yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] AddeBC:
After updating my HTC i am getting sound problems... Its cutting the sound like every 2 seconds so its like having bad reception but it is full...

Same problem with Radio 1.09,1.10 and 1.11

Ive got a v1640, is there anything i should do? or shall i just send the phone back?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Emrul:
Since i cant use jb (.211) fw as phone became unresponsive everytime when try to download something whether it is from play store or browser. Sick of using ics from last 1 year. Need a stable solution. :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nozomiuser:
sony wont update anymore..i would suggest rooting your device and installing a custom rom
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Deleted member 5225837:
Nope. The months for which the Sony would support the ion is over and seems no future support from Sony

I suggest you to root ur phone, unlock bootloader and install a custom ROM. Its worth it.

Being a ion user I was disappointed with Sony regarding support but installing custom rom has given a new life to my ion
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] n1ghtm4r:
Install a custom rom or doing a factory reset will help with the problem of freeze during app installation. Or at least it fixes for a month or two, then you have to reset it again. This is what I am doing, if there are other fixes I hope someone will answer.
[Xperia Z1 General] taranfx:
Official FTF Mega collection -> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2469191

Xperia basics: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2440565

Pre requisites:

1. FlashTool http://www.flashtool.net/download.php

2. Working Adb

ETA: 1-2 hours

Step 1. Download 14.1.G.1.534 C6902 IN FTF and flash with Flash Tool (this erases internal storage)

Step 2. Enable USB debugging, enable Unknown sources in settings.

Mod edit -Vroot collects your IMEI for no known reason, use it at your own risk

Use Vroot or root360 to root (both are chinese tools) http://singgihjohary.wordpress.com/2013/10/13/root-xperia-z1-14-1-g-1-534-and-later/

Step 3. Install SuperSU from play store and run it.

Step 4. Install DualRecovery using windows installer (bat file) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261606

Step 5 and 6: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2687443

Step 5. Flash 4.4 Zip through TWRP (dont reboot, just power off) http://nut.xperia-files.com/?dlid=QzY5MDJfMTQuMy5BLjAuNjgxLmZsYXNoYWJsZS56aXAudG9ycmVudA==

Step 6. While in power off state, enter flashmode (Volume down as you plug in power cable) and flash FTF stripped via flashtool

http://nut.xperia-files.com/?dlid=QzY5MDJfMTQuMy5BLjAuNjgxX1N0cmlwcGVkLmZ0Zg==

Need more pointers? Checkout my Detailed and Full Xperia Z1 4.4.2 Guide :good:
[Xperia Z1 General] [NUT]:
[MENTION=2598137]taranfx[/MENTION] you can skip the vroot part in your guide, you can install XZDualRecovery on the unrooted .534 rom. Saves a step prior to updating :)
[Xperia Z1 General] 0ftal:
Thank you so much for the guide! I never rooted an Xperia before (4 years with samsung so all I know is Odin :P), and this will help me a lot!
[Xperia Z1 General] shteren:
thats a problematic point NUT, i've tried that yestarday... flashed the recovery just fine, restarted into TWRP, then i restarted system and asked him to install supersu.

but when i was back into sony rom it sais i need to download supersu from the playstore, and since flashing .534 ruins the 3g reception i couldn't without wifi around...

luckly you don't actually need root to update to 4.4, you just need TWRP working so you can flash the flashable file.
[Xperia Z1 General] Jiyeon90:
Thanks will do this when I have time, tired of Google's stupid restrictions on the SD card

Sent from my Xperia Z1
[Xperia Z1 General] nalab1:
Adb?

Hi,

I have just looked at the instructions on http://geeknizer.com/root-upgrade-to-stock-4-4-2-kitkat-on-xperia-z1/

and noticed this - 4.Working Adb

What is this and how do I enable it? I am running Windows 8.1. Do I have to install anything?

I just tried running the bat file for the dual recovery (just to see what would happen - no phone connected) and got this -

'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

Any help will be appreciated!

Regards,

Alan
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Download and install this

http://d-h.st/zwu

run the command window from that directory
[Xperia Z1 General] nalab1:
Hi gregbradley,

Thank-you. Sorry for the noob questions but I want to get this right! (I am currently on .681) so to get a rooted version of 681 I have to -

Flash .534

Root it using vroot or Rot360

Install SuperSU (from market)

Install DualRecovery

Install NUTs rooted .290 (or .136) (or can I go straight to .681?)

Install NUTs rooted .681

Is this correct?

Regards,

Alan
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Not quite

Flash a 534 FTF

Install dualrecovery

Flash chainfires SuperSU from here http://download.chainfire.eu/282/SuperSU/

update to 681
[Xperia Z1 General] z1andj:
How about for C6903?
[Xperia Z1 General] nalab1:
Hi gregbradley,

So, do I not need to root the .534 ftf then?

Regards,

Alan
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
When you flash the superSU you will get root, no need to do it before then
[Xperia Z1 General] nalab1:
Hi gregbradley,

Sorry for all of the questions! Its just that I do not want to screw anything up! So, in order -

1) Flash either C6903 14.1.G.1.534 Generic UK 1276-0875_R9A or C6903 14.1.G.1.534 Vodafone UK (I'm on Vodafone UK)

2) Install dualrecovery

3) Flash SuperSU (is this done through Flashtool?)

4) Update to NUTs .681

Regards,

Alan
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
All correct except point 3, flash it in recovery
[Xperia Z1 General] Jiyeon90:
so we can just Install dualrecovery without having root?
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Yes, but only on .534 FTFs
[Xperia Z1 General] nalab1:
Hi gregbradley,

Thank-you for your help! Have you got a non-torrent version of - C6903_14.3.A.0.681.flashable.zip ? As I am trying to download via the zBigz.com torrent downloader and its saying about 5 hours to complete the download!

Regards,

Alan
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Not at the moment, download and install utorrent, that should download it quicker
[Xperia Z1 General] nalab1:
Cool! Downloading now!

Regards,

Alan
[Xperia Z1 General] Jiyeon90:
Hey, i just flashed chainfires SuperSU, now I need to update to 681 but the file on OP's post is for 6902, do you have any link for 9603??

also do we update to 681 through CWM or flashtool?

Thanks in advance!
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Look in the development thread for [MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION]s update to 681 thread, use that
[Xperia Z1 General] Jiyeon90:
Found it, everything I need is here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2687443

Thank you!
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Yes, everything from this OP is more or less taken from there. Its better to use that thread as mosty of the issues people have been asking in this one have already been answered there....
[Xperia Z1 General] wedgess:
[MENTION=2598137]taranfx[/MENTION] and everyone else. Just to warn you Vroot collects your IMEI for no known reason, use it at your own risk.
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
And there is actually no need to root using it anyway if you follow the instructions I clarified as 534 FTFs can have dual recovery installed on them without root
[Xperia Z1 General] Jiyeon90:
I just finally got kitkat with root and dual recovery :p I never had the need to install vroot
[Xperia Z1 General] nalab1:
Hi gregbradley,

I have just flashed the .534 and on reboot, the imei has gone! How can I get it back?

Regards,

Alan
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Don't worry, It will come back when you upgrade, just keep going and follow my instructions
[Xperia Z1 General] nalab1:
Hi gregbradley,

It has come back! Phew! How can I tell if the phone is actually rooted?

Thank-you very much for your help!

Regards,

Alan
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Try doing something that needs root.... But if you have flashed the superSU then you can install Titanium Backup free from the play store (A highly recommended app for root users anyway) and run it, it will tell you if the phone is rooted or not
[Xperia Z1 General] nalab1:
Hi gregbradley,

Thank-you. I will give it a try!

Regards,

Alan
[Xperia Z1 General] RGadelha:
Hey guys,

Newbie here, regarding Sony devices...

I could not find a 534 FTF for my phone, it's an Xperia Z1 C6943 updated to KitKat through Sony PC Companion.

There are just 257, 290, 136 and 681 here.

Do I have a chance to root my C6943 using the instructions here?

Thanks.
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Flash the 257 and use kingo root, doomlords easy rootkit tool or bin4rys root many android tool (Google them to find them) to root before installing recovery

Then install dual recovery and go from there

In your case you have to root before installing dual recovery as only 534 ftfs can have recovery installed at the same time as rooting
[Xperia Z1 General] RGadelha:
Thank you [MENTION=3843529]gregbradley[/MENTION]!

I'll gonna try that when I have a chance.
[Xperia Z1 General] sidx1:
non working adb

i never knew the device had to be in mass storage mode and not mtp

ive been trying to root the ph since forever..hopefully now it will work

this shud be written somewhere..about the whole mtp and msm thing

'

i have a non working abd

it doesnt show nay device as connected

even after using the file u have given in the previous link

downloaded the sdk and installed that also

still no luck

windows 7

xperia c6902

if i try to force it to use the google usb driver or anyother driver then it tell me

"wpd composite deivce" driver is installed and the latest
[Xperia Z1 General] BASHARAWAD:
when i flash the stripped

i got this on the flashtool

my device is c6903

29/028/2014 00:28:47 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

29/028/2014 00:28:47 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.15.0 built on 15-03-2014 23:00:00

29/028/2014 00:28:51 - INFO - Device disconnected

29/028/2014 00:28:53 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z1 (C6903). FW release : 14.3.A.0.681. Customization : Customized_FR

29/028/2014 00:28:53 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

29/028/2014 00:28:53 - ERROR - Cannot delete D:\Flashtool\.\firmwares\prepared\boot

29/028/2014 00:28:53 - INFO - Cannot open bundle. Flash operation canceled

---------- Post added at 10:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:04 PM ----------

when i flash the stripped

i got this on the flashtool

my device is c6903

29/028/2014 00:28:47 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

29/028/2014 00:28:47 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.15.0 built on 15-03-2014 23:00:00

29/028/2014 00:28:51 - INFO - Device disconnected

29/028/2014 00:28:53 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z1 (C6903). FW release : 14.3.A.0.681. Customization : Customized_FR

29/028/2014 00:28:53 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

29/028/2014 00:28:53 - ERROR - Cannot delete D:\Flashtool\.\firmwares\prepared\boot

29/028/2014 00:28:53 - INFO - Cannot open bundle. Flash operation canceled

---------- Post added at 11:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:14 PM ----------

what can i do?
[Xperia Z1 General] cardex88:
i have a few questions about flashing android on my Z1, currently i'm on JB 4.3 (14.2.A.1.136).

i've download C6903_14.3.A.0.681_BY_Conan206_Generic MEA_1277-2882.ftf for my Z1. can i proceed with guide on the page one as the taranfx explain?? or i must proceed carefully as warning by Androxyde about bootbundle, what version of flashtool should i used in my term (0.9.13/or latest version)? how to know my ftf has the bootbundle set?

because i read a lot and i don't want hard brick my device because i buy it overseas and don't have warranty from my local sony.

please give me enlightenment, all stuff regarding flash,root,recovery, etc are making my head gonna explode...LOL :laugh::laugh:

as long as there's no risk of hard brick i'd love to experiment with my device.:highfive:

Best Regards,

cardex88
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Use latest flashtool, 0.9.15.0

Follow the instructions as given.

flash a 534 FTF, install dual recovery, flash SuperSU, install prerooted 4.4 rom, thasts it

There is always a risk, you may even drop your phone down the toilet and flush it away, but that's not XDA's fault
[Xperia Z1 General] ssj_jaypee:
just tried step 1 and flashed 14.1.G.1.534 C6902 IN FTF however now my phone is stuck on the Sony logo. I have 6903 though, I'm guessing it's not compatible with a 6902 firmware.

am I ok to use the same generic firmware but the 6903 version instead? will that work for root?

help me please :(

---------- Post added at 11:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:52 PM ----------

okay I'm going to try another FTF 534 except for 6903.
[Xperia Z1 General] nalab1:
Hi gregbradley,

My phone is all good now - on .681 and rooted and working fine! Thank-you very much for your assistance, its much appreciated!! :o

Just a quick question, if another update should arrive from NUT, do I have to go through the whole process again, or do I just install/flash the latest ROM? Also (sorry about this!) what is the best method of deodexing NUTs .681 ROM?

Regards,

Alan
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
You will just need to flash the update. In order to deodex, just flash the deodex patch given in the op
[Xperia Z1 General] nalab1:
Hi gregbradley,

Thank-you for your reply.

Is the deodex that you are referring to here -

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2690160

Regards,

Alan
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
[DEODEX][C69XX] 14.3.A.0.681 deodex patch - all Z1 variants!

The clue is in the title ;)
[Xperia Z1 General] nalab1:
Cool! Will give it try and see what happens!

Regards,

Alan
[Xperia Z1 General] nalab1:
Hi gregbradley,

I know that this is a bit off-topic but I am trying to copy some files into system/app with ES file explorer (I selected the Root Explorer option in settings) ans it fails with permission denied. Have I go to enable something to allow me to copy files there?

Regards,

Alan
[Xperia Z1 General] jodeelee:
SD card fix app from app store to enable SD card
[Xperia Z1 General] sam812:
Hey

Im on 4.4.2 on c6902..i directly updated from 4.2.2 to 4.4 via sony companion..if i want to root how should i proceed cause i tried flashing. 534 but that killed d imei
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Yes it will, just carry on with the process

flash 534, install dual recovery, flash SuperSU.zip from chainfire then flash a pre rooted 4.4 rom.

All will be fine

that's 20 times in just over a week....It should be in my signature
[Xperia Z1 General] sam812:
hey

I tried that thing everything went fyn until the last part..while I was flashing stripped 681 it gave me an error :

02/032/2014 18:32:36 - ERROR -

02/032/2014 18:32:36 - INFO - Cannot open bundle. Flash operation canceled

I bundled all the files in stripped 681 zip to a ftf was that the right way? what to do now?
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
No,

just change the extension from .zip to .ftf and flash it like you flash a normal FTF file in flashtool. Try redownloading it again as well.
[Xperia Z1 General] sam812:
hey thanks a lot!!!!!!it worked..
[Xperia Z1 General] cj95zz:
What's the latest pre rooted firmware? I'm hesitant about flashing anything but the latest firmware since I heaed there are so many bugs in older ones.

Came from Samsung and Odin. Been researching for a week now I might finally have confidence to root my z1
[Xperia Z1 General] shem2409:
Here is my newest video which shows step by step how to get on the newest .757 rooted firmware (.761 is also available but the prerooted version has branding and the changes are insignificant) with the newest recovery:

[YOUTUBE]zscUImoPLpM[/YOUTUBE]

[MENTION=2598137]taranfx[/MENTION] Could you add the video to the OP?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fezzan:
Long story short i tried to partition sd card to increase internal memory. I knew i might screw up, so did a Nandroid back up as well.

So as predicted after the partition my phone went into a boot loop, so i went into recovery mode but clearing caches did not help (android system recovery 3e).

So Tried to flash the stock rom (update firmware). I have no idea what went wrong but SP flash tool showed everything was fine and the whole process was complete with a green tick pop up as well.

So after that the phone did not reboot/start/.. :crying:

Im pretty sure its hard bricked. But everytime i plug the USB to my phone i hear the windows notification sound??

Can anyone please help?? I bought this online and sending it back is not an option.

PS: The phone has a light adapter (like iphone 5s), SD card cannot be removed, Battery cannot be removed.

I have the complete rom with me. Model MTK6572 RAM512MB. Not original goophone.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jerdog:
Two things:

1. Please post in the correct section, instead of just randomly picking a place to post

2. Maybe provide more information about what device this is?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fezzan:
My bad, im new to the forum and i was only allowed to post in Q/A thread.

The phone is Chinese, as mentioned in the title its i5s (goophone), android 4.2, MTK 6572, has lightning adapter instead of the regular micro usb.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prostha:
Its chinese man.... what else do u expect.....:confused:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fezzan:
bump.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MasterAwesome:
Try backing up your nvram folder. Found in /data/nvram. For backing up go to recovery go to terminal / cmd and type adb pull /data/nvram. Skip the backing up if you have a cwm backup.

then format your whole phone using spflash tools.. Then click download on after selecting your scatter file...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fezzan:
My phone is hard bricked not shoft bricked. So no response whatsoever.

So i downloaded like 6 different versions of this phone rom and found a working android scatter to flash via Sp flash tool.

Now im able to snter into the phone default recovery, but i cannot go any further as it just restarts if i press any key.

I paid a guy online to create a CWM recovery.. I flashed that onto the phone but still only the defualt recovery boot up!

Im certain that CWM recovery will enable me to access the sd card and restore my nandroid backup. but unfortunately cwm does no load up.

If i format my phone via SP flash tools will it delete my nandroid back?

If so is there a way to add the nandroid backup onto the sd card? (my sd card cannot be removed and yes i have a backup of the nandroid on my pc)
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] Ricky Divjakovski:
Hey guys, worst part about samsung devices is always their EFS issues.. my samsung tool app has already gained support for SM-G900A, SM-G900F, SM-G900H, SM-G900T before root and custom roms are available, so first thing is first, root(when available) and backup EFS!

ive kept all downloads and discussion within the original thread here! - SAMSUNG TOOL APP HERE

this was made possible by leoaudio13 dumping his partition table!
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] leoaudio13:
I love u mate!
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] leoaudio13:
[MENTION=5105831]ricky310711[/MENTION] : if you can make apk to backup efs , its great if you can make apk to dump partitions hehe! BTW ricky, link to proper partition table in Dev section : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2695363
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] Ricky Divjakovski:
gonna be hard though!
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] PlayfulGod:
actually thats not hard with root. lol

I'm working on recovery. waiting to hear back from tester(s) to see if we have a working img yet. ;)
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] Ricky Divjakovski:
it wasnt hard without root either ;)
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] PlayfulGod:
well you didnt get me the boot/recovery dumps til afterwards. :p
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] Ricky Divjakovski:
thats because nothing was accessible until after root, dumping system was easy, but any other directory/file on the device wasnt able to be read after until being rooted..

samsung didnt even include tar binary so I dumped over adb, then CF helped root and then we dumped raw images!
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] PlayfulGod:
yea system can be gotten with adb pull w/o root.

Check hangouts, got 2 imgs for yall to test. ;)
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] Ricky Divjakovski:
corect! but some files I was still denied permissikn to pull from /system :/
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] leoaudio13:
Gah!!! Im drunk ricky
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] Ricky Divjakovski:
updated.
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] thehacker911:
LTE devices have a QualcommChip, where everything is stored in the nvRAM, the EFS includes only files that have nothing but absolutely nothing to do with the IMEI.

Gesendet von meinem Nexus 5 mit Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] Offica:
I backed up my EFS to internal storage but cant find it don't see no /data/media/SamsungTool/ (using EFS file explorer) just want to save a copy to the PC. What's the exact name of the backed up file so i can use the search feature? cheers.
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] dynospectrum:
Backup to your External SD instead.

/storage/extSdCard/SamsungTool/efs.img

Sent from my SM-G900T
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] Offica:
Gotta buy a new sd card, But yeah did a search for efs.img and didn't come up, I'll wait and try when i get my sdcard.
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] hellboy13:
G900s/g900l

Hi will it work on the G900S or G900L?
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] tdunham:
[MENTION=5068852]thehacker911[/MENTION]

For full backup, which partitions do you recommend?

Galaxy S5 SM-900P Partition table
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] curioct:
you can still simply create a copy right?

I have always had rooted phones and my SGS 5 is no exception, it got rooted using CFroot in the carpark immediately on picking it up.

I have therefore always simply made a copy of the efs folder on to the external sd card which is then synced to my dropbox.

However I have not really kept up to date with developments in these areas, so my question is nowadays is this still enough to ensure the safety of my device and it's ability to connect to my carrier. In the past when I have had issues after flashing roms and things simply deleting the /efs folder and copying the contents of my back up into it and rebooting has always been sufficient to get my carrier back up and running is this still the case with the international SGS5 qualcomm variant or do I need to consider other elements?
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] xazilizax:
When will it work for SM-G900V? I just rooted my phone today and would like to use this for my backups. I just tried it by using EFS backup and now it's stuck on a triangle with an exclamation mark that says Please Wait. Ugh! Help...
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] dabink:
Will this work with G900W8?? Canadian Carriers
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] qwertyup88:
i've done backup of efs (two files : efs.img 14MB and efs.md5)

Now my efs folder is 23Kb and i want to restore it but the apk tool is not restoring. How i can solve?

Model : sm-g900f
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] thatsupnow:
Yes
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] pepe100:
LTE devices have a QualcommChip, where everything is stored in the nvRAM, the EFS includes only files that have nothing but absolutely nothing to do with the IMEI.

Gesendet von meinem Nexus 5 mit Tapatalk

According to these two posts this app doesn't work with the s5 g900f so Which is the best way to backup the imei??
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] pepe100:
Deleted
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] pepe100:
Deleted because by error submit the post several times. Excuse me.
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] 1221ross1221:
deleted - problem solved
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] redzero36:
deleted- solved problem
[Galaxy S 5 Original Android Development] zigzagzok:
hi

any chance of extending this to SM-G901F?