[Prerooted flashable zip][23.0.1.A.4.30][(CustomizedUK) for Z2 tablet SGP511]

kulvertti

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Hi

Here is flasable zip file wich install latest ROM 23.0.1.A.4.30 which this time is customized UK, latest stable SuperSu v2.37 and latest beta Dualrecovery .154 for Tablet Z2 with read/write acces to system.
This is tested and works just fine though make nandroid backup before flashing.
Install it by flashing whole zip file with custom recovery. Wipes aren´t necessary but good practise.
Here is the link: https://mega.co.nz/#!JRRS0aSS!Gp3rRZgmvEH50XGs158kOuL6PmX8yu19jbK-97Vsb5whttps://mega.co.nz/#!ARQC3CaY!BQYpqwZnzwnzA5Js2pVCw-3DE6yr5QKu-mA_3j6k30c

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Thanks. Is the the lollipop update or just a smaller one? If so what is changed?

Did a bit of research. Looks like it fixed smart cover bug and removes the non functional ultra stamina mode
 
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I am running 23.0.1.A.30 with a locked bootloader that I just installed ota, and lost root.

If if flash this over the top, will I get root back?

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kulvertti

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I am running 23.0.1.A.30 with a locked bootloader that I just installed ota, and lost root.

If if flash this over the top, will I get root back?

Sent from my SGP512 using XDA Premium HD app
You need working custom recovery (TWRP) to flash this. So answer to your question is no.
 
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istrait

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You need working custom recovery (TWRP) to flash this. So answer to your question is no.
Shoot.. I really am slipping.... I must have unlocked it at some point then because I do have nut's dual recovery onboard..

I should be able to flash over the top then... my only questions are if I do flash, will I have issues with the encryption keys, and how do I change the localization to us? ?


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kulvertti

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Shoot.. I really am slipping.... I must have unlocked it at some point then because I do have nut's dual recovery onboard..

I should be able to flash over the top then... my only questions are if I do flash, will I have issues with the encryption keys, and how do I change the localization to us? ?


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So you have working custom recovery? What exactly do you mean that you lost your root? Partial root or something else? If you have working custom recovery why not just flash latest SuperSu from here:
http://download.chainfire.eu/636/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.37.zip
And then about encrytpion keys. Do you mean that you have encrypted your device or perhaps DRM keys? Flashing prerooted firmware have no effects to your device DRM keys if you mean that.
 
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istrait

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Sooty to be a pita (pain in the ...)

So you have working custom recovery? What exactly do you mean that you lost your root? Partial root or something else? If you have working custom recovery why not just flash latest SuperSu from here:
http://download.chainfire.eu/636/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.37.zip

I had root and lost it in the ota... superuser says such not installed... I just went in and tried recovery and it did not come up, so I am assuming it flashed me back to stock in more ways then one... I am now looking at your zip to get root back if I can get dual recovery back on the tablet.

And then about encrytpion keys. Do you mean that you have encrypted your device or perhaps DRM keys? Flashing prerooted firmware have no effects to your device DRM keys if you mean that.
Yep... dem keys is what I was thinking...

Also thanks very much for the help.


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thecrunked

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Shoot.. I really am slipping.... I must have unlocked it at some point then because I do have nut's dual recovery onboard..

I should be able to flash over the top then... my only questions are if I do flash, will I have issues with the encryption keys, and how do I change the localization to us? ?


Sent from my SGP512 using XDA Premium HD app
you dont need an unlocked bootloader for nut recovery. my bl is locked and i have nut recovery installed
 

kulvertti

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Can you install the dual recovery on tablets with newer firmware?

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Yes if you have root. However with newer firmwares dualrecovery rooting function don´t work any more becose it use towelroot wich Sony has patched.
 
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istrait

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Yes if you have root. However with newer firmwares dualrecovery rooting function don´t work any more becose it use towelroot wich Sony has patched.
OK.. I am hosed then... i will either need to find a way of downgrading or will wait for new root.. I think I want to downgrade though.. how to do that though.....

Also, thanks for the help.....

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OK.. I am hosed then... i will either need to find a way of downgrading or will wait for new root.. I think I want to downgrade though.. how to do that though.....

Also, thanks for the help.....

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You are welcome.
You need Flashtool and correctly installed drivers for it and rootable firmware in ftf format. If I remember correctly latest was 17.1.2.A.0.314. If you want to I believe you can use this one: https://mega.co.nz/#!kcxxjaLA!itErjRi2fYPPswal-c7XasF_lAvPKyY4GwEzY3xgHZ0 It is for SGP511 but memory size is only difference between devices. Or you can find one from general forum.
You can find one instruction how to use flashtool from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45187952&postcount=2
And here is link to Flashtool download page: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
 

istrait

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You are welcome.
You need Flashtool and correctly installed drivers for it and rootable firmware in ftf format. If I remember correctly latest was 17.1.2.A.0.314. If you want to I believe you can use this one: https://mega.co.nz/#!kcxxjaLA!itErjRi2fYPPswal-c7XasF_lAvPKyY4GwEzY3xgHZ0 It is for SGP511 but memory size is only difference between devices. Or you can find one from general forum.
You can find one instruction how to use flashtool from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45187952&postcount=2
And here is link to Flashtool download page: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
I think I know what I will do...

I want to have a stock rooted feel.

Download ftf from sony for stock through sony pc companion(save this in case...)
Run prf creator (http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904) and add root and recovery
use flashtool to put on Nordic with root and custom recovery
use the recovery from nordic to flash the rooted stock firmware.

I should be golden then right?
Last questions though. Do I need to be unlocked to do this and will my DRM keys stay good?
 

kulvertti

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I think I know what I will do...

I want to have a stock rooted feel.

Download ftf from sony for stock through sony pc companion(save this in case...)
Run prf creator (http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904) and add root and recovery
use flashtool to put on Nordic with root and custom recovery
use the recovery from nordic to flash the rooted stock firmware.
I should be golden then right?
If I understand you correctly you´ll be fine. In Sony servers for SGP512 and SGP511 Nordic region there are only firmware versions of 23.0.1.A.0.167. Not older or newer.

Last questions though. Do I need to be unlocked to do this and will my DRM keys stay good?
No you don´t need to unlock your bootloader and your DRM keys will be just fine.
 
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spider623

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Hi

Here is flasable zip file wich install latest ROM 23.0.1.A.4.30 which this time is customized UK, latest stable SuperSu v2.37 and latest beta Dualrecovery .154 for Tablet Z2 with read/write acces to system.
This is tested and works just fine though make nandroid backup before flashing.
Install it by flashing whole zip file with custom recovery. Wipes aren´t necessary but good practise.
Here is the link: https://mega.co.nz/#!ARQC3CaY!BQYpqwZnzwnzA5Js2pVCw-3DE6yr5QKu-mA_3j6k30c

Credits:
@Androxyde
@Chainfire
@Nut
@LaguCool
@zxz0O0
@AndroPlus
you sir are a life saver, how did you get it rooted?
 
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kulvertti

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you sir are a life saver, how did you get it rooted?
Thank you. Short answer is that as long you have root access you can install prerooted firmwares so basically same way you do with this prerooted firmware. Credits how to make prerooted firmwares are in op. Some point there is no method to root newer firmwares without unlocking your bootloader so I did that too but because backed up TA partition I´m back with rooted device and locked bootloader.
 
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