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[Xperia Z General] NoTengoBattery:
Sorry, perhaps my english was not clear enough.

Sure, you can flash any Sony official firmware with FlashTool, that's not a problem. The problem is TA Partition.

When the bootloader is locked, it reads the firmware's digital signatures in TA Partition.

For the update to happen correctly, the OTA or PC Companion must add the new digital signature to TA. If the digital signature is not present in TA, even if it's the official Sony Firmware the phone won't boot.

This means that if your bootloader is locked and you apply an update using FlashTool to the phone will not boot (remember FlashTool can not change TA).

So at the beginning of this thread says Bootloader unlocked.

Attached is a picture where they were registered to TA updates upto 10.5.A.0.230. If you flash 10.5.1.A.0.283 in a phone with locked bootloader and no firmware registered using Flashtool the phone would refuse to boot. (I say this because I tried it).

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[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
If you're saying that flashing firmware with Flashtool if your bootloader is locked will brick your phone, then I'm sorry, but you're talking total nonsense. I and many others updated to 10.5.1.A.0.283 with Flashtool. In fact, I haven't updated with anything but Flashtool since 4.2.2.

The TA partition contains an area that logs are written to and that is where it appears your screenshot is from.

Please research before commenting further.
[Xperia Z General] NoTengoBattery:
I'll explain why I say this (of course, may I'm wrong, I'm human), maybe it's an isolated case, anyway, this made me comment as I done:

My phone was running Android 4.4.2 (Sony Firmware 10.5.a.0.230).

Make a copy of TA in 10.5.a.0.230 with their MD5 and SHA512.

I downloaded a FTF Global HSPA 10.5.1.A.0.283 and flashed using Flashtool.

The phone did not turn on.

Using FlashTool formated Data and Cache, the phone did not turn on.

Using FlashTool returned the phone to 10.5.a.0.230, boot up like new.

Came and applied the update via OTA, excellent.

----- SO I STARTED TO PLAY ----

I got a new copy of TA (from 10.5.1.a.0.283) and the two checksum (MD5 and SHA512) were different.

Flashed the downloaded FTF using the FlashTool and phone ran smoothly.

Being in 10.5.1.a.0.283 TA I restored a copy I had taken in 10.5.a.0.230 and the phone did not turn on.

I downgrade to 10.5.a.0.230 using flashtool and restored copy of TA that brought in 10.5.1.a.0.283.

Using Flashtool upgraded to 10.5.1.a.0.283.

I enjoyed my update.

I don't know what went wrong but it make me thing like that. The diferences between the checksums make me think that my problem was TA.
[Xperia Z General] visual_boy:
hi.

thanks for the reply.

i saw your comment just after i flashed my device.. and it worked! :)

phone booted into the new 4.4.4 version.

so, my next question is, what the hell is my phone version?

i bought it 4 months ago, on the back of the package of the phone it was written that my phone is "demo version,not for sale".

and it came with ommercial&Journalists version of android.

so that means my phone is pre - bootloader unlocked?
[Xperia Z General] NoTengoBattery:
As I can see, I was the only one that have a bricked phone when updated using FlashTool and I had to apply the OTA (that just worked fine).

In your case, you have no problem!!! you can enjoy your update!! (not like me, it bricked my phone so I have to downgrade, etc) :D

You can verify your bootloader status:

1. *#*#7378423#*#* in the dialer.

2. Tap on Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status

If it say: "bootloader unlock allowed: yes" or "bootloader unlock allowed: no" your bootloader is locked; if it say "bootloader unlocked: yes" your bootloader is unlocked.

Comment your bootloader status, it sounds like a interesting question.
[Xperia Z General] alveos:
LTE and HSDPA doesnt work after this method or i did something wrong?
[Xperia Z General] srisar:
any update on towelroot workin on .283?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
There won't be an update on it working. The exploit is patched in the kernel source, which means it will never work on firmware newer than 230/233.

If you have a locked bootloader, you have to use this method to root - How to root 10.5.1.A.0.283
[Xperia Z General] srisar:
Hi thanks for the reply, I found a way to flash 233 kernel and used towelroot and then flashed 283 kernel back! yeee!!!
[Xperia Z General] Spock0785:
my LTE and HSDPA works nice...

Dont know why you have problems... O.o
[Xperia Z General] aancheta:
Phone not booting.

I did your process but then after I flashed the kernel, I disconnected the phone like you said and turned it on. no LED light has appeared after me turning it on...

WHAT TO DO.
[Xperia Z General] Rajeev:
Are you sure that u r on a Unlocked Bootloader ?
[Xperia Z General] aancheta:
Yes, i did your steps and followed them diligently. I can flash into my phone but when rooting, the phone won't turn on. NO LED showing up either.
[Xperia Z General] jajtoes:
hi i am new to tootear . could make a tutorial video to clarify some doubts thanks .
[Xperia Z General] deconfrost:
I have a pre-rooted zip and stripped ftf if anyone like to use that instead
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Votebox:
Hello

My girlfriend bought me a Galaxy Tab S from china, she gave it to me in the UK now due to google and several services being banned in china i cant get google play to work as it force closes whenever i open it. Do i need to root and flash UK firmware on it and if so can someone tell me exactly which one as i dont want to break it, i have attached a screenshot of my device firmware

Thanks
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edan1979:
see SM-T700 as a model there... i think this is the suitable one. you dont need to root it actually because you'll be using odin to flash official firmware.

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=32716
[Acer Iconia A700 and A510] guenhwyar:
I have been using cyanogen mod 10.2 for some time without problems in my tablet until last saturday. That day i was watching some movie on my tablet and it froze. I restarted it but it stopped at boot screen. At that time i was able to enter cwm recovery by pressing power&volume -. After some reboots, i had lost it completely. Now tablet doesn't respond to anything; power button, power&volume-, power&volume+, restart switch, etc. Also for some time (a year possibly) -due to some physical problem at the usb port i suppose- i have not been able to connect tablet to my pc or connect a usb memory stick to the tablet via a otg cable (i could do it before). So the tablet doesn't respond either when i connect it to pc, nor my pc recognises it. I can charge it though, so i got that going for me which is nice:) Any recommendation will be very appreciated.
[Acer Iconia A700 and A510] masterulukai:
Hi there, your issue sounds very similar to mine. I have/had an A701 and was using CM 11 on it for about a year. Sometimes it would freeze or turn off by itself and one day it stopped responding at all. I could charge it, but exactly as you said, nothing else worked. After getting my hands on a second a701 I tried switching batteries and stuff and came to conclusion, that mainboard/cpu is dead. I have a strange feeling that Cyanogen Mod has something to do with it.. Sorry, couldnt really help you, but I hope it gives you at least some closure.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] calebcabob:
I recently did something similar to this...I brought my Verizon Galaxy S4 over to T-Mobile...works perfectly, Wi-Fi Calling and all.

SO, now I'm REALLY hoping I can take my rooted T-Mobile LG G3 (with unlocked bootloader!) over to Verizon!! Does anyone know if this would be possible? I'd definitely prefer to go with Verizon's PREPAID service on it though if I even can. Anybody have any thoughts on whether or not this should work?

Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] es0tericcha0s:
Not a chance. Not only is it physically impossible as the T-Mobile version does not have the necessary CDMA technology inside to use VZW's service for talk, text, and 3G, but also because VZW doesn't accept phones from other networks on theirs.
[Android General] JustSayTech:
Hi everyone, I want to make a thread that will host PIT Files for any device capable. I already know how to make them using Heimdall, I would just like some assistance regarding how detailed the data should be for each PIT file.

For example, i have a "Galaxy Note (ATT GSM) SGH I717 quincyatt", lets say i created a PIT of the device, could someone else benefit and use that PIT for their SGH-I717?

Also would it matter what ROM I'm running when making a PIT (I make all my PITs on stock ROMs only), but lets say I'm running stock JZO54K.I717UCMD3, I make a PIT file and someone who needs the file for what ever reason is planing on pairing this PIT file to flash while flashing another ROM in Odin would that PIT file be incompatible, or are the ROM and PIT independent?

Any other helpful info would be appreciated, I've been reading up on PIT files throughout XDA and haven't really obtained conclusive knowledge, specifically on the questions I'm asking here.

what I ultimately plan to do is have device specific detailed list with links to PIT files per device, but i just want to know how specific the info per phone needs to be. Thanks in advance!

Ohh and one more thing, I've noticed LG and Sony devices use tools, similar to Odin, are PIT Files specific to Samsung (i know what PIT stand for), or can this info be pulled from other devices too? I think I remember getting partition data from one of my Motorola Droid phones way back by doing something similar, I'm not too sure though.
[Android General] blazingcherub:
They are independent indeed, and pit is partitioning info which depends on device model only. So anyone with same model could use your .pit file with any ROM. And, besides, it is almost imposiible to find .pit file for i717 somewhere in internet so it would be greatly appreciated.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] astrobob:
on standard android if you tap the battery usage graph you get phone signal strength wifi on times etc, where have lg hidden this info?

thanks
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] astrobob:
ok so no takers on this one.

I still haven't found this feature on the g3 so can anybody recommend an alternative that does the same thing ?

hopefully thanks
[HTC Sensation] S1R1N:
Suddenly my phone (z710e) jumped into a loop boot. :(

It's not rooted, no custom stuff, no custom bootloader.

It loads fine, but after 1-2 seconds reboots.

I've already tried to unbrick it with no result, computer can't see my phone.

Help with an advice or a link or anything useful will be great!

Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] heavy_metal_man:
If i remember correctly you can wipe cache from the stock recovery. Boot into hboot by holding down volume down and power. Use the volume buttons to highlight recovery and press power. Then you will see a little android or a red exclamation in a triangle. Press the volume buttons and power until options appear on the screen. If it gives you wipe cache, them wipe it. Other wipe options may/will remove your personal data so use caution and know the risks :)
[HTC Sensation] S1R1N:
unfortunately power+volume doesn't work.. it just boots as usual (
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
did you remove first the battery and then put it back?
[HTC Sensation] heavy_metal_man:
Okay, remove your battery then replace after 10 seconds. Then hold volume down first, then while volume down is still depressed begin holding power as well. If you see the htc splash screen then it has failed. Battery pull and try again. Have you ever used adb on this device?

Edit: removed incorrect data.
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
it doesn't matter if you have fastboot enabled

you can still have access to the bootloader when removing battery and putting it back
[HTC Sensation] S1R1N:
I've tried to remove battery and reboot before, nothing changed.

adb - no, did not used
[HTC Sensation] S1R1N:
Solution was - to disassemble it and assemble... After that phone booted normally. :victory:

Thank you all for your replies!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] kman888:
Hi,

How can I add the notification icon on my watch face in watch stayler?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] c_86:
You can't. What you see is what you get.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Santaclauswitz:
You could achieve this with null rom...... there's a function on nova launcher to overlay widgets. I think there's also a gear specific app somewhere in this part of the forum called noticounter, or something like that. Set up using watch styler as your widget on nova then whack the noticounter widget on top. Should do the trick. I hope that's what you're looking for.

Personally I prefer using a zooper widget on my gear set up. Bit more choice in what I can do and it doesn't drain the battery like watch styler. There's probably a way to display notifications through zooper but I've not tinkered with that.
[General Marketing & SEO] trilalirt:
Hi guys!

Do you know any web sites who write real free reviews about android apps? Not payed reviews, not review exchange, but just honest review of my app, its good and bad sides.

I tried submitting my app - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.triladroid.gps to all websites, posted in this topic - xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2800333

And from most of them I got an e-mail with suggestions to pay money to get positive review and featuring on their websites. From now on, I just starting to think that it is almost impossible for a developer to get a free honest review on some website.

Maybe some of you know websites who are interested in writing real review for free? Maybe your app was even reviewed on some website?

I will appreciate if you share your experience with me. :cowboy:
[General Marketing & SEO] iSpreadNews:
We have contacts of editors of over 440 websites that post reviews of Android apps, half of them are international, you can try using our database for promoting your app (we will improve the announcement and send it via email and contact forms using your name and email as a sender, and we will send you a zip with screenshots of contact forms filled with your data). If you are interested, google for iSpreadNews (that's the name of our service).
[General Marketing & SEO] trilalirt:
No, thank you. I just wanted to hear some developer whose app was reviewed.
[General Marketing & SEO] iSpreadNews:
Over last 4 years, a lot of our clients have ordered our services more than once. This is a proof that our service really works.
[General Marketing & SEO] Simwer:
The question was about free real reviews. What you are proposing is to make a payment for sending proposals to review one's app and then make other payments for those reviews. Maybe your service is really great and saves a lot of time, but one still have to make a great investment.

Unfortunately, i don't know of any site which will make a free real review. There are lots of sites which will post your review for free, but they lack audience who will read it. Others make only paid reviews.
[G3 Accessories] JeffDC:
I purchased these items before the AT&T phones were out, and as we all know, AT&T uses the power mat system. These are brand new: LG G3 QI circle case, back plate and WCD-100 charger

What to do?
[G3 Accessories] xlxcrossing:
Sell them...
[G3 Accessories] InsaneJester17:
If they are OEM backs with QI, I might be interested if the price is nice. Feel free to PM me.
[G3 Accessories] JeffDC:
PM sent
[G3 Accessories] tennisshoeninja:
i would be interested in the LG G3 QI circle case... PM me.
[Xperia Z General] luala:
Xperia Z (C6603) Generic SG firmware (.FTF)

Downloaded through Sony PC Companion 2.10.221, decrypted and repackaged by Flashtool Version 0.9.13.0

Android version: 4.4.4

Kernel: 3.4.0

Build number: 10.5.1.A.0.283

Customization Version: 1270-1412

Branding: Generic SG (unbranded)

Country: Singapore

Download:

MEGA (945 MB, FTF)

Google Drive

Screenshot:

https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/375x666q90/538/hHrXLp.png

If you want pre-rooted and flashable version for this ROM, go to this link: [Pre-Rooted] Xperia Z (C6603) 10.5.1.A.0.283

Hope this post is helpful!
[Xperia Z General] sontran_vietnam:
Thaks u alot. Could u give me some review of this firmware ?
[Xperia Z General] Edward_Newgate:
Thank you. Downloading...
[Xperia Z General] prueba01:
hoping this fixes google play services issue...

Thank you sir
[Xperia Z General] luala:
Added two screenshots.
[Xperia Z General] ralphel:
has anyone rooted this f/w?

is it possible to root using teh method in teh following link?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
[Xperia Z General] apa_kabar:
I have, I used this method http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z/orig-development/root-xperia-z-c660x-unlocked-t2154310
[Xperia Z General] ralphel:
thanks

but I'm looking locked BL method

should have mentioned it earlier
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
1. Flash 230 kernel only with Flashtool.

2. Root with towelroot or Easy Root.

3. Flash 283 kernel only with Flashtool.

That's the only way to root with a locked bootloader currently.
[Xperia Z General] ralphel:
may I know is the kernel the same for all countries or country specific?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
It's the same for all releases of any firmware version.

I have now provided kernel only FTFs here.
[Xperia Z General] ralphel:
oic

thanks

tat really helps

updating my XZ now :D
[Xperia Z General] liam10:
XZ getting way too hot and other issues after updating and rooting 4.4.4

Hello,

I flashed the generic Singapore ftf and rooted using towelroot.

At first I thought all went well, but there are some issues.

1: the powerbutton sometimes seems unresponsive and doesn't give me the lockscreen.

2: Charging the phone takes much longer then before (could be a good thing though)

3: Battery drain ( mentioned before in this forum and many other), but i see the percentages drop when using the phone even when it's charging

4: The phone gets really hot. When testing the camera app I got the message that i have to wait for the phone to cool down.

Never had any message like this before.

Are there others having the same issues??

Perhaps I did something wrong during the flashing and rooting :(

Many tnx
[Xperia Z General] mrjayviper:
have you tried just flashing without rooting?
[Xperia Z General] liam10:
Tnx for the reply.

Yes i just flashed the ftf without rooting the phone.

Currently on generic Singapore without root. No results thus far
[Xperia Z General] mrjayviper:
do you mean no errors? thanks :)
[Xperia Z General] liam10:
no I ment no improvements.

I will try to flash again. Hoping it gets better
[Xperia Z General] johansky:
got this rom yesterday and no power drain jet

Looks like a bug fix....
[Xperia Z General] liam10:
I flashed the rom again.

Before I did I made a backup to save the important stuff.

I didn't uncheck data when using flashtool so I could start with a fresh rom. Rooted the phone with easyroot like Kingvortex (tnx) described.

So far so good! No excessive heat or batterydrain.

Again very happy with me XZ.

I guess I had to many junk on the phone interfering with a nice working ROM.
[Xperia Z General] zeyarwynntun:
Please kindly upload on the other server like hugefiles.net or putlocker.

Thanks :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mellie815:
I tried to root my LG Optimus Showtime using the steps I found on here. Unfortunately, once it was rooted, it rebooted about 5 minutes later on it's own and is now stuck in 'Download is in progress. Do not disconnect cable.' at boot. I can't get it to be recognized when I connect it to the PC (it's not currently plugged into anything, though it says don't disconnect the cable). I have tried every key combo and trick I can find.

Please, for the love of all things Andriod, PLEASE someone help me figure this out. I don't have another cell and can't afford to buy a replacement anytime soon.

The root seemed to go smoothly. Super-user, Poot, reboot, no problem and then, 5 minutes later, it rebooted itself and has been stuck ever since.

Please tell me someone has SOME idea what I can do?

Thank you in advance!

Also, if anyone can recover phones, please IM me and I would be happy to discuss sending it to you (for a fee, of course) if you think you can help.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] S1L3nTShaDoWz:
Everytime I turn my N7 on the bottom left of it gets uncomfortably hot. It's normally clocked at 1.7 GHZ but I down clocked it back to 1.3 GHz and now its actually almost hotter? What could be the cause of this? Is it normal?

Running cyanogenmod 11 with latest firmware and bootloader. Also using Faux kernel
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] furious84:
Hi, sorry But u have The 2013 right? Because My 2012 max clock is 1.3... Lol

Inviato dal mio Nexus 7 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] S1L3nTShaDoWz:
I have the 2012, just overclocked using Faux's slightly. I have of course considered this being the cause but I turned it to normal and it's still quite a bit hotter than I'd expect it to be. It's what my phone is when I'm over abusing it on a stress test or something or its messed up and going with a maxed out CPU all the time LOL
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] furious84:
Wow i have not idea was possible 1.7 with the 2012...i have The timur's rom. Anyway sorry i can t help you was curiosity for The high clock

Inviato dal mio Nexus 7 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kxpl:
ey all I have a samsung Galaxy s3 shv-e210l and trying to retrieve the Softa but whenever nan 700mb Ends mistake I made ... And my question is so if anyone could download this Soft E210LKLUGNA1_EvilSylvanas_DK10 [/COLOR][/B] or if Share on another hosting ??? Sorry for the mistakes but I'm from Polish :) Thanks
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xperiaSP1995:
Hey Guys!I am running crytsalPA 4.4.4 on my Sony Xperia Sp.When I first flashed the rom,it gave me an excellent battery life,as high as 2.5 hrs of screen time and 12 hours total standby(includes screen time) on just a 50% charge.I downloaded an android l theme from globalapk.com and applied it.After doing that, a lot of my applications were inaccessible and crashed.I couldnt remove or uninstall the theme at which point I figured it would be a virus.I completely wiped my data and the cache and reflashed the rom,but the battery life has never been the same.Its gotten so ****ty now,it drains at 2.5-3% in deep sleep i.e there is practically nothing keeping it awake.I flashed a vanir rom and reflashed it,but nope.Even battery calibration didn't help.Please guys,need a solution.I really love this rom .Thanks

Device:Xperia SP c5302

Rom:Crystal PA 4.4.4

Kernel:Same as with the rom

Bootloader:Unlocked

Recovery:CWM
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gamm86:
The theme you installed was propably incompatible with the ROM you were using, causing all sort of issues.

There are CM themes, launcher themes, etc...

Just try a fresh install (factory reset, all wipes, no system files restore from titanium backup or anything similar) of whatever ROM you choose to use. Should solve all your issues.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Furrydaus:
Ah a case of people trying to NOT purchase an application. No matter, I will help you, pirate ;)

So the globalapk website is not always trustable as some users put up viruses there. The best solution for you is to flash stock SONY ftf and then reflash CrystalPA onto your device. Battery should be as normal
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xperiaSP1995:
Thank you so much!Its just that I try stuff before purchasing them.I do know that devs work pretty hard! :)
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xperiaSP1995:
That didnt help at all.P.s It was listed as compatible in the play store and the app description read "Theme for CM11/PA/Mahdi".Yeah, I wiped everything(even dalvik cache),redownloaded the rom and flashed it again.Nope,didnt help.