yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z General] [NUT]:
Look at my .253 update thread (see signature) and download the patch. That patch will work for this Rom release as well, I've made it generic enough for that :)
[Xperia Z General] kasetr:
I found that the reboot problem was solved after flashing recent patch from #NUT# you guy might give it a try ...
[Xperia Z General] drsoran2:
[MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION] can I use the Superuser reboot patch 0.1. also if I have "supersu" app installed instead of "superuser"?
[Xperia Z General] [NUT]:
Yes, that should work, though if you wish to keep supersu you will need to do the 'root app dance' to get the correct su binary installed. :o
[Xperia Z General] drsoran2:
Yes, it worked. I had to do the "root app dance" tough, but I figured that out on my own because it happend before.
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Yes, go to /etc/init.d/08setperm and add that line to the script.

or if it doesn't work, go to etc/ create a file called install-recovery.sh with this

#!/system/bin/sh
/system/bin/stop ric

and set the right permissions 755.

report back please if either of those work, try one first and then the other please ^^.
[Xperia Z General] Maddhouse:
What about smanager > script su and set to boot ?
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Yeah, that too :)
[Xperia Z General] 3c:
Do you really need to run that on every boot? I've ran it manually from a terminal and didn't experience a single reboot yet. Have restarted device manually many times since.
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Neither did I, but seem some people are for some reason.
[Xperia Z General] pietrucci:
Ok, first script doesn't work, still reboot.

I'll try the second soon.

By the way the stop line in terminal emulator only works when I give the su command before!

I added the su command also in 08setparm but doesn't work either.

EDIT: install-recovery.sh doesn't work either...

Only workaround till now is terminal emulator with these lines:

su

/system/Bin/stop ric
[Xperia Z General] fookea:
reboot issue here also . I used the patch mentioned above and the script , still nothing. Keeps rebooting when i uninstall a system app via Rom Toobox. Also , on everyboot it shows NFC software updating and then failing . Did i do something wrong ?

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Not that one dude . Use the one posted here on the forum . http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2162907

The other one ( .1 ) should be deleted from the forum...
[Xperia Z General] lethalfriend:
Just a feedback, i have tried the v4 and i start getting the reboots. However, when i re-installed the previously posted debloatet version of this rom then everything became normal again. I believe you should look into the debloated zip for clues that why the issue is not present there.
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
It doesn't make much sense to me, I'm using that version myself and I don't have any reboots... It's basically a copy of my /system...
[Xperia Z General] pietrucci:
I had the same error on NFC update and my NFC didn't work at all. I did a whipe data/factory reset, whipe cache and dalvik cache. Problems with NFC were gone, I still had my root and CWM. Only problem is that I had to reinstall my apps and settings.

Strange behaviour...
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Maybe It's necessary a factory reset.
[Xperia Z General] Tamirwig:
Tried to Deodex v4, resulting in bootloop. Thing is, I've already flashed both v4 and the Kernel, Baseband and FOTA. I'm dunno if burning 434 again won't yield a boot loop as well...
[Xperia Z General] savi0023:
for the superuser temp unroot function, the su in /system/bin/ is still here :(

can it solve :confused:

-fixed-
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
What do you mean?
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
You should be fine reflashing v4 or .434 system.sin
[Xperia Z General] roobeyn:
Any1 with LB got it working?! :D
[Xperia Z General] lethalfriend:
I am running this Rom on LB without any issue using the de-bloated version posted earlier :)
[Xperia Z General] pietrucci:
A factory reset didn't solve the reboot issue on my device, only the NFC issues.
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
I'll probably release v5 which will be European version and hopefully root will be fixed too for everyone finally!!! :D
[Xperia Z General] mmamedov:
Right, here is link https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3EVQbXIsV_PUVA0NkpQVjJaU1U/edit?usp=sharing

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I deodexed and it works good. Maybe you have problems with deodexing

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Yup, I found some minor changes:

"SONY" logo on startup now smaller (i have some scratch on display and now the word is not on it))

Weather widget has more cities, little bit transparent

New world clock widget

Endless scrolling on menu now disabled (fixed)

Added "Browser" small app

Language changer on keyboard now on right side

Personalization Guide now better (can add other languages, disable autocorrection)

and I have Unlocked bootloader, but BE2 and TrackID still funcionable! :D

Maybe some of them was on 434 but i didn't seen them)
[Xperia Z General] adamtan:
thanks i got it.

I also have the same problem. rebooting when uninstalling sys apps from TB
[Xperia Z General] 3c:
Don't think it's app related, but I have no issues installing/uninstalling sys apps from AT. ;)

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Did you backup your TA partition and restore it somehow? I've read unlocking changes DRM keys and BE2 stops functioning! How did you do that?

What's TrackID for? Didn't like the name so I uninstalled it :)
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Version 5 seems to be working nicely, might upload soon. :)
[Xperia Z General] sriszone:
Brother , Please upload Alternate link like dropbox. Mega is not working in some areas. please help
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Version 5 released :)

Changelog:

Stock european version.

Pre-rooted

Dual recovery by [NUT]

Busybox
[Xperia Z General] mmamedov:
No, I didn't wanted BE2 so i did't made backup of DRM. But i've tried to use it and it still usable)

TrackID is the same thing as SoundHound or Shazam. If you want it you can find it in PlayStore.

P.s. Downloading track info in Walkman also should not work after unlocking boot, but it works)

P.s.2 i looked in service info and it says that bootloader unlocked and i am using custom kernel so it's 100% unlocked.

P.s.3 maybe it works for me, so if you want BE2 you better save DRM before unlocking
[Xperia Z General] JPWOA:
Which european firmware have you used?

In terms of kernel, fota and baseband is it diferente in the european ftf? Is it need to flash it over?
[Xperia Z General] Nfahajan:
Will this work with C6602 if i intstall ur zip through CWM and then flash kernel,kernel fota and baseband of C6602??
[Xperia Z General] sriszone:
Hi dude,

Thanks for V5. Can i install it on on Xperia Z C6602 (India). Please help
[Xperia Z General] 3c:
Not sure I actually care ;) as I didn't see much of a difference if disabled!? But I'll make a backup anyway to be on the safe side and be able to restore it when I sell the device.
[Xperia Z General] shoey63:
Thanks Wawyed :good: Everything working as it should :highfive:
[Xperia Z General] sephstyler:
Hi guys,

I have a bit of a problem

i was on .350, rooted, with a couple of small mods (Email Patched and Cybershot camera)

I then saw this thread, and followed the instructions on the first post. Its working fine, but for 1 issue, notifications for certain apps and emails are not coming through if the phone is left connected to wifi for a while.

This isnt a deal breaker, but is annoying. Thankfully I made a backup in CWM.

BUT I can no longer boot into CWM??????? Any ideas? I can get the purple LED when booting, but it just boots as per normal and not into CMW....

thanks guys

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oh and just checked, bootloader is still unlocked.

help please.
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Central europe one, shouldn't be any difference from any other unbranded from europe.

There is no difference as far as I'm aware.

I dont think so.

You can try but I think it breaks NFC
[Xperia Z General] Nfahajan:
hmmm thank you :)...

Btw one more thing how do I directly boot into recovery from CWM??
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Just install again recovery: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
CWM is recovery, what do you mean?
[Xperia Z General] andreipga85:
Hello mate,

Thanks a lot for your work

Are there any major differences form v4? Besideds dual recovery. I do not have any problem nor with root or nfc or something else.

Earlyer I was on stock 253 update thru sus and I can say that the Rom is behaving just like it should.

Do you see any major reason to update?

Regards
[Xperia Z General] Nfahajan:
As in I have installed the 10.1.1.A.253 zip now i have to boot to install kernel,kernel fota and baseband from flash tool..So i need to directly go from CWm to flashmode or fastboot??How do i do that directly from CWM??
[Xperia Z General] levior:
I preisnstalled v5 zip over v4, now had the restart issue when deleting system app. (wanna switch to supersu). The superuser fix few post above not functioning for me.
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
ah, you mean flashmode. What you have to do is turn off the phone, then press volume down while plugging it in the usb. The screen will be black but your device will be detected by your pc. Then run flashtool and follow the instructions in op.
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Try factory reset and then install.
[Xperia Z General] LBTaylor1984:
Few questions because I don't fully understand.

1) we install your zip when I checked it says it's .253 so why do we flashtool the extra items? What does this do?

2) I installed a global .253 before I realised the ROOT loss while I used that FW I had the LTE symbol replaced with the 4G symbol, raises a question is this the complete .253 FW could you change this or would flashing the ROM I mentioned with only the parts you said give the same result?

Because I don't understand the two different files and there uses I cant make sense of what is actually happening your help would be most appreciated
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
1.) The extra items are actually the Kernel and the baseband pretty much. My zip only contains the System partition which is what we call a ROM.

2.) If you flash the extra things you will get the new kernel and then new baseband. You won't get the new ROM version.
[Xperia Z General] VTR1000SP:
can i flash my own 253 ftf i created after flashing your zip to retain my stock 253 local kernel, baseband & fota ?
[Xperia Z General] sephstyler:
ok.

I wanted to make sure that re-loading CWM wouldnt brick it or anything.

I'm travelling at the moment, and its my only phone. (also another reason why the wifi issue sux, in hotel, so always using wifi as opposed to cell.

thanks again Wawyed.

I wonder if this notifications issue is happening to anyone else though?
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Yes, of course.
[Xperia Z General] LBTaylor1984:
Could i ask that you include the 4G icon instead of LTE, as i prefer it, and everyone calls it 4G

Thanks for the explanation, it's cleared up whats going. :)
[Xperia Z General] defsix:
Ok.

Just flashed Ver5 Zip via CWM, powered off and flashed .253 CE Kernal, Baseband and Fota , I thought everything was ok. I was wrong i'm now stuck at Sony logo.

Where did it all go wrong? I've no access to recovery, so it looks like i'll have to flash .434 and start again... :(
[Xperia Z General] VTR1000SP:
Tks for the fast reply !
[Xperia Z General] BeDesireS:
For me the same. Just flash the whole FTF and don`t wipe data,

then you get the new version... but without root and recovery.

I have locked BL, maybe that`s the problem!?
[Xperia Z General] 3c:
You should not flash the whole FTF, only kernel, FOTA and baseband. Flashing SYSTEM will remove root. Need to flash the ZIP from OP, then optionally KERNEL, FOTA and BASEBAND from FTF.

Locked BL here too, .253 rooted.
[Xperia Z General] defsix:
I had Locked BL too... goddammit.. I didn't plan on having to do this today.. Fluorine & Uranium & Carbon & Potassium it. I unlocked my BL instead, i'm starting from scratch now! (I did have a backup)
[Xperia Z General] BeDesireS:
That's right. But when he gets stuck after all (like me before) it's a solution to go on.

Gesendet von meinem Xperia Z via Tapatalk
[Xperia Z General] 3c:
Yes, only a solution to recover, but you'll have to flash an older FTF to re-root the device. Flashing an FTF-system partition removes root (su binary and su app are both in system partition).
[Xperia Z General] sephstyler:
Wawyed,

I tried to reinstall CWM per the thread you posted:

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2261606

That still doesnt boot into recovery, so I tried the latest version Doomlord's CWM, phone reboots into fastboot ok (blue LED), but when I try to send the img file over, it just keeps saying waiting for device....

im fairly sure I didnt change drivers or anything, ideas?

thanks in advance (I know its not your recovery, but I can use any help i can get now)

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also,

could I potentially flash a stock FTF (say 350/434), achieve root / CWM again (I assume i lose root when I do this), and then use the CWM to use the recover on my microsd??

Sorry, never been this far down this path
[Xperia Z General] SE_iCEQB:
[MENTION=4264691]wawyed[/MENTION]:

Thanks for this, everything worked falwlessly.

I just wanted to ask how the flashable .zip I had to install via recovery has been created?

Are the files "ripped" from the SUS update procedure? Or do they come from a phone where they have been previously installed?

I just wondered because it's somewhere near the 1GB mark and every other flashable .zip I found on this board is around 700-800MB like the FTF you posted on top (which as far as I know has been created via the SUS -> FTF process.)

Regards,

iCEQB
[Xperia Z General] 3c:
Flashing the full stock FTF (except TA) using FW350/434 will restore your device as new and without root, allowing you to root and install CWM. Then you can try installing .253 again ;)
[Xperia Z General] theskig:
Thanks! Everything works perfectly!

But I did'n understand the kernel part of the tutorial, just flashed the rom.
[Xperia Z General] sephstyler:
Thanks!!!

BTW, whats the TA then? hahaha
[Xperia Z General] 3c:
It contains your DRM key and probably your bootloader. If your locked, it's necessary to tick TA in the EXCLUDE section, otherwise flashtool (I used beta6) will not work anyway. However if your unlocked, I suppose it doesn't matter :) But I don't actually know as I kept my bootloader locked.
[Xperia Z General] sephstyler:
One last question. Since my original fw was a 350, would downloading a 434 ftf to use be an issue? I assume no. ?
[Xperia Z General] 3c:
You assume right ;) I was on 350 from an operator, flashed 350 french version, then 434 from somewhere else, now 253 (global?). Doesn't seem to matter at all :D
[Xperia Z General] keyz86:
Are there any issues with v5 like broken NFC or reboots when mounting system?

Also can anyone confirm if the latest Google Now update is working with .253?

Thanks :)
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
There shouldn't been, I, myself, installed it from scratch and everything works nicely.

I don't use the Google now, sorry.
[Xperia Z General] R4GE199:
Will this method work for ZL with any C650x 1.253 FTF?
[Xperia Z General] keyz86:
Thank you :)

Are there any other links for the .ftf file? Google Drive has blocked the one in OP :(.
[Xperia Z General] LBTaylor1984:
Any. .253 will work
[Xperia Z General] silencer51:
A couple of members with locked bootloaders reported phone not booting after flashing v5. So, the question remaines, does v5 work on LB or not?
[Xperia Z General] VTR1000SP:
my lock bootloader, i dun have booting problem using this v5 method, should be something to do with recovery, if u using [MENTION=410007]Nut[/MENTION] dual recovery, do dl the beta update recovery in his thread to be safe. the only time i had booting problem was when i flash incompatible mod.
[Xperia Z General] silencer51:
So which recovery is best for flashing this ROM? CWM, TWRP, dual?
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Yes, it does. My bootloader is locked and I'm running v5 and everything is working.
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
I flashed it with Cwm, if you do it with TWRP ignore the fix root message.
[Xperia Z General] VTR1000SP:
dual is the latest so my guess is the best, at 1st i also having problem update to .253 (spend 2 days to get it works, cos din know how to use flash tool) important things is to follow the OP step ! as for dual which to use i suggest TWRP more stable, i use TWRP to flash mod & back up, seem more safe for me
[Xperia Z General] LBTaylor1984:
I'm on a unlockable downloader but I've not unlocked, ran fix permissions too I've had no problems, I did it on a factory reset .434 then followed the instructions
[Xperia Z General] keyz86:
My flashtool is stuck saying "reading device information" for about 20mins?
[Xperia Z General] VTR1000SP:
try other usb port.
[Xperia Z General] keyz86:
Thanks, restarted my computer and all is fine :).
[Xperia Z General] timchew:
Can someone post the systemui.apk for .253?

I screwed up by flashing systemui.apk from KA thread.

Now my notification bar has no alert. :(

Thanks!

EDIT: I must have screwed up something. Flash over the old rom also doesn't restore the notifications at the notification bar. I have to do a factory reset and reinstall the ROM. Then I can see the notifications at the notification bar.
[Xperia Z General] silencer51:
I'm flashing v5 through TWRP (CWM mangled my cache partition, I fixed it through FTF flashing).

Thing is, it seems to be taking forever. And it looks like its stuck at 50% (the bar at the bottom is half-filled). I know its almost 1gb, but how long should a ROM flash last?
[Xperia Z General] keyz86:
For any one interested, Google Now works fine on .253 :). Best part of this update for me!

[EDIT] I take it back, its stopped working :(.
[Xperia Z General] silencer51:
I flashed a clean .434 ftf, rooted, installed DualRecovery, and flashed v5 through CWM.

All is working fine, except I have the dreaded reboot when mounting system as r/w bug.. any solution for that?

Why does it happen on some devices and others are not affected?

EDIT: /system/bin/stop ric works until the device is rebooted. haven't tried a script yet, I'm guessing this is integrated already in v5?
[Xperia Z General] Faelz:
I'm on .434, rooted, with bootloader locked but possible to be unlocked.

If i install the .253 is there any risk to bootloader become not possible to unlock?

thanks!
[Xperia Z General] Encang_Rojali:
Not risk...try that..

Ill try too with lockbootloader but no problem..

Sent From ST25i Using Telephone Coin

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[Xperia Z General] sephstyler:
Tried V5..... stuck on SONY logo......anyone know if this is normal? how long do I have to wait for?
[Xperia Z General] Encang_Rojali:
You follow op instruction?

On me just 9munites or 10 to wait

Sent From C6603 Using xda premium
[Xperia Z General] ayazm.140895:
Can any one point me to stock gb in a zip,which untouched or it contains stock keyboard! I don't own this phone but I want the keyboard!
[Xperia Z General] sephstyler:
Yeah followed instruction. Used CWM to go back to my original .350, and just retried, waited for sony logo for 30 min. nothing...

=(
[Xperia Z General] greglord:
Is this going to bring me back Bravia Engine an other enhancements from SONY if installing on unlocked bootloader?

regards
[Xperia Z General] harfot:
No, gone is gone
[Xperia Z General] Metallijim:
This phone never had gb......

Sent from Z Beast
[Xperia Z General] mailtohafiz:
no md5

when i install zip.. status is

skipping md5 check: no md5 file found

will this affect anything?
[Xperia Z General] keyz86:
Ok so i installed this update (v5) perfectly with no problems, great work from wawyed! I am on locked bootloader and came from .434.

This update from Sony though is horrible. Google Now still doesn't work (I don't know if this is Google's problem or Sony's). Photosphere still doesn't work with 4.2 camera. The entire phone now looks terribly washed out no matter what i do with White Balance. The camera seems 10 times worse, 100 times worse in low light, i might as well get a Parkinsons disease sufferer to draw me a picture with a broken pencil and it would come out looking better!

I don't use the default launcher and i have no idea what the Pulse Notification option is meant to do as i see nothing different whether it is on or off. We didn't need a new look keyboard, widgets or icons from Sony, we need an update to 4.2!

I think I am going to flash back to .434, at least the screen looked decent!
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Factory reset and install again and it should be fine. You shouldn't have any problem with reboots when mounting system as rw. Tested the installation myself from scratch.

Same, you might need a factory reset.

Nope
[Xperia Z General] silencer51:
I already factory reseted when I flashed .434. I'll do another factory reset on .235 and flash it again... see how it goes.

Update: still reboots when mounting system, even after 2nd factory reset and fresh install. Weird.
[Xperia Z General] shoey63:
No factory reset for me. Just flashed from rooted .434 with 6.0.28 CWM for locked bootloader, changed to SuperSU, and all working. Something's guzzling the battery though...:confused:
[Xperia Z General] silencer51:
Do you have the reboots when mounting system? I also use SuperSu, it makes no difference, if you don't stop ric before mounting system the device reboots after 1-2 seconds.

EDIT: Perhaps the recovery version used to flash can explain why some people get the reboots while others don't... I used XZDualRecovery with CWM 6.0.30...
[Xperia Z General] shoey63:
Nope. No issues (I use root explorer)
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Locked or unlocked bootloader?
[Xperia Z General] silencer51:
Locked bootloader.
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Hmm, So you are in .253 kernel and baseband and rom?
[Xperia Z General] tomanlam:
i think i might be missing sth? i dun see boot.img in the zip file and can this zip be flashed directly in cwm? (becoz system and META-INF are not directly in the root of the zip but in the firmware folder instead):fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Z General] Miustone:
hmm... CWM says:

Finding Update Package

Opening Update Package

Installing Update

Installation Aborted

i think it is up to simlock.ta... Flashtool say Flashing aborted because simlock.ta:(
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
oops xDD. Noob mistake. That's why it wasn't working. If you want, extract both folders and rezip. So they are in the root of the zip :P
[Xperia Z General] tomanlam:
what about the missing boot.img, is it supposed to be absent?:p

coz i'm now on PAC, wonder if flashing this would cause problem:fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Re-uploading...

No, it has nothing to do with simlock.ta :P. It's because the folders are not in the root of the zip, you can try rezip but anyway I'm re-uploading again :).
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
hmm, It should be fine. Could try to re zip and tell me if it works :). Maybe try to flash doom kernel if it doesn't boot.
[Xperia Z General] :
I did not had a new update notification ...:crying: I am in the UK with c6603 retail version with Locked bootloader.
[Xperia Z General] Dsteppa:
Got the same problem here (Only when using Flashtool!)

Haven't tried the CWM version yet, waiting for the updated version that is being uploaded as we speak.
[Xperia Z General] Miustone:
yeha i see :laugh: but Flashtool say simlock.ta blabla:eek:

matter,thanks for your work :) i wait for the uploaded .zip :)
[Xperia Z General] Dsteppa:
Could you please post the Md5 from the original file posted above^

And from the file you're uploading right now.
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
OP updated.
[Xperia Z General] long2905:
I re-ripped the files in V1 and put into CWM to flash. It worked flawlessly now and it looks like i still retain my root!
[Xperia Z General] RoberM:
Locked or unlocked bootloader?