yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
You don't need to restore any TA.img since you haven't unlocked the bootloader to install this. Also, you won't lose recovery since it is included in this rom.
[Xperia Z General] CoolZoneAlex:
Installed V5 last week, everything went OK, but last night I have got a notice regarding the OTA 253 update so I have tried to get on with it since I have seen that a lot of people which have done the OTA update did not lose their root. After the file has been downloaded, the phone restarts and cannot complete the update since when the OS loads, I get the message that the update has failed.

Any ideas on how to make this work?

Thanks in advance!
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
You don't need to update anything since you already got the latest version of the OS.
[Xperia Z General] CoolZoneAlex:
Indeed, but the problem is that the message to update via OTA does not go away :(
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
What if you flash only the ftf fota from a 253 version without wiping anything.
[Xperia Z General] .LEONARDO.:
V4 or V5?

I'm following the steps on this guide (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2283673) to install pre-rooted .253 rom. The tutorial says to flash the rom v4. ([ROM] Stock 10.1.1.A.1.253 CWM/TWRP ZIP. (v4 fixed root) LB/UB by wawyed). Can I flash v5, since it's updated? Or there are more issues than just an update from v4?

Thanks!
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Yes, you can flash v5 :). The other post isn't updated.
[Xperia Z General] naathaan4:
No NFC icon on notification

As you can see in the screenshot, my NFC is on but there is no icon on the notification bar.

NFC works (NFC firmware update successfully on boot) just that the missing icon bugs me.

Did I do anything wrong? I'm fairly new to this. I did downgrade it to .434 twice, first time no wipe, 2nd time full wipe. Still the same
[Xperia Z General] shingers5:
google drive wont let me download .253 stock firmware
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
That's normal, I think uk firmware is the only want that works with the icon.

[MENTION=1192722]shingers5[/MENTION]

Just get any other ftf with the .253 version.
[Xperia Z General] AltairFriend:
There is no magnification glass on this ROM.

Does Sony remove it from .253 or only on this ROM?
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
No idea what are you talking about, is that an accessibility option? I haven't removed it.
[Xperia Z General] AltairFriend:
Sorry, It does not work only on note app, but it works in other apps.

I mean this:

View attachment 2013411
[Xperia Z General] kostikos:
2 silly questions from an amature user. after the installation of dual recovery and the prerooted ftf etc. i have superuser and supersu installed. It seems only superuser ask for permisions. Should i remove supersu ( which i had before with 434 version)? In addition should i remove dual recovery and go back to the stock recovery?
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Yes, remove supersu. No, don't remove this recovery. :)
[Xperia Z General] kostikos:
thanks a lot!
[Xperia Z General] Rootk1t:
Will i brick my tablet Xperia Z if i flash this stock ROM with root in my tablet with stock 10.1.1.A.1.253.
[Xperia Z General] kostikos:
Dear wawyed, are u intent to make a prerooted ftf for 307 fw version? i would prefer going your way since i have no problems with your .253 prerooted ftf..
[Xperia Z General] raiderkilo:
+1
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Sure, :).
[Xperia Z General] neo_na:
What's the benefit?

I'm rooted with .434. I have installed many root apps that work only for .434. I don't know if this is a noob question, but is there any benefits in getting the new .253 kernel? Please enlighten me!!:)

And for those of you who are already on the new kernel and rooted, what change do you see? is the phone faster and smoother etc?
[Xperia Z General] johan8:
253 looks smoother.

all root apps also work with 253. rootexplorer, tit-backup, ssh server etc.

But I think there is a bug in 253.

Even powersave mode are off, sometimes push msgs won't delivery in time, sometimes internet call won't wake phone up.

e.g.

1) Line msg always won't delivery no notification, those msgs will delivery only when I open Line.

2) During screen off, Line call and Google hangouts video call won't wake phone up and won't show incoming call... But will notify there is missed calls

Sometimes also no notification at all, need to open Line or Hangouts then find that there are missed calls!

It won't happen in ordinary phone call.
[Xperia Z General] swimmer 4:
New build 10.1.1.a.1.307

There is already a newer version of the official rom of the xperia Z. Build 10.1.1.A.1.307

-->http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDf1awLAhOM
[Xperia Z General] flobin:
So I'm having issues with Hangouts, using this rom. It keeps saying I can't sign in because Google can't be reached. Does anyone have any advice on how I might uninstall the entire app or have an apk or something that I could replace it with?
[Xperia Z General] Nucleotide:
Is v5 pre-rooted?

So if I flash this I will have root?

Thanks. :)
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Yes.
[Xperia Z General] Nucleotide:
I'm assuming it's unbranded as well? No Carrier bloatware etc.

:good:
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
You assume right :)
[Xperia Z General] ldjh1985:
Ive had this rom installed for an hour, im down to 82% battery already :eek:
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
I don't think so. CWM only does what the ZIP tells him to do ^^.
[Xperia Z General] finoqq84:
Indeed a huge improvement

i have also spotted that the Contrast is alot alot better, even if i am not using the white balance settings, the camera takes pictures in auto mode alot sharper, yes, alot! But some grain is seen in the photos. The start up speed of the camera is still slow. Now something that i am still not sure is

1.) Stamina mode working PROPERLY?

2.) The muting of mic during calls due to 3rd party software like wechat, and to turn off mic suppression in order to solve issues.

3.) Wi-fi issues.

If all three is working, Its really a super phone and we can ask SaMMy to sleep!! Lol..
[Xperia Z General] Moody:
Uploading a pre-rooted, de-odexed, zip-aligned version with DoomLord's kernel included.

Minor coding mistake in update-script, re-uploading..

Hey, you shouldn't say that.. Samsung has made three great devices!

Google Nexus S

Google Galaxy Nexus

Google Nexus 10

:D
[Xperia Z General] Michealtbh:
Perfect, looking forward to it, thanks
[Xperia Z General] tomanlam:
THX a lot, the rom works!!!

can somebody who use the OFFICIAL way to install this version of the rom upload the boot.img? becoz the zip posted by the OP doesn't seem to come with the official kernel, will hv to rely on doom kernel for now:p
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
OP updated. Version 2 uploaded :)
[Xperia Z General] krabappel2548:
Lol, they aren't great due to samsung, but due to Google's Android, samsung only produced the units :p
[Xperia Z General] Moody:
Yes, that is exactly why I only named these three devices :p
[Xperia Z General] Moody:
Does v2 include the boot.img? If so, could anyone attach it?
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
No, it doesn't.
[Xperia Z General] Carceri:
Thanks a lot!

I downloaded it and made the following changes before flashing it on my Xperia Z with locked bootloader:

0. Moved files out of the firmware folder :)

1. Added CWM recovery for locked bootloaders

2. Installed Superuser, su and busybox

3. Removed lots of bloatware

It seems to work fine. Only problem I encountered is that it will sometimes reboot after a few seconds if I make changes to the system partition (e.g. mounting it r/w). I had this problem with other ROMs as well, and seems to be related to CWM for locked bootloaders.
[Xperia Z General] Aresmar:
So you say you got the new firmware flashable with recovery and you have root as well with LOCKED BL??? :confused:

Why dont you share?
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
I don't seem to be able to keep root. When I flashed it over my stock rom I lost root. Locked bootloader, if someone finds an option to keep it I can upload v3 pre-rooted. :)
[Xperia Z General] Carceri:
Here it is: http://home.bytopia.dk/public/C6603_10.1.1.A.1.253_DEBLOAT.zip
[Xperia Z General] pietrucci:
So you moved files from firmware. Aren't they nessessary for the new firmware?
[Xperia Z General] joejoe23:
Not forgetting s4 google

Sent from my Xperia Z

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Flashing this on unlocked bootloader retain root?

Sent from my Xperia Z
[Xperia Z General] Phat-T:
Hello everyone, I flashed it thru CWM and it worked just fine. I got root working by flashing SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE (I think Doomlord made it) I dunno if its me or what but I cant really tell a difference with the contrast and what not, plus I dont have NFC anymore, anyway to fix that? Im on unlocked bootloader btw and i have a C6602
[Xperia Z General] Phat-T:
No, you lose root but you can root it again really easily. I'm on unlocked bootloader also
[Xperia Z General] Moody:
NFC might be broken due to the fact that this rom is for the C6603, and the NFC upgrade was intended for the C6603, not C6602. Try flashing .434 or .350 again and see if NFC works.

The Nexus 4 was made by LG, not by Samsung :p

The Nexus One was made by HTC, by the way. It was essentially a HTC Desire in another shell, pretty much like the Nexus 4 is a LG Optimus G, only difference is the camera and sd-slot. You can even convert a Optimus G to a Nexus 4, so it has the Nexus 4 Bootloader.

You should lose root, because it is not in the /system. However, after you install the rom with TWRP and attempt to reboot, it will say that you're not rooted and it will ask if you want to install Superuser. Choose yes, and after installation install and launch busybox installer from the play store.

I think he meant the META-INF and system folders from your v1, they were inside the /firmware/ folder.

You are supposed to lose root, there is no Superuser.app application in /system/app, nor a su or busybox binary in /system/xbin/

[MENTION=377340]rest[/MENTION]: I sadly have to inform you that I won't be releasing a deodexed version after all, it gave me a bootloop after being deodexed by my kitchen and I am too busy working on creating another great rom for the Xperia Z to focus on deodexing the stock rom.

If anyone is interested: It's my buddy's Domination rom. It basically is PAC with EVEN MOAR tweaks and he has neatly combined all his, aokp's and cm's tweak into one single settings entry, so you will be able to find all your tweaks in one central place. Very excited about this one! More info at Owain.biz
[Xperia Z General] joejoe23:
One more thing. Can i flash this without wiping?

Sent from my Xperia Z
[Xperia Z General] Phat-T:
Yea only thing I wiped was Dalvik after flashing the rom

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[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
hmmm, now I've lost recovery and If I try to reinstall .434 by flasboot it creates a bootloop everytime it tries to upgrade NFC.

Edit: sorted wiping data and cache in flashtool
[Xperia Z General] rinit:
Hello

I have flashed the rom over the rooted Stock Rom (unlocked Bootloader) on my C6603 via TWRP with no problems.

But since then i have no NFC anymore. Also the was no Question to upgrade the Firmware from the NFC. Is the a posibility to upgrade the NFC Firmware manually?

Thx
[Xperia Z General] Andrewtst:
Google Nexus 10 is crap ok, crap hanging king! even with latest firmware which occupied too many RAM, now often not enough RAM. Nexus 10 is second worst product from Samsung after Galaxy S II - G Edition.

---------- Post added at 10:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:10 AM ----------

I believe he means Samsung Galaxy S4 Pure Android Edition which will be out in coming June at Google Store.

http://www.gsmarena.com/google_announces_the_galaxy_s4_google_edition-news-6049.php
[Xperia Z General] Moody:
Woah, this seems like a huge step backwards for google. They have been pushing on-screen buttons for so long and with a good reason. I honestly hope that they will modify the phone to have onscreen buttons and lose the softkeys. I also would rather have seen this with the HTC One instead of the Galaxy S4. While I love my Xperia Z, I can't help but drool over the Boomsound dual speakers. Oh well, bet they don't sound that nice anymore when you're underwater ^^
[Xperia Z General] Andrewtst:
Ya, for me it is a bad decision by Android. It looks like Android so need of Samsung.

Shall release a brand new Nexus series rather than simply pick one of the market phone.
[Xperia Z General] Aresmar:
Thanks m8 I downloaded it but still I cant get it this supposed to be unrootable and without unlocked boot this is impossible everyone says. How can your zip do it? locked and rooted? :confused:
[Xperia Z General] nikkon:
Hi all,

Could be a bit off topic :(

In my case (not rooted...yet and locked bootloader) if is not available in PC Companion how can i upgrade it?

I belive i can't and need to wait until will be available via PC Companion right?
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Because it's only the Rom not the kernel.
[Xperia Z General] Aresmar:
Ah ok thanks so we dont get anything if the kernel brings anything new if I flash it over my current rom. Just the system and apks will be new. :)

and has the kernel changed between 434 and new firmware now?
[Xperia Z General] tomanlam:
yes, it's changed to a newer version 3.4 something if i rmb correctly:silly:

i'm looking for that kernel also:fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Exactly, and yes It's a new kernel. But unless you have unlocked bootloader I don't think it's possible to get it.
[Xperia Z General] Carceri:
It is unrootable so far, since there are no known exploit that can be used to gain root. However, if you already have root access and a custom recovery it's not a problem to modify the /system partition and add the needed files for root and then flash it.

If you flash a non-rooted version of .253 on a locked BL, then there is no currently known way to get root. If you already have root then you're good.

Also, this .zip only updates the system partition, but not kernel, baseband, etc. I guess you can flash them with flashtool but I haven't tried that yet.
[Xperia Z General] exekias:
I don't see a new keyboard skin??
[Xperia Z General] timchew:
Thanks! I tried it with my locked bl from customised rom, without wipe date/cache, just wipe dalvik and reboot, it worked!

I have root after reboot.

after that, I installed twrp recovery using xzr installer.

But as you said, any changes to the system files will cause the phone to reboot. Also, NFC apk is in system/app but not present in settings. Strange.
[Xperia Z General] Carceri:
I got NFC working by flashing userdata from the ftf file. I have created a ZIP for this: http://home.bytopia.dk/public/FactoryData.zip

1. Enter recovery

2. Format data / factory reset

3. Flash FactoryData.zip

4. Reboot

Once the phone reboots you will get a message saying that NFC firmware has been updated. Reboot the phone again and NFC should now work.

NOTE: This procedure will wipe all your data.

Regarding the "reboot when system data is changed" error, I don't have a fix. It seems related to the way recoveries are installed on a locked bootloader. It usually works fine when the ROM is rooted with the root method for LB, but not when the zip is rooted and then flashed. I have compared the system files using these two methods and then seem to be identical, so I am at a loss to figure out what is going on.

Still I rarely need to mount the system partition r/w when the ROM is running, so it is a minor issue for me. If I want to make modifications to the system partition, I can do it through recovery.
[Xperia Z General] RoberM:
Could you replace "su" and "Superuser.apk" in your package with the ones i have attached in this post?

They should work perfectly and will not cause reboots when messing with system files on locked bootloaders.
[Xperia Z General] Carceri:
It's the old Superuser app by ChainsDD right?
[Xperia Z General] RoberM:
Yes, it is. I had the same issues on .434 fw, replaced these two files and no more reboots.
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Thanks :D. I'm going to upload version 3 pre-rooted :D.
[Xperia Z General] RoberM:
I think you should wait till it is tested on 1.253 first ;)
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
I though you tested it. Ok.
[Xperia Z General] rinit:
Update:

Before i did a dirty flash only chache and dalvik cache.

Now after a clean flash, everything is ok inclusive NFC (the Firmwareupdate now startet)

:) :) :)
[Xperia Z General] RoberM:
I am waiting for UK Unbranded rom to put myself to work. Let's see if Carceri tries it and says something ;)
[Xperia Z General] fer2503:
So it's Possible to make a pre-rooted deoxeded flashable of stock rom?...sorry but i don't understand it.
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Yes, but without new kernel.
[Xperia Z General] RoberM:
It is possible, but, why do you want a deodexed rom? theorethicaly they are slower than odex roms.
[Xperia Z General] 3c:
Can we flash it from the original FTF using flashtool then?
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
It should be possible. To flash only the kernel.sin from the ftf. I don't know if you will lose root though.
[Xperia Z General] 3c:
Thanks, I'll give it a shot with version 3 as I always make changes to /system partition with my apps, version is somewhat unusable for me atm.

That said, I tried 3 times to download v2, but always stuck at 55% ?
[Xperia Z General] Carceri:
Root is through the su binary in the system partition, so the kernel shouldn't matter here. I will try to flash the kernel through flashtool when I get the time.
[Xperia Z General] RoberM:
I don't think so ;), you can flash it with flashtool, and you will not loose root. Also flash the new baseband
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
It downloads fine here. Are you downloading it from the pc?
[Xperia Z General] 3c:
yes, first time I thought it's my pc. But 3 times suck at 55% is definitely not a coincidence ;) will try again with v3 anyway.
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Browser? Did you install mega plugin?
[Xperia Z General] 3c:
Chrome, and didn't see any plugin, will double check next time, however it downloaded in a way I haven't seen before. Downloaded the FTF fine though ;)
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Uploading v3, pre-rooted. ETA: 50min.
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Well, I've downloaded it using firefox + mega plugin and all good.
[Xperia Z General] fer2503:
If we flash the.v3 and after the kernel only via flashtool...we have a complete 253?
[Xperia Z General] Aresmar:
So will we have a bootloader locked but rooted new rom?

How will we get the new kernel and baseband?

Questions questions :D
[Xperia Z General] Carceri:
I just flashed kernel, fotakernel and baseband via Flashtool. Everything works perfect now.

Not sure what they have done in the kernel, but the display looks much better now.
[Xperia Z General] Aresmar:
I am still fascinated by having a locked bootloader and new kernel working!

I will need a step by step guide for this for us people (having 434 rooted locked phones) :)
[Xperia Z General] jader13254:
Hi,

my internet isn't really fast :p

So can someone upload framework-res.apk; systemui.apk; semcvideo.apk; textinput-tng.apk; home.apk; clockwidgets.apk; wheatherwidget.apk; timescape widgets / the changed widgets?

Thanks :D (gonna hit for sure!)
[Xperia Z General] fer2503:
So we have to flash via cmw the v3 and then via flashtool select the 253 firmware and select only kernel fotakernel and baseband?
[Xperia Z General] Carceri:
Exactly
[Xperia Z General] RoberM:
So... Did you tried the "su" and "Superuser.apk" I posted?, did it fixed the reboots when accessing system files in write mode?

Thanks.
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
I will update post with step by step once the upload finishes :)
[Xperia Z General] fer2503:
so in flashtool we have uncheck only:

exclude kernel

exclude baseband

exclude fota

?

we have to check: no final verification?
[Xperia Z General] lethalfriend:
My phone's bootloader is locked so please do post the instructions to install the v3 along with the kernel etc for this as well since i want to enjoy the new color tweaks too :)
[Xperia Z General] jader13254:
anyone is willing to do - or are you to lazy? :p :(
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
I will do, just be patient :)
[Xperia Z General] Carceri:
I haven't tried that yet.
[Xperia Z General] andreipga85:
i-m downloading rght now and get back to you.

I can not extract them form phone because i am not rooted :(
[Xperia Z General] Andrewtst:
Try out not working, also reboot.
[Xperia Z General] andreipga85:
Here you go mate! ( I've extracted them from V2 zip )

https://www.dropbox.com/l/4TbVSr2FPYpWaXKBTLV5Ic

Let me know if you need anything else.

P.S. do you plan to prepare something good for us :P

regards
[Xperia Z General] fer2503:
when we can find v3 in this post? :D
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
OP updated. Version 3 uploaded, test and report :)
[Xperia Z General] andreipga85:
Thanks very much for your work.

You stated above that you will post a Step by step flash guide.

I updated via SUS last night and my phone now has locked bootloader and it's unrooted.

Is there a possibility to have this flashed?

Thanks very much
[Xperia Z General] fer2503:
i'm downloading it.

after i flash the v3, i flash the kernel of 253 via flashtool, right?

in flashtool i have to uncheck only this:

exclude kernel

exclude baseband

exclude fota

?

we have to check: no final verification?
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
OP updated with detailed instructions. Leave the final verification as it is.
[Xperia Z General] nokbepogi16:
having a problem :/

excuse for this noob question

"6. Download the ftf from op or one with latest version 1.253. "

- what is op? and where can i download one?? does this mean a stock .ftf of a .253? or is it a kernel?
[Xperia Z General] xarive:
op is original post which is first post of the thread. ftf is a flashable firmware to use with flashtool. anyway post your question is Q & A section and not here...
[Xperia Z General] julianalexander:
im locked bootloader bro.. i hope this will work for me,but ill wait for more users report :)
[Xperia Z General] gro95qg:
hello

when i whant modify 1 apk on system/app my xz reboot ... Why ?
[Xperia Z General] JPWOA:
Can this be flashed over a non stock rom?

I'm on a locked bootloader with EXCELSUS Z rom...
[Xperia Z General] wawyed:
Can you try to uninstall superuser and install supersu?
[Xperia Z General] gro95qg:
ok i test that
[Xperia Z General] andreipga85:
+1
[Xperia Z General] RoberM:
I just had another idea to get root on 1.253

The exploit in .434 is based in a security flaw in servicemenu.apk and .434 kernel, so, we could make a CWM flashable zip without root, but including the

old

"servicemenu.apk"

and

"servicemenu.odex"

from .434. Then flash it, root it as always using "EasyRootingToolkit_XPERIA-Z_SO-02E_v101-ENGLISH_tkymgr" which installs a fully stable root without reboots or strange stuff, then flash the new kernel, fotakernel, and baseband from .1.253 FTF with flashtool, and finally put the new servicemenu files from .1.253 in its place.

And finally make a zip with your /system/ partition and share.

What do you think about this?
[Xperia Z General] fer2503:
the cmw recovery don't work with this method!!!
[Xperia Z General] fookea:
let me get this straight , the instructions are a little fuzzy for me : first i flash the 1.02 GB file via TWRP then i reflash the 778 MB file via flashtool ? that really sounds weird :))
[Xperia Z General] timchew:
No issues. I'm on LB and came from customised Rom and installed without wiping data.

Only gets reboots when trying to mod system files.
[Xperia Z General] gro95qg:
it's ok but between deleting and past of my apk on system/app i have a reboot
[Xperia Z General] Carceri:
It should work. The only problem is that when you flash that system partition the reboot problem returns. At least that was my experience with the previous version. That didn't happen when restoring a nandroid backup however... Very strange.
[Xperia Z General] Moody:
That actually is a great idea. Might also need the backup and restore apk, maybe they've patched that loophole too.