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[Xperia Z2 General] DooMLoRD:
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hello friends,

let me begin by introducing myself, i am developer for Xperia devices (X10, ARC, PLAY, S, T, Z, Z1) and am the Lead Developer of Team UtterChaos, member of Team ICX and was associated with Team FreeXperia, ... i have some experience in development for Xperia devices, specifically in kernels, rooting & recoveries and i have various how-to, reference threads which are very helpful to new & advanced users alike across various device communities... i hope even this thread will be useful to everyone... if you would like to know what things i have worked on before feel free to check some of the links in my signature below...

so some of u must be new to the Sony Xperia family & even if u are not, this should be useful... this thread should get u up to speed on what you need to know for this device...

i will try to cover some very basic things and try to touch upon some advanced topics...

i will be dividing this thread into various sections, and each section will point to an individual post...

following is the list of sections covered:

Basics

FlashTool

Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking

Rooting

Recovery

Flashing Custom Kernel

Flashing Custom ROMs

for those who are interested in development are free to contact me via p.m.... BUT PLEASE do not ask generic questions, post all generic queries at the forums/threads...

regards,

DooMLoRD
[Xperia Z2 General] DooMLoRD:
FlashTool

Flashtool is one of the MOST IMPORTANT piece of software for ur phone, it is an unofficial, but the best way to flash official firmwares on both locked and unlocked bootloader devices. Generally the firmware is supplied in form of FTF package (a container file ending with .ftf) which can be flashed via FlashTool. Thus FlashTool is the easiest way to do offline updates, just download the FTF and keep on PC and flash ur device when ever you want to. One can also flash select partitions using FlashTool, say you want to flash baseband(radio) from newer/older firmware but want to keep the main system the same u can do that using newest FlashTool! FlashTool also supports fastboot modes! so if you are not very comfortable with command line then u can use the FastBoot Toolbox inbuilt into FlashTool to fastboot the kernels!

FlashTool can be used to flash both locked and unlocked bootloaders devices.

For all flashtool informations (download links, release notes, FAQ) go to the Flashtool Homepage

As a co-developer of Flashtool I have already added support for the Z2!

official version can be downloaded from

this thread

!

Flashtool is on github : FlashTool GitHub repo

[FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies (excellent guide for new users, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! The info for Rooting, Recovery & Bootloader UNlock in that thread is for older Xperia devices...)

i will try n get more links for FlashTool and post it here

Sony also provides an official FlashTool but it can be used only with unlocked bootloader devices
[Xperia Z2 General] DooMLoRD:
Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking

Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking
[Xperia Z2 General] DooMLoRD:
Rooting

Rooting
[Xperia Z2 General] DooMLoRD:
Recovery

Recovery
[Xperia Z2 General] DooMLoRD:
Flashing Custom Kernel

Flashing Custom Kernel
[Xperia Z2 General] DooMLoRD:
Flashing Custom ROMs

Flashing Custom ROMs
[Xperia Z2 General] arabman:
I was wondering if you, DooMLoRD are working on a rooting method. Also do you think it would be best to make a pre-rooted .ftf, or do you think it would be best to backup the TA partition, unlock the bootloader, then root? Also, keep up the awesome work and thanks for this thread.
[Xperia Z2 General] DooMLoRD:
Working on it but no luck so far...

This is not a Samsung device that you can have a prerooted firmware FTF for flashing... Bootloader will not accept any modifications made to FTF...

Thanks for reminding I need to update this thread!!!
[Xperia Z2 General] robt772000:
Hi doom. Are my eyes broken because I can't find Z2 firmware anywhere.
[Xperia Z2 General] arabman:
Thank you very much, I didn't know that, keep up the good work, and if there is something I can help with, just ask. :)
[Xperia Z2 General] enrique71:
I too have been looking for Z2 firmwares, has nobody uploaded any?
[Xperia Z2 General] prazvt:
Stock?
[Xperia Z2 General] enrique71:
Yes, specifically the Canadian or any Americas firmware. Can someone help ? :cowboy:
[Xperia Z2 General] prazvt:
If you haven't already, why don't you start a specific thread in the Q&A section so this thread doesn't get hijacked.
[Xperia Z2 General] Einride:
Will unlocking the bootloader on the Z2 clear user data? The reason why I'm asking is because I'm used to the Nexus (4 and 7 at least) devices where the "oem unlock" command also clears userdata.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] therreid:
Has anyone tried installing and using ISIS after the new OTA? I am going to use dcooterfrog's script to update my rooted phone running CM10.2.1 and I hope that ISIS will work after.....
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] tj13:
What is ISIS? Googling it din't turn up anything useful.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] xdadevelopers-user:
ISIS is a mobile wallet app. Its basically equivalent to Google Wallet.

It requires openmobileapi, which is not part of any CM builds.

I'd be very interested in knowing if anyone has been able to get ISIS to work in CM.

I've tried, but it fails attempting to verify access to the secure element
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] spazmcghee:
To block the secure element install xposed framework. It has a Isis root bypass module. I can verify that it will allow Isis to run but haven't tried to go any further.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] xdadevelopers-user:
xposed is useful for bypassing the root check. But it has no effect on whether an app can access the secure element.

The secure element is a protected storage area on the SIM card. Stock (and stock-based) ROMs should all be able to access it.

I am unaware of any CM based ROMs that have the necessary support for accessing the secure element.

According to https://code.google.com/p/seek-for-android/wiki/BuildingTheSystem
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trickster2369:
When you pay for an app from the Play Store, where does it go on your phone? Normal apps go to the /data/app directory, but I can't find the paid ones.

Thanks Devs. From my VZW G2.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ali_ign:
can you run it ?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trickster2369:
Yes, it installs fine. I'm just curious where they go.

Thanks Devs. From my VZW G2.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobsie41:
Apps do go to data/app directory or data/app-private if they are protected.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trickster2369:
That's what I was looking for. Thank you.

Thanks Devs. From my VZW G2.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] khaytsus:
Yo, ho, ho, and a bottle of rum.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahkudong:
Hi all,i'm newbie,i can't reply in other post..anyone can help me please..i use Sony T..and i upgrade ver 4.3 Dark_lord in CWM..and root complete...but now i can't accept incoming call..can touch on display..and i can't connect to facebook with wifi...3G it work normal...

Sorry my bad english
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dpk0875:
Is there an app that can be used for CM11 that will give me the kind of customizing ability as GravityBox for the navbar? I used to set double tap home button to turn off screen and hold home button to bring up power menu, etc. I do miss these options. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Valbon:
Hello, sorry for my bad english. I post here because I want move all event of S Calendar (which are stocked in the device, they aren't synchronized with Google Calendar) in Google Calendar, but I can't. With Kies I have did a backup of the calendar but he give to me a file with a extension .ssc.

I want do that because I want flash a custom rom, and I want keep the event of the calendar.

Would you have a solution ?

Thanks you
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Akilesh:
The first battery cycle after update to 4.4.2 was normal. Now I am also affected by this battery drain problem. I'm running a

complete Stock ROM, Un-Rooted. Can some one give me a fix for this ? Samsung is lame. They either don't give us an update

or give a very bad one. :crying: Need some help very badly guys. Please.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joku1981:
1. Make a data backup of ur Internal Memory

2. Factory Reset ur phone (Settings > Accounts > Back Up and Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device > Delete All/Erase Everything)

3. Recover your data of the step 1 to ur phone and install the apps you had before

4. I hope it helps ya :highfive:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Akilesh:
I'm not rooted, so I cannot take a nandroid. I don't mind losing my applications if the

factory reset can actually give me a solution to the battery drain. Is it a tested solution ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joku1981:
Make a data backup no is make a nandroid backup. Only copy all folders u have in your Internal Memory to ur PC for recover them later :victory:
[Moto X Q&A] Jaxidian:
Hi all,

I have an Ebony/black/black Moto X I bought earlier this month but am having it swapped out due to some stability issues (randomly powers off). During the swapping process, they're letting me redesign my phone (if I want) and I'm considering Bamboo/White/Silver.

Also, I understand there are two types of "Natural" backs: Bamboo and Wood (where Walnut/Teak/Ebony are all the same thing just with different stains). Because of these two types, I have a couple questions from you veterans who have had the phone longer or maybe have had multiple of them to compare:

1) Are there any "feel" differences between Bamboo and Wood backs? Are they all just as smooth and everything?

2) Are there any issues with wear & tear between the two backs? How is it holding up? My ebony seems like it would last forever and I don't want to switch to Bamboo if it has some wear & tear issues.

3) Any other concerns you would have going from ebony to bamboo?

Thanks in advance! I'm ordering my replacement tonight if I can get some feedback.
[Moto X Q&A] detonation:
The Bamboo backs are a true wood material (well grass, technically) with a real, natural grain whereas the others are some misc type of wood with a fake printed grain finish on top. The bamboo is just as smooth, but has less of the papery feel the others have.

Personally, I feel like Motorola is deceiving people with the wood finishes, since to me a printed grain isn't much better than just just buying one of the various wood skins out there (other than it looking more seamless on the device).

I can't answer the other questions as I ultimately returned both my walnut and bamboo backs for a developer edition. I did like the look of my bamboo/black/blue version, but having an unlocked bootloader and root ended up trumping that
[Moto X Q&A] Jaxidian:
Thanks! I was somewhat leaning towards it but you tipped the scales in favor of the Bamboo back. I went Bamboo/white/silver.

I didn't realize the grain was painted on. I thought it was a real wood grain, just multiplied by one of three different wood stains. Interesting...
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] GallusLongus:
Take a look here:

https://after-sales-service.t-mobile.de/eg_online/t-mobile/t_mda_vario.htm

Direct Link:

http://www.t-mobile.de/downloads/t-mobile/vario_aku2.0_05-2006.zip

I don´t have MDA Vario...just MDA III...so idon´t know what else is fixed
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] JoninLA:
No-one tried the new TMO German ROM yet then? Am interested as it has the original BB Connect download on the same page (http://www.t-mobile.de/downloads/t-mobile/vario_aku2.0_05-2006.zip) which is bbconnect_pocketpc_tmo_de_2.1.1.20.exe and I presume (that may be a big leap) that the two work together which would be the first time I've seen an AKU2 working with the bb client.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] thephm:
If you check out the text file for the BB Client I believe it makes reference to NOT working with the AKU2.0 update (my german is non existant and the translation is thanks to babel fish)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Deleted member 265814:
Yes it says it isn't working.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] JoninLA:
Thanks and ....DAMN
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Volkan66:
Hello guys,

i want to flash CWM-swipe-6.0.4.7-falcon.img to my Moto G.

At this moment, i am using CWM- Version: 6.0.4.6 and have made 3 nandroid backups with this version.

My question to you is, in the case of flashing the newest CWM-swipe-6.0.4.7-falcon.img to my Moto G, will i be able to use my nandroid backups

from version 6.0.4.6 under the newest cwm 6.0.4.7 or will be my backups destroyed during the flashing process.

What do you recommend me in this case. Thanks to all. :good::good::good:
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dpk0875:
I don't know if it will destroy your back ups or not but you can always copy the back ups onto a hard drive to be safe. I do this all the time just because of the limited storage space on this phone
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Volkan66:
When i store them at a safe place on my pc, can i just recover it in the case i would need it under the different cwm version or must i install the same cwm version again to restore the backups.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] HarryTheHoudini:
So i've recently discovered this wonderful website and hoping that it can breath some new life into my xperia P. But i'm a bit stuck at the moment, currently my phone is contracted with o2 (i'm not worried about voiding the warranty) and is running JellyBean 4.1.2, Build 6.2.A.1.100. I want to install something new preferably KiKat, now i've been following the xperia P Starters Guide i've managed to root it and i've installed CWM but i'm stuck at the unlocking bootloader stage and i think i already know the answer, my bootloader status is set to no which i'm guessing means i'm stuck?

Would installing a stock xperia p firmware make it so i can unlock the bootloader?

Do you have to have bootloader unlocked to run KitKat or anything else?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] king960:
Unfortunately, currently there's no possibility to unlock such devices, same case as me :(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] HarryTheHoudini:
Well thats lame.
[General Questions and Answers] uzzisero:
Hi there!

I have an allwiner a13 tablet and just rooted it. After that I installed chainfire 3D, without any backups (my fault..):(, Now im just stock at the boot logo. I read somewhere here that you can unbrick it using android sdk. The question is, would it work with a stock recovery installed???

Im also planning to just flash cyanogenmod 10 for allwiner a13 devices, but again I only have my stock rom installed.... can someone help me on what to do? Is there any method of flashing cyanogemod using only the computer and not relying with a cwm recovery.?

Thanks and more power XDA :cyclops:
[General Questions and Answers] uzzisero:
i tried the first method.. erasing chainfire 3d files using adb... BUT when i enter the command su it only says 'su' is not recognized as an internal or external command operable program or batch file

anyone who has an idea what should i do?? it will be a great help!

is there something in the step that i missed?
[General Questions and Answers] backb0ne5p1d0r:
The command "su" is used to get superuser access. Your device doesn't have root access on adb.

I have many firmwares for allwinner a13 tablets.. Can you tell me what brand your tablet is? If it doesn't have a brand then just upload a picture of it. I think i might be able to help.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] ahkudong:
Hi all,my xperia T upgrade 4.3 and now it not work in comming call,can't accept call...anyone can help me

Sr my bad english
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] VitorMSA:
Do you have tried repair ROM installation with Sony Update Service or PC Companion?

Enviado do meu bq Curie 2 Quad Core através de Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] ahkudong:
Now it work...i dont understand,..:(

Gửi từ LT30p của tôi bằng cách sử dụng Tapatalk
[Nexus 7 General] hinsdale1:
duplicate
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jshotkid:
Long time lurker and first time poster. I am using i337 which was running 4.2.2 and last night the lastest kitkat OTA update 4.4.2 I337UCUFNB1 installed on its own lol. I have been trying to flash I337UCUAMDL 4.2.2 but keep getting a FAIL in odin and "sv rev check fail fused 5 binary 1" on the phone. Am i stuck in kitkat now or is there another way?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] ronnie498:
That's correct
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jshotkid:
Thought so :( thank you for the response
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] xirvin:
Excuse my ignorance as i dont know much about android as i know about the iphone in any case, but couldnt he gain root, then install CWM or TWRP to be able to install old OS or is this a case of no methods for gaining root with kitkat on s4?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] John The Rhino:
There is no root for available for official Kit Kat 4.4.2 right now. Also due to locked boot loader there is no going back to previous firmware build. He is stuck on stock Kit Kat.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] rkennison:
No you can't. The bootloader is set to disallow going back. Root has nothing to do with installing CWM or TWRP.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] EpicMango:
You have been screwed my friend...

This is why you freeze OTA updates. Thats what I did when I was still on MDL and now I've been running stock debloated optimized Kitkat 4.4.2 for months now. 300mb ROM vs the 2.2GB stock TW ROM.

Sorry man...sucks :\
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] xirvin:
Thank you. Now i understand :)
[HTC Sensation] ian_uk1975:
This is driving me insane... running RUU 3.33.401.6 and my data connection keeps 'stalling'. I still see the 3G or H symbol on the display, but can't send/receive data unless I enable/disable airplane mode. After doing this, everything will be fine for a random amount of time, then it will stall again and I'll have to repeat the process. This must be a pretty widespread issue, because I even found an app (3G Reconnect) designed to workaround the issue by automating the enabling/disabling of airplane mode!

I use my Sensation tethered for Internet access from home as well as when I'm on the move and I'm a pretty heavy data user, so this is extremely frustrating. I'm not sure whether it's a Sensation-specific issue or an Android issue.

I've tried Bluetooth tethering and WiFi tethering and get the same issue with both methods. Not sure if it's related to tethering, or whether that is coincidental at this point.

Can anyone shed any light?
[LG Optimus G Pro] Frankie_Ho:
i m thinking about whether i flash a custom rom or not...

it's reli confusing....

i love the lg stock function like qmemo, qslide...

but at the same time i want kitkat since many nice apps require 4.3+ and more rom customization (modules in xposed framework dun reli work well with lg stock, just a few of them work perfectly)....

wt do u guys think i should do﻿

sorry for my bad english
[LG Optimus G Pro] Neroga:
Qremote can be flashed on stock ROMs and the xfloatinghalo xposed module coupled with Notification Shortcut and Halo Shortcut gives you a feature similar to qslide but you can use any app.

Sent from my Carbon LG-E980
[LG Optimus G Pro] GuestK00434:
I've stuck with stock, specifically a debloated ROM, mainly for battery performance — my standby battery life is ridiculous — and text wrapping/reflow. Google seen fit to remove text wrapping/reflow in 4.4 and that's something I really need in my browser and only Opera worked on the ROMs I tested.

However, as Neroga pointed out, you can pretty much get the extra functions if you want them. Furthermore, 4.4 should be hitting the OGP in a month or two ;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] disutus:
Anyone know custom/lighter ROM for Point of View 1045 Tablet?

Original rom is very slow, almost too slow to even watch youtube etc..

Angry Birds Go! doesnt even work with this tablet, but it seems to be common problem.

Tablet specs:

Operating system	Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Processor	Quad Core A7 (1.0 GHz)

Graphics processor	PowerVR SGX544 MP2

System memory	2048 MB

Storage memory	8 or 16 GB

Display	10 inch 1280 x 800

Touchscreen	Capacitive

WiFi	802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth	v4.0

Webcam	1.3 MP + 2.0 MP

Audio connections	headphone

USB Connections	1x micro USB

Graphics connections	1x mini HDMI

Card reader	micro SD

G-sensor	Yes
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GadgetAvi:
Hi,

I'm currently running Samsung-stock based 4.2.2 ROM on my S4 I9500...

And I've got Samsung SmartDock for my I9500 that is hooked up with LCD Screen and Mice+keyboard and works just fine!

1. I'm thinking to try out CM11 for I9500 and I wonder if it worth it? does MHL-HDMI adapters work with it?

2. or I'm gonna lose my SmartDock support for my device on top of AOSP based rom?

3. and more than that, does the I9505 / I9505G support the MHL-HDMI and Samsung's official SMART DOCK ?

http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EDD-S20JWEGSTA

I'll be happy to know, before I'll waste some time on CM, so if someone could answer my questions, that would be nice.

Thanks :) :cowboy:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GadgetAvi:
Nobody knows? I9505 and Google Play edition users - please comment if your devices are working good with HDMI/ MHL Adapters...

10X
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 2005 Upgrading] dr_cikolata:
Hi there,

I wanted to update my Sinmerged version of 2003SE to 2005 on my XDA II. After the update I have faced this sound/speaker problem: The defaults sounds and the incoming calls of the machine became too loud, cracky and annoying. I have tried all available 2005 ROMs but the problem persisted. Does anyone know why and propose a solution?

ps: I returned back to 2003SE, but problem is still there :cry:
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 2005 Upgrading] Jirka:
Hi man,

there is a little utility called GB-soft tweak, which makes higher priority for audio. I think you can find on buzzdev.net Did you try it? Maybe it will help.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 2005 Upgrading] Jirka:
link found..

http://www.gb-soft.cz/XDAII/product_gprs_tweak_wm5pe_en.htm

I suppose you'll find also version for 2003SE on this site.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 2005 Upgrading] astroguy:
Another Audio Problem:

Hi

I just found another problem. When running on windows mobile 2003 I had audio output via the 22 pin connector by connecting pin 19 (car_on#) to gnd via a 10k resistor. Since I flashed my device to Mobile5 yesterday (using wm5_cShekhar_AKU35bR40R24) this does not work any more.

I thought that would be a hardware "switch", but apparently it is software. Is there any fix or a utility which allows to switch all audio output to that connetor?

Regards,

Uwe
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 2005 Upgrading] SuperFury:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=295481

Answered your question in this thread ;) - Please tell me, if it worked for you...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ktetreault14:
http://t.co/b9fsfapWhc
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dirtybudha:
MAN!!!

You beat me to it!!

KITKAT SOURCE CODE WAS RELEASED!!!

Article:

http://www.tmonews.com/2014/02/samsung-releases-kitkat-source-code-for-tmo-galaxy-note-3/

Code link:

opensource.samsung.com and search for N900T, you’ll find it labeled N900TUVUCNB4. The filename is "SM-N900T_NA_KK_Opensource.zip"
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dkb218:
Heck, I'm really late to the party! Just saw it on TmoNews!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] One8e7:
I bet it comes tonight :)

Gn3 ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ktetreault14:
Every one go tweet John Legere How bout a KitKat for a Note
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mcarbaja:
Good looking out!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] baronsamedi:
i agree