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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ycon:
Hi,

I've got the i9305 and for 3 months I've been trying to fix this camera issue (FW BHFJ02).

The main issue is the Video camera ALWAYS fails. Photo camera varies- some mods it doesn't work at all, others it takes few pics then crashes)

I've tried SEVERAL roms (rxtreme, AOSP, SlimMod, Sentinel).

I've tried the camera FW fix (http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/general/jb-4-1-2-camera-driver-t2006128) and a few others (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40409206#post40409206)- none helped!

Please help- i've had a to use an iPhone for months and I'm fed up with not being able to use my Anrdoid

What can I try?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boomboomer:
Ask in the i9305 q&a forum, but it sounds like hardware failure.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrewwright:
Return to stock firmware with Odin. If its still a problem then service center is the way to go. Grab the firmware from sammobile.com:thumbup:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jackie099:
This kernel is directly compiled from Sony kernel source !

It works for all C68xx devices with 14.3.A.0.757 FW.

ONLY FOR UNLOCKED DEVICES!!!

Features:

Dual Recovery (CWM+TWRP)

Sony_RIC Disabled

Change Log:

Updated TWRP rec to 2.7.0

You can root your device easily by flashing supersu.zip in recovery

Kernel Download:https://mega.co.nz/#!Vh8xEZYR!HwGosIRT1wFVCwm80KjL6vbo0NSduVlhUObM0NdNrPg

SuperSU Download:https://mega.co.nz/#!t18y2SRb!WwXemirwFBTqpxeNYrJJLC1jwH7R13NQE-uU7yEBk2Y

Easy HOW-TO flash guide:

Code:

fastboot.exe flash boot 681.img

Thanks [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] for his SuperSU.

Here is a video root guide from [MENTION=4642591]hamdogg[/MENTION], Thank you!

[YOUTUBE]uFSeSe8gQOY[/YOUTUBE]

If you prefer Phil Recovery, here is a fixed Phil version from [MENTION=3806218]ChillyChan[/MENTION]. Thank you!

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51814504&postcount=140
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Speederoff:
Any luck for Locked bootloader?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iBuzman:
Not too sure you've really thought through your question...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
You're asking the same question every god damn day. It won't change anything, so please stop it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Yup, but you asked the same question yesterday i believe, and also think two days ago. You need an unlocked bootloader to flash kernels, and there are no ways around that.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] YawningCat:
Is This Kernel Support init.d?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] plasmidium:
Cant find my ext. sd card in trwp backup - shows 0 mb memory - in cwm no problem to find ext. sd card and make backups (got 35k mb free ram)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] natispain:
Is necesary full wipw with that new firmware?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abuihsan:
for now it is impossible for LB, but I used this kernel as a bridge to get root and and then relock BL on my C6802.

yes you must unlock the BL first.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Lc1975:
Do you have full root with locked BL?

Locked BL for what i read you need stock kernel too....

I tried but i only have parcial root..

Can't mount system as rw...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iBuzman:
Yep, was going to say that reflash of stock kernel ftf removes system write (eg partial root) ~ but as [MENTION=3534362]blueether[/MENTION] has "suggested" (either here or another thread) the [MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION] recovery "may" remount and fix this without need of a modified kernel (I'm not completely sure).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Lc1975:
From here

I tried but nothing happen....

Unless i did something worng...

Gone try again...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Lc1975:
Deleted

Posted on the Correct Place
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abuihsan:
this is what I did:

- flash ftf, (EDIT: in my case I boot the phone to check if ftf flashed successfully, phone boot and and wizard setup running, turning the phone OFF, then unclocked the BL with flashtool

- 'fastboot boot 757.img' (not 'fastboot flash boot', jackies one, with vanilla cwm)

- enter CWM, have to immediately did

- flash supersu.zip

- flash this fix (system r/w mount fix

- flash nut dualrecovery (latest beta 119 will be better)

- restore TA with TWRP from kitkat .681 nandroid (restore only Trim Area)

- done.. reboot, still got full root
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iBuzman:
^^ good work, and nice link [MENTION=4203103]Lc1975[/MENTION] confirming nut recovery does disable rickill
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Lc1975:
Soft brick my phone doing this...

Done every steps like you told here...

but when i reboot only have red light blinking and vibrate... nothing more...

Maybe because i locked the BL with Backup TA...

had to flash again the ftf...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abuihsan:
Sorry to hear that but I don't know whether it is relevant or not.. After flashing full clean ftf (step 1) I boot the phone to check flashtool did the job. It boot and bring to the setup wizard. I turn the phone off and then did second step (unlock with flashtool and then 'fastboot boot 757.img') and so on..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Yeah, that'll happen if you re-lock your bootloader on a custom kernel. It has happened to me a couple of times, and you can solve it by simply unlocking the bootloader again.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iBuzman:
^^ to be safe, you can reflash stripped ftf from [MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION] rom thread to return kernel to stock (instead of relying on a TA backup of what will usually be an old kernel if you're upgrading)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Lc1975:
Thanks for your answers..

i already unlock again the BL with this one it's the sixth time..

:mad:

Damm!!!

Sony Software is really hard to break!

You Devs and who tries to change software from Sony... Must be a headache ..

If i could catch the guy who had the ideia of making this so hard....

:D:D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ahhamado:
hi there,

follow the tutorial on http://bit.ly/1nuUKiq I finally made ​​a ftf file of c6802 757,

but I have trouble with flashing the kernel FAILED (remote: command not allow)

what should I do? help me please..

OPS! Solved.

as a newbie I think some information is still need to be added.

- FTF file an official sony firmware, to do the changes therein. when it happens it is called custom firmware.

- Link FTF on youtube video is not necessary if you are in the appropriate firmware. you can update firmware via PC Companion (pc) & Sony Bridge (mac). it makes sure you get the latest firmware from Sony. firmware adjustments must be done. according to the version used in this thread.

- Unlock Bootloader is needed to allow the process of flashing the kernel. without it, you will be stuck on FAILED (remote: command not allow)

- I was mistaken about the status of the * # * # 7378423 # * # * Bootloader Unlock = Yes, which means you can simply unlock the bootloader, but it does not mean the bootloader has been unlocked too. so it is still needed to unlock the bootloader via flashtool.

because of a misunderstanding over, I spent the bandwidth and time just to download and make .ftf file.. LOL..!

Thanks anyway.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iBuzman:
^^ thx for the summary of the 3 stickies you should have read before doing anything lol.. :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ahhamado:
LOL .. anyway does this mean the warranty void now? what do you think ..?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jasonyu007:
Jackie099 ,are you still here ? I hear about gfans news .it is very bad news . you are a good guy ,where can I find you ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Nukpana:
I have same problem.

i checked the status of the Bootloader Unlock allowed = Yes, but it still show FAILED (remote: Command not allowed) .

I searched and tried method , but it is no luck..

has anyone had idea to fix it ?

Thank you
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Lc1975:
there is a difference between:

Bootloader Unlock allowed = Yes (you can unlock the BL when says this)

Bootloader Unlock = Yes (BL unlocked and then you can install custom kernel)

You need to unlock the BL first..

Go here: sonymobile

Follow the instructions...

Then use Flashtool to unlock BL and then you can install the kernel..

Hope this help..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Nukpana:
Thanks...

I misunderstand that flashing Kernel is for unlocking bootloader.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gasland:
Can anybody tell me please PLEASE PLEASE how to put recovery on my .757?

I got the Rom through tft and Flashtool but now there is no way I cannot flash the recovery.

Through Fastboot it says "Waiting device" and through Flashtool cannot recognise the Fastboot Mode .

I have the adb drivers installed.

Please Help.

Thanks.

PS:I have done search before you guys try to rip me off.

Also I had 681 rooted before so I don't know what's the problem now
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Is the phone got an unlocked bootloader?

What recovery are you trying to flash?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Go to developer Options (About phone -> tap "Build number" 7 times) and then tap "Revoke USB debugging autorizations", enable USB debugging if you haven't already, run ADB and keep an eye on your Ultra when it says "waiting for device". You have to grant it permission to access the phone. Once done, type "adb devices", and it should find it.

Or it could be something else. This is one of those things that has happened to me a couple of times, and this seems to solve it for me most of those times.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ljhsquall:
Hi all

I am here because 4.4 kit kat had block file explorer read/write access to sd card and its causing my inconvenience. I read that rooting can allow ES file explorer access again.

I have rooted my Z Ultra before when I bought it some time back but was unrooted after i upgrade to new firmware version. Ever since I did not root since unlocking of bootloader is required (which i also had done it before).

I have read before somewhere in the forum but just want to confirm again, that unlocking bootloader will cause X-Reality to stop working? I use my phone for videos and it really enhance the quality of the video and photo. Is there a way to retain X-Reality after i follow this series of steps to root my ZU?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Apparently, KitKat doesn't touch the X-reality engine when we unlock the bootloader, so you're good to go. (I don't use XR, but both ZU and Z1 users are reporting that this is indeed true).

Also, just install and run SDfix from the play store to fix the SD read/write "issue". Then you'll be able to use whichever file explorer you used before like normal.

Sent from my Z Ultra
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ljhsquall:
A very much thank you!! in this case guess i will go ahead and root anyway since some apps need my phone to be root to have full functionality.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gasland:
Thanks Guys

Once More the problem was 8.1 and its drivers

Solved it

:)))
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] yuvichb:
both the kernel and supersu download links are broken! :( :( :(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Here's SuperSU, and here's the kernel.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] yuvichb:
this thread has been extremely helpful! :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] connectix:
hi

Im following the manual on the youtube video. Once I try fastboot flash the img fiel, on Write command, I get : FAILED <Remote: command not allowed> . My boot locker status is: allowed:yes. My device is recognized when powered ON with debugging ON. But when debuggung is off, Flash tool does not recognize it. The device is 6833. If this is a drivers issue, which drivers should I install? (running Windows 7).

Thanks in advance!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dragonclif:
You have to actually unlock your bootloader first before proceeding. Custom Kernels can not be flashed on a locked bootloader. Once you unlock the bootloader unlock status will displau as: YES (without the "allowed). So, just use Flashtool to actually unlock your bbotloader first before trying to flash the kernel. Of course debugging should be on as well. Go to Sony Mobile website and follow instructions there to get bootloader unlock code. Then use Flashtool to unlock the bootloader. During the unlocking process in flashtool you will be prompted to enter the unlock code that Sony will.email you. Again after the bootloader unlock is completed, you should be able to Flash the kernel.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
If you value tour warranty read the stickies in the General section and back up your TA before unlocking the BL
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] connectix:
re

Thanks for your reply! Just unlocked the bootloader! Curious that I missed that! :) :good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ljhsquall:
I am abit of stuck here. I want to backup my TA Partition in case I need to send my phone for servicing. But the problem here is that to backup my TA Partition, i need root. And to root, i need to unlock my bootloader first, but I have to do the backup before I unlock the bootloader, but without rooting I cannot backup.... so.... i am lost..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Downgrade to 532, root, backup TA. And the unlock the bootloader and do what you want.

Sent from my Z Ultra
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fbfortes:
Works with the C6843?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Should work fine, not sure if the TV function will or not. If it doesn't just flash the kernel from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2719442 after rooted etc
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Awexit76:
blinking red

Hey gang, ok. so i am c6808... i unlocked bl succesfully, and flashed the kernel with no errors... however i cannot boot. just blinking red light. thought i might need to re-unlock, but in ftf, it asks to re-lock... which would mean it is still unlocked... any suggestions
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Did you relock the bootloader? Don't do that. Unlock it again and it'll boot.

Sent from my Z Ultra
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Awexit76:
No I didn't originally .. But just to be sure I locked... Then unlocked again

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And now I have flashed back to 681... Will try again later tonight with those files

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ok, so flashed the 686 kernel, no prob. rooted and custom recovery... did the exact same thing.. not sure wwhat the deal was. all is well. now on to a rom. :P
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Jammol:
[MENTION=4972043]dbolivar[/MENTION] and [MENTION=2686480]jackie099[/MENTION], is there any way the dt2w(Double Tap 2 Wake) feature can be added to this stock kernel? I noticed that some have said it's buggy for 'unlocking' the device and takes a few attempts? I have used it before on the Carbon Rom without issues and no battery drain issues like the ones that were reported. Is it possible to port to this or a Stock Kernel?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dbolivar:
You can't just add DT2W to the stock kernel without recompiling it. Someone would need to get the original kernel sources from Sony, apply the DT2W patches, and build the kernel. I don't have plans to do it just for one feature, because I'm already building DooMKernel for the ZU. What's in my plans, though, is to re-add DT2W to the DooMKernel, but ONLY once it's 100% stable for multiple users, working realiably with 2 taps and with no battery drain, as I said in the respective thread some time ago. So far, there's been mixed reports, and my own tests confirmed these issues. I will take a look at the code again in the near future, to see if there were any updates, and perform more tests in this case.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] tdamocles:
Let me get this straight here....downgrade to nuts 532, root, backup TA and then I can flash stock 681 or 757 ftf and then use this method to root 681 or 757 and still have DRM keys to go back to warranty state??
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Yep that's the story

Sent from CarbonROM on my Z-Ultra
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Jammol:
Okay cool. Thank you for your hard work. I was curious and wondering how come no one was adding DT2W for the stock Kernel. Now I know why. I look forward to your work when you do get the chance to dev some more.:D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bigl34461:
ok i know someone has probably answered this question already but I can't find it in the search. So i know how to gain root and everything successfully. My problem is that screen mirroring doesn't work once i unlock the bootloader. How can maintain root status and relock boot loader without getting the soft brick?

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I forgot to mention that i am have c6806 version if that helps any
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
The best bet is to use this method:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2712899
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
hey jackie099 ! I saw in your added favorites list new rom on .761 base.

Can you help us with an explanation, is that real ? Maybe time for new .761 Kernel with recovery ? ;)

Regards.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] RealityFails:
Can someone please provide mirror locations for the files the mega link doesn't work. If possible thank you.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Download seemed to work here, but here is another mega mirror https://mega.co.nz/#!s1NwgISa!HwGosIRT1wFVCwm80KjL6vbo0NSduVlhUObM0NdNrPg
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] speculatrix:
this has been vital for me, as to release my external SD card from the strangehold placed on it by Google, I needed to have /system read & writable, and I found that was only possible in recovery mode.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] RealityFails:
Question, I'm using this tutorial to root my ultra I'm going to unlock the bootloader. In the video he said to download the ftf file for specific device I'm on fw 757 do I flash the previous fw?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
read the guides in the general section, you will probably want to backup the TA before unlocking the bootloader
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] RealityFails:
Im with my phone being formated. I just wanna know if I follow this guide it won't brick my phone.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] xPoiled:
Dude any news on your previous kernel (dt2w)?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Jammol:
Doomlord is working on it with his Doomkernel.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] _A.T.Omix_:
May I ask what is Sony_RIC?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] koinek:
[Q] OTA update after root on Stock? (SM-G900T) "Device was modified in an unauthorize

Just ran the root guide posted by Chainfire and it worked like a dream. I now have a rooted phone on TouchWiz like I wanted. Unfortunately, there is also an update for the phone available which refuses to install giving me the "Device was modified in an unauthorized way" error. Is there a way to get around this problem while remaining on stock? Or am I now left with relying on custom ROMs to get updated versions of Android?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nobnut:
No, you can download firmwares from wherever (eg Sammobile) and flash via ODIN. You may have to re-root.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fatalfury:
keep in mind if you update it will lock your bootloader since these phones came with unlocked bootloaders. no way in hell am i stupid enough to let them lock my bootloader.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] koinek:
Thanks for the link. I actually used KIES to get the job done.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nobnut:
LOL I just came back to edit my post to add Kies as an option.

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What are you talking about? That's rubbish.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fatalfury:
No lies here I have custom recovery and root. G900t came with unlocked bootloaders

Feel free to see your self

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51833106
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nobnut:
But that has got nothing to do with this thread's subject.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Samehradwan:
Root fail! Help.

I tried rooting my SM-G900T and I get a fail on Odin every time i try. And i have to use Kies emergency update to install firmware again. I tried tried everything from using different cables to formatting the device to using a different version of Odin! My Knox counter is now 0x1. But no root. And i get a message on my phone phone when it fails on Odin "Set Warranty Bit: Cache"

Please help if you can! Thanks in in advance.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stiff106:
Try different computer the same thing happened to me. I got it to work
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pcidiot:
I have been trying to get my browser to sync up. So it loads my bookmarks but under Google there is not a browser sync function. How do you get it to sync up and load them? Also how do you remove the bookmarks preinstalled?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greatnesstx:
Any one can help step by step on setting up private mode. Would greatly appreciate it.

Sent from my Galaxy S V
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mexiken:
Turn on Private Mode

Set the password option to use with it

Mark your photos, videos, music, etc that you want to set private via options

Turn off Private Mode

Turn back on when you want to see them.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lodaserves:
Have you seen some post on their site?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aerocaptain:
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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aerocaptain:
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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lodaserves:
Next time 1 post at a time you may edit your post..By the way congrats.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Guadalupeohara:
Here all may be correct. But i want to know from where i will start it ? i mean Where i can found Private mode turn on and turn off option? Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mexiken:
That's in the settings. It's one of the main options. Near the power saving modes IIRC.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Guadalupeohara:
okay. thanks i have found it..:)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jagrave:
It's also in the quick setting if when you pull down notification and select to view all quick toggles.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Guadalupeohara:
okay bro.. I have found it... thanks:fingers-crossed:
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It's another theme by me. Its called Swipie and the design is inspired by Google (the music bar and the sidebar)

Here are some screenshot:

Don't forget to fill up my thanks meter and you can download this theme via mycolorscreen here

Thanks! :D
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Nice !
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the picture is great

actually I can give a larger version of this picture. plus other nice works.. enjoy!!
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Cooooooooooooool ... Nice artwork
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] joderme:
WARNING: FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK

As always I am not responsible for any damage you do to your device.

This is for folks to explore at this point and possible develop any root and/or bootloader exploits. Of course if you have an emergency this might be nice to have too.

This should ideally recover your phone back to stock, however, it is unlikely that this will reset any counters, e-fuses, and/or q-fuses that may trip due to tinkering with the phone.

http://invisiblek.org/joder/SGS5/SM-G900V_VZW_1_20140331185350_7qiy1jcm1z.zip

md5: 7d4e172bb8fb678fe0929d6a9f976891

As always thanks to [MENTION=2385005]invisiblek[/MENTION] for hosting this file.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] open1your1eyes0:
Let's get this party started ;)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] blulite:
Any reason you say don't flash odin yet? Any question of the validity of the file, or just cautioning not to do something if you don't need to?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] joderme:
Just a caution at this point. I guess I can remove that, however, I was going to let folks poke around the files first.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] EVOme:
Root baby....root!!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] wonderrx:
Show them what you got XDA developers!