yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mistamikel:
Okay, I just want to make sure, if I use the root method on pg1 with a 6833 with a locked bootloader..... am I good to go ? ie I'll keep my keys and what not?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Yes using [MENTION=2686480]jackie099[/MENTION]'s method (or mine) will not touch the TA patition
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mistamikel:
Ok just one last question, would I lose my 4g lte ? or will it stay the same?

Thanks again.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
as lohg as you use a c6833 rom you will keep LTE
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] IchiGoQc:
Geez you didn't upgrade yet ?! :P What are you waiting for. Trust me I have a c6806 from BELL and the worst thing that happened to my phone was "not booting" lolll, but you can still recover it.

Sorry for the delay, to answer your question why it didn't boot the first time was because I didn't flash the "bootbundle". I only flashed the kernel which doesn't work on our phone with locked bootloader. You have to flash Kernel and BootBundle. But instead of returning in flashmode I rolled back to .532 to see what I did wrong.

Now I'm on 4.3 since a 10 days and it still rocking ! Trust me UPGRADE, .532 sucks compare to .290
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kanej2006:
I too upgraded but soon downgraded to 532. Why? I didn't see any noticeable difference and rooting 290 was a pain in the ass.

Once Kitkat has been released and is easy to root then I will think of updating.

As of now, I'm perfectly happy with 4.2 firmware 532. :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
I hate to tell you but I cant see kitkat being any easier to root than .290 is
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blingzing:
lost

I have read through the thread a bunch of times and cant seem to get my head round it

I have upgraded my Xperia Z Ultra C6833 to 4.3 (14.2.A.0.290) with no previous root and would now like to root it

I have checked the status of unlocking the bootloader and the system says 'No'

Every site says if the bootloader cant be unlocked then the phone cant be rooted - is this the case?

If so is the best option a downgrade to 532 and then trying to root?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] pTeronaut:
For you, it's the only option. To root 290 without unlocking the bootloader requires flashing a prerooted ROM using a recovery such as CWM or TWRP. And you will only be able to do that with root leaving you requiring to downgrade to a rootable version of Sony's Android OS.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] luvboox:
Confused about this then. LordManhattan says ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2569904&highlight=bin4ary ) that:

".290 = Directly rootable" and

"UPDATE: It is now possible to root 290 without unlocking the bootloader. This guide is currently for C6802 and C6833. This might change really fast though, so check the thread just to be sure."

He links directly to this guide. Not sure how this is "Directly rootable"?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hassanmahmood:
I think it's a typo or something.

.290 is not directly rootable - it is rootable through many a headache. :P

But really, it isn't all that tough - it just seems complicated.

Once you have all the software and zips in the right place - it seems pretty straightforward.

I'm half way through the process right now.

You might want to check out http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2612980
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] pTeronaut:
Note that LordManhattan does not mention the bootloader on that line, there are a couple of threads in General which offer rooting solutions for unlocked bootloaders.

It is directly rootable if you can and are willing to unlock the bootloader, if you are not willing or able to do so, then the only option available is to downgrade, root, install recovery, flash a root .290 zip in recovery, then flash the stripped 290 ftf in flashtool. It doesn't take that long to do.

Personally, I downgraded back to .532 as I couldn't stand the audio glitches when streaming music over Bluetooth.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hassanmahmood:
Did you find the audio glitches even on [NUT]'s ROM?

Also - did you have the OTA update notification after finishing his process?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] pTeronaut:
Yes, from reading threads here before the roots were released, it would appear that stock 290 has issues with BT audio, and might explain why we are seeing a couple of new OS versions being certified recently.

Besides, I hadn't noticed anything about 290 that I thought was a "must have" except for track info being displayed on my SBH52 when using Pandora, but what is the point of that if I couldn't stand to listen to it because of the skips and pops?

Did I get the OTA notification after installing the rooted 290? No. but it is nagging me now I'm back on 532.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hassanmahmood:
Would restoring my rooted .532 nandroid once I'm on rooted .290 bring me back to where I am at the moment?

Or would I have to go through the whole downgrade procedure?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] pTeronaut:
I am not sure.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] IchiGoQc:
You will be able to restore your nandroid BUT you will loose your imei ... as other confirmed. I think you will have to go through all the downgrade process to get your IMEI back and then restore your nandroid backup.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zoren:
I am currently on stock .290 using a C6833

I like to root my ZU but I can't seem to locate the file stated in step 6 point 3 : "Flash XZDualRecovery 2.7.71 (from PC)"

the link says the file is not found anymore... so which file should I use now?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Download ZU-lockeddualrecovery2.7.76-BETA.installer.zip (9.3MB)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Pannam:
hi, i am already on FW 290 rooted with unlocked bootloader. Do i still need to follow all the steps ?

i dont have a TA back up. am i getting x reality back ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
You will never get xreality back :(

With an unlocked BL life is easy, flash recovery (the Philz one is the newist and probably the best), fback up, flash new rom. it also means you can run any rom that takes your fancy...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] housedogg:
xperia z ultra c6806

Will this work for c6806?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hassanmahmood:
Read the thread.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Bagne:
i've done the steps as described in first page, but after the last step (reboot to system) i got sony logo and it stays that way.

what i've done wrong?

thx
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] pato_mld:
Can anyone get AdAway to work properly after using this method to root?

My device is apparently rooted (I've re-rooted it a couple of times just to make sure), but I always get errors when trying to apply the new hosts file (Copying of hosts file failed).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
try a few times, some times it works first time other times it seems to several attempts to get it to work
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Pannam:
If rooted have you guys tried AdFree ? works best.

---------- Post added at 08:11 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:10 AM ----------

Can someone please upload a stock kernel for c6802 fw .209 ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mac231us:
What options/boxes should be checked for flashing 532 (have C6833 on 290 unrooted and want to downgrade to 532 without losing imei and then upgrade to 290 rooted using OP procedure) I have [NUT]'s 532 ftf that does not lose IMEI..just do not know what options to check/uncheck as they are not same between 257 and 526 (so thinking 532 maybe something else for options)

Thanks!

In one of the discussions on [NUT]'s board, it says

"Flash 14.1.B.1.532 excluding everything but the kernel, cache, system, userdata and appslog partitions"

excluding everything but..so that means to INCLUDE (check box) kernel, cache, system, userdata and applog partitions?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
The one that [NUT] has built and is in my downgrade guide (I would suggest you read that if you haven't) is designed so you flash it as is. It actually flashes parts of 257 and then parts of 532 to keep the IMEI
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ps000000:
Oh my country got bad speed DL when connect to any CH website

Vroot is super slow
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mac231us:
as is..meaning default options (whatever flashtool comes up with)-don't manually check or uncheck anything? (I did see your guide, thanks a lot for your work)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2593918

and

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=49762079&postcount=315

Okay so I see it is downgrade path 2. So include everything i.e. no exclude boxes checked. What about wiping option boxes? (asking since 257 and 526 have different boxes checked for the cache/data/applogs)

If possible, I would like to preserve the data (not a big must but wondering if possible). Thanks.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
I haven't tested without wiping data, only tested using default options
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] reednoel4u:
[MENTION=2686480]jackie099[/MENTION] If you have root tool for ZU C6802 fw 136 please give me!

Thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jackie099:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2631866
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] reednoel4u:
Hi Jackie099,

I Success fastboot.exe flash boot 136.img but can't going to Recovery to put SuperSU. ( I power on the phone, when the show the logo SONY, put and keep Volume Up)

After checking with rootchecker: my phone not root yet

Please help me.

Thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jackie099:
Maybe you should watch this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E7c7AfaQbo Start from 2:15 and see how to enter Recovery mode
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] reednoel4u:
Hi [MENTION=2686480]jackie099[/MENTION],

Thanks for your support,

My phone already root, but I have mistake to go to recovery!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jackie099:
:D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
[MENTION=2686480]jackie099[/MENTION] there are a couple of people saying they cant enter recovery even though the purple LED comes up during boot???

Havent had a chance to look into it as I'm on a clean install of windows on the laptop and all the stuff for the phone in on the PC, care to have a look at my root thread in general and comment?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jackie099:
It seems they dont know to press vol+ during the purple led light.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
yeah, we got there in the end :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] NiCk.JaY:
How am I supposed to have TWRP when I haven't already rooted?

I'm on .290, haven't unlocked Bootloader, neither have I rooted. I know the easiest method would be to Unlock Bootloader and then root, but I wanted to backup my TA first. Any help on how to do that?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
read the stickies

Hint: downgrade, root, backup ta, unlock bl, flash recoveries, profit...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] NiCk.JaY:
Oh, thanks, I read many forums, maybe just missed the downgrade one. Thanks a ton, getting on searching ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] paulotex:
This works with 136 too!

Thanks for the guide, I was able to make this work for .136 too! I had to do some modifications, though, and this is for a C6833, so YMMV. Here's what I did:

1. Flashed C6833_14.1.B.1.532_[NUT].ftf. Get it from NUT.

2. Rooted.

3. (Optional) Backup TA.

3. Installed ZU-lockeddualrecovery*.installer.zip. Get it from NUT.

4. Wiped Dalvik-Cache, System, Cache. Did not wipe Data nor Internal Storage.

5. Installed C6833_14.2.A.1.136.flashable.zip. Get it from NUT.

6. Flashed C6833_14.2.A.1.136_Stripped.ftf. Get it from NUT.

The differences from the OT is that I didn't use the XL39h FW to root, just the standard .532, I used a different root tool, and that I did not wipe data nor internal storage. If I wiped data and internal storage, then Installing the flashable zip would fail, because some folders were missing. So if you get a boot loop, you can try to wipe everything (including data and internal storage), but then you should go back to 1., flashing with the .532.

Big thanks to jackie099, LordManhattan, NUT, DevShaft for the great tuts and tools!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Erichuynh:
This will guide/Instruction will not work on c806?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Should work fine
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] :
Is there any way to just root on 290 with C6806 (locked BL) without flashing a new ROM?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
There is but it is quite involved and requires flashing only parts of FTFs then regaining root, flashing supersu update,flashing other parts of FTFs, regaining recovery, etc. Most of the way through the will be in a non bootable state and the steps have to be followed exactly. The instructions my still be in my root guide for 136, but I may have removed them as it was so complex and there were much easier routes.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] :
Hmm, thanks for the info. Seems like rooting the ZU is a much more involved process that I'm used to.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
I would use jackie's or [NUT]'s ROM, a lot easier than doing it 'by hand'. The 6833 files will work on 6806 and keep lte
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Erichuynh:
Can you add a link to the thread? I just want to root. I wont be flashing custom roms or anything
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] :
If you're on 290 and have an unlocked bootloader, you can use this tool. I have a locked bootloader, which isn't as straightforward, so I'm going to try [NUT]'s ROM.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
both with and without unlocking the BL you will still need to root with Bin4ry's tool and that involves a downgrade to .532 - see my downgrade thread
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jodus:
I installed Bam android on my c6603, and now i can't seem to get into my recovery, this wasn't a problem with omni kitkat, or cm11.

I dunno what to do.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] braver:
I've used Sprite Backup in ROM Upgrade mode for bumping from ROM 1.06 to 1.42 on my T-Mobile UK MDA -- just peachy. But I didn't do it for Radio upgrade from 1.13 to 1.15, and upon restore, had Restore with Errors -- some sharing violations, for things like CallID.dll and such.

I wonder, does it make sense to do a restore from my initial backup in ROM Upgrade mode, with the UpgradeData.sbu I created then, or it should be OK -- basically, do these sharing violations mean restore tried to overwrite the new stuff, but couldn't and left it alone?
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kvens:
Hi guys.

My NOOK HD+ is suffering of black screen. It seems to be able to boot into CWM, but the screen just stays black, when I try to boot from SD card. The NOOK itself won't show the "NOOK" boot logo, and stays with black screen forever. I know, that the display is not broken, since the LCD turns on, but remains black - the light is dimming during the boot into CWM, when pushing the "n"-button.

I am able to use the buttons to navigate, but I can't see anything trying to navigate to fix it.

I have followed the steps provided and created a bootable SD card (Sandisk 8GB HC) with CWM (NookHDplus-bootable-CWM-6028-for-stock-4GB-rev4-(05.15.13).zip) (All worked with CM10.1 previously)

Then installed cwm-recovery-ovation-3.zip, cm-10.2-20131102-SNAPSHOT-M1-ovation.zip (CM10.2!!) and gapps.

Can anyone help me. If someone could provide screenshots of the CWM 6.0.2.8 menu (full) for NOOK HD+, this would be nice, to navigate in CWM without screen. I did somehow fixed this previously, but don't know how, since I can't see the screen.
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] riboswitch:
I think you lack battery.

Try to turn the nook on (u get the black screen) and let it charge for 5 hours.

Eventually it will start by itself or you have to restart it manually.

Then you should be able to boot into CWM or whatever you wish to do :)
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kvens:
Did not fix the problem, but I did solved the issue...

It seems, that the display has a loose connection, and when flexing in the upper left and lower right corners, the display come on and off. I have not twisted the edges by force, but a small grip only can cause it.

So a faulty unit, rather than CWM issue. Thanks for the suggestions you gave me. :good:
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] Harsha Raj:
Hi Guys. I will be rooting the Indian Variant of L9 which is P765. I have few questions as to confirm them again.

1. By unlocking the bootloader, there is no way to relock it again? So I will permanently loose the warranty?

2. If I use this method for rooting - which is root with locked bootloader, then I will not be able to try CM 10 or 11 builds?

3. To have CWM in JB with locked bootloader, we need to try the method in this thread, but I am not sure as to what actually needs to be done here. Can anyone give a step by step method?

Clarifying this will be greatly appreciated. I have read the guides from cmahendra in the general section, however just a few questions and confirmations as above.

Thank you.
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] gdjindal:
Hello Harsha,

1. As per my knowledge there is no any known method to relock bootloader. That means yes, once bootloader unlocked, you will permanently loose warranty.

2. This is the easiest and safest method to root L9. click here

3. Use this tool to install CWM without unkocking bootloader. click here

for any other detail message me here
[Galaxy Note 3 General] ryanrazer:
Hey, i just wanted to let you guys know about Note 3 low battery precautions.

I was using my phone as usual, as i noticed there was brightness slider missing from notification pull-down menu. I immediately checked under: settings-> device -> notification panel ->Brighteness adjustment and setting was checked!

As i became furious, i unchecked and checked that option but it was still missing. At that point i was really upset as this feature is VERY IMPORTANT for me (quick access to brightness). So i rebooted my phone and tryed again, no success. In panic i started checking every thing on my phone, all processes i deactivated (all share play and stuff like that i don't need etc etc...) all defaults than i tought some third party app was to blame for that (many apps can not be removed from notification pull down menu (unfortunately))...

Than i checked if i can adjust brighteness manually in display settings and when i saw that that function was gray (unusable) it hit me... i saw my battery was very low, 3% so i figured this is the reason.

Phone disables the ability to change brightness. Furthermore i couldn't use camera and my music app shuted down at 1% level...

So next time you see brightness slider missing from notification pull down meni, check your battery level... it sure made my heart beat a litle faster... :)

Cheers :o
[Galaxy Note 3 General] melvie:
This is normal touchwiz behavior, imo nothing special or new..
[Galaxy Note 3 General] tclocki:
I giggled a little bit when I read your post. Haha! Good job finding that out though! Cheers!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] ryanrazer:
Might not be, but it is for me since it's my first samsung smarphone.. it really grinded my gears.. :D
[Galaxy Note 3 General] paul_59:
My first Samsung phone also, however I would never have experienced this as I wouldn't run the battery down to anywhere near 3%.

I typically charge when down to 20 to 30% with the aim of increasing battery life
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ryuken11221:
Now from what I understand there is no root method for this device just as yet now my question is how different is the Sony branded Z Ultra from the GPE version besides android version. I all's know that root is needed to back up the TA partition so is there a work around for your our device.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
The GPe version doesn't have the same type of TA partition as the Xperia model AFAIK, but you still have to unlock the boot loader of the GPe to root it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ryuken11221:
That I understand but how is the back up of the ta partition made is root is required to relock the boot loader
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
You can't backup TA. You root, you lose.

Or you can downgrade (the Xperia model if that's the one you have) to 532, root it, backup TA, update to 290 and lose root, unlock the bootloader and root it again. The difference this time is that you'll have the TA backup. It's a helluva way of doing it, but it's your only option right now.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Not an option for the guys that have the GPe though is it? As Lord Man said unlockit and lose it :(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Nope, you can't do that with the GPe. Root it and lose it. It's as simple as that (for now).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ryuken11221:
Thanks for the info but I don't think the recovery is stable for the GPE its still testing and I'm not looking for a brick right now can afford another device right now so I'll just wait
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Relic55:
Sorry if this has been discussed before. I am not new to the rooting scene. But I am stuck on this issue

I am attempting to enter download mode for my Samsung Tablet 3 10.1 Wifi.

I am pressing the power / down volume combo and I get to the boot screen and let go. From here it goes right into recovery mode

I get the screen with the android and it says no command / error and stops there with the recovery options.

At this time I am on stock 4.2.2 and been trying to get this error figured out. I have searched briefly on here and googled other solutions but they all require to get into download mode, which I am having trouble getting to.

Any suggestions ? Or point me to a solution
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ripshock:
But the download method is by pressing (home+volume down + power) 3 combo not two as you mentioned
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Relic55:
Hi !

Thanks for the quick reply. I have tried that method as well and it still sends me to the recovery screen. Though I did manage to see a new screen that gave me a option to press volume up to continue and volume down to reboot. When I pressed volume up it just rebooted normally
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zibrah3ed:
Adb reboot bootloader

sent from a buggy xda app by some miracle
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Relic55:
Thanks for all the help. I have figured out the issue and was able to get into download mode last night and successfully rooted the tablet.

Thanks again..

-Relic-
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Gator Brah:
Anyone have a flashable (preferably) touchwiz email client without exchange securities? Some of the roms on here have them available but im looking for either the APK's or a flashable version of this for the roms that dont have it naively
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] vt0r:
I personally haven't seen an APK for this, but there are definitely modules for the Xposed framework that will allow bypassing the exchange restrictions. If your phone is already rooted, you should try it out:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1574401

Even though the installer allows uninstallation, you should still make a nandroid backup before installing it.

Hope that helps.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Gator Brah:
Thanks for the info. I actually pulled the hacked email apk's from another rom and installed then manually. Works like a charm!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] vt0r:
Excellent. Glad you got it working.

Just for future reference, would you mind posting what ROM you found that APK in?

You never know who might find this thread in a search some day. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Gator Brah:
Indeed. I pulled them from Hyperdrive rom. Two apks are needed, SEC_exchange.Apk and sec_email.apk
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hallvis:
Is there a way to include glove mode in, say, Google edition roms?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dewill:
can some one help me root my egq307 and also tell me how to flash/install a newer version of android like 4.3/4.4
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DANDANA:
Can someone get a link to Kiescast apk latest version (i think is 2.1.130624.268479c), it looks like it has been removed from Google play and Samsung apps.

Thanks
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tallman43:
Try here >>>>> http://www.droidviews.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-system-dump-apps-tones-wallpapers-download/ <<<< :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DANDANA:
Thanks, but Kiescast ins't a stock app, you have to download it.