yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
I would not count on that working, as the system partition is coming from a flashable zip, not from the FTF.

Make a solid backup and give it a try. Just don't be surprised if it didn't go as you hoped...
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
AROMA ROM Mutator 0.6 RELEASED

Now allows you to install the chargemon.stock binary if your rom is missing one in /system/bin. This binary is needed for 'offline charging' while your phone is turned off.

See the OP for the link.

-- EDIT --

Uploading patched flashable update packages at the moment, will update the OP accordingly.

IF you have no real problems, there is no real need to re-download the package.

The new packs include XZDualRecovery 2.3 RELEASE and a small bugfix in the updater-script which caused the chargemon backup not to be created...

To get up-to-date:

- Use the XZDualRecovery 2.3 RELEASE updater to bring yours up to the latest.

- Download the AROMA ROM Mutator 0.4 (or later) to install a chargemon.stock file if yours went missing...

-- EDIT 2 --

0.5 fixes a typo, for those who downloaded 0.4, download again!

-- EDIT 2 --

0.6 fixes a typo, for those who downloaded 0.4 and 0.5, download again!

For those who already tried to install chargemon with it... you need to use it to restore root as well :silly:
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
The *.flashable.253.zip files have been updated and are available for download using the links in the OP. AFAIK only C6506 users might want to re-download the flashable zip file.

If you have no real problems then there is no real need to re-download the package.

The new packs include XZDualRecovery 2.3 RELEASE and a small bugfix in the updater-script which caused the chargemon backup not to be created...

To get up-to-date:

- Use the XZDualRecovery 2.3 RELEASE updater to bring yours up to the latest.

- Download the AROMA ROM Mutator 0.4 (or later) to install a chargemon.stock file if yours went missing...
[Xperia Z Android Development] hadramos:
Hi,

Just little question :

Why backup my sdcard0 ? and How to backup my sdcard0 ?

Thanks ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
In case of serious problems you might need to flash a stock Rom FTF over your phone or restore using SUS, and both of these methods wipe your sdcard0. So the safest option is to create a backup of everything, including sdcard0. You can connect your phone to pc and make a copy of everything on it on your pc for safe keeping.
[Xperia Z Android Development] hadramos:
Thanks, but when I want to copy on my PC that is almost impossible, it is very very long: (
[Xperia Z Android Development] rankman2004:
can share how to make the Xperia_Z_10.1.1.A.1.253_C6603-stripped.ftf and C6603.flashable.253.zip from the stock ftf?

I have the SONY xperia Tablet Z and it can not root directly after upgrading to new firmware but work on the old firmware. want to see if i can use the similar procedure to root my tablet.

Thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
I'm working on a guide using some of my packages, wait for it, I'll post it this Sunday sometime in the afternoon... :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] Rdlgrmpf:
used search but didn't find anything.

How can I boot straight into recovery? I am in flashmode to flash the ftf and then when I unplug and start the device there is no led whatsoever and it boots straight into the rom (.434)

I am unlocked and rooted 434

How important is the straight? cause I could just flash doomlords Kernel and then flash the update zip from there.

Also, is there any way to verify that flash of the ftf was successful? Like baseband version?

My baseband is 9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110017-11

//can't find a way to delete this.

Flashed doomkernel again. flashed ftf without kernel and everything is fine now ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] hadramos:
Good Job men !!!

It's perfect :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] rankman2004:
[MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION], really appreicate! Waiting for your good news!
[Xperia Z Android Development] AltairFriend:
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[Xperia Z Android Development] xCruciaLx:
I reinstalled this again with Full Wipe,. All went well, but when I restarted my phone, after the sony boot animation it goes to this screen with a triangle settings logo and below is a loading bar.

what is this? it's been going for minutes now.
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
It's a low level firmware flash action initiated by the primary or secondary bootloader. What it flashes is anybody's guess...
[Xperia Z Android Development] Faelz:
Finally got the guts to install it (noob here).

All went ok, it seemns that no reboot on r/o and r/w, no data lost. But i found some apps that wasnt there before. Here is the list:

appXtra

Evernote

Explore (With Sono Logo)

Foursquare

Linkedin

PlayMemories Mobile

Recorder

Sony Select (i had it uninstalled before)

Wisepilot for XPERIA (same as above)

I wonder if its ok to uninstall them... no problem right? and why did they appear (or come back)? thanks!
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
It's just what came with the ROM/FTF I used, it's fine to remove them, it's all non essential anyway :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] Faelz:
Thanks man! and just another question.

In the guide is said that i can flash a custom kernel right after the TFT. Could i flash is at anytime? I'm already using the phone after complete install... is there any problem?

EDIT:

The dumbass here tried to unlock bootloader and got a boot loop. Searching i found that i need to flash the FTF again. But i flash the 1.253 right away or go to 343 and to the steps all over again? thanks!
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Hihi ;)

Best is to try and flash the 434 system only first and see if it will fly that way, then flash custom kernel, root it and then flash the update zip.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Faelz:
Finally got it working again.

Installed 434 and then 253. But i wont risk unlocking bootloader any time soon :)

thanks for support [NUT]
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
You're welcome, have fun with the ROM :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] iamflamez:
I get nfc update failed on every boot
[Xperia Z Android Development] shem2409:
Xperia Z .253 how to root video

I have had a few requests on my previous video asking for a step by step video guide on how to root .253 firmware in Sony Xperia Z. Well here it is. Enjoy :)

[YOUTUBE]zX9ho2OmHmk[/YOUTUBE]
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
One way to fix that is to create a solid backup of your phone and do a factory reset in TWRP or CWM.

Boot your phone once and see if it updates NFC then. If it did and completed it, you can restore your backup.
[Xperia Z Android Development] QualQuek:
So much usefull, i did it with your video, great help!
[Xperia Z Android Development] nielo360:
Sorry to ask a silly question but could this method work for the tablet z on. 253? If so any links thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] techpal:
@shem2409

Please correct link of this thread given in your youtube video.

On clicking the link provided by you it goes to ZL instead of this thread.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Cookie Ninja:
Change the 6602 Stock file Pls

Hi OP,

I've noticed that your Stock 6602 firmware & ROM FTF that you've used is the Middle East Africa (MEA) Latin ROM and still has some arabic customisations. Instead can I request you to use the Stock unbranded 6602 Stock FTF from this Thread (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292798)? It is Indian, and has the least customisations and apps as compared to all the "so called" global Unbranded 6602 FTFs that are flaoting in this Phone section Thank you
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
I'll update the package sometime today. Thanks for the heads-up :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] shem2409:
Thanks fot the heads up mate. I have corrected the link in the video description.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Sakubo:
Can this be done on Xperia ZL C6506?
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2299092

:)
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
for anyone wondering what is happening... the title is some bug in a new XDA feature :p
[Xperia Z Android Development] brockyneo:
hi guys ive downgraded back to 434 via flashtool and ive tried a restore with pc companion but my problem is it says it cannot restore due to having moddified software on the phone?

any help please as im lost
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Use SUS or FLASHTOOL to restore your phone. Pc companion does indeed not work anymore when you use this ROM.
[Xperia Z Android Development] brockyneo:
ah right ok thanks nut
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Closing this thread now, it served it's purpose, it's time to say good bye ;)

The files in the OP will still be available for download for a while, I'll put up a notice if that ever changes.
[Xperia Z Android Development] pascalbrax:
Is BRAVIA engine still working in your ROM?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Aresmar:
Thanks for your explanation. :good: I will try this when I get to home after work.

Only one thing "mehmetolgungun" said above "I lost recovery after flashing FTF" is it the case with locked bootladers? WHat to do if it happens?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Andrewtst:
I just try and follow exactly, as usual reboot.
[Xperia Z Android Development] fer2503:
i try it in a locked bootloader but when i flash flashable .253 i get this error in recovery:

extracting firmware update to SYSTEM

NOTE: this may take a while

Performing finalizing tasks

st_perm: some changes failed

E: error in sdcard/flashable . 253.zip

(status 7)

installation aberted

any solution?

---------- Post added at 11:47 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:30 AM ----------

strange the phone work normally, i have superuser but the root doesn't work. solution?
[Xperia Z Android Development] mehmetolgungun:
No I have unlocked bootloader
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Wow... you could try to go into TWRP recovery and fix permissions, just to be sure its nothing weird...

No worries, your phone will work just fine. You do however need a recovery to install the ROM. I suggest XZDualRecovery and using TWRP from that (It double checks if root would be lost just before you reboot to system).

You did have a recovery installed? The FTF does not touch appslog, userdata, cache or system, so any modifications on your ROM should be still usable, including a recovery after flashing the FTF, IF that ever worked? :confused:

As i said above: the FTF does not touch appslog, userdata, cache or system so you can safely flash without thinking too much about it.

Yes, it is stock, using it on a locked bootloader with stock kernel sould be as if you installed it using PC Companion or SUS.

What do you mean dude? What happens exactly?

Can you send me the log inside /cache/recovery so i can check what went wrong exactly?
[Xperia Z Android Development] fer2503:
i can't because i lost the recovery after flash the flashable .253 . i came back to .350 for work

it's all ok when i flash the tft, but when i flash the zip from the reovery i get this problem but the phone work,i have superuser installed but i lost root and cwm
[Xperia Z Android Development] mehmetolgungun:
I installed DualRecovery and after it I flashed rom.zip from .

I dont have any problems now.

But I am not sure if I have the right kernel because

I didnt understand kernel and recovery things in sony. I used HTC phones before xperia z.

Recovery and kernels were seperated on them.

Anyway thanks for help
[Xperia Z Android Development] fer2503:
so with cwm you lose recovery,but with xzdualrecovery all working fine?...you have 253 root and recovery?
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
No need to verify, if you did not deselect the kernel during flashing using FLASHTOOL, you will have the latest kernel. :good:

Its actually what I guessed what might be causing the issues, I've tested and updated using XZDualRecovery 2.1 BETA, and for me it was all working just fine.
[Xperia Z Android Development] mehmetolgungun:
I just lost my recovery because I didnt checked kernel at flashtool.

I installed dualrecovery and I dont have any problems now.

After ftf just open your phone normally if you dont have recovery.

Install dual recovery and flash rom.zip from recovery.

Everything is fine including root and all my app with datas
[Xperia Z Android Development] fer2503:
i have installed the v2.0 it's ok or i have to install the v2.1 beta?

---------- Post added at 01:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:10 PM ----------

but if you exclude kernel in flashtool flash ftf...you don't have the kernel of 253!
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
XZDualRecovery 2.0 is fine. I suggest you flash using TWRP (as that is the latest TWRP version, i know it works ok, i used it for my own update too!)

The kernel did not change much i believe. I'm running DooMKernel v6 myself, and didn't encounter any issues so far.
[Xperia Z Android Development] mehmetolgungun:
I will try to install new kernel and recovery from here

but there are some errors on dh server and I cant download it.

v5 has stock 253 kernel and cwm recovery
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
As i missed your stealth edit before, lets reply to that last bit too :p

Yes, i do have my bootloader unlocked, and that _allows_ me to run a custom kernel, but as this is a pure stock ROM, it will work on locked bootloaders. The kernel inside the FTF is from Sony.
[Xperia Z Android Development] KennyCHF:
tried but same result
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Hmmm... see OP under 'how to report errors', I added a little guide to follow, please try that.
[Xperia Z Android Development] fer2503:
i think that this method work only for unlocked bootloader
[Xperia Z Android Development] Aresmar:
I hope not!
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
No sir, just an up-to-date recovery should do the trick.

There is no need for an unlocked bootloader as this installs a Stock Sony firmware...
[Xperia Z Android Development] KennyCHF:


No, I am using .253 with root and dual recovery that working fine. thanks NUT :thumbup:
[Xperia Z Android Development] Aresmar:
Ok so should I install dual recovery than before starting this method? I have TWRP 2.4.something version.
[Xperia Z Android Development] fer2503:
ok i do all passage with dualrecovery and now i have the 253 with cwm and twrp recovery. i have the root but i get reboot problem when i make r\w mode
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Yes, please do, just to make sure it works the same for you as it did for me.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Aresmar:
Thanks I will try it in a few hours and report back. :good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
I will be on holiday this weekend, I'll look in to that on Tuesday.

The biggest plus is that you still have a working recovery, so I can do patch releases easily without you having to do everything over again.

So don't worry, enjoy your new Rom and just wait for an update zip :cool:
[Xperia Z Android Development] Aresmar:
Nooo you cant go to holiday before I try it tonight! :eek:

:cool:
[Xperia Z Android Development] fer2503:
yeah. thanks a lot :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] yngwin:
Thanks a lot for this! I succesfully updated from the original .350 firmware, locked bootloader with root and TWRP 2.4.3.0. No problems whatsoever!
[Xperia Z Android Development] kumppa:
Also had that error status 7 with CWM (no files in cache folder).

So I started from the beginning...

Flashed .350 firmware, rooted, installed dual recovery, flashed tripped.ftf and used TWRP to install flashable.253.zip instead of CWM and it worked.

Hope this helps.

Br. kumppa
[Xperia Z Android Development] fer2503:
I have the same error. Reboot device, try to flash via twrp and then reboot and flash it via cwm
[Xperia Z Android Development] JPWOA:
Did it just like you and seems to be working :)

BTW anyone knows if this Rom is odex or deodex?

Because I wanted to install some mods...
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
I have no knowledge on what that means, odex or deodex, so whichever is the default... That's what you should consider this Rom to be. :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] Aresmar:
I have managed to do it!!! :D

I have bootloader locked + root + dual recovery + new firmware + nfc firmware updated.

What can I do to test this r/w reboot problem?
[Xperia Z Android Development] RoberM:
It is ODEX, as Sony's default, and you can install any mod you want, actually de-odexed roms have poorer perfomance and now a days odex roms are as customizable as de-odexed.

Another story is why some modders insist in using de-odexed files, but that escape my knowledge.
[Xperia Z Android Development] JPWOA:
You have included CWM recovery in you Rom right?

How do I remove it?

I have install everything perfect with TRWP 2.4.0.3 but now if want to go to recovery it is messed up because the two are installed...

Im in a bootloop :(
[Xperia Z Android Development] RoberM:
Install root explorer or ES file manager, grant permissions, enable RW (Read and Write) mode in system partition and copy some test files.

Or if you use Titanium Backup, integrate some system app update into rom.

If your phone reboots, tell me and i can post a fix.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Metallijim:
In system folder is there .odex files? If so, it is odexed.

Sent from Z Beast
[Xperia Z Android Development] Aresmar:
Damn I tried copying a jpg to system folder and I got reboot after a few seconds :(

Please tell me the fix :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] kumppa:
+1

I also having this problem when trying to disable exchange security.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Aresmar:
Odexed stock files. This is actually an upgrade for already rooted roms.
[Xperia Z Android Development] silencer51:
So from what I understand the RW reboot problem still persists with this method, right?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Aresmar:
Entering

su

/system/bin/stop ric

from terminal emulator fixes it temporarly!!!

How can we make this permenant?
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
If more people confirm this being the solution, I will make a flashable fix for it on Thursday.
[Xperia Z Android Development] silencer51:
Sigh. I so want to update to .235 (i'm currently on rooted .434) but I'm waiting for a fully working pre-rooted FTF...
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Stock kernel? Did you install the twrp install app perhaps? Restore .434 system partition only, root it and remove that app, install XZDualRecovery and reapply update to .253. That should fix it.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Aresmar:
Any chance of making a flashable fix b4 going to holiday? :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] kumppa:
Working here, so it's temporary solution and I was able to disable exchange security.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Aresmar:
I think we gotto do with the temp solution every reboot till we got a fix :fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
I'll try, but no promises!
[Xperia Z Android Development] Hellscythe:
no rush mate, we aren't demanding anything from you :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
remount reboot patch released

Patch available for the early adopters... The link is in the OP.

I also updated the update pack. For anyone who is yet to download it: no need to download the patch!
[Xperia Z Android Development] RoberM:
I think just extracting the attached file and adding install-recovery.sh to /system/etc/ with permissions 550 (r_x r_x ___) is enough to fix this definitely.
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
:laugh: Just released the patch :silly:

:good: Thanks though :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] KennyCHF:
I have flashed the patch file.

It is work ~ thanks.
[Xperia Z Android Development] JPWOA:
Is yours fixed that way? Or the patch is released is working?
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
The quote above yours says it all :rolleyes:
[Xperia Z Android Development] JPWOA:
Was already writting...lol

Gonna test know!

Thanks :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] mohanparvatham:
Working great.....thanks a lot....

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Android Development] Aresmar:
Patch worked! Thanks a lot for your attention. :D

Putting the so called file manually somehow didnt work I tried b4 you released the patch. Dunno why but anyways thanks again for your work.! :highfive:
[Xperia Z Android Development] RoberM:
Wen we talked by private messages, i think i told you to name the file install_recovery.sh, and the correct name is install-recovery.sh :D i screwed up because i was writing from the top of my mind, and probably caused also by long exposure to beer.

Excuse me.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Aresmar:
Haha cheers I get it now. Thanks anyway :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] VTR1000SP:
[MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION] Tks for Your Great Work :good: ! it works on my LBL 434, at 1st lazy to try out flash tools but can't wait to have the latest firmware on my Xperia Z C6603, i try [MENTION=4264691]wawyed[/MENTION] method but fail during installation with the zip on both TWRP & CWM, while using your method i missed 1 step & weirdly :eek: my phone still updated with 253, nfc updated too when phone start up & root remained. but i not ready to risk so flashing back to 434 & follow your step properly again. step i missed was not flashing ur FTF & just install your update zip with your dual recovery.
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Actually, I found out that flashing the FTF can be done afterwards if you forget it :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] VTR1000SP:
Tks for the fast reply! anyway i already redo every step, and now restoring back my stuff + mod ! will report back if thers's any problem.

Excellence Mod by You ! :good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] roobeyn:
Im on LB, can i flash both kernel and rom? :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Yup, kernel is stock Sony, signed and all :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] andreipga85:
NUT,

What are the steps for unlocked bootloader.

i am trying to download doom's cwm v6 but i have no luck. links are dead.

Regards
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Just complete the guide, you can flash any other kernel later then :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] Linshart:
anyone has an idea, why i can´t flash any ftf under win8? installed all the drivers and such, phones gets identified and so on, but with the generic world ftf (the complete one) it says "flashing data" and nothing happens, 0% and with NUTs one, it does the same, accept it imediately jumps to 7% and then nothin happens

when i disconnect the phone then (tried to leave it connected in that state for over 10 mins) nothin has changed, phone boots perfect and all, i just did a reset with PC companion before to get rid of my custom room and such i had before

posted this issue in the flashtool thread, too, but maybe someone her has an idea and can get me a quick answer!?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Aresmar:
NUT I want to thank you again I have translated the guide to our Turkish Forum and people begin using it. :D

Thanks again!
[Xperia Z Android Development] andreipga85:
thanks mate for your answer.

i do not to install other kernel for the moment i would like to go stock.

I will wipe everything... but i need to exclude something ?

Regards

edit:

after flashing the ftf with flash tool i loosing my cwm...?

something i'm not doing good?
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Hihi, I assumed you had recovery installed in your rom... Download and install XZDualRecovery (link in Sig) and then flash the update.
[Xperia Z Android Development] JPWOA:
Follow this guide: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2095087

Install in the end the Xperia Z, Fastboot and Flashmode drivers ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] Linshart:
that´s what i did, and the device get´s noticed by flashtool and all, it shows up under the device manager of windows as "SEMC Flash Drive" or so, just, when it comes to Flashing, flashtool tells me it´s doing somethin, but doesn´t do anything :(
[Xperia Z Android Development] JPWOA:
What version of flashtool are you using? And are you on 32bit ou 64bit SO?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Linshart:
the newest from the site, 0.9.10.1, it´s win 8 enterprise N x64

flashtool tells it´s the built from 2013-01-09 19:49:47