yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arkedk:
Mostly because of pricing. These devices cost from 270 to 400 euro here, and the Z2 is significantly more expensive because it's the newest flagship coming in at around 670 euro, and I wont spent that on a phone since I'm buying without contract as I'm perfectly happy with my carrier and don't want to be locked down for 6 months at a new carrier.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rekoil:
So it has nothing to do with size? Because compared to other Snapdragon 800 phones, that (and waterproofing) is what the Z1C has going for it. It has a lower resolution display which means less work for the GPU, and thus better battery life and a more fluid UI.

If it's solely the price and you don't mind a larger phone then I'd probably go with a One PlusOne, but I would suggest you go and have a play with a Z1C before making a decision. See if you like the size.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arkedk:
Well it's not all down to price. I want a phone that has a good dev community around it, so it's possible to try new kernels, tweaked stock firmwares and custom firmwares like CM, Paranoid and other major custom ROM's. I know that Nexus has this, but the design of that phone is boring and the camera is "bleeh". So the Z1C looked like a good device with great specs, small form factor and a great camera.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rekoil:
Well camera is a bit iffy, but other than that CM runs smooth as hell on the Z1C, that's really all I care about hehe.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] komedol:
Trying to be helpful here (my comments in italics):

In general how have you had it with your Z1C?

I used to be LG O2X owner, and compared to my old phone Z1C even running with stock rom is fast, stable and smooth.

Is it easy to root?

Very easy. All you need to do is download a file and follow the OP here. And I can confirm that it works with the latest kitkat/4.4.4.

What recoveries is available?

TWRP, PhilZ and CWM are available. You can get them here..

Is there many reports on defects/faults on the device?

Some users report flashbleed problem with the camera (fortunately I don't have that problem).

How well is the developer community for this particular device?

I'd say quite good, judging from the number of custom ROM and kernel available for Z1C in the XDA.

Is Sony releasing kernel source for the device?

I think so, check here..
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rekoil:
Sony recently uploaded all their copyleft kernels to GitHub, below link is for current Z1C tree.

https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/kernel-copyleft/tree/14.3.A.0.xxx
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arkedk:
Hmm that's quite a big point in why I want the Z1C. The great pictures that can be taken on stock doesn't work properly on cm. Are they porting stock camera drivers and app into future FXP releases or count on getting the issues fixed?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mugoftee:
Do photos have a lower quality or do some things simply don't work?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] einfachgaer:
Photos seem to have more noise as far as I could tell when I tested a FXP build. And currently it's not possible to have 4k and 120FPS recording on a CM based rom or at least nobody successfully tested it.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rekoil:
About the same quality wise in my opinion, but camera starts really slow, and you lose a lot of features and post-processing that Sonys camera app does.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Iruwen:
People mentioned that the BIONZ image processor only works with stock roms, don't know if that's true.
[Sony Xperia ZL] gokukaushik:
Installation Steps (Warranty can be restored whenever you wish)

-------------------------

Before starting your rom flashing journey it is always better to have Flashtool (latest -by androxyde) installed in your PC and your stock rom handy ; incase of any mishappenings.

Type *#*#7378423#*#* in your phone and see if your bootloader status is unlockable under service-->Configuration. Procede with below steps, only if your device is unlockable.

It is important that you follow the steps in order

1) First step for installing a custom rom over a mobile with stock rom is to backup the existing state of bootloader .Usually warranty will get void if any modification is done to bootloader. The below tool ensures that it takes the backup of existing state of bootloader when device is under warranty.

Goto

Backup TA for Sony Xperia (This tool helps you to have a )

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292598.

Download the tool.This tool will backup your DRM Securtiy keys . Successful backup can only be taken after the existing stock rom is rooted (Use towelroot application if your device is not already rooted) .Root it first then follow the process given in above link .

Once this is over , u will have a backup of the existing state of bootloader/TA partition (If you later wish to move back to stock rom from custom rom use the same tool to restore the backup you have just created.This means you will get your Warranty back);

2) Goto this website , follow the steps and get your unlock code via e mail.

Use fastboot mode to unlock your bootloader (Make sure that you have already backuped your existing DRM keys-Step 1).Follow it fully to unlock your bootloader

http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlock/step1

3)Download any custom rom zips with recovery, for your mobile from xda developers forum and have fun.Extract boot.img using winrar or winzip .

Flash boot.img via fastboot mode

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot reboot

4)As the device reboots, when you see your LED glow press volume up or down. It will take you to CWM Recovery or TWRP recovery based on the rom that you have downloaded.

5)Just install the custom rom(*.zip ) from within the recovery.
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
What if that i already have the custom recovery?

So, just wipe data, dalvik, and cache, then flash the zip?

That's it?
[Sony Xperia ZL] anagramgenius:
yes.
[Sony Xperia ZL] gokukaushik:
Absolutely right. But before installing an custom rom in the first place i hope you have already backed up your DRM keys for warranty purpose(as mentioned in the guide) since if you unlock your bootloader without backing up your DRM keys, DRM keys might be lost forever .
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
Can i backup my app on stock rom then restore it to a custom rom?
[Sony Xperia ZL] gokukaushik:
Sure. Easiest way to do it is by using an app called, 'Titanium Backup Pro'.But you have to root your stock rom first for this application to run(Use towelroot if you are yet to root).Except for sony proprietary apps like walkman,Album,etc (will run only on stock rom as they use sony developed system libraries/API'S) other apps will get restored/run fine on a custom rom.:cowboy:
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
And one think left.... How to know if my bootloader is unlocked or not?
[Sony Xperia ZL] foomanjackel:
its in the OP....on the phones dialpad, type: *#*#7378423#*#*

then look in > service > configuration

it should show the status as "bootloader locked", "bootloader unlocked", "bootloader unlockable" or "not unlockable" (sorry wording may not be exact, but you'll get the idea)
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
no.. i mean, how to know if my bootloader is already unlocked or not?

Anyway, what happened if i flash it without unlocking it first?
[Sony Xperia ZL] foomanjackel:
Sorry, did you type that in the phone and check the status? That's where it will tell you if its already unlocked or if its even unlockable at all.

Do not try to install a custom ROM on your phone if it is not unlocked! Your phone will not boot.
[Sony Xperia ZL] gokukaushik:
Thanks to @ foomanjackel for answering your questions.Regarding your 2nd question, 'Experience is the mother of invention'.Why don't you try and see what happens...just kidding.Couldn't resist it. Practically speaking of you install a custom rom with an custom kernel on a locked bootloader you will hard brick it.It will not boot and chances are that you might not be able to goto flashmode or fastbootmode anymoreto repair it.Reason this happens is that both your recovery and bootloader resides in the same partition in your mobile.If you try to install custom kernel on a locked bootloader in every probability, it not only corrupts your existing stocks kernel but also might corrupt your recovery leaving u helpless.

Theoretically, You should be able to install any custom-stock based rom on a locked bootloader (which runs exactly on ur stock kernel).In other words a custom rom which doesn't come up with a custom kernel but based on your existing stock kernel should be able to run on a locked bootloader.But my advice is you do not risk it.
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
Yes it said boot loader unlockable : yes

And couple months ago, i want to unlock my bootloader, but i dont know what went wrong, but my xperia got boot loop...

So is that bcs i already unlocked it? Or... ?
[Sony Xperia ZL] gokukaushik:
If you get this message "Bootloader unlockable: yes" then your bootloader is still locked.
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
Is unlocking bootloader can make me lose my root?
[Sony Xperia ZL] gokukaushik:
I suppose it won't.I don't see the reason why u want to unlock the bootloader unless you want to install a new custom rom.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oy-ster:
easier on a rooted one?

Hi, was told about this executable that scattered about a while ago ( http://www.informationweek.com/mobi...loits-gingerbread-root-access/d/d-id/1102741? ) and have been wondering if something like that still posible (obviously with no relation to gingerbreak specifically)...?

Also, is it easier for such malware to gain root on a rooted phone (assuming Superuser.apk is fine and threfore I pressume there is no access to the su executable (is my assumption corect?))?

thx.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oy-ster:
thx.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oy-ster:
up?

up.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oy-ster:
pu!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] david makarove:
No !

if phone not rooted

it's not possible

it will need some professional work

and that's work

Can't be done with blackhat hackers ;)

even if it rooted

it's have 2 way only

1.if the attacker is expert and have priv8 vulnerability in superuser app to gain root access

2. if user is highly stupid

it surly will give any app root permission when the app request it

Hit thanks if i helped you !
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oy-ster:
Thank you.
[Xperia Z1 General] RHBH:
Attention this FTF is for C6943 also known as DTV-LTE, it has the same baseband of C6903, but it is directed to Brazilian market with Digital Television.

Download Link:

Filename: C6943_14.4.A.0.108_Customized_BR_1276-7099_R4C.ftf

Size: 1.03GB

Link - [Mega]

Enjoy and if you liked it hit Thanks!
[Xperia Z1 General] ogunja:
Thank you friend your work is really fantastic, very good.

More Thanks again and downloading at this time.

Pending the deodex this release.

Hugs.
[Xperia Z1 General] yankoscage:
RHBH is pure devil!

Awesome! Ty!
[Xperia Z1 General] RHBH:
Sure... I'll wait [MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION] release the mutilated firmware for all Z1 variants, then I'll deodex the same releases (brand/region) and release the deodex packages...

Note: I need study and learn more about ART, since Android L won't use Dalvik, so I think odex/deodex won't exist anymore on future Android versions.
[Xperia Z1 General] ogunja:
Wonder friend, but there will already have the tool that does this, say the deodex roms.

Need assistance're al.

Hugs.
[Xperia Z1 General] yankoscage:
RHBH, agreed. We'll certainly need to find another way with ART.

[MENTION=4716941]ogunja[/MENTION] odex/deodex is a feature from Dalvik's JIT (Just In Time compilation). These terms doesn't even exist on ART which will rely on AOT (Ahead-Of-Time) compilation - which is done when an app is installed.

Don't expect a tool to "deodex" a compiled ART app. ;)
[Xperia Z1 General] RHBH:
As I said I need to learn how this works on ART... But I guess there would be no problem to mod ROMs that use ART, as we have on Odexed ROMs.
[Xperia Z1 General] serajr:
Thank you so much meu irmão!!! Now I can update my wife's Z1!! ;)
[Xperia Z1 General] Saqib Nazm:
There is already a thread to share FTFs: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2469191, Kindly use that, This thread is closed to keep the Forum arranged for your own Good :)
[Moto X General] tember1214:
Does anyone know how to get your Google plus circle badge either in your notification bar or just on home screen?
[Moto X General] 3UR0TR45H:
Making a 1x1 zooper widget with the image is probably the easiest way. It would only work for your home screen. If you were really ambitious, you could build a notification bar with Zooper and incorporate the image there.
[Moto X General] tember1214:
Can't figure out for the life of me how to crop a picture I have into a circle (just the circle)
[Moto X General] MaKTaiL:
What badge are you talking about? Do you have any pics?
[Moto X General] tember1214:
The profile pic in Google plus. I'm just trying to figure out how to crop a picture into a circle and only the circle
[Moto X General] BootlegZani:
I am going to assume you saw this from the lock screen on a device with Android L Developer Preview. On those devices the lock screen displays your Google+ avatar image in the top right hand corner of your notification bar on the lock screen.
[Moto X General] tember1214:
Yes but I want to just make a widget with my Google plus circle profile pic. But I can't figure out how to crop a pic into a circle. Sounds stupid cause it seems so simple
[Moto X General] BootlegZani:
I would think that would be rather easy with a graphics application on a computer. Technically just for that MS Paint should be more than enough.
[Xperia Z2 General] sighted:
Thanks in Advance

Thanks for the effort on making this thread. We Brazilian customers are kind of left back on Sony's repository. At leat here, at XDA we've found a place to exchange our experiences.

I've searched everywhere for the carrier-free Brazilian tft, in vain...

I hope this thread can gather all our knowledge on this very specific Z2 model.
[Xperia Z2 General] rodrigoath:
I'm looking for brazilian tft file to, I'm updated to Germany 17.1.1.A.0.402 and now I want back to DTV and nothing. Please if you find it share with us.
[Xperia Z2 General] hitsukun:
OMG this thread is just perfect for me!

Xperia z2 is my first android device since i came from an apple iphone 4.

i am reading this forum like crazy for about 6 days and learning new stuff like rooting...bootloader...roms....kernels... i understand a little but our brazilian model is unique and i was really in doubt about doing all this stuff in D6543!

I hope my brazilian friends and all people from this forum can help me to make my device awesome!!
[Xperia Z2 General] Sayid_the_Lost:
Does anyone know if the Japanese Z2 also has TV? I'm asking because Japanese Z1 also has TV (in fact Brazilian Z1 only has TV because we use the same digital TV technology as japan).

I posted a topic about this model here and some replied it's possible to use a foreigner firmware + the TV module to have a fully functional updated phone, does anyone tried that ou knows a tutorial?

Thanks.
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Thanks everybody for the support - feedbacks like these are exactly what we need to make sure to the moderators that this thread is necessary and useful for us who have a very specific and unique device.

I'm still in the process of updating the opening post, so if any of you guys have a carrier model, could you do me a favor and send me (a post here or a PM) the customization number of your device? All you need to do is go to the dialer and type *#*#7378423#*#* (*#*#SERVICE#*#*) to access the Service Menu, go on "Service Info" and then "Software Info" and post the "Customization Version". That help would be very much appreciated.

I've spent all night yesterday trying to make a FTF file for the stock Brazilian Firmware, but I've had no luck. I'll try again tonight, after work, and if it works I'll share it with you guys.

[MENTION=5927190]rodrigoath[/MENTION] - Have you flashed a stock D6503 FTF on your D6543? And it was all OK, no problems at all? I've been thinking about flashing a D6503 firmware, since I don't care at all for DTV. Was the .402 firmware any better than .55? Better in a way that you can see (or feel, I guess), anyways.

Welcome to the android community, brother. You'll find A LOT of good information, mods and so on here on XDA (and I mean A LOT). And don't worry about being a new android user, pretty soon you'll be a flash-a-holic like must of us are sooner or latter (for me, it was around the days of the Samsung Galaxy SII - man, I used to flash a new custom ROM every week... Good times...)

I remember reading about it somewhere too, but I can't remember where exactly - I'll look for it and I'll post the source here when I find it.

Thanks for everything fellas.

Best regards
[Xperia Z2 General] Sayid_the_Lost:
Tiu Fiu, speaking for my knowledge with other sony models (xperias Neo and ZQ) you can flash another countries firmwares without problems, ZQ has 4G too, and i used to use the german firmwares, because they have the exact same 4G bands as we do.
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
I don't know about the Neo, but the ZQ was exactly the same as the international model, hardware-wise (still haven't found a suitable reason for naming it "ZQ" here and not "ZL"), and there was indeed no problem with flashing other firmwares in it (hell, first thing I did after I purchased it was to flash the german FTF and root it).

I'm wondering about the Z2 because of baseband problems that might come up (the D6543 doesn't have LTE bands 13, 17 and 20, that the D6503 has - I don't know if Sony uses a different LTE chip on our model or if it is just a software limitation - even though according to this article on Wikipedia the MSM8974AB chip has a built-in LTE support). Aside from that, I don't really care about the DTV.
[Xperia Z2 General] rodrigoath:
I didn't found problem in .402, but the camera is getting hot in feel minutes of use. I tough it's solved in this firmware but is the same problem of .55. Let's see if the 4.4.4 will be better.
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Thanks for the reply. I'll be trying it soon, I guess...

By the way, everybody, I'm uploading the stock Generic BR FTF file to my Google Drive folder. I'll share it with you guys as soon as it's done.

I'll also create another thread on the General section and send a word to the OP of the Firmware Index thread.

If anyone out there has a carrier Z2 (Vivo, Claro, TIM or Oi), let me know the customization number so I can download and create stock FTFs for those firmwares as well.
[Xperia Z2 General] hitsukun:
Tiu Fiu! I wanna help as much as I can to help our situation!

My carrier is VIVO and customization number is 1281-8123-R7A

anything else just ask!
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Thanks mate. Just to confirm, Vivo's firmware is 17.1.A.2.55, right?

Did you receive the PM I sent you? Don't really know if it got through or not.
[Xperia Z2 General] hitsukun:
Yes, it's that firmware!!

I really wanna flash other ROMs with latest firmwares...but I would love to know that we have a stock rom for our model.

I hope you can give us this hapiness!
[Xperia Z2 General] mourthe:
Hello guys,

I have a Sony Xperia Z2 D6543, did the update with another firmware and my phone changed to D6503 version, the device works perfectly, however I lost the function of Digital TV, would like to have the function back, however I found the Brazilian room .

I hope you can help us.

The unit is working very well with the room with the D6503'm 17.1.1.A1.0.402 version.

Wait for new releases

Greetings!
[Xperia Z2 General] rodrigoath:
Please, where do you find the Brazilian firmware I want back to D6543 to compare with European D6503. Thanks
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Just a little bit of patience, fellas, it is taking a little longer to upload the file than I've expected (I'd like to thank NET and their great 10 Mb/s download speed and lousy 1 Mb/s upload speed, just freaking amazing :rolleyes:).

I'm going to leave it uploading all night and by tomorrow morning it should be up (if nothing else happens while I'm sleeping).

Wish me luck :silly:
[Xperia Z2 General] sighted:
d6543 vivo ftf

Fellows, here' vivo d6543 ftf. Thanks to Gilson Cristo who gently generate this ftf from his newly acquired Z2

Tá aí +Julio Cesar

https://mega.co.nz/#!MMxFhb7Z!k7VzgPLZ8h1-p_FL9PzcLehWyGdhlFgF-s0EqBmpi2A﻿

We're still in need of other carrier's ftf. And of course the stock retail one (carrier free)

If you own a device and want to generate the ftf , let us know.
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Stock Generic BR FTF

Here you go, guys, the stock Generic BR FTF, firmware 17.1.A.2.55 - Link

Thanks for the Vivo FTF, [MENTION=2842304]sighted[/MENTION] and Gilson Cristo, I've updated the OP.

Anybody out there with Z2s from other carriers, let us know the Customization Number and we'll try to upload their respective FTFs as well.
[Xperia Z2 General] hitsukun:
What means generic??? it's like a non-carrier rom?

So now that we have some ftf files from our model...i can root my phone....flash other roms and firmwares....and if i wanna make a clean restore...we can use these files...right???
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Exactly, generic means unbranded, non-carrier firmware.

And yes, you can root (even though rooting a device is easily reversible), flash other firmwares and all that if you want to, with this FTF as backup.

Keep in mind, though, that if you unlock your bootloader, flashing a FTF will not relock it. It will not alter your SIM-Lock status neither.
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Good news (it was about time they moved their asses!!). I'll check it when I get back home from work, and if it is there I'll download it, prepare and upload the FTF file.

Thanks for the heads-up.
[Xperia Z2 General] assanches:
Yes. It's running out. Updating....
[Xperia Z2 General] Ricardovet83:
i just miss my OTA updates in the nexus 5.....i don´t know why sony decide to do this..just with a computer.
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
It is one pretty big update from the previous version and there were a lot of updates between 17.1.A.2.55 and 17.1.2.A.0.314 (the differences/bug corrections/performance upgrade between one and the other are pretty visible), so I guess it is understandable that this update cannot be done OTA. I have seen OTA on small updates, though not on the Z2.
[Xperia Z2 General] UnderrTaker:
Where did you all getting this update?

I tried to go on About Phone and looking for updates, but there's no update available to me.

Thank you.
[Xperia Z2 General] ogunja:
lool is very good.

FTF please...!
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
As soon as I get home, buddy... Just a little while longer...
[Xperia Z2 General] viniciusluciano:
What is your Carrier version?! I have Claro here and didn't receive the update.. :(
[Xperia Z2 General] peterf9:
Just received the update notification!

I bought my phone at Claro and flashed the generic ROM

Regards
[Xperia Z2 General] UnderrTaker:
Received too, but computer needed...

Here I'm using a linux workstation...

Will see at home :)
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Downloading now...

Edit: Downloaded, creating FTF now...

Edit2: FTF created, uploading now...
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Well, I've downloaded the FTF, it is uploading now. Should have it available to you soon...

I've got the feeling it is not exactly the same update as the ones on the D6503, and I don't mean the DTV availability... The old bug where the H icon is not "fused" to the signal bars and it is still showing while connected to WiFi (in other words, both WiFi and H icons are there AT THE SAME TIME). Such a thing does not happen on the latest D6503 firmware.

I don't know, something is strange here...

Can anybody please tell me the Kernel version of the 17.1.A.2.55 firmware? It shows the number on the "Config." -> "Sobre o telefone" section...