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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
No my update will still be v5. Porting over v6 is still above my ability.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ztotherad:
i would love for miui version 5! I've always loved miui, it's the next best thing to owning an iPhone and both of us know ain't nobody got time for that! lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] puritan007:
Yeah I would try it :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DreamFX:
Count me in too.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] glockman4519:
That would be awesome and I would be happy to give it a go.

"Chance Favors the Prepared"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Alright I will work getting it posted today along with CyanideL.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] glockman4519:
Running Cyanide L on my One plus and it is one of the best roms I tried on that device so far.

"Chance Favors the Prepared"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Ok I know I said I was going to post OP yet I have yet to do so. I have been very very busy and just have not gotten it done. I still need to do another rebuild because the rom right now has the old apns that give verizon users data issues. I will get the OP up and get the last miui V5 build posted when I can find the time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] glockman4519:
Take your time. There is no rush.

"Chance Favors the Prepared"
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aquist:
Not sure if this has been answered already, and Im very appreciative of all devs here on XDA, but ive been holding of buying this tablet because as I love samsung's HW, touchwiz is a big nono, and such a flagship does surely deserve a CM11 or AOSP support....the question is whether work has begun or not.

Cheers and thanks y'all
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenkiller:
A CM11 port already exists. Don't hope for anything officially of course.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brando56894:
Which one? The T-700 or T-800? There's a mostly working CM ROM for the T-700, the T-800 has a port of that and most things work. I fear it's going to be a while, if ever, that we get a fully working AOSP ROM for the T-800.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aquist:
any idea why? sammy's hw is usually a dream to work on and unlocking bootloaders and such was easy...what happened?
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aquist:
and im interested in the T-800 btw
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Turbojugend:
I took a gamble on getting the 10.5 and it has been a pretty mediocre experience so far. There is an awesome AOSP Rom (which may be CM11 now) for the T700, but nothing for the T800 lately, it seems to be dead in the water. Suzook took the time to port it for us T800 users, but something he was doing was against the rules on XDA so that shut it down :(

Using ThunderRom now, but TouchWiz ruins the device for me. Also battery is pretty bad.

It is still an ok tablet but I am curious to see what will become of development on Samsung products since they are starting to use non Snapdragon chipsets on certian products now.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aquist:
thats the reason why im holding back. I work at an electronics store and tried the tablet a few times....the software is so bloated and all those pseudo-magazine fx stuff they got going on is def not working. I really dont like how they change the overall feel of android, like placing the apps button on the bottom right, maybe intuetive but having spent 3 yrs on a CM rom, you get used to certain stuff. Also, with all this dev in HW, and touchwiz still feeling laggy, i dont see why sammy is continuing down this path
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zamboney:
Just run Nova launcher then. No big deal.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenkiller:
And it's pretty obvious it's not just about the launcher. Touchwiz permeates the entire OS in a way that stinks up and clogs up EVERYTHING. :D

---------- Post added at 02:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:20 PM ----------

They have been using Exynos in the past way before they caved in to Snapdragon temporarily.

My guess is they're looking to squeeze more profits by using their own SOCs.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brando56894:
Apparently CM doesn't like Exynos processors, which the 10.5 has, so there aren't any official CM builds just ported ROMs. It's completely possible to get CM on the 10.5, as we've seen, we just need a dedicated and knowledgeable developer to work on getting the ROM to work 100%.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Itchiee:
At least we have root to stop or remove the crap we don't need until an overrated or fix this and break that rom comes along....until then root, pull out what you don't want, and slap Nova on it.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Turbojugend:
That is a crutch that gives you the placebo effect of making it way faster. Bottom line it is TouchWiz that bogs this down, so until a true AOSP or CM comes out, you won't will see a major improvement.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Turbojugend:
It looks like dev is never going to happen for this tablet.
[Xiaomi Mi 2] m11kkaa:
I've ported the MIUICamera to xiaomi's 4.1.1 AOSP some time ago and now it works with CM-10.2 and CM-11.0 too.

2014-07-03:
- update to 4.6.27
- fix preference theme

2014-04-06:
- fix video playback

2014-03-23:
- new launcher icon

2014-03-20:
- update to 4.3.14
- multilang

2013-12-29:
- first release

Download:

http://d-h.st/users/M1cha/?fld_id=30574#files

Sourcecode:

https://github.com/M1cha/miui_packages_apps_Camera

Donate:

Installation:

Download MIUICamera-***.apk

Copy the file to your Phone(via MTP)

Install the App via your favourite FileExplorer

XDA:DevDB Information

MIUICamera for NON-MIUI ROM's, App for the Xiaomi Mi 2

Contributors

m11kkaa

Version Information

Status: Stable

Created 2014-09-15

Last Updated 2014-09-15
[Xiaomi Mi 2] Obscurax:
Does this work with Ivan's AOSP 4.4.4?

I'm missng HDR fuction in the standard camera app.

EDIT: Yes it works :)
[Xiaomi Mi 2] FreVDP:
Hey M1cha, is it possible to port the new miui camera from Wajk's WIUI 4.4.4 rom to CM11? I have the impression the focus is a lot faster, quality is better, flash works more accurate and there is less banding while shooting video.
[Xiaomi Mi 2] mazz90:
It doesn't even install in CM11 - M10
[Xiaomi Mi 2] SpPes:
Cos M1cha doesn't make his magic [emoji6]
[Xiaomi Mi 2] mazz90:
I got it!

So:

MIUI camera doesn't work with cm11(art) but only works with CM11 (dalvik)

It works also with WIUI v6 if you install it manually by replacing original poor app!
[Xiaomi Mi 2] BluPix:
It works in new ivan's 5.0 rom.
[Xiaomi Mi 2] siropchik:
It's camera work in ART? Or only New 5.0 ART?
[Xiaomi Mi 2] thienquang07:
It work OK on Lollipop!
[Xiaomi Mi 2] siropchik:
I know it.. My quaetion not about Lolipop
[Xiaomi Mi 2] prodikey:
can i use this on XiaoMi 2a?
[Xiaomi Mi 2] m11kkaa:
I doubt it but you can try.
[Xiaomi Mi 2] zipalign:
let us know if it works.. if you try..
[Xiaomi Mi 2] gonewild87:
a new link for m11kkaa's miui camera:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4byUdN6YHt0bVVvc2luT1FSMnM/view?usp=sharing
[Xiaomi Mi 2] MexiDroid:
works in redmi note 2's cm12 ??
[Nokia X] bryanjay420:
can someone give me link to download x flasher v1.1.0.1?

i tried searching it for hours and all got is a dead link

after reading the forum for a week now i think im ready to flash custom rom to my nokia xl :)

thanks
[Nokia X] hadimn:
I'm sorry but the outcome file gives v1.0.1.1.

I haven't been successful flashing stock ROM on my Nokia X. Steps are gone as told, but the result of reboot is Lewa OS which I want to go back from :( .

I'll appreciate if you direct me to v1.1.0.1 of Nokia_X_Flasher :o
[Xiaomi Mi 2] m11kkaa:
GUMMY

Gummy ROM is made for speed, stability and to stay as closely in line with AOSP as possible while still supporting a large amount of devices and giving you all of the features you love. It isn’t slowed down by features you’ll never use nor is it so slim as to be just another AOSP build.

Features:

* New base built from AOSP

* Status Bar Mods

* Hardware Key Mod

* Many Wallpapers

* Performance Control

* Application Permission Controls

* Carrier Label Options

* Lock clock widget

* QuickSettings

* Theme Manager

Device Specific:

Whats not working...

* what else (you tell us)

ChangLOG:

Please review out Gerrit instance to keep up with changes daily...

Instructions for installations:

1. Download ROM

2. Download Gapps

3. Push to sdcard

4. Reboot Recovery

5. Wipe Data and Cache

6. Install ROM

7. Install Gapps

8. Reboot System

Contributions:

* Thank you to Cyanogenmod for device and hardware repositories. Without this, porting Gummy to QCOM devices would have been nearly impossible.

* Thank you to Google for the best source code.

* androidfilehost.com for hosting our file servers!

Team Members: In alphabetical order

Primary Developers:

Cphelps76, Kejar31

Developers and Device Maintainers:

Bkjolly, BytecodeMe, DHacker29, Hashcode, hedwig34, mattlgroff, Papi92, TDM

Artwork direction and development

ChadFrankos, Cphelps76, Kejar31

Sourcecode:

ROM: https://github.com/TEAM-Gummy

Devicetree: https://github.com/TEAM-Gummy/android_device_xiaomi_aries

Kernel: https://github.com/TEAM-Gummy/android_kernel_xiaomi_aries

Gerrit- http://review.gummyrom.com/#/q/status:open,n,z

Twitter- [MENTION=2185313]gummy[/MENTION]Rom

GAPPS - we now recommend PA-Gapps

ROMS:

http://androidhosting.org/Devs/Gummy/aries/NIGHTLY/

XDA:DevDB Information

Gummy ROM 4.4.x - Nightlies, ROM for the Xiaomi Mi 2

Contributors

m11kkaa

ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x

Based On: AOSP

Version Information

Status: Nightly

Created 2014-09-15

Last Updated 2014-09-15
[Xiaomi Mi 2] enyx.es:
I love this ROM. For me its better than most of the ROMs out there, no intrusive app like mokee, but has same battery life and performance, even better. My daily ROM side months
[Xiaomi Mi 2] Khaon:
Seems androidhosting is down?
[Xiaomi Mi 2] no_means_no:
What do you mean by "intrusive"?
[Xiaomi Mi 2] enyx.es:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/intrusive

If someone still looking for the ROM..

All Updates to Gummy will cease to exist starting Oct 12th. We are asking for donations to help resolve the issue.

goo.gl/wDTNQk
[Xiaomi Mi 2] no_means_no:
It seems you misunderstood my question. It wasn't "what's the meaning of intrusive" but "what do you mean by intrusive". I hoped to get some sharing of your knowledge about that ROM and possible bad behaviour.

Thank you in advance.
[Xiaomi Mi 2] enyx.es:
I read a gizchina article about some China made stock and custom ROMs might have a trojan inside and give a app to check if u have it or not .... So I download it, scan the phone and there it was... A wild variant of same trojan appeared...
[Xiaomi Mi 2] no_means_no:
That sounds really creepy. Could you give me a link to the article or the name of the trojan?
[Xiaomi Mi 2] runeupo:
[MENTION=3530648]m11kkaa[/MENTION] , I want to install the gummy-rom, but host server seems down for a few days already. Can you provide alternative dl? Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 2] enyx.es:
http://xiaomi.eu/community/index.php?posts/211853
[Xiaomi Mi 2] m11kkaa:
Gummy has been discontinued for all devices, sry.
[Xiaomi Mi 2] enyx.es:
Do you plan to maintain another ROM to replace this one?

BTW: m1cha or m11kkaa?
[Xiaomi Mi 2] m11kkaa:
look at the forums, I maintain many ROM's already :P

bot M1cha and m11kkaa are correct :P
[Xiaomi Mi 2] enyx.es:
Yes I know and I have tested all of them! I just want to know if it might be another surprise like omni o aospal

I'm still wonder how do you did to get official support from omni seeing that thread...
[Xiaomi Mi 2] m11kkaa:
why, what's wrong with the omni tread? :P
[Xiaomi Mi 2] enyx.es:
My friend, not with this thread but with mi2 request one you know... GPL and other things [emoji6]
[Xiaomi Mi 2] m11kkaa:
Mi2 couldn't be any more GPL compliant. Xiaomi even released the bootloader sources which no other company did before.
[Xiaomi Mi 2] enyx.es:
Yup but if you check that thread was like.. Even xiaomi release sources won't have support from omni never ( or that is what I understood...) That's why I wonder
[Xiaomi Mi 2] m11kkaa:
well it was just a XDA mod and these don't have any power to make project decisions.

If you read the thread you'll find one post of a OMNI dev who said he would add Mi2 support if somebody ports it.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roeegr:
Hi all

Dad's I9300 (international) started making problems booting up a week ago (sometimes it did and sometimes it didn't for a few hours). Begged him to bring it in for me to backup. Of course he didn't and today the device refused to boot permanently. It simply gets stuck on the logo screen.

When boot into recovery I got lots of E: failed to mount /cache. After wiping the cache and rebooting into recovery I now get only E: failed to mount /system (see attached image).

Download mode also seems to be working.

Device is 4.1.2 with stock ROM and stock recovery.

The main concern here is to recover all personal data. After that, I don't care if the device gets bricked. I searched the web and came up with two possible solutions:

1) Reflashing the same stock ROM I flashed a while ago (hoping that what I have stored on my PC is what is actually flashed on the device.....), and not wiping the data. As I understand, flashing a stock ROM without wiping data shouldn't cause the device not to boot.

2) Flash PhilZ Touch 6 Recovery using Odin and use Aroma file browsing to copy internal memory files (pics, mp3, WhatsApp data, etc.) to an external SD and then start messing around with the phone. (as described here)

What's my best option here? It sounds to me that the second one is better, but I'm not familiar with flashing a recovery and possible consequences.

Can someone kindly advise? I'll greatly appreciate any word of wisdom... :(
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roeegr:
Solved.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlQassam:
Hi everyone,

I have a Galaxy S4 that is a Canadian version (SGH-i337m).

It is currently running Android Kitkat 4.4.2 (Latest Update) - Stock Android.

As I do not like it, has so many buys and seems a battery killer, I was wondering am I able to downgrade to JellyBean 4.3?

Things you need to know about my device;

It is currently KNOX void 0x1

I have downloaded an official Android JellyBean 4.3 that is the stock to this phone

Is it possible to downgrade at this point? I do not want to install a cusom rom, I want to install the official JellyBean 4.3 that I have

If it is possible, can someone please tell me how?

Thank you
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dorian2kx:
No its not possible, you'll brick ur phone
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DeepankarS:
Not possible at all...and please dont even try..

The BL wont allow you to...

Knox is one BIG HEADACHE...

Press Thanks if I helped :)
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nathlynn22:
Is anyone having problems with the recents app switcher. It doesn't seem to be opening and closing properly? I will post a video of it.
[Xiaomi Mi 2] m11kkaa:
Because there may be some hardware differences I wrote a app which can identify some internal devices. If all values are the same as in my screenhot u dont need to post it here. If you have a MI2S please try this app because until now noone with a mi2 tried it.

This app uses 0 permissions and does NOT require root - so no risk for u :)

Changelog:

2013-06-12:
first release

Download:

http://d-h.st/users/M1cha/?fld_id=18312#files

Sourcecode:

https://github.com/M1cha/android_app_hwinfo

Donate:

I do this just for fun but if you like my work it would be great if you want to spend me a beer :)

Installation:

Download HwInfo-***.apk

Copy the file to your Phone(via MTP)

Install the App via your favourite FileExplorer

Notes:

You can use "adb install" for installing the app, too.

XDA:DevDB Information

HwInfo, Tool/Utility for the Xiaomi Mi 2

Contributors

m11kkaa, m11kkaa

Version Information

Status: Stable

Created 2014-09-09

Last Updated 2014-09-09
[Xperia Z General] S3R6PH:
You forgot to mention that this is ONLY FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS!!!
[Xperia Z General] Spock0785:
Thanks. I added this. :)
[Xperia Z General] DoubleYouPee:
What?? why not just flash .230 kernel, use towelroot and flash back .283 kernel??
[Xperia Z General] anagramgenius:
Unlocking bootloader is not at all required. Instead of using doom kernel,

Flash the old 10.5.A.0.230 kernel,

Root it using towelroot,

Then flash back the 10.5.1.A.0.283 kernel!
[Xperia Z General] Spock0785:
You mean if i have an 10.5.1.A.0.283 Firmware, I only must flash the Kernel from the 10.5.A.0.230 Firmware. And than the Towel root works again?

And than i must flash the 10.5.1.A.0.283 Kernel again?
[Xperia Z General] DoubleYouPee:
Yes
[Xperia Z General] Spock0785:
Did not know that the .230 Kernel also works with the .283 Version.

Because the latest Doomlord Kernel does not work with the .283 Version ;)
[Xperia Z General] anagramgenius:
yeah. i tried it myself and it worked!
[Xperia Z General] thunder141:
The Kernel does not work, WiFi will not work. It is only for root steps. Flashing back 283 kernel is mandantory

Send with tapatalk pro
[Xperia Z General] stukka2006:
as I connect my xperia z I get the info that 10.5.1.A.0.283 Firmware is available.

I tried at least 10 times to do it.

with no success.

is there anothe way to flash a new fw?

thanks in advance for any help...
[Xperia Z General] Spock0785:
Normaly it should work with the Flashtool :)
[Xperia Z General] stukka2006:
edited
[Xperia Z General] Mey$aM:
hi

how can i get the 10.5.1.A.0.283 Kernel?
[Xperia Z General] xfire:
Thanks. Thanks. It works perfectly.
[Xperia Z General] abdllah197:
its works thanx c6603:D :D :victory:
[Xperia Z General] stukka2006:
which firmware is in english and good working?

thxs!
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
All firmwares have English language available and every generic firmware is identical apart from preloaded apps. Just choose any. :)
[Xperia Z General] stukka2006:
which one have you installed?

what is your experience?

is better than the 4.4.2?

thks!
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Generic UA (Ukraine) that I downloaded myself with Flashtool.

It seems smoother than 4.4.2 to me. Battery life is about the same for me. :)
[Xperia Z General] stukka2006:
I just downloaded with xperifirm the customized FR from France for the device Xperia Z LTE /C6603)

or should i look for a generic one?

many thxs!
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Customized FR is a generic firmware. They're just named differently when downloaded via XperiFirm or Flashtool, because they are technically customised with preloaded apps. ;)
[Xperia Z General] stukka2006:
OK.

I found a generic C6603_10.5.1.A.0.283_SFR_FR.ftf in gizmobolt and downloaded it.

I copied it in flashtool under the directory Firmware.

what are the next steps?

I thank you very much for your help!

rgds
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
SFR_FR is a branded firmware. You need customized_fr.

You need to make sure Flashtool drivers are installed. They're in the flashtool/drivers directory or available here.

Once they're installed, you open Flashtool, press the lightning bolt icon, choose flashmode, select your FTF, making sure to uncheck wipe data if you want to keep it. Press OK and you will be prompted to connect your phone in flashmode. To do this, your phone should be powered off and connect the USB to the phone and PC while holding volume down. The firmware will then flash. When it's completed, disconnect your phone and turn it on. Done. :)
[Xperia Z General] stukka2006:
to late,

I flashed the branded one, is it possible to change/eliminate the brands?

many thxs!
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Just flash a generic firmware with no wipe.
[Xperia Z General] stukka2006:
can I flash again?

OK, I will download the customized_fr. and let you know.

thks!

---------- Post added at 02:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:04 PM ----------

I downloaded the SG rom and flashed.

Phantastic!

no problems at all

Many, many thanks !

have a nice day
[Xperia Z General] Spock0785:
I used the Customized UA. Because the Customized FR had one App installed which is only in French. And can not be uninstalled :-/ .

In the Customized FR you also can not change the Netmode to GSM Only, it only supports UMTS only, LTE/UMTS/2G and LTE/UMTS or so.

So if you want to change the Mode to 2G only in the French Version, you must do this via the Service Menu.

So i tooked the Customized UA. :)
[Xperia Z General] stukka2006:
the singapore rom is very nice also.

thxs and rgds.
[Xperia Z General] efurkandroid:
WiFi towelroot

Without WiFi (internet) is towelroot worked? Or mobile data needed?
[Xperia Z General] technaudio:
Mobile data is required. Wifi will not work.
[Xperia Z General] NoTengoBattery:
I'm gonna look like a noob, but...

This 4.4.4 update brings improvements in ART (Android Runtime)?

Someone had played with ART on this new firmware??

I read in other thread that ART is available in 4.4.2 but when you enable it, the phone wont boot.

Any news?

I mean, just for fun cuz ART is not recomended and not supported.

:cyclops:
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
ART is not available in any stock rom for the Z.
[Xperia Z General] NoTengoBattery:
Good to know!

In some post that I can't link I catched this picture:

(THIS PICTURE IS NOT MINE)

But, I just noticed that it's a Xperia ZL and based on that thread that I can't attach I asked here.

Maybe it's fake but it's good to know that is not supported in Stock.

I can't try the thread right now because my Xperia Z is on repair (self cracked).

Thanks :wink: :wink:
[Xperia Z General] DoubleYouPee:
Can anyone confirm for me that when you want to OTA it only shows the next update, and not the newest?

I'm on 4.3 but it only shows 4.4.2 (230) OTA, while others have confirmed .283 OTA exists for my cust. number.

I want to see if OTA retains root like it did many times before.

Thanks
[Xperia Z General] NoTengoBattery:
Yes, it will show only the next update, not the newest. You can't skip OTAs, you need to download all the OTAs.

Of course, if you are unlocked and have the TFT, you can skip updates or even downgrade!
[Xperia Z General] DoubleYouPee:
Thanks I will try OTA to 4.4.2 and then OTA to 4.4.4
[Xperia Z General] DoubleYouPee:
Well, OTA failed.. I guess because of xdualrecovery.

So I just used PC companion and got to 4.4.4 no probs.

Already had downloaded .230 and .283 ftf with xperiafirm/flashtool so I flashed kernel from .230 for root and then back to .283.

All done within 10minutes :good::good:
[Xperia Z General] stukka2006:
hi,

how can I avoid my xperia z sending data to sony?

I hate that...
[Xperia Z General] DoubleYouPee:
Like what?

I block anonymous data with TiBu
[Xperia Z General] visual_boy:
how to flash without

hi.

i want to flash my xperia z (c6603) without unlocking the bootloader.

to C6603_10.5.1.A.0.283_Customized_IL .

is it possible? (i dont want to root my device).

and i will be very thankfull is someone guide me trough that.

thanks
[Xperia Z General] CoolRaoul:
Like this:

[IMG="Timeshift Burst terms a conditions"]http://i.imgur.com/bgM2Ld8.png[/IMG]

You have to tick "consent" to use timeshift burst photo plugin
[Xperia Z General] stukka2006:
in my case it is ticked and I cannot change it...
[Xperia Z General] NoTengoBattery:
No

When you apply the OTA update, a new kernel is installed.

Because the bootloader is locked, during the OTA update process the digital signature of the new kernel is written to the TA partition.

If you install the update using FlashTool, the bootloader will detect the kernel as one unofficial (even so) and your phone will refuse to boot because flashtool can not change TA and write the digital signature (if could, no need to unlock the bootloader).

This means that if you dont want to unlock your bootloader, you'll have to wait for the update arrives you as OTA or in Sony PC Companion.
[Xperia Z General] stukka2006:
how should I install pdroid on an xperia z?
[Xperia Z General] technaudio:
What???

You can flash any firmware with flashtool, no root or bl unlock required. Flashtool uses the exact same files that sony update service / pc companion uses.