yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] POMF2K:
The sad thing is I have no idea what finally got it to work. Maybe just an extra reboot I had forgotten at some point. I do know however that I had to add a few extra lines (hardware ID) to the .inf file in the usb driver. Not sure which did the trick. I also used a combo of the toolkit to unlock and the manual method to root. Also I am unable to boot my device into the bootloader/fastboot via windows and rather have to manually (physically) shut down the device and enter the bootloader via the physical buttons. Probably an issue with the windows drivers again, but at least I have full functionality once in fastboot.

Only thing is now I can't get access to the storage via windows. And there's no way in hell I want to change the ADB drivers without knowing which finally worked for me. I'm thinking though that this is an entirely different device in device manager (I'm obviously not that knowledgeable).

Also I'm kinda annoyed by the unlocked padlock symbol on startup. I suppose that should be a welcome sign of achievement after spending all day trying to unlock/root, especially for such an unlearned person as myself.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] youngwha:
did you clear this issue?

if not, pls gimme a mesg.

cause I'm a noob, I cannot use link here. :crying:

This issue is included in 4.2.2, and ADB is disabled by default for security.

I tested on my Nexus 4, 4.2.2 running. :fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaefert:
Okey. So to summarise: there is this new security feature in android 4.2. that makes the device show a popup if you want to allow the connected computer to use the adb = debugging bridge. But for this to work, you need to have the newest adb binary, which needs to print 1.0.31 when you run "adb version"

(found that info here --> http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...s-from-stealing-your-data-in-some-situations/ )

Under linux when you try to do it the old-school google-recommended way and download the huge "adt-bundle-linux-x86_64-20130219" and use the "android" tool to find new updates to the platform tools, it will tell you you already got the latest version which is rev 16.0.2 which contains an adb binary which will print version 1.0.26 which will not work with this new android 4.2.2 security feature.

So after searching for a linux adb 1.0.31 binary, I found it here:

https://github.com/mozilla/r2d2b2g/commit/2eefcc05366173ca51635da8f542fd8473ba0fea -->

https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/labs/r2d2b2g/adb-1.0.31-linux.zip

with that binary I finally can use adb on my nexus 7 again.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andr0i:
For my device, updating adb will work.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DTTD:
One of the best Guides I have found is the one at:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1741395

OR if you are using a Debian based Linux Distro, I've found this to be the best, which includes pictures as well:

http://bernaerts.dyndns.org/android/246-ubuntu-root-nexus-7-tablet

Both provide very clear instructions on what needs to be done. My Windows machine is having driver issues so I used Ubuntu and everything is flawless with those steps.

I've learned that toolkits can be useful, but what happens if something breaks during the process or does not complete like it should? Knowing how to do it via the steps provided above will only help you in the future. Let me know what you think!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrM37H:
Okay, so I'm sorta new here...

Anyways I wanted to know what similar programs are there for Androids that are similar to aircrack-ng.

Also are there any good blue snarfing or blue bugging apps?

I'm wanting to know this because I don't feel like trying to install BT on my tablet -.-

Anyways sorry for the Low Quality post and thank you for reading.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] calisro:
these cpus can't handle cracking wpa or anything like that.
[Xperia Z General] DooMLoRD:
@MODS

request you to sticky this thread

hello friends,

let me begin by introducing myself, i am developer for Xperia devices (X10, ARC, PLAY, S, T) and am the Lead Developer of Team UtterChaos, member of Team ICX and was associated with Team FreeXperia, ... i have some experience in development for Xperia devices, specifically in kernels, rooting & recoveries and i have various how-to, reference threads which are very helpful to new & advanced users alike across various device communities... i hope even this thread will be useful to everyone... if you would like to know what things i have worked on before feel free to check some of the links in my signature below...

so some of u must be new to the Sony Xperia family & even if u are not this should be useful... this thread should get u up to speed on what you need to know for this device...

i will try to cover some very basic things and try to touch upon some advanced topics...

i will be dividing this thread into various sections, and each section will point to an individual post...

following is the list of sections covered:

Basics

FlashTool

Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking

Rooting

Recovery

Flashing Custom Kernel

Flashing Custom ROMs

for those who are interested in development are free to contact me via p.m.... BUT PLEASE do not ask generic questions, post all generic queries at the forums/threads...

regards,

DooMLoRD
[Xperia Z General] DooMLoRD:
FlashTool

Flashtool is one of the MOST IMPORTANT piece of software for ur phone, it is an unofficial, but the best way to flash official firmwares on both locked and unlocked bootloader devices. Generally the firmware is supplied in form of FTF package (a container file ending with .ftf) which can be flashed via FlashTool. Thus FlashTool is the easiest way to do offline updates, just download the FTF and keep on PC and flash ur device when ever you want to. One can also flash select partitions using FlashTool, say you want to flash baseband(radio) from newer/older firmware but want to keep the main system the same u can do that using newest FlashTool! FlashTool also supports fastboot modes! so if you are not very comfortable with command line then u can use the FastBoot Toolbox inbuilt into FlashTool to fastboot the kernels!

FlashTool can be used to flash both locked and unlocked bootloaders devices.

For all flashtool informations (download links, release notes, FAQ) go to the Flashtool Homepage

Flashtool specifically for Xperia Z released!

Flashtool is on github : FlashTool GitHub repo

[FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies (excellent guide for new users, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! The info for Rooting, Recovery & Bootloader UNlock in that thread is for older Xperia devices...)

i will try n get more links for FlashTool and post it here

Sony also provides an official FlashTool but it can be used only with unlocked bootloader devices
[Xperia Z General] DooMLoRD:
Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking

[Tutorial] Xperia Z Bootloader Unlocking

Latest FlashTool 0.9.10.2beta4 onwards can correctly unlock (official way) and relock device... i recommend using the latest FlashTool version to unlock & relock device...

all question regarding bootloader unlocking, relocking should be posted in relevant thread
[Xperia Z General] DooMLoRD:
Rooting

[ROOT][Z] How-to for rooting newest firmware 10.3.1.A.0.244

[ROOT] DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit {perf_event exploit}

[ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED & UNLOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_com]

[ROOT] Xperia Z for unlocked bootloaders ONLY!
[Xperia Z General] DooMLoRD:
Recovery

if you are not familiar with custom Android recoveries i suggest that u read this:

http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...-and-how-to-use-it-on-android-complete-guide/

FOR LOCKED BOOTLOADERS:

The recovery for locked bootloaders becomes a part of the ROM...

[Recovery] CWM (LOCKED Bootloaders)

[Recovery] TWRP (LOCKED Bootloaders)

FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS:

Currently CWM & TWRP recoveries are available for this device and come as a part of kernel (stock or custom kernel)

Recoveries on stock kernel:

[Recovery] CWM (UNLOCKED Bootloaders)

[Recovery] TWRP (UNLOCKED Bootloaders)

kindly post queries related to specific recovery at the corresponding thead
[Xperia Z General] DooMLoRD:
Flashing Custom Kernel

CUSTOM KERNELS ARE SPECIFIC TO ROMs...

you cant use stock kernel on CM ROM and you cant use CM kernel on stock ROM....

there are two ways to flash custom kernel

first download the kernel file... if it is a boot.img then use Method 1 (fastboot mode) or if its a update.zip file then use Method 2 (recovery)

Method 1 - fastboot mode

if you get kernel in boot.img format then do the following

reboot device into fastboot mode

then flash the kernel using following command:

fastboot flash boot boot.img

then reboot from fastboot

fastboot reboot

thats it now device should start booting that kernel

Method 2 - recovery

if you already have recovery working on your device then do the following

save the update.zip on SDCARD

reboot into recovery

flash the update.zip which contains the kernel

reboot into system

thats it now device should start booting that kernel
[Xperia Z General] DooMLoRD:
Flashing Custom ROMs

Most custom ROMs are provided as update.zip. Its a technical term, basically its a special signed ZIP file which can be flashed via custom recovery.

Download the ZIP file and save it on ur PC

now connect ur device and save the ROMs ZIP file on the SDCARD

disconnect the device (after copying is over)

reboot into recovery

go to install ZIP from sdcard menu and navigate to the folder where you saved the ZIP file

now select it

recovery will start flashing the ROM

after flashing is over just reboot device and you will be on the custom ROM :)

Tips:

some CUSTOM roms require specific kernels (like CM9) in that case FIRST flash the corresponding kernel and then follow the instuctions posted above

sometimes the ROM requires cleaning /data & /cache partitions. you can wipe these before flashing the ROM! [WARNING YOU WILL LOSE UR DATA BY DOING THIS!]
[Xperia Z General] yeeson:
Look forward to Xperia Z FlashTool！:good:
[Xperia Z General] avetny:
Thank you DooMLoRD.
[Xperia Z General] binh462132:
USB driver

I need use driver for window 7 64bit. i install fastboot fail. Please help me. Thanks a lot
[Xperia Z General] DooMLoRD:
http://icxperia.com/doomlord/Flashtool-drivers.exe
[Xperia Z General] Haldi4803:
This is the second time reading this Text.... but i'm still not sure if it's not writen or i missed it twice.

If i wan't to flash a Kernel (ROM also?) i neet unlocked Bootloader?

Unlocking Bootloader works easy... but you loose your Waranty?

When you've Unlocked Bootloader is there any way to check this without extra apps /hardware ?

I think of maybe retourning my Xperia Z, but i really wan't to test Kernel & Stuff before. So you think they will realise that its Unlocked if i hand it over to them or not? Not sure yet if it's worth the 666CHF i've paid...
[Xperia Z General] DooMLoRD:
unless there is a root exploit for stock ROM u will not be able to flash any ROM...

Whether or not u lose warranty depends on the warranty policies in your country or that service center... if they bother to check if the device's bootloader was unlocked/relocked, even then some may honor the warranty...

well if u have unlocked bootloader if they company wants they can actually check the bootloader status..

relax mate.... do some searching around... go the service center and check up with them... ask around with other ppl in ur area if unlocking bootloader voids warranty...
[Xperia Z General] Haldi4803:
hehe, the question is, can you see if the Phone is unlocked at boot? Like Samsungs Triangle...

I doubt the people, where i bought it, are smart(competent) enough to check Recovery or connect the phone to a PC and check if it's rooted.

So i'm certainly not gonna ask them if they take it back when it's rooted ^^ But i'll try and ask Sony switzerland about waranty! Might also ask them why the phone is getting 45°C and hotter while i'm at it ^^
[Xperia Z General] DooMLoRD:
no such "visual" indication
[Xperia Z General] lilstevie:
The EMMA utility is available to everyone these days from the Sony developer site.
[Xperia Z General] zzcool:
since you are a developer of the devices themselves and in sony

i have one question why can't you just give users a choice if they want to use rooting abilities

just have a setting in the phone called

"rooting"

turning it on will restart the phone rooted turning it off will reflash the phone to unrooted

no voiding of warranty and official

why can't it be that easy?
[Xperia Z General] DooMLoRD:
that's the official Xperia Flashtool...

Dude I don't work for Sony and neither am I affiliated to them in any way...

:P
[Xperia Z General] Lancerfq:
Definitely glad your developing for the mighty Z doomlord, ive just taken delivery of mine today, looking forward to your work here
[Xperia Z General] Primokorn:
I do appreciate your work DooMLoRd.

Juste one question for the moment: what do u mean by "recovery working"? A custom recovery like CWM is required. We can't flash from stock recovery, right?

EDIT:

This is the same for custom rom.

But I know that for some kernel/device, you can flash kernel from stock recovery so...
[Xperia Z General] DooMLoRD:
right!

unfortunately this is not possible on Sony devices as they dont have a proper stock android recovery
[Xperia Z General] Primokorn:
And about the flash of custom rom you don't talk about wipe data, requirements, unlocked bootloader, specific stock firmware like 10.1.A.1.350, etc.

Is it voluntary to only have the main instructions or u will add more details later?
[Xperia Z General] DooMLoRD:
i was a bit lazy...

will add instructions soon... :P

DONE!
[Xperia Z General] Nastase:
Hi!

Thank you for your great work!

I received my Xperia Z (C6603) and I'm trying to root it by flashing the new recovery kernel. I've alreadey unlocked my bootloader sucessfully and when I check the version using fastboot I get 0.5.

But when I try to flash the kernel, it hangs saying "waiting for device".

Can anyone be kind enough to point me where the problem might be?

Thak you!
[Xperia Z General] KyleSforza:
Thanks , great as always Doomlord! :)
[Xperia Z General] johnxpotter:
Just got myself Xperia Z..Awesome is the only word..Thanks doomlord for your kernel, i have overclocked it ! But still on stock :(
[Xperia Z General] hanim:
Hi,

Thanks for all hardwork. Sorry for the PM. I couldnt post it in

[ROOT] Xperia Z (C660x) for unlocked bootloaders ONLY! (RELEASED) and i was not aware, I could do it here.

I have unlocked the bootloader and have verified the same from service menu. Then I flashed Advanced Stock Kernel.

solved:

Now I have following issues.

1. When ever I restart the phone, It will start as if its being started first time. i.e. it starts with setup. (choose lang, accounts etc...)

2. My total available space is show as 0.00B (settings/Storage/TotalSpace). I dont have an sd card now. The problem now is I cant copy SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip.

I did a factory reset, and all good. Will try installing SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip.

Can I copy it into phone memory and install it from there? (ofcourse using cwm)?

Please advise
[Xperia Z General] Bazamuffin:
Just testing out Flashtool, to see if I can successfully flash back to stock as I'm considering CM10.1. I have used fastboot/flash modes on previous phones. On my Xperia Z, when asked to connect in flash mode, the green light flashes once (after flashing red once). Fastboot mode works (blue light stays on). Trying to flash the C6603 UK stock non branded FW.

Flashtool recognises the phone in flash mode, but then after "unpacking" the ftf, it eventually just gives "error" in red and says that my device is disconnected. I've downloaded the beta for Xperia Z, installed drivers and tried both flashtool.exe and flashtool64.exe. Any suggestions, guys?

---------- Post added at 07:45 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:27 AM ----------

Forgot to add that I unlocked bootloader via Sony website using "official" method using code provided by them
[Xperia Z General] repoman_1966:
I'm having exactly the same problem with it hanging saying 'waiting for device' also.
[Xperia Z General] fachrytill:
Xperia Z are amazing

I have one and trying to mod the clock right now
[Xperia Z General] srt99:
hello everybody,

can anybody please provide me the alarm sounds, notification sounds, ringtones and ui sounds of your xperia z ?

please i need it to make flashable zip for my galaxy ace phone

any help would be much appreciated

thanks
[Xperia Z General] decadan1977:
Totally Agree. My best phone yet.
[Xperia Z General] Natakranta:
XZ in Three Ireland is LTE & bootloader unlockable

Hi, my first post here so lets make it relevant.

I've been to Three store in Dublin and played with Xperia Z.

It's C6603, so LTE version and under configuration it says:

Rooting status:

Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes

So good news 2 times.

Personaly I am waiting to check one in Meteor when they finaly have it, as that's my network.
[Xperia Z General] doministry:
Did anybody use Socialife??

Why doesn't it support Twitter?
[Xperia Z General] pegasus1980:
Rooting isn't working for me, I want to do it without unlocking, but it keeps stuck at the same level after the display test although I am following all the instructions
[Xperia Z General] reignzy:
Sorry I just read it properly.

I never had this issue.

When you got to the part where the service menu came up automatically did you go back to do it? I read you have to manually do the *#*#7378423#*#* in order for it to work. Hope this helps
[Xperia Z General] Natakranta:
XZ in Meteor Ireland is LTE

Hi, I've been to Meteor shop in Dublin today. They still don't have demo unit to play with. Shame on them!

Staff member confirmed that what they sell is the LTE version and that Meteor will have LTE in operation this year in July as first mobile network in Ireland.
[Xperia Z General] doministry:
How can I check if my phone is generic one?
[Xperia Z General] All Day On XDA:
I'm getting stuck at the stage where it says Daemon started successfully.

Nothing happens after that.

Win 7 64bit.
[Xperia Z General] reignzy:
Are the drivers installed?

Is your phone set to UMS?

USB debugging/install from unknown sources enabled?
[Xperia Z General] doministry:
Guys I need yo know if my firmware is Generic......
[Xperia Z General] reignzy:
Where'd you get your phone?

I'm only new to this and will try and help as best I can.
[Xperia Z General] doministry:
From Tmobile.

But that doesn't matter - I need to know the generic polish firmware number/code.

I just don't want a branded phone but I don't know how to recognize it.
[Xperia Z General] All Day On XDA:
It was UMS. Thanks!
[Xperia Z General] doministry:
firmware

Is it Generic?
[Xperia Z General] reignzy:
The 8 digit code on your top line is your country code.

Try the unbranded UK one found here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38637901

---------- Post added at 12:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:47 PM ----------

Glad I could help :)
[Xperia Z General] reignzy:
Sorry mate I may have put you crook....

Here is my screenshot:
[Xperia Z General] doministry:
My country Code - so you mean it's a Generic Polish?

That would be OK.

And what this Telekom means?
[Xperia Z General] reignzy:
It's generic to your country I'm guessing branded telecom upon closer inspection.
[Xperia Z General] pegasus1980:
camera button

Hi there,

Is there any solution to make power button or volume button take photos, in order to be able to take photos under water ?? :cool:
[Xperia Z General] pegasus1980:
Yes I am doing it manually, I read about some users who had the same problem, but I didn't find any solution posted
[Xperia Z General] doministry:
Hmm but Telecom? We have TMobile here, may it be TMobile?
[Xperia Z General] charlodroid:
Great thread. Will refer back to it when I am ready to start flashing again. God am I missing root access.
[Xperia Z General] n00b Learner:
Flashtool didn't detect my downloaded firmware

Hi there, I have a problem with the flashing tool program

Right now, my flashing tool program version is 0.9.10.2 beta4

And I am downloaded firmware for my Xperia Z C6602 from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2197487

After I completed my download, I put the firmware into C:\Flashtool\Firmware

I am connect my phone and flash tool recognize my device

But when I am choosing the firmware for my phone, there's no my firmware listed in there. Only the default X10 available in there

What could possibly be wrong?

I am using Windows 7 64 bit version

And running Flash tool 64 bit

Please, if someone could help my problem

I really appreciate it

Thanks
[Xperia Z General] DooMLoRD:
please post at correct thread...
[Xperia Z General] memo951:
Thank you so much! :good:
[Xperia Z General] o0ohillo0o:
Please help!!!

After rooting w/o unlock bootloader, I deleted all the *.odex files (my mistake) :crying::crying::crying:

Right now my device can't start. Press power button, after xperia logo appears, then it restart again.

I tried to download Emma to flash stock rom but the device can't be recognized

So what can I do to save my device??? Please help
[Xperia Z General] reignzy:
Reflash via pc suite

Problem solved
[Xperia Z General] Jamal_RS:
Can I flash C6603 firmware on C6602 device?

What about flashing Z roms on ZL , vice versa?!
[Xperia Z General] DooMLoRD:
u can flash C6602 firmware on C6603 and vice versa BUT DO NOT CROSS flash firmwares ment for different phones (C650x on C660x and vice versa)!!
[Xperia Z General] sea2605:
Hi,

Is it possible to undervolt the display?

Already undervolted the cpu with doomlords v4 kernel.
[Xperia Z General] doministry:
Discovery:

Opposite to what reviews say, Z DOES perform the automatic widget reconfiguration!

You just have to place the widget over the other and wait 2 or 3 seconds (!!!)
[Xperia Z General] Dutch_:
What about flashing Z roms on ZL?
[Xperia Z General] diego9016:
Read a post above... No crossflashing roms from different devices.
[Xperia Z General] Benruk:
I'm new wth the Xperia Z, thanks for this post.
[Xperia Z General] msc3169:
Ive posted this in Q&A but no replies.

All i wanted was to change region of my phone from India to Generic Global via SUS using build.prop method (Changing SI numbers and repairing via Sony Update Service)

If some one can post a build.prop of the same, it would be very useful as the link for downloading the ftf doesn't work

sent via my awesome XPERIA Z
[Xperia Z General] xsilverdicex:
Great thread, everything i need to learn about the new phone Thanks heaps!
[Xperia Z General] BloodOmen777:
Thank you!:)
[Xperia Z General] YudiA1:
Thank you So much :good:

Rooted my phone for Locked Bootloader and Antutu Bench got more Higher
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
How so that some bootloader are impossible to unlock? How can I know before buying the phone.

Thanks.
[Xperia Z General] HoboTR:
Useful source, thank you!
[Xperia Z General] :
i'm asking myself too... have a locked device... :/ (boooooohhh!!!)

wondering if there's other way to unlock (i've requested an unlock key from sonymobile) but for now i think it's useless... ! :/ (booohhh again...!)
[Xperia Z General] DooMLoRD:
some devices are operator locked... the carriers/operators are giving u the device at a very subsidized rate... they do not want you to move away from their network and then use the device on some other network... hence they lock down the device (bootloader lock)...

i will post more about how to identify unlockable devices
[Xperia Z General] memo951:
All my respect for you guys, thanks for the info...
[Xperia Z General] PERSIAN-AFG:
Thanks For Your Information :o
[Xperia Z General] SXZdabbler:
In my country (South Africa) it's illegal for network operators to supply locked phones :)
[Xperia Z General] doministry:
Do we recommend apps here?
[Xperia Z General] hateemenow:
thanks helped a lot!
[Xperia Z General] kemmo123:
great thread! thanks! I can't seem to get fastboot working. all drivers are installed. and my phone boots into fastboot fine. but commands just hang saying 'waiting for device' any suggestions?

EDIT: i didn't have all required files in the fastboot folder, all fine now! sorry all.