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[Sony Xperia 5 V] H3avyBan4na:
How consistent and reliable has the 5g reception been for you? I'm extremely interested in the 5 V but also being on Verizon the network support is my biggest concern. I'm also curious about your overall experience in day to day use, I'd love to upgrade from my V60 but don't want to upgrade into a headache.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] tuha.juku:
Did You succeeded with CTS profile match?

I haven't had success with Google Wallet so far...
[Sony Xperia 5 V] ki4mor:
It has been decent at time and non-existent at others. I think it will heavily depend on the bands available in your local area. In my home city 5g is hit or miss. With no access to the N66 band it means I don't see "true"-ish 5g. However I was traveling for work last week and was getting consistent NSA 5g all over that city so i think it will depend. With the major 4g bands there I have not really had any issues in my day to day.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] ki4mor:
YES! I am updating the guide now with info regarding that and successful dual sim usage in the us.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] alex88510:
Once the bootloader is unlocked and rooted, besides the safety net, are there any features that will be lost/disabled? E.g. camera?

As for OTA updates, it won't work even if the boot image is intact right (unlocked bootloader but without root)? If so, will we be able to install the OTA update manually through something like recovery mode?
[Sony Xperia 5 V] ki4mor:
I have not run into anything else once safety net is fixed with the magisk module.

OTA updates will almost certainly fail. With most of my other phones I have had to download the firmware with xperiafirm, flash it to the phone with newsflasher, then reflash the boot image after patching it with magisk. When a new Update comes out I'll add that to the guide along with recovering from a soft lock with newsflasher.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] burtallicus:
quick question .... if i have the XQ-DE72 (256GB NON EU version )..... can i flash the XQ-DE54 EU firmware?

there is a store in my country that sells the 256 GB phone....which is not officially supported
[Sony Xperia 5 V] Zoki88:
Hello, I'm probably asking on wrong place as I didn't see lot of threads for this device (rooted ones), but could someone take a look and try see if this FM Radio app works?

GitHub - vladislav805/RFM-Radio: Real FM radio for Android.

Real FM radio for Android. Contribute to vladislav805/RFM-Radio development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

Thanks in advance, and sorry again
[Sony Xperia 5 V] ki4mor:
You can try, I flashed a few different firmware's when trying to get my phone working in the US. Just be aware you might have to flash the modem from your original model code's firmware to get all the bands your phone supports back.

Check the other Sony forums for some of the older Xperia gen III and IV models. There is some discussion there about what that looks like. Newsflasher will probably be the easiest way to flash a different firmware.

I am going to guess not. The repo states that the app is intended for Snapdragon "2xx, 4xx and 6xx processors (up to 625 and 650)". They are now on the 695 chipset so it is probably a bit outdated.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] Zoki88:
I saw that too, but thought to give a try, as there are just 2 apps for that, this one and NextRadio, but guess there's no way anymore to get FM Radio on any flagship today, thanks again
[Sony Xperia 5 V] m4dd0gg18:
Hello everyone. sorry for my bad english, google translated for me :). First of all, thank you for the very good instructions.

I successfully rooted my 5V following the instructions. except for the part with Pass Safety Net. Since then I can no longer set a lock screen (except for wiping). fingerprint doesn't work. also pattern, pin or password.

Since Play Integrity Fix v9.8-props was no longer downloadable, I followed the links and installed PlayIntegrityFix_v14.2.zip in Magisk. no improvement. Google wallet is running.

does anyone else have the same problem? I don't understand it anymore!
[Sony Xperia 5 V] asdf2345:
Anyone willing to try flashing Xperia 1 V US modem firmware to see what happens? Should be basically the same as this phone. There also is a bit of precedent for flashing similar phone's modems and having it work with the XZ2/XZ2C/XZ3.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] tuha.juku:
You should set up fingerprints only after rooting with Magisk.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] Georgy_XDAenjoyer:
Help, the phone after the flashing shows "Your device is corrupt. It can't be trusted and will not boot. Your device will be powered off in 5 seconds" and won't boot. I have an XQ-DE72. With the help of XperiaFirm, I downloaded the latest firmware version 67.0.A.6.99. Subsequently, after each failure, I installed this firmware again via Newsflash and the phone starts up properly. So the firmware versions are exactly compatible.

I did everything exactly according to the instructions: I patched init_boot-X***.img on a device with Magisk and then flashed the patched file to both init_boot_a/b slots while the phone was in fastbootd mode. After the reboot, the message "Your device is corrupt" appears.

I've already tried everything: I also flashed boot_a/b with a patched boot-X***.img file, did a hard reset before and after flashing. Initially, I mistakenly flashed only the active boot_b with the patched boot-X***.img file, and after that the phone stuck on the logo and got hot. After that, I returned the functionality using Newflasher. All subsequent correct attempts resulted in "Your device is corrupt".

What did I do wrong?
[Sony Xperia 5 V] m4dd0gg18:
I don't actually use fingerprints. I noticed it when I wanted to change the screen lock. that was a day after rooting. It's not a major problem, but I find it confusing that it is like that.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] Georgy_XDAenjoyer:
I was finally able to root my device. The problem was in the instructions: do not use another phone to patch the image!!! Magisk patches based on the device you are doing this on! I got an incompatible magisk_patched_init_boot.img every time, and it's right that when I boot after flashing I got "your device is corrupt". Patch the image directly on your Xperia 5V - in Magisk, this can be done without problems, even not on a rooted device.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] tuha.juku:
After upgrading to Android 14 (XQ-DE54 Customized EU-UK 67.1.A.2.182, flashed with Newflasher), my phone shows "Press power key to continue".

After pressing power key freezes and shows only boot logo.

Downgraded to 13. again.

It still shows "Press power key to continue" but after pressing boots.

Any ideas whats wrong?
[Sony Xperia 5 V] kernitsky:
Hi. I've had the same problem as you, but newflasher can't unstall a firmware for me. I've stuck on "your device is corrupted and will be powered off in 5 seconds".

Newflasher fails on flashing dsp.000 file.

Can't solve it with google.

Can you help me please?

I can tip you with some cash if you will help unbrick my device.

UPD: hmmm, after I've eject SIM card and changed the cable to another one - firmware flashed, phone is alive now.

Thank you for your messages in thread.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] tuha.juku:
EDIT: Flashing XQ-DE54 Customized EU-UK 67.1.A.2.182 (Android 14) again...

After trying several times to upgrade , I noticed that a subfolder "flash_session" has appeared in the Newflasher folder that contains after process "super.062" file.

I saved Newflasher 67.1.A.2.182 flash log wich indicates that during flashing "super_X-FLASH-ALL-25B1.sin" flashing has stopped.

The process goes normally when i flash XQ-DE54 Customized EU-UK 67.0.A.6.99 (Android 13) firmware.

Can anyone help what could be wrong?

Tnx.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] alex88510:
Has anyone here successfully running Android 14 with unlocked bootloader (and root with Magisk)?
[Sony Xperia 5 V] kernitsky:
nope, I've tried 3 times but now on 13. Latest magisk, working gPay, everything is ok.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] tuha.juku:
Yes.

I closed bootloader then upgraded to A14 with PC Companion, then rooted again with Magisk (like I did with A13) and everything works.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] Manfre25:
You sure XQ-DE72 is NON EU firmware? That could be why my phone works not that good with signal strenght
[Sony Xperia 5 V] asdf2345:
Yeah, DE72 is Asian region. You might be able to flash EU OEM and Modem, which should make signal better. Not sure if there are any other files that the newer phones would need.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] burtallicus:
the 256GB version is not sold officially in EU (or in other parts of the world except japan, from what i know ).

Hardware could be the same except storage ....or some other parts could be different, for example the radios ....

I dont know
[Sony Xperia 5 V] Manfre25:
You closed bootloader and then unlocked again on A14? I unlocked on A14 to go back to A13, but after rooting gpay doesn't work...could you tell me how you did it? Can't manage to make it work and going cray tbh
[Sony Xperia 5 V] tuha.juku:
Look here:https://xdaforums.com/t/magisk-general-support-discussion.3432382/page-2903

Basically playintegrityNEXT.zip, Shamiko, Zgiysk by LSPosed and magiskhideprops config.

Should be work.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] Manfre25:
Is your XQ-DE54 or DE72?
[Sony Xperia 5 V] tuha.juku:
DE54
[Sony Xperia 5 V] Jakub Limko:
Hello, I have a question. I remeber having a Sony phone a couple of years ago. At that time, it was necessary to back up so-called DRM keys before unlocking the bootloader and rroting the phone. Otherwise, some important functions of the camera were gone. Is this still the case, i.e., do the unlocking and rooting processes affect in any way the functionality of the camera? If yes, does anyone know how to prevent it? Thanks.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] metallic.steel:
Is rooting steps of Xperia 5 v similar to Xperia 1 v?
[Sony Xperia 5 V] metallic.steel:
Can you help me out?

My Xperia 1 v android 14 bootloader unlocked and I've done everything correctly but it doesn’t seem to be rooted.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] tuha.juku:
Did You tried this:: https://droidwin.com/how-to-root-sony-xperia-1-v-via-magisk-patched-init-boot/ ?
[Sony Xperia 5 V] metallic.steel:
Yes I followed these steps exactly.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] metallic.steel:
I think I have temporary root (not sure) and don't know how to make it permanent.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] tuha.juku:
And You fastbooted only patched init_boot.img file and installed Magisk afterwards via Magisk Manager?
[Sony Xperia 5 V] metallic.steel:
Yes I did and it was successful.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] metallic.steel:
After fastbooted only patched init_boot.img, then I started the phone and installed Magisk apk to check if the phone is rooted. Is there another step I should take after that?
[Sony Xperia 5 V] metallic.steel:
I fastbooted only patched init_boot.img, then restarted the phone normally and installed Magisk apk.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] tuha.juku:
Sorry, how did You patched init_boot file if You installed Magisk only after the process?
[Sony Xperia 5 V] metallic.steel:
Sorry for the confusion, I meant I installed Magisk before, then patched the patched init_boot file successfully.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] tuha.juku:
And now if You open Magisk manager do You see that Magisk is installed?
[Sony Xperia 5 V] metallic.steel:
This is what I don't see. It doesn't show installed. At that point I knew I might have missed something so I made all the steps again and it still doesn't show installed.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] tuha.juku:
Open already installed Magisk manager push the button "Install" and choose "Direct install".
[Sony Xperia 5 V] metallic.steel:
I believe I did that too but will try again later and let you know with a screen shot.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] metallic.steel:
I don't see "Direct Install".
[Sony Xperia 5 V] metallic.steel:
This is also a pic of flashing boot.img.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] tuha.juku:
Why did You flashed boot.img?
[Sony Xperia 5 V] metallic.steel:
Am I missing something? I think it was mentioned in the instructions.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] metallic.steel:
I sent you the wrong picture.

This is the correct one.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] tuha.juku:
You should carefully read the guide again. It's all about to patch init_boot.img file, not boot.img file. And fastbootD patched init_boot.img file, not fastboot patched boot.img file....
[Sony Xperia 5 V] metallic.steel:
Ok I'll give it a try now.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] tuha.juku:
And restore (fastboot) original boot.img file too.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] metallic.steel:
Is this how you mean?
[Sony Xperia 5 V] tuha.juku:
No.

I said that You should read the guide where is written: enter in the fastbootD (not in the fastboot) mode and use command "fastboot flash init_boot magisk_patched_init_boot.img" - i.e. "fastboot flash init_boot" instead of "fastboot flash boot".

Please follow the guide.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] metallic.steel:
I enter the fastboodD through the phone right?
[Sony Xperia 5 V] metallic.steel:
Now I see a different message! Seems it failed for some unknown reason!
[Sony Xperia 5 V] tuha.juku:
Yes.

It's all here: https://droidwin.com/how-to-root-sony-xperia-1-v-via-magisk-patched-init-boot/
[Sony Xperia 5 V] metallic.steel:
What does the "Failed..." message mean!?
[Sony Xperia 5 V] xperia5vquestion:
Hi, for some reason, I don't see my phone from being changed.

I have xperia 5V XQ-DE72 Build number 67.1.F.2.140, which is the China firmware. I would like to change to any non-China firmware, so I have tried Hong Kong 67.1.A.2.220. Taiwan 67.0.A.6.99, Taiwan 67.1.A.2.220, and SA 67.1.A.2.220 from XperiaFirm. There is no sim, and I have followed the bootloader guide to unlock it and that was successful (I know because I can no longer select OEM option in developer mode) and when I dial the number *#*#7378423#*#*, I can see bootloader is unlocked.

Now for rooting to change the ROM: Now I have followed the steps in this guide. I get no error as well.

For example, I download firmware:

Then, I identify this file, and I have it converted to image file with "unsin" and then I patch it with Magisk in my phone

Then I type in the code as follows and I don't get any errors:

However, in the end my Build version is still 67.1.F.2.140.

Nothing has changed.

I try in Magisk to "Direct Install" as well, and after the reboot, still nothing is changed.

I have consulted this guide as well, but it has not helped.

https://droidwin.com/how-to-root-sony-xperia-1-v-via-magisk-patched-init-boot/

Any suggestions on what I am doing wrong?

THank you.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] oel7:
I could reproduce your error in the second screenshot. It's about old adb and fastboot not supporting the init_boot flashing. With the newest ones from here https://droidwin.com/download-latest-android-sdk-platform-tools-windows-mac-linux/ it is working fine for me. Be carefully when having different versions installed.

Ah, finally a rooted Xperia 5 V :)
[Sony Xperia 5 V] oel7:
I am not sure, but maybe you might have messed one thing: With fastboot, you only install the Magisk patched init_boot image. But before, you need to install the rest of the firmware using newflasher. Did you do this?
[Sony Xperia 5 V] Potus ThePlant:
Hi!

Sorry to bother you but would it be possible to update the guide with an explanation on how to update ouir device after having rooted it?
[Sony Xperia 5 V] Potus ThePlant:
For anyone interested in updating, I tried to update my phone using newflasher with the appropriate firmware I downloaded from XperiFirm.

Unfortunately, even though flashing completed without errors, the phone would not boot at all. I had to relock the bootloader and install the latest firmware with Xperia Companion.

The only thing I can think of that may have caused issues is that I did not remove my pattern unlock+fingerprint before updating.

After doing all of that, I just repeated the process described in this guide and was able to root my phone with the latest firmware with no issues. As others have pointed out, the only error is that YOU DON'T NEED ANOTHER PHONE TO PATCH THE .IMG!! Just patch it with your 5V after installing the Magisk app.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] Esja:
Shouldn't it be possible to simply download the latest firmware, patch it with Magisk from the phone, and then flash it using the same method described in the OP and by other users? That way, you should also be able to keep all apps and data on the phone, just like a normal OTA update. This is how I used to do it on my old ASUS phone and I always kept all phone data.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] Potus ThePlant:
Patch the firmware? Correct me if I'm wrong but what you patch is the boot.img and you use that after installing the firmware update and boot your phone. In my case the issue was that, after installing the update, the phone was stuck in a bootloop.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] Esja:
Apologies, I obviously meant patch the boot.img, but use Newflasher to flash the new firmware version first. I think OP mentioned this on page 1.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] Esja:
Thanks for the guide @ki4mor

I was able to successfully root my new Xperia 5 V (updated to the latest Android 14 firmware) while broadly following your instructions. Here are some things that might be useful to other people in the future:

Using the ABD Platform Tools found in the OP, you might run into driver issues with fastboot and/or ADB.

If your phone does not turn up in fastboot with the fastboot devices command, you need to adjust the drivers for your device in the Windows Device Manager, by double-clicking on your device in the Device Manager menu (it will probably just be named "Android"), then selecting a driver manually from a list of available drivers. You will be able to select "Android" and then "ADB Bootloader". After selecting this driver, you should be able to see your phone using the fastboot devices command.

As other users also pointed out, you need to patch the init_boot.img file on your own phone. Do this after unlocking the bootloader and restarting the phone (fastboot reboot). You can easily install the Magisk app on the phone even if you are not yet rooted, simply by using the adb install command.

Other than that, rooting these Xperia phones seems pretty straightforward.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] Potus ThePlant:
That is what I did. And, like I said, the phone went into a bootloop after flashing the new firmware.
[Sony Xperia 5 V] Esja:
But you nailed it down to not removing PIN/fingerprint unlock?
[Sony Xperia 5 V] Potus ThePlant:
That's the only thing I can think of that might've caused an issue, yeah. Guess I'll find out next time I update it.
[Google Pixel 8] sn0warmy:
I've had my Pixel 8 for ~1 week. Ever since the initial setup, I've been experiencing daily reboots. Which lead me to read multiple reports of others experiencing more consistent reboots/freezing, resulting in getting replacement units. However, my issue seems more isolated. My phone never seems to get overly warm and in daily use, it's flawless.

However, what's really odd is that it reboots itself, every morning, between 7:45-8AM. Once it does this, it will occasionally reboot 1 additional time, within the next 30 minutes. Afterwards, it works again issue free, until the following morning. Every once in a while, it will reboot itself again in the evening. But that's not a daily occurrence. The consistent morning restart very much is.

I'm really hesitant to get a replacement unit because I'm having a hard time believing its hardware related. That said, I did see someone report that Samsung Health appeared to be the root of their issue. So I tried removing that, to no avail. Afterwards, I deleted all my Samsung apps (installed when pairing my Galaxy Watch Classic). But that didn't solve the problem either.

Anyway, I'm stumped. But I figured I'd turn here for advice/input, before going through the headache of getting a replacement. Especially since I already installed the relatively pricey Whitestone Dome Glass screen protector on it.
[Google Pixel 8] ZG_DEV:
I guess there is an auto-reboot enabled in your phone settings, please check it.
[Google Pixel 8] sn0warmy:
Where in phone settings would this be located? I'm not finding any indication of an auto-reboot setting.
[Google Pixel 8] badaas:
Logcat reader search by time?
[Google Pixel 8] sn0warmy:
I had no idea that app existed. Thanks!

As a quick update, I performed a fresh factory reset. This time I didn't allow it to transfer over data/apps from my Galaxy S23, as I somewhat suspect that may have had a role in the problem.

I'm going to stick to just the pre-installed Google Apps for 24 hours and see if the reboots happen again in the morning. If they don't, I'll start slowly adding in the apps I rely on. At that point, if the reboots start back up, I'll use the Logcat app you mentioned to narrow it down further.

Thanks!
[Google Pixel 8] mikhalek:
any update on your reboots?
[Google Pixel 8] sn0warmy:
Yep. They started to happen again. This time, more sporadically. So Yesterday I ordered a new one from Amazon with same day delivery. I just swapped my SIM to the new one and currently in the process of setting it up.

I have a return approved for the original one. But I'm holding off on sending it in until I spend 3-4 days confirming the new one is issue free. If it is, I'll send the first one back and call it good. If the new one has issues, I'll just return them both and revert back to my S23, until Google can work the kinks out.
[Google Pixel 8] mikhalek:
Let us know how it goes, I have similar issue, my Pixel 8 reboots by itself only during a night when not in use. I tried full reset 2 days ago and it started again, deleted all my apps and tried safe mode with no results. Will be contacting Google store tomorrow for a replacement.
[Google Pixel 8] sn0warmy:
I'll definitely report back in a few days. I'm hopeful that the issue is somewhat isolated to a handful of devices. But the more I read through Reddit posts, the more concerned I'm getting that it's a common issue, potentially caused by defective internal hardware.

I've decided to pause my S23's for sale listing on Swappa. I need to be certain that the reboot issue doesn't persist with the new phone, before I let the S23 go. I've got my fingers crossed, though. I don't want to give up this camera. :confused:
[Google Pixel 8] sn0warmy:
Quick update: Replacement device experiencing same reboot issue.

Despite being on the latest October 2023 patch and all apps fully updated, the new phone randomly rebooted last night, around 3AM. I noticed because the screen lit the room up and woke me, just as it finished the reboot sequence.

No additional reboots today and I've once again confirmed that everything software related is fully updated. If it reboots again within the next 24 hours, I'm calling it quits and returning both Pixels. I'll be reverting back to the S23 until Google can get their s*** together.
[Google Pixel 8] mikhalek:
I also have an update to mine, was googling about the issue and found out that to stop rebooting make sure that your Google Play system updated to October 1st and disable face unlock and delete your face from system. My P8 stopped rebooting during the night. I have more than 48 hours now in up time in about phone section. Looks like software problem, try that and see if your reboots will stop.
[Google Pixel 8] sn0warmy:
Very interesting.

I just checked again and there are no pending app/Google Play service updates. So there's nothing to be done there, in my case.

As for face unlock, are you saying that we have to disable it entirely, in order to prevent the reboots from arising again? Or can I disable it, delete saved face profiles, then reenable and re-add a new profile?

If the solution to prevent the reboots is that we can no longer use face unlock, that's a steep price to pay. Thanks to my 2 year stint with the iPhone 13 Pro & 14 Pro, I've become extremely accustomated to face unlock and I now rely on it, heavily. Especially because on the P8, it works quite well. Even more reliably than the fingerprint reader.
[Google Pixel 8] mikhalek:
Yes, delete face profile for now, hopefully after it fixed with a future update.
[Google Pixel 8] ViperPyro:
Strange. I have face unlock enabled and have never had a reboot that I noticed. logcat of the time to see if it reports what requested the reboot? If the replacement also does it, it somewhat sounds like an app you have going wonky or on a schedule? Is it rooted? (mine is)