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[Q] in need of dire help. please read

OK so I have the z3. Cool phone I might add. I use my hotspot A lot but after upgrading to 5.0.2 foolishly. I cannot use my data connection externally. Is there a a way to downgrade to 4.4.4 or b. A way to upgrade to a later version of android where this big may be fixed. I really need the hotspot to work as its my life line. I'd like to keep it stock for now if possible too. Thanks Guys

benjy105 said:
OK so I have the z3. Cool phone I might add. I use my hotspot A lot but after upgrading to 5.0.2 foolishly. I cannot use my data connection externally. Is there a a way to downgrade to 4.4.4 or b. A way to upgrade to a later version of android where this big may be fixed. I really need the hotspot to work as its my life line. I'd like to keep it stock for now if possible too. Thanks Guys
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(I think you meant "in dire need of help" unless you're specifically looking for low quality answers )
Downgrade using xperifirm to get the rom, and flashtool to install it, using this guide (note: you'll have to choose a different rom to the one mentioned in that guide):
http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/

OK that's great. What is xperifirm in regards to.the importance of getting the room. I have downloaded 4.4.4 from.another source before I started this thread. Will I not be able to.use thaT? What I mean is is it significant to the process??

benjy105 said:
OK that's great. What is xperifirm in regards to.the importance of getting the room. I have downloaded 4.4.4 from.another source before I started this thread. Will I not be able to.use thaT? What I mean is is it significant to the process??
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No, nothing special about xperifirm; It's just the only place i've ever got a rom from so i know it's legit. as long as flashtool likes your 4.4.4 it should be fine.

So I've coklme across a new problem. When installing the flash program I tried the windows key and r and typed in the stuff needed but I'm not getting what it says on the instructions. Therefor unable to install allbthe drivers. Running Windows 8.1.
I'm lost nnow. Could it be zipped with the drivers pre installed?

benjy105 said:
So I've coklme across a new problem. When installing the flash program I tried the windows key and r and typed in the stuff needed but I'm not getting what it says on the instructions. Therefor unable to install allbthe drivers. Running Windows 8.1.
I'm lost nnow. Could it be zipped with the drivers pre installed?
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Probably need to put a little more detail about what you expect to happen and what's actually happening. (I used windows 7 and it installed without problem, but I think I read that windows 8 required a little more love to get the drivers installed. )

Webern said:
Probably need to put a little more detail about what you expect to happen and what's actually happening. (I used windows 7 and it installed without problem, but I think I read that windows 8 required a little more love to get the drivers installed. )
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First off it wouldn't download and install all the drivers. So I installed the Sony companion and then when I went to flash the tft file it said unable to extract.ini or such. May just be a bad roM. I'm not at the computer now but I'll try again tomorrow

benjy105 said:
First off it wouldn't download and install all the drivers. So I installed the Sony companion and then when I went to flash the tft file it said unable to extract.ini or such. May just be a bad roM. I'm not at the computer now but I'll try again tomorrow
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You have installed the wrong program, Install flashtool from flashtool.net and flash the FTF (not tft) using that
The sony flashtool only works on unlocked bootloader phones, but the original developed here on XDA is far better and works on locked bootloaders as well.

It was an ftf file it just blooming autocorrected. Right I'm going to try again and I'll take shots too

[Completed] Little help with installing custom ROM please?

Hello people!
I haven't been to XDA for a while since my XPeria T has done a nice job for me, but lately it's starting to show how old it got, not because apps got newer or required more resources, but it started switching keyboard to Chinese without letting me switch back, I can't answer when my phone is ringing, blue screen flashes on YT app etc.
These are just some of the problems I encountered, but I won't bug you with the details as I gave Sony a nice amount of rage on their FB site for releasing damaged software to not-so-expensive phones and leaving them that way...
Before I had HTC WFS, and my friend rooted it for me, so I am still kinda new in this, and if anyone could briefly describe step by step process of installing custom ROM with root I would be very grateful.
The reason I'm asking this is because I'm afraid I'm gonna brick it if I do it on my own, I've done the easy part (downloading SDK and fastboot driver), now I have to install it, find a nice ROM I have, but I still need to install CWM and before I've had some problems (because of the firmware I think, when tried installing 4.4.4 on WFS it couldn't after 4.4.2).
Also, is there any way to back my original software up in case everything goes downhill I can just roll it back, continue complaining how I have a ****ty phone and be satisfied with it anyway?
So, just to be clear, my knowledge of Linux systems isn't great, at least not to experiment on my own (ironic as I'm programming in Python) so if anyone could make it look like this:
1. Do this
2. Do this (in case it fails, do this)
3. Then do this
Done!
I would be forever grateful!
Thanks maties! (sorry if the question is too simple, I've tried gathering information from "xperia t development" thread, but there's so many things and I don't understand what half of them do, I requested to unlock bootloader from Sony and I'll try to do this on my own )
EDIT: We're talking about GSM Xperia T (Croatia, Europe) in case anyone needs that info!

Okay, I think I've successfully unlocked the bootloader since I got this text in CMD after a long headache of installing fastboot drivers because win10 (as windows 8) has to have disabled option for preventing unsignatured driver installation or something.
So I got this text: ...
(bootloader) Unlock phone requested
OKAY [ 0.422s]
finished. total time: 0.422s
So now I'm going to try and install CWM from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2657190
Not because it's touch, but because it's the last version of CWM posted on Xperia T subforum so I'm hoping I'll be able to install those 4.4.4 ROMS
EDIT: It seems I need to root my phone before doing it, so I'll try to do that before I install CWM

Okay, now I'm stuck (thanks God it's not fatal)
As I'm trying to install CWM to my phone and it's not rooted, I first tried a method above, but .bat file gets stucked @ Daemon started successfully.
So, I decided to give flashtool a shot, installed all the drivers, when I connect the phone everything seems normal, then when I click on root (SuperUser and SuperSU) a little program appears on my XPeria and when I click "make it ra1n" the phone reboots.
Debugging enabled, unknown apps (or similar) enables, fake locations enabled.
Darn.

I'm out...spent whole day packing my old FW downloading other one etc. to find out it's the newer one, I didn't pay attention to number before last one...
If anyone could tell me which version is rootable, I'd be grateful, I don't want to give up yet...
EDIT: Never mind, found everything, I think puzzles are finally coming into places...

[Solved] (E6653) Can't update to marshmallow at all. Any hints?

Alright everyone, I'll just say I don't ever create a Q&A thread unless I've run out of options and unfortunately I have...
So my device never got an OTA and its the 22nd now so I've basically given up on that. As a result, I took matters into my own hands and unlocked the bootloader (which went fine).
FlashTool
Now the hard part is trying to use FlashTool to push an ftf file onto the device but unfortunately every time I try to use it every ftf file simply stalls after setting the max buffer size. Once it does this I have a look at the .flashtool\firmwares\prepared folder only to find a single .sin file there.
I have tried a number of things to try and get FlashTool to work including:
Using different USB Ports/Cables (I thought it might help lol.)
Using different ftf files
E6653_32.1.A.1.163_R4C_Australia_Generic
E6653_32.1.A.1.163_TH
E6653_Customized AU_1298-7277_32.1.A.1.163_R4C
Updating FlashTool to the latest (including patch)
Just pushing a single SIN item by excluding everything else
Fastboot AOSP
After FlashTool, I considered just using fastboot to push AOSP marshmallow to my phone using the following:
Code:
[FONT=Arial]fastboot flash boot boot.img[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]fastboot flash system system.img[/FONT]
However, when I tried to push system.img it just stalled out on 'sending system.img' and never got beyond that.
Fastboot FTF
I have also tried extracting the core parts of the ftf file and using fastboot to push the .sin files onto the phone.. Didn't work =(
Sony Companion
I really should have started here but I didn't realise it was a thing until after unlocking my bootloader. But I have now tried the the Sony Companion method of updating the device but it won't work because 'contains modified sofwtare that cannot be updated'
Other stuff you need to know
More stuff you need to know:
FlashTool version: 0.9.19.10
Sony Z5 model: E6653
Bootloader status: ROOTED
Flashmode Driver: installed from FlashTool
Solved.
Installed flashtools and z5 driver on another pc and used flashtool to push firstly a Lollipop build onto the device. After confirmation of it working I put on the Marshmallow build and it booted up.
No Problems to report so far and working 100%. Only had to add another APN to get mobile data working.

Try reinstall Flashtools. Worked for me.

Haha yeah, I've tried that too but I'll give it another shot tonight just in case.

You can manually Flash the Marshmallow OTA Update file.Check out the guide here > http://rootmygalaxy.net/download-sony-xperia-z5-marshmallow-ftf-32-1-1-163-model-no-e6653/
Btw i haven't tried this method.

Upgrade from Nougat (7.1.1.) to latest Pie

So iv had this device for quite some time now. Updating the phone through the internet doesnt do anything and goes into loop and restarts. So im stuck on this Android version for a long time.
Im a little bit of a newbie when it comes to firmware flashing rooting etc. I am on an Xperia XZ Premium G8141 with Build number 45.0.A.5.1
I already have the bootloader unlocked.
What would be the right steps for me to take in order to upgrade to Android Pie safely? Maybe even root the phone?
Stock Android Pie would be the best option for me i think

So i managed to Upgrade on my own to Android 8
Downloaded firmware from XperiFirm and flashed it on my device with newflasher
Still when i go to system updates it doesnt update. It downloads a 1.5 gb file then restarts and the update is still there.
Any solutions?

Your device is unlocked. OTA is broken. You must flash 9.0 manually. And no there is no way to re-lock the bootloader that I know of. If you would like me to tell you dee way to do that PM me or reply back here

lonewolfbtown said:
Your device is unlocked. OTA is broken. You must flash 9.0 manually. And no there is no way to re-lock the bootloader that I know of. If you would like me to tell you dee way to do that PM me or reply back here
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i would like to know how yes. thanks
lets do that here and not over pm so maybe more people looking for something like that could find it also
i would like to have Android 9 Pie and also maybe give it a try to root it.
Iv never done that before and since its not my main device i would give it a go and install some custom apps and modifications.

Ok ? I'm at work right now but once I get home I'll write you up a guide here on how to get to pie, how to flash twrp, how to root phone, and how get xposed if that's what u want or existenze room working.

lonewolfbtown said:
Ok I'm at work right now but once I get home I'll write you up a guide here on how to get to pie, how to flash twrp, how to root phone, and how get xposed if that's what u want or existenze room working.
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thats great! thanks alot for taking the time and patience to do this. much appreciated!

I just know how it feels to have ur thread go ignored. So I try to help anyone in any thread I see.
Do you want volte for T-mobile cause I can make that happen. Also do u have fastboot and adb drivers installed?

lonewolfbtown said:
I just know how it feels to have ur thread go ignored. So I try to help anyone in any thread I see.
Do you want volte for T-mobile cause I can make that happen. Also do u have fastboot and adb drivers installed?
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im not sure what you mean with volte for T-mobile. If it has to do with networks im actually in Greece and we dont use T-Mobile here. I saw a Greek Android version up to 8.0.0. which i have installed right now
I have fastboot and adb drivers already installed, but the adb driver seems to be giving me some error and exclamation mark in device manager for some reason. The phone is recognised by Xperia Companion for example though

figure out that error. right click on the driver and look in details and report back. An xperia companion should most likely be useless at this point since u unlocked it

Well from a translation of Greek it says "not possible to start this device (code 10)"
Its the Sony sa0116 adb interface driver right? That's the one I could find
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First if your phone blows up, freezes, dies or boot loops it is not my fault. I will help if i can but if you blame me. I will not feel bad
First things first Here's what you need!!!
-flashtool- If you can find the xperia ftf downloader only more power to you. http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
-newflasher, This is the correct tool for flashing new firmware on the xz premium https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/progress-newflasher-xperia-command-line-t3619426
-twrp image: https://dl.twrp.me/maple/
-root aka magisk https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
-minimal adb. Not gonna link it. so easy to search. INSTALL THIS BEFORE EVERYTHING ELSE
Ok here we go to getting to 9.0 and root:
Getting your firmware
-First install flashtool after you download it.
-Once its installed you want to navigate your explorer to where it was installed, and find the drivers folder. Click the drivers exe and it will come up with many options. You want adb and fastboot. I think its the first two. Click install
-Drivers installed? OK moving on! Open flashtool and navigate to xperifirm. Should be on the toolbar. Another window will pop up with a bunch of xperia phones and years. Find your phone. click your region. In the right screen of the window it will show what firmware is available. Most recent pie version will end in .24. If unsure, GOOGLE THE FIRMWARE NUMBER.
-CLICK ON THAT FIRMWARE AND IT WILL BEGIN TO DOWNLOAD. after download it will unpack it
-Once it unpacks and finishes, close the download window. Close xperifirm. Dont touch flash tool. Leave THAT OPEN. Flashtool will then unpack the ftf (which is important that it does) and the bottom bar will have progress bar. It will be clear when it finishes or fails but you will see red letters if it did.
-Firmware unpacked? Great! Extract your newflash firmware. All items in the zip must go into the folder where your firmware was downloaded. Mine looks like this C:\Users\rocke\.flashTool. It will be in the download folder and it will have your unpacked firmware. Go into that folder and it will have a bunch of files from your ftf. Move your new flasher files in there. Make sure boot folder is emptied into the main folder where are the others are and new flasher. Delete boot folder.
Flashing time
-hold volume down and plug in phone to pc. Green light should come one.
-Open Newflasher.exe
-a few questions will appear. I dont type = yes on both questions cause its kinda pointless unless you need gordon gate drivers and u want to back up something that i think i dont need/
-WHoooooosh! Command lines will start popping up and your phone is being flashed. Let its do its thing
-Eventually it will tell you you can disconnect your phone after u close the window. Boom android 9
Give me the root captain!!!
root.....a dangerous but such a fun little thing
-first your twrp. Hold volume up and plug in phone. Blue Light will come on. the twrp image must go in the minimal adb folder. Other wise adb will think your crazy and say it doesnt exist.
-type this in minimal adb fastboot devices. it will show if a fastboot device is available. If not we have problem with drivers. If yes. Then we keep trucking on
-flash twrp. type this command in fastboot flash recovery twrp.img (rename image obviously) It will flash it to the phone.
-Reboot phone into recovery. Volume down and power button. Release at sony logo or it might be the unlocked bootloader warning. Cant remember. Either way release power button on that logo and keep holding volume down.
Boom your in twrp.
-if magisk wont move over to your sd card in twrp. its time to adb push
-adb push magisk.zip /sdcard
it will move the file.
-Find where you pushed it and install magisk. It will do its thing.
If you followed the instructions your phone should be rooted and you want need a drm fix to cover the holes of the BL unlock. If hit any snags message me or reply here

Thanks for taking the time to write this.
The first part of flashing Android 9 I already know how to do. As I mentioned I my second post in this thread I already upgraded from Android 7 to Android 8. My problem was that XperiFirm doesn't have Android 9 for my device and Android 8 is the latest I could find to download. I would have already flashed Android 9 otherwise
As for the rooting part I will have a look when I'm back at home
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Yes I understand that. If you want 9 u need to use xperiafirm and get a different region that has access to it. If you use Greece ftf that is still on oreo. Chance is you'll be on 8 for a long time

I'll try and find one with Android 9 then when I get the time to do that. Also pretty busy with work
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ce1 matches the europe basebands. that i know is for sure on 9.0

i think i will give a try to a custom Rom instead like this one :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xz...tenz-pie-v3-5-0-beta-31-01-19-t3895452/page28

Magisk Will NOT Install at all!

i have a sony xperia z3v and before u ask yes i did follow when was on the xda but NOTHING works as u see in this video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jaga6MUcTdc&feature=youtu.be.
so first thing i need is a Custom Recovery. so i follow what that page here - https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-flash-install-custom-recovery/ says...
first thing it is say i need Android SDK but never once talks about needing it ONE TIME.
2nd, both links given on that page for the custom recoverys 404! - https://imgur.com/bV9egdH
so what do i do next? i follow whats given and BOTH SITE R DEAD! also that page doesnt ONCE going into how to set up a custom recovery at all.
how is that u guys can help me out when it comes to flashing my sony xperia z3v back to stock after i F-ed up on a root and yet not have a set by set for geting Magisk to work install and work on your phone?