Originally Posted by msc3169

Ive posted this in Q&A but no replies.
All i wanted was to change region of my phone from India to Generic Global via SUS using build.prop method (Changing SI numbers and repairing via Sony Update Service)

If some one can post a build.prop of the same, it would be very useful as the link for downloading the ftf doesn't work

sent via my awesome XPERIA Z

why use the build.prop method when you can just flash a generic ftf? flash once and you're done

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Originally Posted by tempofestival

i'm asking myself too... have a locked device... :/ (boooooohhh!!!)

wondering if there's other way to unlock (i've requested an unlock key from sonymobile) but for now i think it's useless... ! :/ (booohhh again...!)

*#*#7378423#*#* then Service Info>Configuration

Rooting status:
Bootloader unlock allowed: XXX

if XXX = Yes > read threads on how to root, unlock bootloader, install custom recovery/ROM/kernel, etc.
if XXX = No > ask for a replacement maybe, nothing much you can do

the code is also useful to test the device(especially before buying)

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Originally Posted by LedFanatic

For my first post here as a noob, I want to thanks DoomLord for this thread and all other good stuff I discovered .
I am a lurker since january, so its time for me to talk

I found all very usefull information here, and now my Xperia Z is up to date, locked , rooted and version 10.1.1.A.1.253 with dual recovery boot

I wanted to express myself in the developpement thread, but I can't, I am still a noob

whoa! hold on! you really mean the .253 is now rootable? HOW?

Originally Posted by yujin_11

whoa! hold on! you really mean the .253 is now rootable? HOW?

Either of these 2 methods:

[ROM] Stock 10.1.1.A.1.253 CWM/TWRP ZIP. (v3 Pre-rooted) LB/UB - xda-developers
[STOCK ROM] Update to 10.1.1.A.1.253 Generic [Rooted & XZDualRecovery][LB/UB] - xda-developers

sorry for the noob question but i just bought the xperia z so i am kinda new here....i was wondering if there would be any issues if i installed a c6603 rom on a c6602? also i rooted my phone on .350 firmware....can i do the .434 update via ota or do i have to download the firmware from here? any help would be appreciated

Originally Posted by linx1287

sorry for the noob question but i just bought the xperia z so i am kinda new here....i was wondering if there would be any issues if i installed a c6603 rom on a c6602? also i rooted my phone on .350 firmware....can i do the .434 update via ota or do i have to download the firmware from here? any help would be appreciated

no issues

Originally Posted by yujin_11

whoa! hold on! you really mean the .253 is now rootable? HOW?

Sorry for the late reply, I am just returning from job travel..

I didn't flash either of the 2 methods posted by hush66 but I use some parts of them.

0 - My Xperia was at .434, rooted, and PC companion tell me that I have an upgrade
1 - I downloaded the update with PC companion without flashing my phone.
2 - I read some noobs guide and make an FTF file with Flashtools ==> http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2188129
3 - I read another noobs guide and make an Zip file ==> http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2183077
4- I added some files that was in the Wawyed .Zip for pre rooted and dual recovery ==> C6603_10.1.1.A.1.253_CE_v5.zip, for that I made a compare with TotalCmd between this .ZIP and the one I compiled with my firmware.
4 - Finally I use the same method described by Wawyed with my own rom, et voila.

I have no problems and all sony's applications run like a charm. thank to all who participated to my education

Originally Posted by hush66

Either of these 2 methods:
[ROM] Stock 10.1.1.A.1.253 CWM/TWRP ZIP. (v3 Pre-rooted) LB/UB - xda-developers
[STOCK ROM] Update to 10.1.1.A.1.253 Generic [Rooted & XZDualRecovery][LB/UB] - xda-developers

Yes, I use these methods but don't flash theirs FTF or .ZIP directly, as I explain above.

Originally Posted by LedFanatic

Sorry for the late reply, I am just returning from job travel..

I didn't flash either of the 2 methods posted by hush66 but I use some parts of them.

0 - My Xperia was at .434, rooted, and PC companion tell me that I have an upgrade
1 - I downloaded the update with PC companion without flashing my phone.
2 - I read some noobs guide and make an FTF file with Flashtools ==> http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2188129
3 - I read another noobs guide and make an Zip file ==> http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2183077
4- I added some files that was in the Wawyed .Zip for pre rooted and dual recovery ==> C6603_10.1.1.A.1.253_CE_v5.zip, for that I made a compare with TotalCmd between this .ZIP and the one I compiled with my firmware.
4 - Finally I use the same method described by Wawyed with my own rom, et voila.

I have no problems and all sony's applications run like a charm. thank to all who participated to my education




Yes, I use these methods but don't flash theirs FTF or .ZIP directly, as I explain above.

seems you know what you are doing now.. so yeah, its your time to talk..