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[Xperia Z5 General] TheTecXpert:
Something really weird with this update .185

I've flashed TWRP Recovery, .185 firmware, the Kernel and SuperSU , did a cache/Dalvik Cache wipe.. booted phone.. Root Access and APPS works fine (Except for BusyBox , Since BusyBox doesn't work with the Latest MM Firmware) (when installing the applets, they refuse to install.. (it shows the installation dialogs etc - Completes, But APPS are not installed) .. SO i just removed busybox for the time being and waiting for a working version to be released..

The thing that i find really ODD.. is that when i check the "About Phone>System Update> It says that the .185 firmware is available to download, 71MB, but fails to install.. (when trying to install it it just reboots the phone and says "could not install" once i navigate back in to the software update menu).

But when i check my phones Current firmware, It shows that i am indeed on the latest .185 Firmware and up to date =_=..

Now did i miss something here?? Because i flashed everything the same way i always do, and the same way its s'pose to be done..

Everything works fine, Apps don't crash, Phone doesnt do random reboots or anything else.. I have complete ROOT access without any issues. It's just the System Update Available in "software update" menu just annoys me the fact that it is there.. lol.. maybe i flashed the wrong kernel (i doubt it though as i flashed with the stock kernel and supplied kernel i think it was androidpluskernelv22c.zip or something).. well it was 5AM when i did it and i was half asleep at the time..

(oh and just to be clear, I performed a factory reset before proceeding, and the only way i was able to install it was with Xperifirm (Downloaded the full .185 firmware) and used flashtool to flash..

but the fact that I AM on the latest firmware, and still being shown as the UPDATE is available to install is something I haven't encountered in the past...

IS it really an issue Or should I just continue using my device as is since everything is working fine?
[Xperia Z5 General] dexirion:
where do I find the patch file for the flashtool? I can't seem to find it anywhere on the download page :confused:
[Xperia Z5 General] gm007:
The latest flashtool .20 has the patch included.
[Xperia Z5 General] dexirion:
does that mean there's no need to replace any files once the flashtool is installed?
[Xperia Z5 General] TheTecXpert:
Actually the bootloader CAN be relocked. You only need to use the official Sony Website when unlocking the bootloader for the unlock code. I've relocked the bootloader (after using the official unlock method) and then unlocked it again (after relocking) just to see if anything bad happens or if the device gets bricked or anything but all attempts were successful without any issues..

**Note: I have my original TA partition/Keys backed up, but as an extra "TEST", I attempted both relock and unlock tasks on 2 different systems (my main pc with the TA/keys backed up, and another system without any backup of any kind). Both attempts were again successful in relocking and unlocking (using the same unlock code that was provided through Sony's official method since the unlock code sent by email is a permanent code you are given to use..

Also just to be clear, I did this AFTER setting the device to factory defaults / factory resetting it first just to be extra safe.

correct me if I'm wrong here but I am pretty sure relocking the bootloader on top of a custom kernel or firmware Will or Would or could brick the device. As I said I could be wrong so feel free to confirm this, or correct me.

As for unlocking being permanent, there must be more in-depth information on this, than just simply (permanent).. I think that what this could mean is that unlocking the bootloader is permanently recorded in the service menu status or logs and can't be reset in any way (even after relocking) because how else can you explain successfully relocking the bootloader and unlocking it consecutively and successfully??

Forgive my ignorance if I've missed some critical information regarding this,

My impression of it was that unlocking the bootloader just "Voids the Warranty" and relocking it won't just simply "re-enable / reset" the warranty back to a valid status/state (hence the Unlocking being "permanent").

So again, forgive me if I have my facts wrong.
[Xperia Z5 General] Whynottrythis:
Bug(maybe) report

After rooting my Z5(E6683 OS6.0), my SD card seems not detected.

I confirmed this is not a SD card problem since I tried to use my friend's Samsung and it loaded successfully. Does anyone know what happened?
[Xperia Z5 General] Bautinho88:
So I decided to upgrade to .185

Flashed new firmware without wiping or exclude something with flashtool.

Reboot to homescreen

Flashed v23 andropluskernel via adb

Reboot to homescreen

Flashed TWRP 3.0.2 via adb

Reboot to homescreen

Enter recovery

Flashed supersu.zip

Reboot to homescreen

Enter recovery

Flashed drm restore.zip

Last reboot.

Everything works like a charm.
[Xperia Z5 General] alphatact1cs:
Nice. So everything works like normal :)
[Xperia Z5 General] SMOGT:
hi guys,

I get the key from Sony and i tried to enter the command for unlock the bootloader, but after entering fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX command, i get this error: failed: remote command not allowed.

I checked several times in service info -> configuration and it says: bootloader unlock allowed: Yes

somebody can help me please? thanks to everyone
[Xperia Z5 General] Bautinho88:
Try to unlock Bootloader with flashtool. I unlocked with this tool, too.
[Xperia Z5 General] SMOGT:
I've already tried but i got the same error.
[Xperia Z5 General] alphatact1cs:
OEM Unlock allowed in Developer Options?
[Xperia Z5 General] rajdeep312:
Which version use of xposed for. 185 update
[Xperia Z5 General] 3one7:
My computer doesn't see my phone in fastboot mode... Any suggestions?
[Xperia Z5 General] Bautinho88:
Fastboot driver installed?
[Xperia Z5 General] 3one7:
I downloaded it.... It see the adb devices but not fastboot
[Xperia Z5 General] rajdeep312:
Any one plz help me which version of xposed works on. 185 Marshmallow update
[Xperia Z5 General] Bautinho88:
I think with stock kernel I would have better battery life. Is there a possibility having stock kernel with root? Drm restore I wouldn't need. Twrp and root with stock kernel would be great.
[Xperia Z5 General] thedude90:
Hy guys!

I have a z5 dual, e6683 , Marshmallow , 32.1.A.1.185 , locked bootloader

I want to root it.

Please tell me,a step by step what to do, because I already bricked my last z5 compact :(

Thx
[Xperia Z5 General] Klaus N.:
Take a look into this rhread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=66252713

But take care for the correct device (E6683) regarding suitable firmware!
[Xperia Z5 General] thedude90:
I looked all over that thread..

What can do, I have a kernel from 25 jan 2016
[Xperia Z5 General] agentsandy007:
Plz dont unlock bootloader.

My advice for you.

I have done it and using stock kernel without root, how ironic is that.
[Xperia Z5 General] thetitanium:
Thanks a lot! I was finally able to root my E6683 dual using your inch perfect guide. Although it took me at least 2 hrs! :P LOL!

After rooting though, I was unable to get into TWRP Menu during boot. I followed the instructions and held the volume down button until the orange light appeared, but in vain.

Was thinking of selling my Z5, now with root I think I'll stick around it until NOTE 6 is released! Thanks again!
[Xperia Z5 General] Panaroma:
One question please: I searched a bit but could not find anything.... when i go to sony´s website to get my key like i did with the ray, S and Z i just can choose Tablets?!? Doesn't matter if I use my phone, tablet or a PC to go to sony website.

No smartphones at all. Any advice or hint? :D
[Xperia Z5 General] hadid90:
i have a E6633 marshmallow 6.0 .. how can i downgrade to a version compatible with the tool that can backup the drm keys ?

also where is the E6633 kernel with root and compatible with marshmallow ?

i ve been reading and searching and it seems the Z5 is so hard to root properly ! i thought sony used to care about developers etc
[Xperia Z5 General] Norup58:
Read on XDA that one guy just used/choose the Xperia Z4 tablet Wifi to be able to proceed the process.

Tried this and sure enough I could enter my email address & IMEI no. and did receive an email with an unlock code.

Havent tried using the unlock code yet but the other said he unlocked his boot loader.
[Xperia Z5 General] Norup58:
Need some help with my Z5 E6653 on MM 32.1.A.1.185. Have unlocked the boot loader via Sony Mobile Flasher (it states Yes in Service Info), turn on USB-trouble & OEM-unlocking, Followed the guide (Minimal ADB findes my device in Flash & Fast mode) but when I get to flashing the Kernel via Minimal ADB its says error: cannot load 'boot.img'.

What am I missing?

SOLVED

Found out I stored the Boot & TWRP.img files in the wrong folder :(

So now all good and rooted :)
[Xperia Z5 General] diemadedrei:
Just flash an older version through flashtool.
[Xperia Z5 General] Panaroma:
Solved. Yesterday evening I wanted to write an email to Sony just to mention that all the devices are back in the drop down menu.

So I got my key, unlocked the bootloader and everything is fine :)
[Xperia Z5 General] tchwue:
Hi, i need help, i downgrade to 5.1.1, but now no matter what rom i flash(all stock), i can't get any signal. Am i bricked the phone?
[Xperia Z5 General] Chanh Phan:
Can i root Z5 Premium but i don't want unlock boot loader....

Can you help me.
[Xperia Z5 General] Phazonclash:
Nope, at the moment it's not possible to have root + locked bootloader.

To get root, you'll have to unlock your bootloader.
[Xperia Z5 General] Chanh Phan:
thank you so much...
[Xperia Z5 General] Phazonclash:
If you decide do unlock your bootloader, don't forget to backup your TA partition/DRM keys ;) You can re-flash them after
[Xperia Z5 General] Chanh Phan:
alright. tks for help... i will do it...
[Xperia Z5 General] ImS0Raw:
Sony is rolling a new update, how can I succesfully update my rooted Z5 with locked bootloader, without losing root?
[Xperia Z5 General] thetitanium:
Even I wanna know that too.... I wasted my mobile data downloading the new update only in vain. It didn't update my rooted unlocked z5 dual
[Xperia Z5 General] ivoto88:
stock rom link

please help i cant find stock rom link
[Xperia Z5 General] diemadedrei:
Download using xperifirm in flashtool
[Xperia Z5 General] ZawyNesio:
Hi, I have some issues with fingerprint sensor, some times after a few hours the mentioned sensor stop working, I don't know why, somebody can help me (I have e6603).
[Xperia Z5 General] STORTIMUS:
Hi guys,

Not sure what's happening, but I have flashed TWRP, but I can't boot to it. ADB reboot recovery just reboots the phone. No matter what combination of volume buttons I use, I just cant get the thing into recovery. Anyone able to help?

Thanks.
[Xperia Z5 General] ZawyNesio:
Hi, the same problem, i just solved it flasing the recovery throught fastboot again and again a can access de TWRP, try it.
[Xperia Z5 General] :
Uh... It's on the Overview screen, but it's not where you can close running apps. You may want to change that to avoid confusion.
[Xperia Z5 General] alphatact1cs:
Yeah. Thx :)
[Xperia Z5 General] mumer8637:
Can someone plz tell where is the Xperia Z5 CPU temp file located? I need to get CPU temp in Cooltool but I can't find the CPU temp file.

I've searched everywhere on these forums and did 'find | grep temp' in sys folder of my phone and tried pretty much all possible files from the output but to no avail.
[Xperia Z5 General] nikolaf7:
Bootloader unlock allowed*says NO, so there is absolutely nothing I can do, right?

Sent from my Z5
[Xperia Z5 General] alphatact1cs:
As far as I know, youre right. You need to unlock bootloader in order to gain root. So if it says "NO", its no :(
[Xperia Z5 General] .LEONARDO.:
Mine is rooted and I'm getting the notifications to update to the last software. If I do it, will I loose root? I'm currently on 6.0 32.1.A.1.185. Rooted. Bootloader status says S1
[Xperia Z5 General] alphatact1cs:
If you update your phone this way, you will probably brick it. "brick" = phone crashes, nothing works anymore, it will not start anymore, etc.

You have to upgrade via Flashtool.
[Xperia Z5 General] .LEONARDO.:
Thanks for the answer! By the way, if updating using flashtool, will I loose root?
[Xperia Z5 General] alphatact1cs:
Yes. You have to flash and install

everything

again: TWRP, KERNEL, SuperSU etc...
[Xperia Z5 General] utbf:
Hello,

i used this guide to root my sony z5. But it seems something went terribly wrong.

I havent done everything only "Unlook Bootloader" and "Flash Revovery". This was working fine but then i tried to root.

After installing SuperSU using twrp my phone is no longer starting. When turning on i can just see the white Screen with Sony-sign. And this just stands. I can enter the recovery mode but now i am afraid to ruin my whole sony.

What can i do? Please help me.

Thanks
[Xperia Z5 General] Norup58:
No panic - I have also used this guide to root my Z5.

Boot your phone and leave it alone at the 'white Screen with Sony-sign' for 30 min or so to see if it will 're-build' itself. This is the time-span mentioned it can take for a phone to 're-build' itself after flashing a new firmware. Even though you havent flashed a new firmware give it a try.

If this doesnt work then just start over- using FlashTool, flash the kernel & recovery and so on.
[Xperia Z5 General] utbf:
First of all: Thank you for your help!

Yes i got a little bit panic. sorry for that

I tried your solution to just wait but this didnt work. (after 45 minutes)

now i flashed the kernel and the recovery. After reboot i got the white screen, then the android logo and now i am stuck at my provider-sign (Telekom). for now 30 minutes nothing has changed. The green LED is on. Shall i try a reboot or something else to get the sony work?

edit: i finally turned off my phone and restarted again. It stoped again at the provider-sign. So what i can try now?
[Xperia Z5 General] Norup58:
Yes you can try a reboot.

If the reboot doesnt help I suggest you start completely from scratch - via FlashTool (the XF icon) download the FTF and then follow the guide.

One question: you are using the correct kernel? -	Androplus Kernel v33 for .224 or v34 for .253
[Xperia Z5 General] utbf:
as edited a second reboot didnt change anything.

i have downloaded the FTF by xperiafirm (is it that what you meant with "scratch"?)

i think i use the wrong kernel. I have taken from the guide the:

Z5_AndroPlusKernel_Permissive_v31 (for firmware .224)

if i cant use this one. Where to get the new version?
[Xperia Z5 General] Norup58:
Yes, from scratch I mean completely from the beginning.

Here is the link for the kernel: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z5/development/kernel-andropluskernel-v1-t3246100

Just click the orange: Download from official website
[Xperia Z5 General] TheTecXpert:
Be careful when flashing kernels.. Make sure you use the right one for the right firmware.. V31 is for .224, so first flash custom recovery, then flash kernel.. After flashing kernel, (if flashing with adb and fastboot) type fastboot reboot to force reboot the device..

I find that if you just unplug the phone usb cable it might not register the kernel on the device because itll still be in fastboot mode when you unplug it..

Anyway thats just my way of doing it.. Thought maybe it might be of some use :)

Good luck mate

***Edit***

Install the ROM FIRST before flashing the recovery and kernel. After flashing the firmware from scratch with flashtool, let the phone boot up first at least once..

reboot into fastboot, then flash custom recovery (version of recovery depends on version of device), then flash kernel (kernel version depends on firmware version and device model)..

Reboot into recovery, flash superSU zip files via recovery,reboot..

Alldone :)

Sent from Xperia Z5 E6653

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V33 for 224.. Typo, my apologies

Sent from Xperia Z5 E6653
[Xperia Z5 General] utbf:
Thank you soooo much!!

It is working again and after reinstall superSU it is also rootet.

Thank you also TheTecXpert
[Xperia Z5 General] Norup58:
Good for you :good:
[Xperia Z5 General] TheTecXpert:
No worries mate. Glad you got it sorted. Great job..

:D

Sent from Xperia Z5 E6653
[Xperia Z5 General] armix06:
yeah, i have same question:confused:

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useful Xposed Moduless

APM+

Xperia / AOSP NavBar Buttons

OGYoutube + OGYoutube Xposed Login Fix

Flat Style Colored Bars

overall nice guide, but useful xposed modules section is total S...T, in xposed have a lot of useful modules, but these listed is crap
[Xperia Z5 General] TheTecXpert:
Anytime mate :).

Happy to hear you successfully got it working.. Great job :)

Sent from Sony Xperia Z5 E6653
[Xperia Z5 General] wa_xda:
Can i root the phone without UNLOCK BOOTLOADER/ FLASH KERNEL etc?

just do the following 8 steps..?:

1) download UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.67.zip

2) copy UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.67.zip to your internal memory

3) enter TWRP

4) click Install

5) navigate through folder structure

6) tap UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.67.zip

7) "Swipe to confirm flash"

8) reboot

Or I still needa go thru those steps without optional? sorry im a newbie

im using Sony Xperia Z5 (Model no.: E6683, Android version: 6.0.1), thanks a lot!
[Xperia Z5 General] Branga:
hi there,

i have tried to root my e6683 - i am stuck at the recovery.img part i have flashed the image to the device and gone to reboot it, but it sits on the sony white screen for more than 30 mins
[Xperia Z5 General] TheTecXpert:
Have you flashed the right kernel for your firmware??

Also, make sure you flash the recovery.img file that is specifically for your device as well as the kernel and make sure you flash the right version too..

Sent from Sony Xperia Z5 E6653
[Xperia Z5 General] EricLeRouge:
I'm in the reboot phase of the unlock bootloader guide. I had to interrupt the process as "OEM unlock" was not "on" prior the beginning of thisprocess. I therefor recommand you to move the 8th step up as a prerequisite before starting this guide.
[Xperia Z5 General] RomSeeker:
Any Help please!

I have tried to unlock my bootloader, it deleted all my stuff but i backed it up so its ok.

I Tried to flash TWRP recovery and i did. first thing i did is to go to recovery and backup everything.

After the backup i tried to restart the device and it got stuck on the Sony logo white screen...

I Have no idea what to do please help
[Xperia Z5 General] piponxs:
flashed 3.1 and no camera app lol

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flash latest twrp https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=52179&sort_by=date&sort_dir=DESC
[Xperia Z5 General] husky69:
There's a way to backup TA now:

Universal TA Backup Tool is Available for Xperia Phones
[Xperia Z5 General] boyq:
Does One Click Root or Towelroot work for temporarily rooting Xperia Z5 on latest build?

I just want to debloat my phone and backup TA using that ^ tool in previous post above.
[Xperia Z5 General] DeathStroke:
Nope.
[Xperia Z5 General] piet3r:
Hello Guys!

If I try to install SuperSU, but I get a failure during 'patching sepolicy'. Any ideas or thoughts how to fix this?

Thanks
[Xperia Z5 General] TheTecXpert:
What error/failure. Be more specific
[Xperia Z5 General] DroidDavid:
Unlocking bootloader a pain

Unlocking the bootloader is giving me lots of pain. I can't get past the install fastboot part. I download fastboot, there is nothing to install. It's a 2kb text file. Then it goes into renaming this and that... I'm lost here. Any advice or anything. I have access to Windows 10 and Linux Ubuntu.
[Xperia Z5 General] Abrar123:
Same here...iam also stuck at that part in windows 10... Any solution ???
[Xperia Z5 General] koekoek91:
What's going wrong on Windows 10?

All is working fine for me on Windows 10.
[Xperia Z5 General] DroidDavid:
Hi sure! Look somewhere on the thread for the person who told me to use a really short version of the SDK tools and it worked like a dream and after that the bootloader unlocked fine then you just have to worry about the next part choosing which ROM you want to flash
[Xperia Z5 General] Abrar123:
Can i directly downgrade from Nougat to lollipop ??? As i have to backup my drm keys...
[Xperia Z5 General] muddy1st:
Rooting

My understanding is that rooting can occur before any serious/permanent changes are made to the phone (apart from bootloader unlock). This guide has the root as part of the new rom? can this step be done without flashing anything? or using an upgraded SU?
[Xperia Z5 General] david8811:
help me

FAILED (remote: Command not allowed) what is that mean ?
[Xperia Z5 General] A_rchy:
network unlock..?

Good day!

Is it possible to network unlock via this method? :)

Thank U and sorry for my beginners skill )
[Xperia Z5 General] 3one7:
Yes
[Xperia Z5 General] A_rchy:
Hmm... Nothing about it in the first post...

How? )
[Xperia Z5 General] 3one7:
I haven't had an xperia in a while but I know I remember doing it... sorry u gotta research
[Xperia Z5 General] A_rchy:
Pls add all the same for Z5 compact if it possible :) Thank U!
[Xperia Z5 General] A_rchy:
Do U remember HOW? :)
[Xperia Z5 General] Siudzix:
Ok, if I unlock bootloader i need kernel. I'll use e6683, but what if it will not work? What I have to do to get my phone working?
[Xperia Z5 General] alphatact1cs:
Use Flashtool. Download a Firmware that fits to your phone model and flash everything. The only thing is that you lost your DRM keys forever because you unlocked your bootloader.
[Xperia Z5 General] kuzibri:
Hi [MENTION=6761463]alphatact1cs[/MENTION],

in addition to reyscott1968's suggestion, see this post of the Index project thread he mentioned: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=61633837&postcount=4

kindest regards, kuzibri
[Xperia Z5 General] Siudzix:
OK. I can confirm that kernel for E6683 works fine on E6633.

Unlocked bootloader (by flashtool), flashed ROM, kernel, dmrestore, xposed, rooted and disabled smallapps. All works fine. I have got this information :

01/004/2016 19:04:03 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
01/004/2016 19:04:03 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
01/004/2016 19:04:03 - INFO - Current device : E6633 - BH900ZXM4A - 1298-7249_R6B - 1295-6630_32.0.A.6.152 - GENERIC_32.0.A.6.152
01/004/2016 19:04:03 - INFO - Closing TA partition
01/004/2016 19:04:03 - INFO - Start Flashing
01/004/2016 19:04:03 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
01/004/2016 19:04:03 - INFO - Checking header
01/004/2016 19:04:03 - INFO - Flashing data
01/004/2016 19:04:04 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_f936 - Version : MSM8994_41 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MSM8994_LA1.2_119 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
01/004/2016 19:04:04 - INFO - Transfer buffer size : 2097152
01/004/2016 19:04:04 - INFO - Parsing boot delivery
01/004/2016 19:04:04 - INFO - You must have the according fsc script to flash this device.
01/004/2016 19:04:04 - INFO - Flashing finished.
01/004/2016 19:04:04 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
01/004/2016 19:04:04 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings

Line "01/004/2016 19:04:04 - INFO - You must have the according fsc script to flash this device.".

It finished succesful ?
[Xperia Z5 General] alphatact1cs:
FSC Script is used by Flashtool for flashing. There are 2 methods. The newer one use this script. Maybe this method is not updated yet.

Quick Question, you used Flashtool only for unlocking bootloader right?

So, if there are no problems everythings good or not? :)