yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] velvetmxo:
I noticed the Z1 guys have a stable ZU GPE build working before the ZU community?!? How is that possible?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] stiggy2012:
More developers I guess. We'll get there sooner or later I'm sure. :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] velvetmxo:
True , kinda felt left out. Hopefully it can back to us
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Yup. More people own the Z1, so there will be more developers too.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] velvetmxo:
On the bright side they'll be able to fix some issues from porting.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Indeed. Also, I have no idea where to post this, but The Verge just reviewed both the Xperia Z Ultra and the GPe edition. The verdict is good enough IMO. It's not for everyone, and we know that.

http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/20/5229978/sony-xperia-z-ultra-z-ultra-google-play-edition-review
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] egzthunder1:
Good review, but I have to disagree with them on the "uncomfortable" factor. Yes, it is huge and nearly awkward to talk with a slate on your ear (my nephew equated its shape to a sushi tray :p). However, holding it is not nearly as bad as they make it be. Of course, this is a ymmv type of deal as not everyone's concept of "comfort" is the same (ie size does matter, particularly hand size, for something like this) and trying to use this thing one handed will likely strain your thumbs, but it is actually not bad to use as a phone.

On the other hand, I can easily fit it in my jeans without any problems (regular sized Levi's 504 jeans, nothing fancy), but I will have to agree that the need to be careful with how one sits is actually important (try getting into your car with it in your pocket).

Thanks for the link, that was actually a far more refreshing review of the device than most other things I have read.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
I was honestly expecting a score around 4 or something. I'll take a 7.7.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] graffixnyc:
hmm I kinda wanna try a sony rom now.. hmm I wonder if we can just flash the system.sin and kernel.sin in fastboot and it will work.. This is my first sony device so I'm still not sure how they do things.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] egzthunder1:
I hate scales without clearly defined limits (ie what do you consider a 1, a 5, and a 10). Also, a scoring system with a dynamic scale is a joke. I say this as i am certain that the boundaries change as tech advances. So, that way, articles become time sensitive and have an actual, very real, shelf life (once better tech is used to define boundaries, the score applied to the device becomes meaningless and obsolete)...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
They do actually do things right (well, mostly). The lancher is pretty light (uses around 30-40MB RAM), the UI looks clean with no neon bling bling pimp elements (Samsung), and there aren't really that many special features (good), so if you stripped the "Sony skin" away, you'd end up with something that resembles stock Android (except for the launcher which i'm still using 4 months in. It's pretty good).

Is it possible for you to flash it? I don't think it's possible right now, but it could happen?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] shaolin95:
Totally agree. I never felt so happy with a basically stock rom as I do now. Just removed things I dont needed to make it lighter and boom...great smooth performance.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] DooMLoRD:
what help you need?

send me a p.m.

i will explain all that u need to know about Sony devices :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] stiggy2012:
Yep, I tried CM10.2 out over the last day and was amazed how much worse it was. Not as smooth, tons of bugs, piss poor battery life and for what? Needless to say I'm back on stock now, and I don't think there's much other than a fully working GPE rom that's going to persuade me to switch back...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] egzthunder1:
Yup. I am on my third Sony device and i have to say that this is by far the best oem in terms of stock (non aosp) experience. It is not as bloated as sense and definitely not as lousy as Samsung or LG (and lets not even mention blur :p). The closest i have used out of the box, believe it or not, is Huawei and that is because their stock ROMs (in most devices anyways) are carrier-bloated aosp ROMs. Nothing that cannot be fixed with root and tibu ;)

Sony's launcher could have a few more options but it is light enough to make you forget about the lack of these. There are a couple of modded honami (xperia z1) launchers out there that you could use if you want to have a feel for it (can't recall if you need root but they are mostly regular installable apk's, so you don't even need to worry about having a custom recovery).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TimeTurn:
To get back to topic: How's the progress in getting the GPE to a regular ZU?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] DooMLoRD:
thought of giving something to the ZU GPe community...

so here is the Advanced Stock Kernel with dual recoveries!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2579005

[ note on ZU GPE bootloader ]

so i have done some testing on a users [MENTION=489532]BLOWNCO[/MENTION] device and here is what i found:

there are signature verification issues if u try and flash a modified OTA zip

even after unlocking bootloader we cant flash custom recovery to internal recovery (FOTAKernel partition)

i have tried:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

and

fastboot flash FOTAKernel recovery.img

it flashes correctly but device still goes to standard recovery

then i tried with rooted device and directly DDed onto the FOTAKernel partition, the device never entered that recovery

so i am guessing tht Sony has blocked access to the FOTAKernel partition for flashing custom recoveries

only option remaining... use the old recovery in boot kernel system...

regards,

DooMLoRD
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Ambroos:
Is there anyone with a Z Ultra GPE that hasn't done a bootloader unlock who wants to help me with something? I've got EMMA access and would like to see if there is GPE firmware available in EMMA. If there is, I can create an .FTF to cross-flash regular ZU's to GPE's.

All I need from you is a few minutes of time. I have to do the EMMA check over Teamviewer since I'm not allowed to share my password.

Please PM me if you want to help out! Thanks!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] DooMLoRD:
send me the update URL once you get it :)

need it for internal FlashTool checks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] NoneJ:
I hope I'm posting in the right section for this question.

I have the Z Ultra GPe. Since at the time their is no way to back up the TA at this time, all I want to do is to set chrome into desktop user agent. Can you all tell me how to go about doing that without root?

- - -

It has been a long time since I used adb (HTC Nexus One long), but I still know the basics. I tried the adb push method, from an older article, but it gave a permissions error.

Thanks for any help.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] warfareonly:
You guys can help each other out! :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] stiggy2012:
Yep, and maybe help the rest of us out too! :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jerdog:
I too have noticed this - but can you compare the recovery partition before and afterwards via 'dd' to see if they're the same?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] DooMLoRD:
i will try and check it with the tester
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Mr. Droid:
Random question can we not get someone with the zu gpe do a clean nandroid backup for testing on non gpe devices ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] DooMLoRD:
we are already testing ZU GPe on ZU devices :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] curiouso9:
Its funny as Z Ultra (non GPe) still not yet received android 4.4 port

as Z1 already received 4.4 rom ported from Z Ultra GPe, Doomlord, help us

i can die laughing and not believing at the same time. :crying:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] velvetmxo:
i feel your pain, but like someone already told me is that the z1 is more popular and a larger dev team
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] graffixnyc:
If you need anything let me know. While I'm new to Sony devices i can help if you need anything

Btw.. Has anyone tested the water resistance? I'm wondering how the headphone jack not being covered will effect that
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] DooMLoRD:
for now i am doing testing with [MENTION=489532]BLOWNCO[/MENTION] will let you know if i have anything for testing..

Water resistance work perfectly fine on these devices... I have the Z1 and have taken it underwater... works flawlessly!

quite simple actually, find a dev who is interested in deving for your device and donate one to him/her :)

dont ask me I am already giving away some of my devices since I dont have much time these days for android development...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] alphaandomega:
Then we're DooMed! ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] stiggy2012:
The thing is, in reality the XZU port is proving at least as difficult as the Z1 port. You cant just flash the boot and /system partitions from a GPE device to a XZU and enjoy a nice stable Google supplied rom, is not that simple unfortunately. This for me is the real bummer about this situation.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] velvetmxo:
looks like with krap gone I doubt we will see 4.4 gpe port or any 4.4 for that matter. i'd like to be optimistic, but all the devs are working on porting the gpe to other devices. sony will have to be our saving grace at this rate when they release an update.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] warfareonly:
What do you mean, gone?!

Edit: Just saw it :'(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] velvetmxo:
Krap is taking time off and may possibly not coming back.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] luminouche:
Is it possible to flash Google Play Edition rom on a European Z Ultra (coming with Sony rom) ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] stiggy2012:
I answered this question literally four posts earlier in this thread. :eek:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Krab* :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] velvetmxo:
Oh wow my bad. KRAB lol

Just noticed it. Thanks

(*^ー^)ノ♪
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Phaze1585:
Anyone know if you can flash stock XZU firmware on the Z Ultra GPe?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] egzthunder1:
I don't believe you can...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Nope.

Sent from my Z Ultra
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ratchetjaw:
Really, I was hoping to try out the xperia software. Mainly got the GPE cause it supports at&t LTE
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Rudolpht:
Latest rooted GPE system image

Guys,

I apologize in advance. This thread and the determination of smart folk is simply amazing.

After pulling my hair out trying to unlock the Ultra Z GPE on a Win 8.1 machine, I threw in the towel and did fastboot unlock (per Sony instruction commands) successfully on a Mac

Before I reload all my "stuff," I want to recover to the latest (close to standard image) rooted rom image.

going back through all 35 pages it appears the latest posted or linked to threads are

830f5fda644bfc55f82a4e01fb5fadae4b64fad6.update_1278-8069_R3C_KOT49H.S2.2052_Final_signed.zip

insecure-ZUGPe-boot.img

ZU4.4.2.zip from graffixnyc

ZU_GPe-AdvStkKernel-KOT49H.S2.2052-v01

and

Stock_ C6802_14.1.B.1.510_M3dD0g.zip

Just trying to get advice and pointer to latest good image that is rooted. Thanks for all your hard work.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Rudolpht:
Also getting a Sophos warning on Stock_ C6802_14.1.B.1.510_M3dD0g.zip

I know everyone is getting "ready" for new years, but any recommendations appreciated given great energy in this thread.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Rudolpht:
Folks,

Happy New Year

Please let me know if I broke protocol by asking for best/latest ROM for c6086?

My intent was not a value judgment on the quality of individual rooted ROM efforts, rather a quick way to install the latest rooted ROM for general use.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TimeTurn:
Suggestion: Someone pick the portet ZU GPE ROM from the Z1 and simply put the ZU camera drivers etc. in? Couldn't be that complicated?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Rudolpht:
Help

HELP!

I installed adv-stock-v4.img. Good. Get CWM & TWRP

Cleared/Wiped partition.

Installed Stock_ C6802_14.1.B.1.510_M3dD0g.zip. Bad move. Pretty Sony theme but reboots after about 2 minutes into the home screen.

Other zio could be salvation. Try to install ZU4.4.2.zip. Comes up with an error.

Stuck in reboot hell. Please help.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] thermatk:
Hey!

Who knows what's wrong about compiling GPe kernel fro Xperia Z Ultra the same way DoomLord did it for Z1? Shouldn't be hard except I don't know yet where to get the suitable ramdisk :confused: last time I generated kernels for a netbook I was generating it from scratch, I read that I can extract it from other kernels. But from which one?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
This was on the Gpe? Seems an odd thing to do when there are lots of mentions that they are not directly compatible.

Is there an ftf in the Gpe section to try and flash with flashtool?

---------- Post added at 10:06 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:04 AM ----------

Doomlord has back ported the Gpe kernel I think.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iBuzman:
^^ gpe doesnt flash via ftf format. Doomlord "ported" to Z1 only, not ZU.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] thermatk:
What do you mean? I've seen the github branch he published, it only has some fixes to make kernel compilable with 4.6 toolchain :)

It should be not a problem to do the same that he did for XZ1 on XZU, will try in the coming days if I have time :angel:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Thanks for that reminder about the gpe.

He did port it back for the Gpe, not the Xperia by the looks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Rudolpht:
Yes & thanks

Ir was a dumb a$$ move to do Stock_ C6802_14.1.B.1.510_M3dD0g.zip but that was the only thread I could research as consistent.

I tried to reach out to ID the most compatible rom to load, and I should have been more patrient on an answer. Very thankful if you have time to gen up a GPe XZU zip.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Do you have a nand backup of the gpe install?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Rudolpht:
GPE original ZU zip

I'm searching to find one because SOL. If anyone can point to it to make the various new builds for other phones.

I will be eternally greatful if someone could point to that zip.

---------- Post added at 06:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:04 PM ----------

I found one that is close, but it says my device is a togari vs the C6086 that it is, so I'm getting nowhere. If I could tun back the actual name I think the 830f5fda644bfc55f82a4e01fb5fadae4b64fad6.update_12 78-8069_R3C_KOT49H.S2.2052_Final_signed.zip would get me back in business.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] thermatk:
Started a new thread here :good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Rudolpht:
Thank you so much. I appreciate you marshalling the troops.

---------- Post added at 07:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:15 AM ----------

Many thanks. Can't post in that thread (yet) but very thankful end game is

I'm hoping I don't need device replacement like petal to the medal. I'm bootloader unlocked but never achieved root on the 6806 GPe device.

---------- Post added at 07:51 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:35 AM ----------

Here is the earlier posted stock ftf
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] r351574nc3:
GPE Factory Images Available?

Are there GPE Factory Images available for download? Do they work on the regular Z Ultra? I have a Z Ultra and put dual recovery mod on it, now I can't get into Flashmode. Even when I plug in my cable and hold the Volume Down button, the LED just flashes green and goes out. I never get Flashmode. I'm trying to get back to stock, but it looks like Flashtool is out for me. I need to use fastboot mode to get back to my stock firmware. Any ideas?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] egzthunder1:
Sounds to me like you have a brick.... One thing I don't understand, do you have a gpe or a regular ultra?

I am the one who knocks...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Don't flash the GPe stuff to a normal ultra, it will end on tears. And see my other reply to you
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
That's what Flashmode does. Only Fastboot will have a persistant blue LED. Flashmode just blinks for half a second, but it's in flashmode. Connect it to your computer and open flashtool. Flashtool will tell you that it's in flashmode. Nothing to worry about.

If it is indeed "bricked" and you can't enter flashmode, flash a boot.img with recovery using ADB or QuickIMG and flash a ROM.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] r351574nc3:
Sony Z Ultra International Version

Mine is the International version D6802. I don't have GPE. I was just desparate and wanted to know if the GPE image would work.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] egzthunder1:
As you have been told already.... Stay away from cross flashing. Despite their similar names, there are differences between them.

I am the one who knocks...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iBuzman:
^^ correct, don't cross flash. Feel free to try the GPe port to ZU though :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2608708

[ROM][UB]Android 4.4.2 KOT49H Google Play Edition - Root/Busybox/Tweaked (1/16/14)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sebring5:
I'm 64. I've been using computers since 1962. To do a system dump I need root. That's what I'm working on now. I have recovery (CWM and TWRP) installed but I cannot use it without root. As the other guy said, security settings force close. Cannot be accessed and there is no known solution. Cannot uninstall apps. Sync and passwords were difficult but I have everything synced and passwords accepted. This took some time. Using Action Launcher with transparent status and navigation bars. The launcher that was installed upon receipt was as generic as you could get. Could not even control the number of pages. It is 9:23 pm and a little early for moving to the bedroom. It is a C6806 with Android 4.4 installed. Software is half baked and needs work. Upgraded to ART from Davlick. Baseband version 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270011-29. Kernel version 3.4.0-perf-g378970b BuildUser@BuildHost #1 Mon Nov 25 11:59:42 CET 2013. Build number KRT160.SB.1044 release-keys. Developer options enabled. Service menu is accessible.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TheManii:
Could you take a screenshot of the about phone screen?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Batman81:
Here you go
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TheManii:
Does the fastboot screen say what the bootloader version is?

I assume that if it doesnt, you can do "fastboot getvar all" will display it

Could you post the contents of build.prop? (as we're still waiting for a nandroid from someone)

You dont need to be rooted, any file explorer should allow you to do that
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
I just got slapped by Sebring :p Well, this is good to know, and we got an excellent status update, so now we can stop bothering you every five minutes.

Keep it up buddy!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Batman81:
The boot screen just loads the generic Google boot up.

I'm not that versed in getting what your asking, I've only done basic rooting and roms. If you want to walk me through it I can give it a shot.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TheManii:
If you're unsure how to do fastboot stuff, just do the 2nd thing:

Download a file explorer (such as explorer)

navigate to /system

long press build.prop

copy it

navigate to /sdcard and paste

If it doesnt show up when plugged into a pc: reboot

copy build.prop to pc

upload to pastebin or post inside [NOBB]

[/NOBB] tags

You dont need to be rooted or anything to do this part at least, you just need a device
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] pedal2themedal:
Build prop is a file in your main folder, do you have fastboot installed on your pc? Its kinda like adb
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TheManii:
Err it was supposed to be CODE tags, not NOBB, but they didnt display.

ah well it doesnt change that much.

Thanks!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] EthanFirst:
[MENTION=1472921]Batman81[/MENTION] Please install app Nexus Update Checker and post screen.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Batman81:
Here
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Batman81:
Also
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] EthanFirst:
Thank you.

PS. You can long touch at serial number for hidden.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Mr. Droid:
[MENTION=1472921]Batman81[/MENTION] thank you for being patient and helping out.

Can you do a dump for us?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TheManii:
When you first went though first time setup, did it require you to do an update before continuing?

KRT16O.S3.1044 is only 2 weeks old, so if that was the preinstalled rom then the first batch of ZU's with it are only days old at most.

The 2013 n7 and n5 shipped with roms that forced an immediate ota as they wernt finished roms, they were only really usable to the point that they could ota to a final rom.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gbohm:
Thank you very much are your developers settings only force closing with art or with dalvik too? Art is not stable and should not be used on a day to day basis (it is more stable with 4.4.1-4.4.2)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krabappel2548:
I'm here :) and contacted Sebring ;)

And please let me know if Sony PC companion supports this GPE?

If it doesn't it's a not more work to get ALL system files probably.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] warfareonly:
Why? Wouldn't adb pull command be enough ? :confused:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] :
A quick question for everyone in Europe and USA: How can i bring a google edition Z ultra to Portugal? Will it be compatible with GSM carriers? I own a normal Z ultra... but i'd love to have a google edition instead..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krabappel2548:
Basically yes, but having an ftf with baseband and everything would be better :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] :
anyone? :confused:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gbohm:
Use borderlinx or wait for the Rom which you can flash on your zu
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jutley:
Oh I can't wait for gpe rom on my 6833
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] :
Thanks. Thought the hardware was different! Thanks for the clarification!

Me too :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] EthanFirst:
I found KRT16O.S3.1043 and KRT16O.S3.1044 in back end system of app Nexus Update Checker
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krabappel2548:
any way to download them?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
It may also be worth sending a message to "jerry@smartphoneexperts.com" ie JERRY HILDENBRAND over at android central.. He has a review unit of the ZUGPE and is usually quite receptive to providing ROM dumps and the like. :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] thedeli:
[MENTION=4340984]krabappel2548[/MENTION]; are there any news?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Reb0rn:
Hey you do know that if you copy the build.prop from gpe to your omni build you all of the sudden have DATA working but not Wi-Fi right? And nexus update checker is doing something too...

;)

Playing around wih it here. DATA thru 3G and LTE is working in your omni build if you use the GPE build prop pasted higher up.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mr.joshuanice:
Stupid question why can t we brick the device and flash from gpe. I don't know if we have to use sony s own pc suite or other
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sebring5:
Developer settings do not force close, only security settings.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sebring5:
PC companion is unsupported.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Reb0rn:
What does the manual reccomend?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Bin4ry:
i doubt that the GPE Z Ultra will support classical S1 Protocol. From what i think google will have "ordered" a classic fastboot/recovery solution from Sony and not Sony's own s1boot version. From that point of view we won't be able to grab the ROM from EMMA/SUS/PCC.

What can be done:

adb shell to the device

root it

dd all partitions to img file and send one of the developers. ALSO (BEWARE!!!!!!) s1boot CAN be upgraded/overwritten. IT MAY BE accessible and dump'able from dd. NOONE of you should do that! If you screw with s1boot you can NEVER EVER reflash the phone again if you screw up (atleast not without opening and connecting to jtag).

So please to users with the GPE, unlock it -> try fastboot boot one of the recoverys (DO NOT fastboot flash!!!!!) -> install a root package like supersu.zip -> reboot to system -> dump all available partitions to a img file. (cat /proc/partitions etc. etc.)

Please do atleast list the partitions and report back here ;)

Regards
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jutley:
This is so exciting it's like a very delicate operation I know someone will do it gpe on sony z ultra.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] vinurohitraj:
cool
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sebring5:
There is no manual. Just a quick start guide without any information on this subject. I'm calling Google support.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sebring5:
Krabappel has system files from Sony Z Google Play Edition I've sent and is working on 4.2.2.