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[kgs1992]

Xperia Z Help Thread​

Hello everyone, welcome!​

Back when I had a HTC Sensation, we had a great help thread for all device/software related questions and I decided to do the same thing for the Xperia Z.

A big thanks to @undercover for his original idea & to @malybru for his thread format!
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General Info​

First things first. I strongly advise you to read THIS thread before posting ANYTHING on XDA. Particularly the part about SEARCHING.

Then, have a quick look at the links in post #2 in this thread. You might find what you need right away.

Lastly, even if you do get your question answered, please do come back and read the links in post #2 to educate yourself.
You'll be surprised how much time and frustration it will save you in the future.You might even be able to help others with your new-found knowledge.
If you are able to answer questions, go ahead, contribute by answering questions posted in the thread.

When you post a question, try to include details of your device version, ROM, etc.
It's always a good idea to have these details in your signature, for this, take a look here.

ASK ANY QUESTION HERE, adb, drivers, flashtool, etc. You will either get an answer or will get pointed in the right direction.
No abuse towards noobs is tolerated in this thread!
Please be nice! ​

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How you can help​

• Follow the forum rules
• Answer questions in the thread
• Keep off topic to a minimum
• Promote the thread
• Rate the thread as you deem fit

 

[kgs1992]

Useful Threads

List of Useful threads
(Please feel free to make suggestions)​

1. Getting Started:

1.1 All the info you need before you begin

1.2 List of ROMs/KERNELs/FIRMWAREs/GUIDEs

1.3 FAQ : Basics - Root,Roms,Kerenl and Recoveries

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2. Tools:

2.1 Sony Update Service (SUS)

2.2 Flashtool - Windows / Linux / Mac

2.3 Backup TA for Windows - (Recommended before Unlocking)

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3. Rooting & Bootloader unlocking:

3.1 Root for locked & unlocked bootloaders

3.2 Xperia Z & ZL Bootloader Unlocking/Relocking

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4. Flashing:

4.1 Flash Tool Guide - for newbies

4.2 List of latest firmware version per customization (region/branding)

4.3 Download any firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool

4.4 XZDualRecovery : CWM & TWRP [Locked Bootloader]

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5. Troubleshooting:

5.1 Getting your Z/ZL back to life - Disaster Recovery

5.2 [TOOL/UTILITY]The definitive root Remount-Reboot fix

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[kgs1992]

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[undercover]

Help Threads live on! :thumbup:

“Power-lust is a weed that grows only in the vacant lots of an abandoned mind. ” ― Ayn Rand

 

[malybru]

Hi,

And On .

 

[kgs1992]

Help Threads live on! :thumbup:

“Power-lust is a weed that grows only in the vacant lots of an abandoned mind. ” ― Ayn Rand

Hi,

And On .

Thanks for the encouragement guys!

 

[malybru]

Thanks for the encouragement guys!

Hi,

You need to contact your local moderator and get this thread stickified.

 

[kgs1992]

Hi,

You need to contact your local moderator and get this thread stickified.

Thanks, I'll do that!

EDIT: Done!

 

[Kirkymole]

I'm after some help with my CPU settings. I'm running stock android 4.1.2 on a C6603. Build is 253.

I've got Rom Toolbox Lite and it has settings to tweak the kernel and CPU settings. I'm after some help as to what settings are the best when I want a decent combination of speed (I'm heavy on the ole Internet and gaming) and lasting battery life.

Any help or links would be much appreciated.

I am rooted but a noob at messing around with it.

 

[kgs1992]

I'm after some help with my CPU settings. I'm running stock android 4.1.2 on a C6603. Build is 253.

I've got Rom Toolbox Lite and it has settings to tweak the kernel and CPU settings. I'm after some help as to what settings are the best when I want a decent combination of speed (I'm heavy on the ole Internet and gaming) and lasting battery life.

Any help or links would be much appreciated.

I am rooted but a noob at messing around with it.

To be honest, I have never used ROM Toolbox.
Infact for such apps, most "tweaks" give you a negligible performance benefit.
The only way to truly get a performance benefit is to play around with settings till you reach an optimum.
If you are truly after good kernel tweaks, take a look at Trickster Mod.
For battery savings, I recommend the use of Greenify.

 

[kgs1992]

The screen is a bad?

Not sure what you mean mate, could you be any clearer?

 

[yuvalg72]

Not sure what you mean mate, could you be any clearer?

My friends says that the Xperia Z has a TFT screen, they also says that he bad, this is true?

 

[Kirkymole]

To be honest, I have never used ROM Toolbox.
Infact for such apps, most "tweaks" give you a negligible performance benefit.
The only way to truly get a performance benefit is to play around with settings till you reach an optimum.
If you are truly after good kernel tweaks, take a look at Trickster Mod.
For battery savings, I recommend the use of Greenify.

Thankyou for the links, Much appreciated

 

[kgs1992]

My friends says that the Xperia Z has a TFT screen, they also says that he bad, this is true?

If you are coming from an AMOLED display, then you might find that the Z's display is a bit under saturated.
But actually, the display is quite precise. There is nothing "wrong" with it.
All problems with viewing angles were solved in the subsequent updates.

Thankyou for the links, Much appreciated

You're welcome

 

[LitoNi]

First, I want to thank you for bringing this to the Sony Xperia Z forum as this would help alot of new and old XDA members. Its an great idea the QnA section is indeed a mess and I do understand that most moderators are busy with other things as well, this would definitely save them alot of time.

Second, You've got my support

 

[Roodrigoo]

mirroring

I can not mirror my Xperia Z with my LG TV, I recently installed the cyanogenmod and mirroring worked, but with the stock roms, does not work, can someone help?

 

[yf1125]

I've recently rooted my Z with Doomlord's Easy rooting toolkit (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472). The root was successful and I had verified root access. But whenever I try to change system files like adding boot animation, editing fonts or even just simply change system files to RW, my phone will automatically force reboot itself. Please help!!!
Firmware:10.1.1A.1.253
Model:C6603

 

[kgs1992]

I can not mirror my Xperia Z with my LG TV, I recently installed the cyanogenmod and mirroring worked, but with the stock roms, does not work, can someone help?

What version of the Stock ROM have you tried? Was it the latest .423?

I've recently rooted my Z with Doomlord's Easy rooting toolkit (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472). The root was successful and I had verified root access. But whenever I try to change system files like adding boot animation, editing fonts or even just simply change system files to RW, my phone will automatically force reboot itself. Please help!!!
Firmware:10.1.1A.1.253
Model:C6603

This is what you're looking for: [TOOL/UTILITY][LOCKEDBOOTLOADER] The definitive root Remount-Reboot fix!

 

[Roodrigoo]

What version of the Stock ROM have you tried? Was it the latest .423?



This is what you're looking for: [TOOL/UTILITY][LOCKEDBOOTLOADER] The definitive root Remount-Reboot fix!

I'm using .423 but already tried with .434 and .253, but it's the same thing, I seek the tv, he thinks, and then the time to connect, it just disconnects before the image appears on TV, the strange thing is that in cyanogem worked perfectly.

 

[teddymild]

Hi, since .423 update I got problem with background data. Restricting it for a period of time then removing it by tapping from notification or setting doesn't really remove the restrictions. Accessing play store gets pop up notification to enabled background data. Problem solved by reboot. Anyone experience this and know how to fix this? Thanks in advance. Sorry for bad english.

Sent from my C6602