Hi,
I currently have .570 fw installed with root, dualrecovery, xposed,... and wonder how to update to .575 w/o losing them. Can I just create flashable zip and that's it, or should I use the original guide that I used to update from LP to MM ([Stock][Z2(D6503) 6.0.1 Marshmallow][.570][Prerooted+ TWRP + Xposed][LB])?
//UPDATE: If you want to upgrade too, then grab files from this post and follow "nurps" guide here.
//UPDATE 2 (To avoid misunderstanding):
1. Make sure you download both files from here
2. In PRF Creator, insert your FTF as FTF File, dummy_flashable.zip as SuperSU and RecRootV4_combined.zip as Recovery.
3. Flash in recovery, if you want xposed, flash it separately afterwards.
4. Wipe cache
5. Reboot and that should be it.
//UPDATE 3
Also works for .291!
Well and without losing recovery would be important too. I'm ready with PRF Creator, but where do I get that TWRP Recovery zip from that works with MM?
nurps said:
Well and without losing recovery would be important too. I'm ready with PRF Creator, but where do I get that TWRP Recovery zip from that works with MM?
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I'm not sure that we are having the same issue... I am already on MM, with recovery, etc. And want to update to newer version of MM.
btw if you just want dual recovery for MM you can visit the guide I mentioned earlier. You won't get .zip, since it's flashed by adb, but it works just the same.
Yes and when you reflash you have to reflash a rooted image and also recovery, or its gone.
nurps said:
Yes and when you reflash you have to reflash a rooted image and also recovery, or its gone.
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I see.. Now I know what you mean... The thing is... I would assume that you would just flash it the same way you did from LP to MM.. flash ROM (w/o recovery), then flash SuperSU, boot Android and use the adb recovery flasher... But i don't really want to spend hours getting things to normal if that doesn't work. So I'm hoping someone braver already done this and will shed some light on how it really is...
Actually I dont remember how it went, but now that you mention it, than a prerooted firmware should be enough, maybe I'll try tomorrow. Of course a flashable backup would make it easier if anything happens.
nurps said:
Actually I dont remember how it went, but now that you mention it, than a prerooted firmware should be enough, maybe I'll try tomorrow.
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Yeah... The problem was, after flashing MM and SuperSU, you had to pray that when Android boots up, you will have root permissions. If not, then it was game over, as you no longer had dual recovery...
Anyway... If you'll try, let me know how it went. I would really appreciate it!
Prerooted PRF creator file didn't work, root is lost.
nurps said:
Prerooted PRF creator file didn't work, root is lost.
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That's what I was afraid of... Have you tried flashing SuperSU after flashing ROM? I know that you can insert it in the ROM, but just to be sure I find it "safer" to flash separately.
Because I got an error on supersu I actually did reflash it, but the same error message appeared. Should have stopped there and reflashed my backup....I didnt...
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Because I got an error on supersu I actually did reflash it, but the same error message appeared.
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And do you remember what error it was by any chance? We could probably find out why you lost root permissions that way...
No, sorry.
nurps said:
No, sorry.
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That's a shame... Nevermind, what version of SuperSU were you flashing?
can u fetch me the ftf link ?
medalogii said:
can u fetch me the ftf link ?
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Not sure what link you mean... Can you be more specific?
nurps said:
Because I got an error on supersu I actually did reflash it, but the same error message appeared. Should have stopped there and reflashed my backup....I didnt...
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It's annoying, but at least you won't lose anything, as long as you have that backup... Now, you will have to downgrade to LP, root, flash back to MM, get recovery, flash your backup and done (if you want root back, that is of course, which I would strongly recommend for MM, as there are some things that would really bother me, if I didn't have root).
It's not the best solution, as it takes quite the time, but at least you have backup... could have been worse, take it that way...
Sorry my bad, I Was looking for the ftf now I'm downloading it with xperifirm,, now I'm looking for the recovery and supersu files to try,,
Sent from my D6503 using XDA-Developers mobile app
Thats a bit overcomplicated. I wasted some hours to find a rootable FTF though, 3rd I tried (D6503_17.1.A.2.69) worked, then it's just nuts dual recovery (with its own root exploit included) and restore.
For the other stuff I should have kept up, apparently for MM you include dummy_flashable for root not supersu and RecRootV4_combined is actually available as flashable recovery.
https://mega.nz/#!dtYQSYKa!V3cV1KUB2XPMn71wJHPPAwLrrVvB_hG7JPoun9WQ7AM
https://mega.nz/#!8woHjZyb!ksx9rXDSOnS_zUncNiYw0JbfUIt14YU61Fwc8Wrcjz8
nurps said:
Thats a bit overcomplicated. I wasted some hours to find a rootable FTF though, 3rd I tried (D6503_17.1.A.2.69) worked, then it's just nuts dual recovery (with its own root exploit included) and restore.
For the other stuff I should have kept up, apparently for MM you include dummy_flashable for root not supersu and RecRootV4_combined is actually available as flashable recovery.
https://mega.nz/#!dtYQSYKa!V3cV1KUB2XPMn71wJHPPAwLrrVvB_hG7JPoun9WQ7AM
https://mega.nz/#!8woHjZyb!ksx9rXDSOnS_zUncNiYw0JbfUIt14YU61Fwc8Wrcjz8
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So, now you have .575 with root/recovery? And if, then you just create flashable.zip from your FTF and include dummy_flashable, flash in recovery and then flash RecRootV4_combined?
Nope not done yet. Trying now.
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alright today i finally decided to update my phone to 4.1.2 from 4.0.4. now i need some assistance, i cant figure out how to root it. wat i have previously done was revert stock odin with unroot. then i did the update. im not haveing any problems with it, i just cant figure out how to root it. someone please guide me the right way. thank you very much appreciated.
Sk84all20 said:
alright today i finally decided to update my phone to 4.1.2 from 4.0.4. now i need some assistance, i cant figure out how to root it. wat i have previously done was revert stock odin with unroot. then i did the update. im not haveing any problems with it, i just cant figure out how to root it. someone please guide me the right way. thank you very much appreciated.
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I copy pasted this info for ya from here post 167 and from post 172..
1. Use Odin 1.85 in Admin Mode for Windows users.
2. Install TWRP 2.5 via PDA settings.
3. Reboot phone into Recovery.
4. Install SuperSU via the Zip.
5. Reboot phone and viola. SuperSU is there and works.
Download the Odin Method herE:
http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/96
Flash via Odin. Then download SuperSU.
Located here:
http://download.chainfire.eu/204
Then reboot to recovery, flash the zip and all done.
Thank you thank you
Bic Lighter
you wouldnt happen to know where a deodexed version of the stock 4.1.2 is would you
Sk84all20 said:
you wouldnt happen to know where a deodexed version of the stock 4.1.2 is would you
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I haven't come across one yet. I know devs are working on it though.
Sk84all20 said:
you wouldnt happen to know where a deodexed version of the stock 4.1.2 is would you
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In the blackstar thread. Posted by nun.
man i want one so bad
patience grasshopper
When you flash the rom then flash TWRP 2.5, just reboot into recovery, and verify your flash worked. But you don't have to flash the superuser.zip.
As you exit TWRP, it will say you're not rooted, and would you like to do that? Then TWRP will create the root for you.
But, either method gets the job done.
2.5 does not give that option.
That's in older versions.
Well the 2.5 I have did give the option. And I didn't make it up. It was mentioned in the development section so I tried it. I thought it was a very slick piece of work.
Hmm That's odd, I too saw that and thought I'd try it as well. 2.5 did not give me that prompt.
Me being me, I redownloaded, tried again same thing. tested it on the previous version, and only then did I get a prompt.
I uninstalled SU to try to recreate it so I could make sure I didn't just drink the koolaide and it didn't ask. But I think once you let TWRP flash the binary file it won't ask anymore.
I did get it to re-ask if I wanted to root. It flashed the SU binary.
But I did have to also install busybox (I used sterison app).
i foun the deodexed verersion it was just posted by ptmr3 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2267199
i found the deodexed verersion it was just posted by ptmr3 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2267199
rangercaptain said:
Well the 2.5 I have did give the option. And I didn't make it up. It was mentioned in the development section so I tried it. I thought it was a very slick piece of work.
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mine as well matter of fact yesterday i flashed a zip and after I wiped cache and dalvik i went to reboot and it said it "appears you have lost root" or something like that and "swipe to reinstall" saved my bacon, thought it was really cool.
Thanks @[NUT] for finding the way of rooting 4.3 with locked BL. Since nobody makes one for Z Ultra, I will do it.
This is a flashable ROM extracted from stock 14.2.A.0.290 without ANY modification.
The only 2 things added are FULL ROOT and XZDualRecovery.
This method is copied and modified from @[NUT] 's Z1 ROM
Requirements:
Flashtool 0.9.13 by @Androxyde
XZDualRecovery 2.7.71 BETA or newer.
Current rooted FW version: 14.1.B.1.532 OR 14.1.B.2.257 (rooted).
note: 257 is not tested on Z Ultra yet.
In the following guide I suggest you use an external SDCard but that's just good practice, you can use your internal storage or even an USB OTG storage device in TWRP if you like to install, that's no problem!... If you are modding and the likes, best is to have an external sdcard, just for safeties sake.
C6802: How to update to 14.2.A.0.290:
This should work for C6833, too. But you will lose 4G.
WARNING:
As the 'update' part of this ROM package does not work yet:
THIS GUIDE WILL DESTROY ALL USERDATA!
For C6802: Download C6802_14.2.A.0.290.jackie099.flashable.zip (C6833_14.2.A.0.290.jackie099.flashable.zip if u have C6803)and C6802_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf, save them somewhere you remember;
Put 'C6802_14.2.A.0.290.jackie099.flashable.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Put 'C6802_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf' inside the Flashtool/firmwares folder;
Create a backup of your phone in CWM or TWRP and don't forget to backup the contents of 'SDCard0';
To prevent bootloops:
Flash XL39h-C6802_4.2.2-14.1.B.1.532.ftf firmware, please use the newest flashtool, or brick.
root it with Vroot, and install Supersu to replace vroot's permission manager.
Flash XZDualRecovery 2.7.71 (from PC)
In TWRP -> Wipe -> advanced Wipe Tick/Check:
Dalvik-Cache
System
Cache
Data
Internal Storage
Swipe to Right to do the factory reset
After that Click Format Data -> type yes
Flash 'C6802_14.2.A.0.290.jackie099.flashable.zip' or 'C6833_14.2.A.0.290.jackie099.flashable.zip' in TWRP
NOTE: do not reboot but go back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off;
Flash everything in 'C6802_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf';
Now reboot to system.
Check Supersu, and u are rooted!
Hit Thanks or donate me if you think my work is useful for you!
Thank you for this! Much appreciated!
Just to let you know - both of your link (C6802_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf,) points to the wrong file.
I have been using NUT's 4.3 root guide for other Z-devices, but when trying with my Z Ultra it wouldn't work. I tried going from a rooted generic .532 to generic .290 created according to NUT's guide. I had success on Tablet Z and Z1 but not Z Ultra. I have a C6833.
alphaandomega said:
Thank you for this! Much appreciated!
Just to let you know - both of your link (C6802_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf,) points to the wrong file.
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Thank You! It's fixed now.
dape16 said:
I have been using NUT's 4.3 root guide for other Z-devices, but when trying with my Z Ultra it wouldn't work. I tried going from a rooted generic .532 to generic .290 created according to NUT's guide. I had success on Tablet Z and Z1 but not Z Ultra. I have a C6833.
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If u dont mind losing LTE, u can use this one. Maybe I can make one for 6833 later.
jackie099 said:
If u dont mind losing LTE, u can use this one. Maybe I can make one for 6833 later.
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Thank you, but I unlocked my bootloader so I am okay now.
If I have time this weekend I can try to make the files for C6833 and share them here.
Good work, but can you remove vRoot from the post and use Kingo or Bin4ary's root tools as vRoot may be harvesting imei no's
jackie099 said:
If u dont mind losing LTE, u can use this one. Maybe I can make one for 6833 later.
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Hi million thanks for your incredible work. I have a C6806 version.... Dyou know if the C6833 version will work for me if it is finally released?
I cannot be leave there is definitely a solution for our locked bootloader telephones
Many thanks nin advance
Thank you for this! Much appreciated!
jackie099 said:
If u dont mind losing LTE, u can use this one.
Maybe I can make one for 6833 later.
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+1000!!!!
After looking at XZDualRecovery 2.7.71 I think this will work
DONT TRY THIS AT HOME KIDS
1/ flash either my BE Rom or DoggRom
2/ DON'T reboot yet, go to advanced/ power off (CWM) [or back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off (TWRP)]
3/ start flash tool / select Flash / Flashmode
4/ select .290 ftf
5/ deselect wipes (done on install or Rom), exclude everything but kernel and then flash
6/ Reboot
7/ run XZDualRecovery 2.7.71 from pc
Will this work @hamdogg, @jackie099 ???
blueether said:
After looking at XZDualRecovery 2.7.71 I think this will work
DONT TRY THIS AT HOME KIDS
1/ flash either my BE Rom or DoggRom
2/ DON'T reboot yet, go to advanced/ power off (CWM) [or back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off (TWRP)]
3/ start flash tool / select Flash / Flashmode
4/ select .290 ftf
5/ deselect wipes (done on install or Rom), exclude everything but kernel and then flash
6/ Reboot
7/ run XZDualRecovery 2.7.71 from pc
Will this work @hamdogg, @jackie099 ???
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Well... Deselecting kernel will keep recovery, deselecting wipes should keep data..
hamdogg said:
Well... Deselecting kernel will keep recovery, deselecting wipes should keep data..
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maybe that should have read:
5/ deselect wipes (done on install of Rom) [Top Box]
5a/ exclude everything but kernel [Middle Box]
5c/ and then flash
at that stage it should boot on a locked bootloader with partial root access, then running XZDualRecovery would give full root and recoveries - It's my belief that our roms wont boot on a locked bootloader as is?
blueether said:
maybe that should have read:
5/ deselect wipes (done on install of Rom) [Top Box]
5a/ exclude everything but kernel [Middle Box]
5c/ and then flash
at that stage it should boot on a locked bootloader with partial root access, then running XZDualRecovery would give full root and recoveries - It's my belief that our roms wont boot on a locked bootloader as is?
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No locked won't boot unless they flash stock kernel. Sounds about right. But I am on 9th Corona... :silly:
hamdogg said:
No locked won't boot unless they flash stock kernel. Sounds about right. But I am on 9th Corona... :silly:
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Dont want to try as there is a large thunder storm above and I don't want to be in the middle of flashing something if the power goes out, and I'v had about 6h sleep in the last 3 days
:good: for work :good:
blueether said:
Dont want to try as there is a large thunder storm above and I don't want to be in the middle of flashing something if the power goes out, and I'v had about 6h sleep in the last 3 days
:good: for work :good:
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Man i know how that feels. On holiday and yet people still go missing... Why can't they take a break!
hamdogg said:
Man i know how that feels. On holiday and yet people still go missing... Why can't they take a break!
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Very OT, you lost another? - /me always has a PLB now when in the backcountry, work and play.
blueether said:
Very OT, you lost another? - /me always has a PLB now when in the backcountry, work and play.
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Well yeah.... There's always someone missing.. Hard stastics: a little over 1500 each year, missing people never get found in New Zealand.
Messed up eh!!
Imagine the rest of the world...
What you doing now?
lemmon said:
Hi million thanks for your incredible work. I have a C6806 version.... Dyou know if the C6833 version will work for me if it is finally released?
I cannot be leave there is definitely a solution for our locked bootloader telephones
Many thanks nin advance
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Sry, I rly dont know. I konw C6833 can flash C6802's ROM, and C6802 can flash C6833's ROM.
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What you doing now?
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testing the above... not working, no recoveries
re-locked BL
flashed kernel.sin etc
boots fine
run locked recovery, gets root, copies files etc - reboots but no recovery.
blueether said:
testing the above... not working, no recoveries
re-locked BL
flashed kernel.sin etc
boots fine
run locked recovery, gets root, copies files etc - reboots but no recovery.
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flash this after flashing the rom to recovery
http://nut.xperia-files.com/downloa...kZHVhbHJlY292ZXJ5Mi43LjcxLUJFVEEuZmxhc2hhYmxl
This is a 100% stock flashable zip of the recently released 4.4.2 firmware for the P5200. As it is 100% stock, it is fully bloated, odexed, and non-rooted. If you wish to attain root you can do so by flashing superSU-2.02 zip from chainfire. As of right now, no other root method appears to be working, including towelroot.
Download link below.
A deodexed + rooted build is also available.
NOTE: if you flash the deodexed version and have problems with root, flash UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip from here. I don't anticipate any root problems, but just in case, this will fix it.
100% stock: STOCK-4.4.2-P5200(fixed).zip
Deodexed + rooted: STOCK-DEODEXED-ROOTED-4.4.2-P5200(fixed).zip
Anyone may feel free to use this as a base for their ROM. I only ask that you give me credit.
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This is a 100% stock flashable zip of the recently released 4.4.2 firmware for the P5200. As it is 100% stock, it is fully bloated, odexed, and non-rooted. If you wish to attain root you can do so by flashing superSU-2.02 zip from chainfire. As of right now, no other root method appears to be working, including towelroot.
Download link below.
A deodexed + rooted build is in the works. Bear with me.
100% stock: STOCK-4.4.2-P5200.zip
Anyone may feel free to use this as a base for their ROM. I only ask that you give me credit.
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Very good work done by you! Yesterday I spent hours to unzip the file but unsuccessfully. I will try it right now! Thanks a lot!
Restl3ss said:
This is a 100% stock flashable zip of the recently released 4.4.2 firmware for the P5200. As it is 100% stock, it is fully bloated, odexed, and non-rooted. If you wish to attain root you can do so by flashing superSU-2.02 zip from chainfire. As of right now, no other root method appears to be working, including towelroot.
Download link below.
A deodexed + rooted build is in the works. Bear with me.
100% stock: STOCK-4.4.2-P5200.zip
Anyone may feel free to use this as a base for their ROM. I only ask that you give me credit.
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I tried but it doesn't flash. Received "failed" message. I am using the latest TWRP by angel666. Any idea what I am doing wrong?
edsoedso said:
I tried but it doesn't flash. Received "failed" message. I am using the latest TWRP by angel666. Any idea what I am doing wrong?
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I've got the same problem.
Hold on, I'm working on it
@edsoedso
@Max4000
I think I've fixed it. Reuploading now. Bear with me.
The problem was a fairly stupid one. I edited the assert to fit P5200 instead of P5210 (I'm using the same updater-script I used for the wifi model stock kitkat).
Problem is, I used mac textedit instead of gedit. One preserves linux encoding, the other does not. Can you guess which is which?
I believe it was Homer Simpson who said, "DOH".
Anyway, edited the updater-script with gedit and just removed the assert completely, so once it's done uploading you should be able to flash without issue.
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@edsoedso
@Max4000
I think I've fixed it. Reuploading now. Bear with me.
The problem was a fairly stupid one. I edited the assert to fit P5200 instead of P5210 (I'm using the same updater-script I used for the wifi model stock kitkat).
Problem is, I used mac textedit instead of gedit. One preserves linux encoding, the other does not. Can you guess which is which?
I believe it was Homer Simpson who said, "DOH".
Anyway, edited the updater-script with gedit and just removed the assert completely, so once it's done uploading you should be able to flash without issue.
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Do not worry, I installed stock 4.4.2 using odin, than TWRP and superuser. It looks great! Please work on 4.4.2 Pimpdroid and let us known the results. Regards!
@Max4000
@edsoedso
Fixed version is now uploaded. Enjoy
@edsoedso
I know you've already got kk working, but would you be willing to try this zip to make sure it works? I think i've ironed it out but i'd like to be sure. Can't test myself as I have the WiFi model
just uploaded a deodexed + rooted build. If you have any troubles with root flash SuperSU from the link in OP.
do i need to clear data and cache beforce flashing ? cuz i don't have sd card so if i clear data the rom will delete.
khaledreno said:
do i need to clear data and cache beforce flashing ? cuz i don't have sd card so if i clear data the rom will delete.
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I always do a factory reset, format data, and full wipe with any ROM Can you move your files to your PC via USB cable?
khaledreno said:
do i need to clear data and cache beforce flashing ? cuz i don't have sd card so if i clear data the rom will delete.
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I flashed without wiping and had big problems. You should really do a full wipe.
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@Max4000
@edsoedso
Fixed version is now uploaded. Enjoy
@edsoedso
I know you've already got kk working, but would you be willing to try this zip to make sure it works? I think i've ironed it out but i'd like to be sure. Can't test myself as I have the WiFi model
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I just saw your note. I am downloading both versions, flash them and let you know.
i have downloaded both versions but instal failed
any way does any one know which site i can download the MD5 of the software without corruption ?
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@Max4000
@edsoedso
Fixed version is now uploaded. Enjoy
@edsoedso
I know you've already got kk working, but would you be willing to try this zip to make sure it works? I think i've ironed it out but i'd like to be sure. Can't test myself as I have the WiFi model
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@Restl3ss:
I flashed both versions using TWRP 2.6.3.0 and everything went well. The first unrooted rom after completing flashing offered to install superuser and I did it. The second rom version did not offered it so I rebooted to TWRP and installed superuser from sd card. I am keeping the second version on my tablet. Looks nice and works very well. I will remove some system apps that I do not use and free some additional memory.
It seems that battery is draining faster than 4.2.2. Does anybody note it? Any solution? Thank you!
I have tried the rootet and fixed version, , but it doesn´t work, it hangs on boot!
Installed with TWRP 2.7.1.0, may i have to install this ROM with Odin ?
jamalau said:
I have tried the rootet and fixed version, , but it doesn´t work, it hangs on boot!
Installed with TWRP 2.7.1.0, may i have to install this ROM with Odin ?
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hey man you need to wipe system, data,cache and dalvik-cache
then flash the zip and it should work
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@Restl3ss:
I flashed both versions using TWRP 2.6.3.0 and everything went well. The first unrooted rom after completing flashing offered to install superuser and I did it. The second rom version did not offered it so I rebooted to TWRP and installed superuser from sd card. I am keeping the second version on my tablet. Looks nice and works very well. I will remove some system apps that I do not use and free some additional memory.
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Is there an update zip for recovery? I have 2.6.1 twrp and get error message during install. Can i update to latest twrp or philz by Flash, or do i have to connect the tab to PC, and need to do the beginners Steps?
Thanks for advices
Aaah, i got it... A flashable philz for p5200...
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Is there an update zip for recovery? I have 2.6.1 twrp and get error message during install. Can i update to latest twrp or philz by Flash, or do i have to connect the tab to PC, and need to do the beginners Steps?
Thanks for advices
Aaah, i got it... A flashable philz for p5200...
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Can you post the link for the Philz 5200 recovery?
thks
Hi There,
I'm running a rooted version of KitKat 4.4.4 on my Z2 (23.0.1.A.0.167) and I was just wondering about the process of upgrading to a rooted version of Lollipop. Can I just upgrade using the standard method (from the settings menu) and retain root access? Or will I have to flash an entirely new Lollipop ROM onto the device and then root that separately?
I'm in no rush for Lollipop so I'm happy to wait for the official upgrade, but if it won't be possible or will mess up my device then I'd rather just do whatever it takes to get it flashed.
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Hi There,
I'm running a rooted version of KitKat 4.4.4 on my Z2 (23.0.1.A.0.167) and I was just wondering about the process of upgrading to a rooted version of Lollipop. Can I just upgrade using the standard method (from the settings menu) and retain root access? Or will I have to flash an entirely new Lollipop ROM onto the device and then root that separately?
I'm in no rush for Lollipop so I'm happy to wait for the official upgrade, but if it won't be possible or will mess up my device then I'd rather just do whatever it takes to get it flashed.
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I guess your bootloader is still intact, if so you're good to go. You will will only lose root when you update to lollipop through OTA.
On the other hand, if you've unlocked your bootloader and probably have a custom kernel, then I'm afraid ota will not work.
Hope this helps.
BottleGreen said:
Hi There,
... and I was just wondering about the process of upgrading to a rooted version of Lollipop.
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sublinker said:
I guess your bootloader is still intact, if so you're good to go. You will will only lose root when you update to lollipop through OTA.
On the other hand, if you've unlocked your bootloader and probably have a custom kernel, then I'm afraid ota will not work.
Hope this helps.
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If the desired outcome is root on lollipop, don't do ota.
Install recovery (if you don't have one) and flash a rooted lollipop zip through recovery.
@o0 Matt 0o, you've made your point but I guess quoting me wasn't necessary.
Thanks for the replies, a couple of questions still though:
o0 Matt 0o said:
If the desired outcome is root on lollipop, don't do ota.
Install recovery (if you don't have one) and flash a rooted lollipop zip through recovery.
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I think I have recovery, though I can't remember to be honest. I followed a guide here when I rooted my Z2.
If I flash a rooted L zip does this mean I'll lose all my apps/data? I remember that I did when I rooted 4.4.4 but the process was such a headache that I can't remember which parts required wiping everything from my phone.
Also, is there a ROM version you'd recommend? Is the current one stable or should I wait a little while longer for a better one?
Google recovery and Xperia to see videos of how to get into recovery to find out if you have it.
You don't 'need' to wipe, but it's always advised. Before I flash I do a nandroid backup and wipe and recovery specific app data with nandroid manager.
Have a look at the dev section, there is a rooted stock lollipop room there. lollipop is stable and awesome.
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o0 Matt 0o said:
Google recovery and Xperia to see videos of how to get into recovery to find out if you have it.
You don't 'need' to wipe, but it's always advised. Before I flash I do a nandroid backup and wipe and recovery specific app data with nandroid manager.
Have a look at the dev section, there is a rooted stock lollipop room there. lollipop is stable and awesome.
If.I helped don't forget to hit thanks [emoji14]
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Is it worth waiting for a Lollipop 5.1 ROM or would this ROM update to 5.1 without needing to be flashed? http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/stock-d6503-23-1-0-690-bal-rooted-t3057150/ (I presume this is the ROM you were talking about?)
Thanks, turns out I do have recovery. I followed this guide all the way through: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/how-to-root-23-0-1-0-167-fw-sony-xperia-t2928591/
So seeing as I have CWM recovery on there. Does this mean I can just use flashtool to put the lollipop ROM onto CWM Recovery and then do 'install from zip' and all should be good?
What would happen if I flashed without wiping the data? I'm more inclined to wipe too, but I wondered if it's possible to do it without wiping.
BottleGreen said:
Is it worth waiting for a Lollipop 5.1 ROM or would this ROM update to 5.1 without needing to be flashed? http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/stock-d6503-23-1-0-690-bal-rooted-t3057150/ (I presume this is the ROM you were talking about?).
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Yea that's what I was referring to. Once 5.1 comes out you'll need to do the same thing to keep root so it's up to you if you do it once or twice.
BottleGreen said:
Thanks, turns out I do have recovery. I followed this guide all the way through: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/how-to-root-23-0-1-0-167-fw-sony-xperia-t2928591/
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Good
BottleGreen said:
So seeing as I have CWM recovery on there. Does this mean I can just use flashtool to put the lollipop ROM onto CWM Recovery and then do 'install from zip' and all should be good?
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No. No flashtool needed just get the zip into the phone (either download it on the phone or use a usb cable to copy it over) then go to install zip.
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What would happen if I flashed without wiping the data? I'm more inclined to wipe too, but I wondered if it's possible to do it without wiping.
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What would happen depends on what you've done:
Best case nothing happens
Medium case apps misbehave
Worst case bootloop
It is possible and give it a go. Make sure you do a backup first and copy the backup to your computer just in case. If bad things happen, recovery the backup and try again another way.
o0 Matt 0o said:
Yea that's what I was referring to. Once 5.1 comes out you'll need to do the same thing to keep root so it's up to you if you do it once or twice.
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No. No flashtool needed just get the zip into the phone (either download it on the phone or use a usb cable to copy it over) then go to install zip.
What would happen depends on what you've done:
Best case nothing happens
Medium case apps misbehave
Worst case bootloop
It is possible and give it a go. Make sure you do a backup first and copy the backup to your computer just in case. If bad things happen, recovery the backup and try again another way.
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Okay perfect, thanks for that. One last question though, in that thread with the Lollipop ROM someone mentioned that you could lose your recovery if you install it (I guess because of a bug or something). Will this affect me if I want to install 5.1 later on?
Not really. You'll just need to get back to a ROM with recovery for locked bootloader or wait until they get recovery working on locked bootloader on 5.0
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Not really. You'll just need to get back to a ROM with recovery for locked bootloader or wait until they get recovery working on locked bootloader on 5.0
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Okay, so my bootloader has been unlocked. Does that mean I won't be affected at all?
BottleGreen said:
Okay, so my bootloader has been unlocked. Does that mean I won't be affected at all?
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Is that first sentence a statement or a question?
Bootloader unlocked means freedom. Life is a lot easier, just flash a kernel with recovery and upgrade
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Is that first sentence a statement or a question?
Bootloader unlocked means freedom. Life is a lot easier, just flash a kernel with recovery and upgrade
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Yes my bootloader is unlocked, I used the Sony method. I didn't think I could flash a rooted ROM without it to be honest.
Hmm, I think I'm confusing recovery with Bootloader though here. I thought Recovery was part of the bootloader unlocking process and was separate from the ROM. Kind of like a small management interface to flash new ROMs and manage the device from the boot partition.
Does anyone have an answer to the above? I'm just trying to make sense of the process here.
What do you want to know? What the bootloader is?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Bootloader
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What do you want to know? What the bootloader is?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Bootloader
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I'd really like to know what 'recovery' is exactly and how it differs from either a ROM or a bootloader. I understand the Xperia Z2 stock rooted Lollipop ROM has no recovery, so I want to know what exactly that means and what the implications are in the event I choose to upgrade to 5.1 in the future.
Dear all
I have rooted my phone long time ago, installed TWRP. I never updated, but now, always they want me to update, but of course, it doesn't work because of the root.
Isn't there a simple solution, just to flast the new rom via TWRP? Preferably keeping the root?
I am at the end of my understanding
Thanks and regards
Sopur
Sopur said:
Dear all
I have rooted my phone long time ago, installed TWRP. I never updated, but now, always they want me to update, but of course, it doesn't work because of the root.
Isn't there a simple solution, just to flast the new rom via TWRP? Preferably keeping the root?
I am at the end of my understanding
Thanks and regards
Sopur
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I would say, back up your apps with e.g. titanium backup and then flash (with fullwipe) something like xpower...
Thats the easiest and trouble free method.
Sopur said:
Dear all
I have rooted my phone long time ago, installed TWRP. I never updated, but now, always they want me to update, but of course, it doesn't work because of the root.
Isn't there a simple solution, just to flast the new rom via TWRP? Preferably keeping the root?
I am at the end of my understanding
Thanks and regards
Sopur
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You can find some update zips out here on the forum's or u can make one yourself (search for the guide) but I wouldn't recommend update via zip as it is likely to introduce some issues.
The best way is to backup your apps and data, and internal SD card and then flash a full ftf via flashtool.
It's a bit more work then flashing via twrp but you won't have strange battery drain and bugs no one else has.
In my opinion this is the only way to upgrade to a newer firmware and I do this every time.
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langeveld024 said:
You can find some update zips out here on the forum's or u can make one yourself (search for the guide) but I wouldn't recommend update via zip as it is likely to introduce some issues.
The best way is to backup your apps and data, and internal SD card and then flash a full ftf via flashtool.
It's a bit more work then flashing via twrp but you won't have strange battery drain and bugs no one else has.
In my opinion this is the only way to upgrade to a newer firmware and I do this every time.
Sent from my E6653 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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When I backup my data, do I also keep all my settings?
Where could I find a TWRP Update via zip?
Many thanks!
Sopur said:
When I backup my data, do I also keep all my settings?
Where could I find a TWRP Update via zip?
Many thanks!
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1. No
2. Somewhere on the forum's, or u can make it yourself.
(but like I said, I wouldn't recommend it.)
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I rooted with dean metod and make my device become E5823, can i update with flash with fw from E5803 without loe my root an twrp?
#sorry for my bad english