yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z2 General] zeehkaev:
The Xperia roms are mostly cross-compatible, which means any z2 rom (official ones, of course) will run in your device. Head for the first post in this threat and download the carrier free rom (here: drive.google.com/file/d/0BzbyxVKM-hQUZk1KOVVwS0hCSU0/view).

This is the Brazlian with DTV and Carrier free, as I said don't worry it will work on any z2, you may only lose your dtv or other minor region functions.

The flashing tool can be downloaded here: flashtool.net/downloads.php

It says there is a Mac version altough I really haven't used I and not sure if its realiable... Macs have some cons...

This is the OFFICAL rom, so you DO NOT NEED an unlocked bootloader , don't unlock yours, you may lose your warranty, just follow these exactly these steps :.

Just run the flashtool wait the loading, click in the flash icon in the start (the thunder one).

Select "flashmode"

On source folder navigate to where you downloaded the TFT file

Select your rom and clich "Flash"

After you press flash nothing happens until you plug your device

Connect your device to the PC

Turn your device off while it its connected to the pc Power button for 3 segs -> Shut down)

Turn it on later holding the vol down button pressed (press the vol down button then the power button and don't release the vol down).

The flashing procedure will start, just lay your device and wait...

The first time you turn it on the Xperia Animation will take a long time (don't worry).

The device will boot up as a new without the carrier customizations.

Despite these instructions nothing else is needed (don't worry about unlocking the bootloader or rooting the device you clearly don't need it).

Good Luck and press thanks to this post :cowboy: :good::good:
[Xperia Z2 General] bruno-seven:
Tkz a lot

Gonna try it later. :good:

(I think I clicked the thanks button correctly)

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zeehkaev,

is this the 4.4.4 version?

I heard about the lollilop availability, is that true?
[Xperia Z2 General] bruno-seven:
macbook is really a pain in the a....

it's not opening properly

anyone here had the same problem with flashtool under mac?
[Xperia Z2 General] zeehkaev:
This is the 4.4.4 you can get the lolipop here:

xdaforums.com/xperia-z2/general/ftf-23-1-0-690-baltic-generic-t3057033

but its not brazilian (it is in portuguese but you will not be able to watch DTV). I am using this one btw. Just the tv is gone.
[Xperia Z2 General] bruno-seven:
It worked, but I had to install a different version of flashtool
[Xperia Z2 General] drmspidi:
No news on the LP for our version ?
[Xperia Z2 General] zeehkaev:
So far no. However it is expected to be soon, according to the schedule, they are already late but Brazilian devices usually are, no big news.

If you like to get the last versions early, just get flash tool and use it already. It's worth the job, and later you get OTA updates also just like before but you'll lose the DTV.If by any chance you regret it just flash the brazilian one again and wuala, you are back. It's quite a no brainer process.
[Xperia Z2 General] victormartins:
Great news guys!

Lollipop is rolling out for Brazil!

Retail, Oi and TIM.

Available at PC Companion and XperiFirm.
[Xperia Z2 General] drmspidi:
Its on software update !! :D

Can I install if I have TWRP ?
[Xperia Z2 General] assanches:
I need TFT with root...
[Xperia Z2 General] drmspidi:
Just download trough XperiFirm and use this procedure http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
[Xperia Z2 General] drmspidi:
I`ve updated, and expected, lose root
[Xperia Z2 General] zeehkaev:
It's here :D:D
[Xperia Z2 General] assanches:
I Make a .zip file of TFT with Root and Recovery, install with actual recovery: (BE CAREFULL, YOU COULD BRICK YOUR PHONE)

https://mega.nz/#!QFhTmKCB!PIgRsZpzsf51zN9XKx91c46gplX1uKZmgIuLEvNBaJE
[Xperia Z2 General] drmspidi:
I don`t have it anymore.

How can I downgrade to 4.4.4 ?
[Xperia Z2 General] zeehkaev:
Download the 4.4.4 TFT (front page or get it here https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzbyxVKM-hQUZk1KOVVwS0hCSU0/view?usp=sharing).

Just flash it with flash tools again, it'll replace the old rom. Beware you lose anything so back up what you can (using sony own backup tool?)
[Xperia Z2 General] pcesars:
Can confirm that. So, by now we can also confirm if we get the OTA update we 'll lose root?
[Xperia Z2 General] drmspidi:
Yes, you`ll lose
[Xperia Z2 General] funnies7:
The Brazilian firmware has lots of bugs like the other regions too? Anyone tested?
[Xperia Z2 General] jmisturini:
Updated yesterday

Bugs so far

*Bluetooth auto turn off on reset

*Sync with smartband only after reset, after that it doesn't appears on Bluetooth devices, to use for smart unlock.

*FM radio not working

I didn't have much time to test the rom, so far are these I found.
[Xperia Z2 General] drmspidi:
Here I don`t have any of those problems !
[Xperia Z2 General] zeehkaev:
Yes you will... There is already a pre-rooted lolipop, you can try that, but not a brazilian one.
[Xperia Z2 General] pcesars:
Thanks for the info... The KK may be no the latest version, but it's running so smooth here that I'll wait for a while.
[Xperia Z2 General] zeehkaev:
I have none of these problems. I had to toggle some options on or off to remove the pattern lock in lolipop but I managed just fine after some minutes in device administrator settings.

The only bug I had: in lolipop some times when turning the screen on the colors get ultra bright (some kind of filter?) and then slowly normalizes... I think this is some sort of lolipop effect, which is nice, but it is being triggered in a very strange way and in questionable moments...
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Lollipop BR firmwares

Sorry for being absent for so long, lads. I'm downloading the new 5.0.2 firmwares and I'll be uploading them as soon as I can.

In order to do that, I'll be deleting the older Jelly Bean firmwares from my Google Drive account, in order to clear up some space. I'll make sure to keep the last 4.4 firmwares of each carrier, if anybody ever needs to downgrade.

Everything should be ready by tomorrow.

Best regards to you all.

Edit: Uploading Customized (Generic) BR now.

Edit 2: Customized BR uploaded, link added to the OP. Now downloading uploading TIM and Oi firmwares (both Claro and Vivo versions are not available through XperiFirm yet).
[Xperia Z2 General] drmspidi:
None of the versions you posted are pre-rooted right ?
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
That is correct.

I'm uploading now the pre-rooted and fully working XZDR recovery flashable zip I made yesterday. I tested it all throught last night and today in the morning, haven't had a single issue so far. When it is done uploading I'll update the OP with the link to the file.
[Xperia Z2 General] drmspidi:
AWESOME !!

Congrats and Thanks !!
[Xperia Z2 General] ricardoporto:
Hi Tiu Fiu,

Can I install this pre-rooted Lollipop version over my rooted KitKat, using recovery? My data will keep untouched, right?

Thanks for your hard work.

Ricardo
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Hey Ricardo,

Yes, you can flash the pre-rooted version over your rooted KitKat using recovery (I used TWRP and it went OK).

I advice you to choose the factory reset wipe of TWRP to do a fresh install (this Lollipop firmware is WAY different than the previous JellyBean and KitKat firmwares, so this will reduce the chances of having anything messed up with the new firmware). This factory reset WILL NOT delete your files in the internal SD card, but you should do a backup just in case. You won't even need to flash anything with Flashtools afterwards since I used the full-bundle function of PRFCreator v0.8. And to keep you guys informed, I used both SuperSU v2.46 (the latest stable version available) and XZDualRecovery v2.8.8.

As soon as the upload is complete I'll update the OP and include the link to flashable zip file (around 15% or so to go).

EDIT: Upload complete, check the OP for the link.
[Xperia Z2 General] ricardoporto:
Thanks for the advice Tiu Fiu!

Regards!
[Xperia Z2 General] tiesco:
aply flash no lollipop

i can flash the pre rooted zip 5.0.2 on 5.0.2 stock? how?
[Xperia Z2 General] drmspidi:
No, you need to firstdowngrade to 4.4.4, root, install recovery,and then flash the flashable.zip with 5.0.3 pre-rooted
[Xperia Z2 General] Rick Poldo:
Will it take long for this update 23.1.A.0.726 get to the Brazilian model?
[Xperia Z2 General] tstille:
Will I be able to install the Xposed Framework after installing the pre-rooted package?
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
You should keep an eye on the XZDR development thread (Cross-Device Development Section).

XZDR V2.8.8, the one that was available when I created the pre-rooted package, had a bug that caused a bootloop every time you restarted the Z2 after installing Xposed.

Apparently v2.8.10 has a fix for that, but I'm no sure.
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
[MENTION=6610600]Victuxu[/MENTION]

I've been trying to answer your PM, but XDA says you "may have chosen not to receive private messages or may not be able to receive private messages", so I'll be answering your PM through here.

Fellow users and moderators, I apologise for this, but it seems it is the only way I can answer my fellow user's doubts. Moderators, if you feel this is not acceptable, please feel free to delete this post.

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E aí, cara, tranquilo?

Só me tira uma dúvida, essa ROM ZTO q vc fala é qual? A Genérica (Unbranded/Customised) brasileira? A sem nada de tranquera de operadora? Meus tempos de Samsung se foram e eu já não lembro se é (acho q sim, mas não tenho certeza - se a memória não me falha, a ZTO é a brasileira sem tranqueira e a ZTA é a customizada da Claro).

Bom, se for, a 4.4.4 é aquela 23.0.1.A.0.167 q eu disponibilizei no primeiro post do tópico brazuca no XDA, vc pode baixar fácil por lá.

A 4.4.2 é a 17.1.2.A.0.314. Eu tive q deletar essa do meu Drive pra dar mais espaço pra colocar as mais novas (muita ROM brasileira do Z2 e do Z2 Tablet, é foda, sabe como é...). Mas, se eu não me engano, tem um link de um mirror q um outro camarada foi gente boa o bastante pra disponibilzar pra galera e eu deixei por lá (revisão R6B ou algo assim), tá nesse primeiro post tb, na parte de "Previous Firmwares".

Me dá um toque se vc conseguir baixar a 4.4.4 ou a 4.4.2. Se vc não conseguir, me avisa tb q eu tento liberar um pouco de espaço no meu Drive e faço o upload da 4.4.2. Isso pode demorar um pouco, pq a minha conexão para upload é muito fraca, 1 Mbps (culpa da NET).

Abraço
[Xperia Z2 General] MarcSant:
Thank you mate! I found this topic after search for an unbranded BR rom. So, just for curiosity, you have a Z2 BR unbranded and made a dump from this ROM, right? If yes, just for precautio, I can do the same with mine, save the ROM file and if something goes wrong, reverse to Vivo ROM.

I'm asking that because the previous ROM's that I've found in the internet are custom ROMS, and I don't want to loose the DRM and other things with this kind of ROM.

Tks,

Marcelo.
[Xperia Z2 General] GuitarXxX:
Very nice thread.

I want to buy a Z2 but the overheating problems are leaving me in doubt.

And I always look in the xda before make a decision.

What you guys can say about this problems in the BR version?

This is very nice to hear.

I thought it would ruin the device.

I think that is not that simple, but did you try to use the TV apk from brazilian version?

I think this will require the drivers from BR version.

Sorry for my bad english.
[Xperia Z2 General] MarcSant:
It appears that the overheat problem occurs when you save the video in the main memory. I brought a class 10 SD card (to record HD movies, not 4K) and works like a charm: no heat problems so far: but I noticed that you need to format the card to avoid some glitches while recording: my old device was a S4 and the card was formatted using fat32. When I inserted it in the Z2 and start to record some movies (using the auto settings) I noticed some lag... And no way that I can write in the card through PC: got some "error writing to media". After formatted the card using format tools in Z2 storage options, no problems so far.

Could be a coincidence, I don't know, but, fixed my overheating and movie recording problems.

Marcelo.
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Yes, I have an unbranded BR Z2, and I used Apollo89's method for creating this FTF (found here)

If I could suggest something, I'd advice you to root your device and install [NUT]'s XZDualRecovery (the latest version uses the Easy Root Tool by zxz0O0 to install root and the custom recovery at the same time) and use one of the two recoveries available (I use TWRP) to create a Nandroid Backup, that is a full backup of your smartphone's system, data and so on - If, God forbids, something goes wrong you can just reinstall this recovery and restore that nandroid backup, and your device will be just as it was when you performed you backup (with all apps, data and so on as it was).

Now, just to clear up, custom ROMs based on Sony's stock firmwares do not require you to unlock your bootloader, only custom Kernel and custom ROMs based on AOSP require you to do so. Another good thing about rooting your device is that you can backup you TA Partition, which includes all DRM keys specific for your device (and yours alone), so that you can re-lock your bootloader should you wish to do so in the future.

If you need more details, just ask.

Like MarcSant said, the overheating usually only happens when recording heavy videos, such as in 4K resolution (which I personally consider it a marketing gimmick, since you'll always need a 4K TV or monitor to view those videos). I've recorded a couple of videos in Full HD at 60 fps and a couple more with Timeshift (720p at 120 fps) and I've had no overheating at all.

Hell, I can personally assure you that my Z2's battery has never even once reached more than 40.5 °C, not while watching videos, playing games, using the camera, etc. - I monitor it with Battery Monitor Widget Pro - and, even though it measures battery temperature and not CPU temperature, it is a pretty good reference point. Now, the only time I imagine it heats up a little is when it is performing a Nandroid Backup (since the Android system is not active when on recovery, it is impossible to know the temperature value without an external tempeture sensor like those pistols that can "see" the infrared pattern of things). And even at this point, I can honestly say that my Z2 does not heats up nearly as much as my ZQ (ZL) used to (when I booted up after performing the nandroid backup, the ZQ was easily above 50 °C).

The only thing I'm really worried about with our Brazilian Z2 are the updates - while most of the world is on 17.1.1.A.0.402 firmware, ours is still at the 17.1.A.2.55. But that can be dealt with if you don't worry about DTV, like me.
[Xperia Z2 General] MarcSant:
Alright, so, If I don't want to root my device, just replace the branded rom with this unbranded ones, the partition that you told will not be lost, right? And the future OTA updates will came, as normally occurs in the branded rom?

I just want to get rid off Vivo's customization, keeping the device "original" as I got it from a store like Fastshop, or another one... I'm just not comfortable to deal with rooting my device.... Maybe in the near future, who knows?
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Exactly, the TA partition will not be lost, it will stay there all pretty and untouched. And yes, OTA updates will come just as normally as SONY releases them.

The big problem with the updates on unbranded firmwares is that it requires Sony Brasil to release them, which does not always occurs as it should. On the ZQ, it took Sony Brasil more than a month to release the latest 4.4.2 update after all four carriers released their branded version - the Brazilian unbranded 4.4.2 update was released two months after the European unbranded releases. On the other hand, the Brazilian unbranded 4.3 update was the very first firmware to be released worldwide. I guess it depends on Sony Brasil's mood...
[Xperia Z2 General] MarcSant:
Fantastic! If I will not loose the DRM, Radio, TV and get rid off Vivo's customization, I will give a shot! I'm searching the links posted and it appears that I can save my Vivo Firmware...

Thanks mate for the answers! In a few minutes I will go to home and try this.

Regards,

Marcelo.
[Xperia Z2 General] leandronovy:
Hi guys, just bought my Xperia Z2. Waiting it to be delivered. I've been away from android custom roms since my Motorola Milestone. Can anyone explain what is this TA partition? This DRM keys are for what?

Thanks everyone.
[Xperia Z2 General] GuitarXxX:
I was worried about what many people said that when they only opened the camera and stayed for a few minutes changing the configs the camera app closed.

Other said that can film only 20 or 30 minutes with 720p and the camera app closed.

You can see more on this thread on forum Adrenaline:

http://adrenaline.uol.com.br/forum/showthread.php?t=512950

I don't know if is it related to the firmware.

Because of this I'm happy that we can use internacional firmwares.

But according to what you are saying this problem does not seem to occur in your Z2.

If we discover what is needed to make the TV works on BR firmware, someone can port this to internacional firmwares.
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
DRM stands for "Digital Rights Management" and is basically a digital fingerprint that ties your smartphone to your IMEI in an encrypted matter in order to "protect" certain content from being copied. The DRM keys are stored in the TA partition of every Xperia device and are used by some Sony apps to ID your device (TrackID is one of those apps).

I'm summarizing a lot of information here, but pretty much every Sony smartphone has a locked bootloader out of the box, which means that each one has its very own and unique DRM keys. Attempting to use one device's DRM keys on another will brick such device, as the DRM keys won't match that device's IMEI.

Now, when someone unlocks a device's bootloader, it forfeits these DRM keys, as if saying "I don't want to have them on my device". By doing so, the user can flash a custom (unsecure) Kernel or a custom ROM, be it Sony-based or AOSP (Android Open-Source Project).

The big thing we need to keep in mind here is that Sony, while supporting the modding community, allows you to unlock your bootloader if you want to, supplying you with the codes you'll need to do so. However, since unlocking a bootloader allows you to basically do whatever you want with your device, including messing it up beyond repair, your warranty is pretty much void if you unlock it.

By keeping your TA partition backed-up somewhere you can revert the bootloader to its original status (re-lock it), should you ever want or need to do so. But you'll need to root your smartphone in order to create that backup (by rooting a smartphone you can have a program access that TA partition and perform that backup), and rooting your smartphone does not voids your warranty.
[Xperia Z2 General] hitsukun:
people! i am just going to root my xperia z2 for the first time using the tool our friend recommended, the [NUT]'s XZDualRecovery .

after that, if someone can help me about installing new mods I would be really happy.

I am here for ask another thing....If i want to clean all and just come back to my stock rom...can i do it using the sony pc companion restore option??
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
You can use PC Companion's restore option, but it will take a while downloading the firmware each time and will definitely wipe your device clean.

If you already have a FTF ready you can just flash it on FlashTools without changing any option (just select the FTF and hit the Flash button). It will flash the firmware and completely clean your device as well, but it won't need to download anything.

If you just want to clean up the modifications you've made, you can use FlashTools and uncheck the wipe options - this way your data and apps will be kept as they are and your internal SD card won't be wiped either.
[Xperia Z2 General] #BR:
My carrier is Claro BR (Claro Brazil)

Customization Version: 1281-5460_R4A

Firmware 17.1.A.2.55
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Thanks mate, downloading firmware now.

Enviado de meu D6543 usando Tapatalk

Edit: Uploading now.
[Xperia Z2 General] kinsah:
Root [Locked Bootloader] on D6543

Someone has tested the root method from this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2783750?

Just in case, because I´m going to buy Brazilian Z2 only if could root the device without loosing DRM specs. I´m now on a Brazilian Z1 and it is a perfect device since I have root privileges.
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
I used this method on my ZQ, but on my Z2 I used Easy Root Tool and it worked perfectly - one click root without the need to reboot or anything. Easy rooting in here as well.
[Xperia Z2 General] LyuricH:
Did u saved something before use this Easy Roting?

Many thanks.
[Xperia Z2 General] kinsah:
You mean this method thread? (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784900) There is no flag for D6543 model, you could message the OP there for confirming your device is also rooted.

Thank you, ordered today:good: ...e haja $$$$ (R$1983,30) :eek:
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Nope, didn't save anything, just ran it and it went through.

Yes, that's the one.

I'll be posting a heads up on that thead to let the OP know.
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Claro BR FTF

Here you go, Claro-branded firmware uploaded - Link

Enjoy
[Xperia Z2 General] drmspidi:
Is the WiFi Hotspot working for you guys ?

Here I got a error everytime !
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Sorry, but I've never used it.
[Xperia Z2 General] drmspidi:
Can you please try it out ?

It happend in both,official and the one you created.
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Ok, I tried it, using my Z2 as hotspot for my Z2 Tablet. It worked as it should.
[Xperia Z2 General] drmspidi:
Thanks Tiu Fiu

I don`t know it dosent work here :(

Will try the US version !! I prefer the Hotspot than the TV
[Xperia Z2 General] tiesco:
downgrade

i can downgrade to this Firmware version: 17.1.2.A.0.314 (claro br), install root and recovery and flash lollipop pre rooted?
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Yup, that is correct.

Just remember to do a factory reset before flashing lollipop and you'll be fine.

Enviado de meu D6503 usando Tapatalk
[Xperia Z2 General] tiesco:
lollipop with root instaled sucefully

thanks for ur help, and thanks tiufiu, i downgrade and root, apply flash and do a factory reset, and now i have lollipop with root. ?
[Xperia Z2 General] harerton:
Hi,

Does the new lollipop firmware includes mobile TV?

Thanks!
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Every Brazilian Z2 firmware, regardless of branding (Customized BR or carrier-branded) includes DTV.

Enviado de meu D6503 usando Tapatalk
[Xperia Z2 General] TicoVillas:
Blank black screen (possible offender Smart Lock)

Hey guys, long time no see;

So i've flashed the Generic BR | Customization Version: 1281-5466_R5C | Firmware version: 23.1.A.0.690 and it is awesome, just a little problem;

Any of you are using smart lock?

Every morning my screen goes completely black (back light lit) and i can't figure out why, it was fine before, i'm using exposed framework and it isen't the problem since it worked fine for a week and i haven't updated or change nothing.

I'm asking about smart lock since in my reserch i've found some cases like mine e normaly the offender was the smart lock;

I've turned mine off today, let's see how it pays out, a let me now if anyone use it and if you have any problem.

Thanks
[Xperia Z2 General] harerton:
Hi,

I flashed the prerooted generic and everything is ok.

Glad it mantained all my apps and my homescreen settings!

Thank you!