yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] thyk888358:
my phone is C6802, i flash C6833 14.1.B.1.532 .. then the phone restart whenever the screen is off. Then i follow next step by installing your zip file and then flashing C6833_14.1.b.2.257_euro-lte.ftf .. the phone turn on as normal but is has the same problem .. it was stuck and restart when the screen is off. I do not understand why, please advise. Many thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iBuzman:
Very impressed with this rom :) thanks [MENTION=3227013]Desperanto86[/MENTION]

Even getting the sony apps ota update :) everything else working perfectly.

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] vista109:
Flashed successfully, but all the data on internal sdcard was wiped, any suggestion to avoid this? Thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Desperanto86:
because you have marked WIPE DATA in flashtool
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] vista109:
Ok, now I know what the "data" means...

Another question, I found that the ADB command didn't work on this rom. Anyway, thank you for your reply and great work.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] liqn7:
Any chance of otherhosts besides from mega.co.nz?

Super annoying as it keeps timing out on me as it get towards the end. Downloaded about 10gb worth of partial files :(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Desperanto86:
Activate developer mode (some taps on build version 14.1.B.2.257) and turn on USD DEBUGING
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] liqn7:
Arrgh it did it again... C6833 14.1.B.1.532 https://mega.co.nz/#!9pNE3azA!IJgnKCdamwPdsXNWNoEgCA2d0phzBJsD3oo_qmebqpg

Hangs at 79%... :(

Please please can someone upload the files somewhere else which isn't mega.co.nz?

Can't even use something like Jdownloader to have autoresume as it doesn't parse from mega.co.nz.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iBuzman:
^^

Weird.. I got 2.5mps download speed from mega when downloading this. (and no hanging)

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] big:
My ZU in rom cook 510, can in CWM up to C6833_14.1.b.2.257_Euro-LTE_Deodex+Root+DualRecovery.zip ?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] liqn7:
Finally managed to update :)

However, some xposed settings don't see to be working.

Namely advanced power menu (3 way rebooot) and xposed app settings (per app DPI).

Anyone else notice this?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] vista109:
I tried, but it didn't work. It says:adbd cannot run as root in production builds.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Alx31:
hi all; and [MENTION=3227013]Desperanto86[/MENTION]

i am a bit confused with only one thing in steps...at step 9 its written exclude "BOOTBUNDLE" but even with latest flashtool version i don' t have that option...is that meaning kernel.sin...baseband.sin?? wich files exactly please

Sorry for noobish question :cyclops: beside that everything is clear...thanks for this work :good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dyepnoodle:
Im using c6802, installed this rom and its working. Edited build.prob so it would say c6802 on about phone. Thanks!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iBuzman:
Power menu and app settings both ok for me :)

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ilia1985:
Hi I would also like to know this. thank you for great work :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] liqn7:
Thanks for reply :)

Now that I know its possible, I got it working after doing a full uninstall and reinstall of xposed framework and its modules.

Think it had something to do with the restore app from Sony vs fresh install.

cheers :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iBuzman:
^^

I reinstalled xposed crom titanium - it must work from there. Sry for the double post reply in the two threads, only realised same OP after answering :)

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ilia1985:
Hi... Sorry for noobish question to those that successfully installed this... What was meant by bootbundle and what did u guys exclude on step 9 for rom to boot... Thank you in advance :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] liqn7:
For those of you who can't see the BOOTBUNDLE box in the exclude section, make sure you've upgraded to the latest version of Flashtool.

Ironically I've excluded bootbundle but still don't seem to have recovery though....
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ilia1985:
Thanx for reply... I'm running latest flashtool.. But I'll try to reinstall to be sure thanx
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iBuzman:
Just run this to get back recovery :) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2426739

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] liqn7:
Thanks ibuzman for saving me again :) Worked like a treat. Weird as I followed the instructions to the tee but still didn't get recovery :P
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] plasmidium:
good work all is good :cyclops: but what is point --> 11 Wipe all camera data in settings-applications <-- ???

What does it mean?

i am stupid??? :D:D:D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Desperanto86:
go to settings-applicatioans-all and in list find all apps with word "camera", stop them and clear data
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Rebel242:
@ Desperanto86....Many Big THANKS !!!! great job, all is good :good::laugh:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
I have read things over, plucked up enough courage to try this...

2 questions, if someone could be kind to answer..

Q1) I have C6802 rooted(Vroot) on .532 firmware. Do I need to do steps 1-4? Or can I start from step 5?

Q2) Is changing the buildprop necessary? Or can I leave the buidprop file as it is? I am confused because some people have talked about changing it, but in the OP instruction, there is no mention, and that it says fully compatible with C6802 even though the files to be flashed are from C6833.

Thanks in advance guys!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iBuzman:
Hi again [MENTION=442842]jewelkbayashi[/MENTION]

In short, q1 = yes, start from 5. q2 = no, not necessary, only done for aesthetic reasons (eg device name in settings etc) or build prop tweaks.

I also have c6802 and can highly recommend this rom even though its based on c6833 - an option is to flash a 257 6802 ftf instead of the one linked. System apps still getting OTA updates too, just like stock.

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
Thanks mate :D

Quick response much appreciated
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] alecmim:
thank you so much for this... excellent...

can we still OTA update firmwares without loosing root and CMW?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Desperanto86:
you don't need to quote full message. OTA still work, but it can broke root and cwm
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Leechoonhwee:
Just making a quick check, if I uncheck the data option in flashtools it means that all my installed app is still there after flash right?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Desperanto86:
uncheck all WIPES and all your data will be saved
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TimeTurn:
Sorry guys if that's been already mentioned here, but this ROM changed my WLAN MAC Adress - someone else experienced that?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TimeTurn:
Update : it's not 100 stock, some additional apps there such as 'Reconnect radio' whatever that is for, a totally useless torch app because of the lack of a flash LED, Flash Player, AdAway and the NoNag version of SuperSU (whyever there are two Superuser apps in the ROM, SuperSU nonags and Superuser. I deleted both and got it from the Play Store).

That, combined with the fact that it changed my WLAN Mac adress makes me very uncomfortable with that ROM. I strongly suggest not to use it. It's made for a russian forum by the way, the ROM displays a disclaimer on installation.

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zllovesuki:
Beside the facts that there are "bloatwares" and your WLAN MAC changed, did you notice anything?

Tried LBE and numerous malware scanners, nothing unusual yet.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iBuzman:
^^

Advising users against using poor quality work is one thing, suggesting work is "untrustworthy" is another.. I guess we all use what we are comfortable using..

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zllovesuki:
Does the MAC change every time you reboot your phone? Or does it only change when you flash your phone (during initial boot)?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TimeTurn:
No, beside that the ROM looks normal. After deleting the suspicious things like the double Superuser and the reconnect radio app (russian) and the torch app, the rest looks like a normal 257 firmware.

No, only during flash. MAC stays the same on reboot. I noticed the changed MAC because my phone wasn't able to connect to my FRITZ!Box anymore after flashing. The FRITZ!Box logged the new MAC adress and it is totally different from the old one.

EDIT: Found a thread where the MAC is stored at - trying to change it back. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21127452&postcount=4
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zllovesuki:
You must hate Russians so much -.- (Because they are sending bugged USB drives to leaders)

I don't have double Superuser however, only the noNag. yeah the Torch is completely BS.

If it does not change on boot, we can eliminate kernel code (well, obviously it's locked bootloader...)

My only guess is that it changes your MAC during initial boot
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TimeTurn:
Take a look at /system/app :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zllovesuki:
Negative.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TimeTurn:
See attachment
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Desperanto86:
I do not force anyone to use my ROM, if you do not like it, do not use it. I was asked to do the ROM with built as root, and deodex recovery, and I, in turn, decided to share with everyone.

Its full stock ROM with some apps from me. About torch: I just forgot to delete it, because blank of ROM is the same with Z1. I didn't change anything, I just added some stuff

F*k all haters :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TimeTurn:
Got my original MAC Adress back after flashing the full FTF and rooting it via recovery.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] VipiN'n'DroiD:
Problem Flashing the ftf :(

Guys .. I don't know whr I am going wrong.. My device doesn't detect when flashing .. I tried getting into fastboot and connect my device using data cable .. but the instruction screen for connectivity on flashtool doesn't go off .. it always asks to connect :(

I am using Win 8 pro 64-bit ..

any help would be much appreciated ..

Thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Desperanto86:
1. you need flashmode, NOT fastboot

2. use any windows 7. win 8 works not correct with flash drivers
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] VipiN'n'DroiD:
I know .. yeah I did select the flashmode in flastool and then selected the ftf file .. it takes a while to prepare for flashing .. do we need to switchoff the device .. hold the vol up button and then connect the usb cable .. the phone will have a blue light (this mode is the fastboot) ? ..I did so.. after that no luck :(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Desperanto86:
VOL DOWN!!!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] VipiN'n'DroiD:
thanx alot.. it worked.. !!

one more quick noob question .. how to get into recovery when my device is totally switched off ??

---------- Post added at 01:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:01 PM ----------

I guess I am in a big trouble here.. I am not able to get into recovery here :(

After flashing as soon as I switched on my phone .. waiting for the sony logo then I am holding vol up key .. (down key tried as well) and now I am not able to get into recovery :( .. I don't know what happened to CWM recovery .. :( and now my phone is in bootloop state :(

Please help ..

---------- Post added at 01:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:08 PM ----------

I guess I am in a big trouble here.. I am not able to get into recovery here :(

After flashing as soon as I switched on my phone .. waiting for the sony logo then I am holding vol up key .. (down key tried as well) and now I am not able to get into recovery :( .. I don't know what happened to CWM recovery .. :( and now my phone is in bootloop state :(

Please help ..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zllovesuki:
Did you EXCLUDE system and bootbundle when you use Flashtool? When the phone is booting up, it should vibrate and notification LED should be green for 3 seconds. During that 3 seconds, you need to either press Vol + or Vol -. If you do not see the green LED, either

1. DualRecovery did not install

2. You flash the System when using Flashtool
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] big:
Yesterday i up to 257 full root anf very fast (my ZU unlockbootloader)

- From 510 cook by [MENTION=4169381]m3dd0g[/MENTION], i'm in CWM fullwipe

- Flash xxx.257.zip

- Flash supersu 1.65.zip

- reboot and all running, but wifi not work

- Continue item #9 and all ok, wifi working :)

... 257 running good, dry battery and fast than...

Thanks [MENTION=3227013]Desperanto86[/MENTION] againt :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TimeTurn:
Got no problems here with Windows 8.1 x64, but getting the driver installed was very tricky. You have to disable driver signature enforcement in the advanced start options and to install the driver manually.

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] big:
had fix

................
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] VipiN'n'DroiD:
got solved .. but one prob.. !!

well I got through all the steps thanx for the help guys..!! And now I've fully functional latest stock rooted deodexed rom with unlocked bootloader .. but the only thing I am missing is recovery .. After flashing the last ftf file given in this thread, I am not remain with the recovery ..so I've tried both recovery given in http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2426736 ..

but on both version .. my wifi doesn't work ... it always switched off.. !!

any idea .. which is the most appropiate one .. or how to get back the recovery of the present rom ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Desperanto86:
flash kernel and baseband via flashtool
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] keratos:
Hey Op, I'd like to try this and test for you. Questions first though before I try...

1. If I already have root and a CWM recovery, do I need to install the first file?

2. Also, how do I flash the second flash file - a FTF ? FlashTool looks for a SIN file?

3. I note from one of the threads above that you say

"Yes! You need NEW kernel and NEW baseband. If you have custom kernel from new 257 sources you can flash it after flashing ftf"

So after flashing the second file I need to then flash two other things? Also, Where do I get "257 sources" for the "NEW kernel" and "NEW baseband"

First time for me so This is confusing?

Can you please provide STEP BY STEP instructions for how to flash your ROM onto my C6833.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hyelton:
Here is a Mirror to the files hosted on my server for some people who have issues with MEGA

http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/Xperia+Devices/Xperia+Z+Ultra/Back+to+Stock/
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] chacho_2me:
im quite confused...as all the tutorials says..for us to go to further steps..we should initially need root..but ammm..besides vroot..is there any other way? i like to steady in lockbootloader :D... all i need is root and recovery and unluckily i am in 257fw
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] cholepuree1:
I have been on this rom for a while now but I've been getting random reboots recently. At least once a day. Anyway to find out what's causing it?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
Can someone please help or advise?

I have installed the recovery,

I boot into recovery mode CWM

but I cannot find the ''C6833_14.1.b.2.257_Euro-LTE_Deodex+Root+DualRecovery.zip'' file I have saved onto my SD card,

CWM says something about ''E:/ cannot mount SD card'' or something like this.

Am I doing something wrong?

I am stuck at step 7...

EDIT

OK, I got it working now. I am sure I won't be the only one who gets stuck here, so I will pot it in this update.

What you need to do is NOT put the .ZIP file in the SD card, but unzip the folder first, then place it in internal storage.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Tookies:
:good:

Good work, but how can your ROM change my Wifi MAC adress?

First root ok but Wifi fault then i do wipe all before flash last ftf file.

I am sure your ROM change my MAC because i set MAC secured on my Wifi access point then i know it had changed.

Something wrong? My MAC now 00-XX-XX-00-:00:38

Who got this root method plz check again your MAC.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TimeTurn:
Good question, postet that some pages earlier: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47020252&postcount=68

I noticed that my FRITZ!Box didn't let me in anymore. I flashed the 257 FTF and my Mac went back to the old one.

By the way: Your MAC looks like a duplicate of mine that days, maybe all who flashed this ROM have that MAC adress. That fails at least when two Z Ultra phones are flashed with this ROM and connect to the same WiFi.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Tookies:
xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2502185&page=11

finaly root n upgrade via OTA there. old MAC came back.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
Can you tell us how you got your original (old) MAC address back?

Thanks!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TimeTurn:
You only need to flash an original Sony firmware FTF file with flash tool. In my case, I flashed the 257 firmware and my MAC went back. I have an unlocked bootloader, so I rooted it via recovery.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jasonyu007:
Where is the kernel and baseband link
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iBuzman:
In OP.. (instruction #3)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] shingers5:
right after having LTE issues with other stock roms this was my only option to revert to stock after PA

- started from step 6 and flashed .257 zip

- then power off from advanced options in recovery

- put device in flashmode(when off plug in while holding vol down button) anf flashed the .257 ftf file from OP. obviously i lost root as stock kernel hasn't got recovery included. if wanna keep previous kernel like advanced stock which have recovery included you need also exclude kernel flash.

all is well and LTE is back. to get recovery again i just flashed advanced stock kernel v4 as it seems compatible with 257 firmware or when i am flashing AOSP or CM based roms i just use boot.img from rom zip

thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] shaolin95:
Ok so to clarify, since I am on C6802 rooted and unlocked, I can go directly to Step 7 and flash "C6833_14.1.b.2.257_Euro-LTE_Deodex+Root+DualRecovery.zip" via recovery.

And then on Step 9 I can actually select any firmware I wanted like the C6802_14.1.B.2.257_Generic CHILE.ftf ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iBuzman:
^^

that's what I did :) then you'll still probably need to re-run dual recovery batch to get recovery back.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] shingers5:
just to update people.......................

after doing this procedure i double checked and i hadnt lost recovery. actually dual recovery is still there so this process works 100% as OP said, thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] NachTSS:
so I upgraded to a z ultra today and updated its firmware then realized I needed to downgrade it again to root it what an annoying process x.x then I found out NO root app i used worked :/ I didnt try vroot tho as that might steal device info from what i've read O.o

does anyone know a root app that DOES work with the C6833? i always root my devices and not being able to root it is annoying to me and is stating to make me wish I'd just got a note3 like i was originally going to. that being said it does seem like a really nice phone so far otherwise.

just noticed the info in the thread says - Full compatible with models C6802! - i hope installing that stock firmware (the older one that says C6833) on my C6833 wont damage it or anything because thats really confusing when the thread title is C6833/6802...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] shingers5:
From what I have read the c6833 and the c6802 are similar so rooting methods for either work. Check the cross platform dev thread as also has rooting methods that may help you. Give device a chance
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48283217&postcount=5
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] shingers5:
just realised cause i have a euro c6833 i can just flash the .257 ftf file to get back to stock lol
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iBuzman:
Hi [MENTION=3227013]Desperanto86[/MENTION], hope you make another rom for your friend based on the new 290 firmware :fingerscrossed: :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] NachTSS:
Put this on my 6833 and it pretty much bricked it ended up having to flash cm 10.2 android 4.3 instead. But now I think my NFC isn't working ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] shingers5:
I have a c6833 and this was spot on. If follow OP instructions it can't go wrong
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] curiouso9:
Hi, waiting for new 4.3 stock 14.2.A.0.290

really cant wait. haha :victory:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] martin132014:
Does this rom support app2sd...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] curiouso9:
dont need app2sd as this rom already root, use mount2sd or foldermount.

waiting for 4.3 version :silly:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] shaolin95:
I used this thread to flash my rom and have it rooted etc. I am wanting to try the x-reality option a little but before I restore my TA back up to lock the bootloader, wanted to make sure this ROM is not going to boot loop after the bootloader is locked...right? :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] martin132014:
I want to know, I've ised the latest flashtool 9.13 and flash your rom with and without wipe....

In flashtool log, i didn't got that writing TA unit 00,00....message...but the flash complete..will that be a problem....and my bootloader is locked...tq
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Desperanto86:
its not problem. I just wrote example...it can be different with your result...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ps000000:
I can not pass last flash step ( I do all step carefully ) (after flash .257 zip)

01/001/2014 17:01:32 - INFO - Selected C6833 / 14.1.b.2.257 / euro-lte

01/001/2014 17:01:32 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

01/001/2014 17:01:32 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

01/001/2014 17:01:33 - INFO - Device disconnected

01/001/2014 17:01:33 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

01/001/2014 17:01:33 - INFO - Start Flashing

01/001/2014 17:01:33 - INFO - Processing loader.sin

01/001/2014 17:01:33 - INFO - Checking header

01/001/2014 17:01:33 - INFO - Ending flash session

01/001/2014 17:01:33 - ERROR -

01/001/2014 17:01:33 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TimeTurn:
Already at 290?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] IchiGoQc:
I had that kind of problem and it seems like a FLASHMODE driver not installed. Plug in your device in flashmode first, install driver, reboot and retry. I think the driver is not the same from .532 to .257 not sure why.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rasen1:
bootbundle option in latest Flashtool 0.9.14.0?

Hi - I have latest flashtool (0.9.14.0) and do not see BOOTBUNDLE option. Can you please let me know what needs to be checked in Step 9 for latest flashtool 0.9.14.0? Thank you. Thank you.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
I dontthink any of us regulars have used x.14.0 yet so can't comment. One question though, why are you flashing such an old rom?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rasen1:
just bought Z Ultra on Ebay a few weeks back. i use hulu.com to watch shows a lot and can get flash + browser combo to work using a FlashEx script on android 4.2.2 but the script fails on 4.3. haven't tried on kit kat. love, love the Z Ultra for watching via hulu.com and currently on 14.1.B.2.532. After reading a lot it appears .257 brings better battery and performance tweaks. If I can find a way to get hulu.com working on 4.3 would love the solution and update to .290 and beyond. I'm a noob but can follow directions. Here is what x.14.0 allows to exclude:

Partition

TA

Kernel

FOTA

Baseband

System

ELabel

Any help is always appreciated.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
hmm, the ftf I just looked at allowed bootboundle or not to be ticked.

Have you got a backed up TA and unlocked bootloader, if so I'd not worry as it is easy to reflash recovery/kernel/boot.img. even id you dont have a unlocked BL you will still have root to run one of the windows recovery installers
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rasen1:
Yes, I backed up TA and unlocked bootloader. Will try to test this tomorrow. I also backed everything up. I guess eventually you just have to do. Will do this tomorrow... Will post experience. Hopefully no mac address issue will present itself like it did for some.

Thanks for your help.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rasen1:
Everything worked perfectly when followed steps exactly. When proper ftf file was selected, options to exclude both SYSTEM and BOOTBUNDLE appeared. It looks like my mac address changed but I am able to connect to Wifi. So far so good. Will update if any issues come up later.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] don2012:
All the links are dead....