yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] andyid:
oh ok.

I just checked also, and my Bootloader states: Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No

So, am i really SOL with a Bootloader that cannot be unlocked, or is there a back door to just rooting the device?

I had already rooted my device once before the December, 2013 firmware update, but stupid me instead of flashing a pre-rooted firmware, i updated it via PCC.

So since then i lost root, but i had a locked boot loader before.

is this not possible now to root without unlocking boot loader?

Sorry for the many questions guys! just trying to get things straightened out.

Appreciate the assistance in advance!

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I have found these steps and want to confirm them safe to make sure i don't mess anything up!

Since im on Firmware .757 with a Locked Bootloader, would these steps be fine do get root?

1: Flash 534 FW,

2: Install dual recovery,

3: Flash the latest prerooted rom .757

Thanks again guys!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] HoTsHoT89:
Just did that a few days ago, and it works. XZDR gives you root, not the ROM.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] funky0308:
Use latest recovery and check could you mount system from it.

That was the problem on old recovery, we couldn't mount system and, of course, you can't flash nothing if you can't mount it...
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] ahmedray:
Thx a lot [MENTION=4816245]funky0308[/MENTION] :):)

i have installed the latest recovery : Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.7.121-BETA.installer

and it's OK :good::good:
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] mokuni:
Guys, installed on my wife's phone. Did a clean wipe factory reset, restored apps with titanium backup but....

She doesn't have the call button on her phone. It was there before. Rebooting doesn't fix it. Any ideas why?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] funky0308:
Titanium restore screwed something...

Try to clear data and cache from contacts.apk /settings/app/contacts
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Stealthy Hunter:
[MENTION=4816245]funky0308[/MENTION]

Which one is better to use..Xposed or GravityBox..??

What about the problems may occur ...I am already on NUT's Rom .757fw..

.

NUT seems busy with sth as great developer :)
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
?

You need to have xposed installed to use gravity box. You cant use any xposed module without having xposed installed
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] funky0308:
[MENTION=4670320]Stealthy Hunter[/MENTION]

You probably mean Xperia Xposed module by serajr, right?

XX is awesome but it depends what are you trying to change...

If serajr module have everything you need then I would definitely recommend Xperia Xposed...
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Stealthy Hunter:
I want to use 20MP in superior Auto
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
Either flash the flashable zip

or install xposed and install the 20MP module
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] mlion:
I've got a problem. Until kitkat I charged my phone with the magnetic cable from sony and all was ok. Now with kk when i try to charge my phone with that cable nothing happens.

Any solution? I don t want to brake the micro usb flap cover
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] elsapex:
I think you forgot to delete xzr.prop cause I just flash from 534 straight to 757 with no problem at all. I am using dualrecovery 121

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If you had camera issues it wont start at all, even with 3rd party software (IMHO)

I am on LB flash 757 straigh from NUT 534 using dualrecovery 121. At first I was having bootloop cause I forgot to delete xzr.prop

Second try after deleting xzr.prop was successful. I did flash fresh, no backup no restore...

The result was great. Found no bugs... And my front camera still noisy as ever... But working well..
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Zizo950:
am currently on the latest version 757 and I have custom recovery , do I flash directly without using the flashtool
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Svid:
If you allready have base 757 you can skip the stripped ftf flash.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] mrled:
I have magnetic charger and its woks fine on 4.2.2, 4.3 and 4.4.2 ( i dont this OS version afect this)

I always charge with this cable. Verify the cable, maybe is broken or the contacts are dirty.

If you (or a friend) have a voltmeter test if on the out pin are present aprox. 5 volts DC.

Sorry for my English!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] mlion:
Thank mate! I'll verify at school soon with the voltmeter
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] _Noctis_:
Hmmm .... maybe ... Can't say if it was there the first time I was having issues upgrading, but I think it's a valid point ...

maybe add to the "how to flash properly" walkthrough as well :)

Cheers though, I'll sure keep this is mind for the next upgrade.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] groperfish:
Back to stock from PAC ROM?

Hi all,

In running a custom ROM (PAC) and want to install stock again. I have an unlocked bootloader and am a bit worried about going back to a stock kernel... Do I have to flash doomkernel first, then I can use flash tool to flag NUT's latest .757 firmware?

I'd like to keep unlocked BL, if possible.

Thanks for any and all help.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
Flash doomkernel (Or [NUT]s kernel with dual recovery installed)

Reboot into recovery (It wont boot into system as you have a stock kernel on a custom rom, but don't worry)

Flash the update.zip

POWER OFF (Do not reboot)

Then flash the stripped FTF in flashtool
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Crean:
Hello!

I use this ROM for a week now... really great work...

Now I want to do some mods... I want to use XPOSE Framework with some modules...

What version of XPOSE Framework I have to use for this ROM... Are the any known "big" problems???

Regards

Crean
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] timberwolf60:
Xpose framework 2.5.1, gravity box 3.1.0[KK]

Send from my C6903 using TapatalkPro

my SG device: Z1 rooted 136 ROM by NUT with 2.7.121 xzdualrecovery, mod by GavityBox 3.1.0 [JB]

Samsung S2 in sleeping mode.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] asbesto:
Hey guys.. this rom has GSM ONLY option? or it has WCDMA/GSM?

I would like a version with GSM ONLY...

Best regards
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] ERK808:
It sure does!

Cheers!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] asbesto:
Oh.. :( I asked that because I am on Nut's 681 and I currently DO NOT have this option. Is there a way to add it? I do not want to flash a new firmware, I LOVE 681! :(
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] ERK808:
Not sure. I completely bypassed .681 because of the camera issues. It might be enabled via SIM. But somebody more knowledgeable should answer that question.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] [NUT]:
757 works so much smoother, just dirty flash it, you won't regret it :good:
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] asbesto:
Hey NUT, first of all, thank you!!!

Concerning your reply, do you mean that, to obtain a dirty flash, I should skip this points?

In TWRP -> Wipe -> advanced Wipe Tick/Check:

Dalvik-Cache

System

Cache

Data

Ciao ciao!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] [NUT]:
As they are not even in the OP guide, if you simply follow that and not wipe ANYTHING your rom will update the parts in dalvik-cache it needs to update and everything else will be kept.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] asbesto:
oh ok perfect, I'll do that NUT! ;) thank you so much! :) brilliant job!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] zeppelinrox:
My cousin got a 6906 with 534 firmware.

What I did:

backed everything up.

rooted with bin4ary's tool.

installed latest dual recovery.

Dirty flashed 6906's 757 zip

Wiped dalvik/cache.

Flashed the stripped 6906 757 ftf.

Booted up... not a single problem and all data/photos/apps were all left untouched.

He didn't even have an external sdcard.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
Great, but you could have left out the rooting with Bin4ry step, dual recovery gets its own root shell in order to install itself, then flashing the ROM gives you full root :D
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] zeppelinrox:
yeah last time I did it from scratch the dual recovery installer didn't make it so obvious.

After rooting I ran the latest recovery installer and only then did I see how fancy it is now LOL

But I was pleasantly surprised at how hassle free it was... and not a single FC.

It was more work to get everything set up on his computer :p
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] nalab1:
Hi,

I am hoping to get my z1 back from repair at the weekend. .. can I just go from the .534 rom to the .757 rooted rom? Obviously, do all of the other stuff, dual recovery, supersu etc after flashimg the .534

Regards, Alan
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] n4p1:
Successfully upgraded from 14.2.A.0.299 (rooted by nut) > 14.3.A.0.757

1. Upgrade XZDualRecovery to latest

2. Dalvik and cache cleanup.

3. Flash 'C6903_14.3.A.0.757.flashable.zip' in TWRP

4. Flash 'C6903_14.3.A.0.757_Stripped.ftf' using flashtool

5. Reboot

I have my settings, my wallpaper, my apps. Perfect!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Svid:
Yes but don't forget to flash the stripped ftf before booting to the system.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] andd64:
bluetooth or sound issues?

Holding off updating stock to 4.4 because I've heard of issues with bluetooth and with sound coming out of the loudspeaker instead of the ear piece (or problems with playing music via headphones). Does anyone have any of these issues with this build?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Nidhal AKA the king:
Hi,

im on .757 never rooted my phone before, also i have a locked bootloader!

should I keep downgrading in order to have the .757 rooted?

there isn't any solution to root .757 directly without any downgrade ?

thanks!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Snaqejack:
For some reason, my back camera stopped working after doing this:

Downgrade to 534, root and then flash 757 etc etc

The front camera still works, but i lost the ability to focus on the back camera.

Tried to install everything again, nothing.

Tried to install CyanogenMod, and back camera works...
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] ogunja:
[MENTION=410007]Nut[/MENTION] would be interesting to take a look at it here: http://bbs.gfan.com/android-7406382-1-1.html

New firmware version 761 available. Recovery, root!

Xperia 6902.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] funky0308:
Hmm...I tried to translate it but still can't get good translation.

So, probably, 761 will be for some regions only... (China, most likely)

Here's the firmware 761 but no one confirmed there's anything new.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=52365853
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] zyclops1:
[ROM release] State Bank C6902_14.3.A.0.761 free unlock root card brush pack

This is the c6902's rom. 6903 Do not brush

this release based on national lines 14.3.A.0.761 join root privileges. NES streamlined

if unlocked, no Recovery 534 version first strong brush back into the brush after obtaining Root Recovery.

Brush Method: After entering the Recovery three clear turn brush into the following three documents C6902_14.3.A.0.761 CH: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1gdoplfl Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.7.121-BETA.flashable: , douban.com / pan.baidu.com/s/1jGgb5EQ UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1jFAEU after brushing return Recovery select Power ootions (power off) shutdown and then FlashTool 0.9.15.0 brush into the kernel, then boot to enjoy. Kernel: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1mgqgQ0K PS: kernel 6902 and 6903 generic feel good on the assessment sub it! ! ! ! ! ! ! :eek: :eek: :silly: "brush" should be flash :p :p
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] funky0308:
Really?? [MENTION=4458718]zyclops1[/MENTION], Google translator?

That's something everyone could do, using translator here isn't good idea.

Now, let's go all and brush our ROMs from recovery :P
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Jaysus88:
Hello Guys!

So i got my z1 yesterday and i am reading through a bunch of posts.

first thing downgrade, root, backup TA, bootloader unlock, and then this rom.

a little OT but is this the correct way of doing it?

and now on topic: i dont get the point in requierments: "Current rooted FW version: 14.3.A.0.681". Does this mean i have exactly this rom before i can flash the one from this thread? because in the "Current rooted FW version: 14.3.A.0.681 thread" there is also a requierement for an older version.

i cant believe that i must flash a bunch of different roms before i can get his one..

please help. THX!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] funky0308:
Hehe...now mate, you don't have to flash bunch of different ROMs before you flash this one.

Main problem is in fact we can't root 4.3 or 4.4 directly so we have to downgrade to 4.2.2 which could be rooted.

So, downgrade to 534 firmware (4.2.2) using flashtool (download and flash ftf file)

Root it and flash/install recovery from Windows. (use files from OP, you'll find everything you need there)

Then you can flash 757 firmware and your new firmware will stayed rooted ;)

If you need any help, we are here so shoot...
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
There is no need to root

1) Flash a 534 FTF

2) Install dual recovery (Links in OP)

3) Install this ROM

Step 2 can happen on non-rooted phones, and after step 2 you have root. Step 3 completes the process so you get full root.

No need to back up TA as you only do that if you unlock the bootloader, and you do not need to unlock the bootloader to install this rom, or to get root
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] funky0308:
Yes I know there's no need to root and you can install recovery right after flashing ftf but he won't make mistake if he root it first.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
True, but there is no mistake to make this was either...
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] tracer123:
when I have 681 with root (nuts update from 4.2.2) I need do a full wipe to apply this update ? or simply do a wipe dalvik and cache then instal this rom and ftf file?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] funky0308:
It's always better to do full wipe but if you don't want to, yes, you can flash it wiping just dalvik and cache...
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gandalf_grey91:
Am I being dumb? Or are all the main download files stated as 800MB+ torrents all broken? They all download as 20Kb. The stripped ones are ok but the main files seem to be corrupt. How am I supposed to root 4.4 without the files?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] nyongrand:
They are torrent link, you need to open these file using torrent software, the actual file will be downloaded then.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] funky0308:
Hehe...yes ..

Download torrent client (qtorrent, bittorrent) or something similar and download files.

You have torrent clients on market so you can download on device...
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] showlyshah:
UB CAM problems AGAIN???

i too had same issue, tried changing libraries.. etc.. no matter,i tried flashing nut's 757 and stripped kernel few times..no luck, it wont focus.. so i try restore TA, and then from recovery flashed the firmware again.. rebooted.. viola.. camera auto-focus now..

let me be clear.. pls share ur findings about this "AUTO_FOCUS" issue on unlocked bootloader.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gandalf_grey91:
OK, Thanks, I was being dumb. But the internal bittorrent client in opera will not start the download, just showing ?/?, even with the firewall shut down.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] asweetlove:
Is it normal for my camera to freeze after flashing this rom ?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] redback_rsa:
As an avid Opera fan, don't use that junk.

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No
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] :
Hi all

Just checking rooting process for 6903

Downgrade to lower version say. 534 nut version via flashtool

Install dual recovery

Flash pre rooted 4.4 rom

Flash stripped.package via flashtool

Is this correct?

Also which dual recovery do I use?

There are so.many.versions on.nuts download Page hard to tell which one.to.use

Cam.someone.attach the correct one

Thanks

Glen
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] timberwolf60:
Downgraded to 534, installed Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.7.123-BETA.flashable.zip with option 3.

Once booted into recovery, flashed SuperSU_v1.94.zip which you can downloaded from chainfire superSU site. Reboot phone and your phone will be fully rooted with dualrecovery. Then flashed C6903_14.3.A.0.757.flashable.zip by twrp, offed phone, flashed C6903_14.3.A.0.757_Stripped.ftf by latest flashtool.

Started phone and enjoy.

Send from my C6903 using TapatalkPro

my SG device: Z1 rooted 136 ROM by NUT with 2.7.123 xzdualrecovery, mod by GavityBox 3.1.1 [JB]

Samsung S2 in sleeping mode.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] asweetlove:
idk, for some reason, after i flashed this, whenever i launched my stock camera to take picture, i touched the shoot button and the camera screen would stuck, if the FLASH was on , then it would stay on too, i had to use the power button to turn off the screen and turn it back on.

EDIT: fixed it myself
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Steve_max:
I had that focusing issue with unlocked bootloader, and also thought the problem could be the bootloader. But I didn't re-lock: I reflashed back to 4.2.2, factory reset, and flashed [MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION]'s .757. Still had the same issue. Repeated the procedure, same result. Went back to 4.2.2, factory reset again, and flashed the original .757 FTF. Voilà: camera works, and focuses faster than ever.

I'm not sure if there's some problem with Nut's modifications, probably not. There's something fishy with the camera, though. I believe the camera would eventually work if I had kept flashing Nut's ROM. If I had to guess, I'd say there's some sort of initial configuration made on a firmware's first boot which could result on a good camera or a ****ty, non-focusing one with KK under UB. So, keep trying, it will eventually work.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] bigben14:
problem with flashtool

i downloaded all the files, put it where you asked and now i clicked on flash device, flashmod (i think ots the right one), selected the C6903_14.3.A.0.757_Stripped.ftf file but when i click on flash there is this window that says

1 unplug

2 power off

3 press the back button

but when my phone is off, i dont have a back button. what do i do?

thank you
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] sucker for sony's:
Hold the vol down.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] bigben14:
sweet ! thank you
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Drockk_Xm:
After Downgraded .534

now my IMEI has gone missing 00000000000 :/
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] schickel:
Proceed with upgrade and everything will be fine
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] metalslugxx:
I am still having issues with the .757, the sound is going from the speaker, with the headsets on, then if i remove them and plug it again it works, but i select another music it goes again to speaker....

It's really annoying....do you know how to fix this? I've heard that if your format your sd card is helps, is this true?

Thanks
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] sucker for sony's:
Go to your build.prop and change the following line:

Persist.audio.hp=true

To:

Persist.audio.hp=false

Reboot

I had the sound bug surface on my device the other day and it was persistent and wouldn't go away no matter what until I turned hp off. It has not returned for me since I made that change so it might work for you too maybe.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] metalslugxx:
Done, first tests look positive.....

Nop....still happens....
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Drockk_Xm:
Finally Rooted :laugh:

thanks [MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION]
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] BaCKo85:
root for 681 version ? :good:
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] timberwolf60:
I facing this problem and rectified it by playing Google play music once and till now.

Send from my C6903 using TapatalkPro

my SG device: Z1 rooted 136 ROM by NUT with 2.7.123 xzdualrecovery, mod by GavityBox 3.1.1 [JB]

Samsung S2 in sleeping mode.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Frakatchoo:
I've exactly the same problem, then I try your solution with USB OnTheGo, but now i'm on a Bootloop ! Sony Logo with RED Light then reboot... I need help.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] _Noctis_:
I think the problem was with the property and the fact I had it there from the prev flash. Make sure you delete it before flashing... Hope that helps
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Frakatchoo:
Really strange, instead of .757 I'll try to install .681 and it WORKS !

To resume :

.534 > .757 : Boot loop

.534 > .681 : Works !

.534 > .681 > .757 : Boot loop

Of course I delete XZDR.prop file before each flash, but installing .757 always result to a boot loop.

I'm really suspicious about the file "C6903_14.3.A.0.757.flashable.zip", so I'm going to download it again.

Hope [NUT] can help me with this ?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] blikie:
Why do u delete the xzdr.prop?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] BlackSoulxxx:
For me, flash .757 rom straight from .534 rom. Flash .757 then flash kernel ftf and compatible XZDualRecovery and it's work fine. Maybe u should try that. Remember to wipe anything, including /system and /data. Happy flashing :)
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Frakatchoo:
Coz I've read this file can cause a boot loop when updating the rom.

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OK my problem is solved, I try another mirror for .757 files (Zip & FTF), maybe the previous files I've downloaded are corrupts.

So I'm on .757 Rooted now, congrats to the team ;)
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] _Noctis_:
About twithout I don't know.

Flashing the z1 feels much like practising an arcane religion. You end up hoping that the stars are align just right, and that you sacrificed the chicken with the right name.

I spent almost two days trying, and eventually what worked was down to lowest, root, recovery, new Sdcard without anything but the flash file, flash, shut down, flash nuts file, and boom . Worked.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] nalab1:
Hi [MENTION=410007]Nut[/MENTION],

Have you got any plans to create a .761 version of your ROM as from the changelog, it seems that Sony have made some improvements to the bluetooth stack (which I am still having a few problems with on .757).

Regards,

Alan
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gregbradley:
No

As he has said in the 761 FTF thread

But someone else already did one there

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=52508083
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] xshunin:
Can I update Busybox without losing root?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] [NUT]:
No, if you do make sure the replacement busybox has lzma support.

Why do you need to update it?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] xshunin:
Because Google play keeps bugging me to update it. I disabled auto updates already but I can't press the "Update everything " button anymore because Busybox will update then.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] [NUT]:
Update to the latest xzdualrecovery and remove the busybox app itself.

The latest versions of xzdualrecovery make a safety copy to restore it once it detects busybox is either missing or missing lzma support.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] thegios:
[MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION] does this mean you will never ever again or there's still hope in case of a major release?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] [NUT]:
Of course the next major release will see an update from me.

I view 761 as a fixed up branded customization release. I only release (mostly)generic packages, the fixes are too small and low in numbers, so it's too much of a hassle to de-brand it with the risk it won't work as intended anymore, for so little gain.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] yurtseven:
After this update my phone is really slow and laggy.

It's the any known issues?

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And adfree doesn't work. even after update it says the version is to old really need a adblocker!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] mnsk:
I wiped my system partition and lost recovery. I still have the 757 kernel and nothing to boot up.

Is there anyway I can flash zip file without recovery?