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[Prerooted flashable zip][23.0.1.A.4.30][(CustomizedUK) for Z2 tablet SGP511]

Hi
Here is flasable zip file wich install latest ROM 23.0.1.A.4.30 which this time is customized UK, latest stable SuperSu v2.37 and latest beta Dualrecovery .154 for Tablet Z2 with read/write acces to system.
This is tested and works just fine though make nandroid backup before flashing.
Install it by flashing whole zip file with custom recovery. Wipes aren´t necessary but good practise.
Here is the link: https://mega.co.nz/#!JRRS0aSS!Gp3rRZgmvEH50XGs158kOuL6PmX8yu19jbK-97Vsb5whttps://mega.co.nz/#!ARQC3CaY!BQYpqwZnzwnzA5Js2pVCw-3DE6yr5QKu-mA_3j6k30c
Credits:
@Androxyde
@Chainfire
@Nut
@LaguCool
@zxz0O0
@AndroPlus

Just want to say thanks. I'm going to flash this tomorrow . Keep up the good work.

Thanks. Is the the lollipop update or just a smaller one? If so what is changed?
Did a bit of research. Looks like it fixed smart cover bug and removes the non functional ultra stamina mode

Jeddix said:
Just want to say thanks. I'm going to flash this tomorrow . Keep up the good work.
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thecrunked said:
Thanks. Is the the lollipop update or just a smaller one? If so what is changed?
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Thanks guys for your kind word. This is still KitKat update. Haven´t seen chancelog but atleast Sony´s own cover works again as supposed and touchscreen seems to be more responsive.

Just wanted to add that I had to manually install the dual recovery. Installed fine but thought I'd mention it.

thecrunked said:
Just wanted to add that I had to manually install the dual recovery. Installed fine but thought I'd mention it.
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Thanks for info. Working fine here tough.

I am running 23.0.1.A.30 with a locked bootloader that I just installed ota, and lost root.
If if flash this over the top, will I get root back?
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istrait said:
I am running 23.0.1.A.30 with a locked bootloader that I just installed ota, and lost root.
If if flash this over the top, will I get root back?
Sent from my SGP512 using XDA Premium HD app
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You need working custom recovery (TWRP) to flash this. So answer to your question is no.

kulvertti said:
You need working custom recovery (TWRP) to flash this. So answer to your question is no.
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Shoot.. I really am slipping.... I must have unlocked it at some point then because I do have nut's dual recovery onboard..
I should be able to flash over the top then... my only questions are if I do flash, will I have issues with the encryption keys, and how do I change the localization to us? ?
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istrait said:
Shoot.. I really am slipping.... I must have unlocked it at some point then because I do have nut's dual recovery onboard..
I should be able to flash over the top then... my only questions are if I do flash, will I have issues with the encryption keys, and how do I change the localization to us? ?
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So you have working custom recovery? What exactly do you mean that you lost your root? Partial root or something else? If you have working custom recovery why not just flash latest SuperSu from here:
http://download.chainfire.eu/636/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.37.zip
And then about encrytpion keys. Do you mean that you have encrypted your device or perhaps DRM keys? Flashing prerooted firmware have no effects to your device DRM keys if you mean that.

Sooty to be a pita (pain in the ...)
kulvertti said:
So you have working custom recovery? What exactly do you mean that you lost your root? Partial root or something else? If you have working custom recovery why not just flash latest SuperSu from here:
http://download.chainfire.eu/636/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.37.zip
I had root and lost it in the ota... superuser says such not installed... I just went in and tried recovery and it did not come up, so I am assuming it flashed me back to stock in more ways then one... I am now looking at your zip to get root back if I can get dual recovery back on the tablet.
And then about encrytpion keys. Do you mean that you have encrypted your device or perhaps DRM keys? Flashing prerooted firmware have no effects to your device DRM keys if you mean that.
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Yep... dem keys is what I was thinking...
Also thanks very much for the help.
Sent from my SGP512 using XDA Premium HD app

istrait said:
Shoot.. I really am slipping.... I must have unlocked it at some point then because I do have nut's dual recovery onboard..
I should be able to flash over the top then... my only questions are if I do flash, will I have issues with the encryption keys, and how do I change the localization to us? ?
Sent from my SGP512 using XDA Premium HD app
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you dont need an unlocked bootloader for nut recovery. my bl is locked and i have nut recovery installed

thecrunked said:
you dont need an unlocked bootloader for nut recovery. my bl is locked and i have nut recovery installed
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Can you install the dual recovery on tablets with newer firmware?
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istrait said:
Can you install the dual recovery on tablets with newer firmware?
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Yes if you have root. However with newer firmwares dualrecovery rooting function don´t work any more becose it use towelroot wich Sony has patched.

kulvertti said:
Yes if you have root. However with newer firmwares dualrecovery rooting function don´t work any more becose it use towelroot wich Sony has patched.
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OK.. I am hosed then... i will either need to find a way of downgrading or will wait for new root.. I think I want to downgrade though.. how to do that though.....
Also, thanks for the help.....
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istrait said:
OK.. I am hosed then... i will either need to find a way of downgrading or will wait for new root.. I think I want to downgrade though.. how to do that though.....
Also, thanks for the help.....
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You are welcome.
You need Flashtool and correctly installed drivers for it and rootable firmware in ftf format. If I remember correctly latest was 17.1.2.A.0.314. If you want to I believe you can use this one: https://mega.co.nz/#!kcxxjaLA!itErjRi2fYPPswal-c7XasF_lAvPKyY4GwEzY3xgHZ0 It is for SGP511 but memory size is only difference between devices. Or you can find one from general forum.
You can find one instruction how to use flashtool from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45187952&postcount=2
And here is link to Flashtool download page: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php

kulvertti said:
You are welcome.
You need Flashtool and correctly installed drivers for it and rootable firmware in ftf format. If I remember correctly latest was 17.1.2.A.0.314. If you want to I believe you can use this one: https://mega.co.nz/#!kcxxjaLA!itErjRi2fYPPswal-c7XasF_lAvPKyY4GwEzY3xgHZ0 It is for SGP511 but memory size is only difference between devices. Or you can find one from general forum.
You can find one instruction how to use flashtool from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45187952&postcount=2
And here is link to Flashtool download page: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
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I think I know what I will do...
I want to have a stock rooted feel.
Download ftf from sony for stock through sony pc companion(save this in case...)
Run prf creator (http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904) and add root and recovery
use flashtool to put on Nordic with root and custom recovery
use the recovery from nordic to flash the rooted stock firmware.
I should be golden then right?
Last questions though. Do I need to be unlocked to do this and will my DRM keys stay good?

I think I know what I will do...
I want to have a stock rooted feel.
Download ftf from sony for stock through sony pc companion(save this in case...)
Run prf creator (http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904) and add root and recovery
use flashtool to put on Nordic with root and custom recovery
use the recovery from nordic to flash the rooted stock firmware.
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istrait said:
I should be golden then right?
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If I understand you correctly you´ll be fine. In Sony servers for SGP512 and SGP511 Nordic region there are only firmware versions of 23.0.1.A.0.167. Not older or newer.
Last questions though. Do I need to be unlocked to do this and will my DRM keys stay good?
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No you don´t need to unlock your bootloader and your DRM keys will be just fine.

kulvertti said:
Hi
Here is flasable zip file wich install latest ROM 23.0.1.A.4.30 which this time is customized UK, latest stable SuperSu v2.37 and latest beta Dualrecovery .154 for Tablet Z2 with read/write acces to system.
This is tested and works just fine though make nandroid backup before flashing.
Install it by flashing whole zip file with custom recovery. Wipes aren´t necessary but good practise.
Here is the link: https://mega.co.nz/#!ARQC3CaY!BQYpqwZnzwnzA5Js2pVCw-3DE6yr5QKu-mA_3j6k30c
Credits:
@Androxyde
@Chainfire
@Nut
@LaguCool
@zxz0O0
@AndroPlus
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you sir are a life saver, how did you get it rooted?

spider623 said:
you sir are a life saver, how did you get it rooted?
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Thank you. Short answer is that as long you have root access you can install prerooted firmwares so basically same way you do with this prerooted firmware. Credits how to make prerooted firmwares are in op. Some point there is no method to root newer firmwares without unlocking your bootloader so I did that too but because backed up TA partition I´m back with rooted device and locked bootloader.

[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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TWRP Backup Xperia Z2 D6503 LOLLIPOP 5.0.2 (rooted)

D6503_23.1.A.0.690_R3C_Customized BAL 1282-0827-CWM-flashable using TWRP
Android Lollipop 5.0.2
Pre-rooted with Dual-Recovery
proof and torrent URL youtu.be/JlmAYAzfBz4
at this time I can only share a torrent file via Youtube or this magnet URI
magnet:?xt=urn:btih:8E40F1905F18AC38333D6701666CF842D624CB9E&dn=Xperia-Z2-D6503-Lollipop-TWRP-flashable&tr=udp%3a%2f%2ftracker.openbittorrent.com%3a80%2fannounce&tr=udp%3a%2f%2ftracker.publicbt.com%3a80%2fannounce&tr=udp%3a%2f%2ftracker.ccc.de%3a80%2fannounce

tset351 said:
D6503_23.1.A.0.690_R3C_Customized BAL 1282-0827-CWM-flashable using TWRP
Android Lollipop 5.0.2
Pre-rooted with Dual-Recovery
proof and torrent URL youtu.be/JlmAYAzfBz4
at this time I can only share a torrent file via Youtube or this magnet URI
magnet:?xt=urn:btih:8E40F1905F18AC38333D6701666CF842D624CB9E&dn=Xperia-Z2-D6503-Lollipop-TWRP-flashable&tr=udp%3a%2f%2ftracker.openbittorrent.com%3a80%2fannounce&tr=udp%3a%2f%2ftracker.publicbt.com%3a80%2fannounce&tr=udp%3a%2f%2ftracker.ccc.de%3a80%2fannounce
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Would you be so kind to provide the boot.img and recovery.img or fotakernel.img? Thanks!

Shidapu said:
Would you be so kind to provide the boot.img and recovery.img or fotakernel.img? Thanks!
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Hi, I can provide a boot.ELF and fotakernel.ELF if it is what you need

tset351 said:
Hi, I can provide a boot.ELF and fotakernel.ELF if it is what you need
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I hope this is not an LOTR reference :highfive: !
Haha yeah i'd like that!

Shidapu said:
I hope this is not an LOTR reference :highfive: !
Haha yeah i'd like that!
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hahaha I guess not
sorry for posting a mega link but since I'm a bloody beginner, I can't upload anything to xda.
fotakernel and boot elf here:
mega.co.nz/#!cBA1AbhL!paxc1na_8Esb8InhwUjTE5tkL16CkrIxY1i34gmkopE

I can't dowload this link, my utorrent said can't add the URL

You have to manually delete all the spaces in the magnet link, I'm downloading now

Do I need to unlock bootloader to flash this?
I have Middle East phone. I want to have Arabic input language in my keyboard, Can I use this or should I wait for the official release to my region?

aofathy said:
Do I need to unlock bootloader to flash this?
I have Middle East phone. I want to have Arabic input language in my keyboard, Can I use this or should I wait for the official release to my region?
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No you do NOT have to unlock your bootloader (because it is not a custom ROM) but you can only flash it if you already have an open recovery (TWRP, Philz Touch Recovery etc.)
btw you can install any input language on android

tset351 said:
No you do NOT have to unlock your bootloader (because it is not a custom ROM) but you can only flash it if you already have an open recovery (TWRP, Philz Touch Recovery etc.)
btw you can install any input language on android
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Yes I'm already rooted on 4.4.2 and I've TWRP recovery.
Should I flash it directly using recovery? I don't have a SD card. Can I put it on Internal memory or external USB flash memory and install it?
I'm sorry I'm kinda a beginner. I know a lot about iOS but I'm new to Android.

Would this work for any Z2 in all regions? I brought my Z2 from expansys and apparently mine is based in Germany by Vodafone.
I have a TWRP backup if something goes wrong but I like to know if there will be any other complications that my 4.4.4 stock backup can't fix. Thanks in advance.

samuraix21 said:
Would this work for any Z2 in all regions? I brought my Z2 from expansys and apparently mine is based in Germany by Vodafone.
I have a TWRP backup if something goes wrong but I like to know if there will be any other complications that my 4.4.4 stock backup can't fix. Thanks in advance.
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You just have to ensure that your phone is D6503, not D6502.
And as far as I know, recovery isn't working on Lollipop yet. So once you flash this, you won't be able to easily restore your KitKat backup, unless you downgrade to KitKat ROM and go through the process of rooting and installing recovery.

would you be so kind to detail what you did in order to achieve dual recovery? did you use prf creator?

I think it only shows that the NDR Utils app works, but you can't enter or reboot into the actual Recovery yet.

tset351 said:
D6503_23.1.A.0.690_R3C_Customized BAL 1282-0827-CWM-flashable using TWRP
Android Lollipop 5.0.2
Pre-rooted with Dual-Recovery
proof and torrent URL youtu.be/JlmAYAzfBz4
at this time I can only share a torrent file via Youtube or this magnet URI
magnet:?xt=urn:btih:8E40F1905F18AC38333D6701666CF842D624CB9E&dn=Xperia-Z2-D6503-Lollipop-TWRP-flashable&tr=udp%3a%2f%2ftracker.openbittorrent.com%3a80%2fannounce&tr=udp%3a%2f%2ftracker.publicbt.com%3a80%2fannounce&tr=udp%3a%2f%2ftracker.ccc.de%3a80%2fannounce
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link magnet direct click to magnet link :
http://torcache.net/torrent/8E40F1905F18AC38333D6701666CF842D624CB9E.torrent

hush66 said:
You just have to ensure that your phone is D6503, not D6502.
And as far as I know, recovery isn't working on Lollipop yet. So once you flash this, you won't be able to easily restore your KitKat backup, unless you downgrade to KitKat ROM and go through the process of rooting and installing recovery.
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Can you please specify what the issue is? Don't have time to look it up; I've skimmed through the thread and the general response is "it doesn't work right now". Like how? It won't boot up when you try to go into recovery?

fake link

hush66 said:
So once you flash this, you won't be able to easily restore your KitKat backup, unless you downgrade to KitKat ROM and go through the process of rooting and installing recovery.
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Fyi if you want to get back to 4.4 and you have an unlocked bootloader all you need to do is flash the 4.4 boot.img (with recovery), boot into recovery and restore your backup.
Obviously the phone will bootloop if you try and boot it.

Has anyone else tried using Link2SD with this firmware (I'm talking about the application not the built-in feature in the OS) and encountered the following error: "Mount script error Mount script cannot be created. mount: Operation not permitted". I've recreated the second partition of the SD card and have made sure that Link2SD has the appropriate rights in the SuperSU. The issue still persists. Had no similar problems with Link2SD in KitKat.

samuraix21 said:
Can you please specify what the issue is? Don't have time to look it up; I've skimmed through the thread and the general response is "it doesn't work right now". Like how? It won't boot up when you try to go into recovery?
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TBH if you don't have time to look it up, you probably haven't got time to fix it when **** happens, so take a chill pill and wait until you have got time or it all gets sorted.
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[Stock][LB][5.1.1][PreRooted][SGP321][Germany] 10.7.A.0.222 Customized_De

Android: 5.1.1
Market: Germany
Branding/Operator: None (Customized)
Included:
- UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
- TabZ-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21_5.1.1-FIX
- SuperSU-App as System-App
- Modification to reenable RW-Permission to external SDCard by Apps
Install
Flash it via TWRP or CWM.
Downloads
Mega: https://mega.nz/#!zZpSjLwI!oMZH6rt5MXl35OnBCBQ9d4WsBr5kVbIklwS6k6IfBg0
MediaFire: http://www.mediafire.com/download/byu81nrjwqm8dj7
Info:
Because there is no official working XZDR for first Z-Series, I included the already known fix to the current release.
For those of you, who want to use Xposed, please keep in mind that you need another Version for 5.1.1:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/super-alpha-posted-permission-xposed-t3072979

Sry, um new in this
How to install this stock via cwm or trwp
I looked into YouTube and i think cwm or trwp needs rooted device first to install them
I am already upgraded my tablet to 5.1.1 via OTA
Some1 help me this this plz to understand how this work
Thanks :angel:

Mr.ironhide said:
Sry, um new in this
How to install this stock via cwm or trwp
I looked into YouTube and i think cwm or trwp needs rooted device first to install them
I am already upgraded my tablet to 5.1.1 via OTA
Some1 help me this this plz to understand how this work
Thanks :angel:
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As you already said. Fist of all you need root permission on your device. But because you already installed 5.1.1 via OTA I'm afraid your device is "locked down". If KingRoot isn't able to root 5.1.1, then there is no easy way to get root on your device. In this case you have to downgrade first via Flashtool. Or you could unlock your bootloader and flash a custom kernel which has twrp integrated. But keep in mind that you will loose your drm keys this way.
BTW: I wouldn't use KingRoot even if it is able to root your device, because I don't trust this app....

Thnx mate for your reply
OK I will downgrade my tablet to 5.0.2
But I need you plz to point where I get my previous Android
And if I flashed it with flashtool all my data will be gone?!
Then I will root my tablet again then flashed this stock in this thread, am I right?!
And btw, why you didn't trust kingroot app, it's working with my tablet just fine! ?

I'm using Official Xposed for LP v.74 and it's working good on 5.1.1.

Rootk1t said:
I'm using Official Xposed for LP v.74 and it's working good on 5.1.1.
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Sry bro um not that expert in this,
Can you please brief me what is this xposed firmware and what its relation with rootting my tablet
And plz how to install it in my tablet
Sry again :crying:

Mr.ironhide said:
Sry bro um not that expert in this,
Can you brief memory what isotherm xposed and what its relation with root my tablet
And plz how to install it in my tablet
Sry again :crying:
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/xposed-faq-issues-t2735540
If you don't know what xposed is, you 99% don't need it.

Rootk1t said:
I'm using Official Xposed for LP v.74 and it's working good on 5.1.1.
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Oh, looks like I missed some official Updates^^
Thanks

Mr.ironhide said:
I need you plz to point where I get my previous Android
Then I will root my tablet again then flashed this stock in this thread, am I right?!
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Try this FTF:
http://www.android-hilfe.de/thema/s...ny-xperia-tablet-z.457524/page-3#post-7918151
After that, use XZDR (TabZ-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21-RELEASE.installer.zip) from here:
http://nut.xperia-files.com/
Use Option 3 from Installer, which will use an root-exploit, that is still available in .230 Firmware.
In newer Firmwares this option isn't working anymore and you need to root by your own first.
And finally flash this PreRooted Image via TWRP or CWM
Mr.ironhide said:
And if I flashed it with flashtool all my data will be gone?!
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Depends on which Options you use to flash. If you exclude Data-Partition, then Data will be still there. But booting KitKat-Firmware with Lollipop-Data will not work or at least will screw up everything. So in the end you would need to wipe data anyway. (Be aware that flashing FTF including Data-Partition will also wipe internal storage / internal sdcard)
Mr.ironhide said:
And btw, why you didn't trust kingroot app, it's working with my tablet just fine!
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Well, there are mainly two things:
1. It needs a internet connection for rooting (who knows which data is send to them ...)
2. It isn't always providing a full working root, which is not very nice for devolpers and users, because their apps/packages maybe don't work properly...

Thank you Mcbane87
Well,I already downgraded my TabZ SGP321 and flashed kitkat 4.4.4 with build number 10.5.1.A.0.283 via flashtool like you said, even I got many failed steps at the beginning but I did it
Then I rooted my tablet using this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-tablet-z/development/root-sp321-ftf-10-5-1-0-283-t2873377
So what to do next?! and I had another couple of questions please:
1- I am from Egypt so when looked into this firmware I didn't find Arabic language, is that Normal and how I get Arabic language
2- why I feel that kitkat is much better than lollipop and much easier and battery life is much better while I am playing my game with charger connected still battery going low slowly ?
Note: I am using root only to use Xmod for playing Clash Of Clans :laugh:!

I flashed it, seemed all ok, but:
no root, no recovery? no SuperSu in my Apps, I failed to enter recovery. What did I do wrong? what to do now?

MotoHator said:
I flashed it, seemed all ok, but:
no root, no recovery? no SuperSu in my Apps, I failed to enter recovery. What did I do wrong? what to do now?
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you must reflash a rooted Firm(like 230) with flashtool.
Starting enable debuging and install nuts recovery 2.870 with option 1.
Then reboot and hold volume down when the green light on and you are only in TRWP mode.
Flash the 5.1 from sd1 and all was good.

pudymoq said:
you must reflash a rooted Firm(like 230) with flashtool.
Starting enable debuging and install nuts recovery 2.870 with option 1.
Then reboot and hold volume down when the green light on and you are only in TRWP mode.
Flash the 5.1 from sd1 and all was good.
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It's faster to flash .230 .ftf stock unrooted, install recovery with option 3 and after that flash what you need from TWRP.

Well it's an easy, I flashed this stock via twrp and I used root checker to be sure that's my tab is rooted but I didn't find supersu!
Is this normal or i did something wrong?!!!

Mr.ironhide said:
Well it's an easy, I flashed this stock via twrp and I used root checker to be sure that's my tab is rooted but I didn't find supersu!
Is this normal or i did something wrong?!!!
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if SuperSu is incorporated into a ROM, it can sometimes be hidden in Developer Options. Failing that, just install it from the Play Store.

Yes i downloaded it form Google play and all set, thanks bro

xposed framework
Mr.ironhide said:
Sry bro um not that expert in this,
Can you please brief me what is this xposed firmware and what its relation with rootting my tablet
And plz how to install it in my tablet
Sry again :crying:
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In short xposed framework is just an addition to the in-built framework of your ROM. It helps you to customize your ROM for personalization and adding extra features to your device. Try googling xposed framework and keep working on it to get deeper knowledge about its modules and stuff.
But, make sure you know how to recover your device from bootloop and softbrick before installing the xposed framework. :good:

Mr.ironhide said:
So what to do next?! and I had another couple of questions please:
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I wrote that already. Install XZDR then install this ROM.
But looks like you already managed it yourself
Mr.ironhide said:
1- I am from Egypt so when looked into this firmware I didn't find Arabic language, is that Normal and how I get Arabic language
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Could be possible, because this is ROM was created from Sony for Germany. Maybe they didn't integrated Arabic language and letters.
Mr.ironhide said:
2- why I feel that kitkat is much better than lollipop and much easier and battery life is much better while I am playing my game with charger connected still battery going low slowly ?
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Didn't made that much comparison with TabZ, but on my Z1c I can confirm that some things are better with KitKat like bluetooth (only 5.02...didn't testet 5.1.1 till now) and other things like touchscreen response (phantom touching) is better in lollipop. Concerning batterylife I didn't saw any difference.
Well and the design / functions of lollipop are a question of personal liking. I personally hate the new LockScreen and its notification behaviour.
I would be happy finding a xposed module which would bring back old lockscreen on Lollipop, but I'm afraid this isn't that easy....

Well, I am big fan of Sony, I got Sony Xperia Z and I love lollipop in it and btw I have installed stock firmware prerooted as well
But frankly I am preferring kitkat in my tablet it's looks much better and easier
Anyway thank you for your helping bro

McBane87 said:
I would be happy finding a xposed module which would bring back old lockscreen on Lollipop, but I'm afraid this isn't that easy....
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Did you try Gravity Box LP and Serajr Xperia™ Xposed (LP)? They will definitely help to change the look of Sony LP. Work good on 5.0.2 and 5.1.1

[TWRP] [Recovery] [E6553] Xperia Z3+ Flashable recovery

Hello, guys.
Today I made a full working, flashable TWRP 3.0 recovery for our single SIM device. But do you still need it? Cause I made it for personal use, and if you do - I can post it here. Just need your answer. Thx!
MotexT

Great, please upload it! Does it work with marshmallow? Just flash it in flashtool? And is it hotbootable as well?

Yes please post it!!

Yeah please upload it. I am eagerly waiting for it.

But rather put it into the development section then. And a question... What do you think about building cm for this device?

So, as soon as I finish some test for DualSim version - will post it here. Need also some help with thread creating - it will be first time when I create a new Dev thread on XDA, so I need to respect all stuff like credits, devs, license etc. PM me who can help.

diemadedrei said:
Great, please upload it! Does it work with marshmallow? Just flash it in flashtool? And is it hotbootable as well?
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Yes, it works perfectly with MM, as it was designed for MM

diemadedrei said:
But rather put it into the development section then. And a question... What do you think about building cm for this device?
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Will start CM development a bit later, waiting an answer from my Z5 Dev-buddies, who will help. Stay tuned!

Guys from 4pda forum tested my recovery for both, and looks lije both work properly. So will post it here. Who don't want to wait for thread - PM me, will send direct link for download and instructions.

Guide for installing TWRP with link to download
Inside my Drive Folder head to Recovery folder and then download either twrp1 for SingleSim or twrp2 for DualSim
Drive Folder
Guide for installing​
Put twrp1.img/twrp2.img to Fastboot folder
Hold Shift and then right click on tge window
Then "Open command line here"
In command line write "fastboot flash recovery twrp1.img/twrp2.img
Connect your phone holding Vol+ button
A blue LED will light up for a while, you will receive "Done or Ok" in command line
After that disconnect your phone abd turn it on
And when yellow LED will appear on Sony logo, press Vol+ one time
Soon you will enter the recovery main menu
twrp1.img for SingleSim and twrp2.img for DualSim respectively
This recovery doesn't have to be reflashed or rehotbooted - this is FOTA one, it will rest untill you reflash FOTA partition

Do I need to be rooted to do this? I have dual sim not locked bootloader and not rooted.
Sent from my E6533 using XDA Free mobile app

angvil said:
Do I need to be rooted to do this? I have dual sim not locked bootloader and not rooted.
Sent from my E6533 using XDA Free mobile app
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To root your phone flash custom kernel from This thread. Then flash my recovery (still uploading DualSim version, wait 5 min), and through recovery flash latest SuperSu binary and DRM Restore (for recover lost functions after unlocking Bl).

Really really awesome, I'm so happy the device finally gets some love! Should be just as well be flashed via flashtool, right?
Edit: oh and I'm really excited that you're trying to port cm

diemadedrei said:
Really really awesome, I'm so happy the device finally gets some love! Should be just as well be flashed via flashtool, right?
Edit: oh and I'm really excited that you're trying to port cm
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You can flash a custom kernel from another thread by using Flashtool. But to flash the recovery you need to use Fastboot. Maybe after I will merge kernel with recovery into one flashable unit, but I need some time to figure out how to do that. Stay tuned, cheers!
MotexT

MotexT said:
You can flash a custom kernel from another thread by using Flashtool. But to flash the recovery you need to use Fastboot. Maybe after I will merge kernel with recovery into one flashable unit, but I need some time to figure out how to do that. Stay tuned, cheers!
MotexT
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I see, will try later then.

diemadedrei said:
I see, will try later then.
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Give me a sign when you will do that, also report the results. Any additional questions - you're welcome. :highfive:
MotexT

MotexT said:
To root your phone flash custom kernel from This thread. Then flash my recovery (still uploading DualSim version, wait 5 min), and through recovery flash latest SuperSu binary and DRM Restore (for recover lost functions after unlocking Bl).
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Excuse me, how can do that DRM Restore? I unlocked my BL long time ago without any Backups...
And one more thing, there is any Xposed version for the dual vers E6533?
Thanks a lot.

lilloscar said:
Excuse me, how can do that DRM Restore? I unlocked my BL long time ago without any Backups...
And one more thing, there is any Xposed version for the dual vers E6533?
Thanks a lot.
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Yep, you can use the latest Xposed Framework (SDK 23). And about DRM Restore - just flash attached file and be happy. Cheers! ?
MotexT

Can I flash the drmrestore onto a fully running system or does it have to be applied before first boot after rom install?

MotexT said:
Yep, you can use the latest Xposed Framework (SDK 23). And about DRM Restore - just flash attached file and be happy. Cheers!
MotexT
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Am very thankful for all your help and knowledge, my resume is this:
- kernel flashed OK
- TWRP 2 launched OK
- SuperSU flashed OK
- drmrestore flashed OK (at this point I really start appreciate for the first time after months my device)
- Installed Xposed OK
Everything looking so good, I get some time installing lot of things... then I decided to make a Wipe cache / dalvik and unfortunately I get stuck at the boot screen.
Does you recommend anything?