yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] elupin:
Not enough memory for backup

I might add that I tried a nandroid backup in SafeStrap, not realizing I did not have enough memory on my SD card, and it simply hung up, no error messages or anything. Once I cleared enough space it worked in minutes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rbird2:
I had to turn on compression to get a successful SafeStrap backup. When compression is OFF the backup fails. I have plenty of room on my SDCard.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hanumanttaure:
Can anyone please upload pre-rooted indian 205 version......

Thank in advance...

Sent from my C5303
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] creative21:
You can root. 205 with this app

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=53424655
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hanumanttaure:
Thanks for reply

Sent from my C5303
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 General] ultima_skyline:
i want to change the color of the font it the main page (today's page)

because i use a white background and the font is white too..

i want to change it to black..

can anyone help me?
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 General] hanmin:
read

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=WindowsMobile5Colors
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 General] ultima_skyline:
still can't get connected..

could u just tell me the easiest way?

without changin the theme...

just change the font on the today screen
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 General] lie_ui:
it works..

just edit the [HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Color] and find the number 4:

and change the value.

As explained in the article above, the datatype is Binary. The binary itself is composed of HEX values using the combination "RR GG BB AA" for Red, Green, Blue and Alpha (typically goes ignored).
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 General] hanmin:
Some people are just so lazy. Easiest way is to give to me and I'll set it for you :P
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 General] ultima_skyline:
how to find the [HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Color]??where is it?
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 General] levenum:
It is a registry key.

HKLM = HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

To edit it use PHM Registry editor or similar program.
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 General] fazwarts:
Maybe you are looking for this:

http://mobile-sg.com/software/?p=TdySchemeChanger&platform=ppc
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 General] karakemal:
try ths u can change any color

copy the cab file to your phone and run it
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] DooMLoRD:
[ Info ]

(Windows Support only!)

so guys i have great news! so you guys might be knowing that a lot of work has been going on for getting full root on our Z2!

finally I have got it! full root on Z2!

this would not be possible without the awesome work of the developer community! so many devs involved! that why i am calling it Community RootKit!

since this toolkit was initially ment for taking TA backup i have kept that functionality and full credits to original authors!

[ NOTE ]

this

WILL WORK on both LOCKED & UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER DEVICES!

[ how to root ]

just download the file, extract it completely using winzip/winrar

go to the folder where its extracted and execute "RUNME.bat"

read and follow the instructions on the screen!

REBOOT THE DEVICE AFTER THE SCRIPT HAS FINISHED EXECUTION!

-------------------------------------------------------------------
Community Rootkit (v01)
created by DooMLoRD
"ASEC exploit"
Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!
-------------------------------------------------------------------
HUGE thanks to: xsacha, GranPC, DooMLoRD, norti, RyokoN, [NUT], jcase
-------------------------------------------------------------------

[*] This script will:
(1) root ur device
(2) install Busybox
(3) install SU files

[*] Before u begin:
(1) make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
(2) enable "USB DEBUGGING"
from (MenuSettingsApplicationsDevelopment)
(3) enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES"
from (MenuSettingsApplications)
(4) [OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
(5) connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC

For a detailed step-by-step guide check this: Root Your Xperia Z2 Guide

[ Tested on ]

Xperia Z2 firmware 17.1.A.2.55/.69

we are adding MORE devices to support list!!

[ Credits ]

Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!

HUGE thanks to:

@jcase - original exploit author!

GranPC - exploit author for brining it to the Xperia devices

@xsacha - initial read-only root!

@norti - for taking it forward and brainstroming!

cubeandcube - for the RIC tools

@RyokoN - lots of help to norti

@[NUT] - for his RIC killer! (shamelessly used in this package :p )

and everyone helping out in this thread!

[ donations ]

DONATE TO GET MORE DEVS ONBOARD THIS WONDERFUL DEVICE!

Donate to xsacha

Donate to DooMLoRD

[ Download Links ]

PLEASE DO NOT MIRROR OUR FILES!

NEW:

Z2-Community_RootKit-v01.zip {MIRROR1}

OLD:

...

[ UnRooting ]

just flash full FTF using FlashTool!

regards,

DooMLoRD

XDA:DevDB Information

[FULL ROOT] Community Rootkit, Tool/Utility for the Sony Xperia Z2

Contributors

DooMLoRD, xsacha, norti

Version Information

Status: Stable

Current Stable Version: 1

Stable Release Date: 2014-06-15

Created 2014-06-15

Last Updated 2014-06-20
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] Vangelis13:
Congratulations guys! A great day for this awesome device!

Thank you [MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION]. You're the patron saint of this device.. ;)
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] stanley08:
Wonderful Wonderful stuff! Good job guys! :D
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] PiskopatYazar:
can you do a video tutorial for noobs like me :)
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] nosidefcp:
something its not right. do i have to copy the adb files to the toolkit folder?
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] DooMLoRD:
ignore...
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] chesterr:
yippee ki yay mother**** :D
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] nosidefcp:
didnt get that. the script doesnt move from here. i press any key and it dont "move"

nevermind. i was gettin a notificaion in the phone and was not aware of that
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] quim-net:
Congratulations guys!

Congratulations guys!

A great job done by this team for this awesome device!

and I did not want to root my new z2 ;)

​
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] nosidefcp:
thank you all for the awesome work. now lets get cwm to flash the s*it out of this phone
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] ice_lander:
So we need to instal manually cmw recovery ?
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] DooMLoRD:
hold on...

Locked bootloader recoveriers are incoming :D

right [MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION] ? ;)
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] Anakha56:
[MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION] I tried using your v4 tool to backup the TA partition the other day and the service menu failed to crash. I tried running v4 again and I get this message when trying to push the exploit across:

Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_DEXOPT]

Cleanup failed and I suspect it is because it never installed it.

I tried again after killing adb and powering my phone down and starting it again and now I get this error:

Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_UID_CHANGED]

As per your post in the exploit thread, I ran the uninstall command and recieved this error:

adb uninstall com.peniscorp.bobsgamecontrols
Failure

Can I just run your new root exploit or will it fail? If it fails how do I fix the above problem?
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] DooMLoRD:
please start with clean ROM...

do a backup of ur apps/data using inbuilt sony backup & restore app.. SAVE IT TO EXTERNAL SDCARD!!!

then start with clean ROM install...
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] chesterr:
I'm getting this error :(

I thought it might be fixed but I am getting this error. I'm gonna try it again.

View attachment 2800011
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] DooMLoRD:
when do you get this error?
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] Anakha56:
My final question (I am new to Sony, so sorry for bugging you) would a factory reset from Backup & Restore menu be a clean ROM install?
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] long2905:
try to either restart and/or update normal repeatedly. It worked for me that way.
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] norti:
You can try first that one and if that doesn't help, you need to flash the stock ftf for your phone (with the old firmware).
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] Spellbound_91:
Hmm This tool can't root my Z2 with firm. version .55. I checked USB debuging and uknown sources then strated the bat file but nothing! Where do mistake?
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] netharshal13:
your answers bro

1. if I root my device will i loose drm keys though if i try to root on locked bootloader?

No

2. is there indian 17.1.A.2.55/.69 firmware ftf file available for downgrade.

No as per my research, I am still searching for it if you get tell me :laugh:

3. once rooted on .55/.69 how to upgrade it to .402 firmware?

Through SONY PC champion

4. how to go to stock or unroot?

Flash FTF

5. will this new method void warranty?

NO

6. Do i need to do TA backup before rooting?, if yes then how?

You can do after ROOTING not before ROOTING
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] DooMLoRD:
wait for [MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION] to release recovery flashable re-rooted update.zip for 402 FW
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] Anakha56:
[MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION] any news on v2? I am getting jealous seeing everyone else get root :P. To everyone else I have tried multiple times and it does not work, no TA img and no root.

/BTW I am just bored on this public holiday so please don't take me seriously. :)
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] [NUT]:
I'm at work but secretly working on it besides doing my job :angel:

I hope to be done soon. :cowboy:

-- To ALL --

I would like a few people to test it before I go public, PM me if you are interested. I need some users on both the D6502 and the D6503.

If you don't get a reply then I'll probably have enough testers... thanks for understanding!
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] RedSkyRoad:
What does this do? I want to flash 402 with my locked bootloader...
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] [NUT]:
It will update to a rooted 402.

Example:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2711982

[STOCK][C69XX][4.4] Update to 14.3.A.0.757 [Root & XZDR][DE-/ODEX]
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] PiskopatYazar:
no luck for me.

It goes well till crash the service menu after that everything goes wrong.

Test VDC #1

Failure

Part 1Complete

Complete

After that Service menu pops up in my phone screen I go to Service Info - Configuration waited 5 minutes no blink or anything I pressed enter and it was failure again.

I have installed all drivers as well dont know if Im doing something or something missing.

Can anybody please help?

Im on.55 version of 6503
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] Anakha56:
[MENTION=5111695]PiskopatYazar[/MENTION] Could you post the full command prompt output from when you start the command?
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] [NUT]:
adb shell to your device and:

rm -rf /data/local/tmp/*

Then reboot your device to try again.
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] RedSkyRoad:
So basically I need this If I want to got from .69 to .402 without going via the unlocking and restoring TA method?
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] [NUT]:
Yes sir :cowboy:

Just PM me if you wish to test it before I put the topic online :cool:
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] PiskopatYazar:
im sorry Im a real noob how do I do that?
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] [NUT]:
open a CMD shell in windows or a terminal in linux/mac os

Start ADB in shell mode (adb shell)

Then type that command, reboot device, try again.
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] leo_nidas:
17.1.1.A.0.402

Hello [MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION]

This only working on Xperia Z2 firmware 17.1.A.2.55/.69

I have one question you plan update to root 17.1.1.A.0.402 firmware if not i downgrade today

Thanks :)
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] hush66:
The update to rooted 402 firmware will come from [NUT], not DooMLoRD. [NUT] is already testing it. But you'll still have to downgrade to 69 first, before applying [NUT]'s method (not released yet, just to be clear).

---------- Post added at 09:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:35 PM ----------

Actually, if he used Sony PC Companion to upgrade to 402 after he has rooted, he will lose root and he's back to square one.

And this rootkit actually does a TA backup during the rooting process.
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] leo_nidas:
I have locked BL and i want root my devices only :)
[MENTION=410007]Nut[/MENTION] [MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION] all thanks for your work and other DEVS!!!!
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] pacomicro:
Hi all

I have read the whole thread and I know it is for locked or unlocked bootloader but... can be used for unlockable bootloader devices?
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] hush66:
Yes, it can be used for unlockable bootlooader devices, since your bootloader is locked (and cannot be unlocked). Hope that's not confusing. :silly::eek::cool:
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] Anakha56:
[MENTION=410007]Nut[/MENTION] I was told to run this version of the command by [MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION]

adb shell
cd /data/local/tmp
rm -rf vlib
rm *

Yours does the same thing right?

As a FYI This is my output everytime I run this command:

# Semi-Automated script written by Sacha.
# With exploit method developed by GranPC.
# I assume you have adb installed, etc etc..
# I also assume you are using a Z2 on .69 firmware
# with contributions from DooMLoRD, norti and RyokoN
Installing exploit app.
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
3013 KB/s (348942 bytes in 0.113s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/exploit.apk
Success
Copying small files...
4373 KB/s (1109128 bytes in 0.247s)
3819 KB/s (121260 bytes in 0.031s)
1335 KB/s (13672 bytes in 0.009s)
50 KB/s (569 bytes in 0.010s)
261 KB/s (9496 bytes in 0.035s)
116 KB/s (2050 bytes in 0.017s)
1 KB/s (97 bytes in 0.068s)
656 KB/s (13672 bytes in 0.020s)
8 KB/s (505 bytes in 0.059s)
7 KB/s (404 bytes in 0.052s)
20 KB/s (764 bytes in 0.036s)
2261 KB/s (83364 bytes in 0.036s)
502 KB/s (3089 bytes in 0.006s)
33 KB/s (629 bytes in 0.018s)
0 KB/s (33 bytes in 0.036s)
3929 KB/s (2326385 bytes in 0.578s)
Copying BIG file... please have patience, this might take a while...
3997 KB/s (63931904 bytes in 15.616s)
Correcting permissions...
Starting Part 1
--- DooMing device: PART 1!
--- Correcting permissions
--- Running services
200 0 asec operation succeeded
200 0 asec operation succeeded
Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cmp=com.sonyericsson.android.s
ervicemenu/.ServiceMainMenu }
Test VDC #1:
Success
PART 1 complete!
Complete!
----------------[ ATTENTION ]----------------
Please 'crash' the Service Menu app to complete.
For example: Service Info - Configuration.
The screen will probably blink when it has worked.
Press any key to continue . . .
Starting Part 2
--- DooMing device: PART 2!
--- remounting hack
200 0 asec operation succeeded
--- Running services
Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cmp=com.sonyericsson.android.s
ervicemenu/.ServiceMainMenu }
Warning: Activity not started, its current task has been brought to the front
Test VDC #2:
Success
PART 2 complete!
----------------[ ATTENTION ]----------------
Please 'crash' the Service Menu app to complete.
For example: Service Info - Configuration
The screen will probably blink when it has worked.
Press any key to continue . . .
Pulling TA backup
remote object '/data/local/tmp/TA.img' does not exist
Removing exploit app
Success
All done!

That's why I am thinking LTE version is different from the other one. Here's hoping v2 will root it :).
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] [NUT]:
4 people with a D6503 have received the PM with download details for testing.

NONE with a D6502 yet!
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] DooMLoRD:
it all looks ok

you should be having root...

just send me output of this:

adb shell ls -l /system/xbin/*
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] [NUT]:
Yes, but a little simpler ;)

Could be because of a different address for the sony_ric protection to trip. [MENTION=5169444]RyokoN[/MENTION] described a method to make it work on most if not all sony_ric protected devices a few pages back.
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] sierrarohan:
I have a D6502 and like to help but no India firmware to downgrade. Onlt Vietnamese! And my net is 512kbps so it takes time, still searching and hopefully find a way! Have a lock and bunch of keys but just not finding the right one!!! ?!
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] !KuPo!:
If I want to have both root and unlocked bootloader(I have unlocked bootloader:yes in services) on firmware .402, can I back up my TA using this rootkit, install CWM+root using DooMLoRD's method, and then restore the TA using DevShafts Backup TA?
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] CAL7:
Any interest in an SGP511 tester?
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] [NUT]:
Don't worry about the customization, just download that Vietnamese version, it will do nicely.

Customizations are only to add apps which are popular in your region or to add regional bloatware. Any D6502 will work just fine with ANY D6502 firmware.
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] Anakha56:
[MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION] cleaned up using your command and reran the script and I have not rebooted. Your command returns:

C:\android\sdk\android\platform-tools>adb shell ls -l /system/xbin/*
-rwxr-xr-x root shell 9432 2014-03-27 05:16 antradio_app
-rwxr-xr-x root shell 59748 2014-03-27 05:16 dexdump
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] [NUT]:
Yes, and no: you're too soon ;)

I'll try to remember you for when I have finished a recovery and an update package for the Tablet Z2 though.
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] sierrarohan:
Thanks I will begin the downloading! By d way, any chance to keep root when updating to. 402 and get my regional stuff back? Like my languages support...
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] meetdaleet:
When you finished i could test it on SGP521 device ;)

Kind Regards,

meet
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] MrMagic:
+1

I have an SGP511 too and would be interested in testing once you have finished the package :good:
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] abheshekk:
so if we download Vietnamese version on indian z2 and downgrade .402 to .55/.69 and root it will we able to flash .402 indian version on it while preserving root?
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] RedSkyRoad:
I'm from South Africa and I flashed Taiwan's FW - no issue... India, SA, TW all fall under middle-east, Asia, Africa group...
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] [NUT]:
If you use my update package, then yes. If you use the FTF, then no.

---------- Post added at 04:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:35 PM ----------

Maybe you should post some screenshots to let the world know how well the update package works ;)
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] in_finity:
[MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION]: I know it's not very polite to ask this, but can you give us a rough ETA for when we can expect your dualrecovery package? I've already seen that you implemented it on Github some time ago -- is this stable enough to use, or should we wait until you release the new version? :fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] SE_iCEQB:
Is the exploit used here the same as the one that geohot used in his towelroot ?

I ask because towelroot seems to work on XZ.
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] RedSkyRoad:
Which Update Package?
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] qlulp:
You guys work extremely fast, nice work! Makes me wanna buy Z2 phone.. I'm very excited about the upcoming Z2 Tablet root though. Hopefully we'll have it before next week.
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] [NUT]:
:eek:
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] xsacha:
I have a Z2 tablet and can confirm root works fine here :)

If you use my v10 script, you will have su.

This script should be updated to work with it soon.
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] [NUT]:
[STOCK][D650X][4.4] Update to 17.1.1.A.0.402 [Root & XZDR]

Preliminary testing went well for a few users, others are still downloading... I have to leave work soon so I've put the files online and created the topic.

Read warning in post #2, have fun!

---------- Post added at 05:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:00 PM ----------

Oh, I missed this question... sorry to keep you waiting for an answer:

2.7.124 is still based on the Z1 recovery ramdisks, but they work well on the Z2.

You can download the packages from my downloads page: http://nut.xperia-files.com
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] PiskopatYazar:
# Semi-Automated script written by Sacha.
# With exploit method developed by GranPC.
# I assume you have adb installed, etc etc..
# I also assume you are using a Z2 on .69 firmware
# with contributions from DooMLoRD, norti and RyokoN
Installing exploit app.
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
error: device not found
- waiting for device -
rm failed for /data/local/tmp/exploit.apk, No such file or directory
Copying small files...
4077 KB/s (1109128 bytes in 0.265s)
3789 KB/s (121260 bytes in 0.031s)
13 KB/s (13672 bytes in 1.000s)
0 KB/s (569 bytes in 1.000s)
9 KB/s (9496 bytes in 1.000s)
2 KB/s (2050 bytes in 1.000s)
0 KB/s (97 bytes in 1.000s)
13 KB/s (13672 bytes in 1.000s)
31 KB/s (505 bytes in 0.015s)
0 KB/s (404 bytes in 1.000s)
0 KB/s (764 bytes in 1.000s)
5209 KB/s (83364 bytes in 0.015s)
3 KB/s (3089 bytes in 1.000s)
0 KB/s (629 bytes in 1.000s)
0 KB/s (33 bytes in 1.000s)
3304 KB/s (2326385 bytes in 0.687s)
Copying BIG file... please have patience, this might take a while...
3758 KB/s (63931904 bytes in 16.610s)
Correcting permissions...
Starting Part 1
--- DooMing device: PART 1!
--- Correcting permissions
--- Running services
406 0 asec operation failed (No such file or directory)
400 0 asec operation failed (Permission denied)
Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cmp=com.sonyericsson.android.s
ervicemenu/.ServiceMainMenu }
Warning: Activity not started, its current task has been brought to the front
Test VDC #1:
Failure
PART 1 complete!
Complete!
----------------[ ATTENTION ]----------------
Please 'crash' the Service Menu app to complete.
For example: Service Info - Configuration.
The screen will probably blink when it has worked.
Press any key to continue . . .
Starting Part 2
--- DooMing device: PART 2!
--- remounting hack
406 0 asec operation failed (No such file or directory)
--- Running services
Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cmp=com.sonyericsson.android.s
ervicemenu/.ServiceMainMenu }
Warning: Activity not started, its current task has been brought to the front
Test VDC #2:
Failure
PART 2 complete!
----------------[ ATTENTION ]----------------
Please 'crash' the Service Menu app to complete.
For example: Service Info - Configuration
The screen will probably blink when it has worked.
Press any key to continue . . .

this is what is happening mate.

Also I cannot figure it out how to start ADB in shell mode.

I opened CMD and typed in adb shell - (adb shell) but it says

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Owner>adb shell
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

C:\Documents and Settings\Owner>

Im at work right now and trying here no luck in here as well.
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] abheshekk:
do we have a dual recovery for z2 D6502 that we can flash after getting root from this method?
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] [NUT]:
:rolleyes:
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] PiskopatYazar:
I dont know how that happen but I managed to get the root :)) thanks guys.
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] abheshekk:
Hi NUT,

this is correct file rite for z2 D6502 dual recovery in http://nut.xperia-files.com/:

Z2-lockeddualrecovery2.7.124-BETA.installer.zip (10.22MB)