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[SO-04E] Xperia A Owners Thread (Japan)

Since there doesn't apear to be a thread on here I will start one.
Here is my review of the Xperia A
On the stock firmware you can root it using the DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit
If you have updated to 10.1.1.D.2.26 then the Easy Rooting toolkit doesn't work yet.
I was able to root 10.1.1.D.2.26 with the info found here on 2ch with the tool posted on comment 508.

work？
zaphod777 said:
Since there doesn't apear to be a thread on here I will start one.
Here is my review of the Xperia A
On the stock firmware you can root it using the DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit
If you have updated to 10.1.1.D.2.26 then the Easy Rooting toolkit doesn't work yet.
I was able to root 10.1.1.D.2.26 with the info found here on 2ch with the tool posted on comment 508.
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The 2ch's root tools is work？
I 'am afraid It will unlocked my bootloader....

stevenhy2.0 said:
The 2ch's root tools is work？
I 'am afraid It will unlocked my bootloader....
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This phone does not have an unlockable boot loader, the 2ch tool only installs root. My bootloader is still locked.

xperia a updates
Hi
Actually buid 10.1.1.D.0.179 can be rooted with DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit right?
two questions:
if your are out of japan...how can you get the 4.2.2 update 10.3.1.B.0.224 without OTA? its already out right?
the update 10.1.1.D.2.31 is flying aroud in some threads... how can you use it/flash it? you cant with seus
how you get/flash this update 10.1.1.D.2.26 you guys are talking about?
thanks for your help!

CarlitoZ007 said:
Hi
Actually buid 10.1.1.D.0.179 can be rooted with DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit right?
two questions:
if your are out of japan...how can you get the 4.2.2 update 10.3.1.B.0.224 without OTA? its already out right?
the update 10.1.1.D.2.31 is flying aroud in some threads... how can you use it/flash it? you cant with seus
how you get/flash this update 10.1.1.D.2.26 you guys are talking about?
thanks for your help!
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Xperia A (SO-04E) {FW: 10.1.1.D.0.179}
Xperia A (SO-04E) {FW: 10.1.1.D.2.26}
Both work with Doomlord, once it is rooted you should use rootkeeper otherwise OTA will remove your root.
You can update using OTA using WiFi under settings -> about phone
Otherwise you can use the Sony Bridge Software to update your phone but it will delete root and there is not root for later versions of the software.
The latest version out now is 4.2.2 build 10.31.B.0.224

Thanks zaphod777!
Do you know where else I can get the 4.2.2 tft??????
....I found this japanese website, it looks like you can keep your root in 10.1.1.D.2.31, the google translation isn't very accurate but its enough I guess.
h t t p ://hito-5102.blogspot.com/2013/08/xperia-so-04e-rooted.html
I hope it helps

CarlitoZ007 said:
Thanks zaphod777!
Do you know where else I can get the 4.2.2 tft??????
....I find this japanese website, it looks like you can keep your root in 10.1.1.D.2.31, the google translation isn't very accurate but its enough I guess.
h t t p ://hito-5102.blogspot.com/2013/08/xperia-so-04e-rooted.html
I hope it helps
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you can get it using the Sony Bridge application
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311211
If you do root it let me know

10.1.1.D.2.31 Rooted
zaphod777 said:
you can get it using the Sony Bridge application
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311211
If you do root it let me know
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Just did it, my internet connection isn't too fast so I'll upload the files this weekend nkk!

10.1.1.D.2.31 Rooted
I'll try to keep it easy for all of you guys (two or three so-04e owners)
1. Have running the 10.1.1.D.2.26 firmware
2. Root it (thanks to DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit 17)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWdDlpOFU1NHRhamM/edit?usp=sharing
3. Install recovery
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWVDlhYUdVNnFBcVE/edit?usp=sharing
4. Flash the 10.1.1.D.2.31 prerooted zip via recovey
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWOHpjN1l3SS1pVzQ/edit?usp=sharing
5. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your phone now its rooted but you must install xrecovery again if you want to create backups or flash anything
Hope helps

CarlitoZ007 said:
I'll try to keep it easy for all of you guys (two or three so-04e owners)
1. Have running the 10.1.1.D.2.26 firmware
2. Root it (thanks to DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit 17)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWdDlpOFU1NHRhamM/edit?usp=sharing
3. Install recovery
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWVDlhYUdVNnFBcVE/edit?usp=sharing
4. Flash the 10.1.1.D.2.31 prerooted zip via recovey
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWOHpjN1l3SS1pVzQ/edit?usp=sharing
5. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your phone now its rooted but you must install xrecovery again if you want to create backups or flash anything
Hope helps
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#3 looks to be set to private.

zaphod777 said:
#3 looks to be set to private.
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Fix it, sorry

10.3.1.B.0.224
It works?
what about this?
:victory:

10.1.1.d.2.26 ftf ?
Hi all, i´ve already updated to 10.1.1.D.2.31. Is there a way to flash back the 10.1.1.D.2.26 version to start the rooting proceeding and if yes where can i find the ftf?
Also i see in the last post that Carlito has a rooted 10.3.1.B.0.224, do you have a pre rooted version that we can use instead of the 2.31?
Thank you!!

Been busy these days I'll post the 4.2.2 root method in the next hours
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ A SO-04E xda app-developers app

My xperia A 10.3.1.B.0.224 doesn't have stamina mode , it's the problem on my phone only or all other xperia a dont have stamina too ?

my xperia A has been rooted, how can i update it?? (first time using android, sorry for silly question )

RurounixKen said:
my xperia A has been rooted, how can i update it?? (first time using android, sorry for silly question )
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If you install root keeper you should be OK with OTA update. Updating the phone with the PC software will remove root.

CarlitoZ007 said:
Been busy these days I'll post the 4.2.2 root method in the next hours
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ A SO-04E xda app-developers app
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Any update on this? I am on 4.2.2 but don't have root.

zaphod777 said:
If you install root keeper you should be OK with OTA update. Updating the phone with the PC software will remove root.
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Can you give me the customization number of your xperia A??

zaphod777 said:
you can get it using the Sony Bridge application
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311211
If you do root it let me know
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I'm in outside Japan, PC Companion and SUS always say there are no firmware. How can I get 4.2.2 firmware?

just got an OTA update but it wont install

Hi im running stock rooted KK rom with xposed and modded camera and some bloatware removed and also stock recovery
i'v just received an OTA update which i heard has knock code and some more good new features but it wont install it says in the install screnn something like err: 0x1117008

afaik, you can't use ota updates if your device is rooted...

60nine said:
afaik, you can't use ota updates if your device is rooted...
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crap... well is there a way to unroot without losing data? or maybe install the update anyway?
edit: never mind i tried to update with LG pc suit and it worked

GalaxyGusta said:
crap... well is there a way to unroot without losing data? or maybe install the update anyway?
edit: never mind i tried to update with LG pc suit and it worked
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Were u able to root after that? or the root that you already had was intact?
Did u use the pc suite or the support tool?

Akram. said:
Were u able to root after that? or the root that you already had was intact?
Did u use the pc suite or the support tool?
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yea i used the LG pc suite tool and after it updated the software i was able to root with IOroot25 with no problems
so yea now im rooted with the knock code update

GalaxyGusta said:
yea i used the LG pc suite tool and after it updated the software i was able to root with IOroot25 with no problems
so yea now im rooted with the knock code update
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is there "hide front touch button" feature added?
Is your mobile D802 32 GB?

60nine said:
afaik, you can't use ota updates if your device is rooted...
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I was rooted and sit installed the update with no problems.
Sent from my LG-D802

treebill said:
I was rooted and sit installed the update with no problems.
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sorry, forgot to add "and have custom recovery"... so if you're rooted + have custom recovery - ota doesn't work...

treebill said:
I was rooted and sit installed the update with no problems.
Sent from my LG-D802
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60nine said:
sorry, forgot to add "and have custom recovery"... so if you're rooted + have custom recovery - ota doesn't work...
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i was rooted with stock recovery and werent able to install the OTA...

Thanks. Installing with PC Suite went perfectly well

[FTF] Tab Z new firmware Android 4.4.4 (10.5.1.A.0.283)

hi all
This is the new firmware for Xperia Tablet Z that released Today...
just for SGP321
i downloaded with flashtool and now uploaded
download link
https://mega.co.nz/#!s48BGQQb!yJu4iY8Jq0tzI3DPqj3YTAzEeYCVLrHqKwQ-AkyyrS0
its for Vodafone_UK

Wipe is necessary?

maly126 said:
Wipe is necessary?
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no,just install with flashtool without wiping

Finally!
So, I guess (cause I´m new with the Z Tablet) if I update I´m going to loose root?
Or there is any way to keep it?
Thanks for the heads up!

Here is the link for SGP321_10.5.1.A.0.283_Customized_NCB.ftf
https://mega.co.nz/#!mgFwEBbS!QKDDYIL0lf8tQnggwYD20SqELxKBQlTWcFSaOGryN5k

Mine hás done it few hours ago, didnt noticed any diference, 9 minuts update

The flickering issues is replaced with lagging screen
Anyone else who feels the same

On mine i feel no difference, only no more flickering screen on msgr

root
I used towelroot to root my XTZ - after update I will lose my root? Or will I be able to root again? I will lose all my settings and customizations??

armanys said:
I used towelroot to root my XTZ - after update I will lose my root? Or will I be able to root again? I will lose all my settings and customizations??
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it depends on the way you update. If with OTA you'll save root and files, with pc-companion loose root, save files. With flashtool loose root and files (if flash with wipes).

Rootk1t said:
it depends on the way you update. If with OTA you'll save root and files, with pc-companion loose root, save files. With flashtool loose root and files (if flash with wipes).
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So, if OTA I will save root and files...by files do u mean all my customizations too?

armanys said:
So, if OTA I will save root and files...by files do u mean all my customizations too?
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i mean your settings and apps.

Rootk1t said:
i mean your settings and apps.
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So I will have to wait OTA. And, by the way, will I be able to use Titanium backup so far?

armanys said:
So I will have to wait OTA. And, by the way, will I be able to use Titanium backup so far?
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if you have root you can use it. But also you can flash new firmware without wipes and root it with the following method.

I forgot to mention - I have XTZ 321 - OTA update preserving root and settings / files still remains valid method?
And how can I install only CWM or TWRP (I don't want Dual...) - I have Xperia Tablet Z 321?

How does this firmware compare to AOSP 4.4.4 roms?
So far the AOSP allways felt snappier/quicker then the official firmware but the last i have tested was 4.4.2.

jonas_sth said:
The flickering issues is replaced with lagging screen
Anyone else who feels the same
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me 2. lagging in settings is removed but lagging in app transition. back to 10.4
sgp311

My tab SGP312 work a lot better than 4.4.2 no lag in the menu ..... apps menu maybe little lags but it's ok ..... no lag the the app drawer .... lag in the browser but that's have to be wifi related once the page is loaded no lag's... youtube video work with no lags ...... my PC is a i7 with nvidia 680 video card and the browser lag's (windows 8.1) ... so no complain here ....

Very smooth here (sgp311).
Full wipe after update.

nipip said:
Very smooth here (sgp311).
Full wipe after update.
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which customization are you using?
I tested the AU_NZ but got much lagging! I did wipe.

[DEV][Thinktank]Root 23.0.1.A.0.167 FW on Sony Xperia™ Z2? (Android 4.4.4)

Today, the long-awaited update Android 4.4.4 for Sony Xperia™ Z2 is released.
Rejoice!
But, installing this update will overrun the root access. Root access will be gone. So, how to root 23.0.1.A.0.167 FW on Sony Xperia™ Z2?
I'm gonna try the same old "Easy Root Tool" and see what happens. Any ideas would be good!
-EDIT-
Do you want to update your Sony Xperia™ Z2 to 4.4.4 but don't want to lose root? Don't worry, you won't! Click "here"
Credits to @niaboc79
Also, thanks to @funky0308 and @Envious_Data for their work
-EDIT 2-
I got root on 4.4.4 on my own, using this guide, credits @norti
@niaboc79 's pre-rooted ROM was based on Generic RU and the NC feature wasn't working on it. So I wanted to download a brand new FTF with my customization number and followed the steps on the guide.
ZBAM!
Got my own .167 (4.4.4) ROM (Generic DE) with root on my Sony Xperia™ Z2.

we will find a way...
but you should definitely put question mark in title...
we are lucky to have older fw (I'm talking for LB, z3 can't be downgrade and they will have problems to root 4.4.4. I believe we could use older fw to root fw and to upgrade keeping root...
I'll upgrade later today and will try few things...

In the title a statement and not a question !! WTF

I thought u achieved root, wtf

Jiyeon90 said:
I thought u achieved root, wtf
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Haha I agree

What if we...
- backup TA
- unlock bootloader and root (how?)
- relock bootloader by restoring TA
???

epr said:
What if we...
- backup TA
- unlock bootloader and root (how?)
- relock bootloader by restoring TA
???
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you can, yeah...as soon as Doom or NUT build/patch new kernel...
BTW @[NUT] will you work on this one?
tnx

does other rooting method on locked bootloader works?
Does this works? On locked bootloader? Android 4.4.4 (23.0.1.A.0.167)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/how-to-root-firmware-314-t2821619

tazoman said:
Does this works? On locked bootloader? Android 4.4.4 (23.0.1.A.0.167)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/how-to-root-firmware-314-t2821619
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I doubt...
Sony patched all those security holes and all those methods should be updated.
Of course, someone should try...
Can anyone confirm he upgraded D6503 to 4.4.4?

Wouldn't downloading the update through PC companion and making an ftf/downloading an ftf and then pre-rooting the firmware work? We have recovery for the phone so a pre-rooted flashable firmware should work without working exploits right?

funky0308 said:
I doubt...
Sony patched all those security holes and all those methods should be updated.
Of course, someone should try...
Can anyone confirm he upgraded D6503 to 4.4.4?
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In 30 minutes, I will. The update is downloading now. It's around 1.2GB.

Mod edit
As a few members noticed, the thread title was a little misleading, as it seemed like there already was a way to root the new firmware.
I changed the thread title to one that shouldn't mislead people.
OP, if you have any problems with this, or prefer a different title, please send me a private message or quote this reply.
Thread title changed

V4LKyR said:
In 30 minutes, I will. The update is downloading now. It's around 1.2GB.
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4.4.4 for D6503 isn't out yet.
Don't bother to download that, it'll say it's 167 but you'll download 314 and flashing will stop immediately after downloading fw.
gamer649 said:
Wouldn't downloading the update through PC companion and making an ftf/downloading an ftf and then pre-rooting the firmware work? We have recovery for the phone so a pre-rooted flashable firmware should work without working exploits right?
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Yes, that should work.
That's why I said, we are lucky to have older fws to downgrade and keep the root using prerooted fws...
we'll see once fw is available...

funky0308 said:
4.4.4 for D6503 isn't out yet.
Don't bother to download that, it'll say it's 167 but you'll download 314 and flashing will stop immediately after downloading fw.
Yes, that should work.
That's why I said, we are lucky to have older fws to downgrade and keep the root using prerooted fws...
we'll see once fw is available...
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Uh-oh... Well, I guess you're right, what you said exactly happened. This is interesting.

funky0308 said:
4.4.4 for D6503 isn't out yet.
Don't bother to download that, it'll say it's 167 but you'll download 314 and flashing will stop immediately after downloading fw.
Yes, that should work.
That's why I said, we are lucky to have older fws to downgrade and keep the root using prerooted fws...
we'll see once fw is available...
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I didn't actually read any of the other replies to the thread. Mainly cause the main post was all about how could we root it.

It is possible to install the lockeddualrecovery from NUT? If yes we can use it for root
Sent from my D6503 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

i guess this will be the option for now. Root .314 firmware, backup TA then flash 4.4.4 ftf. Plug the device to flashtool and unlock the BL, install Doomkernel (for recovery), flash supersu.zip, plug phone again to flashtool reflash stock kernel, boot the phone and it should be rooted then restore TA Backup.

dyepnoodle said:
i guess this will be the option for now. Root .314 firmware, backup TA then flash 4.4.4 ftf. Plug the device to flashtool and unlock the BL, install Doomkernel (for recovery), flash supersu.zip, plug phone again to flashtool reflash stock kernel, boot the phone and it should be rooted then restore TA Backup.
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Thats correct, but too long way to install .167

anyone is working on prerooted rom?
I'm starting so if anyone is already on it I don't want to lose time on that....

TheFerhatKing said:
It is possible to install the lockeddualrecovery from NUT? If yes we can use it for root
Sent from my D6503 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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It is possible to install it on a rooted firmware, you wouldn't be able to install it on the new firmware without root.
dyepnoodle said:
i guess this will be the option for now. Root .314 firmware, backup TA then flash 4.4.4 ftf. Plug the device to flashtool and unlock the BL, install Doomkernel (for recovery), flash supersu.zip, plug phone again to flashtool reflash stock kernel, boot the phone and it should be rooted then restore TA Backup.
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You wouldn't even need to do that.
1) Root .314 firmware.
2) Install locked bootloader recovery.
3) Make a pre-rooted firmware of the 4.4.4 build.
4) Install the firmware through recovery.
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funky0308 said:
anyone is working on prerooted rom?
I'm starting so if anyone is already on it I don't want to lose time on that....
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Is it for the D6502 or D6503? If I was able to update my D6503 to 4.4.4 I would have done it but I have been plagued with the same problem as all the other D6503 owners. I'm just going to wait for a UK unbranded pre-rooted firmware (or a UK unbranded ftf, whatever comes first).

[Prerooted flashable zip][23.0.1.A.3.12][SGP521][VMo_HK-SA-AE-KW]

Requirements:
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (SGP521) with root and recovery.
Instructions:
Download: SGP521_23.0.1.A.3.12_VMo_HK-SA-AE-KW_flashable.zip ( 1.1 GB ), mirrior: Mega
Copy SGP521_23.0.1.A.3.12_VMo_HK-SA-AE-KW_flashable.zip on SDCARD.
Go to recovery.
Install SGP521_23.0.1.A.3.12_VMo_HK-SA-AE-KW_flashable.zip.
Wipe Cache/Dalvik.
Reboot the system.
If you wish, you can do DEODEX

Thank you

settings F/C
Everything works fine til i try to set vpn, then my settings stop, same as .167

blaze82 said:
Everything works fine til i try to set vpn, then my settings stop, same as .167
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Works fine for me

settings F/C issue resolved
flashed .438 ftf from bell, gained root/recovery then flashed your prerooted zip.
everything is as it should be, thank you for these updates

Hi,
Did try to flash this...
Nothing to do : only a black screen on reboot.
Probably because I use the DoomLord Kernel and not DualRecovery...
Soft reboot and then FlashTool... here I come !
Regards.

Sorry for the noob question but if I do this will I get root access on my Z2 tablet without needing it to be rooted first ?

Buggedout said:
Sorry for the noob question but if I do this will I get root access on my Z2 tablet without needing it to be rooted first ?
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Bird40 said:
Requirements:
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (SGP521) with root and recovery.
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You first need to get root and recovery on .314 or .401 version firmware, for example, by this, and then follow the instructions in the OP.

Bird40 said:
You first need to get root and recovery on .314 or .401 version firmware, for example, by this, and then follow the instructions in the OP.
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That guide worked perfectly for me before, but it doesnt work for 4.4.4 build 23.01.A.3.9 so I am unable to get root access to do anything.
Guess ill have to wait 7 million years for the official 5.0 release to hit my tablet and hope it addresses the inabilty to write or install to SD

Buggedout said:
That guide worked perfectly for me before, but it doesnt work for 4.4.4 build 23.01.A.3.9 so I am unable to get root access to do anything.
Guess ill have to wait 7 million years for the official 5.0 release to hit my tablet and hope it addresses the inabilty to write or install to SD
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No need to wait, downgrade to . 314 with flashtool. Then gain root.... Come back here to update
Link to .314 and flashtool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...-xperia-z2-tablet-lte-wifi-t2847384?nocache=1
If you don't know flashtool, Google and youtube are your best friend's in learning how to use it.

Done ! Downgraded, rooted, then flashed a Zip file for the UK pre-rooted version that another kind member compiled for me.
Its working perfectly with all LTE functionality and full root access.
Finally got there !
Thanks

Is this the latest update?

SunamY said:
Is this the latest update?
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Yes

Seems like it.

Buggedout said:
Done ! Downgraded, rooted, then flashed a Zip file for the UK pre-rooted version that another kind member compiled for me.
Its working perfectly with all LTE functionality and full root access.
Finally got there !
Thanks
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Hi there,
Can you please supply a link for the 312 pre-rooted UK version.
:fingers-crossed:

I have a question. Will the tablet remain its warranty or will it replace also bootloader? And can I use it for 511?

Stirius said:
I have a question. Will the tablet remain its warranty or will it replace also bootloader? And can I use it for 511?
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The ROM won't unlock your bootloader
you can not use it for your 511 (you need a ROM for 511 or 512)
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