
•7za.exe
•Flashtool
•DoCoMo version ftf(14.1.H.0.542) or au version ftf(14.1.C.0.467) for either their own environment
•cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip
* ftf file how to have been consideration here:[How-To] XPERIA custom start from scratch (2) make the ftf file (2013)
Less preparation is required for root Xperia Z1 (SO-01F/SOL23) further.
•Global Edition ftf(14.1.G.1.534)
•1 click root app (VROOT, 360 root, Kingo Android Root, etc.)
Kingo Android Root use Kingo Android Root Xperia Z1 almost one-click root Windows software is published in -has been described in thejuggly.cn .
•Dual Recovery for Xperia Z1 (LOCKED BOOTLOADERS)
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OK this is REALLY messed now!
I did everything to the T as above and the phone is in the same state as stock...SIM will not work AND I no longer have 32GB on my phone but instead it thinks I have 16GB now or 11.4GB free....WTF!?

samusx said:
Really man, thanks a lot. Great job.
I wonder if we will be able to update to the newer firmware with this rooting technique.
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Really man, thanks a lot. Great job.
I wonder if we will be able to update to the newer firmware with this rooting technique.
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Could you tell me the neccesery to root xperia Z1 AU? Sorry i got confused with all comment above.

Wind Field said:
Could you tell me the neccesery to root xperia Z1 AU? Sorry i got confused with all comment above.
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To unlock the SIM you mean?

Udonitron said:
To unlock the SIM you mean?
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no, just root it indeed. I'm using AU sim now.

Wind Field said:
no, just root it indeed. I'm using AU sim now.
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Ah OK...yeah just follow the walkthrough.
It works.

Udonitron said:
Ah OK...yeah just follow the walkthrough.
It works.
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You mean this?
F1A5Hx said:
Essentially I translated xperiafreaks.org webpage from Japanese and trial and error.
What you need……
SOL23 Stock FTF
Generic International FTF (C6903_14.1.G.1.534_1277-2880_R4A)
XZU recovery
WinRAR/Winrar/7Zip (any one)
Flashtool
CMW pre root file
Prep phone:
1) back up phone to removable storage
2) removed microsd card
Prep Files
1) Use Winzip/Winrar/7zip tool to extract system.sin & kernel.sin from SOL23 FTF
2) Use flash tool SEUS decrypt function to convert system.sin to system.ext4 and kernel.sin to kernel.elf
3) Use Zip application to add system.ext4 and kernel.elf to cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip file. This will be your rooted stock ROM
General Procedure
1) Use flash tool to flash Generic International Stock Rom (EXCLUDE TA & BASEBAND)
2) Boot phone, create developer option (settings>about phone>tap build number 7 times)
3) Go in to developer options, enable usb debug
4) Run Kingo Androidd Root to root phone
5) Boot back in to Android copy the cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip you created to phone sdcard
6) Run XZU recovery to boot in to CWM recovery
7) Flash cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip
8) Enjoy stock rooted phone with signal/LTE data!
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Wind Field said:
You mean this?
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Yep

Udonitron said:
Yep
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Thank you for responding so quickly. I got my phone rooted :fingers-crossed:
Actually after Flash cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip, it's necessary to re-flash the rom stock again. Otherwise your phone will recognize only 16Gb and firmware 14.1.G.1.534:good:

Wind Field said:
Thank you for responding so quickly. I got my phone rooted :fingers-crossed:
Actually after Flash cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip, it's necessary to re-flash the rom stock again. Otherwise your phone will recognize only 16Gb and firmware 14.1.G.1.534:good:
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Oh I realize that but with the Japanese version it doesn't allow me to use Data in Canada as their really isn't an APN section to set up.
Well it is limited and the APN info I enter tells me it is incorrect and will not allow me to save.
Now that I SIM unlocked it I can make calls and texts np.
It would be nice if someone made a de-bloated modified version oif the Japanese Kernel or modded the International one to see the 32GB of onboard storage.

Udonitron said:
Oh I realize that but with the Japanese version it doesn't allow me to use Data in Canada as their really isn't an APN section to set up.
Well it is limited and the APN info I enter tells me it is incorrect and will not allow me to save.
Now that I SIM unlocked it I can make calls but that is about it.
It would be nice if someone made a de-bloated modified version oif the Japanese Kernel or modded the International one to see the 32GB of onboard storage.
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How did you unlock it, btw? the other functions are still working? such as camera, sms, wifi, x-reality...

Wind Field said:
How did you unlock it, btw? the other functions are still working? such as camera, sms, wifi, x-reality...
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Well SOL23's stock ROM blocks all abilities to SIM unlock as they want you to prove you bought the phone legitimately via KDDI AU and then they will unlock it for you.
Once you flash the Generic International ROM listed in this thread it automatically circumvents AU's block and pops up a SIM Unlock Code box.
I paid $35 for the code to permanently unlock it...works perfectly minus not getting LTE due to it not supporting the 1700 spectrum but HSPA+ works fine...on WIFI most times anyway so I use maybe 700mb out of my 6GB of data per month,

my questions on the z1

Hi guys, I'm getting a z1 tomorrow
Should I get c6902 or c6903 ? I don't need 4g but I want a device that has many mods/ ROMs. That's all I need.. Second, what is lb and UB ROM? Third I want to install ROM on new device, the steps of installing ROM is something I don't understand.. My experience with grouper nexus 7, unlocked it, flashed it.. But z1, how to do that? Can someone explain basics to me?

bsmstar said:
Hi guys, I'm getting a z1 tomorrow
Should I get c6902 or c6903 ? I don't need 4g but I want a device that has many mods/ ROMs. That's all I need.. Second, what is lb and UB ROM? Third I want to install ROM on new device, the steps of installing ROM is something I don't understand.. My experience with grouper nexus 7, unlocked it, flashed it.. But z1, how to do that? Can someone explain basics to me?
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- depends. Is your device that you've ordered support LTE? If yes, then you'll get C6903
- LB = Locked boot loader. A state where you can't flash custom kernel
- UB = Unlocked boot loader. A state where you've unlock your boot loader, so you can flash custom kernel.
- which steps?
- there's ROM which can be flashed even your bootloader still locked. So, it depends on what ROM you wanna use.

omegahanggara said:
- depends. Is your device that you've ordered support LTE? If yes, then you'll get C6903
- LB = Locked boot loader. A state where you can't flash custom kernel
- UB = Unlocked boot loader. A state where you've unlock your boot loader, so you can flash custom kernel.
- which steps?
- there's ROM which can be flashed even your bootloader still locked. So, it depends on what ROM you wanna use.
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OK thanks for replying , so let's see.. How can I flash monxdified on a completely new device? I think the device is c9602 since I don't see a 4g on the package..
What is the best custom for this device? What's new on Sony kitkat ? Can we have it for Christmas eve?

bsmstar said:
OK thanks for replying , so let's see.. How can I flash monxdified on a completely new device? I think the device is c9602 since I don't see a 4g on the package..
What is the best custom for this device? What's new on Sony kitkat ? Can we have it for Christmas eve?
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1. Backup your TA partition (just in case you want to roll back to 4.2.2, and get back your DRM key)
2. Check for updates using OTA or Sony PC Companion
3. If there's update to 4.3, apply the updates
4. Before we step further, I wanna ask you, do you wanna keep your bootloader unlocked?
Well. We don't know when exactly 4.4 update is available. Let's hope we'll get this in December.

Hi
For me it doesn't matter if BL locked or not, I read there is no problem in that in 4.3 regarding camera issues.. But I have zero knowledge on how to deal with rooting and flashing the z1.. Im not going back to 4.2 for me its either aosp 4.4 or Sony ui 4.3. As I said I have zero knowledge so if you can elaborate more about how to do it that would be highly appreciated

hi
so i got the c6903 now... i cant root it and i dunno why
its running on 4.2.2 .257 fw official
i tried vroot it didnt work and 360 root cant be installed it says chinese only os.. how to do that now?

you have to downgrade to 534 to root

bsmstar said:
hi
so i got the c6903 now... i cant root it and i dunno why
its running on 4.2.2 .257 fw official
i tried vroot it didnt work and 360 root cant be installed it says chinese only os.. how to do that now?
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There is no better way than follow this steps on Page 2, Post #16 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588331&page=2
No body here was clever at the first time so just read carefully. This is the only way to get the full root on your device.
If this help click on thanks.

Well, I found that out through YouTube.. I downgraded my c6903 to 534 fw and rooted it, installed the recovery dual and flashed ihackers 2.1 , yes I did ta backup but I didn't unlock the bootloader. I dunno what's the benefit of doing so, although I emailed Sony and I got the unlock code on my email as they replied... I'm only missing an app that control the led color of notifications led and Google now since I'm not in the US region.. That used to work fine on 4.2.2 but no worries.. Thanks guys. You really helped me a lot and I think this is a great device, I have been using it since Tuesday. And I rooted and flashed it this morning. One problem is that I dunno how to enter recovery so I flashed the ROM right after I flashed the recovery.. I understand now that there is a flashable zip? Things are much easier with the nexus line

bsmstar said:
I understand now that there is a flashable zip?
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All the FTF have to be flashed on your device via Flashtool v0.9.13 compatible with your device and they are not zip. Recovery is in zip and all what you flash from recovery is in zip file.

Yeah I did that.. It had 257 fw, I flashed 534 with flashtool then I rooted by vroot, then ta backup with some bat file through computer and USB debugging, then installed recovery by bat file as well, which rebooted to recovery, I did factory reset/wipe, and flashed aroma ihackers 2.1 without custom kernel then switched off and flashed baseband and kernel by flashtool and rebooted, done..

Just like that. And you should be the one without knowledge?

Well, I put my mind to it.. And when I do that I usually succeed... But I still have unanswered questions, like what are the benefits of unlocking bootloader? How can I control led light color for different applications notifications.. I tried light flow and illumination bar, both didn't work.. Lastly I haven't got used to the camera ui as I haven't used it much and I already applied xposed 20 mp mod.. Lastly,, I like to thank you for all your attention and care and everything ... I really appreciated it

as i know the unlockbootloader is the only way to flash custom karnels.
i dont know mutch more then that, just switched from ios so i'm new to this.
I forgot to backup my TA does that make an issue and if, what kind?
sorry for thread steeling

bsmstar said:
But I still have unanswered questions, like what are the benefits of unlocking bootloader?
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Like @stianly said Unlocking Bootlader is needed to flash custom kernels only.
bsmstar said:
How can I control led light color for different applications notifications.. I tried light flow and illumination bar, both didn't work..
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I read somewhere on XDA about that. EDIT: Try Gravity Box Xposed
stianly said:
as i know the unlockbootloader is the only way to flash custom karnels.
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Right.
stianly said:
I forgot to backup my TA does that make an issue and if, what kind?
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Yes, it's a problem, without TA you lost your DRM keys permanently which are needed to re-lock your bootlader. You also lost the warranty of you device definitely.

yea i know the waranty and drm
but what does the drm keys do i lose some functions?

stianly said:
yea i know the waranty and drm
but what does the drm keys do i lose some functions?
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Yes, Bionz, X-Reality and probably Bravia Engine or something like that but your phone still working properly. Some users do not notice the difference with or without this features.

Ok I tried gravity box, can't find notifications led settings... Can you be more specific on this? Thanks...

bsmstar said:
Ok I tried gravity box, can't find notifications led settings... Can you be more specific on this? Thanks...
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Sorry, at the moment I don't have my phone so iI can't check for you but Gravity should have some options for that but maybe it's not the solution, I know it's possible, when I will know more something for your problem I will post.

OK thanks

[Q] Confusion on TA Partition backup with the latest stock firmware

Hello!
I have searched various places about rooting my SP. I am about to root my SP, it was newly bought (2 months old) so it would be better if the TA Partition is backed up. After inspecting several articles and stuffs, I was advised to back up my TA Partition before attempting to root my phone.
As of 12.1.A.0.266 update, rooting requires unlocking the bootloader. Which doesn't follow the rule to back up the TA Partition. As one may know, a phone must be rooted in order to back up the TA partition but at the same time, such bootloader must not be unlocked
I've searched everywhere I can, however I can't find any solution. Forgive me if there are any articles or thread created regarding the same topic.
Any immediate help would be extremely appreciated.
The phone is running latest stock firmware and had no customisations so far.

TechnoSparks said:
Hello!
I have searched various places about rooting my SP. I am about to root my SP, it was newly bought (2 months old) so it would be better if the TA Partition is backed up. After inspecting several articles and stuffs, I was advised to back up my TA Partition before attempting to root my phone.
As of 12.1.A.0.266 update, rooting requires unlocking the bootloader. Which doesn't follow the rule to back up the TA Partition. As one may know, a phone must be rooted in order to back up the TA partition but at the same time, such bootloader must not be unlocked
I've searched everywhere I can, however I can't find any solution. Forgive me if there are any articles or thread created regarding the same topic.
Any immediate help would be extremely appreciated.
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Use a pre-rooted rom (PureXSP, eXistenZ)...Not sure if it will work!Don't try unless a person with higher android knowledge skills answers!

How about you just FTF flash an older firmware?

UltraWelfare said:
Use a pre-rooted rom (PureXSP, eXistenZ)...Not sure if it will work!Don't try unless a person with higher android knowledge skills answers!
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aaa I am only looking forward to use stock ROMs only at the moment. hm

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sephirothmk said:
How about you just FTF flash an older firmware?
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flashing ftf won't require unlocked bootloader isn't it? I do thought of downgrading then root and then backup such TA partition.

No it wont.
For the Sony features like Bravia Engine etc you need the TA partition. Flashtool will (or should) work without the TA partition. It will only tell you that your bootloader is unlocked

I was in the exactly the same position as you few days ago when I decided to customize my Xperia SP
Here is what I have done...
I was on the latest .266 OTA updated FW and then ... ...
I downloaded and flashed with Flashtool "Xperia SP (C5303)_12.0.A.2.254_Generic_DE.with_loader.sin.ftf"
Then flash XperiaSP_C530X_12.0.A.1.257_KernelOnly.ftf
Now you can use DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip
and then flash back XperiaSP_C530X_12.0.A.2.254_KernelOnly.ftf for your current FW
Now that you have rooted your phone you can use Backup-TA-9.10 tool to backup your TA partition and save your precious DRM keys
And when you have your TA partition backup safely archived somewhere
you can go to Sony site to request code for unlocking bootloader.
When your bootloader is unlocked use FASTBOOT to flash any kernel that have custom recovery
(like Nayak03 or DoomLord's V05 or DoomLord's advanced STD .266)
and then when you have custom recovery you can install pretty much everything you find around here.
If you need more details or want me to put links to threads and files I've looked and download just say... :cyclops:
greetzz

:thumbup: freedom
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mrjraider said:
No it wont.
For the Sony features like Bravia Engine etc you need the TA partition. Flashtool will (or should) work without the TA partition. It will only tell you that your bootloader is unlocked
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It is not about Flashing, it is warranty.. My phone is 2 months old and there are 8 more months for valid warranty.
freedom74 said:
I was in the exactly the same position as you few days ago when I decided to customize my Xperia SP
Here is what I have done...
I was on the latest .266 OTA updated FW and then ... ...
I downloaded and flashed with Flashtool "Xperia SP (C5303)_12.0.A.2.254_Generic_DE.with_loader.sin.ftf"
Then flash XperiaSP_C530X_12.0.A.1.257_KernelOnly.ftf
Now you can use DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip
and then flash back XperiaSP_C530X_12.0.A.2.254_KernelOnly.ftf for your current FW
Now that you have rooted your phone you can use Backup-TA-9.10 tool to backup your TA partition and save your precious DRM keys
And when you have your TA partition backup safely archived somewhere
you can go to Sony site to request code for unlocking bootloader.
When your bootloader is unlocked use FASTBOOT to flash any kernel that have custom recovery
(like Nayak03 or DoomLord's V05 or DoomLord's advanced STD .266)
and then when you have custom recovery you can install pretty much everything you find around here.
If you need more details or want me to put links to threads and files I've looked and download just say... :cyclops:
greetzz
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Wohoo thanks! Yes, I do thought of the same way, however, I am looking forward to use the stock sony .266 FW after rooting the older 254. Any tutorial you can give here or any links I can get on how to actually "install" the .266 firmware?
Yes I do would like some links on downloading those stuff except Flashtool, I did have it already. If you don't mind posting them..
By the way, since I see that .266 FWs have different versions for each region on this world respectively, may I know how to get one that is international or south-east asia specific?

some links that might help you.. (links for downloading stuff in there...)
#Downgrading to 4.1.2 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50356952&postcount=8)
# rooting 4.1.2 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2405933), and installing CWM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352920 - for LB).
#backing up the TA partition while rooted at 4.1.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
#unlocking/relocking BL (if decided to unlock)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354721
#installing/rooting 4.3
1)for UB/LB
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2648538
2)Doomlord method for UB
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646193
It's wise to read before doing anything..
I went through these steps (without unlocking BL), now rooted with PureXSP (4.3 based) rom..

Naveen004 said:
:thumbup: freedom
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yes, thumb up is on the lower left corner of my post
TechnoSparks said:
By the way, since I see that .266 FWs have different versions for each region on this world respectively, may I know how to get one that is international or south-east asia specific?
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You can search in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658952
And for the links, @mrhnet already goes ahead of me. :good:
This is the thread where I started... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354704
You just need to go step by step and in right order...
1 downgrade FW to 12.0.A.2.254 (or 245) DOWNLOAD HERE
2 change to rootable kernel 12.0.A.1.257 DOWNLOAD HERE
3 use DoomLords perf_exploit rooting script DOWNLOAD HERE
4 flash back kernel only 12.0.A.2.254 DOWNLOAD HERE
5 start your phone and start TABackup HERE
6 go to Sony site for an unlock code as explained HERE
for which you use Fastboot HERE
7 again with fastboot flash kernel with custom recovery like THIS one DoomKernel AdvStd .266
8 reboot to recovery while presing VOL+ key when lightshow starts and install CustomROM of your choice which you downloaded previously and put it on your microSD card.
OR if you want stock rooted FW
in step 7 first flash official .266 FW then fastboot DoomLords .266 AdvStd kernel
boot to recovery and from it root your system
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Thank you @mrhnet and @freedom74 !
You guys really solved my questions in a quick manner of time!
I just registered xda just to ask this question and I received a really good help.
I will read both posts and see what I can come up with my SP. I can't wait to root it! Again thank you, guys!
I hope nothing bad happens, this is my only phone and it costs so much
:victory: thanks again!

@TechnoSparks
No problem bro! Good luck with your new phone
This is also my recent phone.. might feel a little faintish at the first bootloop.. but you'll get used to it Won't be any problem if carefully done according to instructions.. [emoji106]
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mrhnet said:
@TechnoSparks
No problem bro! Good luck with your new phone
This is also my recent phone.. might feel a little faintish at the first bootloop.. but you'll get used to it Won't be any problem if carefully done according to instructions.. [emoji106]
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lol I am sorry I am back. I am having difficulties on finding appropriate firmware.
Hey I saw a post saying that it ripped firmwares from the SUS. Do you know how to do this, so that I can have the version right for my country?

TechnoSparks said:
lol I am sorry I am back. I am having difficulties on finding appropriate firmware.
Hey I saw a post saying that it ripped firmwares from the SUS. Do you know how to do this, so that I can have the version right for my country?
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Check this..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/noobs-guide-create-stock-firmware-ftf-t2188129
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---------- Post added at 11:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:05 PM ----------
**A post with some very useful tips for someone wishing to stay close to their regional stock as possible...
-->> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50429620&postcount=61
(From one of 4.3 rooting threads)
Hope you have some idea how to proceed..
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freedom74 said:
yes, thumb up is on the lower left corner of my post
You can search in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658952
And for the links, @mrhnet already goes ahead of me. :good:
This is the thread where I started... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354704
You just need to go step by step and in right order...
1 downgrade FW to 12.0.A.2.254 (or 245) DOWNLOAD HERE
2 change to rootable kernel 12.0.A.1.257 DOWNLOAD HERE
3 use DoomLords perf_exploit rooting script DOWNLOAD HERE
4 flash back kernel only 12.0.A.2.254 DOWNLOAD HERE
5 start your phone and start TABackup HERE
6 go to Sony site for an unlock code as explained HERE
for which you use Fastboot HERE
7 again with fastboot flash kernel with custom recovery like THIS one DoomKernel AdvStd .266
8 reboot to recovery while presing VOL+ key when lightshow starts and install CustomROM of your choice which you downloaded previously and put it on your microSD card.
OR if you want stock rooted FW
in step 7 first flash official .266 FW then fastboot DoomLords .266 AdvStd kernel
boot to recovery and from it root your system
:silly:
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does the UK generic support Arabic language ?

Mostafa Mega said:
does the UK generic support Arabic language ?
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Don't know.
I didn't use it.

Mostafa Mega said:
does the UK generic support Arabic language ?
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Can't you have an Arabic version installed via the Sony Update Service?

TechnoSparks said:
Can't you have an Arabic version installed via the Sony Update Service?
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I am searching coz I wanna downgrade to 4.1 so I can root then backup TA but I can't find the same global generic (which came with the devise)
so am looking for any good Rom support Arabic language

Newbie question on Rooting X Performance

My X performance is now running Nougat. I am going to downgrade it back to 6.0.1. And therefore I downloaded the FlashTool. I can install the Flashmode Drivers and Fastboot Drivers. But I can't find the Xperia X Performance drivers in flashtool-0.9.23.1-windows. Do I need to manually download the drivers from https://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/xperia-x-performance-driver/ and right click on .inf to install the drivers in Windows?
Secondly, since I never unlock my bootloader, I am going to backup using the backupTA_v2 via the Dirtycow. However, I wonder if I restore the TA partition after I root my phone, would the root also go away? Basically, I want to have my Xperia X performance in root state while having the original TA partition in place so that I can run the PS4 remote play app. As far as I understand, all the DRM recovery patch out there don't fix the PS4 remote play app.
Thanks.

sdugoten said:
My X performance is now running Nougat. I am going to downgrade it back to 6.0.1.
Thanks.
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Let me know how you go, and how you got the MM ROM? I'm interested but I can't seem to find any MM ROM for my model and country variant.

chris_j26 said:
Let me know how you go, and how you got the MM ROM? I'm interested but I can't seem to find any MM ROM for my model and country variant.
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I havent' start yet because no one answer my question.
Here is the rom.
http://www.xperiablog.net/forum/resources/categories/xperia-x-performance-dual.102/

If you want to install fastboot driver on windows 7 or later, you must reboot with driver signature enforcement disabled. Here is the video shows you how to install driver.
Restore TA partition will not lose your root access.

sdugoten said:
I havent' start yet because no one answer my question.
Here is the rom.
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Does this mean I can flash any country variant rom to my phone ?

chris_j26 said:
Does this mean I can flash any country variant rom to my phone ?
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Yes. Just download the FTF that match your phone model and flash it into your phone using Flashtool.

chris_j26 said:
Let me know how you go, and how you got the MM ROM? I'm interested but I can't seem to find any MM ROM for my model and country variant.
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Step by step guide
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-x-performance/help/xperia-x-performance-root-7-0-ps4-t3598774

So for backing up the ta does it matter that I will flash UK variant marshmallow on my Australian firmware phone? Sorry I know it sounds like a noob question.

chris_j26 said:
So for backing up the ta does it matter that I will flash UK variant marshmallow on my Australian firmware phone? Sorry I know it sounds like a noob question.
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We backup TA partition because we want to keep SONY's special functions AFTER unlocking bootloader.
If you just want to flash different variant firmware, you don't need to unlock the bootloader, just find the FTF file and flash it into your phone.

f870103 said:
We backup TA partition because we want to keep SONY's special functions AFTER unlocking bootloader.
If you just want to flash different variant firmware, you don't need to unlock the bootloader, just find the FTF file and flash it into your phone.
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Ah but I'd like to downgrade to marshmallow(of available UK variant) and then unlock bootloader, root and then XPosed. So is TA even relevant for me?

chris_j26 said:
Ah but I'd like to downgrade to marshmallow(of available UK variant) and then unlock bootloader, root and then XPosed. So is TA even relevant for me?
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Yes. Since you want to unlock bootloader, backing up TA partition is relevant to you. But you can only backup TA partition on Marshmallow (because SONY fix the dirtycow on Nougat). So you should downgrade first, then backup TA partition, then unlock bootloader.

f870103 said:
Yes. Since you want to unlock bootloader, backing up TA partition is relevant to you. But you can only backup TA partition on Marshmallow (because SONY fix the dirtycow on Nougat). So you should downgrade first, then backup TA partition, then unlock bootloader.
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Thanks for the tips ?