yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia ZR] ralf_waldo:
Can someone please build pre rooted zip for the Indian variant??!!!
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
It's actually pretty easy. You can try to do it yourself using PRFCreator.
[Sony Xperia ZR] DKYP:
Will this works on c5502 .

Is it safe to flash this on c5502 model?
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
C5503 ROM is commonly used in C5502 device. So I think it's fine.
[Sony Xperia ZR] CarlitoZ007:
Would you mind to explain how to update the kernel please

Thanks
[Sony Xperia ZR] Daedroza:
.228 released! Would please make new flashable zip?
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
Oh, any link?
[Sony Xperia ZR] Daedroza:
Generic Turkey :

http://www.xperiablog.net/forum/resources/xperia-zr_c5503_10-7-a-0-228_turkey_generic.529/

I think other FTF would have been released by now by xperifirim.

BTW there was some tool to capture download links according to regions like US, IN, etc!( Is it xperifirm? I cannot remember lol exam in few hours )

Thank you!
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
I've just made a flashable zip for .228 NCB. Please make a full backup first because it's not tested.

https://mega.nz/#!Fcgj1YAZ!6S9-h2nzUOmm0yCfcGY_2tlTobcEZPwo-N9BUYkwMdc
[Sony Xperia ZR] sling-shot:
Could you please tell me the steps you used to get this working ZIP?

I have tried creating my own pre-rooted flashable ZIP using PRFCreator but although everything seems to go through smooth, when I reboot at the end I have neither recovery nor root. Even after painfully scratching my head for over a week, I have not been able to find out the step where I go wrong.
[Sony Xperia ZR] Daedroza:
Works without any problems!

Thank you very much!
[Sony Xperia ZR] neildalal:
What are the changes that you noticed in. 228?
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
Actually I haven't flash it yet. You may check out the XZ forum. There're some discussion over there.
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
Are you using Legacy Mode in PRDCreator? I checked that before creating the zip file.

Have you checked the recovery log after flashing the zip? If something is wrong, it should be shown in that log.
[Sony Xperia ZR] sling-shot:
The creator and another kind soul on PRFCreator thread helped me. It looks like the XZDualRecovery that I used, v2.21 needed a fix which was implemented in 2.23. Once I used that version, installation went through smoothly and I have root.

What I still may not have is write ability in system partition. Do you have full ability to modify system partition including odex directory?
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
You need to remount the system partition before you can edit the files inside
[Sony Xperia ZR] sling-shot:
In a terminal type something like 'mount -o remount, rw /system '?

This has to be repeated each time?

To be honest I am totally confused with all the things I have read up in the past week but still missed a lot of critical information.
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
Yes and you need to do that every time you need a writable system partition.
[Sony Xperia ZR] sling-shot:
Thank you.

OFF TOPIC:

Before Lollipop all that was needed to be done to remove a system app or install one was to remove or place the relevant APK. In Lollipop that does not seem enough. Is it because of ODEX or any other components still remaining in system? Have they introduced a registry key like thing? There are two squash fs files named odex. Are they relevant here?
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
I usually use TB to remove system app. As for adding your own apk, you do the same in LP even if your ROM is odexed.
[Sony Xperia ZR] DKYP:
Should I do complete wip system,cache,delvic cache?
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
If you're already on Lollipop, then wiping cache and dalvik is enough.
[Sony Xperia ZR] lotlog:
Phone model: so-04e

Base Rom: SO-04E-4.2.2-10.3.1.B.2.42_docomo.ftf

Procedures:

1. Rooted with KingRoot v 4.0.2 (And I confirmed that it's rooted successfully.)

2.1. Install "ZR-lockeddualrecovery2.8.23-RELEASE.combined" on phone

2.2. automatically reboot and launch TWRP primary page.

3. Copy "C5503_10.7.A.0.228_Customized NCB_PreRooted+Recovery.zip" to internal_storage with Windows 7 64-bit original explorer.

4. Install the .zip

5. Show "done". wipe "Dalvik and cache" as #1

6. Gently press "reboot"

7. And it reboot!

8. "Sony" - shutdown - "Sony" - shutdown - "Sony" - shutdown

Are there any steps I missed and did wrong?

9. Put back to Flashmode, flashed "SO-04E-4.2.2-10.3.1.B.2.42_docomo.ftf"

10. Welcome back to Android 4:(
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
You're using an incompatible device. This zip is for C5503 only.
[Sony Xperia ZR] lotlog:
But "C5503_10.7.A.0.228_HK.ftf" is working.

Is there a guide I can follow to root or pre-root it?

Because it seems impossible to root on Android 5.1.
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
I simply use PRFCreator to create the pre-rooted flashable zip. I used the latest XZDualRecovery and SuperSU 2.49 Beta. I also enabled Legacy Mode in PRFCreator.

http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
[Sony Xperia ZR] lotlog:
Follow your guide with xz 2.83 and su 2.46. Yep! It's sony-sony-sony-sony again!

Found another guide http://b00111.blogspot.jp/2013/11/rootsim-root-xperia-so-04e.html

But it's in Japanese. I will try his way. Notify you if I made any progress.
[Sony Xperia ZR] lotlog:
Hi, there. I'm going to craft another time.

Any clues that if I should check Include "Kernel" "FOTAKernel" ... on PRFCreator?
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
Yes, the only one that is not checked is Sign Zip.
[Sony Xperia ZR] lotlog:
Test done.

Result: It's impossible to pre-root SO-04E on 10.7.A.0.228.

At present, only C5503_10.7.A.0.228_1274-0031_R1E.ftf works.
[Sony Xperia ZR] kokopuphz:
It's possible, as I am using SO-04E with a pre-rooted 5.1.1. You'd probably be best off creating your own Pre-rooted package using the ftf that works. Make sure baseband/radio is not included in the package, as this will probably cause a boot loop on the SO-04E
[Sony Xperia ZR] lotlog:
I'll take another shot. Place some notes if I made it. ;)
[Sony Xperia ZR] lotlog:
Hi, there again.

I am a bit confused. I'm using PRFCreator to make a flashable ROM.

There are "Kernel" "FOTAKernel" "Modem" "LTALabel" options to be included. How can I exclude "baseband/radio"? :confused:
[Sony Xperia ZR] kokopuphz:
Modem would be the one you want to omit
[Sony Xperia ZR] blutbad:
today i flashed this rom via recovery

there's nothing wrong at first, except charging times like forever. 4 hours and still not done

any solution?
[Sony Xperia ZR] neildalal:
Charging might be slow initially after you flash the rom. Use it for a couple of days, let it settle and it should charge faster.
[Sony Xperia ZR] blutbad:
oh okay. thanks for the heads up.

hope it'll get better :)
[Sony Xperia ZR] lotlog:
Still not working, stuck at booting.

Here is my PRF setting:
[Sony Xperia ZR] khinmghtwe:
Root
[Sony Xperia ZR] Klaasjan1313:
Succesfully flashed 10.7.A.0.228 on my C5502 and worked flawlessly until I decided to clean some Sony bloatware apks and accidentally uninstaled small notes ap => I can't get the reminders at their required time. So, probably the easiest way to get back is to reflash the entire ROM...

What should I do to keep my apk settings and data without needing to reinstall all of my apps?

Is clear Dalvik cache enough to do that?
[Sony Xperia ZR] neildalal:
Just flash the zip file again or if you are using flashtool uncheck wipe data.
[Sony Xperia ZR] Klaasjan1313:
I messed it a lot:

- restarted in recovery mode by pressing start button + volum up

- got in Philz touch recovery and got somewhat confused

- cleared dalvik and then cleared everything / prepare to zip a new rom option

- failed twice to install zip (was saying something about not linked device) and tried to restart

- was asked if I am really sure to restart because root is not installed -> tried to install root -> don't know if really did it -> got restart

=> device blocked (black screen) after showing Sony logo ( and can't get in recovery mode no matter how many times I tried it (by pressing start+ vol up)

Right now I'm considering going back to 10.5.1.A.0.283 by flashing the ftf via flashtool -> reinstall dualrecovery -> go again in recovery mode -> reflash the ROM in OP as shown in this guide

EDIT: got the 283 and trying to get the 230-> root-> reflash 283-> install dualrecovery etc

EDIT2: done - everything ok
[Sony Xperia ZR] wihushae:
How die you create this preerootet ftf? Im on a Nordic, and want to built my own Nordic .228, but the only update with the 228 is the one from turkey!

Flashtool says that the .222 is the latest for the Nordic Version.

Please describe the steps you made!

THX!
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
Simply follow the instructions in PRFCreator

http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
[Sony Xperia ZR] wihushae:
Yes, I know how to use the prf-tool. But I want to know how you made a Nordic ftf file with version .228, cause flashtool only provides .222 for Nordic.

As mentioned in this thread the only .228 is a Turkish, but how to make a Nordic out of it?
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
Using XperiFirm, I'm able to find .228 for Nordic Combined.
[Sony Xperia ZR] wihushae:
Xperifirm which is included in flashtool, or a standalone?
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
I use standalone version
[Sony Xperia ZR] vergaril:
I have cyanogenmod which stock recovery. How can i install this rom?

Thanks a lot..

Inviato dal mio m8 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
I'm not sure if you can flash it directly because your kernel is probably non stock. The safest way is you flash back to stock 4.4 first, root it and then flash this.
[Sony Xperia ZR] vergaril:
How do I get back in stock?

Inviato dal mio m8 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
Just flash back stock FTF file
[Sony Xperia ZR] ChesterSync:
anybody have link ? for download this room
[Sony Xperia ZR] Ilko:
[MENTION=2536649]itandy[/MENTION] hey, could you reupload it ?
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
Sorry I don't have the file now neither.
[Android General] Quaesar:
Changelog:

Version 20160109:

- Added modified bootloader that prevents bricking. Otherwise same as 20150921.

Version 20150921:

- Fixed issue where some misbehaved apps rotate to portrait

Version 20150912:

- Nothing major to see here. First public release of ROM.

Known Issues/Bugs:

- Camera does not function (microphone works however)

- Brightness will not change (can change in TWRP)

- Cannot use browser other than stock (for some reason 0.o?)

- Recent apps resolution is incorrect

- Play Store lists some apps as incompatible

- Some misbehaved apps rotate to portrait
[Android General] Quaesar:
FAQs:

Q: Bruhhhh, hook me up with dem sources

A: Dem sources can be found at teh GitHubs: (Link)

Q: Should I backup my stuff?

A: Do I need to answer that?

Q: Some apps say that SD Card is locked. Will you help me (kitten face)

A: Download SDFix from the Play Store. Apparently it's a "security" thing in Lollipop. (credit: [MENTION=4034185]lewmur[/MENTION])

Q: On a scale of one to ten, how cool are you?

A: 11

Announcements:

- Issue that caused browsers other than stock to not work may be fixed soon! See my latest reply for more details.

- The Play Store listing some apps as incompatible was just a false alarm. This happened in stock for the same app so it must ACTUALLY be incompatible

- NEW BETA RELEASED (20150921)! Flash away! See changelog for details.
[Android General] Seanichigo:
revert to kitkat?

is there a way to revert back to kitkat? for some reasons, some plugins in Kodi do not work, not sure why. tried on my other tablets with Lollipop, no problem. or maybe a new build might fix that problem. thanks.
[Android General] vocoderism:
You need of full firmware image and flash IT from fastboot

Inviato dal mio Nexus 4 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Android General] Seanichigo:
where to find the firmware for full recovery?

couldn't find on hp website
[Android General] Quaesar:
I believe this is what you are looking for:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95887005526790491

Wipe data within TWRP (As per the guide), the flash this, you may or may not have to flash gapps.

Peace,

Quaesar
[Android General] rpalazue:
Great Job!!!

Try Now!! tk's

Un abrazo!!
[Android General] Quaesar:
A new beta has been released! This should fix the few misbehaved apps that rotate to portrait. The download link has been updated to the correct file. Please download from there and dirty flash to update without losing data.
[Android General] rpalazue:
Dirty flash a reinstall superSu from recovery if you need them

Whork fine, the app now rotate to portrait

Some apps can't write SD is locked

Un abrazo
[Android General] Quaesar:
Is the rotation problem still occurring? It should stay in landscape now. Could you tell me what app was portrait?

Which app told you that SD was locked? I'll look into it

Peace,

Quaesar

EDIT: I was thinking a bit and double check to see if your SD Card is in the unlocked state by taking it out and looking at the little slider. That may just be your issue.
[Android General] rpalazue:
Hi,

No, rotaion problem is solved! like spotify, and others apps, still problem in some app like Zedge , Istagram (This never rotate inclusive in 4.4.2)

The SD lock is when i try the backup whih Titanium Backup can't write to SD or PopCorn Time can't save files in SD

With File Administrator work fine Write and Delete files on SD, same with ES File Explorer and Solid Explorer, prompt for permisions, but work fine

Un Abrazo!

---------- Post added at 12:03 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:02 AM ----------

If you need that i test another thin, please tell me!!

Great Job !! Tk's
[Android General] Quaesar:
Alright I see, maybe they were just looking at the wrong mount point but I'll try to sort that out by this weekend. Thanks for reporting!

Peace,

Quaesar
[Android General] Simply_S:
Hi Quaesar,

This is great news, breathing life back into the Slate.

How confident are you that you can fix the brightness, camera and browser issues ? Although they're not showstoppers, I would prefer to have the camera (Skype) and Chrome rather than stock browser. Brightness, well ...

Thanks for your efforts
[Android General] luisff24:
Thanks
[Android General] Quaesar:
I'm pretty sure I'll be able to fix it. What I'm not sure of is when. I'm going to go post in a couple different places and see if anybody who has experience in this can help. I'd also like to see these things fixed and Skype on this. Thanks for trying it out!

Np!

Peace,

Quaesar
[Android General] BoxerGames:
thanx thats great
[Android General] piaoxue99:
good job
[Android General] Simply_S:
Ready to go but a couple of quick questions :

- Any update on the remaining issues ?

- does the "dual display" feature still work under CM ?

Thx
[Android General] Quaesar:
Unfortunately there are no updates right now. I'm planning to mass collect logs today and pour over them to see if anything shows up. I'm also planning on using a tool to output proprietary blobs rather than hand-picking to see if I missed any.

I don't think the dual display feature is included in CM as a default but if you need to use it, you could find a third party app or try using the apk from HP itself. Please let me know if everything goes smoothly. Just as a FYI, im planning on bi-weekly bug fixes / new releases because it does take some time to find and fix them. So keep checking this thread to see if there are new things!

Happy flashing!

Peace,

Quaesar
[Android General] druidt:
Lets try to animate this:

- Who still uses/don't the slate 21?

- How often? / why not?

- What for? / Used to use?

I'll go first:

- I do :)

- every day

- piano music sheet

even with the limitations of the slate - mainly low RAM(*) - this is way, way better then using the paper music sheet that I now have in boxes.

Could I afford a better one? probably, but I would why? money still doesn't grow on trees... :p

I've notice that there are less and less all-in-one computers with touch screen, the quality and the price are going on the wrong direction. I got my slate refurbished at a discount, I wish I had two.

(*) the current bugs are more annoyances than limitation: restart every couple of days; brightness control doesn't survive reboots...

I don't notice other problems.
[Android General] no0dles:
I'm using it everyday too.

It's in the kitchen mainly for : cook book, kodi (radio, TV, twitch), youtube

I got it from a discount shop, not sure if it was refurbished. It's very solid device but lack of software update. It could be a concern in the future, with app going to newer google API.
[Android General] sibyseb:
Slate 21 is excellent for videos etc due to its gorgeous 21 inch IPS screen, but less useful as a desktop.

I started using slate 21 everyday as my second pc; but in a different way. May not be practical for everyone. I installed Microsoft remote desktop app from play store and use my windows 10 PC as remote desktop. So essentially I am working on my desktop, but physically sitting in front of slate. I now get a desktop clearer than that on my native dell screen of the desktop. So the kids can use their virtual desktop while someone else is using the primary desktop.

I can briefly share what I did although most of it is obvious.

1. You need a desktop PC with a windows professional version (may be possible on windows home - see below). I use windows 10 pro, but windows 8 and 7 should just work. Other OS with remote desktop might work, but windows is very smooth.

2. You need to activate RDP in native PC.

3. If you want concurrent user accounts to work, Microsoft has disabled that by default in desktop OS, but you can unlock it by using a free app. Thanks to RDPwrap.

Install rdpwrap on host pc and it will activate multiple concurrent accounts. So when I am on my desktop, my son can login to his own and do his homework, but physically on the slate. RDPwrap may even provide RDP on windows home versions. Make sure all users have RDP enabled.

4. Ensure slate and host PC are on same network. I use wired network for stability, but I have used on wifi.

5. Install Microsoft remote desktop on slate from google play store.

6. Add user accounts within the remote desktop app. In the setting configure display scaling to 150%, but use default resolution and that is it.

My desktop runs on SSD and has plenty of RAM and on wired network. I work on the slate with latest version of remote desktop app. The experience is very smooth with no lag. I cannot feel that I am not working on the native desktop. You even get the audio from the desktop in the slate speaker.

Any disadvantage - You cannot view full screen videos from desktop smoothly on your remote desktop. I can watch youtube, but jittery. (But slate has native youtube app). My son cant play minecraft on remote desktop as graphics not good.

Also you will have a small icon of RDP setting on top of the screen, but you can move it around where you want.

And, did I tell you I have a cordless keyboard and mouse? I use a Microsoft make keybord and mouse on slate and I get full desktop functionality.

Bottom line is Slate is good for media app and videos but not good for productivity and desktop tasks. If you have a desktop on the same network, you can use its RDP and use slate as a second PC.

Edit:

Not sure if my post is relevant for this thread as I gather this is meant for ROM development. If not please delete mine. Thanks
[Android General] Apad121:
^^^same here.

This is exactly how we use it. Have 3 of these Slates.

The slates wonderful punchy screen works awesome with rdpwrap. Awesome for virtual logins.

Also we use one of the slates as a TV for the breakfast bar.
[Android General] indyspike:
Use it in the kitchen too. It's mounted to the wall on a swingarm. Cookbook, streaming video & audio.
[Android General] Maczuga:
Well, I've finally forced myself to try this ROM with hope that I would be better than stock KK (with modded kernel). After 7 hours of trying I have to say - that was the worst experience with constant reflashing I ever had. 1 bad step and you are either having a bootloop or constant app crashes.

Also fix from previous page have some issues with SuperSU for me. I tried many combinations:

1. ROM, fixes, Gapps, SU - bootloop.

2. ROM, Gapps, SU, fixes - SuperSU library gets removed.

3. ROM, Gapps, fixes, SU - bootloop.

When I finally manager to almost get stable I tried to install most of apps I'm using. Following gave me errors (and yes, with package from prev. page applied):

Chrome - top bar with tabs and content is blacked.

Netflix - tried to load for 1 minute - crashed whole ROM and then whenever I tried to restart the device it restarted by itself after reaching lock screen.

There was 1 good thing i noticed - All cores were running according to Kernel Auditor, where in stock rom it shows only 1 core active all the time. Still it was slower than 1 core stock.
[Android General] jonathanjr321:
this is done man

you can find zip to fix those problems here but is this rom is done nobody show up or post here in years
[Android General] Maczuga:
If you are talking about this: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=72877843&postcount=175 - then this is giving me more issues than fixes as I said in post you quoted.
[Android General] jonathanjr321:
yea man same happen to me, this is nice rom and afte being stable is twice better

but I do not remember how finally get it fix lol i flash this long time ago, Quaesar must be busy.
[Android General] Dennifly:
I use it too. Mounted in the kitchen but last few weeks it hangs up often. I hope there will be someone who ported a new android for this great peace of hardware !
[Android General] germandan:
i use my slate21 all the time . android 7,8 ... pleaseee.
[Android General] Henkeman0:
Hey [MENTION=6847973]Quaesar[/MENTION], would it be possible to get Oreo Go edition working on the HP Slate?

Reading about the Go edition sounds like it would be perfect for the low memory and slow hardware found in the Slate. I would gladly make a donation to anyone making that happen.

I still have my Slate mounted on the wall as a notepad / digital photo frame / news reader / Spotify streaming / weather update before heading out kind of thing, but the slow performance is making me sad.

Am I crazy to ask for Oreo Go or what do you say? It was a while since you wrote here so I guess you've lost interest?
[Android General] jose0420:
what gapps should I install? I've tried a lot and it says corrupt zip.

Please help me!
[Android General] Henkeman0:
Sounds like bad downloads or bad SD-card if you use that to transfer the zip to the Slate?

I went to opengapps.org and choosed:

ARM

5.1

nano

That worked for me.
[Android General] ryuflint:
change boot screen. not the anamation.

how can i change the boot screen .first screen what comes up before the boot animation.

hp slate 21. is there a tool i can use. is the boot logo a bin file?
[Android General] ryuflint:
"HP slate 21 Android 4.4.2, NVIDIA Tegra 4

Boot logo / not the boot animation!!!

hello Quaesar, is there any way i can change my boot logo. NOT! the the boot animation. Overclocked Kernel 2.55GHz for the HP Slate 21

https://xdaforums.com/and...hz-hp-t3325325

i don't like the boot screen logo is there a way i can change it since the boot logo has your name on it, i know this can be changed can you link me to the tools or instructions do change it to what i like to see when booting up my hp slate 21.

does any one know how to change the BOOT LOGO / NOT THE BOOT ANIMATION!!! on a "HP slate 21 Android 4.4.2, NVIDIA Tegra 4." it is already rooted. with TWRP 3.0.0-0 for the HP Slate 21

MY logo is Quaesar name since i used the over locking kernel the boot logo changed must be a way to change it back or change my own logo

thanks if anyone can help
[Android General] marcustaz:
Will this work with the Slate 21 Pro version?
[Android General] T1000EX:
Hi, I have a problem with hp slate 21. There is no recovery and temporary recovery from fastboot is not loading. Seems like nvram is corrupted. Need backup nvram. Or can you advise what is better to do?