yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Mellon7:
Hello everyone.

I had posted this in the Z forum, not realizing there was a Z Ultra forum. So I will just quote my previous post and add some info at the end:

So far, after doing some major searching, I seem to have found that I currently have "290" Firmware, and that this Firmware is currently NOT able to be rooted. Is this correct?

Also, I still have not found a way to verify wether the boot loader actually did unlock or not. From what I have been able to read, it seems that if a proper boot loader was in fact, unlocked, it would have wiped all the data on my phone along with the SD card data.

So far, it seems everything on my phone is intact. So does this mean the boot loader unlock command failed for me? If so, why did I get the reply "this device is already rooted?"

I can't believe how difficult it is to root a damn Android phone! Jailbreaking an Apple device is 10 times easier! :(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
First of all, it's usually pretty easy to root Android devices. In most cases it's only a simple click, but sony has done a good(?) job at fixing exploits, so it does it much harder for us.

Second, you can check if your bootloader is locked or unlocked by opening the dialer and insert *#*#7378423#*#*, go to "Service Info" and then "Configuration". If your bootloader is unlocked, it should say "Rooting status: Bootloader unlocked: Yes". It's easier to use Flashtool to unlock the bootloader if you're having issues using a terminal.

You'll find the rest here (including bootloader unlocking). If you need some help, ask in that thread.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
If you aren't boot loader unlocked then "BACKUP TA PARTITION" from My Lord's guide @LordManhattan

Just incase you need to re-lock it for service
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Champdor:
First of all it' pretty damn complicated and unrewarding to root a Sony device. Not all android but Sony definately. We checked, bootloader is unlockable. We unlocked and relocked bootloader prevoiusly because there is no robust, easy-to-install ROM for ZU. But time to time we try to root it.

Now, the question is the same: what should we do to re-unlock the bootloader if anything is OK, but flashtool says "Command did not succeed" for the first time and "Device is already rooted" for subsequent times at unlocking?

Please write some advice about the question, not about TA backup and your success. Thx!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Oh, are we demanding help now?

Bootloader unlocking is a straight forward process. I've had a couple of strange errors in Flashtool while trying to unlock the bootloader, but just close Flashtool and try again. Also be sure to be on the latest version of Flashtool.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Champdor:
No sir, not at all. I wrote please, no demanding. Well yes, I'm a bit picky because there were no answer and I usually find some on XDA. Besides I used custom roms on Samsung devices for years (SGS2, SGN, SGN2) and I was disapponted when I bought my XZU that there are very few roms and I couldn't use them (I managed with very hard work to go back to stock in 9 hours after unsuccesful flashing).

So there is some basic problem every time. Like trying to root but cannot re-unlock because of some mysterious errors with no solutions.

Enough of my problems, your answer is much appreciated, will try to re-unlock some time. Thx!

Champdor
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Oh, i get that. I came from Samsung myself, and this is my first Sony device ever, so I've had some issues myself. I've gotten the same error message(s) as you before, and i think i restarted Flashtool and rebooted my Ultra and it was back to normal again - i think, but it "fixed itself" after trying a couple of times, so don't give up. It's also important to always be on the latest version of Flashtool.

It would also help us if you could tell us what you're trying to achieve, so you don't end up spending 9 hours on something that takes 5 minutes :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
[MENTION=2620324]Champdor[/MENTION]

From what I can make out you have never managed root your phone or back up the TA. If the latter is true then there is very little point in relocking the bootloader.

Yes the process is a little harder than Samsung, but the last device I rooted was a ZTE, and that was even harder to root and flash from what I can remember (yes this is my first Sony device as well, and I will buy another...)

Take you time and read the stickies that we have written and all should go well. Don't be afraid to ask (intelligent) questions if you get stuck, and read some more ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] corrado85:
HELP!

i am in same situation as OP

in past, i unlocked the bootloader then i relocked.

now I like to re-unlock. but I get same errors (i.e. 'command did not suceed' or 'device is already rooted')

i check service menu and it says 'bootloader unlock allowed: yes' meaning its not unlocked yet.

i use latest flashtool and try to unlock but i get error

can any expert help!?

thanks for your help
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
I have not had this error so have not tested this, but what happens if you flash a full FTF and wipe everything then try to unlock the BL?

And remember that you can take a backup of the unlocked BL (re member to name it as such) and just flash that to unlock again. Doing it this way you don't get the format that happens when using the unlock code.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Lc1975:
I followed this post to downgrade, root, i use Backup TA v9.10 to backup DRM Keys, use Flashtool 0.9.14.0 to unlock Bootloader, then to flash other Rom's (stock and customs), came back to Stock Rom .681, relock the Bootloader with Flastool 0.9.15.0 flashed the last .757 and unlock the Bootloader again with no kind of problems using Flashtool 0.9.15.0....
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] corrado85:
I just flashed C6802 .757 FW using flashtool, and i get same issue :(

is there a tutorial about backup of the unlocked BL? assuming you meant I have to have own device backup..

this is so confusing at the end :crying:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
I dont know what else to suggest other than rebooting every thing and reinstalling all the drivers

You just back it up as you would for a locked BL. Just remember to make sure you name them well so you know which is the locked one and the unlocked one.

NEVER use a TA backup from another phone, you WILL HARD BRICK IT
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] corrado85:
problem is i get message 'device already rooted' when i enter my bootloader key using flashtool as well :(

---------- Post added at 03:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:40 PM ----------

ahh ok, in that case, i do not have a backed up unlocked bootloader rom
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Lc1975:
Did you tried:

*#*#SERVICE#*#*

and confirm that the Bootloader is unlock?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] corrado85:
It states

Rooting status

Bootloader unlocked allowed:Yes
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Lc1975:
When you try to unlock the Bootloader.. What button or icon do you click?

The one who has the padlock or BLU?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] corrado85:
I choose which states 'BLU'

actually I do get the option to click on padlock but i dont know what to do there
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Lc1975:
The padlock is to root the device..

Sorry but i can't help you much more then this... I don't have much knowledge to go foward...

Try to start from scratch..

Downgrade...

Root...

Try to unlock the Bootloader

And update to the latest...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] tiger aea:
root didnt work

Hello , i want to root my phone z ultra 6833 .757 i watch this video youtube . com/watch?v=uFSeSe8gQOY

i unlock bootloader after this install 757.img by flashtool so i can open recovery but after this i didnt find the same file he run i try run supersu.zip but the phone havent rooted :( plz what the problem
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Lc1975:
When you go to this post:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51837323&postcount=1

You have the link to download the SuperSU Download: https://mega.co.nz/#!t18y2SRb!WwXemirwFBTqpxeNYrJJLC1jwH7R13NQE-uU7yEBk2Y

Get that an copy to SDCard or Internal Disk of the Phone then go to recovery and flash the Zip file...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Chima2:
Tl;dr: It only took me 4,5 hours - but I finally managed to get recovery and (hopefully) root. This forum is complicated compared to N7100, wheeew.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkmentor25:
Hello,

I have a strange problem.

After about 2-3 calls, my phone doesn't ring while receiving calls and when I receive the call I am unable to hear any sound.

This happens even when I dial a call.

This issue temporarily resolves after a reboot.

I have tried flashing all sort of ROMs from stock Gingerbread to CM11. However the issue continues.

I wipe system, data etc. before flashing ROM with ROM wiper and also with CWM function.

However this is not resolved. Can someone advise on this.

I tried checking into running processes before and after call but everything seems same.

Any help on this is appreciated.

Thanks.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sharingan:
did you changed some settings of router or is the router working fine

also try to run wifi from settings is it turning on ??

also wipe cache partition in recovery then try to turn wifi on
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] n9900229:
1. the router is fine, i have multiple tablets running on the wifi just fine. My brother didn't change any setting the tablet is just on stock the whole time LOL ( i know its gross but hey he likes it like that)

2, Yes going into settings and the pull down tab, none of them work when i press it on both the tab down and setting menu, it turns back off.

3. Its not rooted or anything. So i cannot really wipe the cache partition or download one via "wifi"
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sharingan:
wiping cache doesnot need rooting you can do that even when your phone is not rooted
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thegios:
Hi folks :)

I had tried this thread a while ago with no avail, but now with new 4.3 I believe in the need of a thread (possibly sticky, if admin allow) where we can write, with the help of everyone, devs included, which are the apps/services that we can freeze (or remove once we have root) without compromising the correct usage of the phone.

I am talking about stuff like: sony calendar, xperia xxx sync, xperia xxx social engine photos/sharing, video unlimited, walkman, ecc.

Also, as I have Android Assistant, I'd like to list here all the services that we can disable with the startup manager: at the moment I have system services starting up like album, my xpewria, setup guide, retail demo, xperia lounge, etc. which I believe are totally useless.

What do you guys think?
[HTC Butterfly] it2007me:
Tested working for X920D !

​

Let's get to it!

You must beS-Off to do this!

To Install:

Download this modified hboot: Click Here to Download

Place the zip in your fastboot/adb directory on your computer.

Put the device in fastboot mode (Volume down and power until menu appears, select fastboot using power button)

Connect the device to the computer

Enter the following commands from terminal/command prompt in the fastboot directory, one at a time:

fastboot oem rebootRUU (this puts the device in RUU mode)

fastboot flash zip 1.54-tw-MOD.zip (this flashes the modified hboot zip file)

fastboot reboot-bootloader (this reboots the device to bootloader)

Reverting / Relock / S-ON / Stock

If you plan on reverting to stock-relocked, for any reason:

You should follow the above steps first, but use Stock 1.54 hboot instead. Click to Download

Do this before you relock the bootloader.

/!\ DISCLAIMER: /!\

You are aware that writing to the security protected partitions increases your risk to lose the device exponentially.

You understand and agree that i cannot be held responsible for such or any other damages.

The flash process is theoretically safe and tested, however you are the brains behind the wheel and you are solely responsible for the execution of the process.

You understand that you should not do it if you are not willing to accept this risk.

Keep in mind we are s off so be careful of the commands before entering them, you can brick your device !

I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK / RUIN YOUR PHONE IN ANY WAY

18/12/2013: hboot only

1.54 mod > http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2461231&d=1387350356

1.54 stock > http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2461251&d=1387351315

23/12/2013: hboot with radio

1.54 mod > http://192.210.138.17/r0m/4.2fw_radio/1.54-tw-MOD.zip

1.54 stock > http://192.210.138.17/r0m/4.2fw_radio/1.54-tw-stock.zip

Please use and enjoy it, and if you can make a donation of any amount, I'd appreciate it immensely

​
[HTC Butterfly] chocchief:
Is this for the Taiwan variant only or can it be used for South-East Asia variant?
[HTC Butterfly] it2007me:
i have X920D hTC Asia WWE version/variant, after S-OFF, then change to hTC Asia TW by flashing TW RUU. So this is work for:

Carrier : HTC_Asian with CID HTC__621 & HTC__044

You can send me the latest firmware.zip from OTA, i will do the hex editing to remove the Red Text for your device.

Make sure your device already S-OFF, and agree with DISCLAIMER on OP
[HTC Butterfly] shadowless.notes:
I'm lazy. Don't have much access to computer. So I shall live with the red text. Haha.

sent from the world where no one knows...
[HTC Butterfly] chocchief:
My phone used to be HTC_044 but I supercid'd it so now it's CID_11111111. Will it still work?
[HTC Butterfly] it2007me:
YES it will WORK!

You understand that you should not do it if you are not willing to accept the risk. ;)
[HTC Butterfly] kairi_zeroblade:
did you by any means used the regawmod bootloader customizer on this mod??if you happen to use it can you give proper credits to the mod devs..as i see it has no link or whatever that you mention thanking them for the mod..(as per xda rules)
[HTC Butterfly] it2007me:
im using hex editor!
[HTC Butterfly] msantos:
Bad download links for the 1.54 Hboot (modded and stock)

It appears none of the download links work. Would it be possible to have this fixed?

Cheers
[HTC Butterfly] bluheart:
Do it from here as the old hboot is no more ;)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jasonyoong1:
i have decided to flash modem and followed the instructions and successfully change from mj1 to mj7.... but i have one more question...can anybody tell me what is this NON-HLOS? is it neccessary to flash this file through odin and how does it works? i search on gogole and also used the search button here but still cannot find the answers...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Killberty:
Ppl call it modem2, just flash it in cp slot

hit 'thanks' if i helped you

SM-N9005 DBT-DMJ7 0x0

XDA Developers 4 premium app
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bartouse:
Hi all,

I'm having troubles in doing the OTA update in recovery.

I have downloaded manually the update (because I have multilanguage MIUI and the OTA doesn't work with it).

I can't do the update, CWM shows an error after validating apply_patch_check.

Is anyone have an idea to resolve this please?

Thanks in advance for your help.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] xetjoe:
My device was run CWM 6.0.3.6

How could I do to upgrade onto 6.0.4.3? No official thread I found about it.

I use from this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2151476

It's not work (may be because it officially to Galaxy S III) :(

Because I can't install Omni ROM Kitkat with older CWM. :crying:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] svkhtn:
Hi,

Anyone knows any free VOIP softphone for O2 Exec which allows to configure to use third-party SIP providers (e.g. sipdiscount, sipgate etc.) ?

Thanks!

SV
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] shobhit_90:
use skype :P
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] svkhtn:
Sorry, I meant to configure with SIP protocol.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] ncruz:
sjphone, works fine
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] svkhtn:
With SJPhone, at the moment, when calling, you have to use loud speakers or headset not the phone speaker. Is it right?

Thanks!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] ncruz:
That happens with any phone edition device.. Apps don't have access to the other speakers...
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] dw1991:
Re Sip

I have tried many. However most free products are generic to a provider,

Successful products are:

Xten lite from xten Networks

SJ Phone this is the best and is easily configured to multiple profiles.

It intergrates nicely with our office Sip server too,

Regards

DW
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Artosoft:
May I know what is SIP protocol?

Is it different with Skype protocol? Is SIP protocol is a standard one?

Thx.

Regards,

Arto.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] ghost:
SIP is a standard - most VOIP application and hardware uses it.

I meen: SIP RFC 3261

Skype is a own protocol and only skype clients can connect each other using skype soft phone or by skype gateway.

I guess that the source is not public.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] shamilsh:
I use AGEphone.

http://www.ageet.com/us/

It is not Free.

But, maybe best.

Files are light, but works very well.

the sound is very clear.

We can use SIPdiscount, VoipBuster, VoipStunt, StanaPhone, SIPphone, Free World DialUp, Agilephone, etc all at the same time.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] lie_ui:
I installed SJPhone and could get connected. I could dial my cell phone number and it will ring my cell phone.

But there is no sound whatsoever in my Universal/JJ.

Can anybody help me? Did I miss something? I tried to plug in my headset but no luck as well.

Thanks.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] lie_ui:
Also, may I know which version of SJPhone you guys use?

Can you send the link for the download? I can only find the one for 2003SE and 2003, nothing for WM5.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] rukna:
Since I didn't see a follow-up post by anyone, I'd like to say that the SJPhone for Windows 2003 SE works with the universal *only in portrait mode*.

Has anyone [other than shamilsh] tried the ageet soft phone suggested in this thread?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] jmdrizen:
Does Skype work over GPRS or just 3G?

Regards.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Owl:
Just for text messages, skype is ok with GRPS - but for voice you need 3G oder WLAN.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] fcaeiro:
Hi

Any sip cliente for wm5 that have G.729 (8 kbps) or G.723 (5.3 & 6.3 kbps codecs ?

sj phone only 711 or their own gsm....
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] jmdrizen:
Is that need 3G as in would be slow, or need as in can't do it...

Just that GPRS is free for the T-Mobile plan I'm using, but think I have to pay for 3G (Relax + Web & Walk thing)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] vapor:
are there any programs that allow routing of the sound to phone speakers instead of main speakers?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] agent003:
Guys....just use sj phone with sip service from voipbuster.com and forget the rest.... and now you are talking....FREE :D and with free local rate call back number also...now...that ROCKS :twisted:

BR
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] rsacipher:
What kind of system are you connecting to? Avaya has a free softphone that connect back to Definity/ Communication Manager.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] jvoelcker:
One question on the SIP software and Skype - is there any way to get them to work with a BT headset?

I'm guessing that with them using the phones stereo speakers this might not be possible but it would be handy if it was.

Thanks in advance.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] lie_ui:
This is a simple way to do so. Just change the registry value below.

HKLM/Software/OEM/voicecommand

Set the value of "launchapenable" from 1 to 0.

Once this is set, the default voice dial will not work anymore. Instead, when you press the button on your BT headset, it will re-direct all audio to the BT headset. Press it one more time, it will re-direct the audio back to the PPC speaker.

This works will all application including music, VoIP application (like SJPhone, Skype).

This is the way I'm using SJPhone :) pretty handy... rather than using the Universal speaker or the wired headset.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] agent003:
M8 can you tell us if the microphone function gets routed to the bt headset also?

TIA

WBR
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] lie_ui:
yes. I usually leave my Uni on the desk and walk around with BT headset on my head.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] agent003:
Many thanks for your reply.... :)

WBR
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] svkhtn:
sjphone beta version for WM5

Just noticed they have the Beta version for WM5. Anyone tried this yet? How is it compared to the version 2003SE ? Is it very buggy ? Any experiences?

h**p://www.sjlabs.com/preview/ce/

Many thanks!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] 0z1rh:
sjphone beta version for WM5

Beta SJPhone build 1.62.320b Feb 15 2006 works for me with a few minor quirks:

1. Battery runs down fast as Wifi has to be powered on to receive calls.

2. Seems to require lots of RAM or other system ressources, often won't start unless after a soft reset.

3. Often a soft reset is needed after SJPhone has been used.

4. Receive audio is a little low, if I turn 'loadspeaker' up, audio feedback will make SJPhone go into audio oscillation=echoing.

5. Bluetooth headset does not work right away (I think solution is somewhere on forum.xda).

Main thing is it does work and was not too dificult to set up in spite of being my first SIP experience.

GL, Palle. www.oz1rh.com
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] eleger91:
anybody could post a commercial version of agephone to test it ?

;)
[LG Optimus 3D] cyclonmaster:
Thanks xbsall for giving Optimus 3D more system data partition size into 1.5GB. But I wonder, how did he do it? Is it possibble to make much bigger space such as 2GB? Any guide to do that?
[LG Optimus 3D] lzzar:
Just open up your mmcblk0 in /dev/block with adb (gparted) and u will find your partition table and you Can play around with it. Just dont delete bootloader. :silly:
[Micromax A116] sam4android:
Hi cmahendra,

I am not authorised to post in Android Development so puting it here. This is regarding below link.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2570171

First of all thank U Mr Mahendra for this ROM. I was on your SuperLumia DAD, which I just loved. But thought of giving this a try as it was ported by U.

I have successfully flashed it but just a small hickup... I am getting only single home screen. I just want to ask how can i increase the number of home screens. I searched but could not find the option. I must have overlooked it.

Thanks once again for this and SuperLumialDAD. :)
[Micromax A116] Hunter008:
google launcher

Dude just hold an icon from app drawer and take to a right or left end of the home screen launcher will automatically add a screen to it.
[Micromax A116] sam4android:
i tried that.... maybe i didnt drag enough. Let me give it atry once again.
[Micromax A116] Hunter008:
Re: home screen

Actually i am not using that launcher right now, but as i remember google launcher increases home screen as per need basis.

bring a large widget or other app shortcuts to home screen if the home screen couldnt accommodate it will increase in number.
[Micromax A116] Pengcub:
It does not work adfly does not work in India
[HTC One S] marcusforde:
Okay so I was trying to flash cm11 on my htc one s s4 version and i think i accidentally deleted everything including my backup. Only thing that seems to be left is CWM recovery.

I've managed to push the rom to my sdcard but whenever i try to flash it i see this:

set_metadatarecursive: some changes failed

E: error in /sdcard/cm11.zip

(status 7)

Installation aborted.

What can i do to fix this?

Any help appreciated

Thanks
[HTC One S] Deleted member 4736186:
Have you updated your recovery? CM11 requires newer version of recovery, CWM 6.0.4.5 or TWRP 2.6.3.0 at minimum.

You can find both recovery images from this post.

Flash new recovery with fastboot:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] almulder1092:
Does anyone know of a good Black Gloss theme for the Note 3?

Just like the simplicity of it.