Hello everyone,im new to the XZ2 community. Recieved my black H8216 just yesterday and i am loving it. I quickly browsed through the posts and only found one post with regards font,but that required rooting of the device. I would like to know if anyone has maybe looked into finding a way to change the font style without root? Is there any way at all,or am i hoping for something thats impossible?
Also,is there any way to remove unwanted system apps such as AVG etc without root?
Trace.Oneil said:
Hello everyone,im new to the XZ2 community. Recieved my black H8216 just yesterday and i am loving it. I quickly browsed through the posts and only found one post with regards font,but that required rooting of the device. I would like to know if anyone has maybe looked into finding a way to change the font style without root? Is there any way at all,or am i hoping for something thats impossible?
Also,is there any way to remove unwanted system apps such as AVG etc without root?
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Look at the bloat script.
MartinX3 said:
Look at the bloat script.
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Sorry @MartinX3,but how do you mean look at the bloat script?
Trace.Oneil said:
Sorry @MartinX3,but how do you mean look at the bloat script?
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In the XZ2 Rom Section.
It needs ADB to remove as most bloat apps as possible, without the need of root.
MartinX3 said:
In the XZ2 Rom Section.
It needs ADB to remove as most bloat apps as possible, without the need of root.
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Ahh,okay. Thank you,i will go and take a look at that. Didnt notice it because i was pre-occupied with trying to find some way of changing the font. @MartinX3,you seem to be a clever guy and rather active on the threads. Ive seen your name pop up on numerous posts now. Maybe you can help a girl out.
I am not too informed with writing scripts in ADB and so on,but with regards to the changing of the font. Is there not perhaps a way to take an app like Ifont and somehow add it as a system app with the required permissions to allow changing of the font style without rooting?
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So, I was wondering, if someone (W_0_L_F probably ) could make a custom ROM based on GDR3 enabling only interop unlock and nothing else. I mean, no changes in registry, files, etc. except for the Interop unclock thing.
Can somebody make this, or guide me what to fiddle with in order to make it myself and maybe upload it for other users?
Randοm Hero said:
So, I was wondering, if someone (W_0_L_F probably ) could make a custom ROM based on GDR3 enabling only interop unlock and nothing else. I mean, no changes in registry, files, etc. except for the Interop unclock thing.
Can somebody make this, or guide me what to fiddle with in order to make it myself and maybe upload it for other users?
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I'm not -W_O_L_F- but: http://d-h.st/R6j
Only Interop-Unlock.
anaheiim said:
I'm not -W_O_L_F- but: http://d-h.st/R6j
Only Interop-Unlock.
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Awesome! I want to be more active in this community. Could you tell me what did you do in order to create the file, so that myself, can help other users?
Randοm Hero said:
Awesome! I want to be more active in this community. Could you tell me what did you do in order to create the file, so that myself, can help other users?
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You can read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2429741
I solved some issues I was having, thought I would share.
Notice Chrome freezing or responding really slowly? Or do you hate not having easy access to tabs and functions? Go to Settings and disable 'Merge tabs and apps'.
Can't remove system apps? Grab the app 'Parcel' from Google play. Uninstall the apps 3 times in a row, then reboot.
All I got for now...
Feel free to share yours!
brees75 said:
I solved some issues I was having, thought I would share.
Notice Chrome freezing or responding really slowly? Or do you hate not having easy access to tabs and functions? Go to Settings and disable 'Merge tabs and apps'.
Can't remove system apps? Grab the app 'Parcel' from Google play. Uninstall the apps 3 times in a row, then reboot.
All I got for now...
Feel free to share yours!
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Or you could just root and use titanium backup to remove system apps instantly
MayheMv786 said:
Or you could just root and use titanium backup to remove system apps instantly
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I dont' think you can root Lollipop on the GS5, yet.
BTrack said:
I dont' think you can root Lollipop on the GS5, yet.
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i managed to root BNL2 all the way to BOB7
To the best of my knowledge, for those of us who were not already rooted on KK, a Lollipop root exploit is not available yet.
BTrack said:
To the best of my knowledge, for those of us who were not already rooted on KK, a Lollipop root exploit is not available yet.
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well, i completely wipe at each upgrade and CF autoroot works fine
-PiLoT- said:
well, i completely wipe at each upgrade and CF autoroot works fine
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I stand corrected. Please point me to the thread that will show me how to root my previously unrooted, locked, Lollipop GS5 without downgrading the OS.
BTrack said:
I stand corrected. Please point me to the thread that will show me how to root my previously unrooted, locked, Lollipop GS5 without downgrading the OS.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2713950
-PiLoT- said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2713950
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Sorry, I should have been more specific. I have a SM-G900V (Verizon) not T-Mobile as the link you supplied reflects. That link also states "CF-Auto-Root is not yet available for all models". I searched the forum and found no instance of "Verizon" or "900V". Thank you anyway. I'll keep monitoring the forum.
BTrack said:
Sorry, I should have been more specific. I have a SM-G900V (Verizon) not T-Mobile as the link you supplied reflects. That link also states "CF-Auto-Root is not yet available for all models". I searched the forum and found no instance of "Verizon" or "900V". Thank you anyway. I'll keep monitoring the forum.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...l/how-to-update-to-g900vvru1boa8-5-0-t3020546
Try this?
MayheMv786 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...l/how-to-update-to-g900vvru1boa8-5-0-t3020546
Try this?
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Sorry, first line in that thread is "**You can begin the following process from any build/ROM but you must have both root and Safestrap installed before proceeding**".
No other suggestions?
Why don't you downgrade to an old firmware and then update with the thread I posted? Don't know about rooting on a g900v as I've got a G900F
NOTE : I DON'T ENCOURAGE YOU TO TRY THIS WAYS AS I HAVEN'T TRIED IT BY MYSELF AND IT WILL NOT WORK OR BRICK YOUR PHONE!
SAID THIS, I DON'T TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY!
First of all, I already know that trying Kingroot or similar apps is no solution at all!
I JUST POST THIS FOR:
-THOSE WHO FEEL CRAZY
-THOSE WHO DON'T USE THE P8 LITE AS A DAILY DRIVER
-THOSE WHO LIKE TO PLAY WITH FIRE
-THOSE WHO HAVE GOOD KNOWLEDGE ABOUT UNBRICKING ANG GETTING OUT OF BOOTLOOPS.
The site is a chinese one and it has a collection of apps - (--LINK REMOVED FOR SECURITY REASONS--) .
ONCE AGAIN, PLEASE DON'T TRY THIS IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET OUT OF A BRICK OR BOOTLOOP !!!
So... you just posted this on XDA because you know somebody was stupid enough to test it?
Lordbannakaffalatta said:
So... you just posted this on XDA because you know somebody was stupid enough to test it?
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I hope nobody will ever test,
amarildo.rajta said:
NOTE : I DON'T ENCOURAGE YOU TO TRY THIS WAYS AS I HAVEN'T TRIED IT BY MYSELF AND IT WILL NOT WORK OR BRICK YOUR PHONE!
SAID THIS, I DON'T TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY!
First of all, I already know that trying Kingroot or similar apps is no solution at all!
I JUST POST THIS FOR:
-THOSE WHO FEEL CRAZY
-THOSE WHO DON'T USE THE P8 LITE AS A DAILY DRIVER
-THOSE WHO LIKE TO PLAY WITH FIRE
-THOSE WHO HAVE GOOD KNOWLEDGE ABOUT UNBRICKING ANG GETTING OUT OF BOOTLOOPS.
The site is a chinese one and it has a collection of apps - http://wap.z4root.cn/ .
ONCE AGAIN, PLEASE DON'T TRY THIS IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET OUT OF A BRICK OR BOOTLOOP !!!
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It's your second 'new metod' that will probably 'just' install malware on a computer and root your phone with activating hidden ssh server. Please don't look for something like this anymore because someone could do a harm for her/himself and there are ways to root it by known and secure methods.
Azaradel said:
It's your second 'new metod' that will probably 'just' install malware on a computer and root your phone with activating hidden ssh server. Please don't look for something like this anymore because someone could do a harm for her/himself and there are ways to root it by known and secure methods.
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Have you been following me?[emoji1] [emoji12]
Ok I'm sorry for this!
But the truth is that I am not being just lazy to go with the working way, but I was hoping to avoid unlocking the bootloader because of the often irreversible consequences, and the complexity of it.
Sorry again!
And I will delete the post if you want.
cristi.blidariu said:
I hope nobody will ever test,
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So... you just posted this on XDA because you know somebody was stupid enough to test it?
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I'm sorry man! As I said, I was hoping to avoid unlocking the bootloader!
But probably, I will stay without root for a while.
Big fat error from google.
You better remove this post
amarildo.rajta said:
I'm sorry man! As I said, I was hoping to avoid unlocking the bootloader!
But probably, I will stay without root for a while.
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Mhe you just tried to find another method and share it. It's ok but remember that the most of one click root apps are crap. Keep thinkering but be safe. Best thing to do is just delete your first post
olrak said:
Big fat error from google.
You better remove this post
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Done. Link removed.
Just for information, I did manage to get through that screen by clicking on details, but JUST DON'T DO IT!
Now we have TWRP/Root I'm wondering which system apps are safe to remove. Anyone got a list yet as I don't to mess around too much!
Thanks
CurtisAndroid5 said:
Now we have TWRP/Root I'm wondering which system apps are safe to remove. Anyone got a list yet as I don't to mess around too much!
Thanks
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You can check this thread. I'm sure these lists will do the job.
Hello everyone,i just want to find out if there is anybody currently looking into a root solution for the Xperia XZ2 on Android Pie?
Trace.Oneil said:
Hello everyone,i just want to find out if there is anybody currently looking into a root solution for the Xperia XZ2 on Android Pie?
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Please look into the TWRP thread.
MartinX3 said:
Please look into the TWRP thread.
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I did look there,but didnt see anything about root being possible on Pie,did i miss it somehow?
Trace.Oneil said:
I did look there,but didnt see anything about root being possible on Pie,did i miss it somehow?
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Ah, sorry.
You are new in the Android world?
Magisk is the most used rooting solution.
You also need TWRP to install it and the drmfix later.
MartinX3 said:
Ah, sorry.
You are new in the Android world?
Magisk is the most used rooting solution.
You also need TWRP to install it and the drmfix later.
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Not new to Android.just new to rooting. I have no idea how to root my XZ2 on Android Pie and i dont want to mess my phone up trying and not being successfull.
Trace.Oneil said:
Not new to Android.just new to rooting. I have no idea how to root my XZ2 on Android Pie and i dont want to mess my phone up trying and not being successfull.
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Luckily you can't mess your phone.
But at the moment you would need to downgrade to OREO and use xperifix to reactivate your camera after unlocking.
Then you can update back to PIE.
downgrading requires a phone wipe.
You could root I first and upgrade with titanium backup or you backup only your media data on the internal and external sdcard.
MartinX3 said:
Luckily you can't mess your phone.
But at the moment you would need to downgrade to OREO and use xperifix to reactivate your camera after unlocking.
Then you can update back to PIE.
downgrading requires a phone wipe.
You could root I first and upgrade with titanium backup or you backup only your media data on the internal and external sdcard.
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Okay,thanks. I think you just answered my question in my post. Root on Pie directly is still not possible and to root presently,i have to go back to Oreo first but is anybody working on a way to root on Pie without having to downgrade to Oreo first?
Trace.Oneil said:
Okay,thanks. I think you just answered my question in my post. Root on Pie directly is still not possible and to root presently,i have to go back to Oreo first but is anybody working on a way to root on Pie without having to downgrade to Oreo first?
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Your welcome.
Root is possible.
But for a working camera you would need to downgrade to OREO, apply xperifix, use your camera one time and upgrade back to PIE.
MartinX3 said:
Your welcome.
Root is possible.
But for a working camera you would need to downgrade to OREO, apply xperifix, use your camera one time and upgrade back to PIE.
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Ahh,now i understand it better. Now all i need to do is find one of you clever guys to assist me when i decide to root my phone. For now im happy with mine as is,i would just like it if Sony had made it possible to change the font style and i would love to get rid of some apps that i dont need or want such as AVG.
Trace.Oneil said:
Ahh,now i understand it better. Now all i need to do is find one of you clever guys to assist me when i decide to root my phone. For now im happy with mine as is,i would just like it if Sony had made it possible to change the font style and i would love to get rid of some apps that i dont need or want such as AVG.
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At least you can deactivate the apps.
On PIE I heared, you can use substratum and Andromeda for your font.
But with root, you can remove the apps and change your font like hell. :silly:
MartinX3 said:
At least you can deactivate the apps.
On PIE I heared, you can use substratum and Andromeda for your font.
But with root, you can remove the apps and change your font like hell. :silly:
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Yes,i know with root it all becomes possible and easy to do. But coming from a rooted Z5,i am very worried about the DRM keys and functionality. When i rooted my Z5 (with help) functions like Super Vivid Colour etc that were lost with DRM,once restored just never seemed to me to be as good as before i rooted.
MartinX3 said:
At least you can deactivate the apps.
On PIE I heared, you can use substratum and Andromeda for your font.
But with root, you can remove the apps and change your font like hell. :silly:
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Can you please point me to a post where i can read more about using substratum and andromeda to change my font @MartinX3
Trace.Oneil said:
Can you please point me to a post where i can read more about using substratum and andromeda to change my font @MartinX3
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Substratum+pie+font :silly:
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Substratum+pie+font :silly:
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Thank you ? Will it work on Pie and no root?