How to root (SGP561) Z2 Tablet Verizon, new update 23.0.1.E.0.208 (4.4.4)

[tmkhoa]

Hi guys, finally I've found a way to get the latest update 23.0.1.E.0.208 (4.4.4) without losing root on this tablet.
The method is the same as the method here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155), but we will use the files for Xperia Z2 Tablet Verizon instead of files for Xperia Z2.

First, you MUST BE on an older version (17.1.D.0.437) with root and XZDualRecovery

You need these files:
1. New 23.0.1.E.0.208 update FTF file (you can use XperiFirm to get it)
2. PRFCreator v0.5.zip (I tried the later version v0.8 but it didn't work, so better to use v0.5)
3. Latest stable SuperSU update package
4. XZDualRecovery flashable patched version (in the attachment) (note that the original version from [NUT] will not allow you to mount system rw)

Then follows step 4 to 11 in the instructions in the above thread for Xperia Z2 and replace all the files for Xperia Z2 with the files you've just got.

Good luck!

 

[theksmith]

thanks for this, will try it this week...
noticed any issues with this update on the verizon tab?

 

[mygraine]

Is it possible to flash back to 4.4.2, to root? Sadly, mine came with the newest update.

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[tmkhoa]

https://mega.co.nz/#!VZYHRAKT!wky8U_6G9aB4XctdfKMIaJQZtdlnWTtNv0pNLlgh0AM here is the ftf file for the older version.

 

[mygraine]

Worked like a charm! Thank you for posting this.

 

[smarcisin]

How come this cannot be posted as a flashable zip? Why do we need to create our own file? Just curious.

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[tmkhoa]

How come this cannot be posted as a flashable zip? Why do we need to create our own file? Just curious.

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My internet connection sucks. It takes long to upload large files.

 

[Varekai]

Trying to do this, however it seems we need a custom recovery already installed. Trying to install the XZDualRecovery from the installer file I downloaded but it just hangs at libdvm opened. Any other way to install a custom recovery so I can follow the rest of the guide to get my replacement tab rooted?

 

[mygraine]

Trying to do this, however it seems we need a custom recovery already installed. Trying to install the XZDualRecovery from the installer file I downloaded but it just hangs at libdvm opened. Any other way to install a custom recovery so I can follow the rest of the guide to get my replacement tab rooted?

Sounds to me like you need to flash the old ftf first, then root and then install the custom recovery. Root only works on the older firmware linked above.

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[Varekai]

Thanks, I thought you had to have a recovery already installed for that. Downloaded everything I need plus old FTF file, can't seem to get it to work right. Think I am having driver problems even tho it works fine in fastboot mode through ADB. Can't get Sony PC companion to work either even tho I've downloaded pretty much every driver I can find for it. I'm on Windows 8.1

 

[mygraine]

I never managed to get it to work on windows 8.1 by had a windows 7 laptop laying around and that worked fine. I would recommend finding a non 8.1 computer. Good luck.

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[Varekai]

Got it working. I didn't know I had to have the unknown sources checked. Also I didn't realize I was plugged into a 3.0 port in the back of my PC, so that didn't help.

Now that I'm on the old version and rooted, I saw some people had success with updating to the newest update for VZW and keeping root. Can anyone else confirm this? I have TWRP and everything on my HTC, but my tablet I would rather not mess with it as much. The steps in this guide are pretty involved.

 

[mygraine]

Got it working. I didn't know I had to have the unknown sources checked. Also I didn't realize I was plugged into a 3.0 port in the back of my PC, so that didn't help.

Now that I'm on the old version and rooted, I saw some people had success with updating to the newest update for VZW and keeping root. Can anyone else confirm this? I have TWRP and everything on my HTC, but my tablet I would rather not mess with it as much. The steps in this guide are pretty involved.

I am on the newest firmware and rooted, so I can confirm that it works.
It's not as bad as it seems. Just follow the steps and you will be a better human for it! Happy hacking and debloating.

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[Varekai]

Yup just did this, everything is working great, thanks!

 

[smarcisin]

My camera doesn't work after updating. Every time I hit the capture button it just freezes. I'd like to just wipe and do a clean install. Can I just do it in TRWP? Will I lose root?

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[mygraine]

My camera doesn't work after updating. Every time I hit the capture button it just freezes. I'd like to just wipe and do a clean install. Can I just do it in TRWP? Will I lose root?

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Should be fine, I wiped mine after the whole process and had no problems at all.

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[smarcisin]

There was a leaked Lollipop update I saw today on XperiaBlog. Could this method be used to update?

Update: worked like a charm. Running lollipop with root and nuts dualboot

 

[freealta]

https://mega.co.nz/#!VZYHRAKT!wky8U_6G9aB4XctdfKMIaJQZtdlnWTtNv0pNLlgh0AM here is the ftf file for the older version.

Is it possible to have this uploaded again since it's no longer available. ftf file for 17.1.D.0.437

Also PRFCreator v0.5.zip since the earliest one available is v0.7.

Thanks!

 

[AddictedToGlass]

Anybody...

 

[kulvertti]

Anybody...

How about this one:
https://mega.nz/#!lAQFQZ7R!wky8U_6G9aB4XctdfKMIaJQZtdlnWTtNv0pNLlgh0AM
Why PRFCreator v0,5?

Is it possible to have this uploaded again since it's no longer available. ftf file for 17.1.D.0.437

Also PRFCreator v0.5.zip since the earliest one available is v0.7.

Thanks!