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[Xperia Z Android Development] JPWOA:
Thats your problem :p

That version isn't for Xperia Z!

Use this one: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2162907

I recomend install the drivers again and don't forget to use x64 version of flashtool ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] Linshart:
ah damn, i thought i´ve read somethin that for the Z the version got implemented in the final release ... oh my :(

okay, got it flashed now, and all works, accept the NFC firmware update, could that be because i´m in germany, where there is no .235 available yet?
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
From what version did you come from then? Flashing back and forth between. 253 and .434 both roms kept updating the nfc with the firmware it supported on my device...

On an unrelated subject:

I notice the xda app crashing from time to time since the update... While others are running much smoother...

WiFi has increased stability too...

Anyone else notice the same?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Linshart:
i was on .434 before, flashed directly via pc companion
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Hmmm, weird... But as long as nfc works, I wouldn't worry too much :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] chrisftlse:
This job Rocks... :D:thumbup:

Sucessed on the first try as writen.

Got an Error 7 at the end of flashing process (in Cwm).

Reboot and google updated apps running fine then Nfc automatic update also then Youhou.

Thanks cooker
[Xperia Z Android Development] SE_iCEQB:
What does that mean? What has been tailored?

And how did you get the 253 files? Did you strip them from the SUS update procedure or did you copied them from your phone?

Regards,

iCEQB
[Xperia Z Android Development] chrisftlse:
Edit:

Lost Root and Recovery. :confused:

Safe to reroot and install recovery as performed in 434 ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] kelvint:
hey. i have gone through this before. i got an error too. but i managed the solution.this is what i do:

1. install .434 , root it, install CWM, LOCKED BOOTLOADER

2. flash "flashable.zip" through CWM <- cause error

3. Without exiting the CWM, i factory reset/wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, wipe/system (i really dont know what i am doing, but in the end it will work)

4. Try to flash the "flashable.zip" again. WORK..!!

5. You will see that your root and CWM are still there. But the kernel is not the latest.

6. Flash the Xperia_Z_10.1.1.A.1.253_C6603-stripped.ftf with flashtool and you will get the latest kernel.

7. For me, the root is not working well when mounted as R/W, so i flash the Superuser reboot Patch 0.1 with CWM, and VOILA..!! I got the .253, rooted, got the CWM, and no error in mounting as R/W

8. Thanks a lot NUT :good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] chrisftlse:
With a Locked Bootloader also ?

I've read around threads to not use the Wipe Cache from Cwm for LB.

Could someone confirms what works best ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] kelvint:
yeah locked bootloader .

errmm, i dont know anything about wiping cache from CWM for LB :laugh:
[Xperia Z Android Development] MafiaManV:
Is it ok if i flash this on c6602 as this includes new kernel, baseband.... ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] RoberM:
If you read carefully, he wiped everything and then, without rebooting, he flashed and rooted everything again. So cache wiping problem doesn't apply.

The problem happens when you wipe cache and reboot, and only happens with the old CWM 6.0.2.8 recovery, not with TWRP or a newer CWM.
[Xperia Z Android Development] MafiaManV:
Thanks !

All good except NFC upgrade fw fail (error 00006) ?

Any idea on this one ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] JPWOA:
This Rom as you can read in the first post does not contain kernel, baseband...

You may flash this Rom but I suggest you download and ftf from a C6602 and flash kernel, fota and baseband from there!

If you follow the instructions on the first post but flashing only these 3 things from your ftf I think you should be ok.

I think this way is better for you because baseband (at least) must be different from C6603.

(Anyone correct me if I'm wrong)
[Xperia Z Android Development] fer2503:
Small ot: very worse picture quality especially in superior auto with low light in this 253
[Xperia Z Android Development] Kevin_seymer:
Yes noticed that yesterday..it was HORRIBLE pictures in low light, much better in 434
[Xperia Z Android Development] Andrewtst:
Thanks a lot [NUT], :)

Your Superuser reboot Patch 0.1 completely fixing the auto restart issue for locked bootloader. :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] Metallijim:
Looking good!!!!

Thanks for this easy install method NUT

All looking good so far.

Many Thanks :laugh:
[Xperia Z Android Development] Aresmar:
Off topic but 434 has the worst denoise filters I have seen in a phone. It is so aggressive that it just makes photos blurred no detail mess.

Now we have normal post-process and details are superb. If you want less noise you gotto use more light. It is the nature of this technology.
[Xperia Z Android Development] fer2503:
it's correct but with low light in 434 xperia z take very nice picture. too much noise with no perfect light. sony have to set more post processing in low light photo
[Xperia Z Android Development] Andrewtst:
.253 photo quality is a huge jump for me. :) The less post processing is a welcome as now it remain suppose sharpness.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Nfahajan:
Can someone please help me i am stuck i have installed the zip from TWRP but how do i go straight into recovery as said Flash 'Xperia_Z_10.1.1.A.1.253_C6603-stripped.ftf' to your phone and boot the phone straight to recovery after that"...Can anyplease help me do i need to go into flashmode or fastboot in order to flash the ftf in flashtool??
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
You did it in reverse but ok, if flashing the update worked ok, then just use flashtool flashmode to flash the FTF.

I can do a C6602 .253 release too, I need someone with a bootloader unlocked C6602, the FTF for it and doomkernel v6 running to create me the backup I need...

If anyone can help me out there, PM me for instructions.
[Xperia Z Android Development] eddmecha:
if i already on .235 fw with unlocked boot loader can i directly flash the flash able.zip or i still need to reflash the whole rom from ur download?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Metallijim:
Can anyone log into socialife using a Sony account with this?

Also does anyone's nfc icon show?

Sent from Z Beast
[Xperia Z Android Development] Andrewtst:
Just flash that fixed auto restart root file is enough, then you can locked back the bootloader, everything will be running fine. I am doing this.

---------- Post added at 08:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:37 PM ----------

Social life working fine for me, but I am log-in via Facebook account.

NFC icon is showing, no issue for this, NFC icon only gone if you had flash the DoCoMo v7 status bar/navigation bar.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Metallijim:
Ah, so it's V7 mod, not this.

Sent from Z Beast
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Please edit your question and remove the OP quote.

You can flash the update yes, you will end up having a double recovery but that doesn't hurt. You can check the XZDualRecovery thread on how to remove it if you want it gone.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Nfahajan:
Thank u so much everything is working now :D....Followed all ur steps and its the easiest one to follow :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] MafiaManV:
,I flashed it last night and it seems fine. I'll see if i have lower signal reception and maybe flash ftf from c6602
[Xperia Z Android Development] philipsim@live.com:
Do i need to have an external sd card to do this?
[Xperia Z Android Development] eddmecha:
so that means i just flash the flashable.zip to get root access then i flash the fix that it?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Andrewtst:
Just flash this - http://www.fun-industries.nl/xda/?dlid=c3VwZXJ1c2Vy if you already at unlocked bootloader.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Metallijim:
Socialife???

Can anyone login to socialife via Sony account on this? If so I would like to know how you did it.

When I click on login with a Sony account, it takes me to a google play store page to download Sony account manager, but it says it's not compatible?
[Xperia Z Android Development] VTR1000SP:
1st i use [MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION] method to update & all works but some how i install [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] SO-02 DoCoMo Status Bar v7 & Task Switcher :mad: it cos my ph into bootloop and (found out was 30dpi bar fault) & so i use [MENTION=4264691]wawyed[/MENTION] method, same all works well & i have no problem with socialife.

[MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION] may i know what are the difference between yours & [MENTION=4264691]wawyed[/MENTION] method ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Metallijim:
I just reflashed using wawyed method, still can't login using Sony account :banghead::(

Sent from Z Beast
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
no, but it does make it a lot safer regarding backups...

I honestly do not know, this is a straight pre first setup backup of system, made straight after flashing the system partition... So all problems caused by this update will also be present when updating it with pc companion or ota.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Metallijim:
So it's Sony's problem?

Sent from Z Beast
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
At first I was creating an FTF, saw loads of them coming online so I skipped that release and then decided to do this update method as soon as it became apparent that rooting .253 would be a big problem for some time to come...

The stripped down FTF was created to save space and eliminate the chances people would flash the partitions (and effectively wiping them) they usually want to keep...
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Might be, and maybe the update process used by Sony in ota/pc companion fixes some issues with the configuration...

You can try to wipe the app's settings by removing it and doing a reinstall... Maybe that will fix it...
[Xperia Z Android Development] Metallijim:
Will do, how about if I restore data from a .434 backup?

Any adverse effects?

EDIT: Didn't work.:banghead::(
[Xperia Z Android Development] Alvaris:
So I will need an external sd card to update using this method?

And will I also need an unlocked bootloader in order to flash it pre-rooted?

I'm a bit confused after reading so many threads regarding the .253 update..

I come from a .434 rooted with locked bootloader, no external sd card.
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
No, you can flash this with both bootloader statuses, it's an official Sony release.

Having an external sdcard makes the process safer considering backups, it's not mandatory.

You can flash this update, just make sure you do a proper backup and copy the stuff to your pc before attempting the update.
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
I don't know if that's the correct way to do it, I believe it got updated as well. Just reinstall without restoring a backup, try to use it like it was your first time ever.
[Xperia Z Android Development] MafiaManV:
Writing this if someone finds it helpfull... I had a working phone but after few reboots, i was getting bootloops at first "Sony" screen. Solved that with removing dual recovery setup, and installing only TWRP

[MENTION=309187]edit[/MENTION]

i did not use clean install method. Had. 434fw, flashed ftf, flashed. zip. No problems

So, go back to. 434 restore your backup, then flash. 253
[Xperia Z Android Development] Metallijim:
[MENTION=596729]Above[/MENTION] post. Was that ment for me?

Sent from Z Beast
[Xperia Z Android Development] MafiaManV:
lol, didn't realize it was you writing that post :), and after reading previous posts i see i totally missed a point here ;). sorry

I still havent got successful NFC formware upgrade. Any workaround for this?
[Xperia Z Android Development] sephstyler:
I got this to work on my Z, thanks to OP.

But my phone is now telling me I have an update (the same 253), how can i get rid of this message/?
[Xperia Z Android Development] philipsim@live.com:
do I need to untick anything to retain my data and apps while flashing the ftf file?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Metallijim:
There's an answer..... i.e he removed anything that might cause a problem...or data loss....

Sent from Z Beast
[Xperia Z Android Development] Alvaris:
Hmm, what do i need to tick/untick when flashing with flashtool, and want to keep all my apps and data?

It's not necessary to backup anything is it, but it's better to just in case anything bad happens?

using twrp would be better?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Metallijim:
Don't think it matters as he removed anything that doesn't need to be there. So you could tick whatever and it won't matter. Can anyone else current me if I'm wrong please?

Sent from Z Beast
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
You are correct sir :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] philipsim@live.com:
haha ill give it a try now , will report back whether it works or not :)

---------- Post added at 08:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:39 PM ----------

Dont know why after flashing the phone with the ftf file i cant find the flashable zip file when im going to flash it with twrp , the file just went missing ?:confused:
[Xperia Z Android Development] AnubisNefer:
funny, i got the error 7 error while flashing in cwm.

Did a reboot and while it was optimalizing my apps i was doubtful. After that i went to check the firmware and im running .253 ? hahaha

Thx nut.
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Well, if you put it on sdcard0 and didn't flash a different FTF by mistake it should be where you put it... My FTF does not wipe the userdata, so your sdcard0 should still contain all it did before you flashed it.
[Xperia Z Android Development] philipsim@live.com:
Ok i just did a nandroid backup and did everything in this thread again, flashing the zip now .

---------- Post added at 08:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:43 PM ----------

Ok my phone is updating the apps right now , i am using twrp 2.4.3.0 previously , do i need to manually remove it since your rom came with the dual recovery? And how can i do that?
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
No, my recovery overwrites the old one as the system partition gets wiped in the process.
[Xperia Z Android Development] julianalexander:
just to be sure of the process bro,, in flashtool i will not tick anything in wipe boxes... and do i have to tick anything also on exclude part? thanks bro for the answer..
[Xperia Z Android Development] MafiaManV:
Flashed c6602 kernel/baseband/fota, via flashtool and everything remained the same , so they use the same baseband as far as i can tell :silly:
[Xperia Z Android Development] JPWOA:
Mine was working but was not quite...perfect!

So I decided to restart all over. Here is what I've done:

1. Reflash my UK .350 ftf backup

2. Updated with PC Companion to .434

4. Repair with PC Companion (just in case)

3. Restore my contacts only from Sony backup software

4. Root

5. Install TWRP 2.4.3.0

6. Install .253 Rom but the one from Central European (since my phone is from UK I thought it was better and because has less bloatware).

7. Imediatly after install the Rom shutdown the phone (didn't repair root permitions on TWRP).

8. Flash Kernel and Fota from .253 CE FTF file. Didn't flash Baseband to maintain my stock UK baseband from .434 that worked right without battery problems.(Don't forget to remove everything from the wipe boxes)

After that everything seems smooth, no reboot problems and everything up to date, including NFC (except Baseband that I decided to not upgrade).

When UK firmware is release I might update Baseband from there.

As an extra I installed PureXAudio v16 with TWRP 2.5.0.0 (from the DualRecovery).

Hope you can make it work this way :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
The wipe boxes should not even be there, as the 'wipe' action is effectively flashing an empty userdata/cache partition to the phone and I removed them from the FTF.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Alvaris:
Aite thank you, shall try flashing it soon, downloading the .ftf atm :D

Just wanted to clear the doubts i had - i'll report back soon enough after flashing :)

edit: i don't need to tick anything in the exclude list right?
[Xperia Z Android Development] brockyneo:
Put 'flashable.253.zip' on (the external) SDcard1

is this an externel sd card or in the root internel sd card

thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] JPWOA:
External SDCard! SDCard0 is your internal memory, the SDCard1 is the external.

You can put it in any folder ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Error 7 might be caused by an older CWM, you probably had a corrupted cache partition...

Best is to look on my downloads (link in signature) and download and flash the cache only FTF. That will get your cache working again. Then flash the update.253.zip again to make sure it did everything it was supposed to...

My guess is that with the error 7 you might still have a reboot when trying to remount /system RW...
[Xperia Z Android Development] brockyneo:
NUT just want to say amazing work on this and your duelboot recoverys

thank you :victory:
[Xperia Z Android Development] AnubisNefer:
Thanks for your reply (dank je wel, eigenlijk ;)

Indeed, I was running 6.0.2.8 cwm as recovery. I checked everything of the firmware and all is working well, I have the white balance app, etc, even the nfc icon works.

But I don't understand the remount stuff... When would I need to remount?

And by flashing it again, will I lose my flashed updates? (docomo-statusbar, transparant dock, big contact mod)
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
You are very welcome :)

Graag gedaan :)

If you want to edit something on /system from within android for any reason you need to remount it writable using root explorer or es file explorer. This will now probably send your phone straight in to a reboot...

And yes, reflashing the update will require you to flash the mods you already flashed again too.
[Xperia Z Android Development] brockyneo:
hi nut is the duel recovery the same one as you just released in you recovery thread

thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
It is, the 2.1 BETA is basically renamed to 2.1 RELEASE, the only other fix in the release version is related to the way the flashable package handles the stock chargemon application on your phone when flashing it :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] brockyneo:
thanks i might aswell update to it then lol
[Xperia Z Android Development] AnubisNefer:
Ah, ok I understand now. I'd rather stick to flashable zips in recovery so, for now I'll let it be considering I ain't gonna mess with that and my phone is working fine.
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
If you ever notice your phone rebooting in the middle of any app performing some root enabled tasks, just remember what i told you and you'll be fine :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] AnubisNefer:
Will do, but my guess is the phone is fine ;) the docomo statusbar mod had me deleting 2 .odex files in system /app with ES FILE EXPLORER and I didn't suffer from a reboot, if my presumption is correct btw.
[Xperia Z Android Development] RoberM:
People complained to Sony for applying too much noise filtering to images, which leaded to loosing image detail, now they listened to users and softened the filter, which of course produce final images with more noise but greater detail.

This is a phone, not a professional camera, and for a phone this thing shots the best photos I have ever seen. Specially since last update.

Enviado desde mi C6603 usando Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Z Android Development] Andrewtst:
If you find .253 firmware is crazy noise, especially you are using Superior Mode, the quality is really unacceptable.

Try Scene mode, you will happy with the result, in details and no noise.

Sample I take yesterday night:

Scene - Night Portrait

Scene - Landscape

Scene - Night Portrait

Scene - Landscape

Comparison of Scene Mode v/s Superior Auto:

Scene - Night Portrait

Superior Auto
[Xperia Z Android Development] Traxx67:
Hello all i will update my Xperia Z to the news firmware with this method.

But in flashtool, i have : s1 header checksum error

What can i do?

Thank you
[Xperia Z Android Development] aeacus:
SuperSu

Did anyone found a way to install supersu without having the reboots?
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Crc check/test your zip download. If that's correct crc check the FTF. You do have the flashtool (0.9.10.2beta6) built for Z/ZL?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Traxx67:
Thank you, i flash on This version of flashtool but in MAC OS.

But i don't now how check the crc for the TFT.
[Xperia Z Android Development] julianalexander:
i hope this method will also work on xperia zl C6602... :) cause they both have the .253 update..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
Hello Folks,

Ghostfreak here and I'm back here with a Tool that could help out a couple of us and especially the Developers dealing in AROMA or someone who needs to explain about STEPS of recovery to Newbies or glitches of RECOVERY

A Couple of screenshots using the TOOL are attached..If someone can upload some screenies of AROMA or TWRP,i'll update it

ENJOY MY WORK !!!CHEERS :cowboy:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
reserved...!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Vatsal:
As usual awesome work ghostfreak! Will try it out and report here:D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
;)

Do try out some Aroma pics if possible..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Gaks:
Brilliant work. I'll test it shortly.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Abhinav1997:
Good Work Mate!! Keep up the good work ;)

Cheers,

AJ
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
Cheers to you man...:):beer:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ysharief:
Nice work bro, and nice to see you're seriously doing great... keep it up :good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] vishal_android freak:
Again....

:D I guess A RC is developing soon..:cool::thumbup:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] TakuyaZ:
I heard you want a screenshot of twrp, Here it is

It is working perfectly :D

Edit: On lockscreen, the picture is red and distorted
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
Weird.. :what:

I've never faced the red coloured image in any screenshot I've taken ..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] TakuyaZ:
It is weird

Sent from me lying in Kirino's thigh
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
Does it happen always?? and also in all ROMs?:confused:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Snndev:
Nice work bro, useful tool thanks keep it up :) :good: :good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Snndev:
On stock Sony rom it's works perfectly,
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
Thanks.. Bro..for both complement n the testing :):beer:

Good to see ya around
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] TakuyaZ:
Yes, all rom. and everytime i screenshot on lockscreen, other place is fine
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Abhinav1997:
Do u use a modded lockscreen??:confused:

Cheers,

AJ

alokbina is now Abhinav2
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] TakuyaZ:
On cm10. No

EDIT: On stock sony ics rom, it worked, even with xperia s lockscreen mod
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
I think it's Rom specific in that case ....

Well,thanks for clarification..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] rockernaxo:
It doesn't work in Recovery Mode... :(

Take a look to the screenshot
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
As a matter of fact it does.. Mate:)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
Here is the proof on my Neo V 4.2.2 :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Attitude.SSJ:
Maybe it's dependent on the type of recovery... He seems to have twrp... Just a guess though...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
Hmm.. Well yea..That's a possibility..But i had checked up last time through one of my friend and it was perfectly fine back then..

Seems i'll have to find out the exact cause if that's the issue
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] rockernaxo:
Thanks both for your answers. I should have added more information. I'm on Xperia S, unlocked bootloader.

I tried to change some parameters of ffmpeg (to adapt it to my device dimensions) but with any luck. It also happens with cWM, not only with tWRP

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