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[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] hasenbein1966:
After receiving your device, just look in the service menu whether it's unlockable or not.

If not, just send it back and cancel the purchase.

Don't forget to add a letter stating that you don't buy purposely crippled devices but that you, if you buy an expensive high-end tablet, you want full access to all possibilities.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] stephenuk:
haha thanks hopefully it will be unlockable god knows why sony would release some that can be unlocked and some that cant. having to buy a device

thats the luck of the draw whether you can root it or not. I cant see any custom roms at the moment so is it really worth unlocking yet? i just like to be able to use titanium back up to remove all the carrier crap and bloatware etc.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] hasenbein1966:
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[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] stephenuk:
just got my z2 today and it says bootloader unlock no. damn tho this is a new device will it ever be possible to unlock in the future i should i just send it back?
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] hasenbein1966:
Yes it says bootloader is not unlocked. That does every new tablet say :cyclops:

Please look whether it also says whether the bootloader is also not

unlockable

!

You see the difference? That "unlocked" is something different than "unlockable"?
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] stephenuk:
It says unlockable "No"

I'm just wondering though if there will be a future hack that will be able to bypass this
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] Mikey:
Can this be flashed without an unlocked bootloader, now that we have root without unlocking BL?

Can they flash this with the same command: fastboot flash boot boot.img

Question: We can't get into bootloader mode using vol+power combinations?
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] DooMLoRD:
nope... fastboot wont work...

even if u dd the kernel to boot partition the device will NOT boot as bootloader will reject unsigned kernel image
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] thecrunked:
I am new to sony products and trying to get a handle on what i am doing. I have successfully rooted my wifi z2 tablet using the new exploit on .36 ftf, then installed supersu, enabled survival mode, and updated to official .402 with fully working root. i want to install a custom recovery, but here is where i am a bit confused. in order to install a custom recovery, i need to install a custom kernal (such as the one in this thread), correct? so if i install the modded .402 kernel from this thread will i maintain my root, or need to reroot afterwords? also once i unlock my bootloader will i lose all my drm dependant apps/functionality or can i restore the lost functionality using my TA backup somehow? as far as i know, if i relock my bootloader after installing this custom kernal i will get a soft brick, so is there a way to be rooted on the latest firmware with this (or any other custom recovery) while also maintaining my drm dependant apps and features (because i have my TA backup)?

sorry i know i'm asking a ton of questions but I really need some clarification here.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] fribriz:
Root and Dual Recovery Success!!

I've successfully rooted and installed dual recovery on my SCP521,

i) use xsacha root exploit v11 script to get rw access, backup TA http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2781109

ii) use community exploit to update su binaries http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2783750

iii) install NUT recovery http://nut.xperia-files.com/?dlid=V...lY292ZXJ5Mi43LjEyNS1CRVRBLmluc3RhbGxlci56aXA=

Tested with "root" apps:

i) TItanium backup

ii) Xposed repo

Thanks all devs for all the hard work.

Good luck.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] thecrunked:
I got mine working doing the same thing. i'm currently sitting on .36, if i update OTA to .402 in survival mode will it screw up my binaries and remove my custom recovery? can i install .402 some other way i.e. thru custom recovery and keep root and recovery so my binaries don't get messed up?
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] Triple3:
Device is soft bricked.

I think I might have soft bricked my device and I'll appreciate anyone who could help me with this.

I've unlocked my bootloader following the instructions at Sony Xperia's site. Flashed the img file downloaded on the first page, and now my device screen stays blank/black screen.

I can boot into CWM, but when I select reboot device, Sony logo shows up, the purple(?) led came on, and after that, it's all blank. The device seems to be booting as Sony PC Companion detects my device just no display is showing on the screen.

This device was actually replaced by Sony as previously, out of boredom, I tried to unlock the bootloader using only Flashtool. The device was totally hard bricked. Sony says it can't be repaired and offered an exchange, got it today and decided to unlock the bootloader using the official Sony's way and now.... well, it's soft bricked. :(

The device is running on Android 4.4.2 which i believe is .402

Any help and advise is greatly appreciated.

EDIT: It got worse, flashed .69 firmware and now Sony logo doesn't even show up.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] hasenbein1966:
Please stop messing with devices altogether.

You obviously can't read well enough or are too inattentive for such operations.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] fribriz:
I was on .55, then flashed .69 ftf via flashtool. I believe .402 for SGP521 is not available yet.

Update 402 is apparently available. Will wait for flashable zip.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] XSYLUS:
I still wish there was a method for gaining root that didn't require unlocking the bootloader. Not sure if I should keep holding out for that possibility or just take the plunge now.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] whatever47:
[MENTION=1795845]XSYLUS[/MENTION]

You should take a look over here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] stephenuk:
is there anyway to remove clockwork mod back to the stock booterloader? i'm at my wits end because i need to return my tablet as there is a hardware fault with the speak and pcworld wont take it back until its removed
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] marcyff2:
Help with Bootloader

Hi,

Can anyone confirm if I require the boot loader unlocked to install the kernel, or only for rooting?

I have used the make it rain way of rooting which doesn't require unlocked bootloader. And I don't want to miss my DRM keys (I quite like the reds on this tablet).
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] kulvertti:
Custom kernels needs unlocked ? bootloader.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] hillbicks:
Anyone have problems mounting either the internal or external sdcard in cwm or accessing them through adb shell?

CWM itself installed just fine (for sgp511) but I can't mount the sdcards and flashing CM via sideload results in the tablet being stuck in bootloop.

Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] Ferri64:
I've had a similar problem; I couldn't mount the internal card, although I was able to mount the external one. I tried to flash CM 11 from the extdrnal card, bit it wouldn't boot. After trying many other things I solved it formatting the internal SD and the issue was solved.

I hope it may help you.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] hillbicks:
Yeah, well, I was hoping I could avoid that, but apparently I had to format the internal sd card and then I could push the cm.zip to the sdcard and install it from there. Thanks for your help :)
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] dumbl3:
Does this work with the new .314 firmware?
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] javifure:
Hello, I am Spanish and I apologize if I explain something mal.Tengo the updated xperia z2 wifi tablet pc and finish installing no work.Not tried to work with power and volume up and not fix it with sony funciona.Intente company and did not detect, the root tablet.Era, any solution?.Not turn
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] dumbl3:
:confused:
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] hasenbein1966:
Simply use the XZDualRecovery, works like a charm with .314:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2794175
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] alfa_156:
Hi all I have a problem in the tablet xperia z2 sgp511.

Until three days ago I could lock and unlock the bl, today I wanted to relock to clean all but known that it is always unlocked BL.

I wanted to put with flashtool firmware 402 then I'm going to lock the BL me error.

I try with fastboot tells me that is already root.

Two questions: How can I check if the BL is locked or unlocked?

The other if the BL is unlocked how can I block

I apologize for the bad english I'm with the translator
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] kulvertti:
Install "Xperia Service Menu" or something similar app from PlayStore. Open it and go to Service info/Configuration. Read the line "Rooting status". If it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: yes/no" your are with locked bootloader.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] alfa_156:
Thank you so much for your reply.

I've seen you try to send me to the images
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] Frostbiter:
Does this work with the latest firmware, .314? I'm looking to try out the PAC man rom but I haven't unlocked yet so I don't have a recovery besides NUT's.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] kbroh:
Yes, It's compatible. Tested and works flawless. By the way PAC man ROM for this device is working great!
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] alfa_156:
Bootloader

Yesterday I tried to lock the BL nothing to do gives me the same errors.

I try to change the ROM cm11 then flash the kernel with flashtool error.

I try to flash the ROM with TWRP cm11 error does not always know what to do to stop the BL.

Even with fastboot I tried telling me that my device is already root.

A strong help
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] inkyadrian:
I tried the kernel and the tab wouldn't boot; I also heard a high pitched whistle, from the speakers. I have reverted to stock.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] rcstar6696:
Is it possible to make a new Advanced Stock Kernel thats compatible with KitKat 4.4.4 Firmware 23.0.1.A.0.167??

If yes please build it :D
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] spider623:
will this work with todays update?
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] spider623:
okay, anyone watching this thread?
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] Diomorgan:
ME, and probably like other hundreds of people we don't answer since WE HAVE NOT a real answer, so please stop begging. :p

Someone reported that old exploit doen't works with 4.4.4 (just googled, noting sure), but it's easy to understand that who NEED root won't try the new firmware until we are not SURE it will be rootable.

Actually who cares about 4.4.4 if we lose root? :confused:
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] spider623:
i don;t care about that, i moved to cm last night, Z got android L port, the bootloader on nexus is the same with 4.4.4 but on L you need to modify the selinux to permissive to get root
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] Diomorgan:
L on Z2?
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] rcstar6696:
Can you build a new cwm based recovery like on Z2 Smartphone

We need a build thats compatible with android 4.4.4!

Thanks in advantage
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] spider623:
Z, Z2 and Z3 all with drivers and official aosp in the repos ,just build, no Z2 tab yet
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] Tarantin:
Dos someone has the original firmware (ftf format) allowing me to flash this kernel? Thanks a lot.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] KingKRoBot:
Hey guys,

can someone re upload the files. link is down.

Or can someone help me I need a prerooted Kernel for SGP512 for Fastboot flashing?
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] minijoo:
Same.. neither link works for me either.
[HTC One SV] Modding.MyMind:
Ok guys, some of you seem familiar with using this tool.

I just finished porting a theme to work with Xthemeengine. The original theme comes from CM.

The theme installed properly and xthemeengine applied the theme properly but it appears the theme shows no effect on our device.

I assume this is due to the given names of our files found within some apks such as systemui, framework-res, and so forth.

The theme I ported is well over 4000 files. I do not want to have to go through and rename these files accordingly to our device.

So I am bringing this to the attention of all you viewers right now in hopes that maybe one of you know a better solution.

Seems HTC likes to change EVERYTHING when compared to AOSP (starting to get really annoying).

So, there you have it :).

Note: my port will most surely work for other devices though - like Samsung for example. HTC is becoming a pain in my rear end.
[HTC One SV] Modding.MyMind:
Nevermind, xthemeengine is outdated with what I am doing. Figured it out.
[HTC One SV] Modding.MyMind:
Looks like I will be sorting through all files to include xml's. This will definitely make for a completely new look on my phone.

Will work best with 4.2.2 though lol.
[HTC One SV] Modding.MyMind:
Concept
[HTC One SV] bataya:
Why gold? Think that you should go with some variation of miui look. Simple and classy. :D
[HTC One SV] Modding.MyMind:
Lol, this is just a test run right now. Playing with this and then will see about other things. Also testing out some skins as well.
[HTC One SV] Modding.MyMind:
Having a little fun lol
[HTC Droid DNA] theref:
Does anybody know if the galaxy gear smartwatch or any other smartwatch is or can be made to work with the droid dna? Thanks!
[HTC Droid DNA] mattking45:
no. it won't work with the Droid DNA. These samsung smart watches are designed for samsung phone such as the Galaxy S5 , Galaxy S4, Note 3, etc..
[HTC Droid DNA] jgraves12:
I've heard about the gear working on the nexus 5 so it may work on aosp or cm roms.
[HTC Droid DNA] Luigi711:
I have the pebble smart watch. Love it. Does what I want it to. Last six days on a charge. Idk what all yer looking for. The pebble can't make calls, but it gives you any notification you want. I'd do some reading on the gear. It doesn't have very good reviews, and last I knew the gear only works on Samsung devices.
[HTC Droid DNA] d-style:
I have a Sony smartwatch that a friend gave me. It works just fine with the DNA.
[HTC Droid DNA] jamiethemorris:
I love my pebble. I have no desire to get a galaxy gear because I love it so much. That being said, afaik as long as you have root access you can make the galaxy gear work on any phone, you just need the right supporting apk's from touchwiz. That's how people have gotten it working on the nexus 5. I don't know how well it works though, my guess would be not as well as it does on a Samsung phone.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] xda-eric:
Hi im new my system is Jelly Bean 4.3 - 9.2.A.1.205 - Rooted & Deodexed

I'm looking for Sony Sketch, CPU Control and Stats and mayby call recorder ? .apk

sorry for my poor ang :crying:
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] romeoofair:
here you go bro http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2678624. after flashing the mod you will fing cpu stats etc in developer options to the last.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] romeoofair:
and sketch app over here
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] romeoofair:
for call recording for xperia t/tx/v http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2199978

if the above mod is not working on tx try this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2610232. :good:
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] xda-eric:
Thank you very much !! :laugh: for fast reply !
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] romeoofair:
you're always welcome bro ;)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] alfanumerica:
Warning: first patch doesn't work on stock rom, the second turn on the option for call recording but it will remove Lte option so be careful!
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] xda-eric:
[MENTION=3490682]alfanumerica[/MENTION] thx for info

mayby better SemcPhone Patcher ? (http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.wedy.semcphoneov) who use this on Jelly Bean 4.3 - 9.2.A.1.205
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] tasanhalas:
So, has anyone tried a stylus on it? Mainly something like the Dagi ones, so as to use the tablet in a more classroom note taking thing ...
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] qoober:
I bought a "Wacom Bamboo Stylus Duo 2gen - CS-150" specifically for this tablet before I was handed the Z2.

Unusable, poor feedback and needs a high pressure.

On my smartphone Xperia Z C6603 working correctly.

Maybe it depends on the absence of a screen protector or the bug already reported by other users here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2712388
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] jai23:
I bought the Bamboo solo and I've had the same problem, for some reason you have to press down quite hard, I'm worried it may be because the touch resolution is really low, which would be disappointing.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] tasanhalas:
Dagi

Well, I've ordered the Dagi p505, It should arrive mid next week, I'll post after trying it
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] Ricky D:
The touchscreen has issues on this tablet. Don't blame the stylus. Hopefully, the issues are only software/driver based and can be fixed with an update.

I seem to remember a few different sources citing 'pen stylus input' which is the same as the tech on the Z Ultra, meaning even fine pointed conductive objects can be used as a stylus. I think Sony have stopped advertising this though, maybe because they realised the issue with the touch digitiser is HW based or maybe they just want to fix the FW first.

Either way, something is wrong, at least for now.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] jai23:
On the Sony forums, in a thread where we could ask anything about the tablet they specifically stated that it would not have pen input. Of course this could just be some customer service guy that doesn't know the details but he very specifically said it wouldn't be available on this tablet.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] EonHawk:
Just got a Wacom Bamboo Stylus too, completely unusable.

Hopefully we'll get a fix/mod soon. This is pretty pathetic and embarrassing for a tablet of this proportion.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] tasanhalas:
Dagi p505 Works!

So, my DAGI p505 just arrived, I tried it and it works! since it arrived after the screen protector I only tried them both together, and there's a slight delay between the point and the paint (I used the brush atock app), but its perfectly drawable and and I reckon it might even be writeable with the right app
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] qoober:
wich fw are you using?
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] tasanhalas:
FW

I bought in Portugal in April and it's all stock, it never updated

Model SGP511

Kernel 3.4.0-perf-g46a79a0

Compilation 17.1.A.2.36

Hope this answers your question
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] aliasjim2000:
Anyone tried using ES22 Sony stylus on Xperia Tablet Z2 ou even on Z2 smartphone ??? it would be nice if this stylus works on Z2 devices
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] kawa2204:
Tried it, and Es22 stylus from sony does NOT work with the z2 tablet... (SGP512, .36 firmware).

Homemade stylus with aluminium does not work either... Even if correctly working with my other devices...
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] corvuscentaurus:
Every Stylus I tried is working extremely bad with this device! And I haven't had any touchscreen problems...
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] andyshak:
Our "Targus" stylus seems to work OK. But not perfect. But otherwise, without stylus, the screen is nicely responsive.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] dav010:
Hi all,

Anybody tested new.402 firmware with bamboo Solo stylus?

I've a rooted device and still looking for a method to update :(
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] Ricky D:
Has anybody with a rooted Z2 Tablet tried the Z1 any pencil input hack?

I suspect a little bit of playing other than just the line of code suggested may be necessary.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] jai23:
It's a lot better. Not perfect though.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] SWFlyerUK:
Sony included the software tweak with the Z2 but not the Z2 Tablet, which is strange.

I contacted Sony who confirmed there is no ES22 support with no future plans to include it.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] dav010:
So anybody tested other stylus with last Z2 firmware?

I've a Bamboo solo and it's useless; at the moment the only product that "seems" to work properly is the "Dagi P505" (but unavailable in Europe).

Any test with Samsung Galaxy S-Pen?

Thanks.

Marco
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] riccy2000:
I've tested the adonit jot pro and the bamboo stylus. The jot pro works very well. It looks really similar to the dagi stylus, but is available also in Europe... The bamboo stylus is useless.

Gesendet von meinem SGP521 mit Tapatalk
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] dav010:
Just buyed Adonit Jot Pro, better than bamboo but tablet's response is still unsatisfactory.

I love my Z2 Tablet, but from this point of view Ipad it's on another world.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] richo27:
From what I have read the ability of the Z2 tablet to use a stylus is software related, so theoretically it will be possible, but it seems Sony is not going to bother. Will something like this work?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2652762
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] Aotw:
With the latest update 17.1.2.A.0.314 stylus works alot better for me. Not perfect but it could be because of the stylus and way i hold it. I'm using a thinner stylus then i done before and i guess since i often lean it a bit maybe not enough is in contact wiht surface to register correct always.

Edit 1: After buying a cheap thicker (normal size) stylus and comparing to the thinner i had up to know, i can say it works better and tablet reacts as it should even then leaning my stylus then using it. But i sometimes after it been in "sleep" mode turn off screen and turn it on again to have it respond properly with a stylus.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] acsakvith:
pencil work

I was looking to get a stylus. Yet, my standard pencil works great with z2. 314 update.

Seems it reponse better without glove mode
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] eddiemccandless:
Did you do anything particular to make it work? I also have that update but it is not working with a pencil for me. Didn't try any stylus yet.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] EonHawk:
Update: purchased a Stylus from Brookstone at the end of last year. It came with two types of tips, a smaller one and a larger one. The larger one doesn't work at all, but the smaller one is pretty usable! Doesn't beat my finger, obviously, but it maybe someone that has more uses for a Stylus and was holding off on getting one might find this useful.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] wooly1:
Are able to provide a link to the stylus you purchased?

Still looking for one that actually works.

Thanks.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] EonHawk:
Sure thing.

Here it is.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] wooly1:
Great, thanks for that.

Does the small tip provide enough sensitivity for clicking on links on a page as well as scrolling the page ?

I have a screen protector on my tablet and I wonder if that is desensitising the touch action somewhat - do you have a screen protector ?
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] EonHawk:
Yeah, I'd say so.

Regarding the screen protector, not sure. Haven't had one on my tablet, so I couldn't tell you.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Accessories] tchofinho:
Hi all, someone has any news about tablet's response to stylus ?

I'm thinking about getting it but don't know which one works or not

Thanks