[C6943] Tutorial to root and keep Digital TV / Kernel for C6943 [Brazil]

[junior_ilha]

I decided to create this tutorial for C6943 owners. The kernel for C690X version is conflicting the Digital TV.

For the curious, I tell how simple it was to create the specific kernel: I downloaded the Firmware from XperiFirm and created a Bundle in Androxyde Flashtools (Tools / Bundle / Create-selecting just the kernel from the downloaded firmware)

Follows:

FOR THOSE IN VERSION BELOW 14.4.A.157:

1. You need to upgrade to version 157 via OTA or with help from the app 'Sony PC Companion'

2. Then follow the steps below to recover your root and keep your Digital TV working.

FOR THOSE WHO ARE ALREADY IN VERSION 14.4.A.157

3. Download the latest version of Androxyde Flashtools, install the drivers that came with it (make sure it is OK on the program: DEVICES / CHECK DRIVERS before continue.

4. Download the Kernel 108 for C690X and also the Kernel 157 C6943 (place both in the Flashtools\firmwares folder without unpacking)

5. Download the root script (click on SMALLER BLACK DOWNLOAD BUTTON) and a recovery for the 'locked bootloader'

6. Check if the phone is on version 157 and turn off the phone.

7. Open Flashtools, click the 'lightning bolt' icon and select the firmware 108. Click FLASH and plug the phone on computer holding the volume down.

8. In just a few seconds the app warns you that the procedure is finished and it will tell you to restart, do it.

9. On About, see that you still are on the 157 version, but with an old kernel June / 2014. Check out on options if 'USB Debugg' and 'Unknown Applications' are enabled. Apply Root (steps).

10. Turn off the phone after root is properly installed and repeat step 7 with 157 specific firmware for C6943. When done, restart and see if the kernel is 3.4.0 (09 / Oct / 14).

11. Everything OK, enjoy your Digital TV.

12. If you want, install dualboot recovery on Flashtools (steps).



OBS: I'm not responsable for any damage bla bla bla...


Em Português:

Resolvi fazer esse tutorial para os proprietários do modelo C6943, já que o Kernel que está rodando é da versão C690X e há conflito com a TV Digital.

Para os curiosos digo que foi simples a criação do Kernel específico, bastou eu baixar a Firmware pelo XperiFirm e Criar a Bundle no Flashtools Androxyde (Tools/Bundle/Create-selecionando apenas o kernel da firmware que baixei)

Então segue:

PARA OS QUE ESTÃO EM VERSAO ABAIXO DO 14.4.A.157:

1. Você precisa atualizar para a versão 157 via OTA ou com a ajuda do aplicativo 'Sony PC Companion'

2. Depois siga os passos abaixo para recuperar o seu root mantendo a sua TV Digital

PARA OS QUE JÁ ESTÃO NA VERSAO 14.4.A.157

3. Tenha o Androxyde Flashtools na última versão, os drivers que acompanha instalado (verifique se está OK dentro do programa no DEVICES/CHECK DRIVERS antes de continuar)

4. Faça Download do Kernel 108 pro C690X e também o Download do Kernel 157 C6943 específico para o C6943 (coloque os dois na pasta do Firmwares dentro da pasta do Flashtools sem descompactar)

5. Baixe o root script (clique no botao preto menor de download) e um recovery para o 'locked bootloader'

6. Confira no celular se está na versão 157 e desligue

7. Abra o Flashtools, clique no ícone de raio e escolha a firmware 108. Clique em FLASH e plugue o celular no computador segurando o volume pra baixo.

8. Em poucos segundos o aplicativo avisará que já terminou e pedirá para reiniciar, faça.

9. Ao ligar veja que permanece na versão 157, mas com um Kernel antigo de Junho/2014. Confira nas opções se a Depuração USB e Aplicativos Desconhecidos estão ativados. Aplique o Root. (passos).

10. Desligue o celular após a confirmação que o root está corretamente instalado e repita o passo 7 com a firmware 157 específica para o C6943. Quando pronto, reinicie e veja se o kernel é 3.4.0 (09/out/14).

11. Tudo OK, aproveite a sua TV Digital.

12. Instale o Dualboot recovery pelo flashtools se achar necessário

OBS: Não me responsabilizo por danos, blá blá blá[email protected]

 

[junior_ilha]

reserved

reserved. space

 

[Saint_BR]

TV Digital Works!

Thanks Man! TV Works Perfect! =D

Obrigado Cara! TV funcionando perfeitamente! =D

 

[alexandre221]

junior, the firmware .157 have been already officially released for the c6943 with DTV? or is just a version for the c6903 with the c6943 kernel ? i already checked the xperiafirm and the flashtool but i'm not totaly sure, and there is not a DEODEX patch to the c6943 .157 ??? i already follow this guide to create the FTF file for the C6943 of the .157 http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/1...re-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide/ But i don't know if this guide is right, and without deodex and almost no one talking about this version on the c6943 scene i'm afraid to flash it, i'm waiting for an answer thanks

 

[junior_ilha]

I upload my stock rom via ota. Then I downloaded the 157 for c6943 from Xperia firm and created my own "ftf kernel only".. just like your tutorial link... but I don't know if there are any deodex patch for this version.. sorry

 

[alexandre221]

I upload my stock rom via ota. Then I downloaded the 157 for c6943 from Xperia firm and created my own "ftf kernel only".. just like your tutorial link... but I don't know if there are any deodex patch for this version.. sorry

ahh ok, you mean that you update your rom to the .157 oficial version specifically for the c6943 via OTA and have the DTV and everything else , i think i'm gonna create a threat compiling the tutorials for the c6943 and try to create a deodex patch to our model too with this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2725930 cause we almost don't have nothing of .157 for our model:fingers-crossed:

 

[junior_ilha]

yeap

ahh ok, you mean that you update your rom to the .157 oficial version specifically for the c6943 via OTA and have the DTV and everything else , i think i'm gonna create a threat compiling the tutorials for the c6943 and try to create a deodex patch to our model too with this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2725930 cause we almost don't have nothing of .157 for our model:fingers-crossed:

yeap, it was the official 157 version updated via ota. everything working great, dtv included.
The problem was that I lost my root on this update, and when I downgraded the kernel to version 108 and applied root, I needed to flash 157 kernel over the 108 rooted and the dtv didn't work because the 157-kernelonly.ftf was for c6903.
This thread is just to share the correct 157-kernelonly for our c6943..

 

[alexandre221]

yeap, it was the official 157 version updated via ota. everything working great, dtv included.
The problem was that I lost my root on this update, and when I downgraded the kernel to version 108 and applied root, I needed to flash 157 kernel over the 108 rooted and the dtv didn't work because the 157-kernelonly.ftf was for c6903.
This thread is just to share the correct 157-kernelonly for our c6943..

thank you, you solve a lot of doubts for me

 

[l3odjex]

Thanks!!!!

Man. Realy Thanks!!
Eu estava com o mesmo problema, tinha feito ROOT e colocado a firmware do modelo 6903, mas o meu é do Brasil 6943.
Enfim...
O celular só travava e gastava muita bateria.

Só dei um flash da firmware que você disponibilizou, deu certo..

Obrigado novamente.
Sucesso pra você.

 

[junior_ilha]

Passei por isso.. justo compartilhar para tirar o sofrimento alheio..kkk Abraço. .

 

[rogerioguerreiro]

Thanks!

Everything working!

 

[André Fernando]

Obrigadooo!!

Valeu cara, está funcionando perfeitamente!
Também tinha tentado com outras versões por aí e ficava so travando.

Espero que naõ demorem muito para lançar root quando vier a versão 5.02

 

[alexandrechagas]

O arquivo Recovery do Tutorial foi mudado ou está faltando.

Júnior,
Por favor, é possível atualizar o link no Tutorial referehte ao Recovery a ser baixado?
Só falta isso para que eu faça o root em meu Z1.
Obrigado

 

[Steve_max]

Júnior,
Por favor, é possível atualizar o link no Tutorial referehte ao Recovery a ser baixado?
Só falta isso para que eu faça o root em meu Z1.
Obrigado

The link has always been broken. @[NUT] requests people not to link directly to his files, but to his site where you can get the newest recoveries. You'd get a screen saying you shouldn't make direct links before, and now that the site was remade the link just doesn't work. Just go to the thread at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 or straight to the site at http://nut.xperia-files.com/
You want Z1-lockeddualrecovery[VERSION]-BETA.flashable.zip inside the XZDualRecovery folder.

Please keep the topic in English. This is an international forum, and our C6943 isn't restricted to Brazil: it is sold on other Latin American countries that adopted our SBTVD digital TV system.

 

[[NUT]]

The link has always been broken. @[NUT] requests people not to link directly to his files, but to his site where you can get the newest recoveries. You'd get a screen saying you shouldn't make direct links before, and now that the site was remade the link just doesn't work. Just go to the thread at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 or straight to the site at http://nut.xperia-files.com/
You want Z1-lockeddualrecovery[VERSION]-BETA.flashable.zip inside the XZDualRecovery folder.

Please keep the topic in English. This is an international forum, and our C6943 isn't restricted to Brazil: it is sold on other Latin American countries that adopted our SBTVD digital TV system.

I'm working on a new link protection system, which should work a little better. Sorry for the hassle, I didn't realize many browser extensions and even the tapatalk/xda app break my current system.