[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
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-Commonly Asked Questions

Q. Why do my Apple Earphones not work?

A. Alot of headphones dont work, it seems they work on 314 fw but not 402, perhaps try upgrading?

Q. Why does my NC headphones get Quieter when i turn on Nc

A. i do believe that because the Nc headphones are shooting counteracting wave frequencys which affect your ears but cant hear, they limit the volume for safety.

Q. What would you recomend to a newbie flasher?

A. ALWAYS keep a copy of a stock rom on your device

A. Backup often, sometimes you have to lose your data

A. Keep flashtool and a FTF at hand, it will save your Z2

A. Come here for info, your here reading this and learning arent you now?

A. Unlock your bootloader before flashing non stock based roms please

A. Non stock based example: CM11 , Slim Rom, AOSP, Envi-OS Touch, Ubuntu touch!

A. NEVER blame the devs unless they LIED TO YOU!

A. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

A. READ THE DISCLAIMER

A. BUY ME ICE CREAM

A. Any thing else SEARCH, cant find it, SEARCH AGAIN, still cant find it?, ASK!!!

Q. I have flash CM11 but the camera does not work and the touch doesn't work after the screen turns off, what is the problem?

A. Its CM11, official, Unofficial and FXP unofficial all are not fully working, i recommend you go back to stock for now.

(10th of July 2014)

Q. How do i debrand my device

A. Debranding is just the removal of branding, you can debrand by flashing a unbranded FTF/Rom or by deleting branded apps and/or files from your ROM using root

Q. If i flash a branded FTF to an unbranded Device, do i have to worry about simlock or anything to do with the brand?

A. Nope.. Not at all, you will have apps n stuff but there shouldn't be any simlock

Q. i have a problem and im not sure if its normal how do i tell

A. It depends on what realy, post here or in the QnA section your question

Q. Why should i Buy a Z2 over a S5 or M8

A. Its down to what you want more, xperia Z2 has a simple, elegant and stylish look with a Lightweight UI which is packed with features whilst not being overpacked or left empty

Q. WHY is overclocking dangerous

A. Because you can burn out your CPU and any device without that is useless!

Q.Why shouldent i ask for ETA From a dev?

A. Because Usualy Devs dont even know when they are going to be done

Q. Can i use an xposed module made for another xperia?

A. Yes if that xperia has the same version of android as yours

Q. What is a bootloader?

A.it is a program that loads an operating system when a computer or phone is turned on.

Q. Could you explain a bootloader, locked or unlocked or well whats it about.

A. like mentioned in the FA Question above its the program that starts your system now with android the kernel is contained within the bootloader where as just the bootmanager which would be a PC, your bootloader is locked by a sort of verifacation system so when you remove of that it doesent verify or when it does it doesnt have anything to copare it to, that is unlocking your bootloader ( or what ive been told )

Q. Can i install a custom kernel on a locked bootloader?

A. not at all! dont even try it either, it will brick your xperia!

Q. What do you mean brick your device?

A. read this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brick_(electronics)

A. Brick in simple words means a dead phone

Q. Does unlocking your bootloader break X-Reality?

A. it Apears to Break X-Reality and Bionz

Q. Can i flash A Z2 kernel on to Z2 tablet or vice versa?

A. kernels are device specific. you cant flash a Z2 kernel to Z2 tablet or any other device.

Q. If my bootloader isnt unlockable is there a way to root?

A. There is a link at the top of the thread called index

Q. can i make my bootloader unlockable if it isn't?

A. no.

(try swapping your Z2 for a unlockable one)

Q. is there any ways to fix the overheating with my Z2?

A. as far as i have seen and know ... No not yet

Q. if i flash a rom from my Samsung to my Z2 will it work?

A. Never, it will brick you phone, Z2 roms only work on Z2 and Samsung or any other device roms wont work on a Z2 unless they are ported to Xperia Z2.

Q. my Xperia Z2 overheats when im using the camera, is there any fix

A. there is a workaround but its dangerous and i do not recoment

(this can be found in development sections)

if a question isnt up here ASK! :D