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[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goutham kumar muvva:
How to install marshmallow

Hi! I have a nexus 5 running Android 5.1.1 on code blue kernel and xposed framework installed .obviously, the bootloader is unlocked.

I plan to install Marshmallow on my device. What is the procedure I must be following to install Android 6.0 using this toolkit . I have been waiting for xposed for marshmallow and since it is created and running fine for marshmallow I plan to upgrade my device .Please guide me with the steps I need to follow Android 6.0 using Wugs nexus root toolkit. I also wish to root the nexus 5 after installing marshmallow .So lease tell me how to do that also .
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malikjiten:
better download a custom rom for nexus 5 ( I am using cataclysm with elementalx kernal and its pretty stable). Other wise you have to do everything for unlocking to rooting again. Its all your choice.

if you want to try cataclysm here is the link

http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/orig-development/rom-cataclysm-nexus-5-t2518660

just flash the rom, its bloatfree and stable.

:):):):):)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goutham kumar muvva:
thanks, but i'm more than happy with the configuration of Stock rom +blu spark kernel. These along with powernap,amplify and greeenify which work through xposed framework give me the perfect battery life .I want a method which installs stock 6.0.0 on my nexus 5 and to also root it using this toolkit . my wugs toolkit got updated to v2.0.7 and the master lists are 3092 . please explain me the steps
[Nexus 10 General] Izeltokatl:
This is not my work, just creating the thread for easy access. ALL CREDIT GOES TO CHAINFIRE.

http://download.chainfire.eu/290/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-manta-mantaray-nexus10.zip
[Nexus 10 General] tavocabe:
did chainfire fix it already?
[Nexus 10 General] vecino:
Not yet
[Nexus 10 General] Johan1976:
Why do you even make this thread without testing if it works?

Seems like a lot of references to Nexus 10 root that does not work.

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[Nexus 10 General] damngood98:
thread should probably be closed until it does get updated, only gonna cause more problems for users
[Nexus 10 General] CazeW:
The CFAR for N10 has now been updated. No idea if it's working though.

[IMG="CF Tweet"]http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3012997&stc=1&d=1415881919[/IMG]
[Nexus 10 General] Betbruder:
It worked for me!
[Nexus 10 General] damngood98:
yes, confirmed it's working, using factory img and now have root :D
[Nexus 10 General] brandonyoung:
SuperSU claims to be granting root access, but ES File explorer and Titanium Backup still claim I don't have root.
[Nexus 10 General] sfobrien:
Chainfire's beta 2.19 works fine with 5.0. Been running it for a couple days now.
[Nexus 10 General] darkjedi7:
I am still not having any luck with ES File explorer but I was able to get titanium backup to work using the test version found here bit.ly/1zk8W3M
[Nexus 10 General] Johan1976:
I wonder how he solved the out of space issue?
[Nexus 10 General] ceramista:
Worked just fine.
[Nexus 10 General] choao:
Same here, compatriota
[Nexus 10 General] Ashalak:
CFAR worked great for me, TWRP 2.8.1.0 is another matter though as I ended up in bootloop!
[Nexus 10 General] Rizz67:
Yeah test titanium worked for me as well. Thought I was screwed with all my app data
[Nexus 10 General] wickdc:
bootloader/fastboot mode?

How do i put the device in bootloader/fastboot mode? I tried running the below command from the tools directory of the chainfire

but nothing happened

Thank you
[Nexus 10 General] Johan1976:
You cannot issue fastboot command when you're not in fastboot mode. Do you have all the correct drivers installed for adb/fastboot? Anyway to get to fastboot you can also turn on the Nexus while holding down vol + and vol - the same time as power on.

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[Nexus 10 General] Croak:
Worked great for me, just keep in mind when you finish from the "red android" screen and it says rebooting in 10 seconds, give it more like a minute to reboot, don't manually restart thinking it got hung or you might have to repeat the process again. Don't ask me how I know. :)

Also, Titanium Backup from the Play store won't work (says root is denied). That's not Chainfire's fault, you need the beta Lollipop Titanium apk for it to work properly (store version should be updated soon).
[Nexus 10 General] xIsei:
Thanks a bunch for this information, thought flashing was done because the red screen kept staying on. Now my device acts very strange, play store will refuse to install a bunch of apps. Will reflash!
[Nexus 10 General] francoamerican5:
Luckily Titanium just dropped an update on the Play Store that now works! Everything appears to be working great. Seems much snappier than KitKat ever was.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mruizco:
Guys how can I get stocks att 4g lte icons on international Rom do I have to edit the build.prop o what I have to edit to get the stocks att icons
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zelendel:
You will have to decompile the system files and then swap out the images, recompile and them flash.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clsA:
You can edit the system/acc/default.xml

Sku_id change it to 11 for AT&T

Yeah I suppose that might work too but all the images are already there
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ssj4gogeta2003:
I have recently started loading my Kairosoft titles onto my Note 4 and there is noticeable lag when I play. I know the graphics can't be the issue since these titles ran smoothly on my Note 2. Are there any settings that can be tweaked to alleviate this?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unidentifier:
As always, very informative blueether.

Questions:

(1) Does this mean we no longer need to downgrade/upgrade/restore imei etc?

(2) Unlocking the bootloader is a requirement for installing any rom? No way around this?

(3) I understand the need for the disclaimers but rooting/unlocking BL doesn't automatically void your warranty does it?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
1/ was only needed on 4.2

2/ added a line

3/ ring Sony and say this: "I rooted my ZU, and now it won't boot. Can you fix it for me?" what do you think their response will be?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unidentifier:
With the warranty question: I asked because I'm more concerned about the cracked glass issues than bricking the device because I couldn't follow instructions. Thanks again for the instructions.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] anandbohra:
I may sound dumb but if I am only interested in root just for link2sd feature & foldermount to overcome internal storage limitation by transfering to SD card then do I have to follow all steps ? or only first 2 step will do i.e. Root & install SU.

I will just root it & don't want to touch TA or Bootloader as not planning to update with custom rom. please suggest that even for rooting do I need to backup TA / unlock bootloader.

also will new update of Android Lollipop will wipe my root or will I be able to upgrade to lollipop in later on stage with Root.

please reply on this.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] H. E. Pennypacker:
Nice with an updated version. Do speak up if you need some help with anything.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unidentifier:
My XZU hasn't arrived but my experience with other phones is that root alone should allow you to use link2sd and fouldermount.

Can't speak to OTA updates being blocked on rooted phones..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Yes if you just need root the only go that far

OTA will probably fail with root, and flashing a FTF will wipe root when L arrives
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krystan:
rooting is not working. stops as there is no tr.apk included. In the guide there is nothing about tr.apk needed to be downloaded as well as that you need to donate before you can download. I dont mind to donate but I need to know it will work.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
Are you only wanting to root, or do you plan to install recovery also?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] anandbohra:
Thank you very much for your prompt reply.

will post my experience once I receive my piece & just plain root it.

anyhow as per google Lollipop might take another 4-5 months for Xperia Z Ultra (might be May-15)

Thanks every one.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Just roo should be fine

We are getting close to haveing a working AOSP L, give it a few days I guess (but pleas dont clog this thread up with L stuff for now
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krystan:
All my previous Sumsang phones were on custom ROMs.

But with SonyXZU I just want to root, for now
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
Darn I was going to suggest using the dualrecovery installer for locked bootloaders and then flashing supersu from here.

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z-ultra/general/guide-root-android-4-4-4-ver-14-4-0-108-t2801587

I have the towelroot apk that I downloaded a few days ago, but not sure what you would need to do with it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krystan:
Thank you adfurgenson

If I do dualrecovery will I be able to get 5.0?

Or only manually?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
I am pretty certain that you have to go back to stock to receive the OTA, but I think that would apply also if you only rooted. Flashing an ftf file with flashtool without checking the boxes to wipe data is what I have seen recommended to get back to stock. I hate giving an answer I am not one hundred percent sure is correct so I will call on some experts, [MENTION=3534362]blueether[/MENTION] or [MENTION=2868467]HEPennypacker[/MENTION] can you confirm this is correct please.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
meh, can't be bothered writing a reply. What you said will work if/when the OTA fails
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
OK more of a reply...

unless the OTA is only very minor it will normally fail even if the ZU just rooted
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unidentifier:
ADB Drivers and Sony PC Companion

ADB

Trying to prep the computer before the XZU arrives. The sticky mentions ADB drivers.

Are these the best ways to get them or are there better options?:

15 Second ADB Installer: http://goo.gl/ixQyom

Minimal ADB and Fastboot: http://goo.gl/EuGtRo

PC COMPANION

Link to Sony PC Companion

http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiazultra/tools/pc-companion/
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] H. E. Pennypacker:
I've used Minimal ADB and Fastboot a couple of times on Windows, and it works just fine, so you can go ahead and use that one if you want to.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unidentifier:
Easy Root Tool Trouble Shooting

Some trouble shooting notes that helped me from the easy root tool thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54673761&postcount=2

I have an error/question!

stuck at cleaning up

Quote:

Close tool and run again.

.

error: more than one device or emulator

Quote:

Uninstall BlueStacks.

.

stuck at Waiting for device

Quote:

Make sure device is connected

Make sure USB-debugging is enabled

Make sure no Sony PC Companion or other Sony software is running

Make sure you have adb drivers installed (Example)

Make sure the computer is permanently authorized for connection on the phone (you get a dialog the first time you connect)

.

How to unroot?

Quote:

Flash factory firmware in flashtool. Exclude everything except system. No need to wipe anything.

.

Will I keep root after factory reset?

Quote:

Yes. You 'might' have to reinstall SuperSU though (depending on the installation method
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] anandbohra:
Hi Guys,

I got my Xperia Z Ultra C6802

4.4.2

14.3.A.0.757

Unlock bootloader allowed:Yes

does above mentioned specs is ready to root with this guide or someone can point me exact guide to just to root. so that I can use link2SD & Foldermount apps which need root access to work.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unidentifier:
See first post.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] shadowcore:
I got a rooted C6833. If I wanted to unlock the Bootloader, would I need to use the sony website to get an unlock code? Are there alternatives to that?

AFAIK, rooting can be removed by reflashing the stock rom, thereby keeping the warranty. I am not interested to install a custom rom yet, but if or when I get bored and want to try out 5.0, I might be interested.

I bought mine from amazon warehouse deals.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
1/ back up the TA

2/ get code from sony

3/ unlock via flashtool or fastboot

Yes flashing a FTF will remove root, warranty may or may not be OK with a unlocked BL - that is why we back up the TA as restoring the backup, then flashing a FTF will make it as if nothing was done.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] inspron:
I have found the solution. Don't right click and "Run as administrator". Duh!

It took me 2 hours to realize this mistake. Just double click to run like normal.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zain0300:
does bootloader automatically gets locked after flashing ftf or we manually have to do it?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
You will have to do it your self by restoring the TA back up (or if you dont have that by using flashtool or fastboot)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zain0300:
I did restore my TA backup using Backup TA 9.11 then flash the ftf, isn't it just to restore the TA partition or does it also lock the bootloader?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
restoring the TA also has the effect of relocking the BL
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unidentifier:
TWRP has an option to back up the "Trim Area." Is this the same TA backed up by 9.11 and can this substitute as a way to back up the TA partition?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unidentifier:
delete.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] prewed:
Do I lost something permanently after unlocking? (with backup of TA partition of course)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
as long as you have the TA back up you can fully restore the ZU
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mu_shim:
304

There seem to be a lot of threads with conflicting information, e.g. about flashing different kernels to root, etc.

Is this thread the most current one for the Z Ultra?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LittleNinja:
Hi,

Do we have to restore TA after root & unlock, or do we just to have to keep it in good place in case we want to give back Zu its virginity ?

Can't understand this TA thing, it's said on 1st post "you will lose DRM keys and other stuff during the unlock", but if we unlock bootloader, TA don't exist anymore. So what can happen if DRM keys are lost when the ZU is unlocked/rooted ?

JB
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Just keep it safe for if you ever want to go back to complete stock.

You back up the TA to to keep a copy of the DRM keys. the TA partition still exists after the unlock but just without the DRM (and other proprietary stuff). If this stuff isn't there Sony doesn't guarantee software will work as expected or that they will service the phone
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rekil goth:
I must be an idiot. Despite having done everything listed, I'm still stuck and waiting for device. My PC recognizes the z ultra as the z ultra so, I don't think it's a driver issue. I've got USB debugging enabled. The phone is on and connected. I have a notification saying connected to PC in MTP. Any suggestions on where I've messed up?

thank you kindly
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mkmck:
Hey Guys. Is there any easy way to root 4.2.2? I have a retail demo Z Ultra, which is still on 4.2.2 with retail demo video, which I cannot disable in any normal way... it pops up everytime when screen is locked.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unidentifier:
Did you get a super user dialog to grant root permissions?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rekil goth:
Nope. It just sits and does nothing at the waiting for device stage during, what I only assume is the rooting stage. I don't get to the point of running supersu. If i load supersu, it says something about no binaries. Suggestions? My apologies if I am unclear.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unidentifier:
Sorry. It's been a while since I did this. I remember dialogues popping up on the phone. There should be one to trust the computer you are using (this held me up when I was rooting it because I kept missing it for some reason). Try doing everything with the screen unlocked.

Also, do you have unknown sources checked off?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rekil goth:
No need for apologies. I'm grateful for your assistance. I have tried with the phone unlocked, but do not see any notifications on the phone. The phone sits dormant. i do, however, have an MTP notification with the usb symbol. Unless I am mistaken, I was under the impression that if this form of communication is 'open' then access to rooting and whatnot is not an option. At least that was the case for my galaxy S2. I could be wrong.

The unknown sources is checked off.

The sony companion PC software recognizes and communicates with the phone. I'm uncertain if that indicates the phone trusts the computer. By any chance might you know where such a setting may be found on the phone?

Thank you kindly.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unidentifier:
Do you have the Sony software running? Shutting that off is one of the troubleshooting suggestions ("Make sure no Sony PC Companion or other Sony software is running").

And there should be a dialogue to permanently authorize your computer "Make sure the computer is permanently authorized for connection on the phone (you get a dialog the first time you connect)" -- I know it took me a few tries before I was able to authorize this but I can't remember why.

Search through Easy Root Tool thread for more suggestions: http://goo.gl/4zjVNQ

---------- Post added at 12:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:09 PM ----------

The computer authorization may look something like this:

http://goo.gl/zVjit5
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Do you have developer options and usb debug selected?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rekil goth:
I did attempt to inhibit sony PC companion, however, I am not absolutely certain it is completely off as the phone notifies me of an update. I will delete the software for the time being, but I am not sure why the phone keeps notifying me regarding the software.

I have never seen that computer authorization notification before. It does not seem to appear when I connect my phone. Perhaps this is the issue, though I'm uncertain how to make it appear.

Once I'm home I will read more through the Easy tool thread. I had gone though the content quickly, but perhaps I missed some pertinent details.

Thank you kindly for all your time and trouble.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] cashif:
Have bought new Z ultra (again) and now trying to update to Lollipop but seems to have lost IMEI. Was on .757 firmware, then updated to 108 (using NUT's Dual Recovery (Lost IMEI), didnt try to recover and now have flashed Scrubbers Lollipop but no IMEI. What is the easiest way? I dont want to downgrade to earlier version just to recover IMEI.

PS: Using Lollipop in my old Z Ultra
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] sucksix:
always failed :(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Just flasg a 108 or 118 FTF to get the correct baseband then flash the LP port of buzzman's ROM etc
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] cashif:
Flashing 108 is also not helping out. Have tried Chemcup Flashable Zip, Buzzman's 108 & Generic 108 but it all seems to make my baseband go kaput. 757 is the ROM the phone came with and hence I get signal till 757 but after that, no go. Have dowloaded 108 CE now, will try and let you know!

Happy Holidays!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Flash a FTF not a zip. The ROM zips don't contain the modem uodates that are in the full FTF. Once on the 108 FTF you should be right

See this thread http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z-ultra/development/ftf-depository-sony-firmware-releases-t2829387
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] cashif:
Thanks. Am flashing full 108 ftf and even then no signal!

EDIT: Is it possible to flash baseband alone? Am not getting IMEI even in 757 now. Totally stuck now.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] cashif:
Finally after spending nearly 24 hrs downloading and flashing, I was successfully able to update to 108 FW with Malaysian Generic one. Every other FTF from 757 Nordic to 108 CE/LTE/Chemcup, MY version worked for me. However, not able to update to Scrubbers GPE 5.0, so for now, decided to stay with 4.4.4, will try for it at a later date.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] RealityFails:
I followed this tutorial for my new ultra c6833. I was able to root and install the dual recovery. However I am having issues unlocking my bootloader. I checked it, can be unlocked. I followed the unlock tutorial,. When I connect my phone to the flash tool it says locked bootloader and fails.

I've also tried doomloards unlock tutorial I got everything ready to go however when I went to open the cmd prompt. It says waiting for device. I did the whole boot into download mode, blue led....

Everything else works 100% just the unlock method. Would you recommend doing it through the Sony sdk?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
make sure all driver are installed and maybe try with fastboot (commands are on the Sony page). you can run fastboot from the the adb folder in flashtool
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] RealityFails:
Let's say i don't have the drivers installed. How I would do it? I do it through flashtool. I double click on Xperia Z ultra everything goes well, but then the flashtool stops and it says bootloader is locked. I'm doing this a Windows 8/8.1 pc.

---------- Post added at 03:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:18 PM ----------

Just found this....

Ha

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z-ultra/general/c6833-sony-z-ultra-enter-fastboot-flash-t2889041

Looks it doesn't work with Windows 8, I'll just keep a lb.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] RealityFails:
I think i just turned my z ultra into a brick. I went to flash scrubbers port of kit kat how everything went smooth but now my phone won't boot it stays black but does a small vibrate. Please tell me i can fix
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
flash a FTF, you need an unlocked BL to run any of the 5.0.x ROMs at the moment.

As for win 8.1 it works here if you turn off driver signature checks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] RealityFails:
I flashed the 4.4. 4 gpe port. Not 5 but no worries I just returned it. That's my 3rd ultra in less than 6 months, I'll wait for z4 ultra lol. Thanks blue
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] buracho:
Just rooted with easyroot, backed up TA and installed dual recovery. I am enjoying the freedom with xposed. Dont plan to unlock the bootloader and flash custom roms just yet;) Thanks for the support. C6802 4.4.4 LB.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] RealityFails:
That's pretty much what I plan to do. Most of the apps I paid for aren't ready for lollipop, so kitkat on the z ultra til the note 5 comes out.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] tuliouel:
I realize by what I've read here that there is an Xperia Z Ultra, and there's a Google Play edition of the same Xperia Z ultra.

Let me know if I got it: the common Z Ultra is rootable AFTER upgrading the firmware to KitKat. The GPe one should be rooted as soon as it is unpacked. Right?

By the way, in case I got it as a gift, what procedures should I take to know which one I got?

I've got a last question: Is there anything, beside installing a customized firmware, that can only be done after unlocking the boot partition? I ask it because I only want to use root apps, install Xposed Framework and KEEP the original firmware. So I suppose I don't really need to do all the things. Maybe even installing custom recovery isn't needed, right?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mwebb34:
Im gonna be getting a new device but im still looking, I have 3 to choose from the nexus 6 note 3 and sony z ultra. I like to be able to root and unlocked the bootloader . Should i get the z ultra? Would this be a good choice and why. Thanks.