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[Xperia Z1 Android Development] funky0308:
Hi guys...

Could anyone confirm that he has fully working recovery on 681 firmware on 6903.? On LB!

Please - answer only if you can mount system on LB!

Thank you... (and please, write which recovery (built) you are using...)

Thank you...

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[Xperia Z1 Android Development] caqo71:
I just need to say this......

Guys, this rom is a new build (base rom and kernel), so, if you want to test this thing, then wipe all your phone before install: "cache, dalvik, system, data, even internal), and you will get a clean working rom. I'm aware that there are to much people that is too lazy to backup theyr data, and they install the om over the last one.... without wiping, and then complaint that the rom doesn't work.

I wiped everithing, flashed... power off the phone... flashed the new Kernel/baseband... and the phone booted so good, at first attempt. We all have the same phone, so, claiming that the flashable is bad or doesn't works, is just a lazy problem.

The only sure issues, is that TWRP doesn't mout system, and Xposed framework doesn't works. Even the last Xposed 5.2 beta2, makes a lot of phone modules to FC, but it's just that.

Cheers. :good:
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] funky0308:
Xposed beta is 2.5 and if you are using KK modules - they should work.

I'm using Xposed without any problems... ;)

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[Xperia Z1 Android Development] drsoran2:
Could you please tell me your exact steps of how you did it?

Did you wipe or lose data?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] caqo71:
hohoh, yeah, your'e right about the version. but I installed that beta2, and I installed KK gravity. It works, but enabling this KK gravity makes some FC on some app. I uninstalled Xposed and it's modules, and phone with KK works very well.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] asbesto:
thank you very much nut!!! perfect job!! 4.4 up and running!!

BEWARE --> flashtool cannot install drivers into windows 8, so please use windows 7!!! I sticked onto two different pcs with windows 8 before trying with my windows 7 pc!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] adamsmth663:
installed .534 firmware via flashtool

used Kingroot to root phone

used nut recovery found in monx thread

then followed the instructions of this thread

fully working 4.4 with root , havent tested recovery yet, but im assuming its also fine.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] TheCornInGrove:
Recovery does work, but u cant mount...
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Konvict64:
All working but can't mount system

Envoyé depuis mon Xperia Z1 C6903 utilisant XDA premium app
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] dape16:
On the previous 4.3 versions I used your DIY guide to make my own flashable ROM and stripped ftf with great success. Although I am not able to build a working 4.4 ROM from my own ftf. Is there anything I need to change in the DIY procedure for 4.4?

Thanks!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] MON5TER:
yes it can you just restart into advanced start and disable driver signing
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] ak800i:
Bugs report

Sound in non-stock (Mx player, even YouTube) apps outputs to Earphone not the Speaker. Walkman outputs to speaker.

I did a full wipe from .290

On LB

Also e: unable to mount /system
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Robert1852:
Yea probably just me, but whenever I press a volume key, the app which is opened force closes. Even Xperia Home launcher and lockscreen.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
That's a bug in gravity box, uninstall it and use xblast instead
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] xshunin:
I also have that "wrong speaker" problem. Changing the volume doesn't crash apps on me though. Everything else works. How do I test this /system mount?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Robert1852:
Okay thanks a lot man, it worked

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[Xperia Z1 Android Development] ak800i:
Boot into TWRP (when turning the phone on press VOLUME DOWN when the GREEN LED apeears after a triple vibration) go into logs (the middle bottom button looks like a page) and if it says "E: unable to mount /system" then you have the problem
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] xshunin:
Just did that. Yes I also have that problem then.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] :
Can any one help me with this?

I cannot boot into twrp, however I can boot into CWM.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Planet X:
Indeed. I have that problem too. Does CWM works well?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] funky0308:
Try to enter CWM - you can't on LB

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[Xperia Z1 Android Development] xshunin:
I also just noticed something strange. I don't know if this is related to the ROM but ever since I have installed it, I can't read/write/delete anything from the external SD Card via MyPhoneExplorer or even SolidExplorer (on Android itself) I can only modify stuff by connecting it via USB.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
Have you had your head under a rock? ;)

http://androidcommunity.com/android...riting-anywhere-on-external-storage-20140217/

See here on how to "fix" it

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2687966
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] xshunin:
I thank you for the solution, what I don't get is that strange question you asked me even when you have it in your own signature to ALWAYS RESPECT OTHER MEMBERS
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
Maybe it a language thing, I was not trying to be disrespectful, I apologise if it came across that way.

I was just trying to say that this point has been discussed at length.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] xshunin:
Well it's okay then. But I ONLY read news about the Z1 and maybe some random news. I don't do research like a developer does, so I haven't come across this Kitkat problem. So for now let's just wait for a fix for the current bugs we have.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] olokos:
[MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION] I just flashed your rom yesterday and I'm having volume button issue. If I press it, the volume doesn't change, slider doesn't show up and the current app I'm using fc's. It doesn't matter what app is it. Tell me what to do to help you get this fixed.

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[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Planet X:
Just uninstall Gravity Box. It does not work yet with Xperia Z1 on KitKat. Use X-Blast instead for the while until Gravity Box is fixed.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregou:
It' seems for me that some bugs need to be fixed before we can really enjoying kitkat firmware...

As i'm concerned, i'm gonna wait for devs to make more custom roms based on official kitkat firmware with all fixes integrated with their rom...

In the meanwhile i'm gonna stay with my Criskelo rom on 4.3 android ;)

But good job and thanks for sharing this firmware with us ! i downloaded it anyway... just in case... ;)
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] randymess:
I don't even have Xposed installed in my device. But I have the same issue with the Bluetooth volume, it doesn't change.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Superbia:
Anyone know if kitkat kinda broke the access to numpad keyboard in apps? before updating I had just a numpad popup when entering fields in apps that only allowed numbers. Now I get the number row on the normal keyboard.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Stealthy Hunter:
I guess my question will be stupid....but what is GravityBox and what is it for? is it necessary or what?

I didnt updated yet...I am on LB .136fw NUT,s ROM.....I want to know what will happen when I update..
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
Its a module used in conjunction with this

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

If you don't know what it is, then don't worry, you wont have it installed
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] lbaquerizo:
Ok so far I have noticed that in my Z1 C6902 wit KITKAT the camera, video and focus works. Battery comsumption is on the heavy side. Sound its ok I think its a placebo effect but sounds great, loud not as before (mod installed) in adroid 4.3 but ok. Now the heavy issue is with TWRP v 2.7.0.0

like others have reported, in my c6902 shows (E: unable to mount '/system') and when i try to reboot it says No OS installed ?????(WTF )

Another thing is that if you use NDR utilis it doesnt take you to CWM it just reboots the phone but it does take you to TWRP and Philz Touch.

Philz touch is another story because when you are making the back up the bar doesnt move showing the progress but it gets the job done when is done in the internal SD. On the external sd I get errors but thats probably because of the sd card who knows?.

Hope that info helps the developer.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Stealthy Hunter:
I read about problems connected with this app like volume button...what problems am I supposed to face when update..

I am on LB .136fw NUT ROM
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] SleemLDJ:
AFAIK, this is if u install gravity box. I haven't had any issues with my volume or anything for that matter.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] mnickkk:
After I installed this ROM my camera cant get focus, it doesnt work and I cant take a picture, is this known bug?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] LoTableT:
Me too....anyone have a solution?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] xshunin:
As for me, camera works perfect. Stock one and CameraZOOOM. Took a few photos without problems. I only have the sound bug where sound doesn't come out of the bottom speaker and the "can't mount system" bug (I dunno in what ways it affects me anyway). I didn't try phoning so far. I have yet to try listening to music via bluetooth as well. I'll report back. (Using C6903 and I got it from o2 but it wasn't branded) Bootloader LOCKED
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] SleemLDJ:
Is your bootloader unlocked?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] LoTableT:
Yes
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] SleemLDJ:
thats whats causing it. relock it.. Preferably if you have your TA Backup.

if you don't, relock it anyways..

Remember that it will wipe your files on internal storage.

Thats how mine worked
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] PherChe:
Hi [MENTION=3222323]lorenzotdj[/MENTION] i think your signature banner is too big... move the forum resolution size =S
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Stealthy Hunter:
What about the volume problem..?? Is it Sony bug or ROM problem??
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] RHBH:
I think this camera focus issues are related to the Mutilated firmware.

Because I was with .136 and XZDualRecovery 2.7.94, made a bakcup from system, kernel and data, unlocked my BL with a TA backup made when the bootloader was unlocked (I have two backups, one for unlock and other for lock my bootloader). Then I flashed the .681 FTF without wiping Data partition and flashed the advanced stock kernel and tested the new ROM, camera was working as normal... Then I tested my deodex zip (which if everything goes as intended, I'll release soon).
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] SleemLDJ:
i really don't understand what the volume bug is coz i dont have one.

The only volume rocker bug i had was when i installed gravity box 3.0.0 it crashed xperia home.

I removed gravity box and rebooted. all was fine

What's the volume bug please?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Stealthy Hunter:
this one....
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] prietpraat1972:
ta restore

sorry for the noob question but just making sure:

Is this rom considered "stock" in a sense that i can restore my ta backup without bootloop?

thanks in advance!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] dodimo:
First of all thanks for sharing but after I upgraded my camera stop working I still can turn on but I can't take a shot any ideas?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
The clue is in the title.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Stealthy Hunter:
I flashed the update finally....

I am on LB..

the camera works with no problems..auto focus is good and no flash led problems

volume button works without problems..

no heat..

every thing is good for now...but the wifi inst being connected , it shows me "saved,secured.."

I didnt check mount system problem yet...
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] LoTableT:
Your bootloader is unlocked?

My camera focus still not working.....
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Stealthy Hunter:
No It's Locked...the camera problem exist bcoz of the Unlocked bootloader
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
Not true, my bootloader is unlocked and camera is fine, also the volume button bug is to do with gravitybox module from xposed framework, just uninstall it and that's the fix
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Stealthy Hunter:
It's good that UB camera problem didn't back...
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] lbaquerizo:
i dont have gravity box so it must something else with the volume bug so in order volume to work i reset the phone but ivant found any other solution yet.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] schickel:
With my recovery mounting System is not working....

Gesendet von meinem iPad mit Tapatalk
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] funky0308:
I just opened thread in general for that.

I found solution ;)
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] xshunin:
Status update on my "sound bug" appereantly it's random? I used watchever and the sound was coming out of the speakers. When I listened to audio in Opera on tumblr, the sound came out of the top speaker.

Just tested a bit more. PowerAMP music is coming from the bottom speaker and Opera audio is coming from the top speaker.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] randymess:
That's what I say. I have a problem with Bluetooth/nfc volume; it does nothing.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] LoTableT:
I have Relock Bootloader but it still not working...than i've flashed stock officially without root and it still not working too.

i'm trying downgrade to fw .136 and i'll see if camera focus work...
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] ak800i:
Wrong speaker problem possible fix!?

This morning I had the wrong speaker problem (sound on random apps coming out of Earphone for calls) but I just discovered that the problem is gone. Not sure why. Everything I did was apply the superuser mod fix and the sdcard fix from these 2 threads:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2687966

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2614398

I don't truly believe that it fixed it but it's worth a try.

Also booted once into CWM(Phillz), TWRP and BOOTLOADER.

And mounted system as rw
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] lbaquerizo:
I have c6902 wit LB and I know its not gravity box cause i did not intalled. So if the guy that says that have the solution please explain how? and not just say i didi this or i did that. very annoying by the way. This is a community that exist to help each other.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] ekanix20:
Can I flash this directly coming from slimkat? :)

Cheers

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[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Stealthy Hunter:
[MENTION=410007]Nut[/MENTION] ....

Thanx a lot for your work but I hope you find a solution for mounting system problem..
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] jancarlos1597:
No c6906 ETA yet [MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION] ?

I'm really dessesperated to test KK I didn't test because i'm waiting for rooted version for LB.

Hope you relase it soon, cheers!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Thechiller86:
4G instead LTE :(

thanks for the guide :)

everything works fine even deodexed by Krab! the only problem i have is 4G instead LTE :( any solutions for this?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
Its the same thing, in the UK its called 4G, elsewhere LTE, but its just an icon. You can change it in systemUI.apk if you want, no need to even decompile, just change the icon
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] PherChe:
=/ no yet... i upgrade to 4.4.2... no way... xD
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Thechiller86:
okay ^^ thanks for fast help
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] dejawho:
Hi, which versions of the xposed framework works on the z1 with this firmware? because i've installed the 2.5 beta 2 and with gravity kk when i use the volume keys the actually opened application crash.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] AndroPlus:
You can back to LTE icon by deleting apk in /system/vender/overlay
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Thechiller86:
Okay but wich apk? So much Files in overlay folder
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] cgomezparra:
Download the rom for c6903

http://nut.xperia-files.com/?dlid=QzY5MDNfMTQuMy5BLjAuNjgxLmZsYXNoYWJsZS56aXAudG9ycmVudA==

and your FTF for c6906

https://mega.co.nz/#!ZFdW3aJA!hsWlXbvZXa1yoKQVfjHt6H1M73xK_fAw5ucadGabBv4

Follow the instructions accordingly but in the final step

6 - Flash everything in 'C69XX_14.3.A.0.681_Stripped.ftf' using flashtool

Use your FTF and flash everything except system without wipe anything like the image below and then reboot your system.

Good luck.....
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] k.s.deviate:
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[Xperia Z1 Android Development] SleemLDJ:
Its not the framework that's makes app crash with volume rocker. Its the GB module. Remove it and reboot
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] ZeneticX:
i can update to 4.4 directly from .290 ? do i need to update to .136 first ?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Black_halo:
So all c6906 has to do is flash the ftf in flash tool without wiping data and exclude system right? I have been waiting for the stripped but don't guess c6906 will see that. So is that correct?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] cgomezparra:
Yes i have a c6906 from telcel México and i have kitkat with root now but the only thing is that the model version change to c6903 in the about phone page.....
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] mynameisjon:
You can always provide GB's dev with the logcat so he can fix it. Don't see anyone doing it (submitting xposed log doesn't help).
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] adamsmth663:
Guys i have a weird problem

My camera is only letting me select 2 size for megapixel quality: 2 MP (1920x1080) or 1.7MP

I vaguely remember camera allowed the use of 20MP, 8MP and so forth,

I have locked bootloader, i have never ever unlocked it

also i restored my TA partition just then and still, the camera looks ****
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] madsatan:
does this work on locked bootlaoder??
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] hush66:
Yes, it does. It's indicated in the first post.

---------- Post added at 03:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:01 PM ----------

Switch to your back camera. :silly:
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] nxkr:
This method never worked with me at all just wasted to hours or more to make it work after flashed flashable. Zip i stuck on a boot loob couldn't do nothing i was updating from nut .534 i tried flashing the striped it flashtool was giving an error message
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
Update your flashtool
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] C_Karhu:
Hi!

Could you please make a C6903_14.3.A.0.681_kernel.img?

I haven't found a way to do it on my Windows machine...

Thank you for great work!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] adamsmth663:
yeah even my back camera looks terrible now

and i do remmeber a rom where it let me select 8 or 20 mp for back camera, this rom dosent have the option.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Treatcon:
I had thought about doing this as well, except I was worried I would lose the XZDualRecovery. Did you retain custom recovery after this process?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] madsatan:
so which apk i need to remove??
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] eliotpoon:
I hv unlock bootloader and flashed from 136 and camera focus problem was found. After that, I tried the below method and solved all issues:

1. Backup all data

2. Flash the 4.4 rom by using the flashtools, dont use the recovery method and wipe everything

3. Reboot and confirm no camera problem

4. Flash the rooted kenerl with recovery through the fastboot method

5. Reboot your phone and copy the flashable rom download from this thread to your phone

6. Flash the rom through recovery

7. Done
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] :
This is my method on getting the recovery working! BTW i'm on LB

NOTE:

IT IS NOT MOUNTING SYSTEM SO EVEN IF YOU HAVE THE RECOVERY YOU ARE ROOTED YES BUT YOU CAN NOT FLASH ANYTHING

1- downgrade to .534

2- install XZR BETA 94 withouth rooting the device because once you're on the recovery you'll be prompt to root it

3- reboot the device once you're done! and go to your recovery

4- make a clean install do not wipe data but make the second option on Philz Recovery it will wipe and clean everything

5- wipe cache and dalvik

6- flash ANY 4.4 BASED ROM then flash over the BETA 97 you should have this already on your sdcard before doing any step ==> http://nut.xperia-files.com/downloa...lY292ZXJ5Mi43Ljk3LUJFVEEuZmxhc2hhYmxlLnppcA==

7- wipe dalvik and reboot!

8- now enjoy it untill NUT solve the problem

Hit the thanks button if it works
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] cicaem:
Deodex

What about this deodex method...?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2689887
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Amritttt:
after flashing this rom when i open camera app i can see small dark patches and camera freezes once i press the shoot button.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Black_halo:
Did you flash any c6903 files..? If so what?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] rpcherrera:
After I flash .681, can I revert to .136 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2628185 and still retain root?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] drsoran2:
I was on LB, rooted 4.2.2. (.257 firmware) stock firmware yesterday when I tried to install the lockedbldual recovery 2.7.94. and then wanted to follow the instructions of this thread to upgrade to rooted 4.4.2 firmware.

After the install.bat told me to, I rebooted and was henceforth stuck at the Sony logo with the LED flashing in green and a squeezing/buzzing and strange sounding vibration going off every other second. I don't know if this sound was because the firmware was broken or the vibration motor?!

Nothing else was happening. I couldn't stop it by hard forcing a shutdown with the key combinations. I needed to use the "Off" button!!

I don't know why the recovery installion failed.

I then tried to use PC companion to repair the firmware. It didn't work and my computer couldn't detect the phone, it was buzzing all the time!

I then tried SUS and luckily it could detect my phone and installed 4.3. on the phone.

After a reboot, all my apps and data was retained. Everything working again. I was happy but of course root was lost.

I then thought: I might as well upgrade to KK. But PC Companion and SUS didn't show me an update (this was in Germany), so I've downloaded the ftf and flashed with flashtool without wipe.

On day later, everything is fine EXCEPT for these stupid SD card restrictions.

Otherwise KK would be a nice update.

Now: Is it possible to downgrade from my current state to a rootable 4.2.2 firmware (which one?) by flashing with flashtool (without wipe!!), then root with kingo or vroot, install locked dual recovery and then follow the instructions from the OP in order to upgrade to 4.4.2. but this time rooted?

All without bricking the device or losing data, apps, IMEI etc.?

Is it possible, has anyone done this?

Are my steps correct or not at all?

Please help me.

Basically, I would like it to be as it is now, but with root enabled so that I can fix these SD card limitations!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] [Fenix]:
[MENTION=4008300]drsoran2[/MENTION]

Maybe you have some problem with PC's driver...you can download the 4.2 ftf on second post and flash it with flashtool

Inviato dal mio C6903 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] drsoran2:
How can I make sure that my drivers are okay this time?

Do I need to wipe when downgrading to 4.2.2. and then upgrading later on?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Black_halo:
i did it exactly how you showed on your picture but i got a bootloop.. i rooted up to .136 to play it safe flashed the c6906.681 in flashtool and excluded system and didnt wipe with no verification but got bootloop but can still get into my recoveries.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] cgomezparra:
Ok try this, flash the entire kitkat tft now with system and wipe everything, and then downgrade to.136 and follow the instructions again, use flashtool 0.9.15.0 because with 0.9.13 got errors and bootloops too.