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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SundayDuffer:
Im from California. Bought the c6833 from Texas on 9/18. Dont exactly know the phone origin. Im in New York now, no access to the packaging box.

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Thx..no dice. Failed again. Im done. Just gonna wait for oneclick option.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] soonpark:
Call sony and provide the imei number they can tell you which country
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zige:
I have tried couple cda's but i still dont get OTA's. I have checked many times that every part is right but still...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] herogjan:
SuperSu survival mode didn't work on my device. SuperSu was installed in system, probably because of this.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] aungkhaingoo:
I am also in singapore but i failed my ota update. :( i am on relocked bootloader and i use voodoo root keeper but fail.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] herogjan:
The ID# is critical. You can flash singapore 532 as android_myan proposed.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] android_myan:
Check with Sony Update Service that you could update or repair your firmware.

If you can update or repair your firmware, you are successful relocked.

Bootloader unlocked phone can't get official firmware update from OTA, Sony PC Campanion or Sony Upade Service.

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hansip87:
Still no OTA with german cda.. :(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] peka0462:
No OTA update in German / product name

I am new here, I hope my question is not stupid. I tried several times to change the build.prop. Finally I was successfull, but I won't get an OTA update in German.

I did change the C6802 (product) to C6833 in eight entries in the buidd.prop. Is that the error and do i have to change it back again to C6802? And - if so - do I have to do it in all cases or in all of them except these two:

ro.product.name=C6833_1275-8026

ro.build.fingerprint=Sony/C6833_1275-8026/C6833:4.2.2/14.1.B.1.532/67I_jw:user/release-keys

ASorry for the poor formatting of the text, I hope you understand what I mean.

Thanks for the tutorial and thanks for your help.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hansip87:
Thanks a lot! this gets me thru it :D

all i did was changing all the same number with the mentioned above. And updating right away! :cyclops: By the way, seems like this OTA update is getting limited by the day, so be hurry to catch up the train y'all

EDIT: Finished downloading, but when updating, it says that it cannot update the software :( any ideas? Now i'm trying it again. PS: I'm using the SuperSU survive OTA rather than Vodoo OTA RootKeeper
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] android_myan:
Did you flash Singapore firmware?

I changed CID and got OTA, but updating filled at half way.

So I flashed singapore firmware and rooted my phone by using Vroot. I installed SuperSU lite and Vodoo OTA Rootkeeper.

After updating OTA, my phone is still rooted. No need to backup SU binary.

my phone is locked bootlader C6833 LTE.

Back up your original bild.prop and data before flashing other firmware.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] herogjan:
It hits me now, but after reading your posts I noticed you're on C6802, probably that's the reason why it's failing.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SundayDuffer:
I have the c6833...still failed.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jeremy.chan:
what does this change do? Mine is 463, not 436

OTA available for my country, but like the few posts above, it starts the update, then about 1/3 of the way, it reboots and says failed

my lcd density is set to 240

changing it back to 320 does not make a difference, the same thing happens. i did not change anything else in build.prop
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ycneosg:
Same here. Previously changed CDA to Germany but didn't receive any OTA. Revert back original CDA and got the OTA for own country a couple of days later, but was not able to complete the updates, around 1/3 progress reboot and said update failed.

What I've done was to re-flash the 532 firmware with wipe data etc, root using vRoot, replace SuperSU, OTA Root Keeper to backup su, check Update Centre for the 257 OTA updates, and install the 257 OTA successfully while retaining root

I've deleted a couple of built-in apps previously, I'm suspecting that that could be the cause of the first OTA update failure..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jeremy.chan:
thanks for that. i have not uninstalled anything, and i've set back everything as stock as i can by disabling all xposed mods, etc, but it still fails

i don't want to go with the wipe, but i suppose i should if i have to :(

thank goodness for TiBu!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] centi50:
Hey guys i have Xperia Z Ultra HSPA+ C6802 rooted with vroot 1.7.2 FW 532 on Locked bootloader and i am in middle east i just rcvd the OTA of .257 on 4 Nov 13.

What am gonna do is

I will do Nand backup first then attempt the OTA without this OTA Root Keeper if everything goes well i will update here

After OTA which is 79 MB finished downloading i proceded to install but few seconds into installing my phone restarted and got the message New software failed to install.

I have XZU recovery installed may that be the reason or maybe Viper4android sound system

Can anyone Shed light please

Thank you
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] crocodilius:
centi50 @ I don't think you can do something to solve that behaviour of your Ultra.

I've had the same problem with mine, I've repeated all the steps many times, I've tried with and without recovery, and nothing. "New software failed to install" was the only result that I got.

This method didn't work for me.

Finally, I chose http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2495875 and it worked well.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] centi50:
OK Guys this is how i solved "New software failed to install". with OTA Update

1. Flash original Stock FW.532 with Flashtool

2. Root the Phone using Vroot v1.7.2 after rooting

3. Check update center for for updates if offered OTA the download install

Voila! you will be on .257 and rooted no nee For OTA Root Keeper application

NB: do not install Recovery before OTA update or Your Update will Fail

4. Proceed to Instal XZU Recovery if you want to be making Nand Backups

Hope This will help someone

Thank You
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Thanks, Centi. This is what we've all done, so I'm wondering what you guys have done before this? If you've installed Recovery, a new kernel and iOS 7, it's not exactly a surprise why it didn't work before.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Kotomirage:
Does it matter which country's firmware we flash? Is it better to flash the firmware that is the same as where my Z Ultra is from?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Nah, it doesn't matter. Just pick one.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jeremy.chan:
yup, just pick any, but if you can pick one from your own region it would be fine. there's no region-specific software additions, afaik

edit: does anyone have the FTF for Singapore or Malaysia for the LTE version?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] herogjan:
Thanks Lord, so obvious I couldn't imagine people tried this with a "custom" rom.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hansip87:
I didn't Install recovery or any sort, and yet still failed OTA. Maybe you need to define that with the correct ROM that is suitable for OTA then the OTA will work. Otherwise it will fail.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] 3mL:
After following this guide:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=45634453&postcount=5

I ended up in a boot loop... I'm on .510 firmware and I backed up my build.prop to my SD card, but how can I push it back into /system?

Thanks!

Edit: Why did it fail? Also, trying some things out with flashtool.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
What are you doing all over there? Everything you need to know and do is in the first post of this thread. Just skip the downgrading since you're already on 510, and you're rooted, so all you need to do is to install OTA Root Keeper and change your CDA to what it says in the post (the CDA should be changed in three different places), reboot and voila! You'll receive the OTA. Hit update and you're done.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] herogjan:
.510?

Start with flashing .532

If you don't have custom recovery it seems to me the only way to stop bootloop is reflashing
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] 3mL:
The thing is I read this small post you recently made: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47219384&postcount=2

Which made me believe it weren't necessary to go .510 > .532 > .257

I've got a TA backup, if I flash that will all my personal data be deleted?

If I were to flash .532 right away, would all my data be deleted or is it possible to keep the data but get the .532 build.prop installed?

Ugh... Kind of hard to keep track of all the phones, my family always having me flash all their phones which ranges from Samsungs to HTCs. :eek:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
I didn't mention anything about that in my post, but i can't see why there would be an issue with upgrading directly from 510 to 257? I haven't done it myself, but there's nothing that indicates that it shouldn't work.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] herogjan:
When people are not that familiar with this kind of stuff they really should stick to guides when they're provided, when they're familiar then they can start thinking for themselves:rolleyes: IMO. (Not being ironic, we all started in this way)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] herogjan:
Data will be deleted, Lord mentioned he backed up with sony back up and it did work.

TA only when bootloader is unlocked

With unlocked bootloader this guide won't help you

I feel you about the flashing:laugh: Same here, Sometimes i also got lost with everybody's devices (a mate once tried it on its one, flashed galaxy s2 plus on a galaxy plus:cowboy: obviously it didn't boot. Took me a week to learn that device and fixing the error)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] 3mL:
That is what I thought too, I can't really comprehend what went wrong, except me not flashing the .532 firmware.

Just so I know, the CDA changes is only possible on .352? I followed your guide except updating to .532.

Kind of ironic that I didn't upgrade to .352 because I was afraid of SOD's and whatnot, and ended up in a bootloop. :D

One last question before I flash .532... Is it possible, SOMEHOW to keep my data?

In short, I edited CDA in build.prop on .510 and got stuck in bootloop.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] herogjan:
CDA you can change always.

On the first hand i also wouldn't see a problem skipping .532. Thinking deeper it's possible that .532 changes something critical which is needed for .257. But i'm not a dev, that's just my logic.

Is the revision number R11A?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] 3mL:
Revision number? Isn't that only possible to check within the settings on the phone?

Is it possible to access the device somehow through adb?

Perhaps I can pull the backup and push it back into /system?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] herogjan:
Yes you need a working phone, but curious what there at your build.prop backup.

Only possible to push when you've custom recovery.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] 3mL:
It seems that you need .532 to be able to upgrade to .257 through OTA, even though .257 didn't show up earlier on .510 it did now on .532.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Okay, so you're on 532 now, and you're no longer rooted? Or are you? Wait, didn't you have Recovery? Am i confused now? Yes. Faens svensker! :laugh:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] 3mL:
Haha! I flashed .532 with flashtools and rooted it and upgraded to .257 with OTA.

I'm still rooted, I don't have Recovery and I'm not confused anymore. :laugh:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Aaah, alright, so you've made it! I guess you used vRoot, but I guess you already know the situation there :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] 3mL:
Yep, already had vRoot on .510 and if they are stealing IMEI they've already got mine. :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Yeah, that's true :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] natispain:
Well, I did this and all ok. Thanks, herogjan.

Also, it didn´t delete any information, the phone powered on as before the actualization bt with 257 and rooted.

Before actualization I saved my apps with Titanium and with Sony backup, and, just in case, I copied all my media to my external SD. But nothing was deleted, the internal sd is just it was before.

My actialization is from Spain but after it my CDA keep being german.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Just gotta bump this thread up to the first page again. It looks like people can't check threads beyond the first page.....
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] JadHusin:
The CDA...

Can I revert the CDA back to C6802 after having the phone rooted?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] herogjan:
Yes, no problem

Edit: replied before i read entire thread:)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lrcquest:
coming from samsung.... got the c6802 which is already upgraded to 14.1.B.2.257 without rooting.

Followed the steps. Went back to 532 & got the chineese root with root 1.7.3. installed super su, updated binaries but upon unrooting, both the chinese & supersu are washed away leaving no root. what to do???

Edit....

The root ability is somewhat not affected even if that super su is removed. Reinstalled supersu pro and put ota survival then updated. Now all is working fine.

Since the C6802_14.1.B.1.532 link was not working, another working one is attached. Generic arabic_middle east but has English included. So no issues.

http://hotfile.com/dl/248416175/caada7b/C6802_14.1.B.1.532_Generic_MEA__Conan206.ftf.7z.html
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] chacho_2me:
hmmmm.is there really a need for modifying build prop? or just simple downgrade...install root keeper Nd then update when available on our FW?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
You'll need to edit your CDA through build.prop if you want the OTA straight away. There's nothing to be afraid of, and you can change it back after you've updated.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] chacho_2me:
man .. you are so supportive :D

i am now on root....hoping i made the right choice
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kfrin:
Hi guys,

Many thanks for this good tut ;)

However, I follow all these steps but still not able to upgrade using OTA.

The phone reboot, I can see the droid but instead of installing the new update, it's powering on and say : "failed to install the new update".

What did I do wrong?

Thanking you in advance.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Tookies:
Finaly i can root by downdgrade to version 532 ftf here

docs.google.com/file/d/0ByGYRkJvxTdaX1cyd09hX05ENGs/edit?pli=1

Just do root by Vroot as first post guide. Upgrade SuperSu to replace Chinese vesion then install Voodoo OTA keepper, backup then restart.

Then do OTA upg. No need change buildprop. :good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] herogjan:
Did you set the customerid to 436?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] chacho_2me:
thanks guys..yup...i did this:

1. downgraded my FW

2. Root with Kingo(crossing fingers, but looks like they are more legit than vroot)

3. installed voodoo rootkeeper

4. found the 257FW update, so i did not change anything

and yup...phone FW257 rooted :D

now back to installing my root dependent apps :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nathlynn22:
At present I have my recently new XZU non rooted would like to root to remove bloatware. It has build of 14.1.B.2.257 and it's model C6833. I've read up about vroot and kingo. Kingo seems to be the best as they have released a statement.... Whether it's true don't really know. Just wondering if there's a tut for use of kingo and a updated download for it somewhere. If any one can help would be appreciated. Thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kfrin:
Thanks for your prompt reply.

I think this tut didn't work for me because I already had dual recovery installed.

I follow another tut in which you install the 257 fw from recovery and it worked.

But my MAC address changed :s I have to deal with this new issue now...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jewelkobayashi:
Please help!

I am in the same situation as you were!

I also installed dual recovery, and as a result cannot complete the update fr the same reasons as you...

can you tell me which link it is, that was successful for you?

Thanks!

Also, can u answer this question?

When I tried to use recovery, I failed. Maybe I was using the recovery wrong... but in another tut where I was trying to use CWM as recovery and install .532 firmware, I couldn't. Not because I failed, but because I could not find the FTF file I placed in the SD card from which I tried to recover. Was I putting th FTF in the wrong place?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kfrin:
SOLVED!!!

I reply to myself because I solved my problem :

I followed this tut from the beginning : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2502185

I had to because I finally got into a boot loop with the Russian fw...

BUT I didn't touch the build.prop and when I did the OTA update everything went fine.

I'm now in rooted 257 and my old MAC address came back :)

I just found weird that I'm no longer in dual carrier mode but I think it's a network issue, not coming from the handset.

Cheers!

P.S. : Don't try to flash 532 fw from recovery. Simply put your '532.ftf' file in flashtool 'firmwares' folder and click flash (don't forget to put your handset in flashmode). After rooting the 532 and backup su you will be able to update to 257 via OTA.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kfrin:
Hi guys,

Finally I figured out that my dual carrier mode unavailable issue comes from the Russian baseband I've flashed.

Where did I can find my stock baseband please ?

Thanking you in advance.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kfrin:
Hi,

I'm f** up!!! I can't no longer get DC/4G network.

My ZU c6833 fw 257 rev R12A baseband 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270011-21

What can I do guys ?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] :
Flash .352, tick protect root, OTA update, done

That surely was friggin easy.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
What exactly did you do?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jutley:
Will there ever be a easy root for firmware 257?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
We don't know, but i'll say "probably". Don't start counting days though :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jutley:
I don't mint waiting
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] scoobydu:
Anyone else had this...I have a UK 6833 device and updated to 14.1.B.2.257 by changing my build prop to Germany and update to 257 and keeping root.

All been fine for a while, but today I got the message that 257 update is ready for my phone.

I did change build prop back to UK.

It saysbthe update is computer only, so I am reluctant to do any further updates.

Can I get rid of the notification or should I be updating?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Yeah, you can hide the notification. Open Update Center, press menu and Manage Updates or something and click "Hide" or something like that.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kfrin:
When I receive the ZU, it was in branded 532 fw and DC and 4G was working fine.

I rooted it but didn't protect the su so when I did the 257 upgrade I lost root permissions.

To retrieve root permissions, I flashed with 532 again but an unbranded one, it's after that I lost DC and 4G.

I rooted it again, protect the su and update to 257 via OTA, I'm still rooted but unbranded too and DC and 4G are gone...

I think I have to flash the branded fw to solve the problem but I didn't find any SFR-branded fw in xda-dev...

Thanks for your support.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kfrin:
No one has an idea ???

My colleague give me a ZU in SFR 510 fw but I'm not able to make a dump to reflash my device, does anyone can help me plz ?

Thanks in advance.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] YrrchSebor:
Since you are trying to get LTE, I assume you have an LTE-capable model. Could it be that you downgraded using a 6802 firmware, which is for the non-LTE model? IF that is the issue, have you tried flashing a firmware for the 6833 or 6806? (Although i am not even sure if flashing 6802 firmware would prevent LTE)

I am not positive if this is your issue, but just trying to help if possible..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kfrin:
Thanks for your prompt answer but it has nothing to do with 6802 or 6833 fw.

My problem is that I made the 257 update without root and I had to reflash with 532 fw to retrieve root, but I didn't find an SFR-FR branded 532 fw so I took an UK one.

Unfortunately, in my country if you don't have SFR-branded fw you can't have access to DC and 4G...

Is anyone know how to dump a firmware? (I actually have another ZU with SFR-branded and rooted 510 fw and if I can dump the fw I will be able to restore it to my ZU)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nathlynn22:
Going to try this tonight when I have some spare time. Is there a link to kingo updated root? Thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] techpal:
Download from their website kingoapp.com. I am also tired of waiting for other rooting method so will root my device today.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] shaolin95:
I did that yesterday and got everything done. If anyone has question, feel free to PM as I made many mistakes so I can help :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Questions are better posted to here (or the correct thread) so that others can see problems and solutions rather than via PM
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
For those of you that might have problems getting ADB and Fastboot up and running, this easy (a couple of clicks) Windows installer will do it for you in a minute.

You can find the instructions and download link here.
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[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alexandru5796:
my phone won't boot after flashing clockword recovery

1. i flashed the recovery, after this i try to flash some something it works , AFK , and when i come back , my phone it off and won't boot .

2. i search on xda and i find some threads with a problem called "deadboot"

3. i can repair my self ?
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aluk4rd:
hmm, try:

1. battery out and in, then restart. or

2. volume up + homebutton + powerbutton for 5 seconds, or

3. if you are on stock and just CWM, try to flash stock recovery: LINK, or try to flash TWRP: LINK. of course only, when you can boot into the download mode : vol down + Home + Power

4. maybe try the whole thing here: LINK (again, only when you can boot in download mode)

elso i dont know :(
[Google Chromecast] jabiles11:
I just got a chromecast last night and it wont let me finish setting it up. It keeps saying make sure my chromecast connection is the same as my network name. I called google and they coun not help me out.. I went threw my router and everything is working fine. it allows the rest of my defices connect to the router just not my chromecast.. Could it be a bad chromecast? Thank you:(
[Google Chromecast] jjoocc:
I had that too. The fix was to set my computer to dhcp instead of choosen IP.