yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia ZL] CharlesG70:
4.4.4 goodness

Hi All,

With the generic US I got the update on Friday.

Downloded the PCC version and begain the process to update and root.

The update process was a brease with PCC, kept all settings and data.

I tried to get the files loaded by Jamal_RS here... http://xdaforums.com/xperia-zl/general/guide-how-to-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2873839

but they were just add traps...

Using some old ftf files I was able to flash the .230 kernel using Flashtool(64).

This I just conected the phone back to the PC and used Flashtool to root the phone. Super easy.

Then my problems started. I went to the Flashtool folder to get the files and build a .283 ftf so I could update the kernel.

first off I grabed an old set of file so the ftf had .230 not .283. When I tried to update the kernel, I just pushed the old one and nothign worked.

Then (it was getting late) I tried again and forgot to uncheck the delete user data adn BOOM, factory rest Ahgggggg...

by 3AM I was done so I left with a fresh install through PCC.

I eventually fouond the right files (always check the dates) and built the correct kernal flash ftf.

then is was childs play and done.

Since then I have really liked the build, Hate having to rebuild all my screens and settings but titanium helps with that.

anyway a happy ending. Also if you get XperiaFirm http://xdaforums.com/xperia-zl/general/zl-6506-firmware-283-t2875237

then you can pull the raw files and build you own ftf. This is quick and easy and this way you know what you are getting.

Thanks to all the people involded with Flashtool and XperiaFirm.

Cheers,
[Sony Xperia ZL] go45cvi:
FYI, If you flash 4.4.2 and root with towel root you can just do the OTA to get 4.4.4 and it will stay rooted.
[Sony Xperia ZL] gigapus:
Bell Canada phone, no OTA, no PCC yet. Am I the only one?
[Sony Xperia ZL] CharlesG70:
What do you expect from Hell Canada

You can get the generic 4.4.4 and install wiht flash tool.

you also avoid all the Hell Canada bloat wear.

GL
[Sony Xperia ZL] gigapus:
Yeah, the bloatware was the first to go after I rooted the phone. I am not actually a Bell customer, just using the (unlocked) phone with Speakout. I got the 4.4.2 update OTA, so I expect I wil eventually get the 4.4.4. If I get too impatient I will try the generic like you said. Thanks for the input.

Edit: actually, I remember now it was PCC where I got the 4.4.2, but I still don't see 4.4.4.
[Sony Xperia ZL] antoniro:
Yeah, me too, my phone was from Bell Canada but i unlocked it and switched to Fido. Still no update! :(
[Sony Xperia ZL] qingz:
Never mind. Got the answer.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Spacemonkie4207:
I can't seem to find a way to root. Just updated to 4.4.4.

Towel root worked with 4.4.2. But not 4.4.4.

I have a locked boot loader, am I out of luck?
[Sony Xperia ZL] legacygt777:
can anyone help us and show how to root 4.4.4 on c6506 phones?
[Sony Xperia ZL] legacygt777:
newbie question, how do you update binaries?

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"4. Once rooted, shutdown phone and flash your .283 ROM, this time excluding TA, BASEBAND, SYSTEM, and making sure no wipe options are checked (APPSLOG, CACHE, DATA)."

can you provide link?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Rio Rapha:
uncheck WIPE DATA , CACHE , APPS LOG for update .283 and no lose all
[Sony Xperia ZL] fermtz09:
Problems with 5.1.1

Do anyone has noticed that "cell standby" drains battery so fast?

I want to downgrade to 4.4.4 on my c6506

Help pls:crying::crying:
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Catlover00:
Is there a good Windows 8.1 rom out there for the HTC one m7!? I think it would be soo cool. The biggest downside to Windows is how small the community is (the store) and that you can't get Google Apps. So a Windows 8.1 rom on am Android would be the best of both worlds! :good:
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] utsavkoju:
Nope There is none.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donaldkoerber:
Windows 8.1 rom for HTC One M7

i have been looking religiously for anyone porting windows 8.1 w/ Cortana to the htc one m7 and hope someone does soon. it is possible! someone please just do it! pretty please!!
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alray:
I honestly don't understand all the excitement caused by a **possible** port of WP8.1 to the M7. I had the chance to play with a WP8.1 phone and I was pretty disappointed by this OS on all levels.

I'm not saying its a bad OS but for power/advanced users, this OS is a joke.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nkk71:
you may wanna join the discussion over here: http://xdaforums.com/htc-one-m8/general/discussion-porting-wm8-to-android-htc-t2865785

edit: nevermind, that's actually for the m8, i think there's a similar one for the m7
[General Questions and Answers] whc95:
I have just used cyanogenmod installer to install cyanogenmod 11 on my Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 and updated to android4.4.4. Prior to this I have only copied all my data from the phone's internal storage and sd card onto my computer. Therefore I have no recovery files. I have lost all data now such as app data and contacts. Does anyone know if the copied data on my computer is able to help me regain some of my data?
[General Questions and Answers] whc95:
If i copy the data into thr phone would it help?
[HTC One SV] pav.kadlec:
I did root according to this site cricketusers.com I would say that the root was successful. My aim is to remove unnecessary applications from your system such as the Shares, Ea sports etc.. More space for other applications. When you remove an application using System App Remover thus the application is withdrawn, but after restarting the phone returns:( what do you need to set somewhere else?

Thank you
[HTC One SV] old.splatterhand:
System partition has write protection. You need S-off or a kernel with write protection removed.

Look & search here in the forum, its explained many times.
[HTC One SV] pav.kadlec:
thanks

Please seeking seeking but my English is google translator:) will not work with off-Firewater?

Please could you help me find a guide that will really work? thank you
[HTC One SV] old.splatterhand:
Connect your phone with fastboot and type into the cmd:

fastboot getvar all

Put the output here (except your IMEI & Serial number)

Then we will see, what you can do.
[HTC One SV] pav.kadlec:
ufff already managed by one operating here on the forum. thanks
[Android General] Ross2Fast:
Dudes I went and delelted my bloat where which included browser and google frmae work ect. but i back up my user apps ext 2 int , king user,boat browser ect then i deleted all user data and now i.cant install my backup from recovery says wrong footer verfied.sginitures failed operation aborted wtf do i do tried reinstalled from pc and cd card doesnt work wtf it still powers on but all thats on thereis king user and my callender and clock and gallery and my downloader and settings and i went online through google settings and.it said i.cant download anything on device.becuz.i no longer have java script wtf? this is bull**** i thought i wouldjust backup from recovery
[Android General] killall:
Flash stock firmware with Odin. Start again and dont delete anything.

▪ Alba gu bràth ▪
[Android General] Ross2Fast:
can i get a step back by step
[Android General] Ross2Fast:
odin doesn't work just installed mypc backup and a weather alert on my friends pc had 3 viruses and still can only watch youtube videos on the digiland tablet and somehow my java script is.gone and now i cant go to the links in youtube or download or upload anything on tablet i need stock recovery zip or a.custom rom i still cant believe i deleted my browser and my Google framework
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] zyx99:
I bought the Galaxy S5 SM-G900A AT&T and until the time when he was with all the manufactures, I reset and he was usually

update OTA (ANC1 to AND3, ,after leaving the root, I changed the "framework-res.apk" file to add the Portuguese

Brazilian and in time to put it in the folder, forgot to give the correct permissions, so he did not started

correctly. Thereafter, downloaded the files (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2714455) and did flash

the BL, AP, CP and CSC by Odin v1.09 and everything is working again, except the update OTA, still trying to add the

language, did this procedure (http://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s5/help/rom-sm-g900m-t2806032) and it

worked, however, the whole system was also modified and did not update via OTA, so I tried again to flash files BL, AP,

CP and CSC, but this time it was not possible to flash the BL. Want to know how do to let the phone fully as manufactures,

doing update via OTA and what to do to put the Stock Rom SM-G900M (G900MUBU1ANG3_G900MZTO1ANG3_ZTO) via SafeStrap?

Thank you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nickdroid86:
I have an unlocked metro pcs s4. I'm winding, since they are practically the same phone, off I can Odin back to stock, using T-Mobile software, assuming there is one? Then re-root.

Or do I have to Odin back using a metro pcs software? Also assuming there is one.

Reason I ask is because I've been doing a lot of rom flashing, and different kernels and add-ons, the phones starting to seem like it needs a fresh start.

I want to Odin back to a stock completely untouched software, then re-root, and only flash the tethering provision. That's all I want.

Thank you, I will be sure to hit like fit any helpful posts.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nickdroid86:
Before anyone throws down the "try searching" card. I have been searching for a couple hours. I would say that about 50% of users say that you cannot Odin a t-mobile firmware, while the other 50% are saying you can.
[Palm Treo 750] raven2000:
Hey,

Just wondering how does one tell if a unit is pre-production unit? Do the pictures of the following indicate a pre-production unit?

http://img152.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imgp1711xk1.jpg

http://img516.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imgp1708fn9.jpg

Thanks for your help!
[Palm Treo 750] mamaich:
"EVT2" means that this is a test version, but one of the final tests.

As far as I know release devices are called "DVT"
[Palm Treo 750] DanITman:
Yes, this is a Pre-Production unit or some sort of engineering sample. It has branding so I'm assuming it's a unit that is very close to production.

Usually when people take shots of these phones they will cover up the numbers at the top so they don't get identified.
[Palm Treo 750] muller_1:
Actually it goes as such:

EVT = evaluational unit

DVT = developmental unit

PVT = Production unit
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomcua:
Hello,

I flashed Mike's ARHD 71.1 and 81 on my HTC ONE M7 ATT but It has only H+ or 3G. Could you explain why and how could I get LTE or 4G connection?

Thank you,
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clsA:
you need a AT&T APN

Settings/Connections/More networks/Mobile networks/Access Point Names

Click what ever there, and change it to:

Name: ATT Phone

APN: phone

MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net

MMS proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net

MMS port: 80

MCC: 310

MNC: 410

APN type: default,admin,fota,mms,supl,hipri,internet

Leave all other options blank!

and you need an edit to the system/customize/ACC/default.xml / "sku_id">7< to show the AT&T Icons
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomcua:
Thank you. However, I found 02: name="sub_sku_id">0< and name="sku_id">42<. Could you help to instruct details which one I have to edit. On the other hand, I tried to edit but I could not save the change.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomcua:
I got it and have done already. Thank you. However, I am not sure that it is only 4G symbol or real 4G connection?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clsA:
access the phone’s test menu by dialing *#*#4636#*#* From there, you click Phone Information then you just need to change the “Preferred Network Type” to GSM/WCDMA/LTE auto or WCDMA Preferred and your 4G LTE should work fine
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomcua:
I did and my prefered network type set GSM/WCDMA/LTE auto already. However, I saw Network type: HSDPA. Is it ok? Besides, after upgrading to ARHD 81, my camera becomes more purple. Do you have any solution.

Thank you very much for your prompt help.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clsA:
HSDPA is 4G or 3G+ as others call it not LTE

The purple camera is a hardware problem and no software/OS should effect it.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomcua:
So could I get LTE on my phone or only 4G? Tks
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clsA:
you should get LTE just fine when your in the right area
[Sony Xperia ZL] infectcode:
My phone keeps restarting itself whenever I have mobile data on and phone is on idle. Its fine when I use wifi and when I turned mobile data off it does not restart. When I use mobile data and the screen is still on it does not restart either. But whenever it is on and the phone is idle it automatically restarts itself. The phones temperature also gets a little hot. Does anyone know what the problem is? I never had this issue when it was jellybean. I also checked the battery status it says everything is good. If anyone knows what the problem is please let me know how to fix it. Thank you.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hedgegee:
Hey all

I am trying to return my phone to stock but i want to be sure about the procedure. I have read the guides. :eek:

1. Flash stock recovery

2. Flash stock rom

3. Root stock rom

4. Use triangle away

5. Unroot

Is this the right procedure? Can it be returned to the factory with zero counts and official?

I've got a danish/Denmark phone so I should use this firmware: I8190NXXANF2_I8190NOXXANF1_NEE right?

Any help is apreciated.:good:
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jstath1972:
You need to download these files first:

Odin v3.07 for Windows:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1738841

Samsung USB drivers:http://www.android.gs/download-samsung-usb-drivers-for-android/

Stock Firmware of your country (Nordic countries) from SamMobile (.tar.md5):http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=30873

And then perform this steps:

1) Install the USB drivers.

2) Run Odin v3.07.

3) In opened window, click on PDA button and select Stock Firmware with .tar.md5 extension.

4) Make sure that only Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time are selected on the left side.

5) Turn off your phone, and then use VOL- & HOME & POWER buttons combination.

6) If you see Warning screen, use VOL+ button.

7) Connect phone to computer and make sure it is detected by Odin (it will appear as COM device). If it doesn’t, try to use other USB port.

8) Use Start button. Wait until flash process will finish.

9) Your phone will restart.

10) Wait for boot.

Now you should have Stock Firmware

without Root

installed and ready to use!

For zero counts use Triangle Away first and then do the procedure above or do the procedure, Root, use Triangle Away and Unroot.

And one last thing:

I am not responsible for any trouble that may occur by this procedure. Everything you do to your phone is by your own risk.

.:fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moonryder:
READ AND USE THIS HOW-TO CAREFULLY
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hedgegee:
Thanks for the guide - it helped me greatly! :highfive:
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hedgegee:
I did read it before i posted and i wasnt sure about the steps.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Well I was wondering if anyone here was interested in MIUI. I have it going for sprint (l900) and verzion (i605) so far. If anyone is interested and willing to test let me know and I will try and get it going for yall.
[Xperia Z Android Development] luala:
Hi Friends,

This is pre-rooted flashable stock ROM created from the FTF file http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2872440 with [MENTION=3975929]zxz0O0[/MENTION] 's PRFCreator tool http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904

Features:

1. Based on stock ROM 10.5.1.A.0.283 Generic SG version

2. Pre-rooted

3. Latest SuperSU and dualrecovery are included

All I did is just download the firmware, create FTF file and then use PRFCreator tool to create this flashable ROM, apart from that I didn't touch anything in this ROM.

Information:

I compared with other stock version from other country, difference are in useless application, such as:

1. France version has one Diagnostics tool but this does not have

2. The 4G icon is 4G in Franch version, but this is LTE

3. The options for Mobile Mode is different, this version has 4 options (WCDMAonly+GSM only+WCDMA/GSM+LTE/WCDMA/GSM), and France version only have 3 options (4G/3G/2G+3G only+3G/2G)

NOTE: Unlocked bootloader works. I did not tested on locked bootloader, but someone tested it on locked bootloader

Installation:

1. Download this ROM and transfer to you Xperia Z

2. Reboot into your recovery and do clean (clean cache, data, system) installation

3. (Should not needed) In case you lost recovery after flash this ROM, just enable debugging and then on Windows/Linux use NUT's recovery installer (XZ-lockeddualrecovery-<version>.installer.zip) to install recovery.

Screenshoot:

[IMG="shot1"]https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/375x666q90/538/hHrXLp.png[/IMG]

[IMG="shot2"]https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/375x666q90/673/2mw7Vb.png[/IMG]

[IMG="shot3"]https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/375x666q90/674/q5K88K.png[/IMG]

[IMG="shot4"]https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/375x666q90/540/A324RJ.png[/IMG]

Download:

MEGA

GoogleDrive

If you like it, don't forget press "Thanks" button
[Xperia Z Android Development] comax70:
Xperia z? Waooo
[Xperia Z Android Development] numero13:
unfortunately seems have the same issue on all 4.4 stock based rom:

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z/help/earphone-calls-t2840012

:(
[Xperia Z Android Development] lusifer84:
I installed the rom and test call and work perflectly
[Xperia Z Android Development] NoeVermilion:
is someone have try this rom for locked bootloader? i need some review? so there is app to sd card on setting or not... Thanks mate
[Xperia Z Android Development] zxz0O0:
ROMs created with PRFCreator should work on locked bootloader without any problems ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] Kariharri:
I can't boot to recovery. Anyone else having this problem?

EDIT:

It seems that XZDualRecovery files are absent from /system/bin
[Xperia Z Android Development] zakitheracer:
Deodexed?
[Xperia Z Android Development] leongzxc:
i just tested this. flashed over a locked bootloader

and it works. booted up.

BE2 works as well.

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

EDIT: apparently there's an image bug (nothing major) on the caller picture during a phone call (they have lines with the images)

so it was not clear.

EDIT2: seems like this bug only exists IF the user chooses to manually crop a photo through the album.

if it was sync-ed/edited with google accounts, the lines are gone.

(tested it by changing photos of one of my contacts with 2 different photos and then reverted back, no lines)

EDIT3: for the sdcard transfer, i was able to fix it via this link: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z/general/fix-t2759826

(this fix is system level and not 3rd party apps via play store)

i was able to transfer files IN & OUT via wifi file transfer with this fix.

just follow the instructions

not sure if this is an issue on all 4.4.4

nope. odexed.
[Xperia Z Android Development] kayrowl91:
Can someone make a mirror on Gdrive? Just hate mega cause its so slow even on Lte. Others work well.

Sorry for my bad english:D
[Xperia Z Android Development] DFKT:
Was also a problem with the non-prepared stock ROM(s) of 4.4.2, have had to implement that fix before :silly:

Also, it appears you lose Recovery when installing this one (since it's not included in the ROM I guess?)

Otherwise works like a charm here up until now! (Unlocked Bootloader)
[Xperia Z Android Development] luala:
Add Google Drive download link
[Xperia Z Android Development] luala:
The Recovery XZ-lockeddualrecovery2.7.154-BETA is already included in this ROM.

By default, volume down is TWR and Volume up is Philz recovery.
[Xperia Z Android Development] hadramos:
Hi,

I have KMA ROM with its kernel and i just install this ROM but when flashing i have a error :(

Launching SuperSU and DualRecovery zip

E:Error in /storage/....

(Status 0)

Installation aborded.

Why?
[Xperia Z Android Development] comax70:
Work fine thanks

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Wipe data cache and system?
[Xperia Z Android Development] leongzxc:
yeap. the sdcard fix was needed as its an important fix.

luckily there are files for us to do a self-fix. :D

its weird because your rom is not the first stock rom that has lost its recovery by not being able to access through the volume buttons upon boot

BUT it can be accessed through NDRUtils app from play store.

but i am able to fix it by reinstalling a dual recovery version and i was able to access recovery via volume buttons.

so no worries there as it can be overwritten even by older versions (i prefer 2.6.3 as its a stable one)
[Xperia Z Android Development] hadramos:
Yes full wipe data and cache...

I have a kernel 4.4.4 with KMA rom.

It's Bad ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] DionKS:
Works on LB Thx for the post
[Xperia Z Android Development] leongzxc:
[MENTION=4694160]luala[/MENTION]

maybe you can consider to change your title that LB works as well :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] DFKT:
Lol, completely screwed my system up by trying to do it by hand, then flashing wrong firmware to fix problem, etc.

Now, after half a nights work last night, finally up and running again [emoji12]

On another subject: another thing that seems to have improved, for me at least is the GSM signal strength! Had hardly no signal with 4.4.2 in the subway here in rotterdam (NL), but now signal seems almost twice as strong!
[Xperia Z Android Development] BenGurion:
I made another Backup of the [Pre-Rooted] Xperia Z (C6603) 10.5.1.A.0.283 Generic on uploaded.net

9 files - packed with 7zip:

http://ul.to/5kybztnc
http://ul.to/f01kxj82
http://ul.to/xte3jaj3
http://ul.to/w215zlwj
http://ul.to/w8f8i05u
http://ul.to/ryt9r77r
http://ul.to/4c1rnazp
http://ul.to/396rfx0y
http://ul.to/mqlushm1

Is it save to flash this kernel with CWM-Recovery?

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z/development/cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-6-root-xperia-t2167381
[Xperia Z Android Development] babijoee:
can anyone post the md5?

I'm also getting the status 0 error :S
[Xperia Z Android Development] BenGurion:
MD5 for C6603_10.5.1.A.0.283_Generic SG_flashable.zip

4408f64da6f71e07b1998f7f2cfdef5a
[Xperia Z Android Development] Isuru cs:
is this deodexed:confused:
[Xperia Z Android Development] luala:
No, it's odexed from stock, as I said I did not touch anything apart from root and recovery.

Maybe I can add deodexed version it later, depends on whether there is other better latest .283 ROM.
[Xperia Z Android Development] :
works fine on locked bootloader. Thanks!!

Any idea to shrink the size of the bar at the bottom? (the bar with 'back', 'home', and 'setting' button)
[Xperia Z Android Development] boyq:
Are you saying that this ROM can't access recovery via volume buttons for those having locked bootloaders?Then reinstalling dualrecovery will do to fix it? Please confirm.
[Xperia Z Android Development] leongzxc:
yea thats what i did but i installed the 2.6.3 stable version as i've kept it since long time ago. not sure where it is now as i cant find it anymore on the xda thread.

you can try to install the latest beta recovery.

however.. 2.6.3 doesnt allow you to install the latest CM11 merges (rom zip), so you just have to fastboot the boot.img from the rom zip, then boot to its version of recovery if you wanna jump to a CM based rom after you unlock your BL.

-------

another way you can try is to download this first:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.camber.ndrutils&hl=en

and see if you can boot to the recovery through the app. i tried it once but i forgot if it worked for me or not.
[Xperia Z Android Development] eawert:
Use GravityBox.

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