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[Xperia Z2 Accessories] numskull:
Not only will ds4 work on the z3 but so will remote play from the ps4, looking at specs of the z3 it seems no different to my z2 ,well z3 is clocked at 2.5 instead of 2.3ghz, but apart from that the differences seem to be cosmetic.

I am more than a bit annoyed about remote play being included, one of the reasons i bought a z2 (not only reason, but a main one) was sony's way of making there products connect to each other. I remember the ps3 controller worked first with an xperia phone before others. My phone isnt even 6 months old yet and instead of getting features added through updates it seems like sony are keeping these features to sell there next handset.

In all fairness tho, its only remote play and a few tweaks to audio player that make the z3 any different to the z2
[Xperia Z2 Accessories] [kEkA]:
Well mate, they have to compete with others, we are all whining about this 6 month old cycle, I myself as well whine about it,

but they cannot show up with nothing at IFA knowing that Samsung is gonna present their Note 4. They are clearly trying to achieve best smartphone of the year thing, but I think they should have gone same as Samsung, in first half of the year the Z line, second half Ultra line maybe.

It's kinda annoying when they are upgrading the same model twice per year mostly because no new things, especially now this z3.

They probably modded camera now how it should be, added HQ to speakers and remote control for ps4, I doubt we will see those things in z2 officially. But then again, we are being late with 4.4.4 with a good reason, most probably because those features, or at least some of them, are gonna hit z2.

And I'm being sceptic with this new IP rating. It's making me think what has changed, and does z2 suffer from building issue regarding waterproof, more and more I see threads about phone leaking water inside even tho I never experienced that, but that's mostly because my device was only few times exposed to heavy rain, but never dunked in water, nor it will ever be since it slipped out of my hand and I had to replace back cover.
[Xperia Z2 Accessories] numskull:
i couldnt agree more.... if they want a 6 month cycle they should be doing it with 2 models, what annoys me is the specs are essentially the same, this isnt a new sony phone...... its an overclocked z2 with a few new features which claim to be exclusive but probably wont even need to be modified to work on z2.
[Xperia Z2 Accessories] [kEkA]:
Look what I've found mate, http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/4-4-4-stock-xperia-devices-ps4-remote-t2868092
[Xperia Z2 Accessories] numskull:
Awesome....... if it works lol. Seems like it shoould
[Xperia Z2 Accessories] arsonist13:
ask for pin?

ı tried to connect my z2 with ps4 via bluetooth.phone sees it as wireless controller and then ı touch to pair it ask me goddamn pin code.ı dont have cable and ı want ıt now is anybody there to help me?
[Xperia Z2 Accessories] userg2x:
Have you tried with 1234? That is usually the default for some bluetooth devices other one is 0000.
[Xperia Z2 Accessories] arsonist13:
tried but says cant connect.that **** happens only to me?
[Xperia Z2 Accessories] Haptein:
Hey guys, take a look at this

http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2014/10...mote-play-now-available-for-xperia-z3-series/

Z2 and Z3 series will be the only ones to support DS4 controllers.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] apophis9283:
Is there root? Bootloader unlock? Googled it and got conflicting information.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
root....yes www.kingoapp.com

unlocked bootloader.....nope

curious though, if you will amuse me

where did you order from?

what OP were you told it was running?

when do you expect it to arrive, as I am curious as to what IS actually running
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] apophis9283:
Ordered it from AT&T and they didnt say. 2 to 4 days

Nice to see someone from my neck of the woods. Southern Indaina here, right on the Ohio river.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
been battling with ATT for couple months now about update

running 4.2.2

month ago website advertised it was running 4.3

checked site couple weeks ago and it says running 4.4

but of course they cant give you a real answer
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] apophis9283:
As soon as I get it, Ill let you know
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] apophis9283:
DP, not sure how it happened
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
DP ???

usually you have to pay extra for that :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] apophis9283:
Double post somehow happened
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
I tried to make a joke
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] apophis9283:
Im surprised no one has unlocked the bootloader yet. At least we have root
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
apparently it is some kind of beast. Knox has it locked down pretty tight from what I hear. like I said, my bulb doesn't shine that bright when it comes to a lot of this stuff. I just try to read and keep myself out of trouble here.

there have been a few guys trying to get a safetystrap thing going. they got it for the Note 3, thanks to a gentleman by the name of Hashcode. he has tried to get it going for the Mega. I am not sure whether he is still working on it or not, I know he had hit a big hurdle and took a break for a bit but it was on the agenda to give it another shot. that was maybe about a month ago or more.

another gentleman by the name of AZPATTERSON has a thread for possible safetystrap in the General section.

you seem to be a guy with the XDA stats and a big brain to possible understand some of it. you should take a look.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] apophis9283:
I am familair with safestrap and Hashcode. Never had to use safestrap to be honest. I am also familiar with knox. I dont know if it would be possible to remove knox with supersu and a system uninstaller app. I do know knox shows up as a system app. Im betting that knox in the bootloader is not the same as knox as a system app
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
I dont think there is a way to remove. I think the trick is to leave a small portion of existing OS, with the Knox, tricking it to thinking everything is in tact. Then there is a secondary OS, which we can then play with.

Its probably pretty obvious to you. But I get a chance to sound like I know what I am talking about.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] apophis9283:
I have removed Knox as a system app from my wifes note 3. It can be done, I just dont know if it would have any effect on the bootloader
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
Not yet ?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
you had to have gotten it by now?????
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] apophis9283:
I actually ended up with a note 2. that way i could continue to use my -03 optimization and sabermod toolchain aokp builds i make for myself
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
Bummer for me......no bummer for you. Well, congrats on the new phone. I had eyeballed the Note 3, but everything is just so small now.

The battle continues.

Thanx for getting back though.

Have fun
[Omni Q&A] smartandroidtech:
Hi, i tried to built OmniRom for my device but i have got this error

Devices: Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus GT-S7500 aka trebon, not supported(official)by OmniRom team.

Now can anyone help me with this error ? You need more information ?

Thanks.
[Omni Q&A] Kishan14:
Post ur full error... Also i hope u have device tree.. Kernel source fo ua device and vendor
[Omni Q&A] smartandroidtech:
Yes i have vendor and kernel(want to see their source code?), but this is full error, i can do a screenshots if you want.

Thanks

EDIT:

Kernel source: https://github.com/Giugiu19/Android_SpeedKernel

Vendor Source: https://github.com/Giugiu19/proprietary_vendor_samsung_msm7x27a

Screenshot:
[Omni Q&A] Kishan14:
1st have u included local_manifests.xml??

Also frm whr u gave the source of device tree...

N also chk if source is available on cyanogemod github page

What changes you made in your device tree??
[Omni Q&A] smartandroidtech:
About 3 months ago i have already compiled an Omnirom for my devices and it works perfectly but now it give me this error.

PS: My phone isn't supported from omni rom or cyanogenmod team

Local_manifests: https://github.com/Giugiu19/android_local_manifests/blob/test/local_manifest.xml

Config: https://github.com/Giugiu19/android_device_samsung_msm7x27a-common/tree/master and https://github.com/Giugiu19/android_device_samsung_s7500/tree/master
[Omni Q&A] Kishan14:
Try to sync agn... B4 syncing delete system folder.. Try n revert me
[Omni Q&A] smartandroidtech:
I did as you said....but same error.
[Omni Q&A] Kishan14:
Try dis.. Device tree.. Common ....

https://github.com/yazidkucrit/android_device_samsung_trebon

https://github.com/yazidkucrit/android_device_samsung_msm7x27a_common/tree/android-4.4
[Omni Q&A] smartandroidtech:
No isn't good, my device tree are better than this and device tree by yazid has some problem.
[Omni Q&A] Entropy512:
We don't have legacy device support in display-caf currently.

(you would have figured this out if you'd done some searching of the source code to find where libqdMetaData is and under what conditions it gets built)

Someone's working on it, but it's not there yet.

Seriously, 90% of problems such as yours can be resolved via:

1) Searching Google

2) Searching through the source and (in this case) reading the makefiles
[Omni Q&A] smartandroidtech:
Mmm as I thought, i try to re-add the support to the frameworks base but as i see it doesn't works.

The support for legacy device is coming soon or will it take more time? ?(if you can answer)

Thanks for all. Great.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] chefp:
Sony's official bootloader unlocking instructions also works for the Ultra Z GPe.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sab3elbromba:
Did anyone try to the rooting procedure on the GPe Z Ultra ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sab3elbromba:
Actually I have another important question:

If I do root my GPe Z ultra, would that stop me from receiving OTA updates from Google?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gtshiftin6:
Once u unlock bootloader can u root wirh kingo and jusy install goomanager to get twrp like most androids?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Once the bootloader is unlocked there is no need for tools like kango/vroot

Sent from CarbonROM on my Z-Ultra
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
I believe that it has been used successfully

Pass...

But the url and zip will get posted here so you could still flash the update
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sab3elbromba:
Thanx for your replies, I'll probably use my new GPe as stock for a while then when I get bored I'll probably root it and install xposed framework
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] MrSewerPickle:
I did root my GPe successfully using the steps I posted here
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gtshiftin6:
Unlocked boot loader just fine is there a dif root method than flashing the dual boot kernel?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
You can just hotboot the kernel/recovery to leave the GPe one intact after the process of flashing supersu, I'll edit the OP now
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
Sony has a link back to xda on their site, they get major cool points from me for doing so.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gtshiftin6:
Worked perfect ty blueether
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] CCJ22:
Good instructions for the new guys
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gtshiftin6:
After flashing dual recovery kernel and u have recovery can u flash revolution kernel and flash cm11?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
revolution kernel wont work on GPe or any new 4.4.2 ROM but you should be able to flash cm11 http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=togari_gpe although you will probably have to flash the boot.img from the zip (with flashtool or adb/fastboot) to be able to flash the ROM
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Updated OP with link to SlimKat for togari_gpe
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] DooMLoRD:
probably you should add this to your guide:

[How-To] Restore to original Google Play Edition firmware!

regards,

DooMLoRD
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Thanks for the guide, the question had been asked before and I don't think anyone had a good answer
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] DooMLoRD:
well now you have it ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] EvoYas:
So we can flash SU in stock recovery?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
I' not sure... [MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION], do you know?

If the GPe has a full recovery with full /system access can it then flash superSU without first unlocking the bootloader to get cwm/twrp?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] EvoYas:
I have the bootloader unlocked, but I have no clue how to get TWRP on my GPE Ultra. No video guides for that at all.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
The instructions are in first post of this thread in the section titled ROOTING.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] EvoYas:
Doesn't say anything about how to flash TWRP on the Z Ultra GPE.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
Sorry I wasn't following your question. The recovery for these devices have to be included in kernel. The img from the link that says Doomkernel can be flashed in flashtool.

(Copied from post by [MENTION=4613660]Jammol[/MENTION] )

Make sure your phone is turned off.

Start Flashtool and click the lightening bolt at the top left and select 'FASTBOOT MODE'.

You should now see a new window of flashtool titled FASTBOOT TOOLBOX.

Plug in your phone while holding the Volume Up button

Back on flashtool: To the far right where it says 'By DOOMLORD', just below that the second option is 'Select Kernel to Flash', click it.

Browse for the .IMG file that you downloaded from the top of this post(which is the boot file for your phone to boot and let you into recovery).

Change the file type that's listed next to File Name at the bottom of the browse window, to .IMG

Select the .img file and it should flash automatically and tell you to check the log list shown right in flashtool before rebooting. If you don't see any errors then go ahead and unplug your device and boot it and try going into recovery.

You should be good to go now.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] EvoYas:
Ok this looks pretty easy to follow, this is the type of directions I was looking for man. Thank u so much.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
Use the kernel from here. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2579005

It has dual recoveries, at boot it volume up for cwm and down for twrp. Use one of them to flash superuser zip.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sab3elbromba:
Thanks for the detailed steps, but I think once kernel and recovery are changed and device is rooted you will no longer be receiving OTA updates from Google, correct?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] EvoYas:
Ok ao flashtool said all was ok, and I got no errors either. Now how do i boot into recovery. O tried vol down n power bitton but nothing happened.

NVM, I got it ?????

O man thank u soooooooooooouch for getting the most simplest directions for, u made my day buddy. Thanks to you, doomlord and blueether my Z Ultra is now rooted. Wooohoooo.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
I'm not sure but not worried as it is easy enough to restore to stock. Once the files for update are posted should be able to use them with the restore method to update also.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
I'd be intrested to see if you could get it to work in the recovery that is already on the ZU_GPe (my comment in post 22) using DooMLoRD's instructions that are linked in the OP to get into recovery
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
I was trying to say I think that should work. File used for restore is labeled update.zip in stock recovery.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bigdbag:
Does the CM11 togari_gpe nightly function for the most part? I'm looking for a daily driver and the stock gpe rom is SO bad.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] EvoYas:
Me too man, i want a good daily cuatom rom for my Z Ultra GPE
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
Haven't tried it, actually wasn't aware it was available. The stock GPe ROM with Nova launcher and a bunch of xposed mods offers all that I really require of a ROM.

Would be interested in testing though if you would kindly post a link.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sab3elbromba:
http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=togari_gpe

Don't forget to flash the CM11 Gapps too
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
I'm seeing same issues as using the tool/converter and the Sony port, Google Play Services crashing Play Store and auto-rotate not working. here is a paste of logcat of CM11 GPe nightly http://pastebin.com/mhtKPwMw if anyone knows where it should be sent.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
OP updated with DooMLoRD's kernel and 4.4.3 update zip links
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Guide is now updated in light of new root exploit
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
SlimKat and LiquidSmooth can be crossed off ROM list when get a chance.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Done
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] x_rev_0:
I'm not sure if this is the right spot so please move if needed, for those who have updated to 4.4.4 and tried to use towel root and it failed this is what i used to gain root, 1337 0 1 0 5 0.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] wyvernwaddell:
Thanks for posting this... I'll see if I have any luck with it ;)

I tried it-I had no luck..I'm beginning to think I have a zombie phone or that the 4.4.4 update patched towelroot. I just for the 4.4.4 update the day before yesterday. Anyone RECENTLY updated had any luck?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sab3elbromba:
I have successfully rooted my device on 4.4.4 using towelroot.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] wyvernwaddell:
Question about backing up...

Since I'm having problems with towelroot-is it possible for me to use fastboot to boot, say, Revolution kernel and just do a FULL backup from there? Would that get the TA backed up to SD?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] x_rev_0:
Did you tap the welcome to the towel root icon at the top and change to the 1337 0 1 0 5 0?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] wyvernwaddell:
Yup I tried that-it rebooted.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
Haven't you already unlocked bootloader? If so your drm keys are lost and gone forever.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] wyvernwaddell:
New phone-I called google and they replaced due to camera. Relocked bootloader and everything. So I have a brand new pristine phone with a working camera and I'm trying to get root w/out losing my TA on this one.

This thing is a demon phone though-doesn't want to root for crap.

I've been playing around with towelroot trying various things for a full day and a half and the best I got was a freeze and the norm is a reboot with no root.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
They replaced mine also but it is still sealed in the box while I decide what to do with it. I ordered a Sony one from their website that I am using now. Now there is a website selling GPe's for $349 so I would probably have to take a big loss to get rid of it. Back to your issue, have you tried easyroot?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] x_rev_0:
I had the same thing with a new phone from Google and with towel root and those numbers i rooted with no issues.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] wyvernwaddell:
Yup-and the dev tried to help me yesterday-I've had no luck with it so far.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] wyvernwaddell:
Sigh.. I'm guessing I updated to late and the towelroot was patched by the time I got there. Guess I'll need to either wait on a new root, accept that I'm gonna lose my camera if I unlock or find another way to backup my TA. Anyone know another way to backup TA? Can I boot a kernel with Fastboot and back it up from there?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] x_rev_0:
I would just try messing with mod strings in towel root before swapping kernels. I got it to work for me by changing the iov to 5. Not sure what updates you've applied but i updated all system updates available and the string i posted worked for me. Worst that happens is a reboot and restart. I adjusted method and align to no avail which is why i tried iov. First changed worked.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] wyvernwaddell:
Already did that.. I updated AFTER towelroot came out, just 3 short days ago and they've patched it already.

---------- Post added at 07:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:49 PM ----------

Does anyone know if CM is fairly stable yet? I hear rumors that they have a working camera.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
I guess CM has a working camera as it is working in Carbon and Omni now. I also guess that CM is stable enough - Carbon is on the togari and all the base stuff is from CM.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Forboding Angel:
Yep, confirmed. Camera is a-ok on cm.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] anthonyp326:
If I just want to root do I need to back up TA or is that just necessary only if I want to unlock the boot loader?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
You only have to back up the TA if you want to unlock the BL, but in saying that I would recommend backing it up now while we have a root exploit. When the exploit is fixed (it may be in the latest OTA?) you wont be able to gain root without unlocking the BL.

If you have a TA back up you won't need a exploit to gain root. All you will have to do is:

Unlock the BL

Hot boot a kernel with recovery "fastboot boot boot.img" (don't flash it)

Flash superSU from temp recovery

Reboot (at this point I would take another TA backup and make sure to name it *unlocked*)

Restore locked TA

at that point you have a stock firmware with su that should take OTAs without issue
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] anthonyp326:
OK seems confusing but thank u for explaining
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Think of it like this: if you do a TA backup you can get root no matter what, if you don't you have to wait for a security exploit, and they are getting fewer and fewer. It was 6 months from release of the GPe to towelroot being released. When that hole is patched it could easy be another 6 months or longer untill another one is found that will work on the GPe

Pick up the keys while they are still sitting under the door mat, you don't know how long it will be before they are left there again
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] anthonyp326:
OK thank u so just really follow the guide on the op and should be good..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Forboding Angel:
Edit: Maybe I'm missing something obvious here O_o

Edit2: Re-read previous posts. I was missing the point. My mistake.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] anthonyp326:
Towel root shows that it doesn't support the device any suggestions
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] x_rev_0:
Try this for device not supported. You'll have to tap the towel icon 3 times to get to it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] anthonyp326:
Genius!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Forboding Angel:
Omfg -_-, that was the problem I had and nowhere did I hear anything about tapping 3 times. This should probably go in doom's guide as well... somewhere.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] x_rev_0:
I'm just glad i can pay back what xda has given me.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] anthonyp326:
Any way to get android l keyboard that works on this phone
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Forboding Angel:
Did you check the play store? Also, what is "android l keyboard"?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] anthonyp326:
Its the new google keyboard that will be coming out with new android system
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] egzthunder1:
There is one in the Android Dev and hacking section. I will try to find the link and will post it here later if I get a chance.

You want me to put the hammer down?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Are these instructions now complete?

- Go to http://towelroot.com/

- Install APK

- Run APK

- Try this: "for device not supported." You'll have to tap the towel icon 3 times to get to it.

- Tap the welcome to the towel root icon at the top and change to the 1337 0 1 0 5 0

- Done
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] x_rev_0:
That should be the correct procedure. It worked for me on the most current 4.4.4 system update.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
thanks, not having one hake little things difficult
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] x_rev_0:
No problem. Anything you need feel free to ask and I'll throw it around. I've got backups so if i really fubar it I'll just go back and redo it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fzurita:
The above mod string didn't work for me. I had to use 1337 0 1 0 4 0.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] x_rev_0:
I'm not sure the way i posted will be the only mod string that will work. It is what i used to get root and if there are others that people try that work for root I'd post it up. The more information we have the better.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
Sent a PM
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] anthonyp326:
How do u unroot?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] egzthunder1:
Are you on stock?

You want me to put the hammer down?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] anthonyp326:
Ya still on stock