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[Sony Xperia ZR] axel007:
Did you lose root?

Anyone with the Nordic update: do you still have root? Did you use OTA Rootkeeper or SuperSU?
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
Nope all root access is lost if you flash via Flashtool. If one uses OTA Rootkeeper, root access is not lost :good: I can confirm. ;)

Right now I have flashed via flashtool since I want a stock ROM with out root as there are hardly any bloatware in the Nordic stock ftf. The one's you don't use you can disable in the App settings.
[Sony Xperia ZR] hendriksan:
Need help please, I can't find the Xperia A driver on the list from flashtool-drivers file.
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
Now Pull down menu!

Really liking the new Notification Pull down menu!

Scrolling is so damn smooth. Much better than 4.1.2.

Also the camera takes much better pictures! The colour vibrance and saturation is excellent this time around. I posted a pic a took from a far off distance!
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
Read the Instructions carefully!

Just follow the screenshots posted in my post that I pointed you to! Its so easy to follow them!

Before you connect your phone you need to enable Debugging in Dev settings. Then follow all the screenshots. It installs all the Adb Drivers.
[Sony Xperia ZR] hendriksan:
Sorry to ask, my question from the screenshot you posted is, which component to install?

As there is no Xperia A from the drop down list
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
Ok it gives a driver installation failed for any device you choose. After you get the failed message,

1. Connect the device with Debugging and Unknown sources turned ON.

2. Go to "Manage", by right clicking on My Computer.

3. Follow the instructions below.
[Sony Xperia ZR] hendriksan:
Apologies, just found out that actually in flashtool-0.9.11.0 it is present(driver for Xperia A).
[Sony Xperia ZR] axel007:
OTA Rootkeeper / Flashtool

Thanks for the reply, Akash. I really don't know left from right here so let me confirm. If I want the Nordic ROM and also keep root access, I need to first instal OTA Rootkeeper and press the button for "Protect Root", then use Flashtool to flash the ROM. Is this correct?
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
No! You CANNOT flash using flashtool. You need to UPDATE over the air only.

If you use flashtool, everything gets formatted completely (the /system partition), thus root capability is permanently lost.

If you need to preserve root you need to wait till you have the OTA Update in your region, and then update.

Never flash via flashtool if you want to preserve your root capability.
[Sony Xperia ZR] axel007:
Sorry, again about OTA / Flashtool

Akash, I have a bloated carrier ROM (DoCoMo in Japan). I want to get rid of it. So the only option I currently have is a Sony stock ROM, right? I will never get this over the air since my carrier will only send their own bloated ****, right? So are you saying that unless I accept losing root, I will have to put up with the bloated carrier ROM? And again reconfirmation (sorry): if I do flash the Nordic ROM I may never be able to root my phone again, after flashing the update?
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
Ok let me put this out there.

You will definitely loose root capability if you flash via flashtool only.

But if you do update OTA (using the update app on your phone) then you can preserve the root using OTA Rootkeeper.

I suggest that you flash the Nordic ftf since it hardly has any bloatware. I stay in India and have flashed the Nordic ROM and am not facing any Network or Data problems whatsoever. I suggest you do the same. Moreover My ZR is the C5502 Variant and has flashed the ftf for the C5503 variant of the phone, Which has absolutely no ill-effects as far as I can tell you.

So my advice to you will be that you flash the Nordic ftf. Disable the apps (hardly any) that you wont use. The root exploit will come eventually, and so will Android 4.3.
[Sony Xperia ZR] axel007:
OK, thanks, clear now. By the way, where can I find other firmware versions for this phone (meaning pre-4.2.2 stock ROMs)?
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
You mean 4.1.2 stock firmware? First post of this thread! ;)
[Sony Xperia ZR] axel007:
Ah. I overlooked that. Thanks. And thanks for your patience.
[Sony Xperia ZR] hendriksan:
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[Sony Xperia ZR] gmengass:
ok so the Doomlord tool does not work with 4.2.2 Nordic? what about the SU tool in the Flashtool?

is it possible to go back to 4.1.2 with flashtool?
[Sony Xperia ZR] St_Ranger:
Yes.
[Sony Xperia ZR] Konstigt:
Tried to update with PC Companion but it failed, figured it might be because I had USB debug enabled so I disabled it and started again.

This time the updater warned that all data will be lost.. very strange since it said that no data would be affected when I started with USB debug enabled.

So is it needed to loose all data with this update?
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
No! Only /system gets formatted. I don't really think data gets deleted. Moreover I prefer a clean flash over a update.
[Sony Xperia ZR] Konstigt:
Is this when using PC Companion or OTA? Because I can do the PC Companion update but if I look for OTA (via app Update Center) the phone reports that there are no updates available.
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
In both the cases only /partition gets deleted. Unless Sony has screwed things up again.
[Sony Xperia ZR] Konstigt:
Ok, it fails on my system anyways. The phone gets shut down by PC Companion and then nothing more. I later get some instructions telling me to power off the phone (which it already is), wait 5 sec, connect USB while pressing volume down but when I do that, nothing happens.

Edit: I think I pressed the volume key wrong, now when I use it in the other direction, something happens. I get a driver installation failed and if I check what, it says S1Boot fastboot
[Sony Xperia ZR] a546109781:
good job！！！:silly:

can you re-upload the file to the DEV-HOST？

Because google can't access in China....

sorry for my pooooooooor english
[Sony Xperia ZR] St_Ranger:
Install these drivers - https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByFJDQjqIe_qWlJHSE5jMDZPd1k/edit?usp=sharing

checkmark Flashmode Drivers. And for update better use Sony Update Service - http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/update-service/
[Sony Xperia ZR] Konstigt:
Thanks I succeeded a while back.

I installed flashtool-drivers and chose Xperia Z + A + flashmode + one more, boot? and then it finally worked. Actually had flashtool running while doing it so I could see some debug info.

Are Sony always going through these, imo, stone-age tools or are OTA's coming later? This process is pretty much what I had with my SE W810, same troubles also :)
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
Major battery drain.

Sony seems to have screwed it up again! The CPU usage varies from 16% - 64%. Even when nothing major runs in the background the CPU idles around the same range which drains the battery quite a bit.

The same problem with CPU usage and battery drain has been reported in the Sony website forum for all Xperia devices with the new 4.2.2 update.

Will wait and watch if Sony fixes this in their upcoming 4.3 update.
[Sony Xperia ZR] dondavis007:
Then we have to wait quite a while I think. Sad to hear...

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[Sony Xperia ZR] Konstigt:
Miracast is broken in 4.2.2-update. Used it many times on the previous SW but it is not even possible to connect with 4.2.2 on the ZR. I'm trying to connect to a Netgear PTV3000 with 2.44 (beta)firmware.

On the ZR, I see the PTV3000, choose connect and nothing happens on the PTV and the ZR just counts down from 120. After 20 seconds maybe, I get a error on the PTV saying connect failed.
[Sony Xperia ZR] dondavis007:
Is it posible go use gsam, or some other tool, to see whats using the resources?

It's not just a mediaserver f-up like?
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
Android 4.2.2 on XR has now been rooted!

Android 4.2.2 on XR has now been rooted!
[Sony Xperia ZR] djpeesh:
Installed on c5502
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
Russian update now online!

Yeah! Some more good news!

The Russian build of Android 4.2.2 is now online. (

Download

)
[Sony Xperia ZR] djpeesh:
I don't seem to have any unusual battery drain yet. In fact, the battery life has gotten much better for me View attachment 2156686
[Sony Xperia ZR] george101:
Update released for India?
[Sony Xperia ZR] dondavis007:
Seems to be quite decent times there friend. Can you please show some pics of a full cycle, when you're there?

Thanks

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This one I really like from the changelog, that is if the zl update holds the same items as zr.

High resolution image snapping while recording a non-HDR video

http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_updates_xperia_z_and_xperia_zl_improves_performance-news-6498.php

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[Sony Xperia ZR] djpeesh:
4.2.2 Usage

My 3G access is a bit spotty on the 4.2.. Not sure if its a network problem or a handset problem. Otherwise battery is holding up really well. Despite multiple reboots, still at 82 percent. Will update in the evening to see how it held up
[Sony Xperia ZR] djpeesh:
Here's how the battery is holding up. At 69 percent after a 20 min call, plus a reboot and over an hour of reading stuff online. The new rom rocks on the battery front
[Sony Xperia ZR] ImAnurag:
PC Companion update notification screenshot needed.

if anyone has got Xperia ZR 10.3.1.A.0.244 update notification on PC Companion please post the update notification screenshot.

Screenshot needed for blog post purpose.
[Sony Xperia ZR] St_Ranger:
I'm sorry, but I do not know how to switch the PCC to English.
[Sony Xperia ZR] ImAnurag:
No issues, any language screenshot will work...

To switch PCC language to English you need to reinstall it again and choose "English" as language while installing..but that's not an issue for me....

Can you post a screenshot like this as i attached in thumbnail...it would be great if you do so...
[Sony Xperia ZR] halfbloodmutant:
Anyone got it in india? Can it be updayed through OTA or Pc companion only. How big is the update.
[Sony Xperia ZR] ImAnurag:
Around 700 MB size as seen on ftfs.
[Sony Xperia ZR] St_Ranger:
Yes, i can ;)
[Sony Xperia ZR] ImAnurag:
Thanks...check your PM.
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
Do you have any links for the India update?
[Sony Xperia ZR] halfbloodmutant:
Does this update has the app to sd ability?
[Sony Xperia ZR] ImAnurag:
not yet buddy...i haven't seen any Indian reporting the update anywhere....
[Sony Xperia ZR] St_Ranger:
For example, Xperia Z updates from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2 only via Pc Companion or Sony Update Service.
[Sony Xperia ZR] djpeesh:
Just got home and despite lots of calls, texts, browsing and email, still got 33 percent on the battery. All in all, very very happy with the rom.
[Sony Xperia ZR] gmengass:
OTA 4.2.2

Hi Guys,

Are there any differences between the Nordic and Russian versions?

Also I am based in the UK and every time I go on the update centre is says i am already up to date :( Any way i can maybe fake my location so i can get the update?

Also if you update using the pc companion software does this have the same result as the flashtool, like you will lose your root?
[Sony Xperia ZR] St_Ranger:
Anyway you'll update via PC - you will lose root.
[Sony Xperia ZR] bkhuraijam:
Feeling good to have 4.2.2 on my xperia ZR! Thanks to all! And my phone is now C5503 which was a C5502 when bought!!
[Sony Xperia ZR] chewdaniel:
same here :D

now... i wonder if LTE is just a matter of a software lock... :p
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
You guys mean after flashing the C5503 ROM, your C5502 phone can connect LTE???
[Sony Xperia ZR] CressKH:
Don't think so... the LTE modem costs something too and Sony won't be selling both variants with same hardware specs...

Let's see how the he answers..
[Sony Xperia ZR] chewdaniel:
i doubt... altho my phone now reports being a 5503 and i have the option to set LTE in my mobile data... but since my dumbass carrier hasn't deployed LTE to my area yet so i can't really tell for sure :D

then again... i do hope for sony's sake they're not dumb enough to just have a software lock on a LTE modem :p
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
Why is this even a discussion? The C5502 variant does not have a LTE chip, So it obviously will not support LTE even if you flash a ROM with LTE support coded in.

Again to make it very clear, NO the C5502 cannot operate LTE because its a hardware requirement, Not a software requirement.
[Sony Xperia ZR] chewdaniel:
WHY you ask?

THIS IS WHY

so if u wanna try n be smart, at least do it politely :)
[Sony Xperia ZR] Starlith:
Just to make you sound more stupid if you look up the facts of the processor Qualcomm snapdragon s4 comes with LTE modem built in to the chipset much like the nexus 4 which means it may be possible for you people with c5502 hardware. Don't take my word for it as I know the nexus 4 only supports one band of LTE so the same could be possible with c5502
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
Ah someone's feeling all high and mighty now. Let's break it down now.

The Nexus 4 has support for LTE band 4, whereas the Xperia ZR as well as the Xperia Z both don't support Band 4 but LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) are supported.

This is taked from Anandtech.

It appears that Nexus 4 only has support for LTE on Band 4 (AWS) with bandwidths up to 20 MHz in fact.

The conclusion is that the Nexus 4 at present curiously includes the software profile on MDM9215M that enables support for LTE on Band 4 (AWS), and users only need to set the appropriate network type preference in Android to use it. None of the other bands that there are even power amplifiers for have LTE support, which is unfortunate for users in places where carriers aren't running LTE on AWS, such as the USA. For example, in the USA, AT&T previously discussed plans for LTE on Band 4 but has only rolled out LTE on Band 17 to date, and is rumored to be turning to refarming its PCS (1900 Band 2) and Cellular (850 Band 5) holdings for additional LTE capacity, perhaps in the stead of AWS. T-Mobile US however will use AWS for LTE. Nexus 4 LTE support is definitely unofficial (and somewhat surprising) at this point, but if you're lucky enough to be in a place where your carrier has rolled it out on Band 4, it's just a setting away.
[Sony Xperia ZR] Starlith:
Apologies but the fact is that it does have the LTE chipset. I think comparing it to the c6602 would be more suitable but even then they have not been able to enable LTE with current firmware available and could be due to the so called missing amplifiers.
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
Sony Xperia ZR review (GSM Arena)

So at the end of the day, the Sony Xperia ZR remains the most compact Android smartphone to deliver the full flagship experience. And as if that's not a great place to be already, the IP58 certification, the microSD card slot and the user-removable battery take it another step forward. With Sony already committed to updating it at least through Android 4.3, it's really one of the easiest smartphones to recommend.

http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_zr-review-959.php
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
You really should take some time trying to read stuff before you post something. You trying to out smart me just ended up with you losing credibility.

And to the people who liked your comment, the same goes to you too. Read before you justify anything. I've been a part of a lot of forums but this one just beats then all.
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
So what's the point in making me look stupid when I was right the first time?
[Sony Xperia ZR] Starlith:
Hey man I didn't mean to sound rude I even apologised but you made yourself look stupid by stating it didn't have the LTE chipset when in fact it did. Please look up the facts before you start passing such judgements. Until someone with a c5502 can enable the LTE chip we will never know.
[Sony Xperia ZR] 12345a:
Hi All,

I am new with this Sony ZR but I want to update my phone to 4.2.2 also with root.

First I am going to search for update, I have follow all link to read, I want to be sure that I am not end-up with block my phone,

I have read all 10 pages, quite clear, 1 doubl for me that when I am installing driver in C:\Flashtool\drivers I could not see driver for Xperia ZR, there is only for Z.

And I have read someone said that I can tick in Xperia A.

Please someone has done this update, give me the correct driver I should install?

And the last question, do someone finished update with phone block?

Many thanks,
[Sony Xperia ZR] chewdaniel:
yes, u can use XperiaA, since XperiaA is the tradename for the ZR in Japan...
[Sony Xperia ZR] 12345a:
Hi Chewdaniel,

Thank you, I will go on to do this upgrade and come back here for result.

Cheer,
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
I haven't heard anyone brick their phone so far. Since we're not flashing custom kernel or touching the bootloader, I think the worse case is you just need to flash the official FTF in flash mode and start over again.
[Sony Xperia ZR] 12345a:
Hi All,

I have done it, glad that I have phone with 4.2.2 version 10.3.1.A.0.244. Xperia A driver is a correct one.

Phone work fine after 30 min test.

Only 1 thing left that I could not find way to root it.

I have follow the link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2386405 it works for Xperia Z only.

The PS is important: P.S.: similar instructions will work for the Xperia ZL/ZR but you will need to use the corresponding kernels ONLY for that device!

I have search and search for corresponding kenel of ZR, could not find it, someone pl. help to located it for me pl.

Thank you,
[Sony Xperia ZR] chewdaniel:
i think u can use flashtool to only flash the kernel. use the exclude checks
[Sony Xperia ZR] 12345a:
Hi Chewdaniel,

I am thinking same of you but I want to be sure so I put a question here if someone has tried it please post instruction.
[Sony Xperia ZR] effective:
Can you please let me know how to find out what firmware my phone has? I guess its imported from hong kong and i need to use the Global version for the 4.2.2? but im not sure.
[Sony Xperia ZR] Starlith:
If it's from Hong Kong then it will have Hong Kong firmware on it. The only 4.2.2 versions available as far as I know are Nordic and Russia firmware. I originally had Hong Kong firmware but couldn't wait for the update so I flashed the Russia firmware and it worked fine.
[Sony Xperia ZR] effective:
Installed 4.2.2 Nordic - Everything is great but..no Developers options in the settings menu? o-0 At least when i installed it i got the media updates instantly ^^
[Sony Xperia ZR] halfbloodmutant:
May be it's like CM10 where you have to tap build number in settings-about phone seven times to get the developer options.

:)
[Sony Xperia ZR] effective:
Wow it worked..thanks man !! (:
[Sony Xperia ZR] 5stars:
Difference between Russian and Nordic

Hey guys,

Can anyone post the difference between nordic and russian updates?
[Sony Xperia ZR] awwer2002:
Just noticed that the official 4.2.2 from Hong Kong/Taiwan has been released !

It seems to be a Asia version!?:good:
[Sony Xperia ZR] chewdaniel:
any link to the ftf file?
[Sony Xperia ZR] CressKH:
Still can't get update via OTA, while my PC Companion crashes whenever I open it.. >.<

Anyway, I'm not really into official firmware.

Does anyone have any idea on who is working on a CM for XZR?

Is FXP team working on it??
[Sony Xperia ZR] moolash:
OTA 4.2.2

[MENTION=4162672]akash4357[/MENTION]: If I am satisfied with my rooted .310 (rooted with doomlord's toolkit with the reboot fix, too), with OTA Rootkeeper and downloading OTA will I keep root? (so I can just get rid of any bloat with Titanium Backup as I did before)

I know flashing .ftf and even update via PC Companion may unroot my phone.

(of course doing a clean flash later on is probably always better, at the moment I am just lazy backing all up)

If so, OTA Rootkeeper is obvious, so I keep root and let the OTA download and get installed?

Thanks.

Update: does SuperSU or Super SU pro have this feature? Also confirmed working?
[Sony Xperia ZR] CressKH:
Hi,

You may get the link for C5503 10.31.A.0.244.ftf HK version file here

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B27Dgcf38UTWdXExSGMtVGxvc3c/edit?usp=sharing
[Sony Xperia ZR] chewdaniel:
wat's the diff in terms of bloatware vs the nordic version?
[Sony Xperia ZR] moolash:
I could NOT run the OTA with OTA Rootkeeper. It started but stopped in the very beginning saying update not successful.

I have rooted .310, SuperSU, CWM and OTA Rootkeeper.
[Sony Xperia ZR] dsa88:
Yes, really annoying. I spent half an hour checking my frozen list of Titanium till I realized it's gone since OTA (rooted) to 4.2.2. But you can find it in small apps menu, as a Note screen capture + edit.
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
Power+Volume down works fine but just takes time to practice. The small app captures screen in low resolution only.
[Sony Xperia ZR] grim_ripper:
Saw CM10.1!! But the thread is closed, am not sure which rom to download as it's not listed as compatible under the xperiaproject homepage, any ideas?

EDIT: Just saw all the posting in the general thread, my bad
[Sony Xperia ZR] CressKH:
Do not download anything until FXP Team announce the release for XZR.

Well... it couldn't be that long since they have already created a thread (yay!!)
[Sony Xperia ZR] awwer2002:
THANKS!

Do you have the "system only rom" which is extracted from the HK version ?

Since I want a chinese input of my rooted 4.2.2.

After I followed this post http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2392865 to root my ZR, there is no chinese input as it is a russian system only ROM

sorry for my bad english:eek::eek:

many thanks!
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
You can flash this in recovery. It contains the Chinese input method as well as Chinese fonts.
[Sony Xperia ZR] awwer2002:
THANKS Bro. I will give it a shot
[Sony Xperia ZR] moolash:
Lockscreen in 4.2.2

Hi there, it might be a general question, but I don't think it is off-topic:

When pushing the button on the right side to wake the phone, for a second or two the frame of the lockscreen widget(s) show up.

And there, you can go to left to add more pages or right for the camera.

I know I can remove widget or panels, but even after just leaving one, the frame of the widget show up for a short while and it is ugly.

Since lockscreen widgets are only available from 4.2+ I wanted to know if it is the same with everyone.

Also, swiping right brings you to the camera which is quite dumb since you can quickstart it from your lockscreen.

Thanks for ideas or opinions.
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
Sony Xperia ZR (C5502) 4.2.2 Update.

Here's the download link for the Android 4.2.2 update for the C5502 variant of the ZR.

Download
[Sony Xperia ZR] shardul_seth:
Which region is this for? It says "C5502_10.3.1.A.0.244_Pudding_TW.ftf"

And, btw, this is the fixed link -> DOWNLOAD
[Sony Xperia ZR] chewdaniel:
TW= Taiwan... but... Pudding???
[Sony Xperia ZR] akash4357:
Could anyone mirrow the download links for the C5502 Android 4.2.2 ftf?
[Sony Xperia ZR] shardul_seth:
already disabled by dropbox!
[Sony Xperia ZR] awwer2002:
I just tried to flash it via recovery. After the installation and rebooted, there is still no chinese input .:(
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
Have you enable it in system settings first?
[Sony Xperia ZR] coreylhs:
i have a 5502 variant but already flashed using flashtool the 5503 4.2.2 update. is it possible to reflash the 4.2.2 update for the 5502 on top of it? lol and those download links are not working properly already btw.
[Sony Xperia ZR] djpeesh:
Yes You can flash the 4.2.2 update for the 5502 on top of the 5503 4.2.2 version. Using flashtool, you'll erase the previous rom and install the new one so it doesn't matter which rom you're on.
[Sony Xperia ZR] awwer2002:
actually there is no option for chinese input after installation :crying:
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
Oh, I just found that I've given you the wrong file. I'll upload another one later tonight when I get home. My bad. :p
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
Here's the correct one. :)

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13451571/zr244-chinese_input.zip
[Sony Xperia ZR] a546109781:
Error (509)This account's public links are generating too much traffic and have been temporarily disabled!

please fix it...THX.:cyclops: