yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Notchr302:
Funny I find the z5c much snappier and noticeably smoother in scrolling certain pages than my z3c. The Camara I always open with the physical button and seems to be faster than the app icon. I'll add though when comparing the 2,the screen looks crisper on the z5c as well. The build I actually like more because it feels reassuringly sturdy. The screen doesn't flex and pop like the z3c, which is also more slippery. Fingerprint scanner, although not perfect is indeed also an upgrade if your comparing the 2.I just find the z5c overall worth an upgrade if you can hack it money wise.
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amadib:
I also find it quite sluggish. I don't want to upgrade just yet because I'm hoping for root but do you find it still so after a few months now? Does another launcher really help?
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theprince1991:
I noticed my phone got significantly slower when I used Stamina Mode. I don't use it anymore. Sometimes I still get slow downs though and the camera app does take a while to open.
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cazza36:
So disappointed with my z5 compact ridiculously slow in every way, been better keeping my 3 yr old Sony Xperia z, shocking performance for a new mobile
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] civicsr2cool:
there's now a better discussion in the where are all the positive experiences thread.
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kepesk:
Found the fix!

Been having the same problems. Since the day I got it, my Xperia Z5 compact has been slower than molasses, taking 3-10 seconds to respond to anything, can't run two apps at once, battery drain like crazy, etc. I've tried everything short of rooting it.

Then I found the app GServiceFix. This app is like some kind of freaky voodoo magic! I have no clue what it does to fix things, but I downloaded it, followed its instructions exactly, and it's like I have a new phone. Everything is ultra snappy, battery doesn't drain, etc. It's seriously night and day.

Except the camera. The camera is still kind of slow. But I can live with that.

I don't know if this will work for everyone, but it sure as snot worked for me.
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kepesk:
Other Tips

I thought I'd check back in on this. This fix doesn't seem to last. I have to run it every few days to keep things fast. But there are a couple other things that seem to help.

1. Put it in a thinner case.

No, really. The Z5C apparently reduces performance when it heats up and it heats up pretty easily. I took it out of my ultra-thick paranoid-klutz-case and put it in a thin plastic case and it seems to have helped keep things fast.

2. Disable Smart Connect

That's the Sony bloatware that offers to automatically launch apps when you connect to Bluetooth, for example. Disable it in settings -> apps. That seems to help. However, keep an eye on it. I've already seen it get automatically re-enabled once, for my convenience I'm sure.

I'm super disappointed that I have a supposedly high-end phone that I need to constantly adjust in order to keep it running acceptably. I'll probably ditch Sony and go with something else for my next phone..
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dia_naji:
If i pre order the nexus 6p will the funds be taken out of my bank account. Or will they charge me upon releasing the device ?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoNsTeReNeRgY22:
FWIW: I pre-ordered mine from the Google Store yesterday and I have a pending charge on my credit card for the full amount.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bieberhole69:
Same here, hopefully they'll release the charge and then put it through when it ships. The email confirmation says they don't charge until shipment.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geoff5093:
From another thread I saw posters say that they charge you right away, but after 3-5 days the charge drops off until it gets ready to ship.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sasidhar79:
i ordered it today , when would i get it
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ulver:
Next Thursday

Sent from my Xiaomi Mi4
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pr0cl1v1ty:
Troll?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djkinetic:
Are you trying to order it without having funds in your bank if so your card will decline as Google pre authorizes the entire amount of the purchase, they hold onto the funds for about a 3-5 days, release the pre authorization and then might run the pre authorization again two weeks later, this again stays on For 3-5 days, once the phone ships then the funds truly are taken out, but before then basically holds your money hostage till shipment.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bxrider117:
Huawei is offering financing for up to 12 months. The finance charges are about $90 for the twelve months bit at least I didn't have to take a huge hit on my Amex card.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madmuthertrucker:
I ordered mine but, there is no charge pending on my card. I wish there was, then I would feel like they really intend on sending it. Hopefully they will bill me when they send it.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dia_naji:
I called google and the representative told me that we hold the funds on your account and wont be fully charged until the device ships.
[Sony Xperia M2] Andrew974:
Thanks for this tutorial! All working :D
[Sony Xperia M2] Laura158:
Can you make bootloader in FTF file for D2305 plz? Thanks!
[Sony Xperia M2] KolikKitsune:
Thanks :D

Do you know if Xposed is fully working?
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
It's generic, don't worry, you can use it in any D230X and any D240X you want.
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
I have no idea...
[Sony Xperia M2] vampirian:
[MENTION=5079044]KolikKitsune[/MENTION] for me nope. i might do something wrong but its saying with the current version it doesnt work :)

[IMG="xposed"]http://s29.postimg.org/8ncmvw8tz/Screenshot_2015_09_30_17_51_48.png[/IMG]
[Sony Xperia M2] Evedammo:
It is only for M2 or for Aqua too?
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Aqua too! Any M2 in general can use it :good:
[Sony Xperia M2] faizal21:
via emma ? can you show how upgrade bootloaders via emma ?
[Sony Xperia M2] BlazingBullets:
WoW, nice work. Have a fully working recovery AND root now.

If you want something "simpler", you can flash a boot.img with integrated recovery instead of using the first method.
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
But then you'll need to go back to 5.1.1 kernel in order to boot the device, loosing the recovery. This recovery is permanent as it's isolated in it's own partition.
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Follow this nice guide made by Sony
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Guys, you need to install the experimental Xposed for Lollipop 5.1.1! The 4.x installer is not working anymore!

BUT, take this into account:
[Sony Xperia M2] BlazingBullets:
[MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION]

I dunno if I flashed back or not, but if i didn't then I think FKernal works with 5.1.1

Don't really want to test it either :p
[Sony Xperia M2] Konstantinosj77:
Guys dont even try xposed...Bootloop because of corrupted services.odex
[Sony Xperia M2] rafix96:
Too late... -.-
[Sony Xperia M2] faizal21:
after Flashtool by sony

after taht, what the next step ?
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
After flashing the bootloader update, turn the phone on, enable USB Debugging and then turn it off; and go ahead to flash erikcas twrp. (2nd and 3rd points)...
[Sony Xperia M2] panhavad:
after step 8 i reboot like normally but touch wont work, but the touch in RecoveryMode work well..
[Sony Xperia M2] krule031:
I hope soon there will be something for locked bootloader. :)
[Sony Xperia M2] AleksJ:
[MENTION=4888288]junk031[/MENTION] me too, and hope soon to have a clear and complete solution for that. :)
[Sony Xperia M2] aidy.lucas:
There is if you want to use t2u nut dual recovery works fine with the NDR util app from the playstore flash pre-rooted zip via recovery on rooted kk

D2303 5.1lollipop customised NCB rooted LB t2u nut dual recovery bravia engine+x-reality debloated
[Sony Xperia M2] 31fahmi:
How to get supersu on settings menu? I don't want to expose my supersu application
[Sony Xperia M2] Rahul.kushwaha:
How unlock bootloader & root of D2302?:confused: Please help, thanks
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
That's only available in AOSP roms, AFAIK.

To unlock bootloader, go to Sony official bootloader unlock page and follow the steps. It's intuitive. Keep in mind that you will loose your warranty unless you make a TA Backup (which still requires Root BTW).

Once done, just follow my steps in the OP :victory:
[Sony Xperia M2] Ryan oioi:
How to root Sony experia m2 dual??
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
A post above you... :eek:
[Sony Xperia M2] NieeLz:
thankyou, rooted succesfully. late report XD
[Sony Xperia M2] Uszko:
recovery

Can you help me guys ?

Have a problem while trying to enter recovery mode on the phone .

I stopped on : Once it finishes, disconnect the USB cable. Now, to enter into the recovery, press and hold the volume down button, and while you're holding it, press and hold the Power button until it vibrates. When you see the BIG Sony logo, stop holding the Vol- Button.

It is not possible for me after BL unlock , flash ....

Someone have/had same problem maybe?
[Sony Xperia M2] Eikielo:
error on cmd:FAILED <remote: Command not allowed>

how i fix that?
[Sony Xperia M2] DiegoJhosue:
the last step did not work but I download the Update SU from the official website and install by Recovery served thank you very much = )
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Did you update your bootloader? Is the CMD prompt / Fastboot reporting any errors?

Did you update your bootloader?

Well, if you have no problems with /system RW, then it's fine. If not, remember to execute again the RIC Killer :)
[Sony Xperia M2] IMZihad21:
If i flash your ftf on locked bootloader,will that brick the device?
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
It shouldn't, but since you have LBL, flashing it is a non-sense. It won't let you unlock your bootloader nor let you flash a custom recovery.
[Sony Xperia M2] IMZihad21:
wondering if there is any way to write recovery partition without fastboot like this one: http://gs5.wonderhowto.com/how-to/install-custom-recovery-your-bootloader-locked-galaxy-s5-at-t-verizon-0156728/

need a permanent recovery for my phone :crying:
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Well... You can still use MultiRecovery when we finish it. It's not a permanent solution (Like Open-Bootloader one), but it still really works very well, and let's you install LBL roms, or make Nandroid backups... Stay tuned.
[Sony Xperia M2] IMZihad21:
i should had checked the bootloader status before buying...

now regretting for that :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia M2] Uszko:
Bootloader is updated, fastboot ok without any errors but still cannot enter recovery.

I am wondering if i should try to fastboot to boot not recovery... but i think that phone will boot ony to receovery then..

All actions i made are linke in the instruction .. i dont know why i cannot enter recovery mode..

Fastboot output :

c:\flash>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

sending 'recovery' (13006 KB)...

OKAY [ 16.348s]

writing 'recovery'...

OKAY [ 2.048s]

finished. total time: 18.396s

c:\flash>
[Sony Xperia M2] ASmallDinosaur:
Hi, I got this error message while flashing the recovery.img

sending recovery

OKAY

writing 'recovery'...

FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)

finished. total time: 0.419s

I used your .ftf and "Bootloader unlock allowed: yes"
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
You just answered yourself.

Bootloader unlock allowed: yes = Bootloader is locked but can be unlocked.

Bootloader unlocked: yes = Bootloader is unlocked & Warranty voided.

So go ahead and unlock it before doing anything else.
[Sony Xperia M2] glox023:
i have done this TWICE, and still same problem.when connected to PC, Internal memory is 0 bytes, Can't install anything from Play Store, says insufficient storage available,but when i check in phone i still have 500+ mb free.Any one got idea how to fix it?
[Sony Xperia M2] kuntechno:
Thanks ?
[Sony Xperia M2] mazaher:
hi dude

please help me

i cant flash bootloader when i attach my cell phone to flash tools give error

unknown source and debugging must be cheaked in phone setting while i turn on debugging

my cell phone is xperia m2 dual

thank you
[Sony Xperia M2] andeedee:
Recovery mode

This may be a novice question, but I've tried over and over to get the volume down/power button thing to work to get into recovery and I just can't make it work. Is there something I might be doing wrong? I've tried to get into it while following someone else's instructions (which turned out to be faulty anyway), but if I'm going to follow your steps, which I'd like to, I just want to be sure I can get into recovery when I get to that step.

I've followed the steps on the Sony's developer site regarding Emma and the two services that I needed to update to enable recovery mode...I just can't seem to open it! Or is it something that will only work when I get to that step in your process?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia M2] andeedee:
I bit the bullet and gave it a go and it worked perfectly. Thank you so much for your work to get the rest of us rooted :)
[Sony Xperia M2] Cliff0rd:
Device not asking to root phone.

Hi. It seems that after I selected reboot on recovery mode, it's not asking me if I want to root my device. I can get to recovery mode now without any problem, but it won't ask me to root my phone. I asked one of my friend and was advised to flash rom with root but can't seem to find one. I'm using Xperia M2. By the way thanks for this since I was able to follow it until this step. Many thanks for those who will help me as well.
[Sony Xperia M2] Dzepar:
It doesn't need to ask, You need to download SuperSu flushable zip, put it on Sdcard, reboot to recovery, install SuperSu zip, now follow instructions from "don't open SuperSu install ric disabler part".

Good Luck ;)

Sent from my D2303
[Sony Xperia M2] Cliff0rd:
Hi Dzepar,

Many thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, I was so stupid, i failed to find the SuperSu.zip in the sdcard since it's in external_sd. What I did was I installed the su.apk manually from File Commander of my device. I was able to find how to install the zip from recovery later, however, supersu is already installed without SuperSU Binary. I tried to update SuperSU from PlayStore manually, and it successfully updated. However, when running the install.bat, I cannot connect to the database, getting error 103. Is it because I installed superSU manually at first and I dont have SuperSU binary? Any idea what should I do next or if I need to factory reset my device again? Many thanks for your reply. I really appreciate it.
[Sony Xperia M2] Kris____:
Hi,

in CMD is just a message "waiting for device" the whole time although I do every step before.
[Sony Xperia M2] Dzepar:
First, try to flash SuperSu https://download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/

If that doesn't work you need to start from beginning :(

Sent from my D2303
[Sony Xperia M2] CeloMates:
Hello,

i unlocked bootloader (i see at mobile "bootloader unlocked: yes"), so it shoud be okay. When i am trying root and take a recovery. At command on pc it show me OKAY, but when I am trying to boot at recovery, it doesn't work. It just boot normal system. Where could be a problem please?

Edit:

Ouch, I didn't update bootloader , it could be important isn't? :). But now i have other problém. How can I update bootloader? I downloaded "BOOTLOADER_UPDATE_(ONLY-OPEN-DEVICES).ftf" When I was tryig flashtool, so flashtool didn't see this file

Edit2: Fuuu, bad update for flashtool. Everything work fine right now. Thank you for nice tutorial ;)
[Sony Xperia M2] artur1131:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347811881 No mirrors for recovery.img :/

edit.

nevermind, got it.
[Sony Xperia M2] Hemun:
I cannot access the ftf file and adb from the Mego.nz site ... Can anyone share it ??
[Sony Xperia M2] MrMaddTraxx:
It does work, look for a lollipop Xposed framework which isn't officially out yet I guess.

But they've put it online already and it seemed to work with me ...
[Sony Xperia M2] xazakasrizava:
Could you give a link maybe?
[Sony Xperia M2] anwxfj:
thank
[Sony Xperia M2] aidy.lucas:
Xposed will not work on stock Sony m2 5.1 all you will get is bootloop none of the deodexing tools will work either

D2303 5.1 customised NCB LB t2u nut dual recovery rooted de-bloated bravia engine 2+x-reality
[Sony Xperia M2] MrMaddTraxx:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/wcy2o527fyvyd30/xposed-v75-sdk22-arm.zip?dl=0

I used these library's hope you guys get it to work, I remember it did work for me so...

Hope for no bootloops :p

Grtz Benn
[Sony Xperia M2] Hùng Minh P.F:
help!!!

while i run ric_dishable. cmd not running.

deamon not running startinh it now on port 5037
[Sony Xperia M2] xazakasrizava:
Will test soon thanks!
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
It DOES BOOTLOOP like crazy. Don't even try it. I just did and well... Here I am, restoring my nandroid backup.
[Sony Xperia M2] xazakasrizava:
Figures, thanks though!
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
+

Altought [MENTION=5264045]Gaurav007[/MENTION] said some hours ago at Google+ that he finally got Xposed working on his device, read here. Hope he shares a how-to soon.
[Sony Xperia M2] aidy.lucas:
On what rom though, he has something different on it every five minutes

D2303 5.1 customised NCB LB t2u nut dual recovery rooted de-bloated bravia engine 2+x-reality
[Sony Xperia M2] MrMaddTraxx:
As I said I had figured it out... Might be able to give you the how-to tomorrow if you like...

---------- Post added 07-11-2015 at 12:01 AM ---------- Previous post was 06-11-2015 at 11:58 PM ----------

Btw I'm rolling on the standard .175 ftf portuguees version I think
[Sony Xperia M2] Gaurav007:
Deleted
[Sony Xperia M2] aidy.lucas:
is somebody gonna put up instructions on how to do it and which deodexing tool works..

D2303 5.1 customised NCB LB t2u nut dual recovery rooted de-bloated bravia engine 2+x-reality
[Sony Xperia M2] StardustGeass:
Hi guys, I'm having a problem since my phone ADB doesn't get detected at all.. That makes me unable to run the ric disabler script. I even installed sony companion app in hope that ADB will recognize, but it doesn't help.

Interestingly, when I connect my phone through USB, the computer detects it (shows on my explorer). But, if I check on CMD using ADB detect, it dooesnt show up at all.

Any ideas how to make my phone detected by ADB?

Do you have any link to download the Xperia M2 driver? I checked on the drivers provided with flashtool, but I dont see any Xperia M2 in it (only Xperia M).
[Sony Xperia M2] Dzepar:
Did you read the first post?

There is "What you need" title and no. 2 is ADB. You should put the path where you will install ADB in your Path Variable so it is recognized system wide.

Good Luck.

Sent from my D2303
[Sony Xperia M2] StardustGeass:
Yep, did that but doesnt work.. Thats why asked again here xD

I tried the whole first post before posting this xD
[Sony Xperia M2] Shana_S:
Go to "Device Manager" (With the phone connected to the USB) and look for something called "Sony ADB Interface Driver"

If you don't see it, you need to install the correct driver, that was my problem. Maybe is the same as yours
[Sony Xperia M2] sid1809:
to unlock bootloader.

hey friend..,

please tell me how to unlock bootloader in sony xperia M2 version 5.1.1 .

please reply...,:)
[Sony Xperia M2] CBlike:
Is there a root method for locked bootloader? Or not yet?

Enviado desde mi D2306 mediante Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia M2] krule031:
You have 2 options.

1. Downgrade to KitKat, root it, and then update back to Lollipop.

Use this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3217541

or this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3214651

2. Root with KingRoot: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3242654

And here you have a recovery for LB: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=63726662
[Sony Xperia M2] CBlike:
I think I will use the firts method but when I want To update back what I have to include and not at the time of update in flashtool? Thanks for everything

Enviado desde mi D2306 mediante Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia M2] aidy.lucas:
If you don't want to use Kingroot, flash kk root it install recovery then flash a pre-rooted 5.1 zip wiping cache wipe dalvik cache and then clean to install new rom this is how I got root with LB on 5.1

D2303 5.1 customised NCB LB rooted Nuts t2u dual recovery bravia engine+x-reality debloated
[Sony Xperia M2] CBlike:
Can you show me how to make a pre rooted zip? I'll do this because I don't want to use kingroot. Thanks for this I appreciate it. I'm tired of not having enough memory for apps and I once I root a do all of this and use link2sd .

Enviado desde mi D2306 mediante Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia M2] AUDI97:
followed the instruction but there's no prompt about usb debugging key, and in cmd its " adb is not recognizable bla bla bla" what did i do wrong??
[Sony Xperia M2] ARandomIndian:
Make sure you installed the correct drivers for your phone use Sony Companion app to help with that if you can't do it manually, and then go to device manager and right click on your device and then if It's still not having a driver there will be a "update driver software" click that search the internet if not you have to manually download and install the adb which is easy search on the internet or type here if you need help,

If you did it right the name should be "Sony ADB device" or something i think

Also yes there is a root method for locked Xperia m2 i think, download and install and run the latest version of KingRoot from their website Kingroot.net
[Sony Xperia M2] Dzepar:
You need to put ADB location to your system variable path so it can be used system wide. ;)
[Sony Xperia M2] Broadstar:
Flawless!

Just ditched my iPhone 4S because it was so old and decrepit! A friend offered me an Xperia M2 for free, won't turn down a free phone! First thing was rooting it, joined the forum and followed this guide to the letter and it worked perfect first time, great write up! I did have to do some digging on how to unblock the bootloader as i'm brand new to android, but that was pretty straight forward. Looking forward to exploring the potential of a rooted phone! Also, android is very refreshing after using iOS for so long :good:
[Sony Xperia M2] CBlike:
Welcome [emoji4]
[Sony Xperia M2] ashish555:
Perfect

great work.....
[Sony Xperia M2] lozohcum:
how to delete the **** post? wtf
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
That can only be done by a forum moderator/admin.
[Sony Xperia M2] isa75:
how to relock bl xperia m2 d3305

Guys... Help me. To relock bootloader my xperia m2..?:(
[Sony Xperia M2] 31fahmi:
Return to jelly bean, root using towel root, restore TA, unroot from supersu app, done
[Sony Xperia M2] vittal:
Followed all your steps until the restart to recovery.

After flashing the recovery via fastboot, i've tryed to boot it manually via hardware keys, but it goes through normal boot.

Then i tryed rebooting into recovery, same result as previous try.

Is there anything i'm missing? Thanks in advance!
[Sony Xperia M2] piotrkalb:
me too, the same issue. Tried all hardware buttons combination but alwayes the same result - regular boot , not recovery mode.. any ideas?
[Sony Xperia M2] piotrkalb:
small update - seems I skipped the first step - so when I flashed the udpated bootloader the rest went just fine.

Many thanks for files and instruction!
[Sony Xperia M2] vittal:
Is there any way to check bootloader version? I tryed this method about 2 mounths ago and forgot if I updated it or not, but preety sure I did it.
[Sony Xperia M2] Alints:
WiFi not working at all

Hi, I have installed this nice ROM and works fine excepting WiFi that is NOT starting at all. :(

Please help!

Thanks, Alin
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
ROM? Is this a ROM? :eek:

1. Or you posted that in wrong thread

2. Or you screwed up something while installing TWRP, I'd suggest to start over.