[Root & XZDR][LB/UB][STOCK] c6833 & C6802 & C6806 14.3.A.0.757

blueether · Apr 23, 2014

hassanmahmood said:
Just curious, what is the difference between the file I linked to and the flashable file you have uploaded?

I noticed there is a size difference so just wondered if there was any reason I should use this file instead of the one I had linked to - (only because I have already downloaded the first one and it would take some time to download the second one).

Thanks.

The stripped FTF should be everything except for system and data I think

hassanmahmood · Apr 23, 2014

blueether said:
The stripped FTF should be everything except for system and data I think

No the stripped one I understand - I need to flash that from Windows after having flashed the file through TWRP.

Just wondering what the difference would be between using the flashable .zip file that was very kindly created, or the slightly larger .zip file I had linked to earlier?

chemcup · Apr 23, 2014

hassanmahmood said:
No the stripped one I understand - I need to flash that from Windows after having flashed the file through TWRP.

Just wondering what the difference would be between using the flashable .zip file that was very kindly created, or the slightly larger .zip file I had linked to earlier?

The zip file you linked was the original FTF zipped you can’t flash that through TWRP.

You need to use the files I uploaded if you want root!

nashi20002003 · Apr 23, 2014

Chemup,

Thanks a lot for uploading the 6806 files. I've been waiting for these. Can you point me to a guide on how you guys are creating these two files from the FTF. The more people have knowledge on this the less burden on you to create for all variants.
I litterally was waiting on this with the few bugs in 681. But nobody stepped up to do this until you did. Again thank you.

blueether · Apr 23, 2014

nashi20002003 said:
Chemup,

Thanks a lot for uploading the 6806 files. I've been waiting for these. Can you point me to a guide on how you guys are creating these two files from the FTF. The more people have knowledge on this the less burden on you to create for all variants.
I litterally was waiting on this with the few bugs in 681. But nobody stepped up to do this until you did. Again thank you.

Do a search on creating flashable ROMs, or pull one apart in 7zip.
There only really needs to be the c6833 version as it will work in the other models as well.

hassanmahmood said:
No the stripped one I understand - I need to flash that from Windows after having flashed the file through TWRP.

Just wondering what the difference would be between using the flashable .zip file that was very kindly created, or the slightly larger .zip file I had linked to earlier?

In that case it contains /system, [NUT]'s recoveries and SU and an installer script that tells recovery where the files need to be and the permissions they need etc

hassanmahmood · Apr 24, 2014

Is it better to clean flash this, or is it okay to dirty flash?

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Going from rooted .136

chemcup · Apr 24, 2014

hassanmahmood said:
Is it better to clean flash this, or is it okay to dirty flash?

---------- Post added at 10:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:04 PM ----------

Going from rooted .136

clean

clueless_stranger · Apr 24, 2014

Is there a YouTube video on how to flash this? I'm very confused... And once rooted, can I flash a custom ROM if I have a locked bootloader? I read from a thread from another device that one you flash the same exact custom ROM 3 time, it'll work...

hassanmahmood · Apr 24, 2014

clueless_stranger said:
Is there a YouTube video on how to flash this? I'm very confused... And once rooted, can I flash a custom ROM if I have a locked bootloader? I read from a thread from another device that one you flash the same exact custom ROM 3 time, it'll work...

Whoever said that is quite daft; you can only install custom ROMs on an unlocked bootloader.

The exception is if the custom ROM is close to identical to a stock ROM - but I personally wouldn't risk it. (I have a locked BL)

In terms of an instructional video - it really is not required.

You need to tell one at what stage you actually are in order to receive more personalized instructions; the method if you are already rooted and on .290 or later is very different to if you aren't, or are on a ROM that is older than .290.

clueless_stranger · Apr 24, 2014

hassanmahmood said:
Whoever said that is quite daft; you can only install custom ROMs on an unlocked bootloader.

The exception is if the custom ROM is close to identical to a stock ROM - but I personally wouldn't risk it. (I have a locked BL)

In terms of an instructional video - it really is not required.

You need to tell one at what stage you actually are in order to receive more personalized instructions; the method if you are already rooted and on .290 or later is very different to if you aren't, or are on a ROM that is older than .290.

Well, I am currently running .757 non rooted stock, locked bootloader.

blueether · Apr 25, 2014

clueless_stranger said:
Well, I am currently running .757 non rooted stock, locked bootloader.

First you will have to root it and get a recovery, I suggest you read http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2569904 and http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2593918
then look into keeping root on a locked bootloader or unlock the bootloader.

The instructions have been written down more times than I care to remember, please read them.

hassanmahmood · Apr 25, 2014

I'd like to report that the flashable zip and stripped FTF for the C6806 work fantastically!

Such an easy process to upgrade.

Everything seems to be working great so far; Xposed is up and running and the phone seems to be a tad smoother, if that is at all possible.

Thanks so much again!

iBuzman · Apr 28, 2014

hassanmahmood said:
Whoever said that is quite daft; you can only install custom ROMs on an unlocked bootloader.

The exception is if the custom ROM is close to identical to a stock ROM - but I personally wouldn't risk it. (I have a locked BL)

In terms of an instructional video - it really is not required.

This is why people are sooo confused: a post that says you can only install custom roms on UB..

WRONG!!!

You can only use custom kernel on UB, custom roms ok as long rooted and has recovery.. (see the many many posts on this - as @blueether said, written more times than I care to guess....) therefore, anything that can use stock kernel (eg nut' stripped ftf) can be flashed on LB (if rooted with recovery).

Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk

Johnnynho · May 4, 2014

Back camera not working after upgrade. Front Camera is good. Any fixes or ideas?

Mine was C6802 Locked Bootloader with rooted 14.2.A.0.290.

First, I upgraded XZDualRecovery from 2.7.78 to latest 2.7.123.

Then, I backup in TWRP and flash 2 files.

All the data and settings are still there and only the back camera is not working.

Do I have to wipe Dalvik cache and data and retry flashing?

Or, is there any other FTF from another Region for retrying?

Thanks.

Jammol · May 6, 2014

Johnnynho said:
Back camera not working after upgrade. Front Camera is good. Any fixes or ideas?

Mine was C6802 Locked Bootloader with rooted 14.2.A.0.290.

First, I upgraded XZDualRecovery from 2.7.78 to latest 2.7.123.

Then, I backup in TWRP and flash 2 files.

All the data and settings are still there and only the back camera is not working.

Do I have to wipe Dalvik cache and data and retry flashing?

Or, is there any other FTF from another Region for retrying?

Thanks.

Clean flash it. I still don't understand why people still continue to run the risk of Dirty Flashing. Yes it works sometimes, but other times you will have issues. Clean Flash always guys.

jasonyu007 · May 11, 2014

Hi! Guys, I got C6802 761 from china .it is through cwm flash.I don,t konw how to share with you.it seems good.

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paulotex · Jun 6, 2014

Sucess upgrading from .136

Hi everyone:

I'd like to report success in upgrading my C6833 from a rooted .136 with locked bootloader. Preparation was the key point here:

A. Preparation:

Activated USB debug and installation from unknown sources.
Backup using TWRP and Sony Backup app.
Updated TWRP from 2.6 to the lastest 2.7.123. Got it from NUT (ZU-lockeddualrecovery2.7.123-BETA.installer.zip) and used TWRP to install it. Then I reboot to the new TWRP.
Updated flashtool to 0.9.16 (the latest I could find). Note that 0.9.14 does not work (I tried).

With all this in place, I was able to upgrade:

B Upgrade

Boot into TWRP.
Wiped Dalvik-Cache, System, Cache. This is important to avoid boot loops and the camera not working problem. Did not wipe Data nor Internal Storage.
Installed Sony Xperia Z Ultra Europe LTE14.3.A.0.757__flashable.zip (original link on the OP).
Do not press reboot. Go to the main menu, then Reboot -> Power Off.
Flashed C6833_14.3.A.0.757_EUR LTE Stripped..ftf (original link on the OP).

During reboot, the system detected it was an upgrade and was restored from backup. As far as I can tell, I did not loose any apps nor settings.

Note that these instructions are just a repeat of what was posted by others, they are not created by me!

Note also that I started with a rooted phone, with TWRP installed. If you start with a stock, you'll have to go back to 532, root that, and upgrade to 757. This has been explained somewhere else and links have been presented. For example, here.

Big thanks to chemcup for the OP and files!

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