yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[BLU R1 HD Themes, Apps, and Mods] ColtonDRG:
After successfully converting my BLU R1 HD to the non-Prime version, I discovered something cool. The non-Prime version includes a shortcut in the app drawer to open Amazon Appstore. It also handles it in such a way that Android will treat Amazon Appstore and Amazon Shopping like two different apps, even though they are really the same app behind the scenes. This is far more elegant than Amazon's official solution, which is to place a shortcut on your homescreen (not in your app drawer) which doesn't even act like it's own activity in the Android Task Manager. Very nice. I have taken the liberty of extracting the APK that makes this possible and making it available for all phones. It's attatched. Just grab it and install it on any phone for a seperate Amazon Appstore. You will need Amazon Underground app installed, of course. This does work on any phone, but I'm putting it here because this is the phone I extracted it from. If this is the wrong place, my bad, sorry. Enjoy! :)

The APK is attached to this post. There's also a mirror on my server at the link below. :)

[REDACTED]

Update 2: Presumably due to F-Droid's store link stealing technique, you must specifically choose Amazon and "Always" when opening it for the first time after installing F-Droid or this app, whichever comes last.

Update 3: I think this is really cool, but I would like to reverse engineer it to come up with a better version. Keep your eyes out for that in the coming months.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aboy16:
Hi guys, I am looking for a way to hide app icons from the app drawer without rooting my phone as well as I do not want to use any launchers. I also do not want want the hidden apps to be force stopped from running in background. For example, I want to hide auto call recorder from my app drawer while it is running in background recording my calls secretly. Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vanhoa93:
i think you can't do it without rooting unless you use custom launcher
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gustavomp:
Use this. Worked on most launchers I tried.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkyeah.apphider
[Xperia Z2 General] rakeshbro:
Info :

Greetings and Welcome. Here's the latest firmware update for Sony Z2(D6503) Build23.5.A.1.291_R4D with (Recovery + Root)

Enjoy!

How To Flash :

Method 1 Clean Flash :

1. Download Prerooted Rom + Bootloop Fix and place them on ur device storage,

2. Reboot to Recovery,

3. Do A Full Wipe Except the storage partition where u put Prerooted Rom + Bootloop Fix,

4. Flash Prerooted Rom and then Bootloop Fix

5. Reboot.

Method 2 Dirty Flash Over Previous Build Of Android MM :

1. Download Prerooted Rom + Bootloop Fix and place them on ur device storage,

2. Reboot to Recovery,

3. Flash Prerooted Rom and then Bootloop Fix,

4. Wipe Cache And Dalvik/Art

5. Reboot.

6. After Finishing booting process wait a few mins,

7. Now go to app drawer and check if supersu is there or not, If not then simply download it from google play store and install it and open it and select SU Binary install normal & Click Reboot,

8. Enjoy!

Stuff Used to Create This Pre-rooted Room :

D6503_Customized AU_1281-9715_23.5.A.1.291_R4D

PRFCreator_v1.3

UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.76-SYSTEMMODE

RecRootV4_combined

My Dell Laptop,

A Keyboard + Mouse,

My Experiences With This Build Of Android MM :

Now We can transfer apps to "EXTSDCARD" using "Transfer data to SD card"

STAMINA mode is back

Multi Tasking Is better than Previous Build Of Course XD

Significantly faster & smoother than previous build (23.5.A.0.575)

Screen Recording Error still exist

Anything Else? :good:

Download Links :

Rom : Click On ME

Bootloop Fix : Click On ME

Screenshots :

http://imgur.com/a/i7icA

Instead of Typing Thanks, You can simply press on it :good:, Try not to spam this thread, If u have any Question regarding my upload Ask here.
[Xperia Z2 General] Magdy Yassen:
First Comment :)

Keep Up Bro (Y)
[Xperia Z2 General] Kzawww:
Thank you. ?
[Xperia Z2 General] pcyfff:
Thanks!
[Xperia Z2 General] coc014:
I'll try to build the same file but for Customized FR (my country) !
[Xperia Z2 General] itsnie:
Why bootloop fix from 570 build need to flashed too ?
[Xperia Z2 General] rakeshbro:
Because that's a life saver for Z2 with Prerooted rom. That's the only bootloop fix exist here on xda for now. Can you try flashing without it at see if it boots? And report back here! Unless u wanna waste some times on re-flashing LP rom and rooting it again to get back on a rooted mm rom :D
[Xperia Z2 General] LunaFree:
RICdefeat & byeselinux

Have you used byeselinux & RICdefeat in the firm compilation??

Or only the bootloopfix?

Thank you :rolleyes:
[Xperia Z2 General] rakeshbro:
Can't say since I don't have a D6502 Model. Try and let me know if it works ;)
[Xperia Z2 General] rakeshbro:
"RecRootV4_combined" Include all of those stuff as well as recovery ;)
[Xperia Z2 General] Dilesh Perera:
@op

Will dummy_flashable.zip works as well making the ZIP? im on .575 with root and recovery. i have already downloaded the ftf before seeing this post
[Xperia Z2 General] abeyruma:
Thank you so much!!!! :)
[Xperia Z2 General] coc014:
So I finally made the same thing for the french firmware ! :)

https://www.wetransfer.com/downloads/9d69b9f8a30da16970abc3f5655fa01720160804144653/d99f41
[Xperia Z2 General] rakeshbro:
As I already said "RecRootV4_combined" Includes Root + Recovery. So u don't need anything else. ;) Except Bootloop Fix :p
[Xperia Z2 General] LunaFree:
I've do my compilation with 23.5.A.1.291 firmware using the ITALIAN customized and SUPERSU with PRF creator.

I've install busybox from appstore and DUAL recovery with the install.bat from pc and then in RECOVERY MODE i´ve flashed byeselinux+RICdefeat without bootloopfix, and works too!!

Thank you Rakeshbro!! :good::good:
[Xperia Z2 General] rakeshbro:
Yeah I saw some feedback on "23.5.A.0.575" build as well that some ppl didn't flashed bootloop fix and they got it boot.

But for me I'd to flash bootloop fix to get into os. I remember Last time when I was on MM build "23.5.A.0.570_R4D" I've like 350+ apps installed on my z2 and after a few weeks later Build "23.5.A.0.575" came out. And guess what I've flashed it without the bootloops fix and that's it, I got stucked on lockscreen and whenever I unlock my device it just reboot again & again, And I can't even boot to recovery. With a broken heart I've to flash LP rom again and root it and then flash the latest MM build. I just did't want to take that risk again this time, since I've now more than 360+ apps installed on my Z2. So It's upto All of u guys. U want to flash the old bootloop fix or not. Try and let us know ;) Good Luck!
[Xperia Z2 General] coc014:
Yeah you need bootloop fix. The same thing happened to me but I just pressed volume button during the bootloop, I entered TWRP, connected to USB, copied bootloop fix and flashed it without reinstalling everything :)
[Xperia Z2 General] LunaFree:
I think we have do the same, but i dont use the bootloop fix...

I will flash recroot v4 next time without bootloop fix and i tell you. Thank you!!
[Xperia Z2 General] mirok80:
Thanks for your work

flashing without a probleme
[Xperia Z2 General] Lasantha:
is it possible to go from.570 skipping .575?
[Xperia Z2 General] itsnie:
Works without old bootloop fix
[Xperia Z2 General] AlanDS:
If you are flashing from Kitkat or Lollipop, then only bootloop fix is needed. Or else not needed.
[Xperia Z2 General] JanoGT:
This rom are full bugs.

All the apps noo working because message "superposition screen" ****ing. I cant give persmission for whatsapp, facebook, messenguer. ANY APP!! I comeback to 575. This firmware is ****.

Sony disappoint me every day...
[Xperia Z2 General] ThE mUrk:
Thanks man

Can you make for mea
[Xperia Z2 General] vandiaz_sairavinz:
Do not say bugs ...

it all depends on its user bro!

I work well persmission for apps
[Xperia Z2 General] JanoGT:
I cant do screenshot, cant send files (messenguer, whatsapp, facebook, instagram), cant use PokemonGO. I cant give any permission a any application...

:/

I did clean instalation :/

check my video (i'm spanish sorry)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J66fcqU79qE
[Xperia Z2 General] vandiaz_sairavinz:
go to setting/draw over other apps (no)

go to settings/apps/advance/app permisson/location (on all apps permison)

Good luck
[Xperia Z2 General] JanoGT:
Look IT...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxrpGuLR0-E
[Xperia Z2 General] vandiaz_sairavinz:
draw over other apps (settings Change yes to no all apps)

Do not be activated ... :eek:

And then yes if automated access request
[Xperia Z2 General] JanoGT:
I found the error.

This rom dont need the bootloop fix.

I reinstall this rom from recovery but i only no flashed the bootloopfix and now work perfect o.O
[Xperia Z2 General] moman2000:
Hi, thanks for your contribution to the Xperia Z2.:victory:

I was wondering if you could let me know of the xposed modules you use and tweaks and must-have apps you have installed?:confused:

I like to see what everyone else uses and try to see what works for me?:laugh:

Regards,

Mohamed
[Xperia Z2 General] rakeshbro:
Yes.

For Me it doesn't matter from which version of rom I'm coming from , I can't get it boot unless I flash the bootloop fix. If it's working for you without the fix, that sounds good. ;)

Do u even know what error means? :laugh:

1st of all I don't use xposed stuffs :p

Here's a list of my Most Used Apps XD :

Supersu,

Titanium Backup,

Solid Explorer,

Root Explorer,

Power Amp,

Nova Launcher,

Mx Player,

Amazon Appstore,

Microsoft Account,

Steam,

Skype,

FolderMount,

PDF Max Pro,

SHAREit,

Wifi File Explorer Pro,

Screen Off And Lock,

Internet Speed Matter,

Fleksy,

APK Installer,

Games and Few others!
[Xperia Z2 General] moman2000:
Thanks for the info :good:, but how do you get your data speeds on the top left on the status bar and the modified navigation bar icons?:confused: I'm pretty sure you need xposed modules to accomplish this as I have found out from my own experience...

Regards,

Mohamed
[Xperia Z2 General] rakeshbro:
I don't have those issues, that u are talking about and I did a dirty flash over 575. For Me this Build is better than all previous mm build for sure. If u are using Xposed or some other mods, Makes sure to remove them 1st then try flashing the Rom, Good Luck!
[Xperia Z2 General] rakeshbro:
By using this two apps ;)

Internet Speed Meter And Insta Premium (theme)

Nah as I said I don't use Xposed.
[Xperia Z2 General] moman2000:
Well it all makes sense now :laugh:!

Thanks for the information bro!

Regards,

Mohamed
[Xperia Z2 General] rakeshbro:
There's a button for it, Anyway You are Welcome.
[Xperia Z2 General] moman2000:
:highfive: :good:
[Xperia Z2 General] MaousBJ:
Could you add mirror link?
[Xperia Z2 General] venomxob:
I've used this build and flashed my phone without facory reset and everything works like a charm.
[Xperia Z2 General] freaky2xd:
I`ll try a clean install today....
[Xperia Z2 General] badmanleb:
Xposed?

Did anyone try to flash xposed with this new ROM .291!!!

thanks in advance..
[Xperia Z2 General] freaky2xd:
For a Clean Install should I flash really everything except my sdcard?

cache

dalvik chache

system

data

internal storage

? pls answer
[Xperia Z2 General] badmanleb:
yes, all of them but you can except the internal storage. only if you need your personal stuff!!!
[Xperia Z2 General] rakeshbro:
You don't have to format storage, Unless u want to :)

Just format

cache,

dalvik cache,

system,

data.
[Xperia Z2 General] freaky2xd:
k.

is a recovery integrated into the prerooted zip?

---------- Post added at 10:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:52 AM ----------

yes there seems to be a recovery ^^

is it possible to use a custom kernel based on the 575 build?
[Xperia Z2 General] saru.dadkr:
Yes the previous D6502 patch (.575 patch) is working with this rom!

---------- Post added at 05:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:27 PM ----------

Xposed is working with this Rom!
[Xperia Z2 General] Laz:
For me system ui force close!!

edit: Working fine!! I lost root. But flashed recrootv4. Good work buddy!!
[Xperia Z2 General] dyablos:
excellent thank you, set it up . We see that brings improvements
[Xperia Z2 General] venomxob:
I've installed xposed and everything works as it should.
[Xperia Z2 General] A1nur:
I have to try this but in 2second reboot my recovery is gone...

What i must to do for go back my recovery
[Xperia Z2 General] freaky2xd:
no recovery :(
[Xperia Z2 General] freaky2xd:
[MENTION=7299996]A1nur[/MENTION]

THIS IS A FIX FOR EVERYBODY WHO LOSES THE RECOVERY OR NENER WAS ABLE TO ENTER IT!

GOT TROUBLE WHILE INSTALLING A RECOVERY? GET A WORKING TWRP RECOVERY AFTER 2 MINUTES ON YOUR XPERIA Z2 D6503/D6502:

open any root explorer app like ES FILE MANAGER

Delete /system/etc/mm_twrp_recovery folder

Go to /system/bin/ folder

Look for the "chargemon.stock" file - If it's present, delete this one: chargemon - and now, rename the chargemon.stock to chargemon

Look for the "taimport.stock" file - If it's present, delete this one: taimport - and now, rename the taimport.stock to taimport

Reboot

download "recovery fix.zip" from mega.nz

extract the file and run "adbrecoveryfix.exe" the .exe file will install some needed files (normally into C:\Minimal ADB and Fastboot\ )

copy the files from the folder "RECOVERY FILES" into the "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" Folder

connect your xperia with the pc

open the "m a a d" folder and then SHIFT+RIGHT CLICK to open a command window

now type:

don´t forget to press enter after "adb shell", "su root" and so on!

now your recovery will install again without any errors!

download the files from here:

https://mega.nz/#!NoVSlK5T!CPJDueW8nXiHEv-jjqo7U-CrrEa1nE2JTE8mWjn3NEs

feel free to press THANKS
[Xperia Z2 General] A1nur:
Ok sir, i donlod this n try to use...

Thank you soo much
[Xperia Z2 General] shahidaffan:
Work great on D6502?
[Xperia Z2 General] mikailmohammed:
How is this rom over .575?
[Xperia Z2 General] 0851311011:
Working...

I come from 5.1.1

full wipe and install this rom + bootloop

I have bug NFC can open but don't show icon on notification bar and sometime open camera lag

reinstall still have bug.

I install official rom .291 no problem.

Sorry for my english

Thank you
[Xperia Z2 General] AlanDS:
For NFC icon to show, you need to edit build.prop file and make the following change :

ro.nfc.icon.enable=true
[Xperia Z2 General] 0851311011:
Thank you very much.
[Xperia Z2 General] MSpider65:
Hi, i have done exactly as described and vol-down button during power-up works but 'adb reboot recovery' boot into normal system mode.

Do you have a suggestion for a fix?

Thanks,

Max
[Xperia Z2 General] kcajjones:
Okay, I've not got root or recovery.

How do I restore them?
[Xperia Z2 General] freaky2xd:
device drivers installed? you should install fastboot, flashmode and the Z2 drivers using the flashtool
[Xperia Z2 General] odakent:
I do not know english

Google Translate

How to install ? Turksh

Youtube video link install please please :/
[Xperia Z2 General] MSpider65:
No problems at all with adb and the drivers. I can issue any command and adb works as expected.

The strange is that if i issue 'adb reboot recovery' the phone boot into normal system mode and not to recovery.
[Xperia Z2 General] Zeyn Karim:
Lockscreen

Hey guys i can't seem to turn off lockscreen? there's no "none" option
[Xperia Z2 General] Binh Vo:
can you please convert this to a ftf file? I have installed recovery and root but have no way to access recovery because there's no led light when booting on the device. Ftf is the only way that I can flash rom now. Pretty please?
[Xperia Z2 General] kokesh:
It happened also before on .575. To me the "none" option disappeared after I've set custom lockscreen app.
[Xperia Z2 General] Zeyn Karim:
I've done a clean flash of this prerooted rom and problem still persisted, i have no clue how to get that option back and everything i tried didn't seem to work, ended up just using this lockscreen untill someone finds a fix
[Xperia Z2 General] DawoodSahi:
Is this deodexed?
[Xperia Z2 General] kokesh:
All went fine, coming from .575

- uninstalled xposed,

flashed .291, bootloop fix, xposed and superusermod.

wiped dalvik+cache

System booted, optimized apps and was usable. But after few minutes the phone simply reboots without saying anything. Over and over again.

Just now it happened for example when I had camera open, checking some settings in it. Screen froze and after few seconds I got a reboot.

Any ideas?

EDIT: Factory wipe helped.
[Xperia Z2 General] ferdroyd:
Nice Work!

Works for me flawlessly. I even flashed xposed framework and some of its modules. Nicely done buddy! Thanks (I hit the thanks button of the OP)
[Xperia Z2 General] timimatsu:
Where i have to put RecRootV4_combined ?

flash manual after flashing the prerooted ?

or during create the prerooted, put RecRootV4_combined on the recovery zip at the PRFCreator ?

please help me master..
[Xperia Z2 General] keilara:
TWRP

Can't access recovery mode? I flashed twrp.img using ADB commands, but whenever I try to boot into recovery it just does a normal reboot. Had no problem entering recovery when I was rooting.
[Xperia Z2 General] zeguym:
Is RecRootv4_combined contain recovery ? Not need xzdualrecovery?

Anyone can share those RecRootv4 and supersu systemmode? I want to create my own prerooted fw using prfcreator, because i already download stock rom from xperiafirmware.
[Xperia Z2 General] wicozani:
Dirty flash over rooted stock LB .575 worked flawlessly! Thanks given! Did have to download SuperSu from Play Store, update binaries and reboot, but root and recovery working as should. Thanks again!
[Xperia Z2 General] hoanghoian:
sometime it restart when i use
[Xperia Z2 General] kokesh:
I had the same. You need to do factory reset (wipe) in the recovery.
[Xperia Z2 General] rakeshbro:
Nope!

Are you trying to create your own or trying to flash mine?

I am using it from 4th August 2016 and dirty flashed over previous version of MM Build. Not a single unwanted reboot yet. :cowboy:

If you are having random reboots, Try doing a clean install, Maybe you are using custom modes, Which can cause this issues, Or try removing the custom modes before flashing, then flash whatever modes u need(Again) ;) Good Luck!
[Xperia Z2 General] Nuwan Sri:
I ended up in a boot loop. Didn't flash the bootloopfix :(

Now I'm stuck in the SONY XPERIA logo. Can't boot in to recovery using volume + power combination. Please help me, how to fix this?
[Xperia Z2 General] rakeshbro:
You will have to flash a stock rom then root/recovery it and flash rom + bootloop fix again. I've also faced this issue, After that I've always used that bootloop fix.
[Xperia Z2 General] kingsasha:
I have .570 with advanced custom kernel... can i use this without losing any data?
[Xperia Z2 General] jalizi:
Thanks for this great work

How to flash prerooted rom from recovery?

If I should flash TWRP recovery or I can flash prerooted rom via stock recovery ?

Sorry because I'm not pro yet

Best regards
[Xperia Z2 General] Allek84:
You need to root first,install recovery and than install prerooted zip file.After booting to system you will have a Twrp recovery integrated to the rom.

Sent from my Sony Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z2 General] Nuwan Sri:
Yes, Did that. Thanks :))
[Xperia Z2 General] silent 92:
I have D6502 running Android 5.1.1 stock rom v23.4.A.1.232 with root , TWRP recovery and xposed

I want to create a pre-rooted zip to flash it via recovery

I've downloaded .291 customized MAA for D6502 via Xperifirm then created a ftf for the rom

Can you give me instructions how to create pre-rooted rom using PRFCreator

Where i have to put RecRootV4_combined ? put RecRootV4_combined on the recovery zip at the PRFCreator ?

also should I flash xposed uninstaller zip via recovery before I flash the pre-rooted rom
[Xperia Z2 General] Shinoks:
hi guys,

is there safe to install this rom using android 4.4.2 and twrp 2.8.7.0? should i install the newest twrp 3.0.0.2 and then try to flash?
[Xperia Z2 General] xvongolax:
can i install nut's dual recovery after?
[Xperia Z2 General] otto81709:
no recovery to flash

if i dont have any recovery can i flash it with flashtools?:rolleyes:
[Xperia Z2 General] rakeshbro:
You will need to have a recovery to flash this rom, Which version of rom you are using at this moment?

Maybe I can give you instruction to install a recovery! ;)
[Xperia Z2 General] @pharaon:
ok i tried it but got something strange

two settings icon
[Xperia Z2 General] @pharaon:
what is RecRootV4_combined?
[Xperia Z2 General] otto81709:
lollipop

i have stock rom 23.4.A.0.546 i already tried with adb but it seems that i dont have the partition to instal the recovery i cant even root it
[Xperia Z2 General] poakkhoaitay:
Dose i need to re-lock the bootloader before i flash this rom!?

I currently using the beta of Nougat for my Z2 phone from a guy in this forum. Now i want to flash this room so i am not sure what i should to do to get the flash operation without have any brick for my phone or just simple that flash the rom as your instructions :confused: ?

Please give me more information. Thank you!
[Xperia Z2 General] rakeshbro:
Download Kingroot and root your android stock lollipop rom : Link

Then Install recovery from here : Link

I think you've already unlocked your device bootloader by flashing an Aosp rom.

And LB/UB On the Tittle Bar Means, Locked Bootloader/Unlocked Bootloader, Which means It's for both LB/UB Z2 device.

Just follow the instruction from op.
[Xperia Z2 General] poakkhoaitay:
Oh so sorry, i mean re-lock the bootloader, i didn't recheck my spell. I updated my prev post OK i am clear now. I didn't know the meaning of LB/UB, thank you so much.
[Xperia Z2 General] otto81709:
dual recovery working

thanks soo much it is working fine:good:
[Xperia Z2 General] alevia:
Thanks to rakeshbro, LunaFree and freaky2xd. Have you problems to take pictures with the rear lens with this PreRooted solution ? I have tried to make root and recovery even with the Italian version (Sirius) and it worked well but the only big problem I have now is with rear photos. The photos taken with the front camera work but pictures taken with the rear lens doesn't work. I have done something wrong ? Is there a solution to this fact ?

Edit: same problem ??? http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=68517878&postcount=58

Edit: *** My problem is solved by a wipe and a fresh installation. ***
[Xperia Z2 General] Rohitdahiya:
[MENTION=4817293]rakeshbro[/MENTION]

Sorry for noobish question. If i try this on my Xperia Z2 D6502, will my boot-loader get unlocked? I want to backup DRM and i need root for doing that without unlocking boot-loader.

Also please tell me steps to root as I am on Stock MarshMallow build .291
[Xperia Z2 General] rakeshbro:
Answers :

1. No bro it won't unlock your boot-loader And this rom is for D6503 so if u are going to flash it on your D6502 Make sure u flash the D6502 patch right after flashing the rom, which can be found here on xda on other stock based rom thread.

2. As your device is already running the latest version of rom for z2, You can try root your device by following this instruction that are given on this thread (Click Me) If you find the instruction lil bit confused, U can try following mine here (Click Me) Good Luck :good:
[Xperia Z2 General] vo4LG:
A bit OT, but do you happen to have the previous Customised AU version for the XZ2? (I believe it was .570). Either FTF or prerooted ZIP would be great; It seems that .291 doesn't work all that well with the pebble smartwatch, and I can't seem to find a copy of the previous release anywhere to revert.
[Xperia Z2 General] prawindj:
Need to run jio 4G in my Z2 D6502

I'm on stock MM, .291, rooted , lb, xposed, twrp recovery, got TA backup, flashing the baseband only of D6503 1.6GB ftf (through flashtool) did not work but, the flashing was successful.. I downloaded this rom, d6502 patch, bootloop fix zips.. Need help for running Jio 4G in my D6502.. Please Please someone instruct me.. ?