[HowTo]Install & Root 10.5.1.A.0.283

[stukka2006]

Generic UA (Ukraine) that I downloaded myself with Flashtool.
It seems smoother than 4.4.2 to me. Battery life is about the same for me.

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I just downloaded with xperifirm the customized FR from France for the device Xperia Z LTE /C6603)
or should i look for a generic one?
many thxs!

 

[kingvortex]

I just downloaded with xperifirm the customized FR from France for the device Xperia Z LTE /C6603)
or should i look for a generic one?
many thxs!

Customized FR is a generic firmware. They're just named differently when downloaded via XperiFirm or Flashtool, because they are technically customised with preloaded apps.

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[stukka2006]

Customized FR is a generic firmware. They're just named differently when downloaded via XperiFirm or Flashtool, because they are technically customised with preloaded apps.

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OK.
I found a generic C6603_10.5.1.A.0.283_SFR_FR.ftf in gizmobolt and downloaded it.
I copied it in flashtool under the directory Firmware.
what are the next steps?
I thank you very much for your help!
rgds

 

[kingvortex]

OK.
I found a generic C6603_10.5.1.A.0.283_SFR_FR.ftf in gizmobolt and downloaded it.
I copied it in flashtool under the directory Firmware.
what are the next steps?
I thank you very much for your help!
rgds

SFR_FR is a branded firmware. You need customized_fr.

You need to make sure Flashtool drivers are installed. They're in the flashtool/drivers directory or available here.
Once they're installed, you open Flashtool, press the lightning bolt icon, choose flashmode, select your FTF, making sure to uncheck wipe data if you want to keep it. Press OK and you will be prompted to connect your phone in flashmode. To do this, your phone should be powered off and connect the USB to the phone and PC while holding volume down. The firmware will then flash. When it's completed, disconnect your phone and turn it on. Done.

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[stukka2006]

SFR_FR is a branded firmware. You need customized_fr.

You need to make sure Flashtool drivers are installed. They're in the flashtool/drivers directory or available here.
Once they're installed, you open Flashtool, press the lightning bolt icon, select your FTF, making sure to uncheck wipe data if you want to keep it. Press OK and you will be prompted to connect your phone in flashmode. To do this, your phone should be powered off and connect the USB to the phone and PC while holding volume down. The firmware will then flash. When it's completed, disconnect your phone and turn it on. Done.

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to late,
I flashed the branded one, is it possible to change/eliminate the brands?
many thxs!

 

[kingvortex]

to late,
I flashed the branded one, is it possible to change/eliminate the brands?
many thxs!

Just flash a generic firmware with no wipe.

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[stukka2006]

Just flash a generic firmware with no wipe.

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can I flash again?

OK, I will download the customized_fr. and let you know.
thks!

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Just flash a generic firmware with no wipe.

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I downloaded the SG rom and flashed.
Phantastic!
no problems at all
Many, many thanks !
have a nice day

 

[Spock0785]

I used the Customized UA. Because the Customized FR had one App installed which is only in French. And can not be uninstalled :-/ .
In the Customized FR you also can not change the Netmode to GSM Only, it only supports UMTS only, LTE/UMTS/2G and LTE/UMTS or so.

So if you want to change the Mode to 2G only in the French Version, you must do this via the Service Menu.

So i tooked the Customized UA.

 

[stukka2006]

the singapore rom is very nice also.
thxs and rgds.

 

[efurkandroid]

WiFi towelroot

The Kernel does not work, WiFi will not work. It is only for root steps. Flashing back 283 kernel is mandantory

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Without WiFi (internet) is towelroot worked? Or mobile data needed?

 

[technaudio]

Without WiFi (internet) is towelroot worked? Or mobile data needed?

Mobile data is required. Wifi will not work.

 

[NoTengoBattery]

I'm gonna look like a noob, but...
This 4.4.4 update brings improvements in ART (Android Runtime)?
Someone had played with ART on this new firmware??
I read in other thread that ART is available in 4.4.2 but when you enable it, the phone wont boot.
Any news?
I mean, just for fun cuz ART is not recomended and not supported.
:cyclops:

 

[kingvortex]

I'm gonna look like a noob, but...
This 4.4.4 update brings improvements in ART (Android Runtime)?
Someone had played with ART on this new firmware??
I read in other thread that ART is available in 4.4.2 but when you enable it, the phone wont boot.
Any news?
I mean, just for fun cuz ART is not recomended and not supported.
:cyclops:

ART is not available in any stock rom for the Z.

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[NoTengoBattery]

ART is not available in any stock rom for the Z.

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Good to know!
In some post that I can't link I catched this picture:

(THIS PICTURE IS NOT MINE)
But, I just noticed that it's a Xperia ZL and based on that thread that I can't attach I asked here.
Maybe it's fake but it's good to know that is not supported in Stock.

I can't try the thread right now because my Xperia Z is on repair (self cracked).

Thanks :wink: :wink:

 

[DoubleYouPee]

Can anyone confirm for me that when you want to OTA it only shows the next update, and not the newest?
I'm on 4.3 but it only shows 4.4.2 (230) OTA, while others have confirmed .283 OTA exists for my cust. number.
I want to see if OTA retains root like it did many times before.

Thanks

 

[NoTengoBattery]

Can anyone confirm for me that when you want to OTA it only shows the next update, and not the newest?
I'm on 4.3 but it only shows 4.4.2 (230) OTA, while others have confirmed .283 OTA exists for my cust. number.
I want to see if OTA retains root like it did many times before.

Thanks

Yes, it will show only the next update, not the newest. You can't skip OTAs, you need to download all the OTAs.
Of course, if you are unlocked and have the TFT, you can skip updates or even downgrade!

 

[DoubleYouPee]

Yes, it will show only the next update, not the newest. You can't skip OTAs, you need to download all the OTAs.
Of course, if you are unlocked and have the TFT, you can skip updates or even downgrade!

Thanks I will try OTA to 4.4.2 and then OTA to 4.4.4

 

[stukka2006]

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[DoubleYouPee]

Well, OTA failed.. I guess because of xdualrecovery.

So I just used PC companion and got to 4.4.4 no probs.
Already had downloaded .230 and .283 ftf with xperiafirm/flashtool so I flashed kernel from .230 for root and then back to .283.

All done within 10minutes :good::good:

 

[stukka2006]

hi,
how can I avoid my xperia z sending data to sony?
I hate that...