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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
Im going to attempt here in a min

But first my good man,in what order do i do this?

Root first,unlock BL,install recovery?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
Root bootloader status says yes..do i need to mess with it?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
I updated to 4.4.2. Towelroot does not work on any of them
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Klaos3000:
Yeah, root then backup the DRM files and then unlock the BL, then install recovery.

What yes? Bootloader Unlock allowed: Yes or Bootloader unlocked: Yes?

Alright, now we know.

If bootloader status says YES on unlocked, then it's already unlocked, and we've wasted a bunch of time! If it's already unlocked, then just install recovery.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
Bootloader unlock allowed:yes...... So i take it,its not.

Can i use flashtool? I tried sony "official " way and i did NOT understand it. So ive read into flashtool and it seems easier.

If i get a recovery on this thing im good from there.

I dont understand the steps. On Samsung note devices its root,safestrap, SU then happy flashhing.

This device is crazy confusion
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] najoor:
OK. Here is what you need to know and do.

1- you didn't need to upgrade. A towelroot variant would have worked.

2- you don't need to unlock bootloader.

3- you need to install, from a PC onto your phone, what's called Xzdualrecovery, which is essentially a recovery. Google it and download the latest installer for this phone. You need to enable USB debugging on the phone so it can be installed from the PC. When your start the installer there is an option to instal AND root. This tool comes with the variant of towelroot tha can properly root your phone, if your OS date is before June 7 2014.

If you need help with these steps message me.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
Thank u najoor. I have only updated to 4.4.2. I tried towelroot. Didnt work. I have a c6802. So im completely stock and your saying theres a tool out there that can root and install recovery from a pc.

Flashtool? Could you provide a link?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] sjesudasan:
Use Flashtool by androxyde to flash FTF on your device, flashtool tutorial is in the second link

http://www.flashtool.net/downloads_windows.php

Search and download FTF version 14.4.A.0.108

Also your phone is not unlocked yet... don't forget to backup TA partition

Follow the below thread, its pretty straight forward.. By the end you will have unloacked bootloader, rooted 4.4.4 and dual recovery on your phone. Then you can flash any custom ROM(irrespective of the version)

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z-ultra/general/guide-everything-root-4-4-4-t2938098
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] najoor:
Yes, Xzdualrecovery roots and installs recovery for you at the same time.

And you are right, towel root itself does not work on your phone but Xzdualrecovery has a modified version of it in the installer that works.

Here is the link to Xzdualrecovery installer download page:

http://nut.xperia-files.com

Click on Xzdualrecovery then Xzdualrecovery 2.8.21 and then download ZU-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21-RELEASE.installer.zip

You don't need flashtool. Flashtool is primarily used to upgrade or downgrade the OS. Why do you need a link to flashtool?

---------- Post added at 07:23 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:54 AM ----------

By the way, think twice and three times and four times before you unlock your bootloader. The only reason you would unlock a bootloader is to flash a custom kernel. To flash a custom Rom which uses a Sony kernel you don"t need an unblocked bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader without first baking up the TA partition results in permanent loss of some audio/video and camera features. Also it officially voids your warranty and future warranty claims may be rejected by Sony since they keep a record of the unlocked devices.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Klaos3000:
Partially true. Video/Imaging (X-Reality) and audio features will still work fine on an unlocked bootloader. This was changed by Sony after 4.4.4. Camera quality will drop though, not that you'll notice it on this device.

I also seem to remember (from a different thread) that OP wants CM on his Ultra, so he'll have to unlock the bootloader.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
Yes i want cm but if its gonna be difficult. Screw it. Ill root and thats it
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Klaos3000:
It's not hard at all, but I feel like we're going in a circle now. If you want CM:

- Root

- Backup TA

- Unlock bootloader

- Flash recovery

- Flash CM

The first three steps there are a one-time thing, and it's the backup of the TA partition that's making it hard here.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
After root,titanium backup? Will that take care of TA? And whats the use of TA if im not gonna need it? After i get my custom rom installed does TA need to be reinstalled?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
Ive got the installer open. Which option? 12345??? Installation on unrooted rom using TR method? And do i need to power off device? Theres no instructions
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Klaos3000:
The TA partition contains the device's DRM files that controlls parts of the camera (yes, the camera still works without the DRM files) and other minor things. By unlocking the bootloader, the TA partition gets wiped and lost forever. The DRM keys are unique to your device, so if you ever have to send your device in for repairs and you're still under warranty, they can deny you free service since they device has been modified.

By backing up the TA partition, you'll be able to restore the keys when you re-lock the bootloader again, and your warranty won't be void. You can't restore the DRM files on a custom or modified kernel, so custom ROMs like CM won't allow you to do it either, so you'll have an unlocked bootloader, which is a good thing, but if you want to restore it back to stock and restore the TA files, you'll have to go back to a stock ROM.

But you don't HAVE to backup the TA partition, but it's a good idea if you're scared of damaging the device down the road. If you don't care, there's no reason to backup the TA partition, and things will get much easier:

- Unlock bootloader using Fastboot. Takes about 15 seconds.

- Flash a custom kernel with recovery using fastboot, flashtool or whatever

- Flash CM

Done. You can skip the whole root crap.

So, it's up to you to decide what to do.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
Kloas. Pls read last post. I HAVE INSTALLER OPEN. Im sittin here looking at a terminal emulator on a pc and have No INSTRUCTIONS to follow. Which option? 3? And does the phone need to be off?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Klaos3000:
You're all over the place now. Read my previous post and decide what to do. I have no idea what installer you're trying to use, since there a quite a few installers out there.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
The one najoor suggested. Nuts
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Klaos3000:
Okay, so you should probably get help from [MENTION=5769394]najoor[/MENTION] then, since I and najoor don't have the same solution to your "problem".
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
He posted a link in my thread. Im looking at the emulator on my pc. Its ZU-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21-RELEASE. installer
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Klaos3000:
Yes, you should choose number 3.

And there's a guide in the Dual Recovery thread:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
Klaos his instructions dont specify wether we need our phone off,on or in fastboot or watevr
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Klaos3000:
It says:

So it should stay on.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
Okay. I knew it wasn't working. Phone on select number 3. Press enter. Nothing happens.......
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
Shouldn't the emulator recognize the phone?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Klaos3000:
What emulator? Are all the drivers installed on the computer? You should just connect the phone to the computer, start the DualRecovery-installer and then it's all done in a few seconds. You should probably go ahead and start reading a bit around here about rooting and flashing in general, so you get the idea of how things work.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
Yes ive been seriously reading up on this device. Its definitely not for the noob flasher. Devs have made it so easy on the samsung devices and htc. Its as simple as one click. Busybox. Safestrap. SU. And bam. You can flash roms driving down the road.

On the sony devices they make you work for it....it would seem. The installer najoor mentioned was the same one you mentioned thats why i used it.

And no,running the installer with phone plugged in did nothing. It just says waiting for device.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Klaos3000:
"Waiting for device" means that it doesn't detect the device, so I'm assuming it's ADB on the computer that's the issue here. Install fastboot and ADB by using this simple installer. It should work without any issues now.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
And negatory on gettin help from anyone else. Ive been listening to you. The only reason i went with nuts installer is because you mentioned it first. He just posted a link. Im gonna get this and then write a guide for ultra noob people like me.

Im totally familiar with flashing and rooting but this phone has been a challenge.

Im gonna get this or brick the phone. Im persistent
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
Okay kloas i got recovery installed and root. Im on locked bootloader still. So is there a rom out there that i can flash in twrp?im still on 4.4.4..... I would like to run paranoid android. Its beerbongs rom. CM sounds to in depth.

So can i flash any rom through twrp or philz?????
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Klaos3000:
Once you've unlocked the bootloader, yes. Have you backed up your TA partition? If not, do that first. You can use this tool. Also, remember to read the short guide.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
I backed up via the pc companion. It backed up all my personal crap though. I dont think it did system. And why cant i just do a nand backup in recovery?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
Okay kloas. Backup of TA complete. So drm keys are backed up. Now what? Unlock BL? Flashtool?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Klaos3000:
Yup, you got the unlock key sent to your email from Sony (if you've requested it already. If not, do it), open Flashtool, hit the BLU-button, and just do what it tells you to do. Mainly copy/pasting in the unlock key, and you'll be done. Bootloader unlocked.

Now you're free to flash custom ROMs. Just boot into recovery and flash a new ROM. Also, be sure to upload your TA backup to your Google Drive or something, so you don't ever lose it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
All drivers installed. In fastboot mode. Nothing happens. Just stops at the instructions on getting in fastboot mode
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Klaos3000:
Damn it. Fastboot is wrong, and it's all my fault this time. You should go into Flashmode.

- Power off the device

- Open Flashtool without having the device connected to the computer

- Click BLU

- Plug the phone to your computer while holding VOL DOWN. You're now in Flashmode.

- Enter the unlock key
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
Your correct but after flashtool recognizes your phone after vol down,you unplug again then it ask to plug back in vol up. Yup,I figured some information and instructions were botched. Even the new release of flashtool instructions don't mention the latter. Thanx kloas!

Moving on......now let's flash scrubbers rom as I've read it's the most stable.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
Okay kloas. Ive been reading up on the rom situation and still cant find what im looking for.

Im reading scrubbers port rom is very stable. BUT!!! Im running 4.4.4. If i flash the scrubbers rom over 4.4.4, will i be able to restore my backup over the 5.0 scrubbers rom. When i flash a rom its more or less updating from 4.4 to 5.0.

Can i just simply flash back or what?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Klaos3000:
I'm not following. You're wondering if you can revert back to 4.4.4 at a later stage? Sure, but you'll have to do a backup in recovery then, like you normally do. And when you want to go back to 4.4.4 for some reason, you just restore it from recovery. Do the smart thing and back it up to your SD card. No big deal though since you can download and flash 4.4.4 yourself if you want to.

So to answer your question: Yes, you can downgrade at any point.

Also, don't flash Scrubber's 5.0 ROM, but flash the 5.1 version. Android 5.0 is a mess with all the RAM leak etc. 5.1 is very stable though. Btw, recovery will most likely throw an error at you when you flash 5.1. It's tell you "something something couldn't mount something". Just ignore it and keep waiting. It's still flashing the ROM in the background, so don't reboot or do anything until it's done. After it's done, just flash SuperSU.zip if you have it on your SD card, and you'll be rooted. Also, remember to do a FULL WIPE, or else you'll get into a bootloop. No big deal though since the solution then is to just go into recovery again, do a full wipe and maybe flash the ROM again, and then reboot.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
Thank you kloas. Ive read alotta bout the scrubbers rom.

What do you suggest?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Klaos3000:
I recommend Scrubber's 5.1 :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
Kloas, ive flashed scrubbers rom. Everything went well. Can i flash zombie kernal over scrubbers? Dooms kernel seems like its not getting updated. Zombie receives updates. So, can i do this?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Klaos3000:
I don't have any experience with Zombie, so I'm not sure, but ask in the Zombie thread to be sure. Or backup your current ROM, flash it and see what happens. It'll either boot or not. If it doesn't boot, then restore back, and if it does boot - great.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
I posted in the zombie kernal section..... No answer
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Klaos3000:
Good god, have some patient. This isn't an instant messenger.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
Good god kloas!!! You would think 48 would be enough... Good golly gee whiz kloas. Im asking in my thread. And im asking you now. Or anyone that would chime in. No luck in his thread...... Soooooo, naturally i would post my questions here...... In my thread. Thanx kloas. You have been tremendous!!!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] harley1rocker:
nope. if you flash zombie kernel on scrubbers rom it will softbrick
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abirk200:
Got a problem with my samsung galaxy s5. A few days ago it was working fine but occasionally randomly rebooted itself. It was be on a bootloop then it will boot up normallly after while.

Randomly the phone had ended up in a bootloop which it is not able to recover from.

i tried using the recovery mode, but that doesnt work. The phone will boot up the first logo after while, but usually it will boot up to a white screen, then will constantky repeat and never end. The screen is working fine, i do not know why it is booting to white screen.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unfoldingaces:
My phone did that with stock ROM bootloop, I found a good ROM and cm12, soz I didn't answer your question that well. But to me the white screen your getting sounds likes you've deleted your boot loader, but don't take my word for it as I'm not a XDA developer, but I'd try and reload boot loader, but wait till you get a reply from xda
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] ba010287:
my wizard hung when i performed a hard reset. i'm scared to touch anything or do anything to it. just left it for now. please help. is it safe to turn it off then do again?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] vippie:
Try hard reset again...
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[Android Apps and Games] bbadim:
nice app:D
[Android Apps and Games] FLGames:
Thank you :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] WzrdCuD:
I rooted my note after getting it about 3 days ago but it keeps rebooting daily once or twice a day it's pretty annoying it may be knox related but I'm not sure supersu didn't prompt to disable like it did on my note 4 does anyone have ideas any help is much appreciated
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] southphillysean:
I assume it's rooted. If so flash this kernel.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3217967
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] WzrdCuD:
Alright I'll try that thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] chipring13:
If I was using the noble kernel, how do I install this? Is there anything different that I need to do?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] southphillysean:
Just flash it through TWRP, CWM or Philz recovery
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] soulless angel:
I have same issue , but my phone is unlocked because i m currently in europe. So if i flash other kernel will it remain unlocked or ? thanks in advance
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] akaNeel:
You will be fine.
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lurntospel:
The option to change the vibration intensity isn't under the Sounds and Notifications settings where it was in the Z3. Is there somewhere else I should be looking?
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coleburns:
I would also like to know looked everywhere though and can't find it
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lurntospel:
Bump
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mate8tB:
Yep would be nice to be able to tone down vibration intensity
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlwaysBricked:
I'm still a beginner so bear with me here but after flashing Moto g RETAIL-GB_4.4.2_KLB20.9-1.10-1.9_cid7_CFC_1FF_v5_SVC.xml (XT1032) from a stock xt1033 the result is bricked.

Trying to find out what the problem was, I found that RetailGB said: hab check failed for recovery, hab check failed for boot and version downgraded for gpt and version downgraded for tz.

Could somebody help me out here? I made a mistake updrading to lollipop and downgrade with the wrong version. Thanks!
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] viktex1d:
I saw a friend of mine using the Dolby ATMOS Mod for his Redmi 1S in his MIUI 7 ROM. God. The sound is so good. Is the mod working for our stock ROM? Anyone tried the same?

I am also linking to the mod : DOLBY ATMOS

Thank you
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bhishmaxplay:
I m using Dolby atoms in bliss pop. No issue till now
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rakesh khoda:
How to install Dolby atmos my moto x play
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ekkanpuriya:
Here you go mate

Watch this [youtube]okbLJwIT848[/youtube]
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] srinikethan1392:
the setup worked, but dolby atmos app keeps crashing, and viper doesnt keep the profile loaded ..any help on this?
[Meizu MX] velja_no:
SO I am new here, and I don't know anything about rooting or anything like that for the matter of fact. Today I buy my new phone Meizu MX 5 that running on Android 5.0.1. but there is no any Gapps on it. I don't have Play store, Google play services, there is no google play frameworks. So I need help to install them step by step. Sorry on my bad English I am from Serbia.

Thank you
[Meizu MX] koaaN:
Go to app center and install google installer :)
[Meizu MX] Gagan Reddy:
App Center

You will have App store pre installed on your device open that and search for Google Installer, you will then have playstore, Google setting and Google account installed on your device
[Meizu MX] YUFFWU:
I have a qusetion,i can install the gapps on my mx5 , but i cant use smart lock on my phone,what to do man?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EasyRekt:
I honestly didn't know where to post this, so I just decided to do it here. I found a Samsung Galaxy S Duos on the ground, its' screen was completely broken to pieces, so I just removed it and everything it had so I could use the phone without getting tiny glass pieces all over my fingers. So I removed the screen component.

I don't care if it becomes a rechargable flashlight, a camera, a music player,I just want to find some use to it or its components. If I could somehow make it turn flash on and off with the power button or something, that'd be enough for me.

Is there a (cheap) way I can put some use to it. Not like buying a new screen, no thanks, just a way to turn flash on at will. Also, if possible, explain me things like I'm a dummy. Thanks..
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bungalowx:
After doing numerous factory resets on my nexus 9, I still cannot get the play store to open. It's just a white screen and eventually force closes. I've tried disabling and enabling it, clearing everything, download manager is enabled, tried via WiFi and LTE connection. Any help on how to fix this? If nothing I'll just have to manually flash marshmallow images and hope that fixes it
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] HAMID20:
mda tmobile

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pm10a

plz help me for flash

my phone is lang germany help me for need flash lang english
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] HAMID20:
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[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] hussein_erol:
use same WWE pm10a rom in forum
[General Questions and Answers] gigillo:
Hi all, I'm very glad to be members of this community.

I've buy a Cubot X9 and I enjoy this phone.

This smartphone have a notification led and the stock firmware

Can visualize only Red, Blue and Green color.

I would like to know how I can change the system file contents

To get more notification colors.

Someone can help me to modify this?

Thank you in advance.

Luigi.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sinchero:
hey guys a few days ago i noticed my phone was always awake and according to better battery stats it seems that Media Scanner Service is keeping my phone awake, anyone knows if this is normal or should i do something about it?
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ztones:
You could try going into privacy guard /advanced and turning wake up and keep awake off.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sinchero:
Ok, i will try that and report back :)
[XDA Assist] mangandoi:
Is it possible to load a rom from another manufacturer?

I'm looking out for an update kitkat->lollipot for my cherry phone.

Can someone answer my question?

Thx in advance for helping me. :D

Andy
[XDA Assist] Primokorn:
Hi,

Try posting your question here:

Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

The experts there may be able to help.
[Huawei Ascend P7] j_ras12:
Hey guys I had unlcoked bootloader and recovery on 5.1.1 and everything was fine but I did factory reset and after a few times (I had some problems, doesnt matter) I don't have unlocked bootloader now.

cmd says "access is denied"

What can i do ?
[XDA Assist] Araz86:
this device was reset to continue sign in with a google account! I can not activate my note 5 again after I did hard reset (clear all wipe/data).

continuously reapeating this message after login in with my account ( this device was reset to continue sign in with a google account)

even though I know my email address and my password!

I need help so badly please... :(
[XDA Assist] Primokorn:
Hi,

Try posting your question here:

Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

The experts there may be able to help.