yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] wis3m0nkey:
Sequence of steps to follow

Hey guys,

I read last few pages and my question are gonna sound pretty much similar, I'm still going to ask 1. to get confirmation 2. because last few pages questions were related to T-Mobile / Orange phones.

I'm currently on firmware 136

As I read first post on this thread and at http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=45464115&postcount=2

It seems I need to follow:

1. Install Flashtool

2. Install/Downgrade to firmware version 134 (flashtool)

3. Root with root360/vroot

4. Backup TA

5. Unlock bootloader (flashtool)

I want to know if these are correct steps to follow? Or can I somehow get away with rooting on firmware 136 itself?

And if rooting of 136 is not possible then would unlocking 134 break the camera app? (Sorry I don't remember if 134 is 4.3 or 4.2.x)

Thanks

[EDIT]: Yes this sequence worked, though after installing CM11 my SIM card is not identified, I guess I'll ask about it on CM thread.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] CAL7:
I have a Z1C (D5503) that is rooted, dual PhilZ/TWRP recovery, with stock UK 14.2.A.114 firmware. Is it possible to upgrade to KitKat without losing root or data (essentially, do the equivalent of an in-place OTA)?

I have flashtool and the KitKat ftf. Do I use those? Or...

I've never used PC Companion. Will that do it?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] 301stSpartan:
You would use Nut's pre-rooted kk ROM zip that you would flash in recovery. I believe you're supposed to wipe data, but you could maybe get away without a wipe.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] CAL7:
Thank you! Worst case, it sounds like I could still nandroid back if something went terribly wrong. Is this right?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] 301stSpartan:
Yep. Got to love the nandroid safety net
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] jerdna87:
so technically we cant install iHacker because we needs custom kernels to work for iHacker ROM?

Would iHacker work with default kernel?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
Please read that quote in your post

It says YOU DO NOT NEED TO UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER TO INSTALL iHACKERS

That's because it does not need a custom kernel. The very first line of writing in the thread says this

•Based on Stock JB 4.3 (Official). Firmware - 14.2.A.1.136.

Also read post 3 from the iHackers guide

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47748228&postcount=3

It gives instructions on how to install on a locked bootloader
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] jerdna87:
Thank you for clearing that out for me :) I do read but this is very much confusing :/

There are some post that are now outdated, there is a guide for vroot and 360root but there are new methods that are possibly more preferred now. I have so much to study still. Every help is appreciated. So thx

Sent from Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk 4
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] negativzeroe:
Hey guys, I am on Sprint, considering switching to T-Mobile since the AT&T lawsuit. I'm considering the Xperia Z1s, but you say that it loses the Bravia engine. Now I have seen many mods for it on roms for my Evo phones, so isn't there a mod to get it back on this device???? At least on a Rom.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] 301stSpartan:
Hnmm.... not sure what you mean by losing the Bravia engine, as that only happens when you unlock the bootloader. However on the TMobile version (Z1S) it is not possible to unlock the bootloader, and as far as i know it's also not possible to root.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] negativzeroe:
Yeah I looked that up after but even unlocking the bootloader on the Z1, I would think that you could just flash it over again if you can get it in roms for other phones.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] leandro_colocdk:
allowed no a yes?

I have a z1 and want to unlock the bootloader, and not allowed to say and want to say yes. as I do? I am from Argentina. you can send it to sony but Spain. doomloard still can not unlock for me?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
If it says NO, then you cannot unlock it.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] leandro_colocdk:
Quizás quisiste decir: osea lo vendo o lo tiro contra la pared entonces. pero no hay forma y nunca la habrá o hay que esperar ?

I mean sell it or throw it against the wall then. but no way and there will never have to wait or?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] dlads:
Currently using your stock advanced kernel. Which is great. But to have a few more features I tried the custom one which I know is a great kernel. However when I install it all is well for a while then I'll get random reboots. Not all the time but at least once a day. I don't alter any settings nor do I have a CPU/GPU governor installed. Its literally as intended. Has anyone else experienced this? I've witnessed it on a couple of versions, v12 and v16. I always perform a full wipe when I install a ROM and am quite careful as to what I install. I'm currently running monxs ROM. V6.0.2.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] DooMLoRD:
please post in the kernel thread!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] dlads:
Sorry about that.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] fuzzycuffs:
Been reading this thread, and seems promising but I'm still a bit lost. I have a lot of experiencing rooting and unlocking bootloaders on Android phones, but nothing recently modern.

I have the DoCoMo version of the Z1. Looks like the bootloader is locked and according to the service menu, it can't be unlocked via the official Sony method.

So questions:

1. Is this true? Any way I can force it, or is it really totally locked and no way to get around it?

2. I'd even be fine updating to the most recent 4.4.x Sony ROM, but DoCoMo won't let you update this phone without having a DoCoMo SIM and connected to a DoCoMo network, even if you are on WiFi. I live in Japan, so this is very possible to do, but ideally I would like to not have to do this ever again. Any thoughts?

I really hope that the Japanese version of the phone isn't so locked down that I'm stuck with whatever that's on it now.

Many thanks!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
No, if it says its not allowed, then there is no way to unlock the bootloader
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] 301stSpartan:
1. You are out of luck. No way to unlock and very unlikely there will ever be a way.

2. The Z1 from docomo is the z1f right? Meaning it's the mini version (4.3 in screen)? In that case, since it's a different model you are probably out of luck. With the normal international model (6903) you can flash a generic firmware or one from another carrier as long as it's from the same model. However, in your case I think all Z1f's are on docomo's firmware so you don't have other options to flash. Unless there is an unbranded version of the mini that is the same model/hardware as the docomo one, you are probably out of luck. I could be wrong though....
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] fuzzycuffs:
Actually it's the Z1, not the Z1 Compact (i.e. Z1f).

So looks like I'm stuck on the Docomo branded ROM? Seems like there is a generic rom for the Z1, but given past docomo phones, I wouldn't be surprised if they have just a little different phone that makes only their branded rom work...
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] 301stSpartan:
What is your model number then? Is it the 6903? If so, you should be able to flash any of the many 6903 stock ROMs that are out there using Flashtool (no need to unlock the bootloader for this, because you're flashing a stock ROM).
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] fuzzycuffs:
That's the thing. Everywhere on the phone says model number is SO-01F, in Settings->About Phone, in the diagnostics menu, everywhere.

That's what makes me so concerned about getting any rom and flashing it. Docomo has a track record of doing something just a little bit different that makes the model actually not the same as the global models, thus making flashing those roms a gamble. Best case it's buggy--worst case it bricks the phone.

I've had issues with the Galaxy Nexus for that same reason. That's why I didn't want to jump head first into this and did some reading beforehand, seeing if anyone else was in the same boat as me.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] 301stSpartan:
SO-03E?? Huh? You sure? According to a quick Google search for "xperia z1 so-03E", everything I'm finding is showing that this model number is for Docomo's Xperia Tablet Z LTE, not the Z1. And if you search "Docomo Z1" then every single article or mention or review is about the SO-01F which is the Z1F or Z1 mini/compact. To be honest, I have no clue what phone you have, as based on what I can tell online it should either be a 10" tablet or a 4.3" Z1... not a 5" full size Z1. I haven't seen your device, so I can't say but my time on Google has left me a bit stumped towards your situation :confused: Did you buy it from a reputable dealer, or is there a chance it's a knockoff?

Though I did come across other examples of Docomo devices (namely the Tablet Z) that come with different firmwares than their non-Docomo counterparts. In the case of the Tablet Z, it looks like they found a way to hack it and make it work with other firmwares, but don't know if that is possible on whatever device it is you have :p
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] fuzzycuffs:
Derp. Brain fart (and went back to change the original post). I started looking at SO-03E and it stuck in my head, but you're right the phone I have is the Z1 LTE SO-01F. It's straight from

Docomo so it isn't a knockoff. I'm just a bit tired this evening.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] 301stSpartan:
Haha, OK, that makes more sense... it seems like your version is pretty close to the 6903. If you read on this XDA page (if using XDA app or tapatalk you might have to manually go to page 86), you'll see conflicting accounts of one person saying "don't flash a 6903 firmware" and another saying "you can do it but will just lose NFC." For what it's worth, the guy saying "don't" is a Brazilian who has probably never touched the device and the guy saying "it's OK" is from Japan and uses Docomo as his carrier. You could try to PM and ask if he's done it.

My guess is worse that will happen is a boot-loop/soft brick, as I know numerous people in India (who have the 6902) have flashed 6903 firmwares on their devices and recovered by just flashing a 6902 firmware. I certainly don't know for sure, but I'd bet my money on it being a fairly safe experiment to try (though one with pretty expensive stakes if it does hard brick)
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] jluiscc25:
hi,

i have my Z1 on 14.2.A.1.136, and i want to root it an later on unlock it, but i read that i have to flash another firmware, but i don't want to because i want to do a buckup of my official rom for safe of my phone.

what can i do?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
There will be ftf's for that firmware in the mega collection thread. If not, you are or of luck because you have waited to long to make a ftf yourself from pccompanion.

Also there are now new root methods. You do not need to downgrade at all. Update using PC companion and then root using the new methods
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] borneanheadhunter:
help needed, please

can anyone help me? i proceeded to root, backup TA unlock and recovery (Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.7.141-BETA.installer and flashable.zip) my Z1 with 4.4.3. following http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=53511925 to the letter.

All the above was a success (but was only be able to boot into TWRP recovery), Whenever i want to install custom ROM, i get the "set metadata recursive some changes failed" error. Any guides? it has been two days now and my camera wont work and currently stuck at 14.1.G.1.534 firmware and cant flash into anything else. Please help
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
You say you have unlocked the bootloader?

If so why are you bothering with the LOCKED bootloader method...

Flash the lastest version FTF, then install a custom kernel.

Ensure the custom ROM you are trying to install is for your phone device (i.e c6903 etc)
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] borneanheadhunter:
you're a life saver!!!!! can provide the details?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
I thought I just did...

But basically, look in the FTF mega collection thread in the general section. Flash a FTF file using flashtool that ends in .108 for your phone.

Then look in the development section for custom kernel based on that FTF version (DooMKerneL is one you could use)

Flash it using fastboot. Extract the boot.img from the .zip and use this

fastboot flash boot boot.img

The just flash whichever custom ROM you want.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] borneanheadhunter:
Thanks man. Really a life saver. my current flashtool is 0.9.13.0 . i need to update the flash tool cause i'm getting "unable to open bundle" error.

*update - i'm here to admit my n00bness. Installing the latest flashtool fixed all the issues. To those who are flashing FTFs and kernel. Please remember to get the latest flashtool. btw, thanks to gregbrandley for his pointers. thanks man.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] borneanheadhunter:
ok. so far the flashed the latest ftf worked and booted fine. but when i fastboot boot boot.img in adb for http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2632808&page=15 i'm stuck in bootloop. any ideas? i'm in C6903_14.3.A.0.681_1276-7939_R3C Customized MY firmware
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
That's because that's not for 4.4.4

But you should still be able to enter recovery and flash any room if choice
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] -Happy Feet-:
Hello for unlock Bootloader must i downgrade or only an rooted firmware?

I still on locked Bootloader with rooted 133 Firmware.

Gesendet von meinem C6903 mit Tapatalk
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] AnrgKrshn:
Guys, I'm trying to get my Z1 to enter flash mode, but the green LED only blinks once and goes off. Flash tool says that the device is connected in flash mode, but when I try to flash it, it prepares the files for flashing, and my phone reboots. Any ideas? Installing EMMA right now, but it failed to install a driver, called SEMC Sehrichhcontrol or something, I don't know..

Okay, just tried EMMA, same thing happened, but it blinked for an even shorter time, and EMMA says no services found for my device. Any ideas?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Robert_1968_:
Hi there I need a little help with ulocking the bootloader on my xperia z1

Trying to unlock bootloader on my xperia z1 device. followed instructions on how to unlock bootloader from the sony developers website.

got an unlock key but when executing the command to unlock the bootloader I am getting this error

Remote (command did not succeed) and when executing the command again is giving me a message device is already rooted while it isn't. Now i have been looking on the internet for a solution but cannot find one except a lot of people with the same issue.

could you help me out. Oh and I have tried different computers with different os and all giving the same result.

fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version

version: 0.5 finished. total time: -0.000s

fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xMeinKey

FAILED (remote: Command did not succeed) finished. total time: 0.031s

all drivers are installed correctly, tried different computers with different os all giving the same results, when trying flashtool it says unlocked but it isn't

help would be appreciated a lot.

thanks
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] SamadiPour:
you have to replace "MainKey" with key that you got in this code:

fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xMeinKey

so for example: if you got this "123456789" so you have to write this code

fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x123456789
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Robert_1968_:
I know that one but i didn't want to post my key.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] SamadiPour:
go to service menu / Service Info / Configuration

what you have under Rooting Status?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Robert_1968_:
Unlock is allowed

---------- Post added at 08:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:50 AM ----------

Unlock is allowed
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] SamadiPour:
so you can unlock it!!!

there is an official video to unlock

i think it's in YouTube

watch it

ps: i have download link of it

http://oceanhost.eu/0amk0yuua27z/Howtounlock-the-bootloader-of-an-Xperiadevice-and-roid.mp4.html
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Robert_1968_:
thank you but I know how to unlock the bootloader, the problem is that it gives me an error like i described.
[Droid Ultra Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paypalwithebay:
When I make a call. The screen goes off instantly and I can't turn the screen back on right away. i have to press power button several times to turn the screen on. When I'm nit in call, I have ni problem. May be something is wrong with my proximity sensor? Or it is a software probelm? Anyone else having the same problem?
[Droid Ultra Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @work:
Is your hand anywhere near the top of the phone? there is a proximity sensor that shuts the screen off if it thinks a face is near it (or a hand confused with a face)
[Droid Ultra Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paypalwithebay:
Not really.

The sensor is covered by the screen protector. Could that be the reason?
[Windows Phone 8 Development and Hacking] n1c3.sleepL:
In huawei w1 in project menu-background settings-qualcomm background setting we have Deaglock setting? Anyone know what is this (near this is unlock button)

If click on it it open keyboard and what a password?!

Anyone know what is this? mby this is something interesting )
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rasputyn:
https://www.change.org/petitions/qu...ovide-compability-for-android-4-2-2-and-newer

Sign and share. ;)

Coming from frustrated HTC One S S3 users who won't receive 4.2.2 update due to Qualcomm dropping support.

http://androidandme.com/2013/07/new...-forced-htc-to-pull-one-s-android-4-2-update/

Petition link will be sent to all major Qualcomm contact e-mail addresses and smartphone portals because no-one likes negative publicity.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] power323f:
Signed.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] UchihaDareNial:
If I can,I want to sign in 10 times but don't know how
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] franklin93:
already signed,guys please sign up.hope that helps to create some change in our XPERIA S :highfive:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] UchihaDareNial:
Don't forget Xperia SL,acro S and ion :)

XDAプレミアムを使用 して私のLT28hから送ら れてきた
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Damiano1234:
Done.

☆★☆ XPERIA S ☆★☆ - tapatalk
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ravike14:
Invite your friends :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tOrNadO™:
I have promoted the link in Xperia group in fb.. Most of them are signing up.. Cheers to OP who initiated this.. :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hectorfgd:
Done and promoted
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] franklin93:
if xperia S gets,its sure that other related brothers will also get.all have same hardware except the body and ion has just a larger Display :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adop40:
Signed
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] xminirom:
Signed five with all my email
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MarkMRL:
This is useless.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] franklin93:
great work.get your friends in.i got few
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tOrNadO™:
No its not.. If there are enough no of members who are signing up for this, result will always be positive.. Unity.. Remember.. ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] franklin93:
instead of saying this,give a try.your not paying :D its great if we get and it will be a good deed for other devices like htc one s and others.our device is really fast as of now :good: chillax and try

---------- Post added at 06:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:24 PM ----------

i am in bro,we will get the update android 4.4 or atleast 4.3 if Qualcomm works on it :cowboy:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zackspeed:
Good luck with this. Seeing as all the devices are reaching their life cycle it will be very difficult to get anyone to pay attention at this point. I guess the real question is do they plan to create drivers for 4.3 or 4.4?? Kinda doubt it though.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] franklin93:
thats true but for me this is a new phone :D and the hardware has the potential so why not allow to use it.this will increase QUALCOMM's marketing and even the users will be happy who paid their hard earned money on all of these expensive phones :laugh:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Pokky:
Me too
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mithab:
i doubt it will work but i'd be happy to be wrong
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Olivier:
Signed, even though it's useless. Sorry for being pessimistic but this petition is as productive as a water drop on a hot stone.

Gesendet von meinem Xperia S mit Tapatalk 4
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] UchihaDareNial:
Well better piss on the hot stone to make it cool :D

XDAプレミアムを使 用して私のSK17iのか ら送られてきた
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] xxxware:
done
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] blackie333:
Signed.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] UchihaDareNial:
In case no one saw I post the this picture in other thread

XDAプレミアムを使 用して私のSK17iのか ら送られてきた
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yUlekk:
And what is this for?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] UchihaDareNial:
That's mean I have ask them some information for our devices,and yet they don't know have any information

XDAプレミアムを使用 して私のLT28hから送ら れてきた
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MrBelter:
The Xperia S is over 18 months old now anyway so Sony would not do anything even if the drivers were released.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lee480:
Not only Sony. Others won't bother too.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yUlekk:
Who cares about sony? AOSP roms need drivers
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] :
Signed :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] turntable360:
Signed
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] YYvo:
Signed

Sent from my Xperia S
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hesaps1234h:
Lets pray for it. Hope to hear good news :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] moe18:
signed ;D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] algates:
Signed.....
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] djs74:
Signed!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] prohibeat:
Do you really think that a manufacturer will change their business plans because of a petition coming from people with obsolete phones? You should do a bit of homework before starting this.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hesaps1234h:
Do you really think your speech help us? You should break up acting like this before posting :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] TheAnon:
Signed :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] richteralan:
Exactly. I find it interesting that very few people blaming SONY using an old SoC released in 2010 in their 2012 mid-high range smartphone.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yUlekk:
We have already discussed this one, now we just want drivers.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] teddy0209:
Driver support shouldn't end that fast...

The fact that our phone has more than enough power to run the latest android OS, some people won't just settle down doing nothing...

Just respect other people for what they believe in... I believe this thread was opened to support the petition and not to argue about it...

:highfive:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] :
More than 400 signatures by now... We need at least 500 to do something, at least to write to and get publicity at the android related portals. They like this stuff.

Keep 'em coming. :good:

Technically, we don't have anything to lose - only to gain with some small effort.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] WenSes:
signed
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] FenrirMX:
Because *****ing about it will get us nothing, while taking action might bring results and even if it doesn't, you can at least say you tried something, instead of doing nothing and trying to bring down those who refuse to do so. I know where OP and the rest of us stand, where do you stand?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] richteralan:
Carry on with this religious gathering:good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] De@n:
Signed x4
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mmarta:
Signed 2x