Hello Forum members,
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So this is my first ever thread, forgive me if I make any mistakes.
About last month or so, I purchased a Sony Xperia Z5, E6653 Android 7.1 device, mainly with the intent to root it for the sake of some app development, and also for the fact I wanted to experiment a little before I concluded as to whether It was worth rooting my Pixel 2XL.
Whilst I may not be new to Android, I am relatively new to rooting an android device, having only just got my laptop working again.
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So I went through the TWRP recovery files, flashed the system image and whatnot, and then I got to the stage that requires you to unlock the bootloader. To my dismay, nothing I did would make it unlock.
This is mainly down to my own stupidity, assuming that unlocking in developer options would make it accessible, as it has done on various other devices.
I later went through the system information (dialling the number in telephone) and found that my Bootloader is locked.
Obviously, the bootloader is there, and surely there is a way to access it.
I haven't personally contacted Sony yet, I had planned to come here first.
As this particular device was bought primeraly to root, wiping save data etc is not a massive issue for me, plus I am willing to try literally everything.
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I don't know if anyone here would have an answer, and I highly doubt Sony will be of assistance either.
My thanks for reading this far through the thread, and any help is appreciated
Cheers!
DanMcGee77 said:
Hello Forum members, So this is my first ever thread, forgive me if I make any mistakes...
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I don't have this device but, I believe that one of the following threads should be helpful for what you are looking to do that's specific to your device. Don't be afraid to ask for some member guidance within one of them too.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3298224
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3354307
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3373312
Good Luck!
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So I've rooted this device several times and only once.... have I gotten the wifi to stay on.
But I decided to turn off the device and after that next reboot, the wifi was no longer allowing me to connect.
Attempting to turn on the wifi will freeze the device. I have no idea why it's doing this nor how I got the wifi to stay on previously.
Has anyone found a solution to this problem?
I have successfully rooted many devices and this is the only device that has given me this much stress.
I do not want to go back to stock again, KNOX over heats the tablet and Samsung devices are known to have
heavy bloatware. I just want this device running on wifi and block the mobile data option but that requires root.
N O T E : >>>>>> Any form moderator reading this please... please ...PLEASE DO NOT re-direct me to a form
that has not given a specific answer to this problem nor close this discussion, This issue needs a solution. I can not stress the importance on this request. Any time I ask a question generally I get re-directed to another post with in the vicinity of nowhere near the request and only to go back to square one. I just really need this issue resolved as soon as possible.
I have already search on this form
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/root-sm-t237p-t2849224/page2
as well as this one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/development/rom-sm-t237p-rooted-odexed-2015-04-11-t3079083
and still no solution was found.
Again please DO NOT re-direct me nor close this post.
-Thank you for your time.
adaxuzer said:
N O T E : >>>>>> Any form moderator reading this please... please ...PLEASE DO NOT re-direct me to a form
that has not given a specific answer to this problem nor close this discussion, This issue needs a solution.
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Again please DO NOT re-direct me nor close this post.
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Hi there,
First of all I think you need to read our sticky threads about the purpose of this XDA Assist Forum. Take a look bellow with highlighted words:
The mission of XDA Assist is to provide basic help to those who have tried searching but can't find what they are looking for and need assistance. This is not a "helpdesk" providing technical assistance but more to point you in the correct direction with your problem. Perhaps you can't find posts on how to root your phone, install custom recovery or maybe you have questions about how to navigate and use features on the site.
Our XDA Assist team will give you links to threads/forums that are relevant to your problem. You may be pointed towards guides and instructions that can be quite complex, so you will still need to read carefully and be cautious before attempting to make software changes to your device. It is essential you are in the correct forum for your device model; what works for one can ruin another.
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Now, reading that i'm sure you understand that the best place for your question is just in the device specific forum from here:
Galaxy Tab 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Thank you for understanding,
Good luck
My phone randomly (about once a week) hangs in a weird way. The entire device hangs, and the screen slowly starts fading into black, as if the power was cut off. After 2-3 seconds screen goes back to normal, and the phone resumes, like nothing has happened.
Also, sometimes the screen won't wake up. I can use the touchscreen, unlock the phone and reboot it (I remember where everything is), but the screen remains black. No backlight or color.
I have a Xperia SP, Williams kernel 9.1, newest stock 4.3 Sony ROM
Hi there,
All info's about firmware is in this thread.
[INDEX] Sony Xperia SP ROM's / Kernel's / Recoveries - Updated 03082014
For other question please post here:
Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good luck
That looks like an automated reply lol.
Don't tell me that's how Assist works now.
On topic: I really don't know if I should seek help on device forums or if it's a cross device common issue. That's why I thought I should ask here.
XspeedPL said:
That looks like an automated reply lol.
Don't tell me that's how Assist works now.
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I understand your anger but maybe you should read the purpose of this Assist Forum. Take a look bellow.
The mission of XDA Assist is to provide basic help to those who have tried searching but can't find what they are looking for and need assistance. This is not a "helpdesk" providing technical assistance but more to point you in the correct direction with your problem. Perhaps you can't find posts on how to root your phone, install custom recovery or maybe you have questions about how to navigate and use features on the site.
Our XDA Assist team will give you links to threads/forums that are relevant to your problem. You may be pointed towards guides and instructions that can be quite complex, so you will still need to read carefully and be cautious before attempting to make software changes to your device. It is essential you are in the correct forum for your device model; what works for one can ruin another.
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Have a nice day
Greetings to all. I have a dilemma. With the HTC 626s - MetroPCS, all the many threads that I have read about this have not shown me any updated information for at least a month as of now for a known root for this phone. I believe I am in the correct place. I need to know whether the program Sunshine has been used before on this phone successfully or not. Aside from that, nobody has really spoken about this phone lately as far as this topic. Additionally, websites claim to know of a correct way through this phone and its all is bogus information because those root methods will not work (for my phons). Therefore I am reaching out to all of you in the community to please direct me to a successful root method.. Thank you all and have a good weekend.
battle3am said:
Greetings to all. I have a dilemma. With the HTC 626s - MetroPCS, all the many threads that I have read about this have not shown me any updated information for at least a month as of now for a known root for this phone. I believe I am in the correct place. I need to know whether the program Sunshine has been used before on this phone successfully or not. Aside from that, nobody has really spoken about this phone lately as far as this topic. Additionally, websites claim to know of a correct way through this phone and its all is bogus information because those root methods will not work (for my phons). Therefore I am reaching out to all of you in the community to please direct me to a successful root method.. Thank you all and have a good weekend. ✌
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Hi, Thank for using XDA assist It looks like there is no dedicated forum for your device, however
There is a general forum for android here http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help where you can try to ask to get expert's help.
Good luck
So I just bought myself a shiny new Xperia Z5 compact.
I went to the Sony Developer website but my device isn't listed (screenshot attached). No phones are listed in fact, just tablets. Can anyone else check to confirm this? Or might it be a location thing?
If it is a location thing, I'd really appreciate anyone who can help me get the key. I know how to do everything else, and I can just send my IMEI.
I checked the service menu in the phone and bootloader unlock is allowed.
Thank you in advance,
Cheers.
Solution
Just skipped on over to this page: http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/email-verification/
May a mod kindly close or delete this thread?
Thanks
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The Assist section is here for new users of the site(read the stickies). We have a dedicated forum for your device and as a senior member, you should be capable of finding that and post questions in the Q&A there.
Hi,
first post on this forum -> hope this is the right section, sorry if it isn't.
So I'm here because I have a problem regarding the building process of AOSP for the sony XA2
I'm following those steps : developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/guides/aosp-build-instructions/build-aosp-nougat-8-1-oreo-4-4
(adding https for opening)
The problem appears on step 4, part 4 : I do not have the repo_update.sh
So first question very simple, does anyone has it ? what am I missing.
Although I'm not especially new to development, I found it on the repo (don't know why it does not come still -> I suppose it's not in the manifest, yet why is it suppose to be in the tutorial ?)
The next question are regarding my newbie state in android development / flashing / OS
Cause next I would need to flash the boot.img vendor etc . . . I did not find nowhere the explanation of where to find those and I'm kind of frustrated of finding absolutely nothing EXPLICIT on the matter.
So could someone point me to a newbie tutorial / explanation please ? or directly explain it to me if it's not too long.
For the record, I understood what those images are, I just don't know where to find them.
ok It's more a general confusion due to the fact that I'm new to Android than anything else still, I need answers
Thank you for your responses in advance.
1nsaneMan said:
Hi, first post on this forum -> hope this is the right section, sorry if it isn't. So I'm here because I have a problem regarding the building process of AOSP for the sony XA2...
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I don't have this device and I've never personally built a ROM before but, you should be able to obtain some member guidance within one of the following threads.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2059939
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3499666
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3296086
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3469420
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3250984
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2455005
There's more on the forum but, these should give you a good start.
Good Luck!
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Ok truth is, I think something is wrong with my system, I have a linux 17 maybe it's not the right one to do this, I tried with a 'normal' 16.04, I went further, have other problems, but I'm finding solutions on the forums.
Precisely in the links you gave me so thanks for answering the questions that I did not have time to ask ^^
Thank you for your help, have a nice day.