yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
since your not going to unlock your bootloader you shouldnt need to back up your TA, always back the up before unlocking your bootloader

and for root like said its needed to install recovery and backup your TA, nothint much else here
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blyndfyre:
Thanks for the information and for monitoring this thread. Can't wait to load Existenz.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Turbojugend:
One more question, what limitations will I face if I get a Z2 with a locked boot loader?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
Locked bootloader=

No Custom kernels

No Non-Stock based custom roms

you have 2 year warrenty from sony still <- :D
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Turbojugend:
So basically any rom in Xperia Z2 Android Development I could use but any in Xperia Z2 Original Android Development I couldn't.

Thanks.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
not true

there are a couple of non stock based roms in android development
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] devilmax93:
No recovery Partition. Is it a good moderators phone or not?

Hi there,

Just as the tittle is saying I would like to know true opinion on the phone. Since it doesn't have a recovery partition like other flagship is it good or bad as a power user who likes to mod? Also I have the chance to sell it so shall I do so? I bought it just in July brand new on contract so I will transfer the whole contract to a relative.

Apart Nexus is it a good choice? what should I get for £400? I live in the UK btw.

Please your help is really appreciated Android lovers.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
The lack of recovery doesnt stop most people from modding and it didnt stop me, you can just install a recovery, you have ones for locked bootloaders an d unlocked bootloaders, The only drawback of not having a recovery partition is needing root to install one (exclude unlocked bootloader to install a custom kernel with such)

i like to mod my phone alot and ive had no problem doing so since like said you can just install a recovery to other places elsewhere

It may not be the fastest flagship of the year but its certainly very tough, its got an amazing camera and its also got some amazing battery life, 5 to 19hrs of screen on people have shown here in xda, it seems to avarage 7hrs most commonly though

this phone being a good choice depends on you, weather you like the look and feel of the Z2 is up to you.

what i liked the phone for:

tough (dropped a showcase Z2 on marble floor and it was fine xD)

Camera is awesome (old firmwares debunk this, only new updates dont have that weird camera issue where it just makes pics terrible)

Battery life ( with my EXTREME Use i got 7hrs of screen on every single time (modded device of course)

some other stuff i dont remember, just ask if you want to know something else :D
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] devilmax93:
More info on Xperia Z2

Thanks a lot for your detailed explanation. Indeed I do get your points and I truly like the design and with the Tudia Melody Case it really looks gorgeous and feels amazing while using it on a daily basis (Like my old Nexus). Actually I found it quite easy to root it even without the recovery partition because of some root tool kit made available on every new firmware.

Sometime it does bother me when I can't install a recovery and reboot it through an ADB command since I am more used to that and like to preserve the durability of the buttons. Battery life surely wasn't an issue unlike the Nexus 4 from which I upgraded and used it for 2 years with a very bad battery day by day. I didn't have the old firmware so the camera never failed to amaze me either.

I will take your offer and ask you if I need to know more about it.

PS: Currently using LiquidSmooth and it simply runs flawlessly without a fail plus the feeling of pure android with customisations is really great (after months of awaiting). I just miss double touch to wake which was present on stock rom. Is there any kernel that includes it like most of the android kernel that have touch2wake or double tap to wake?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
only stock kernel for Z2 contains double tap to wake, i think there are apps and maybe even mods which emulate such a thing but for now if you want those features, the stock rom is for you
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rotsloeh:
hi there, i 'm sorry for being a complete noob but i'm trying to root my z2 with firmware .314 and locked bootloader using the easyrootool but i'm stuck in

"Waiting for Device, connect USB cable now.." :(
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
try opening the programm with administrative mode, right click >run as admin, if this doesnt fix it then try downloading the Fastboot, Flashmode and ADB drivers from Developer.sonymobile.com
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rotsloeh:
just tried running it in administrative mode, still the same. yes, i already downloaded and installed adb drivers, fastboot, and flashmode from a post way back in this thread. i'm such a complete noob in the rooting world so bear with me. :D
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
did you enable usb debugging in developer menu?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rotsloeh:
yes, i enabled usb debbuging in developers and allowed unknown sources.

so here's what i did.

1. i downloaded the roottool v12,

2. then extracted and placed everything in one folder.

3. installed adb drivers, flashmode, and fastboot

4. then did everything in the instructions

maybe i missed something?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
you havent missed anything

perhaps try another root tool

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53220418&postcount=2
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rotsloeh:
okay thank you so much for your help... and patience. :D it's kind of intimidating for me since i'm still new to this.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
best tip from me then is chillax and read, reading the info is very useful when it comes to android and anything root or past root
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rotsloeh:
the chillax part is easier said than done, well, in my case. :laugh: but thanks for the tip! i'm still trying to look for additional info about rooting. :)
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
root access is being able to access from root and up aka kernel and system

rooting a device involves putting a Superuser binary in your system/bin folder

also try to use mods for your device as each phone is different, Xperias are slightly excluded, you can use some mods from other xperias so long as the mod is for 4.4 android xperia

;)
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrPACS:
Is Towelroot an acceptable vehicle to root the Z2 or is there something better?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
towel root should work, if it doesnt check the index part on how to root ;D
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrPACS:
Thanks, but it didn't work. :(
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gsmyth:
Hi Guys, can someone confirm how much storage space is available on the 16GB (international) version?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
Exactly 11.57GB for international D6503(LTE version)
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zaxxshoxx:
can't power off device

i can't power off my device. i've tried hard reset and software repair but still having this problem.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
Hold power and volume up

Or a rubber band wil do the job
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zaxxshoxx:
It works but next time i try to power off it happen again

Rubber band?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
If normaly it doesnt work, then use a rubber band to hold the buttons
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zaxxshoxx:
Any other way to fix the issue?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
I dont know the causer of your problem but a solution is here

Repair your device via sony pc companion > support zone
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zaxxshoxx:
Already done that. But the problem still persist
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
Its a hardware issue then

Since all xperias come with a international 2 year warrenty, i recomend you contact sony repair
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zaxxshoxx:
i'll check with Sony. thanks man
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zaxxshoxx:
sent for warranty, they will look for problems and call me later. the lady told me that except accessory , battery is not 24 month warranty. again she doesn't sure about my magnetic port if it's accessory or part of the motherboard. i'm pretty sure it's not accessory. just hope i get a good news on soon.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
sounds good

sony has a tendancy to be flaky with things
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zaxxshoxx:
just hope if there anything that need to be replaced won't cost me a dime. :D
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dani010:
Any guide for deodex .314 build and install superuser mode
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
No guides for deodex but there is a predeodexed rom

There are some superuser mods in themes and apps
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gamer649:
I have a few questions about the device as I am planning to buy it soon.

1) What is the sound quality like? Loud? Quiet? Distorted? Clear?

2) How well does the Smartband SWR10 work with the device?

3) How scratch resistant is the screen and back?

4) How resistant is the screen to cracking from being dropped?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
1: a tiny bit muffled due to waterproof

2. Not sure dont own it, it works like all xperias, as people have said

3. Front is great, back is bad

4. Tough xperias as usual, i dropped my phone on a granite floor from chest height and no damage exept a tiny scuff on the edge of my device
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gamer649:
How about the headphone quality? What is that like? And I don't own the smartband either, but with the deal I am getting I get one with the phone for free which is another reason I want it.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
Audio is produced from the device at studio quality, thats about 5 times better than comercial quality

Speakers: great but muffled a tiny bit by waterproofing

Standard sony headphones/earphones:

Clear and very fine awesome as usual

5 Pin Noise canceling: super clear, deep base range, Very nice

Audio quality is typical sony... Good :D

So is the phone, xperias often have odd querks that are sorted out with updates as mentioned previously
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zaxxshoxx:
just got a call from seller, will got a new phone if they can't find replacement part for my magnetic charging phone. but will have to wait longer for that.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BerndStrom:
Good day,

I've an issue of the volume of my Z2.

When I used my inear headphones it seems to be much louder than onear headphones, both fabricated by Sony.

Is there a workaround to make the phone louder?

I'm using eXistenZ2.

Regards
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
Stereo speaker mod by okolos with headphones boost does a great job of boosting audio

Also some on ear headphones from sony, especialy older ones are somewhat quieter
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] olivierdo:
hi, my phone is bricked and i tried to repair with the step 'How to "Unbrick your Device"

but it doesn't work, i have the black screen and it's not possible to enter in the flashmode, when i hold volume down and i put the cable, the green light shows one flash, and finish

so can i have an issue ??
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
Did you follow all the instructions

You do need to force off your device first, then try reparing via sony pc companion

Read ahead a few steps perhaps
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] olivierdo:
i'm not sure than pc companion can help me 'cause i unlock my bootloader..
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
Oh then you will need flashtool

1. Download flashtool >flashtool.net

2. Hold power and volume up till your z2 buzz 3 times

-do not plug in anywhere untill step 10

3. Open the drivers.exe in /flashtool/drivers

4. Select fastboot, flashmode and Z2 drivers

5. Download a FTF from the FTF thread at top of general section

6. Click the lightning icon and select flashmode

7. Make sure you put ur ftf in the firmwares folder

8. Select your FTF

9. Folow instructions

10. Note- flashmode is holding volume down while plugging into computer
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] olivierdo:
it works! thanks for help!
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Afro Bob:
Hello,

I tried rooting my new Z2 with the guide from TK on youtube.

During the flash process something went wrong and now the phone doesnt boot. It says: "The software update failed. Please make sure your phone is connected to the computer and try again later."

Here are the logs:

30/059/2014 19:59:05 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.18.2 built on 09-06-2014 22:30:00

30/059/2014 19:59:05 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector

30/059/2014 19:59:05 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one

30/059/2014 19:59:05 - INFO - Proxy found for firefox

30/059/2014 19:59:05 - INFO - Syncing devices from github

30/059/2014 19:59:05 - INFO - Scanning devices folder for changes.

30/059/2014 19:59:09 - INFO - Pulling changes from github.

30/059/2014 19:59:10 - INFO - Devices sync finished.

30/059/2014 19:59:14 - INFO - Device disconnected

30/059/2014 19:59:22 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

30/059/2014 19:59:29 - INFO - Selected Bundle for X10. FW release : V1. Customization : BLRelock

30/059/2014 19:59:29 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

30/059/2014 19:59:29 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

30/059/2014 19:59:30 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

30/059/2014 19:59:30 - INFO - Reading device information

30/059/2014 19:59:30 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.

30/059/2014 19:59:30 - INFO - Current device : D6503 - CB5A1ZVKMJ - 1281-4640_R4A - 1278-4770_17.1.2.A.0.314 - EURO-LTE_17.1.2.A.0.314

30/059/2014 19:59:30 - INFO - Start Flashing

30/059/2014 19:59:30 - INFO - Processing loader.sin

30/059/2014 19:59:30 - INFO - Checking header

30/059/2014 19:59:30 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.

30/059/2014 19:59:30 - INFO - Ending flash session

30/059/2014 19:59:30 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MINOR";ERR_CODE="0017";ERR_DYNAMIC="80060011";

The bootloader is locked and as I said it's a new phone and my first attempt to root it.

Help is much appreciated

Bob
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
So repair your device via sony pc companion >suppor zone

Once thats done you can use one of the rooting methods below

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=53220418

The method that is told by xda on rooting the Z2 is oudated and i do believe no longer works
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Afro Bob:
Man it worked. Your my hero and a God!

Should I root first or is it safer to unlock the bootloader before?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
Guide to Flashing Custom roms

~Coming soon

~college takes alot of time, even writing this was a struggle for time

Ive noticed it seems there isnt enough info about flashing custom roms, i think ill make something to help for that, atleast for Z2

:D
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Afro Bob:
Awesome to hear, especially cool for noobs like myself
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GAVANA:
thanks

thanks man, you saved the day, you are the best
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54730372&postcount=6

Guide to Flashing is here, any suggestions,mistakes or anything at all somewhat relevant simply post a reply and ill correct the thread....or something :/ :D
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tendollarswag:
"if it does not take a few seconds then you need to put a rubber band around your device holding your power button and your volume up button, DO NOT LEAVE MORE THAN IT NEEDS TO BE LEFT, wait patiently for your device to buzz 3 times"

Where should I put the rubber band?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
Rubber band should hold power and volume up

Ill eddit that later so it makes sense :S :D
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tendollarswag:
I first put the rubber band on the volume+ and then on the power. Is it okay?

UPDATE: The rubber bands are on the phone for more than 30mins. No vibrations.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
Like said, sometimes when a device is bricked pressing the vol up and power buttons takes a while for the device to respond

This can take upto a few hours
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tendollarswag:
http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2/help/z2-bricked-t2896929

The above is my case. Is there any chance this might work for me?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
Like said

Try for a few hours, if nothing then see if you can get a repair from sony repair centre
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ric69:
Could this be related to empty battery ? Yesterday I had problem by flashing custom rom, bootlooop, no more recovery, etc ... it was difficult to find this vib, so I played with "camera button" + "start button" then "vol+start" and there was the vibration immediatly
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
Posibly

If the device recognises its bricked, when you plug it in, it should charge
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mzr7:
I just got the z2.

I just need a confirmation on what I've read that did I understand it right. since English isn't my first language.

1) I want to run stock Sony rom with some modifications.. Xposed modules mostly. So I just root the device through the easy root kit. Install the dual recovery, just to be safe backup ta and I'm done. Right?

2) now what happens when I want to update my phone since. 4.4.4 is just around maybe a month away. I'll have to flash it through flash tool right? Since sus won't work. What would be the procedure? I mean disable Xposed modules etc. Then flash the ftf..

But I will lose root and can't use Xposed after I update right? This is what confuses me. Will there be pre rooted ftf of the new update? That I can flash and then install Xposed modules again?

Last question. Will I have to do a complete wipe with flash tool when I flash the ftf or I can uncheck the wipe option and it'll be okay?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
1. Yes, backup for safety if you are new to this

2.when you update xperias it reinstalls the entire system folder and its contents so all mods are lost

3. Updating via flashtool you can just deselect data, your apps and all will be there but root, recovery and your mods wont be since all those things were a part of you system.

:D
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mzr7:
I'm not new to this I have the xperia s didn't care about the drm stuff back then unlocked the bootloader and flashed cm. Drm only broke track Id and grace note features back then ^_^

So I will just need to do the mods again after flashing the update.

That's about it?

If a pre rooted ftf of the next update is available.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
re-rooting and mods again after update

if your unlocking your bootloader, backup your TA first using the Tool that can be found (Search it)
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bdithug:
Has the firmware on the z3 (.167) been rooted yet? If so, would that be promising for us z2 owners?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
Nope

Only way to do it is via traditional methods
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bdithug:
Sorry if this is a stupid question but what do you mean by traditional methods? Keeping root on 314, and waiting for someone to create a flashable zip of 167 stock with root?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
Traditional method

Unlock bootloader

Flash custom recovery

Flash supersu

Some people here in xda should be able to make pre-rooted FTFs
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bdithug:
Ahh.. So right now people who want to keep their bootloader locked are screwed? I may have to try just pure unrooted stock at first :(
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
For now yes

Im sure someone will find a root method

Pre-rooted FTF or a root exploits are our best method
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funky0308:
I would say it'll be the other way...

Z2 devs will help rooting locked bootloader Z3 devices.

Z3 is, as we all know, new device and it'll take some time until one or few good devs get that device and start working on it and for it.

When we receive 4.4.4. update, I'm sure we'll get new rooting method and that will be used on Z3 as well (if everything goes like it should and we receive fw we are expecting).

I said this million times and I'll repeat it one more time...

We have awesome developers here on XDA.

We are happy to have niaboc on "our side" and because he (probably) won't upgrade device until Z4 comes (if Z4 will be something worth of upgrading of course)

I'll sell my Z1 then and will donate as much money as I could. (Z2 will stay with me few more months :) ).

Support our devs, we are needing them and we can't expect they want or can buy new, expensive device every few months...

Also, we should support NUT as well, I know I will...

That guy did great things for our devices (Z series).

And we had rooting method for LB few hours after official release.

Sorry for going OT here, I hope everyone will recognize good msg here, not something bad.

I'm quite sure if Z3 users gathers and talk to some devs, buy him device, or even borrow it for a few days (remember Z1s rooting bounty?), someone will support their device as well.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] strommy1966:
Z2 .314 lost dual recovery

okay .. i had root on .402 . allowed my phone to update to .314. i followed to thread on how to root.314 which worked, and then installed the dual recovery. which stopped working almost straight away. being a total noob and having only ever rooted one phone before this, please could someone explain in lay mans terms , what needs to be done to enable me to use the dual recovery again ! i have a locked bootloader and stock rom and kernel . sorry if this has been answered :confused:
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
Sometimes root fails to work occasionaly which installing recovery on a rooted device where root is acting up it may partialy fail

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=53220418

Try rooting using one of these methods and try reinstalling recovery
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] strommy1966:
Hi again .. well i re rooted using all of the different ways .. and tried to install the dual recovery again. i still have root , but the dual recovery still wont work ? any ideas ? :confused:
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
I have no idea why it isnt working :/

If you are able get into recovery once atleast, try flashing the flashable zip for dual recovery

Other than that im quite clueless :/
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] strommy1966:
i downloaded the TWRP app from play store and that works ! and then i flashed the zip for dual recovery . but when i try a launch the NDR utils the phone still boots normally ? would you suggest flashing .314 again then root again and try to install the dual recovery again ?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
If twrp from the play store works then use it

Im stumped on why this isnt working :/
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
Update

Ill be updating the Unbrick Guide later

-Hard reset button on the upper side of the sim card slot.

Holding this for a few seconds will power off the device