yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
As far as I know Philz recovery is kind of broken on KitKat (can't install any zip files). You can boot to TWRP if you hold Volume DOWN instead of up. But in TWRP if you want to flash zip files you get an error that it can not mount /system (that's why you have to do it manually in adb).

I flashed the 4.3 ftf and unselected all wipe options, under exclude I selected everything except kernel.

In content there are 3 files (kernel.sin, loader.sin, rpm.sin).

In Philz touch it still doesn't work with 4.3 kernel, but in TWRP there is no more error!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] KL643:
Got both my feet back on the ground after 13:15 hours...I've decided to flash clean 4.3 cause something else was bugging me. After rooting with locked bootloader method, I've experienced that my gps wasn't working as it should. It only worked with data connection which was very anoying when you're outside your own country. The update here to KitKat didn't resolve that issue so I've decided to check first if gps works on stock android 4.3 (which it does). From here I'll see were I go...I've got TA backup so unlocking bootloader is an option.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] ruqqq:
It's a success!

1. Flash 4.3 Kernel from D5503_14.2.A.1.114_Generic UK.ftf (Uncheck All in Wipe, Check All in Exclude except Kernel)

2. Boot to TWRP (Vol Down while booting phone)

3. Mount /system with rw flag:

mount -o remount,rw -t ext4 /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system /system

4. Do the changes you need (i.e. Install Xposed via recovery, Edit platform.xml for SD Card write)

5. Reboot -> Power Off in recovery

6. Flash 4.4 Kernel from D5503_14.3.A.0.681_Generic UK-nosystem.ftf (Uncheck All in Wipe, Check All in Exclude except Kernel)

7. Voila! / Profit???
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] papzi57:
Ohh s..t!

I have PHILZ backup from 4.3...

Others:

Because some app (eg. IGO...) permitted acces the extarnal SD, I moved the IGO mappa in to the internal SD card. Then install the IGO again.

And no success!

Igo will acces /data/data/com.navngo.igo.javaclient/sys.txt, but open failed: EACCES (permission denied)

So: we need a full working root.

( I don't want unlock bl, because I have manz app, I don't want reinstall and setting it) :(

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Have you tryed it?

After this procedure remain the system rw?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
See post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51279920&postcount=66

See post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51279920&postcount=66

You can try this and then go to Philz recovery and try to restore the backup. As far as I know Philz only has an issue with installing zip files so maybe restoring backup works. If not you could stay on KitKat and wait until there is a fix or go back to 4.3 by flashing the 4.3 system flashable zip (and the other zip files in TWRP).
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] peze2415:
xPosed

So the latest xPosed Beta is working with this?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] papzi57:
And where can I find flashable Xposed 2.5 beta?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] shysparrow:
Tried flashing 4.3 from recovery didn't work for me. LOST

flashing stock 4.4 will go back on 4.3 :rolleyes:
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] ruqqq:
Yes! Here's a screenshot of Unicon Xposed mod and the stock launcher.

[MENTION=5149494]papzi57[/MENTION] to get the update.zip for recovery, in Xposed Installer settings, change the installation method to the 3rd option, it'll generate a zip file on your /sdcard when you click Install button.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
What did you exactly do? The steps should be:

Follow this post to get into recovery: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51279920&postcount=66

Format /system

Install zip files

z1c-43-uk.system.flashable.zip

Z1C-lockeddualrecovery(...)flashable.zip

UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.(...).zip

Power off phone

Flash D5503_14.2.A.1.114_Generic UK.ftf (Uncheck Data under wipe, check System under Exclude)

Then you should be back on 4.3 :good:
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] peze2415:
xPosed 2.5 Beta

You can find the Beta here... its currently 2.5 beta 2

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51110150

Please hit the Thanks button if I helped you, I need the 10 "thank buttons to be able to comment in the developer section ;)

Thanks
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] papzi57:
Possible or necessary flash the SupeSU update again?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] shysparrow:
I'm an exhausted draught, so flashed stock ftf. I hate KK so much urgh!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
When exactly? It's only necessary if you get the message that su binary is outdated. But you know, it's never bad to flash it ;)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] kind3r:
So now everything works ;) bootloader still locked.

What I did:

- flash kernel from 4.3

- update to latest recovery Z1C-lockeddualrecovery2.7.97-BETA.flashable.zip

- install SuperSU again just to be sure

- flash kernel from 4.4

Can't figure out what went wrong the first time but there was something fishy with the recovery (could not see my SD in Philz and TWRP was zoomed in).
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] papzi57:
OMG!

Stuck Sony logo

Don't have recovery!

THX
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
I stated on the first post that you will end up stuck at sony boot logo if you flash dualrecovery ;)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] papzi57:
Yes...:(

How can I save my Z1c.

Egal 4.3 or 4.4.

Please help!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
Well, since your bootloader is locked and you don't have any recovery, the only way is to start again from step here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2642081

Sorry :(
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] papzi57:
I can repair only with SUS, so now I have a locked, unrooted Z1c KitKat :o:(

I tryed unlocking the bl, but the Sony bootloader unlock site is reachless.

I'm waiting for NUT or Munjeni or somebody, who solved this problem.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
I'm comparing stock kernel code now and sony ric security code did not change.

Overall it's a small part that changed.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] pcpepik:
After series of trials and failures, I figured out 99.9% working way to upgrade from 4.3 to 4.4 with

fully working root

:D

Copy D5503_14.3.A.0.681_Generic_UK-nosystem.ftf to your flashtool installation in the folder firmwares/

Copy z1c-44-uk.system.flashable.zip & latest SuperSU flashable zip & latest Z1C-lockeddualrecovery(...)flashable.zip into internal memory (dualrecovery must be

v2.7.97 or newer

, i wasn't sucessfull with older versions)

Reboot into recovery and flash Z1C-lockeddualrecovery(...)flashable.zip

Turn phone off

Turn phone on and go into TWRP recovery (volume down) (philz have issues with random reboots while flashing zips)

Wipe System in Advanced wipe (from now on,

do not reboot

until advised)

Flash:

z1c-44-uk.system.flashable.zip

Z1C-lockeddualrecovery(...)flashable.zip

zip with SuperSU

Wipe Dalvik Cache & Cache in Advanced wipe (optionally, wipe Data for clean install = factory reset)

Go to Reboot > Power off

Boot your phone in flashmode (Hold volume down while phone is off and plug in your USB cable)

Open flashtool and flash D5503_14.3.A.0.681_Generic_UK-nosystem.ftf (select Wipe [Uncheck Data] and Exclude [Uncheck ALL])

Enjoy 4.4 with working root :D

Tested root apps:

Xposed installer 2.5 beta2 [working instalation]

Advanced power menu plugin for xposed [working]

Titanium Backup [working backup & restore]

Solid Explorer [working mounting /system as RW, writing & deleting files from /system]

X-plore [working mounting /system as RW, writing & deleting files from /system]

Known issues with dualrecovery on 4.4:

TWRP is unable to mount /system

Phillz seems to have same issue, /system is mounted only as RO + is restarting randomly when trying to flash any zip
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
Do you have unlocked bootloader? For me (with unlocked bootloader) root was also fully working, the people that reported problems all had locked bootloader.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] pcpepik:
Nope, I'm still a little bit scared of unlocking :o I had tried upgrading that way several times (even did whole rooting procedure and upgraded from clean 4.3 install, just to be sure) and everytime with success :D

PS: Using twrp from latest dualrecovery was crucial point for me
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
Alright, thanks for the steps and confirming it's working. I edited the first post and add you in the credits!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] mikk_11:
I've tried updating with you guide but now i stick at the "SONY" writing.

How I try it again?

Do I've to start from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2642081??

Pleas help me!!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] pcpepik:
[MENTION=5761247]mikk_11[/MENTION]

How exactly did you update? After which step did this happen? Are you able to get into recovery?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] mikk_11:
I've exactly done what you have writen.

No I don't have a recovery.

It happened after step 11. I've flashed the file with flashtool. Then I wanted to reboot but it doesn't work.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
That was also my experience; I got stuck at Sony boot logo after flashing dualrecovery 2.7.97. So I was pretty surprised when you reported it to be working.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] mikk_11:
Now I flash 4.3.

Maybe I try again withou doing step 6.2.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] pcpepik:
[MENTION=3975929]zxz0O0[/MENTION]

it's strange, but maybe i got a hint, going to test it...

[MENTION=5761247]mikk_11[/MENTION]

you must wipe system before flashing z1c-44-uk.system.flashable.zip, 4.4 is way to much different
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] mikk_11:
I've wiped system!!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] pcpepik:
I know, you said that you got stucked after flashing FW with flashtool, I'm replying at your last post:

PS: Please, wait before upgrading to 4.4 again, I'm trying to confirm something right now...
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
I think he meant 7.2 (without flashing dualrecovery).
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] mikk_11:
Ok I'll wait.

Yes I meant without flashing the dualrecovery
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] pcpepik:
I'm such an idiot...

It seems, that in /system partition in UK FW (or in flashable zip with it) is something, that is causing failure... In recovery, all three zips seems like they were flashed sucessfully, but right after reboot, I was stucked at kernel logo...

Everything I originally did was with this firmware from [MENTION=2492212]Jozinek[/MENTION] (and this flashable zip), it's my great mistake that I didn't even think of, it couldn't be aplicable with UK FW... I was wrong... so much wrong...

I'm so sorry for everything, that this idiocy of mine caused to you guys... :(
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
Alright.

[MENTION=5761247]mikk_11[/MENTION] do you want to try again?

Follow the steps on this post http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51309428&postcount=85 but use this z1c-44-uk.system.flashable.zip instead: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8nLbtP1HtINcENMbjdSdnJteDA/edit?usp=sharing

I just tried it and I did not get stuck at sony boot logo. Still would be nice if you could confirm.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] mikk_11:
Ok I'll try today or tomorrow.

What's the difference between the two z1c-44-uk.system.flashable.zip ??
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
I replaced some files (SU binary and dualrecovery).
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] mikk_11:
Have you flashed the Z1C-lockeddualrecovery2.7.94flashable.zip too?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
No I flashed version 2.7.97
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] mikk_11:
Yes it workes!! :laugh:

I've already tried XPosed. It also workes.

Thanks!!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] tommy17:
I will try it too ;)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
Good job :highfive:

And don't forget to thank pcpepik!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] thermalboyz:
any report working? I am still holding off upgrading to KK as saw many comments about bugs. (Rooted + locked Bootloader)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
I updated the guide with help of [MENTION=4898382]pcpepik[/MENTION]. He confirmed it working and also mik_11 as you can see above. ;)

Btw, since you have unlocked bootloader, you don't need to follow this guide to get root, it's a lot easier with unlocked bootloader.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] thermalboyz:
Opps, sorry. Should be Locked Bootloader (Corrected above). Thanks zxz0O0, will try in a few days and report back
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] munch77:
so this guide works? Ill get kitkat with root, awaiting a working dual recovery? should i wait a while longer or just go for it? btw great work much appreciated all involved ;)

Im new to flashing etc so just a bit worried about doing something wrong lol
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
Yes, it's being confirmed by 3 persons to be working ;) Be the 4th!

There are some issues with the recovery (TWRP can not mount /system => work-around available, Philz touch can not flash zip files).

But those issues should soon be fixed and it only takes like one minute to update the recoveries (once there is an update).

[MENTION=5761247]mikk_11[/MENTION] did you use the file I posted or the one of pcpepik?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] mikk_11:
I used the flashable system zip that you have posted:

What happens if I restore a Nandroidbackup of Android 4.3? Am I back to 4.3 or would the system get destroyed?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] thermalboyz:
I dont think nandroid will work as it is totally different kernel and system files. I wouldn't dare to restore 4.3 on 4.4 through recovery. Better use titanium backup restore only User apps + Data.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] mikk_11:
No it's not because of the user apps and data.

I don't really like KK. I don't like the new quicksettings, Gravitybox doesn't work correctly, 20MP SuperiorAuto doesn't work, and and and... I can't find an advantage in the new fw.

Ok that's a pitty that Nandroid doesn't work. But is it possible to start at step 17 in this guide: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2642081??
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] thermalboyz:
IC, I don't know then if possible to revert back to 4.3 by Nan backup. possibly yes but i wait for export to tell you.

here is a thread about downgrade from 4.4 to 4.3 (Z1) which might help, might need to search on Z1 forum more about guidance.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51341740

From your 4.4 experience, what you don't like about as I still thinking whether or not to upgrade. Xposed works well? Battery life better?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
I can only speak for CWM, I made backup there on 4.3 and restoring from 4.4 works perfectly, no problems :good:

Btw, there's a special GravityBox module for KitKat, it's called GravityBox [KK] I think.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] mikk_11:
OK then I'll try.

Yes I know. But if you use it you can't vary the volume.. :(
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] KL643:
Doesn't work, I've tried it and the phone didn't boot.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] mikk_11:
ohh..that's not good.

But:

wipe /system

flash z1c-43-uk.system.flashable.zip

flash Z1C-lockeddualrecovery(...)flashable.zip

flash UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.(...).zip

flash D5503_14.2.A.1.114_Generic UK-nosystem.ftf with flashtool (select Wipe [Uncheck ALL] and Exclude [Uncheck ALL])

would work, wouldn't it?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
Restoring doesn't work? Can you tell how you tried and what recovery you used?

When did you take the backup and when did you try to restore?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] pcpepik:
[MENTION=5761247]mikk_11[/MENTION] & [MENTION=1798221]Boes40[/MENTION]

In order to downgrade back to 4.3, you have to flash 4.3 firmware first (step 15. in rooting guide), then you should be able to restore your nandroid backup sucessfully (or flash necessary files). Otherwise, you will get stucked, because actual dualrecovery isn't able to mount /system correctly on 4.4 kernel, as already stated
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Lasantha:
we have workn recov .99 in Z1...:high 5 :

zic online/...
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] paulipaul:
How can I update the recovery from .97 to .99? Just flash the ....flashable.zip from recovery?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] tommy17:
Now it's my turn to confirm that everything went smoothly ;)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] KL643:
I've used Philz (installed by the dualrecovery 4.3). After installing the dualrecovery for locked bootloader on 4.3 I made a nandroid backup. So after this didn't work here on 4.4 I tried to go back (using philz) to 4.3 by restoring backup.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
If you have .97, do this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51279920&postcount=66

On step 4 install recovery version .99 zip file

Yeah, it's because in 2.7.97 Philz recovery was broken. Restoring should work again if you update to version 2.7.99 :good:
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] KL643:
Well I pass for the moment... I'm on rooted 4.3 and don't see any good reason for now to jump the ship.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] tsc.smith:
hi, I want to install the german kitkat firmware and root.

It is possible to change the D5503_14.3.A.0.681_Generic_UK-nosystem.ftf to the German Firmware .ftf? Or is this a special prepared firmware and it's only working with the UK-nosystem.ftf one?

Thanks in advanced!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
The flashable zip includes the system parition and it's special prepared from UK firmware. Why do you want to install german firmware?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] tsc.smith:
Hi and thanx for the quick answer. It's because i prefer to see LTE instead of 4G. :D

I know it sounds stupid but I also was interested to know if this method can be done with any kitkat firmware.

Now I know it's special prepared for tjis method.

For know I don't wanna upgrade to KitKat because of the App2SD issue (e.g es file explorer can't copy music via wlan directly to the sdcard) so stupid that is under KITKAT not possible anymore... but i ordered the swr10 smartband so I have to upgrade to KitKat... :-/
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Didgesteve:
Pretty sure that has been fixed, if you check this thread
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] mikk_11:
Today I tried to restore a Nandroid backup of Android 4.4 with Philz Recovery. It doesn't work. My phone get stuck at the SONY logo. I think there is still a problem with the .99 version of dualrecovery.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
So you took a nandroid backup on 4.4 in philz recovery (dualrecovery version 99) and then tried to restore it?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] mikk_11:
Yes exactly..
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
Weird, if you tried to restore a backup from 4.4 on 4.4 and it failed then I guess it's a problem of the recovery. Maybe let [NUT] know about it.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] munch77:
Yay am on kitkat, all working ok so far? Thankyou :)

Only thing im missing is an updated headphone volume mod
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] rumthin:
Can anyone tell me if gravitybox works with this version of KK?

Also, if I want to do a clean install, I just have to wipe data in recovery before formatting /system and flashing, correct?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] mikk_11:
Gravitybox doesn't really work. If you install it there is always a fc of gravity box or of the launcher if you press a volume button.

And some other functions don't work especially the quicksetting functions.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Zentori:
Another one in Kit Kat rooted. :)

I had to repeat process because there was no SuperSU app, but second time ir worked well.

Thanks!

Enviado desde mi D5503 mediante Tapatalk
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] rumthin:
I upgraded a few hours ago, and everything went very smoothly. I did a clean install, and everything seems to be working well. I don't have the notification sound issue, or anything else that's been mentioned in this thread... so far. :D

Thanks!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] new4u:
loceddualrecovery installation aborted

new 2.7.99 lockeddualrecovery zip installation aborted in CWM

why cannt I flash it in successfully?

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Is it ok, if I install 4.3 zip old file from my sdcard?( z1c-43-uk.system.flashable.zip) replace the D5503_14.2.A.1.114_Generic UK.ftf?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] new4u:
I flashed 4.3 as you told. and now i lose my recovery....

I still have rooted , but without system r/w.

how can i get my recovery back?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
If you lost recovery you did not follow the steps. I think you forgot to check all in Exclude except Kernel.

You can try to install recovery with 2.7.99 installer, maybe it works.

Otherwise you would have to start from scratch.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] CAL7:
I'm about ready to upgrade to KK (now rooted with locked bootloader on JB), but I've gotten myself a little confused. Is the above, particularly "check all in Exclude except Kernel" relevant to the KK upgrade, or this just for downgrading from KK back to JB? I think the latter is right because the OP instructs "select Wipe [Uncheck Data] and Exclude [Uncheck ALL]".

1. "Uncheck ALL" is still the right way to upgrade, yes?

2. Also, is it advisable to wait for the v.100 of [NUT]'s dual recovery, or can I proceed with v.99 and upgrade later?

Thanks for everything, zxz000. I'm only rooted because of your help.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] mikk_11:
Yes you have to uncheck all!!

The rooting process will work with the .99 version. But for example restoring a backup doesn't work.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Didgesteve:
Thanks

Followed your instructions and it all worked perfectly.

Reading about so many people having glitches after not doing a full wipe, I decided not to risk it. So I can report full wipe and no problems.

Thanks zxz0O0
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] new4u:
I do remember to follow your step, and do the exact check you told ( only flash kernel ) otherwise I wouldn't keep my data. I use 2.7.99 install cwm from PC, but can't get my cwm back. (maybe it's because system can't be r/w after I flashed back 114 with kernel )
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] rumthin:
Has anyone tried this version of GB?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51370711

The GB dev made it specifically for people running stock KK for the Z1, but it might work for the Z1C as well.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
Ok then I'm sorry to tell you that I think you need to start from scratch.

For anyone wanting to upgrade from dualrecovery 2.7.97:

Follow these steps to get rw access to /system: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51279920&postcount=66 until step 3 (including 3)

After that follow my guide on the first post (for step 6.2 on first post, use latest dualrecovery).
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] new4u:
Thank you a lot! But Im afraid to repeat that I can't get access to TWP， cause I have lost my CWM.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] CAL7:
To the best of my knowledge (which is a real caveat), I upgraded from 2.7.94 to 2.7.99 by simply flashing the .99 recovery zip from within TWRP. Your instructions have me questioning:

1) Did I really, or am I deceiving myself? Is going from .94 easier than starting at .97?

2) How can I check the version level (all I see is "2.7.0.0")?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
Yes it's different because there are some problems with the recoveries in 2.7.97 and some people had problems getting r/w access with previous flashable zip. That's why :good:

If you upgrade from older version than 2.7.97 you should be able to just flash the 2.7.99 zip without problems.

And I think there is some file which includes the version number but I don't remember the location (check the dualrecovery zip).
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
Seems like you have to start from scratch again. It looks like you don't have root nor recovery.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] KL643:
O.k, couldn't resist to try again today with the latest instructions. This time it works without a hickup :) Thanks for all the efforts.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Dr_Know:
Internet connection is pretty slow here, so i tried to create my own flashable zip file, but obviously made some mistakes. I'm stuck now at sony logo. I'll give it a new try tomorrow.

Greets

Dr. Know