Hey all!
I'm eager to upgrade my Sony Xperia Z1 to the latest and obviously greatest Android 4.4.4, but I've recently installed so many apps, both root and non-root that I do not want to do this over again. I finally got Timeshift Video working (took me longer than it should have, I'll admit) and I just don't want to go through the process again. So the question is: is there a way to update while keeping all data from apps intact, and will all root apps from 4.4.2 even work on 4.4.4 still?
Thanks in advance!
Hermantje said:
Hey all!
I'm eager to upgrade my Sony Xperia Z1 to the latest and obviously greatest Android 4.4.4, but I've recently installed so many apps, both root and non-root that I do not want to do this over again. I finally got Timeshift Video working (took me longer than it should have, I'll admit) and I just don't want to go through the process again. So the question is: is there a way to update while keeping all data from apps intact, and will all root apps from 4.4.2 even work on 4.4.4 still?
Thanks in advance!
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just wait NUT release pre root, deodex version of stock, it will coming soon
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Hermantje said:
Hey all!
I'm eager to upgrade my Sony Xperia Z1 to the latest and obviously greatest Android 4.4.4, but I've recently installed so many apps, both root and non-root that I do not want to do this over again. I finally got Timeshift Video working (took me longer than it should have, I'll admit) and I just don't want to go through the process again. So the question is: is there a way to update while keeping all data from apps intact, and will all root apps from 4.4.2 even work on 4.4.4 still?
Thanks in advance!
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In order to keep your apps just do not select data before flashing. Now for the root I rooted my phone with a very strange way. I flashed the .108 ftf and then with adb i flashed the doomkernel(v21) to my phone. Then I booted up my phone and enter one of the recoveries (TWRP) select reboot and before rebooting it will give you the option to install super user. After this i powered off my phone (in recoveries reboot options) and connected my phone in flash mode to my computer. With flashtool i went to flash the .108 ftf BUT I didnt wipe anything and i excluded everything exept the kernel. When this finished I booted up my phone and it was rooted.
I just say what i did do not blame me for anything as if you follow my way you do it with your responsibility.(press thanks button if i helped :angel: )
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I have a 6606 that I rooted and now the USB port is broke. The OTA update to 4.2.2 won't work (Due to root) and the usb port is broke so I can't load via flashtool ftf. I did remove SU, thinking the OTA would work and it did not.
1) What options do I have?
2) Is there a way to remove root completely so the OTA will load/install?
3) Would the device Factory Reset remove the root 100% so the OTA would install? (I was trying to avoid as I don't want to lose my son's minecraft game data)
Thank you kindly,
Randy
ransz28 said:
I have a 6606 that I rooted and now the USB port is broke. The OTA update to 4.2.2 won't work (Due to root) and the usb port is broke so I can't load via flashtool ftf. I did remove SU, thinking the OTA would work and it did not.
1) What options do I have?
2) Is there a way to remove root completely so the OTA will load/install?
3) Would the device Factory Reset remove the root 100% so the OTA would install? (I was trying to avoid as I don't want to lose my son's minecraft game data)
Thank you kindly,
Randy
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1) I am thinking..
2+3) maybe there are some unroot apps in playstore. I never tryed someone so I can not say if it works. With a factory reset I think you will less root. But wait with it and give me 20 mins. I do a backup in CWM and after that I will try it for you
You can try to convert(?) the ftf file in a flashable zip. But I don't know how to do that.. -.-
Edit: Ok, I tryed it(I have not choosed delete internal datas too) SuperSu was there also CWM..
Thank you for trying and if you come up with anything good, holla at me!
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Thank you for trying and if you come up with anything good, holla at me!
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In my SuperSU (Chainfire) settings I have an option for a Full Unroot. Have you tried this ?
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In my SuperSU (Chainfire) settings I have an option for a Full Unroot. Have you tried this ?
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I did that option and still won't OAT update.
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I did that option and still won't OAT update.
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Factory Reset ? ODB over WiFi any use to you ? (Kernel dependent)
why get the ota update? install recovery if you havent already, and flash a stock deodexed rom based on tbe semi-latest firmware, or a custom rom of your choice. The tmobile os is crap anyway and full of thingz to kill your battery and performance. Also the latest update isnt 4.3 or 4.4 anyway as far as im aware, so you cant be losing much that xposed or custom roms cant give you.
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why get the ota update? install recovery if you havent already, and flash a stock deodexed rom based on tbe semi-latest firmware, or a custom rom of your choice. The tmobile os is crap anyway and full of thingz to kill your battery and performance. Also the latest update isnt 4.3 or 4.4 anyway as far as im aware, so you cant be losing much that xposed or custom roms cant give you.
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Just trying to keep it simple, my kid doesn't need a custom ROM.. LOL
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Just trying to keep it simple, my kid doesn't need a custom ROM.. LOL
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what i mean it if otas causing you trouble just go with tbe custom rom. there are RomAur and deodexed stock that do everything the oem does and even look likr them. the latest tmobile update doesnt do **** for your phone except help tmobile. and i can say from experience that regardless. of the rom on your phone, the txg message about bills will still come though.
First thing first, I'm a total newbie and English is not my native language. I'll try to explain my question as simple as possible.
A month ago, I bought an Xperia Z (C6603) and it had Android 4.2.2 (10.3.1.A.2.67) installed. I decided to root it by using:
DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit
XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.1.A.2.67.ftf
XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.A.0.423_Generic_NL.ftf
These are the only 3 things that I use to root my device. I finally managed to root my device after lots of trial and error. So I don't know if I have CWM or unlocked Bootloader stuff after the root simply because I'm not an expert but one thing for sure, I've successfully root my device.
Recently, I noticed that there is Android 4.3 (10.4.B.0.569) update available for Xperia Z. Therefore, I really want to update my device from ROOTED Android 4.2.2 (10.3.1.A.2.67) to ROOTED Android 4.3 (10.4.B.0.569) but how?
I know that we have a lot of tutorials available on the forums and we got Google too but they are very confusing. So I hope someone could help me via this thread and I'll really appreciate it. Thanks!
DesperateGuy said:
First thing first, I'm a total newbie and English is not my native language. I'll try to explain my question as simple as possible.
A month ago, I bought an Xperia Z (C6603) and it had Android 4.2.2 (10.3.1.A.2.67) installed. I decided to root it by using:
DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit
XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.1.A.2.67.ftf
XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.A.0.423_Generic_NL.ftf
These are the only 3 things that I use to root my device. I finally managed to root my device after lots of trial and error. So I don't know if I have CWM or unlocked Bootloader stuff after the root simply because I'm not an expert but one thing for sure, I've successfully root my device.
Recently, I noticed that there is Android 4.3 (10.4.B.0.569) update available for Xperia Z. Therefore, I really want to update my device from ROOTED Android 4.2.2 (10.3.1.A.2.67) to ROOTED Android 4.3 (10.4.B.0.569) but how?
I know that we have a lot of tutorials available on the forums and we got Google too but they are very confusing. So I hope someone could help me via this thread and I'll really appreciate it. Thanks!
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Read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565850
For C6603: Download C6603.flashable.10.4.B.0.569.zip, SuperSU_fix.zip (1.1Mb) and C6603_10.4.B.0.569_Stripped.ftf (18MB), save it somewhere you remember;
2. Put 'C6603.flashable.10.4.B.0.569.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
3. Put 'C6603_10.4.B.0.569_Stripped.ftf' inside the Flashtool/firmwares folder;
4. Create a backup of your phone in CWM or TWRP and don't forget to backup the contents of 'SDCard0';
5. Flash 'C6603.flashable.10.4.B.0.569.zip' in TWRP, after flashing the ROM also flash 'SuperSU_fix.zip',
do not reboot but go back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off;
6. Flash everything in 'C6603_10.4.B.0.569_Stripped.ftf';
7. Reboot to system without clearing (dalvik-/)cache.
Hello, i'm new on Z1 and i have a question: what is a best way to root and unroot this phone on 4.4.4 android?
Skaytex said:
Hello, i'm new on Z1 and i have a question: what is a best way to root and unroot this phone on 4.4.4 android?
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I'd like to know this myself.
I have a feeling a flash to an earlier version is needed. I've tried several outdated roots with no joy.
OP you will probably get ignored or told to read a 100 page thread.
Use Easy root for xperia
google it
I know, right! Well, don't download the EasyRoot because afterwards it asks for a key and the website to get it from doesn't even function (unstableapps.com).
i think we may just have to go back to iPhone, or wait for a truly customizable new platform, where you can change battery icons and fully control your device. there doesn't seem a way to utilize our phones any longer.
Skaytex said:
Hello, i'm new on Z1 and i have a question: what is a best way to root and unroot this phone on 4.4.4 android?
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New Root. I didn't have any issues. Installed a recovery too
Newroot newroot newroot!
Guys just go to this thread and download this tool by munjeni. Easiest root unroot you can find. No need to go back to an older firmware n all. Just hit root/unroot and you are all set. Make sure you install proper phone drivers though. PC companion should show that c6902 connected. I had a slight issue while rooting since the phone was not getting detected. Simply reinstall PC companion and you are good to go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/newroot-z1-t2807092
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Got a demo-used Sony Tab Z2 sgp511 a couple of days ago.
It had stock 4.4.2 ROM on it. Was going to update but the battery was to low so i rooted it first. Everything works great.
Charged the Tab, upgraded to the latest stock 4.4.4 ROM, and i still got root, so no problem so far.
Now my binary need to update, but this fails, and i have no TWRP or CWM.
Any good ideas about what could be the problem??
See if this script will do the update:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59353023
Frank
QuaQuaRaQuaQua said:
Got a demo-used Sony Tab Z2 sgp511 a couple of days ago.
It had stock 4.4.2 ROM on it. Was going to update but the battery was to low so i rooted it first. Everything works great.
Charged the Tab, upgraded to the latest stock 4.4.4 ROM, and i still got root, so no problem so far.
Now my binary need to update, but this fails, and i have no TWRP or CWM.
Any good ideas about what could be the problem??
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My bad. The tab is not so rooted as I thought..
Apps gets root (super su shows a toast saying that root is given), but the root don't work.
This is probably why the binary update don't work..
Aarrgghhh...
Any idea how to root the 4.4.4 (.167)??
QuaQuaRaQuaQua said:
My bad. The tab is not so rooted as I thought..
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Thanks for that feedback.
Any idea how to root the 4.4.4 (.167)??
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I don't -- I'm on a 4.3 Note 3.
Frank
All versions after release of 4.4 has binary changed so hard to reply on one specific method to get root.
Download Root Master su, root master or iroot.
Select root
Reboot.
You can see kinguser app installed.
Hello guys, lot time ago i have rooted my xperia z with 4.4.4 android version. After that i had changed buttons/fonts and now i dont have stock of them. The problem is that now i want to update to android lollipop, and i dont have idea what to do. I dont know did i need to unroot firstly then update, or just update. But if i need unroot, did these applied things like changed fonts/buttons apearance did not cause some bugs,bricks without changing back them to stock and unrooting? Becouse these functions need root, and i want to unroot without changing them to stock, becouse i dont have idea where i can get them. Damn... Its madness, i dont know what to do now and what to do firstly sorry about my terrible english skills, and also i am big noob here as you can see. I hope you guys understand what i want to say, i really need help!!!!!!
What Xperia Z do you have? C6602, C66603?
Second, is OTA avaiable for you country?
KornM said:
Hello guys, lot time ago i have rooted my xperia z with 4.4.4 android version. After that i had changed buttons/fonts and now i dont have stock of them. The problem is that now i want to update to android lollipop, and i dont have idea what to do. I dont know did i need to unroot firstly then update, or just update. But if i need unroot, did these applied things like changed fonts/buttons apearance did not cause some bugs,bricks without changing back them to stock and unrooting? Becouse these functions need root, and i want to unroot without changing them to stock, becouse i dont have idea where i can get them. Damn... Its madness, i dont know what to do now and what to do firstly sorry about my terrible english skills, and also i am big noob here as you can see. I hope you guys understand what i want to say, i really need help!!!!!!
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Hi bro
to install LP you dont need change ane thing in your current rom
to flash LP every thing will be wiped (all data and phone partition get formated ) but you just have to be aware your phone is LB or UN: if your phone bootloader is unlocked then your not able to update via xperia update
wene ever flash roms via flashtool is preference:good:
nima_m_falahy said:
Hi bro
to install LP you dont need change ane thing in your current rom
to flash LP every thing will be wiped (all data and phone partition get formated ) but you just have to be aware your phone is LB or UN: if your phone bootloader is unlocked then your not able to update via xperia update
wene ever flash roms via flashtool is preference:good:
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Thanks buddy i dont have custom rom, unlocked bootloader, just rooted and thats it, without unlocking. So... did i can update lollipop? And the thing about buttons/fonts is that what i mean
Did after update will be everythink clear? Did these changed buttons will not cause bugs?
I have changed them with SoftKeyZ app, who require root, and i dont have stock buttons
To change back. And another question, did i need to unroot before apply android 5 lollipop? I have firmware update of it, so i need just apply it, but i am scarred.
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What Xperia Z do you have? C6602, C66603?
Second, is OTA avaiable for you country?
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yes, xperia z c6603. And what OTA means?
KornM said:
yes, xperia z c6603. And what OTA means?
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OTA - Over The Air - Type of update, means you download it directly on your phone and it updates, without the need of PC.
Recommended: Backup everything - Clean Install (via pc companion or flashtool) - install whatever you want
Second - chances of bricking by just updating to lollipop in your case are minimal, however backup first so you can restore in case of a disaster.
aaronkatrini said:
OTA - Over The Air - Type of update, means you download it directly on your phone and it updates, without the need of PC.
Recommended: Backup everything - Clean Install (via pc companion or flashtool) - install whatever you want
Second - chances of bricking by just updating to lollipop in your case are minimal, however backup first so you can restore in case of a disaster.
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yeah, i updated to lollipop already with PC it looks amazing! now i must root again yes?
KornM said:
yeah, i updated to lollipop already with PC it looks amazing! now i must root again yes?
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Yes, of course , with an unlocked bootloader it is really easy.
With a locked bootloader however the only possible way is to root it with Kingroot (chinese app), and then replace it with SuperSu.
Have fun!
aaronkatrini said:
Yes, of course , with an unlocked bootloader it is really easy.
With a locked bootloader however the only possible way is to root it with Kingroot (chinese app), and then replace it with SuperSu.
Have fun!
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Thanks buddy! You helped me