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Greek generic pre-rooted 12.1.A.1.201 & 205 (CWM zip)

12/06/2014: I created a Greek generic pre-rooted 12.1.A.1.205 made with @quetzalcoatl2435 guide.
Download.
07/04/2014: 12.1.A.1.201 made with @quetzalcoatl2435 guide. Includes be2_album for Bravia Engine fix.
Download.
Mirror but with zipped file (needs unzipping to get the flashable zip).
To root --> Follow this guide.
To CWM --> Follow this guide.
To flash Rom:
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1. Boot in CWM.
2. Clear dalvik cache, wipe cache, wipe data.
3. Flash the Rom zip.
4. Flash SuperSU 1.93.
5. POWER OFF <-- Very important or you will get bootloop!.
6. (Old:Flash .201 kernel with flashtool in flashmode). Flash .205 kernel with flashtool in flashmode from a .205 ftf firmware file choosing first to exlude everything but kernel. Or you can flash .205 kernel sin file with flashtool in fastboot mode, guide.

subwrc said:
I created a Greek generic pre-rooted 12.1.A.1.201 made with @quetzalcoatl2435 guide.
Download.
To root --> Follow this guide.
To CWM --> Follow this guide.
To flash Rom:
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1. Boot in CWM.
2. Clear dalvik cache, wipe cache, wipe data.
3. Flash the Rom zip.
4. Flash SuperSU 1.93.
5. Power off.
6. Flash .201 kernel with flashtool in flashmode.
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Is the kernel same for all country's and Models ?

Rushaan™ said:
Is the kernel same for all country's and Models ?
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According to this post i think so, but I can' t tell you for sure.

Thanks
subwrc said:
According to this post i think so, but I can' t tell you for sure.
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Thanks for answering my question
Have a nice day

If it's a flash able zip, then why does your title says FtF
Sent from my C5303 using Tapatalk

neXus PRIME said:
If it's a flash able zip, then why does your title says FtF
Sent from my C5303 using Tapatalk
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Oh sorry! I corrected it!

subwrc said:
I created a Greek generic pre-rooted 12.1.A.1.201 made with @quetzalcoatl2435 guide. Includes be2_album for Bravia Engine fix.
Download.
To root --> Follow this guide.
To CWM --> Follow this guide.
To flash Rom:
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1. Boot in CWM.
2. Clear dalvik cache, wipe cache, wipe data.
3. Flash the Rom zip.
4. Flash SuperSU 1.93.
5. Power off.
6. Flash .201 kernel with flashtool in flashmode.
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Thanks for this ,but for newbies the how to is a bit scant
for example -
Where is the Rom. zip as per -
3. Flash the Rom zip.
and is this all i have to do, as in will i then have Greek 12.1.A.201 on my phone after this -
6. Flash .201 kernel with flashtool in flashmode.
also, as this is a Greek rom, will i be able to read the menus as i am not Greek?
...please pardon all the noob questions, just wanna be sure so i dont brick my phone

b00b said:
Thanks for this ,but for newbies the how to is a bit scant
for example -
Where is the Rom. zip as per -
3. Flash the Rom zip.
and is this all i have to do, as in will i then have Greek 12.1.A.201 on my phone after this -
6. Flash .201 kernel with flashtool in flashmode.
also, as this is a Greek rom, will i be able to read the menus as i am not Greek?
...please pardon all the noob questions, just wanna be sure so i dont brick my phone
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In (3) i mean to flash the downloaded rom from the link i gave, witch is a zip file.
Yes you can change language and read the menus.
Here is a detailed guide but for another rom file.

subwrc said:
In (3) i mean to flash the downloaded rom from the link i gave, witch is a zip file.
Yes you can change language and read the menus.
Here is a detailed guide but for another rom file.
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Most appreciated subwrc

Please delete it.. wrong section..

Is this for C5302 or C5303?
Also, do you have to "wipe data" or can you keep your data so when you start the phone after completing the installation, all your apps still remain?

Xadious said:
Is this for C5302 or C5303?
Also, do you have to "wipe data" or can you keep your data so when you start the phone after completing the installation, all your apps still remain?
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It's for C5303.
I think you can keep your data partition but haven't tried though. Do a backup first.

I am running 121A1201 official.What should i do to install this rom .I ask this because as i see this guide is referred to people who have not already updated to 201...
Thanks in advance!

Theorw said:
I am running 121A1201 official.What should i do to install this rom .I ask this because as i see this guide is referred to people who have not already updated to 201...
Thanks in advance!
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You have to do everything from the beginning as described in the first post. Root, install recovery and flash rom.

Thank you for the kernel itself. My C5303 (Central Europe) now works flawlessly with ROOT. DooMLoRD kernel had problems with RAM.

I bit the bullet and done this upgrade (from android v4.12 to now android v4.3) and it went well
So now i have android 4.3 on my xperia sp and i also have my data intact too as i chose not to 'wipe data' before flashing, however i did clear dalvik cache and wipe cache.
Most important though, is that i can now use three (3 uk) 4g (LTE), which i couldnt use without upgrading to android v4.3
For the curious this is what I used (and i followed the instruction here -http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51654818&postcount=1) -
- pre-rooted.C5303_12.1.A.1.201_Generic GR_1272-4887.zip - (the rom in this thread using the link provided by the OP in the 1st post in this thread)
- UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip - (using the link provided by the OP in the 1st post in this thread)
- recoverys_signed_040414_162006.zip --- (my new recovery - for more see here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50359355&postcount=1)
Now that i am happy with the upgrade, my question to those who have upgraded to android v4.3 is this -
(1). for security i used to use LBE Security Guard in v4.12 and it worked okay, however the version i have does not seem to be working properly on android v4.3, especially the blocking of apps from using the internet (4g/LTE) ...any known solutions with regards to this app?
(2). Likewise for security i used to use Xprivacy on android 4.12 but however it too does not seem to be working properly all the time now and i suspect that its because i still have installed the version i had before upgrading to v4.3, any suggestions as to the version of Xprivacy that anyone on v4.3 are now using please?

correction
just realised no wifi after upgrade
wifi does turn on but no router shows up and i am surrounded with routers and even if i manually add a router or access point, it does not do anything when i click on the newly created access point.
Anyone having this issue and any suggestion pls?

b00b said:
correction
just realised no wifi after upgrade
wifi does turn on but no router shows up and i am surrounded with routers and even if i manually add a router or access point, it does not do anything when i click on the newly created access point.
Anyone having this issue and any suggestion pls?
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You may have to try a clean install.

subwrc said:
You may have to try a clean install.
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Actually the problem has been traced back to the ROM, something to do with symlink, see here for fix after upgrade -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52662520
Thanks to the OP in that post, his post and subsequent solution saved me a lot of headache and maybe me posting this here will help others in a similar situation

Updated to .205.

[Update][Latest][6.0.1][Prerooted][23.5.A.1.291][Z2 tablet][SGP511][SGP512]

Hi
Here are flashable zip file wich installs latest Sony stock 6.0.1 Marshmallow ROM 23.5.A.1.291_R3D (VMo AU-NZ), SuperSu v2.76 and latest TWRP 3.0.20 with read and write acces to system. Because device is Wi-Fi only region doesn´t matter. Only difference is bloatware. Since Sony hasn´t push update to SGP511 I use SGP512 firmware which is working fine on my device. If you want you can edit build.prop file in /system -folder to correct model number as shown in screenshot.
Here is the link for new 6.0.1 firmware:
https://mega.nz/#!VcxGyRZK!U4NqLOSeg1X_3KNC1_xXm2WnH4_i2OoZ6NwuyaIR6Hw
MD5 is: D3B78445485765AB7BD3A163F2A6C4BD
Make nandroid backup before flashing.
Install it by flashing whole zip file via custom recovery. TWRP recommend. If coming from .570 or .575 firmware dirty flash with art/dalvik cache wipe is okay.
If coming from older firmware factory reset is most likely necessary with cache and dalvik/art cache wipes but anyhow recommend. If you want you can restore your data with TWRP after installation and reboot. This install compatible busybox. If you install incompatible busybox you may loose acces to TWRP.
After flashing .zip file if you are getting bootloop you have atleast two choises.
- With pc and Flashtool use your firmware original ftf -file and flash it by excluding "FOTAKernel", "Partition" and "System". In other words in "exclude section" tick these and don´t wipe anything. (Credits @AlanDS)
- Or download "bootloop fix" from here: https://mega.nz/#!BUxFxSAR!bPVEEDnsPz962JQ1uA2PKJv9tYLKA47N0fhA80ltEvw
(Credits @niaboc79 and @machao44) and flash it with TWRP
Here is the old 23.1.A.1.28 (Customized NCB) FTF -file link:
For SGP511: https://mega.nz/#!sVIn1IJI!Ywqoksuej83vNkc__nNrBy-im6tfLjWr_mbonMd6PPk
MD5 is: aab7e5728dccb59d44d5ebe38c34c8da
This version of firmware should be rootable. For instructions and download go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/root-how-to-root-5-0-lollipop-t3212108
Credits: @Androxyde @Chainfire @[NUT] @IaguCool @zxz0O0 @Wolfbreak @shoey63 @serajr @championswimmer @russel5

Any news on sgp512? or I can use this one? thanks in advance

Cocolopes said:
Any news on sgp512? or I can use this one? thanks in advance
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At the moment latest for SGP512 is .726 firmware but you can use this one.

kulvertti said:
At the moment latest for SGP512 is .726 firmware but you can use this one.
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good...I miss something if I use this? I think the only difference its the internal memory...

Cocolopes said:
good...I miss something if I use this? I think the only difference its the internal memory...
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Nope. Only difference between devices is memory size and your device regognize correct size even if you use this. Only thing is your device shows as SGP511 but you can chance that in build.prop file if you like.

Er... on my Z2 Tablet with .726 firmware there is no "Ultra Stamina" mode... or am I missing something?
Or is "Ultra Stamina" introduced only with this new firmware version??

Thanks, I just noticed this version was offered as a 21 MB system update on my current ROM (23.1.A.0.690 NCB). But this is much better :good:

hasenbein1966 said:
Er... on my Z2 Tablet with .726 firmware there is no "Ultra Stamina" mode... or am I missing something?
Or is "Ultra Stamina" introduced only with this new firmware version??
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You are right. Chancelog is copy/pasted from universal source so there is device specific differencies and because this device is wifi only there is no ultra stamina mode.

kulvertti said:
You are right. Chancelog is copy/pasted from universal source so there is device specific differencies and because this device is wifi only there is no ultra stamina mode.
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hey man...if I flash this I will losse all my internal sd data? or I only need to backup my apps and nothing more? (sorry if I ask to much things)

Cocolopes said:
hey man...if I flash this I will losse all my internal sd data? or I only need to backup my apps and nothing more? (sorry if I ask to much things)
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For to be safe I recommend to make nandroid backup including kernel, system and data. However if something go wrong system backup with kernel might be enough to bring your device back.
This ain't wipe your internal sd on it's own so it is your choice.

Thanks man, you're always so fast! We should be getting 5.1 next month I read somewhere

Tap to awake isnt working, is ghis a known bug?

BLiapis said:
Tap to awake isnt working, is ghis a known bug?
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Nope. Double tap to wake work fine here.

Factory reset coming from KK, everything working perfectly, including root/SU and double tap to wake.
In case anyone has similar issues, I couldn't download from Mega directly to device (it kept disconnecting at around 10%), had to download using PC and transfer using SD card.
Thanks Kulvertti for all the work you do for our device, it is much appreciated! :good:

Hello !
I am already on Lollipop & rooted, does updating thanks to the Sony update center will keep my root or does this flashable zip is mandatory to keep root ?
Thanks

Angeal Hewley said:
Hello !
I am already on Lollipop & rooted, does updating thanks to the Sony update center will keep my root or does this flashable zip is mandatory to keep root ?
Thanks
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This will keep your root. About OTA, maybe with small updates but haven't tested it with latest update.

kulvertti said:
This will keep your root. About OTA, maybe with small updates but haven't tested it with latest update.
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Thanks for the reply!
I flashed your zip to be 100% sure to keep root

issue
hey man,
I just spent like 2 hours trying to get CWM installed for castor windy. finally ended up using a combo of ADB "fastboot reboot-bootloader" reboot-boot <lightning-bolt-symbol/fastboot mode/select kernal to flash> and put in an extracted boot.img for CWM (nightly build). i then did "fastboot reboot" and rapidly pressed the volume up button. it worked and im now in CWM. I put your zip on my sd card before, and I navigated to that <apply update/choose from sdcard1/flashablesomeupdatedetailsidontwanttocopy.zip> (strangly I noticed that there were 2 identical "choose from sdcard1" options)
cwm paused for a second, then outputted
Install failed​Finding update package...
Opening update package...
E:footer is wrong
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted​
sorry about my formatting of what I did, Im new to xda devs
thanks in advance for the help, and thank you for supporting a tablet that very few people seem to use

joeyishar said:
hey man,
I just spent like 2 hours trying to get CWM installed for castor windy. finally ended up using a combo of ADB "fastboot reboot-bootloader" reboot-boot <lightning-bolt-symbol/fastboot mode/select kernal to flash> and put in an extracted boot.img for CWM (nightly build). i then did "fastboot reboot" and rapidly pressed the volume up button. it worked and im now in CWM. I put your zip on my sd card before, and I navigated to that <apply update/choose from sdcard1/flashablesomeupdatedetailsidontwanttocopy.zip> (strangly I noticed that there were 2 identical "choose from sdcard1" options)
cwm paused for a second, then outputted
Install failed​Finding update package...
Opening update package...
E:footer is wrong
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted​
sorry about my formatting of what I did, Im new to xda devs
thanks in advance for the help, and thank you for supporting a tablet that very few people seem to use
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Install Dualrecovery from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53661356 and use TWRP to flash .zip file.

kulvertti said:
Install Dualrecovery from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53661356 and use TWRP to flash .zip file.
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First: Thanks to Kulvertti for all his work.
I am still confused. Do I need to root my device on forehand?
What I have understood so far:
You don't have to have root to flash NUT's [TABZ2][TWRP][PhilZ Touch][CWM] XZDualRecovery (It won't bring you root either).
So you can flash this recovery as long as you are on unrooted but rootable stock firmware (e.g. 17.1.2.A.0.314).
Then can flash this pre-rooted stock Lollipop ROM 23.1.A.1.28 and you will have root.
So only 3 steps to go from unrooted stock Lollipop to to this pre-rooted Lollipop?
1) flash rootable firmware (from PC, using flashtool).
2) flash "NUT's" recovery (from PC, using NUT's installer).
3) flash this pre-rooted stock Lollipop ROM (from sdcard1, using TWRP recovery)
Is this correct??

[Stock] LB - SGP311 - 5.1.1 - 10.7.A.0.222 - Pre-rooted with Xposed - Flashable Zip

Model : SGP311
Android: 5.1.1
Market: US/CA/PR
Build : 10.7.A.0.222_1272_7479_R6E
Included:
- UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
- TabZ-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21.flashable.zip from @Nut
- Xposed Framework for 5.1 v71-SDK22
Pre-requisites: Should be on Lollipop (5.0.2) with custom recovery
Installation:
- Make an nandroid backup
- Wipe cache and dalvik cache
- Flash this zip from recovery
- Wipe cache and dalvik cache
- Wait for boot process to complete and ENJOY.
Please flash at your own risk, I assume no responsibility of any kind. Created this file and worked for me, so wanted to contribute to the forum.

<RESERVED>

https://www.dropbox.com/s/zltb2oknhtxdjte/flashable-prerooted.zip?dl=0

Upload finished yet?

Post updated with dropbox link and pictures.

Awesome, thanks!

Ok

dr_derqami said:
Thanks for your work, but I have a little problem with twrp. Basically I cant flash any zip file. Not mounted error... I think there is a fix for it here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-tablet-z/general/stock-10-7-0-222-vmoar-t3195711 .
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See there for tabz : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62728367&postcount=6203.
Grab the installer one and reinstall it from your comp on your actual 5.1.1 rom

ibis69 said:
See there for tabz : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62728367&postcount=6203.
Grab the installer one and reinstall it from your comp on your actual 5.1.1 rom
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please use credits for fixed version installer.

Apparently too many people are downloading the file and Dropbox blocked the content. Can it be downloaded anywhere else?

Looks like DropBox blocks files with too many downloads. Can someone suggest an alternate file share site?

Try Mega

This is good for me! Thanks
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ibis69 said:
See there for tabz : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62728367&postcount=6203.
Grab the installer one and reinstall it from your comp on your actual 5.1.1 rom
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Thanks for this link

Will this work on the SGP312?

rmrect said:
Will this work on the SGP312?
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it will work, but can reformat your internal storage to 16Gb.

Flashed this with twrp and it completely bricked my tablet, can't even start fastboot

after installation my tablet doesn't boot into the system please help

Alec07007 said:
after installation my tablet doesn't boot into the system please help
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Restore with xperia-conpanion.

[Stock][PreRooted][DualRecovery][D5503] 14.6.A.0.368 Customized DE - Lollipop 5.1.1

OUTDATED! CHECK NEW VERSION HERE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/stock-14-6-1-236-customized-lollipop-5-t3264557
_______________________
Lollipop 5.1.1 finally hits the Z1C
D5503_Customized DE_1279-6978_14.6.A.0.368_R2D PREROOTED for Sony Xperia Z1 Compact done with PRFCreator.
What you get:
Flashable Zip File - for Updating your rom with custom recovery (TWRP) or clean installation. This is rooted with SuperSu and comes with latest DualRecovery bundled.
TESTS: After some of you guys/girls have some isues with this i have done some tests the last days. So, here my results:
CONDITIONS:
1. Flash over running and fully functional Lollipop 5.0.2 with XZDualRecovery 2.8.21. Bootloader is LOCKED, no xposed framework installed.
RESULTS:
1. Flashing the Rom - Works. After Flash with XZDualRecovery 2.8.21. No Errors in XZ Logwindow
2. Root Check: Testet with: Root Checker (fro mFree Android Tools, joeykrim, and Burrows Apps): No Problems, all apps show full root is present.
3. Remove System Apps: Testet with: SD Maid Pro, System App Remover (Jumobile, TopDev): Works too, im able to remove system apps without any errors.
4. Install Xposed Framework v73 SDK23: Works, no Bootloops.
5. Install and use of XperiaXposed (LP) latest version from Xposed Repo: Installation and modul activation works
- Modding User Interface (More Homesceens, gestures (swiping down for Quicksettings, Up App drawer, roud edges, additional quick settings) - Works.
- Xperia Home: (Hide Apps, Widges scalable, labels). Works
- Media: Volume Keys to skipping tracks, camerabutton start/stop. Works.
- Power Menu: Edit some of the options. Works
6. XPrivacy. Installation, Modul activation works. After reboot (no bootloops) xprivacy works like expected. No Problems with that
CONDITIONS 2:
1. Complete Wipe and flash with XZDualRecovery 2.8.21. Bootloader is LOCKED
Same Tests, same results.
Flashable Zip for Recovery Menu:
Prerootet with SuperSu + latest DualRecovery(2.8.21)
Update Only
1. Download file
2. Copy flashable-signed.zip to your sdcard
3. Boot to recovery (tested with TWRP) and install flashable.zip
4.Reboot to system
Fresh install:
1. Download file
2. Copy flashable-prerooted-signed.zip it to your sdcard
3. Boot to recovery
4. Wipe Dalvik cache, cache, system, data, internal storage
5. Install flashable-prerooted-signed.zip
6. Reboot to system.
Download:
flashable-signed.zip
MD5: c3cda929ecb5f9ae6f2e2e4592439ed6
Thx to zxz0O0 for the PRFCreator.

Hello,
I think there is no link to download ^^
PS : Thanks !

Wooops, its fixed now.

How do you delete a post?

Tograd said:
How do you delete a post?
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You can't Or ask to an admin

(MAKE SURE YOU USING Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21)
How and where do we check the version? Also, would it work in India?

Just flash Latest Recovery from [NUT]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
Maybe it works with older version too, but im only tested it with 2.8.21.
I guess it woks for India too.

It's ok to use this for example, on a phone with a differente CDA?

I did everything as instructed and it got me into a bootloop...

For me, supersu is installed but it says that no su binary is installed

beowafle said:
I did everything as instructed and it got me into a bootloop...
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Clear Cache maybe fix this.

SkarlosBME said:
For me, supersu is installed but it says that no su binary is installed
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Hmm damn, i can confirm this. Looking for a fix. be patient.

Try my version, it seems to work according to others (I sttil didn't have time to test it):
Are you sure you used the latest supersu? Yours is much smaller than mine.
D5503_14.6.A.0.368_Customized_DE_prerooted.zip

I guess its a problem with latest PRFCreator (1.0). Witch Version of PRFCreator did you use?
Also i left the fota-reset.ta and custom-reset.ta but i think its not the reason for the smaler size.

Download the installer version of the dual recovery 2.8.21 and just reinstall the revovery with the phone running. This should work for regaining full root.
Best, maris

ThreeMMM said:
I guess its a problem with latest PRFCreator (1.0). Witch Version of PRFCreator did you use?
Also i left the fota-reset.ta and custom-reset.ta but i think its not the reason for the smaler size.
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That could be it. I used the previous version (0.9) because 1.0 seemed strange with trying to flash those .sin files.

Jip, PDFCreator has some issues.
Recreated with 0.8, Root is there \o/
So im going to upload the new File and edit the first post.
Sorry guys for that!

ThreeMMM said:
Jip, PDFCreator has some issues.
Recreated with 0.8, Root is there \o/
So im going to upload the new File and edit the first post.
Sorry guys for that!
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You can use mine if you want to.

-.-

SkarlosBME said:
For me, supersu is installed but it says that no su binary is installed
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I found the issue (PDFCreator 1.0 will cause that issue) and now its fixed. All fine now!
Danzig666 said:
You can use mine if you want to.
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Im allready done the upload. But Thanks!

Firmware 23.4.A.1.200 D5803 US stock rom + Preroot

I create an FTF file via Flashtool.
D5803_23.4.A.1.200_Customized US 1289-7524
FTF stock rom: http://www.fshare.vn/file/6NG4Y6NKJS2N
Preroot+Recovery: http://www.fshare.vn/file/KT61EOYJHK4J

Thanks man, but can you use another website? Its all in Vietnamese, not sure which link to use....

You can easily change the language to english from Right Upper Corner..

Which recovery did you use?

it should be TWRP i think..

Can u confirm, that the wifi is not broken?

I downloaded the files myself from sony update and flashed it, no issues with wifi here.

Nummer35 said:
Which recovery did you use?
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dual recovery Ver 2.8.21

Noob question. I have rooted, and have recovery installed per the How-to. Guide, but now I want to upgrade to the latest Firmware.
Are these the proper steps to follow? I am confused because people always reference back to the How-to Guide, but that was from a non-rooted phone without recovery, so what should I do now with rooted and recovery installed?
I have downloaded the preroot+recovery.zip file... Are the following steps correct?
1. Put the .zip file in the internal memory
2. Boot into recovery
3. Flash the .zip firmware
Is that it?

guys the link wont download. can someone mirror it for me or link me to another flashable zip?
Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk

@ah_hin should work....but wipe only cache and dalvik...
another way a bit more time consuming is to back-up the apps using Titanium and then do a full wipe (always better than a dirty flash) flash the new build and then restore apps. i did it that way and have no issues...
@ zike .... use the flashtool to download the latest tft then use the guide on how to create your own prerooted flashable, is faster than to look for a mirror that is available and fast.

Hi i have a big problem i wanted to root my xperia z3 compact so i unlocked the boot loader & i installed CWM Recovery v 6.0.4.7 the problem is when the phone start a pink light show up i can access to recovery mode when i press vol up but when i let it, it will be orange & reboot & the pink light show up again so i wiped data/factory reset but nothing happening & a message appear : E:unknown volume for path [/sd-ext] what's the solution plz

zike47222 said:
guys the link wont download. can someone mirror it for me or link me to another flashable zip?
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I second this. Though it works, it's very slow.