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[Sony Xperia ZL] O1A2K:
How to flash ftf without flash tool

I have the latest build and android version and I want to root my phone.

I have searched through the threads and only found root for older versions.

Is there any root available for the latest build and android?

I know I can't "officially" unlock my bootloader but is there a hack to it.. maybe an "unofficial" way?

Build Number: 10.5.1.A.0.292
[Sony Xperia ZL] LaZiODROID:
If there isn't a root method available for the latest FW, consider flashing an older FTF FW (that can be rooted), then rooting, installing recovery, then flashing a stock-based custom rom (that is based on the latest FW... or something close?)

As for bootloader unlock - if your phone says "no" to bootloader unlock allowed, there is currently nothing you can do to unlock the bootloader.
[Sony Xperia ZL] O1A2K:
Thanks for the reply.

I was going to do that but thought there might be an easier way out of it. I guess no :(
[Sony Xperia ZL] O1A2K:
In Sony website I don't see my device as supported (C6506) for flash tool, what other methods are there to flash?

Supported phones and flash key mappings

Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact (SGP611, SGP612, SGP621) – volume down

Xperia Z3 (D6603) – volume down

Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) – volume down

Xperia T3 (D5103) – volume down

Xperia E3 (D2203) – volume down

Xperia M2 (D2303) – volume down

Xperia Z2 (D6503) – volume down

Xperia Z2 Tablet (SGP511) – volume down

Xperia Z1 Compact (D5503) – volume down

Xperia Z Ultra (6833) – volume down

Xperia Z1 (C6903) – volume down

Xperia Tablet Z (SGP321 and SGP311) – volume down

Xperia go (ST27i) – back

Xperia neo V (MT11i) – volume down

Xperia ray (ST18i) – volume down

Xperia P (LT22i) – volume down

Xperia ZL (C6503) – volume down

Xperia Z (C6603) – volume down

Xperia PLAY (R800i) – back

Xperia E dual (C1605)– volume down

Xperia E (C1505) – volume down

Xperia T (LT30p) – volume down

Xperia S (LT26i) – volume down

Xperia arc (LT15i) – back

Xperia arc S (LT18i) – back
[Sony Xperia ZL] O1A2K:
basically I'm asking how to flash ftf file without flash tool.

please help

thanks.
[Sony Xperia ZL] kt-Froggy:
I am not quite sure if I understand what you are trying to do... FlashTool by Androxyde is working perfectly with C6506 (this is my phone, and I flashed it many times with no problems whatsoever). I don't know and don't care about official Sony FlashTool; never used it.

As for rooting, to my knowledge, there is no direct method for 283 and newer firmware (but I may be wrong). You need to downgrade your kernel to root. At least, that's what I did. There is detailed info on how to do that here on XDA, you just need to search for it. Here is a quick summary I outlined for someone else before. Guaranteed to work.
[Sony Xperia ZL] O1A2K:
Thanks I'll get back to you if it worked or not :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] Himura357:
Similar problem

I also have this problem.

I have a Xperia ZL C6506 that has a bootloader that cannot be unlocked. (Bootloader unlock allow : No)

I am on 4.4.4 with the 10.5.1.A.0.292 kernel and a perma locked bootloader.

Did anyone find a way? Can I flash a new kernel without bricking my phone since I have a locked bootloader? Just trying to root the phone.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] num1wr82:
Well hello guys,

Being used to the flexibility of HTC ADB and fastboot commands for installing kernels i did something very stupid.

I just rooted, and tried to install XtreStoLite Pure Edition 1.0 on my Edge model SM-G925F. It would not work. So I thought it was the wrong Bootloader/Modem version.

Next thing I flashed the 2 files trough ODIN

Bootloader: XXU1AOE3

Modem: XXU1AOE3

Of course this Rom is not yet ready for the Edge model. Now I have a problem. The Phone keeps rebooting right after the boot logo. I already got some help and flashed the stock Firmware from Sammobile. The phone boots, goes to the samsung logo. The samsung Sound and then it reboots again.

Anyone has any idea?
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Graffiti Exploit:
Have you tried turning it off and on again? :grin

Kidding aside, go to recovery and wipe data and cache.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mythos234:
You need to flash an Edge kernel after you flashed the Rom, otherwise it won't work, since the both phones can't share the same kernel build
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] num1wr82:
Thank you for the reaction. How do i flash a Kernel when i cannot load it to the SD storage? I cannot push it trough ADB and The edge TWRP MTP does not work yet.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] num1wr82:
I fixed it trough a factory reset in the stock recovery. Thank you!
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] störte:
Last resort would be smart switch. from Samsung. I helps very nice when you have a soft brick

http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/smartswitch/
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MintIce:
Hello everyone,

I am looking for sim unlock on my new Xperia Z1 for free, for 7-8 days now... Nothing found ! No free way to do. :crying:

Then I saw some threads speaking about this file : simlock.ta. And then I was thinking "And if only this file may sim unlock my device ??"

So I would like to know:

What's this file ? And what should it do on my phone ?

Then... If I modify this file, can I Unlock my Xperia Z1 ? (locked SFR - France...)

I think understand that, if simlock.ta is deleted, there is no way to use network from any carrier. But, what about Editing simlock.ta ?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] willflux:
I'm looking for sim unlock too, I'm waiting for some hacker or ROM developer give me a light because I'm not from Europe and I have 0 attempts to insert the unlock code, its really hard to me, I have Samsung galaxy S2 locked to orange and I simply install a Galaxy S SIM unlock application on my device and done, the device got unlocked.

I thought with Xperia Z1 would be like that and then I bought, unfortunately I have that issue, a blocked Xperia Z1 .
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MintIce:
Yes, Sim Unlock seems to be more easy on Galaxy devices. A friend tell me to try a custom ROM but no result, my Xperia Z1 still ask me the unlock code :/.

I think Simlock infos are stocked in the bootloader because of the carriers lock it systematicaly... But this file awake some questions in my head and... if there is any link with sim unlocking. I want to know how :).
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] willflux:
I just don't get it, be Samsung or sony or motorola, every device of these companies run android on their devices, android is the same thing at last, I really don't see the difficult. At past a guy hacked NASA and another perform jailbreak on Iphones, what's the matter of simply unlock Sim on Xperia?

Things way more difficult were done before and by the way a unlock sim system already were done for Samsung with android, this could be like a model for others devices, or not, does really the phone brand cares that much about this?
[YU Yureka General] sunny765:
So I have used almost 5 custom ROMs after going through the cm12 update but none of the ROMs have fixed a very minor bug....the bug is any html5 video player through any browser buffers like crazy.... This did not happen with kitkat. Now some people will say that I should get a better internet connection, but I already have a 16mbps connection and things worked fine in kitakat.

Now I need some help and hopefully someone here will be able to help me with my issuee

I am currently running RR ROM and would like to return to cm12 so that I can return to kitkat by the guide provided in the forum. Problem is I can't find flashable cm12 files that I can flash through recovery. I don't want to use fastboot method. So if someone could please guide me to the link of the cm12 stock recovery and flashable zip of the ROM I'd be grateful. Thanks in advance!
[YU Yureka General] SkandaH:
Ahem... read the stickies.

http://xdaforums.com/yureka/general/yu-yureka-mirrors-official-cyanogen-t3107684
[YU Yureka General] sunny765:
There are 4 versions, which one should I use? Also are they flashable through a custom recovery over a 5.1.1 custom rom?
[YU Yureka General] SkandaH:
If your primary goal is to downgrade to KitKat, then follow this guide: http://xdaforums.com/yureka/general/guide-downgrading-to-kitkat-t3097176
[YU Yureka General] sunny765:
Thanks man....idk if it works directly from 5.1.1 or will I have yo downgrade to 12s but thanks for helping me out. I can't find the thnks button tho....where is it?
[Paranoid Android Q&A] Dovi2kas:
After I lock my phone its wakes up itself after 1 second. Then I lock it again and it dont wakes up again.

I turned off 'Lift to wake". Turned off "Ambient display" it worked, but when I get call from my friend, after talk, this problem started again. I need reboot my phone after every call. LG G2 D802. With BlissPop rom.
[Paranoid Android Q&A] Pirateghost:
My device doesn't do that. But since you didn't list your device, there's no telling. Also, logcats help....
[General Questions and Answers] skatehans:
Hello,

i am working on chinese android tablet called "MID-U705B". The device came half rooted i guess. I am getting an # in the adb shell, even without running "su", right from the start of adb shell. Nevertheless i am not able to run any root apps. When i am trying to call a root shell command from my app i am getting: [java.io.IOException] : write failed: EPIPE (Broken pipe).

There is a su file inside my /system/xbin folder and i also created a symbolic link to it in /system/bin.

Does someone know how to get full root access on this devices? Whats missing?

Thanks for your help and advice!

Best regards,

Hans
[General Questions and Answers] Ciprum:
If you can get root on ADB then just install SuperSU app and its binaries and you are good to go.

Flashing the attached ZIP will install SuperSU app and everything it requires to function.

NOTE: You probably need a custom recovery because the zip isn't signed.
[General Questions and Answers] skatehans:
Thanks for your reply!

Unfortunately i dont have a custom recovery because its a no name device an there does not exist a custom recovery for this device. Is there any way to install this without a custom recovery? What happens when i try to flash it from a (chinese) stock-recovery?
[General Questions and Answers] NOOK!E:
You should be able to flash it via fastboot.
[General Questions and Answers] skatehans:
Thats the next Problem. I cant boot into fastboot mode. When i execute "adb reboot bootloader" or "adb reboot download" the device boots up like normal, so i guess fastboot is not available on this device.

Do you know any other way?
[Nokia N1] syddd:
I've rooted my N1 (for how to do it see the Play Store thread) and installed Play Store.

It works fine except lots of apps are not downloadable because the store says that they are not compatible with my device. Some stuff that will not install:

LINE messaging app, Google Maps, Google Chrome, Habit browser.

But lots of others are working like:

Gmail, Firefox, Firefox beta,....

I tried to sideload Google Maps and Habit Browser they work. Well not fully, it cannot find my location. (while some others can). The strange thing is that I don't even see them in the recent location requests window. (the location was broken before I rooted)

Anyone having the same issue?

Because of the location issue I have a feeling that they are related - the APIs are buggy, thus Play Store thinks that my device does not have a way to access location, thus lots of apps are flagged as not compatible with my device.
[Nokia N1] soondin:
Chrome was crash same like you.

But I found apk for x86, It's work okay. but I use Firefox now.

Link is what I used one.

http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/chrome/chrome-42-0-2311-111-x86-android-apk-download/
[Nokia N1] syddd:
Thanks, I have found the x86 version too.

My question is not where I can find Chrome or other software, rather *why* marks Google my device as not compatible with apps like Chrome when apparently they seem to function fine (except geolocation). Also I know that if I change the build.prop file I could fake my device to something else.

This method http://www.ghacks.net/2013/05/06/find-out-why-apps-are-incompatible-with-your-android-device/ does not work for me, I dont see those tooltips.
[Nokia N1] soondin:
I think this incompatible issues from ARM, ARM64 or x86 based Android device.

One more another I guess is N1 is not cetifified from google maybe.
[Nokia N1] syddd:
Its not a x86 compatibility issue since these apps work when sideloaded. And its not a certification issue (I guess) since other apps like Gmail are available on the Play store.

My feeling is that this has to do something with geolocation not working in some apps. For example:

Firefox - Available on the play store, does not use Google Play Services, has working geolocation.

GMail - Available on the play store, uses Google Play Services, but does not need geolocation.

Chrome, Google Maps - Not available on the play store, uses Google Play Services for geolocation, geolocation is broken.

Or just search for GPS apps, you will see that the most of them are not compatible with the N1.

So I think Google Play Services/something else reports to the Play Store that the device has no geolocation, and some apps mark it as a required hardware feature, thus the Play Store will not show them.

I've tried to find some error via Catlog, but have not seen any.

But this is just a theory, we need more testing to verify it.
[Nokia N1] soondin:
Yes, you right.

I don't have consider this issues from locations.

Do you have any idea fix this issue?

I like to to test.
[Nokia N1] Jujudhighlands:
Most of incompatible apps are available in Nokia store app. Then you can update these apps on Google Play Store.
[P3600 Software Upgrading] olaf63:
I have on my trinity the white screen problem. it seems like your bootloader makessome bad bloks and this causes the white screen as on the tytn.

Can you do somethig to fix it?

Thanks
[P3600 Software Upgrading] oufledingue:
same problem here but i don't think it comes from olipro Hard SPL.

I've already send a pm to olipro and post a question on the hard spl topic, but no answers for the moment
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] slamscaper:
Long time lurker here but this is my first thread. I've only read one other thread about this issue on here, but there were absolutely no replies, so I thought I'd give it a shot.

I've had Tmobile's Galaxy Note 3 since around the time it launched. Since day one, I've noticed that it has an annoying issue when recording video or audio alone. The audio will have horrible popping\crackling noises no matter how still the phone is held. This should obviously never happen with a high-end phone such as this. The issue is somewhat random, but it ALWAYS occurs and it seems to go away as the video recording app runs for a while. I always try to record a couple small clips first, then use it for the main video, but this is insanely annoying to do and isn't always practical (especially if you decide you want to record something very quickly out of the blue).

I'm actually still running JB 4.3, which is what the device shipped with at launch. I'm rooted and have everything set-up exactly how I want it. All my other apps work flawlessly, which is why I've been hesitant to upgrade (even though there are plenty of FW updates available, including Lollypop). I plan on flashing the stock version of Lollypop in the near future and then re-rooting the device. But this audio issue appears to be a hardware problem because it occurs regardless of the recording app I use. Has anyone found a way around this issue, or at least a workaround of some sort? I can't believe a phone this popular has such a horrible audio issue and none of the big reviews mentioned it at all. This leads me to believe not every device is affected, although a Google search does confirm I'm not alone.

I would appreciate any advice at all. Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] slamscaper:
So it appears I just have bad luck and got stuck with a faulty handset... This doesn't appear to be a widespread issue but I know some others have experienced it. I just wish there was some way around it. Guess I'll have to wait til I can upgrade to a different handset. I know one thing... I'm going to test the recording feature at the store before I drop my cash on it. This is the most ridiculous issue I've ever witnessed with such a high end smartphone. What good is it to record 4K video when you have terrible audio popping\crackling noises in the background?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] FAUguy:
I've had a Note 3 for Verizon for about 2 years and never had the issue, but recently got a Note 4 and it does have the audio popping in recorded video and when using the voice recorded.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] slamscaper:
Well I just finally flashed lollipop to my Note 3 (had still been on stock JB 4.3 since everything was working good for me rooted with the Xposed framework and all my favorite modules) and of course it didn't make a bit of difference. The audio popping is still there, confirming it's hardware related and only certain handsets are affected. Lollipop is nice but I'm bummed that the Xposed framework still doesn't support it with a stable version, which means tons of modules I loved using are no longer available to me.

Anyway I think I'm gonna save some scratch and upgrade to the Note 4. I mainly just want to upgrade to get rid of the audio popping during video recording because it is SEVERELY annoying and unacceptable on a flagship device. The pops are HORRIBLE. I like the Note 5 and all but I really want a removable battery, so I think trading in my Note 3 and getting a Note 4 is the best bet, but like I said before I'm actually gonna force Tmobile to let me test the video recording feature in the store just to make sure it doesn't have this issue. Actually, you can just use the audio recorder to check for it. it's present when you use ANY app that records via the mic's. Such a shame that I didn't notice this earlier so I could have exchanged my model for one without the issue.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] note3sa:
Note 3, Android 5.0 - When recording any type of audio: the audio in a video clip, the voice recorder app, whatsapp voice message... all have a popping sound/click that occurs every 5 seconds. A fraction of the audio recording is "jumped over" and then continues fine for the next 5 seconds. This continues every 5 seconds throughout the whole recording.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gajodafeira:
Hi guys, i have a problem with my Nexus 4.

Since i updated to the last lollipop, when i send some sms, the reciver recives fragsments of old sms, so totally different from what i sent.

I replaced the sim card, i was stock and go root with custom rom...

I'm the only one with this issue? There is a solution?

Thank you!
[General Questions and Answers] Georges3146:
Hello to the Forum

I am new on the Forum i do not know exactly how it works Please excuse me

I have a SAMSUNG 8500 with Bada

I would like to suppress Bada and replace it with ANDROID Kitkat 4.4;4

I Tried the procedure listed in the Topic ROM][WIP][NAND] Omni 4.4 - 11.12.2014

i could Flash Bootfiles Startkernel and FOTA with Multiloader

i do not understand the following and I do not want to have my Phone Bricked ! - -

Do I have to proceed the Android recovery immediately after that step Before loading the SDCard ?

ROM means the Android File ? Where can I get this ROM ?

What Does it mean > choose zip with ROM ?

Do you have to set the Phone in - DOWN LOAD MODE to make this procedure - vol low -+ camera + power ?

Thank you in advance for your Help - Georges
[General Questions and Answers] Bass_Face:
I'm not sure about the procedure you followed but did you -

1. Flash a custom recovery.?

2. Wipe data and cache.?

A ROM is the OS (operating system like KitKat lollipop and so on) you need a custom recovery like clockwork mod to flash a ROM. You even need to unlock the boot loader on some phones. It's best if you ask in your device forum. Or such for the stuff I mentioned. I'll list them for you again.

1. Unlocking the boot loader (your phone may not need it too, searching for it over us good)

2. Rooting

3. Custom recovery

4.a ROM (you need a custom ROM to install right.? xD search for cyanogenmod)

MAKE SURE TO PROPERLY BACKUP YOUR STOCK ROM BEFORE FLASHING OTHER ROMS.

Happy flashing and leave a thanks :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gabriellovesmusic:
For those who've tried uploading photo a taken with an Android upload it with Instapic, are there actually any difference? To me, it looks better when uploaded with Instapic or.... Does it?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] B3A5T_76:
I have a Nexus 7 2013 , I use and change custom roms very often.

Every thing runs fine but the only problem I face is bad battery timing.

The situation is even bad on non-rooted stock firmware.

The battery only last 3 to 3.5 hours (Screen On Time) while browsing and about 40 minutes of gaming and without gaming I get about 4 to 4.5 (Screen On Time) .

I run greenify very casually so no apps run in background and drain battery but battery life is still very poor.

Any suggestions will help greatly.
[E 2015 General] ENRIQUEMM:
COMPILATION FIRMWARES STOCK for Moto E 2015:

WARNING

careful when you select depends if you have 3G or 4G / LTE

2 Generation 3G = OTUS

2 Generation 4G / LTE = Surnia

1 Generation = CONDOR

Filefactory repository ( shown Firms and Moto 1 and 2 GEN) [MENTION=3972773]daywalker04[/MENTION] for excellent work, [MENTION=5169273]paul vity[/MENTION] Primarily through that has been me who has spent this link

http://www.filefactory.com/folder/752fdb49361c7f62/?sort=filename&order=ASC&show=100&page=2

Firmware Center: http://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto E (2nd gen-2015)/Stock/

Collection of firmware Motorola moto E 2nd gen , SURNIA AND OTUS MEGA folders

https://mega.co.nz/#F!rMIhDLgR!oq5Cz_XbgZLEEysmqoYtcA

https://mega.nz/#F!aANUkCTT!Bmo1KVeP_eJ3AZ02LvRONw

-Firmwares Motorola:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=44737

NEW FIRMWARE 6.0 MARSMALLOW

FOLDER FIRMWARES 6.0 MEGA

https://mega.nz/#F!mwYS0bbS!osHEW7JSvKwwYPsC6idX3g

Firmwares 6.0 surnia (AFH):

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=52256

NEW Channel Telegram only 6.0

https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAD3kTkgeLj9G4oXEBA

New folder MEGA

OTUS 5.1

https://mega.nz/#F!mlAC0QCa!V4sIvngRZqnLZhtFERPhSQ

This may help:

Guide for flashing Credits to [MENTION=5857550]Lucas Eugene[/MENTION]

http://xdaforums.com/moto-e-2015/general/guide-restore-moto-e-2015-stock-firmware-t3044936

Flasher script: [MENTION=6268208]kesavvel[/MENTION] http://xdaforums.com/moto-e-2015/general/eng-moto-e-stock-firmware-flasher-t3348202

Only if you downgrade the bootloader version READ THIS CAREFULLY

http://xdaforums.com/moto-e-2015/general/danger-hard-brick-t3217358

Modems&Basebands thread [MENTION=4453300]EB20XY[/MENTION]

http://xdaforums.com/moto-e-2015/help/moto-e-2015-modems-t3296044

Thanks [MENTION=2459359]-FuFu-[/MENTION] 

Posted by [MENTION=2459359]-FuFu-[/MENTION] :

I just split my Backup Folder across 2 Accounts on Mega.

5.0.2 + some misc files: https://mega.nz/#F!51wwARJB!9nflrfaeLPCSlEpV02LmRw

5.1 + 5.1.1 + Modems: https://mega.nz/#F!p9sxCaqR!Ja2kfKiL_0Hi3_SsKizjKw

Thanks if you help[emoji106]
[E 2015 General] amit_28:
Give me moto e 2gen 3g link ..
[E 2015 General] ENRIQUEMM:
OTUS appear several for 3G

Careful if you change your area , you can lose the signal.

XT1511 http://www.filefactory.com/file/2fg..._LXC22.99-12_cid9_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip

XT1506 RETAIL EU http://www.filefactory.com/file/3te..._LXC22.99-13_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip

XT1506 RETAIL BRASIL http://www.filefactory.com/file/1sm...LXC22.99-13_cid12_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip

XT1505 http://www.filefactory.com/file/2gk..._LXC22.99-12_cid9_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
[E 2015 General] ENRIQUEMM:
New 5.1 Verizon in Filefactory

http://www.filefactory.com/file/1ym..._LPI23.29-17_cid2_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip

5.1 RETUS

http://www.filefactory.com/file/5hp..._LPI23.29-15_cid9_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip