yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z Android Development] soldiers33:
ok will try it when I get home. Still having a bit of issues understanding the method. Maybe im just tired.

---------- Post added at 02:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:02 PM ----------

Okay so everything is ready for work I just want to clear up a few things. What if I update my phone via seus and create my own ftf file for my region and then downgrade back to .434, and start the process again however instead of using the ftf you provide with my own?
[Xperia Z Android Development] rayblo:
NUT thx for your great support.

Even a newbie like me could do this.

Luckily for me i could do it also in my own language

Cheers m8
[Xperia Z Android Development] s4nji:
I don't think that will work.

The ftf file in the package was around only ~20 MB; I think [NUT] processed it somehow to make it flashable through recovery.
[Xperia Z Android Development] soldiers33:
probabaly becuase its just the kernal only? Will wait for NUT to reply before continuing. Thanks though for the help.
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
No, the FTF in my package is so small because i removed system, userdata, appslog and cache from it. The FTF still needs to be flashed using flashtool.

You can use your own created FTF of course, just remember to skip wiping and not to flash system.
[Xperia Z Android Development] BaLiSTa:
your filehost seems down at this stage =/
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Heh yeah, my esx licence had expired... It should be back any minute now.
[Xperia Z Android Development] philipsim@live.com:
Haha finally got it to work! everything's working now! Thanks Nut for answering all my questions and helping me :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
You are welcome :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] butatx:
Hi Nut, I'm ZL 6502 user with bootloader unlocked, currently I'm using KA07.1 by krabappel.

Do you plan to release .253 for ZL? Can you please make rooted .253 rom for ZL?

Maybe I can help about this
[Xperia Z Android Development] BadBoy4490:
Could you do that .zip package based on the central europe ftf ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] demon2112:
what do i need to exclude in flashtool???

have a locked bootloader
[Xperia Z Android Development] eric1214:
Hi when my is clear , no root , no recovery, can i use this up to 253? If not , what can i do now?? Thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] demon2112:
nobody?
[Xperia Z Android Development] JPWOA:
Why don't you read the instructions on the first post?

It's there and has been said 100 times...exclude everything except KERNEL, FOTA and BASEBAND!!
[Xperia Z Android Development] rayblo:
Like This

http://postimg.org/image/ap03l7zl9/
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
I'll contact you by PM on that. :good:

That's basically the one i have online now, that FTF is for the Z, not the ZL. :p

If you use my FTF, you can flash everything in it, you can not destroy anything with that, i made sure you can't. :cowboy:

Yes, but you need to root it first and you need a recovery before you can install this update.

Actually, that is when you want to flash a system partition only, as i instructed you to do through PM, so no: that's incorrect as an example, sorry :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] Vennesch:
one question: is it possible to wipe caches with locked bootloader with these recoveries? (kinda afraid to do that because I soft bricked my phone several times wiping caches with CWM) Thanks in advance.
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
I believe the updated recoveries and changed ramdisks make that possible again, yes.

------------- on a general note to all -------------

I've updated the patch to become a way to allow for easy switching between SuperUser (default) and SuperSU. Anyone who wants to change from one to the other and vice versa, you can now use this patcher too!! :victory:
[Xperia Z Android Development] donlimck:
A big thumbs up to a stable rom.

Stock with root pre-installed.
[Xperia Z Android Development] RoberM:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2183077

This tutorial has all you might need. I followed it to extract some system files i had deleted from my phone in the past.

NFC firmware is the same across 6603 and 6602, there are also users of 6603 having problems updating their NFC firmware using 6603 firmware. In this update Sony is forcing wiping userdata, and we are not wiping it ;), some users reported that wiping userdata solver NFC update problems.

Anyway, launching a zip based on the C6602 firmware is the best option to be safe.

Cheers
[Xperia Z Android Development] Alvaris:
Done flashing everything, it works perfectly

thanks for the rom <3
[Xperia Z Android Development] hush66:
Just completed flashing this on my locked bootloader and everything works perfectly. Root intact, NFC update was successful, no reboots during r/w mounting of /system. :victory::victory::victory:
[Xperia Z Android Development] kgb88:
This rom is not deodexed already so I did not notice and flashed deodexed mod

so it went wrong now :))
[Xperia Z Android Development] s4nji:
After I successfully updated to .253 recently using this method, I noticed that my device model changed to C6603.

I thought this is just a cosmetical changes, but when I tested, mobile data connection does not work anymore.

I tried flashing old .434 ftf, but it does not work; model stays C6603 and mobile data dead.

My guesses say that PCC and SEUS would download the C6603 firmware when updated.

Any ideas how to revert this back to C6602 system? Please release the C6602 version.

--edit--

Flashed to C6602 and .434 successfully ( excluded simlock.ta ), but mobile network is still dead.

Tried to flash simlock.ta, but it somehow won't work; after flashtool prepared the datas, connected xz in flashmode, nothing happens. I believe flashing simlock.ta will fix this issue, but I can't seem to flash it, any ideas?

--edit2--

Checked the service tool, sim lock data all 0 values ( when mobile network was working they are not all zero ).

The software info's "LTA Version" shows c6603 row; I believe this is what is causing my xz to be unable to connect to mobile networks, any ideas how to revert this back to c6602?
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
[MENTION=4293754]RoberM[/MENTION] see why i was so careful with the C6602 users? ... There must be some difference after all...

[MENTION=5193999]s4nji[/MENTION]

If you flashed a C6602 .434 FTF system as you said, root it, install XZDualRecovery (link in signature) and make a backup of your userdata.

Then try to restore your phone to stock using SUS (it WILL update your phone to .253). Try to get your mobile network going. If you get it fixed that way you can flash back the SYSTEM

only

of your .434 FTF to be able to root it and install recovery again, and be sure to hold back the update through OTA or PC Companion. You can then restore your userdata to get your phone in working order again.

Wait for someone with a C6602 with an unlocked bootloader to offer his phone for the creation process of your custom version.

I need someone with a C6602 who is brave enough to unlock his phone using the TA Backup method so he/she can re-lock the phone after the guide I'll PM to him/her is done.
[Xperia Z Android Development] lancebuks:
Hi, I have the SO-02E (from docomo) variant of the XZ and am on 10.1.D.0.333. I would like to upgrade to 10.1.D.0.343 and keep root.

Can I run the flashable.253.zip in recovery and finish off using the 10.1.D.0.343.tft (with cache, system and userdata stripped out)?
[Xperia Z Android Development] MafiaManV:
[MENTION=5193999]s4nji[/MENTION]

Dont know what went wrong with you but i was always flashing c6603 fws on my c6602 .Im on locked BL . Previous to updating NUT's update i was running c6603 deodex fw , and after flashing .253 i flashed c6602 kernel/baseband/fota .
[Xperia Z Android Development] s4nji:
Flashed stock .434, installed dual recovery, flashed .253 from nut while excluding kernel/baseband/fota; mobile network works again :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] boyob32:
Quick question, since doing this I cannot use the loudspeaker when ringing/receiving a call? Known fault or issue in mine.....?

Xperia Z
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
You mean picking up the phone straight to the loudspeaker?
[Xperia Z Android Development] boyob32:
Whether I pick it up from loudspeaker or choose it once the call is connected, it basically mutes the caller!

Xperia Z
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
I've just tried that, but i have no way to pick up the call using the loudspeaker right away, but putting it on loudspeaker did not mute the caller...

On the back of your phone there is a small hole right from the camera, is that clogged up with something perhaps? Thats the secondary mic for noice cancelation... if that can't pick up sound from the outside it might be listening in on the output from the speaker through the inside of the phone...
[Xperia Z Android Development] boyob32:
Nah... Nothing blocking it! Strange one....

Xperia Z
[Xperia Z Android Development] androidnyubi:
[MENTION=410007]Nut[/MENTION]

thanks bro,

follow your guide now im on .253 with root intact
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
You could try to create a backup of your phone (don't forget the internal storage!) and then do a factory reset using CWM, then try again, if it works OK then it must be an app causing it. If it still doesn't work right, you could try to flash a stock .253 FTF to see if that does work OK. If so and you are using any MOD (if any!) on this update release it might be coming from one of the MODs you installed ...

You are welcome, enjoy! :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] stephencwl:
May not be Rom related, but my gmail did not autosync. Clearing data and reinstall does not help either.

Besides, if I factory reset in settings, will root be lost?
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
No, i have integrated the root apps in the rom, so it should remain rooted with a factory reset.
[Xperia Z Android Development] stephencwl:
Thank you for the speedy feedback. What about the dual recovery and other mods? Eg PureAudio, soft button mods. Will they be erased by factory reset?
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
As long as they are integrated in the system partition, the mods will survive. The system partition itself will not be touched. XZDualRecovery is also integrated in the system partition, so it will also survive.
[Xperia Z Android Development] ebbox:
Thx mate

Used your method and everything worked perfect. I now have dual recovery, root and latest firmware.

Sendt fra min C6603 med Tapatalk2
[Xperia Z Android Development] cleberlp:
Flashtool failure

Hi!

I am on stock uk .434 locked bootloader firmware, flashed root and dualrecovery, I really want to use your method but I keep getting error when I try to flash your stripped ftf file and I do not know why. I have already tested on beta 4 and beta 6 flashtools. COuld you help me please?

Does ftf file only have 14,3Mb?Is that correct?Thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] MafiaManV:
yes, that's. the right size.

Have you previously flashed stuff with flashtool? Make sure you installed the drivers correctly, especially if you're on win8

Sent from Sony Xperia™ Z
[Xperia Z Android Development] cleberlp:
Thanks MafiaMan!

What do you mean by "flashed stuff"? I am snstalling the drivers correctly because I had no problem on flashing stock .350 or 434,even stock 253, but if I try flash the stripped ftf file than I get error.
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
C6603 or C6602?
[Xperia Z Android Development] cleberlp:
C6603 NUT.
[Xperia Z Android Development] MafiaManV:
Yeah , i meant on that ( successful previous flashing) .

It's hard to tell then . Try couple more times, or look up for solution in flashtool thread based on your error etc.. Post a printscreen of flashtool. Maybe that will help us..
[Xperia Z Android Development] Aresmar:
Hi NUT I wanna ask you if you have updated your stripped ftf with a european one instead of singapore one?

Because I was one of the first that tried your files and I wanna know if I can flash european kernel and baseband etc with your new stripped ftf.
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
No, and i actually believe the kernel, baseband and fota are the same, so I don't think it will be useful too...

Anyone have something to prove me wrong?
[Xperia Z Android Development] -Zork-:
Have a question, actually I have lb 2.7 romaur version.434.

Could I process thee update directly.? Op?

Sent from somewhere
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
I do not know, sorry... Create a backup and try?
[Xperia Z Android Development] timchew:
Don't wipe anything. Only include kernel, baseband and fota. Exclude the rest.
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
It's strange but you can try to download or create a/the proper FTF for your region and try to flash that FTF using the direction in the post above this one.
[Xperia Z Android Development] lancebuks:
Works for docomo so-02e

For those who are wondering if this works on the DOCOMO SO-02E - it does.

I went from 10.1.D.0.333 > 10.1.A.1.434 > 10.1.1.A.1.253

When flashing to 10.1.A.1.434 I made sure that DATA WAS NOT CHECKED. I also excluded UNKNOWN (not sure if that really matters).

When flashing to 10.1.1.A.1.253 I excluded UNKNOWN and I also cleared the dalvik cache after flashing in TWRP.

One thing I noticed was my external 64GB card wasn't recognized in 10.1.A.1.434 and 10.1.1.A.1.253 so I applied the exFAT mod and reformatted my SDCard and all is groovy.

I'm going bowling today so I'll try the Serajr Power Toggles mod tomorrow.

I just want to thank everyone who contributed to this great forum and made it easy.

UPDATE:

Docomo Area Mail is working

FM Radio is working

working on 1 Seg
[Xperia Z Android Development] nicestupid89:
i try this on c6602 and there is system notification telling me to update it.since s4nji told me that it is for nfc,i try to update and it was downloaded successfully but could not installed properly (there is a notification telling me that after the reboot) and there is no proper reason why it could not installed.could someone help me?
[Xperia Z Android Development] arvin2212:
Awesome Job. Thank you.

By the way ,is this rom odex or de-odex?
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Please edit your post and remove the OP quote.

This Rom is odex. The default Sony has.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Darkfunnyguy:
I am using Sony Xperia ZL. First I flashed I new install of 10.1.A.1.434 then I rooted the phone successfully

Then I installed your XZDualRecovery by using superuser and rebooted into recovery then next bit is tricky

I choose the reboot system now then I get the message ROM may flash stock recovery on boot. Fix? THIS CAN NOT BE UNDONE.

I choose the No option.

But when I shutdown and reboot with either TWRP or CWM I cannot get into recovery so what am doing wrong please?

I pressed the volume up or down button when the green light lights up.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Trafford Devil:
OK I've read the entire thread from top to bottom because I've been having difficulties installing this as my phone just gets stuck at the SONY logo.

Numerous people here have asked if they should tick anything in the "EXCLUDE" section but your answers have been vague NUT.

I know we don't have to check anything in the "WIPE" section as you've already handled that but I want to know what if anything I should check in the "EXCLUDE" section.

Earlier someone wrote that it's been said about a 100 times to exclude everything except kernel, baseband and fota and that it's in the OP, but if you look in the OP it doesn't mention that.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Darkfunnyguy:
I installed the XZDualRecovery 2.2 Beta version which I glad to say worked.

Now onto next staged.
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
I will be releasing a ZL update package tonight, that would have included 2.2 indeed... 2.1 listens on the wrong device for ZL.

That's because you can actually flash everything in that FTF :)

I have made sure the FTF can not wipe anything and that it does not flash the system, otherwise if you are on locked bootloader you would lose recovery, which is needed for the installation of the update package.

So to recap; it is safe to flash everything in the FTF.

Clear enough now? :p
[Xperia Z Android Development] Darkfunnyguy:
I forgot to add I am using the Sony Xperia ZL so I cannot flash with this stripped ftf as it for the Sony Xperia Z I am correct?

If I can used this firmware and I am on a locked bootloader so I need exclude kernel or what do I need to exclude please when using flashtool please?
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Yeah, you did good. The FTF would probably have been a problem on your ZL. The ZL update package will contain the correct FTF.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Darkfunnyguy:
So I will have to wait for your update package then and copy the .253 zip which be included and install the correct version of ftf for my ZL and so what do I need to exclude when using flashtool?
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Exactly right :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
I have released a specific version for the C6602 now and changed the OP.

I have also separated the download into the 2 files it contained, this makes updating a little easier for me.

Enjoy! :victory:

-- EDIT --

As you can see in the OP, there actually IS a difference in the ROM for the C6602, causing it to be 25Mb smaller. Most are trivial, but it seems to be related to HSPDA features.
[Xperia Z Android Development] DennisDD78:
Dear NUT, first of all, thank you very much for your job, i`m just wondering, can you make the same as you did with .253 gereric F/W, with .253 Russian Generic F/W ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
I could... but that would not really be a generic ROM anymore...

Anyone else interested, speak up!
[Xperia Z Android Development] DennisDD78:
What do you mean generic ? For which region ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Generic in my book is one with support for the most languages. If I do a Russian version, does that contain more then just Russian as language/character support?
[Xperia Z Android Development] DennisDD78:
Of course it will be multilanguage f/w! :) Android is a multilanguage platform. Generic Russian only means that it`s for the Russian region and pre-installed progs will be slightly different.

And, by the way, i don`t ask you to make Russian f/w as a default in this thread, i just wanted to ask to you make this for users of Z in Russia ;) А lot of Russian users would be very grateful to you! :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Heh, i did understand your question, I knew you didn't want me to re-release to make it a Russian Generic release :p

But if there are a lot of people who are wanting this, let them speak up and I'll make it happen :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] matte3mendo:
First time, NUT thanks for your job!! I have a problem, everything in your tutorial that I do is ok!! .253 work fine, but when I try to change some file system with esfile explorer with the rootexplorer, the phone reboot!!! Can you help me? Thanks so much
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Re-read the OP, look for the XZDualRecovery Known Issues, the CWM Usage warning, the fix to your problem is there.
[Xperia Z Android Development] sikoro:
root 10.1.1.A.1.253

My situation is: UB and flashed stock 253 by flashtool (unrooted)

Can | use this method directly or first downgrade to 453 and root, and then update to rooted 253?

B Regards and thank you
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
You need recovery to flash this ROM, so with a custom kernel (like Advanced Stock or DooMKernel v7) with recovery you can just put the *.update.253.zip on your sdcard and flash this update from recovery. Then check the XZDualRecovery thread on how to disable or remove XZDualRecovery as you won't be needing that with a custom kernel...

Using this method you do not need to downgrade to .434 first.
[Xperia Z Android Development] cleberlp:
xperia z turns on automatically

Hi everyone!Finally I got this amazing rom on my xperia z and I am very happy with it!Fantastic job NUT!

I have one question: After testing this rom for the first time I noticed that when I turn off the phone try to charger it, it turns on automatically. Using 434 firmware after start charging the phone if it was turned off I only got a charging icon but it did not turn on until I pressed the power botton.Is that normal on 253 firwmare?Have anyone faced this ?Thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
AFAIK its related to the recovery takeover of chargemon, I might need to take a second look at it and try to fix that... for now, I'm afraid it just the way the cookie crumbles... sorry :(
[Xperia Z Android Development] sikoro:
Do you know where could I find some more specific instructions?
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Well... download your flavor of the FTF (flash it using flashtool, excluding the kernel) and *.flashable.253.zip (and put this file on your sdcard), flash with the recovery in your kernel. Done :)

Go to the XZDualRecovery thread for instructions on how to disable/remove that, as you already have a recovery from your kernel. Done twice ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] cleberlp:
phone turns on automatically

Do not worry NUT, I do no care about keep it on during the charging process.Take your time, you have done a wonderfull job so I do believe you will fix this issue. Thanks a lot.
[Xperia Z Android Development] xCruciaLx:
hi,

quick question, I have a custom rom on my Z and I would like to return to stock firmware using this, can I just flash the C6603.flashable.253.zip thru CWM ?

Will the system go to stock after that ?

thanks :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Actually, can you check something for me on your phone?

Open /system/bin in a root explorer and see if there is a file called chargemon.stock in there and has permissions 755 or higher set to it?

If that file is missing, let me know as well... it might explain why it doesn't charge and continues boot...
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
I would be really careful with that, be sure to have a good backup before you try... but I'm really not sure so just make sure you have a good backup and try.
[Xperia Z Android Development] xCruciaLx:
I just said screw it and flashed the stock rom on CFW and it looked fine so far. Battery stat is messed up though.

Any tips on the Flashtool ? Im getting this error :

30/050/2013 01:50:21 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.

30/050/2013 01:50:21 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.

30/050/2013 01:50:36 - INFO - Bootloader unlock canceled

30/050/2013 01:50:44 - INFO - List of connected devices (Device Id) :

30/050/2013 01:50:44 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_0DDE\BX903FHYEL	Driver installed : false

thanks.
[Xperia Z Android Development] cleberlp:
Hi NUT!

I have checked that but there´s only a file called chargemon, without ".stock", I do not know if they are the same,if so it has perrmission 755 set to it.
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
[insert Adam Savage voice] well, there's your problem!

Can you send me the logs inside /cache/recovery to check what went wrong? I'll fix you up with a file and a guide how to get it installed...
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Hmm... Sounds to me like a good reason to restore a backup and create a reasonable app backup set using titanium. Then flash my ROM release and do a factory reset after flashing it. Restore apps with the backup app and you'll be set :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
For anyone who has the same problem and who can also not find chargemon.stock download the AROMA ROM Mutator 0.4 (and higher) to fix your ROM.

-- EDIT --

Moved these files in to the AROMA ROM Mutator.
[Xperia Z Android Development] cleberlp:
Thanks NUT! now it´s working perfectly.
[Xperia Z Android Development] talhamid:
Hello, I am running PAC Rom currently. CAn anyone confirm this process in OP will also work on a CM based ROM? I ask because you are using Flashtool anyway and flashing FTF is supposed to be possible no matter what your phone is currently running.