Introduction
Hello everyone, once I wanted to come back to stock. So I was looking for a clean pure stock ROM, without ANY mods. I didn't find what I was looking for - most ROMs(even when they claim they are pure stock) are modified, and they don't give users the pure stock experience. Also they have some issues due to missing symlinks in updater-scripts - like wifi mac issues, or baseband issues. So I used stock partition images to create a ROM, that's flashed just like PCC, SUS or Flashtool does, and I succeded in that. So now you can flash full clean stock ROM with all things like appslog, LTALabel, FOTAKernel and baseband without a PC So, now off to the races.
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Downloads
Central Europe .205 ROM - https://mega.co.nz/#!WRRlwDJA!KWTv_xNRzkFbruhzKvYoUcdQ6V7YcwF1CHYJj6yVMSU
More will be added soon if users request them.
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Installation
1. Download the desired FlashtoolOTG package.
2. Copy it to your phone.
3. Reboot to recovery
4. Wipe data/factory reset
5. Flash the package with recovery.
*OPTIONAL: Flash the latest SuperSU(without leaving recovery) package from here: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
*OPTIONAL: Flash the recoveries by @dssmex(without leaving the recovery): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649923
6. DONE!
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F.A.Q
Q: How is it different form other stock ROMs on this forum?
A: It's cleaner, it's unmodified, it's even ODEXed - so if you want to return the phone for warranty, you can flash this straight from recovery.
Q: It's odexed? So how we can deodex it?
A: You can use some guides on the forum, and you can use this tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735156
Q: Why aren't you deodexing the ROM "out of the box"?
A: Because it's Flashtool OTG - a project that allows you to go to Sony service center and when you are walking to it, you can flash the ROM and get your warranty back . And one more thing - most of the users don't even need deodexing, and odexed apps are usually faster.
Q: Is it different from flashing with Flashtool?
A: It doesn't use PC and it's safer, because it flashes files directly on the phone - so no electricity cuts and BSODs will hold you back from getting to stock.
Q: How is the battery life?
A: Same on stock, because it's... stock!
Q: Can I convert my own ROM to the Flashtool OTG format?
A: Yes, the instructions will be in the second post.
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Credits:
- Sony for stock ROM
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So here's a post that will give you a brief information about converting stuff to be directly flashable: :good:
Requirements:
Flashtool
A working brain
Stock firmware you want to convert
This META-INF to create the package: https://mega.co.nz/#!ucIAlCZR!TsA8I...xWobssZw
Alternative link: http://d-h.st/RQJ
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1. Download your desired stock ROM you want to convert.
2. Extract these files from your firmware:
system.sin
kernel.sin
fotakernel.sin
elabel-C530x-xxx_xxxxxxxxxxxx.x_xxxxxxxxxxxxx.sin
apps_log.sin
amss_fsg.sin
amss_fs_1.sin
amss_fs_2.sin
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3. Open Flashtool > Tools > Sin Editor > choose the first file you extracted> Extract data
Do the same with all the files I mentioned in point 2.
4. Rename
1. system.ext4 to system.img
2. kernel.elf to boot.img
3. fotakernel.elf to fotakernel.img
4. elabel-C530x-xxxxxxx.ext4 to elabel.img
5. apps_log.ext4 to appslog.img
6. amss_fsg.unknown to fsg.img
7. amss_fs_1.unknown to modemst1.img
8. amss_fs_2.unknown to modemst2.img
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5. Add these renamed files to archive(.zip format, compression set to normal) and then add(drag and drop) the META-INF zip mentioned in requirements.
6.DONE!
Good job!
we need this tnx men:good:
cheers
MrSteve555 said:
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Requirements:
Flashtool
A working brain
Stock firmware you want to convert
This META-INF to create the package
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Pls provide the link to "working brain"
As always, I like to visit threads and post by Steve - always something to offer the community.
An honest question:
previously I used customised "stock" rom simply because 4.3 could not be rooted (has moved on to CM11).
Now that we have towelroot, wouldn't it be easier to simply install official stock and root?
MrSteve555 said:
So here's a post that will give you a brief information about converting stuff to be directly flashable: :good:
1. Download your desired stock ROM you want to convert.
2. Extract these files from your firmware:
3. Open Flashtool > Tools > Sin Editor > choose the first file you extracted> Extract data
Do the same with all the files I mentioned in point 2.
4. Rename
5. Add these renamed files to archive(.zip format, compression set to normal) and then add(drag and drop) the META-INF zip mentioned in requirements.
6.DONE!
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Hello dude, can you please provide me an alternative link to META-INF Package.. Cause MEGA is not working in India...
headache59 said:
Pls provide the link to "working brain"
As always, I like to visit threads and post by Steve - always something to offer the community.
An honest question:
previously I used customised "stock" rom simply because 4.3 could not be rooted (has moved on to CM11).
Now that we have towelroot, wouldn't it be easier to simply install official stock and root?
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Yes, now as we have towelroot it's easy to root, but maybe on upcoming firmwares it won't be that easy, and then some weird kernel flashing or "prerooted packages" will be present. Basically this ROM is for people that want fast switch back to stock. Also rooting is faster with that method and works regardless of Android versions.
samarth05 said:
Hello dude, can you please provide me an alternative link to META-INF Package.. Cause MEGA is not working in India...
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Here you are:
http://d-h.st/RQJ
Hope Devhost works in India
Great thanks MrSteve, just done my firmware all fine.
Good tutorial mrsteve Will add this to the tutorial index as soon as possible
Amazing, now we can flash stock rom without pc :fingers-crossed:
bighelp for those that dont have pc like me
how to request?would like to have stock philippines fw.
but downloading ce fw and will flashed it. thanks
flashed and working great in my xperia sp.
steve :highfive:
muloarell said:
bighelp for those that dont have pc like me
how to request?would like to have stock philippines fw.
but downloading ce fw and will flashed it. thanks
flashed and working great in my xperia sp.
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To request just post the version of firmware you want. And btw, I want this thread to be clean, so no requests about country specific or carrier firmwares, sorry for that, it would take a lot of time to make them all, and you have a nice tutorial in the second post. So I will only add CE or global firmwares to the first post.
So, the. 207 is rolling out. There is no CE version available ATM, but I want to give you the firmware already - here it is:
https://mega.co.nz/#!OMgTxaSb!lcx7M7_Yz2lD8Sif_JQBZ5wMNAkgTXSw_4O3qyNERWw
It's T-Mobile AU variant. I won't add this to the OP though(I'll update the OP with CE variant).
Actually comming from a Stock Based ROM it is not needed to perform a factory reset... Only from CM or any LBL (or UBL) rom
MrSteve555 said:
So, the. 207 is rolling out. There is no CE version available ATM, but I want to give you the firmware already - here it is:
https://mega.co.nz/#!OMgTxaSb!lcx7M7_Yz2lD8Sif_JQBZ5wMNAkgTXSw_4O3qyNERWw
It's T-Mobile AU variant. I won't add this to the OP though(I'll update the OP with CE variant).
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Thnx man :good: i tried ur .205 rom and it felt pretty smooth going to try .207 now ..... really good work :good:
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@steve555 when i flash firmware through this procedure. cell phone works perfectly but when i factory reset my cell phone lost its baseband this is only happen in when i flash rom through CWM. this bug isn't exist when i flash it through phliz recoverey.
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i am on unlocked bootloader..i want to relock my bootloader..i have tried relocking it and tried to flash stock ftf but flashtoll says to have fsc script..i dont know what to do to relock my bootloader and have stock software...will flashing this zip helps me and can i flash it on unlocked bootloader?
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What's pros and cons of AOSP and STOCK sony rom?
AOSP: (Can it be rooted by the way?
http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...ject-aosp-4-3-now-running-on-xperia-tablet-z/
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STOCK: (What's issues of rooting 4.1.2 or 4.2.2?)
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PS. Can someone please flash latest AOSP for XTZ and dump whole System folder for me? PLEASE!
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You can build it or download of for yourself and extract the system folded yourself, you don't have to flash the ROM to extract the system file. If you want to extract it from and FTF there are guides for it on XDA and of its a simple flashable zip all you gotta do is unzip it.
As for AOSP being rooted, yes it can be rooted easily. There is already a guide in the the Xperia Tab Z Android Development (or Original Android Development) section and if you don't want to do it that way you can put preroot the ROM before you flash it (there are guides on how to do that as well).
As for the downsides of using AOSP, well you lose all the Sony exclusives like the Bravia engine and the Small Apps (and a few other miscellaneous things). I know when the story about 4.3 for the XTZ was posted there was quite a lot not working like WiFi, GPS, etc. When running AOSP you lose your DRM keys (TA partition), you have to make a backup of them (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598) before unlocking your bootloader or you will never be able to go back to 100% stock for warranty claims.
The best way to find out exactly what issues there are with the Sony AOSP build is to go to the Sony dev site and see if there is an updated post that lists all the bugs.
shangrila500 said:
You can build it or download of for yourself and extract the system folded yourself, you don't have to flash the ROM to extract the system file. If you want to extract it from and FTF there are guides for it on XDA and of its a simple flashable zip all you gotta do is unzip it.
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Can you please specify links to guides? By the way i don't want to build FTF file for myself, its not easy.
E7ite said:
Can you please specify links to guides? By the way i don't want to build FTF file for myself, its not easy.
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Which guides are you wanting?
Sent from my SCH-I605 using XDA Premium HD app
The same as stock + root.
ROM:
http://speedy.sh/qYeq2/C5303-Generic-12.1.0.1.201-signed.zip
Mirror:
https://mega.co.nz/#!boIBHLjR!qsnN28c9xqTMq562a2lgQ6AdZVlgL4uqJZBVU75lKGk
Kernel (for flashtool after install rom)
http://speedy.sh/rFurz/C5303-12.1.A.1.201-kernel-only.ftf
Mirror:
https://mega.co.nz/#!zo4HxQQa!-rVewRUW0xcOz8WFxhfOnBR1RyjsIOknQlZ6sIPGDDA
STEPS:
Download the .zip file (see downloads)
Put the pre rooted firmware + SU zip into your internal SD
Flash both files and turn the phone off
Open flashtool into flashmode
Flash 201 kernel
Reboot device
Done
Than'k
Could you upload it with something else (for example https://mega.co.nz or http://d-h.st/) because I don't have a premium acount on speedy share, and I dont want to bloat my computer with their download assistant .exe file...
What kind of fw is this? Generic Europe? Generic Global?
Thanks for sharing!
could anyone confirm this one ?
Thank'd.
Btw, how do you make the kernel only ftf? I know how to make a full ftf and extract the kernel.sin from it. Then how to make the ftf from it? Or.. any other way? Thanks in advance.
any other link ?
because i dont have premium account.
thanks
Well no need for me to update my thread..... (kidding)
Nice work mate
the more devs we have the better the community
"Put the pre rooted firmware + SU zip into your internal SD
Flash both files and turn the phone off"
Flash ?? So i need recovery in my SP with .206 ???
AdamBialas said:
"Put the pre rooted firmware + SU zip into your internal SD
Flash both files and turn the phone off"
Flash ?? So i need recovery in my SP with .206 ???
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It is a pre-requisite that customised or cooked roms need root & recovery to install...
Im still using Stock rom .245(4.1) rooted with CWM. Do i still need to install .254(4.1) and .266(4.3) before flashing this rom and kernel? thanks in advance
cidane said:
Im still using Stock rom .245(4.1) rooted with CWM. Do i still need to install .254(4.1) and .266(4.3) before flashing this rom and kernel? thanks in advance
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I don't think so. I have flashed a few cooked (current) ROMs with .254 rooted + CWM. What matters is having CWM to flash the ROM which comes in zip files...In fact, I had to downgrade to .254 in order to root + CWM to flash
so to correct my understanding
ROM in OP is pre-rooted but Kernel in OP is stock kernel without root?
Exactly what are the changes in this FW
I mean geez Sony only put -_- battery improvements, software enhancements and are really very generic changes
thanks
Revontheus said:
Exactly what are the changes in this FW
I mean geez Sony only put -_- battery improvements, software enhancements and are really very generic changes
thanks
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Did you really expect them to say "Basically the same ROM without all the stuff ups we forgot to fix prior to releasing it"?
noonereallycares said:
Did you really expect them to say "Basically the same ROM without all the stuff ups we forgot to fix prior to releasing it"?
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No, At least they should've given the exact things they fixed liked the "App Installation Animation is fixed" instead of saying "Various System Improvements". It seems so general
headache59 said:
I don't think so. I have flashed a few cooked (current) ROMs with .254 rooted + CWM. What matters is having CWM to flash the ROM which comes in zip files...In fact, I had to downgrade to .254 in order to root + CWM to flash
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so do I still need to update to .254? im still .245 firmware
ahmedhappy312 said:
so to correct my understanding
ROM in OP is pre-rooted but Kernel in OP is stock kernel without root?
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Can anybody answer my question plz
Sent from my C5303 using Tapatalk
ahmedhappy312 said:
Can anybody answer my question plz
Sent from my C5303 using Tapatalk
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Yes it is.
Did you change anything in the ROM apart from rooting it? There are some files missing compared to my german .201 version. I don't know if there are more files than the bloatware ones, it was just a short look into it.
anyone experience unknown baseband and wifi problem after flashing?
Hi all, i'm pleased to share my work with you.
Here you have the latest official lollipop firmware for D855 ( v. 20A - LRX21M) packed in a zip flashable file.
I made this because all of us want to keep the old bootloader that is - at the moment - the only one who accept the bumped TWRP provided us by team Codefire.
I made also a step further and found a way to root this ROM.
Here you go:
First of all i suggest you to install the TWRP modded by me to allow the backup of the modem.
Be sure you select also the modem partition before taking the backup. ( If you want to restore the backup then restore also the modem )
1- download the two files and put them into the sdcard;
2- reboot in recovery and do a factory reset;
3- install the ROM and the supersu ZIP;
4- reboot the device and enjoy your rooted Lollipop ROM.
If you come from an earlier lollipop firmware you can dirty flash, it might work.
I spend a lot of time developing this so if you think i deserve you can donate ( look at my sign )
DOWNLOAD
SUPERSU flashable ZIP
ROM
MIRROR
KK MODEM ( you need this only if you downgrade from lollipop to kitkat and you don't need if you backed up before with the modded TWRP recovery)
DONATORS:( really tnx guys)
GTMoraes, tobitege, shaboogen, pRo_lama, hnyuk49, rossonero82, spotlight79, TeamSlayr, Vegard Helland, Mishaal Almashan, Sagar Singh, PAPPL, ArubidCo, bigmupps
CREDITS:
teamcodefire, chainfire
Changelog:
- 13.11.2014 - updated to the official LRX21M - 20A ( poland FW )
Q&A
What this ROM include?
In the ROM zip you can find only the system, modem and kernel (bumped) image
What do i need to flash this?
You need only to have the TWRP recovery installed
If i flash this i will lose the bumped recovery?
Nope. The bootloader will not be changed.
If i want go back to KK roms ( stock or AOSP) what i have to do?
Just flash your ROM or restore a previous nandroid backup. But, after that, flash the zip with the KK modem you can find in the 1st post.
I really need to flash the root files?
Must i answer????
Cannot write to internal SD?
With adb or a terminal emulator do:
Code:
su
restorecon -v -R /data/media
Your statusbar and navbar are gone?
This is a issue reported from some user.
Try to format manually data in TWRP before install the rom.
If this doesn't work try flashing the kdz of the H firmware ---> root ----> twrp ----> install this rom ( sperimental).
Doesn't have the option to enable LTE?
Go with a root browser to system/app/Lteconfigs/, click and install the apk, then reboot and you will have the option for LTE.
Wwooiootttttt?????
Things to do today: f5
@Skin1980: You definitely deserve some beers (or whatever you like ) 0F714082VL945954E
THANK YOU!!
You absolutely rule. Thank you
tobitege said:
@Skin1980: You definitely deserve some beers (or whatever you like ) 0F714082VL945954E
THANK YOU!!
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Like i said in the other post really tnx. My wife and my childs are gonna kill me for the time spent on the PC!
Now this is the stuff. Maybe this G3 wasn't a bad choice after all. Beer (or some wine to keep the wife happy) incoming when I'm not at work
beast.
thank you! could you possibly link to the tot/kdz you used to downgrade from lollipop to kitkat?
What kernel do you use for rooting? 4.4 or custom?
Wait wut? So this is all done in the stock recovery? No root, no custom recovery needed? Just bang it all on the sd card and go?
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beast.
thank you! could you possibly link to the tot/kdz you used to downgrade from lollipop to kitkat?
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exactly this http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FW784506432109876543213/D85510H_00.kdz
agelus69 said:
Wait wut? So this is all done in the stock recovery? No root, no custom recovery needed? Just bang it all on the sd card and go?
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TWRP is needed my friend
yocasta said:
What kernel do you use for rooting? 4.4 or custom?
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I patched the stock kernel...
5PP44527BR123160Y
Beer your way mate. Thanks for your help.
D.S
super work :good:
But be careful at the modem!!! It was not compatible with our country
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I patched the stock kernel...
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Sweet, great news!
Sorry for this question but after flashing this rom via bump twrp can we go back to KK Aosp by flashing it back? Or do we need to connect to a PC to restore back to stock fw?
Rman666 said:
super work :good:
But be careful at the modem!!! It was not compatible with our country
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The D855 is the international version.
The modems are interchangeable.
D.S
Nice job. Thank you. (ID: 6MC15224ET241474H)
hello all.
all the info out there is really confuse me.
some one please give me a valid links to here.
please correct me if im wrong somewhere in my understanding:
i own xperia Z2. my version is 5.1.1 stock.
the sound is crazy low ( after i put the max db at setting-sound...), so i searched what can i do about it, i've found there is a mod that fix this. as i understand, for that mod i should have recovery and rooted device, so i thought to myself "hey, if im gonna do root and install a recovery ill also will flash a nice rom"...
so i tried to follow some guides here but they are realy confused me.
at the links it says the root won't work for any device...
also it says it is gonna work for lockboot or something...
more over there is many methods and i dont know what is the simplest one.
there is more info that realy confused me and i want to be 100% sure im doing the correct steps...
I know i need to root and install a recovery, then i i need to pick some rom and flash it ( right?)
so please give me a links to here for what i need to flash a rom for my sony xperia z2 device ( v 5.1.1 stock).
ty for helping.
1.
The way i'd root my device on a locked bootloader is
- download flashtool and a older Firmware FTF
- FLASH the older firmware to my device and on the older firmware use a root tool to root my device
- I can now use root access to install recovery (XZdualrecovery)
- Download PRFcreator and a newer FTF with a superSU flashable zip
- Use prfcreator to make a flashable zip out of the new FW( include kernel and and all )
- copy it to device and flash it and be sure to wipe caches and data per big flash (e.g heavy FW changes)
- also google around for some things and make sure it all matches your device
(FTFs and xz recovery)
Also search for TA backup it may be useful for before you unlock your bootloader if you do
2/1. Use xda search tools to search Z2 section for root tool scripts
2. FTFs can be found in general section
3. You may want to add xz recovery to your upgrade flashable zip
4. Feel free to ask any aditional questions if you need more direction or detail
5. Unlocking your bootloader voids your warrenty (and wipes TA) if you restore your TA sony cant tell if you have unlocked your bootloader or not
(it also relocks your BL upon restoreing so be on a stock kernel)
what is FTF? is it the android version i have?
why i need an older one? i cant flash with 5.1.1?
about the steps:
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is that root guide good for me?
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/06/15/root-your-xperia-z2-with-locked-bootloader-guide/
after that i will use the next steps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...m-existenz-ultimate-1-0-5-light-dark-t2835196
am i good to go?
what if i want diferent rom after i will flash this one?
Dark_Elf333 said:
what is FTF? is it the android version i have?
why i need an older one? i cant flash with 5.1.1?
about the steps:
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is that root guide good for me?
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/06/15/root-your-xperia-z2-with-locked-bootloader-guide/
after that i will use the next steps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...m-existenz-ultimate-1-0-5-light-dark-t2835196
am i good to go?
what if i want diferent rom after i will flash this one?
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FTF
I dont know its definition but its a full Firmware with included partitions so its essentially a factory firmware package
Kindof
Ita FW version and android verson
- Android rootkits use security exploits which google or sony may patch respectively
Rootkits dont work with newer FWs you will have to try 4.4.2 or the 55FWs
That guide looks good
After flashing if be sure to download a Newer FTF that matches your ROM version and be sure you flash only kernel
(exclude all) (some roms may not include a kernel)
To flash a rom after that one you can reboot into recovery and flash any stock based rom (and stock kernel to match Fw Version if it changes heavily)
Rootkits dont work with newer FWs you will have to try 4.4.2 or the 55FWs
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what do u mean by that? i wont be able to use v5+ roms?
is there any rom's based on version 5+?
btw-what if i do something wrong, can i brick my device?
if i would, can i revert it and get it to life again?
Dark_Elf333 said:
what do u mean by that? i wont be able to use v5+ roms?
is there any rom's based on version 5+?
btw-what if i do something wrong, can i brick my device?
if i would, can i revert it and get it to life again?
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55fws i ment the last numbers of a build number
The bugs that rootkits exploit are mostly fixed on newer Firmware versions (fw for short)
You need to downgrade to 55 or 402 fw to use some of the rootkits
i following those steps:
Flash official Sony's 4.4.2 17.1.2.A.0.314 with flashtool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2162907)
Root using any method
Install NUT dual recovery (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2261606) or the recovery of your choice.
Reboot in recovery, Wipe Data, Cache and Dalvik Cache.
Flash the rom.
Follow AROMA Installer.
so i went to do step 1:
but there- it is written:
With this release, before unlocking first time, root your device
so? i need to do step2 first, then step1?
That comment is about unlocking you bootloader. So no step 1 then step 2.
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ok thx ill try it
So i recently updated to Marshmallow with root (using this guide hxxp://twigstechtips.blogspot.co.il/2016/04/sony-z5-compact-root-without-losing-ta.html)
And now i want to update to 32.2.A.0.224 (.....without wiping data......), but i'm not sure what exactly to do..
Here are my thoughts :
Download latest 32.2.A.0.224 FTF , extract the kernel from it and patch it (using hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605)
Download latest SuperSU, then create flashable zip (using hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904)
flash it , and then flash the patched kernel (maybe to reflash drm keys after? )
so i'm not quite sure that's the optimized method.. if you guys can share some light on it that would be great!
(ps : sorry about the links, not sure what are the exact rules on them)
I came here for this exact question as well.
spyvsspy said:
So i recently updated to Marshmallow with root (using this guide hxxp://twigstechtips.blogspot.co.il/2016/04/sony-z5-compact-root-without-losing-ta.html)
And now i want to update to 32.2.A.0.224 (.....without wiping data......), but i'm not sure what exactly to do..
Here are my thoughts :
Download latest 32.2.A.0.224 FTF , extract the kernel from it and patch it (using hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605)
Download latest SuperSU, then create flashable zip (using hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904)
flash it , and then flash the patched kernel (maybe to reflash drm keys after? )
so i'm not quite sure that's the optimized method.. if you guys can share some light on it that would be great!
(ps : sorry about the links, not sure what are the exact rules on them)
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Hi. I decided to go for it because TWRP was there to revert any mistake. I just followed Twig's guide again using the 32.2.A.0.224 firmware and newest version of tools and now happily running 6.0.1 with root.
lordemperor said:
Hi. I decided to go for it because TWRP was there to revert any mistake. I just followed Twig's guide again using the 32.2.A.0.224 firmware and newest version of tools and now happily running 6.0.1 with root.
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i found a flashable zip solution in the development thread, worked like a charm.
spyvsspy said:
i found a flashable zip solution in the development thread, worked like a charm.
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can u plase post a link? Can it be flashed with changes save?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/development/rom-xpower-v1-0-aroma-debloat-custom-t3371100
this one, ended up wiping data (did titanium backup), root and everything working fine, drm and all.